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If you’re reading this, you’ve picked up a copy of Boise Weekly’s Annual Manual 2015 edition. Whether it was intentional or accidental, you’ve done something good for both of us. We get the satisfaction of knowing our shiny, informative publication is being used, and you are now the proud owner of a guide to some of the events and festivals that help make this area an ideal place to live. Because we have distinct seasons in southern Idaho, we organized Annual Manual into Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring sections, knowing that with different times of the year come different needs: You may have friends planning to vacation here in the summer, family talking about coming at Christmas or need something to do with the kids during spring break. Crack open this copy of Annual Manual for a host of events from Canyon County to McCall and Boise to Sun Valley to keep everyone—including yourself—busy and entertained, whether someone is visiting for the first time or you’re a native looking for a new experience. Set this bad boy on the coffee table, pin it to the bulletin board or grab a big magnet and stick it on the fridge, and you’ll have art, music, culture and community events right at your fingertips. You may notice events are sans specific dates. Annual Manual is on stands for a year and if something is rescheduled (or canceled), we would feel terrible thinking about you, arriving at a kick-ass event you read about in Annual Manual, only to learn it isn’t happening. To avoid such a scenario and because we love you, we left specific dates out, but we did include a web address at the end of each description where you can confirm all the details necessary for a killer time. You can always check boiseweekly.com, too. An Man: Good for us. Good for you. Thanks for reading.
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SUMMER GREAT GARDEN ESCAPE CONCERTS
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The Idaho Botanical Garden has become the go-to spot for outdoor music. Audiences looking for a laidback evening find it at the weekly Thursday night performances June through September during the Great Garden Escape series. Watch from picnic blankets in the Meditation Garden as some of the Treasure Valley’s best acts perform. idahobotanicalgarden.org
208 TATTOO FEST You don’t need a tattoo to find something relatable at this fest: performances, displays from more than 100 super-talented tattoo artists and crowds of the resplendently ink-adorned filling Expo Idaho. Perfect for people watching. 208tattoofest.com
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For two days, the community heads to the Ahavath Beth Israel synagogue to load up on traditional Jewish food and music as part of a fundraiser for the congregation. The public is invited to take tours of the building, built in 1896, which is the oldest synagogue west of the Mississippi River. ahavathbethisrael.org
EMMETT CHERRY FESTIVAL
ALIVE AFTER FIVE
BODYBUILDING.COM FITNESS EXPO Get pumped for the Northwest’s largest health and fitness expo. The annual Bodybuilding.com Fitness Expo at CenturyLink Arena features competitions, samples from the biggest name-brands and athletes from the Bodybuilding.com team. bodybuilding.com
BOISE HAWKS Opening night at Hawks Stadium is the symbolic start of summer and full of promise for Boise Hawks fans, who can count on our local baseball team to always play a good, entertaining game. Garden City, boisehawks.com
BOISE MUSIC FESTIVAL The Boise Music Festival brings in high-profile national, regional and local acts to Expo Idaho to perform on five stages. Plus, it has a 21-and-older area and a carnival with rides. Garden City, boisemusicfestival.com
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I48 FILM FESTIVAL This long-running competition gives auteurs 48 hours to make a short film: conception, writing, filming, editing—everything must be done in those two days. Though it’s a stress-inducing process, i48 awards prizes to the best of the best and shines a spotlight on the breadth and wealth of talent in the Treasure Valley in living color across the big screens at The Flicks and Egyptian Theatre. idaho48.org JAMES MA X
In spite of all the crazy construction going on downtown, the iconic Alive After Five summer concert series stays at the Grove Plaza—at least for now. These free concerts on Wednesdays start at 5 p.m. and are open to music lovers of all ages. downtownboise.org
When something is called “cherry,” it’s a reference to its general awesomeness, so it stands to reason you can’t go wrong with a Cherry Festival. Emmett takes great pride in its agricultural heritage and celebrates it accordingly. This is a small-town festival in the best ways: full of family friendly activities including rides, concerts, a parade and watermelon-eating contests. Best of all, activities and admission are free for everyone. Emmett, emmettidaho.com
The French may have joie de vivre and the Italians own la dolce vita, but the only guide to life you need to know from the Greeks is opa—or more accurately, opa! Greeks know how to celebrate, and the community joins the party every spring when Boise’s Greeks celebrate their culture with food, music, dancing and assorted merrymaking. For two days, the grounds of the Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church are the center of the fun, with Greek entrees and desserts that keep the crowds refueled for treks to the beer and wine garden. boisegreekfestival.com
