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As the seasons take another turn, we are celebrating the fall and winter holidays and the dawning of the new year. For many of us that means not just honoring cherished family traditions, but also making new ones. And if you’re like us, many of those traditions are centered around food! The coming of shorter days and longer nights means more time for gathering indoors, more time for friends and family, and more time for our favorite foods and drinks. There is much to celebrate in Boise: the restaurants and farms, the chefs and farmers, the wineries, distilleries, breweries, and cideries, plus the cafés, delis, bakeries, farmers markets, food trucks… and much more. We also included a few new recipes for you to try at home, whether you’re cooking for just your family or for entertaining guests. Food serves as a direct connection to our environment, our heritage, and our loved ones. Some people relate to it through cooking, some through hard work in the garden, and others just through eating. Whatever food means to you, I hope that you can find something you love in this issue. As always, thanks for reading, and we’ll see you around town!

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At Little Pearl Oyster Bar on Eighth Street in Boise, Chef Cal Elliott and his team serve “Foie Gras Butter & Jam,” an old-world product with a local spin. The duck for the foie is raised in Buhl, Idaho, and presented with triangles of sourdough bread from Boise’s Acme Bakeshop. On a warm night in June, a waitress served the spread alongside two briny-sweet oysters. In many ways, the meal was emblematic of the new Boise food scene: simple but creative, starring local ingredients paired with “the best of the best” flown in from afar. Look closely and you’ll see chefs striving to appease both Boise locals and the palates of new urban residents driven to town by COVID-19. When Dave Boyle, the general manager of Boise fine dining steakhouse Chandlers, moved to the City of Trees eight years ago he found the food scene “burgeoning but still rather limited.” “It was really local-focused but without maybe some of the outside creativity and inspiration that I think we see now,” Boyle said. Today, former New Yorker Cal Elliott is one chef bringing a big-city perspective to Boise. Another is Hawaiian transplant Edward Higgins, executive chef of The Lively. Both men cooked in Michelin-starred kitchens before bringing their talents to the City of Trees. Lizzy and David Rex, owners of Wylder Hospitality Group, are also newcomers. Since arriving from California they’ve opened The Wylder (2018) and Certified Kitchen & Bakery (2019), with two more restaurants in the works for 2022 and 2023. That pace may seem breakneck, but considering the Treasure Valley added 25,687 residents from July 2020 to July 2021 alone, restaurateurs are simply supplying demand.

PANDEMIC GAINS AND LOSSES Chandlers has operated since 1994, but Boyle said the last two years have been “the most challenging time that our industry has faced, probably ever.” Staffing problems, supply chain issues, and rising costs plagued Boise restaurants, forcing many to shorten their hours and shuttering local favorites like Kopper Kitchen, which closed in 2022 after 45 years. Yet, when one door closed another opened. Anthony’s, a family-run seafood chain with 28 locations, was one of many restaurants that debuted in Boise in 2020. “Opening at the beginning of a pandemic was not in the plan,” said Anthony’s Restaurants Marketing Director Kirsten Elliott. Still, she added, Anthony’s menu of oysters and flown-in seafood “got a very warm welcome.”

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FRESH DINING EXPERIENCES Beyond new restaurants, Boise has seen an explosion of flexible dining options, including food truck parks; Instagram-driven pop-up dinners in private homes; and the city’s first large-scale food hall. The 29,000-square-foot Warehouse Food Hall opened in July 2022 and as of this writing features 10 restaurants selling everything from Thai pizza to American barbeque. “The food hall concept is designed to be an evolving space to change with the times,” explained General Manager Steve Steading. “We may have different food operations in a year from now to continue to expand that culinary horizon in the downtown neighborhood.”

MORE THAN ‘ME AT AND POTATOES’ Old guard meat-and-potatoes restaurants like Lock Stock & Barrel Steakhouse, Bittercreek Alehouse, and Chandlers are no longer the only flavors in town. This summer at fine dining hotspot KIN, Idahoans dug into dishes like tomato panna cotta and cucumber gazpacho from acclaimed chef Kris Komori. Taco joints and boba shops have spread across the city, and restaurants with deep cultural roots like Alyonka Russian Cuisine and the Puerto Rican Wepa Cafe have brought unique flavors to Boise. Instead of balking, diners are cheering them on. In 2022, Wepa won “Best New Restaurant” in Boise Weekly’s annual Best of Boise contest.

