January 26th, 2009
“It’s time to leave when the white guys start to dance.”
You never lived untill you have seen middle aged aged women LINE dancing to a well played version of Prince’s P^$$y Control. Especially if it is at Foresters in McCall on a cold Saturday night.
Thanks Miss Liss for the adventure.
January 24th, 2009
Took this last night at Telford and Sons. My wonderful niece Jessie was giving a recital.
Might have to try this one on copper!
And here is a version in an older more manipulated style. Whatta think, got a preference?
January 23rd, 2009
If you get a text message from the Bank of The Cascades asking you to call a 866 number. it is a SCAM. Go to ktvb.com for more info.
January 22nd, 2009
A contender for next years calendar?
Looks like a picture from a plane. However it was just a few miles up Bogus Basin road on Wednesday.
January 21st, 2009
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| When: | Friday, January 23, 7:00PM |
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You’re invited to a fantastic celebration of life!
Jeff Barker, a dear friend, gifted designer and all-around great guy, was involved in a near-fatal motorcycle accident on October 2, 2008. Please join Wirestone and friends as we toast Jeff’s new lease on life with a great night of music, a silent auction and tons of fun. Get your tickets for just $10 Music starting at 8PM, featuring: All proceeds from the Broken Barker Bash and the Silent Auction will help pay for Jeff’s medical and recovery expenses. |
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January 19th, 2009
Regular readers know all about Art 4 Art, the artist co-op gallery in Vista Village. Since it was so successful the artist envolved have decided to turn it into a full time endevour.
So! for a very limited time we are looking for some new like minded folks to join us. We are going to reopen in a couple of weeks and have limited space available.
Know anyone who might want to join us?
Send an email with info asked for below to artforartidaho@gmail.com (or in a comment here):
Hi Artist, due to the success of our Holiday market, we are going to continue Art 4 Art as a permanent co-operative dedicated to high quality local art. We are located in at 1002 Vista in the Vista Village shopping center in Boise. As a group we are working to provide a space to show good work, support the art community, make some money and have some fun along the way. We are looking for professionals who will contribute a financial and time commitment to their art and the store. All work will be juried by existing Art 4 Art artists.
January 17th, 2009
Can’t seem to confirm the rumor the Mike Fitzgerald has sold the Tablerock Brewery to The Nelson Brothers of construction fame. They did the remodel so there is a connection and their have been a lot of bar stool speculation about the restaurants fate of late.
January 15th, 2009
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For those of you who know and those of you who don’t, The QUARTERTONS
were selected this year by the Boise Blues Society
(www.boiseblues.org) to represent Boise and all of Idaho at the
International Blues Competition. (www.blues.org/ibc) This is the
biggest blues competition in the world and it is held each year in
Memphis TN. We will be leaving Feb 3rd to represent all of you!!
It cost a bit of $ to get a band down to Memphis so we along with the
BBS are holding a Fundraiser and asking for your support by way of
coming out to an awesome Sunday event.
This Sunday Jan 18th 12:00 - 4:00 P.M. we will be putting this event
on at the Bulls Head Bistro on Eagle and Fairview. Southwest corner
between Red Robin and Wendy’s. It is an ALL AGES Event and everyone
is welcome.
Live music performances by Boise’s own:
Neighbor Dave
Lori B! and the Blue Diamonds
& The QUARTERTONS
along with many special guests.
We will be holding a silent auction and some great raffle prizes. Plus
there will be a great menu for lunch at the Bulls Head and a full bar with
I.D.
$10.00 per adult $5.00 per child. (special discounts for large
families)
If you would like to donate something to be auctioned, please let me
know and bring it with you. Also if you cant make it to the
Fundraiser but would still like to donate, you can do so two ways:
go to boiseblues.org and find the link or
go to paypal.com and send $ to nathanjay@fiberpipe.net
Please pass this email along to any of your friends that may want to come
and as always thanks for the support!! Email me back with any questions.
