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If you were driving around town this morning then you may have seen a bunch of hot air balloons afloat our beautiful City of Trees!  The Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic is bringing back the hot air balloon tradition we loved so much when the Boise River Fest was an annual event.  Nearly 30 hot air balloons will be participating from September 2nd - 5th including a Night Glow Light Show and Live Concert Saturday night from 6pm - 10pm in Ann Morrison Park.  This event is to celebrate 100 years of flight in Idaho.  So if you are looking for an amazing family friendly event then this is your gig. 

In addition, there will be a Candlight Vigil to show support for the prevention of child abuse.  This is being done in conjunction with the Spirit Of Boise Balloon rally and Night Glow.  It will also be held at Ann Morrison Park on Saturday night. To participate, plan to arrive with your own candle around 6:00pm and it the vigil will start about 7:00pm.  Check out the video Peak has done to spread the word about this important issue and to raise further awareness.

There is so much to do this weekend in our beautiful City of Trees!  Whether you'll be eating deep fried Oreo's at the fair or not, we have some fun events a little further away from the Carnies.

First up - The Big LeBoise - The Boise Weekly Block Party Saturday from 10am to 10pm.  Here's are some deets from their site:

We're completely shutting down Broad Street in front of the Boise Weekly offices, and starting bright and early at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28, you can wave goodbye to your hangover with our Bloody Mary contest finals while kicking it with the craftiest crafters this side of Craftsville. At 11 a.m., Sherpa kicks off a long day of local music. Hillfolk Noir takes over at noon, New Transit is at 1 p.m., Boise Rock School follows at 2 p.m., Trevor Kamplain from ATTN takes the reins at 3 p.m., Fauxbois rocks out at 4 p.m., Finn Riggins commandeers the stage at 5 p.m. and a sweet dance party gets kicking at 6:30 p.m. and runs until 10 p.m.

Next up - The A.L.P.H.A. 7th Annual HIV and AIDS Award show.  This organization has done a tremendous job spreading education about HIV and AIDS in Idaho.  A little snipit from their site regarding the event:

6pm - Cocktails in Fireside Lounge, 7pm-10pm - Dinner & Awards SHOW.  This is an evening set aside to THANK all of those who have worked so hard locally on HIV and AIDS and surrounding issues. 10pm - Awards are presented to the community for leadership, education, care philanthropy and volunteerism. THIS IS A FREE EVENT FOR THOSE INVITED - THOSE INVITED ARE THE WHO's WHO of the LOCAL HIV AND AIDS COMMUNITY (250-300 guests) There are 100-150 extra seats this year available for purchase at $35 a ticket or $60 for a pair. TO PURCHASE TICKETS CONTACT a.l.p.h.a. at 208.424.7799. 

And lastly - The 2nd Annual Curb Cup!  Here's the info from their site:

On Sunday, August 29, much of Downtown Boise will be a stage – where entertainment and performance all come to life on our streets and sidewalks.

Destined to be a must-attend, gotta-participate annual signature event for our community, the Curb Cup 2 will feature hundreds of performers and thousands of voter attendees...all in one great circus of creativity in the heart of our city. It’s all free. It’s all fun. And, it’s all to celebrate who we are, where we live, and how we express ourselves.

The event is planned for 8th Street from Jefferson to BoDo, the Grove.  The event runs from 1 pm to 4 pm. So, make an afternoon of it.  And...of course, our award we're giving out:  FameFifteen -  Should be a Local Celebrity.  

Enjoy all the summer festivities...even though it'll be 70 degrees outside.  See everyone out and about in downtown Boise!

We love our friends at Ophidia Studio and are excited for the first annual Pole-a-polooza to benefit the Chrissy Cataract Fund.  So head down to the Ophidia Studio and support a great cause tomorrow night!

Our most favorite Boise socialite Bethany is having her birthday party this Saturday!  Candy Land is the theme and it's all going down at China Blue (corner of 6th and Main).  She wants everyone to come join her, and in her words, "party their faces off!"  See you all there decked out in pink!

Looking for an amazing event this weekend?

Rock the Mountain is the place to be with over 35 bands playing on the big stage.  This year Rock the Mountain will have the youngest band ever playing, Kings No More!  Come up and enjoy some great food, fun and music!  The cost is $20 per person for the entire weekend.  Rock the Mountain kicks off the festivities on Thursday night with movies played on a big screen overlooking gorgeous mountain terrain.  Located on Grimes creek this is sure to be an event you will want to come to each year.  This is the 13th year anniversary of Rock the Mountain.  Live bands will be playing both on Friday and Saturday!  Come up and camp, bring your cooler with beverages and food and enjoy all the local artists.  Rock the Mountain asks that you ome prepared to camp and have a wonderful time!  For more details please click here!

