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1. The Basque Market
608 W Grove St • 433-1208
Celebrate back to school with our famous Mac and Cheese Balls and
Zucchini Frito! Frozen white sangria, wine and beer will be flowing!
4-8pm
2. Basque Museum
611 Grove Street • 343-2671
& Cultural Center
Basque Music Jam Session: Local musicians play lively Basque tunes,
6:30pm. Enjoy Free Gallery Tours: ‘Hidden In Plain Sight: The Basques,’
6:30-8:30pm of the Jacobs/Uberuaga House.
530 W Myrtle St • 345-1825
3. Boise Art Glass ‘Make your Own Pumpkin.’ Rates are $40 per 30 minute session. Call
for more details and availability. Or watch FREE demonstrations by all
the talented artists while munching on provided snacks!
4. The Brick Yard
601 W Main St • 287-2121
Home Grown Thursdays. Every First Thursday enjoy Boise-made
American Revolution cocktail for $4 or Payette Outlaw IPA or Rodeo Rye
Pale Ale for $3. 418 S 6th St • 345-3718
5. Bricolage We will be showcasing new artwork (small paintings and sewn pieces)
by Grant Olsen for the month of September. 6. The Cotton Club
106 N 6th St, lower level • 345-5567
We will be open from11am to 6pm, and featuring First Quilts from The
Cotton Club staff & others.
7. The District Coffeehouse
110 S 5th St • 343-1089
Have you ever wanted to try what they do on “Whose Line Is It
Anyway?” Now’s your chance! Bring your friends and have some crazy
fun. Hosted by the hilarious, Recycled Minds improv troupe. Family
friendly. Starting at 8pm.
8. Dragonfly
414 W Main St • 338-9234
All Shoes are on sale now through Saturday September 9th! During
First Thursday come in and enjoy a free glass of wine from 5-9pm.
9. Epitome Home & Garden
121 N 5th St • 333-0123
Epitome Home & Garden will be open for a Summer Sale of select
home & garden items and for previewing new Fall arrivals. A Gift
Basket will be offered for a drawing that evening.
10. Flatbread Community Oven 615 W Main St • 587-4757
Kids under 12 eat free (with purchase). Enjoy daily expanded happy
hour with killer $6 deals until 6pm including Community Cocktails,
appetizers, pizzettas, and flatbreads. Every bottle of wine on our list is
on sale starting at $20!
500 W Idaho St • 345-4320
11. Flying M Coffeehouse Artist of the Month: John Warfel, DRAWINGS, DOODLES & PAINTINGS
inspired by doodles!
12. Front Door
105 S 6th St • 287-9201
We are creating a three-course beer paired tasting menu featuring
Widmer Brothers Brewing and their amazing Old Embalmer Barley
Wine, plates are limited. Starts at 6pm, don’t be late!
625 W Main St • 433-3934
13. Goldy’s Corner Emily is our featured artist for this month, but we also have over ten
other local artists who are on display. Happy hour runs from 5-9pm. We
will be serving dinner or breakfast just like Goldy’s next door.
14. High Note Café
225 N 5th St • 429-1911
$2 mimosas/over 7 flavors. All day happy hour with 1/2 price beer and
wine with the purchase of any entree! Vegan, Vegetarian & Gluten Free
options every day!
621 W Main St • 345-7557
15. Humpin’ Hannah’s Weekly prizes and bar tabs for the best jammers! Jam starts up at 8pm,
lasts till…? No Cover.
108 N 6th St • 342-0804
16. Indie Made Pop up shop! We’ve invited area artist and craftsfolks to set up “shop” in
the pioneer tent building and sell their goodies. The store will be open
until nine!
17. Le Café de Paris
204 N Capitol Blvd • 336-0889
Join us tonight for a special Tapas Menu and Wine tasting!
104 S Capital St • 333-1444
18. LunchBOX
LunchBOX and Fusion Magazine’s END OF SUMMER SOIREE. We will
have live art, music, drinks and giveaways ALL NIGHT.
19. The Melting Pot
200 N 6th St • 484-7629
What goes better with art than wine and cheese? Join us for the 2-for-22
First Thursday special: two glasses of wine and one cheese fondues for
$22.
20. The Old Spaghetti Factory 610 W Idaho St • 336-2900
Dine amidst fine antiques collected from around the world, while
enjoying a perfectly cooked Italian meal. Consider our complimentary,
private banquet room that seats up to 70 guests for large groups! We
also offer catering!
513 Main St • 345-6344
21. Pengilly’s Saloon Frim Fram 4 plays tonight, at 8:45pm, free admission.
22. Spa Urbana 602 W Idaho St • 639-5335
Now open! Come find us at 602 W Idaho St in-between The Old
Spaghetti Factory and Java.
south side
Artist in Residence Program
Current Artists in Residence Recipients:
A.
