From the glitz and glamour of performing 6 years professionally in Las Vegas to the wide open spaces of Southern Idaho, Jason Lugo, Southern Idaho Living’s co-owner and publisher is making a full circle in the music world. After a 16-year absence from the stage, Lugo and his self-titled band bring to Idaho a fusion [...]
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As the frosty tendrils of Old Man Winter curl around the Magic Valley bestowing intricately crystallized designs upon windshields and requiring an extra layer be donned before stepping into the awaiting crisp breeze, Zulu Bagels and Java Jungle in Twin Falls provides the perfect escape. Frost chilled fingers are rejuvenated when wrapped around steaming coffee [...]
Magic Valley residents enjoy many offerings of local arts, music, and theatrical productions. Anyone who has attended – or participated in – one of Magic Valley’s local musical theater productions, has likely seen a show directed by Lori Henson. Lori has always loved the stage, majoring in vocal performance with a minor in theater in [...]
The cooking classes at Rudy’s – A Cooks Paradise in Twin Falls are one part chemistry, a pinch of math, a heaping scoop of flour and blended together for a few hours of community, cooking and mmmm-so-delicious food. Homework has never tasted so good. This is a cooking workshop unlike the home economics class of [...]
Live bull riding in the middle of town? You bet. Every Wednesday from June through October, Rowdy’s transforms from a small Gooding restaurant and beer bar to an entertainment powerhouse, drawing both novice and top seeded bull riders, lured by an eight-second ride. While some drinking establishments rely on happy hour, Rowdy’s has found that [...]
Magic Valley Dilettantes Celebrate 50 years with production of ‘Titanic’ Those associated with the Dilettante Group of Magic Valley have gumption, talent and perseverance. Always have, always will. Through thick and thin, good times and bad, the theater company has never missed a single show. The group is Idaho’s oldest continuous musical theater, with 50 [...]
After a successful career in entertainment, Danny Marona is paving the way for the next generation of performers.
Everyone knows that cowboys are the toughest sonuva guns around. And cowgirls? Well, they’re tougher than a two-dollar steak. That’s why thousands crowd into the Eldon Evans Expo Center on the College of Southern Idaho campus for the annual Cowboy and Cowgirl Boxing Smoker. “It’s a pretty packed house once that Saturday comes around,” says [...]
An independent record label based in southern Idaho “makes great music known to the people.” Far from the narcissistic bustle of Big City, USA, southern Idaho is grounded in an idealistic ruralism. Hard work, integrity and quality of life are above competitiveness as neighbors help one another realize their dreams. Such small-town values are what [...]
