What’s Happening Around Boise

By J. Gelband, 8-02-07

Friday, August 3
Yellow Pine Harmonica Festival – The incredible swelling town: The Yellow Pine Harmonica Fest turns the tiny mountain ville (population 40) into a bustling metropolis of music with harp players blowing out everything from blues to bluegrass and in all between. It’s a weekend-long event with vendors, musicians, artists, food, and campers.

Saturday, August 4
Soul Food Extravaganza – Get your fix of all the Southern comfort food you can handle with fried chicken, catfish, collard greens, cornbread, rice and beans, and more. There’s also music, crafts and vendors. The event was established almost 15 years ago to raise awareness of the African-American culture in the Treasure Valley. What started out as a small community picnic has turned into a full-fledged celebration. The festivities are 12 to 8 p.m. in Julia Davis Park.

Wednesday, Aug. 8
Alive After Five — Nothing like hanging out at AA5 in The Grove in the heart of downtown Boise. Eat, imbibe, flirt, run through the fountain, or just watch the zany dancers. It’s free from 5 to 8 p.m. This week’s musical performer is Dale Watson.

For more things to do in and around Boise, check out Boise Events at http://boiseevents.net/