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There’s no doubt Treasure Valley chefs and bakers have raised the bar. In 2022, four of them qualified as James Beard semi-finalists, and Food & Wine magazine named Boise one of “America’s Next Great Food Cities.” “Expectations have certainly been raised by people relocating here from other areas of the country and bringing expectations of their own as far as flavors and tastes and ingredients. I think it bodes well for continuing to push the envelope in that area,” said Steading. Boyle said the staff at Chandlers welcomes the extra pressure. “I think that rather than finding that as a negative it should be viewed as a challenge and an opportunity to really take a good look in a mirror, look at our service levels and our offerings and our quality of menu... It makes us better individually and should make us better collectively as an industry,” Boyle said. Whether or not Boise’s culinary star continues to rise, one thing is certain: The nation is watching.

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The 13th annual Idaho Wine and Cider Competition took place on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, and identified the state’s top wines and ciders this year. The competition was organized by Great Northwest Wine and supported by a judging panel of respected writers, sommeliers, winemaking consultants, wine buyers and industry experts. The panel of judges evaluated 164 Idaho wines submitted by 35 wine brands and 13 cider entries from across Idaho. The judging took place at Koenig Vineyards in Caldwell, Idaho. “The Idaho Wine Competition shows how extraordinary Idaho wine is,” said Moya Dolsby, executive director of the Idaho Wine Commission. “Our wines are winning more gold and double gold medals every year. We saw familiar names win this year, but we also had several newcomers win gold medals for the first time, which is very exciting.” “We hope that these competitions will help the consumer know about most of the top wines and ciders produced in Idaho while providing professional feedback to the member wineries and cideries,” said Eric Degerman, Great Northwest Wine President and CEO and Idaho Wine Competition director. “Another goal is that the experts we recruit each year to serve on the judging

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panels will turn into ambassadors for Idaho’s craft beverage producers and hospitality industry. There is a growing list of people in the trade wanting to see and taste what’s going on in Idaho.” “And this year,” Degerman added, “the judging panel awarded 21 percent gold medals, which is a respectable figure for any wine competition held in the U.S.” The annual competition took place in advance of Idaho Wine & Cider Month in June. Wineries and cideries across the state hosted special events, offering promotions, and featuring their winning wines. Each wine and cider in the Idaho Wine Competition was evaluated on appearance, aroma, taste, texture and overall quality. Judges conducted the tasting blind. Winners include:

BEST OF SHOW/BEST SYRAH/DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL: Cinder Wines: 2020 Syrah, Snake River Valley, $35

BEST WHITE WINE/BEST CHARDONNAY/GOLD MEDAL: Vale Wine Co.: 2021 Chardonnay, Snake River Valley, $23

BEST ROSÉ/GOLD MEDAL: Dude DeWalt Cellars: 2021 Rosé, Eagle Foothills, $26

BEST CABERNET SAUVIGNON/DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL: Roghani Vineyards: 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Snake River Valley, $51.20

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BEST OF CLASS/GOLD MEDAL • Indian Creek Winery 2021 Viognier, Snake River Valley, $17 • Lindsay Creek Vineyards 2016 Merlot, Washington State, $26 • Rolling Hills Vineyard 2018 Mascot Red Blend, Walla Walla Valley/Snake River Valley, $36

DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL • Parma Ridge Winery & Bistro 2021 Gewürztraminer, Snake River Valley, $23 • Williamson Vineyards 2021 Albariño, Snake River Valley, $27.60

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IDAHO CIDER COMPETITION BEST OF SHOW/DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL: Highpoint Cider MotherTrucker: Wild, Hazy, Juicy Cider, $3.59

BEST OF CLASS/DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL: Meriwether Cider: Rosé Cider, $18