8th Street Marketplace, Mercantile Bldg
Star Moxley
Seth Randal Time is running out to experience the Wake Island Exhibit.
Since April, documentary filmmaker Seth Randal, an Artist-in-Residence
with the City of Boise Department of Arts and History, has showcased
different aspects of the Wake Island story through a studio space provided
by the city and property owner Ephraim Greenwall. The studio allows
Randal to gather stories for a documentary in progress called Wake Island,
and also to share some of those stories with the community. 5 to 9pm.
B. Northrup Bldg., Suite 295, 8th and Broad St
Kate Masterson, Sarah Masterson, Cassandra Schiffler and
Theresa Burkes
iBAG Idaho Book Artist Guild • 991-2327 Free workshops: Poetry and
paper construction. Make a lantern or a mobile, and much more. Enjoy
light hors d’oeuvres by Marcus Bonilla.
C. Renewal Underground, 517 S 8th St
Adrian Kershaw, mixed media sculptor
23. Atomic Treasures
409 S 8th St • 344-0811
Stop in Celebrate Summer and Reuse. We have an eclectic mix of
vintage, retro, art and found objects. Decorative and unique treasures
for home, jewelry, books, collectibles. Unusual and unforgettable Gifts! 670 Julia Davis Drive • 345-8330
24. Boise Art Museum Extended First Thursday hours, 10am-9pm. Admission by donation.
Studio Art Exploration, 5–8pm. Discover Nick Cave’s circular Tondos and
combine colorful materials into a round work of art. No Art Talk this
month in preparation for Art in the Park, September 7-9.
25. Chic Bridal Boutique
404 S 8th St • 424-8900
CHIC BRIDAL BOUTIQUE has expanded into the old Miss Molly’s space
in the 8th street Marketplace across from the Edwards Theaters on
Broad Street. Stop by our new location and see “The most beautiful
gowns in town”!
26. Cole Marr
404 S 8th St • 336-7630
Photography Workshops Come in and see the Bird photography of naturalist “David Marr.”
27. Hairlines
409 S 8th St • 383-9009
Stop in and talk with Lui, The Hair Whisperer, about a new Du by Lui for
the fall and back to school.
28. Helly Hansen
860 W Broad St • 342-2888
Come into Helly Hansen and receive 20 - 50% off all of our summer
gear! Don’t miss out!!
29. Idaho State
Historical Museum 610 Julia Davis Drive • 334-2120
City of Boise’s 4th Annual Employee Art Exhibit open house reception
and awards ceremony for city employees who are displaying their work.
Sponsored by the City of Boise Department of Arts & History and the
National Arts Program Foundation. Free admission, 5-9 pm.
30. Julia Davis Park
Docent Tours
610 Julia Davis Dr • 338-9108
If you love local history and enjoy meeting others in a relaxed park
setting, take a Julia Davis Park Docent Tour at 5:30p.m. on First
Thursdays. Meet at the Sacajawea monument in the Idaho State
Historical Museum Plaza then enjoy an hour exploring Boise’s flagship
park in a whole, new way! Visitors can choose one of three ways to
tour the park: a Self-Guided Walking Tour (using the free, downloadable
“Quest for the Golden Apple” smartphone application); a Bike Tour
of the original apple orchards (BYO helmet/bicycle), and the History
Walking Tour, guided by a knowledgeable docent.
401 S 8th St • 342-3773
31. Lisk Gallery + Carl Rowe Jerri Lisk’s collection of canyon paintings, inspired by the Owyhees and
Colorado’s Grand Canyon; Mark Lisk’s landscape photography; Carl
Rowe’s stunning foothill oil paintings. Wine tasting by Sawtooth Winery.
32. The Monogram Shoppe 409 S 8th St
Stop in check out our show room of fantastic Gift Ideas!
405 S 8th St
33. NfiniT Gallery Enjoy Tapas and wine while you stroll: John Giffin, Brian Kahn, Kimi
Monteros, Katy Johnson, Mark Vaccay, Luis Funo, Debbie Fischer
and Donna Bernstein. Check out our new gift shop section!
34. Philip James
Paul Mitchell Focus Salon
521 S 8th St • 409-0307
This Thursday we will be offering free Paul Mitchell samples, 20% off all
product, and 20% off any service booked. We will be open from 9am
to 9pm.
35. Que Pasa 409 S 8th St • 385-9018
Come and enjoy the best in Mexican expression! Thousands of
handcrafted items from Mexico. Wall fountains, metal wall art, sterling
silver, pottery, blown glass, dragons, fairies, mermaids, and leather and
cedar sofas.
