Author Archives: RReichert

Boise Cobblers

Posted on 8/10/12 by RReichert

“Jim Riebe, Shoemaker” by Jim Talbot, Boise Visual Chronicle Historically speaking, shoe-makers have been an essential and yet highly overlooked segment of western society.  In literature and lore cobblers maintain an elusive, secretive, poor, and toilsome character.  The tricky Leprechaun … Continue reading →

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Public Art in Downtown Boise

Posted on 7/27/12 by RReichert
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Barber Shops of Boise

Posted on 7/20/12 by RReichert

In 1865, two years after Boise was founded, the Idaho Tri-Weekly Statesman announced that hard times in Boise were over. An excited crowd gathered at the Overland Hotel, on the corner of 8th and Main, to watch a man employ … Continue reading →

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5 Things To Do In Boise This Weekend

Posted on 6/29/12 by RReichert

1. Concert: Hillfolk Noir, Pengilly’s, Sat., 8:45pm 2. Workshop: Youth Writing Workshop, Idaho Botanical Garden, Sat., 10am 3. Exhibition: Black America, Idaho Black History Museum, Sat., 11am 4. Market: Capital City Public Market, Sat., 9am 5. Exhibition: Ballet Idaho + … Continue reading →

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BOISE 150

Posted on 6/28/12 by RReichert

  As glimpses of a massive city-wide celebration in 2013 leak from our small office in the corner of Boise City Hall, you may begin to wonder “What is BOISE 150?” Officially, BOISE 150 is a City program developed and … Continue reading →

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5 Things To Do In Boise This Weekend

Posted on 6/22/12 by RReichert

  1. Festival: Deli Days, Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel, Friday 11am-7pm 2. Concert: Pickwick with Grand Falconer, Neurolux, Friday 8pm-11pm 3. Event: World Refugee Day, Grove Plaza, Saturday 9:30am-1:30pm 4. History Tour: Modern Mountain Home Bus Tour, Preservation Idaho, Saturday, 9am-2pm … Continue reading →

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5 Things To Do In Boise This Weekend

Posted on 6/1/12 by RReichert

1. Exhibition: Wither & Bloom, Visual Arts Collective Friday, 7pm 2. Festival: Central Bench Spring Festival, Cassia Park Saturday, 10am-8pm 3. Exhibition: Hands on History, Toys of the Past,  Idaho State Historical Museum, Saturday, 12-3pm 4. Workshop: Assemblage Techniques, Sculpture … Continue reading →

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Boise City Hall Public Art Proposals On View

Posted on 5/23/12 by RReichert

You are invited to comment on three public art proposals created for Boise City Hall Plaza. Public comments will be collected from May 22th – June 1st. All public comments will be compiled and shared with decision makers. *As of … Continue reading →

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5 Things To Do In Boise This Weekend

Posted on 5/18/12 by RReichert

1. Russian Food Festival, Russian Orthodox Church, Fri. 10am-9pm & Saturday 10am-7pm 2. Microcontrollers Workshop, Reuseum, Sat. 12pm 3. Ultra Fun Book Arts Workshop, 8thSt Marketplace AiR StudioSat. 1pm-3pm, 8thst Marketplace AiR Studio 4. Orchids and Onions, Preservation Idaho, Sat.11am … Continue reading →

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5 Things To Do In Boise This Weekend

Posted on 5/11/12 by RReichert

  1. Boise Creative & Improvised Music Festival, “Me & My Shadow”, Sat., Visual Arts Collective READ MORE 2. Re-Art “Monkey Show Puppet Performance”, Sat & Sun., Boise Public Library, READ MORE 3. “Sustenance”, Visual Arts Center, READ MORE 4. “The King … Continue reading →

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