FANDEMONIUM During Fandemonium, the Grove Hotel is filled with sci-fi and fantasy fans enjoying this convention, which focuses on the heart of popular culture with special guests, panels and events for those with interests in tabletop gaming, videogames, comic books and more. fandemonium.org
FRONTIER DAYS Complete with gold-panning, shoot-outs and ghost tours, Idaho City’s Frontier Days brings the days of the Wild West alive again, right in downtown Idaho City. Rope yourself some seats at the Gold Dust Rodeo and spend some time enjoying arts and crafts and other hands-on activities in an event the city calls “A hometown celebration of history in an historic setting. ... This wonderful little town could be considered a museum in and of itself with the presence of many original buildings tying back to Idaho’s territorial gold and silver boom years during the 1860s.” Idaho City, idahocitychamber.org
IRONMAN 70.3 BOISE There’s tough and then there’s Ironman tough. Each year, triathletes gather in Boise to test their mettle in the 70.3-mile race, which includes a bike race, a swim in Lucky Peak Reservoir and a foot race back to the downtown finish line. If you’re not up for one of the toughest physical challenges around, spectators join in the celebration at the end. One thing’s for sure: Once you witness these world-class athletes, you’ll feel compelled to increase your own workout routine. ironman.com
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KETCHUM ARTS FESTIVAL The Wood River Valley is a source of inspiration to its area artists, and the proof is in the work on display during KAF, when more than 100 booths featuring jewelry, health and beauty products, glassworks, furniture, sculpture, ceramics, woodworks, and more. Sun Valley Resort’s Festival Meadows. Ketchum, ketchumartsfestival.com
LAVENDER FESTIVAL Spend the day picking your own lavender at the Lavender Merchant farm during what is arguably one of the best-smelling festivals around. Kuna, thelavendermerchant.net
RUN WILD AT ZOO BOISE Have your kids been staring at the television all summer? Are they starting to act like caged animals? Get them out of the house and let them burn off some energy as they run past real-life animals during Zoo Boise’s Run Wild: Youngsters age 6-11 race one mile, and tykes age 2-5 race one-quarter mile, all through the zoo. Included in the registration fee is a complimentary breakfast, an after-party, giveaway and participant pass to the zoo for the day. zooboise.org
SAVOR IDAHO MUSIC FROM STANLEY Music From Stanley is more like a bunch of awesome little vacations than a typical concert series. Every Sunday, 5-7 p.m., from mid-June to early-September, the panoramic Redfish Lake serves as the backdrop for free performances by Idaho and national musicians performing at the Redfish Lake Lodge. The concerts are captured for a radio show hosted by musician Douglas Cameron. The shows, which include interviews with the musicians, air on KBSU, KBSW and KISU in the fall. It’s like a photo album of memories—for your ears. Stanley, musicfromstanley.com
Hosted by the Idaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers Commission, Savor Idaho puts the spotlight on Gem State wineries and restaurants with a widely attended outdoor event at the Idaho Botanical Garden. Wine, good food and a stroll through the garden—you really can’t go wrong with that combination. Savor Idaho has perfected the formula, bringing wineries from across the state for a day dedicated to Idaho’s burgeoning wine industry. Crowds can stroll the gardens as they sample the wineries’ wares while chefs from premier eateries offer tastes of their creations. savoridaho.org
NATIONAL OLDTIME FIDDLERS CONTEST AND FESTIVAL
MERIDIAN DAIRY DAYS For nearly 90 years, Dairy Days has included events around Meridian such as cattle and dairy goat shows, a parade through town, a carnival, fun runs, pancake feeds and a concert. There’s even a Dairy Days princess. dairydays.org
MERIDIAN SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL
Since 1953, Weiser has been hosting the National Oldtime Fiddlers Contest and Festival, one of the most prestigious music competitions in the Northwest. Each year, the city gets amped up for a week of serious fiddlin’ around at NOFCF headquarters, with contests for seniors, adults, young adults, juniors and even small-fries. There is also a banjo contest and a full schedule of workshops for everyone from beginners to masters, along with an impressive slate of live music and a parade. Here’s a bit of advice: If you come across a young man sawin’ on a fiddle and playin’ it hot, do not challenge him. He’s the best there’s ever been. Weiser, fiddlecontest.org
If there’s one thing that can give the natural beauty of Idaho a run for its money, it would be its artists. Local artists and vendors will be packing into Meridian’s Stoney Park to serve up Treasure Valley talent and delicious food while art enthusiasts spend the day meandering through the sea of booths. facebook. com/meridiansummerartsfestival
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MOUNTAIN HOME COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL
