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It’s a Boise Thing!

contents features 10| feature: sustainable boise environment

12| feature: gluten free boise A g u i d e t o e a t i n g G F i n t h e C i t y o f Tr e e s

departments

Local initiatives to create a healthier

districts 38| north end: picnicking at camel’s back park A locavore adventure

40| downtown: celebrate salsa

16| spin: serious food

A t T h e K n i t t i n g Fa c t o r y

Lucky Fins serves up soul and spirit

42| eagle: lost and found Artist explores vulnerability and

18| roots: may in motion G o o d f o r B o i s e, g o o d f o r y o u

20| clutch: it’s a BOI thing B o i s e A i r p o r t m e e t s B o i s e ’s m a g a z i n e

44| out east: savor idaho I d a h o ’s p r e m i e r e w i n e a n d

22| on the trail: bugs & boise two peas in a pod

24| flow: boise international market

guides

B o i s e ’s m u l t i c u l t u r a l g l o b a l e x p e r i e n c e

26| the dirt: the show must go on S t a r s o f G a r d e n Va l l e y

28| freestyle: a’tavola A true culinary gem in the

Linen District

30| dwell it: paint the town w i t h B o i s e ’s N e i g h b o r h o o d H o u s i n g S e r v i c e s

33| recreation 46| real estate 48| dining guide 50| beer & wine guide cover photo courtesy of Boise State University

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spoke The summer season is starting early this year, and this temperate weather is perfect or being out and about in Boise. Nature is in full bloom, and the city looks absolutely stunning this time of year. Consider a hike up to Table Rock, or a picnic to Camel’s Back Park—good places to start outdoor adventures. Camel’s Back in particular is a wonderful spot for the hiking or biking enthusiast. The Boise community is filled with exercise enthusiasts, and we’ve highlighted our favorite athletic events happening this season, many of which benefit a good cause.

EVENT SPOTLIGHTS Here is what is happening locally....

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure The 17th annual Susan G. Komen Boise Race for the Cure® will be Saturday, May 9th, 2014 at Albertson’s Headquarters – 250 E. Parkcenter Blvd. There will be competitive 5K run, and a non-competitive 5K and 1 Mile run/walk. Whether you are looking to set a personal record or want to run a 5K for the first time our course is the perfect introductory distance for novice racers, as well as a challenging test of strength and speed for the most competitive runners. 9:00 AM

We love to talk up Boise’s unparalleled access to world-class recreation, but our vibrant city has much more to offer. Namely, Boise has some of the best tasting and most innovative restaurants in the entire country. Inside, you’ll read about Lucky Fin, one of our favorite downtown restaurants, offering an exciting and somewhat unorthodox approach to some delicious seafood. Pop your head in to Boise’s International Market sometime for an authentic foreign culinary experience close to home. Our city is also host to some of the best gluten-free options available, and we’ve got the scoop on the best glutenfree dishes you can find in the Northwest.

May 9 – Albertson’s Headquarters-- 250 E. Parkcenter Blvd.

There’s a lot going on this time of year in Boise, from getaways to the theatre to volunteer opportunities to Latin dancing, there’s something for everyone. Boise is an impressive, diverse place, and it’s always a challenge to cover everything in these short pages. Discover what you love about Boise inside, and be sure to reach out to us with your feedback on Facebook, Twitter, or by email at gb@greenbeltmagazine.com.

The Idaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers Commission will stage its seventh annual Savor Idaho — the state’s premier wine and food event — on Sunday, June 14. The event will be held at the Idaho Botanical Garden in Boise and features about 30 Idaho wineries and 20 restaurants. Savor Idaho gives consumers a unique opportunity to savor the best Idaho has to offer in wine and food. Each guest will be greeted with a commemorative wine glass as they taste and sip their way through Idaho’s best. 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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Cycle for Independence The Cycle for Independence is a bike ride that benefits the National Federation of the Blind of Idaho. There are three routes to choose from: Metric Century, 25 mile and 10 mile. A free lunch will also be served. Entrance fee: $20-$40. 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM May 16 – Riverglen Junior HIgh http://www.active.com

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World Refugee Day Join us for ethnic food, performances, artisans, and a citizenship ceremony at the internationally-celebrated World Refugee Day on June 20th in the Grove Plaza. Boise’s World Refugee Day is an opportunity for the community to come together with our newest Idahoans to celebrate their international cultures and contributions to our society. The event is free to the public and is put on by the Idaho Office for Refugees and local resettlement agencies, with support from the Capital City Public Market. 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

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Pet-A-Palooza 2015 The Third Annual Pet-A-Palooza is a public awareness and fundraising event coordinated by WendyWorks Realty supporting the Boise Police Department Canine Foundation. The Boise Police Department K9 unit will be putting on demonstrations, working with the dogs, and answering your questions. There will be face painting, pet-related vendor tables & other animal non-profits in attendance. Funds raised will be utilized for additional equipment & training that will help the officers and dogs be more effective and safe. 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM June 27 - Julia Davis Park - Boise Pavilion http://www.wendyworks.com

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contributors Amy Larson

Rachel Holt

Jessica McAnally

A former professional cake decorator, Sun Valley electrical contractor and Treasure Valley property manager, Amy realized mid-way through life that it was simpler to write about what interested her, rather than trying to do it all. Middle child and devoted chocoholic, Amy continues to learn and explore Idaho with her family and Weimaraner.

Recently graduated from Boise State with a degree in International Business and Marketing, Rachel Holt has always loved writing and is excited to make the leap into freelance writing. A lover of travel she has spent time in China and Japan and is looking to her next possible destinations. When not writing or traveling, she likes to kick back and watch old kung fu films.

Jessica McAnally is a freelance writer and owner of Things That Start With J, a digital marketing business. As a third generation Idahoan, Jessica is very proud of what the Treasure Valley has to offer, and loves to share stories about the community. In her spare time, Jessica can be found immersing herself in of all the diverse events and activities the area has to offer. From rodeos to performing arts, county fairs to music festivals, she is an avid lover of Idaho culture.

Pamela Kleibrink Thompson

Pete Grady

Once upon a time, Pamela Kleibrink Thompson lived in a big city “out west” where she won an Emmy for her work as a production manager on The Simpsons. One day, her prince charming swept her off to Idaho to live happily ever after. They live with their enchanting teenaged daughter in a castle in Meridian. Pamela has yet to float the Boise River or ski at Bogus Basin. Besides writing, she also does career coaching and acts at the Peace Officers Standards and Training facility in Meridian. You can reach her at PamRecruit@q.com.

Pete is an awardwinning commercial and editorial photographer based in the Boise, ID metro area. With a career spanning 4 decades, Pete’s photographic interests include live stage, architecture, corporate editorial, executive portraiture and the food and hospitality industry. With an education in studio arts, Pete still pursues painting and drawing. When he’s not working he enjoys camping in Idaho’s wild places with his wife Joyce and dog Ella. Visit Pete’s website at www.gradyphoto.com to see more of his work.

Liza Long

Nicole Pettinger

Liza is an author, educator, mental health advocate, and mother of four children. Her book, The Price of Silence: A Mom’s Perspective on Mental Illness, is available in bookstores everywhere. Follow her on Twitter @ anarchistmom or visit www.lizalong.com.

Nicole’s heart is in establishing the non-profit IDAHO WALLFLOWERS, which is a grassroots outreach to all Idaho children instilling the love of music, art, and Idaho past-times through workshops. The workshops are mentored by local musicians, artists, and those knowledgeable of such past-times as flyfishing, topography, hiking, archery, foraging, etc. *what’s in our own backyard!

Chelsea Chambers My name is Chelsea Chambers, I am currently a student at College of Western Idaho for psychology, I aspire to obtain a bachelor’s degree in journalism at Boise State. Nature and writing have always been passions of mine and I hope to find a way to combine the both of them into a lifelong career.

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Nicole Sharp Nicole Sharp writes fiction, swigs coffee, and maintainsan adamant belief in Jane Austen wisdom. She champions world travel and spends her free time hiking the foothills and attempting to learn Italian.

Lettie Stratton Lettie studied creative writing and has since worked for two publishing houses, a music venue, farmed, and written for a variety of magazines, newspapers, and online outlets. Lettie enjoys writing about travel, food, farming, and music. She spent the past year exploring New Zealand and is now excited to discover all Idaho has to offer. Visit www.lettiestratton.com to learn more.

