And just like that, it’s holiday shopping season. We’ve got the scoop on some amazing holiday markets, plus a pie & wine tasting, a yoga event, the Idaho Veterans Parade and more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you Wintry Market for sponsoring this episode! Wintry Market is back for its 14th year on Friday, November 21 and Saturday, Novem…

Happy Halloween weekend! We have a few fun Halloween parties to tell you about, and then we move right into the holiday season with winter wines, holiday card workshops and more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you Sparklight for sponsoring this episode! Sparklight is keeping Boise connected to what matters most. Learn more at sparklight.c…

It’s spooky season! Get in the spirit with Halloween markets, family-friendly trick-or-treat events, and take a visit to the Old Idaho Pen (which is definitely haunted). Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Pre-order our new Boise Discount Cards! Thank you Idaho Lottery for sponsoring this episode! The Idaho Lottery’s Money Monster scratch games end …

History tours, new bakery, book sale, harvest dinner and a fun happy hour herb workshop. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Pre-order a Boise Discount Card Thank you FNDATN Functional Medicine for sponsoring this episode! Book a free discovery call. Things to do in Boise: Thursday, October 16 & Saturday, October 18 City Steps Tour - Remembering Chi…

It’s fresh hop season! Get the details on beer drinking, flea market shoppin’ and more. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you Idaho State Historical Society for sponsoring this episode! Fright Nights are back at the Old Pen on Oct 24-25. Get your tickets here. Thank youtube the Idaho Lottery for sponsoring this episode! The Idaho Lottery’s n…

Surprise – we have a new podcast host! Meet Leslie Johnson, our new podcast co-host. Leslie will be taking the reins on the Thursday podcast episodes. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Follow Leslie @leslieejohnsonBy Marissa Lovell

Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you to the McCall Chamber for sponsoring this episode! Take a fully hosted trip to McCall for FREE - more info here. Thank you to FNDATN Functional Medicine for sponsoring this episode! If you’re ready for a health reset, book a free discovery call with FNDATN. THINGS TO DO IN BOISE THIS WEEKEND: Friday, Sep…

Ok, deep breath, because this weekend is absolutely packed. We've got Hyde Park Street Fair, Old Boise Oktoberfest, art fests in Garden City, Kuna, and Meridian, the annual koi show, free theater, and so. much. more. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you St. Luke’s FitOne for sponsoring this episode! FitOne is coming up on September 20 – reg…

Fun food things to do this week! A champagne and fried chicken pairing, the Boise Indian Food Festival, a vegan market, and many more ways to soak up the end of summer. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you Idaho Botanical Garden for sponsoring this episode! Act II of Great Garden Escape starts next week. Check out the schedule here. Friday,…

Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you FNDATN Functional Medicine for sponsoring this episode! Book a free discovery call here. Thursday, August 14 - Saturday, August 16 Caldwell Night Rodeo Friday, August 15 – Sunday, August 17 Donnelly Huckleberry Festival Friday, August 15 - Next Sunday, August 24 Western Idaho Fair Saturday, August 16 Jap…

What do tap dancing, a pug party, soul food, and the Goonies have in common? They’re all things you can do this weekend in Boise! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you Tobacco Connection & Big Smoke for sponsoring this episode! Click here to win two tickets to see Glass Animals live on August 15! Dark Night (12 hour tap dance) at TRICA Boise…

Hydrus Board Tech isn’t just making paddleboards, they’re shaping the future of the sport. In this episode, Marissa talks with co-founder Jason Zawadzki and Angela Nichole about how Hydrus started in a garage, the wild story behind their nearly indestructible board material, and how a local family business built a global community. Read the story: …

Weekend festivals, night markets, morning dance parties, puppet shows and so much more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you Donnelly Chamber of Commerce and Idaho Tourism for sponsoring this episode! Mark your calendar for the 2025 Donnelly Huckleberry Festival, August 15-17. Weekend Festivals ​Jaialdi​ ​Kuna Days​ ​Yellow Pine Harmonica F…

This week’s episode covers the grand opening of Boise’s newest park, a full breakdown of Basque Week and Jaialdi events, trivia nights around town, summer festivals, IRONMAN, comedy shows, and more. It’s a big week! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you FNDATN Functional Medicine for sponsoring this episode! Book a free discovery call here. …

This week’s episode covers the return of Boise Twilight Criterium, festive Christmas in July events, and a bunch of fun things to do around town like a dog-friendly food truck pop-up & a rooftop clothing swap. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thursday, July 17 July Third Thursday Street Fest in downtown Nampa Friday, July 18 Christmas in July: A …

In this episode, I’m talking with Lyndsy Kinghorn, a local functional medicine practitioner and founder of Foundation Functional Medicine in Boise. Lyndsy shares her journey from ER nurse to functional medicine practitioner, how her own health struggles led her to a more holistic approach, and what functional medicine actually looks like in practic…

Looking for your summer starter pack?? We did the digging, so you can do the floating. From a new farmers market with global flavors to the river opening and some fresh food and drink finds making their debut, it’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy what’s new. Summer is in full swing and so are your weekend plans! Read the newsletter: fromboise…

