east side south side central downtown

10. The Old Spaghetti Factory music listings
art listings
610 W Idaho St • 336-2900
We invite you to dine amidst fine antiques collected from around the
world, while enjoying a perfectly cooked complete Italian meal. For
large groups, please consider our complimentary, private banquet
room that seats up to 70 guests! We also offer catering!
11. Pengilly’s Saloon
Frim Fram 4 play tonight, free, at 9:00pm
south side
east side
Artist in Residence Program
1. The Basque Market
608 W Grove St • 433-1208
Celebrate summer at The Basque Market! Enjoy Salmorejo (chilled
tomato soup), braised chorizo, and other assorted tapas. Gourmet
wines, Spanish beers, and Sangria Blanco are also available. Festivities
begin at 4pm!
2. Basque Museum & Cultural Center
611 Grove Street • 343-2671
Join us tonight at 6:30pm and enjoy Free Gallery Tours for Exhibit:
‘Hidden In Plain Sight: The Basques’ Tours available from 6:30 –
8:30pm of the Jacobs/Uberuaga House guided every half hour. We
look forward to seeing you!
3. Boise Art Glass
530 W Myrtle St • 345-1825
SUMMER OPEN HOUSE! 5pm - 10pm, Similar to our December
First Thursday we are opening the doors to connect Boise Art Glass,
Classic Design Studios, Bricolage and Rocket Neon. We will have
FREE live Glass blowing demonstrations as well as 30 minute Glass
blowing classes at $40 per session to ‘Make Your Own Float.’ (Please
call ahead to sign up for class) There will be a Wood Fire Pizza Oven
with food available for purchase. Come check out what other surprises
we might have.
4. Dragonfly
414 W Main St • 338-9234
All dresses are 20% off through June 9th. Come in for a glass of wine
tonight from 5-9pm.
5. Flatbread Community Oven
615 W Main St • 587-4757
Join us First Thursday to view the creative photography of Amber
Grubb featuring Boise landmarks with a historic focus. Kids under 12
eat free (with purchase). Plus, enjoy our daily expanded happy hour
with killer $6 deals until 6pm including all Community Cocktails,
appetizers, pizzettas, and flatbreads. Every bottle of wine on our list is
on sale starting at $20 bucks!
6. Humpin’ Hannah’s
621 W Main St • 345-7557
Join hosts Bernie Reilly and Dave Manion for a night of pickin’ and
grinnin’, strummin’ and singin’ every Thursday at Hannah’s. All
Bluegrass, Folk, Americana, pickers, players, singers and songwriters
are welcome! Weekly prizes and bar tabs for the best jammers! Jam
starts up at 8:00, lasts till…? No Cover
7. Idaho Street Dental 305 West Idaho Street
Join us for our first, First Thursday! Dr Jeff and Tammy Tuller host
local artist Marc Walters. We invite you to enjoy his photographic
talent while tasting local wine by Syringa Winery. The beautiful
art, wonderful wine and lite fare are on us! Enter to win a free
Sonicare. 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
8. Indie Made
108 N 6th St • 342-0804
Pop up shop! We’ve invited area arts and craftsfolks to set up “shop” in
the pioneer tent building and sell their goodies. Join us for chocolate,
music, beer by Wiseguy Pizza Pie, and cool people… The store will be
open until nine!
9. The Melting Pot
513 Main St • 345-6344
200 N 6th St • 484-7629
Join us at the Melting Pot either in the lounge or on our beautiful patio
for our 2 for 22 First Thursday special- two glasses of house wine and
one of our famous cheese fondues for only twenty-two dollars!
Current Artists in Residence Recipients:
A. 8th Street Marketplace, Mercantile Bldg
Star Moxley, installation artist, will be exhibiting “ If I were…I
would…”. This new work is the third of seven ongoing installations of
The Box Project;additional hours Sat June 9th from 10 -4.
Seth Randal, filmmaker
B. Northrup Bldg., Suite 295, 8th and Broad St
Kate Masterson and Sarah Masterson
Cassandra Schiffler “Constructing a Visual Space” See and
understand her pared down abstracted artworks through an
interactive display - drop in to create your own composition by
rearranging hand painted objects, thinking about how the objects
relate to each other and the negative space surrounding them.
