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East Idaho News
2-day ‘Acoustifest’ music planned for this weekend in Pocatello
POCATELLO — For all you chill music lovers out there, a two-day “celebration” of music and community called Acoustifest will be held at the Misfitz bar in Pocatello on Friday, Feb. 20, and Saturday, Feb. 21. “We just want to have a good time,” said Acoustifest founder Tessa Cates. “It’s a big deal to us to support each other and the scene — we’re really big on community over competition.” Cates said this is the third Acoustifest so far, and it started in October 2025. The idea came to her while she was with her husband and some other musician friends. “We sure see a lot of rock bands — what if...
NEWS CENTER Maine
A Maine filmmaker talks about her new true crime docuseries
PORTLAND, Maine — In nearly thirty years of producing and directing documentaries and TV series as a co-founder of Lone Wolf Media in South Portland, Lisa Quijano Wolfinger has told a lot of stories. Never, though, has she told one quite like the tale in her latest project, a three-part docuseries called “The Scream Murder—A True Teen Horror Story.”
East Idaho News
Jon Schmidt benefit concert to support historic Rexburg Tabernacle restoration
The following is a news release from the City of Rexburg: REXBURG — The Rexburg community and friends across the region are invited to a benefit concert featuring Jon Schmidt, acclaimed pianist and composer of The Piano Guys, on Friday, Feb. 21, at the BYU–Idaho Center. Known for his high-energy performances and signature style blending classical, contemporary, and rock influences, Schmidt is a classically trained musician who has released multiple solo albums and performs to sold-out audiences worldwide. All proceeds from the concert will benefit the Rexburg Tabernacle Legacy Campaign, suppor...
East Idaho News
Gooey cheese sticks, brick-oven pizza and more. Lucy’s opens new location in Rigby.
RIGBY — Lucy’s Pizzeria is expanding and bringing its beloved New York–style pizza and delicious appetizers to Rigby. Located on Main Street just across from the Rigby City Library, the new spot opened several weeks ago and came together almost by chance. “It’s a funny story. My business partner was driving by with his wife and saw that it was being built. So he called the guy and asked if it was available. He said it was and here we are,” says Timothy Wright, a Lucy’s co-owner. Inside the new restaurant, customers will find Lucy’s classics. Appetizers include boneless and bone-in chicken wing...
replaymag.com
Arcade Bar Barricade Adds Live Music, More
The Idaho State Journal reported that Pocatello’s Barricade recently “leveled up,” adding live music and new event opportunities, and nearly doubling their space. Jacqueline and Justin Reader purchased the arcade bar last year and have been steadily making changes. They’ve purchased a liquor license and food permit, updated the seating and added new games. (A pair of 1960s-era pinballs are coming soon, too.)
KPVI Newschannel 6
Westside Players celebrating 40 years in Pocatello
Pocatello's oldest community dinner theater turns 40 this year. In its four decades of entertaining, the Westside Players have seen several changes. It originally started out in someone's backyard on the West side of town - hence their name. Then about 35 years ago, they moved into the old Rhoads...
unearththevoyage.com
This Idaho Town Is a Dream for Outdoor Lovers – But Still Affordable
Pocatello sits where high desert meets mountain pine, and you can feel that edge the moment you roll down the window. Trail dust mingles with the smell of sage after a quick rain, and the city grid seems to lean toward the hills like it cannot wait to get moving.
KPVI Newschannel 6
Blubird Pizzeria Offers Unique Experience
Blubird Pizzeria stands out as one of the more unique food trucks in town, but 'food truck' maybe isn’t the right term. “I would say food bus is more appropriate," says co-owner Gibril Omar. The food bus celebrated its grand opening this week, and Omar and his fellow co-owner...
East Idaho News
Butter Burr’s Lickety Split set to close after 9 years in Pocatello
POCATELLO — Butter Burr’s Lickety Split has announced it will permanently close its Yellowstone Avenue location on Feb. 13. The Lickety Split, an offshoot of the longtime Pocatello favorite Butter Burr’s Restaurant, has served the community for nine years as a convenient drive-thru and sit-down option. While smaller than the main restaurant, the location offered a scaled-down menu featuring many of Butter Burr’s signature items, including its well-known cinnamon and raspberry twists, homemade soups and sandwiches, and the popular SST — sandwich, soup and treat combo. Founded by Kelly and Shery...