Every rose has it's thorn and Bret Michaels is ours!  We are beside ourselves with excitement for the 1st Annual Boise Music Festival going down tomorrow ALL DAY at Ann Morrison Park.  

There is just SO much information you need to know - we're going to list a few things out for you:

TIME:  Festival runs from 10am to 10pm.  All the local music is from 10am to 4:30pm, (and we have some fabulous local bands playing), then the headliners take the Main Stage for our entertainment for the rest of the night.

PARKING: General parking in Ann Morrison won't be permitted so check out the shuttle information here!

TICKETS:  Tickets to this event are FREE and are available via any of the Peak Broadcasting Radio Stations.  *Note: Seating for Boise Music Festival is ALL General Admission Lawn.  You may bring lawnchairs and blankets.  

With over 40 bands on 5 stages, it's a fun-filled family event with free live music, food and craft vendors, a BBQ Cook-Off and more.  Enjoy a day in the park with great live music, delicious food, shopping and kids entertainment all in a family-friendly environment.

If you need any other details, please go to the Boise Music Festival website.  They've done a great job breaking down all of the details for you!

P.S. If you see two crazy ladies flying by in a golf cart screaming at people, don't be scared, it's just us.

If you are staying in town this 4th of July, (and not going to Idaho's version of Havasu in McCall), then you need to know the hot spots immediately.  Here you go:

Gem State Kiwanis Annual Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast

Where: Julia Davis Park; adjacent to the Band Shell on the West side.
When: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Cost: $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and children, Free to active duty service personnel.
There will be clowns and face painting for the kids and continuous music for all to enjoy.
Information/tickets, Contact John Shaw 331-1456

We the People Liberty Day Parade:

When: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 3
Where: Downtown Boise

Fireworks 2010

The Idaho Statesman and Journal Broadcast Group are proud to join the City of Boise to present the 2010 Fourth of July Fireworks.

Where: Ann Morrison Park

When: Sunday, July 4, 10:15 p.m. (approximately)
Simulcast on KIVI Today’s Channel 6 and 107.1 K-Hits

A lot going on this weekend. Here are our top picks:

Urban Challenge:

Even if you aren't competing in this first Annual Event put on by the Make-A-Wish Foundation, you should head down just for the entertainment as downtown Boise will be alive with an "Amazing Race" atmosphere!

Boise Rec Fest:

The first Festival of the summer is gearing up to be a fabulous time. A lot of people and businesses are involved, go support your City and take in the sun rays in Ann Morrison Park!

Terrace Lakes Art and Wine Festival at Terrace Lakes Resort:

This is where we will be since a one-day getaway sounds absolutely splendid. Make the short drive to stunning Garden Valley and enjoy live music, wine tastings and a vast array of Art to please the eye. We'll even be playing the amazing course the next day before we leave!

This will be the Birthday Event of the Year. Our "Stina vs True Love" Columnist is celebrating her Blessed Day of Birth tomorrow night at Gusto. People anticipated being there, including everyone, are:

DJ of the Galaxy DJ David Dickman

Boise's Top 12 Hottest Bartender Kate Powell

Bachelor Star Lisa Gonzales from San Francisco

Recovering Shredder MJ of 93.1 Hit Music Now

Boise Diva Bethany Beigert

Top Boise Designer Paul Carew

Boise Weekly Representative Shea Sutton

Capitol Hill Consultant and Top Boise Realtor to the Stars Lindsay Dofelmeier

Recording Artist Jared Meyer

World Traveling Models Danny Dickman and Emma Young

Boise State Arbiter Editor Shannon Morgan

Fuel TV Filmer Colin Clark

And of course, a FameFifteen Photographer

This will be the event talked about for centuries, stories will be passed down to great, great grandchildren and their great, great grandchildren. You should be there.

You are running out of time to register for the Ultimate Urban Challenge to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.  Get your peeps together, sign up and have some crazy fun to benefit a fabulous cause.  Do it!

This is an extremely cool event coming up. Remember the first ever Curb Cup last summer? Well, you could take part in the first ever Ultimate Urban Challenge. Be a part of history in the making! But hurry fast, spots are limited!

Consider it a scavenger hunt/relay race in downtown Boise with several stops/challenges that your team of four has to accomplish. It's the Amazing Race! Your entry fees go towards Make-A-Wish and your team will get personalized info on the child who's wish you are helping to grant.

Here is a link to more info and registration information