Find Your Adventure
I’ve trekked all across Idaho.
And whether it’s stepping into the oldest standing building in the state, sliding down sand dunes, staring across at a rock-strewn landscape that rivals the moon, or gazing up at the Milky Way from a bed of sand, I’m always struck by the same thought: we live in a beautiful place.
(Also, that’s Cataldo Mission, Bruneau Dunes State Park, Craters of the Moon National Monument, and a Riggins beach, respectively.)
I frequently encourage people to be tourists in their own towns. Whether you’re out exploring part of the state you’ve never visited, or just a street you’ve never turned down, approach it with the same sense of wonder. Wander into shops and buy a souvenir to support the small business owners. Grab a specialty chocolate from a candy store or a new read from your local seller. Take a soak in a hot spring. Pick up something delicious at a farmers’ market. Turn aside and see the great sights.
This summer, make a list of Idaho destinations you’ve always wanted to see, then set out on an adventure. Some suggestions:
• Pedal the 15-mile Route of the Hiawatha (Wallace).
• Look for Sharlie, the local lake monster (McCall).
• Visit the Niagara of the West, Shoshone Falls (Twin Falls).
• Enjoy theater under the stars with the Idaho Shakespeare Festival (Boise).
• Listen to music at Kleiner Park Live (Meridian).
• Walk, run, pedal, or mosey down the Greenbelt (Boise).
• Visit Freak Alley Gallery (Boise).
If you’re the type who likes planning, you’ll get to enjoy the trip three times: planning, the trip itself, and the memories. If you’re the spontaneous type, you’ll capture the joy of discovering something new. In either case, you’ll gain what you’d never have found if you didn’t leave your couch. And whether you’ve lived here your whole life or are just passing through, I’d like to say, “Welcome to Idaho. Enjoy your visit!”
JORDAN
GRAY, STAFF WRITER
@BOISELIFESTYLE
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inside the issue
The Road to Bliss
Archie Teater’s
Three Friends Exploring Southern Idaho
Friendship
Another Chapter Begins Gem
Exploring Idaho Waterways
From Ecuador to Idaho, Ceci Richardson loves
Hikers pause along Cervidae Peak above Lucky Peak Reservoir, where sweeping canyon views and winding waterways reveal one of the Treasure Valley’s most dramatic landscapes just east of Boise.
1-3: Fans, creators, voice actors, cosplayers, and artists filled Expo Idaho May 15–17 for the seventh annual Gem State Comic Con, one of the region’s fastest-growing celebrations of fandom and pop culture. Across the weekend, attendees moved between panel discussions, celebrity appearances, gaming, shopping, and elaborate costume contests that transformed the fairgrounds into a colorful mix of creativity and community.
4-6: From handcrafted characters and sci-fi tributes to families attending together in costume, the event reflected the broad range of communities that continue shaping fandom culture throughout Idaho and the Northwest. Organizers have already announced plans to expand into additional Expo Idaho buildings for next year’s convention. Photography by Jordan Gray
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IDAHO PRESS CLUB RECOGNITION HONORS BOISE AND MERIDIAN LIFESTYLE
CONTRIBUTORS TELLING STORIES ACROSS IDAHO COMMUNITIES
The Writers And Photographers Behind The Stories
Journalists, editors, photographers, and publishers from across Idaho gathered in Boise this spring for the annual Idaho Press Club awards, recognizing outstanding work in reporting, writing, photography, and publishing throughout the state. For Boise Lifestyle and Meridian Lifestyle, it marked our strongest showing yet and reflected the caliber of contributors helping shape these magazines each month.
Jordan Gray earned multiple honors this year, including first place awards for “Feline and the Felons” and “Healing One Dive at a Time,” along with recognition for “Scouting for Spuds” and “Changing the Game Together.”
Tammy de Weerd’s “Rising Together, Glass by Glass” was also recognized, along with award-winning cover recognition for both Boise Lifestyle and Meridian Lifestyle.
What continues to stand out to me is the care our contributors bring to these stories. The conversations, reporting, photography, revisions, and trust built along the way rarely happen quickly or easily. These stories reflected the people, businesses, landscapes, and everyday moments shaping life across the Treasure Valley and beyond.
That only happens because contributors, photographers, local businesses, and readers continue trusting us with their stories every month.
Vince Gewalt, Publisher
Every month, we’re reminded that some of the best stories in the Treasure Valley are the ones quietly unfolding around us every day. Boise Lifestyle has always been about the people behind the businesses, neighborhoods, ideas, and moments shaping this community. We genuinely want to hear from you. If there’s someone whose story deserves a closer look, or something happening in the community worth sharing, reach out to me anytime at Vince.Gewalt@CityLifestyle.com
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Jordan Gray (left) and Jana Kemp at this spring’s Idaho Press Club awards
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Noteworthy in Idaho
THE LATEST OPENINGS, MILESTONES, AND MOMENTS SHAPING LIFE ACROSS IDAHO
City’s Largest Hotel Opens
Pennbridge Hospitality of Eagle opened its dual-branded AC Hotel and Element property at 10th and Grove, marking the city’s largest hotel downtown. The 296room property features The Boise Post, a rooftop restaurant with sweeping views. Marriot.com
Sip and Ship Lifts Off Farm-To-Table
Mountain Home restaurant Farmers Stashe continues building seasonal menus around ingredients sourced from regional farms and producers, including Thomas Cattle Co., McIntyre Farms, and locally raised Mangalitsa pork from Elmore County. FarmersStashe.com
Brundage Mountain Summer
Brundage Mountain Resort kicks off summer June 19 with mountain biking, lift-served hiking, scenic chairlift rides and the free TGIF Concert Series beginning July 3, anchoring a laidback season of mountain afternoons just outside McCall. Brundage.com
Boise is part of Southwest Airlines’ new Sip and Ship program, launched April 24, letting travelers check a case of wine for free between participating wine country airports and helping Idaho fans share local bottles coast to coast. Southwest.com
Student Union Renamed
Boise State University’s Student Union Building will become the Westmark Student Union Building through a new 10-year sponsorship agreement supporting student programs, building improvements, and an on-campus Westmark Credit Union microbranch. BoiseState.edu
Backyard Housing Simplified
Boise homeowners can now build accessory dwelling units faster through the city’s new pre-approved ADU program, offering readymade plans for backyard cottages, in-law suites, and garage apartments while streamlining portions of the permitting process. CityofBoise.org
