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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 […]
Here’s some cool events for a cool weekend: From Boise Things Summer shows coming soon Most of the summer live music series have been announced and are kicking off in June. I’ll have the details in the Plan Ahead for June newsletter as well! Boise Hawks Home Opener Tuesday, May 19 Thursday, June 25: From […]
What’s on South Broadway Avenue? Only a historic business block full of some of the best places in Boise for locally and sustainably made art, crafting, and vintage shopping. Plus, coffee. Oh and Korean fried chicken (IYKYK)? How about the donut truck that got rave reviews from the Office of the Mayor? AND one of […]
Happy Mother’s Day weekend! Enjoy the sunshine! From Boise things June Dinner Club + NEW Happy Hour Club dates are live! Happy Hour Club is drinks & apps with no after party. See you there? 🍻 Book your seat Happy Mama’s Day Friday, May 8 – Saturday, May 9 Saturday, May 9 Sunday, May 10 […]


For photographer and videographer Guy Hand, food has never been just about what’s on the plate. He’s interested in the people, places, history and traditions behind it. He appreciates the stories that explain not only what we eat, but where it comes from and why it matters. That perspective has made Hand one of the […]

What do you call a bookstore with no address? Dani calls hers Trolley Parton, a 30-foot vintage trolley that’s been showing up outside of coffee shops, wineries, and in neighborhoods around the Treasure Valley for the past year. Curbside Books is a fully stocked bookstore and it just so happens to be on wheels. “The […]
This weekend truly has something for everyone! Boise Pride, Hyde Park Street Fair, BSU football, Bug Day and lots more. From Boise Things Boise Pride Festival Friday, September 18 – Sunday, September 20 Boise Pride is taking over Ann Morrison Park with three days of entertainment, community, and celebration. Friday night brings Chrissy Chlapecka and […]

Mark your calendars: on Sunday, September 27, a stretch of Catalpa Drive in the Collister neighborhood is going car-free. For five hours, from 12-5pm, you’ll find bike rodeos, gutter boat races, skateboarding, live music, and more food trucks than you’ll have stomach for, all happening in the middle of a normal residential street. This is […]

Boise really ramps in up in September so there’s lotssss to do this weekend from a Party at the Pen to World Village Festival to Art in the Park! From Boise Things Tuesday, September 15 From Boise Dinner Club is back on Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30pm throughout in downtown Boise. This one is shaping […]
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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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