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DOWNHILL REALITY Three people stand between Tamarack and a ski season FEATURE 12

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NOTE SCREENS BIG AND SMALL A few weeks back, I wrote about a few changes in the pipeline regarding editorial content. This week, we roll out one of those new things on which we’ve been working diligently behind the scenes.

Turn to Screen, Pages 38-39. Regular readers will notice two things. First, there’s almost double the editorial content in this week’s issues, spanning everything from TV to DVDs to Web content, in addition to our usual silver-screen coverage. Second, the big, gray box of movie times is gone.

The latter change won’t bode well with a handful of vocal readers. In fact, I’ll put money that in next week’s Mail section, you’ll hear from a few. But here’s why we’re making that change.

About this time last year, our press deadlines were moved up. When that happened, three of the four theaters whose times we printed each week were unable to submit their schedules prior to our press deadline. Therefore, when we hit stands on Wednesday, nearly all of the movie times printed in each edition were good for only two days of the newspaper’s shelf life. To get to a movie the other five days of the week, readers have had to rely on online movie times or the good old-fashioned phone.

I had hoped the situation would correct itself, but after a year of printing spotty information, it’s clear that it’s time for a change. The redesign of the Screen section has replaced movie times with content that hones in on every screen in your life. Between our phones and televisions, our computers and our DVD players, we’re surrounded by screens. Our mission is to talk about the breadth of content we find on all the screens of our daily lives.

So where should you look now for movie times? For starters, you can go to boiseweekly.com. Click on Screen in the toolbar and then on the option that says “Movie Times and Listings.” Or you can pick up the phone. Each week, we will continue to print a directory of movie theaters with addresses and phone numbers, in addition to a list of opening films and the theaters that are expected to show them.

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STRIKE THREE AT P&Z? After both Whole Foods and the Simplot family’s JUMP project were shot down by Boise Planning and Zoning, Henry’s Farmers Market tried its luck. The California-based natural foods chain is hoping to build in downtown Boise’s west end. Citydesk has the story.

BOISE LIBS JUST WANT A LITTLE SANITY While Jon Stewart was rallying to restore sanity in Washington, D.C., Boise residents gathered at City Hall following Stewart’s lead, and BW was there with a camera.

BLOGGER BAGGIN’ ON BURLEY Is Burley a shit hole? One beyond-Idaho blogger thinks so, and Citydesk calls her out on it.

NEW VIDEO FROM KANYE WEST’S EGO Kanye West’s new video is posted at Cobweb, but you’ll want to have your social secretary pencil time into your sked if you want to watch it. All 34 minutes and 33 seconds of it.

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EDITOR’S NOTE 3 MAIL / MONDO GAGA 6 BILL COPE 7 TED RALL 8 NEWS Tamarack’s ski season closer to reality than you might think 9 Boise’s forgotten voting block 10 CITIZEN 11 FEATURE Your Winter Owner’s Manual 12 BW PICKS 20 FIND 21 8 DAYS OUT 22 SUDOKU 23 MOUNTAIN GUIDE 26 FIRST THURSDAY Janet Al Muradi at Davies Reid 27 FIRST THURSDAY LISTINGS Including a map 28 DOWNTOWN NEWS 30 NOISE Touching base with The Head and the Heart 34 MUSIC GUIDE 36 SCREEN 38 REC How to make your pack ultralight 40 FOOD Just how solid is the food at Solid?

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I observe this attrition of courtesy elsewhere

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around Boise. It is established tradition to give a polite wave to oncoming traffic when on desert or mountain back roads.

Now it’s like pulling teeth to get a wave from a driver out there. Hell, even the local rave scene has witnessed an erosion of their peace-love-unity-respect foundation. PLUR-ignorant partiers abound at every big event these days.

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true for all the other frauds, fringies and fools vomited up from the sour gut of right-wing ideology this campaign season.

Rand Paul, Sharron Angle, Joe Miller, Carl Paladino. Hopefully, Meg Whitman blew $150,000,000-plus out her fanny only to prove all the riches in the world can’t make an unappealing person appealing. Hopefully, all the secret money Karl Rove and the Cosa Nostra of Commerce collected from their masters in the Overseas Billionaires Club was a wasted effort, and hopefully, both houses of Congress are still in Democratic hands.

Yet on this day (Oct. 24), I am not hopeful. Even if my theory of hate-driven/ late redemption politics is true, Democrats could not improve economic conditions fast enough to calm frightened voters. The GOP will not get the Senate—too many repulsive creeps running for even the mooshy independents. But we are likely looking at two years of lunacy out of the House. If you thought Michele Bachmann was a dunce before, just wait until she’s surrounded by her intellectual equals.

