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CONTENTS FEATURES

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Reed v. Reed and the Fight for Gender Equality How three Boiseans transformed American law

By David Gray Adler

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Building a Legacy at Harris Ranch From cattle to planned community

By Ellie Rodgers

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A Robust Culture for Learning

DEPARTMENTS Metro

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12 Hotels Rising 14 Summertime Scorcher— Housing Heats Up 16 An Idaho Voice for Human Rights

50 Seeds of Promise

Life

20 Peace and Love at the Hyde Park Street Fair 24 Farm to Market 26 A Day at the Dunes 28 A Glimpse of History on the Oregon Trail 30 Gowen Thunder

By Jill Kuraitis

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52 Boise Art Museum Turns 80!

56 Beyond Hollywood 60 The Art of Tracie McBride Taste

62 A Street Party Every Day 64 Fine Dining Outside the Box

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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE 8 Editor's Letter 10 Contributors 66 Dining Guide 70 Calendar

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EDITOR'S LETTER

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t is fun to imagine what it would have been like to be a member of Capt. L.E. Bonneville’s 1833 Western exploration party. Having trekked from Fort Osage in Missouri along the Missouri and Platte rivers, then into southern Wyoming and Idaho, the fur trading explorers would have crossed some pretty arid and forbidding terrain. But at the crest of a hill that would become known as Bonneville Point, on a trail that would become known as the Oregon Trail, the party beheld a stunning sight: the Boise River Valley. That gleaming river, lined with cottonwoods, a lush ribbon cutting through the dry sagebrush, must have seemed a bit of a mirage to weary travelers.

While Boise—the then capital of the Idaho Territory—was established relatively early (Dec. 24, 1863) in the scheme of Western development, it grew in very modest linear fashion for nearly a century. By way of example, consider that the population in 1950 was 34,393. Ten years later it was 34,481.

But beginning in 1960, the City of Trees took a much steeper trajectory. In 2016, the city population was 223,154. As Zach Kyle points out in his article on the surge of hotel construction (“Hotels Rising,” page 12) the five-county metro area population growth rate for the previous decade was 21 percent. The growth has also been reflected in housing prices (“Summertime Scorcher,” page 14). This June, the median home price in Ada County was $274,000, a nearly 9 percent increase over the previous year.

That Boise is growing so fast is not the story. What’s interesting about Boise is how it is growing. It is a city that seems to be growing with a conscience.

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Consider an organization like Global Gardens (“Farm to Market,” page 24), which is helping refugees grow crops on city land and, ultimately, build sustainable businesses. Or read about the Harris Ranch family (“Building a Legacy at Harris Ranch,” page 38) that has gone to great lengths to employ smart growth principles and build a sustainable community on its 1,800 acres.

Perhaps a little known story is David Adler’s feature on Sally Reed and her Supreme Court case ("Reed v. Reed and the Fight for Gender Equality,” page 32).

This Boise woman and her Boise attorney, Allen Derr, with the help of a then law professor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, took a landmark gender discrimination case all the way to the Supreme Court and won. It is a case that changed our collective socio-cultural history for the better.

And not far from the new bustling hotels downtown is the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial (“An Idaho Voice for Human Rights,” page 16). Fifteen years ago, when Idaho was pegged as the home for hate groups, a collection of concerned citizens, philanthropists, and leaders had the wherewithal and vision to build a poignant reminder as to what it means to be human. Unfortunately, it is a reminder as necessary today as ever.

There is, of course, much more in this issue of Territory, and much more to Boise. It is exploding with art, film festivals, new restaurants, and businesses.

Certainly, many cities have exploded across the West. But Boise is not like them.

Boise grew up as a sleepy but cohesive community. When it was time to explode and become a real city like all the others, Boise took another path. It became a city with a soul.

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CONTRIBUTORS Jamie Hausman was born and raised in the Chica-

goland area, and after graduating from the Missouri School of Journalism, she became a freelance writer. In addition to writing for print and digital magazines, Jamie launched two farmer’s markets in Atlanta, Georgia.

She moved to Boise in January 2017 with her golden retriever, Hooch, and her boyfriend, Owen, seeking new adventures. She enjoys cooking, hiking and spending time at the Boise Farmer’s Market. (“Finding Boise’s Food Trucks,” page 62).

Zach Kyle grew up in a commercial fishing family in

the sticks outside of Bellingham, Wash. He worked for 10 years at three Idaho newspapers, most recently as a business reporter at the Idaho Statesman. He left the print business in June to begin a career as a freelance journalist and business communications specialist. He and his wife, Catherine, live in a tiny duplex in Boise’s North End. (“Hotels Rising,” page 12; “Summertime Scorcher,” page 14).

FALL 2017 publisher/editor in chief Laurie C. Sammis managing editor Adam C. Tanous creative director Roberta Morcone production director Val Thomson sales & marketing Randy Schaeffer account executives Cheryl Glenn Mary McFarland controller Linda Murphy circulation director Nancy Whitehead

David Gray Adler is president of The Alturas Institute,

which advances the Constitution, civic education and gender equality. He has taught at all three Idaho universities, and lectured nationally and internationally on the Constitution and the presidency. He is the author of several books and many scholarly articles, which have been quoted by the U.S. Supreme Court, lower courts and by Democrats and Republicans in both houses of Congress. This article is drawn from his forthcoming book on Reed v. Reed. (“Reed v. Reed and the Fight for Gender Equality,” page 32).

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Julia Green is an illustrator born, raised and currently residing in Boise, Idaho. Her work is a mix of humor and soft feelings inspired by wildlife in Idaho, her favorite cat buddies, biking, secret societies, and fables.

Her characters border the lines of Saturday morning cartoons and whimsical reality, creating magic within the borders of her imagination. Her work can be found as album artwork, t-shirts, spot illustrations, card designs, and even patterns for gift wrap and children's rain boots. ("A Robust Culture for Learning," page 44).

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Chad Chase, Timothy P. Costello, Ray J. Gadd .

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Hotels Rising Pent-up demand fuels Boise hotel boom

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ike towering, multimillion-dollar weeds, new hotels seem to spring out of the downtown Boise concrete every other month. With The Inn at 500 Capitol and a Hyatt Place opening in the heart of the city this year and a Holiday Inn Express opening last fall by the Boise Airport— and two more on the way—hoteliers find themselves in an arms race for Boise’s prime real estate.

The surge in hotel construction shouldn’t be surprising considering hotel development dried up during the Great Recession, said Amy Parrish, director of sales at The Inn at 500. Seven or eight hotels were built in 2007 and 2008 immediately before the downturn. But none have been built since, and several hotels have folded. What’s more, the TERRITORY–MAG.COM

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population for the five-county Boise Metro Area exploded by 21 percent from 2006 to 2016, according to the Idaho Department of Labor. Hotels were stuffed to the gills during the busy seasons, forcing many customers to look to hotels outside the downtown core.

In other words, Boise’s hotel industry was overdue for growth, Parrish said.

“It’s cyclical,” Parrish explained. “Even with the new hotels opening, people are calling and saying, ‘I can’t get a hotel room.’ There’s a real need still.”

The boom puzzles the public, said Kathy Pidgeon, general manager of the Riverside Hotel. Hotel professionals frequently hear that room sales can’t possibly keep up with

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all of the inventory coming to the market, especially once the Hilton Garden Inn is completed in Pioneer Crossing and Residence Inn by Marriott opens across the street from The Inn at 500.

But Pidgeon said there’s plenty of business to go around for longstanding hotels, like The Riverside, and the newcomers.

“We hear it all the time: What? There’s another hotel?

Please, not another hotel,” Pidgeon said. “But the report we all watch has been trending up for a while. Hotel investors aren’t idiots. The people who loan them money aren’t idiots, either.”

That report, the statistics bible of the hospitality industry, is the Smith Travel Accommodations Report (STAR). The STAR report remains bullish about both demand for hotel rooms in Boise and hotel rates, said Pat Rice, executive director of the Greater Boise Auditorium District. Average hotel room rates in the district were $105.57 per night in April—more than a $7 increase from the previous year—despite the new hotels coming online, according to the report.

Average room demand increased by 8,000 rooms during that time. (Total Boise room supply was 155,310 as of April 2017.) Part of that demand is explained by Boise’s convention space, the Boise Centre, attracting larger groups with an expansion that increased its floor space by 80 percent. In June, a national epidemiologist group brought 1,500 attendees to Boise, a demand influx that packed hotels throughout Boise and even into Canyon County.

The Boise Centre’s increased business isn’t only good for downtown Boise or for the hotel industry, Rice said. Many of the visitors he talked to planned to spend time exploring Idaho, providing a shot in the arm for tourism in Sun Valley, McCall, and elsewhere.

“People talked about staying for three days to raft on the Payette, or go exploring into Utah and Nevada, or heading out to the coast,” Rice said. “The larger conventions we can get here will definitely have a positive impact on the rest of the state.”

Boise’s growing business sector feeds demand for hotels, Parrish said. Albertsons brought approximately 250 people to its Boise headquarters after acquiring Safeway. Micron's earnings rallied after reporting a series of losses, and Saint Alphonsus Health System and St. Luke’s Health System continue to try to bring in a stream of health care professionals as they race to cover the Valley with new hospitals and clinics. Lamb Weston, which competes with the J.R. Simplot Co. in the frozen potato market, became a stand-alone, privately traded company and moved its corporate headquarters from Chicago to the Treasure Valley.

More suits means more hotel traffic more, Parrish said.

“All of the expansion and revitalization in Downtown has drawn so many more visitors to the area,” Parrish said.

“Boise has become a destination.”

Nobody in the Boise hotels game seems worried that there’s not enough business to share, Pidgeon said. But the numbers can change quickly, like they did in 2008.

“Oh, sure, we could get over-supplied,” she said. “The Boise economy is looking strong, and if it stays that way, it will support the new hotels. But all it takes is a downturn in the economy to have an oversupply. Everybody will be affected at that point.”

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Summertime Scorcher The Valley’s real estate market heats up

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his summertime, the living was easy for Treasure Valley home sellers. Most houses sold quickly, often after receiving competing offers—often above asking price—after a day or two on the market.

But for home buyers, the combination of record-high prices and the lowest inventories in a decade made for a tough market.

Jill Giese, a Keller Williams Realty of Boise agent who works mostly in Boise’s North End, said she preps her home shoppers for a frustrating and sometimes grueling process.

“I’ve been telling buyers that the only price negotiating we’re doing right now is negotiating up,” Giese said.

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The Ada County median home price—or point where half of homes sell for more and half for less—climbed to nearly $274,000 in June, up 8.7 percent from June 2016, according to the Intermountain Multiple Listing Service.

The median price in Canyon County jumped 12.4 percent to $184,000 in that time as more home buyers found themselves priced out of Boise, Eagle and Meridian and looked west.

Jere Webb, an agent for Downs Realty, does most of his work in Eagle, where homes sold in June for a median price of nearly $423,000. With offers coming in fast and furious, Webb coaches his buyers to get pre-approved before making offers and to be ready to pounce when listings hit the market.

The ability to make cash offers helps.

“You have to have your ducks in a row,” Webb said.

How much is the market tilted toward sellers? Giese has had buyer clients make seven or eight offers before landing a house. Meanwhile, she’s represented several sellers that received 10 or more offers on their homes.

Giese clients Nadine and Scott Carter were looking for a home with space to build a “Garage Majal,” a four-car garage that the 33-year-olds could store their bikes, beer brewing equipment, rafts, fishing gear and accessories for showing standard poodles. Nadine, a nurse practitioner at St. Luke’s Health System, and Scott, a software developer for iVinci Health, also wanted to build an apartment on top of the garage.

Nadine Carter said the couple wanted to spend less than $400,000 but found most homes in that price range needed expensive work. They wound up looking at homes priced up to $500,000 and, after being outbid on their first offer, bought a North End home after offering $20,000 more than the asking price.

“It was very frustrating because what’s available on the market is so limited,” Nadine Carter said. “Anything in decent shape is $450,000 or $500,000, where five years ago it was maybe $250,000.”

The causes for the “high market blood pressure,” are easily diagnosed, Webb said. Unlike the housing boom that led to the real estate crash in 2008, when eager builders pumped

out new houses to record-high inventory levels, building dried up during the recession and was slow to return.

Today, builders are crimped by high land, material and labor costs and a subcontractor shortage.

“There’s far too many people in the Treasure Valley for the housing supply,” Webb said. “For four years, we had no building. But people kept moving in, and we kept having babies.”

Escalation clauses on bids—which pledge to beat higher offers up to a price cap—have become more common as the shrinking inventory pits buyers against each other. Sellers tend to favor cash offers, giving another advantage to out-of-state buyers. Webb, who said about half of his buyers come from outside of Idaho, said he recently represented a buyer who sold a house “that could be considered a shack,” in California’s Bay Area for more than $1 million, then purchased a much larger home overlooking Horseshoe Bend for $400,000. Cash offers are simpler and quicker than bank-financed offers, especially those contingent on buyers selling another property.

The market won’t lean so heavily toward sellers forever, Giese said. Historically, market activity drops in the fall with the temperature. But Giese said larger forces are in play than merely the seasonal ups and downs.

High prices have already slowed buyer activity in big West Coast cities, she said. Giese’s colleagues around the country tell her that prices aren’t falling, but homes are receiving fewer offers than a year ago and lingering for longer on the market. That will happen here sooner or later, she said “I don’t think it’s a bubble that is going to burst. I think it will pop slowly,” she said. “People are ignorant to real estate trends. It typically follows a five- to seven-year cycle. We’ve been recovering in Boise for six. It’s already started slowing almost everywhere around the country.”

In the meantime, Nadine Carter thinks buyers who grow frustrated after submitting several losing offers will make hasty decisions they regret.

“People will end up buying more home than they want or should buy because that’s what’s available,” she said. “That’s how you end up in trouble.”

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An Idaho Voice for Human Rights The Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial celebrates 15 years

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stroll through The Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, a nearly one-acre educational park adjacent to the Boise River Greenbelt, might unlock for one an entirely new perspective. The words etched on a stone wall showcase more than 60 reflections from human rights leaders, poets, presidents, and Native American chiefs.

“Never again is obsolete. Never again is now.” Holocaust survivor, Boise resident, and passionate human rights activist, the late Rose Beal’s words remind all Idahoans to take action.

“How lovely to think that no

one need wait a moment, we can start now, start slowly changing the world!” Anne Frank’s voice for hope casts a bright light for all who visit.

Whether reflecting on hardship or triumph, each quote represents a single voice powerful enough to evoke change and hope.

The Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial is the only Anne Frank Memorial in the United States.

The educational garden is a space for quiet contemplation, learning, and inspiration for all who visit. A life-size bronze statue of Anne Frank, created by Boston-based sculptor Greg Stone, gazes out a window welcoming

The 15th anniversary of the Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial was celebrated Aug. 16, 2017.

visitors. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is on permanent display for all to read. A circular stone wall stamped with remarkable quotes welcomes reflection. Lush gardens and scenic backdrops create a space meant for a peaceful moment.

To mark the memorial’s 15th anniversary this past summer, the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights, which constructed and now oversees the memorial, broke ground on the final piece of the master plan: an outdoor community classroom to depict the history of human rights in Idaho.

Reaching the final step is an exciting milestone, illustrative of the memorial founders’ efforts to change how the nation views the Gem State and how far they’ve come.

Idaho is celebrated for its lush landscapes, pristine mountains, endless recreational opportunities, and deep-seated agriculture roots, but some 20 years ago, a small but vocal group was making headlines for discrimination and racism in parts of the state.

“The state had been marred with a reputation as a haven for hate,” said Dan Prinzing, the executive director of the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights since 2011. Painful stories of racism spreading from hate groups were carving a deep scar on the state’s national reputation. “But this was not who we are. It is not who Boise is, and it is not who Idaho is.”

In 1995, a traveling exhibit on Anne Frank and her diary stopped in the capital city at the State Historic Museum, enabling nearly 5 percent of the state’s population to learn about the young victim of the Holocaust who, despite overwhelming circumstances, penned her still hopeful views on humankind.

“What resonated out of the exhibit was not just a tribute to Anne Frank as a person but her words of hope for humanity. This fueled a conversation on what we want our city to be,” Prinzing recalled. A seed was planted with a group of women known as the Founding Mothers. The four women, Reverend Dr. Nancy Taylor, Lisa Uhlmann, Leslie Drake, and the late Marilyn Shuler, rallied around the new goal: What if a permanent Anne Frank Memorial were constructed in Boise?

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A campaign was soon launched, “Changing Hearts and Minds,” that empowered students around the state to collect pennies, nickels, and dimes to set the plans in motion. More than $40,000 later, the plan had momentum, and the bronze sculpture of Anne Frank was erected.

Idaho native and philanthropist Greg Carr stepped in and donated $500,000 of the $1.5 million project.

Idahoans worked to raise the remaining money with gusto. More than 3,000 people and businesses donated to the plans. The project was met with enthusiasm and vigor.

For Carr, the impact of the efforts of so many in Boise is still expanding.

Carr has spent recent years working to help rebuild Gorongosa National Park, after 25 years of war in Mozambique, Africa, left the land barren and destroyed. During a visit prior to Nelson Mandela’s death, Carr was able to speak with him about their efforts in Boise and the memorial that features his words.

“I was able to tell him that, in my home state, we have a human rights memorial with a quote from you on the wall,” he recalled. “It was such a special moment to be able to look him in the eye and say, ‘Look how far your influence has gone, sir.’”

