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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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Mummies, markets, mocktails & music

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...

3 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...

5 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,...

10 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,...

12 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...

17 days 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...

19 days ago • 7 min read

Sup friends? How are you liking this rainy spring day? I love it, not gonna lie. Those foothills are gonna be greeeeen, baby! It's supposed to rain through the weekend, so here's some fun stuff to do inside: Fun firsts! TONIGHT: It's First Thursday in downtown Boise! Here's some fun things to check out: Barbarian Brewing is bringing back their Desert Bloom Sour, a tequila barrel-aged prickly pear sour - yum! Plus they have music bingo & its free to play. House of Wine is hosting Split Rail...

24 days ago • 6 min read

Helloooo. Did you know there are three other cities named Boise?! Ok, calling them cities might be a stretch. Today's story is an exploration of the other Boises. It was written by Amanda Patchin. You can listen to the podcast episode here. Enjoy! In partnership with Lost Grove Brewing Shade City Brewfest is back! 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...

26 days ago • 6 min read

Heyyy friends! How are you? I'm still tired from Treefort, not gonna lie. But I am loving this springy weather and there's lots of fun stuff going on this weekend and next week! Here ya go: Easter weekend Happy Easter y'all! Here's some egg hunts & Easter events going on: Sat Mar 30: Zoo Boise is hosting is Easter EGGstravaganza. The zoo will be full of candy stations, animal enrichment, activities, photo-ops with the Easter Bunny, and vendors. Admission for adults is $12.50, kids (3-11) are...

about 1 month ago • 7 min read

Indulge Boise written by Julie Sarasqueta; photos are by Arianna Kharizz When Angela Taylor left Idaho in the late 1980s, Idaho wasn’t exactly a food destination. Unless you count potatoes. “As many of us know when we travel and mention you’re from Idaho, that glazed look comes over everybody’s eyes,” she says. After moving back to the state, she knew she wanted to do something that would change people’s perceptions while introducing them to the state she loves. “What’s a tangible experience...

about 1 month ago • 6 min read
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