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Fun things for a soggy weekend! From thrift shop open mics to ice sculptures and plenty of live music, there's just enough going on to keep you busy this week. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you to The Crush Collective for sponsoring this episode! Get your tickets to the coolest wedding show in Boise, happening March 16 at Treefort Music Hall. Local vendors & creatives can partic...

Guess whose back, back again… Marissa is back with new episodes of From Boise.  Read the newsletter: fromboise.com

What is more Halloween than a ghost/haunted place story, right? Today’s story takes us on a journey through one of Boise's worst crimes and supposed hauntings.  Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Belmont Barbershop Hannifin’s Cigar Shop closing  

Halloween prep has begun! Plus it’s fresh hop beer season in Boise. Lots of fun things to do this weekend!  Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you to Hops N’ Homes for sponsoring this episode! If you are dreaming of ditching rent payments & buying your first home, Hops N’ Homes free monthly class is the place to start. RSVP for the next class on October 17 at hopsnhomes.com .   HALLOWEE...

There are a handful of places in Boise and throughout Idaho that have spooky, Halloween-ish names. Today we dive into a few of those places and the story of how they came to be. Listen if you dare!  Read the newsletter: fromboise.com

Football, Idaho Cider Festival, fun fall things, and Halloween activities are all happening this weekend!  Read the newsletter: fromboise.com THINGS TO DO IN BOISE THIS WEEKEND Hermit Music Fest​ ​Socktoberfest Celebration!​   ​Oktoberfest​ at Heritage Social Dogtoberfest​   ​Idaho Cider Fest​   ​Meridian Oktoberfest​   ​Autumn Festival​ Harvest Fest​ at Indian Creek Winery  Boise Vegan Market​ ​...

Happy October! ‘Tis the time to go get a pumpkin, wind your way through a corn maze, and get the snot scared out of you at a haunted house. Today’s episode is a list of places in the Treasure Valley where you can do those things.  Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you to Duck Club Entertainment for sponsoring this episode! Get your tickets for The Shrining , a two-day Halloween Weekender at...

The fall events are here! Go check out an Oktoberfest, watch a movie, experience World Village Fest and more. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you to the Idaho State Historical Society for sponsoring this episode! Get your tickets for Locktober events before they vanish!  Also if you need a paddleboard to participate in Witches on the Water next weekend, use my code FROMBOISE to get 12% of...

If you didn’t know, last year Boise had its first ever Idaho Cider Festival. And it was such a great success that it's coming back for a second annual event. Today’s story is all about the festival, Boise’s cider scene, and Idaho’s first (and only) pommelier. fromboise.com Idaho Cider Fest 2024

So much going on this weekend! Tons of festivals, comedy shows, fun food events, movie marathons, and lots more.  Read the newsletter: fromboise.com WEEKEND FESTIVALS  Das Alpenhaus Delikatessen’s Oktoberfest​ ​Eagle Jazz Festival​ ​Payette Brewing’s Oktoberfest Celebration​ ​Boise Scottish Heritage Festival​   Potato Days​ Wepa’s 3rd Anniversary Party ​¡Fiesta! Celebrating Idaho’s Hispanic Herit...

A while back I did a story about the Matriarchs of Boise’s parks, which highlighted a few of Boise’s parks that are named after women. Today I’m back with part two, sharing three more Boise women and the parks that have been named after them.  Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you to Visit Southwest Idaho for sponsoring this episode!  Matriarchs of Boise parks: part I   ​Esther Simplot Park...

Lots of festivals this weekend, Friday the 13th tattoos & scary movies, food news & more fun things to do Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you to ExtraMile Arena for sponsoring this episode! Rainbow Kitten Surprise is coming to ExtraMile Arena on November 19, 2024 - get your tickets here. Thank you to Treefort Music Fest for sponsoring this episode! The Treefort 2025 Locals Only Sa...

There’s a new annual event kicking off next week called Open Streets Boise . The event will transform a section of a Boise neighborhood into a temporarily car-free community space. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com   Thank you to St Luke’s FitOne for sponsoring this episode! It’s not too late to sign up for Idaho’s most family-friendly race, FitOne, happening on September 21. Register here . In t...

