Boise, ID March 2024

HOME & DESIGN

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Where Home is an Art

In the heart of Treasure Valley, we embark on a journey to redefine the essence of home. It’s not just a dwelling; it’s an ever-evolving canvas reflecting the artistic spirit of the state of Idaho. Home is where the imagination takes flight, where innovation meets comfort, and where the pulse of Boise’s design and lifestyle beats in every corner.

Renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright once said, “The spaces we create mirror the soul, shaping our experiences and inspiring our dreams.” As we delve into the homes and designs that grace Boise, we aim to capture the poetry of architecture, the rhythm of interior aesthetics, and the harmony of a community shaped by a shared love for innovative living spaces.

As you navigate the pages of this issue, envision Boise as a gallery of inspirations. Each home, a brushstroke on the city’s canvas, tells a unique tale of style, functionality, and the fusion of modern and traditional influences. From the chic downtown lofts to the cozy suburban retreats, Boise’s homes echo the individuality of their creators.

Beyond the physical spaces, we celebrate the innovative minds shaping Boise’s design landscape. From sustainable practices to cutting-edge technologies, our city is a crucible of ideas that redefine the concept of home.

This magazine isn’t just a publication; it’s a window into the soul of Boise’s design evolution. Every feature, every image, and every story invites you to explore, imagine, and embrace the limitless possibilities that Boise offers.

Thank you for inviting us into your world, into the realm where design meets lifestyle, and where every home tells a story. Here’s to a March filled with the discovery of beauty in every detail, the celebration of creativity, and the artistry that transforms a house into a cherished home.

March 2024

PUBLISHER

Vince Gewalt | vince.gewalt@citylifestyle.com

EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Tricia Busalacchi | tricia.busalacchi@citylifestyle.com

STAFF WRITER

Jordan Gray | editorial@boisecitylifestyle.com

SALES SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Maria Serondo | support@boisecitylifestyle.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Jordan Gray, Denise Llorente, Chelsea Chambers, Taylor Van Arsdale, Caitlin Agnew, Angela Broockerd, Audrey Kuether, Leann Parker

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Taylor Van Arsdale, Life N Light, Janie Jones, Leann Parker

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WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN

Recently held at Jack’s Urban Meeting Place on January 18, the Field to Fork Festival in downtown Boise brought together local farmers, ranchers, food vendors, and eateries, creating a vibrant celebration of Idaho’s food and beverage scene. Presented by the nonprofit Food, Agriculture, Restaurants, and Establishments Idaho (FARE), the event drew over 650 attendees in 2023, showcasing the community’s robust support for independent food and beverage businesses. FARE Idaho, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening connections between food producers and retailers while promoting Idaho’s food and beverage industry, played a pivotal role in organizing the festival.

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Emerging in response to the challenges posed by the pandemic, FARE Idaho, as explained by Katie Baker, its executive director, represents the entire local food system, advocating for small farms, ranchers, food and beverage producers, independent restaurants, bars, and retailers. The organization serves as a crucial bridge, connecting Idaho producers with in-state retailers. At the heart of the festival was a trade fair featuring over 65 Idaho vendors, offering visitors a unique opportunity to meet and engage with the diverse range of local producers. The event also included chef-led classes in the shared kitchen at JUMP, providing insights into the production processes behind Idaho’s culinary delights. Rocci Johnson, chair of FARE Idaho, expressed excitement about the chef-led classes, highlighting that some of the featured chefs were James Beard nominated.

