Life + Culture

Fighting the Flames

Firefighters Deserving Recognition as they Faced Especially Trying Wildfire Season in Idaho Article by Ashley Loeb | Photography by Ashley Loeb and Provided Imagine being startled awake by a loud pop of a power transformer followed by an eerie silence. A rise of choking panic set in as nostrils fill with smoke fumes and eyes catch sight of flames from a bedroom window. Unfortunately, this nightmare experience was a reality for many of us this year as Idaho’s hot and dry summer became the...

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Boise + Eagle Events

DECEMBER 2024 Article and Photography by 1 — Winter Wonder Market The Riverside Hotel, 10 AM: Festive shopping with 90 local vendors, free Santa photos, kids' activities, and workshops. thisisboise.com 1-31 — Winter Garden aGlow Botanical Garden: Experience the magic of Winter Wonderland. idahobotanicalgarden.org 5 — Sixpence None the Richer Treefort Music Hall, 7 PM: A great evening of good music and a relaxed vibe. treefortmusichall.com 6 — Jingle Jam Egyptian Theatre, 7:30 PM...

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Making Winter Bright

Glide on Grove Returns Article by Chelsea Chambers | Photography by Downtown Boise Association It’s a brisk November afternoon; December is just a weekend away. The trees are speckled with sparsely remaining leaves, most of which now gather along the edges of sidewalks and are tucked into alleyways, crunching underfoot. The steam of your cinnamon spiced latte dances out of the cup, warming your fingers. Every streetlight in downtown Boise is adorned with snowflake-shaped lights and pine...

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Good Vibrations

Joy During the Holidays Article by Pamela Kleibrink Thompson | Photography by Lance Thompson Holidays are a joyful time for many, but some people feel down or overwhelmed. Here’s how to keep your spirits up and your stress down. Know what you enjoy most about the holidays and what you enjoy least. Do you like traipsing through a snowy woods to select the perfect holiday tree?  Or would you rather curl up in front of a cozy fireplace and sip hot chocolate after caroling? What is most important...