It’s First Thursday! Here’s some of what you can see and do in Downtown Boise. Events go from 5 to 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
• Celebrate the first anniversary of artist, costume designer and fashion diva
Star Moxley’s
Crazy Neighbor. The shop at 1415 W. Grove St. in the Linen District carries the coolest, kitschiest and most elegant accessories you’ll find in Idaho, plus a full line of
Ben Nye makeup, wigs and the best selection of natty men’s hats, bow ties and other neat doo-dads. The celebration will kick off a three-day sale, Aug. 6-8.
• There is construction on the sidewalk, but the fire is lit inside
Boise Art Glassand
Fire Fusion Studio, 1124 W. Front St. You can make your own silver foil and glass enamel jewelry piece ($25 for a one hour class), or make a blown glass garden sun-catcher ($40 for a half hour class).
• Photographer
Allan R. Ansellwill take complimentary portraits in his studio at the Alaska Center, 1020 W. Main St. He will explain his process, take your picture and send you a digital image.
• Check out the exhibits at the
Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Drive. You can see
Paul Vexler’s large installation “Ribbons,” pictured, in the sculpture court then learn more about it by doing a Studio Art Exploration project. Admission is by donation on First Thursday all day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• See work by painter
Lauren T. Kistnerat
Art Source Gallery, 1015 W. Main St. Kistner layers paints to create highly textural abstract canvases. You can meet the artist at a First Thursday reception.
• Get a preview of this year’s
Hermit Music Festival(Sept. 4-6) at the
Record Exchange, 1105 W. Idaho St., with band performance, and free
Payette Brewingbeer for 21 and older.
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