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1. Bandanna Walking & Running 504 W Main St • 386-9017
Join us on the First Thursday of 2013 for Running Stories @ Bandanna! From 7-8pm on the 3rd, we will hear amazing stories from members of
the running community in a casual and relaxed setting. Last month we
heard from Katherine Jones of the Statesman, and a local runner and
Y.Strider Member, Katie O’Shea (and her dog Kahlua)! Plan to join us (and
consider participating) in this remarkable and memorable monthly event!
608 W Grove St • 433-1208
2. The Basque Market
Keep your New Year’s resolution with a variety of tasty, light tapas! Or,
indulge in our famous chicken, chorizo, and seafood paella and a glass of
wine. Spanish beers, and white wine sangria also available! Celebrating
starts at 4pm and paella is ready by 6:30pm.
3. Basque Museum
& Cultural Center
611 Grove Street • 343-2671
Join us tonight at 6:30pm for a Basque Music Jam Session: Local
musicians play lively Basque tunes. Also, 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!
4. Boise Art Glass
530 W Myrtle St • 345-1825
‘Make Your Own Paperweight,’ Rates are $40 per 30 minute session.
Call us for more details and availability. Or you can come watch FREE
demonstrations by all the talented artists while munching on provided
snacks.
5. The Brick Yard 601 W Main St • 287-2121
The BrickYard hosts “Home Grown Thursdays” starting at 8pm. Live music
begins at 9pm, NO COVER. American Revolution $4 cocktails; $6 martinis;
$3 pints of Payette Outlaw IPA and Rodeo Rye Pale ale starting at 6pm. 6. Bricolage
418 S 6th St • 345-3718
Come stop by and see what we have. There is something for everyone.
7. Dragonfly
414 W Main St • 338-9234
We are having a BIG Clearance Sale now through Jan 5th and free wine
tasting from 5 until 9 on first Thursday.
8. Epitome Home & Garden
121 N 5th St • 333-0123
Start the New Year with something new. Come check out what we have
to offer!!
9. Flatbread Community Oven
615 W Main St • 587-4757
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!
10. Flying M Coffeehouse
500 W Idaho St • 345-4320
Our artist of the month is Ryan Johnson, who is going to be showing his
paintings. Come check it out!!
11. Front Door Taphouse
105 S 6th St • 287-9201
Beer and cheese and chocolate pairing with Full Sail Brewing, 6pm Pairing plates featuring specialty cheeses and local chocolate alongside
specialty beers from Full Sail. Limited plates, first come, first served.
12. Goldy’s Corner
625 W Main St • 433-3934
Vanessa Smith is our featured artist along with ten more local artists. We
will be serving Goldy’s Breatfast and Dinner. It is also happy hour from
5-9:00pm that means 50% off all beer and wine.
13. High Note Café
225 N 5th St • 429-1911
Local Art always rotating on our walls! Most pieces for sale and other
artists are for hire! Live Music! House Guitar and Keyboard for walk-in
talent! Best homemade soups in town - ask anyone who’s been in! $2
specialty mimosas, including cucumber honey & strawberry basil (made
from scratch of course) Local beer on tap $3.50/pint! From homemade
bread to homemade ketchup, come taste the no microwave no freezer
difference! $6 sandwich and side special every day!
621 W Main St • 345-7557
14. Humpin’ Hannah’s
Weekly prizes and bar tabs for the best jammers! Jam starts up at 8:00,
lasts till…? No Cover.
15. Indie Made
108 N 6th St • 342-0804
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!
16. Le Café de Paris
204 N Capitol Blvd • 336-0889
Come try out our NEW dinner menu. Free wine tasting with purchase of
an appetizer.
17. The Melting Pot
200 N 6th St • 343-8800
What goes better with art than wine and cheese? Please join us in our
lounge for the 2-for-22 1st Thursday special- two glasses of wine and one
of our famous cheese fondues for 22 dollars.
18. The Old Spaghetti Factory 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!
19. Pengilly’s Saloon
513 Main St • 345-6344
Frim Fram 4 plays tonight, at 8:00pm, free admission.
20. Silly Birch
507 Main St • 403-2525
Happy Hour from 4pm-7pm Monday thru Thursday. In addition to our
Happy Hour, we will be having a “Drunken Spelling Bee” hosted by
Crooked Fence Brewing starting at 9pm (signups start at 7pm). We will
also have Crooked Fence beer specials all day with a launch of one of
their NEW beers starting at 9pm along with the Spelling Bee!
