1/2 off the Statesman

A very nice gentleman ask me if I wanted the Idaho Daily Statesman half off. . .

Told him if they cut in half again it will disappear.

 

While I am bashing the daily, does a full page ad still cost as much now that the paper the size of a half page?

Sometimes I wish I was still selling radio!

The Vibe-Glad you felt it!

The 1st Vibe on Vista was a great success. Thanks to everyone who came by.  It was fun to get the old Art for Art folks back together. It was very cool to have a few more join us. Good traffic from the neighborhood, fantastic music from Spoondragon. It was a great start. Did you miss it? We will be at the corner of Cassia Vista the third Friday of ever month all summer.

The Vibe-Can you feel it?

It is almost time for the 1st Vibe at Vista Village.

Where?  Well, Vista Village. Just up from downtown on Vista!

When? This Friday the 15th, and ever third Friday all summer.

Who? Over 25 local artists, crafters, musicians, cooks and all around good folks.

What?  Selling the very best in local goodies?

Why? Mostly  because it's fun! And to support local artists etc. Oh, and 5% of the3304_1151210701809_1273885482_397988_5025965_n profits go to Art Faire a local charity that helps kids be creative.

Boisee, needs to thank Vista Village (thanks Sis & Bro), and MELISSA NODZO!!!

You need to be-EXPERIENCED

 

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BECOMEEXPERIENCED…… AT1960’S PRICES!
 
The Boise Blues Society and Gruntwerks Productions would like to invite everyone to the 9th annual Eagle Island Experience Festival at Eagle Island State Park, Eagle Idaho.
 
Date & Times:             May 15, 2009 doors open at 4 PM show from 5 to 10:30 PM
                                    May 16, 2009 doors open at 10 AM show from 11 to 10:30 PM
                                    May 17, 2006 doors open at 10 AM show from 11 to 6 PM
 
We realize this is a hard time for many in our community so WE ARE OFFERING 1960'S PRICES for this 2-½ day family event. Buy tickets before opening night, and a three-day pass is $12.00. 

 

REMEMBER, WOODSTOCK was only $11!! 

 

Buy it in advance and a Day Pass is $5. Day Passes can be purchased on line atwww.gruntwerks.net  or at 'Eyes of The World' on Grove Street. NOTE: tickets do not include the $4 park entry fee. This fee is by carload, so make sure you car pool with your friends. Buy your Tickets at the Gate for $6 per day, or a $15 Weekend Pass, plus Park Entry Fee. Kids 12 and under are free.
 
OK, about 26 hours of music for these prices, is a great deal!  But, you ask, “what makes this EXPERIENCE any different from all the others?” The Experience Festival is a celebration like no other. It is a place where visitors, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and creative artists come together for a shared event. The air is full of conversation. Color, enticing sights, sounds and scents – all beckoning visitors to be, to share, and to enjoy. Our setting will connect you with the past, our “community village” will give you paths to explore, our environment will give you peace, our music will lighten your step, our vendors will enlighten you, our food will give you diversity, and our creative artist will set your spirit free. We invite you to become a part of this family event.
 
The head hippie (Jim) says, “Our mission is to create a celebration that brings out the creative expression in all of us. We believe that given the opportunities, motivation and environment, people of all ages and backgrounds can come together to share in an experience of nature, crafts, performing arts, music, history, workshops and unique adventures. We will welcome them with friendliness, and encourage them to share and communicate their talents with others.”
 
Friday night, May 15 will be 60’s Night … so find your old tie-dye and bell-bottom jeans and enjoy a trip through the musical past. We start off with the great sounds of Jimmy Bivens, then flow into the Cosmic Family Band, and the headliner is Trippin’ (a musical journey through the 60’s). This is the opening date on their 2009 Tour. If this wasn’t enough we end the evening with the Fire Kittens and Friends, with their new, original show.
 
Saturday, May 16, is a day of great craft booths, food, drink, healers, bounce house, many surprises, this is also rock and roll day with headliner Built To Spill, Chris Gutierrez, Bank, Polyphonic Pomegranite, Juntra, Finn Riggins, oh and don’t forget the belly dancers and the second show by the Fire Kittens.
 
