Just wanted to give Nelson, the Manager of village Cinema a big shout out. He was very…read moreaccommodating in assisting with finding another movie for my grand daughter who was petrified of Wicked. Additionally, when we purchased our tickets online we inadvertently purchased tickets ahead of time for the wrong theater but Nelson still accommodated us with that and other assistance. What started out as a bad experience due to our own fault resulted in an extremely pleasing one. Thank you again Nelson. Hope to see you on future visits. Kathryn E. Maynes

We had such a great experience with the manager at the village Cinema today while trying to see the…read morenew Toy Store with our 1 and 2 year old. My husband and I both love and grew up watching Toy Story movies and were so excited to watch the new one with our kids. We had high hopes but it was apparent after the first 20 minutes we were not going to be able to stay. I tried walking with my baby but she began crying and I didn't want to be "those people" so we decided to leave. I was the one year olds first movie and only the second for my 2 year old. I thought it would be worth a shot to ask the manager if they offered any discount or something to try and come back and watch it again, with no real expectations of it being offered because I mean we knew the risk lol. But the manager was so kind and gave us free tickets to return! It was such a sweet and kind gesture and I really appreciated it. We will definitely be loyal customers to this theater from now on

It was very nice. The seats are comfortable, which makes it for relaxing time. Thank you so much.read more

My party of three (3) attended a 4:00 matinee. In the process of selecting the seats, the "monitor"…read moreshowing sold/available seats indicated that MOST of the seat were sold. However, by the time the movie began there were ONLY approximately ten (10) movie goers. In my opinion, this is DECEPTIVE, as it was obviously limiting our choice in available seating. It is difficult to believe that the "SOLD" seating was that great a discrepancy. At the close of the meeting I approached the manager and expressed my observation and CONCLUSION that this TACTIC is deceptive and unfair in seat selection! The manager laughed at me as I was obviously upset and angry, stating to him that this process is total BULL SHIT. PERIOD

Our movie experience watching Avatar: Fire and Ash was pretty amazing. We'll definitely return…read more Although renovations were underway to update the theater lobby we didn't have any interruptions during our visit. Restrooms were clean at this time and the popcorn was freshly popped! They offer many different popcorn containers with characters and swag. Parking is ample with ADA spots right out front. It appears this particular shopping center, called the Boise Spectrum Center is trying to refresh their look. Many of the previous tenants I remember have come and gone but hopefully there will be new eateries occupying the vacant spots.

RPX had a great screen and very comfortable chairs. However the sound was genuinely ear-piercing…read more My ears were ringing after the movie and I covered them during the loud bits. Asked the staff to lower the volume just a bit but that never ended up happening. Went with 10 people and everyone had the same impression of the volume being way too loud. Normally I wouldn't write a review for a theater being too loud but it was by far the loudest thing I've ever heard. Baffled at how the staff thought it was an ok volume.

High-quality picture, great snacks, and an awesome atmosphere!…read more If you are looking for the ultimate movie date in downtown Boise, CinemaWest BoDo & Giant Screen is the place to go. My fiancé and I caught Masters of the Universe today at 12:10 PM, and the experience was fantastic from start to finish. What made it great: The Giant Screen: The laser projection and picture quality are unmatched. Seeing the action on such a massive, sharp screen made the film even better. Premium Recliners: The luxury seating is incredibly spacious with tons of room. The seats recline all the way back, and they feature handy attached trays where we could comfortably set our food and drinks. Excellent Concessions: You can't go wrong with the classic movie combo. Our popcorn was delicious, the Coke was perfectly crisp, and we even walked away with an awesome limited-edition popcorn tin! The theater has a sleek, upscale vibe, and the staff was fast and welcoming. It's a wonderful addition to the downtown area. We will absolutely be back!

Worst theater experience I've ever had :(…read more If my sister and I hadn't been wanting to see Wicked For Good so badly we would have walked out. For starters the volume in the theater was weirdly low... admittedly, we did not notify staff to adjust it as we didn't want to miss any parts of the story. But then about 30 min in to the movie our chairs started shaking/vibrating from what we thought was a loud action movie in the theater next door to us. It continued the. entire. movie. Big bummer. It wasn't until we left that we figured out it was from the band playing in the Treefort Music hall which is right below the theater. Trust me, save your money and go somewhere else. Honestly don't see how this place is still in business with that setup.

A fun and educational time for folks of all ages. The Discovery Center of Idaho has many…read moreinteractive experiences and is always hosting new limited time exhibits, making it worth returning to when a topic of interest is featured. The dinosaur exhibits such as Tinker the T-Rex and The World's Largest Dinosaurs have garnered quite a bit of excitement in the past. Check their website for the most up to date inormation on their rotating exhibits. The Discovery Center is located near many Boise favorites such as Julia Davis Park, the Boise River, Boise Rose Garden, and the Boise Zoo. This makes it easy to turn a trip to The Discovery Center into a full day of good times. If there's a feature of interest, I would recommend making the time to visit!