Thanks to the effort of so many, Boise has reclaimed its legacy.

“Boise has turned that place into something incredibly special for people,” Carr said.

Visitors are welcome at the memorial throughout the year. Free public tours are given from April through the end of October, but a private tour can be scheduled at any time of year through the Wassmuth Center.

Beyond the memorial, Prinzing and the team at the Wassmuth Center work year-round to promote respect for human dignity and diversity through education and discourse, from creating educational programming for teachers and students, to donating backpacks and bikes to students in Cambodia.

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o understand the Hyde Park Street Fair is to understand Boise’s North End. Named “one of the 10 Great Neighborhoods” by the American Planning Association (APA), the North End’s canopied trees, historic homes, bike-and-dog-friendly, village-y vibe is magnetic.

Tastefully decorated porches, gardens, colorful cottages, and stately early-era mansions are common, with quietude not expected from a neighborhood so close to downtown. Inhabitants walk, especially to 13th Street’s Hyde Park mornings and evenings for restaurants, ice cream parlor, and shopping.

This ideal Americana is a far cry from the 70s-era North End, when hippies congregated for “peace and love,” and a little “herb.”

The neighborhood found love by way of extensive remodeling and historically protected buildings, as values climbed to almost astronomical levels.

Throughout, peace remained.

“Instead of changing the structure of the neighborhood, move-ins assimilated,” said Carl Scheider of Gruntwerks, the group planning the event.

Hippies, middle class, and upper class coexisted, with a “be who you are” mantra. It’s a neighborhood’s neighborhood, and mellow, chilledout North Ender behavior is the accepted culture.

The Hyde Park Merchants Association of the 70s probably never envisioned their arts and crafts fair morphing into a gathering of Seattle or Tacoma-rivaling proportions, with thousands engulfing the North End from around the world.

Conceived as a way to juice up 13th Street business, the Fair became more than its founders could handle, and the North End Neighborhood Association was asked to step in.

Attracting more visitors yearly, the traffic, crowd control, and overall safety of the once-intimate “neighborhood picnic” turned technical, causing the City of Boise to make the atypical decision to allow the Street Fair to use nearby Camel’s Back Park.

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constrained to 13th, we couldn’t be what we are.”

Today, over 30,000 visitors congregate for its eclectic grooviness.

Beyond that, what keeps the Fair going? In a word: beer.

“The income-producing philanthropy funder,” Bales said, describing the fair’s key product offering.

“There’s a sweet spot, upper-sixties-orseventies magic temperature for sales.

If it’s raining or temperatures drop, sales drop. If it’s too hot, sales drop.

We’ve been blessed with good beer selling weather.”

For three days, the entire park is a legit beer garden, where attendees roam the park, beverages in hand.

“It’s more festive,” said Bales, “and funds go towards school grants, neighborhood programs and projects.”

Individuals with life-improving ideas can appeal to NENA for Funds to Improve the North End (FINE) grants of up to $500. Past funding has gone toward things like the Snow Block (Slightly North of Washington School), a block between 15th and 16th Streets with its alley paved into an open, common space for gathering, featuring vertical gardens and basketball court.

Other items funded have been Neighborhood Watch and “please slow to 20 mph” signs.

Enlisting the majority of its vendors from within the state, the Street Fair strives to keep things “as rogue-y as possible,” and all music is local.

Unplanned and unusual street performers often emerge.

“There’s always something unpredictable,” Carl Scheider of Gruntwerks promised.

Standing atop Camel’s Back Park’s large hill, one can overlook 120 whitetented artisans, entertainment, and information booths, feel the heartbeat of drum circles, inhale the work of over a dozen food vendors, hear the squeals of playground children, and take in the movement of beer gardens and performance stages. It’s a peoplewatching smorgasbord.

Though yesteryear’s merchants relinquished Street Fair control, it’s come back to the businesses, tenfold.

“The main thoroughfare is 13th Street,” Scheider said, “They’re delighted when the Fair comes around.

They all love it.”

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Farm to Market Global Gardens helps refugees get growing

By Ellie Rodgers

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arbah Bi and Abdikadir Chimwaga are refugees from separate countries who now share a peaceful life in Boise.

They met at Boise High School. He was 15 and from Somalia. She came from Myanmar. His English was a little better, but they managed and fell in love. They married in 2010.

Now they’re thriving in Global Gardens’ Farmer Entrepreneur Program, which provides a large plot for them to grow vegetables and gives training and marketing guidance. The program helps them and several other refugee families sell produce at Boise’s two

farmers’ markets, the Boise Co-op, through Global Gardens’ communitysupported agriculture programs, (CSAs) and to local restaurants.

The couple farms on city-owned land on South Pond Street. Along with chard, tomatoes, potatoes and other veggies popular with CSA members, they grow a few things found in their homelands.

Chimwaga points to green, leafy rows of water spinach and red, flowering Amaranth as examples. He said at home they cook dishes they love from both of their countries, like a longgrain rice dish Bi favors, and they give

their recipes to customers.

“Everyone grows food in Africa, but the food is so different here,” he said.

That’s a common sentiment among growers, said Katie Painter, project coordinator for Global Gardens’ agriculture program. Some struggle with things like tomatoes that are hard to grow here and are in high demand with CSA members.

Language can be an issue with respect to marketing produce and running a business.

“Abdikadir is one of our most successful growers because of his English,” Painter said.

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Land for the Global Gardens program is provided by the city, churches, and neighborhood groups.

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Before coming into the Entrepreneur program, he worked for a year for another grower who’d received Global Gardens’ funds to hire trainees.

The City of Boise donates use of the Pond Street 4-acre parcel to Global Gardens, which is run by the Idaho Office for Refugees and gets support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. There are three full-time and two part-time staff members and volunteers who help with harvest and with marketing skills. The program started in 2004 with two community gardens. Twoand-a-half of the Pond Street acres are under full production by Abdikadir, Sarbah and a few other growers.

“They’re really happy to have this big space to spread out and grow things like corn and watermelon that need a lot of room,” she said. There also is a greenhouse, chicken coop, a building for washing and sorting produce and a walk-in cooler.

One of the growers is raising meat chickens to sell to Somali-Bantu refugees. There’s also a small demonstration garden for kids from a childcare program at one of Global Gardens CSA pickup locations.

More land will soon be available next door, Painter said, watching crews demolish two homes also owned by the city. Painter said there are several other donated plots around the city, totaling around 6 to 7 acres, and many partners provide financial support, such as Idaho Power, Rotary Club chapters and the Idaho Women’s Charitable Foundation.

In addition to the Farmer Entrepreneurial program, there are 300 families in the community garden program who receive a small chunk of land to grow food for themselves.

Most plots are offered by churches or neighborhood groups; one is donated by the city. About nine families, like Bi and Chimwaga are growing for Global Gardens’ CSA. All of the growers have other jobs, Painter said.

Mamo Elias, a refugee from Somalia who’s been in Boise seven years, was selling okra, onions, carrots, kohlrabi and tomatoes from his booth at the Boise Farmer’s Market in July.

His five children help with the farming, and his wife Safiyah Abdi runs a booth at the Capital City Market.

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A Day at the Dunes Bruneau Dunes State Park

By Amy Busek

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ou need to travel to the Bruneau Sand Dunes to grasp the enormity of its biggest namesake. A prehistoric monolith rising out of the Southwestern Idaho desert, the biggest dune there is almost 500 feet tall and looks like two mountains connected by a saddle, according to Assistant Park Manager Bryce Bealba.

It has stood the test of time: it’s the largest single-structured sand dune on the North American continent.

The main dune, and smaller dunes that surround it, are the main features that make up Bruneau Dunes State Park, 64 miles south of Boise. The 4,800-acre site also boasts two stocked lakes, campgrounds, cabins and an observatory. Visitors enjoy the park’s TERRITORY–MAG.COM

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many amenities, which include hiking, fishing, horseback riding, camping, sandboarding and stargazing.

The dunes formed over 14,000 years ago during the Bonneville Flood.

The flood is named for Lake Bonneville, an Ice Age-era lake in Northern Utah whose basin is now occupied by present-day Salt Lake. A broken ice dam sent a torrent of water through what is now Red Rock Canyon and carried sediment upstream into the Snake River Canyon. It tore through Eagle Cove, the valley the park is in, and “the valley served as a backwater eddy,” according to Bealba.

“As it came through, swirling, it released sediment and silt left behind,” he said.

Aerial views show the saddle is really shaped like a bowl. The shape relies on the northwestern and southeastern winds that blow across the plains, Bealba said. Like a potter, the regular winds torque and twist the dune into the multifaceted shape it has held for thousands of years.

A structure this old is hardy; visitors are welcome to hike up and down the dune, but no off-roading vehicles are allowed off the paved roads in the park. There’s also sandboarding; you can rent stand-up boards and sand sleds from the park office. Bealba said the smaller, 80-foot dune is most popular for boarders and sledders, since it’s easier to hike up. The park-supplied gear is waxed for maximum speed, just

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like a surfboard. Leave the cardboard “sleds” at home: while they might seem optimal for wet grassy hills, they “stick like mud” in the sand, Bealba said.

There are several other hiking trails in the park. Bealba cautions that hikers gear up for the desert conditions and lack of shade: bring sunscreen and plenty of water. It gets extremely hot by noon, and sand is difficult to walk on.

“We’ve already had a couple rescues this year,” Bealba said.

He added that the area also gets windy, and bug spray could be a good idea as well.

Wildlife is another attraction. Birders come from all over to watch ducks, geese, blue herons, birds of prey and

songbirds, according to Bealba.

There are also two lakes in the park, both stocked with bluegill. The smaller, northern lake—popular with fly fishers—is also stocked with bass.

Only electric and non-motorized boats are allowed on the lakes.

With cabins, campsites and equestrian facilities complete with corrals and water spigots, you could come for a while and bring the equine members of your family. They’re open year-round, with only some of the restrooms closed and the water spigots shut off in the winter. Snow doesn’t stick most winters, with this past year being a notable exception.

Come for the stargazing in the spring, summer and fall. There’s not

much light pollution, and the park is in the process of getting “dark sky certified.” Look through the telescopes for an unadulterated look at the stars and cosmos.

It’s $5 a carload to spend a day (or a night or two) at the dunes, unless you’re a resident and paid $10 for the annual Idaho State Parks Passport that allows you park access statewide. The observatory is an additional charge, although the educational program before the viewings is free. Looking through the telescope costs $5 for most, $3 for seniors and free for kids under 5. You get a deal at $20 per family.

The dunes are just an hour’s drive from Boise; pack a picnic, hop in the car and bring a kite!

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f your only experience with the Oregon Trail was dying of dysentery while playing a computer game, you’re in for a treat. Idaho has some of the most convenient access to this historic route of any state, and several government and nonprofit organizations are working to preserve it and make it easier to find.

You probably learned about the Oregon Trail in third grade, but to refresh your memory: it was the route pioneers took from Missouri to the West Coast and places in-between after the Lewis and Clark expedition and before the transcontinental railroad, TERRITORY–MAG.COM

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primarily between 1843 and 1869. As many as half a million people traveled some of the route, leading to a major expansion of the United States. Many roads we use today still follow the route of the Oregon Trail.

Official sites in Idaho to see the Oregon Trail include: Three Island Crossing State Park in Glenns Ferry; Bonneville Point, a little over 4 miles east of the Blacks Creek exit on Highway 84; and the Oregon Trail Trailhead and Oregon Trail Reserve off Idaho State Highway 21, near Lucky Peak Dam, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

At Bonneville, “there’s trail ruts that run right along the road the last

couple of hundred yards,” said Jerry Eichhorst, president of the Idaho chapter of the Oregon-California Trails Association (OCTA). But there are visible remnants of the trail across the state, he said. “There are hundreds of miles of trail that is pristine, surrounded by area that looks very much like it did 160 years ago.” OCTA also offers monthly events to trail sites ranging as far as Chesterfield and Fort Hall on the eastern side of the state.

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grant through the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office that could include signs, seating, or a walkway adjacent to the trail, Davies said. The organization will also add information about the Oregon Trail in the presentations it gives every year to schoolchildren, he said.

Eichhorst would like to see walking paths connecting Bonneville Point to the Oregon Trail Trailhead and to Blacks Creek Road, closed to motor vehicles, like the Boise Greenbelt. “You could put in interpretive signs and diary quotes describing what they saw when they approached the top of the hill and saw the first trees they’d seen in four weeks,” he said.

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specialist for the National Park Service (NPS) in Salt Lake City. Owners include federal agencies, the state, and private entities. “I wish we could have final say on what happens on the trail, but we’re like the rest of the public: We can only tell them what we think and do our best to be persuasive,” she said.

“There’s no law we can use to stop something from happening.”

The NPS works with other federal agencies on projects that could affect the trail, such as the recent Gateway West power transmission project.

“Anywhere the transmission line went, they follow the best corridor—the one the trail followed,” Kreutzer said.

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chair of the Ada County Historic Preservation Council (ACHPC). “Sometimes historic features can be minimized or swept to the side, and we don’t want that to happen with one of the oldest assets in the county.”

Fire is another culprit—not the flames themselves, but the heavy equipment agencies use when fighting fires in the brush, Eichhorst said.

Ironically, the 2008 Oregon Trail fire, which destroyed 20 houses in the Boise subdivision of Columbia Village, had the silver lining of exposing some Oregon Trail ruts that had been covered with vegetation.

Unfortunately, only so much can be done to protect the Oregon Trail, because no single agency is responsible for it. “It’s whoever owns the land,” said Lee Kreutzer, a cultural resources

LEARN MORE Want to learn more about the Oregon Trail? The National Park Service’s National Historic Trails Auto Tour Route Interpretive Guide, “Along the Snake River Plain Through Idaho,” provides a detailed history of the Oregon Trail in Idaho, as well as describing its route and landmarks today. It is available nps.gov/oreg/planyourvisit/upload/ID-ATR-IG-Final. pdf and at travel and tourism centers along the historic trail route.The “Main Oregon Trail Back Country Byway,” available at blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/documents/files/Main%20 Oregon%20Trail%20Backcountry%20Byway.pdf and Bureau of Land Management offices, provides a similar description from Three Island Crossing to Bonneville Point, including quotes from pioneer diaries referring to specific Idaho locations.

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Gowen Thunder Gowen Field to host first major air show in more than 20 years

By Kelcie Moseley

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he last time Boise’s Gowen Field hosted a major air show, “Independence Day” was in theaters, and Celine Dion’s “Because You Loved Me” was topping the charts.

The Air National Guard site will host its first air show since 1996 on Oct. 14 and 15, and the show coordinators are anticipating a crowd of 80,000 on Saturday and 65,000 on Sunday.

“In 1996, we had the Blue Angels here, and that was the last big event we had,” said Lt. Col. Ronald Hedges, who is the Gowen Thunder airshow coordinator.

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planes to reflect the heritage of the U.S. military, Hedges said. This is the first time the Thunderbirds will perform at Gowen Field.

Planes that will fly in the show include the F-15E, F-15C, T-33, A-10, and F-35. There will also be aerial acrobatics, powered hang gliders, and a show from the U.S. Air Force Wings of Blue parachute jump team.

The Idaho Air National Guard will also take the opportunity to show the community what they do on base with an open house. “We have the ability to open our doors to the community and show them who we are and what we do,” Hedges said.

That doesn’t mean the entire base will be open, but many static displays of equipment, tanks and other items will be in a designated area with personnel

Majors Aaron Jelinek, Thunderbird 5, Lead Solo and J.R. Williams, Thunderbird 6, Opposing Solo, perform the Reflection Pass during the practice air show at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

nearby who will show off the equipment features and answer questions.

The base comprises 40 percent full-time guard employees and 60 percent parttime or drill status guards who also do a significant amount of work in the Treasure Valley community.

The air show is a free event, but “VIP experiences” will be available for purchase. In addition to offering the community an educational experience about military forces, it is also a recruiting opportunity.

“A lot of us in the military remember the first air show that we went to,” Hedges said.

Hedges is working with several

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other Guard individuals to put the show together, but they are also relying heavily on other agencies and organizations to pull off such a massive event. The Ada County Highway District is designing a traffic management plan for the event, and Boise and Ada County law enforcement are providing support as well. Idaho State Police, the FBI, and Mountain Home Air Force Base are also helping with security and safety plans.

Nonprofit organizations are also offering financial and logistical support, including the Idaho chapter of the national Support Our Troops organization. That group is assisting with the coordination of 200 shuttle buses that will be contracted for the two show days to bring attendees in from various parking lots around the Boise area. From the Idaho Center in Nampa to Boise State University, there will be at least eight remote parking areas to mitigate traffic around the base. The Guard has even worked out an arrangement with the Boise Airport, which sits directly next to the base, to control air traffic so the arrival and departure of commercial planes doesn’t interfere with the air show.

“The amount of support we’ve gotten from local agencies is fantastic,” Hedges said.

About 50 local food vendors are also expected, with food trucks and many different choices instead of just hamburgers and hot dogs, according to Hedges.

Hedges said Mountain Home Air Force Base is planning an air show of the same magnitude in June 2018, and the goal is to put the two bases on a four-year schedule, alternating air shows every two years with support from one another.

“The plan is, ‘You scratch my back, and I’ll scratch yours,’” he said.

