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 Artistic holiday gifts |
670 Julia Davis Drive (Boise Art Museum) Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 345 8330 http://www.boiseartmuseum.org |
Celebrating its 35th year, this annual holiday sale is a cut above the typical crafts festival. The juried event offers handmade gift ideas ranging from jewelry to kitchen items. About 350 artists are invited to the show from across the nation. Opening its doors in 1966, the sale is a fundraiser for the Boise Art Museum. Special events also include jazz and wine-tasting evenings. Admission to the sale is USD1. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Boise at its best! |
850 W Front St Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 336 8900 http://www.boisecentre.com |
Water gushes from a cascading fountain in the middle of the red brick courtyard of this entertainment complex in downtown Boise. The plaza is a gathering place for public events, especially musical concerts . The interior offers a convention center, banquet facilities for up to 1,800 diners, and 20 meeting rooms. The elegant Grove Hotel (The), A Coast Hotel is also located here along with the Italian eatery, Emilio's Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Chasing The Blues |
8025, West Chinden Boulevard Farmer Brown's Amphitheater Boise, ID 83646 United States +1 208 336 0308 http://www.boiseblues.org/blue... neb@fiberpipe.net |
This fairly new event calls for a family outing. Groove to the blues music played by live bands. Take a gastronomic tour through food gardens. You can pull up a seat at the beer gardens where skilled brewers offer large pints of the comfort drink. Browse through the various wares vendors put up on display. Cheer and hoot during the motorcycle show. All these and much more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun festival for a good cause |
850 Front Street Boise, ID 83702 United States |
Downtown Boise turns into a forest for the annual Festival of Trees during Thanksgiving week. This is a fund-raising event for a local hospital with 100 elaborately decorated evergreens sponsored and several of them auctioned off. Located at the Boise Centre on the Grove, the festival inspires creativity and generates a festive mood. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Annual jazz celebration |
1910 University Drive Boise State University Boise, ID 83725 United States +1 208 947 5667 http://www.geneharris.org bpeters@boisestate.edu |
From finger-snapping jazz melodies to mellow blues, this festival brings a wide variety of jazz performers to the Boise Valley. For five days every April, Boise audiences can enjoy jazz greats such as Chuck Mangione, Arturo Sandoval and Ernestine Anderson. Named for Boise jazz pianist Gene Harris, who died in January 1999, the festival also offers a variety of musical workshops for junior high and high school students. Festival proceeds go to the Gene Harris Endowment, providing scholarships to music students. Ticket prices vary. 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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Exploring Diversity In Films |
816, West Bannock KNIN Television Programming (Organizers) Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 331 0909 http://www.idahofilmfestival.com/ info@idahofilmfestival.org |
A selection of award winning films with spotlights on diverse global subjects are screened at the annual Idaho International Film Festival. The aim is to provide opportunities to independent filmmakers showcasing creations that explore new arenas in culture, art and entertainment. It is also a place for interaction and exchange between people involved in the art of film making. There are parties and dinners hosted by local restaurants and special screenings to look forward to. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World-famous rodeo |
5000 Garrity Boulevard Boise, ID 83653 United States +1 208 466 8497 http://www.snakeriverstampede.... sstampede@earthlink.net |
No trip to Idaho is complete without taking in a rodeo. Luckily, one of the most famous rodeos in the world takes place every July in Nampa, about 16 miles from Boise. This more than 80-year-old tradition has been called "the wildest, fastest show on earth." Recently moving from its outdoor arena to the indoor Idaho Center, the rodeo also offers first-rate country-western performers, as well as world pro rodeo stars. Tickets run from USD4 to USD26. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Girl Power! |
608, West Hays Street (Near the corner of 6th and Hays Streets) Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 381 2221 http://www.celebrateall.org/ celebration@slrmc.org |
Come and take part in this celebration that is not only fun but also informative. The first two days the Women's Show allows you to view cooking demonstrations, as if you were watching a cookery show on T.V., while live entertainment goes on throughout the day. Take advantage of the various offers from your preferred retailers during this period. The last day calls for some physical exertion with the '5K Run' scheduled for the day. An awards ceremony follows to give the event a happy finish. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sunday blues |
700, South Capitol Boulevard Julia Davis Park, Near the Zoo Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 884 7780 (Organizer) / +1 208 336 0308 (Hotline) http://www.gruntwerks.net/bbsp... headhippie@cableone.net |
Chase away the blues at this annual public event, organized by the Boise Blues Society. Hundreds of people stream in to partake of the activities and fun. Popular musicians come and get the party started. An onsite Beer Garden caters to your thirst and various food stalls will make sure that you don't go hungry. You can also shop for some unique craft items. There are some games too, to keep you occupied. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 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 |
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Garden lit with holiday cheer |
2355 Old Penitentiary Road (Idaho Botanical Garden) Boise, ID 83712 United States +1 208 343 8649 http://www.idahobotanicalgarde... idbotgrd@idahobotanicalgarden.org |
Bright holiday lights decorate the Idaho Botanical Garden during this annual event. Gazebos are outlined in color, and the many trees and bushes in the gardens glow in the night. With more than 100,000 lights in use, this holiday event attracts about 15,000 visitors. Creative display organizers even wrap tumbleweeds in lights. Hot chocolate, cookies, hot spiced cider and wine add to the festivities. Local choirs and bands sing and play holiday music, while bonfires scattered throughout the grounds keep visitors warm. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Benjamin Buck |
 Photo: Benjamin Buck |