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Fun food things to do this week! A champagne and fried chicken pairing, the Boise Indian Food Festival, a vegan market, and many more ways to soak up the end of summer.  Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you Idaho Botanical Garden for sponsoring this episode! Act II of Great Garden Escape starts next week. Check out the schedule here .  Friday, August 22 Sourdough Pizza & Petals Night...

Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you FNDATN Functional Medicine for sponsoring this episode! Book a free discovery call here . Thursday, August 14 - Saturday, August 16 Caldwell Night Rodeo   Friday, August 15 – Sunday, August 17 Donnelly Huckleberry Festival   Friday, August 15 - Next Sunday, August 24  Western Idaho Fair    Saturday, August 16 Japanese Summer Festival   32 Cells Art Show...

What do tap dancing, a pug party, soul food, and the Goonies have in common? They’re all things you can do this weekend in Boise! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you Tobacco Connection & Big Smoke for sponsoring this episode! Click here to win two tickets to see Glass Animals live on August 15!  Dark Night (12 hour tap dance) at TRICA Boise Soul Food Festival   Pugs in the Club at Clu...

Hydrus Board Tech isn’t just making paddleboards, they’re shaping the future of the sport. In this episode, Marissa talks with co-founder Jason Zawadzki and Angela Nichole about how Hydrus started in a garage, the wild story behind their nearly indestructible board material, and how a local family business built a global community.  Read the story: fromboise.com Learn more about Hydrus: hydrusboar...

Weekend festivals, night markets, morning dance parties, puppet shows and so much more!  Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you Donnelly Chamber of Commerce and Idaho Tourism for sponsoring this episode! Mark your calendar for the 2025 Donnelly Huckleberry Festival , August 15-17. Weekend Festivals ​Jaialdi​ ​Kuna Days​ ​Yellow Pine Harmonica Festival​  Thursday, July 31 ​Confluence Market -...

This week’s episode covers the grand opening of Boise’s newest park, a full breakdown of Basque Week and Jaialdi events, trivia nights around town, summer festivals, IRONMAN, comedy shows, and more. It’s a big week!  Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you FNDATN Functional Medicine for sponsoring this episode! Book a free discovery call here . Thursday, July 24 Family Arts Festival at Kleine...

This week’s episode covers the return of Boise Twilight Criterium, festive Christmas in July events, and a bunch of fun things to do around town like a dog-friendly food truck pop-up & a rooftop clothing swap.  Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thursday, July 17 July Third Thursday Street Fest in downtown Nampa Friday, July 18 Christmas in July: A Comedy Show at Mad Swede Brew Hall 208 Tattoo...

  In this episode, I’m talking with Lyndsy Kinghorn, a local functional medicine practitioner and founder of Foundation Functional Medicine in Boise. Lyndsy shares her journey from ER nurse to functional medicine practitioner, how her own health struggles led her to a more holistic approach, and what functional medicine actually looks like in practice. We talk about gut health, thyroid issues, hor...

Looking for your summer starter pack?? We did the digging, so you can do the floating. From a new farmers market with global flavors to the river opening and some fresh food and drink finds making their debut, it’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy what’s new. Summer is in full swing and so are your weekend plans! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you Foundation Functional Medicine for...

Outdoor games, free ice cream, summer shopping, roller derby, and more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you to Idaho Botanical Garden for sponsoring this episode! It’s the perfect way to spend a Summer night. Get your tix now! Friday, June 13 Twilight Tours Inside Out 2 at Settlers Park Friday, June 13 - Saturday, June 14 Summery Market Nashville (50th Anniversary) at Idaho Film Society F...

Gardens, art, markets, mayhem, and more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com BOGO tastings at Koenig Distillery (good through June 8!) Thank you Idaho Shakespeare Festival for sponsoring this episode! Don’t miss out on one of the best summer traditions in Boise. Get your tix now! Thank you Hotel Renegade for sponsoring this episode! Ready to raise a glass? Check out all the anniversary specials. Li...

Art, roses, gardens, fashion shows, and more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com List of summer shows Thank you St. Luke's for sponsoring this episode! St. Luke’s FitOne registration opens next Wednesday on June 4! Registration is only $25 on June 4. Register here !  Thank you Idaho Botanical Garden for sponsoring this episode! Great Garden Escape is back on Thursday nights at Idaho Botanical...

Music, comedy, history, cats, cars, flowers, and more!! There’s no shortage of ways to roll the dice on a good time. Whether you're betting on comedy, flea markets, floral workshops, or punk rock, the odds are in your favor and the stars are aligned for this weekend. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thursday, May 22 Spring Soiree Floral Workshop at Wildflower Floral Co Public Works Week Expo...