Outdoor games, free ice cream, summer shopping, roller derby, and more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you to Idaho Botanical Garden for sponsoring this episode! It’s the perfect way to spend a Summer night. Get your tix now! Friday, June 13 Twilight Tours Inside Out 2 at Settlers Park Friday, June 13 - Saturday, June 14 Summery Market Na…

Gardens, art, markets, mayhem, and more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com BOGO tastings at Koenig Distillery (good through June 8!) Thank you Idaho Shakespeare Festival for sponsoring this episode! Don’t miss out on one of the best summer traditions in Boise. Get your tix now! Thank you Hotel Renegade for sponsoring this episode! Ready to raise a…

Art, roses, gardens, fashion shows, and more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com List of summer shows Thank you St. Luke's for sponsoring this episode! St. Luke’s FitOne registration opens next Wednesday on June 4! Registration is only $25 on June 4. Register here! Thank you Idaho Botanical Garden for sponsoring this episode! Great Garden Escape is…

Music, comedy, history, cats, cars, flowers, and more!! There’s no shortage of ways to roll the dice on a good time. Whether you're betting on comedy, flea markets, floral workshops, or punk rock, the odds are in your favor and the stars are aligned for this weekend. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thursday, May 22 Spring Soiree Floral Workshop …

Cowgirls, outlaws, donut lovers, and gold panners. There’s all kinds of stuff going on this weekend. Plus we have a cold plunge giveaway going on. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you Foundation Functional Medicine for sponsoring this episode! Book a free discovery call with Foundation here. Enter our PLUNJ giveaway (sauna + cold plunge). F…

Boise’s bringing the heat this weekend! Don’t hit snooze on sunshine, mimosas with mom, or pulling a few strings to make room for something new. This Saturday is so stacked, it could've had its own episode. Here's what's going on in Boise this weekend. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you Visit Idaho for sponsoring this episode! You can wat…

Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you Visit Idaho for sponsoring this episode! Visit Idaho’s new feature-length documentary, The 3100, captures the powerful stories and beauty of Idaho’s 3,100 miles of navigable whitewater. Get your free ticket here! Thank you Hotel Renegade for sponsoring this episode! Whether you’re sipping on a cocktail a…

Easter egg hunts, Earth Day events, spring markets, & more!! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you Hotel Renegade for sponsoring this episode! If you’re craving a little R&R, check into Hotel Renegade – Boise’s downtown boutique hotel with cozy rooms, killer views, and everything from rooftop drinks to copper soaking tubs. Book your stay! EA…

Egg hunts, history happenings, markets & more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Read my story about 100 Years of the Boise Depot Read my story about the Sangha Taiko Japanese Drummers Thank you to Full Swing PR for sponsoring this episode! Visible by Nature is not your average personal branding retreat. Learn more here or join the Flotilla 411 ca…

March 30 was the 4 year anniversary of From Boise! Marissa shares some behind the scenes from 2024. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Ways how you can support From Boise: Tell a friend to subscribe to this podcast and/or our newsletter Leave a review for the podcast If you own a business (or know someone who does), consider becoming a sponsor Drop…

Farmer’s Markets opening, First Thursday, sauna sessions, glow in the dark plants and so much more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you Idaho Shakespeare Festival for sponsoring this episode! Single show tickets and multi-show subscriptions are on sale now. Grab your seats early – summer shows fill up fast! Get tickets here! MARKETS Boise …

Treefort week, garden shows, coffee & cars, rap & romanticism, and so much more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you CBH Homes for sponsoring this episode! CBH Homes is looking for local creatives to be part of Hearts Across the Valley - learn more & apply here! Thank you Idaho Shakespeare Festival for sponsoring this episode! Single ticke…

This episode is all about St Paddy’s Day in the Treasure Valley! Where to find our local Bagpipe bands, green beer, Irish foods, and more. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Things to do in Boise for St Paddy’s 2025: ​Boise Firefighters Local 149​ Pipes & Drums St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl Boise Highlanders​ 2025 schedule Read our story about the Bois…

Tons of comedy, bread making, Treefort warm up & more! Also will you take our survey? Please take our listener survey! Thursday, March 6 First Thursday Vervain’s Healthy Happy Hour First Thursday Vintage Vibes Pop-Up Market Treefort Warm-up Party Friday, March 7 Lectures by Lushes Can't You Take a Joke? Saturday, March 8 ILLUMiBRATE The Capitol Rot…

Boise is home to a lot of birds. Some are majestic, some are noisy, and some are just… kinda rude (geese, looking at you). But if Boise had an official city bird, which one would it be? Listen in to find out! Please take our listener survey! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Read our story about World Center for Birds of Prey​ Birds of Prey PDF ​…

If you’ve ever dreaded grocery shopping, you’ll love this story. Roots Zero Waste Market in Garden City is redefining what a grocery store can be. It’s the first full-service zero waste grocery store in the country and a place where food is honored to its fullest capacity. Tune in to hear more. Subscribe to the newsletter: fromboise.com Roots Zero …