M ORE INFO RMATIO N Gates will open to the public at 8:30 a.m. both days, and close at 4:30 p.m. VIP tickets range between $28 and $149, though some have already sold out. For information about VIP tickets, the full list of performers, parking information, and vendor and sponsorship details, go to www.gowenthunder.org, or call 208.422.6162.

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REED V. REED AND THE FIGHT FOR GENDER EQUALITY How three Boiseans transformed American law

By David Gray Adler

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grey-brown sandstone memorial sitting on the front lawn of the Idaho Angler on Vista Avenue in Boise, Idaho, sports a plaque and photo of Boisean Sally Reed. It celebrates an Idahoan whose outrage, determination and persistence in the fight for gender equality fueled a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision to recognize women’s equality under the law. To many, November 22, 1971, may not seem all that long ago. But in its decision in Reed v. Reed, the Court held for the first time in the nation’s history that a statute discriminating on the basis of gender violates the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution’s 14th Amendment. Sally Reed, the plaintiff in that seminal case, along with fellow Boiseans—her attorney, Allen Derr, and the judge, Charles “Chick” Donaldson—and the iconic future Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, will be forever linked in the annals of legal history for their critical roles in persuading the High Court to expand equal protection of the law to encompass Constitutional protections for women’s rights.

Reed v. Reed, a story born in tragedy, became a pivotal American legal story. On March 12, 1967, a damp, gray day, 16-year-old Richard Lynn “Skip” Reed, who had been in and out of trouble at school and with the law, apparently took his own life with one of his father’s guns in his father’s basement in Boise. Sally Reed doubted, for the rest of her life, that her son had committed suicide.

For a time, Derr shared her doubt.

Skip left behind a clarinet, a few books and phonograph records, some personal belongings, and $495 in a college savings account created by his mother. Reed v. Reed, the historic Supreme Court ruling that Justice Ginsburg has called a “turning point case” in our nation’s law, involved an estate worth less than $700.

Unsurprisingly, Skip Reed, 16 at the time of his death, had not left a will. His adoptive parents, Cecil and Sally Reed, had divorced in 1958. Sally petitioned the probate court to serve as administrator of Skip’s estate. Cecil declared Sally “too dumb” to manage the estate, and filed a petition of his own.

The probate judge ruled that he was bound by an 1864 Idaho law, enacted by the Idaho Territory legislature, which provided that in cases in which a man and a woman applied to serve as executor, and both are equally entitled to administer the estate, that “males must be preferred over females.”

In their enactment of the statute, Idaho legislators

determined that men “have a better head for business than women.” Accordingly, the probate court appointed Cecil as executor of his son’s estate.

Sally Reed was more than discouraged that “women could be stepped on like that.” She was outraged, and sought a new attorney to represent her in an appeal. But lawyers in Boise, and surrounding areas, were not interested in taking her case. Attorney after attorney—16 in all—refused to represent her. Her case, they said, was weak, and an appeal would be futile. The statute that governed the probate court’s appointment of an administrator had never been repealed and, in fact, had been upheld by the courts. Sally would be wasting her money, they said. In fact, Sally had very little money. She had, over the years, worked as a secretary and bookkeeper but earned most of her income by ironing, baking, baby sitting and caring for disabled veterans and other elderly persons, in her home on the lot now occupied by the Idaho Angler.

But Sally persisted in search of a lawyer who would carry her appeal. Friends recommended Allen Derr, then a 43-year old Boise attorney who had practiced law for a dozen years and had served in the Marine Corps in World War II. When Sally called Derr, she was, indeed, placing an emergency call, seeking legal counsel for equal protection of the law. Derr, the 17th attorney whom Sally had asked to represent her, answered the call and told Sally, candidly, that while they faced an uphill fight, it was one worth waging.

The 1864 statute, he believed should be held unconstitutional as a violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment.

Derr’s decision to represent Sally as a pro bono client had significant financial implications for his small law firm, which consisted of a brother, Jack Derr, and a young attorney, Jesse Walters, a future member of the Idaho Supreme Court. Walters’ admiration for his old partner runs deep.

“I learned from the

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best,” Walters, an octogenarian, said in a recent interview.

Derr called a meeting of the partners and sought their views on whether he should represent Sally Reed. “It was an important issue,” Walters explained, “because Allen was the principal breadwinner in the firm.

If he took the case, it meant that he would have less time to earn money for the firm. But we agreed he should represent Sally. It was a very important issue, and it was the right thing to do.”

Derr had little tolerance for discrimination. He was deeply disturbed by his experience in the Marine Corps, where he observed routine discrimination against African-Americans soldiers. After the war, while a student at the University of Idaho, he confronted further racial discrimination when, in his capacity as assistant executive secretary of his fraternity—Tau Kappa Epsilon—he traveled throughout the nation to ensure that chapters wishing to enroll African-Americans could do so, over the objections of alumni.

Derr’s antipathy toward discrimination had a lot to do with the influence of his mother, according to his widow, Judy Peavey-Derr, a former

Ada County Commissioner. “Allen attributed his disdain for discrimination, racial or otherwise, to his mother’s teaching,” she explained. His mother, Hattie Derr, filled out the Idaho State Senate term of her husband, Alfred, in 1937, when he dealt with appendicitis. She thus became the first woman in the history of Idaho to serve in the state Senate. Alfred served five terms in the state senate and ran, unsuccessfully, for governor in 1958.

There was little reason for Derr and Reed to expect a favorable outcome in their appeal of the probate court ruling to the Fourth Judicial District of Idaho. After all, the 1864 statute was the greybeard of all statutes enacted by the Idaho Legislature, and it had never been repealed by the legislature or overturned by an Idaho court. But they were pleasantly surprised when Judge Charles R. Donaldson, a Methodist minister’s son, in only his fourth year as a district judge, held on December 2, 1968, that the Idaho law was unconstitutional as a violation of the Equal Protection Clause.

Judge Donaldson’s ruling was remarkable in that he was the first Idaho jurist, and one of the very first in the

nation, to declare a statute unconstitutional on grounds of gender discrimination. Indeed, the U.S. Supreme Court, even during the years of the Warren Court, had refused to reach such a holding, despite repeated appeals for it to do so.

Donaldson wrote, in language anticipating the Supreme Court’s final disposition of the case in 1971: “The Court can see no reasonable basis for the classification which gives preference of males over females.” In rejecting the rationale of the statute—men have a better head for business for women— Judge Donaldson presciently wrote: “The Court feels that this statement has no basis in fact in this modern age and society. There are occasions when a woman would be more qualified than a man and vice versa.”

Judge Donaldson, a trim, athletic man with a mustache reminiscent of those worn by legendary Supreme Court Justices Oliver Wendell Holmes and Charles Evans Hughes, had rendered a courageous decision. It exhibited what lawyers and court watchers observed in him, “a steel beneath that congenial surface,” in the words of the veteran Boise attorney, Eugene Thomas

Photo: Warren K. Leffler courtesy of the Library of Congress

E TO LAYFETTE PARK, AUGUST 26, 1970, WASHINGTON, D.C. who, to this day, remains the only Idahoan ever to have served as President of the American Bar Association.

Judge Donaldson’s ground-breaking opinion in Reed v. Reed brought him considerable and well-deserved notoriety in Idaho. However, because he had previously ruled on the case, when Donaldson was elected to the Idaho Supreme Court in 1968 he was forced to recuse himself from Cecil Reed’s appeal to the state’s high court in 1970.

There was little Donaldson could do but watch as his fellow Justices, by a vote of 5-0, unanimously reversed his earlier decision.

Allen Derr and Sally Reed certainly had their work cut out for them, if they wished to make a successful appeal to the Supreme Court, for no one before them had succeeded in what they sought to accomplish: to persuade the Court to declare unconstitutional a statute on grounds of gender discrimination. What’s more, they could not have known that their appeal would provide a platform for the career launch of one of America’s greatest legal figures.

Professor Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a 38-year old member of the Rutgers Law School faculty, respected within

the legal field, but little known beyond it, had been searching for a case that might represent a vehicle for her to promote the legal theories and arguments against gender discrimination that she had burnished in a spate of law review articles, seminars and speeches. When she saw the case filings for Reed v. Reed, she contacted Melvin Wulf, Director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), to ask if the ACLU might be involved in this case. If so, Ginsburg declared, she wished to be part of the proceedings.

The ACLU’s collaboration with Allen Derr in bringing the case before the Court was a fruitful marriage for both.

Professor Ginsburg wrote a brilliant brief—her first to the U.S. Supreme Court—on behalf of Sally Reed. Her brief—which would become the model for years to come in cases urging the Court to hold that the 14th Amendment embodied equal citizenship for women—drew a clear parallel between the racial discrimination suffered by African-Americans and the pervasive gender discrimination endured by women.

While Professor Ginsburg’s brief eloquently appealed to the Court to strike down acts of gender discrimina-

tion under the same strict scrutiny that the Justices had employed in Brown v.

Board of Education (1954) to invalidate segregation in public schools, she also wisely prodded members of the Court to recognize that there was nothing rational about the Idaho statute.

The ACLU had hoped that one of its own attorneys, the future Congresswoman from Washington, D.C., Eleanor Holmes Norton, then the second ranking lawyer on staff, could deliver oral argument. ACLU officials believed, Justice Ginsburg said in an interview this summer, that it was important for an African-American woman to make the argument. Ginsburg did not share the ACLU’s view.

The ACLU’s preference made little difference since Sally Reed wanted Allen Derr to deliver the argument to the Court. Derr had laid out for his client the advantages of having an ACLU attorney appear before the Court, but Sally told Derr: “You’ve taken me this far; I want you to make the argument.” And so he did appear before the Court—for the first and last time.

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members of the Bar who have stood at the podium before the Court, inside the majestic marble palace. In his opening sentence to the Justices, Derr illuminated the historic importance of Reed: “We are here today to ask you to do something that this Court has never done since the Fourteenth Amendment was adopted in 1868 and that is to declare a state statute that distinguished between—that classifies between—males and females as unconstitutional.”

And with a flourish, he invoked the heart of Professor Ginsburg’s powerful brief when, placing beyond all doubt the historic potential of Reed v. Reed, he drew the Justices’ attention to what he considered a parallel case, America’s greatest civil rights case, Brown v.

Board of Education (1954), in which it declared unconstitutional segregation in public schools on grounds that it violates the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. Reed v. Reed, he told the Court, “could have a significance for women somewhat akin to what Brown v. Board of Education” had done for African-Americans.

The Supreme Court, on November 22, 1971, in a unanimous opinion written by Chief Justice Warren Burger, held that the Idaho statute, which

favored males over females, was arbitrary and violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. The Court explained that the statute failed even the lowest of review standards, the rational basis test: there was nothing reasonable about the preference for men in naming an executor for an estate. While Derr and Ginsburg had hoped that the Court might apply the strict scrutiny doctrine, the highest standard of judicial review, which would outlaw every resort to gender distinction in the law unless the state had a “compelling governmental” interest, as it had in cases of race discrimination, they had earned a historic victory. As Justice Ginsburg recently observed,” We hoped to bring five or six cases to the Court, with hopes that it would recognize, over time, that strict scrutiny should apply to cases of gender discrimination.”

The odds of winning the case were long. As Ginsburg stated in 1976, “The possibility of getting a favorable decision seemed nil. The Supreme Court had held the line so long.” The Court had mixed reasons for failing to invoke the strict scrutiny test. For one, the Justices believed that the proposed Equal Rights Amendment, which had

passed the House of Representatives as they deliberated on the merits of Reed v. Reed, and was expected, shortly, to receive approval by the U.S. Senate, and win ratification by state legislatures en route to becoming part of the Constitution, obviated the need to declare all acts of gender discrimination unconstitutional. The ERA would do that, they believed, and better for the American people, rather than the Court, to make that historic determination. For another, alas, some members of the Court probably believed that there might be circumstances in which distinctions between men and women might be appropriately drawn.

The Court, to this day, never has applied the strict scrutiny doctrine to matters of gender discrimination, although it did, after Reed v. Reed, invoke a higher standard, that of intermediate scrutiny, which would require states to produce “exceedingly persuasive justification” in defense of laws that drew gender distinctions between men and women.

Now, years later, when asked about the importance of the tests or standards applied to acts of gender discrimination, now Justice Ginsburg cautioned her audience not to be overly worried

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about the standard applied by the Court. It is more important, she said, to note what had been achieved. Reed v.

Reed, she emphasized, was a “turning point case.” “Before that,” she stated, “the Supreme Court never saw a sex classification that it didn’t like.”

Reed v. Reed had opened the floodgates for subsequent Supreme Court decisions that struck down acts of gender discrimination, including those cases argued by Professor Ginsburg in the 1970s, and those shepherded and superintended by Justice Ginsburg after her appointment to the bench. Across the years, Ginsburg brought razor-sharp analysis and enviable rhetorical gifts to her role as an advocate: “I ask no favor for our sex; all I ask is for our brethren to take their feet off our necks.”

Boise’s three heroes reacted with surprise when they received word of the Court’s decision on November 22, 1971. Derr was representing a client in a Boise courtroom when a local reporter informed him afterward that he had ruled in favor of Sally Reed. “I couldn’t believe it,” Derr said. “I was as surprised as I had ever been.” “Sally was stoic,” he added. “She didn’t show any emotion. She never showed any emotion. She got into this because of what she thought was right.”

When word of the ruling reached the Idaho Supreme Court, it was from a clerk who informed the justices, then gathered in conference. The members of the court, hearing the decision, were

surprised as well to learn that their unanimous ruling had been overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court— unanimously. But one member—Justice Charles Donaldson—was very pleased, for Chief Justice Burger’s opinion had invoked the rationale that he applied when, as a state district judge, he had upheld Sally Reed’s claim.

“Justice Donaldson was very proud of his ruling,” Bill Vasconcellos, then a clerk for the Justice, and now Senior Vice President at UBS Financial Services, in Boise, explained. “He probably looked around the room and felt, ‘I told you so.’”

The Boise heroes in this landmark case have all passed away. Justice Donaldson was the first to go. He suffered a sudden heart attack while swimming laps at the YMCA in Boise on Oct. 9, 1987, and died that afternoon. Donaldson had served on the Board of Directors at the YMCA and swam laps nearly every day. He was 68 years old. Sally Reed passed away on Sept. 26, 2002.

She was, apparently, 93, but according to Derr, it was hard to tell because she never spoke about her age. Derr passed away on June 10, 2013, with his wife, Judy Peavey-Derr, sister Jane Betts, and old friends, law partner at the time of Reed v. Reed, Jesse Walters, and his wife, Harriet, at his side. To the end of his life, Derr was widely admired by members of the Idaho Bar and by all who valued gender equality.

The remaining hero in the story of

Reed v. Reed is Justice Ginsburg, who has become an American icon, both in popular culture—“the notorious RBG”—for her daily workout regimen, which includes 20 pushups, and in the world of law, not merely for her leadership on the Supreme Court, but for her life-long commitment to the cause of gender equality. She is the living embodiment of a voice and champion for equal rights, harking back to her speeches and articles since the days when John F. Kennedy was serving in the White House. Justice Ginsburg is still going strong, “full steam,” in her words, at the age of 84, and serving in her 25th year on the Supreme Court.

Tributes from across the nation and, indeed, across the world, pour into her office on a daily basis.

At the funeral for Sally Reed, on October 5, 2002, Allen Derr read a letter from Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg that paid tribute to a courageous Idahoan, who was outraged when a probate court decision stepped on her rights. “Sally Reed lived to see the good that came from her brave decision to challenge an unjust law,” Justice Ginsburg wrote.

So much of “the good” that Sally lived to see was a function of Justice Ginsburg’s hard work and persistence in fighting gender discrimination. Reed and Derr and Donaldson and Ginsburg played pivotal, indeed, heroic roles in the story of the landmark decision in Reed v. Reed. You don’t need many heroes, if you choose wisely.

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FROM CATTLE TO PLANNED COMMUNITY

By Ellie Rodgers

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elicia Burkhalter and Millie Davis remember how much their father Dallas Harris loved to walk his property along the Boise River. It was a way to relax and share with his kids his love of wildlife, as he’d point out a quail family, a noisy pheasant or other wildlife. Harris, who brought his wife, Alta, flowers every day, might also stop to pick wildflowers for her or to admire a bald eagle, a red-tailed hawk or birds migrating along the river. Dallas’ walks are a prized memory of the daughters’ ranch life in the Barber Valley, where Dallas acquired nearly 2,000 acres stretching from what is now Bown Crossing and Surprise Valley into the foothills.

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THE ORIGINAL HARRIS PROPERTY INCLUDED A WORKING CATTLE RANCH, AS WELL AS A SAWMILL OPERATION.

40 The Harris land included sawmills, a company town, a railroad line, a brick factory and the Barber dam. And it was home to black bears, pronghorn antelope, cougars and coyotes. Warm Springs Gulch was once wintering grounds for the Shoshone-Bannock tribe.

Decades later, as the two women and their brother Randy Harris began to develop the Harris Ranch planned community, their father’s love of wildlife and his life as a cattle rancher, lumberman, and horse breeder were important guiding principles of their father’s legacy.

ALTA HARRIS WITH A PHOTOGRAPH OF HER HUSBAND, DALLAS.

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“We wanted to honor him,” said Davis.

Entrusted with about 1,800 acres and the guidance of a master plan Dallas Harris completed in 1976, Davis, Burkhalter and Harris traveled the U.S. to study other planned communities to create something their parents would be proud of. “I feel our dad and mom gave us such a huge gift,” Burkhalter said.

