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FREE impactful film trilogy screenings on June 6th

5/26/2023

 
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Join us for a community film screening with soda, popcorn, candy, and conversation. This event has been curated for middle school to college age students and their parents.
When: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 · 2 - 6pm MDT
Where: Boise State University Student Union Building 1910 West University Drive Boise, ID 83725

Cost: Tickets are complimentary. FREE parking will be provided to the first 250 who register.
  • Complimentary soda, candy, and popcorn will also be provided.
  • This event is presented by The Children's Home Society of Idaho and The Speedy Foundation. Thank you to our sponsors, The Idaho Resilience Project and Optum Idaho for making this event happen.
Showtimes
The Upstanders - 2 pm
  • The Upstanders examines bullying from the perspective of the perpetrator, the victim, and the onlooker, providing practical tips and resources to change the narrative - to stand up, speak out and support - and become an Upstander, not a Bystander.
LIKE - 3:15 pm
  • LIKE explores the various impacts that social media has on our lives. It examines the benefits and risks of technology, and looks at how social platforms have changed the ways in which we consume information and how we connect with one another.
Angst - 4:30 pm
  • Through personal interviews with kids, teens, educators, experts, and parents, Angst aims to provide an understanding of anxiety, help people manage their symptoms, to encourage those struggling to reach out for help, and most importantly, to instill hope within our classrooms and communities.
Tickets are complimentary. FREE parking will be provided to the first 250 who register.
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Boise Art Museum Presents the 69th ART IN THE PARK

5/22/2023

 
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Idaho’s most popular cultural event, Art in the Park, is back! The event, organized by the Boise Art Museum, features more than 250 artists offering varied fare, from glass and metalwork, to pottery and textiles, jewelry and toys! With new artists and returning favorites, shoppers will find a wide selection of arts and crafts for all tastes.

  • FRIDAY, September 8:              10 AM – 8 PM
  • SATURDAY, September 9:       10 AM – 8 PM  
  • SUNDAY, September 10:         10 AM – 5 PM 

Shop outdoors in beautiful Julia Davis Park, enjoy a variety of food and beverages from more than 30 food vendors, relax while listening to local musicians at the Gene Harris Bandshell, and grab a drink in the Sculpture Garden Pub. Children are encouraged to get creative with an arts and crafts project in the Children’s Art Tent related to artwork on display in the exhibitions inside the Boise Art Museum.

Art in the Park is BAM’s largest community event and fundraiser. We look forward to seeing you this September!

Call for Volunteers
Boise Art Museum is seeking individuals to fill multiple volunteer opportunities. Positions are available Thursday through Monday and include assistance with Welcome Centers, the Children’s Art Tent, Booth Sitting, Recycling, and Event Set-Up and Take-Down. Follow the volunteer link at www.boiseartmuseum.org/art-in-the-park to register today!

Stop by the Chamber on June 2 for free CPR Demos by RescueStat

5/19/2023

 
June 1-7 is National CPR & AED Awareness Week! To celebrate, stop by the Boise Metro Chamber on June 2 any time from 8-10am to grab some coffee, a donut and participate in a hands-only CPR demonstration by RescueStat!

Thousands of Americans experience out-of-hospital Sudden Cardiac Arrest every single day. Starting CPR immediately can double or triple the chance of survival. One day you may need to save the life of your friend, family or co-worker. Practice your life-saving CPR skills with RescueStat!

In honor of CPR & AED Awareness Week, they are also offering a 25% discount off of CPR/AED Certification and brand-new virtual class, Until Help Arrives. (RescueStat is an authorized American Red Cross Training Center.) 

Demos run every 15 minutes.

The Boise Phil Announces 2023-2024 Season

5/16/2023

 
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The Boise Phil’s 2023-2024 season offers celebrated masterworks, selections from magical film scores and a myriad of world-class guest artists 

The Boise Phil is thrilled to announce their 2023-2024 season, which features beloved canonical works, acclaimed guest artists, Pops concerts, special events, and educational outreach events within the greater Boise community. This season returns with seven mainstage concerts including masterworks by Beethoven, Brahms, Dvořák, Tchaikovsky, Price, Berlioz, and more. Audiences will have the opportunity to enjoy familiar classics alongside new works by some of today’s leading composers, including Carlos Simon and Adolphus Hailstork. The Boise Phil’s stellar line-up of guest artists includes pianists Weiyin Chen and Haochen Zhang, violinist David Kim, Boise Phil principal clarinetist Carmen Izzo, and hometown favorites vocalist Curtis Stigers and composer Jim Cockey. 
Music Director of the Boise Phil, Eric Garcia, says, “It is with great joy that we announce our upcoming season, which offers something for everyone to enjoy. We are proud to bring the people of Boise together to celebrate great music performed by today’s leading artists.”