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A Roundup of Exciting News from Local Organizations

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ELLA FISHER AND MARY AIKENS: FOUNDATIONS OF EAGLE’S LEGACY

Ella Fisher, a foundational figure in Eagle’s history, embarked on a journey from Iowa in 1887 with her husband, weathering numerous hardships as they settled in Idaho. Serving as the backbone of her family, Ella embraced the roles of mother, homemaker, and disciplinarian while raising thirteen children. Lena Fisher Hall, author of “Fishers by the Dozen,” affectionately remembers Ella’s strength in navigating her husband’s wanderlust, portraying her as an essential but often overlooked pioneer woman in the shaping of the West. Meanwhile, in the mid-1870s, Thomas Aikens established a 200-acre homestead on Eagle Island, and his wife Mary Conway faced the challenges of a primitive life as she cared for their children and managed domestic duties. Mary’s later reflections, in her 70s, vividly depicted the enduring hardships of their early days on Eagle Island. CityofEagle.org

REDISCOVERING BOISE’S CHRISTMAS PAST WITH DUKE READING’S ART

Before high-powered advertising and TV, Boise pioneer Roscoe “Duke” Reading thrived as a commercial artist from 1931 to 1983. Known for handcrafted movie theater art, signs, and displays, Duke’s daughter, Kathleen

Reading Haws, shares his mid-century Christmas cards and artworks, including a 1948 depiction of downtown Boise. Beyond Boise, Duke painted theater-style portraits, murals, and even crafted the iconic 33-foot “Last Chance Joe” for Nevada’s John Ascuaga’s Nugget. Preserving his legacy at www.midcenturyartbyduke. com, Kathleen aims to reconnect people with Boise’s rich history during the holidays, celebrating Duke’s timeless contributions as an artist with a keen eye and steady hand. MidCenturyArtbyDuke.com

GAME-CHANGER: GIRLS’ FLAG FOOTBALL HITS TREASURE VALLEY SOON!

Optimist Youth Football (OYF) and Treasure Valley Women’s Flag Football League (TVWF) are launching a groundbreaking opportunity for young female athletes in the Treasure Valley. Registration is open for Girls Non-Contact Flag Football (Girls Flag 5s), catering to ages 8 to 13, in the spring 2024 season. This marks a significant development in OYF’s 75-year history. The 5-on-5 non-contact format mirrors the one introduced for the 2028 Summer Olympics. With global popularity, Flag Football is celebrated for its safety and inclusivity. Teams, categorized by age, aim to meet the growing interest, with practices starting mid-April and games scheduled throughout May. OptimistYouthFootball.com

NEWS RELEASE AND STORY IDEAS: We’re always interested to hear about new business openings, upcoming events, local news items, and community members contributing in new and exciting ways. Email: EDITORIAL@BOISECITYLIFESTYLE.COM | @BOISELIFESTYLE

Photo: Visit Boise revealed its 2024 board of directors, appointing Hart Gilchrist as the chair (pictured.) Angela Taylor, Sean Briggs, and Adam Altwies hold key roles with three new members—Nick Aldinger, Kelly Dickson, and Alan Turpin

Founding Women

Mid-century Christmas

Girls’ Flag Football

Ella Fisher

Mary Conway

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE IN IDAHO

Building with New Wisdom

ARTICLE BY CHELSEA CHAMBERS | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

“As a lifelong Idahoan, I take deep solace in knowing that we are building not just for the now, but for our future.

If you’ve been in Idaho for longer than even an hour, it becomes immediately apparent that we are one of the most breathtaking, showstoppingly gorgeous states in the U.S. Or maybe I’m biased but I could talk at great lengths about our bountiful rivers, expansive meadows, deep forests, and the beautiful way we incorporate living with nature into our daily lives, even in the bustling metropolitan Treasure Valley.

Nature and the outdoors are a way of life here in the Gem State, and businesses have learned to mirror that in their practices, especially in building and design. It no longer comes as a surprise that Idaho has officially been discovered. Rapid growth and mass influx of people means that there is a greater need for housing and infrastructure. That’s become more than obvious.

So how are architecture firms, engineers, and designers accommodating the increase in demand while balancing Idaho’s nature-minded mentality? Sustainable design.

HEMPITECTURE ( hempitecture.com)

“Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do,” shared owner and CEO Mattie Mead. “In fact, Hempitecture is a Public Benefit Corporation with a mission to benefit both people and planet through offsetting and storing carbon dioxide in long lasting, high performance, plant-based building materials. On a daily basis, our manufacturing team, located in Jerome, ID, is turning hemp fiber into a variety of building materials, ranging from batt insulation to rigid board insulation, as well as acoustic products.”