RIDE SUN VALLEY BIKE FESTIVAL
The 2015 inaugural MHCMF booked some of country’s biggest musicians for the massive three-day fest: Brad Paisley, Florida Georgia Line, Parmalee, master mixer DJ KO and superstar Blake Shelton to name a few. Kick-ass musicians plus top-notch camping packages might make Mountain Home a new summertime destination vacation spot. Mountain Home, mountainhomefestival.com
Going to the annual Ride Sun Valley Bike Festival is like a pilgrimage for people who like bicycles, cyclists, bike culture or anything having to do with the humanpowered mode of transportation. For four days, devotees enjoy races, clinic, concerts, food, drink, demonstrations and an expo filled with bikes, gear and equipment, as well as the 400 miles of singletrack on the edge of town. Ketchum, ridesunvalley.com
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Take a trip to the Old West at the Owyhee Museum in Murphy, with carriage rides, a carnival train for the kids, saloon for the adults, demonstrations of wild horses and sheep dogs, and general good old-timey fun. Murphy, owyheemuseum.org
SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL AT ROSEBERRY What was the McCall Folk Festival has transformed into the highly anticipated Summer Music Festival at Roseberry, near McCall and Donnelly. The list of artists who have played Roseberry is a who’s who of folk, Americana, roots rock, bluegrass, blues, neo-country and jazz acts; but, in spite of that, you don’t need a bank loan to get in. Tickets are only $15-$25 for onenight and $55 for all three nights, and kids 12 and younger get in free. The festival is sponsored by the McCall Folklore Society and the Long Valley Preservation Society. Roseberry, historicroseberry.com
SUN VALLEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES This concert series at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts has become one of the season’s most anticipated events. Even if you don’t recognize all the names, we promise the acts are worth the price of admission. Ketchum, sunvalleycenter.org
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SUMMER SUN VALLEY ICE SHOWS See some of the world’s greatest ice skaters every Saturday through Labor Day at the Sun Valley Lodge. Sun Valley, sunvalley.com
SUN VALLEY WRITERS’ CONFERENCE The Sun Valley Writers’ Conference at the Sun Valley Pavilion and at the Opera House hosts authors, thinkers and other luminaries for a four-day exploration of art, literature, philosophy, politics and economics. Sun Valley, svwc.com
WORLD VILLAGE FESTIVAL As the refugee and immigrant populations continue to grow and change in Boise, it has become imperative that the city grow and change as well. Global Lounge, a local nonprofit organization, hosts the World Village Festival at Capitol Park with a goal of preserving cultural traditions and educating the community on global awareness. worldvillagefestival.com
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BOISE TWILIGHT CRITERIUM The heat is intense during this annual men’s and women’s road-cycling race, which attracts world-class cyclists who represent dozens of professional and semi-professional racing teams. Not only is the Boise Twilight Criterium hosted in July, but watching the riders zip around and around downtown Boise at mindboggling speeds is one of the hottest events of the year—literally and figuratively. Ask any of the 20,000plus spectators. boisetwilightcriterium.com
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SUMMER BOISE’S FUNNIEST PERSON Asking amateurs to get on the Liquid Laughs stage and tell jokes can be as cringeworthy as watching Donald Trump announce he’s running for president (*rim shot*). Boise’s Funniest Person takes the cringe out and ups the worthy by pairing newbies with comedy pros, and it’s one of the best new events on the books… no kidding. boisesfunniestperson.com
CANYON COUNTY FAIR Get some rest because when the fair comes to the Canyon County Fairgrounds in Caldwell, there’s a lot to get done: hang out with family and friends, learn how to bake a pie, pet baby farm animals, ride a rollercoaster, eat an elephant ear, watch a magician pull a rabbit out of a hat and wander the midway playing games. Caldwell, canyoncountyfair.org
EAGLE FUN DAYS When summer heats up, it’s time to celebrate Eagle Fun Days, a favorite among families, who come out to various locations in Eagle for a little fun and assorted merrymaking. The Eagle Fire Department even gets in on the action with a little something for the culinarily bold: The annual Nut Feed, which serves up piles of Rocky Mountain Oysters. Eagle, eaglechamber.com
FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS Spend the day at Ann Morrison Park enjoying food, arts and crafts, live music, a parade and activities for the kids, then wrap up the holiday with a display of pyrotechnic patriotism. parks.cityofboise.org
JAIALDI Since 1987, this quinquennial (every five years) event has drawn people from around the globe for a glorious celebration of Basque culture with traditional food, drink, music, sports and dance in various locations around Boise. jaialdi.com
LIBRARY! COMIC CON This event at the main branch of the Boise Public Library, is dedicated to comic books, graphic novels, all things sci-fi and fantasy and the like; as well as to the artists who create it all and the people who love it. Citizens of Nerd-, Geek- and Fandom, rejoice! boisepubliclibrary.org
