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.
Joshy Soul returns to Boise
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.
Danez Smith to grace the Linen District with Poetry and Performance.
The Modern Hotel hosts Poetic heavy-hitter Danez Smith will bring their particular—and particularly relevant— poetry and performance art to the stage at the Linen Building at 7 p.m. on November 27th, as part of The Cabin’s Ghosts and Projectors reading series.
Celebrate the End of Summer at Hermit Music Festival
As the days get shorter and we start our slow descent into fall, Indian Creek Winery in Kuna offers a last chance to soak up a sunny summer vibe at the Hermit Music Festival, August 30th through September 3rd.
Knee-to-knee in memory of Lucas Hicks
It’s impossible to talk about the Hermit Music Festival without talking about Lucas Hicks, wizard performer, composer, instructor and square-dance caller who was a central part of the Hermit Fest.
The Modern Becomes Original Goathead Business Ambassador
Southwest Idahoans have what some might call an irrational hatred of the goathead weed, a plant that, at first glance, looks innocuous enough: a dainty vine trailing innocently across sidewalks and through empty lots. But take a closer look, and you’ll see the reason for this passionate loathing: dozens of knobbly, viciously-spiked seed heads (technically “nutlets”) that somewhat resemble their namesake. They’re ugly and incredibly resilient; jabbed into a foot or paw, they’re extremely painful; and they can ruin a bike ride faster than you can say “patch kit.” Enter The Boise Bicycle Project and Goathead Fest, an event that promises to combine eccentric, bicycle-themed fun with a particularly Boise-flavored community service: find and eradicate the pernicious goathead… Read More!
James Castle House Inaugural Symposium
The James Castle Inaugural Symposium offers a unique opportunity to understand Castle’s work in the context of the distinctive rural places that were his home, and highlights Boise, and Idaho, as a place of inspiration.
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Txikiteo is a new eatery in the Linen District. More European than American in its approach, Txikiteo is a neighborhood place to gather at any time of the day for coffee, tapas, charcuterie, wine and beer. Serving fresh, authentic dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, Txikiteo’s menu is internationally influenced yet locally procured. Seasonal ingredients are appropriately featured (think summer cheeses, autumn vegetables), and will occasionally showcase the produce of great artisans from around the world.
Burning Lamb: A Modern Tradition
“God sends meat, and the Devil sends cooks.” It’s not clear if Dan Ansotegui is actually sent by Satan, but one bite of his roast lamb and you’ll think he for sure made a deal with him; it’s that tender, that juicy, that crisply perfect. The public gets a chance to taste for themselves during […]
Sun Valley Film Festival Boasts Idaho Talent
One of Idaho’s most exciting cultural events, The Sun Valley Film Festival, opens March 14th. With an intriguing, well-regarded lineup of films and a wide—and widely accessible—range of spinoff events, the Sun Valley Film Festival is an Idaho success story.