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Looking for a brand that fully encompasses Boise for what it was, where it is now, and the exciting future ahead? Look no further! The brother-sister duo and owners of Boise OG created a new brand that features humorous aspects of Boise’s culture and history. From the Hidden-Springs-Pineapple references to “Never Forgetting” Garden City trailer parks, Boise OG brings life memories and unofficial monuments that many residents may have forgotten.How Boise OG StartedBeing resident...
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Boise's 9th annual Treefort Music Festival is back, and boy are we ready! While there are over 400 artists set to perform, it can seem overwhelming to choose where to go! While my favorite part of Treefort is never having a plan and discovering new artists wherever I end up, it's also nice to have a few musicians in mind.
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Events are slowly coming back, and let's just say we are thrilled the Western Idaho Fair was one of them! Running Friday, August 20 thru Sunday, August 29, 2021 the Western Idaho Fair is back with local favorite rides, carnival foods, and live concerts from big name artists!
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The FitOne is a treasured annual Boise race. Put on by the St. Luke's Hospital, their team has announced that for the second year in a row, the race will now be held 100% virtually. This decision comes as the COVID-19 Delta variant has begun making its way through the Treasure Valley. St. Lukes and organizers of the FitOne race have stated, “Our participant’s safety, health, and wellbeing are our top priority to us. That’s why St. Luke’s FitOne was created – to ...
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The road can be a long and lonely place, but for many musicians, they can find comfort from the touring life in Idaho - yes, Idaho!Even though Texas is their home, Shane Smith and the Saints have found refuge in the mountain town of Stanley, Idaho.“Idaho is our home away from home,” said Smith. “We go out of our way to play in Idaho every year.”Shane Smith started songwriting in the late 2000s in Tyler, Texas. With the help of other band members, the Saints, the folk-rock...
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Recently, the Totally Boise team took a field trip to see our local baseball team, the Boise Hawks, in action! From the hot dogs and the beer to the pop-flies, the Hawks Memorial Stadium was a great excuse to get out of the house and rejoin the enthusiasm of the local community.
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Expected to take the stage September 22, 2021 Treefort is ready to rock and will feature over 40 venues and more than 400 artists. For the first time ever, Treefort will take place in fall this September, with their 2022 festival in March. Taking over the city of trees for the week, Treefort Festival passes are at the lowest until September, take a peak at what to expect this year, and buy your tickets before the prices go up!Photo Credit: Glenn LandbergNew to Boise Treefort Music FestivalStarti...
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The Team behind organizing Treefort Music Festival announced that all attendees, vendors, staff, artists, volunteers, performers, and people over the age of 12 will now be required to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or negative nasal swab test within 48 hours before the festival entry.This decision comes as the Delta variant of the COVID virus has begun spiking numbers across Idaho and the nation. For those who could not procure a vaccine or PCR test, rapid testing will be available on-site...
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the City of Boise has recognized the brave, heartfelt, and selfless heroism that occurs every day in the Boise community. The city has now called for nominations for individuals you feel have captured this social service without skipping a beat.The practice of recognizing heroes become popular at the onset of the global pandemic. As our community was facing challenges unlike anything we had ever seen before, many people stepped up to help make sure others were...
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Idaho has more than just natural landscapes, we’ve also got an amazing view of some of the best meteor showers! With so much of our land is public, undeveloped, wild spaces, the ability to get out into the true night sky is almost effortless. On August 11th and 12th, the Perseid Meteor Shower will be at its peak visibility in the Treasure Valley. Space enthusiasts and the team at Amsmeteors.org remark that this shower, from a rural viewpoint, “produces somewhere between 50 - 75 showe...
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The agricultural and community spectacle JUMP or Jack' Urban Meeting Place is hosting its first-ever Flywheel Fest. The Agri-Cultural Celebration will happen on August 7th, from 10 am - 4 pm, in downtown Boise. This day of farm and sheep-centric fun is a great opportunity to learn more about all of the amazingly well-preserved tractors on the JUMP campus.
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It’s no secret that Treasure Valley land has become more sought after than gold during the rush in the 1800s. The rapidly booming area is facing a housing shortage, a 30%+ increase in mortgage prices, and real estate being sold within hours of being listed. In the crosshairs of the housing dilemma is the roughly 160-acre plot, named Murgoitio Park. Purchased in 1993 by the Boise Airport, the land has been expected to become a sprawling public park to the surrounding residents. The land has...
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The long-awaited 2020 Olympics are finally here and you can catch the opening ceremonies at JUMP in downtown Boise. Held in Tokyo, the de facto capital of Japan, athletes at the top of their game will compete for Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals. The games were postponed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, but with some careful planning from Japanese officials, can resume this year.In a message to foster worldwide connection, the Olympic’s motto this year is Unity by Emotion. The m...
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Bronco fans get excited. We’re thrilled that on Monday, July 19th, 2021, the Albertsons Stadium announced that it will begin selling alcohol with the start of the 2021 football season. "Our goal is to provide an elite fan experience on game day. Bronco Nation directly impacts our student-athletes, and ultimately, the outcome of games. My hope is that today's announcement continues to generate excitement and helps us fill the stadium." - Jeremiah Dickey, ...
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On July 13th, Mayor Lauren McLean, City Council members, and employees gathered with the Bowler family to open the park named after their late family members. The park, located in the 25-acre area located off South Surprise Way below the cliffs of the Columbia Village neighborhood.Photo Credit: Bowler Park | City of BoiseThis park is an especially exciting addition to the Boise network of parks because it is a model for building future parks. McClean remarked, “As a city, we have a goal of...
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