BEST OF CLASS/GOLD MEDAL: Cedar Draw Cider: Wickson Vixen Cider, $14

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This year’s judging panel featured Deborah Parker Wong, global wine editor for SOMM Journal and The Tasting Panel magazines; Tim Donahue, a winemaker and formerly the instructor of winemaking at Walla Walla Community College; Ilene Dudunake, owner, A New Vintage Wine Shop, Meridian, Idaho; Lane Hoss, wine buyer/vice-president of operations for Anthony’s Restaurants, which is headquartered in Kirkland, Washington; Kathryn House McClaskey, director of education, Hayden Beverage Co., Boise, Idaho; Ellen Landis, certified sommelier/ journalist, St. Petersburg, Florida; and Jeff Ritchey, winemaker/owner of California-based Winerat Consulting, Snake River Valley, Idaho. The Idaho Wine and Cider Competition was sponsored by BASF, Bayer, Boise Convention & Visitors Bureau, Corteva Agriscience, Gowan USA, Great Northwest Wine, Koenig Vineyards, and Wilbur-Ellis. Visit IdahoWines.org for more information about wineries, vineyards, and events in Idaho.

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The Wood River Valley has always been an attractive spot for adventurers from around the nation. These days, it’s also a pleasant spot to settle down. The area has seen booming growth, with values rising and properties being snatched off the market almost as quickly as they go on. “We were growing fairly slowly until summer of 2020, when things really took off,” Young Group Sun Valley Realtor and Marketing Director Kelsey Bates said. “Between Winter 2020 and Spring 2022, we did see values pretty much double.” Sun Valley Economic Development Executive Director Harry Griffith concurred. “The real estate market has been on steroids for the last 28 months, but is showing signs of slowing,” he said. The coronavirus pandemic afforded many workers the opportunity to perform their duties remotely. And when you can work from anywhere, many saw their living options open up. As for why they’re choosing the Wood River Valley? “The small-town feel and ease of access is what makes Sun Valley and the entire Wood River Valley so special,” Bates said. “The convenience of hiking, biking, and skiing in the winter makes getting fresh air on your lunch break very accessible. The area is very family-friendly. I think a lot of people are just chasing a better quality of life, and we offer that and then some here!” The area also offers more than just outdoor recreation. “The quality of arts, cultural, educational, and entertainment experiences, outside of opportunities from our natural surroundings, equals a strong quality of life at an exceptionally lovely pace,” Visit Sun Valley Executive Director Scott Fortner said. Another factor has also made the area desirable for remote workers looking for a place to call home. “Investment in broadband has helped, especially more rural parts of Blaine County, with Carey receiving a state grant for a big increase in new broadband,” Fortner said. With the additional folks, some industries in town have shown strain, while others have benefitted — sometimes both. “Customer-facing industries like restaurants, guiding services, sports shops, and the like have benefited immensely from these relocations,” Griffith said. “People are buying to outfit a new home or a second home and need their toys. Bikes, skis, and outdoor soft goods have been flying off the shelf.” “For a Valley as small as ours, pretty much every industry has grown with the influx in population,” Bates said. “Our restaurants have definitely seen increased volumes, but that doesn’t come without added stress as tables are

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limited and staffing is tough. We have also seen large growth in a lot of our recreation programs as much of the population growth has come from entire families moving to the Valley.” As with any change in a population, the town itself will change as well. Ironically, that can shift what brought people to the area in the first place. “We like to say, ‘Don’t change Sun Valley, let Sun Valley change you,’” Bates said. “So often we see people wanting to move away from large cities to experience the small-town lifestyle, but their habits are very metropolitan based. There is a learning curve to moving to a small town. Things just move a bit slower, whether it is being stuck in ‘traffic’ due to a herd of elk crossing the highway, or showing up to your favorite coffee shop only to find out they are opening late being it is a powder day on Baldy. There are many quirks that make this area so loveable. I think it is easy for people who have moved from larger cities to find frustration in

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those quirks, but they eventually start to find the relaxed nature of our town charming.” “This a giving community rather than a taking community,” Fortner said. “The sooner that new residents jump in and participate in one of the community organizations or events, the sooner they will feel accepted. There are a significant number of groups in the Valley to fit almost every need, interest, or passion project that some may have.” For those ready to make the change and slow their pace a little, the area is now seeing options once again. “For as expensive as our Valley is made out to be, we are still undervalued in comparison to other resort areas such as Park City, (Utah); Aspen, (Colorado); Vail, (Colorado), etc.,” Bates said. “Since this spring, we have started to see some leveling, both in prices as well as demand. Certain properties are still going quickly, but we aren’t seeing the multiple offers as much.”

