Stephanie Palagi
By Stephanie Palagi
Welcome Hope Studios to Old Town Pocatello! Now located at 152 N. 2nd Ave., the newly renovated space is perfect for this new photography studio and event space. For more information about portrait options, studio rental or event rental, please call Brooke at 208-425-6754.
Summer is in full swing and while kids may be out of school most parents still have to work. So, DeckadencE Board Shop came up with a great way to encourage the next generation of skaters to get out to the skatepark and skate it up. Buy a DeckadencE skateboard and get FREE rides on Pocatello Regional Transit to the skatepark for the rest of the summer! DeckadencE will customize each skateboard to meet the needs of any experience level of skater. Then, simply show the bus driver on any PRT route your DeckadencE skateboard and let them know you’d like to transfer to the “D” route and go to the skatepark. Stop in the shop, 326 W. Center, and let them build a board for you today and take advantage of this unique opportunity. Any age group is welcome to participate. Don’t wait, Bus-A-Move at DeckadencE today.
In preparation for Kind Week in September, Old Town Pocatello and Kind Community will be hosting “The Kind Village Kids Public Paint Project.” On August 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. The kids will paint from 10am to 4pm. 200 pieces to be painted that day! To register your child or children to paint their very own art piece, please visit www.oldtownpocatello.com and complete the short registration form.
Revive @ 5 on Wednesday will feature the KYD-J Band live on stage beginning at 5pm. The Sandtrap will have delicious food available. The sponsor for the evening is Idaho Central Credit Union. The Farmers Market will be open with fresh vegetables, fruits handmade crafts and jewelry, all at the Old Town Pavilion, 420 N. Main St., from 5-8pm. Don’t forget the Portneuf Valley Farmers Market is also open on Saturday from 9am to 1pm.
The Pocatello Co-op & Farm Table Café, 308 E. Center, will be hosting their monthly Wine Tasting this Saturday. From 5-8pm taste five different wines from this month’s featured sustainable vineyards: Colter’s Creek Chardonnay, Cono Sur ‘Bicicleta’ Pinot Noir, Orleans Hill Cabernet Sauvignon, Raymond Valley ‘The Collection’ Merlot , and Sobon Estate Old Vines Zinfandel. $7 per person. Please bring I.D. Cafe will be open for dinner during the Wine Tasting event. Call 208-904-1368 for additional information.
Great Harvest has a special for July that’s totally bacon, and delicious bread! July’s featured sandwich is the BLT: 6 crispy bacon slices, 4 slices of tomato, romaine lettuce and red onion all grilled up on your choice of bread! Save 10% in July. Just stop in for lunch at 250 N. Main, and enjoy!
Enchantments, 233 N. Main St., has Eclipse Glasses is stock now and on sale for $1.50. Prepare now for the big event and stop in for glasses for your family today.
The Citizens Community Bank Old Town Trolley will be visiting area parks this summer! From 11:30am-12:30pm, 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 Lower Ross Park on Thursday.
Citizens Community Bank is now offering discount tickets to Lagoon. Buy your tickets in advance and you could save over $17.00 per ticket. And, if you open a new checking account between July 31 and August 4, you will be entered into a drawing for six tickets to Lagoon and a night at the Hampton Inn. Visit a local CCB branch today for details.
The Pocatello Art Center, 444 S. Main, offers “Pay As You Go” classes for artistically minded people who would like to join a friendly group and get some guidance with their projects. Bob Beason provides assistance in all media on Tuesdays from 9 am to 12 pm, Karen Wardle focuses on issues with oil paintings on Wednesdays from 9 am to 12 pm, as well as Pennie Wolf from 1 to 4 pm on Thursdays. Bring a project, art supplies, and your questions. Sessions are $12.50 with no registration required. For more information, call (208) 232-0970 or visit their website: pocatelloartctr.org.
The Bourbon Barrel, 238 W. Clark, is featuring live music this weekend. Catch KJ-Craig & Min on both Friday and Saturday nights from 9pm to 1am. Don’t forget your dancing shoes!
This weekend Portneuf Valley Brewing switches things up with a 2-day double feature dubbed Retro Cult Cinema. Friday night PVB is screening the unintentionally hilarious anti-marijuana propaganda film Reefer Madness. On Saturday, see Jack Nicholson’s first film role in Roger Corman’s 1960 production of Little Shop of Horrors. Film rolls at 9pm both evenings in The Loft with no cover and there will be popcorn!
On August 4 & 5, Annie Halls’ Vintage Boutique will host their 2017 Bridal Warehouse Sale. Hundreds of gowns marked down as much as 80%. Designers such as: Maggie Sottero, Oleg Cassini, Melissa Sweet, DB Studio, WToo, Vintage, and more! This sale is so huge it will not be in Annie’s store. It will be held inside Hope Studios, two doors down at 152 N. 2nd Ave. The sale will run Friday August 4, 5-8pm and Saturday August 5, Noon to 8pm.
The entire family is invited to enjoy live outdoor theater on Saturday, August 5. “The Magic of Broadway” will feature iconic scenes from your favorite Broadway shows. Your favorite characters, including the princesses, will present two performances, 5pm and 7pm, at the Old Town Pavilion. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. Admission is free for families! There will be food and snacks available.
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 outdoor theater at the Old Town Pavilion, August 5
Eclipse Art & Neon Sign Walk, August 18, 5-10pm
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
Please visit www.oldtownpocatello.com or Old Town Pocatello on Facebook for complete details about these events and to discover all of the additional exciting, upcoming downtown events!
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.