They embraced principles of smart growth and new urbanism to create Harris Ranch, now a bustling and diverse community of 1,100 homes, including single- and multi-family residences, retail and commercial space.

The pedestrian-friendly development promotes walking and biking with paths and foothills trails. Community interaction is encouraged through the use of alleyways, shared open space, pools and postal pavilions. There are river walks and parks named for their parents. And a wildlife mitigation plan is supported through resident fees.

Their vision for a sustainable community also included a fire station, which they donated land for. There is a bus line, two schools and plans for a third. They wanted to create a neighborhood where residents can shop, eat, work, and play without having to get in their cars. And future plans include a grocery store, an elementary school connected to a 7.5-acre village green and a “Bown Crossing on steroids,” which will have shops and restaurants and be about triple the size of Bown Crossing.

But Harris Ranch hasn’t been without controversy. There have been conflicts over increased traffic on Warm Springs Avenue and resulting traffic calming measures that changed

THE HARRIS RANCH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMPRISES 1,100 ACRES WITH A TARGET OF 2,600 RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND A MILLION SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE.

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the direct route of Highway 21. Initial development in the late 1990s was limited to 419 homes until the East Park Center Bridge was built as an alternate route to downtown.

Davis and Burkhalter received angry letters and death threats from those who believed the Harris property should be left open for the cattle, deer and elk herds that roamed the grassy fields. “People just went ballistic,” Davis said. “We thought people would be happy. It was very hard on us.”

Burkhalter said issues with the Army Corp of Engineers delayed bridge construction and slowed building, creating

financial strain for the family. She laughed about relying on the Harris family’s experience to get the bridge built, which the Ada County Highway District completed in the fall of 2009. “We were naïve enough to think we could build it since our family had been in logging,” Burkhalter said.

But despite delays and controversy, they stuck to their guns. In 2005, they brought Doug Fowler’s LeNir Ltd. on board as development manager and adopted a mission statement: “In a timely manner, to profitably sell the assets of Harris Ranch in a professional and businesslike atmosphere, demonstrative of the Owner’s commitment to the environment, the community and their heritage.”

“We told Doug we were always going to do the right thing no matter if it hurt us,” said Davis, who built a home next to the family’s ranch house, which Burkhalter still lives in.

Fowler organized a charette in 2006. It was series of stakeholder meetings held over four-days and nights that included the family, land planners, architects, engineers, environmental groups, neighborhood representatives, and members of relevant city, county, state, and federal agencies.

Groups continued to meet, and they hammered out a plan to guide the entire development. It was approved by the city as the Harris Ranch Specific Plan ordinance and became a part of Blueprint Boise, the city’s comprehensive plan to guide growth.

That plan covers 1,100 acres and allows for 2,600 residential units. Fifteen hundred of those units will be multifamily.

And the plan includes more than a million square feet of retail and commercial space.

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LESS THAN HALF OF THE 1,100 ACRES OF THE DEVELOPMENT LAND WILL BE BUILT ON. THE BALANCE INCLUDES AREAS FOR OPEN SPACE AND PARKS.

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Davis said a 105-acre parcel in the foothills is one prime area the family will preserve, although they’re under pressure to allow connection through it to other foothills trails in the Ridge to Rivers system. “The city is putting pressure on us to donate it to a state entity,” she said. But they’re more concerned with migrating deer and elk than the needs of mountain bikers and hikers. “Dad was a real defender of wildlife,” she said.

In hindsight, Davis and Burkhalter feel construction delays due to the bridge and recession were a good thing because it allowed them more time to learn. “The most important thing we learned was to trust our instincts,” Davis said. That meant resisting demands to locate the greenbelt next to the river. They knew the area is prone to flooding, as happened this year, so they didn’t want an asphalt path that could leach chemicals into the river. Instead there is a gravel path. “We wanted a peaceful place where kids could walk with their parents along the river,” Davis said.

They also decided not to put homes close to the river, although other developers who own adjacent properties have done so.

Harris Ranch resident Celeste Miller thinks the family has done an amazing job. “I think Harris Ranch is one of the prides of Boise in terms of real estate,” said Miller. She and her husband Joe moved to Harris Ranch four years ago.

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hind a huge yard in the East Boise foothills that was difficult to maintain.

Relaxing after a short ride from home to the Coffee Mill, the community’s new coffee shop—which also serves food and wine—Miller said she appreciates knowing exactly how the development will grow. “They couldn’t have developed it better,” she said. “It’s just amazing being out here between the foothills and the river with the coyotes howling. I love that I live on the former site of a ranch in the Barber Valley.”

She appreciates the family’s respect for the land, wildlife and open space. “I think that’s really shared by the people who locate here. It’s inviting to them because of the way it’s developed. It’s a beautiful, quiet place.”

But it’s not without downsides, she said, referring to an outside developer’s proposal for 125 apartments on the western edge of Harris Ranch. Many residents are opposing it because it will destroy a pond and wetlands and they feel it isn’t designed with the same regard for environmental standards.

Miller loves that she can hop on her bike and ride to Lucky Peak, and with all the snow this year, she cross-country skied along the pathway. And she enjoys the diverse mix of neighbors.

“I think we’ve done a good thing for the community,” Davis said. “We’ve lived here all our lives.”

“I think the amazing thing is we’ve all stayed alive and together,” Burkhalter said. “If something would have happened it would have been sold and developed in a totally different way.”

A GLIMPSE OF HARRIS FAMILY HISTORY IN 1936 Dallas Harris left Arkansas for Idaho with the experience of working in his family’s lumber business under his belt. He settled in Meridian where many of his family had moved.

IN 1937 Dallas married Alta Watson in Oklahoma, having met her when he’d worked there for a short time. They moved back to Idaho, driving a flatbed truck with many family members, working their way across the country.

“I thought he’d be a good worker. I like a good worker,” Alta told an oral historian in 2006. “He was nice, real pleasant. He didn’t carouse around.

He didn’t drink.”

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THE ORIGINAL BARBETON, WHICH WAS LATER RENAMED TO BARBER VALLEY.

Dallas and brother Ivan started a sawmill in Thorn Creek near Idaho City.

They built a community—a camp where employees lived, a small school and a church.

Harris bred and showed his prized Appaloosas, riding every day into the foothills. At the height of the ranch there were more than 600 cattle, and a few head remain on the property today.

“Mom would always say that it’s so cold in the winter that you can’t wash,” daughter Felicia Burkhalter recalled in the oral history interview. But clothing that did get washed didn’t dry, she said, so her mother let them freeze dry outside and hung them by the woodstove, “… hoping they would thaw out before he went out the next morning.”

Harris’s daughters recall him as a “cattle whisperer,” and say he was such a lover of wildlife, he’d never let anyone shoot anything on their property.

THE BARBER LUMBER COMPANY WAS PURCHASED IN 1914 BY BOISE PAYETTE, WHICH LATER MERGED WITH CASCADE LUMBER COMPANY.

They recalled long days helping to move cattle on horseback, a chore they didn’t enjoy. Alta helped with the cattle as well and was legendary for the enchiladas, beans and pies she made during branding season.

Dallas and Alta raised four children, Felicia, Millie, Gary and Randy, and were very involved with the community, church and Democratic Party. Dallas served on boards, the Ada County Zoning Commission and was involved with other community organizations.

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IN 1999 Dallas passed away at age 84. Alta died at age 93 in 2012.

IN 1945 Harris Brothers Lumber Company moved to Idaho City across from the Warm Springs Plunge. The sawmill burned twice, being completely destroyed by fire in 1950.

That brought the brothers to Boise, where they bought a sawmill on the western edge of the Barber Valley. The family lived in a home on Warm Springs Mesa.

IN 1961 Harris Brothers sold the sawmill to Boise Cascade and Dallas agreed not to operate another sawmill for several years. He began to acquire farmland in the Barber Valley for his registered Hereford cattle and Appaloosa horses.

Harris eventually bought Producers Lumber near what’s now the Riverside Hotel and moved it to the Barber Valley.

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By Jill Kuraitis Illustrations by Julia Green bird’s-eye-view of Boise on a weekday would reveal kids building robots, studying wildlife in the foothills, working with native speakers in Spanish, Mandarin, French, German or Japanese, writing computer code, or competing for an economics prize. After school and on weekends they may be interviewing a lawmaker for a school paper, helping younger kids with computers or reading, rehearsing a play, volunteering at a local raptor-rescue center or competing in junior rodeo, dance competitions, and traditional sports.

The education scene both public and private in Boise is more than alive—it’s thriving. New, creative ways of teaching alongside traditional schools fit into a puzzle that has specialty programs galore. In the new world of education, schoolroom desks in straight rows are no longer the standard, kids and teachers are tech-savvy, and more hands-on, independent learning philosophies are being adopted.

In a town known for robust living, the abundance of public and private schools and programs contribute to its solid reputation as a great place to raise kids. And Boise is a high-tech town, with tech job listings up over 30 percent statewide from just a year ago, according to the Idaho Department of Labor. The importance—even urgency—of educating students to step into highly skilled technical jobs

is one motivator for many parents to carefully seek the right school for their kids. It is also the motivation behind big-dog tech employers such as Micron Technology and HewlettPackard contributing money, materials, and expertise to the schools. Thriving medium-sized companies like Metageek and Clearwater Analytics are just as eager for a long-term commitment to a modern education for local students.

That doesn’t mean it’s all about science and computers, however; music and the arts are prized by students and parents as well. The Boise School district has a commitment to its bands, orchestras and choir programs beginning in elementary grades. In 2011, The National Association of Music Manufacturers recognized Boise as one of the top U.S. communities for music education, and two Boise high school choirs have sung at Carnegie Hall.

Boise education consultant Kali Kurdy said finding the right school can be a project. A teacher at Borah High School for two decades and now a specialist in teacher training, she’s watched the city’s educational scene change dramatically and has been one of the people who has helped it develop. The process of seeking the right school for a student should “...above all, start with your child,” advised Kurdy. “Look at her interests, personality, past education, and talents and trace the path she would take from one level to the next to find a good fit.”

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All four of Boise’s comprehensive high schools: Boise, Borah, Capital and Timberline have been ranked among the top 11 percent in the country by The Washington Post for the past nine years for providing rigor through Advanced Placement coursework. In 2017, 47 out of 95 National Merit Finalists in Idaho were Boise School District seniors.

With the recent passing of a $172 million school bond— for which Boiseans voted approval at an astonishing 86 percent—virtually every school will get needed repairs and upgrades, technology will be overhauled and renewed, a new school will be built in Southeast Boise, a new gym at Boise High, and six schools will be torn down and replaced over the next decade.

Boise School District’s 33 elementary schools feed eight junior highs (seventh through ninth grades) that feed five high schools, and open enrollment allows parents to apply for their child to attend a school other than the one assigned by neighborhood boundaries. If they “start with the child,” as Kurdy said, teaching styles and philosophies such as the Montessori and Harbor methods or dual-language learning are available for parents to consider. And there are other programs, some based at particular schools, all of which can be confusing to navigate.

One of the districts’ most notable successes is AVID (Advancement by Individual Determination), a college-preparatory program for junior and senior high school students who are performing in the academic middle. With 1,282 students in grades 7-12 across the District, AVID is in place at all junior and senior high schools. College-going rates for AVID graduates (2011-16) show 77 percent of students immediately enroll in college, compared to 60 percent for the District and 52 percent for the state of Idaho.

— Dr. Don Coberly, Superintendent, Boise School District

Each of Boise’s five high schools has its own culture, although no school specializes in any subject. An environmental science and engineering vibe can be found at Timberline, which is rated first in the state academically as listed in U.S. News & World Reports’ Best High School Rankings. High-achieving math and social studies departments and a downtown-savvy and politically aware student body partially characterize Boise High. (Longtime U.S. Senator Frank Church graduated from Boise High; alumnus Jim Messina was President Obama’s chief of staff; James Hoyt is currently pitching for the Houston Astros.) Capital’s student body is computer, sports, and music-oriented (Grammywinning jazz musician Curtis Stigers and NFL quarterback Jake Plummer are graduates) and Borah High, the most ethnically diverse of the five, has a healthy arts and duallanguages culture and counts among its alumni two NFL running backs and MLB pitcher Stephen Fife. Four of the five high schools, which includes Frank Church alternative high school for kids who have academic and social struggles, have strong sports programs for both girls and boys, and league competition includes Catholic high school Bishop Kelly, which claims alumni that include current San Francisco Giants pitcher Josh Osich, Olympic runner Nick Symmonds and Gov. Butch Otter.

A strong Catholic school system thrives in Boise. With an average tuition of $3800 a year, there are four elementary schools covering K through eighth grade grade, with Bishop Kelly High School covering grades 9 through 12. Its culture is strong traditional academics with ACT and SAT scores in the top 10 percent nationally, a 2017 100 percent college go-on rate, and an emphasis on social justice and faith.

Bishop Kelly has broken ground on a new STEM wing of the campus, and cites its 75 percent increase over five years in female students taking technology courses.

Offering pre-K through high school, Riverstone International is perhaps the best known private school in the area. It has a diverse student body of 350 kids from around the world, a brand-new campus, boasts a 100 percent college go-on rate and test scores above national averages.

Riverstone is one of two International Baccalaureate (IB) diplomas available in Boise, and a dormitory helps makes it a draw from other states and countries. (West Ada School District has two more IB schools.)

Advanced-Placement classes are not offered at Riverstone because of its choice to offer the international diploma. "In an AP class, you may look very deeply at an issue and look at it from multiple perspectives," explained Kurdy. "In IB, the in-depth study is similar but you may be looking at an issue over time and how it has had an impact in other parts of the world. An IB diploma, because of the rigor of the academics required to graduate, is looked upon with favor by universities, graduate schools, and employers.

What’s more, IB-diploma holders go directly to college from high school and obtain degrees at about a 10 percent higher rate than non-IB graduates.

Riverstone’s Director of Communications Kathleen Gilton said, “We teach kids to think about their own learning and make connections between subjects.”

Developing independence, a willingness to take action, and an ability to reflect and improve upon their own learning are some of the school’s goals for its students. Small classes and close teacher relationships, plus plenty of outdoor adventures—some lasting a week—are the setting for project-based and subject-overlapping teaching and learning. Some topics of 2017 senior theses point to the depth of study and the international flavor at Riverstone: “The Ethical Comparison of Epigenetic Modification and Standard Genetic Modification,” “The Impacts of Consumption of Animal Products on Greenhouse Gas Levels in the US,” “To what extent did the sociopolitical outcomes of the Iranian-Islamic Revolution of 1979 have an effect on the Kurds in Iran?”

Sage International is a public charter school offering grades K-12. Its 1,100 students are taught the IB curriculum in all but the middle grades, and its inquiry-based philosophy aims for “well-developed skills in languages, analytical problem-solving, and cultural understanding.” Sage embraces the IB “Ten Learner Attributes” program, which tries to nurture a lively campus life where learning is largely based on what students bring to the table. Sage also has an intense French-language program, with Spanish added this year. The school owns its campus by the Boise River, which is frequently used in teaching environmental responsibility, for science experiments, and for outdoor play.

While a public school and held to state standards, Sage’s charter status enables it to have flexibility in how it reaches achievement goals. Innovative approaches to learning are hallmarks of such charter schools and provide a compelling hybrid option between the public and private realms.

• Longfellow has an International Program emphasis with study of world cultures and exposure to the Spanish language.

• Public Harbor School at Owyhee Elementary serves grades K through sixth with a focus on a core knowledge curriculum.

• Liberty’s Montessori Program employs hands-on experimentation and discovery in the learning process.

• A Classical Education program at Pierce Park Elementary school includes instruction in Latin.

• Dual Immersion Language programs at Whitney and Whittier provide an

opportunity for fluency in both English and Spanish. Spanish is taught at all K through sixth grade schools.

• An all-day kindergarten program is offered in several schools.

• There are Gifted and Talented Education programs for qualifying students;

English Language Learner programs for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) students, and extensive Special Education Programs, including the Madison Early Childhood Center, which provides services to developmentally disabled preschool children between the ages of 3 and 5 and support to their families.

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eed evangelist Casey O’Leary hand watered long rows of peppers, eggplant and tomatoes in a sweltering greenhouse. Each pepper plant was precisely the same variety as its neighbor. Ditto with the eggplant and tomatoes.

Although O’Leary raises many crops for food, these plants were grown and isolated for the Snake River Seed Cooperative she co-founded, in which she works with about 20 other farmers to produce locally adapted seeds that are sold at various locations in Idaho.

“We’re isolating them to protect one variety of each plant,” she said. “Any plant of the same genus and species can cross pollinate.”

For example, crops like broccoli, kale and collard greens are the same botanically, and if they flower at the same time, she said, cross-pollination could alter the seed. But you wouldn’t know until the following season when you planted. Take winter and summer squash, for example.

“You could end up with a weird pumpkini.”

While cross-pollination may not be a worry for us non-seed savers with a few raised beds, it’s a big deal at O’Leary’s Earthly Delights Farm near Hill Road and Castle Drive. Producing organic seeds adapted to local growing

“Connecting local food to local seeds is going to be the next big thing.” — Casey O’Leary, (center) co-founder of Snake River Seed Cooperative

conditions enhances biodiversity, she said, which we’ve lost in significant amounts with the rise of corporate GMO seed producers and chemical companies.

And when buyers choose locally grown seeds, it helps the economy of local small farmers, restaurants and businesses that support the local food movement.

“Connecting local food to local seeds is going to be the next big thing,” she said.

