STORIES from BOISE
This story was written 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 playwright, along with hundreds of other plays and musicals. And yes, it’s outside in a uniquely Idaho setting, but that doesn’t get to the heart […]
We are all familiar with Boise’s Basque community and its heritage of immigrant sheepherders in the area. But did you know that Scottish immigrants were moving to Idaho around the same time? On August 26, 1891, a small snippet ran in the Idaho Daily Statesman, within the News of the City section. It read: “Scotchman and sons of […]
On a rainy May morning, I went down to the Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church on Bannock Street, just off 27th in Boise’s West End. I parked and walked quickly through the drizzle, down a paved driveway past the church. I didn’t really know where I was going, but then I saw a […]
Everyone is creative, and the arts serve everyone. This is the guiding belief behind Catalyst Arts Collaborative. Affectionately called “The Cat,” Catalyst Arts Collaborative is an art studio and community space on the Central Bench at 6427 W Ustick Rd in Boise. It’s not exactly a school, but on any given day there’s 4-10 art […]
February is here and there’s all kinds of fun things going on. Wintery events (even tho it feels like spring), out of town adventures (where it’s actually winter), Valentine & Galentine events, and more! As always, I’ll keep ya updated on the weekly events every Thursday, but here’s some things to plan ahead for: February […]
If you actually remember the 1950s and 1960s, it may seem surprising that buildings from that era are now considered “historic.” But in the world of historic preservation, anything more than 50 years old qualifies. That’s exactly why Boise’s Highlands neighborhood has drawn so much attention. Built in the 1950s as a new, modern subdivision, […]
Boise’s 2026 event calendar is already shaping up to be a really good one. And because I’m your friend who knows when all the things are happening, I pulled together a list of the can’t-miss festivals, traditions, community events, and sports stuff worth planning ahead for. Here’s 40 Boise events to check out in 2026: […]
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After years of freelance writing for other people, I wanted to write stories in my own voice and about things I actually cared about. I started From Boise to explore things happening around town, connect with people doing cool and creative work, and capture all the little things that make Boise such a cool place to live.
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