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SUMMARY:2026 Scarecrow Stroll
DESCRIPTION:What to Expect During Your Visit\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the moment you arrive\, the Garden becomes a playful celebration of fall. Here’s what you’ll experience during the Scarecrow Stroll:\n\n\nScarecrows Around Every Corner: \nExplore imaginative scarecrow displays placed along meandering garden paths. Each one has its own personality\, story\, and charm. Some are humorous\, others artistic\, and some feel straight out of a fairy tale.\n\n\n\nLocal Creativity on Display: \nEvery scarecrow is handcrafted by someone in our community—artists\, schools\, families\, and local businesses. This makes each visit unique and full of heart.\n\n\n\nAutumn in Full Color: \nOctober is one of the most beautiful months in the Garden. Colorful leaves\, crisp air\, and seasonal blooms create a perfect setting for photos and peaceful nature walks.\n\n\n\nFamily Photo Moments: \nStrike a pose with your favorite scarecrow. Whether you’re capturing a family outing or snapping selfies with friends\, there are plenty of photo-worthy moments throughout the stroll.\n\n\n\nVote for Your Favorites! After exploring the Scarecrow Stroll\, you can vote for your favorite scarecrow! Look for flyers and signs around the Garden with QR codes—just scan and cast your vote directly from your phone. The scarecrow with the most votes will win a Garden Friend–level membership\, and the winner will be announced once the Scarecrow Stroll concludes!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImportant Dates\n\n\nAugust 26: Application deadline\n\n\n\nAugust 31: Selected participants notified\n\n\n\nAugust 31 – September 28: Build your creation\n\n\n\nSeptember 28 – October 1: Deliver creation to IBG\n\n\n\nOctober 1 – November 2: Exhibit on Display\n\n\n\nNovember 3-7: Scarecrow pick-up\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScarecrow Guidelines\n\n\nFamily-friendly\, weatherproof designs only\n\n\n\nMaximum footprint is 3 feet by 3 feet\, with a height limit of 6 feet\n\n\n\nDo not use hay (straw is okay to use)\, glitter\, cardboard\, or live plants\n\n\n\nNo advertising or giveaways. Limited branding such as logos on shirts or hats is allowed\n\n\n\nParticipants are responsible for installing\, maintaining\, and removing their scarecrows\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBe Part of the Stroll\nCommunity members\, businesses\, classrooms\, and artists of all ages are invited to design and build a scarecrow for display at the Garden. Show off your creativity and help bring Scarecrow Stroll to life as we transform the Garden into a joyful fall wonderland for all to enjoy.\n\n\nCreate Something to Celebrate\n\n\nLet your creativity shine by designing a one-of-a-kind\nscarecrow for display at the Garden.\n\n\n\nOpen to individuals\, families\, classrooms\, businesses\, \nand artists of all ages.\n\n\n\nFrom playful to imaginative\, each creation helps bring \nScarecrow Stroll to life.\n\n\n\nChoose a theme\, gather your materials\, and create a \nscarecrow that reflects your unique style.\n\n\n\nShare your creation with the community and inspire\nvisitors as they explore the Garden this fall.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Fall Fun\n\n\nBe part of a community tradition that brings people \ntogether through creativity and seasonal discovery.\n\n\n\nYour scarecrow will help transform the Garden into \na festive fall experience for visitors of all ages.\n\n\n\nWander\, explore\, and enjoy the creativity of our community \nthroughout Scarecrow Stroll.\n\n\n\nCelebrate the season by adding your own touch to this beloved Garden tradition.\n\n\n\nHelp create a magical fall experience where imagination\,\ncommunity\, and nature come together.