21. Spa Urbana 602 W Idaho St • 639-5335
Now open! Find us between The Old Spaghetti Factory and Java. We have
spa packages with one-of a-kind treatments! Come in and relax, refresh
and renew.
22. Wiseguy Pizza
106 North 6th St • 336-7777
We do $6 pitchers of Rainier, $1 off all other draft beers and $3 glasses of
wine for First Thursdays. south side
Artist in Residence Program
Current Artists in Residence Recipients:
A. 8th St Marketplace
Mercantile Bldg
Mary Lantz
B. Northrup Bldg, Suite 295
8th and Broad St
Abby Christensen, Pam Demo, and Tyler Bush
C. Renewal Underground
517 S 8th St
T. Ens
23. 404 S 8th St
Chic Bridal Boutique
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”!
24. 405 S 8th St
287-5379
Liquid Lounge
Come and see our Comedy Show!!! Featuring Numerous Comedians!!!
There is a huge special Buy 1 get 1 free ticket on First Thursday. Doors
are at 7pm show starts at 8pm! There will be live music following
the comedy show!! Liquid also has the best happy hour in Boise from
2-7pm voted by Boise Weekly 2010!
NfiniT Gallery
353-0386
We have some amazing artists who are showing their work in our
gallery. Come check it out. For more information check out our web
site… http://www.nfinitartgallery.com/First-Thursday.html
Solid Grill & Bar
345-6620
Every first Thursday Solid grill & bar hosts a TASTING an ART SHOW,
LIVE MUSIC, FREE APPETIZERS & 2 FOR 1 DRINKS and a great $6
HAPPY HOUR FOOD MENU from 4-6 and 10- Midnight!!! Free Wine
and Liquor tasting from local vendors!! Live Music Performed by Ryan
Wissinger! This month we will have a tasting provided by Hood River
Distillers, and we will taste a variety of Liquors. Conrad Gardner is our
art showing this month. Free Appetizers at 6pm, and Last Call Trivia!
Free Team Trivia! Starts at 8pm…
25. 409 S 8th St
344-0811
Atomic Treasures
Stop in Celebrate Winter 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! Hairlines
383-9009
Stop in and talk with Lui, The Hair Whisperer, about a new Du by Lui
for the WINTER!
The Monogram Shoppe Stop in check out our show room of fantastic Gift Ideas!
385-9018
Que Pasa
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.
26. Boise Art Museum
670 Julia Davis Dr • 345-8330
The Boise Art Museum offers extended hours on First Thursday (10am9pm) and admission is by donation. Studio Art Exploration, 5-8pm. Visitors
of all ages are invited to use poetry, quotations, and shapes to create
monochromatic works of art influenced by Troy Passey’s process in left
unsaid. No Art Talk This Month.
27. Helly Hansen
860 W Broad St • 342-2888
Helly Hansen invented the first waterproof jacket in 1877! So, if you are
having problems staying dry & warm on the mountain come score 15%
off any Helly Hansen jacket in the store!
333 S Capital Blvd • 336-4653
28. IdaPro Indoor Golf
Our indoor facility has state of the art, hi-tech simulators to help
beginners learn how to perfect a golf swing or pros keep their skills sharp.
We give you the option of hitting a bucket of balls on the range, practicing
on a hole or playing a round on one of 93 dream courses! Although it may
be just as fun to play, this goes way beyond Tiger Woods Wii golf. The
shot analysis gives you feedback on club and ball speed, face position on
contact, swing plane, ball spin and even a “smash factor” after every shot!
With this information, you’ll know exactly where your swing is off-line and
you will be able to practice until you get it right. One Day only, Thursday
Jan. 3rd buy VIP Savings Card for only $75, it’s a $270 value card for 25%
off the normal price
30. Idaho State
610 Julia Davis Dr • 334-2120
Historical Museum
Bring 2 canned food or non-perishable food items and start the new year
by helping us Make Hunger History! Free admission, 5– 9 p.m. More
info: www.history.idaho.gov.
401 S 8th St • 342-3773
31. Lisk Gallery + Carl Rowe
Filled each First Thursday with artists, collectors and gallery strollers. This
month features photographer Mark Lisk’s sweeping desert and wilderness
landscapes. Oil Painter Carl Rowe’s illuminating foothill paintings. Jerri
Lisk’s intensely colored hills and trees on aluminum will also grace the
gallery space. Wine tasting provided by Sawtooth Winery.
32. Saroli Chocolat
755 W Broad St • 433-9432
Come join us for the grand opening of Saroli Chocolat - Boise’s newest
chocolatier! Please join us for at 755 Broad Street in the BODO (across
from Edwards Movie Theater).