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MCCALL SUMMERFEST Jazz and classical music will be in the air when the McCall Music Society presents its annual classical and jazz music festival, starring nationally and regionally acclaimed musicians performing at various locations. McCall, mccallmusicsociety.org
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AUGUST BRAUN BROTHERS REUNION FESTIVAL For a small town, Challis really knows how to throw a great party. Need proof? Check out the annual Braun Brothers Reunion Festival. Everyone is an honorary Braun during the three-day festival, which historically includes performances by Braun relatives Reckless Kelly and Mickey and the Motorcars, along with dozens of special musical guests. Challis, braunbrothersreunion.com
ST. INAZIO FESTIVAL
CALDWELL NIGHT RODEO
The annual St. Inazio Festival is when the region’s Basque community—and everyone else—comes out to play. From live music to traditional Basque dancing to killer Basque cuisine and plenty of spirits, this is a three-day excuse to let go. basquecenter.com
SWING FOR THE KIDS
You know you’re in the West when “rodeo” can be used as a noun or a verb. Around these parts, few are bigger than the Caldwell Night Rodeo—one of the top rodeos (noun) in the country, drawing more than 40,000 fans to watch five nights of competition. Get ready to rodeo (verb) with bronc busting, bull riding and steer roping, as well as big-name concerts at the Simplot Stadium. Caldwell, caldwellnightrodeo.com
For two decades, this annual golf scramble and dinner has raised funds to benefit Shepherd’s Home, which provides services for children in need. McCall, shepherds-home.org
INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Though Yellow Pine has a mere 35 residents, once a year, the sleepy mountain town turns into the toetappin’, knee-slappin’, bluesy harmonica capital of the world. Make sure to catch the traditional “Crowd Pleaser” competition. Yellow Pine, yellowpinemusicandharmonicafestival.org
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Plan plenty of time—you’ll need it to make the most of the nearly 200 arts and craft booths, kids’ activities, food and music at Lakeview Park. Nampa, business. nampa.com
NEW BELGIUM’S TOUR DE FAT
For something that’s celebrating its 100th birthday, the Snake River Stampede hasn’t missed a step. One of the top-ranked rodeos in the country, the Stampede—held at the Ford Idaho Center—is bigger than ever with a full lineup of hard-riding cowboys and cowgirls taking part in some of the top rodeo action in the business, from bull and bronc riding to barrel racing. The action isn’t only in the arena, though. Days are filled food, drink and entertainment. Nampa, snakeriverstampede.com
YELLOW PINE MUSIC AND HARMONICA FESTIVAL
NAMPA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
The inaugural International Food and Culture Festival at Julia Davis Park will feature vendors, children’s activities, cultural arts and crafts, workshops, a beer garden, music, entertainment and, best of all, authentic world cuisine: American, Basque, Bosnian, Ethiopian, Greek, Indian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Thai and more. facebook.com/intlfoodandculturefest
Boise loves its bikes and its beer, which is probably why the Boise stop of New Belgium Brewing’s Tour de Fat is among the top fundraisers of the entire tour. Each year, the Tour de Fat rolls into Boise and brings with it a two-wheeled parade of fun. The traveling event celebrates bike culture while raising money for local bike organizations in each city. The event includes a costumed morning bike parade through downtown, kicking off a day in the park filled with live music, bike-oriented booths, activities and, yes, beer. newbelgium.com
THE HUCKLEBERRY JAM Right out of the gate, the inaugural Huckleberry Jam at Tamarack Resort joins the list of Idaho’s marvelous music festivals: two days of live bands, including superstar jammers Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and Brett Dennen. Tent and RV camping packages available. Visit the website for details. thehuckleberryjam.com
WESTERN IDAHO FAIR Regardless of what’s currently in fashion, an oldfashioned fair is always in style. The Western Idaho Fair at Expo Idaho has grown and evolved but stays true to its roots, with livestock shows, 4-H projects, carnival rides, games and what feels like miles of fair food offerings suggesting you toss your diet out the window for a week. The fair is a highlight of summer in the Treasure Valley, drawing kids and adults for some family friendly fun, live concerts and food on a stick. Garden City, idahofair.com
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THE SCIENCE OF BALLOONING Why hot air balloons dot the Boise skyline BY JE SS ICA MURRI
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Spencer owns Lighter Than Air America, Inc.—the largest and probably most successful corporate hot air balloon operation in the country. He flies balloons for CocaCola and Disney, and he sponsors the annual Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic. Right now, he owns 14 balloons. He described the reasons why Boise is the ideal place for hot-air ballooning and why so many fill our skyline every summer.
