Where is this?

Had so much fun with the 8th street pics, let's try it again.

Where is this? I think I know, but I have to drive by and check. You?

Follies-overheard wisdom

"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.

Photo Bonus-Violins

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?

Bank of the Cascades -email SCAM

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.

Photo Friday-Above the clouds

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.

Broken Baker Bash-Good Cause, Good Music

Location:	The Linen Building 1402 W. Grove Street Boise, ID 83702 US  View Map
When:	Friday, January 23, 7:00PM
Phone:	208.343.2868
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 For tickets, call Wirestone at 208.343.2868. Ask for Brie Buy them online at http://brokenbarker.blogspot.com/  Tickets will be available at the door Music starting at 8PM, featuring: * Bill Coffey & Ned Evett * Travis Ward & Hillfolk Noir * Soft Gong * DJs from the Vinyl Preservation Society All proceeds from the Broken Barker Bash and the Silent Auction will help pay for Jeff's medical and recovery expenses.

Art 4 Art call for artists

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.

If that sounds like something you would like to be a part of, shoot us an artist statement , plus a description, pricing, and pictures of your work and, if possible, a link so we could look at it.

TO:art4artidaho.com

Tablerock-Nelson Bros?

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.

Photo Friday-Coffee & Cream

Quartertons to Memphis

Hi All, been hearing a lot lately that there is no Blues around. The main reason is that NO ONE SHOWS UP at blues shows. If I don't see you at this show I will ignore all  further complaints!!!

Three Blues ActS.

Hard Core straight Blues from Neighbor Dave Green

More traditonal Blues from Lori B!

And of course the powerful eletrified trio that is this years BBS entry to the Internatioanl Blue Contest in Memphis-The Quartertons.

The musicains will show up-will the rest of you?

Oh, and don't try the normal lame excuses either:

This one is No smoking

This one is Family Freindly!

This one is not late at night!

Here is the info From

Nathan Jay Moody

Hey everyone,  

   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.

nathanjay@fiberpipe.net

                               Nathan

www.myspace.com/quartertons

Northern Nevada

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.

Pinto Bennett-For Immediate Release

What:

Idaho Legend Pinto Bennett Showcase performance

Who

 Songwriteing legend – Pinto Bennett his Band

And Special Guest Mary Cutrufello

When: ­­­

Friday & Saturday January 16^th & 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

Photo Friday-It's Ice, Ice Baby

Where is this?-update

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.

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4 Responses to “Where is this?”

1. Tony Thomas Says:  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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2. Elissa Says:  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.
3. Skelly Says:  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.
4. Rick O Says:  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.

Mr 789 in google maps

Miss the 'ol Magnum(not today in the snow). At least it is memorialized on Google Street maps. . . View Larger Map">

Monday Follies-2009

My New Years resolution? Noooo resolutions!

Art for Art-Great News

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.

Photo Food Review-Nancy McIntosh

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

Photo Friday

This is Wedensday's sunset over the depot.

Kloi. . . er, Marley and Me

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.