URL:https://www.mikebrowngroup.com/event/2026-scarecrow-stroll/
LOCATION:Idaho Botanical Garden\, 2355 N Old Penitentiary Rd\, Boise\, Idaho\, 83712
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Events,Halloween
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SUMMARY:Show Me Reptile & Exotics Show
DESCRIPTION:Show Me Reptile & Exotics Show\n\n\n\n\nReptiles\, amphibians\, and exotic mammals – oh my! Visit website for more information. \nHours\nSaturday & Sunday: 10a-3:30p
URL:https://www.mikebrowngroup.com/event/show-me-reptile-exotics-show-10/
LOCATION:Expo Idaho\, 5610 N Glenwood St\, Garden City\, Idaho\, 83714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:Abduction A Comedy in Three Acts
DESCRIPTION:Abduction\nA Comedy in Three Acts\nBased on Belmont und Constanze\, oder Die Entführung aus dem Serail (Belmonte and Constance\, or The Abduction from the Seraglio) by Christoph Friedrich Bretzner \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nComposer\nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart \nLibrettist\nChristoph Friedrich Bretzner\nJohann Gottlieb Stephanie \nFirst performance\nJuly 16\, 1782\, Burgtheater\, Vienna\, Austria \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRun time\nApproximately 2 hrs 45 min\nincluding two intermissions \nSung in German with English dialogue\nEnglish captions projected above the stage \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\n\nDate\nFriday\, October 16\, 7:30 pm\nSunday\, October 18\, 2:30 pm \nVenue\nThe Egyptian Theatre\n700 W Main St\, Boise \nDoors open\n6:00 pm (Oct 16) | 1:00 pm (Oct 18) \nCenter Stage with Stacey\n6:30 pm (Oct 16) | 1:30 pm (Oct 18) \nTicket Prices\nAdult: $41 to $132\nSenior: $33 to $119\nYouth: $29 to $87\nMilitary discount available \nGroups\nSave 20% on groups of 10 or more. Contact the box office at 208-345-3531. \n\nAll tickets show the “all-in” price\, fees and tax included. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Artists\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKonstanze\nChristina Mancheni \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBelmonte\nThomas Glenn \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBlonde\nIvy Zhou \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPedrillo\nAndrew Peck \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOsmin\nRon Dukes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPasha Selim\nJeffrey Seppala \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCreative Team\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStage Director\nJames Marvel \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConductor\nAndy Anderson \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDanyale Cook\, Hair/Makeup Designer\nBecky Wetzel\, Costume Designer\nSara Oldford\, Lighting Designer\nDJ Pike\, Scenic/Projection Designer\nAnthony Colombo\, Production Director\nMatt Chilcote\, Tech Director/Master Electrician\nMego WIlliams\, Production Coordinator\nKelly Kaye\, Chorus Master/Titles Operator\nRachel Kilgore\, Stage Manager\nRacheal French\, Props Manager\nChris Pederson\, Master Carpenter/Lead Stage Crew\nRyan Ginter\, Wardrobe Coordinator\nBetsi Hodges\, Staff Pianist \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpera Idaho Ensemble:\nAlana Seacord\, Sarah Smith\, Olivia Sanders\, Roberta Harriff\, Tamara Slajhert\, Jonathan Perry\, Tommy Duff\, Paul Turcke\, Braden Olson\, Colin Cho\, Erik Noyce \nOpera Idaho Orchestra:\nViolin I: Nicole Oswald (concertmaster)\, Kathy Stutzman\, Lauren\, Folkner\, Jessica Harned • Violin II: Dawn Douthit (principal)\, Paula Stern\, Heather Calkins • Viola: Dave Johnson (principal)\, Linda Kline\, Adele Rosen • Cello: Micah Claffey (principal)\, Stephen Mathie\, Lisa Cooper • Bass: Nathan May (principal)\, Renaud Boucher-Browning • Flute: Melanie Keller (principal) • Oboe: Lauren Blackerby (principal) • Clarinet: Kevin Bolen (principal)\, Jennifer Rudser • Bassoon: Janelle Oberbillig (principal) • Horn: Brian Vance (principal)\, Brendan Wiggins • Trumpet: Zach Buie (principal) • Timpani: Matthew Grady (principal) • Percussion: Alan  Salvador (principal) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Show\n\n\n\n\nWhat should be a simple rescue quickly becomes anything but. \nWhen Belmonte sets out to reunite with his beloved Konstanze\, he expects courage\, determination\, and maybe a little luck to be enough. Instead\, he finds himself caught in a whirlwind of clever schemes\, mistaken assumptions\, oversized personalities\, and one hilariously stubborn overseer who seems determined to foil every plan. \nWith the help of his quick thinking friend Pedrillo and the spirited Blondchen\, every new attempt to outsmart their captors seems to unravel in an entirely unexpected way. As disguises\, deception\, and romance collide\, the line between carefully laid plans and complete chaos grows thinner by the minute. \nFilled with sparkling melodies\, dazzling vocal fireworks\, and laugh out loud moments\, Abduction showcases Mozart at his most playful. Beneath the comedy\, however\, lies a story that challenges first impressions and reminds us that kindness can appear where we least expect it. \nPart of Opera Idaho’s Unraveled season\, Abduction celebrates the moments when our assumptions fall apart\, our plans go delightfully off course\, and our greatest surprises reveal something unexpected about ourselves and others. \nWhether you’re discovering opera for the first time or you’re a longtime fan\, Abduction is an irresistible blend of romance\, comedy\, and unforgettable music that proves sometimes the best adventures are the ones that don’t go according to plan. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Composer\n\n\n\n\nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791) is widely regarded as one of history’s greatest composers. A child prodigy who began performing across Europe before the age of ten\, Mozart possessed an extraordinary ability to write music that was both technically brilliant and deeply expressive. During his short lifetime\, he composed more than 600 works\, many of which remain cornerstones of the classical repertoire. \nAlthough his remarkable talent earned him admiration from royalty and audiences alike\, Mozart spent much of his adult life pursuing artistic independence as a freelance composer. His operas\, in particular\, revealed an unmatched gift for bringing characters to life\, balancing humor\, drama\, and emotional honesty with music of remarkable beauty and sophistication. \nComposed in 1782\, The Abduction from the Seraglio marked Mozart’s first great operatic success in Vienna and helped establish German-language opera as a serious artistic form. Blending sparkling comedy with moments of genuine compassion\, the work reflects Mozart’s belief that even the funniest stories are most powerful when their characters feel real. Its demanding vocal writing and memorable melodies continue to delight audiences more than two centuries later. \nFrom The Marriage of Figaro and Don Giovanni to The Magic Flute\, Mozart transformed opera by creating characters who are wonderfully flawed\, deeply human\, and instantly recognizable. The Abduction from the Seraglio remains a perfect introduction to that genius\, combining dazzling music\, irresistible comedy\, and timeless storytelling. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSynopsis (spoilers)\n\n\n\n\nAct I\nTurkey\, the 1700s. Pasha Selim has bought as slaves three Europeans taken prisoner by pirates: Konstanze\, a young Spanish lady; Blondchen\, her English maid; and Pedrillo\, who is the servant of Konstanze’s fiancé\, Belmonte\, and in love with Blondchen. Belmonte has traced the trio to the pasha’s seaside palace\, where Konstanze has become her new master’s favorite. The pasha has made Pedrillo his gardener and has given Blondchen to Osmin\, his palace overseer. \nAt the palace gate\, Belmonte encounters Osmin\, who treats him coolly and flies into a rage when Belmonte asks about Pedrillo\, Osmin’s rival. Osmin drives Belmonte away and then rails at Pedrillo when he suggests that they should finally make peace. Belmonte returns and learns from Pedrillo that the pasha has fallen in love with Konstanze but will not force himself on her. Pedrillo will try to arrange a meeting between Konstanze and Belmonte and an escape by boat with Blondchen. \nKonstanze returns from a pleasure trip with the pasha. He has been treating her with respect but she cannot forget Belmonte and keeps rejecting his advances. Pedrillo introduces Belmonte to the pasha as a promising young architect and Selim welcomes him. Osmin tries to bar the way as Belmonte and Pedrillo enter the palace\, but they force their way past him. \nAct II\nIn the palace garden\, Blondchen explains to Osmin how a European woman should be treated. Konstanze finds Blondchen and laments her sad situation. When the pasha again asks her to marry him\, she tells him she would prefer torture\, even death\, to betraying her fiancé. Blondchen and Pedrillo discuss the escape plan: they will get Osmin drunk and all four leave on Belmonte’s ship. Even though Osmin’s religion forbids him to drink wine\, Pedrillo has no difficulty in getting him drunk\, leaving the coast clear for the two couples to meet. \nAct III\nThat night\, Belmonte and Pedrillo come to the ladies’ window with a ladder. Pedrillo sings a serenade as the signal for escape\, but this wakes Osmin\, who is not too hungover to realize what is going on. The four are locked up. When brought before the pasha\, Belmonte suggests he collect a ransom from his wealthy family\, the Lostados. At the mention of this name\, the pasha realizes that Belmonte is the son of an old enemy\, the man who exiled him from his own country. He decides to repay evil with good\, freeing Konstanze and Belmonte\, and even Blondchen and Pedrillo. The grateful couples praise their benefactor as they prepare to set sail.
URL:https://www.mikebrowngroup.com/event/abduction-a-comedy-in-three-acts-2/
LOCATION:The Egyptian Theatre\, 700 W. Main St.\, Boise\, Idaho\, 83702
CATEGORIES:Arts & Music,Music
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