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Sustainable Boise BSU Rooftop Gardens

Local initiatives to create a healthier environment Story by Chelsea Chambers, Photography by Pete Grady

eading a sustainable life is becoming more and more important as our resources become scarcer. As individuals, we all need to do our part in decreasing our carbon footprint. There is much that can be done very simply to take steps toward preservation. Thankfully, Boise is the proud home of many incredible sustainability initiatives that are collectively making strides and leading others to be more ecologically friendly. From local businesses to education systems, Boiseans are doing their part in ensuring a stable and resilient environment.

The Urban Worms facility, located underneath sister restaurants Bittercreek and Red Feather Lounge on 8th street downtown, is one of the most self-regulating conservation efforts in Idaho. Dave Krick, owner and proprietor, started the program over eight years ago in order to create a more sustainable restaurant and to reduce the amount of waste going into the landfills. The project is simple: 60,000 red wiggler worms inhabiting a large bin, of which their entire nutrition source stems from the food waste and old menus from the restaurant. The worms digest the scraps and shredded paper and in roughly a week, excrete it into castings which are an excellent fertilizer for gardens, 10

crops, and soils. These castings are then packaged and sold back to the public at the Saturday Market. Resident worm farmer Thomas Richards says, “It’s nice to be able to have a sustainable way to reduce waste.” There are aspirations to expand the project and Urban Worms hopes to have another bin up and running within the next few months. What the facility is accomplishing has no doubt increased awareness throughout the city, and hopefully many more businesses will follow suit. John Stinson-Wilge, a local Boisean, is a full advocate for the sustainability efforts in place by Urban Worms and believes “having a project like that, in conjunction with reuse and recycling, brings Boise up to speed with larger cities. It cuts down landfill impact within a local environment and is a great use of old technology in a modern application.” Bigelow Tea is a company that hails from Connecticut, but sustainability has always been at the forefront of their business model. Late last year, the Boise facility located on Benjamin Street won the City of Boise Enviroguard Sustainability Award due to their support and participation in environmental conservation. The facility is dedicated to reducing their impact in all areas including energy, waste, land, and supply usage. In fact, the company as a whole has saved over six million kilowatt hours of electricity since 2007. The Boise plant diverts

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over ½ million pounds of material from the landfill every year by recycling, reusing, and composting.” Many academic establishments have also begun to invest in resource conservation by implementing various recycling and composting bins across their campuses. Boise State University and College of Western Idaho have each committed to being more sustainable by reducing, even limiting, the amount of paper printed and increased the amount of recycling receptacles campus-wide. College of Western Idaho has recently introduced composting bins inside the buildings near many of the trashcans with signs depicting what should be composted. Boise State boasts an impressive roof-top garden, in which a large portion of their soil comes from composting initiatives set in place. Boise’s CurbIt Program has been a catalyst in many local sustainability endeavors. Their website—curbit. cityofboise.org—contains a substantial amount of information on recycling, clean-up agendas, and their mobile collection unit. There are so many materials that are thrown into the traditional trash receptacles that are hazardous to the environment, and doing so can cause significantly more damage than you would think. As a result of the wide variety of hazards found around the home, their mobile collection unit is operable at many different locations for ease of access and a collection calendar is also found on their website. Be sure to do your part and avoid throwing away cleaning products, batteries, paint cans, and pesticides. These products contain a plethora of dangerous chemical agents and pollutants that often find their way into our environment.

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While sustainability is still a long way from where it needs to be, it is comforting to know that there are so many efforts in place locally that are doing their part to decrease our environmental impact. It is surprisingly easy to start your own home-based composting projects, and recycling should become second nature. Follow the lead of true Boise innovators and do your part to help preserve our environment for many generations to come.

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A GUIDE TO

GLUTEN FREE BOISE by Lettie Stratton Photography by PeteGrady & courtesy of Thinkstock

We’ve all had one—a gluten free disaster. Or if you haven’t, you know someone who has. You’ve been thinking about pizza all day. You need it. You order and finally it arrives, but the crust is soggy, falling apart, and tastes weirdly sweet, not to mention the pizza is about half the size of a normal one. Ugh! You’ve had a gluten free disaster, but fear not—Boise provides plenty of options for delicious gluten free goodies that will leave their more glutinous counterparts crying in the dust. Gluten is found in a lot of our favorite treats—bread, pasta, baked goods, and, alas, even beer. It’s what gives pastries that light, flakey texture we all love. A life without these things seems unfortunate, but being gluten free doesn’t mean giving up your favorite foods. As gluten free diets become more popular, whether out of necessity or choice, better gluten free options are popping up in new places all the time, and Boise is no exception.

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Jake’s Gluten Free Market 12570 W. Fairview Avenue Jake’s Gluten Free Market is the only totally gluten-free store in the Treasure Valley. They’ve been open for ten years and can cater to almost any dietary need, including nut just gluten free but also paleo, dairyfree, yeast-free, soy-free, multiple allergy, and more. “Everything on our bakery rack is guaranteed to make you say ‘Wow,’” says Owner Clint Pedersen. “The rack is five feet wide and six feet tall—200 feet of retail space—and it’s half our sales.”

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Jake’s ships products all over the country—New York, Washington DC, Tennessee, Chicago, and even Hawaii—and it’s easy to see why. “We make the transition to being gluten free super easy and super tasty,” Pedersen remarks. Pederson explained that although better gluten free options have emerged in recent years, Jake’s—as a dedicated gluten free facility—is still outnumbered a million to one. “There’s only one of us,” Pedersen said, “and this is a pandemic. Way more people have an allergy than think they do. There’s not a lot of support from the medical community and not a lot of education. In fact, there’s a lot of misinformation.” That’s why Jake’s offers not only delicious allergen-free foods, but also guidance and advice for customers with questions or concerns. “I have two kinds of customers,” Pedersen elaborates, “those who are really knowledgeable and those who are brand new. They both need educated and experienced staff, and fortunately our bakers are geniuses.” Go into Jake’s to try their pie, pasta, bread mix, muffins, cookies, and more. Like Pedersen says, be prepared to say “wow.”

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Boise Co-op 888 W. Fort Street If you’re looking for delicious, house-made gluten free bread, look no further than the bakery at the Boise Co-op. Three years ago, the bakery menu had only two gluten free items on it. Now, they have gluten free bread and bagels, mixes for breads, cakes, pizzas, and much more. “There’s more of a demand for gluten free items as people become more conscious,” says Angie Snow. “You don’t have to be a celiac to be gluten free. Some people find that gluten makes them tired or gives them an upset stomach, so it just depends how gluten affects you.” Snow says the Co-op’s gluten free poppy seed bagel and their wheatfree pizza base are among the most popular menu items. Head down and have a taste, and while you’re at it, make sure to try a deli sandwich on that house-made gluten free bread. You won’t regret it.

Alavita 807 W. Idaho Street In this writer’s experience, gluten free bread isn’t too hard to come by when eating out, but pasta is another story. Lucky for Boise diners, Alavita is here to help. Eighty percent of their menu can be prepared gluten free, and that includes eight different pasta dishes. Peter Dietrich says the restaurant has boasted their extensive gluten free menu since they opened. “It’s important to keep all our customers happy,” he remarks. Dietrich said he has seen demand for gluten free pastas and other dishes increase over the past several years. He recommends the Cavatelli—Porterhouse spicy Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, light tomato sauce, and parmesan—or the Pappardelle—northwest four-meat Bolognese, mascarpone, and chives. Alavita’s big brother restaurant, Fork, boasts a pretty impressive gluten free menu as well, with dishes like Hagerman Blackened Catfish Tacos and the Northwest Turkey Burger. Good food must run in the family. We can only cross our fingers and hope that Alavita’s gluten free pasta will one day join their wheat-based pasta in being hand-made fresh daily from local flour and eggs.

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Lulu’s Pizza

Lulu’s Pizza 2594 N. Bogus Basin Road I had a hard time finding a pizza place in Boise that offers a gluten free base not purchased from Sysco—enter Lulu’s. Lulu’s gluten free crust comes from Idaho’s Cloverstone Bakery, a dedicated gluten free business. If you’re ever in Wood River Valley, look them up. Wise Guy pizza also uses their crust, and after trying it I understand why. Soggy it is not—at least not the way Lulu’s bakes it. Weirdly sweet it is not, and most importantly, fall apart it does not. My pizza-ordering experience at Lulu’s was not a gluten free disaster but instead a triumph. Be sure to try their signature pie, “The Lulu.”