O’Leary also grows about 100 crops for her community supported agriculture (CSA) customers on a 3-acre farm she shares with a couple of other farmers who divide the cost of water and electricity. She pays rent in CSA shares to landowner Diane Jones, who runs Draggin’ Wing Farm on the property as well.

O’Leary and Jones gave an urban farm demonstration this summer in which they stressed the importance of growing plants adapted to our climate. Draggin’ Wing’s demo garden bloomed with hundreds of beautiful, xeric plants that only need water once a week.

O’Leary beamed as she guided people to an area where a patchwork of corn plants nestled into beans and squash.

She explained she was growing several different varieties of corn as a test for Dave Krick, owner of Red Feather and Bittercreek restaurants, whom she called a “hero of the local food movement.”

Krick has a long history of supporting local farmers and follows sustainable practices in his restaurants, such as worm composting waste from the restaurants.

She said Krick has a new restaurant in the works in which he wants to offer a “masa menu,” made from a variety of locally grown, organic, non-GMO corn flours for the tortillas. Believing that 200 acres of corn will be necessary to supply the flour, and that it’s now impossible to buy enough of that type of seed, O’Leary is growing trial patches to determine what will work best. She figures it will be a two- to three-year project. She will work with other farmers to help grow the seed. Then there will be a handoff to growers with enough land to grow corn for the flour.

O'Leary steered people to a shed where seeds are stored and packed and seeds hang in pillowcases to dry. Volunteers will help in the fall to harvest seeds, when they may be cleaning hot peppers, stomping on radish seeds or filling seed packets. “Seeds are sacred and special,” she told the group. “We couldn’t ask for more wealth.”

Photo: Courtesy Earthly Delights Farm

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ENGAGE AND INSPIRE Photo Illustration: Mary Rodriguez

The Boise Art Museum turns 80

By Amy Story Larson

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can’t imagine Boise without the Boise Art Museum,” (BAM) said Kathleen Keys, Boise State University’s Art Department Chair, “It’s a major visual arts lifeline that brings people together.” For 80 years, “BAM” has been Boise’s fine art hub, the sole American Alliance of Museums (AAM) accredited art-collecting museum in Idaho. To celebrate, BAM threw itself an all-day bash, with coffee and donuts in the morning, commemorative gifts for the first 80 entrants, tours, artist demonstrations, birthday treats, performances, and 80s music.

A powerful ambassador for Northwest artists, BAM’s quality is akin to the Seattle and Portland museums.

“Many don’t expect it to be so fabulous, informative, and potentially life changing,” said Keys. “It’s exciting to see people bitten by that bug for the first time.”

Curators, docents, and volunteers, working with and around so much creativity notice shifts in their own perspectives.

“I had no art background before volunteering,” said Addy Mast, a docent of 30 years, “I was rapt, getting as much as I gave. It was a win-win.”

“We’ve got docents from every walk

of life,” BAM director Melanie Fales offered. “(They are) excited about the work they do, making a difference, opening doors.”

Opening doors was the goal of the 50-plus people attending the Boise Art Association’s first meeting in 1931.

Their vision? To “create in the minds of Boise and other Idaho people an increased appreciation for the fine and applied arts,” as well as build a respectable, growing art collection, housed in a gallery the city could be proud of.

Mission accomplished, BAM might say, since their mission statement is to “create visual arts experiences that engage and inspire learning”.

The offering of free school tours to over 10,000 students is just one of the ways BAM carries out its goal.

“No matter the age, they’re responsive, [and] into it,” said Mast. “And as docents we teach through questions, encouraging visitors to find the answers with their eyes.” She added, “Because of my experience with BAM, when my husband Ed and I traveled the country and world, we visited the art museums, and did a lot of our own collecting. It really did change my life.”

“BAM affects people’s lives daily,” said Fales.

Fales told of a student who visited with his school and later learned of BAM’s biennial Higher Ground Art Exhibition. He submitted artwork that was accepted and hung on BAM’s walls, viewed by family, teachers, and principals.

“He used the cash award to apply to art school,” said Fales. “He’s studying there today.”

Fales mentioned the deep importance of a recent effort. “The Minidoka Exhibition was pivotal, a topic of local relevance and global importance,” she shared. “This happened right in our backyard. It’s a missing chapter in national and state history. A story so powerful and heartbreaking.”

The exhibit showcased artistic endeavors that flourished under the most adverse of conditions. Works of actual interns, as well as contemporary artists whose families were directly impacted by events of World War II were displayed. Taped off floor areas demonstrated the tiny barracks size, rooms housing up to nine. Identification tags were recreated with names and camp locations, then bundled and suspended from BAM’s ceiling. Civil rights questions were asked, with responses left on tags for the wall.

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BOISE ART MUSEUM TIMELINE 1931

Boise Art Association formed.

Mid 1960s

Both the collection and physical space increase.

Boise Gallery of Art, 1964

Boise Gallery of Art, 1933, groundbreaking with Ross Cad, mayor of Boise

1973

Boise Art Association’s name is changed to The Boise Gallery of Art Association, Inc.

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Boise Art Association becomes a nonprofit, with its initial collection housed within the Carnegie Public Library.

Boise Gallery of Art, 1970s–1980s

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Boise Gallery of Art, interior of the original gallery space

The museum undergoes another expansion, in addition to a name change to Boise Art Museum. Coincidentally, BAM receives national accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums, a distinction achieved by only 4 percent of the nation’s museums.

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Renowned architectural firm Tourtellotte & Hummel designs the new gallery, which is constructed in Boise’s Julia Davis Park.

Boise Art Museum, architectural model to illustrate museum expansion in 1988

1990s – 2015 The Boise Gallery of Art was originally constructed in 1936 of Boise sandstone in the Art Deco style with the assistance of the WPA

The Boise Art Museum physical space grows to a grand total of 34,800 square-feet, and the collections grow from 1,200 objects in 1991 to 3,500 by 2015 through careful acquisition and generous art donations.

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“An internment camp in Idaho?” shocked visitors wrote.

“We had no idea.”

“I didn’t even know I had a family member in one of the camps.”

“It was a source of shame, something nobody talked about.”

“When As part of the ongoing Grandma talked celebration of it's 80th about ‘going to anniversary, BAM displayed camp,’ I thought Gary Komarin's artwork, she meant sum“Stacked Cake (blue on mer camp. I had yellow).” no idea she was talking about being incarcerated.”

“Not only did we get local support, but recognition and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts,” Fales said. “It was one of the most gratifying projects we’ve ever done.”

For over a decade, BAM has enjoyed a great partnership with nearby Boise State University (BSU). BSU’s funding is reciprocated by faculty, staff, and students receiving free admission.

“It’s a perk not many know about,” Keys said, further explaining the BSUBAM relationship. “BAM is interested in our faculty as professional artists, exhibiting their work at their location and online. They take students as interns, finding ways to support them.

We contribute through volunteerism at Art in the Park and other events.

There’s a long list of things we’ve done together.”

Another one of BAM’s annual projects is the increasingly popular, threeday, open-air Art in the Park.

“It’s a major fundraiser,” Kathleen Keys said, “It amazes me how many people don’t realize it’s a BAM event.”

Currently, BAM is the home of a constantly-expanding combination of realism, modern, and contemporary art, as well as the largest public collection of famed outsider artist James Charles Castle's works. BAM continues to be true to its roots, showcasing Idaho and Northwest artists through biennial and triennial exhibitions.

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Beyond Hollywood Filmmaking takes off in the Treasure Valley

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he first thing Clint Eastwood said to me was, “Your pants have holes in them.” We faced off on a red carpet amidst flashing bulbs and Sun Valley’s snow-dipped mountains. I’d carefully chosen these grossly-aspirational jeans for our meeting, hoping shredded Abercrombies confirmed that we Idaho filmmakers have an ironic capacity for hipness, no matter how far from Melrose Avenue. Obviously, I was going to need bigger guns than trash-fashion to impress Dirty Harry, a.k.a. Josie Wales, a.k.a. High Plains Drifter, a.k.a. many other iconic characters.

At 87, Eastwood remains the master-blaster of bad-ass, box-office heroes. An Oscar-winning director of 42 films and counting, he is also the only major-league filmmaker to shoot a movie in Boise. “Bronco Billy” is a 1980s relic, packed with PG-rated brawls and cowboy ethics that Eastwood describes as his “Capra-esque film” and a personal favorite. Nearly 2,000 Treasure Valley-based locals played extras in the film and many still share the star’s nostalgic fondness for that Wild West dreamer with an 82 percent “Rotten Tomatoes” rating.

Fandom includes Melinda Quick, Executive Director of Boise Film Festival (BFF), approaching its third annual event, September 21-24 at JUMP. “Boise has a unique filmmaking community,” said Glick, who voluntarily spearheads BFF. “Audiences may be smaller, but locals are loyal and supportive to TERRITORY–MAG.COM

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Idaho films and filmmakers.”

Besides a jam-packed, four-day festival running shorts, documentaries and features from obscure filmmaking hubs like Yugoslavia and Garden Valley, Idaho, BFF’s dedication to community and cinema can be evidenced all year in their “Movies That Move” series. Screenings offer a monthly lovefest of film classics in local venues. Not surprisingly, the most popular night of the summer series proved to be "Bronco Billy" at the Dutch Goose. The audience ate steak fingers and bellied up to the same bar where Eastwood was throwing punches in the film.

September offers three movie nights leading up to the festival, including “The Cider House Rules,” showing at Longdrop Cider Company with brew included in admission.

Personally, I have a shameful weakness for bittersweet truffles and pre-embittered Johnny Depp, so I’m pushing for “Chocolat” at the Chocolat Bar. Besides being a salted-caramel addict, I’m a full-time filmmaker and single mom to a six-grade second baseman. Between goat feeding, little league and algebra homework, I’ve directed 16 documentaries that have screened around the world. Scheduling can be brutal, but I’m 100 percent Idaho-proof that being a film director does not require moving to L.A. and running in heels to fetch nonfat-no foam-extra hot-lattes for the assistant to the assistant of the show-runner.

At 3 a.m. Obviously, those people eat

William Von Tagen (left) shooting a crime-thriller called “After Walpurgisnacht” (Walpurgis Night).

Clint Eastwood (middle) in Sun Valley. Zach Voss (right), finalist in National Geographic’s “Wild to Inspire” competition.

their young.

I can also attest that there exists an enchanting and enthusiastic appreciation for Idaho films not only in the Treasure Valley, but throughout the state and around the world. My 2016 documentary, “Girl From God’s Country,” revealed the history of bold, female film pioneers like Nell Shipman, a writer/producer and star of her own movies at Priest Lake in 1919. Filmed by an all-female, Idaho crew, on a micro-budget, the documentary nabbed Best Documentary at the Cannes Artisan Festival. The film screened in festivals in London, China, Buenos Ares, Hollywood, and New York. It will show this fall in Berlin, Paris, and on Idaho Public Television.

The movie has been incorporated into women’s and film studies in 100 universities. Netflix next.

This tiny film’s big success explains why industry outliers in Boise have seen an explosion of cinematic talent and festivals in the past five years.

Easy access combined with beautiful locations, digital camera technology and social media allows anyone, anywhere, with diligence and creativity, to start a DIY filmmaking revolution seen round the world.

Zach Voss, 28, is just such and example. Self-taught, this Boise native’s latest web-series, “Volcanology” was a finalist in National Geographic’s “Wild to Inspire” competition. Voss’s Retroscope Media is a one-man produceshoot-edit operation. Documenting molten lava has taken him to Ecuador, Chile and Guatemala. “I got my start at i48. I wouldn’t be a filmmaker if the competition hadn’t screened my first short in 2009.” i48 is the longest- running festival in Idaho. Founded by Andrew Ellis in 2003, the competition works like a cauldron, boiling new talent until the best rise to the top. Contestants have 48 hours to produce, shoot and edit a short film.

“We don’t make a dime,” says Josie Pusl, competition co-director, another Idaho-born filmmaker and volunteer.

The payoff is watching sparks fly onscreen when aspiring artists, like Voss, catch fire with a camera.

Such altruism is refreshing on the festival circuit. A few years ago, a friend of mine won the Sundance Audience Award. This year, they mis-

spelled her name on a standard email rejection of her new film. Bottom line: studios and film festivals are not in the business of making movies. They’re in the business of making money on movies.

Surrounded by family, friends and fans, Boise filmmakers have the luxury of ignoring this oily, materialistic machinery—but artistic freedom has its price.

Award-winning writer/director, Christian Lybrook says it best. “The difficult thing about making movies here is there’s nobody to tell you, ‘Yes!’ At the same time, the great thing is, there’s nobody to tell you, ‘No!’” Lybrook and Greg Bane, an equally prolific Idahoan, recently finished post production on their highly-stylized, noir comedy, “The Six Dynamic Laws of Success—In Life, Love and Money.”

Starring Jennifer Lafleur and Ross Partridge, the feature begins its marketing life cycle this fall buoyed by relentless crowdfunding, hometown hopes and submissions to Tribeca, Sundance and SXSW. Bane and Lybrook are natives of the Treasure Valley. They and their episodic TV series, “Zero Point,” have already been to Tribeca and Austin.

They know that selling a film feels like corporate warfare in New York and Los Angeles and Sundance. “You have to be your own engine here,” Lybrook insists. “Or you go nowhere.”

“There’s a definite tradeoff,” says Boise-born producer, Will Von Tagen.

“If your goal is to direct the next “Batman,” you need to go to L.A. and start at the bottom. But if you want to be an independent filmmaker, you can start anywhere, including Idaho, and go everywhere.”

Von Tagen, 29, is busy capitalizing on his 208-bred autonomy and success.

He spoke to me via Skype from his home in Berlin, where he’s shooting his second feature film, a crime-thriller called “After Walpurgisnacht” (Walpurgis Night.) Shot in the Harz Mountains of East Germany and starring two Boise natives, Jake Koeppl and Drake Shannon, the storyline reflects the contextual opposite of Von Tagen’s first feature, “Almosting It,” a romantic comedy filmed in Idaho.

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run at the Flicks, it’s a community that asks, “How can I help?’ instead of “Why should I help?”

Still, working off-grid also presents distinct challenges. “Boise is such a comfortable place,” says Von Tagan. “It makes it easy to forget there’s a whole world out there—which can create a bit of an “Artistic Island Mentality.”

No filmmaker is an island when a plethora of public platforms actively compete to showcase his or her work.

BFF, FilmFort, Wild and Scenic, Backcountry, Idaho Horror and i48 are a few among many movie-thons populating marquees from The Egyptian to The Shredder every single month.

Predominantly run by cinephile volunteers, these festivals exist to serve the growing Treasure Valley hunger for fresh films. And blood.

“I don’t even like horror films,” admits Molly Deckart, Executive Director of Idaho Horror Film Festival (October 12-14) and founder of Idaho Film Foundation, the first organization to offer nonprofit sponsorship for filmmaker fundraising. “But scary is where many filmmakers begin, including Oliver Stone, Joel Coen and Spielberg. Boise has invested in its artistic community and ignored investing in the art industry. It’s time to fiscally nurture our film talent, or they’ll leave.”

With so much local film-mania and pretty scenery, one wonders why Hollywood hasn’t come to us? The stars have certainly aligned here.

Bruce Willis, Demi Moore, Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Clint Eastwood are our part-time neighbors. The answer is politics.

Every state of the six bordering Idaho provides tax rebates, grants or tax credits as incentives for movie productions to work on their soil. Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming and Montana may have more, or less, stunning mountains, rivers, wilderness than we do, but their economies enjoy more Hollywood green.

Nevertheless, a classic Western is currently shooting in Idaho City, albeit, molded into a neo-horror-thriller titled, “Pinewood.” “We’re proud that it’s an all-Idaho cast and crew,” says Jennifer Levy, Executive Producer and partner, with Matt Mudd, in Clear as Mudd Films. Cinematographer, Mike Tetro is also on board. “Even our extras were enlisted locally, via TERRITORY–MAG.COM

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Facebook.”

Idaho City police immediately reassured the public that no extras would be harmed in the making of this film. Gunshots were flying, but bullets were fake.

Among the bright lights, cameras and action, producing a film requires an array of crew members that audiences forget until the final credits.

Screenwriters, like Boise-based, Samantha Silva, do not pen scripts so everyone else in Hollywood can have a job. “You can’t make a good movie out of a bad script.”

Directors of photography, like Andy Lawless, make the film roll, literally.

“A director of photography creates the look and feel of the film in collaboration with the art department, the cameras and the filmmaker. I’m lucky to work in Idaho. One day, I’m filming President Obama for CBS News, the next, a documentary about Gold medal cyclist, Kristen Armstrong, and then, flying off to Mozambique to film the Gorongosa Restoration Project.”

The bigger the budget, the larger the crew. The headaches remain the same. Most Idaho filmmakers, myself included, work miracles with five-figure budgets. The pay is commensurate, but the expertise is resourceful and unlimited. Editors are as essential as cameramen. Lighting can win Oscars.

Without audio, a film is empty. Music enhances every scene. Executive producers sign paychecks. Associate producers manage details down to the breakfast bagels. Makeup, gaffers, key grips—it takes an organized army to make the magic we call movies.

And that’s why we do it. The magic.

And in this magical realm, Clint Eastwood is as capable as Merlin, casting spell after spell over millions of people, keeping them in the dark, silently mesmerized. In real life, however, he’s a practical guy who is not impressed by designer jeans.