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SEPTEMBER A CHEF’S AFFAIRE Ever wondered what it would be like to have a personal chef? Taste test the good life at the 17th annual A Chef’s Affaire. Some of the area’s top chefs will come together at the Boise Centre to create an evening of fine cuisine while diners bid on the chance to have one of the chefs create a meal in their own home. The event—which also includes silent auctions for offerings like weekend getaways—is the premier fundraiser for the Idaho Foodbank. idahofoodbank.org PATRICK SWEENE Y
ART IN THE PARK For three days in September, Julia Davis Park hosts what seems like the valley’s entire population as crowds pack the otherwise peaceful park for one of the biggest and most popular arts events of the year. Art in the Park brings more than 250 artists and crafters from around the region (and country) to the park for a sale and fundraiser benefiting the Boise Art Museum. People of all ages wander past the booths, dodging strollers and chatting with neighbors, as they search for handcrafted treasures. boiseartmuseum.org
ERNEST HEMINGWAY FESTIVAL Explore the life and works of one of Idaho’s most famous former residents with this annual event at The Community Library in Ketchum, which includes readings, mixers, presentations and a gala dinner. Ketchum, comlib.org
HERMIT MUSIC FESTIVAL Come out of your shell for the Hermit Music Festival, bringing together craft food, beer and wine; workshops; a square dance; and, of course, local and regional bands. Now in its third year, the hoedown will go down at Indian Creek Winery in Kuna. If you haven’t yet hit up Hermit, now is your chance to see what makes this festival such a country-fried good time. Kuna, hermitmusicfestival.com
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FALL HYDE PARK STREET FAIR Boise’s North End neighborhood has always been proud of its historic character and independence—and never more so than during the annual Hyde Park Street Fair. Each year the community gathers in Camel’s Back Park for three days of music, food, vendors and assorted cultural fun. The schedule includes entertainment ranging from traditional ethnic dancers to jam bands, and booths from an array of community groups. If nothing else, this family friendly celebration is some of the best people watching in town. northend.org
MCCALL JAZZ FESTIVAL Big changes are afoot for the 2015 McCall Jazz Festival: it’s taking place more than a month later than it did in 2014 and has moved from the McCall Golf Club to Brundage Mountain Resort. Jazzophiles will bop down to the amphitheater for an afternoon and evening of performances from some of the best jazz musicians in the world. Internationally known, Idaho-bred jazz master Curtis Stigers will again host the festival, which benefits The Shepherd’s Home and Interfaith Sanctuary Shelter. McCall, curtisstigers.com
SPIRIT OF BOISE BALLOON CLASSIC There are few sights prettier than hot air balloons over the downtown Boise skyline—something the number of fenderbenders whenever the balloons take to the sky can attest to. For 22 years, the Spirit of Boise has celebrated that fact with as many as 40 balloons from across the region filling the Boise skies. The public can watch the morning launches from Ann Morrison Park or check out the skills competitions, while the lucky ones get to see what Boise looks like from above. spiritofboise.com See Pages 24-25 for more on ballooning in Boise.