Dumpling Time in BoDo
Bay Area restaurant Dumpling Time plans to open its first location outside California this fall inside downtown Boise’s Warehouse Food Hall, bringing handmade dumplings, bao, and other Asian dishes to the growing BoDo dining district. DumplingTime.com
Future Of Rainbow Bridge
Community and preservation groups are continuing efforts to preserve the 1933 Rainbow Bridge across the North Fork of the Payette River as Idaho transportation officials weigh longterm plans for the historic structure near Cascade. PreservationIdaho.org
Highland Park Uncovered
Preservation Idaho’s July ArchWalk explores Boise’s Highland Park neighborhood through architecture, history, and the evolving stories shaping one of the city’s older residential districts. Tours are scheduled throughout the summer as part of the organization’s 2026 walking tour series. PreservationIdaho.org
Decade Of Idaho Kombucha
Boise-based Idaho Kombucha, founded in 2015 by Mike and Terri Landa, marks ten years of producing small-batch kombucha using traditional fermentation methods and ingredients sourced from farms throughout Idaho and the Northwest. IdahoKombucha.com
Alaska Airlines announced a new seasonal nonstop from Boise to the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport beginning November 1, opening easier access to Northern California’s wine country with its 19 American Viticultural Areas. AlaskaAir.com
Summer Nights Downtown
Alive After 5 continues through July 29 in Downtown Boise, while the city’s First Thursday series brings art exhibits, live music, tastings, and pop-up events to downtown shops, galleries, and restaurants throughout the summer. DowntownBoise.org
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THE ROAD TO BLISS
ARCHIE TEATER’S PAINTINGS, PERSONALITY, AND STUDIO REVEAL A UNIQUELY IDAHO INTERSECTION OF ART, ARCHITECTURE, LANDSCAPE, AND INDEPENDENT CREATIVE SPIRIT
ARTICLE BY FONDA PORTALES, ART HISTORIAN PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY RANDY VAN DYCK
My husband Richard and I, driving eastward on I-84, quip that we are on the road to bliss—an afternoon or evening of friendship, conversation and a hearty meal, and a dramatic view of the Snake River Depending on the time of day, the first thing one might notice about approaching Bliss, ID, is either the wind or the canyon. Once you are inside the gates of Teater’s Knoll, the gardens speak to the cultivation of its current owner. But the wind, the canyon? They, like the sturgeon below the Snake River, reflect the now-mythic character of Archie Boyd Teater, a scrappy kid living in Hagerman Valley in the first decades of the 20th century, a rough teenager who saved his money from hunting vermin to take himself to art school, another hard boiled Idaho man solid in his desire to be an artist.
A.B. Teater, Teater's Knoll, ca. 1960, oil on canvas
Today, many visit the Archie Teater Studio, also known as Teater’s Knoll, to examine Frank Lloyd Wright’s only project in Idaho. The jutting prow, the angularity of the framed windows, the proportion of the space to the surrounding bluffs—these aspects speak of Wright’s designs, elements that call to and accentuate natural shapes in situ. But the vision of this architectural commission in Idaho is due to Patricia Teater and funds from prolific sales of Archie’s paintings.
Teater, born in Boise in 1901, studied under burgeoning artists of the Pacific Northwest and lived well in the creative spaces created by regionalists—groups of artists across the Unites States painting their everyday surroundings, not as traditional scenes but as intimate portraits of the environs consumers often overlooked, ignored, or passed by quickly on the way to something more beautiful, pleasing, and safe. Teater appeared to believe that where you are is important and worthy of being the subject of art. His impasto of the post-Impressionists, thick and whipped up to peaks, reflect the familiar textures of the uniquely sharp-edged Sawtooths.
Painting in a time of genuine identity creation in the United States as artists broke away from European storytelling, Teater relayed his self-taught and learned styles into commercial success. Even as a teenager, he painted outside and left canvases beside his tent to be purchased on an honor system. As he became more established in Jackson Hole, visitors and those who had second homes in the area bought Teater’s paintings as souvenirs of their time in the West’s mystical mountaineering majesty. They decorated their dens with scenes Idahoans might recognize—Slavey’s or the Stockman’s Club in Ketchum
or the mining camps of Stanley. These sales afforded the Teaters the ability to commission Frank Lloyd Wright to design and build a structure on the rim of the canyon above Snake River.
“I love the winding Snake, have painted it from the headwaters till it joins the Columbia. The old Oregon Trail has been by stamping ground—the towering Tetons in the summer and the lava breaks in Idaho in the winter,” stated the painter in 1946.
Originally meant to be a working artist’s studio, it is now a home due to Henry Whiting, a prominent scholar of Wright and his architecture. I once asked Henry how he felt being a steward of such a place, imagining the responsibility to be daunting. However, wisely, Henry inhabits the space as a complement. On tours, he is always mindful to imbue the Oakley stones with the character of their mason, Kent Hale, and the hewn furniture inside with that of Paul Bates, celebrating the artistry of local craftsmen. Teater’s Knoll provides a dwelling where artists are celebrated.
Art historians sometimes prefer to think of the artist on their own—their style, technique, contexts within history. But artists are more often known through their collectors and patrons, those who
A.B. Teater, Tetons, oil on canvas
A.B. Teater, My Studio, 1959, oil on canvas
Art historians sometimes prefer to think of the artist on their own— their style, technique, contexts within history.
choose to live with and sustain the life of their favorite artists. Yes, the estates of Rockefeller and Harriman now hold Teater’s works, but more significantly Idaho and Wyoming locals preserve and cherish his paintings, retain memories of his life, and pass down their collections to others.
For some, Teater’s work can be an acquired taste. His depictions of people can be described as feral. His compositions can be both crowded and flat, giving his surfaces an outsider artist feel. But they are also humorous and fantastic, montages and vignettes privileging jarring colors and unnatural light more than accurate representations of people and scale. If you ever have the chance to view his more full catalogue of work, you will find there a mystery, a playfulness that is rarely commercially viable. Widely traveled, Teater composed his curiosity for the world, making the Guggenheim in New York City as monumental as the Tetons.