Cowgirls, outlaws, donut lovers, and gold panners. There’s all kinds of stuff going on this weekend. Plus we have a cold plunge giveaway going on.  Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you Foundation Functional Medicine for sponsoring this episode! Book a free discovery call with Foundation here .  Enter our PLUNJ giveaway (sauna + cold plunge). Friday, May 16 Bike to Work Day   Wine Safari at...

Boise’s bringing the heat this weekend! Don’t hit snooze on sunshine, mimosas with mom, or pulling a few strings to make room for something new. This Saturday is so stacked, it could've had its own episode. Here's what's going on in Boise this weekend. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you Visit Idaho for sponsoring this episode! You can watch The 3100 docuseries starting May 21...

Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you Visit Idaho for sponsoring this episode! Visit Idaho’s new feature-length documentary, The 3100 , captures the powerful stories and beauty of Idaho’s 3,100 miles of navigable whitewater. Get your free ticket here !   Thank you Hotel Renegade for sponsoring this episode! Whether you’re sipping on a cocktail at The Highlander rooftop bar, brunching at Bar...

Easter egg hunts, Earth Day events, spring markets, & more!!  Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you Hotel Renegade for sponsoring this episode! If you’re craving a little R&R, check into Hotel Renegade – Boise’s downtown boutique hotel with cozy rooms, killer views, and everything from rooftop drinks to copper soaking tubs. Book your stay! EARTH DAY HAPPENING Earth Day at Veterans M...

Egg hunts, history happenings, markets & more!  Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Read my story about 100 Years of the Boise Depot Read my story about the Sangha Taiko Japanese Drummers Thank you to Full Swing PR for sponsoring this episode! Visible by Nature is not your average personal branding retreat. Learn more here or join the Flotilla 411 call on Tuesday, April 16.  Things to do in Boi...

March 30 was the 4 year anniversary of From Boise! Marissa shares some behind the scenes from 2024. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Ways how you can support From Boise: Tell a friend to subscribe to this podcast and/or our newsletter  Leave a review for the podcast  If you own a business (or know someone who does), consider becoming a sponsor Drop something in our Tip Jar Become a monthly suppo...

Farmer’s Markets opening, First Thursday, sauna sessions, glow in the dark plants and so much more!  Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you Idaho Shakespeare Festival for sponsoring this episode! Single show tickets and multi-show subscriptions are on sale now. Grab your seats early – summer shows fill up fast! Get tickets here!  MARKETS Boise Farmers Market   Meridian Main Street Market   N...

Treefort week, garden shows, coffee & cars, rap & romanticism, and so much more!  Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you CBH Homes for sponsoring this episode! CBH Homes is looking for local creatives to be part of Hearts Across the Valley - learn more & apply here !  Thank you Idaho Shakespeare Festival for sponsoring this episode! Single tickets go on sale next Tuesday, April 1...

This episode is all about St Paddy’s Day in the Treasure Valley! Where to find our local Bagpipe bands, green beer, Irish foods, and more.  Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Things to do in Boise for St Paddy’s 2025:  ​Boise Firefighters Local 149​ Pipes & Drums St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl Boise Highlanders​ 2025 schedule Read our story about the Boise Highlanders ​here​ . St. Patty’s Comedy S...

Tons of comedy, bread making, Treefort warm up & more! Also will you take our survey? Please take our listener survey!   Thursday, March 6 First Thursday Vervain’s Healthy Happy Hour   First Thursday Vintage Vibes Pop-Up Market Treefort Warm-up Party Friday, March 7  Lectures by Lushes Can't You Take a Joke? Saturday, March 8 ILLUMiBRATE The Capitol Rotunda Art Show   Sip Idaho   Sunday, M...

Boise is home to a lot of birds. Some are majestic, some are noisy, and some are just… kinda rude (geese, looking at you). But if Boise had an official city bird, which one would it be? Listen in to find out!  Please take our listener survey!   Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Read our story about World Center for Birds of Prey​ Birds of Prey PDF   ​

If you’ve ever dreaded grocery shopping, you’ll love this story. Roots Zero Waste Market in Garden City is redefining what a grocery store can be. It’s the first full-service zero waste grocery store in the country and a place where food is honored to its fullest capacity. Tune in to hear more. Subscribe to the newsletter: fromboise.com Roots Zero Waste Market website   Roots Zero Waste Market Ins...