Boise Events July 8, 2009
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| Concerts 518878 | Alive after FiveEvenings of free live music and food and craft vendors. Takes place on the Grove Plaza. Check the city's website for a line-up of artists. 208.472.5251 http://www.downtownboise.org Ongoing Each Wed 6/3/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Wed 5pm-8pm Cost: Free |
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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 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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| 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 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 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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| Films 502251 | Family Film Festival: Kit Kettredge/Nim's IslandThe REG Free Family Film Festival offers families a screening of a different G- and PG-rated movie each Tuesday and Wednesday 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: Kit Kittredge: American Girl (G) and Nim's Island (PG). Schedule and movies are subject to change; check website before heading to the theater. 208.338.3821 http://www.reg... lschedule.aspx Ongoing Daily 7/7/09 - 7/8/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Tue & Wed 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 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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| Nature & Outdoors 507783 | Foothills Sunset Series: Music in the FoothillsFamilies can join Carolyn Failla and friends for an evening of music and rhythm. The musicians have instruments to spare, so plan on some audience participation. 208.514.3755 http://www.cit... arks/Foothills 7/8/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7pm-8:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 278341 | Night Owl BabiesA parent/infant storytime. Meet in the Storywell. For children up to 23 months. 208.384.4200 http://www.boi... liclibrary.org Ongoing Each Wed 2/7/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-1 Time: Wed 7pm 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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| 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 416212 | Family NightFamilies can head to Idaho IceWorld for an evening of skating and music. Skate rentals are included with admission. 208.331.0044 http://www.idahoiceworld.com Ongoing Each Wed 1/7/09 - 12/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Wed 6:30pm-8:30pm Cost: $5 |
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| Sports 514785 | Boise Hawks vs Eugene EmeraldsThe Boise Hawks take on the Eugene Emeralds. Saturday's game features post-game fireworks. Kids can get a free hot dog and soft drink, plus 400 first base seats are available for unemployed workers (must show recent unemployment pay stub) during Monday night's game. Tuesday is KRAFT Singles Day; bring a KRAFT Singles package wrapper to the box office to receive buy one, get one free tickets. Wednesday is Family Feast Night; hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream sandwiches, and snow cones cost just $1. 208.322.5000 http://www.boisehawks.com Ongoing Daily 7/4/09 - 7/8/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Sat 7:35pm; Sun-Wed 7:15pm Cost: $6-$14 |
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