Of course, knowing Henry Whiting and Lester Taylor helps a lot. Their passion for Wright’s studio space and both the beauty and peculiarities of Teater’s paintings is contagious.
Celebrating this patronage and preservation of Teater’s work, Randy Van Dyck will host an exhibition of works to benefit the Hagerman Valley Historical Society. “We want to honor Teater’s work and introduce him to a new audience who may not be familiar with his art, his fascinating story or his iconic studio.” The exhibition, An Artist's Journey, opens July 2 at Boise Capitol Contemporary Gallery, 452 S. Capitol Blvd.; Lester Taylor, Harvard-trained scholar of Archie B. Teater will present on July 17, from 5 to 9; RSVP required.
Those interested in exploring Teater’s work further can view select pieces at vandyckframe.com in Boise or tour the preservationidaho.org/teaters-knoll-hometour overlooking the Snake River canyon.
A.B. Teater, Battling A Big Sturgeon, 1951, oil on canvas
The Spring Parade of Homes pulled to a close on May 17, after sixteen days, dozens of open doors, and roughly the same number of conversations about kitchen islands. When the Building Contractors Association of Southwestern Idaho tallied its 2026 awards, the results ran from custom estates at the top of the program down to the entry-level field.
At the top, Highland Homes’ Highland Ranch took Best Overall at $5.7 million and up, the lone entry in Category 8. In the $2.85 to $3.6 million tier, Legacy Homes’ Sierra Vista took four of six, claiming Kitchen, Exterior, Best Decorated, and Best Overall. Zach Evans Construction’s Eden Loren won Primary Bedroom in the same field, and Vertical Summit Homes’ Blue Sage took Interior Design & Finish.
From three hundred thousand dollar starter homes to five-point-seven million dollar custom builds, the 2026 awards covered the whole valley
Inside Idaho’s Biggest Home Showcase
ARTICLE BY STAFF WRITER
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The $1.9 to $2.8 million range went to three different builders. Tradewinds General Contracting’s Deer Valley won Kitchen and Interior Design & Finish. Asbury Homes’ Collection took Primary Bedroom and Best Decorated. Biltmore Co.’s Alexandria won Exterior and Best Overall. In the $1.28 to $1.89 million tier, Ascend Custom Homes’ Opal led with five of six, and Bachman Custom Homes’ Jane took Primary Bedroom.
Sweeps shaped the middle of the program. Todd Campbell Custom Homes’ Vincenza pulled five of six in the $1 million to $1.24 million bracket, with Busalacchi Custom Homes’ Water Edge picking up Best Decorated. Core Building Co.’s Echelon won four in the $779,000 to $970,000 range, with Shadow Mountain Homes’ Megan Ann taking Interior Design & Finish and Pacific Lifestyle Homes’ Tahoma taking Exterior. O2 Construction’s Bronson Blair took all six awards in the $635,000 to $775,000 tier.
At the entry level, the St. Jude Dream Home, built by Berkeley Building Co. in the $300,000 to $630,000 range, swept its category. It took Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Interior Design & Finish, Exterior Design, Best Decorated, and Best Overall. A clean sweep of the entry-level field.
Beyond the individual home awards, the Building Contractors Association of Southwestern Idaho also recognized Solitude Homes with its BEAM Award, honoring builders who actively support fellow association members, subcontractors, and suppliers through ongoing collaboration and industry partnerships tied to the National Association of Home Builders.
Whether you’ve lived in the valley for years or just got off I-84, the Parade is the easiest way to see what local builders are doing when they put their best work in a window. The full list of winners is at boiseparadeofhomes.com.
Solitude Homes, BEAM award
Custom Homes, Best Overall, $1.28M – $1.89M
Busalacchi Custom Homes, Best Decorated, $1M – $1.24M
Tradewinds General Contracting, Kitchen and Interior Design & Finish, $1.9M – $2.8M
Legacy Homes, Kitchen, Exterior Design, Best Decorated, and Best Overall, $2.85M – $3.6M
Berkeley Building Co., Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Interior Design & Finish, Exterior Design, Best Decorated, and Best Overall, $300K – $630K
ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY ASHLEY LOEB
“Between the laughter, quiet trails, and unexpected stops, the weekend unfolded into something deeper than travel alone.”
Three Friends Exploring Southern Idaho
Friendship and spontaneity shaping a quiet weekend through Twin Falls and beyond
The weekends I treasure most are the ones spent chasing adventure with the kind of friends who make every moment feel meaningful. It’s never just about where we’re going—it’s about the shared laughter and fleeting moments that somehow become the most lasting. Traveling with Sarah and Helle has always felt like that.
Ever since our first adventure together in the Owyhees four years ago, I’ve come to value what we create as much as where we go. There’s an ease between us that feels rare. Our energies align through a shared love of good food, wine, long hikes, and the quiet magic of nature, but more than that, we give each other space to be fully ourselves. That freedom adds an unspoken depth to our friendship.
Our trips rarely follow a strict itinerary. Instead, they unfold organically, guided by curiosity and spontaneity. We take turns suggesting ideas, always leaving room for detours and discoveries. We stop often— sometimes for breathtaking views, sometimes for no reason at all—capturing snapshots that later serve as windows back into those exact feelings of joy and connection.
This particular journey to Twin Falls reflected everything I love about our friendship. We began, as we often do, by fueling our bodies—and spirits—at Twin Beans Coffee Company. The rich aroma
of coffee greeted us as we stepped inside, instantly stirring memories of earlier trips. There’s comfort in returning to familiar places, especially when layered with new experiences. We laughed as Helle insisted she wouldn’t eat the entire Nutella crepe, only to convince each of us to have “just one more bite” until nothing remained but an empty, chocolate-streaked box. Full and content, we left with more than satisfied appetites— we also carried a handwritten recipe from the chef of the egg dish we devoured, a small treasure now tied to that morning.
From there, the landscape shifted— fields giving way to hills, then to the striking formations of Balanced Rock State Park. Awe settled over us as we approached, quickly giving way to laughter as we posed with the massive rock, pretending to balance it in our hands and on our heads. As we wandered the trail, we shared observations and perspectives, each of us wanting the others to see what we saw.
