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 100-year-old private college |
2112 East Cleveland Boulevard Boise, ID 83605 United States +1 208 459 5011 |
This small tree-lined campus gives visitors an Ivy League feeling. Old buildings nestle up to modern architecture at Idaho's oldest four-year college, founded in 1891. Now named after Joe Albertson, the supermarket king, who donated a large sum to the college on its centennial, the college hosts about 750 students each year.Visitors can stroll through the pretty campus or explore the Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History, Glen L. and Ruth Evans Gem and Mineral Collection, the Rosenthal Gallery of Art and the Whittenberger Planetarium. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 One of best gem collections |
2112 East Cleveland Boulevard (Albertson College, Boone Hall, Room 108) Boise, ID 83605 United States jbellon@albertson.edu |
Thousands of colorful rocks and gems sit behind glass cabinets. With names like Tiger Eye, Bruneau Jasper and Lake Superior Agate, the stones assembled here make up one of the best collections of its kind in the nation. Two cabinets display more than 2,000 Cabochons, comprised of materials that may no longer be available. This extraordinary collection is the 40-year masterpiece of Glen and Ruth Evans, former Albertson College of Idaho trustees. 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 tcalnon@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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 Shakespeare under the stars |
5657 Warm Springs Avenue Boise, ID 83712 United States +1 208 336 9221 / +1 208 429 9908 http://www.idahoshakespeare.org info@idahoshakespeare.org |
Bringing Shakespeare to Idaho audiences since 1977, this thespian festival takes place every summer from June through September at an outdoor amphitheater. Located along the Boise River, the amphitheater allows the audience to enjoy spectacular Idaho scenery while appreciating the nuances of Shakespearean theater. This community theater is much more than a summer-only affair, offering educational programs and other performances throughout the year. Group prices and season subscriptions are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gallery draws on Idaho history |
815 East First Street Boise, ID 83642 United States +1 208 884 1867 tere@western-art-idaho.com |
About 16 miles south of this gallery, history buffs can find the "initial point" from which all Idaho land surveys began. More than 100 years later that historic site has become the inspiration for this small town gallery, located about 15 minutes west of Boise. The owner, Tere Foley, has used the image of early land surveys and molded her gallery into a showplace for Western art. Visitors will find crisp photographs of cowboys, paintings of snow-covered mountains, and vivid southwestern-inspired oils. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Showcase for local art |
2112 East Cleveland Boulevard (Albertson College of Idaho) Boise, ID 83605 United States +1 208 459 5321 http://www.albertson.edu gclaassen@albertson.edu |
View photographs of Idaho's rich farm fields, or mesmerizing drawings that combine Christianity and Native American spirituality at this Albertson College of Idaho gallery, a showcase for local art. Featuring multimedia pieces, the gallery offers something for all tastes, from handmade books to photographic essays. You might even catch a budding artist before they hit the big time during one of the student exhibitions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pottery, woodwork, jewelry and more |
118 East State Street Boise, ID 83616 United States +1 208 939 5889 |
An old-fashioned lamppost marks the entrance to this small, boxy gallery. Located a few miles from Boise in the small town of Eagle, transformed from agricultural town to trendy Boise suburb during the past few years, the gallery offers pottery, jewelry, paintings, furniture, baskets and woodwork. Customers can appreciate local talent or discover a new national artist to follow. Past displays have included watercolors of Idaho and Britain and mixed media paintings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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