This is by no means an exhaustive list of all the great gluten free food in Boise. For example, Boise Fry has great gluten free burger buns, Lucky 13’s gluten free pizza base is also to die for, and you can order four-layer gluten free cakes and cupcakes from Amaru Confections. PizzalChik has a signature gluten free dough for their pizza crust, and the list goes on and on. The point is that good gluten free food is available all around Boise; you just have to know where to look.

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serious food Lucky Fins Seafood Grill serves up soul and spirit by Nicole Sharp

lip the menu over at Lucky Fins in downtown Boise, and you’ll read the following statement: “The kitchen is our soul and the bar is our spirit.” This description is more than appropriate for a restaurant that was started by three good friends who collectively have more than 40 years of restaurant experience and who “take food seriously, but not ourselves.”

Four years ago, the three friends saw an opportunity to open a restaurant that would serve seafood, sushi and street tacos (to name few) with Asian, Northwest, and Mexican flavor profiles. Lucky Fins on Eagle Road opened to resoundingly positive reviews. Two years after their success, a second restaurant opened in Greeley, Colorado, and last year, the Boise location opened on The Grove. I spoke with co-owner Derek Hood to learn more about the restaurant’s success. The first thing the folks at Lucky Fins want you to know is that they are not a chain. In fact, each menu is different for each location. With cooking shows and celebrity chefs, people tend to be more educated about food, so they demand a quality experience. This food culture has been very positive for the restaurant business, Lucky Fins included. “We offer quality and good food, and we want our customers to expect this from us,” 16

said Hood. In fact, 90 percent of the food on the menu is made from scratch. The Boise location is classy but comfortable. Inside is a wall of a water fountain, and the bar serves customers outside as well as inside. The simple décor is inviting. Lucky Fins is perfect for date night, or as a place to enjoy a cocktail with friends, but it’s also family-friendly. “We want people to come in and feel like they are home,” said Hood. The patio is the star attraction at Lucky Fins. There are two fire pits, and plenty of patio seating. It creates the feeling that you are part of The Grove, and still taking a break from the rest of the world. its central location makes Lucky Fins a restaurant of choice for hockey fans, concert goers, and Alive After Five attendees who enjoy the city’s free summer outdoor concert series. Lucky Fins is one of the best locations in Boise to engage in the sport of people watching. People go there to see and be seen. That location made their first Alive after Five season engaging. “So many people were coming in and out,” Hood

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said. “A lot of folks wanted something to eat after the concerts were over, and some wanted to continue to relax and watch the sunset.” You may not realize that there is a parking garage underneath the restaurant with an entrance off of 9th street; if you park there, Lucky Fins can validate. For those with special dietary needs such as allergies or gluten intolerance, Lucky Fins can accommodate their diets. The restaurant caters and has an in house private room for up to 50 people. WinCo carries fresh Lucky Fins sushi seven days a week. As the new season of Alive on the Grove begins, Lucky Fins will match the mood with new menu items like the Mango Tango Sushi Roll and a Shredded Kale Salad. When you stop by, do yourself a favor and order the Stuffed Avocado. You won’t regret it.

Lucky Fins Locations: • 801 W. Main St., Boise, ID 83702 • 1441 N. Eagle Rd., Meridian, ID 83642 www.luckyfinsgrill.com

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may in motion by Pamela Kleibrink Thompson photography by Pete Grady

ne of my brother’s former girlfriends—the White House pastry chef—bikes to work year round in all kinds of weather. May is National Bike Month, and it’s never been a more beautiful time to bike in Boise. For fair weather bike riders like me, the weather should be no obstacle to participating in Bike to Work Week—May 11-15—and Bike to Work Day—May 15. For younger cyclists and teachers, May 6th is Bike to School Day. On Mother’s Day—May 10th—women unite worldwide for CycloFemme events. For those of us who don’t own a bike, don’t want to walk, rollerblade, or skateboard, but still want to minimize our carbon footprint when commuting to work or school, try carpooling instead. When I lived in Los Angeles I was stuck in traffic one day when a sign advertising ride-sharing caught my eye. When I finally got home I called and for several days each week I rode in luxury down the freeway, chauffeured by a carpool partner when it wasn’t my turn to drive. The Treasure Valley has a program called Commuteride, which connects people who live and work in similar areas and at similar times of day to share the ride. Commuteride has 100 vans on the road in the Treasure Valley, so you don’t even have 18

to use your own car if you are in a vanpool. It’s the perfect solution for those who don’t want to drive their own cars to work while helping the environment—saving on stress, car maintenance, and fuel. Besides benefitting the environment, while traveling to and from work people who use Commuteride gain extra time to do things they can’t do while driving such as texting, napping, or reading a book. When people share the ride they also help improve air quality, reduce wear on the roadway, and alleviate traffic congestion. Unfortunately, programs such as these are underutilized. “Only 9% of Treasure Valley commuters are taking advantage of the benefits of carpooling and vanpooling,” notes Maureen H. Gresham, AICP, Manager at the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) Commuteride. Part of the problem is many aren’t sure how to sign up. To that, Gresham simply answers, “Call Commuteride. Our job is to find a vanpool that fits your needs or help you sign up for a carpool partner.” “To help raise awareness of the various smart commuting options, we conduct May in Motion, an annual promotional campaign that encourages businesses to promote those options to their employees,” states Gresham. “We consider

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any commute ‘smart’ if it provides financial, environmental, or health benefits.” Smart commuting options include biking, walking, the bus, or a vanpooling and carpooling. “Commuteride assists with vanpooling and carpooling. Valley Regional Transit assists with bus/public transportation,” notes Nicole Stern, Outreach Specialist at ACHD Commuteride.

in Motion in 2005, helping the public to take a break from their traditional drive alone commutes through fun events throughout May in downtown Boise. In 2006, May in Motion was redesigned with awards criteria to recognize businesses for their efforts in encouraging smart transportation options for their employees.”

May in Motion is a month-long program that encourages valley residents to explore transportation alternatives by providing employers the information and tools they need to incentivize their employees to use a smart commute option during May. The annual event is organized by ACHD Commuteride and Valley Regional Transit and supported by businesses concerned about the long-term vitality of the Treasure Valley. 2015 is the tenth anniversary of this important month-long campaign to raise awareness about smart commute options in the Treasure Valley.

May in Motion challenges the way people get to work by asking them to walk, bike, carpool, vanpool, or ride the bus for the month of May. Gresham shares, “The idea is that if we get people on board—no pun intended—for one month, they will realize all the benefits associated with smart commuting and continue it the rest of the year.” Last May, 92 local businesses participated and helped remove more than 80,000 vehicle trips. This year, ACHD Commuteride anticipates over 100 businesses joining the effort. Local highway officials say using alternative transportation for just one day a week could save you about $500 in one year, and that money you saved can go a long way. If you used a smart commuting option three days a week, that would be $1500 in a year—enough for two round trip airfares from Boise to Honolulu, Hawaii.

“May in Motion is important both to the businesses that enjoy increased employee morale and for the employees that enjoy all the gains associated with choosing a smarter commute option, including incredible cost savings, health benefits, and improved air quality,” a statement from ACHD Commuteride reads. Stern describes how May in Motion began, saying, “Circa 1992, Commuteride had a competition called Corporate Challenge, where businesses challenged each other on employee commute trips saved using smart transportation options. Corporate Challenge eventually morphed into May

For more information, visit commuteride.com or call the Ada County Highway Distract at (208) 345-7665, and check out bikeleague.org for more information on bike month. http://bikeleague.org/bikemonth

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it’s a boi thing Boise Airpoirt meets Boise’s magazine by Amy Larson

t seems like nearly every other day, Boise makes a top-ten list for something. From families to music festivals to craft beer to hot yoga, Boise, Idaho is more than a nice place to visit—it’s a lifestyle choice. What better way to introduce visitors to our unique culture than to make the Boise airport more Boise?

That’s exactly the question Paradies Stores Vice President Rick Lillie and General Manager Josh LeBlanc asked when they decided to upgrade the airport’s 12-year old Boise River Marketplace. “We didn’t want people to walk into the airport and see a national brand. That won’t connect them with the city,” LeBlanc explained. “Rick is a facilitator who wants to focus on local businesses and local themes, while I’m a native who grew up south of Boise. He came to me for ideas.”

Rick Lillie asked me what Boise’s themes were, I told him it’s an outdoor activity community with a lot of biking, and that there was the Greenbelt. The magazine’s name connected, and so did its slogan.” Lillie contacted Idaho Media Publishing owner Tia MarklandCrabtree to discuss what a partnership based on the magazine’s key themes might look like. They decided to officially make it a “Boise Thing” by incorporating the magazine and replacing the Boise River Marketplace with the Greenbelt Magazine Store. “Tia was very creative, offering a variety of ideas,” LeBlanc said. “We’ll be planning and working with those ideas until April, when the remodel begins, and then the store will reopen in July.”