2023-2024 season repertoire highlights include Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, Price’s Symphony No. 1, Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, and Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8. The season offers numerous special events including an evening celebrating the film music of John Williams, chamber and community concerts throughout the Treasure Valley, and the annual Messiah and Holiday Pops performances with the Boise Phil Master Chorale.

A musical beacon for the greater community, the Boise Phil provides outstanding musical training and experiences to over 175 talented young musicians through The Boise Phil Youth Orchestras. All three orchestras (Symphonic, Concert, and Strings) are under the direction of Music Director Jennifer Drake and perform throughout the year.  For up-to-date details about the youth orchestras’ 23-24 season, please visit https://boisephil.org/education.
Season Series Subscriptions for in-person performances are now on sale. Single tickets go on sale August 1 and can be purchased at boisephil.org or by calling the Boise Phil box office at (208) 344-7849. All Season Series concerts are performed at the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts on the Boise State University campus. Both matinees and evening performances are available.
 
2023-2024 Season Details
Pre-Season Special Event: Twilight Concert (ilunabarreko konzertua)
Monday, September 18, 2023 at 6PM
Idaho Shakespeare Festival Amphitheater

This special pre-season event with Boise Phil musicians celebrates the rich tradition of Basque chamber music.

OPENING WEEKEND: Pictures at an Exhibition
Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 1PM and 7:30PM
Morrison Center, Boise
Eric Garcia, conductor
Weiyin Chen, piano

Jim Cockey: Fanfare of Hope and Freedom
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor
Modest Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition

Beethoven 5
Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 1PM & 7:30PM
Morrison Center, Boise
Eric Garcia, conductor
David Kim, violin


Carlos Simon: Fate Now Conquers
Max Bruch: Scottish Fantasy
​Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor

Handel’s Messiah
Friday, December 1 at 8PM and Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 2PM and 8PM
St. John’s Cathedral, Boise
Grant Farmer, conductor 
Soloists TBA
Boise Phil Master Chorale

George Frideric Handel: Messiah 

​Holiday Pops with Curtis Stigers
Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 1PM & 7:30PM
Morrison Center, Boise
Eric Garcia, conductor
Curtis Stigers, singer, songwriter, saxophonist
Boise Phil Master Chorale

Holiday repertoire to be announced.

Rachmaninoff the Romantic
Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 1PM & 7:30PM
Morrison Center, Boise
Eric Garcia, conductor
Haochen Zhang, piano

Adolphus Hailstork: Fanfare on Amazing Grace
Florence Price: Symphony No. 1 in E Minor 
Sergei Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor


The Cinematic Music of John Williams
Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 1PM & 7:30PM
Morrison Center, Boise
Eric Garcia, conductor


Memorable themes from award-winning films such as Star Wars, The Cowboys, Jaws, Hook, Harry Potter, Schindler’s List, Superman, and E.T.

In the Hall of the Mountain King
Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 1PM & 7:30PM
Morrison Center, Boise
Eric Garcia, conductor 
Carmen Izzo, clarinet 
Boise Phil Youth Orchestra Seniors (side-by-side)

Edvard Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite No. 1
Carl Nielsen: Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra
Antonin Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 in G Major


Symphonie fantastique
Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1PM & 7:30PM
Morrison Center, Boise
Eric Garcia, conductor
Boise Phil Master Chorale

Johannes Brahms: Liebeslieder Waltzes from Op. 52 & 65
Johannes Brahms: Nänie
Hector Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique

Annual Fundraising Gala: Encore Ball
Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 6:00 - 10:00PM
Location TBA

Encore Ball is a unique fundraising event where guests enjoy an elegant night out with delicious food, fun, libations, and entertainment.

About the Boise Phil
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The Boise Phil’s mission is to reflect the energy and heartbeat of our communities through stimulating musical experiences that touch the human spirit. Serving the Treasure Valley, the Boise Phil was established 60 years ago but traces its artistic roots back to 1885. It is the longest continuously running cultural organization in the state and one of the longest in the country. In addition to the professional orchestra, the Boise Phil also includes the Boise Phil Master Chorale and the Boise Phil Youth Orchestras.

The Idaho Workforce Development Council’s Annual Age of Agility Conference

5/9/2023

 
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The Idaho Workforce Development Council’s Annual Age of Agility Conference (The Governor's Summit on the future of work) is coming up soon on May 17.  This is a virtual conference so you are able to attend anywhere! Join employers, education, and policy leaders from across the state as they present insights and innovations in restructuring the way we deliver education to align with our rapidly changing economy.
 