Bonus episode to share some important news! I’m having a baby in November and this podcast is going to go on a short pause while I’m doing baby stuff. Also I’m hiring for three positions: a content specialist, a sponsorship sales person, and a social media manager.  Subscribe to the newsletter: fromboise.com Read the Content Specialist job description Apply for the Content Specialist position Rea...

Art in the Park, Taste of Caldwell, Warbird Roundup, vintage motorcycle show, flea markets, film events and so much more  Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Art in the Park ​ Taste of Caldwell Harvest Festival ​ Caldwell Hops & Crops Festival ​ Warbird Roundup   Party at the Pen   ​ Indonesian Culture and Heritage Day ​ Boise Flea   Nampa Flea Market ​ Speed Dating Group Games edition North En...

Did you know that we have two community radio stations here in Boise? Today’s story is about our two local community radio stations, the people behind them, how they got onto the airwaves, and what makes community-powered radio so special.     Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Listen to Radio Boise Browse Radio Boise shows Support Radio Boise Listen to Tropico FM Browse Tropico FM shows Support...

It’s a long weekend and there’s all kinds of stuff going on. Tune in for weekend parties, a few new markets, comedy shows, new beer releases, and throwback movies.  Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you to Visit Southwest Idaho for sponsoring this episode! Have you ever been on a McCall Lake Cruise ? If not, you need to! Learn more here .  LABOR DAY WEEKEND PARTIES Spirit of Boise Balloon C...

I'm pretty sure that September is the busiest month in the Boise area. Here’s a few of my favorite events that are happening this month! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Thank you to Boise Bicycle Project for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out ​ Open Streets Boise , a new event to reimagine our streets. It’s happening on September 22 on the Boise Bench!  Spirit of Boise Balloon Cl...

Check out the Boise Tattoo Convention, Latino Fest, Boise Comic Arts Festival, or Winefest. Also the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic starts next week!   Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Shop our merch sale - 50% off everything in the shop!!  Thank you to Visit Southwest Idaho for sponsoring this episode! Now is the best time to visit Silver City . It’s one of my favorite Idaho ghost towns!  ​Wes...

Boise Comic Arts Festival is happening this weekend and it’s shaping up to be the largest festival yet! Hear how the festival started, how it’s grown, and some highlights for this year’s Boise Comic Arts Festival.  Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Shop From Boise’s merch sale ! 30% off everything.  Thank you to Radio Boise for sponsoring this episode!  Boise Comic Arts Festival 2024 Event Guide...

Western Idaho Fair, Boise Indian Food Festival, prison art show, outdoor movies, tons of live music & so much more!  Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Shop From Boise’s merch sale & get 30% off everything Thank you to Visit Southwest Idaho for sponsoring this episode! Check out these places to go bikepacking in Southwest Idaho .  Thank you to CCDC for sponsoring this episode! Want to pla...

Have you ever wondered how our cities, streets, and neighborhoods got their names? Today's story dives into the stories behind how some of our cities, streets, and other places got their names.  Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Shop From Boise’s merch sale ! 30% off everything.  Thank you to Boise Comic Arts Festival for sponsoring this episode! Boise Comic Arts Festival is coming up on Satu...

Tons of weekend festivals, bonus flea market, golden retriever meet up, skateboard class & so much more!   Read the newsletter: fromboise.com SHOP From Boise’s summer merch sale - 30% off everything!!  This Sunday is Campfire Stories at The Modern Thank you Visit Southwest Idaho for sponsoring this episode! This week’s Out of Town Tip is to book your next family vacation at Longhorn Guest Ranc...

Have you heard of Global Gardens? It’s a program that helps farmers access land, training, and markets in Boise. They provide more than 100 community garden spaces throughout the city! Tune in to learn more about Global Gardens and where you can find their locally grown produce.  Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Shop From Boise’s merch sale !  RSVP for Campfire Stories, From Boise edition , this...

Really fun weekend festivals, night market, lots of live music, puppy speed dating, a few places to go off roading & a summer merch sale!   Read the newsletter: fromboise.com SHOP From Boise’s summer merch sale - 30% off everything!!  Thank you to Visit Southwest Idaho for sponsoring this episode! This week’s Out of Town Tip is a few places in Southwest Idaho to go off-roading. Find out more h...