TREASURE VALLEY CELTIC FESTIVAL AND HIGHLAND GAMES As the Scots say, You’re a long time deid (“You have plenty of time before you die”) but don’t spend it aywis at the coo’s tail (“Dragging your feet”). In other words, don’t muddle through fall without hitching up your kilt and hitting the third annual Treasure Valley Celtic Festival and Highland Games. Events run all day at Expo Idaho, including traditional music and food, drink, dancing, a parade and Highland games featuring both amateur and professional athletes. This year a special traditional social gathering—or ceilidh—will take place at Expo
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FALL Idaho the day before the main event, with Scottish music, poetry and lore. Garden City, idahoscotts.org
WAGON DAYS It wouldn’t be the dog days of summer without Wagon Days, one of the most popular annual events in the Wood River Valley, celebrating the good old days before motorized vehicles. The three-day event takes place in downtown Ketchum and includes an art walk; live music at multiple venues; arts, crafts and antique fairs; and the highlight of the event, the Big Hitch Parade, which includes more than 100 museum quality conveyances. The grand finale hitches 20 mules to pull six Lewis Ore Wagons. Ketchum, wagondays.org
OCTOBER BOISE WEEKLY COVER AUCTION The artwork that graces the cover of Boise Weekly is more than a way to draw readers’ attention: The art selected for each cover is part of a program designed to foster even more creativity in Boise. Every fall, the original artwork published on our cover is auctioned to raise money to support the Boise Weekly Cover Art Grant, which doles out funds to area artists and arts organizations and, of course, helps fund BW’s journalistic mission. More than a feel-good event, the auction is a helluva party with drinks, food and the excitement of a live auction. This year, the shindig is at The Owyhee and a $5 donation gets you in. boiseweekly.com
THE CABIN: READINGS AND CONVERSATIONS It’s nice to know people still read books. We know this to be true because tickets to The Cabin’s Readings and Conversations series are usually sold out before we can say, “Author, author.” Times and locations vary, but be sure to check out the October 2015 installment at the Boise State University Morrison Center, featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning local author Anthony Doerr in conversation with Spokane, Wash.-based National Book Award finalist Jess Walter. thecabinidaho.org
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IDAHO STEELHEADS OPENING GAME Beer, cheering and a pucking good time—that’s what hockey fans attending the Idaho Steelheads opening game sign up for. The Steelheads have had some incredible seasons, making them one of Idaho’s most popular sports teams. Not only are games exciting, you won’t break the bank taking the family to the rink at CenturyLink Arena in downtown Boise. Steelheads ticket packages are some of the best entertainment deals in town. idahosteelheads.com
SEE SPOT WALK Treasure Valley residents can support pets in need of a permanent home while spending time with their own at See Spot Walk, a popular annual event at Julia Davis Park that benefits the Idaho Humane Society. Humans must be accompanied by their canine companions during the onemile walk, with participants receiving a T-shirt, bandana for their dog and the sense of making the community a better place for pets in a transitional place in their lives. idahohumanesociety.org
TRAILING OF THE SHEEP How comfortable are ewe with livestock? Find out when Ketchum breaks out the bellwether for the 19th annual Trailing of the Sheep, set to take place in and around downtown Ketchum. Celebrating the impact sheep have had on the Wood River Valley since the 1800s, the event gives attendees the opportunity to learn about local folklore, attend exhibits and workshops, take in musical performances and try a slew of lamb cuisine. The evening will include a ball with a performance by Hot Club of Cowtown. Ketchum, trailingofthesheep.org
NOVEMBER BOGUS BASIN SKI AND SNOWBOARD SWAP While ski areas aim for a Thanksgiving opener, ski season in the Treasure Valley starts about a month earlier, thanks to the annual ski and snowboard equipment swap. Riders of all ages and abilities pick up new and used gear at slashed prices, or clear out their own garages to barter for new stuff. The event at Expo Idaho is a fundraiser for the Bogus Basin Ski Education Foundation, which keeps the next generation of racers flying down the slopes. bbsef.org
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FALL EMPTY BOWLS There are few things better than a warm bowl of soup on a chilly autumn day—unless it’s warm soup in a handcrafted bowl that helps families in need. Each year, on the day after Thanksgiving, the Idaho Foodbank hosts Empty Bowls in the Grove Plaza in downtown Boise, giving the public the chance to buy bowls and fill them with gourmet soups from some of Boise’s favorite restaurants. The handmade bowls are donated by local potters and pottery shops, with all proceeds going to help feed the hungry. idahofoodbank.org L AURIE PE ARMAN
FESTIVAL OF TREES Boise is the city of trees, and this festival highlights the title. Rows of trees decorated with charming ornaments and themes pack the Boise Centre while live music from local orchestras serenade onlookers. Seasonal games and activities are also a big part of the event, which is an important holiday tradition in the city that loves its trees. facebook.com/festivaloftreesboise