Theresa Burkes
iBAG (Idaho Book Artists Guild)
C. Renewal Underground, 517 S 8th St
Adrian Kershaw, mixed media sculptor
12. Atomic Treasures
409 S 8th St • 344-0811
Stop in, celebrate Spring, 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! 13. Boise Art Museum
670 Julia Davis Drive • 345-8330
STUDIO ART EXPLORATION, drop in 5–8PM: Match sounds and
movements with a variety of materials as you make a work of art
inspired by artist Nick Cave’s Soundsuits.
ART TALK at 5:30 PM: Special Panel Discussion: Artists, curators,
dancers and scholars share their thoughts on the unique blend of
culture, fashion, and art in the work of artist Nick Cave.
19. Lee Gallery
409 S 8th St • 345-1120
A continuation of the group show “Local Diversity” featuring 7 local
artists, as well as the show “Recycled Art”; art made entirely from
recycled materials.
20. Lisk Gallery + Carl Rowe
401 S 8th St • 342-3773
This month features an amazing sculpture artist, Matt Grover. His
show, “Sines, an exploration of sine waves in nature through kinetic
sculpture” All of his sculptures are created out of wood and metal ,
and are made almost entirely from recycled materials to continue
the theme of the grand cycle of nature. Also, view works from the
resident painters Jerri Lisk, and Carl Rowe, as well as exquisite images
from photographer Mark Lisk. Wine tasting available from Sawtooth
Winery.
21. MacLife Downtown
421 S 8th St • 323-6721
860 W Broad St • 342-2888
36. GoLite 906 W Main St • 258-2091
23. NfiniT Art Gallery
405 S 8th St, Suite 131
Check out the new Gallery on South 8th Street! Located near Lisk Gallery.
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, leather and
cedar sofas.
25. R. Grey Gallery
37. The Mixing Bowl 24. Que Pasa
409 S 8th St • 385-9018
415 S 8th St • 385-9337
“R. Grey Gallery has new glass art from across the country! Come see
the colorful “bubble bowls” in various colors and sizes. We have large
glass vases and bowls that will liven up any room in your home. With
over 30 glass artists from across the country, there is an unmatched
compilation of designs of the highest quality. Prices start under $100
for our smaller glass pieces. Enjoy a night downtown with friends!
Treats & sweets 5-9pm.
26. Salon 162
404 S 8th St • 386-9908
Paintings by Shasta Nash, a mixed series of works, mixed media on
canvas and glass pieces showing a stained glass effect that displays
nicely in a window. Be sure to pre book an appointment for $10 off
your hair appointment with Nancy or Levi. Couture styling just for you,
a work of art! Acoustic music by “Band of buskers” from 6-9.
27. Snake River Winery
786 W Broad St • 345-9463
405 S 8th St • 345-6620
Enjoy a great $5 happy hour menu from 4-6 and 10- Midnight! Tonight
stop by for Live Music Performed by Robert James, spirits tasting
with Hood River Distillers, free appetizers at 6pm, and art by Rase
Photography. Last Call Trivia- Free Team Trivia- starts at 8pm.
29. Table Rock Brew Pub
705 W Fulton St • 344-3670
Tonight we’ll show the artwork of Wendy Blinkenstaff & have Live
Music! Join us!
central downtown
18. Idaho State Historical Museum
30. BERRyHiLL’s Restaurant
Get a snapshot look into Idaho’s past and visit our new exhibit,
Picturing Idaho, featuring images from the Idaho State Historical
Society’s extensive photo collection. A large selection of ISHS archive
images will be available for purchase in the Museum Store. Prints of
images from this exhibition will be available by special order. Exhibit
runs through August 19. Admission by donation 5 – 9 pm.
The coast is calling at Costa Vida downtown. Surf in for the best
beach-inspired fresh Mexican food now downtown, on the Grove!
Free GoLite Jam 35- First Thursday Special Only! Register in-store with
your email address, 2nd opportunity, “Like Us” on Facebook. GoLite
Big Score specials all month along with our 50% off sugg. retail prices.
