Boise Events July 10, 2009
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| Exhibits 504045 | Good VibrationsThe Discovery Center of Idaho hosts a hands-on, traveling exhibit themed around sound, vibrations, cycles, and repeating patterns. Some activities include listening to the radio through your teeth, using flip flops to slap out a beat, and playing a pipe organ by selecting pipes and pumping the bellows. 208.343.9895 http://www.scidaho.org Ongoing Daily 6/12/09 - 1/10/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 504009 | Devorah Sperber: Threads of PerceptionDevorah Sperber: Threads of Perception is an exhibition by a New York artist who combines commonplace materials with simple optical devices to investigate the connections between art, perception, and technology. 208.345.8330 http://boiseartmuseum.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 6/20/09 - 9/20/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 504179 | James Castle: Tying it TogetherJames Castle: Tying it Together is an exhibition by a self-taught Idaho artist who was born deaf and never learned to read, write, or use sign language. Castle ignores traditional drawing materials in favor of discarded cardboard, scraps of paper, and homemade charcoal and dyes. 208.345.8330 http://boiseartmuseum.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 5/2/09 - 9/27/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 504165 | Corrugated: Sculpture by Ann WeberCorrugated is an art installation by California artist Ann Weber. Ann transforms the ordinary medium of cardboard into impressive large-scale sculptures reminiscent of pods, gourds, and organic spires. Visitors can walk among the towering shapes, some as large as 16 feet tall. 208.345.8330 http://boiseartmuseum.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 5/30/09 - 11/8/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 504006 | Kid StuffKid Stuff is an exhibit geared toward the kid in everyone. It features a selection of artwork from the museum's permanent collection, augmented by works from local private collections. Works include Chocolate Cake with Chile and Fish by Marilyn Lysohir, Circus by Alexander Calder, Craig Cully's Lilliputian Candies, Deborah Barrett's googly-eyed figures, Frog Sandwich by David Gilhooly, bugs and bears by Benjamin Jones, and other works in which the artists reach out to the child in each of us. 208.345.8330 http://boiseartmuseum.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 6/6/09 - 11/15/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Films 435877 | Movies in the Park: Hotel for Dogs (PG)CableONE movie night features family-friendly flicks shown on a 25'x15' inflatable screen. Families can bring lawn chairs or blankets and settle in for a free movie in the park. Movies start at dusk. This week's movie: Hotel for Dogs. http://www.meridiancity.org 7/10/09 Ages: 5-19 Time: Dusk Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 504001 | REI's Kids' Passport to AdventureREI's Passport to Adventure program is designed to get families out on hikes and bicycle rides throughout the summer and early fall months. Participating kids receive a journal in which they can log their experiences. Children who complete at least one outdoor activity can send in the tear-off postcard from the journal or visit the website to get a certificate of completion and a prize. The website also offers bonus activities that can be downloaded. 208.322.1141 http://www.rei.com/passport Ongoing Daily 6/1/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-12 Time: Daily Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 504052 | Young Discoverers: Sun PrintsChildren can explore the world of science through art, activities, and a storytime. This week's theme: Sun Prints. 208.343.9895 http://www.scidaho.org Ongoing Each Wed, Fri, Sat 7/8/09 - 7/11/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-5 Time: Wed & Fri 10:30am; Sat 11am Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 215925 | Terrific Tales StorytimeA special storytime featuring puppets, dramatically voiced stories, and a little help from Chaucer the Cat. 208.376.4229 http://www.rdbooks.org Ongoing Each Fri; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-8 Time: Fri 10:30am Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 184975 | TalespinnersA storytime just for preschoolers. Held in Hayes Auditorium. Advance registration not required. 208.384.4200 http://www.boi... liclibrary.org Ongoing Each Thu, Fri 1/8/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-5 Time: Thu 11am; Fri 10:30am Cost: Free |
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| Other Events 509690 | Borders Kids' Summer Reading ChallengeKids can hit the books this summer by taking part in Borders Kids' Summer Reading Challenge. Children pick up Challenge Forms at participating Borders locations, read eight books, list them on the form, and return the form to Borders in exchange for a coupon for 50% off select Reading Challenge items (drawing kits, jigsaw puzzles, books, etc.). Details are available online. 208.322.6668 http://www.bordersstores.com Ongoing Daily 6/16/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-12 Time: During business hours Cost: Unknown |
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| Special Events 360117 | Open Play at RafikiEveryone from toddlers to teens is invited to explore and play at Rafiki's indoor play space. Socks are required. 208.853.2626 http://www.rafikiplay.com Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-19 Time: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 12n-6pm Cost: Children (4 & over) $8.49, (1-3) $7.49, (under 1) free; Adults free w/ paying child, additional adults $4.49 |
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| Special Events 288177 | Teen NightTeens can hang out with their friends (and make new ones) at the Fort Boise Community Center's weekly Teen Night. During the event, the gym, Teen Activity Center, computer lab, and weight room are open for activities and play. Teens can also check out art classes or just relax. 208.384.4486 http://www.cit... /YouthServices Ongoing Each Fri 1/18/08 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 12-17 Time: Fri 7pm-11pm Cost: $2 (free for students with current school ID) |
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| Sports 507937 | Kids Bowl FreeA select number of bowling halls across the country, including our local 20th Century Lanes, offer kids two free games every day throughout the summer, redeemable by email coupons. Parents can sign their children up through the website and receive coupons for each child every week. A Family Pass is also available for $23.95 and allows up to four adults to go bowling with the kids. Standard shoe rental rates apply. Some restrictions do apply. 208.342.8695 http://www.kidsbowlfree.com Ongoing Daily 6/1/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-15 Time: Times vary Cost: Free |
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| Sports 518950 | FoodBank Fridays at IceWorldFamilies can bring a canned food item to Idaho IceWorld on Fridays this summer, and receive free skate rental. All donated food benefits the Idaho Food Bank. 208.331.0044 http://www.idahoiceworld.com Ongoing Each Fri 6/5/09 - 8/28/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Fri 9:30am-5pm & 7:30pm-9:30pm Cost: Adults $7, Children (12 & under) $6, Skate rentals free w/ food donation |
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