Ignite Boise III

Ignite Boise - III

Thursday November 12th, 2009 - Egyptian Theater

Get tickets online here, or come at 6:30 for general admission.

What is IGNITE BOISE, you ask?

Ignite Boise is a 3 hour-ish idea feeding frenzy that brings together artists, geeks, entrepreneurs, academics, government officials, and others to share their ideas in fast-paced, bite-sized presentations. It’s a great opportunity to meet smart, interesting people (if we do say so ourselves) and maybe even learn something.

THE GOAL:
Bringing together embers of big ideas to spark a blaze of creativity in Boise’s business and creative community –leaving attendees more educated and just as importantly, more inspired.

HOW IT WORKS:
Presenters each get five minutes and 20 slides (automatically rotating every 15 seconds) to talk on a topic of their choice. Everyone is invited to participate, though due to the limitations of space and time, only a handful will be selected to present at each event.

Here are two of my favorite presos, from Ignite Boise past-

The super cool Jess Flynn, of Red Sky Public Relations

Jamie Cooper, of Drake Cooper (poor sound on this clip, sorry!)

Boise Idaho, 1913

4th Annual Boise Zombie Walk

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

This was my fourth time to walk among Boise's undead. There were about 100 zombies in attendance this year, most of which turned the Zombie Walk into a spooky marathon of sorts. The course was undefined, and the leaders of the pack were the most nimble zombies I've ever come across.

We all had a great time! Kudos to Levi Johnson - this year's Zombie Walk coordinator; he did a stellar job!

Above are photos of our perspective of the Zombie Walk, it was too dark to take photos with my iPhone, so this is what Jenny and I were able to shoot.

You'll see two "Tea Bagger" zombies, that's Whitney and Wendy - one "Organic Farmer" zombie, played by Seth, Jenny as a sexy librarian zombie, myself as "Sister Underwood" aka Mormon Zombie, and a random photo of the Hello Kitty who joined the Zombie Walk.

Sweetwater's Tropic Zone

205 N. 10th St., Boise 208.433.9194

New restaurant. It's good. It's open late. They have lots of vegan options on the menu. They are nice. They have shrimp chips. Catering to all tropical cuisines...how bout that, huh? link

Boise's First Annual Curb Cup

learn more...

Cupcake Collective to benefit TrICA! 8-15-09

Click on the image for more info about Cupcake Collective!

Mindsticker Madness Continues

1960's Tab Commercial (Be A Mindsticker.) 2
by dampier

Chronic Tacos

106 N. 6 Street, Boise, ID 208-345-3711

I've always got my eyes on the prize when it comes to finding Mexican food in Boise. So far, the only tamale experience I would return to for seconds, came from the back of a Winnebago and at a high price (don't ask, I'm still sensitive over it). So I wait with baited breath for the opening of Chronic Tacos. It's moving next door to the delicious Jenny's Lunch Line. Grand Opening is Thursday, July 2nd. The party boasts skating demonstrations, giveaways, and an appearance by Wee-Man.

Check it out...

Be a Mindsticker

Women of Idaho, I have important information for you.

Rod's Limos

Where do I begin? The hair? The long jackets? The limo? The "Kevin Spacey's brother?" ... I'm writing about Boise local Randy Fowler.  If you live in Boise, or spend anytime in Idaho's capitol city... you've probably seen or heard about Randy, aka Rod Stewart.  Here is what I can tell you about him:

• Rod Stewart impersonator
  
• Limousine Company proprietor, www.rodslimos.com
• Kevin Spacey's (aka Kevin Fowler) brother
• Professional drummer
• Author

Randy reported to Sunday Mirror.co.uk that his estranged brother is indeed Kevin Spacey. Randy also told The Mirror many of Spacey's "secrets" would be revealed in his up and coming book (although this article was posted in 2004, and it appears the book has not yet been written), and calls his movie star brother a "lying weirdo."

For more information on this Boise gem, here is a link to Randy's website: randybfowler.com