East Idaho News
Kingpot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot to close, plans new restaurant
POCATELLO — A unique dining experience in Pocatello is preparing for a transition after just two years in business. Kingpot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot, located at 1599 Yellowstone Ave., in the Costco parking lot in the building that previously housed Chili’s and Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant, will close its doors on Feb. 28. Management says the restaurant will reopen soon under a new concept designed to better serve the local economy. Kingpot offered an interactive, cook-it-yourself dining experience that set it apart from traditional restaurants. Diners paid a flat, all-you-can-eat price and were sea...
Idaho State Journal
Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announces Mark Wills for March concert
FORT HALL — Due to scheduling conflicts, Fountains of Wayne will no longer be performing on March 7. The Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates your understanding. Ticket purchasers will be automatically refunded. The Chiefs Event Center is still scheduled for a concert that night as Mark Wills will take the stage for a high-energy night built around the songs that carried so many late-’90s and early-2000s country playlists.
KPVI Newschannel 6
First National Bar Hosting Annual Super Bowl Party
A local bar is holding a Super Bowl event this weekend. The First National Bar in Pocatello is hosting their annual Super Bowl party. The event will be on Sunday. There will be a chili and wing cook-off that starts at 1:30 p.m. There will also be lots of prizes,...
Idaho State Journal
Upcoming events at Idaho State University
"Wicked For Good" plays this Thursday through Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Bengal Theater at the ISU Pond Student Union, with a 4 p.m. show on Saturday also. In this second part of the film adaptation of the beloved musical, the story follows Elphaba as the exiled "Wicked Witch of the West" battling the Wizard's regime, while Glinda is the propaganda-fueled "Good" spokesperson engaged to Fiyero, setting up a clash of ideologies and an ultimate reunion before the events of "The Wizard of Oz." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff/faculty and children under 12, and free for ISU students with a valid Bengal ID. For trailer and more information, go to isucinema.com.
East Idaho News
Mexican food truck in Rexburg opening permanent storefront
IDAHO FALLS – A popular food truck in Rexburg will soon have a permanent storefront. Taqueria El Pollo Loco Jr. is slated to open on March 1 at 248 South Second Street next door to Taco Time. Owner Jose Perez tells EastIdahoNews.com El Pollo means “the chicken” and is named after his dad. “His nickname is El Pollo. That’s what his family has been calling him since he was little,” Perez says. “He’s a little too crazy in a good way, a lot of fun to be around. We were like, ‘El Pollo loco sounds like a good name.'” The restaurant serves Mexican cuisine based on recipes passed down through Perez’s...
KIFI Local News 8
From Pocatello to the Grammys: How Jessica E. Jones Found Her Voice
Pocatello, ID (KIFI) In the world of opera — where careers are built over decades, and recognition is rare — Pocatello native Jessica E. Jones’ Grammy win is a remarkable achievement. But the real story isn’t just the award. It’s the journey. A Voice Born in Idaho Long before she ever stepped onto a national
Idaho State Journal
BLUBIRD PIZZERIA: Two dreamers, one bus and zero compromises
POCATELLO — You can't find this pizza on DoorDash. You won't see it advertised with neon signs. But when you spot the white and blue bus in the Pocatello AutoZone parking lot on Yellowstone Avenue, you've stumbled onto something special — handcrafted Neapolitan-New York hybrid pizzas made with live yeast, geothermal spring water and zero compromises. What started as a dream for partners in life and business, Gibril Omar and Jessica Steele, has finally become a reality as the pair prepare for the official first day of operating Blubird Pizzeria, a mobile pizza joint positioned inside a 1989 Blue Bird bus turned restaurant. "Stoked, we're just so humbly stoked to show people in Pocatello what good food is supposed to taste like," Steele told the Idaho State Journal during an interview from the custom wood plank benches installed in the waiting area inside the front of the bus just behind the driver's seat. "We take the quality of food very seriously and are very conscientious about what we put into our own bodies, and so we would like to share that experience with our community — with our loved ones, friends and family," Omar added. Steele and Omar cooked up