UÊÊ So there is no better time or reason to remind my brothers and sisters in the liberal lane exactly where we stand, here in the agging days of 2010. I know it seems bleak, a future where morons and criminals seem once again to have breached the wall of democracy.

But perspective demands we remember that two years does not a future make. And considering that the presidency and the Senate are still in good hands must make the bitter pill of Boehner easier to swallow.

And of course, there is always the broader picture. We could start in the agorae of ancient Greece to illustrate how far good humans have come in fulďŹ lling the liberal dream. But for ease of handling, let us restrict this scene to America and frame it from 1947 to today, Nov. 3, 2010. That particular 63 years is my lifetime, and a quick review of what the progressive spirit has accomplished in such a relatively short span should give a measure of encouragement to those depressed and deated Democrats out there.

It will come in two parts, this dose of encouragement, for two reasons: one being that there are too many things for liberals to feel good about to cram into one column. The second being: I’m leaving town for a few days, starting tomorrow (Nov. 4). Gonna go spend some time with a kid with whom I haven’t spent enough time lately. But the days I’m with her have to come from somewhere, and in this instance, they will be borrowed from Boise Weekly. I am writing both parts of “Perspectiveâ€? at once and handing them over to my editor together. Even by next week (Nov. 10), the author of these words (ďŹ rst paragraph composed on Oct. 24; last paragraph ... I’ll tell you when I get there) will not know how the election turned out.

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The following column is predicated on the supposition that there are some damned depressed Democrats slumping over their mufďŹ ns this morning—this morning being Nov. 3. I can’t know that for sure. No matter how many days it may take me to complete the last paragraph of this opinion, I can say with certainty that I’m composing this paragraph—the ďŹ rst—on the morning of Oct. 24. The election is still nine days off.

But if what so many of the perpetual motion mouths in the media have been saying all summer indeed comes true, we are now looking at the noxious spectre of two years of Republican control of the House of Representatives. There will be more of the cheesy John Boehner in our noses than we might imagine our delicate sensibilities can abide. Along with everything else our president has to deal with, he now faces the horror of a Congress even more infested with diseased brains and blighted souls than it has been to date.

If on this rainy and gray morning (Oct. 24) were I forced to say how bad the results will be, I would predict it won’t be as devastating as earlier polling suggested. Aside from an innate aw in pollsters’ methods—the one that leaves out everyone with only a cell phone—I have a theory that for the 23 months following any national election, the political heat is generated primarily by those who most intensely hate the people who won.

In other words, the news is made by the very poorest of the poor losers. Those without an ax to grind usually shut up and go about their lives until shortly before the next election. The others, the raving losers, spend the intervening period thinking of little else but how to depose the winners.

Never has this been more true than during this administration’s ďŹ rst stage. The tea-bagger rabble was coagulating into a nasty scab three weeks into Barack Obama’s presidency.

Some were shrieking “impeach� before the ink was dry on the inauguration address.

In 20 months, they have let not a day go by without demonstrating what stupid racist assholes they are.

Fortunately, there is always a general awakening a few weeks before the next election, at which time the more reasonable citizens—those who refuse to let politics become a full-time delirium—stand up on their hindquarters and survey the situation.

This explains why we have seen races across the country tighten up as election day drew nigh. The real silent majority—by which I mean the sane folks who haven’t spent the last two years pissing blood over everything from Obama’s citizenship to his true religion— pulled their heads out of their ordinary habits and took a look around. Thus, we may never hear the name “Christine O’Donnell� again.

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BOSTON—“We know how to prevent foreclosures,” Federal Reserve Bank senior economist Paul Willen told The New York Times.

“We just need to be prepared to spend the money.” Willen sees two possible solutions: Require banks to modify loans, imposing the cost on them; or pay banks to modify loans, imposing the cost on taxpayers.

Millions of American families have lost their homes to foreclosure since the global economy crashed in 2008. At this writing, 4.4 million more households are in severe default on their mortgages, and that doesn’t count the millions of renters who are getting evicted.

The overwhelming majority of these people got into trouble through no fault of their own.

Most lost their job or suffered a medical catastrophe. They’re victims of the usual boomand-bust cycle of corporate capitalism.

Laissez-faire conservatives argue that things will sort themselves out and that society will wind up stronger as the result of “creative destruction.” But the scale of the post-2008 depression is too big to sit on our hands.