Sunday, May 17, we complete the Festival with a day in the sun, with dancing and fine sounds of Blaze n’ Kelly, Low-Fi, the blues styling of the Quartentons, and with headliner Denae, the 17 year old singing sensation, who is making her first appearance in Boise since last fall when she played the Egyptian Theatre with Tommy Castro, Kenny Neal, Magic Dick (J. Geils Band) and Deanna Bogart. Following Denae is our closing ceremony for 2009.
 
We also welcome our new community partner Arts West Performance School who will provide information, puppet show, student art work and performers. Funds raised by this event help support the Blues In The School Program.

Mothers Day-Capturing Light-SALE

Hi All. Have decided to clear out some older (but still cool) work. Come see me at The Elks Hospital 4th floor, or at the Captitol City Market across from the Beanery in Down Town. Mention Boisee.com and get at Least 25% off. elks-flyer-web

Downtown update

Been a lot of activity in the bar/restaurant biz lately. Seems like a quick update is in line, in no particular order. *Angells is open after the remodel, will try to get in and have an update soon.

*Texas Boogie is open, with bizarrely insulting staff shirts.

*Bad Irish is open, with only one keg of nickel beer.

*HiJinx is open, but I haven't heard anything good or bad.

*There is considerable play on the old Milky Way. An informed source speaks of at least two letters of intent on the 10th street space.

*Craigslist has a liquor license for $110,000.00. I believe this may be the same LL that was listed for $180,000. before the 1st of the year. 

*Dave is still trying to sell Mr. Lucky's

Art 4 Art- Redux

We had so much fun over the holidays we decided to go outside and play. Will be at it every third Friday this summer. If it works, we will move indoors when the weather cools off.

Interested in Joining Art4Art. Send me a message or an e-mail. We have a very few spots left.

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A special thanks to Melissa of Zu Cru for the poster design.

Angells-NO THEY ARE NOT CLOSING

Despite the covered sign in the front yard(thanks Garzone), Angell's is not closing. Staff and a sign on the front door both indicate the classic Boise bar (once voted Boise's Best Pick Up bar) will be  back open shortly.  At first for dinner, and for the whole day  soon after.  Expect a new menu to go with the classy new look.

So why hide your sign???

This Just in-Robots in the Ring-Update

Wanted to say a little more about Heidi and Robots in the Ring. As a friend I have watch Ms. Kraay work hard at being a "creative"-she has designed sets, wrangled actors and move across the country to keep at it. I haven't seen this play, but I am sure it will be entertaining.  Congratulstions!

Good friend Heidi Kraay has created a play.  .  . Here are TWO opportunities to see it. One is even   both are  free.

 

This just in! We will be having an open dress rehearsal for Robots in the Ring on Thursday, April 23 at 8 PM. This exciting, pre-performance sneak-peak show will be held at the El Korah Shriner Center and is especially intended for those of you who will have to miss our late-night Saturday show during this weekend's fantastic Boise Creative and Improvisational Music Festival. 

ROBOTS IN THE RING  by Heidi Kraay, music by Jared Hallock Open Dress Rehearsal Thursday, April 23 @ 8PM El Korah Shriner Center Free!

However, I would encourage everyone who is available Friday and Saturday to attend any and all of B-CIMF, featuring amazing music by local and international talent, extraordinary visual art (created before your very eyes!) and out-of-this-world new experimental film. All capped off by the premier of ROBOTS, with powerful music composed by Jared Hallock and performed by many B-CIMF musicians, breathtaking choreography by Johanna Kirk and awesome dramatic performances from our exceptional cast of actors and musicians alike. Don't miss out!

Robots in the Ring Saturday, April 25 @ 11PM El Korah Shriner Center 1118 West Idaho Street, 83702 Free!

As technology gets more intelligent by the day, the relationship between humanity and tools is changing rapidly. An intricate series of paid fights has successfully kept the smart devices under control for years, but humans can only keep revolution at bay for so long. Especially when the fights have only been empowering the chosen machine leader...

See improvised music and dramatic art come together to create a robot revolution.