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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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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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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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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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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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. 

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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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Super bowl specials, Fat Tuesday parties, Valentine’s Day events and more!

Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Sun Feb 11: LGBTQ+ Community Science Nature Walk Wed Feb 14: Space Banana opening Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise McCall Winter Carnival

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**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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Check out the Treefort Music Fest schedule, drink some local wine, go see some documentaries and movies, and much more!

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Drink Wine: Les Bois Wines, House of Wine, Rolling Hills Vineyard, Telaya, Parcero Wine Bar, Par Terre, Proletariat Wine Co, Huston Vineyards, Basque Market, Idaho Winter Wine Weekend 

Movies: Wild & Scenic Film Festival , A Song Film by Kishi Bashi: "Omoiyari”, PLAY BY EAR

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