Our next stop at the hot springs turned into disappointment when we found the crowds. But instead of letting it dampen the day, we shifted course and ended up at Holesinsky Winery. Sitting side by side at the bar, we sampled wines paired with cheese, talked through flavors, and
laughed over texts from the lives we’d briefly stepped away from. The experience was made even better by the warm presence of someone who clearly loved what they did.
That evening, the joy carried into dinner. As we got ready, Sarah called her mother, whose words of care extended warmly to all of us, leaving us laughing and comforted. We walked to dinner along the Snake River rim, the cool air keeping us close together. Choosing dishes proved to be the only challenge—we settled, as always, on sharing, so we could experience more together. Candlelight flickered as conversation filled the space, and each bite—from Italian ravioli to salmon and spicy Asian noodles—became another shared delight.
“With friends like these, you’re never alone. You’re surrounded by people who share your love for life, discovery, and connection.”
By the next day, something had softened. As we hiked a quiet lakeside trail, the energy shifted into a calm, companionable rhythm. We moved carefully, watching for wildlife, reminiscing over inside jokes, occasionally dissolving into laughter. At times, we fell into silence—but it was the kind that speaks of comfort, not absence.
What I’ve come to realize is that no matter where we go, it’s never truly about the destination. It’s about how we show up for each other—open, present, and willing to embrace both the expected and unexpected.
With friends like these, you’re never alone. You’re surrounded by people who share your love for life, discovery, and connection.
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Picnics Pairings
Have you been eyeing a breathtaking view or a luscious green patch near a waterscape? For special times with your favorite people, nothing says warm weather fun like a picnic. Follow these tips for preparation ideas.
Ambiance: Throw pillows are a must. Pull them from your couches or invest in outdoor pillows that can be used repeatedly. A large throw is also essential to protect from moist ground and grass stains. Bring your favorite tunes with one of the many available portable speakers or unplug and enjoy the sounds of nature. Cut flowers add a wow factor.
Enjoy your perfect picnic!
CREATE A LIVELY, NUTRITIOUS, AND TASTY SENSATION AT YOUR NEXT COZY PICNIC
ARTICLE BY KIM COSTA PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
Gear: You don’t have to own a picnic basket to have a picnic. But if you do bring a basket, make sure to have some way to chill your perishables and drinks. Reusable silverware, plastic wine or drink cups, and plates often come with a picnic basket set, but can also be purchased separately. Keeping it elegant, but easy (and cool) is the key!
Accompaniments: A cheese plate with fruit is the perfect start to your picnic fare. As with the cheese, your drink selections should coordinate with the main dish. For salads, pair accoutrements with the dressing in mind. A lemony herb vinaigrette dressing goes well with smooth cheeses and tart beverages such as lemonade, prosecco, or sauvignon blanc.
Wine Country LESS SCRIPTED
Idaho tasting rooms feel personal, relaxed, and shaped by real working vineyards
ARTICLE BY STAFF WRITER | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
The old rules of wine country are fading fast. The hushed tasting rooms, the scripted notes, the velvet-rope exclusivity. That version still exists in pockets of Napa and beyond, but it is not what is happening on Idaho’s Sunnyslope Wine Trail.
In the Snake River Valley AVA, 21 wineries are shaping a wine culture that feels notably less formal than many better-known regions. The experience here tends to revolve less around prestige and more around place. Working vineyards. Picnic tables. Owners pouring their own wines and talking openly about weather, harvests, and the realities of farming in Idaho’s high desert.
The region, which shares the same latitude as Bordeaux, the Rhône Valley, and Rioja, continues to gain recognition for varietals including Riesling, Pinot Gris, Syrah, Merlot, and Tempranillo. Vineyards stretch across rolling hillsides west of Boise, where long summer days and cool desert nights have helped shape the region’s growing reputation.
“The Snake River Valley AVA is unique,” says Meredith Smith of Sawtooth Winery. “So many varietals consistently perform well here.”
That versatility has helped Sunnyslope develop an identity all its own, ranging from family-friendly, rustic patios with million-dollar vineyard views to food-forward tasting rooms and polished, modern newcomers like Gem 73. At places like Ste. Chapelle Winery, the legacy runs deep, but the atmosphere stays relaxed. HAT Ranch Winery blends serious winemaking with an unpretentious approach, while producers including SCORIA Vineyards, Kindred Vineyards, Kerry Hill Winery, Fujishin Estate Winery, Koenig Vineyards, Bitner Vineyards, and Indian Creek Winery continue shaping the region’s identity.
Smaller wineries scattered throughout the Sunnyslope corridor add to that sense that the region is still evolving in real time. The trail also includes wineries such as Devil’s Bedstead, Dunning Estates, Free Dog Wines, Huston Vineyards, Parma Ridge, Cuesta Sol, Hells Canyon / Zhoo Zhoo, Famici, Williamson Orchards & Vineyard, and Vizcaya.
The appeal extends beyond the tasting rooms. Summer concerts, food trucks, vineyard events, and long afternoons overlooking the vines have become part of the rhythm of the Sunnyslope experience. Guided wine tours move steadily through the region during the warmer months, connecting visitors to wineries that still feel personal and locally driven.
What continues to surprise many first-time visitors is the balance between quality and accessibility. The wines regularly earn national attention, yet a day exploring the Sunnyslope still feels comparatively affordable, particularly when measured against more established wine regions.
For now, Idaho wine country still operates with a degree of openness that can feel increasingly rare elsewhere. The pace is slower. The conversations tend to last longer. And the experience often feels less like a performance than a reflection of the people building it.
Summer and Fall
2026 on the Trail
Vizcaya’s Happy Hour, Vizcaya. Fridays 4-6pm.
Sunday Sips & Sounds, Ste. Chapelle. Monthly Sundays 1-4pm: July 12 Hasher Harmony, August 2 Ashley Rose, September 6 Nikki B, October 4 Lindzey Autumn.
Open Air Concert Series, Ste. Chapelle. Saturdays, gates 4pm, free: July 18 Cliff Miller Band, August 15 Bronson & Co Band, September 12 Motel Kalifornia.