TURKEY DAY 5K Worried about how well your body will wear Thanksgiving dinner? Jumpstart your metabolism with the Turkey Day 5K. This race works its way through the heart of downtown Boise and is set up to accommodate participants of all speeds—whether that be walking, jogging or rolling a stroller. The contributions all go to help fund the Boise Rescue Mission. turkeyday-5k.com
WINTER GARDEN AGLOW Winter may be the darkest time of year, but the chilly nights at Winter Garden aGlow usually shed some light on the subject. Beginning in late-November and running through early-January, the Botanical Gardens are strung with more than 300,000 sparkling lights to create a winter wonderland, no matter the weather. idahobotanicalgarden.org
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DECEMBER CONCERT FOR CAUSE Beloved radio station 94.9 The River brings famous musicians and bands to the Knitting Factory for a night of good cheer to benefit the Women and Children’s Alliance. riverinteractive.com
FAMOUS IDAHO POTATO BOWL Bundle up for this bowl at Albertsons Stadium, which pits a Mountain West team against a Mid-American Conference team in “the nation’s longest running outdoor cold-weather bowl.” famousidahopotatobowl.com
HIP HOLIDAY MARKET Flying M Coffeegarage’s market isn’t your average holiday bazaar. Choose from cool, unique, locally made items like jewelry, bath and body products, handbags, clothing and kids’ items. Nampa, flyingmcoffee.com
HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT Boise Philharmonic invites the Master Chorale to help bring the yuletide cheer with its popular holiday pops concerts at Nampa’s Swayne Auditorium and Boise’s Morrison Center. boisephilharmonic.org
IDAHO POTATO DROP Watch a potato the size of King Kong drop down the side of Idaho’s tallest building during this New Year’s Eve spectacular, which makes national headlines and brings thousands of revelers into downtown Boise. idahopotatodrop.com
MULTICULTURAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR Boise International Market is a multicultural marketplace of small businesses where you’ll find holiday gifts from around the globe. boiseinternationalmarket.com
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WINTER NUTCRACKER Seeing Ballet Idaho’s festive Nutcracker at the Morrison Center is as much of a holiday tradition for some as trimming the Christmas tree. balletidaho.org PATRICK SWEENE Y
WINTER GARDEN AGLOW Though it opens Thanksgiving Day, Idaho Botanical Garden’s Winter Garden aGlow is a quintessentially winter tradition, with more than 300,000 lights creating a twinkling wonderland. idahobotanicalgarden.org
XTREME XTRAVAGANZA Renowned musician Curtis Stigers gives back to the community each year, hosting his three-night music and variety show at the Egyptian Theatre to benefit the Interfaith Sanctuary homeless shelter. curtisstigers.com
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BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL Canadians are known for being nice, but the athletes featured in the Canada-based Banff Film Festival are far from soft. For three days at the Egyptian Theatre, watch shorts and movies of people climbing, skiing, rowing, swimming and biking in some of the most remote, treacherous and stunning locations on the globe. banffcentre.ca
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WINTER MCCALL WINTER CARNIVAL What was inspired half a century ago by the Payette Lake Winter Games has grown into a cultural juggernaut. Enormous snow sculptures, a parade, a bike race, art auctions, a comedy show and live music—but especially the gigantic snow sculptures—bring thousands of people to the resort town each year for a week of winter fun. McCall, mccallchamber.org/winter-carnival
FEBRUARY FLYING M VALENTINE FOR AIDS The HIV/AIDS pandemic helped define the 1980s and early ’90s, as public health officials struggled to classify, contain and treat the conditions. Flying M Coffeehouse has long supported local HIV/AIDS awareness and advocacy programs and, in 1993, began holding its annual Valentine for AIDS. The silent art auction features work from around 250 local artists and proceeds benefit the Safety Net for AIDS Program, which helps people living with HIV/AIDS with housing, utility bills, grocery and insurance costs. Since it was founded, Valentine for AIDS has raised more than $280,000. facebook.com/valentineforaids
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MARCH SUN VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL Sun Valley is not only a sanctuary for the rich and famous but home of the Sun Valley Film Festival, which has become a much vaunted event among both audiences and auteurs. It’s also a proving ground for films that may lead to the kind of wealth and notoriety that make a hideaway necessary. Sun Valley, sunvalleyfilmfestival.org
TREEFORT MUSIC FEST Visitors are beginning to plan trips to Boise around this multi-day festival that has, since its launch in 2012, garnered national attention by filling venues across downtown Boise with readings, films and panels, as well as hundreds of performances by local acts and touring bands that stop in Boise on the heels of SXSW shows. treefortmusicfest.com JENNY BOWLER
ZOO BOISE EGGSTRAVAGANZA You can hunt for Easter eggs in your backyard, you can go to a city park or you can go big with the Zoo Boise Eggstravaganza. Zoo staff hide more than 30,000 pieces of candy throughout the zoo, with egg hunts taking off throughout the day, divided by age group. Bonus: The kids get a trip to see more than rabbits. zooboise.org
