The Modern was thrilled to host Christopher Swain as he prepared to embark on a singular journey that is part environmental defense act, part performance art, part awareness-raising campaign.
Summer of (River) Love: Man Swims the Length of the Boise River
The Sixth Annual Death Rattle Writers Festival
Join in on the treasure valley’s raucous celebration of the literary arts! With sponsorship from the Idaho Commission of the Arts and the Idaho Humanities Council, alongside many generous local businesses*, the board of Death Rattle Writers Festival is pleased to announce the 6th annual Death Rattle Writers Festival, taking place in the heart of […]
Motelorcyclist Diaries
The Modern hosted travel writer Drew Beattie who, like all our favorite guests, has an unexpected passion. Beattie’s passion? Those icons of America’s late, great road-trip culture: the independently owned hotel.
Dance & Dinner Collaboration Red Hare(ing)
The progressive dinner experience, including dance, live music, and film, is structured around the story of five central figures— four rabbits and a hare.
Campfire Stories Sixth Season
Now in its sixth season, Campfire Stories began on the patio at The Modern and quickly became a sell-out favorite feature of summer in Boise. The event expanded and moved to Txikiteo last year; all 2019 Campfire Stories evenings take place on the patio at Txikiteo, with writers and storytellers from all genres telling tales loosely organized around a theme.
You Like Us…You Really Like Us!
Votes are tallied, and it’s official: for the tenth year in a row, Boise Weekly’s Best of Boise voters have named the Modern Boise’s Best Hotel —and this year a record 300,000 ballots were cast.
Modern’s Infinite Scroll Series Unveils Post Modern
Post Modern by artist Rachel Reichert will be unveiled this coming First Thursday, June 6th, the latest in the Modern’s Infinite Scroll series. The work was created specifically for the Boise hotel.
Joshy Soul returns to Boise
Joshy Soul, whose Treefort fans lined a full city block this past March, is bringing their retro-infused soul-pop band to the patio at Txikiteo, Wednesday, June 5th, from 7-8 p.m.
Open Air Archive Celebrates Boise’s Past, Future
All cities have their ghosts, the fading faces and stories of the people who made their home there, whose lives shaped the city.
CAMP Modern & Burning Lamb at Treefort
Laid back, fun, and funky, Camp Modern is a great way to edge your way out onto a Treefort branch; or, if nice and easy’s not your thing, it’s a good place to keep the Treefort vibe going in between.