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In recent years, Boise’s food scene has exploded with new, innovative restaurants. An intriguing business in this movement is The STIL, a local ice cream chain known for its natural ingredients and creative menu items. They offer dairy-free, gluten-free, and even alcohol-infused ice cream options in addition to conventional dairy-based choices. “I met my business partner, Dan Sell, playing slow pitch softball,” laughs The STIL co-founder, Kasey Allen. “We had mutual entrepreneurial interests and started working on [a different] idea with each other.” Allen is a Boise native, but Sell grew up in Cleveland and lived in several other places before settling here. During a business meeting, Sell asked Allen where to take his family for ice cream. Uninterested in Cold Stone or Ben & Jerry’s, Sell inquired about local options. That’s when it hit Allen: local ice cream options were limited. “You don’t think about the things that your city doesn’t have when you’re from there,” he notes. The pair decided to create that local ice cream option and go above and beyond with their vision. One way The STIL continually accomplishes this is by using natural flavors. “In an ice cream world, it’s common to use artificial flavors. Our style [is] to use the real thing.” So they make peanut butter ice cream by adding real peanut butter to the cream base, coffee-flavored ice cream with actual espresso, and so on. Beyond the menu itself, Sell and Allen consciously put their money where their mouths are in terms of being a local business. “It’s important to

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to being like, ‘I’ve never heard of those ingredients’” (laughs). Examples of this include the Idaho Wilderness, which is a berry and lavender contraption made with fresh lavender buds from an Eagle vendor; the almond cream-based Deja Vu, titled as such “because it reminds you of something but you can’t figure out what it is”; and the Beer and Wine Flight, which is four alcohols teamed with four ice creams. This innovative yet customer-centric mentality has cemented The STIL as a Boise staple.

“We try to be unique, but approachable. We want people to have a sense of what the flavor will be, as opposed to being like, ‘I’ve never heard of those ingredients.’”

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Spicy T-B one Ste a k S a lad INGREDIENTS • 1 ½ lb. T-bone steak • Mixed salad greens • Heirloom cherry tomatoes • Sliced mini bell peppers • Sliced cucumber • Shredded carrots

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DRESSING DIRECTIONS In a shaker, combine the ingredients until well blended. Shake before serving.

SALAD DIRECTIONS 1. In a skillet, add the butter and melt over high heat. Season both sides of the steak generously. Add the Marsala wine and the steak to the hot pan and sear on each side for 3-5 minutes. Once the inside is medium well, remove from the pan and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. 2. Arrange the lettuce on a plate, then add the other vegetables. Arrange the meat and sprinkle the goat cheese over the top. Finish by drizzling the dressing to taste.

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Swe et a nd Spicy Ch icken R ic e B owl INGREDIENTS • 2 lbs. chicken tenderloins • Cooked Jasmine Rice • 5 Sweet Potatoes • 1 Pint Grape Tomatoes PESTO SAUCE • 3 Tbsp. Chinese 5 Spice seasoning • 1 Tbsp. Garlic Powder • 1 Tbsp. Dried Chili Flakes • ¾ cup Barbecue sauce • 1 ½ tsp. Cinnamon • 1 tsp. Cardamom • 1 tsp. Ground Ginger • 3 Tbsp. Honey • 1 Pint Grape Tomatoes SRIRACHA SAUCE • ½ cup coconut milk • 3 Tbsp. Sriracha • 2 Tbsp. Mayonnaise

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Sr i rach a R a men B owl INGREDIENTS • 1 Package Rice Ramen Noodles • 1 Carton Ramen Broth • 1 Scrambled egg per person • 1 pound chicken tenders • 2 tsp. chili powder • 1 tsp. garlic salt • Pinch of salt and pepper to taste • Shredded carrot • Sliced radish • Sliced mushrooms • Fresh basil • Green onion • Diced avocado • Lime wedge • Sriracha sauce

