STORIES from BOISE
If you’ve ever popped into Art Source Gallery, you’ve probably realized right away that it isn’t the kind of gallery where you have to whisper, keep your hands behind your back, or pretend you “know art.”Instead, it’s a working, artist-run gallery that’s been quietly shaping Boise’s art community for more than 30 years. Built by artists […]
We show up on Saturday mornings without thinking twice. We grab our berries, snag a few tomatoes, wait in line for Acme’s croissants or Peaceful Belly’s roasted peppers (iykyk), pick out flowers, wander around with a coffee, take our out-of-town friends. The Boise Farmers Market fits easily into our weekend rhythm. But beneath that easy ritual is […]
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 […]
Treefort Music Fest is in 2 weeks! Holy moly it’s that time of year. The annual music and arts festival is Wednesday, March 25 through Sunday, March 29. Today’s story is a guide to Treefort 2026 with lots of lil tidbits for the newbies, the unsure people, and even the hardcore Treeforters. Let’s start at […]
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 […]
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 […]
Featured Post
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.
marissa
LOVELL
Behind From Boise