“What’s your favorite thing about making movies in Idaho?” I asked him.

“Rolling out of bed and riding a horse 20 minutes to the set. You?” “Lloyd Johnson. He’s 100-yearsold and was the first smokejumper in Idaho. I interviewed him for my latest film, “Destination Idaho.”

“Wow,” said Eastwood. “Tell me more.”

That’s why I make films in Idaho.

Christian Lybrook (below) shooting "The Six Dynamic Laws of Success—In Life, Love and Money." Middle strip shows a scene from "Pinewood." Nell Shipman on location (right), with a poster for “Girl from God's Country.”

IDAHO FILM FESTIVALS

Boise Film Festival

Sept. 21–24, 2017 — Boise, Idaho A nonprofit film festival dedicated to bringing innovative and creative stories, storytellers, and artists together in the Treasure Valley, the Boise Film Festival (BFF) is dedicated to providing an annual platform for film in Idaho by providing a stage for local, national, and international films and filmmakers of all ages. They are committed to building upon the vision of Boise and Idaho as a cinematic city and state, and the festival weekend is filled with film premiers, distribution talks, director Q&As, and exclusive parties. Ongoing annual events include special screenings and programs that showcase local artists, filmmakers, writers and directors, ensuring that film is a part of the culture of Boise year round! Boisefilmfestival.org

i48 Film Festival

Oct. 6–8, 2017 – Boise, Idaho The 14th annual Idaho 48-Hour Film Competition and Festival takes place this October and offers a great place for new filmmakers to get their start. The i48 Film Festival is a competition open to teams of filmmakers from around Idaho who will have a mere 48 hours to write, pre-produce, cast, shoot, and edit an original short film that is three to six minutes long. A week later, all completed films will be screened at the Flicks in Boise, with a “Best Of i48” Screening and Awards Ceremony at the Egyptian Theatre. idaho48.org

Idaho Horror Film Festival Oct. 12–14, 2017 — Boise, Idaho

The Idaho Horror Film Festival (IHFF) is a nonprofit international film exhibition whose mission is to shine a spotlight on Idaho’s emerging filmmakers through the mediums of independent film, food, music, literature and art, and to provide more access to resources and education for individuals wanting to explore the medium of film. IHFF screens films in five categories: feature length, animated, shorts, foreign and the “locals only” classification of Spud and Guts (a no-fee contest designed to promote Idaho’s native filmmakers). idahohorrorfilmfestival.org

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Nov. 3–4, 2017 — Sandpoint, Idaho

Designed with an emphasis on education in filmmaking, the Sandpoint Film Festival is based at the Panida Theater in beautiful downtown Sandpoint, Idaho, with the aim of guiding and supporting community interest and participation in the filmmaking process. Hands-on educational opportunities and workshops highlight this festival, along with special events, screenings and awards in several categories, including documentary, animation, narrative and audience-chosen. sandpointfilmfestival.com

Family of Woman Film Festival Feb. 26–March 4, 2018 — Sun Valley, Idaho

Established in 2008 by Peggy Elliott Goldwyn in support of the work of The United Nations Population Fund, the leading world agency working to ensure all women and girls have access to reproductive health care, education and basic human rights, this weeklong festival presents five feature-length documentaries and dramas from around the world that focus on the status of women in different societies. International guest speakers and filmmakers engage with the community through free public lectures and programs at local schools, and the Festival also works in partnership with Boise State University on a satellite Festival in Boise.

Familyofwomanfilmfestival.org

Sun Valley Film Festival

March 14–18, 2018 — Sun Valley, Idaho A relative newcomer, the Sun Valley Film Festival (SVFF) is a five-day festival that aims to unite industry insiders, filmmakers and film fans. A star-studded event, the SVFF signature event features “Coffee Talks” with industry insiders, who have included Bobby and Peter Farrelly, Jon Glickman, and Brett Ratner. A full lineup of music gigs and VIP parties feature into the SVFF offering. Their “1 Potato” short script competition awards $5,000 to a film idea on location in Idaho and the “Future Filmmaker Forum” highlights short films helmed by students (grades 7-12), ensuring that there is something for everybody! Sunvalleyfilmfestival.org

Filmfort

March 21–25, 2018 — Boise, Idaho Filmfort, a part of the massively popular Treefort Music Fest, brings the best in emerging independent cinema to downtown Boise. During March 2018, the Owyhee will play host to dozens of film screenings, Q&A sessions with filmmakers, and workshops. Treefortmusicfest.com/forts/filmfort/

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An Interplay of Light and Glass The art of Tracie McBride

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racie McBride was a natural health practitioner in Sun Valley and Boise when her book group decided to read Julia Cameron’s ode to the creative self, “Vein of Gold.”

Little did she know that this simple act would change her life.

“Doing the exercises in that book completely sparked my creative side,” smiled McBride. “I decided I wanted to go back to school in something design-related. It was a toss-up between fine art and graphic design, and my practical side chose a graphic arts degree. I left Boise to attend art school in Portland, studying multi-media and web design. Reading that book changed my life!”

Before McBride started working in mosaic format, she made collages incorporating materials such as paper, found objects, broken jewelry, and ceiling wax. During that time, she happened upon a book, “Mixed Media Mosaics,” by Laurie Mika, an artist whose mosaics are heavily influenced by medieval and Renaissance art. McBride began experimenting with mosaics and polymer clay, a man-made material composed of polymers and resins, and making her own tiles.

“Then I saw mosaics made of polymer clay and tempered glass, and I was completely taken with tempered glass!” said McBride. “I fell more and more in love with glass and taught myself how to do it.”

Her first piece using tempered glass was “Union Block,” a 2013 mosaic she created for the Idaho Sesquicentennial. She fashioned the building’s iconic arched windows with bits of tempered glass that reflect the underlying color as they catch the light. (The iconic Union Block building is located on 8th and Idaho in downtown Boise.)

Tempered glass—or crash glass as it’s sometimes known—does not break into dangerous shards when it shatters like annealed or regular glass does. When fractured, it free falls into a thousand tiny pieces with round edges. (You may know it as the safety glass in your car windshield or

Green glass in a repurposed silver bowl.

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shower door.) Artists such as McBride can hammer the glass into impossibly small pieces and handle them without fear.

The pieces of glass are grouted onto the surface of the substrate, the solid base to which the glass, tiles and other materials are applied. In the mosaic world, the small pieces of tile or glass that are the building blocks of the mosaic are known as tesserae. Although finished pieces with tempered glass can look like a kaleidoscope of color, the glass itself is often clear. The color comes from the paint or finishes the artist applies to the substrate.

McBride’s signature splashes of color in her work are subtle, shimmering to the surface in reflected light. Specifically how she creates the color that gives depth to her glass is a trade secret but one that gives her later work a sense of mystery and magic.

McBride says location and color, and random objects such as old keys and clock parts inspire her. Most recently, McBride became impassioned by the fluidity of water, which is evident in an expanded vision of possibility in her work: a powder room counter of tempered glass that is reminiscent of a Caribbean sea reflecting the light of a mid-day sun and a walk-in shower window panel that evokes pearl-diving in deep blue waters.

Diane Davis Myklegard, the great-granddaughter of Boise pioneers Tom and Julia Davis, for whom the downtown park was named, hired McBride to complete a bathroom remodel.

McBride’s window panel sits atop a tile ledge that separates the shower from the rest of the room. The panel measures 34” high to the ceiling and 18” wide. McBride accented the ocean-inspired design with cut-glass gems and circular “bubbles” of Italian millefiori, small flowers encased in round bits of glass.

“I knew Tracie’s work and was very impressed by her creativity,” said Myklegard. “She has the ability to see a design in her head. And I love her use of color!” Myklegard especially appreciates the play of light on the glass. “When you turn on the shower light, you get one view, and when you turn on the room light, you get another,” she marveled.

McBride is a talent to watch. She’s set to have her third Boise Weekly cover in early September. “Tracie has a nice sense of composition and color,” commented Kelsey Hawes, art director for Boise Weekly. “Her work flows nicely on the page and is good for enticing people to pick up the issue!”

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McBride used cut-glass gems and the millefiori technique to create this shower window panel, 34” x 18.”

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A Street Party Every Day Boise's food trucks keep it local

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Jeff Hoisington, owner of Mad Mac.

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n a recent Saturday afternoon, the summer sun had already baked the streets of downtown Boise, but at 6th and Jefferson, something else was cooking. A convoy of food trucks assembled to feed the hungry passersby who were seeking fuel for their weekend wandering.

While food trucks and carts have been driving around Boise for almost a decade—catering to pedestrians and bar patrons—the modern food truck scene took off in 2011. Sid Gauby, owner of Slow River Coffee and President of Southern Idaho Food Truck TERRITORY–MAG.COM

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Association, speculated that more than 50 trucks have rolled out mobile menus, slinging everything from coffee and pizza to burgers and barbecue. As Boise’s population has diversified, even Hawaiian, Himalayan and Vietnamese cuisines have entered the mix.

While other cities have encountered clashes between administrative regulations and the creativity of food trucks, Boise has welcomed the flexible food purveyors with open arms. When Jeff Hoisington moved back to Boise from Utah to restart his food truck business, Mad Mac, he worried about the logistics of permitting and working with the city, but he encountered a

pleasant surprise.

“The [city] has been very accommodating and willing to work with us.

The cities, and entities that help, get a bad rap, but we’ve never once had problems.”

One of his biggest challenges was building a new following from scratch, but Boise’s culture as a city loyal to local made marketing pretty simple.

“The Treasure Valley is supportive of mom and pop [businesses], and the majority of food trucks are individually owned and operated. A lot of people are willing to get on board and support an average Joe trying to make a living,“ Hoisington said.

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When Gauby returned to the Treasure Valley from Indiana, he noticed a similar characteristic that he’s found essential to growing his roving coffee business in Boise: the outdoor culture.

“People love to be outside. Even in the heat, people are willing to be out and they plan to be out in the cold. Boise is an area that loves its open spaces and [we find] we almost always have people who walk or bike to food truck gatherings. It’s not just a car culture.”

How do Treasure Valley residents find their food trucks? While several organizations, including Hoisington’s Idaho Food Truck Coalition, have tried to consolidate the locations and schedules of Boise food trucks, the freespirited, flexible nature of the culture hasn’t been able to make it work. Both Hoisington and Gauby said that their success stems from word of mouth and consistency. Downtown office workers and suburban commuters who see their favorite food trucks throughout the week come to rely on their consistency and social media presence to find their locations. Others can come across new food trucks at events, like Food Trucks in the Park, or the Saturday food truck market on 6th and Jefferson.

As for the future of Boise food trucks, Hoisington said he hopes to make food truck parks and rallies consistent for patrons, such as the recurring rally on 36th Street and Hill Road. Gauby said he sees a lot of people getting into food trucks in the next two or three years because of the buzz, but they might not be successful because

Sid Gauby, owner of Slow River Coffee.

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of the sheer amount of effort it takes.

He also sees the trend in restaurants starting with food trucks to test their product, build a clientele and work on opening a business without the overhead of a restaurant. Hoisington said a brick and mortar shop is the logical next step for Mad Mac, but that the flexibility and ambiance of the food truck scene keeps him content for now.

“Just today during lunch, there were six different trucks parked on the street, and it’s just a lot of fun,“ Hoisington said. “People come out, have a good time. It’s very rewarding and it’s a blast to see that they’re enjoying the food.”

Downtown Boise

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'LIKE' A BOISE FOOD TRUCK Follow and find locations of food trucks through the Idaho Food Truck Coalition facebook account @IdahoFoodTruckCoalition or follow your favorite truck from its individual account: Bang on the Wall Burgers @bangonthewallburgers Big Mike’s Tids and Bits @bigmikesfoodtruck Big Valley Ranch Burgers bvrhighland.com Brown Shuga Soul Food @BrownShugaSoulFood The BBQ Guy @thebbqguymitch Burgerlicious @BoiseFoodTruck Cool Intentions buyicecreams.com

Cuban Panini @casablancacubangrill Darjeeling Momo @DarjeelingMoMo Gauchos Mobile @GauchosMobile Idaho Juice & Java @idahojuiceit Ironside Roasting @ironsideroasting il Segreto Pizza @iisegretowoodfiredpIzza The Kilted Kod @KiltedKod

855 W. BROAD ST. BOISE, ID (208) 433-1234

Kono Pizza @Kono.Boise Mad Mac @MadMacTruck MakyJames Grill @MakyJamesGrill The Rusty Dog @therustydogidaho Slow River Coffee @SlowRiverCoffee Sweet Pitkins @sweetpitkins Tacos y Torta El Paco @elpacofoodtruck

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Tiki Shave Ice @TikiShaveIce Tiki Teriyaki @tikiteriyaki Urban Smoke @UrbanSmokeBoise Tacos y Torta El Paco @elpacofoodtruck

On 8th Street from

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Boise’s Original Farmers Market The Capital City Public Market has connected the community with growers, producers and artisans throughout Idaho since 1994, generating millions of dollars of revenue for the local economy.

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State & Lemp Fine dining outside the box

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hen asked what patrons can expect at an evening spent dining at Boise's State & Lemp, co-owner and professional cyclist Remi McManus rightly says to, "Hold on tight." McManus and partner Jay Henry, along with head chef Kris Komori and pastry chef Michelle Kwak, have developed an eclectic and contemporary culinary design that's a social and sensory journey from start to finish.

“We encourage people to get comfortable stepping outside of the box of food and dining,” McManus says.

Inside, it's modern, chic, and simple, with a hint of rustic charm teeming

out from the interiors and nodding to its Idaho surroundings. State & Lemp, nestled on the corner of its namesake streets, was built using the resources from the community by the community, McManus explains.

Renowned local artists hang their pieces on the wall. Friends and family of the restaurant team helped build the space. The wooden wall was repurposed from a friend’s home. McManus salvaged the large dark wood sliding doors from the Cathedral of the Rockies some two decades ago. Wooden tables built by McManus' dear friend, using 80-year-old pine and fir, welcome

two-dozen patrons for one seating each night. Patrons dine using crystal collected from McManus’ grandmother and nearby thrift stores. The hodgepodge of stories and histories culminate to create a modern space with a welcoming and warm charm.

The experience is refreshing and distinctive, and not for the culinary traditionalist. But despite the growing devotees and barrage of accolades— Komori has been nominated for two coveted James Beard awards, the Oscars of the food world—McManus insists that they are just doing what they love and not taking themselves

Co-ower Remi McManus (left) and head chef Kris Komori (center).

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By Kate Hull

Much of the State & Lemp ambiance has been created with the help of family and friends, including the family-style tables and vintage stemware.

too seriously.

"We are there to have a good time,” he says. “As Chef Komori says often, ‘We take what we do seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously.’”

As State & Lemp celebrated their fourth anniversary this past July, Komori and team have developed more than 100 menus; that's a whopping 700 individual dishes ranging from salads with locally foraged greens and mushrooms to perfectly cooked local meats. State & Lemp features a constantly rotating menu—every two weeks or so—with a range of small plates and bites.

"A lot of our food is very texturally based,” he says. “We want every bite to have a different texture or a combination it can make.”

For Komori, the constant challenge of creating a new and exciting dining experience is invigorating. In 2013, Komori and his wife Allyson moved to Boise from Portland for her job.

“I started working for a farm: foraging for mushrooms, working at the farmers’ market, and delivering to restaurants in Boise and Ketchum,” Komori says. “I was able to meet a bunch of chefs and owners, and get a feel for the restaurants out here.”

At a farmers' market one day, he caught word of two men with big plans to open a fine dining restaurant downtown. Encouraged to go meet the duo and on the hunt for a chef gig, he

dropped by the space. The next day, he remembers, he was diving in, helping install carpet and brainstorming ideas.

“It was organic,” he recalls.

State & Lemp brings a cosmopolitan approach to food that's new to the capital city. The meal carries a hefty price tag that's well worth the expense and the six- to eight-week wait to secure a reservation. The evening begins at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Saturday, the first seating is at 6:30 p.m. with a second meal served at 9 p.m., known as the Saturday Supper Club. Here, Komori might test out the next menu installment or tweak a new recipe. Regular seatings are $80, or $110 with wine pairing. For Supper Club, the evening is $65.

Twenty-four guests are seated along a family-style table as if it were one big party. For McManus, the evening is all about communal dining and sharing the same experience. By the third course, patrons tend to chat like old friends and the newness of the dining style has melted away.

Each night might bring anywhere from five to 12 courses, depending on the menu. The constant rotation of concepts and plates allows for Komori to think hyper seasonally and locally, incorporating items that would normally disappear too quickly to be on a full season’s menu, like elder flowers and daylilies.

“You can construct the menu, so

each dish plays off the previous one and leads you into the next one,” he says. “Some can be more acidic or sweeter and lead you to the next one, that might be a bit richer.”

Adding another playful layer, Komori creates menus inspired by the artist whose work is displayed on the walls.

“It is fun to play off of another artistic and creative person,” Komori says.

This summer, Komori created a menu inspired by local painter and illustrator Lindsey Loch. She loves hiking and exploring the Sawtooth Mountains, so Komori foraged for local flowers, currants, and bachelor’s buttons flowers to create a salad that mimicked the South Idaho foothills.

“One half of the dish is green with flowers, and the other half is the grain.

Visually, it represents the two seasons of the foothills,” Komori explains.

“Depending on when you can travel to Boise, the hills could be lush and green, or it’s so hot and it burns out, but still has its own unique features.”