Every project that Hempitecture sets their sights on incorporates sustainable design as top of mind and many of their clients seek them out to eliminate their reliance on toxic materials. Mattie and his team are able to create products like insulation and long-lasting fireproof, and thermally resistant walls by combining hemp stalk with a mineral binder. Hempitecture helps clients across the country achieve more sustainable outcomes in their building projects by providing building materials solutions that are better for both people and planet.

JSDA INC. ( jsda.com)

Janice Stevenor Dale, owner of JSDA Inc., knows a thing or two about getting creative and by combining the use of sustainable, smart, and artisanal materials, JSDA is able to develop beautiful, eco-friendly designs for the Treasure Valley and beyond. “Our mission is to create personalized spaces that transform workplaces and living spaces, particularly designed to enhance life balance and wellness,” Janice said. “Using sustainable design, we capture the essence of your culture, creating an active, comfortable, and beautiful space that galvanizes the gathering of people.” She continues, “On a project designed to capitalize on sustainable design, we scoured through slab ends and scraps to find the perfect vanity for a colorful, Mediterranean, one-of-kind hand painted sink. Leftovers have never looked better.”

VY ARCHITECTURE ( vyarch.com)

Scott Yribar and co-founder Hannah Vaughn specialize in delivering products that mean what is called the ‘Passive Building Standard’. “This standard was originally developed in Germany and is the most stringent energy-efficiency standard in the world,” Scott explains. “The main goal behind the Passive House Standard is to create a very well insulated and air-tight building shell so heat either stays in or out of the building.” Projects that align with this standard can require a fraction of the energy that code-built building might use. “Energy consumed by the world’s buildings accounts for a third of the world’s energy use. So, working to increase energy efficiency in buildings is a very important way to reduce overall carbon emissions.”

GGLO ( gglo.com)

Lyndsay Watkins, Architectural Designer & Climate Specialist for GGLO, explains their three-faceted method to sustainability. “Our design ethos functions at the intersection of the built environment, human health and well-being, and ecosystem health. We focus on a holistic approach to carbon accounting

on our projects which includes embodied carbon, operational carbon and carbon sequestration.” Beyond working with the Carbon Leadership Forum and continually fine-tuning their practices, they also put together integrated sustainability workshops with all the players at the table—clients, contractors, consultants, and the design team—so that everyone is on the same page with their goals. “Sustainable management is important to me because I believe that deepening our connections with the land, each other, and the built environment is critical to responsible and equitable growth in our cities moving forward, particularly in Boise. Growing

up here and seeing how the city has developed and how we’ve experienced climate change in the valley, I feel incredibly motivated to help shift our path towards a future that is both resilient and moves beyond sustainability into the regenerative.”

NEIGHBORWORKS ( nwboise.org)

From concept to implementation, NeighborWorks integrates sustainable building in a variety of ways including drought-tolerant gardens, solar panel installation, and community-mindedness. “The design should also include a range of housing sizes that are affordable.”

Left page: Hempitecture | This page, top: Exploring the qualities of natural light and air, and the relationship to the skyline, GGLO | Bottom left: 5th Street Passive House, VY Architecture | Bottom right: Creating innovative housing solutions that contributes to building stronger communities, NeighborWorks

BEST SPRING GARDENS

How landscape designers can help you create your dream backyard

Spring is here, and everyone is eager to get working on their backyard projects. But before you begin, you may want to check out some landscape designer tips that can help you make the best use of your time, and get the most out of your garden.

TIME/PLANNING

Idaho is classified as Zone 6b-7a. However, here in Ada County, we are technically in Zone 7a; which loosely means our winters reach freezing and can be a bit longer and our spring season sometimes gets off to a rocky start. Translation: there’s typically a rush to the garden centers when Spring rolls around. You will want to know your specific hardiness zone so you can optimize what plants you purchase.