As they identified Boise businesses that could create quality partnerships, Greenbelt Magazine’s slogan “It’s a Boise Thing!” stood out from the pack.

The Greenbelt Magazine Store will be one of five Paradies retail venues at the Boise Airport, joined by the two existing CNBC stores, 94.9 The River Store, and the Idaho Statesman Store.

“We liked it,” LeBlanc said, “and we liked the magazine. When

As the largest retail establishment in the Boise airport, located

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near the TSA checkpoint, the Paradies Shops-Greenbelt Magazine partnership will focus on Boise’s cycling, music, local business, and interesting, influential people. The prime location is expected to generate over 2.5 million new impressions for Greenbelt Magazine, with “It’s a Boise Thing!” front and center.

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“The store will create a ‘sense of place’, which was The Paradies Shops’ mission, and become a huge resource for visitors to our community,” said Markland-Crabtree. “The overall theme is based on conservation of land, Idaho and Boise parks, outdoor life, and much more. Our main goal is to bring exposure to the Boise lifestyle through the store and with the magazine.”

“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” – Albert Einstein “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” – William Shakespeare

Greenbelt Magazine and “It’s a Boise Thing!” are two nationally trademarked brands, and the store will showcase community culture both through its design and through showcasing local vendors like the Boise Co-op, Idaho Candy Company, Split Rail Winery, Weiser Classic Candy, and Williamson’s.

“You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor.” –Aristotle

LeBlanc and Lillie are excited by the possibilities. “You’ll see our basics: magazines, books, an assortment of snacks, health, beauty, and electronics, but we’ll continue to add local vendors to the expanded store, and we’re taking it to the next level with interactive displays and a better representation of the community.”

“Throughout life people will make you mad, disrespect you and treat you bad. Let God deal with the things they do, cause hate in your heart will consume you too.” – Will Smith

Who knows? Maybe the next list Boise tops will be Ten Best Airports to Buy Local.

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on the trail

bugs & boise Two peas in a pod by Lettie Stratton photography by Pete Grady

oise Urban Garden School (BUGS) has been a staple of Boise culture and education since it got its start over ten years ago. And now, just a few months into a partnership with the City of Boise, BUGS is stronger than ever and breaking new ground on exciting projects all throughout the City of Trees.

with independence but now, as a city program, we have the possibility for exponential growth every year.”

BUGS has officially been partnered with the city Parks and Recreation department since December 1, 2014. They have been enjoying a new facility since November, and celebrated BUGS is primarily an education-based organization that uses that facility with a grand opening in March that included a ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor organic gardens as the settings for learning and as inspiration to encourage urban “Having BUGS become part of Bieter. agriculture. Through various programs and outreach efforts, the organization teaches the city makes a lot of sense Guerricabeitia said the new facility boasts a commercial kitchen, which area youth how to plant and take care of an and it’s a good match.” allows BUGS to expand their offering of organic garden, what to do with produce culinary classes. Since partnering with from that garden, and even how to turn a the City of Boise, BUGS has added several other new programs profit on a small farm business—and much, much more. as well, including classes for preschoolers. “We now have “We’re really excited about this innovative partnership the ability to offer additional programming at a lower fee,” with the City and how it’s going to allow our organization explained Guerricabeitia. to grow,” says coordinator Erin Guerricabeitia, who joined BUGS as the executive director in 2011. “It’s important for This spring, BUGS will increase their field trip program to the general public to understand that we’re still a nonprofit roughly 30 trips, up from last year’s 22. They’re also working to 22

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increase youth access to garden-based education through Just Add Water—a program that provides schools with information and services on how to create a school garden. Guerricabeitia said this is especially important with Boise’s low-income population, which BUGS tries to cater to by keeping fees as low as possible.

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Another exciting project is the expansion of community gardens. Today, there are four community gardens on city property and BUGS, with the help of the Parks and Recreation department, is looking to expand that.

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May 8 – Rittz, Crooked I, Bonaphied, Yung Verb, Mill Bill, In-Depth, Swisher Sleep May 9 – Brutal Season, Helldorado, hatespell, Aaron 51 May 15 – Reel Big Fish & Less Than Jake, The Interrupters May 16 – Pigs On The Wing, Boise Rock School May 19 – Reverend Horton Heat, Nekromantix, Jimmy Sinn June 8 – Neutral Milk Hotel, Robert Schneider June 15 – Ingrid Michaelson, Jukebox the Ghost, Greg Holden

“Both organizations are trying to accomplish the same goal,” Guerricabeitia said, “so we realized how beneficial it would be to partner up.” Paul Schoenfelder, the City of Boise’s recreation coordinator, agreed. “Having BUGS become part of the city makes a lot of sense and it’s a good match,” he said. “BUGS has been doing a lot of things we’re interested in for a long time, like getting kids excited about gardening, food production, and learning where their food comes from. So joining that with the city’s ability to get the word out and get kids to sign up is a great thing.” Check out BUGS’ new facility at 2995 N. Five Mile Road, or even sign up to volunteer in the garden. Now’s the time to get planting!

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May 8 – Luke Wade with Guests May 10 – The Cave Singers with Guests May 13 – D.O.A. with Guests May 16 – The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion with We are Hex May 28 – Boy Eats Drum Machine & Fly June 14 – Electric Six with White Reaper and Guests June 18 – MewithoutYou with Guests

The Morrison Center June 25 – Chicago

Revolution Concert House

May 9 – Antiserum May 10 – Foster the People May 24 - Juicy J May 26 - Lindsey Stirling June 10 - Halestorm June 25 - Randy Rogers Band June 26 - Greg Allman with Steve Earle & The Dukes

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boise international market Boise’s Multicultural Global Experience story by Jessica McAnally photography by Pete Grady

bustling public market with offerings from around the world is now open in the Treasure Valley. At the Boise International Market, customers can find handmade products from a diverse selection of countries, locally grown produce and meat, unique clothing, and foods from global cultures. Thanks to the dedication of Lori Porreca along with her partner, Miguel Gaddi, a Boise Bench area strip mall has been renovated to become a business incubator and multicultural marketplace. From its preliminary opening to present, the Boise International Market has grown exponentially and continues to bring in new vendors. From a Bhutanese grocery to Ethiopian cuisine, the variety of shops and restaurants is exceptional. “The Boise International Market is about making the invisible visible,” said Porreca. “The Treasure Valley is the home to people from countries and cultures from around the world, but much of this diversity and energy remains hidden.” 24

With the goal of bringing this diversity and energy to light, Boise International Market celebrates the various cultures in the community by providing a place for them to flourish. The businesses that have been with the market since it opened its doors have seen the benefit of this environment. These businesses, most of which are family owned, have stories that are just as unique as their fare. Kibrom Milash and Tirhas Hailu are a husband/ wife team who own Kibrom’s Ethiopian & Eritrean Restaurant. The meals are made up of different stews and vegetables eaten with pieces of injera, the flatbread it is served on which is made from teff, a gluten free grain. “Boise can’t seem to get enough of Ethiopian food,” said Porreca. “It has grown very popular since more people are experiencing gluten intolerance and celiac disease.” With thir Colombian food offerings, El Cafetal’s owners, Triny Silva and Adriana Scarpetta, serve dishes that celebrate every

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region of Colombia. The menu contains some of the country’s most popular dishes, which are just as vibrant and varied as the country itself. Both Silva and Scarpetta are from Cali, a large city in western Colombia. The Goodness Land, owned by Salam Bunyan, is a restaurant specializing in Arabic cuisine. Bunyan has been in business in Boise for 14 years and still strives to offer the most authentic and delicious foods from his native Iraq as well as its surrounding countries. “A specialty is Iraqi home food,” said Porreca. “These dishes are not traditionally found in restaurants.” There is, however, a traditional seating area available, with cushions on the floor and low tables. Kahve Coffee provides a completely different take on the coffee experience. Owned by Nawid Mohammad Mousa, Kahve’s brings the most authentic, fresh, and high quality coffee and tea from around the world to Boise. They offer a wide selection of cultural, custom and region-based coffees and teas such as Cuban, Egyptian, Ethiopian, Greek, Irish, Lebanese, Turkish, and more, served in their traditional style. Loba African Fashion and Fresh Produce’s owners Abdulwahabu ‘Musa’ Mukomwa and Kutukira Mberwa operate a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm. Customers can buy a share of their CSA and pick-up a weekly basket of fresh seasonal produce at the Boise International Market. They also offer handmade clothing, fabrics, shoes and accessories from eastern and western Africa. Each business’ unique offerings are matched with equally unique stories and beginnings. They can only be fully experienced by visiting these restaurants and shops, interacting with the entrepreneurs who are sharing their talents and expertise.