GoLite carries outdoor gear: tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, luggage
and apparel, men’s and women’s, for hiking, running, backpacking
and travel. Open 6-9 for First Thursday! Stop in at Helly Hansen and receive 15% off everything in our store if
you try on a pair of shoes!
610 Julia Davis Drive • 334-2120
803 W Bannock St • 433-3931
801 W Main St • 429-4109
409 S 8th St
28. Solid Grill & Bar
17. Helly Hansen
34. City Peanut Shop
35. Costa Vida
Stop in check out our show room of fantastic Gift Ideas!
15. CONCIERGE CORNER AND VISITOR SERVICES on the Grove Plaza
Stop in and talk with Lui The Hair Whisperer, about a new Du by Lui
for Spring!
805 W Bannock St • 338-7771
Let us fill your picnic baskets and backyard barbecues with delicious
chocolates! We have gift boxes and platters for every occasion. Join
us and Craft Brewers Alliance with beer and chocolate pairing. Happy
Summer!
22. The Monogram Shoppe
“Colors” Images from Naturalist David Marr’s photo trips with
students at the Cole/Marr Photography Workshops. Created with
4x5/8x10 film cameras and digital camera formats......Join us for lattes
and comfort foods. 6-9p.m.
409 S 8th St • 383-9009
33. The Chocolat Bar
Tonight we will be collaborating with The Press! We will be sampling
beer/wine Nut tastings, and The Press will also feature the same
samples at the restaurant around the corner on 9th Street!
Seems like summer is here at last! Join us first Thursday and check out
our picnic backpacks, baskets, wine stakes, and much more! Enter to
win a four person mini box for a performance at the 2012 Shakespeare
Festival. And don’t forget Dad: Father’s Day is just around the corner,
and we have some great gift ideas! As always, 20% off case sales on
First Thursday. Cheers!
16. Hairlines
We’ll be displaying works by: Glass Rediscovered, Voyage
Pottery, and Cody Rutty. There will be FREE Chair massages and
refreshments. Also, gift certificate at a special 1st thursday rate
of $45 for 60 min (regularly $60)! This will be the last chance for a
special rate on massages/FREE chair massages for a while as we will
not be participating in 1st thursday over the summer, so make sure to
come see us tonight from 5 to 9.
MacLife’s own Claire Daniels Williams will be displaying
photography exploring Textures of Life. Show until 8pm. Snake River
Winery will be sampling favorite summer flavors starting at 6pm. 14. Cole Marr Coffeehouse and Photo Gallery 404 S 8th St • 336-7630
We hope you will stop by our storefront at the Boise Centre and see
all that we have to offer. Come in and take a look around, pick up the
latest maps and brochures about the Boise area. We’re located on the
Grove Plaza next to Tater’s and will be open until 7 p.m. tonight. THE
CONCIERGE CORNER is a great resource for locals and visitors alike
and is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
32. Boise Massage Matters 816 W Bannock St, lower level • 315-0072
121 N 9th St
HAPPy HOUR is from 4-7pm + 6:30-9:30pm enjoy live jazzy blues with
Ken & Rico.
31. Bittercreek Ale House
246 N. 8th Street • 345-1813
Stop in for great beer, food, and live music by Hillfolk Noir at
Bittercreek tonight.
216 N 9th St • 345-6025
NOW OPEN! The Mixing Bowl is locally-owned and operated,
specializing in interesting and innovative kitchen products, including
quality cookware, cutlery, kitchen appliances and gadgets. Come, let
us inspire you to cook!
38. The Piper Pub & Grill
150 N 8th St • 343-2444
Soul Serene will play from 6pm to 8pm on the patio. We will have
Single Malt Scotch Flights tasting price range from $8.50-$27 for four
samples. Geeks who Drink Live Trivia 8pm-10pm www.thepiperpub.
com
39. Plan b Lounge
9th & Idaho [beside Berryhill’s]
Our incredible HAPPy HOUR is all night long every First Thursday…a
little Liqour & Leather never hurt no-one!