Live Streaming Event: May 17, 2023 9am-1:30pm (MST)

Featured Speakers include:
  • Governor Brad Little
  • Tom Mueller, Former CTO, SpaceX

Register/See Agenda here: https://wdc.idaho.gov/what-we-do/#events

Key4Women Hosts Free Webinar to Help Women Learn New Tactics to Achieve Balance and Confidence in their Professional and Personal Lives

5/2/2023

 
​One-hour webinar features three strong women in business sharing approaches that have worked for them
 
CLEVELAND –May 1, 2023 — KeyBank’s Key4Women will present “The Big Three for Women in Business: Balance, Confidence, and Self-Care,” a free, one-hour virtual event on Wednesday, May 17, at 3p.m. eastern standard time.
The webinar will feature three strong women who hold a variety of business roles and have found success by blazing their own paths and creating their own destinies. The audience will walk away with tips and advice on the following:
  • How to speak up and be heard with confidence in every interaction.
  • How to establish a solid support network for your business and personal growth.
  • When and how to say no when it doesn’t serve you or your business.
Guest speakers include:
 
  • Constance Hill-Johnson- Owner, Visiting Angels Cleveland, Chairperson, Board of Directors, The Cleveland Foundation.
  • Miya Nazzaro- Managing Attorney, Nazzaro PLLC
  • Omelia C. Thornton- CEO, First Invest Inc., and Zippy Taxes
 
These days, being a women business owner or professional can be demanding, leaving women depleted and feeling as though they are racing for the top, yet never getting ahead. The demand of managing your personal life adds to the exhaustion and challenge. But women must remember they are not alone. There are ways to build a resource of contacts to call on for various needs and support. But where do you start and how do you create a useful support system? This webinar will address questions of how to achieve balance, improve your confidence and create time for self-care.
 
“The topics of this webinar are important to all of us, yet often seem unattainable,” said Rachael Sampson, Key4Women Leader. “Key4Women is proud to bring the stories and advice of these strong women to our attendees to show them that anything is possible, and balance is within reach. We look forward to this energizing conversation and for guests to put the advice into action.”  
 
For more information, visit key.com/women, or register online by May 16th here.   
 
About KeyBank
KeyCorp's roots trace back nearly 200 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $198 billion at March 31, 2023. Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 1,000 branches and approximately 1,300 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit https://www.key.com/. KeyBank is Member FDIC.

Valley Regional Transit proposes bus network redesign, seeks public feedback

5/1/2023

 
Valley Regional Transit (VRT) released proposals for a redesigned bus network at its Executive Board of Directors meeting Monday. The proposed changes focus on creating a grid of more frequent local bus service and regional connections.
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“This is the best path to creating a more useful bus system,” said VRT’s Chief Executive Officer, Elaine Clegg. “If we’re going to grow as a system, attract new bus riders, and better support existing bus riders, our first priority must be frequency. By focusing on the core of the system and reducing how long a passenger waits for a bus, we can create a better foundation to grow from.”

“The bus network of the future will depend on the funding provided by our partners in this region, and this may mean uncomfortable adjustments are necessary for now,” Clegg added. “However, we’re confident that these changes will move us toward a more reliable system for our community.”
VRT is proposing three scenarios for the public to review, each dependent on funding provided by local cities and municipalities:
  • Scenario A: Same budget, fewer service hours
    • This option would shift service from less-used routes to areas of higher demand, all within the current budget; due to cost increases, this scenario would also reduce service levels on select routes and frequency improvement to others
  • Scenario B: Increased budget, same service hours, frequency focus
    • This option would shift service from less-used routes to areas of higher demand; with a budget increase, VRT could provide even more service to high-demand areas in this scenario
  • Scenario C: Increased budget, same service hours, coverage focus
    • This option would shift service from less-used routes to areas of higher demand; with a budget increase, VRT could provide on-demand service in areas impacted by the changes to provide a more flexible transit option

Information on the proposed changes can be reviewed online at rideVRT.org/redesign, and feedback can be provided:
  • Online: rideVRT.org/redesign
  • Via email: [email protected]
  • In-person:
    • 5/25/23: Ada County Open House, 3-7 pm (location TBD)
    • 5/30/23: Canyon County Open House, 3-7 pm (Nampa Library)

​The proposed changes began taking shape in 2018 with VRT’s Valley Connect 2.0 plan, which outlined steps toward a better regional network with higher-frequency routes and updated bus stops. The plan highlighted the Treasure Valley’s need for four times the service and funding in order to meet regional demand and match service levels with peer agencies.

“Since ValleyConnect 2.0 was adopted, we have not wavered in our commitment to bringing more transit service to the valley,” said VRT Chief Development Officer, Stephen Hunt. “We remain committed to the service frequency and coverage in ValleyConnect 2.0, even if we have to prioritize frequency first.”
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Earlier this year, VRT introduced the Better Bus Initiative, which was focused on getting feedback on action VRT could take to keep moving its 2018 Valley Connect 2.0 vision forward. The majority of respondents supported concepts that would provide more frequent service on fewer routes rather than less service on more routes.
“Ultimately, we’re looking to build a better bus system,” Clegg added. “We are extremely limited in funding. We’re the only subdivision of state government in the State of Idaho without taxing authority. This means we have no dedicated funding source, so we rely on funding contributions from cities, counties and other partners. Costs are outpacing contributions, and we’re working with our funding partners to do the best we can with what we have.”
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