Posts Tagged ‘events’

May 1, 2008

A musical weekend!

Sorry my “weekend” posts have been MIA lately.  Sometimes this blog has to take a backseat to life - as much as I love posting here!  Anyway, if you didn’t know already, this weekend is the infamous Boise Music Week production down at the Morrison Center.  The event is free to the public, but if [...]

April 22, 2008

Family Pet Expo this weekend

Last weekend I drove past a truck selling “Labradoodles” on the side of the road (mix of Labrador and Poodle).  I’ve heard great things about the temperament of this mix breed.  I’d actually like to have one some day, but we’ve got an awesome family dog.  And, one is enough for me these days!    However, if [...]

April 2, 2008

Bowling for everyone!

When I was in my freshmen year of college at Uof I, I sang with a group called the “Vandaleers.”  It was a phenomenal year to be part of that group because we were invited to sing Beethoven’s 9th Symphony at New York’s famed Carnegie Hall and also sang at the Kennedy Center in D.C. [...]

March 17, 2008

PILLOW FIGHT!

What’s the last time you had a good pillow fight?  If you’re like me, you may have had one not too long ago with your kids.  I remember as a kid thinking pillow fights were one of the best part of sleep-overs. 

Well, believe it or not, but there is now an official holiday - just for pillow [...]

March 12, 2008

St. Patrick’s Day Dancing

Hey there - one more thing for St. Patrick’s day… If you are anywhere in the neighborhood during the following times, you should definitely stop in for a jig or two.  And if you can’t do that, you might turn on KTVB while you’re getting ready for work…Tiernan Irish Dancers will be showcasing their new [...]

March 12, 2008

Weekend Plan - March 13-16

Lots going on this month with 2 holidays (St. Patty’s and Easter!)…  Here are a few things for the next 5 days or so if you’re looking for something fun!
March 13-16 (Thursday - Sunday) Go to the Home & Garden show at the Expo Center (corner of Glenwood and Chinden).  Lots of stuff to look [...]

March 10, 2008

Egg-stra Fun for the kids!

In case you are looking for an Easter-ish thing to do with the kids, the fun kicks off this Saturday at Zoo Boise with Boise’s annual Easter “Eggstravaganza.”
Here’s what the city’s news release has to say about the event…
                Kids will scramble for thousands of pieces of candy at the fifth annual “Easter EGGstravaganza” from [...]

February 29, 2008

Somthing to do - Get JIGgy with it!

Here’s a fantastic family event you can go to this weekend in Nampa that will help you get into the mood for St. Patrick’s Day! 
Celtic Rythm - 7pm - Nampa Civic Center, featuring the Tiernan Irish Dancers and the Giant Leprechauns
I’m posting the press release below and do want to be totally up front with [...]

January 28, 2008

Rent a park

I know, I know…with snow on the ground, thinking about planning that family reunion or other large gathering in the warmer spring/summer months is probably the furthest thing from your mind, BUT!  I have news.  Starting February 1 (that would be FRIDAY!) you can start placing park reservations for some of the most coveted spots [...]

December 26, 2007

Christmas is “over” - Weekend event plan

It’s funny to me that we spend so much time building UP to Christmas, and then on Dec. 26, we consider it “over,” when in truth it has really just begun.  Whatever.
If you are still basking in the after-glow of the holiday, amply plump from the holiday goodies, and not ready to hit the gym [...]