Most frightening, there is no hope of economic improvement. President Barack Obama hasn’t enacted a jobs program. No new technology is waiting in the wings to spur economic growth as the Internet did during the 1990s. The cavalry won’t be foreign investment; the rest of the world is struggling, too.

In 2009, the Obama administration announced Make Home Affordable to assist distressed homeowners. But—unsurprisingly, since it was voluntary and therefore toothless—MHA has been a bust. Fewer than 500,000 households have received modifications to their mortgages. Banks like Citibank,

Chase and Bank of America intentionally “lost” paperwork they requested so they could evict their customers and seize their homes as quickly as possible—frequently using fraudulent documents bearing forged signatures.

FDIC chairperson Sheila Bair said: “We ... know that in too many instances, servicers have not made meaningful efforts to restructure loans for borrowers who have documented that they are in economic distress.”

Millions of mortgages are going to need reduced interest rates and lower principal to reflect the new reality. So who’s going to pay?

It would be unfair to burden the taxpayers for the cost of loan modifications. First and foremost, many people rent. Why should people who can’t afford the American Dream subsidize it for others?

Besides, the taxpayers already paid. The 2008 TARP bailout should have gone to the unemployed and homeowners facing foreclosure; when they paid their mortgages this would have wiped those “toxic assets.”

At a minimum, banks that can’t find the note to prove they own a foreclosed home, and those that used fraudulent “robo-signers” for documents, ought to lose their mortgages.

Next an investigation should be conducted of general bank malfeasance during the go-go ’90s and 2000s. Any bank that charged exorbitant interest rates on credit cards, ravaged debit card users with insane ATM fees and failed to notify borrowers of the terms of their adjustable mortgages should similarly face the only sanction they might remember the next time they’re tempted to behave indecently: All their mortgages and credit card debt lines ought to be wiped clean.

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“WE DEVELOPED A ‘LET’S GET OPEN’ BUDGET” Idaho’s top officials to decide whether the public can ski Tamarack this season GEORGE PRENTICE group that is one step away from opening up the mountain again this holiday season.

That group is not the resort or the resort’s owners. As a matter of fact, it’s a nonprofit: the Tamarack Municipal Association, or TMA, which is made up of Tamarack homeowners.

Flaherty referred to the fact that the Tamarack resort leased much of the land it sits on from the state of Idaho. And like all of its other bills, Tamarack didn’t pay its $250,000 lease payment in 2009. Add penalties and interest, and the bill comes to $310,000. Another payment of $250,000

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This time of year, Donnelly is a sleepy little town. There may be other hamlets that “talk the talk” when it comes to being laid-back or restful. But Donnelly “snores the snore.” Two of the three restaurants in town are closed for weeks during what they call extended vacations. And smack dab in the don’t-blink-or-you’ll-miss-it downtown, when BW walked into a local real estate office at 1 p.m., a realtor was fast asleep at his desk (all the other desks in the cavernous office were empty). A huge bulletin board stood nearby, listing homes for sale, with asking prices of $400,000 to $1.5 million.

What a difference a few years can make.

By 2007, the Tamarack Resort, just outside of Donnelly, had experienced half-abillion dollars in real estate sales, and the ski runs were being hailed as some of the best in North America. That was then. Today, the resort is eerily silent: Restaurants are padlocked and half-completed lodges are abandoned behind ugly make-shift fences.

Ironically, there’s plenty of talk this week about Tamarack up the road a piece, in the town of Cascade. That’s where lawyers have once again gathered to resume the foreclosure trial against the resort.

“What do you do when you get 50 attorneys together in a room?” Brad Backus shook his head. As he sat in Vigilantes, Donnelly’s favorite watering hole, it sounded like he was about to make a bad lawyer joke. “It blows my mind.”

When it comes to Donnelly and Tamarack, Backus may have the most unique perspective. He’s the mayor. He and his wife, Trish, were recruited to work at Tamarack when skiing began in 2003, and he helped manage the ski operations. She ran the ski school for kids. Life was good.

“We loved working there,” Backus reminisced. “I even ran for mayor in 2007 and won. We thought it was the perfect environment to raise a family. Our daughter was born two years ago.”

Unfortunately, right about the same time, things at Tamarack were falling apart at the seams. Majority owner J.P. Boespflug filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. A receiver was appointed to oversee the operations, and on March 4, 2009, the ski lifts came to a halt.

They haven’t moved since. The employees left and the lawyers moved in. Backus stayed.