Next, he developed a cherry and scalloped ceviche to represent the artist’s Southern California roots and Latin heritage. But the extra step of originality is all part of the State & Lemp manifesto.

“As a guest, you are enjoying the same dish as your neighbor, forging a sense of community, and bonding over the shared experience,” Komori says.

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Capital Cellars

A Brief Guide to the Valley’s Best Eateries The Treasure Valley has a vibrant dining scene, one that offers both eclectic foods and venues. Whether you’re looking for a river view or busy downtown sidewalk dining experience, you are bound to find it in the Treasure Valley. To help you navigate the many options, we’ve put together a quick guide to some of the best places for food and drink. For a look at full menus and more in-depth coverage of the dining scene, check out territory-mag.com/dining.

Awarded the Wine Spectator "Award of Excellence" in 2016, Capital Cellars serves Boise’s best business breakfast and lunch, as well as featuring an elegant dinner menu that changes seasonally.

110 S. 5th Street, Downtown Boise, (208) 344-9463

Cottonwood Grille Seasonal Northwest fare, farm-fresh wild game, fine wines and classic cocktails served in a rustic setting along the greenbelt.

913 W. River St, Boise, (208) 333-9800

Fork With ingredients sourced from local Boise and Northwest farmers, ranchers, bakers, distillers, brewers and cheese makers, Fork’s seasonal menu is fresh and innovative—perfect comfort food for lunch or dinner. Crafted cocktails and a full wine list complement the menu.

199 N. 8th Street, Downtown Boise, (208) 287-1700

Goodwood Barbecue Company

american/regional NW Angell’s Bar & Grill Renato 66

Angell's is an iconic family-owned, managed, and operated restaurant in downtown Boise that opened in 1981. If you have not visited recently, head downtown and see what you have been missing!

999 W. Main Street, Downtown Boise, (208) 342-4900

Berryhill Restaurant Bar Celebrated chef John Berryhill presents his energetic and Slightly Southern dining in the heart of downtown Boise, featuring 28 wines by the glass, an extensive wine list and full bar.

Don’t miss the leather lounge and fireplace.

121 N. 9th Street B, Downtown Boise, (208) 387-3553

Bleubird Serving quality specialty sandwiches, hearty soups, artisan salads, and fresh-squeezed juices and sodas. Don't miss it for lunch.

224 N. 10th Street, Downtown Boise, (208) 345-1055

Boise Fry Company Named the Best Fries in America by the Food Network, Yahoo!, Travel & Leisure and MSN, this local hot spot is a must visit! They strive to keep all ingredients (and the process) green, natural and sustainable, and each signature item has been meticulously researched and made by hand.

204 N. Capital Blvd., Downtown Boise, (208) 949-7523

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Focused on fresh food made from scratch daily and centered on the unique style of closed-pit cooking, Goodwood Barbecue Company gets rave reviews and is fun for the whole family!

7849 W. Spectrum Street., West Boise, (208) 658-7173 1140 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, (208) 884-1021

Grit American Cuisine Chef Paul Faucher and Porterhouse Market’s Dave Faulk join forces to create fresh, seasonal dishes that feature ingredients from Idaho farmers and producers. The gas-fired pizza oven turns out hand tossed pizzas, and specialties like house-smoked bacon, ham, and pastrami make regular

The Tavern at Bown Crossing—american/ regional NW

Exciting dining at an affordable price, the Tavern at Bown Crossing can satisfy your tastebuds—whether you are craving a perfectly cooked USDA prime grade steak, handrolled sushi or a selection from its creative list of made-to-order salads crafted with the freshest ingredients, the Tavern has you covered. A full bar with an extensive wine list, great classic cocktails, sake and draught beers ensures everybody is happy!

appearances on the rotating menus of handcrafted American cuisine.

360 S. Eagle Rd, Eagle, (208) 576-6666

Juniper Locally imagined and seasonally inspired cuisine served in a funky modern-rustic space anchored by a turn-of-the-century brick-wall.

A full offering of classically crafted cocktails complements an eclectic wine list.

211 N. 8th Street, Downtown Boise, (208) 342-1142

Red Feather Lounge Red Feather has been celebrating the modern American lounge since its opening in 2002. Enjoy seasonal American cuisine, fresh interpretations of the classic cocktail, and an atmosphere inspired by a vibe of eternal swank.

246 N. 8th Street, Downtown Boise, (208) 345-1813

Reel Foods Fish Market & Oyster Bar Providing the Boise area with a fine-dining restaurant, quality seafood and other gourmet treasures—soups, sauces, spices, condiments and sides. Reel Foods serves soups and oysters to eat in on the covered patio or for take away from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Soups include clam chowder, fisherman’s stew and seasonal specialties such as blue crab bisque and cioppino.

611 S. Capitol Blvd. (at W River St.), Boise, (208) 342-2727

St. Lawrence Gridiron Focusing on classic cocktails, with inventive variations and a food menu that changes frequently and “follows very few rules.” The original concept was to serve food that goes well with bourbon and beer, and explores the

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The Amsterdam Lounge—bars, pubs

705 W. Bannock St., Downtown Boise, (208) 433-5598

State & Lemp

& distillery

State & Lemp offers a dynamic, prix fixe menu in a contemporary atmosphere Wednesday through Saturday. Relationships built with local farmers, ranchers and artisans lead to thoughtful, creative dishes that showcase the highest quality productions that Idaho and the Pacific Northwest have to offer.

Be sure not to miss Women & Whiskey every Wednesday night—ladies receive half-price whiskey all night and featured whiskey is half price for everyone.

Free tastings of our featured whiskey from 8–11 p.m. You can't beat Amsterdam Lounge's Friday Happy Hour! Half-priced food and drinks from 4-7 p.m. every Friday!

2870 W. State Street, Downtown Boise, (208) 429-6735

The Tavern at Bown Crossing A unique dining experience offering sushi, USDA prime grade steaks, daily seafood specials, burgers, sandwiches and salads.

We have a full bar with an extensive wine list, great classic cocktails, sake and draught beers.

Happy Hour is available Mon. – Sat. Brunch is served on Sundays from an a la carte menu, from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Our tables range from higher tables in the bar area with a more energetic atmosphere, or booths or a quieter area with lower tables. Have a large party or banquet? We can accommodate your party or catering needs.

3111 S Bown Way, East Boise, (208) 345-2277

asain/sushi Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill The concept is centered on the fictional founders: Ling is a firecracker of a gal from Shanghai and Louie is an All-American guy form Toledo, Ohio, who meet, fall in love and share their passion for food by opening an Asian restaurant that’s “Not for Boring People.”

The result is a combination of energetic atmosphere and critically acclaimed cuisine with an innovative drink menu. It’s “modern Asian meets American comfort”!

3210 E. Louise Dr., Meridian, (208) 888-5000

Mai Thai Unique and authentic dishes from the four regional cuisines of Thailand are complemented by an exceptional wine list and handcrafted cocktails. It is like stepping into a slice of Thailand, right here in the heart of downtown Boise.

1759 W. Idaho Street, Downtown Boise, (208) 344-8424

Himalayan, Nepali, Tibetan and Indian food is carefully prepared from scratch.

2144 S. Broadway Ave., Downtown Boise, (208) 342-1268

Pho Nouveau Bistro Contemporary Vietnamese comfort food featuring spring rolls, green papaya salad, rice plates, summer noodle bowls (bun) and the always-popular pho.

Epi's—A Basque Restaurant Chris and Gina opened Epi’s in memory of their grandmother, Epi Inchausti. This quaint dinner house features food reminiscent of the Basque Country, giving you a delightful experience for your evening.

1115 N. Main Street, Meridian, (208) 884-0142

780 W. Idaho Street, Downtown Boise, (208) 367-1111

bars, pubs & distillery

Shige Japanese Cuisine

10 Barrel Brewing Company

Celebrating over 20 years downtown, Shige Japanese Cuisine is still a local favorite serving up sushi and Japanese specialties at three locations in the same complex—Shige Express, Shige Steakhouse and Shige Japanese Cuisine.

100 N. 8th Street, Downtown Boise, (208) 338-8423

Superb Sushi After a successful launch in the Crane Creek Market on Bogus Basin Road, Superb Sushi opened a downtown location serving the “most unique sushi in Boise” to loyal customers who return time after time.

280 N. 8th Street, Downtown Boise, (208) 385-0123

basque Bar Gernika Traditional Basque dishes, pub fare and an extensive beer selection served in a laid-back space that has become a local institution.

Mount Everest Momo Café

202 S. Capitol Blvd, Downtown Boise, (208) 344-2175

A unique dining experience that brings diners a taste of the rich culinary heritage of the Himalayas. A delicious variety of recipes, painstakingly gathered from the royal kitchens of Nepal to the swept shores of South India, offer a truly delightful Nepali experience.

The Basque Market Tapas, paella and specialties such as bocadillos, plus cooking classes, wine tastings and a full Basque food market.

608 W. Grove Street, Downtown Boise, (208) 433-1208

A 20-barrel brewhouse and our hop-king headbrewer Shawn Kelso make this brewpub the "hoppiest place in Idaho" and a hub for all your pre-game warm ups and post-adventure hunger, and quaffing needs.

830 W. Bannock St., Downtown Boise, (208) 344-5870

Amsterdam Lounge Welcome to Amsterdam, a mixology lounge specializing in craft cocktails and small plates. Discover a unique experience, centrally located in historic downtown Boise, where great conversation is the priority. Be sure not to miss Women & Whiskey every Wednesday night—ladies receive half-price whiskey all night and featured whiskey is half price for everyone. Free tastings of our featured whiskey from 8–11 p.m. You can't beat Amsterdam Lounge's Friday Happy Hour, with half-priced food and drinks from 4-7 p.m.

609 W. Main Street, Downtown Boise, (208) 345-9515

Bardenay The perfect place to meet friends or colleagues for drinks and appetizers. Stop in for lunch or dinner and enjoy Bardenay’s casual Northwestern style cuisine with cocktails handcrafted with freshly squeezed juices and their signature distilled spirits—currently vodka,

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rum and gin, with whiskey in the barrel.

610 W. Grove Street, Downtown Boise, (208) 426-0538 155 E. Riverside Dr., Eagle, (208) 938-5093

Barrelhouse Pub and Grill A unique and casual dining experience, Barrelhouse offers a relaxed environment with delicious pub-fare. Serving more than 22 rotating taps of handcrafted beers and hard ciders, with a special emphasis given to Treasure Valley breweries.

5181 N. Glenwood Street, Garden City, (208) 376-4200

Bittercreek Alehouse The Bittercreek Alehouse serves exceptional beers, ciders and ales on tap, alongside tasty bites. Don't miss the Low Power Happy Hour— every weekday from 3-5:30 p.m., when the management unplugs and turns down the lights to reduce their energy footprint, serving and drinking by candlelight in honor of the planet.

Romantic and earth-friendly.

246 N. 8th Street, Downtown Boise, (208) 345-1813

Bodovino A total wine experience, with over 144 wines by the glass and over 600 wines by the bottle.

Now with two locations—downtown Boise and a new location in The Village at Meridian.

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404 S. 8th St., Downtown Boise, (208) 336-VINO (8466) 363 E. Monarch Sky Lane, Meridian, (208) 887-5369

The Hyde House There’s something for everybody on this eclectic menu, where delicious dishes are handcrafted to complement local brews and wines and taps rotate daily!

1607 N. 13th St., North End Boise, (208) 387-HYDE (4933)

Reef A tropical escape in the heart of downtown, featuring the city’s best rooftop patio, live music and exotic food and drink.

105 S 6TH Street, Downtown Boise, (208) 287-9200

cafés, delis & coffee Bacon What could be better than a restaurant named Bacon? … One that serves five kinds of bacon. Welcome to BACON, a Southern breakfast and lunch bistro conceived by celebrity chef and restaurateur John Berryhill that features coffee, a full bar and the awesome Bacon Bloody Mary!

121 N. 9th Street, Downtown Boise, (208) 387-3553

Big City Coffee & Café Serving breakfast and lunch all day, along with espresso, coffees and in-house baked goods.

Try the pumpkin chai muffin, cherry pie scone, or homemade biscuits and gravy with fresh buttermilk biscuits.

1416 Grove Street, Downtown Boise, (208) 345-3145

District Coffeehouse A nonprofit created to support an orphanage network called Send Hope, District Coffeehouse focuses on freshly roasted, carefully crafted coffee with a mission. Each batch is roasted in micro-batches twice a week using 100% Arabica beans.

italian & mediterranean Alavita Fresh seasonal ingredients inform the locally inspired Italian cuisine at this traditional Italian osteria (an Italian Joint). Creative craft cocktails and an extensive wine list complement dishes inspired by regional ingredients, making Alavita a great place for celebrating life with good friends, business associates or family.

807 W. Idaho Street, Downtown Boise, (208) 780-1100

219 N. 10th Street, Downtown Boise, (208) 343-1089

Luciano’s Italian Restaurant

Express Cafe

Authentic Italian food in a casual, familyfriendly atmosphere that features classic Tuscan-inspired cuisine, with a few surprises— all made from scratch with only the freshest ingredients. Boise’s favorite hole-in-the-wall local Italian is open for lunch and dinner daily.

If it's breakfast food you want, Express Cafe has it. It's always busy, but worth the wait, and feels like going home for breakfast with family—with large portions, friendly cooks and wait staff. You won't be disappointed with the great tasting, fresh, plentiful and reasonably priced menu items, and the place offers a small town diner feel that is cozy and welcoming.

400 E. Fairview Ave., Meridian, (208) 888-3745

Flying M Coffeehouse Flying M roasts its own beans, using a small batch drum roaster, so coffee is always fresh and delicious. A full complement of madefrom-scratch baked items are handcrafted each morning by master bakers and served with a smile in this bustling downtown coffeehouse that has become a local favorite.

500 W. Idaho Street, Downtown Boise, (208) 345-4320

Goldy’s Breakfast Bistro Goldy’s opened in 1999 in the heart of downtown Boise. Quality made-to-order breakfast has made Goldy’s one of the best restaurants in the Treasure Valley—Voted Best Local Breakfast for 18 years!

11 N. Orchard Street, Boise Bench, (208) 577-6415

Le Coq d’Or An unforgettable and artistic dining experience inspired by authentic European countryside cuisine and farm-to-table French cuisine and modern European dishes. Open for dinner only, nightly, from Tuesday through Saturday.

176 S. Rosebud Lane, Eagle, (208) 947-2840

Richard’s Café Vicino Vicino is Italian for neighborhood. Seasonal menus take advantage of locally sourced produce, fresh fish, meat and game. Chef Richard Langston and his staff share a culinary philosophy that celebrates the integrity of ingredients and prepares simply to showcase the natural flavors of the products. The end result is delicious and tantalizing cuisine that continues to win awards and rave reviews.

808 W. Fort Street, North End, (208) 472-1463

108 S. Capitol Blvd., Downtown Boise, (208) 345-4100

Pie Hole

JanJou Patisserie

Late night dining in a funky space, serving thin crust New York-style pizza. Pie Hole has become a local institution. Open all day and late night.

Founded by husband and wife team Moshit Mizrachi-Gabbitas and Chuck Gabbitas, JanJou was opened in 2008 as a wholesale bakery selling mostly cookies to local shops.

A retail bakery and full cafe was opened in 2013—with the name as homage to Moshit's mother, whose nickname was Janjou.

1754 W. State Street, Downtown Boise, (208) 297-5853

Wild Root Café and Market Husband and wife team, chef Michael Trebbi and his wife, Anne-Marie, serve up breakfast and lunch fare with artistic flare and a local, seasonal farm-to-table focus. The presentation is elegant and the food is fresh, delicious and artfully prepared by hand.

276 N. 8th Street,, Downtown Boise, (208) 856-8956

205 N. 8th Street, Downtown Boise, (208) 344-7783 1016 Broadway Avenue, Boise Bench, (208) 424-2225

mexican Andrade’s An eclectic atmosphere that features more than 100 menu items from the heart of Mexico.

Offering great food, great service and great value, Andrade's is known as a local's favorite.

Owner Javier Andrade offers a glimpse into the cuisine of a pueblo rich in history, culture, and traditions—with pride in every dish.

4903 Overland Road, Boise Bench, (208) 344-1234

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Owyhee Tavern—

Chapala Traditional Mexican food in a family-friendly atmosphere offering choices for every taste, and with multiple locations throughout Boise.

1201 S. Vista Ave., Boise Bench, (208) 429-1155

Matador Popular Mexican cuisine in an old-world atmosphere of dark walnut, intricate ironwork and deep, roomy booths. Matador features the city’s widest selection of tequila and a spacious outdoor patio during the summer months.

215 N. 8th Street, Downtown Boise, (208) 342-9988

steak & seafood

steak & seafood The Owyhee Tavern, at the corner of 11th and Main, is a welcome addition to the downtown culinary scene.

The restaurant is owned and operated by Barry Werner and John and Kristy Toth, who also own Tavern at Bown Crossing.

The Tavern's location in The Owyhee exemplifies the “Work, Meet and Live” ethos of the building. Enjoy excellent food and a great atmosphere in historic Boise.

Barbacoa Upscale South American steakhouse featuring table side guacamole, fresh seafood, chicken mole and certified angus beef steak served on Argentina ironwood. Specialty crafted cocktails, from margaritas to mojitos, and an extensive wine list complement every meal.

Chandlers Steakhouse

Lucky Fins Seafood Grill

Top-shelf steaks and seafood served in a swanky, hip setting. The Lounge at Chandlers features live jazz nightly and a martini bar— home to the Ten Minute Martini™.