The Boise International Market is located at 5823 West Franklin Road in Boise and is open Sunday through Friday 11-8 and Saturday 8-8. Find them online at www.BoiseInternationalMarket.com.

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the show must go on Stars of Garden Valley by Pamela Kleibrink Thompson photography by Pete Grady

fter attending a show at the Starlight Mountain Theatre in Garden Valley last summer, Cory Tanner, president and owner of The Bolton Company, was stunned when the theater’s owner and artistic director, Ed Davis, announced that 2014 would be the theater’s last season. “It was my first time attending and I loved it. I absolutely loved it. When I learned the theater might close down, I knew we had to do something.” Tanner shared. After attending a performance of “Big River,” Tanner and his business partner Aaron Lombardo, who has a minor in theater arts, made big plans. “The acting was great and the ambiance was perfect,” stated Tanner. “This is too great to lose.” Ed Davis and his family founded Starlight Mountain Theatre in 2000. Davis got his start in theatre in the Southern Nevada town of Mesquite when he landed the part of the villain in the musical “Debbie, Diary of a Mormon Girl.” Shortly after that Davis made his directing debut with the community theater’s production of the blockbuster musical “Annie.” Davis earned an MFA in directing and became a college 26

professor teaching speech and theatre, but he wasn’t entirely content, he says. “I woke up on my 40th birthday with a wife, nine children (five natural, four adopted), a mortgage, and a comfortable position as a college professor. I wasn’t a single step closer to achieving my dream than I had been at graduation. I knew that if I didn’t do something right then, I would wake up at 60 in the exact same place, never having taken the risk or worked to accomplish the vision in my mind. That uncomfortable jolt was a turning point in my life. With the full support of my loving wife, Jan, and our wonderful children, I resigned from the college, sold our home, packed up the furniture and headed home to Idaho. My parents had always encouraged us to follow our dreams, and were more than willing to help in any way they could. They loved the idea of starting a theatre and jumped aboard the Starlight bandwagon as our financial partners, literally mortgaging their home and ranch, and selling pieces of property to get the ball rolling,” Davis recalls. “Between the four of us, we had the basics covered. Dad was a contractor who could help me build the actual theatre and the set pieces for the stage. Mom was a phenomenal seamstress and could

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design and costume each show. My wife has a degree in Musical Theatre and years of experience as a choreographer. As the Artistic Director, my experience was in both technical support and directing the actual productions.” Davis had been looking for a strategic partner for several years, but had given up on his search. He needed a partner to improve business and financial operations, and when Tanner approached him, he felt that the match between the two companies was a perfect fit.

strengths will help build Starlight Mountain Theatre in the future. Starlight Mountain Theatre produces high quality, familyfriendly entertainment each summer in Garden Valley, Idaho. Upcoming shows are: “Cinderella,” opening May 29, “Calamity Jane The Musical,” opening June 13, “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” opening June 27, “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” opening July 18, and a Special Flashback Show—“Pirates of Penzance...Goes West,” runs only July 3rd and 4th.

For an ownership stake in Starlight Mountain Theatre, Tanner’s Bolton Company—a property management business in Meridian—will take on the management side of the theatre including fundraising, ticketing, grant-writing, and the development of a five-year plan.

To order tickets call (208) 462-5523.

Tanner’s theatrical credentials include playing the role of Frank Butler in “Annie Get Your Gun” when he was a senior at Boise High School, and more recently he was part of Boise’s Philharmonic Master Chorale last year. Tanner grew up in Boise and worked in construction with his siblings from a young age. He majored in Organizational Communication at the University of Utah and obtained an MBA at Purdue University in Indiana. His background in marketing and sales at a small company in Utah and at Johnson & Johnson in New Jersey will be great assets for Starlight Mountain Theatre.

Visit www.StarlightMT.com to donate.

Starlight Mountain Theatre’s goal is to raise at least $200,000 in sponsorships and donations which will be used to fund royalties for the plays they produce, support actors and production, and make improvements to the outdoor amphitheater.

“Ed is incredible at putting together productions at Starlight. The value we add is on the business side of the equation,” notes Tanner. Tanner’s ability to see potential in a property, evaluate its viability as an investment, and capitalize on its

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a’tavola A true culinary gem in the Linen District by Nicole Sharp photography by Tia Crabtree

ife happens at the kitchen table. Family and friends all around the world gather together at tables with one uniting factor: food. Lisa Peterson, owner of a’Tavola, grew up living and loving this virtue. It’s no wonder then that she created a business, a family of employees, and a space for people to gather with a’Tavola.

Peterson started in the food industry when she opened Eat Your Heart Out Deli in McCall. From this venture, she began working at the Co-op in Boise, a job that was only supposed to last three months. Flash forward 20 years later, and Peterson was on a roll. She was invited to start a café at the Shakespeare Festival. Eventually, she retired from the Co-op and built a commercial kitchen in her house with the intent of offering a home delivery meal service and cooking classes. With a busy family of her own, she understood how difficult it is to put a fresh cooked meal on the table every night, and with that a’Tavola was born. A’Tavola—literally “at the table”—is “an umbrella term that would stand for anything I wanted to do, I knew no matter 28

what I did, it would always revolve around food,” Peterson said. a’Tavola has been a star in the community for eight years, and has been at its permanent location on the corner of Grove and 13th the past three. “Every single day, we get a customer in who has never been in before and they love our store,” says Peterson. Who wouldn’t? Stepping into the store is an exercise in sensory delight. Crisp, welcoming green and white walls are the backdrop for spectacular displays Peterson creates herself. Towers are laden with books, utensils, intriguing jars of jams and sauces, sets of dessert plates, and other inviting trimmings. An espresso bar grins with cakes and sweets. A cold case offers cheeses, meats, take home meals, beer, and wine, while another case shows off the day’s freshly made delicacies. The sound of laughter and conversation completes an environment of delighted customers. It feels as if you’ve stepped into a European market, but

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Peterson says, “The idea of it being a European Market never entered my mind.” She simply wanted to create an enjoyable experience for customers, where she could inspire others and share her passions. There is a huge floor to ceiling bookcase of cookbooks, her own collection that resides in the store so that she can have a place to share them with others. It is this kind of attention to detail and thoughtfulness that continues to make a’Tavola a success. Well, that and the high quality food. How good is it? Peterson can boast repeat customers for 20 years who have followed her creations from McCall to Boise. That alone speaks volumes. All the food at a’Tavola is made from scratch. When asked if she dreams of food, Peterson shakes her head, responding, “I don’t have time to dream.” She is truly a dedicated, hardworking woman who loves her job. When the doors close to the public, the store opens up for private events. In the summer months, Peterson runs the café at the Shakespeare Festival, and in her free time, Peterson and her staff cater weddings and other events. a’Tavola and its dedicated staff are a well-oiled machine, but Peterson’s secret to success? “I strive every single day to make it better,” she says.

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EVENTS May Events May 8 – GINGERFEST - 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM Old Idaho Penitentiary, Boise May 8 thru 9 – SNOOZE AT THE ZOO 7:00 PM to 9:00 AM Zoo Boise May 9 thru 10 – THUNDER MOUNTAIN LINE MOTHER’S DAY - 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM 7660 N. Horseshoe Bend Rd. Suite D, Boise May 9 – BOSNIAN HERITAGE DAY 10:00 Am to 5:00 PM Julius M. Kleiner Park, Boise May 9 – THUNDER MOUNTAIN LINE MURDER MYSTERY DINNER - 5:00 PM 7660 N. Horsehoe Bend Rd., Suite D, Boise May 13 – PAELLA COOKING CLASS 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM The Basque Market, 608 W. Grove St. Boise May 20 – EASY SPRING TAPAS AND WHITE WINE SANGRIA - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM The Basque Market, 608 W. Grove St., Boise May 22 – KIDZ BOP MAKE SOME NOISE TOUR - 7:30 PM Knitting Factory Concert House, Boise May 23 thru 24 – THUNDER MOUNTAIN LINE WILD WEST TRAIN RIDE - 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM 7660 N. Horseshoe Bend Rd., Suite D, Boise May 23 – 2ND ANNUAL FLY FISHING SWAP MEET - 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Ann Morrison Park, Boise May 24 – SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Lucky Peak State Park, Boise

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paint the town with Boise’s Neighborhood Housing Services by Rachel Holt

very year in May and June, teams of eager volunteers gather together to make our community a better— and more attractive—place to live. Organized by Neighborhood Housing Services, Boise’s Paint the Town event is one of the most popular volunteer community service events in the Treasure Valley.