“Donnelly was here long before there was a Tamarack, and after Tamarack,” said Backus. “And now here we are before Tamarack again.”

Neither Backus nor his wife have received a call about coming back to work at the mountain, but they’ve heard about the

Snow machines at Tamarack have remained silent since March 4, 2009, when ski lifts were shut down.

“TMA divested itself from the resort and became completely independent,” said Mike Carey, a Boise pathologist and Tamarack homeowner. “Unfortunately, people don’t understand that there’s a definite line between us and the resort. [Boespflug] made some questionable financial decisions.

Because of his failure, he carries a very negative connotation, which continues to hamper us.”

Tim Flaherty, homeowner and general manager for TMA said: “We originally hoped that things could get worked out with a potential new buyer. But of course that hasn’t happened. We decided we couldn’t go through another winter without being open, so we developed what I call a ‘let’s get open’ budget. It’s not a grandiose scheme that would have everything functioning the way it use to be, but it certainly would guarantee great skiing for the public, lessons, equipment rental, and food and beverage. But the State Land Board’s lease could be a deal breaker.”

will be due on Jan. 1, 2011. Considering how much legal maneuvering remains, a payment isn’t expected anytime soon.

“But our plan actually includes money going to the state,” said Carey. “Even though we aren’t the lessee.”

Carey, Flaherty and Scott Peyron of Peyron and Associates, a Boise marketing firm, outlined TMA’s plan to BW that would see the ski lifts at Tamarack reopened on Monday, Dec. 20, remain open every day through the holidays, and then open on a four-day-aweek schedule until early April 2011.

“The resort is technically still under the direction of J.P. Boespflug,” explained Carey. “He’s a debtor-in-possession, so he still has control of the assets. We’ve gotten written permission from him to use the lifts and equipment for a ski season. Next, we got tacit approval from lenders, such as Credit Suisse, to use the assets. Now we have to get in front of the State Land Board as soon as possible.”

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“WE WILL NOT TOLERATE IT.” The names are familiar: Angie Leon.

Kathleen Ciccone. Sarah Parks. They shared a similar fate: murdered at the hands of their abusers.

Leon, Ciccone and Parks are just three of the tens of thousands of Idaho women who suffered from domestic violence in recent years. The Idaho State Police reported 6,177 cases of domestic violence in 2009.

“What hit me was just the statistics, what a huge problem it is—how 87 percent of domestic violence in this country is witnessed by children,” said Susan Davis, an attorney who attended the Oct. 20 Idaho Summit on Domestic Violence. “It’s not just seeing the domestic violence that hurts children. But it’s that they’re immersed, bathed in this culture.”

Jacquelyn Campbell, a nursing professor at Johns Hopkins University and speaker at this year’s conference said, “Domestic violence equates a war against women.”

The number of U.S. women injured by domestic violence far outpaces the number of Americans wounded in battle. Campbell reminded the gathering that in Idaho, one domestic violence incident happens every 85 minutes and femicide by a domestic partner is the seventh leading cause of death for U.S. women.

The Oct. 20 summit brought together professionals in law enforcement, medicine, law, social work and education to develop strategies for the prevention of domestic violence.

“It’s harder to say how domestic violence isn’t connected to public health,” said Linda Chamberlain of the Alaska Family Violence Prevention Project. “It’s just critical that we work together as a team and move toward prevention as a community.”

Attendees learned that victims often don’t seek help. Many are stalked before they are killed, and strangulation victims don’t always die immediately following an attack. Some linger for weeks, suffering from what may look like vague symptoms to the untrained eye. Emergency medical personnel learned to look for the chin scrapes, hemorrhaging and the red eyes that often accompany a strangulation attack.

Speaker Larry Cohen made the link between domestic violence and culture. As executive director of the Prevention Institute in Oakland, Calif., Cohen led campaigns to turn prevention efforts such as the use of child safety seats into law.

“Norms are behavior shapers. And a focus on norms can help prevent violence against women and children,” Cohen said.

Sen. Mike Crapo’s conference address vowed his support for offender-funded legislation aimed at supporting victims of violence. He also called on men to use their voice to prevent abuse.

“Men need to speak out more,” Crapo said. “We need to not tolerate the … inappropriate, degrading talk that leads to conduct that is inappropriate. We need to not tolerate the jokes. And men need to be telling other men, that kind of talk, that kind of activity and that kind of conduct is inappropriate. And make sure that they know that we, as a society, not only will not tolerate it, but we will prosecute it when it occurs.”

