Mad Men Cars (and bicycles)
When planning the last Mad Men affair, we had visions of the Modern parking lot filled with mid-century cars and motorcycles. We hoped for an entire display of the mid-century lifestyle- from transportation to dress. Being the last Mad Men party, it should go out with bang (or a rumble).
Unfortunately, sheets of rain, [...]
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Mad Men and Martinis- April
Mad Men and Martinis- March
I have baggage, but not luggage…
Another month of mid-century fun at The Modern Hotel and Bar. This month guests were captured as they entered the hotel to check in for another salacious affair. In addition to the usual martini glasses and Lucky Strikes, guests were encouraged to wield vintage luggage to highlight their mid-century dress [...]
MODERN ARTISTS FOR 2010, First Thursday, May 6
Rooms by Number
101- John Taye, 102- Ned Evett, 103- Troy Passey, 104- Wil D. Kirkman, 105- Mary Frances Spears , 106- Heather Imlach , 107- Jan Boles & Projekt Locqa, 108- Surel Mitchell, Dave Thomas , Pauline Bothwell, Pete Grady, & Lorin Humphreys, 109- Missy Cory & Shelley Jund , 110- Elizabeth Hilton , [...]
Mad Men and Martinis- February
February’s Mad Men and Martinis kicked off with a Mahi Thai and an order of Oyster Rockfeller. Guests we once again encouraged to dress up and participate in the Mad Men costume contest, photographed by Rachel Reichert and Seth Ogilvie. This month participants were photographed in the Modern Hotel’s lobby. Contestants were encouraged to interact [...]
Modern Design
The Modern is having another contest. Given that 90% of the staff has some kind of formal art background -the next contest will be a design contest. This contest is only open to Modern Staff. However the winner will be determined by you…
The challenge is to design a miniature piece of furniture from recycled keycards, champagne [...]
Modern Mustache Contest
Meet the Modern Bar Staff…
Unofficially the Modern had a moustache contest. Rachel Riechert instigated the contest in an effort to pass the time and stay in vogue. The contest was open to any willing participant and the result was all of the bartending staff took on the challenge
Twenty judges gave the Golden Moustache Award to [...]
TONIGHT! Art Bike at the Modern Hotel
TONIGHT August 13th, Boise Bicycle Project presents ART BIKE at the Modern Hotel in the Linen District. Over 20 bicycles painted by local artists will be sold through live auction. Participants will enjoy music by Ned Evett and food & beverage will be available. Biking is encouraged, and valet service will be offered. Those who [...]
VPS at the Modern
It’s Ladies Night/Dance Music Night with the Vinyl Preservation Society of Idaho!
The Vinyl Preservation Society of Idaho will hold its May meeting from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at the Modern Hotel and Bar (1314 Grove St.) in downtown Boise’s Linen District. The meeting is free and open to the public (21 and [...]
Besides Daniel at the Modern Hotel June 17
Besides Daniel is an indie-folk band from Atlanta. Aiming to inspire beauty, truth, and creativity, Besides Daniel writes songs about love, faith, daydreams, and adventure. These songs may reflect the musical influences of Bob Dylan, Iron & Wine, Pedro the Lion, Sufjan Stevens and Conor Oberst.
The members of Besides Daniel are singer-songwriter Danny Brewer (acoustic [...]