Winery After Hours, Ste. Chapelle. Fourth Fridays 6-9pm: July 24 Bronson & Co Duo, August 28 Wesley George, September 25 Dale Best Combo, October 23 Lindzey Autumn.
Chicken Drop Bingo, Dunning Estates. Saturdays 12:30pm: July 11, August 15, September 19.
Live Music at Dunning Estates, 2:30-4:30pm. Food truck 12-6pm. August 29, September 26.
HEADLINE EVENTS
Fri, July 3: 3rd of July Party and Fireworks, Dunning Estates. Food truck 6-10pm. Marsing fireworks from the patio. Sat, July 18: Christmas in July, Dunning Estates, 12-6pm. Tree pre-sale, music, food truck.
Sun, September 6: Sunnyslope Wine Festival, Ste. Chapelle. The trail’s signature event: tasting, vendors, food, music. Throughout September: Sunnyslope Wine Month. Harvest celebrations, vineyard events, seasonal releases across the AVA.
Through the fall: Fall release weekends. Tastings, cellar experiences, food pairings, harvest gatherings.
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ANOTHER CHAPTER BEGINS
Gem 73 Winery reflects a belief that retirement can still hold creativity, purpose, risk, and opportunities to bring people together around a table
ARTICLE BY TAMMY DE WEERD PHOTOGRAPHY BY SPOKEN WINES & PROVIDED
Retirement is often imagined as a slowing down—a chance to step back, breathe deeper, and enjoy what years of work have made possible. It can also mean being in control of your time, without pressing timelines, knowing there is always tomorrow.
For Jay and Shelly Hawkins and Joel and Teresa Poppen, it became something else entirely.
A season of re-engagement.
In Idaho’s Sunnyslope wine region, the two couples are building Gem 73 Winery—a project rooted not only in the land, but in the belief that this stage of life can still hold risk, creativity, and new purpose. Yes, there is a vineyard. Yes, there is a winery taking shape. But what draws them back into building is something deeper than wine alone.
For the Hawkins, retirement opened the door to farming in a more personal way. What began as a hobby farm grew into something much larger. They purchased property in the Chalk Hills above the Snake River and began planting what is now Lanae Ridge Vineyard—named by blending their middle names and shaped by the history of the land itself. What started as five acres expanded to 62, driven by Jay’s fascination with the science of growing exceptional fruit. For Shelly, it’s about the people who work alongside them.
Their connection to the land runs deep—and so does their conviction that this is one of the best places in Idaho to grow high-quality grapes.
For the Poppens, the return to building came through a different lens. After years
of leadership and community engagement, they weren’t looking for another venture. They were drawn to creating a place where people gather with intention. Wine is not the end goal. It is the invitation.
Again and again, one idea surfaced: connection. They spoke of younger generations wanting to step away from phones and noise, and of older generations experiencing loneliness. They reflected on something increasingly rare—people sitting together, sharing food, wine, and real conversation. In their vision, Gem 73 becomes a “third place”—not home, not work, but somewhere people feel at ease. For those who remember, it carries a familiar feeling—the sense of a place where everyone knows your name—the “Cheers” of Idaho.
That vision feels especially ambitious at a stage of life when many people are trying to simplify, not build something entirely new.
The Hawkins bring the vineyard—the agricultural heart—and a passion for coaxing the best from the land. The Poppens bring hospitality, design, and a history of creating spaces where people feel welcomed and connected. Alongside them, winemaker Greg Koenig has played a key role from the earliest plantings to designing the winery and shaping its wines. Together, the partnership feels balanced: one rooted in the land, one centered on experience, and one shaping what fills the glass.
This is not simply a retirement project, nor a lifestyle concept chasing trends. It is deeply personal—reflecting what these couples value after long careers and full lives: generosity, authenticity, and shared experience.
Even the wines reflect that philosophy. They aim to be excellent but not intimidating—thoughtful, yet accessible. Wines that welcome people in rather than remind them what they do not know. The same is true of the space they are creating, where vineyard views, good food, and conversation will matter as much as what is in the glass. To bring that vision to life, they are building a 15,000-squarefoot winery set within the vineyard, overlooking the Snake River and the Owyhee Mountains.
At a time when many are trying to simplify life, Jay, Shelly, Joel, and Teresa have chosen something more demanding.
They have chosen to build again. Not because they need another chapter—but because they believe this one still has something worth giving.
And in Gem 73, what they offer goes beyond wine. It is a place to gather, to linger, and to remember that some of the best things in life still happen around a table.
Tammy de Weerd is a contributing writer for Boise Lifestyle and Meridian Lifestyle and co-founder of Spoken Wines.
Gathering around a table, as it’s always been done
Two couples. One shared vision for what comes next
The view is part of the experience
Estate-grown fruit from Lanae Ridge
THE WOODS ARE CALLING
A Visit to McCall and The Retreat
Standing alone in a gravel-packed clearing, I gazed up at the star-speckled sky, listening to the rush of Boulder Creek in the distance. Three thoughts occurred, in descending order of profundity:
‘We really are just tiny dots in the universe.’
‘I wish my camera could really capture this view.’
‘I hope the bears don’t get me.’
It was that last thought that sent me skedaddling back down the path toward The Retreat McCall, which literally lit up at my approach as the motion-sensing lights kicked on. Nestled on 40 acres of private land, the timber-framed Retreat feels designed for gathering, whether that means a wedding weekend, family reunion, or simply escaping the city for a few quieter days.
ARTICLE BY JORDAN GRAY | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JORDAN GRAY + PROVIDED
The Retreat is the vision of Colby and Tammy Rampton. Parents to five children, the couple originally started envisioning The Retreat in 2019. However, the COVID-19 pandemic and autism diagnoses for some of their five children shifted their focus.
“By the time we got there, 2024, and started building, there's a lot of different things that had shifted,” Colby Rampton said. “Because then I'm like, ‘Okay, one or two of these kids might need longer-term support systems. How do we provide for those kids?’”
And so, a new picture of The Retreat came into focus.
Rampton said he wanted guests to feel genuinely cared for during their stay, something he believes can easily get lost in hospitality.
“When people actually invest in your experience and check in with you, it makes a huge difference,” he said.