Nathan
January 12th, 2009
This old Hot Springs building is between Jackpot and Wells. Been meaning to take a look for years. Was hoping for a sunrise that didn’t come. Found some interesting angles anyway. Hope you enjoy.
January 11th, 2009
Idaho Legend Pinto Bennett Showcase performance
Who
Songwriteing legend – Pinto Bennett his Band
And Special Guest Mary Cutrufello
When:
Friday & Saturday January 16th & 17th 7pm-10pm
Where:
VISUAL ARTS COLLECTIVE – 3638 Osage st. Garden City, Idaho
Note:
Tickets available online at www.ticketleap.com
Here is the link to copy into your browser
visual-arts-collective.ticketleap.com
(The first 200 tickets per night get a free CD with songs from Pinto’s upcoming CD ‘Experience’)
Tickets also at the door. Doors 7:00pm Show 8:00
21 and over only
For more info call steve at 870-7875
Visual arts collective 3638 Osage st. Garden City Idaho 208-424-8297 www.visualartscollective.com steve@uncommonrecords.com
January 8th, 2009
I was waiting for the weather to clear before I took this! Decided not to wait till May.
December 31st, 2008
Tried to buy this post card. Any ideas where it was taken? I’m stumped. Maybe 8th street, looks like the old Hotel Boise sign way in the back.
January 6th, 2009
Miss the ‘ol Magnum(not today in the snow). At least it is memorialized on Google Street maps. . .
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January 4th, 2009
My New Years resolution? Noooo resolutions!
January 4th, 2009
After a successful Christmas gallery showing. The artists of Art for Art have decided to make a go of it full time.
For something like A4A success comes in many ways. Not only did we all cover the costs of being open and make a little money on the side, we found a camaraderie and energy not often discovered.
From nurturing 1st time exhibitors to the synergy that come comes form different creative types discussing the challenges and triumphs of being an artist. In a world that is more and more gobal and corporate, this success stands out. Oh, and did I mention the recession.
We also able to help the next generation of local artists by contributing over $500 to Arte Faire.
So here is the bottom line. Beginning Friday January 16th Art for Art will be open full time.
In Vista Village-1002 Vista.
Unique , hand crafted and local are the what works. We will expand a little to include a wider varity of high quality local art and gifts. Including some speciality food and a few more gift items.
Watch this space for more info.
Thanks to Melissa and everyone else who have put so much energy and time into this. A special thanks to the landlady for helping us along.
January 3rd, 2009
Here is a play on the ol’ Photo Food Review from Web Mistress Nancy McIntosh
Nancy writes:
here’s a pic of our Christmas Dinner - shrimp salad, turkey, stuffing, taters and giblet gravy, and jellied cranberry. I’m eatin’ a turkey sandwich for breakfast. Cheers, Nancy
January 1st, 2009
This is Wedensday’s sunset over the depot.
January 1st, 2009
Barry, Micah,Cassidy,Bridgette,Sam and Kloi.
If you have ever loved a dog and been lucky enough to have them love you back go see Marley and Me.
It is OK to cry.
January 1st, 2009 at 11:01 am eThat is 8th street looking north.
The brick building on the right is the current public library.
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January 1st, 2009 at 12:47 pm eThat is the library on the right. This is 8th looking toward 8th street market place. It where the turnaround is and the Anne Frank Memorial. I park here all the time.
January 1st, 2009 at 4:57 pm eYou’re correct. On the right, that’s the building that became part of the new Boise public library. Go to the Anne Frank monument and compare this to today’s view.
January 4th, 2009 at 3:55 pm eEveryone is right, of course. The Library gives it away. Additional details:
- The two structures opposite 8th Street from the library (U.S. Plywood and the little free-standing house) are still there, but will not survive the eventual Library Blocks redevelopment.
- The tallish broad structure a few blocks in the distance is the old Eastman Building, way before its abandonment and arson.
- Sticking up behind it, the slender top of the Hoff.