Welcome to a new way to experience seafood—where great quality and affordability come together! Daily chalkboard specials are innovative and creative, complemented by a menu of diverse flavors influenced by Asian, Mexican and Northwest cuisines. And don’t miss sushi prepared by one of the best sushi chefs in the Treasure Valley!

276 Bobwhite Court, East Boise, (208) 338-5000

981 W. Grove Street, Boise, (208) 383-4300

Bonefish Grill

Fresh Off the Hook

Full of fresh and innovative dishes, the Bonefish Grill crafts a complete dining experience— from customized pairings and craft cocktails, daily specials and a menu that specializes in seasonal fresh fish prepared with elegant simplicity over a wood-burning grill. Taste today's fresh catch and try something new for dinner tonight.

Come enjoy a little slice of Seattle mixed with a dash of San Francisco, add a pinch of Alaska and toss it together with the flavors of Key West and you’ll enjoy an incredible seafood experience—right here in Boise. Bright and cheery, soaked in the colors of the ocean, Fresh Off the Hook owner David Bassiri is committed to delivering service and freshness. Guaranteed!

855 W. Broad St., Downtown Boise, (208) 433-1234

Bonefish Grill—

steak & seafood Tantalizing steak and seafood combos make the Bonefish Grill a downtown favorite. Don’t miss nightly specials such as Wood-Grilled Center-Cut Sirloin and Lobster Stuffed Shrimp or Fresh Caribbean Dayboat Scallops. The Hand-Crafted Happy Hour, daily at 4 p.m., is a step above the traditional happy hour, offering crowd favorites like the Blueberry Lemon Drop, Tropical Tiki Martini or Raspberry Vodka Collins, paired with delicious $6 bar bites that represent the best of the regular menu.

507 N. Milwaukee Street, West Boise, (208) 322-9224 401 S. 8th Street, Downtown Boise, (208) 343-0220

801 W. Main Street, Boise, (208) 888-3467 1441 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, (208) 888-3467

Owyhee Tavern Owyhee Tavern opened in October 2016 bringing a new vibe to the downtown area.

Located in the historic Owyhee building, this steakhouse offers American Wagyu, USDA Prime Grade steaks, organic salmon, fresh ahi, and oysters on the half shell. Specialties also include kung pao calamari, Kobe fondue and ahi poke salad—and don’t forget to ask for a side of cheddar tots or Brussels sprouts. $5 Happy Hour, Monday-Friday from 3-6 p.m.

1109 Main Street, Downtown Boise, (208) 639-0440

Stagecoach Inn Stagecoach Inn opened in 1959. A Treasure Valley favorite dinner restaurant and bar famous for its hand-breaded bar prawns, prime rib and banana cream pie. Folks near and far make the historic Stagecoach their favorite destination restaurant.

3132 Chinden Blvd., Garden City, (208) 342-4161

Ruth’s Chris Steak House Featuring Ruth’s special 500˚ sizzling plates and an award-winning wine list perfect for a romantic dinner, business meeting or private party.

800 W. Main Street, Downtown Boise, (208) 426-8000

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Arts & Culture SEPT. 9 – OCT. 28 — WalkAbout Boise Join us for WalkAbout Boise, an approximately 1.5-hour guided walking tour through 150 years of history and architecture. Let us introduce you to the built environment that makes downtown Boise like no other place. This tour is great for visitors and for Idaho residents who want to learn more about how Boise’s vibrant downtown developed and the people who made it happen. Starting on Grove Street, Boise. Get starting location and additional details when you register or call (208) 424-5111.

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SEPT. 21 – 24 — Boise Film Festival Boise’s premiere film festival is back for round #3! Our third annual event will showcase films from around the world as well as films from Idaho filmmakers and production companies, panels, guest speakers, workshops, VIP parties and networking events, including the return of our annual Idaho Film and Women in Film panels and The Directors Cut youth film screening and panel! boisefilmfestival.org SEPT. 27 — Women and Leadership Conference Women and Leadership is designed to empower the leaders of tomorrow by sharing the knowledge, insights, and motivating forces driving today’s most successful women. Creating equal opportunity for all is a goal that requires the commitment of both men and women. All genders are welcome. Boise State University Student Union Building, 1700 University Dr., Boise. 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. sps.boisestate.edu/andruscenter/events/

SEPT. 29 — Home Free The all vocal country sensation Home Free is bringing Nashville country standards and countrydipped pop hits to town (and having a great time doing so). The five-man band has become know for their show-stopping performances that mix their signature noinstrument, all-vocal music with their quickwitted humor. As Home Free prepares a new record to be released Fall 2017, audiences can expect new music and new stylings, plus country hits. Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez, Boise. 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. morrisoncenter.com/events/detail/home-free OCT. 1 — Wild Kratts – Live! Presented by the 2017-2018 Fred Meyer Broadway in Boise Season. “WILD KRATTS – LIVE!” is an all new theatrical stage show based on the #1 animated television series “Wild Kratts.” Martin and Chris Kratt, stars of the Emmy-nominated “Wild Kratts” step out live on stage to engage the audience in a classic Wild Kratts story.

Experience, live-on-stage, the astounding “creature” fundamentals, and the infectious excitement and inspiring quest of the Kratt Brothers that make the hit television series “Wild Kratts” so popular with kids and their families.

Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez, Boise. Oct. 1at 1:00 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. Tickets start at $22.50. morrisoncenter.com/events/detail/wild-kratts-live OCT. 4 — Fusions Guided Kids Projects Come join us for a guided project at Fusions Glass Studio in Eagle! Fusions Glass, Studio, 135 N. 2nd St., Eagle. 10 – 11 a.m. fusions-idaho.com OCT. 12 — Boise Depot Open House Spend an evening at the historic Boise Train Depot with free music and historic tour! Enjoy musical

performances by the Silver Brass starting at 5:45 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Free guided tours will be held at 6:30 p.m. Live Model Train Exhibits from Caldwell Model Railroad Club & Historical Society and Hardwoods, Hardware & Hobbies.

Lego Train Exhibits from Idaho Lego User Group. Scotty’s Dogs will be on-site selling food. Boise Depot, 2603 West Eastover Terrace, Boise. Every month on the second Thursday, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. eventbrite.com/e/boise-depot-free-evening-guided-tourmusic-tickets-31614193905 Idaho Horror Film Festival

OCT. 12 - 14 – Idaho Horror Film Festival The Idaho Horror Film Festival (IHFF) is a nonprofit international film exhibition whose mission is to shine a spotlight on Idaho’s emerging filmmakers. The genre of horror is the common thread that has stitched itself into the fabric of the filmmaking community.

Through the mediums of independent film, food, music, literature and art, IHFF strives to expand the cultural experience within Boise’s vibrant community. idahohorrorfilmfestival.org

Music SEPT. 5 — Spoon Also playing: White Reaper. Knitting Factory Concert House, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. 7 p.m. bo.knittingfactory.com

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SEPT. 7 — John Butler Trio Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise. 8 p.m. egyptiantheatre.net

2355 N. Penitentiary Rd., Boise. 7 p.m. idahobotanicalgarden.org

SEPT. 14 — Michael Franti & Spearhead 2017 Outlaw Field series at Idaho Botanical Garden,

Knitting Factory Concert House, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. 8 p.m. bo.knittingfactory.com

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Evening with Gov’t Mule

SEPT. 21 – Tom Jones 2017 Outlaw Field series at Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Rd., Boise. 7 p.m. idahobotanicalgarden.org SEPT. 23 – Modest Mouse Knitting Factory Presents. Summerfield

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SEPT. 8 — Behind the Scenes at the Old Pen Ever wonder what it looks like in those “off-limits” areas of the Old Idaho Penitentiary?

This is your chance! Visitors will be allowed to explore some buildings and cells that are normally closed to the public. Stationary guides will be on hand in each area to answer questions and ensure the preservation of the site is maintained. This is not a handicap accessible tour, as most of these areas require walking up and down stairs. This event is for visitors 13 and up only. Old Idaho Penitentiary, 2445 Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise. 6 – 10 p.m.

Tickets are $10 each. history.idaho.gov/old-idaho-penitentiary SEPT. 15 - 17 — Hyde Park Street Fair The Hyde Park Street Fair is an annual fundraising event held in Boise’s Camels Back Park featuring vendor booths, activities for the kids, live music, exotic foods, cold beer, community entertainers, and a wine garden for three fun-filled days. All proceeds go back into Fine Grants and programs in the North End community. Camel’s Back Park, 13th & Heron streets, Boise. Fri. 4 - 9:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. northendboise.org/hyde-park-street-fair-2017 SEPT. 23 — Zoobilee! Join Zoo Boise for the premier event of the year. At Zoobilee guests will be treated to special animal encounters, lively entertainment, delectable delights from local eateries, and refreshing ales and spirits—all held within the unique

Concerts at Memorial Stadium, 5600 Glenwood St., Boise. 7 p.m. summerfieldconcerts.com SEPT. 27 – An

Evening with George Winston Knitting Factory Presents. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise. 8 p.m. egyptiantheatre.net

setting of Zoo Boise. Over 500 guests attended last year’s sold out event. Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Dr. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Attendees must be at least 21 years of age. zooboise.org/events/events-home/zoobilee SEPT. 24 — Grape Stomp Help solve local pet overpopulation and have a doggone good time doing it! Enjoy endless seasonal appetizers, a free glass of beer or wine, bocce ball and other lawn games, grape stomping contest, live music, and live and silent auctions.

Larry Gebert (of KTVB) will be emcee and auctioneer. Grape Stomp event proceeds will benefit SNIP’s Spay & Neuter Programs.

Crooked Fence Brewing Company, 3705 Idaho Hwy 16, Eagle. 2– 6 p.m. snipidaho.org/events-news/events/?ee=36 SEPT. 29 — Oktoberfest Fans who want to partake in Oktoberfest festivities without traveling far will love celebrating Oktoberfest in the Nampa Civic Center’s garden. These merriments are a great community showcase of German heritage that includes music, games, food, fun and beer. This 10th annual event at the Civic Center kicks off with authentic live German music provided by the Boise Valley Edelweiss Band. Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St S., Nampa. 6 – 10 p.m. nampaciviccenter.com SEPT. 30 — Hoptober Freshtival Every year since opening in 2014, Boise Brewing has held a beer festival in front of their brewery called Hoptober Freshtival. Attracting over 2,000 thirsty patrons each year, Hoptober Freshtival is the largest fresh hop beer festival in Idaho. The festival features over 60 fresh hop and seasonal beers from 30-plus local to regional craft breweries. Since Idaho is one of the top three states in the country for hop production, the festival works to educate and showcase local hop famers and the beers that utilize their ingredients. 6th and Broad, Boise.

12 p.m. – 8 p.m. hoptoberfreshtival.com/

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in the Throne Room

Neurolux Lounge, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. 7 p.m. neurolux.com SEPT. 30 – Goldlink Neurolux Lounge, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. 7 p.m. neurolux.com

OCT. 10 – Campfire Caravan Featuring The Brothers Comatose with The Lil Smokies and Mipso. Neurolux Lounge, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. 7 p.m. neurolux.com

OCT. 7 — See Spot Walk See Spot Walk is in its 25th year and offers a unique opportunity to celebrate our four-legged family members.

Festivities include a 1-mile walk-along with dog contests, prizes, and dog-related vendors.

Register at idahohumanesociety.org or seespotwalk.org Julia Davis Park (bandshell), 700 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. $30 registration per person, and opportunities to sign up a team online. idahohumanesociety.org

Royal Canadian Snowbirds OCT. 14 — Gowen Thunder The Gowen Thunder Air Show 2017 will feature jet demonstration teams: the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and their Canadian counterpart, the Royal Canadian Snowbirds. Gowen Field, Boise. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free event. gowenthunder.org OCT. 14 — Senior Faire Nampa Civic Center holds its 11th Annual Senior Faire. This year the event is a fall theme so come in your most fun fall wear. Senior Faire provides the perfect opportunity for seniors in the community and their families to go out together, become well informed, take advantage of opportunities, and have fun. Over 50 vendors will be at the Civic Center providing information on insurance, healthy living, finances, home care, assisted living, future planning and much more. Watch live entertainment throughout the day and grab

at Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Rd., Boise. 7 p.m. idahobotanicalgarden.org

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OCT. 20 –Yelawolf Knitting Factory Concert House, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. 8 p.m. bo.knittingfactory.com OCT. 26 – Mary Lambert With Mal Blum.

Neurolux Lounge, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. 7 p.m. neurolux.com

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a snack in the concessions area. Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. S., Nampa. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Free to the public. nampaciviccenter.com

Food & Drink SEPT. 7 – DEC. 7 — First Thursday First Thursday takes place from 5 – 9 p.m. and focuses on providing downtown visitors the chance to stroll through the unique shops and galleries in downtown, while enjoying in-store entertainment and special events. Art shows, live music, wine & beer tastings, performances, sales, and great food! Downtown Boise. downtownboise.org/index.cfm/events/dba_events/ first_thursday Boise Farmers Market

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SEPT. 9 - OCT. 28 — Boise Farmers Market The 2017 Boise Farmers Market season is in full swing – Get your bedding plants and vegetable starts and stock up on the freshest, locally grown food available! Grab a cup of coffee, breakfast or lunch and help us celebrate our Birthday! 10th and Grove streets, Boise.

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. theboisefarmersmarket.com SEPT. 9 – DEC. 16 — Capital City Public Market The Capital City Public Market is more than just a local foods and fresh produce market. The organization believes in growing a sustainable local food system and thriving local economy through the exchange of goods,

services and information between farmers, specialty food producers, artisans and the public, whether patrons are locals or out-oftown visitors. 8th Street, from Main to State streets. Every Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. capitalcitypublicmarket.com SEPT. 23 — Eagle Food & Wine Festival The Eleventh Annual Eagle Food & Wine Festival celebrates the culinary and viticulture delights of our region by highlighting select Idaho wineries and pairing them with premier local chefs. This unique experience allows the public the opportunity to taste the best that our community has to offer in both food and wine, while also encouraging the growth of Idaho’s distinct culinary identity. Live music enhances the evening. BanBury Golf Course, 2626 S. Marypost Pl., Eagle. 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

EagleFoodAndWineFestival.com

Sports & Outdoors SEPT. 6 – DEC. 6 — KegFit KegFit is a workout, using empty kegs, designed to give those at any fitness level a great workout. Only $8 and you will get a unique workout that your friends have never even heard about ... plus you get a beer after the workout for refreshment.

Powderhaus Brewing Company, 9719 W Chinden Blvd., Garden City. Every Wednesday, 5:45 – 7 p.m. boomboxbody.com SEPT. 9 — PurpleStride The walk to end pancreatic cancer. A 5K fun run and family friendly walk, filled with hope and inspiration to raise funds, awareness, and support for pancreatic cancer. Ann Morrison Park, Old Timers Shelter, 1130 W Royal Blvd., Boise. 10 a.m.

– 12 p.m. purplestride.org/boise SEPT. 11-17 — Albertsons Boise Open The Albertsons Boise Open presented by Kraft & Nabisco returns to Hillcrest Country Club for

its 28th year. The event features a spectacular week of world-class golf and festivities! Players will once again be vying for the final 25 PGA TOUR Cards available and the largest purse on the Web.com Tour schedule at $1 million. Join us as PGA Tour winners and the world’s best young players combine to bring another strong field to Boise! Hillcrest Country Club, 4610 W. Hillcrest Dr., Boise. albertsonsboiseopen.com SEPT. 17 — BREN River Boogie Come out and show your support for the Boise River by joining the BREN River Boogie Duathlon paddle and run. Challenge yourself to both legs or race together as a team of two. The course will start off with a 1/2-mile paddle across Quinn’s Pond and end with a beautiful 2-mile run around Esther Simplot Park. Join us afterwards for local food, music, and beer from Payette Brewery. All proceeds will go to BREN for helping to keep the Boise River beautiful.

Esther Simplot Park, 625 North Whitewater Park Blvd., Boise. athlinks.com/event/bren-river-boogie-202901 SEPT. 30 — Walk to Fight Suicide Treasure Valley Out of the Darkness Walk.

When you walk in the Out of the Darkness Walks, you join the effort with hundreds of thousands of people to raise awareness and funds that allow the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss. Kleiner Park, 1900 N. Records Ave., Meridian. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. or register in advance online. afsp.org/boise OCT. 7-8 — PBR 2017 Come see the top 35 bull riders in the world compete against the rankest bucking bulls on the planet! Ford Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa. pbr.com

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NeedtoBreathe

Knitting Factory Concert House, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. 7 p.m. bo.knittingfactory.com

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NOV. 7 – The Russ Liquid Test With Defunk.

Neurolux Lounge, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. 7 p.m. neurolux.com NOV. 10 – Blues Traveler Knitting Factory Concert House, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. 8 p.m. bo.knittingfactory.com

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NOV. 10 – Beach Slang With Dave Hause & The Mermaid and Hannah Racecar.

Neurolux Lounge, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. 7 p.m. neurolux.com NOV. 11 – Third Eye Blind Knitting Factory Concert House, 416 S. 9th

St., Boise. 9 p.m. bo.knittingfactory.com NOV. 16 – Winter Jam 2017 Featuring Lecrae, Mac Powell, Building 419 and more. Taco Bell Arena, 1401 Bronco Lane, Boise. 7 p.m. tacobellarena.com

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