Totally Boise Blog

Wine and Design in Boise is the perfect arts and craft night to enjoy with friends. Located in downtown Boise on Bannock St., Wine and Design mixes art, beverages, and fun for everyone! A few members of the Totally Boise team got the chance to indulge on a ladies’ night out.

Boise is home to many talented and creative artists. Handmade jewelry, ceramics, and other forms of art can be found all throughout the Treasure Valley. Here are 10 Boise artists we think you need to know.

The vibrant downtown Boise atmosphere is easily recognized as something truly exceptional. From the funky public art to the small-town community energy, downtown Boise is unmatched. Something about the easy-going, inviting atmosphere made up of Boise locals leaves you wanting to come back for more.

Art in the Park is a Boise favorite every year. Traditionally held at Julia Davis Park, Art in the Park is hosted by Boise Art Museum and in an effort to support talented artists. Known as a place to gather and explore with family and friends, the current pandemic has definitely shifted the way Art in the Park is going to be held this year.

As face masks continue to be a part of our daily lives, it’s time we start investing in multiple to maintain recycling them throughout each week. Lucky for you, we know of quite a few local mask makers who are working to supply masks for the Treasure Valley and beyond! Now is our time to support local while keeping the community safe.

A long time summer tradition continues to hold on at the Idaho Botanical Garden, known as the Great Garden Escape concert series. Working in partnership with Duck Club Presents and Treefort Music Fest, the concert series has a great lineup of local artists, bands, and musicians.

Renee Ellis, the local Boise owner of the yard greeting company Sign Gypsies is joining with other affiliates across the country to bring smiles to those in quarantine due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus. Learn more about this unique Boise Business and how they offer custom signs to businesses in Boise!

This morning Treefort Music Fest announced they will be pushing this year’s festival-filled weekend to September 23rd-27th due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Treefort is just around the corner & per usual, it’s bigger & better than before! Here at Totally Boise, we’re counting down the days. Treefort festival lands on March 25-29, get ready for five days filled with music, food, & fun. Experience it all this year right in the heart of Boise’s downtown.

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching & we know how hard it can be to find perfect plans. We’re here to give you options for how you can spend your Valentine’s Day in Boise. No matter how you end up spending the day, we wish you a time filled with cherished memories on this Boise Valentine's.

It’s already that time of year again! The iconic McCall Winter Carnival is here. Over 60,000 people are brought to the little town of McCall for the week long extravaganza. Lots to do and lots to know about the coming week. Events will be happening all day, everyday from January, 24 to February, 3. So, we’ve broken down and highlighted some key events for you. Here’s the 411.

Get ready to sing your heart out! Voicebox Karaoke has joined Boise’s downtown scene on Front Street. With 71,000 songs to choose from and private booths, we’re sure you’re ready for some wild nights of karaoke. To learn more about Voicebox Karaoke, read more about this downtown Boise party!

Jensen Jewelers is a privately owned fine jewelry store that began in Twin Falls and has expanded to 14 stores across Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and Wyoming. This family-owned shop continues to flourish as they take the storefront previously home to Gymboree in the Village at Meridian.

Christmas time brings an abundance of joy from the delicious treats, time spent with loved ones, but most importantly for the Christmas cheer brought from beautiful lights strung on houses around the community. We met Eli, the owner of Lighten Up Boise, & our Christmas lights will never look better.

The Social Shoot was created for like-minded business owners in the Treasure Valley to network, update their headshots with two incredible photographers and create digital assets.