33. Snake River Winery
786 W Broad St • 345-9463
Celebrate the New Year with Snake River Winery and The Melting Pot, for
an evening of fondue, fun and Wine. We will be pairing our award winning
wines with The Melting Pots famous Chocolate Fondue. It’s sure to take
away the winter chill! Check out our Sale table for bargains! As always
20% off all case prices from 5-9. Cheers!
34. Van Dyck Frame Design
733 Broad St • 336-3454
Showing new work from Linda Williams, photographic images from Charlie
Carter and abstract paintings of Tripp Moon. Custom framing specials are
also being offered.
central downtown
35. 280 N 8th St
Suite 118 • 761-9538
Idaho Poster & Letterpress
Idaho Poster & Letterpress will be displaying it’s large collection of
antique wood sign and poster type. Many pieces are 10”-15” tall and
over 75 years old. Additionally, inspirational and humorous quotes
printed on the 100 year old presses and framed in repurposed thriftstore frames will scattered about the shop. Superb Sushi Downtown
Downtownstairs • 385-0123
We will be sampling wine and Smoked Salmon 6-8pm.
36. Barbara Barbara & Co
807 W Bannock St • 342-2002
Celebrate the New Year with cookie and cider in our new location! Surprise
First Thursday sales and give-aways from 6-8:30! Don’t miss the fun!
37. BERRyHiLL’s Restaurant
121 N 9th St
HAPPy HOUR is from 4-6pm + enjoy live jazzy blues with Ken & Rico 6-9pm
801 W Main St • 429-4109
39. Costa Vida
The coast is calling at Costa Vida downtown. Surf in for the best beachinspired fresh Mexican food now downtown, on the Grove!
40. Ecigs By S. Wicks
208 N 9th St • 331-ECIG (3244)
Jason Darrah will be showing his work while we celebrate our GRAND
OPENING! We will have some refreshments and specials.
41. GoLite
906 W Main St • 258-2091
GoLite SKI & SNOWBOARD APPAREL 40-60% OFF! DOWN JACKETS Men’s
and Woman’s 50% OFF!! Check out GoLite’s high performance clothing
and gear that is lite on the planet & your wallet. Open special hours 6-9pm.
First Thursday only. Make your resolution to GoLite this New Year.
765 W Idaho St • 871-6352
42. Heirloom Dance Studio
Insert Foot Theater Unscripted, uncensored, and always unique, bring your
friends and your sense of humor along with $5, to Heirloom Dance Studio
(across from Old Chicago downtown), and join the fun at 8pm every 1st
and 3rd Thursday.
785 W Idaho • 344-4589
43. Lux Fashion Lounge
Fun, New, Affordable Jewelry! Designer Jeans at AMAZING prices, and
great sales!! Come check us out!
44. Mai Thai
750 W Idaho St • 344-8424
Start First Thursday with lunch; enjoy a 5 star lunch buffet with Thai
foods like sushi. Meet our mixologist Michael Reed at Mai Thai bar with
2-for-1 handcrafted drinks during our happy hours 5-6:30pm & 9pm-close.
Appetizers at the bar start at 3pm and going all night long. Buy two
entrees at regular price and receive a complementary dessert. Not eligible
with any other promotions, discounts, or happy hour.
215 N 8th St • 342-9988
45. The Matador
Featuring our own, private label tequila! We just got back from Jalisco,
Mexico where we met with the Master Distiller from Herradura tequilas,
Maria Teresa Lara Lopez. She helped us create our own, unique tequila
only for The Matador. We are calling it our Double Barrel Reposado. 100%
Blue Weber agave rested in toasted oak for 11 months, then another
month in new toasted oak. We think it’s incredibly smooth tequila with
hints of dried fruits and sweet brown spice. Sip art at The Matador.
822 W Jefferson St • 342-7734
46. McU Sports
We have new 2013 Kona and Felt Bikes arriving daily at the
Downtown location and Demo Skis available at our Highland Store.
Come see McU!
47. The Mixing Bowl 216 N 9th St • 345-6025
Did Santa forget something this year? Was there something you were
really hoping for but didn’t get? Not to worry, The Mixing Bowl still has a
great selection of gourmet goods and gadgets waiting for you! Stop in and
warm up with some hot drinks and goodies! See you tonight, 5-9p.m. Plan
b Lounge 9th & Idaho [beside Berryhill’s] It’s SKiNNY COCKTAiLS NiGHT
at the Plan b Lounge...perfect for that post-holiday bulge. Plus, we’re
giving away free week passes to AXiOM FiTNESS!!! 48. The Press
212 N 9th St • 336-9577
Free wine tasting for January 1st Thursday. Come check us out!!
