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 Dance the night away |
416 South Ninth Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 367 1212 http://www.bigeasyconcerts.com |
Adding a touch of New Orleans to the Eighth Street Marketplace, this concert venue offers national and local acts. Boasting well-known performers like James Brown, the club brings a Mardi Gras-style dance party to Boise. Offering beads, Cajun cuisine, New Orleans beverages and Disco dancing. It also features a New York-themed dance club with techno lights and sounds. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Jason Davis |
 Choral music for all ages |
100 West State Street (PO Box 2244) Boise, ID 83701 United States +1 208 344 7901 |
This 110-person symphonic choir has delighted Boise audiences since 1975. Performing with the Boise Philharmonic and on their own, the choir sings secular and sacred music from the 1500s to the present. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Enjoy area's best musicians |
516 South Ninth Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 344 7849 / +1 888 300 7849 http://www.boisephilharmonic.org |
Although country-western music still reigns in Idaho, the Philharmonic soothes classical music fans with a rich selection of concerts throughout the year. Performing in the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts or Swayne Auditorium in nearby Nampa, the area's best musicians perform everything from Berlioz to Beethoven, often attracting international artists. The repertoire includes Handel's Messiah in December and a free family concert in May. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Concert destination |
16200 Can-Ada Road Boise, ID 83687 United States +1 208 468 1000 / +1 208 442 3232 http://www.idahocenter.com |
This entertainment complex is becoming the state's best large-scale concert venue. Rock-'n'-roll acts KISS, Korn, Neil Young, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Pearl Jam have all strutted their stuff at this 13,100-seat cavernous arena. The event-manager, Peter Jackson, also is Eric Clapton's road manager. Rodeos, such as the popular Snake River Stampede, and monster-truck extravaganzas are held here too. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Folk concert with mountain views |
2405 Bogus Basin Road (Bogus Basin Ski Resort) Boise, ID 83702 United States http://www.idahoconcerts.com |
Bluegrass and folk music drift through the tree-lined slopes at this annual Labor Day weekend festival, located at the Bogus Basin Ski Resort. With views of the Boise Valley and surrounding mountains, the venue can't be beat. Concert-goers can hike through alpine meadows or mellow out with a picnic lunch. From famous fiddlers like Vassar Clements to "new-grass" bands, such as The Floodplain Gang, the music offers something for all folk interests. Tickets run about USD28.50 for the all-day event. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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More Than Tacos |
1910 University Drive Boise, ID 83725 United States +1 208 426 1900 http://www.tacobellarena.com |
The Taco Bell Arena is part of Boise State University. Called the Pavilion, the Arena is a multi-purpose stadium hosting events ranging from the circus to ice shows to concerts. It is also home to the Bronco Athletics, which comprises 17 games that compete for the Western Athletic Conference Division. The arena, with its moveable curtain, can be transformed into an intimate concert hall or be completely drawn back to accommodate a sold-out show. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Old West fair |
5610 Glenwood Street Boise, ID 83714 United States +1 208 287 5650 http://www.idahofair.com |
This nine-day affair offers a variety of events, games, rides, live entertainment, food courts, trade shows, a rodeo and much more. Usual annual attendance reaches 260,000. Past Grandstand shows have included entertainers such as the Statler Brothers, Dwight Yoakum, Neal McCoy and Creedence Clearwater Revival, just to name a few. Offering a purely Idaho experience, fairgoers can wander through animal exhibits admiring prize-winning pigs or climb aboard gravity-defying rides. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Alisha Donahue |