—Carissa Wolf

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By 2007, Tamarack Resort had sold half-a-billion dollars in real estate.

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top five elected officials: governor, secretary of state, attorney general, superintendent of public education and state controller. A majority would have to approve a special operating agreement that would allow

TMA to get the ski lifts going again.

TMA’s operations model began with 300 homeowners securing $250,000 in a special reserve account. Next, they plan on selling 1,000 season passes for $199. The passes are fully refundable if there isn’t any skiing this

season. Add day passes, equipment rental, and food and beverage, and TMA has an entire season’s operating budget of $1.5 million.

“We just need the land board not to kick us off the mountain,” said Carey.

Possibly the biggest selling point is something that an elected official likes to hear: guaranteed jobs.

“We’ll need at least 75 employees to carry us through the holidays, then we’ll have at least 65 remain for the full season,” said Flaherty. “Valley County is really hurting. We’re not in a recession, we’re in a full blown depression.”

“Our unemployment rate has been hovering right about 20 percent for a while now,” confirmed Backus.

“I would hope that they’d hire some of the folks from right here in Donnelly,” said Backus.

But Backus hasn’t received a call yet. In the meantime, he started his own interior and exterior painting business. And his wife has already taken a job for the upcoming ski season. She and their 2-year-old will be driving up the road to Brundage mountain.

That’s where Trish will run the kids ski school and day care.

“If we don’t get an OK soon, we’re going to start losing potential employees with expertise,” warned Carey.

They’ve already lost one.

FORGOTTEN BALLOTS Without a door to put a campaign flyer on, were Idaho’s homeless remembered as a potential block?

MELISSA VERA Marland Williams wished he would have worn a different shirt.

“I have one that says ‘Pray, vote, pray,’” Williams explained, saying he felt his shirt had a strong message. “There’s a lot of things in this country we need to pray for.”

Thus began an open-minded political discussion in one of the least likely venues.

Williams was one of approximately 200 homeless who filled the River of Life Rescue Mission recently.

Leslie Hug, 46, was a house framer for most of his life. After losing his wife and his father in a matter of weeks, Hug said his life changed.

“I lost my place, my car, my mind, and I ended up here. Thank God this place is here because I don’t know where I would have ended up.”

This is the first time in Hug’s life that he’s identified himself as homeless. The silver-haired Hug offered a warm smile through his handlebar mustache. He volunteers 40 hours of his time every week to manning the front desk at River of Life. He said he sends money he earns

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to his children and new granddaughter.

Hug said he wants to see change—not from people’s pockets but from politicians. Hug said he won’t leave Idaho with his family here, and so the state needs to “straighten up and get the economy on track.”

While Hug and Williams both said they believed efforts to increase voter turnout among the homeless would be beneficial, both men acknowledge the sense of voter apathy that exists in the community.

“A bunch of our congressmen voted against the extension of unemployment, and so many of us are on unemployment,” said Hug. “That’s our only source of income. We figure that the politicians and government, they don’t care. They really don’t care about us.”

“I want to try and follow politics, but not get so consumed by it, because I’m working on hard issues now, myself,” said Williams. “I want to get right in my own life before I start judging others. But we do have a voice, and a vote.”

Both also agreed that the population at the men’s mission is diverse—not everyone is as

politically minded. However, River Of Life Director David Brooks said that any groups looking to assist with voter registration or political education would “absolutely be welcomed.

This is kind of an untapped voting pool, so to speak, not a big pool, but it’s here.”

The River of Life’s guests, as well as those in any of the Boise Rescue Mission’s other ministries, are required to have identification. In the fairly rare instance that someone attempts to check into the shelter without any form of ID, the staff helps them obtain one. It also helped those at the shelter if they chose to vote this year.

New Idaho laws require voters to have some form of ID or sign an affidavit saying that they are who they claim to be. Brooks said that it isn’t common to find someone checking into a shelter without an ID, and at River of Life only five to 10 new guests per month require assistance in getting one.

Williams said he didn’t see any issue with the new law.

“I think the greatest countries lift the people up from the ground floor.”

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KEESHA RENNA “Every single person on campus is capable of great things.”

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Have you always been socially engaged?

My passion is conflict management. When I was 11 years old, I was a peer mediator in my sixth grade class. It was a real opportunity to alleviate bullying by strengthening our listening skills. I’d love to develop peer mediation programs in public schools someday.

Tell us about your work with refugees.