Aside from the educational resources they offer, Neighborhood Housing Services also owns affordable apartments. This housing has been home to a variety of community members including refugees since the 1990s. The organization offers residence assistance and often bring services on-site including financial classes, English classes, and after-school programs for children.

“It’s heartwarming to see the recipients of the program.”

For 33 years, Neighborhood Housing Services, a local non-profit, has helped community members to discover that “there’s no place like home,” offering services to help with home ownership, education, and counseling as well as sponsoring community events including Paint the Town and Rake Up Boise.

“Neighborhood Housing Services in general is not that well known. A lot of our free resources are underutilized. We have resources on buying a home, helping with working on budgets, and so much more,” says Lesley Krone, Director of Community Engagement. 30

Paint the Town is an annual event where teams of volunteers get together to paint the homes of seniors and disabled community members. This year, 50 homes will be painted by an estimated 1,200 volunteers. The event runs from May 30 through June 13, the last day to complete painting projects. May 30 marks the Kickoff Event that community members can attend. There will be family-friendly activities, and volunteers can pick up their supplies. Krone shares, “It’s heartwarming to see the recipients of the program. For some, their home has been in the family a long

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time or their family has moved away and they just aren’t able to maintain their house like they wish they could. We are helping them live in the house longer and beautifying their homes.” To have your home considered for Paint the Town, community members need to complete an application through Neighborhood Housing Services. To qualify, applicants should be over 65 or disabled and own their own homes. The application is due each year at the beginning of April. “For Paint the Town, each year we receive about twice as many applications for homes than we are able to do at this time,” Krone said, noting the need for even more community involvement. “We appreciate our volunteers and anyone in the community who wants to help out will help us reach out to more people.”

If you missed your opportunity to volunteer this year for Paint the Town, you can still contribute to the event with the Buy a Bucket donation program. With this program, you can donate buckets of paint to the project. Each bucket donation receives a raffle entry for the drawing on June 15; the top prize is two roundtrip tickets from Alaska Airlines.

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Since its inception, Paint the Town has completed over 3,110 projects in our community, and 38,432 gallons of paint was used by 85,318 volunteers who believe in a better Boise. For more information about NHS services, volunteering, and donation opportunities, check out their website at: www.nhsid.org/. For more information about Paint the Town event, visit www.nhsid.org/what-we-do/ paint-the-town-boise

Neighborhood Housing Services accepts volunteers for Paint the Town each year until early April. Other volunteer opportunities such as Rake Up Boise, working in their Community Garden, providing ESL assistance, and many others are available year round.

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May 16th: Tutu Run: Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

June 20th: The Dirty Dash 2015

Skyview High School in Nampa. Get your tutu on and run! tuturun.net

Avimor, North Streams Edge Way. First wave at 9 am. A mud run obstacle course. A one mile Piglet Plunge for kids ages 2 to 12 follows the last heat of adult runners. Thedirtydash.com

May 23: The Blacklight Bubble Party 5k Blacklights glow throughout the Blacklight Bubble Party 5K course, lighting the path for runners as they make their way through four bubble zones. After crossing the finish line, all participants can partake in the after-party complete with live DJs. Julia Davis Park, 700 S Capitol Blvd, Boise.

June 27th: Bob LeBow Blue Cruise A variety of distances for bike riders ranging from 3 miles to 100 miles—a century ride. Proceeds benefit the Terry Reilly Zero Pay Fund providing affordable, accessible, and comprehensive health care for all. biketour@trhs.org

May 3rd: Boise’s Got Faith 5K Run/ Walk

May 29th: The Tater Tot Trot

July 11th: Boise Twilight Criterium

Julia Davis Park, Bandshell. Fundraiser for two local girls fighting canger. 4 y.o. Alanna Schiffhauer and 6 y.o. Brynlee Nebeker. Can also be a 1 mile run for kids. boisesgotfaith.org

Riverside Hotel. Tot trot begins at 5:30 P.M., and the one mile family run starts at 6. Pick up your race packets at the YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Expo at the Riverside Hotel. ymcatvidaho.org/runs/famous-idaho-potatomarathon/

May 9th: Spring Bird Walk

May 30th: The YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Downtown Boise.Races start at 3 P.M. A fastpaced, high stakes cycling race in the heart of downtown Boise. In past years Olympian Kristin Armstrong rode with the kids during the kid’s ride. Children ages 3-10 years old are invited to ride on the real race course. Boisetwilightcriterium.com

Idaho Botanical Gardens. Join Leanne LloydFairey from the Golden Eagle Audubon Society and Idaho Master Naturalist for a stroll through the gardens searching for birds like the American Kestrel, Black-billed Magpie and other species. idahobotanicalgarden.org/events/spring-bird-walk

Greenbelt, Boise. Presented by the Idaho Potato Commission, a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, or 5K course along the greenbelt. ymcatvidaho.org/runs/famous-idaho-potatomarathon/

May 9th: Komen Idaho Race for the Cure®

June 6th: First Annual Walk for Wishes

Albertson’s Headquarters. Fundraising event for breast cancer idaho.info-komen.org

Make-A-Wish Idaho. Axiom Fitness Parkcenter. Fundraising event with family-fun activities to raise money for Make-A-Wish Idaho, which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. boisewalkforwishes.kintera.org.

May 9th: The Puzzle Run Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Julia Davis Park. Help raise awareness for autism tjspuzzlefunforautism.com

June 12th: Ironkids Boise Fun Run

May 16th: 2015 Treasure Valley Heart and Stroke Walk Julia Davis Park Band Shell. Hosted by the American Heart Association to fund research in the areas of cardiovascular disease, the leading killer in the United States. boiseheartwalk@heart.org

May 16th: Cycle for Independence Riverglen Junior High School. Charity ride hosted by Treasure Valley Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of Idaho. tvcblindidaho.org

Julia Davis Park. A 1/4 mile or one mile event for children ages 3 to 15 at 5 pm. info@ironkids.com

August 16: ATLAS Race An obstacle race that will test your will against a course between 3-5 miles. This course will consist of at least 20 obstacles spread over the total distance. http://www.atlasrace.com

Sep. 19th: Tater Dash Mud Run The Tater Dash Mud Run is a unique community event created to benefit The Man Up Crusade™ and The Eagle Firefighter’s Burn Out Fund. Twin Oaks Farms, located where Eagle Road meets the foothills, is this year’s host to all the festivities. The Tater Dash Mud Run is a FUN-filled obstacle course for the entire family. Over 5.2 miles of running trails interrupted by mud pits and climbing obstructions. http://taterdash.com

June 13th: Ironman 70.3 The Ironman is comprised of three parts: a 1.2 mile swim starting at noon at Lucky Peak Reservoir, a 13.1 mile run through Boise ending in Julia Davis Park, and a 56 mile bike course finishing the 70.3 mile journey in downtown Boise. This race offers 30 qualifying slots to the 2015 Ironman 70.3 World Championship. ironman.com/triathlon/events/americas/ ironman-70.3/boise/

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By William Shakespeare June 4–July 24

The Secret Garden

Book and lyrics by Marsha Norman, music by Lucy Simon, based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett July 3–August 30

King Lear

By William Shakespeare August 7–27

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Book and lyrics by Tom Jones, music by Harvey Schmidt September 4–27