What a fun place. I got a grandparent membership so I'll be taking the g-kids there as often as…read morethey like!

This was an outstanding experience. First, the people who work there obviously love what they do…read more They are very knowledgeable and take the time to greet you and explain what they do. There are also people who walk around with falcon-gear complete with falcon on their arm. Falcons, condors, owls, and an eagle were represented. They put on a short presentation where they allow a Peregrine Falcon to fly around the room while they talk about falconing, etc. That was exciting. There are outdoor and indoor exhibits. We picked a great day to visit - it was over 80 degrees, so we spent a lot of time walking around visiting the outdoor exhibits. We didn't miss anything indoors either. If you are in the Boise area - this is a must see.

We really enjoy spending time here…read more I struggle with some animal-focused places because I would really just love to see all animals thriving in the wild. But the unfortunate reality is, sometimes, they just can't. Things like habitat loss, human conflict, or poisoning them/their prey make it extremely difficult for these guys out there. That's why I love places like The World Center for Birds of Prey. It's certainly NOT a place where they simply keep animals on display and that's the best part. Not only are they helping foster conservation of these beautiful raptors, but they're also taking the time to educate others who may not realize just how much of an impact they have on their environments. You have to experience it...at least once! One note: it's definitely family-friendly but very young kids may not be entertained as long as you want them to be. Nonetheless, I highly recommend checking it out :)

I would like to start by saying that this was easily, hands-down, the best beer festival I've ever…read morebeen to (and this ain't my first rodeo). For me, personally, it was amazing for a few different reasons. There was the game element (yeah, nobody knew what they were drinking until after 7 p.m.; the event started at 4), the fact that beer is, indeed, a social lubricant (leading to so much good conversation with strangers), great food, music, games, proximity to 10 Barrel and some of the best beer-appreciating folks in Boise. To begin with, the tastings were divided into four (or was it five?) states, but were only identified as "State 1," "State 2," etc. Each tap was assigned a number, so you had a lot of folks running around and asking each other, "Did you like 19?" "No, but 17 was incredible!" At first glance, I thought this was a lame gimmick. Boy, oh, boy, I couldn't have been more wrong. It kept us interested and forced us to really taste each beer thoughtfully. Not to brag, but wifey and I guessed #1 (Ballast Point's Grapefruit Sculpin), which meant we knew State 1 was California. We also totally called the fact that State 3 was Oregon, with its piney, citrusy, almost juicy hops. This was an IPA-lover's dream-come-true. It was so epic and beautiful, and I'm really just talking about the beer itself. Next, the company we found ourselves in was seriously epic. As we entered, a gentleman (purveyor of Sandpoint's own Pour Authority) approached me and asked if I was from Portland, since he saw my Rogue t-shirt with the silhouette of OR state on it. This led to a lively conversation about beer across the PAC NW and an invitation to sample at his establishment. I really appreciated how he continued to check in with us, provide recommendations and feedback, and generally share in the friendly company of he and his wife. We also met Nick, a beer enthusiast who'd already been to the Oktoberfest that day (it was a little lame, apparently) and who spoke to us about the tribulations of being a seriously-beer-loving parent and also Star Wars films, new and old. My wife and I, who met at Whittier College, met a gentleman who attended during two of the years we were actually there. I met a fellow Caldwell School District employee that I'd never met before, and in that way got to "network" a little bit (nice to meet you, Ms. K). I cannot overemphasize how friendly and genuine these people were. Of course, there were the obligatory "grown ass" adults (yes, men and women) who were fine with cutting in line. Remember fourth grade, guys? "No cuts, no butts, no coconuts." However, you have these people at any beer festival and I'm sure they're already aware that there is a special circle in hell for people who cut in line. Overall, it was an outstanding experience and the single best-organized event I've ever attended in the state of Idaho, which includes the gigantic Barley Bros. beer fests that used to take place at Anne Morrison and Kleiner Park. The food looked great (sorry, we'd eaten beforehand, but there were finger steaks, pulled pork sammies and pizza by the slice); the staff was incredibly friendly, helpful and funny; the event was just seriously well-coordinated. The beer was amazing; we didn't dislike a single thing we tried and pretty much loved most of the brews. Maybe the most underrated part of this event was the cost: $5 for a glass (not the crappy, plastic ones we've received at other festivals, but a legit tulip glass with the odd Beer Wars guy logo) and $1 per 4 oz. taste! That equates to a $4 pint, a good deal anywhere for craft deliciousness, and you don't have to drink like a fiend. My wife and I actually split all of our tastes, so we could try everything and still make it home. I wish this was a regular event, so I could say, "Check it out!" I can only hope this happens again next year, but at that time, I won't be recommending you go (more beer and open space for me). Ten Barrel, I salute you and your crafty ways.