APRIL GENE HARRIS JAZZ FESTIVAL In 1998, late-jazz great Gene Harris lent his name—and star power—to the launch of the Gene Harris Jazz Festival. Since then, the festival has hosted some of the biggest names in jazz. Harris died in January 2000, but his legacy lives on with this annual ode to the “American art form,” which takes place in the bandshell that bears his name in Boise’s Julia Davis Park. geneharris.org
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SPRING IDAHO WHITEWATER ASSOCIATION USED EQUIPMENT SALE As sure as spring melt means river season is near, so does this sale, where rafters and kayakers score sweet deals on used gear from kayaks and rowing frames to life jackets and splash skirts. River rats line up early to get first dibs on the best gear. A portion of sales goes to promote river education—the rest goes to the sellers, who now have enough room in their garages for new gear. Check the website for location info. idahowhitewater.net
PINTO BENNETT AND THE FAMOUS MOTEL COWBOYS REUNION For more than a dozen years, a raucous collection of 20 or so bands have gathered for a no-holds-barred, multiday music explosion on the stage at Humpin’ Hannah’s. You won’t find many better opportunities to see some of the greatest local musicians in Boise’s history in the same place at the same time. famousmotelcowboys.com
RACE TO ROBIE CREEK The near-legendary Race to Robie Creek is the “toughest half-marathon in the Northwest: Setting off from Fort Boise, runners climb the 4,734-foot Aldape Summit. They also clamor to take part in the popular run—registration fills within minutes, so get some high-speed Internet and be ready when registration opens. robiecreek.com
RECORD STORE DAY Record Store Day celebrates the independent businesses that bring music to our ears. At Boise’s Record Exchange, it’s a full-blown Record Store Weekend of exclusive releases, listening parties, live shows and more. therecordexchange.com
TASTE 208 This event might bear an Idaho zip code, but it casts a much wider net, celebrating wineries, breweries and distilleries not only from the Gem State but entire West Coast. With a focus on emerging, boutique and family owned companies, Taste 208 has done nothing but grow in Boise’s Hyde Park since it debuted in 2011. It’s not entirely about libations, though, with an emphasis on local food as well. taste208event.com
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MAY ANIME OASIS For more than a dozen years, local anime addicts, cosplay connoisseurs and manga maniacs have gathered at Anime Oasis to celebrate the popular Japanese cultural export. Anime Oasis runs sunup to sundown for three days at multiple locations in downtown Boise, and is so full of panels, games, films, music and more, that even with no sleep, it would be nearly impossible to see everything. But it’s tanoshii to try. animeoasis.org
BOISE BIKE WEEK Like tulips pushing their way into the sun, spring in Boise is marked by the return of bikes reclaiming the city. It’s a fact celebrated with the annual Boise Bike Week, when bikers of all abilities and interests gather in two-wheeled, non-motorized unison. The week of bike-oriented events scattered around Boise is filled with group rides, parties, classes and demonstrations offering something for all varieties and ages of riders. Nothing says spring like the hum of spinning bike wheels. boisebikeweek.org
CULINARY WALKABOUT Some of the top chefs in the valley offer samples of their most tempting creations as event goers wander through an array of food, wine and auction items at the Boise Centre. The annual event raises funds for the Elks Rehab Center’s Meals on Wheels program, which makes sure homebound seniors in Ada County can get hot meals. elksmealsonwheels.org
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IDAHO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL Against the spectacular Boise foothills, the Idaho Shakespeare Festival performs the works of William Shakespeare as well as plays and musicals by the world’s best playwrights. idahoshakespeare.org
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SPRING MODERN ART Take artists, give them the keys to an entire hotel for one night, and what do you get? One of the most anticipated annual celebrations of the arts in Boise. On First Thursday each May, the Modern Hotel and Bar hosts a horde of artists, who take over nearly every room—and outdoor space—in the hotel, turning them into mini-galleries, performance spaces or interactive works of art. The result is one of the best art parties of the year. themodernhotel.com
OUTLAW FIELD SUMMER CONCERTS The Outlaw Field concerts, presented by Knitting Factory, are some of the hottest tickets around—so hot, in fact, shows often sell out fast. Bob Dylan, Modest Mouse, OneRepublic, Willie Nelson and more have performed on the popular outdoor stage at the Idaho Botanical Garden. idahobotanicalgarden.org
RUSSIAN FOOD FESTIVAL If you think the high point of Russian cuisine is vodka, then you don’t know borscht. The valley’s Russian community shows off the depth of its culture each spring with the Russian Food Festival, filling tummies with everything from piroshki and cabbage rolls to oreshki. But that’s not all—the two-day festival is filled with folk tales, traditional crafts and tours of the St. Seraphim of Sarov Orthodox Church. And, yes, there will be borscht. stseraphimboise.org
SUN VALLEY WELLNESS FESTIVAL Benjamin Franklin once wrote, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Take that truism to a new level at the Sun Valley Wellness Festival, presented by the Sun Valley Wellness Institute. Each year, practitioners of “mind, body, spirit and environmental wellness,” share their thoughts and expertise to help promote better living. Sun Valley, sunvalleywellness.org
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