My event was my mom, Sheri Gray, and I getting out of the Treasure Valley for a few days to hang out. Earlier in the day, we’d wandered through the east side of McCall, grabbing lunch at Toll Station Pizza before perusing some gorgeous artwork at the Roots & Relics Gallery. We topped it off with a huckleberry waffle cone from Squatch Sweets before making the 15-minute sojourn out to The Retreat.
McCall is one of those towns where you can pick up just about every landscape type with just a little bit of driving.
We went from lakeside to rolling meadows to deep forest, complete with the blue skies you only tend to see in overly color-balanced movies. Do be prepared for forest roads and make sure your GPS doesn’t try to lead you to the middle of a lake (an issue that’s been fixed now, thankfully).
Pulling the blackout curtains back on day two, we glanced out the window to find two deer coming down the hill to avail themselves of some breakfast flora. We watched them for a time before heading downstairs to the “lobby” area. The Retreat carries some of the comforts of a hotel, but the communal kitchen, game lounge, and shared outdoor spaces make it feel closer to an oversized mountain home. We moseyed out for that nature communing, crunching our way across the gravel path. From the ceremony area the Ramptons have cleared out, we had the perfect spot to admire the still snow-capped mountains, the blooming wildflowers, and the fresh mountain air.
Then it was back to town, where we traveled around Payette Lake to reach North Beach. Both Sheri and I agreed this was one of our favorite parts of the trip. We shared the quiet, the lapping of the water on the sand barely audible as the breeze skated past. (We actually visited four beach and park areas on this trip: North, Rotary Park, Art Roberts Park, and Legacy Park.) We continued checking out the local wares
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This picnic bench also wanted to be in the water at North Beach.
Jordan and Sheri Gray on The Den's Patio.
(head to Bella Kitchen if you’re into kitchen gadgets or cookbooks), stopped in at My Father’s Place for some more ice cream (if I’m not having ice cream daily on vacation, I’m doing it wrong), and enjoyed a delicious meal at Steamers Steak & Seafood.
Back at The Retreat, I claimed an Adirondack chair to read a few chapters while occasionally glancing up at the forest around me as night fell. Colby Rampton called this area his “happy place” and I can see why.
We awoke to four deer and a turkey visible from our windows as we packed up and left The Retreat behind us.
As we enjoyed a final view of Payette Lake from our patio brunch at The Den and I picked up a canvas print from Gallery Fifty-Five that I couldn’t forget from the day prior, I ruminated on Tammy Rampton’s words from our first day.
“To see people come up and have a really good time, I think, that's the goal,” she said. “People come up, gather, leave the city, leave the world for a minute, and just come be with your family. Come be with your loved ones and just have a great time.”
IN THE STORY OF IDAHO
Plan your next history adventure and dive into Idaho’s rich past!
The Idaho State Museum features exhibitions, artifacts, and programming that uncover the story of Idaho!
Visit the Old Idaho Penitentiary and step inside the walls of one of four U.S. territorial prisons still open to the public.
Brunch view from The Den.
A fresh strawberry shake at My Father's Place.
EXPLORING IDAHO WATERWAYS
From Ecuador to Idaho, Ceci Richardson loves the immersion and connection of the wild
ARTICLE BY JANA KEMP
PHOTOGRAPHY BY CECI RICHARDSON-SALVADOR
Walk into the back gallery at the Boise Art Museum this summer and you find yourself standing in a river. Twenty-seven ceremonial drum frames hang from a grid overhead, suspended on visible threads of fly-fishing backing line. On one face of each drum, the canyon topography of the Salmon River, hand-stitched in slow loops. On the other, the river's surface. Real stones and boulders cover the floor under your feet. A low audio track, the sound of moving water, plays around you.
The installation is called Homage to the Salmon River, and it is the work of Ceci Richardson-Salvador, an Ecuadorian artist who has spent her time in Idaho running the state's rivers, both with her camera and without it. She is one of two artists, both women with Latin backgrounds, chosen for this year's Here Comes Idaho: Belonging, the Boise Art Museum's annual exhibition of Idaho artists. She works a 9-to-5 and makes her art in the hours that remain.
We caught up with her before her summer rafting season began. Here's what she shared.
Lifestyle: Do you have training to be an artist? Where did you explore and master your artistry and style?
Ceci Richardson-Salvador: Yes, I have formal training as an artist. I began my education in Ecuador, where I earned a BFA with an emphasis in sculpture and a minor in photography. That academic experience gave me a strong foundation in form, materials, composition, visual language, and art history, while also encouraging me to view art as a space for inquiry and exploration.
Over time, I’ve developed my style by integrating photography, installation, and material-based processes, guided by my relationship with landscape, plants, and place. While my education gave me a strong technical and conceptual foundation, my artistry has been refined through lived experience, experimentation, and an ongoing dialogue with the environments I inhabit.
Lifestyle: What has the 2026 Boise Art Museum Idaho Artists exhibit experience been like?
Ceci Richarson-Salvador: Being part of Here Comes Idaho: Belonging, an annual series of exhibitions at the Boise Art Museum dedicated to promoting local women artists, has been deeply meaningful. It feels especially significant to be one of two artists featured, both of us women with Latin backgrounds. That representation matters—it brings visibility to our perspectives and the cultural layers that inform our work.
This experience has pushed me to grow. Working within a relatively constrained timeframe challenged me to focus, trust my process, and realize what I’m capable of. Being selected by a museum curator—having someone recognize and believe in my work at that level—has been incredibly validating. It has given me both confidence and momentum to continue developing new projects.
At the same time, the experience has highlighted the realities of being a working artist. I currently hold a job from 9 to 5, which means I’m not able to dedicate myself to my practice full-time. After covering living expenses, there is often very little left to invest in materials, and my time to produce work is limited. It can be challenging to sustain both the creative and financial demands, but I continue because I believe in the possibility of building a life through my art—whether through commissions, collaborations, or invitations to exhibit.
Lifestyle: The BAM exhibit is multi-sensory – tell readers about the senses they can engage when in the exhibit space!