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picnicking at Camel’s Back Park: A Locavore Adventure by Rachel Holt photography by Pete Grady

oise is called the City of Trees, and with its green parks and open spaces, it’s easy to see why. One particular favorite, especially for North Enders, is Camel’s Back Park. This park, located near the quaint historic Hyde Park neighborhood, is a relaxing spot, popular in the summer for hikes and picnics. Because it’s so close to downtown, Camel’s Back is near many local shops where you can pick up items for a picnic. One favorite place is the Boise Co-op. The Coop is a Boise fixture and offers a wide assortment of foods. In the deli, they have a wide range of meats and cheeses, boasting over 200 cheese varieties from around the world. For a picnic, you may also need bread—the Co-op carries Zeppole’s, a local bread company. Other treats include Garden of Eatin chips, a U.S. organic tortilla chip brand, and Treasure Valley Salsa, made locally here in Eagle, Idaho. The Co-op also has a wine shop with a selection of local, regional, national, and international wines. For a summer picnic, a rosé is recommended as this blush colored wine is more likely 38

to pair well with a variety of foods that are in season during the spring and summer. Just a short walk from the Co-op, on a one lane road lined with historic homes, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time to an era of white picket fences and lounging on the veranda with a cool glass of lemonade. This Hyde Park neighborhood surrounds a small shopping area, Hyde Park, which starts at Alturas Street and ends on Brumback. The neighborhood has a variety of shops and restaurants, including everything from bicycles to antiques, chocolates to pizza, and toys to a barber shop. One Hyde Park favorite destination is Goody’s, an old fashioned sweet shop. As you enter, you’ll see the colorful dispensaries filled with delicious treats. For your local picnic, you might want to choose Bogus Basin Road chocolates that include marshmallows and almonds or on a particularly hot day a pint or quart of homemade ice cream does the trick. Further down the street you’ll walk by G.Willikers Toy

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Merchant where you can purchase an Eco Saucer Frisbee, soccer ball, or kite to enjoy on Camel’s Back’s open grassy areas. This tiny shop is home to a wide variety of toys, new and old. If you seek nostalgia, this is your place with its books, doll houses, wooden toys, and even a cup and ball set. For more modern tastes, electronic toys are available as well. Passing by Hyde Park’s restaurants and antique shops, you’ll encounter a classic looking home nestled amongst the more modern buildings. This quaint building is home to Dunia Marketplace, a fair trade shop that has been a part of the landscape for 20 years. Dunia offers an assortment of items including rugs, figures, foods and more. For your picnic, you may want to consider Level Ground

Dried Fruit mix, a USDA organic product. If your canine friend is accompanying you on your outing, you might also try Barc Bones, a treat for canine companions locally made by the Arc.

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With all your picnic items in tow, it’s only a few more blocks to Camel’s Back Park, this sprawling green playground with a mix of slopes and flat grassed areas. Visitors can enjoy a nice hike on multiple paths of varying difficulty. For the little ones, there is a permanent play area as well as a tennis court, picnic tables, and local parking.

June Events June 3 – FITONE REGISTRATION LAUNCH - NATIONAL RUNNING DAY - 12:01 AM to 11:59 PM The Village at Meridian June 4 – BETTING ON A CURE- A NIGHT IN MONTE CARLO - 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM The Grove Hotel- Downtown Boise

The neighborhood surrounding Camel’s Back Park is as eclectic as the park itself, classic yet modern, peaceful and serene, a refuge for the weary and a great place for a picnic.

June 6 – HELLS CANYON DAYS FARM TOY SHOW - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM 40 N. 4th street, Cambridge June 6 – WALK FOR WISHES - 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Axiom Fitness Parkcenter, Boise June 13 – PAINT THE TOWN - All day event around the Treasure Valley June 13 – PROTECTING IDAHO’S CHILDREN BARBECUE FESTIVAL - 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Twin Oaks Farm Pavilion, 4530 Willow Creek, Eagle June 14 – SAVOR IDAHO - 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Idaho Botanical Garden, Boise June 20 – WORLD REFUGEE DAY - 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM Grove Plaza, Downtown Boise June 20 – UP ON THE ROOF, DEUX: A BIRDSEYE VIEW OF BOISE - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Downtown Boise June 27 – SECOND ANNUAL FRIENDSHIP FEST - 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Julius Kleiner Memorial Park, Meridian June 27 – PET-A-PALOOZA 2015 - 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Julia Davis Park - Boise

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JUNE The JUNE BUG also known as June beetle, is the name for several large beetles seen in the United States during May and June. They are usually seen at night, when the light attracts them.

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Candela Salsa Band playing June 6th at the Knitting Factory

celebrate salsa at the Knitting Factory by Pamela Kleibrink Thompson photo by Pete Grady

aura “Lolita” Johnston fell in love with a Latin man from Honduras in college. She also fell in love with the Latin culture. The Honduran is no longer part of her life, but Johnston is sharing her passion for the Latin culture throughout the community of Boise. Johnston grew up in the dance halls of Austin, Texas, with country and western dancing but when she was introduced to salsa, she was captivated and has been enthralling others ever since.

“I was super shy in high school,” reflects Johnston. “My Spanish teacher, Mrs. Walker, opened her house to me and the rest of the kids in the Spanish club. There were about 20 kids who would show up at her home around 11 at night and she always welcomed us in. We played charades. We dressed up and had dinner parties.” A resident of Boise for 24 years, Johnston found that there was a lack of opportunity to practice dancing salsa. She decided to provide that, and is on a mission to “Latinize” Boise. Johnston recounts, “I met a firefighter at the Boise Café. Since he could not always be at the Boise Cafe on weekends he taught me how to DJ by color coding the different types of tropical Latin music. There was also a small group of people who showed up at the same time to help salsa grow in Boise. They were all positive and upbeat.” Johnston is certainly positive and upbeat. 40

At the recent Primavera Salsa at the Knitting Factory, she was the epitome of spring, wearing a floral dress of orange, yellow and green—reminiscent of a spring sunrise—and sporting glittering golden disk earrings, which reminded me of the sun. She encouraged the crowd of about 60, ranging in age from 21 to senior citizens, to dance the merengue, bachata, and salsa. With her guidance and enthusiasm, many couples fell in love with salsa, step by step. Johnston introduced me to DJ Giovanni, who is from Guatemala and grew up in Los Angeles. “We have two different perspectives,” enthused Johnston. “But we come together when the show starts. I could not do any of this without him. His ideas are usually the best too.” Giovanni came to Boise from Los Angeles in 2001. “Where is the music?” Giovanni wondered. “That’s why I became a DJ.” Giovanni had ample background in Latin music—he even worked at a Spanish radio station from 2004 to 2005. “Giovanni plays to the crowd in the room,” explains Johnston. “If there are Columbians he will play Columbian salsa. I just love working with this guy.” Johnston and Giovanni have been working together for 13 years.

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Johnston introduced the couples on the dance floor to some basics and gave them an opportunity to practice their new skills. “Latin dancing is social,” beamed Johnston as she instructed on the dance floor, “which means you have to find someone you don’t know, partner up, and practice.” Switching partners from my husband Lance brought me face to face with Jason, a shy Latin boy in his early 20’s, to practice the merengue. When we traded after the introduction to the cha cha, I met Brian, who was about 30, and we admitted to each other that it was our first dance lesson from “Lolita” Johnston. I have a feeling it will not be our last. Dance lessons were followed by entertainment and demonstrations of dance from Jv Red Elvice, a singer/ dancer from the Congo, who moved like Elvis dressed in suit and tie; Flamenco acoustic guitarist Kenzo Mendoza and another man who kept the rhythm by hand clapping; and Marcela Timson & Zumba Dancers, a dance team who combined high energy aerobics by the women with fantastic leaps by Jose Elias Ceja of Boise Capoeira, or Brazilian dance fighting. The women danced off the stage

with a serpentine string of balloons of every color following them as Johnston announced, “Let’s get this party started.” The conga line of balloons wound its way around the spectators collecting dancers as it went, drawing people into the action with its irresistible energy, creating beaming smiles and lots of fun.

THEATER The Morrison Center

There are no salsa bands in Boise, so once a year Johnston flies in a group to play at the Knitting Factory, which is the only venue which stays open late enough for a Latin concert. The Knitting Factory has been tremendously supportive of Salsa over the years. This will be Salsa Idaho’s ninth year at the Knitting Factory and this year will feature Edgardo Cambón & Candela Salsa Band from San Francisco.

May 6 thru May 9 – Gypsy www.eventticketscenter.com

Boise Contemporary Theater May 13 thru June 6 – SuperSecretSiteSpecificSomething www.bctheater.org

Boise Little Theater

This year the 9th Annual Salsa Idaho Festival will be June 6th—don’t miss it.

May 22 thru June 6 – Daisy Pulls It Off www.boiselittletheater.org

For more information, check out the following resources:

Idaho Shakespeare Festival

Edgardo Cambón and Candela, http://www. musicandela.com.

May 29 thru August 2 – Dial “M” for Murder June 5 thru July 24 – Tempest www.idahoshakespeare.org

www.salsaidaho.com

Stage Coach Theatre

May 29 thru June 13 – Last Chance Romance www.stagecoachtheatre.com

Outlaw Field Summer Concert May 26 – Lindsey Stirling June 26 – Greg Allman with special guests Steve Earle & The Dukes www.idahobotanicalgarden.org

F U N FA C T S

WORLD REFUGEE DAY World Refugee Day is observed onJune 20 each year. This event honors the courage, strength and determination of women, men and children who are forced to flee their homeland under threat of persecution, conflict and violence.