180 N 8th St • 376-4229
49. Rediscovered Books
Come see all the books that we have to offer. We have something for
everyone!
50. Thomas Hammer
Coffee Company
298 N 8th St • 433-8004
Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters show local artwork from local artist.
Come and check it out!
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51. The Art of Ward Hooper
Gallery/Urban Garage
745 W Idaho St • 866-4627
The Art of Ward Hooper & Ward Hooper’s Urban Garage will be offering
Up Ward Hooper T-shirt designs at a one night only sale price of just
$19.99. Come check out the Vintage, Amazing, and “Funky” items that
have been newly acquired in the Urban Garage!
west side
52. Alaska Center
1020 W Main St
The Alaska Center First Thursday Art show from 5:00–9:00 pm! Come
see what we have!
Radio Boise
Come celebrate with Boise’s only community radio station. Watch
the live on-air DJ and tour the studio, Be sure to ask about the weekly
Radio Boise Tuesdays at the Neurolux. Broadcasting on KRBX, 89.9 fm
& 93.5 fm (downtown). More info can be found on www.radioboise.org
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53. Art Source Gallery
1015 W Main St • 331-3374
Second Annual “Tin-stallation”! Gallery artists are joined by artists
from BOSCO and Treasure Valley Artists’ Alliance artists with artwork
created from Altoid Tins. Join the artists at the opening reception on First
Thursday, January 3 from 5-9 pm. Music by the jazz students of Fresco
Arts Academy, Wine from Indian Creek Winery and Nibbles! www.
artsourcegallery.com
54. Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
103 N 10th St • 342-1992
First Thursdays was so good, we want to do this all year long: $1.00 per
scoop on all Ice cream in a cup or on a cone!
55. Boise 150 (Sesqui-Shop)
1008 Main St • 433-5671
The Sesqui-Shop is a temporary storefront/gallery/interpretive center that
is home to all things BOISE 150 (the city’s sesquicentennial celebration in
2013). Join us for a community curated exhibition, showcasing collections
of Boise ephemera. See what people in your community are collecting and
participate in the Story Jar Project.
56. Bleurbird
224 N 10th • 345-1055
FIRST THURSDAY FUNDRAISING EVENT - 5% of all sales from 5 - 8 pm
benefit Think Boise First. Stop by and enjoy food, beer and wine. Music
provided by The Boise Rock School. Art by Olive Wicherski.
57. Carver Thornton Young
220 N 10th St • 345-2125
Work on display will include examples of the firm’s recent projects, two
paintings and an installation by David Anderson. The installation is an
investigation into deconstructivist architecture through an exploration of
sculptural form.
58 .The Crux
1022 W Main St
The opening of “With Room” A group art show by local emerging artists,
Kelly Morgan, Emma Fuglsby, James LaMarche, Karl Henke and many more.
Live music performed by The Boise Philharmonic, 6-9pm. Free.
59. Foot Dynamics
1021 W Main St • 386-3338
See our new Altra zero-drop trail runner shoes and browse our great shoe
deals. Foot Dynamics specializes in footbeds for sports and footwear for
the hard-to-fit. Certified Pedorthist on staff and on-site orthotics lab.
60. The Huddle Sports Grill
205 N 10th St • 338-5454
It’s FOOTBALL SEASON!!! Come down to The Huddle Sports Grill and
enjoy $2 LOCAL BEER, $4 glass of WINE and $.50 WINGS!! We are
located in the heart of downtown on the corner of 10th and Idaho!
1402 W Grove St • 385-0111
61. Linen Building
Stroll to the Linen District during First Thursday and view the opening of a
new group at The Gallery at the Linen Building. Open from 5-9m. Plenty of
free, off-street parking is available at the Linen Building.
62. Neurolux Lounge
111 N 11th St • 343-0886
The Sword also Gypsy Hawk and American Sharks. 7-11pm. $18/$20
63. Owyhee Plaza Hotel’s
Gamekeeper Lounge
1109 W Main St • 343-4611
5-9pm: Specialty wine flights and live music with the Emily Tipton Band!
64. Radiate MediSpa
1023 W Main St • 344-4310
Help us celebrate the Grand Opening of the Treasure Valleys newest
MediSpa located in Downtown Boise. We will be offering discounts
on skin care treatments, spray tanning packages as well as a spa day
giveaway! Come see what the edgiest spa in Boise has to offer. event guide
JanuarY 3 n 5 To 9Pm
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