Taylor’s Tip: Find your hardiness zone with the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Just type in your zip code. It’s interesting to note that most areas are 4 degrees warmer than they were just 10 years ago.

NEW IDEAS/A VISION

Having a consultation with a designer may show you things about your yard that you never imagined. Maybe you wanted a vegetable garden but didn’t think you’d have enough room, or perhaps there are varieties of plants that you didn’t realize might work for your space. A designer can bring new ideas to the table and help you realize the full potential of your yard, back or front.

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Computer aided design

Shade Plants for a North Facing Garden

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGNS

A good landscape designer will be able to show you your vision with the help of a computer aided design program. The design may be a three-dimensional drawing or an overhead or both. Some designers will sketch out a design by hand as well. This can really help you imagine how your outdoor space will look once it’s completed. And if you don’t like certain elements, it’s much easier to change a design before you install.

Taylor’s Tip: Do expect to pay an additional fee for any design-related work.

DESIGNER’S SKILL SET

How many times have you thought, I’d like a tree here or some bushes there, then gone to the garden store and either been overwhelmed by choices or not found what you initially wanted? Purchasing the right plants for your home is a process that a good landscape designer can quickly and easily accomplish. Knowing what plants will do well in shade vs. sun, or in certain types of soil, and how they will look at various times of the year is a valuable skill set that can save you time and energy when determining what plants to choose.

INCREASE YOUR HOME’S VALUE

Enhancing your landscaping doesn't just boost your home's curb appeal; it can significantly increase its overall value. Beyond the aesthetic appeal, studies indicate that landscaping efforts can lead to a 7% increase in your home's value. The National Association of Realtors supports this notion, revealing that the average return on investment for landscaping projects is an impressive 104%.

To capitalize on this potential value addition, consider a mix of strategies. Start by maintaining a well-manicured lawn, ensuring that grass is healthy and any weeds are promptly addressed. Planting flowers and shrubs strategically can add vibrant colors and texture to your outdoor space. Additionally, well-placed trees not only contribute to visual appeal but also provide shade, potentially increasing energy efficiency.

Investing in hardscaping elements such as walkways, patios, or a well-designed front entrance can elevate your home's exterior charm. These improvements not only create an inviting atmosphere but also add functionality and aesthetic value.

By dedicating some effort and resources to landscaping, you not only enhance your living experience but also make a smart investment in the long-term value of your property.

“Enhancing your landscaping doesn’t just boost your home’s curb appeal; it can significantly increase its overall value.”

Top 5 reasons you may wish to consider working with a landscape designer:

• More Effective Use of Your Time

• Your Vision Can be Accurately Realized

• A Designer Provides a Unique Skill Set

• Computer Aided Designs Make it Easy to Imagine the finished product

• Can Increase You Home Value

POWER POSES

BRIDGE POSE (SETU BANDHA SARVANGASANA)

Project radiance up and out from your heart while strengthening your back body.

CAMEL POSE (USTRASANA)

Open your heart for increased confidence and counteract “text neck” while you’re at it.

ARTICLE BY CAITLIN AGNEW PHOTOGRAPHY BY LIFE N LIGHT

Brett Larkin, founder of Uplifted Yoga, teaches yoga designed to ignite a personal transformation. A trailblazer in the online yoga space, her award-winning YouTube channel has over 500,000 subscribers. Here she shares power poses to incorporate into your practice for a confident and powerful year.

WILD THING (CAMATKARASANA)

Take up space. Get fierce. Practice stretching into the fullest expression of who you are.

CAN YOGA HELP BUILD SELF-ESTEEM?

Confidence is all about feeling good in your own skin, and practicing yoga makes you more aware of your body. You are tuning into your breath, your feelings, and your true vision. Physically it strengthens you. Mentally it helps you focus. With improved posture, you stand taller; and with a clear mind you are more prepared and confident to take on what comes your way.

For more info about Brett and her online training options for all levels, go to BrettLarkin.com.