Ceci Richardson-Salvador: The exhibition is designed as a multisensory experience that invites viewers to engage visually, spatially, and through sound. My installation represents the entire Salmon River through 27 double-sided
Ceci Richardson-Salvador, her Idaho river guide husband Lynn Richardson, and their dog Parker
ceremonial wood drum frames, each suspended from a high grid with visible fly-fishing backing line. This material choice is intentional—it speaks to the fragility of the river ecosystem and aquatic life while also referencing the human presence within these landscapes.
As visitors move through the space, they are surrounded by these forms, creating a sense of being within the river itself. On one side of each drum, I depict the canyon topography using maps; on the other, the water’s surface. Each image is hand-stitched, adding texture and a sense of time to the work. The stitching becomes a form of mark-making that speaks to care, labor, and connection.
“Over time, I’ve developed my style by integrating photography, installation, and material-based processes, guided by my relationship with landscape, plants, and place.”
The floor is populated with real stones and boulders, evoking the riverbed and grounding the installation physically. Sound is an essential element in this piece, and it is the first time I’ve incorporated it into my work. I created an audio layer to echo the rhythms and presence of the river, with the intention of transporting the viewer into that landscape. Together, these elements—visual, tactile, and auditory—create an immersive experience that reflects not just the image of the river but the feeling of being in an Idaho river landscape.
See Ceci Richardson-Salvador’s work at the Boise Art Museum through August 2026.
Handstitched photographs.
Drum-shaped, maps and photos create exhibit.
Richardson-Salvador BAM installation 2026.
ARTICLE BY KALI KASPRZYK
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES
MAKEUP BY MIKAYLA CRANE
The 10% Target Mindset
Jen Cohen ON THE PRACTICE OF ASKING FOR WHAT YOU WANT
Winnipeg in the winter, and a 17-year-old waits 45 minutes in the cold for Keanu Reeves. Her fingers are numb. She is not there for an autograph. She is there to ask him to appear in her audition tape for MuchMusic, Canada’s MTV. When he finally agrees, she writes her number on a gum wrapper with a borrowed lip liner.
He calls days later.
That 17-year-old was Jen Cohen — fitness expert, host of the Habits & Hustle podcast, and best-selling author. She has built a career on the premise her frostbitten afternoon proved. She calls the practice the 10% Target: 10 attempts at whatever you want most in life.
The premise is simple. Most people never make one attempt. Almost nobody makes two. The math works in favor of the person who keeps going.
The top-rated Habits & Hustle podcast has logged hundreds of conversations with high performers and the people who study what the body does to the mind. Her TEDx talk, The Secret to Getting Anything You Want in Life, has traveled widely inside Fortune 500 sales-training rooms. On the Share the Lifestyle podcast, Cohen sits down to share the working rules that are the foundation of her latest book, Bigger, Better, Bolder.
“You have to be the CEO of your own life.”
FEATURING JEN COHEN
Discover the full 10% Target Mindset framework.
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MAKE TEN ATTEMPTS
The door opens, or another door does. The unmade attempt and the refused one leave you in the same place — except one of them teaches you something.
STACK THE DECK
Cohen frames her habits as a wager: How do I stack the deck so I win more than I lose? The workout happens first, and the food decisions follow. The email follow-up gets sent, and the answer arrives. The choices compound in a single direction.
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DISCIPLINE IS A PRACTICED SKILL, NOT AN INHERITANCE
No one is born with it. The people who look disciplined are running a routine they have rehearsed long enough that it no longer feels like effort. The reps are the skill. Miss them, and the skill fades, the same as any other.
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SELF-TALK ONLY WORKS WHEN THE BODY BACKS IT UP
Confidence does not arrive by repeating the word. It arrives after the body has done the thing — the workout finished, the cold walk endured, the email sent. The mind takes its cues from what the body proves it can do. Talk follows action, not the other way around.
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NEVER MISS A MONDAY
The first decision sets the slope of the rest. Skip the Monday workout, and the rest of the week tends to follow. Hold the line on Monday, and the slope tilts the other way.
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Summer Seafood Gazpacho
ALYSSA LAVY, MS, RD, CDN
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ARTICLE
A REFRESHING,
CHILLED, SUMMER FORWARD SOUP THAT PACKS IN PROTEIN AND FIBER!
Ingredients:
(yields ~8 C gazpacho)
• 8 large tomatoes
• 1 large cucumber
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 small sweet onion
• 1 jalapeño pepper
• ½ tsp hot sauce
• 3 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 ¼ tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp parsley (fresh or dried)
• 8 oz lump crab meat
• 8 oz cooked shrimp, chilled (about 8-12 large shrimp)
*Optional suggested toppings include: cilantro, tortilla chips, chopped jalapeños, creme fraiche, or additional parsley.
This summer seafood gazpacho screams summer and is the perfect, refreshing meal, snack or appetizer to beat the heat - whether you’re entertaining or enjoying a quiet meal with family. It’s packed with some of the season’s most flavorful produce and provides satisfying fiber and protein to help keep you feeling full, while still being light enough to enjoy on the hottest of summer days. Plus, there is no need to turn on the oven or the stove, keeping your kitchen (and you) cool as a cucumber! You can enjoy this chilled soup as is, or add toppings like chopped jalapeños, cilantro, or creme fraiche and scoop it up with tortilla chips!
Directions:
1. Cut tomatoes into large chunks, approximately 6-8 pieces each. Set aside.
2. Slice cucumber into thick slices. Set aside.
3. Mince garlic. Set aside.
4. Chop onion into medium sized pieces. Set aside.
5. Slice jalapeño pepper in half, lengthwise. Remove seeds if you prefer less heat. Chop jalapeño pepper and set aside.
6. Add tomatoes to large food processor. You may need to add about half of the tomatoes, pulse for a few sec onds and then add the remaining tomatoes depending on the size of your food processor. Pulse tomatoes until chunky and slightly pureed. You will continue to puree the tomatoes once the additional ingredients are added, so do not pulse until completely smooth.
7. Add remaining vegetables (cucumber, garlic, onion, jalapeño pepper) to food processor with the tomatoes. Add hot sauce, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper and parsley. Replace the lid and pulse to desired consistency – the gazpacho should be pureed, but still somewhat chunky and not completely smooth.