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If you’ve spent much time in downtown Boise over the last decade, you’ll know that the Treasure Valley has a taste for craft breweries. There is a growing list of excellent, locally-made drinks that vary in taste, hops, ABV, and more. That said, Boise is becoming another craft brew hub of the Pacific Northwest, essential to visit for beer fanatics. This propensity for homegrown alcoholic beverages may seem sudden if you’ve grown up in the Valley, but this trend has been percolating over the last ten years and only predicts more growth for the industry. “Payette was a game changer,” recounts Edge Brewing’s head brewer Bryan Garcia-Brown. Of course, he’s speaking of Payette Brewing, another local beer giant known for drinks like the North Folk Lager and its 12-gauge Imperial Stouts. But Edge itself has a wide variety of Treasure Valley favorites, including a selection of hazy and cold IPAs and other hop-heavy options. Edge is going on nine years, though GarciaBrown has spent twelve years in the Treasure Valley. He notes a tremendous amount of inspired growth in that time. “In 2010, Sockeye [opened]. Payette and Crooked Fence opened in 2011. Highland’s Hollow’s been here for a bit. Now you’ve got some of the new smaller guys that are really innovating,” he says, equally inspired and impressed. “You see the fun stuff coming out of Barbarian and Bear Island, in addition to multiple [Great American Beer Festival — GABF] gold medal winners.” And he’s not wrong — Idaho beers have won national awards and made such good headlines that brewers have created a network of support. April was

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“In 2010, Sockeye [opened]. Payette and Crooked Fence opened in 2011. Highland’s Hollow’s been here for a bit. Now you’ve got some of the new smaller guys that are really innovating,”

deemed Idaho Craft Beer Month, and there’s even an entire subreddit dedicated to Boise beer. Beyond that, the Treasure Valley has Idaho Brewer’s United, or the IBU for short, which is a non-profit dedicated to aligning and supporting breweries around the state. Take one look at their website, and you’re bound to find a new brewery within quick traveling distance, whether you’re hanging out in Boise or visiting family elsewhere in places like Ketchum or Lewiston. The IBU is also responsible for the Idaho Brewer’s Trail Map, which you’ll see hanging on the wall at Edge and other local breweries. It is for reasons like this that more beer fanatics around the country are becoming interested in what the Treasure Valley is drinking. Edge itself, not too far from popular airport hotels, sees a regular cast of newcomers. “We get a lot of flight attendants and pilots,” notes GarciaBrown. But in addition to the casual drinker, locals get a chance to taste all sorts of new brews at local events. Treefort’s Alefort is just one cultural hub that brings places like Woodland Empire, the community-funded Boise Brewing, Mad Swede, and others together, though many breweries have their own unique ways of giving back. “We have a Heiffevesen for Humanity — we donate $0.50 to a dollar a pint to Habitat for Humanity. We [also have] a cider that raises money for the

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There is an exciting art event coming to Southwest Idaho. From October 8th to 15th, the Eagle Plein Air Festival turns Eagle into an outdoor living art gallery with more than eighty artists painting the Idaho landscape. This nationally-recognized event brings painters to learn, paint and compete in a variety of events. Highlights include artist workshops, free community art events, quick draw competitions, nocturnal paint out, art sale and wet paint auction. The festival, founded in 2014 by Finer Frames owner Meg Glasgow, was created to highlight the unique art of plein air painting. “This event brings patrons and artists together unlike any other art show,” says Meg. “This stand-out event turns painting into a spectator sport in spectacular fashion.” This free festival, promoting the art of outdoor painting, provides opportunities for people of all ages to interact directly with artists. Community members are invited to watch the painters at each of the daily Paint Out locations and during the special Quick Draw competitions. There are also free arts education and learning opportunities. Professional artists offer free daily painting lessons during the lunch hour on the patio at Finer Frames in Downtown Eagle. The week-long festival begins early Saturday, October 8th. Downtown Eagle is buzzing with excitement for the Harvest Festival in Heritage Park, which makes it the perfect time for the Quick Draw event. No shoot-out in the street — in this event, artists are armed with easels, paints and brushes. The painters have only two hours to complete a painting while patrons look on. The wet paintings will be judged by Artist Allie Zeyer, this year’s Festival judge, and paintings will be available for sale. Thursday, October 13, offers art lovers a special opportunity to watch the top artists in the new Quick Finish Invitational and Auction. Fifteen artists hurry to complete a painting while patrons sip, dine and enjoy live music on the patio at Rembrandts. Afterwards, the wet paintings will be immediately sold in a live auction. The festival concludes on Saturday October 15, 2022, when the community has the chance to see all these unique paintings of Idaho at the closing awards, show and sale event at Finer Frames from 12 pm – 6 pm. For more information, visit EaglePleinAir.com.