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FINER DETAILS

Unveiling Design Insights: Experts

Share Tips for Elevating Living Spaces

Judith Balis

Interior designers possess a unique ability to scrutinize every room they enter, an inherent aspect of their profession. This keen eye allows them to notice design nuances that often escape the untrained observer. In the absence of these design experts, how can we identify potential flaws in our living spaces?

To shed light on common design challenges, we've interviewed lifestyle tastemakers over the past year, gathering significant insights into interior design trends.

FURNITURE PROPORTIONS MATTER:

Interior designers readily spot issues with badly proportioned furniture, a detail often overlooked by the untrained eye. Considerations about the room's footprint guide designers in selecting furniture that perfectly complements the space. For instance, Judith Balis of Bungalow Home Furnishings exemplifies her design philosophy, blending contemporary

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Renditions Furniture

Judith Balis

Alloway Lighting

comfort with cherished antique finds. Achieving proportion extends to other elements like sofas and coffee tables where choosing the right scale is crucial for a harmonious space.

CAUTION WITH PAINT EXPERIMENTS:

The trend of accent walls has its ebb and flow, but many interior designers shy away from this approach. Jamie Batson of Dwell Home Co. shared with Lifestyle, "It's funny thinking back on my first two homes and how many different paint colors I experimented with – some were definitely better than others – and how

my style has evolved over the years." Opting for monochromatic color schemes, where the same color saturates various elements in the room, is often suggested as a better alternative. This approach, when executed skillfully, can transform a room into a cohesive and visually appealing space.

PRECISION IN HANGING CURTAINS:

The meticulous task of measuring curtains is a source of anxiety for designers, but the importance of getting it right cannot be overstated. Correctly hung curtains should be positioned 10 to 12

Unveiling insights from lifestyle tastemakers. Learn the nuances of furniture proportions, paint caution, curtain precision, art placement, and the transformative magic of lighting.

Elevate your living spaces with thoughtful choices.

inches higher and wider than the window opening. This ensures proper coverage and enhances the aesthetic appeal of the room. Attention to details like curtain length and horizontal rod extension contributes to a polished and well-designed space.

ART PLACEMENT: NOT TOO HIGH, NOT TOO LOW:

The placement of art on walls requires careful consideration of height. To achieve optimal placement, the center of the

artwork should be roughly 60 inches from the floor. Employing museum putty or security fixings further ensures the stability of the artwork, preventing it from skewing from its intended position. Marlee Drake from the NEST shares that “It's important for balance and well-being for our clients and the way they function in their personal spaces.”

ILLUMINATE WITH LAMPS:

Lighting is unanimously considered a crucial aspect of interior design, capable of transforming the ambiance of a space. Christa Napier from Alloway Lighting Company makes it a point to create a more personal relationship with the lighting needs of her clients. A well-lit room contributes to a cozy and inviting atmosphere, while inadequate lighting can create a cold and stark impression. The strategic use of various light fixtures, including table lamps, picture lights, and floor lamps, is recommended to achieve layered and mood-enhancing lighting throughout a room.

By heeding these insights, homeowners can gain a better understanding of potential design pitfalls and elevate their living spaces with thoughtful and intentional choices.

ARTICLE BY DENISE LLORENTE PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

Brushed Brilliance: IDAHO’S 40-YEAR Watercolor Exhibit

Step into the vibrant world of watercolor as the Idaho Watercolor Society hosts its 40th Annual Capitol Rotunda Art Show against the picturesque backdrop of the Idaho State Capitol. This artistic showcase is more than an exhibition; it's a celebration of the medium's rich history and the talented artists who bring it to life.

The Artists' Reception on March 9th from 11 am to 2 pm, provides an exclusive chance to connect with the creative minds behind the brushes. Dive into their worlds, uncovering inspirations and witnessing the magic that breathes life into their art.

Explore the unique charm of watercolor, a medium known for its transparency and boundless creativity. This event transcends the typical art show, weaving together the stories of history, innovation, and the cultural impact of watercolor in Idaho over the past four decades.

