STORIES from BOISE
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 of it, either. Even Boiseans […]
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, […]
James Castle. Does the name ring a bell? Maybe you’ve driven down Castle Street. Perhaps you are familiar with the James Castle House. You likely read about it in the paper a couple years ago, as it was being preserved. But, it’s also very possible that no bells are ringing and you have no idea […]
It’s a scorcher this weekend, but there’s lots to do! From Boise Things Want to meet people and make new friends? Join the next From Boise Dinner Clubon Thursday, July 16! This time we upped the capacity to 150 people and curated restaurants throughout downtown Boise and into the North End. It’s going to be […]
This August, on the 18th fairway at Hillcrest Country Club, a crowd will be packed in, dancing to HARDY. What you might not know is that every single one of them donated to a local charity just by joining the party. That’s the engine behind the Albertsons Boise Open presented by Chevron. Since 1990, the […]
Break out the sparklers, it’s Fourth of July weekend! From Boise Things Thursday, July 16: From Boise Dinner Club in Downtown Boise. 🍕 Book your seat here! Bogus Basin Mountain Report In partnership with Bogus Basin Warm temperatures return to the valley this weekend 🥵 head to Bogus Basin for fresh mountain air, cooler temperatures, and […]
When a bell rings at CATCH Idaho, it means a family has just received the keys to a home of their own, another step toward the nonprofit’s mission of ending homelessness in Southwest Idaho. For families like Brittany, that sound signals peace, hope, a fresh start, and a new home. Brittany’s Story One night, with […]
It’s almost July! Prime time summer, baby. Here’s a bunch of fun things to do in Boise in July to fill your calendar: July 1-11: Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson — Apt. 2B at Idaho Shakespeare Festival Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson — Apt. 2B is running at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival Amphitheater through July […]
Looks like a storm is brewing this weekend! There’s plenty of indoor activities to keep you busy + I dropped some new-ish food recs below 👀 From Boise Things Tonight, June 25: From Boise Night at Boise Hawks! Get tix for a lil less than $11. 🌭 See you there? Bogus Basin Mountain Report Wildflowers […]
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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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