Fun things for a soggy weekend! From thrift shop open mics to ice sculptures and plenty of live music, there's just enough going on to keep you busy this week. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you to The Crush Collective for sponsoring this episode! Get your tickets to the coolest wedding show in Boise, happening March 16 at Treefort Music …

Guess whose back, back again… Marissa is back with new episodes of From Boise. Read the newsletter: fromboise.comBy Marissa Lovell

What is more Halloween than a ghost/haunted place story, right? Today’s story takes us on a journey through one of Boise's worst crimes and supposed hauntings. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Belmont Barbershop Hannifin’s Cigar Shop closingBy Marissa Lovell

Halloween prep has begun! Plus it’s fresh hop beer season in Boise. Lots of fun things to do this weekend! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you to Hops N’ Homes for sponsoring this episode! If you are dreaming of ditching rent payments & buying your first home, Hops N’ Homes free monthly class is the place to start. RSVP for the next class …

There are a handful of places in Boise and throughout Idaho that have spooky, Halloween-ish names. Today we dive into a few of those places and the story of how they came to be. Listen if you dare! Read the newsletter: fromboise.comBy Marissa Lovell

Football, Idaho Cider Festival, fun fall things, and Halloween activities are all happening this weekend! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com THINGS TO DO IN BOISE THIS WEEKEND Hermit Music Fest​ ​Socktoberfest Celebration!​ ​Oktoberfest​ at Heritage Social Dogtoberfest​ ​Idaho Cider Fest​ ​Meridian Oktoberfest​ ​Autumn Festival​ Harvest Fest​ at In…

Happy October! ‘Tis the time to go get a pumpkin, wind your way through a corn maze, and get the snot scared out of you at a haunted house. Today’s episode is a list of places in the Treasure Valley where you can do those things. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you to Duck Club Entertainment for sponsoring this episode! Get your tickets fo…

The fall events are here! Go check out an Oktoberfest, watch a movie, experience World Village Fest and more. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you to the Idaho State Historical Society for sponsoring this episode! Get your tickets for Locktober events before they vanish! Also if you need a paddleboard to participate in Witches on the Water …

If you didn’t know, last year Boise had its first ever Idaho Cider Festival. And it was such a great success that it's coming back for a second annual event. Today’s story is all about the festival, Boise’s cider scene, and Idaho’s first (and only) pommelier. fromboise.com Idaho Cider Fest 2024By Marissa Lovell

So much going on this weekend! Tons of festivals, comedy shows, fun food events, movie marathons, and lots more. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com WEEKEND FESTIVALS Das Alpenhaus Delikatessen’s Oktoberfest​ ​Eagle Jazz Festival​ ​Payette Brewing’s Oktoberfest Celebration​ ​Boise Scottish Heritage Festival​ Potato Days​ Wepa’s 3rd Anniversary Party…

A while back I did a story about the Matriarchs of Boise’s parks, which highlighted a few of Boise’s parks that are named after women. Today I’m back with part two, sharing three more Boise women and the parks that have been named after them. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you to Visit Southwest Idaho for sponsoring this episode! Matriarc…

Lots of festivals this weekend, Friday the 13th tattoos & scary movies, food news & more fun things to do Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you to ExtraMile Arena for sponsoring this episode! Rainbow Kitten Surprise is coming to ExtraMile Arena on November 19, 2024 - get your tickets here. Thank you to Treefort Music Fest for sponsoring this…

There’s a new annual event kicking off next week called Open Streets Boise. The event will transform a section of a Boise neighborhood into a temporarily car-free community space. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you to St Luke’s FitOne for sponsoring this episode! It’s not too late to sign up for Idaho’s most family-friendly race, FitOne, …

Bonus episode to share some important news! I’m having a baby in November and this podcast is going to go on a short pause while I’m doing baby stuff. Also I’m hiring for three positions: a content specialist, a sponsorship sales person, and a social media manager. Subscribe to the newsletter: fromboise.com Read the Content Specialist job descripti…

Art in the Park, Taste of Caldwell, Warbird Roundup, vintage motorcycle show, flea markets, film events and so much more Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Art in the Park ​Taste of Caldwell Harvest Festival ​Caldwell Hops & Crops Festival ​Warbird Roundup Party at the Pen ​Indonesian Culture and Heritage Day ​Boise Flea Nampa Flea Market ​Speed Da…

Did you know that we have two community radio stations here in Boise? Today’s story is about our two local community radio stations, the people behind them, how they got onto the airwaves, and what makes community-powered radio so special. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Listen to Radio Boise Browse Radio Boise shows Support Radio Boise Listen t…

It’s a long weekend and there’s all kinds of stuff going on. Tune in for weekend parties, a few new markets, comedy shows, new beer releases, and throwback movies. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you to Visit Southwest Idaho for sponsoring this episode! Have you ever been on a McCall Lake Cruise? If not, you need to! Learn more here. LABOR…