From Boise

From Boise is a weekly newsletter and podcast about life in Boise. Every Tuesday we share a story about a person, place, piece of Boise history, or current local happening. Every Thursday we curate a list of fun things to do over the weekend. Subscribe to our free newsletter at fromboise.com

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S1E10 - June 29, 2023: Fun Things For 4th of July Weekend

Dog parties, mountain bike festival, Midsommar celebration, cool live music & where to watch fireworks. Breaking cute news: Sat July 1: Boise Corgi Fest Tue July 4: Idaho Golden Retriever Parade Bike festival & races: All weekend: Boise Mountain Bike Festival at Bogus Basin Bonus: Bogus Basin Community Race Series Midsommar Sat July 1: Midsommar Celebration at Mad Swede Brewing Live music: Sat July 1: Midsommar Day Celebration Fri June 30: Naghma at Treefort Music Hall Fri June 30: DJ...

Jun 29, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 10

S1E9 - Happy 100th bday to the invisible bridge

One of the biggest bridges in Boise is turning 100 this year, yet most people don’t even know where it is. Today we tell you the story behind the red trestle bridge & muse about its future. Read the story & see photos at fromboise.com This story was written by Sharon Fisher. The podcast version is read by Marissa Lovell. Special thank you to the following people whose knowledge helped us put this story together: Dan Everhart, State Historic Preservation Office outreach historian, Idaho H...

Jun 27, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 9

S1E8 - June 22, 2023: Five Fun Things to do in Boise

Lots of live music, BoDo Block Party, VW car show, dandy fest & more! All happening June 22-24, 2023. TONIGHT: The Slaps + Manwolves + Strangelily + Nude Dude at Shrine Basement TONIGHT: Earth + Ealdor Bealu at Neurolux Fri June 23: Raccoon Tour + Neocentrics + Los Syringas at Treefort Music Hall Wed June 28: Neighborhood Concert at Philippi Park Sat June 24: BoDo Block Party Sat June 24: Idaho Babe Film Screening Sat June 24: Volkswagen car show Sat Jun 24: Boise Dandelion Festival This pod...

Jun 22, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 8

S1E7 - Rooftop spots in Boise

Tis the season for chillin on a rooftop, and Boise has been seeing new rooftop bars and restaurants popping up. Today’s episode explores some of Boise’s best rooftop bars & patios to enjoy this summer. Full list of rooftops: fromboise.com Hap Hap Lounge: treefortmusichall.com/hap-hap Wepa Cafe: wepaprcuisine.com The James: thejamesboise.com Crave Kitchen & Bar: cravekitchenbar.com This podcast was produced in partnership with SB Studios in Boise, Idaho...

Jun 20, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 7

S1E6 - June 15, 2023: Five Fun Things in Boise

Free movies, markets, World Refugee Day, Father's Day & more! All happening June 15-22. 2023. Newsletter: fromboise.com Summery Market Summery market giveaway Boise&apos;s World Refugee Day Celebration Idaho Wild West Brewfest Downtown Boise Father&apos;s Day Car Show Touchmark Father&apos;s Day Weekend Classic Car Vizcaya Winery Car Show and Concert Father&apos;s Day Mini Keg Disc Golf at Clairvoyant Brewing Free round of mini golf at Wahooz Boise Hawks game catch on the fie...

Jun 15, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 6

S1E5 - Dive into Boise's pools of the past & present

Boise is home to some of the most iconic pools in the country. The original Natatorium became world famous in its heyday of the early 1900s, and Lowell and South Pools are amongst the last remaining Bintz Pools in the country. Dive into the stories behind Boise’s most iconic swimming spots. Newsletter: fromboise.com Idahistory story about John C Paulson: www.idahistory.com/the-mysterious-death-of-john-c-paulsen Lowell & South Pool info: www.cityofboise.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/lo...

Jun 13, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 5

S1E4 - June 8, 2023: Five Fun Things in Boise

Fun things to do in Boise this weekend! Drunk history, summer craft markets, wine tasting, free live music & more. This podcast was produced in partnership with SB Studios in Boise, Idaho

Jun 08, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 4

S1E3 - The Boise Trails Challenge

How many of Boise’s trails have you been on? The Boise Trails Challenge is coming up on June 15-July 15. Tune in to hear how this annual event got started and what it takes to complete the challenge. This podcast was produced in partnership with SB Studios in Boise, Idaho

Jun 06, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 3

S1E2 - June 1, 2023: Five Fun Things in Boise

What are you doing this weekend? Hear about five fun things to do in Boise the weekend of June 1-4, 2023 This podcast was produced in partnership with SB Studios in Boise, Idaho

Jun 01, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 2

S1E2 - Dennis The Cat

This podcast was produced in partnership with SB Studios in Boise, Idaho

May 30, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 2

From Boise - Trailer

From Boise is a weekly newsletter & podcast about life in Boise. Every Tuesday we share a story about a person, place, piece of Boise history, or current local happening. Every Thursday we curate a list of fun things to do over the weekend. Subscribe to our free newsletter at fromboise.com This podcast was produced in partnership with SB Studios in Boise, Idaho

May 03, 2023•1 min

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