Sunday, May 31, 2015

Teen Rockers

A teen rock band from Boise Rock School walking to their gig at the Watercooler.

Saturday, May 30, 2015

Saturday Night Partying in Downtown Boise

There were several disco-theme party-goers in Downtown Saturday night.

Friday, May 29, 2015

Colorful Bicycles

Hundreds of bicycles are downtown every day. Nice collection of cruisers tied to a tree.

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Art Inside the Pie Hole

Mural inside the downtown location of Pie Hole.

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Bicycle Art

This black-and-white art is on the side of a utility box, as part of the city's public art series.

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Chill Taxi

Taxi driver killing time near City Hall.

Monday, May 25, 2015

Anime Oasis Shine 2015

Fans of Japanese animation in books, TV shows, movies, and games, attended the Anime Oasis Shine event all weekend at the Grove Hotel. 

Sunday, May 24, 2015

Window Shopping

This hat is for sale at Atomic Treasures, Downtown Boise in the 8th Street Marketplace.

Saturday, May 23, 2015

Saturday Market

These girls were helping in one of the booths at the Saturday Market on 8th Street.

Friday, May 22, 2015

Sweetheart Shed

Cute, home-made shed in a West Boise garden.

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Vintage Symposion Sign

The Symposion is a dive-bar classic. A popular place, too, where your dog is welcome. 

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

City of Trees Imposter?

I thought Boise was the only "City of Trees," but then I saw this in Woodland, California, last weekend.

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

It Still Works!

Incredible, eh? The owner also did not keep an eye on it, because of course, who would steal it?

Monday, May 18, 2015

Airport Art

Blue waves complimented by the bluish ambient light of an evening rainstorm.

Sunday, May 17, 2015

Brewery Garage

A long-time auto service location on Chinden has morphed into a brewery. Happy to see it.

Saturday, May 16, 2015

Fragrant Refuge

This shaded bench in Capitol Park is beneath sweet-smelling trees. The tall flowers are allium.

Friday, May 15, 2015

Birds and Bees Street Art


Beautiful street art across from Cinder Winery in Garden City.



Thursday, May 14, 2015

Park Picnic

Picnickers in Capitol Park Wednesday night. I'm surprised the geese weren't hassling them for snacks.

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Spacebar Arcade

Head downstairs to play '80s arcade and video games. Board games, too.

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Leftovers Sale

It's like a yard sale after the yard sale.

Monday, May 11, 2015

Sunday, May 10, 2015

Alley Exploring

Downtown alleys aren't just for dumpsters, there are interesting architectural details to be discovered.

Saturday, May 9, 2015

Red Pill Bottles

This color is sometimes used for veterinary prescriptions. A bin of empties "for sale" at a thrift store in Boise.

Friday, May 8, 2015

Defunct Spaghetti Portal

Love the architectural details on this door. The building is empty right now, but used to be home to an Italian restaurant and a chain restaurant.

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Telephone Booth Wayfinding

This sign is beside a vintage telephone booth inside Cobby's sandwich shop. No phone inside the booth anymore, though.

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Spring Along the Boise River

Lots of sweet-smelling flowering trees along the Boise River.

Monday, May 4, 2015

Vinyl Collection

This isn't for sale, it's for play. There's a turntable nearby in the common area a the Boise International Market.

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Wolf Spider Carrying an Egg Sac

This mother was sent scurrying with her cargo during yard clean-up.

Saturday, May 2, 2015

Friday, May 1, 2015

Fluffy Yarn-Bombing

In the parking lot near the Boise International Market.