Immerse yourself in the diverse expressions of Idaho's vibrant artistic community at the Annual Capitol Rotunda Art Show, a living testament to the personal narratives of the artists that go beyond the canvas.

The Idaho Watercolor Society presents this landmark event, where tradition meets contemporary expression. Don't miss the opportunity to be captivated by the beauty of watercolor. Experience the colors telling their stories during the exhibit from March 2 to March 15, 2024. Learn more about the unique tapestry of Idaho's artistic soul at IdahoWatercolorSociety.org, where human connections, histories, and cultural resonances come alive through the captivating world of watercolor.

40 Years of Captivating Artistry at the Capitol Rotunda Show

Opposite page, top left: Gary McCall | Top right: Michael Granger

Top middle: Mary Gardiner | Far right: Carol Browning | Bottom, middle left: Priscilla Patterson | Bottom middle right: JoAnn Lance

Bottom left: Pam Grant | Bottom right: Shelly Johnson

DIY At Home Theater

Our family had so much fun creating this At-Home Movie Theater party for our son Ezra’s 8th birthday. All you need is a projector and an outdoor space, but I wanted to jazz it up just a little bit more.

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEANN PARKER

TICKET BOOTH

I created a ticket booth and concession stand for a full movie theater experience to ensure that our movie night felt like our guests were actually going to a movie theater and not just our house. In attempt to achieve that, we set up a ticket booth at the front door using our kids old puppet theater.

Materials:

• Tickets

• Ticket Booth (optional)

Before entering our theater (aka our backyard), I set up a shadow box for guests to place their entry ticket.

PEGBOARD DISPLAY WALL

I love displaying food in a creative way at our parties. I made this simple DIY Popcorn Display Wall as a statement piece in our concession stand. We have also used it in many other ways for other parties such as a donut wall, bagel wall, pretzel wall and more. You can easily recreate your own for your next party.

Materials:

• Pegboard. I chose the 4ft square size at Lowes for $10 and spray painted it white.

• Frame (optional). I bought two 1x4’s for $5 each, cut 2 pieces 4ft long and 2 pieces 3.5ft long, stained minwax walnut, attached to pegboard with screws through the back.

• Twine to string popcorn bags. Or, if you’re using the pegboard display for donuts, bagels or pretzels then use golf tees hot glued into holes from behind!

• Clothes pins to hang popcorn bags.

• Popcorn bags

CONCESSION STAND

My daughter handed out tickets for guests to use to “purchase” their popcorn, candy and drinks at the concession stand.

Materials:

• Popcorn Machine (optional)

• Popcorn

• Popcorn flavors for guests to get creative!

• Candy - Use boxes rather than bags for movie theater vibes!

• Soda - Use bottles rather than cans

• Napkins

• Cupcake toppers & Plates  (if it’s a birthday celebration)

• Reused boxes and spray painted them white for guests to easily carry their snacks

SET THE SCENE!

FINISHING TOUCHES

I cut out red stars (from foam sheets) and stuck them to the floor (with adhesive putty) to lead guest through the house to the concession stand and back outside to where our movie was going to take place.

Finally, our guests could choose their seating on chairs or blankets around our yard. I also set up a little bug-spray table for people to grab as needed. Dramatic play, even as an adult, is so much fun! Who says staying home can’t be just as entertaining?

I hope you have as much fun at your party as we did! I’d love if you tagged me @silvertoothfarmhome so I can see your At-Home Movie Theater too!! In reflecting on the party, my son said that “the best part of the night was eating candy with my friends.” After all, people are what matter most!