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lost and found Artist explores vulnerability and humanity by Liza Long photography by Pete Grady Kris Hargis is many things: a nationally recognized artist and illustrator, a graduate student in Boise State University’s MFA program, and a skilled carpenter. But above all else, Hargis is a maker. And the things he makes reveal the beauty and vulnerability of the human experience.

in 1998, then relocated to Seaside, Oregon after a backpacking trip on the West Coast. Hargis has been commissioned as an illustrator for prestigious national clients including Starbucks, Boston Magazine, Hard Rock Café, and Portland Center Stage. But his true passion is creating his own art. “My work as a carpenter enabled me to make a living on my own terms,” he said. “I could make the art I wanted to make.”

“Seeking is a big part of the creative process for me.”

“Seeking is a big part of the creative process for me,” Hargis explained when I met him in his studio at BSU’s Fine Arts Center. His sculptures incorporate wood, bones, teeth, and even copper wiring, assembled and informed by their maker’s fascination with indigenous cultures and primitive art. “I’m aware of the arguments against cultural appropriation,” Hargis said. “But these forms inspire me.” Hargis’s love of drawing and painting was inspired by an early interest in architecture. Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, he earned his bachelor degree in Visual Communications from the University of Kansas 42

Hargis’s first solo show was at the Froelick Gallery in Portland in 2002, where he exhibited his introspective self-portraits and still-life work. Today, Hargis is still represented by Froelick; one of his mixed media sculptures was selected as a Portland “Critic’s Pick” by Art Ltd. In November 2014. He met two Boise artists at a Whitman College show, and they talked him into returning to school for his Master in Fine Arts degree. When he started the

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program, he saw himself as a painter and illustrator. But his teachers pushed him to explore sculpture. “I had to get over my hang-ups,” he said. “In life and in school, I have felt very vulnerable. This body of work expresses that vulnerability, not as a weakness, but in the sense that we all need a helping hand sometimes.” The sculptures are headless and roughly human in form, incorporating found branches, which Hargis has joined and incised by hand. In partnership with the organic bodies are delightfully grotesque naturalistic Adobe clay heads, exhibited at eye level where they can engage the viewer in silent conversation. “I have always been intrigued by the gaze,” Hargis said. “There’s an interplay, an inter-subjectivity between the viewer and the art form. With the heads, I was trying to get away from the perfection of Classicism. It’s the antithesis of perfect art.” Hargis includes Austrian painter Egon Schiele and German printmaker Horst Jannsen as influences on his own artistic style. As he passes the halfway mark in his academic program, he is considering his future, which may include teaching; he presented a successful workshop on self-portraits last summer. But one thing is certain: Hargis will keep making art. “I call myself a ‘demiurge,’” he said, referring to the Platonic maker of the material world. “I have to keep making. If I don’t make, I am a different person.”

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savor idaho by Nicole Christensen Pettinger photography by Pete Grady

short drive down historic Warm Springs to the bottom of Table Rock, an adventure of an afternoon awaits. June in all of her splendor showers us in rays of sunshine warming our skin and face, scents of summer flora, and Savor Idaho. In partnership with the strength of the Idaho Wine Commission, and the beauty of the Idaho Botanical Garden, Idaho’s premier wine and food event will envelope the grounds for the seventh year on Sunday, June 14, 2015 from 2-6 pm. Savor Idaho features premier local restaurants and exceptional wine tastings, from Idaho vines.

Parking and walking up to the regal black wrought iron gates, the pebbles underfoot make a swishing sound, anticipation builds as the lavish garden comes into view. For the event, large white tents dollop the spread of the enormous green lawn, and the sandstone gazebo endearingly invites one in. The various textured pathways wind and guarantee full sensory experience as the soul embarks curiously down every twist and turn. Sara Dirks of the Wine Commission, “I am very excited about the garden layout, we will be sharing the English Garden more. My favorite thing is how it evolves and showcases the wineries. June is “Idaho Wine Month” and it is great to see all of the wineries behind the movement. What we find successful is that the wineries know they are supported by us, and that they 44

enjoy it. My vision is to see Savor Idaho have balance with the industry as a whole. There are are more than fifty wineries now in Idaho, I’d like to see more planting of grapes.” There are fifteen 85+ point ratings of Idaho wines in the May 2015 issue of Wine Enthusiast, over 26 of the 50 Idaho wineries participating on this lovely Sunday. “Coiled” has produced a brilliant sparkling and released it in December. Affectionately named, “Rizza is available for purchase through our tasting room. The yield produced just shy of 4000 bottles,” states the graciously energetic, Business Manager, Kelly Marx. It is a symphonic washing on the palate. In addition to the winery, six exhibitors and 12 restaurants, specialists will create taste-size portions to enjoy. “Eat more cheese! The only thing better than more cheese is more cheese!”, exclaims the spunky owner of Ballard Cheese, Stacy Ballard. “Steve and I come down for Saturday Market, our son Travis is the cheesemaker.” Based in Gooding, Idaho Ballard produces award-winning cheeses, and their Idaho Greek grilling cheese, Halloumi is the best. “We use a lot of their cheese, and the halloumi is completely amazing” according to CIA Chef Jered Couch, owner of The Dish.

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In reference to the balance of vision, long-standing Hells Canyon and Zhoo Zhoo wines are releasing new wines soon: 2010 Claret, their last in 2006 a triple gold medal winner, along with their first dessert wine called Sweetheart. It is a late harvest style Chardonnay. “We work hard but love entertaining, throwing parties, playing games, recreating, and laughing together,” Jocelyn and Hadley of Zhoo Zhoo. Mark your calendar for Savor Idaho, you don’t want to miss it!

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3000 Lakeharbor Lane, Boise 208.853.5070 | Thedrinkboise.com

404 E Parkcenter Blvd, Boise 208.333.2223 | mazzahboise.com

23662 South Eckert Rd, Boise 208.344.6967 | lucky13pizza.com

2273 S Vista Ave, Boise 208.343.0270 | rawsushiboise.com

228 E Plaza St. Suite Q, Eagle 208.939.2595 | www.riceeagle.com

1890 E Fairview Ave, Suite B, Meridian 208.884.0701 | www.sawaddeethai.com

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3083 S Bown Way, Boise 208.965.1551 | boisefrycompany.com

Boise Towne Square | 208.322.0222 3284 E Pine, Meridian | 208.887.3888 cafeole.com

435 S Eagle Road Suite 110, Eagle 208.939.0748 | bowlofheavenboise.com

1065 E Winding Creek Drive, Eagle 208.939.6253 | facebook.com/cyloslounge

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775 S Rivershore Ln, Eagle 208.938.1900 | bellaaquilarestaurant.com

5181 N Glenwood Street, Garden City 208.376.4200 | crookedfencebrewing.com

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404 E Parkcenter Blvd #200, Boise 208.297.7615 | thegriddle.com

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1 Sockeye Grill and Brewery

3019 Cole Rd, Boise / 12542 W Fairview, Boise 208.658.1533 / 208.322.5200 | sockeyebrew.com

2 Crooked Fence Brewing Co.

Tasting Room - 5242 Chinden Blvd, Garden City Crooked Flats - 3705 Hwy 16, Eagle 208.258.6882 | crookedfencebrewing.com

3 Highlands Hollow Brewhouse

2455 Harrison Hollow Lane, Boise 208.343.6820 | highlandshollowbrewhouse.com

4 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards

5900 Pearl Road, Eagle 208.863.6561 | 3HorseRanchVineyards.com

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Cylos Lounge Cylos stands out amidst the other lounges with non-stop offerings of live music, pool, delicious food from the kitchens next door at Windingcreek and Drunken Koi, and crazy drink specials. Every night there is something to do! Monday is free pool night, Tuesday is $5 Taco Tuesday, Wednesday is live acoustic music offering half off bottles of wine, Thursday is HAPPY HOUR all day, and Friday and Saturday offer live music all night. “Last night there was more talent on one stage than Boise has had in a long time. Riff Raff was absolutely awesome. They don’t play typical cover tunes, they have ability to stretch boundaries and play some riveting stuff. The bar is clean, great fast friendly service, great ambiance, and truly a jewel to experience in Eagle.” – Deana Ashton

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