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Have you ever watched a kid do something like a cartwheel or a cannonball or even just jump off the couch, and they demand an audience? “Look, Mom. Mom. Mom, look. Mom, are you watching?” That seemingly small plea is the seed of LED’s newest production, Look, Mom! – a peculiar, playful work that asks […]
March is almost here and spring is springin’. There’s car shows, art exhibits, fun runs, the annual Treefort Music Fest, and much more. As always, I’ll keep ya updated on weekly events every Thursday, but here’s some things to plan ahead for: March 2-5: HomeBoi HomeBoi is a celebration for those who love Boise and […]

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 […]
Happy love week! Valentine’s is my second fave holiday (after Halloween) because I love love, I love candy, and I love the color scheme. If you are workin’ on your v-day plans with your honey or your friends, here’s a few local places that have the romance vibe: 8 Horses Lounge 📍 199 N 8th […]


Would you believe it if I told you that Idaho was home to the first wineries in the Pacific Northwest? Before a single grape was ever planted in Washington or Oregon, European immigrants were already growing them here. Louis Desol and Robert Schleicher from France, and Jacob Schaefer from Germany planted the first vines in […]
Raise of hands. Who’s camping this weekend? Here’s some fun things to do if you’re sticking around the “big city”: From Boise Things New Rooted Together Event Series Two of Boise’s favorite community institutions are teaming up. Idaho Botanical Garden and Boise Farmers Market have launched Rooted Together, a new event series supporting a long-term […]
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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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