Boise + Eagle Events

MARCH 2024

2-15 — IDAHO’S 40-YEAR WATERCOLOR EXHIBIT

Capitol Rotunda: Idaho Watercolor Society hosts its 40th Annual Capitol Rotunda Art Show. IdahoWatercolorSociety.org

2-3 — SHEN YUN

Morrison Center: brand-new 2024 production, modern tales of courage spring to life through classical Chinese dance. MorrisonCenter.com

2 — 38TH ANNUAL IDAHO CITY CHILI COOK OFF

Idaho City: Local business owners engaged in a spirited competition, offering a feast on the streets of Idaho City Citylifestyle.com

2 — 65TH ANNUAL ROCK AND GEM SHOW

O’Connor Field House, 10 AM: Explore a dazzling array of rocks and gems. RockandMineralShows.com

3 — LOVE/SICK

Boise Little Theater 3 PM: LOVE/SICK by John Cariani offers a darkly comedic take on love, featuring nine twisted and humorous short plays. BoiseLittleTheater.org

5 — CANYON COUNTY BUSINESS BUILDER DAY

Nampa Civic Center, 10 AM: Connect directly with key decision-makers from various professionals in the Treasure Valley. Iblevents.com

6 —  ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN

Morrison Center, 7:30 PM:  Get ready to rock ‘n’ roll and seize the opportunity to revel in One Night Of Queen with Gary Mullen & The Works! Morrisoncenter.com

8 — LINE DANCING AT THE FARM

The Farm Dance Hub and Event Center, 7 PM: Line Dancing fun starts at 7 PM with lessons by Dirt Road Dancing at 7:30 PM. gcidahochamber.chambermaster.com

8-10 — 51ST ANNUAL BOISE ROADSTER SHOW

Expo Idaho: An array of top hot rods, radical customs, wicked street machines, hot trucks, boats, classics, motorcycles, and more. FirebirdOnline.com

8-10 — BROADWAY IN BOISE PRESENTS MEAN GIRLS

Morrison Center: Uproarious tale of a newcomer navigating the antics of a trio of popular frenemies. MorrisonCenter.com

9 — WEDNESDAY NERD NIGHTS

Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, 4 PM: Wizards, Creatures, and magical beings are invited to join Barbarian Nerd Night to play favorite games (BYOG). VisitBoise.com

9 —  ILLUMIBRATE: DREAMS

Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, 11 AM: A free, dream wonderland with mesmerizing colors, lights, and interactive art installations, a family-friendly event. Jumpboise.org

10 — LANY - A BEAUTIFUL BLUR: THE WORLD TOUR 2024

Revolution Concert House, 8 PM: Melodies and captivating performances of LANY as they embark on a dazzling worldwide adventure. Boise-theater.com

13 — WEDNESDAY BIRDERS

Discovery Park, 1 PM: Discover birdlife including early migrants and wintering songbirds. GoldenEagleAudubon.org

16 — ST PATRICK’S DAY WEEKEND BAR CRAWL

Mulligans’ Pub & Eatery, 4 PM: Get green and search for gold on our Shamrock Stroll! 1009 W Main St

20-24 — TREEFORT MUSIC FEST 20

Downtown Boise: An eclectic lineup of musical performances, engaging cultural events, and a lively atmosphere in the heart of Boise, Idaho. TreefortMusicFest.com

22 — MANIA: THE ABBA TRIBUTE

The Egyptian Theatre, 7:30 PM: An electrifying experience for ABBA fans, featuring captivating visuals, and iconic hits. EgyptianTheatre.net

22- 24 — BOISE FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW

Boise Center, 10 AM: Idaho’s largest flower and garden show for a Spring kickoff. Iblevents.com

23- 24 — PAW PATROL LIVE! “HEROES UNITE”

ExtraMile Arena: “Heroes Unite” coming to Boise, ID! PawPatrolLive.com

28 — EXHIBITING CURIOSITY

Idaho State Museum, 5 PM: The behind-the-scenes process of how artifacts contribute to the state’s collections and reveal stories about our shared history. History.idaho.gov

29 — DISNEY PRINCESS THE CONCERT

Morrison Center, 7:30 PM: Broadway and TV stars performing beloved princess songs, accompanied by enchanting theatrical effects. MorrisonCenter.com

Watercolor by Mary Gardiner