415 S 8th St • 385-9337
36. R. Grey Gallery R. Grey Gallery is America’s #1 Coolest Store in 2012! To prepare for
our next Sticks show, we have more lazy susans, mirrors, wall plaques,
chairs, etc. Come in and make an appointment to create your own
custom Sticks piece at our Sticks Trunk Show in October.
37. Salon 162
404 S 8th St • 386-9908
Photographer Christina Bickinbine will be showing new aluminum
prints from her series of urban landscapes. Her featured city is
Minneapolis. Also, an encore showing of her popular Treefort Music
Festival. 38. Snake River Winery
786 W Broad St • 345-9463
Stop by and try the latest addition to our collection, 2011 Old Vine
Chardonnay. We also have new vintages of Cabernet Sauvignon and
Late Harvest Riesling. There is a little something for everyone!
405 S 8th St • 345-6620
39. Solid Grill & Bar
2-FOR-1 DRINKS & $6 HAPPY HOUR FOOD MENU from 4-6pm &
10pm-Midnight! Music by Robert James. Tasting by Southern Wine &
Spirits. Art by Race Photography. Free Appetizers at 6pm. Last Call
Trivia at 8pm…
733 Broad St • 336-3454
40. Van Dyck Frame Design Come see my wonderful new location in BoDo, right across from Office
Depot.
central downtown
41. Artisan Optics 190 N 8th St • 338-0500
From 10am to 8pm we are clearing out odds and ends to make room
for new fall arrivals. Save up to 50% on close-outs, including eyewear
and sunwear. Limited to stock on hand. Enjoy live music by James Orr,
6-8pm.
42. Barbara Barbara & Co
807 W Bannock St • 342-2002
Open late for First Thursday tonight, come see our new digs!
43. BERRyHiLL’s Restaurant 121 N 9th St
HAPPy HOUR is from 4-7pm! Enjoy live jazzy blues with Ken & Rico
6-9pm in our Outdoor Patio Lounge.
44. The Chocolat Bar
805 W Bannock St • 338-7771
We are at that seasonal in-between stage and chocolate is the answer,
no matter what the question! Join The Chocolat Bar and Fraser Winery
for chocolate and wine pairing! It’s a must stop. There is something for
everyone!
45. City Peanut Shop
803 W Bannock St • 433-3931
We will be doing another free beer and nut tastings with The Press on
9th St. Also we will have the nuts and beer available to buy in our shop. 46. Costa Vida
801 W Main St • 429-4109
The coast is calling at Costa Vida downtown. Surf in for the best beachinspired fresh Mexican food now downtown, on the Grove!
213 N 9th St • 331-1339
47. D.L. Evans Bank Join us for our 108th birthday celebration & annual open house.
Featuring Venture Coy, Mary Lou Orndorfe, Gary Richardson,
and Diane Ronayne. Also works by Boise Students from the City’s
Community Centers, Boys & Girls Clubs and Shelters for Teens.
Sponsored by The City of Boise Department of Arts and History teamed
with Public Works and the Boise WaterShed Environmental Center.
48. The Electric Chair Salon
783 W Idaho St • 331-2588
Join us at The Electric Chair Salon and enter to win a gift basket of hair
products, while you enjoy delicious refreshments!
49. Fete Style Bar 110 N 8th St • 344-3559
Join us to celebrate our One Year Anniversary! 906 W Main St • 258-2091
50. GoLite Open 6-9 pm. GoLite employee, Clay Jacobson, in his first ever
laid back acoustic jam session. Music, great deals, and big
score promotions on our light weight hiking, travel clothing and outdoor
gear for men and women. 51. Idaho Advantage Credit Union 249 N 9th St • 327-3445
Bake Sale Fundraiser, 9am to 5pm and 6-8pm! Proceeds will go to the
Idaho Humane Society.
52. Idaho Poster
280 N 8th St, Ste 118 • 761-9538
& Letterpress Featuring our large collection of antique wood sign and poster type.
Many pieces are 10”-15” tall and over 75 years old. Also, inspirational
and humorous quotes printed on the 100 year-old presses and framed
in repurposed thrift-store frames. 53. Idahostel
280 N 8th St • 286-6476
Cory Maas, artist and musician, will be working on a piece LIVE.
His recent work includes pieces in the renowned Freak Alley. Limited
complimentary adult beverages while supplies last from 6-9pm.
785 W Idaho • 344-4589
54. Lux Fashion Lounge Come shop lux for “back to school.” Come check out our selection!!
55. The Matador
215 N 8th St • 342-9988
Try our private label tequila! Master Distiller from Herradura Tequilas,
Maria Teresa Lara Lopez, helped us create Double Barrel Reposado.
100% Blue Weber agave rested in toasted oak for 11 months, then
another month in new toasted oak.
