Arts & Entertainment

The Festival at Sandpoint received $20,000 in grant funds to hold the 43rd annual event. (PHOTO: Racheal Baker, courtesy ICF)
Jul 28, 2026

Idaho Community Foundation awards $94,300 in Bonner County grants

Idaho Community Foundation awarded $94,300 in grants to 18 Bonner County organizations supporting human rights and arts education programs.

April Grady, owner of Boise Acting Studio, takes notes while clients perform a scene at the black box theater in downtown Boise. (PHOTO: KEARNEY THOMPSON)
Jul 7, 2026

Boise coach provides space for new and veteran actors to develop skills

Boise Acting Studio, founded by April Grady, offers a new space for actors to develop skills and perform in downtown Boise.

This illustration shows how the completed bathrooms will appear at the Morrison Center. (ILLUSTRATION: LOMBARD/CONRAD)
Jun 16, 2026

Morrison Center breaks ground on $4M restroom renovation in Boise

The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts in Boise has begun a $4 million restroom renovation, its first major upgrade since 1984, enhancing accessibility and capacity.

Left to right: Mark Fisher of Fisher Creative, and Andre Womack, Nataile Jushinski, and Andrea Rayburn of Visit Idaho accept a Northwest Regional Emmy for the documentary series “The 3100.” (PHOTO: Vivian Hsu Photography/NATAS Northwest Regional Emmys)
Jun 11, 2026

An Emmy, a world championship and the business of Idaho whitewater

Visit Idaho won a Northwest Regional Emmy for its whitewater documentary series, highlighting the economic impact of river tourism in Idaho.

A film titled "The 3100" about Idaho's waterways has been nominated for an Emmy Award. (PHOTO: VISIT IDAHO)
Apr 29, 2026

Visit Idaho’s ‘The 3100’ earns Emmy nomination for whitewater docuseries

Visit Idaho’s The 3100 docuseries earned an Emmy nomination, highlighting Idaho’s rivers and outdoor storytelling in the northwest region.

Aidan Brezonick, the founder and artistic director of Idaho Film Society, stands outside the organization's location in downtown Boise. (PHOTO: MARC LUTZ, IBR)
Apr 10, 2026

Idaho Film Society advances film industry with hall of fame honors in Boise

The Idaho Film Society promotes filmmaking in Idaho with its inaugural hall of fame event honoring key industry contributors in Boise.

Apr 3, 2026

Are you a startup business in Idaho? Check this out

Idaho Business Review invites nominations for its annual best startup businesses feature to highlight new companies contributing to Idaho's economy.

Helen Baker
Apr 1, 2026

Expo Idaho names Helen Baker director to lead Garden City event campus

Expo Idaho appoints Helen Baker as director to lead the 240-acre Garden City event campus and the Western Idaho Fair, enhancing community events.

Erin Anderson, executive director of Idaho Botanical Garden, accepts the organization’s award for Empowering Women. (PHOTO: PRO IMAGE EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY)
Mar 26, 2026

IBR Awards event honors companies uplifting Idaho’s women in business

Idaho Business Review honored 20 companies and nonprofits in Boise for their efforts to empower and elevate women in business and leadership roles.

Attendees at the Idaho Nonprofit Compensation and Benefits conference listen to a presentation. (PHOTO: INC)
Mar 17, 2026

Idaho nonprofit workforce faces hiring and retention challenges in report

Idaho nonprofits face staffing shortages due to hiring, retention, and wage challenges, per the Idaho Nonprofit Compensation and Benefits Report.

U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as he speaks with members of the media on board Air Force One en route to Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., February 6, 2026. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Ken Cedeno/File Photo)
Feb 9, 2026

Trump supports Nexstar-Tegna merger to boost competition in US local TV

Trump backs Nexstar Media's $3.54 billion acquisition of Tegna, citing increased competition against major TV networks and fake news concerns.

Feb 5, 2026

US weekly jobless claims increase more than expected

U.S. initial jobless claims rose more than expected as snowstorms hit, but economists say the labor market remains stable and Fed rates may stay unchanged.


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