8. Store in an airtight container and chill in the fridge for at least one hour before serving. If not serving right away, this gazpacho can be made in advance and stored in the fridge overnight or for a few days until ready to serve. If making this gazpacho in advance, purchase fresh seafood or thaw frozen within 1 day of serving to keep seafood fresh and store seafood separately, only adding when ready to serve. When ready to serve, chop the shrimp and add approximately 1-2 oz chopped shrimp and ~1 oz crab meat to each bowl. You can add optional toppings, such as chopped cilantro, chopped jalapeños, tortilla chips, creme fraiche and an additional sprinkle of parsley, if preferred. Enjoy!
Note: This gazpacho can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up for 4 days, without the seafood. Store seafood separately and add when ready to consume.
Alyssa Lavy, MS, RD, CDN, CPT is a registered dietitian, personal trainer and mom of 2. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from The George Washington University and her Master of Science in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology from Teachers College Columbia University, where she also completed her dietetic internship. She has been an ACSM certified personal trainer for over a decade. Alyssa is the owner of Alyssa Lavy Nutrition & Wellness, a wellness brand offering nutrition communications, program development and consulting services for individuals and corporations.
Website: alyssalavy.com
Instagram: @alyssalavyrd
Boise + Eagle Events
JULY 2026
1 — GOD & COUNTRY FESTIVAL
Ford Idaho Center, 6:30 PM: Community celebration, fireworks. fordidahocenter.com
1-29 — ALIVE AFTER 5!
Grove Plaza: Wednesday concerts! downtownboise.org
2-29 — AC BOISE SOCCER
Athletic Club Boise Soccer Stadium: Professional soccer, USL Cup play. acboise.com
2 — SUPER SOAKER SHOWDOWN
Indian Creek Plaza, 11 AM: Citywide water battle! indiancreekplaza.com
4-31 — BOISE HAWKS BASEBALL
Memorial Stadium: Home games, fireworks, promotional nights. milb.com
4 — BOISE 4TH PARADE
Andrus Park, 7 AM: Celebrating 250 years. boise4th.com
4 — BOISE FIREWORKS
Ann Morrison Park, 6 PM: cityofboise.org
4-5 — ZOO $2.50 WEEKEND
Zoo Boise: Special $2.50 admission zooboise.org
5 — SUNDAY SIPS AND SOUNDS
Ste. Chapelle, 1 PM: Featuring Hasher Harmony! stechapelle.com
8 — TALES AND TRAILS
Veteran’s Memorial State Park, 9 AM: Storytelling walks. boisepubliclibrary.com
9 — DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING
Bogus Basin, 4:30 PM: Summer race series! bogusbasin.org
10-31 — SUMMER MUSIC SERIES
Idaho Botanical Garden: Live concerts in Outlaw Field! idahobotanicalgarden.org
10 — TEEN POOL PARTY
Ivywild Pool, 8:30 PM: Hang out, have fun! cityofboise.org
10 — AJR
Ford Idaho Center, 8 PM: Izzy Escobar & Avery Cochrane! fordidahocenter.com
10,24 — BOGUS TRAIL RUN SERIES
Simplot Lodge, 6 PM: 3.5-mile trail course. boiserunning.com
10 — MOVIES UNDER THE STARS
Julia Davis Park, 9 PM: Family movie, “GOAT”! cityofboise.org
11 — CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Expo Idaho, 10 AM: Festive shopping, holiday fun. iblevents.com
11 — BOISE TWILIGHT CRITERIUM
State Capitol Building, 10 AM: High-speed cycling races! boisetwilightcriterium.com
11-25 — ROARING SPRINGS DIVE-IN MOVIE
Roaring Springs, 8 PM: Outdoor movie at wave pool. roaringsprings.com
12 — BOISE FLEA MARKET
Boise State, 10 AM: Vintage, handmade outdoor market. ig.com
12 — CHARLEY CROCKETT
Ford Idaho Center, 7:30 PM: Age of the Ram Tour! fordidahocenter.com
14 — RAINBOW KITTEN SURPRISE
Outlaw Field, 7 PM: Bones North American Tour! extramilearena.com
15 — NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT SERIES
Florence Park, 7 PM: Free outdoor concert. morrisoncenter.com
16-25 — ALADDIN JR.
Boise Little Theatre: A magic lamp adventure! boiselittletheater.org
18 — RUGGED IDAHO EXPO
Indian Creek Plaza, 10 AM: Outdoor expo for camping, fishing, and hunting. indiancreekplaza.com
18 — KIDS’ TRIATHLON
Lincoln Pool, 7:30 AM: Nampa Parks & Recreation’s fitness race! nampa.activityreg.com
18 — THE AVETT BROTHERS
Ford Idaho Center, 7:30 PM: With Shane Smith & The Saints! fordidahocenter.com
18 — FLORA
Bogus Basin, 11:15 AM: Guided wildflower, plant hike. bogusbasin.org
18 — SUNNYSLOPE CONCERT
Ste. Chapelle, 1 PM: Featuring Cliff Miller Music! stechapelle.com
22 — NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT SERIES
Cypress Park, 7 PM: Free outdoor concert. morrisoncenter.com
23-25 — PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
311 3rd Street, 7:30 PM: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical! nampaciviccenter.com
25 — IRONMAN 70.3 BOISE
Julia Davis Park & Boise River Greenbelt: Triathlon featuring swimming, cycling, and running. ironman.com
27 — GOO GOO DOLLS
Ford Idaho Center, 7:30 PM: With Neon Trees! fordidahocenter.com
29 — WALK OFF THE EARTH
Treefort Music Hall, 7 PM: P acked with viral hits and crowd favorites! treefortmusichall.com
30 — EAGLE CONCERT SERIES
HERITAGE PARK, 6:30 PM: Featuring Kill A Brew. cityofeagle.org
30-31 — IDAHO PAINT HORSE
Ford Idaho Center, 8 AM: Equine events! fordidahocenter.com
31 — SAFARI STUFFIES
Zoo Boise, 5:30 PM: Create stuffed animals. zooboise.org
31 — JASON ALDEAN
Ford Idaho Center, 7:30 PM: Songs About Us Tour. fordidahocenter.com
31 — BOISE TRAIL FESTIVAL Bogus Basin, 6 PM: bogusbasin.org
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