56. Mai Thai
750 W Idaho St • 344-8424
Start First Thursday with lunch; enjoy a 5 star lunch buffet. After
work meet our mixologist Michael Reed for 2-for-1 handcrafted drinks
5-6:30pm & 9-close. With appetizers at the bar starting at 3pm and
going all night long.
57. McU Sports
822 W Jefferson St • 342-7734
Labor Day Summer Clearance Sale and Winter Gear Preview. Also, our
Bogus Basin Road location will have winter lease packages ready for all
ages. 58. The Mixing Bowl 216 N 9th St • 345-6025
Our huge selection of cookware, bakeware, coffee, a diverse array of
merchandise is constantly changing… come see for yourself!
59. Plan b Lounge
9th & Idaho [beside Berryhill’s]
ONE NiGHT ONLY 5-8pm. Wine Flights with Walla Walla’s Tastevin’s
Thomas Cwiklinski.
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60. The Press 212 N 9th St • 336-9577
Live music by Garth Olson, nuts from City Peanut, and beer! Olson is
a keyboardist, composer, arranger, and music director. Most of his live
performance focuses on jazz-fusion improvisation.
242 N 8th St • 338-5430
61. Sage Yoga & Wellness
New photo exhibit by Tony Anderson. “Young Summer” explores age
and honesty in the season of freedom. Wine tasting by Indian Creek
Winery and music by Kris Hartung. Vinyasa Yoga class, 5:30-7pm.
62. Superb Sushi
280 N 8th St • 385-0123
We will have smoked salmon sampling and sake tasting at Superb Sushi
Downtown! 6-8 pm
63. Thomas Hammer
298 N 8th St • 433-8004
Coffee Company Featuring artist Nicolette Laursen’s oil paintings and wall sculptures of
extinct animals. Come and check her out!!!
64. The Art of Ward Hooper
745 W Idaho St • 866-4627
Gallery/Urban Garage Meet authors Elaine Ambrose and AK Turner. Ward Hooper designed
the cover of their book Drinking with Dead Women Writers.
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65. Alaska Center 1020 W Main St
Eric Obendorf – Photographer. “Idaho, A Different Panoramic View”
Large scale panoramic photography. Also exhibiting: Chi E Shenam
Westin, Oils and pen and Prisma color.“Desert Visions”
66. Art Source Gallery
1015 W Main St • 331-3374
“Hand-Eye Coordination: Dialogues in Clay and Photography” New work
by Jerry Hendershot and David Day. Opening reception is on First
Thursday, August 6, 5-9pm. Wine from Indian Creek Winery, Music and
Nibbles.
928 W Main St • 333-0309
67. Basement Gallery Ben Wilson, known locally for his illustrations in the Boise Weekly and
internationally for his band posters. His new series of paintings is based
on a found box of family memorabilia and his mother’s recollections.
68. Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
103 N 10th St • 342-1992
First Thursdays was so good during the winter we want to do this all
year long: $1 per scoop in a cup or on a cone. 69. The Crux
1022 W Main St
The Crux beer taps are flowing once again and the Stumptown coffee is
on ice! The Crux is always open late.
70. Foot Dynamics
1021 W Main St • 386-3338
See our new Altra zero-drop trail runners and browse our great deals.
We specialize in footbeds for sports and footwear for the hard-to-fit.
Certified Pedorthist on staff and on-site orthotics lab.
211 N 10th St • 336-5899
71. Gallery 601 “Beauty and the Beast”... Utah artist Cassandra Barney and California
artist Will Bullas new works for this show. Artist reception with Cassie
and Will, 6-8:30pm. Preview show at www.gallery601.com
72. The Huddle Sports Grill 205 N 10th St • 338-5454
END OF THE SUMMER BASH! Enjoy $2 LOCAL BEER, $4 glass of WINE
and 50¢ WINGS!
1402 W. Grove St • 385-0111
73. Linen Building Matt Bodett’s “oneoneoneoneone” runs through mid-October. Full bar
(ID required) and free, off-street parking. 5 to 9pm.
74. Owyhee Plaza Hotel’s
1109 W Main St • 343-4611
Gamekeeper Lounge The Gamekeeper Lounge inside the Owyhee Plaza Hotel will have
special beer flights and music by Rebecca Scott!
75. Radio Boise 1020 W Main St (basement) • 258-2072
Celebrate Boise’s only community radio station. Watch the live on-air DJ,
tour the studio, and step up to the mic and record a testimonial. Be sure
to ask about the weekly Radio Boise Tuesdays at the Neurolux.
1105 W Idaho St • 344-8010
76. The Record Exchange Album release party! The Well Suited, 6 pm. All day long, enjoy buy-2get-1-free coffee/espresso drinks and used CDs, vinyl and DVD/Blu-ray!
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