Boise Events July 16, 2009
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| Dance 315007 | Family Square DanceThe Tanglefoot Squares offers an evening of dancing fun for families. Lessons run from 7pm to 8:30pm, then the dancing begins. Dress is casual/relaxed, and the music runs the gamut, from country to Disney to rock. 208.861.9978 http://www.tanglefootsquares.com Ongoing Each Thu 4/10/08 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-18 Time: Thu 7pm-10pm Cost: $4 |
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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 502274 | Family Film Festival: Despereaux/Kung Fu PandaThe REG Free Family Film Festival offers families a screening of a different G- and PG-rated movie each Tuesday and Thursday morning during the summer. Seating is first come, first served. Tickets are available at the theater box office on the day of the show. This week's movies: The Tale of Despereaux (G) and Kung Fu Panda (PG). Schedule and movies are subject to change; check website before heading to the theater. 208.377.9603 http://www.reg... lschedule.aspx Ongoing Each Tue, Thu 7/14/09 - 7/16/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Tue & Thu 10am Cost: Free |
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| Films 502278 | Family Film Festival: Everyone's Hero/Surf's UpThe REG Free Family Film Festival offers families a screening of a different G- and PG-rated movie each Tuesday and Thursday morning during the summer. Seating is first come, first served. Tickets are available at the theater box office on the day of the show. This week's movies: Everyone's Hero (G) and Surf's Up (PG). Schedule and movies are subject to change; check website before heading to the theater. 208.467.3312 http://www.reg... lschedule.aspx Ongoing Each Tue, Thu 7/14/09 - 7/16/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Tue & Thu 10am 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 504084 | By Kids For Kids: TopsKids in grades 4-8 can explore the world of science through hands-on activities. Themes change each week. This week's theme: Tops. Advance registration is required; sign up at the front desk. 208.343.9895 http://www.scidaho.org 7/16/09 Ages: 9-14 Time: 2:30pm Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 278340 | Evening ToddletalesA storytime for toddlers. Held in Hayes Auditorium. Advance registration not required. 208.384.4200 http://www.boi... liclibrary.org Ongoing Each Thu 1/10/08 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-3 Time: Thu 7pm Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 214680 | Storytime AdventuresStories and fun for the little ones. 208.375.4454 http://www.barnesandnoble.com Ongoing Each Tue, Thu, Sat; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-6 Time: Tue, Thu, Sat 12:30pm 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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| Parents Night Out 519646 | Mom's Day OutMoms can run some errands or catch lunch with a friend while the kids stay at the Y for crafts, activities, and a snack. Parents may want to provide a lunch for their children. Advance registration required. 208.377.9622 ex 431 http://www.ymc... .cfm?ID=93,2,2 7/16/09 Ages: 2-6 Time: 11:30am-2pm Cost: Members $10; Nonmembers $20 |
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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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| 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 414904 | Snake River StampedeProfessional and world champion cowboys and barrel racers compete for prize money. Doors open 90 minutes before showtime. 208.442.3232 http://www.idahocenter.com Ongoing Daily 7/14/09 - 7/18/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Tue-Fri 8pm; Sat 12:30pm & 8pm Cost: Varies; see website for details |
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| Sports 514786 | Boise Hawks vs Yakima BearsThe Boise Hawks take on the Yakima Bears. Wednesday is Family Feast Night; hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream sandwiches, and show cones are sold for just $1. Fireworks are offered after Friday's game. 208.322.5000 http://www.boisehawks.com Ongoing Daily 7/15/09 - 7/17/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Wed-Fri 7:15pm Cost: $6-$14 |
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