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9 - KINGSTON TRIO

Ford Idaho Center: Great Ideas For Home, Unique & Innovative Ideas at Special Show Prices. CanyonCountyFallHomeshow.com

Morrison Center at 7 PM: Mike Marvin, Tim Gorelangton and Don Marovich. MorrisonCenter.com

1 - OKTOBERFEST IN DOWNTOWN MERIDIAN

12 - JIMMY BUFFETT

Old Town Meridian at 11 AM: amazing food, beer, bands, activities for the whole family. MeridianChamber.org

Ford Idaho Center at 8 PM: Jimmy Buffett and The Coral Reefer Band Life on the Flip Side Redux Tour 2022. FordIdahoCenter.com

1 - LAST EAGLE SATURDAY MARKET

13 - NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS GALA - SPECIAL OLYMPICS

Heritage Park at 9 AM: Last Eagle Farmers Market of the season. CityOfEagle.org

Nampa Civic Center at 5:30 PM: spotlight on our athletes, volunteers, coaches, law enforcement, and sponsors. SpecialOlympicsIdaho.org

2 - WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S ALLIANCE SUEB 5K & 10K Julia Davis Park at 6 AM: Walk/Run on Boise’s Greenbelt out and back. The Kids’ Run is through the Rose Garden. wcaBoise.org

7-9 - BOISE CITY SWING Oliver Russell building at various times: Live music, Swing dance workshops, and social dancing. BoiseCitySwing.com

7 - JUDY COLLINS The Egyptian Theatre at 8 PM: Grammy Award–winning American Folk singer-songwriter. EgyptianTheatre.net

8-15 - EAGLE PLEIN AIR ART FESTIVAL Downtown Eagle: Artist workshops, community art events, quick draw competitions, nocturnal paint out, art sale and wet paint auction. EaglePleinAir.com

8-10 - HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL Franz Witte: haunted home décor, petrifying pumpkins, dreadfully delicious food, wicked workshops. FranzWitte.com

8-9 - IDAHO RENAISSANCE FAIRE Kuna Greenbelt at 10 AM: Learning about History in a fun and engaging environment. IdahoRenFair.org

8 - GIRL’S DAY OUT EXPO

14 - DAVID SPADE Morrison Center at 8 PM: A household favorite during his fiveyear stint as a cast member on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.” MorrisonCenter.com

15 - CITY OF TREES MARATHON Parkcenter Park at 7 AM: Full Marathon, half Marathon, 10K, 5K. CityOfTreesMarathon.com

23 - HARVEST ON THE WATER Julia Davis Park at 11 AM: Live music from talented artists, a FREE KIDS ZONE, food trucks, local vendors, a beer garden. HarvestOnTheWater.com

23 - BOISE MARATHON 700 S Capitol Blvd at 7 AM: 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon on a flat easy to navigate course. BoiseMarathon.com

28-30 - JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Morrison Center at 6:30 PM: Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production. MorrisonCenter.com

28 - GUARDIAN BALL XI JUMP at 5:30 PM: live auction, dinner, music, games and prizes, and an opportunity to meet our Warriors. GuardianBallxi.afrogs.org

Expo Idaho at 8 AM: Handcrafted jewelry, sweet and savory treats, arts, home decor, apparel, beauty products and services iblEvents.com

29 - YMCA HALLOWEEN RUN

8 - IDAHO SENIOR LIFESTYLE EXPO

29 - ANNUAL HALLOWEEN BAR CRAWL

Expo Idaho at 8 AM: Health, Activity, & Planning Expo for Baby Boomers and Seniors living in Idaho. iblEvents.com

Cactus Bar at 4 PM: Starting at Cactus Bar, one of the oldest bars in Boise, founded in 1936. CactusBarBoise.com

Boise: Choose from either the Monster Mile or Freaky 5k course. ymcatvidaho.org

Photo: Bruce Ranch in the Owyhee Mountains

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