S1E69 - Idaho Candy Company

**Have you ever had an Idaho Spud Bar? How about some Owyhee Toffee? Cherry Cocktail, anyone? All of these are made in the heart of downtown Boise, where the 123-year-old Idaho Candy Company still operates. Today’s story takes you through the history, and possible future, of Idaho Candy Company. **

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S1E67 - Boise Date Ideas

Tis the season to go on a date. Today’s episode has 100+ date ideas for you. Whether you are going on a first date, a much needed date, a friend date or something else, I’ve got an idea for you. 

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S1E66 - Th February 1, 2024: Things To Do In Boise This Weekend

It’s February! Get ready for Valentine’s Day, learn more about muddy trails, get the scoop on the Treefort 2024 lineup, score some free ballet tickets, and more. 

Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Win Anthology tickets - enter here Winter trail tips Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise Get Treefort 2024 tickets See the Treefort 2024 lineup 

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S1E65 - Portals to Boise History

You pass by places every single day that are a portal to Boise history. Do you know where they are? Today’s story takes you on an adventure to 9 places in Boise that have an interesting tie to Boise’s history.

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S1E64 - January 25, 2024: Fun Things To Do In Boise This weekend

Food news, weekend parties, ice fishing ideas, houseplant meetup and more!

Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Cucina di Paolo is closing at the end of April Three Idaho chefs are James Beard semifinalists Fri Jan 26:Groove on the Grove on The Grove Plaza Sat Jan 27:Robert Burns Night at The Riverside Hotel Read my story about Robert Burns Night  Sat Jan 27:Barley's Legacy Celebration at Hops & Bottles Sat Jan 27: Coffee, Plants & Nerds at FarWest Garden Center Sat Jan 27: Idaho State Historical Society photo & document preservation workshop Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise

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S1E63 - Bookstores of the Treasure Valley

An ode to our local bookstores of the past & present.

Read & see photos in the newsletter: fromboise.com Bookstores of the Treasure Valley: Rediscovered Books (180 N 8th St, Boise, ID 83702); Once and Future Books (1310 W State St, Boise, ID 83702); Friends of the Library bookstore (Downtown Boise Library!); Bent Corners - Boise (3343 N Five Mile Rd, Boise, ID 83713); Bent Corners - Nampa (1104 12th Ave S, Nampa, ID 83651); Half Price Books (3677 E Fairview Ave, Meridian, ID 83642); The Lit Room (215 E 34th St, Garden City, ID 83714); The Rubaiyat (314 S 6th Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605); Read more of Amanda’s stories: Winter is coming A stronger town: patterns & promenades A stronger town part II: the countryside A stronger town part III: higher places A stronger town part IV: housing in-between

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S1E62 - January 18, 2024: Fun Things To Do In Boise This Weekend

New club coming to downtown Boise, Latte Art Throwdown, cozy coffee shops, uno tournament, clothing swap and more!

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New club opening soon: https://www.space-banana.com/ Tickets to Space Banana shows https://www.facebook.com/halfweekend/events Fri Jan 19: Push & Pour Latte Art Throwdown Sat Jan 20: Uno Tournament at Cactus Bar Sun Jan 21: Clothing Swap at Telaya Wine Co Mon Jan 22: Introduction to Avalanches at White Dog Brewing Wed Jan 24: Hiking with Dogs in Boise presentation Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise

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S1E61 - Scots Wha Hae

We are all familiar with Boise's Basque community and its heritage of immigrant sheepherders in the area. But did you know that Scottish immigrants were moving to Idaho around the same time? Today's story is about the history of Boise's Scottish community, and the upcoming 119th annual Robert Burns Night happening next Saturday, January 27.

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S1E60 - January 11, 2024: Things To Do During A Wintry Boise Weekend

It’s a wintry weekend in Boise! Here’s some things to do outside, plus ideas for things to do inside where it’s warm & cozy. There’s lots of comedy shows this weekend, a beer dark beer tasting, and a local art collab video screening.

Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Fri Jan 12: Wild & Scenic Film Festival at The Egyptian Theatre Sat Jan 13: TheUltimate Apres Ski Party at Lost Grove Brewing in Hyde Park Sun Jan 14:Polar Pints at Boise Brewing Fri Jan 12:Riddikulus Comedy Show: Hufflepuff Special at the Lounge at the End of the Universe Fri Jan 12: Local comediansTyler Wolf + Nate Ford are at Mad Swede Downtown Sat Jan 13:Femme Fatale Comedy Show at Mad Swede Downtown Sat Jan 13:Comic of the Year 2024: Round 2 at Mad Swede Downtown Sat Jan 13:Taylor Calmus aka "Dude Dad"   at The Egyptian Theatres family based comedy videos. Tix are $27.50-$47.50 and it starts at 7pm. 18+ Fri Jan 12:The Darkest Night at Taphouse Sun Jan 14:Off Center Dance Public Art Project Video at MING Studios Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise

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