Stephanie Palagi
By Stephanie Palagi
On Sept. 18, Old Town Pocatello and Kind Community are partnering to present our community with this year’s Kind Week Kick-off Celebrate. From 5-9 pm there will be food, music, activities, trolley rides and more for the families of Pocatello and Chubbuck.
The event will take place on the East and West sides of the Center Street Underpass, in the Underpass, and along Union Pacific Avenue.
In preparation for Kind Week, Old Town Pocatello and Kind Community will be hosting “The Kind Village Kids Public Paint Project.” On Aug. 4, area kids will be participating in the art project that will bring the “Kind Village” to life. Kids will choose a piece of pre-cut aluminum, paint it using their very own creativity, and sign it.
Each piece will be an animal, butterfly, flower, building, steam engine, or other item symbolic of our area. The kids will paint from 10 am to 4 pm. 200 pieces to be painted that day!
The art pieces will be installed along the fence line on the East side of the Center Street Underpass, from S. First to the intersection of Clark Street and Pocatello Avenue. Installation is scheduled for September 1st during First Friday Art Walk.
The official dedication will take place during the Kind Week Kick-off event of September 18th. To register your child or children to paint their very own art piece, please visit www.oldtownpocatello.com and complete the short registration form.
The Citizens Community Bank Old Town Trolley will be visiting area parks this summer! From 11:30 am-12:30 pm, in conjunction with the lunch program, we will have fun stuff for the kids and information about what’s coming up in Old Town Pocatello. This week we will be visiting Raymond Park on Wednesday and Alameda Park on Thursday.
On Wednesday at The Bridge, 230 W. Bonneville, enjoy Opera Elect from 7 to 8:30 pm. The evening will feature fine dining paired with operatic serenades, arias, art songs, and classic musical theater. Call 208-234-7000 for further details.
The Bridge is also excited to announce it’s hosting Sunday Brunch from 10 am-1 pm, featuring fresh squeezed mimosas, breakfast burritos, chicken and waffles, steak and eggs and fresh fruit bowls.
Revive @ 5 on Wednesday will feature Rockin’ Hillbilly live on stage beginning at 5 pm. Domino’s will have delicious food available. The sponsor for the evening is America’s Best. The Farmers Market will be open with fresh made on site lemonade, fresh cherries, handmade crafts and jewelry, all at the Old Town Pavilion, 420 N. Main St., from 5-8 pm.
The Pocatello Art Center, 444 S. Main, is offering weekly Children’s Summer Classes on Mondays through July 24 for 8-10 year olds, and Thursdays through July 27 for 11-13 year olds.
Both sections will run from 10 am-noon and cost $5 per session. July’s artist instructors are Carolyn Purnell and Laraine Hatch. The classes are structured for fun and learning art and crafts. All supplies will be provided. For more information, call (208) 232-0970 or visit their website: pocatelloartctr.org
The Portneuf Valley Farmers Market will host Family Day at the Market on Saturday. From 9 am to 1 pm visit each vendor and collect tickets for great prizes to be drawn at 12:30 pm. The bouncy house will open at 10 am for kids to enjoy. The princesses will be here for photos with the kids. There will be fresh veggies, cherries, local honey and more at Pocatello’s Farmers Market. Come early for the best selection!
Tom Murphy returns to Portneuf Valley Brewing on Friday with his brand of one-man contemporary rock. Then Saturday, PVB has half the Steelhead Redd school, Bob Picard and Steve Byers, performing dam good acoustic “fish folk” for your listening pleasure. Both shows are in the Loft from 9 pm-11:30 pm, no cover.
Westside Players will present the hilarious comedy “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead” by Tom Stoppard. Shows every Friday and Saturday during July. Enjoy dinner and the show, or just the show. Get tickets today at www.westsideplayers.org or 208-234-2654.
Upcoming Events!
Revive @ 5 every Wednesday through the end of August.
Farmers Market every Wednesday through August and Saturdays through October.
First Friday Art Walk & dress rehearsal for “The Magic of Broadway” live theater at the Old Town Pavilion, August 4.
“The Magic of Broadway” live theater featuring iconic scenes from your favorite Broadway shows, family event, free admission, shows at 5 and 7 pm, August 5.
Eclipse Art & Neon Sign Walk, August 18, 5-10 pm.
2nd Annual Downtown Wine Festival hosted by PV’s Uncorked on Main, August 26.
Crazy Corn Day at the Portneuf Valley Farmers Market, August 26.
Welcome Back Orange & Black, August 28, vendor registration is now open at www.isucommuniversity.com.
Stephanie Palagi is the executive director of Old Town Pocatello, Inc. The Old Town Pocatello office can be reached at 208-232-7545 or by visiting oldtownpocatello.com.