40. Portsche’s Jewelry Boutique
206 N 9th St • 343-4443
Portsche’s is proud to host Shantara Sandberg. Greatly inspired by
the nature around her, Shantara travels worldwide, incorporating the
experiences of new cities and landscapes into her work. Shantara’s
latest collections “COLOR IMMERSION” and “CARTOGRAPHY
UNFOLDING” are born of a lifelong journey of experience.
Stating that “Nature speaks to me through patterns, textures and
colors”, her vibrant abstract paintings reflect her unique visions
and experiences. Her paintings are collected internationally, www.
portsches.com
41. Rediscovered Books
180 N 8th St • 376-4229
Author Rich Binsacca will be signing copies and telling the stories
behind the pictures of Boise Double Take on First Thursday!
42. Sage Yoga & Wellness
242 N 8th St, 2nd floor • 338-5430
We’re excited to host new work by local artist Kim Bennett
Porter. Her mixed media images are inspired by the relationships
between people, nature and the larger predetermined circumstances
of one’s lot in life. Wine Tastings by Indian Creek Winery and Live
Improvisational Music by Kris Hartung. Join us for Vinyasa Yoga from
5:30 - 7 pm.
43. Superb Sushi Downtown
280 N 8th st, lower level 385-0123
We will have a sake tasting and also a Smoked Salmon sampling on
First Thursday in June.
See reverse for additional events listings.
west side
44. 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”
45. Art Source Gallery
1015 W Main St • 331-3374
Art Source presents “Visual Motions in Glass: New work in Blown
Glass by Zion Warne. Zion’s work focuses on the different ways
glass can have a sense of movement. Meet the artist at the opening
reception from 5-9 pm. Acoustic folk rock music by Rochelle, wine
from Indian Creek Winery and nibbles.
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46. Basement Gallery
928 W Main St • 333-0309
We’re delighted to be hosting an exhibition of paintings and ceramics
by Jackie Hurlbert. Her strange sense of whimsy and slightly skewed
view of the world make her a good fit for a venue that has a proven
track record of delivering a more eccentric flavor to the art scene in
Boise. City Hall
47. 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: $1.00 per scoop on all Ice cream in a cup or on a cone. We
want to celebrate spring with a great deal on Ben and Jerry’s!
C.W. Moore
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Basque
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48. Exposure a.l.p.h.a. Interchange
event guide
1009 W Bannock St • 424-7799
Come see our eclectic shop featuring fun fashions home decor and
furnishings. Ponder local art in the Exposure gallery, or try on our
fashions and be a model for the moment- we call it our Facebook
fashion show.
49. Foot Dynamics
1021 W Main St • 386-3338
Think FATHER’S DAY! Stop by Foot Dynamics to see our new Altra
zero-drop trail runner shoes and browse our great shoe deals. Mention First Thursday Event Guide and get $10 off one single
purchase. Open ‘til 9:00p. Foot Dynamics specializes in footbeds for
sports and footwear for the hard-to-fit. Certified Pedorthist on staff and
on-site orthotics lab.
50. Gallery 601
211 N 10th St • 336-5899
11th Annual “Art For the Animals” Join us for our annual silent art
auction fund-raiser for the Idaho Humane Society- a great way for you
to help out our furry and feathered friends, while buying a great piece
of art. We will have our 4th installment of “Paws for a Cause”, original
works of art created by our rescued friends. Volunteers from the
Humane Society will be here with some classy canines looking for new
homes. Come join the fun. www.gallery601.com
The
Flicks
51. Linen Building
1402 W Grove St
Join us tonight for new works by Bryan Anthony Moore:
“Surreal Anatomy.” Moore has created a world populated by hybrid
creatures that have been dissected and reassembled into fantastic
beings made up of scientific anatomy, vintage cartoons, tribal art and
pop culture icons. 5-9pm
52. Owyhee Plaza Hotel’s
Gamekeeper Lounge 1109 W Main St • 343-4611
The Gamekeeper Lounge will be doing $5 Beer Flights and have music
by Rex & Beverly.
720 West Idaho Boise, Idaho 83702
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