🌱 Boise Concert Schedule + Big Goldfish + Bench Shooting Suspect

Good day, neighbors! It's me again, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily.

Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Boise Daily. We start with a story of volunteers wanting to get kids out on the ice. A favorite food of toddlers has announced an adult size version and a BSU professor recently spent some time rubbing shoulders with Hollywood in a volcano. Concerts are coming back to Boise and a Boise man is in custody after a shooting on the Bench.

First, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 38 Low: 28.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. A local group wants to get kids out in the cold and falling on the ice. KIVI-TV's Steve Dent introduces the SK8 Ribbon coalition, volunteers working to help children 12 to 16-years-old learn how to ice skate through a mentorship program. (KIVI)
2. Children always have the fun food. A staple of any family making a road trip, Goldfish has now introduced Goldfish Mega Bites. The kid's favorites are 50 percent larger than those you have in the backseat and are available in Sharp Cheddar and Cheddar Jalapeno according to Mike Pomranz writing for Food and Wine. (foodandwine)
3. A Boise State professor is joining with a Hollywood celebrity to take a look at a volcano. KTVB-TV's staff write Jeffrey Johnson is joining Will Smith as the duo descend into the Yasur Volcano. (KTVB.com)
4. After a dismal season last year, musicians are back out on the road and scheduling Boise as a stop. LITE-FM's Michelle Heart takes a look at 30 concerts making their way to the capital city in 2022. (liteonline)
5. CBS2 news staff report a Boise man is in custody after a shooting took place on Owyhee Street in the early morning hours of Saturday. Jed Earls, 31, was arrested in connection with the shooting with the victim reported as having life-threatening injuries. (idahonews)

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Today in Boise:

• The MLK Living Legacy Celebration begins with poster making in the Lookout Room, SUB at 9:00 a.m. The march to the steps of the Capitol begins between 10:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. (depending on weather). Marchers will progress from the Student Union, north on Capitol Blvd to the Capitol Steps. The legacy of Dr. King will be celebrated during a rally featuring student speakers. At the conclusion of the rally at noon, attendees are invited inside the Capitol Rotunda to join the community in the State of Idaho’s recognition of Human Rights Day. (9 am)
• The Children's Home Society of Idaho will hold a 10 week program starting Monday. (6:30 pm)

Boise Fact of the Day:

The Yasur Volcano has erupted many times per hour for at least 800 years. Yasur has been called the "Lighthouse of the Pacific" because of the regular Strombolian eruptions visible from sea.

From my notebook:

• Boise's Best Bites!: "A new kitchen is coming to @boisebrewing and here was some of the tamales and sides they previewed last week! It seems like a lot of potential there and excited to see the roll out this year. #boisesbestbites" (Instagram)
• #BoiseBucketList: "SUNDAY BRUNCH DAY In the mood for a solid brunch with bottomless mimosas? @solidgrillandbarboise in downtown Boise should be on your list. Every Sunday, Solid Bar & Grill has an incredible bottomless mimosa bar from 11am to 3pm." (Instagram)
• Boise Little Theater: "We've hung some classic show posters in our theater that relate to our next show, NOISES OFF by Michael Frayn, like this one from 1953: LIGHT UP THE SKY by Moss Hart "An outstanding hit of the Broadway theater." (Instagram)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "The Garden will be closed tomorrow to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Staff won't be there, but the geese will! No, they won't let you in." (Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "The modern militia movement partially started in Lee Miracle's living room. In the latest episode of Extremely American, host Heath Druzin goes to Michigan where Miracle still runs his Southeast Michigan Volunteer Militia." (Facebook)

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— John Braese

About me: Welcome to the Boise edition of patch.com. I am the community editor in this exciting endeavor for the Boise area. I was born and grew up in Boise, attending Bishop Kelly High School before graduating from Borah High School more than a few years ago. I have seen Boise grow substantially in the last few years, but still maintain my hometown appeal. I want to hear about what is important to you and the stories you wish to see on patch.com. Feel free to reach out to me via email at john.braese@patch.com or drop me a phone call or text at 208 954-9585.