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From Boise

by Marissa Lovell

A weekly newsletter & podcast about what's going on in Boise, Idaho. Every week we share stories about people, places, history, and happenings in Boise.

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Mom's Day, markets, weekend festivals & lots of live music

Hello my friends, how are you this week? I'm so excited to hang outside in the sun this weekend! In today's newsletter you will find mom's day events, markets and festivals happening this weekend, plus tons of live music and comedy shows. Also if you need an idea for what to get your mom, read this. You can listen to me ramble on about what's happening this weekend on today's podcast episode. Have fun out there! In partnership with ExtraMile Arena Get ready to groove with the sensational...

4 days ago • 12 min read

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 12, and our writer Amanda Patchin has a fun lil story for you today filled with some advice for the holiday. You may remember Amanda’s Christmas gift giving advice story - it was one of my favorites. Since Amanda is a mom, I asked her if she could give us her advice for Mom's Day. You can listen to me read this story on today's podcast. Enjoy! A Word of Advice for Mother’s Day By Amanda Patchin First, a warning. Mother’s Day advice is all well and good and I...

6 days ago • 9 min read

Hellooo happy Thursday! There's some fun holiday celebrations happening this weekend, lots of markets, tons of live music & more. Here's today's podcast episode. Have fun out there! In partnership with Downtown Boise Association Supersized First Thursday is back And it kicks off TONIGHT, May 2! SUPERSIZED First Thursdays bring free performances from local artists, activities, and fun activations to downtown Boise. In addition, dozens of downtown businesses are open late, have in-store...

11 days ago • 10 min read

Nestled in the midst of the neighborhood of Hidden Springs, there's a 160 year old farmstead. It wouldn't exist without the group of people behind Dry Creek Historical Society. Today's story is all about the history and new future of the Schick-Ostolasa farmstead. It was written by Sharon Fisher. Listen to this story on today's podcast. Also, this week is Idaho Gives. This year From Boise is a matching donor for Game Changers Idaho, an incredible local nonprofit creating consistent sports...

13 days ago • 17 min read

Sup friends! Hope you are doin good. I've been in Colorado all week hikin around Rocky Mountain National Park. It was amazing and so fun, but also it feels good to be back in beautiful Boise <3 There's lots to do this weekend. Listen to me talk about it on today's podcast episode. Also, if you are looking for a park to go to, check out City Cast Boise's latest podcast. I was on there with my friend Becca from Boise With Kids, and we ranked our favorite Boise parks. Becca talked about the best...

18 days ago • 10 min read

Have you been to Idaho Shakespeare Festival? It's one of the most quintessential Boise events. Today's story is written by Julie Sarasqueta and she takes us through some of the elements that make Idaho Shakespeare Festival so wonderful. Listen to the podcast episode here. Enjoy! Idaho Shakespeare Festival By Julie Sarasqueta Trying to explain the Idaho Shakespeare Festival to out-of-towners is, frankly, impossible. Sure, it’s a theater that puts on the works of the greatest English-language...

20 days ago • 9 min read

What's up friends? This weekend is jam packed with fun things to do and the weather is going to be stellar. All signs point to a super fun weekend! Listen to me talk about some things to do on today's podcast. Have fun out there. In partnership with Rolling Hills Vineyard Have you been to Rolling Hills Vineyard? If not, you need to go asap! It’s an amazing family-owned and operated local vineyard and winery. Rolling Hills is a family business run by Mark & Lori Pasculli and their three kids,...

25 days ago • 8 min read

Helllooo! Did you know Boise is home to one of the last neon artists in the country?! This story is so fun. It was written by Julie Sarasqueta and you can listen to me read it on the podcast. Enjoy! In partnership with Lost Grove Brewing Shade City Brewfest is this weekend! Grab your best buds & babes and head out to the Idaho Botanical Gardens for Shade City Brewfest. It’s a two-day, 70s themed, sustainability-focused, all-you-can-drink beer celebration happening this weekend April 19-20,...

27 days ago • 7 min read

Sup friends! Whatcha up to this weekend? I'm going camping and I can't wait! If you're looking for plans, I've got lots of ideas for ya. Listen to me talk about some things on today's podcast episode or read on below. Have fun out there! Market weekend In case you missed it, my Tuesday story was all about markets in the Treasure Valley. I missed two: Moppet Togs this weekend and Meridian Fine Arts Festival on June 29-30. Thanks Hanna and Claire! Th-Sun Apr 11-14: Moppet Togs Kids Consignment...

about 1 month ago • 7 min read

It's market season, y'all! There's a bunch of farmers markets kicking off this weekend, plus the kick off of Boise Flea's season in a new & much bigger location. I've got all the deets for you on today's podcast episode and below. Happy market shopping! In partnership with Tavoláta One of my favorite new Boise restaurants is Tavoláta. Tavoláta is all about the pasta. Every single pasta dish on the menu is made fresh daily, from Rigatoni to Ravioli, Spaghetti to Linguine. But it's not just the...

about 1 month ago • 7 min read
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