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Read more about the article The five best shows from each day of Treefort Music Fest

The five best shows from each day of Treefort Music Fest

  • Post author:Emily Carmela Nelson
  • Post published:April 7, 2025
  • Post category:Culture/Music/Treefort Music Fest
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I’ll be brutally honest — I fell in love last week. Not in the typical storybook sense, but with the way Boise, Idaho came to life during Treefort Music Fest…

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Read more about the article Drag, resistance and the fight for LGBTQ+ rights
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Drag, resistance and the fight for LGBTQ+ rights

  • Post author:Jocelyn Browne
  • Post published:April 7, 2025
  • Post category:Culture/Treefort Music Fest
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Photo by Jocelyn Browne A local drag show is a spectacle of self-expression — bold, dazzling and unapologetically queer. Performers take the stage in outfits that range from classic elegance…

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Read more about the article Storyfort highlighted Boise’s next generation of writers
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Storyfort highlighted Boise’s next generation of writers

  • Post author:Julianna Kelsey
  • Post published:April 7, 2025
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In a fast-paced weekend full of bustling crowds and musical performances, some of the quiet and cozy corners of Treefort Music Fest offered gentle escapes from the whirlwind of the…

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Read more about the article Four comedians who stole the show at Comedyfort
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Four comedians who stole the show at Comedyfort

  • Post author:Arbiter Team
  • Post published:April 7, 2025
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Written by Julianna Kelsey and Roszy McGeorge Roaring laughter filled multiple venues within Boise, Idaho as comedians from across the country brought their talent and best material to Comedyfort.  After…

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Read more about the article An opportunity for Boiseans to have drinks, food and fun
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An opportunity for Boiseans to have drinks, food and fun

  • Post author:Spencer Rentfro
  • Post published:April 7, 2025
  • Post category:Culture/Treefort Music Fest
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One of Treefort Music Fest’s 13 forts was back in action for the 13th annual Treefort Music Fest March 27-30.  Alefort is one of the few free forts within Treefort…

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Read more about the article Treefort Music Fest: Is it really a festival for all?
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Treefort Music Fest: Is it really a festival for all?

  • Post author:Emily Gordon
  • Post published:April 7, 2025
  • Post category:Opinion/Treefort Music Fest
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The sun sets in Boise, Idaho as hoards of college-aged students linger on the outskirts of Treefort Music Fest. Music pours from the mainstage that is just barely out of…

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Read more about the article Celebrating Latinx culture and finding art in unexpected places
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Celebrating Latinx culture and finding art in unexpected places

  • Post author:Olivia Brandon
  • Post published:April 7, 2025
  • Post category:Art/Culture/Treefort Music Fest
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From dance performances to gallery showcases and hidden art exhibits, Artfort 2025 truly had it all. After months of creating and rehearsing, painters, dancers, sculptors and other Boise based creatives…

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Read more about the article From shorts to features: Three standout films from Filmfort 2025
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From shorts to features: Three standout films from Filmfort 2025

  • Post author:Kelly Ann Asker
  • Post published:April 7, 2025
  • Post category:Culture/Film/Treefort Music Fest
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When you think of a film festival, there are plenty of big names that come to mind. Sundance Film Festival, Festival de Cannes and South by Southwest are staples for…

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