For about a year now, I’ve been a volunteer with the International Rescue Committee. I’m a family mentor. I visit a family’s home each week. Zaina and her 13-year-old daughter Asha are refugees from Burundi.

We talk about the present and the future.

We don’t talk about the past so much unless they bring it up. It’s usually an unpleasant topic. I spend a lot of time with Asha, making sure she’s doing her homework. Her English is pretty good, but it’s a real challenge for her mother.

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Do you see your role as their advocate or mentor?

I see myself as their neighbor. And certainly as their friend as they assimilate to a new culture. I place myself in situations outside my own culture just to experience it. So I guess I’m doing for them what I would have wished someone would do for me.

And sometimes it’s the simple things. Believe it or not, a high five was kind of a shock to them the first time I raised my hand. Culture anywhere is so different, but Western culture can be quite overwhelming.

What does the IRC ask you to do for them?

We’re asked to check up on them to make certain they’re managing their finances and practicing their English. Sometimes I take them grocery shopping. I read a lot of books with them, but we usually end up using a lot of charades to act out our words.

How has the time you spend with Zaina and Asha changed you personally?

I’m certain that I’m better at relating to people, which is incredibly important in my field of study.

Did your volunteer work encourage you to put together a collection drive?

Exactly. Because I’m in their home, I can see the things they need. We’re going to have a kickoff event on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 6 p.m. at the Boise State Student Union Building.

We’re going to have a conversation about the needs of our refugee community. That will kick off a drive that will run from Nov. 11 through Nov. 19 on campus.

These families really need personal-care items like laundry detergent and soap and shampoo. Things like razors and diapers,

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Keesha Renna calls herself “a poor college student.” She’s holding down two jobs while carrying a full load of courses at Boise State.

When she’s not working at the Guitar Center in Boise or as a bartender or cocktail waitress, she’s making her way toward a degree in cultural anthropology. She’s the vice president of the Boise State anthropology club.

But Renna is much more than a poor student. She’s a volunteer, mentor and community organizer. In addition to her over-extended schedule of work and school, Renna is coordinating an event with which her club hopes to build new bridges between residents and their newest neighbors: relocated refugees from all corners of the globe. As if that’s not enough, Renna and her colleagues are also about to launch a nine-day drive to gather much-needed personal items for Boise’s refugee population.

toothpaste and feminine hygiene products.

They desperately need hats, gloves, socks and underwear for kids.

Why is there such an urgency?

The IRC does an amazing job but the funds can only be stretched so far. Families get a limited amount of money for a limited amount of time. And a family unit is a family unit. That means a family of two might get $100 but a family of nine would also get the same amount.

Do the refugee children need learning supplies?

Absolutely. And they love books and movies. I gave an old tape of the movie Annie to Asha. And the next time I visited, all the refugee children in her apartment complex were singing “the sun will come out tomorrow.”

Is the drive limited to the Boise State campus?

We’d love to extend the drive across the Treasure Valley. We’re looking for businesses where we can have a drop-off box.

What’s your ultimate goal?

We truly want each of the refugees that have been brought to Idaho to feel accepted here. To feel that they’re a next-door neighbor instead of the odd man out. But in order to do that, they have very basic needs that need to be met first. Then we can go on from there.

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ongratulations on the purchase of your new Winter. The standard basemodel Winter comes fully equipped with snow, ice, excuses for heavy meals and hot drinks, roaring fires and a shovel.* But being the discerning consumer you are, you have opted for the upgraded Winter package. This luxury add-on includes dazzling views, frosty solitude, thrills, excitement, exhilaration, adventure and the desire to explore.** While you have likely had some experience with prior Winter purchases, upgrades require additional training. As part of our commitment to customer service, we have included this Winter Owner’s Manual as part of your purchase. Please use it as a guide to optimal utilization of your Winter.

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*Occasional bouts of inversion, frostbite and cabin fever may occur. Mother Nature will not be held accountable for the negative impacts of these occurrences. **Mother Nature will not be held accountable for you getting yourself lost.

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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR DESCENT CONTROL SYSTEM One of the most popular features on the upgraded Winter model is the doublemounted, hillside Descent Control Mechanism, sometimes referred to in the vernacular as “Alpine skiing” or just “skiing.”

While many less luxurious Winter models offer some version of this feature, our owners appreciate more exclusive offerings. To achieve our high standards, we turned to the experts, like Jaker Merlini, the Professional Ski Patrol director at Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, and April Russell, communications director at Brundage Mountain in McCall, since those who activate the Descent Control System often range far and wide to use it.

To help you take full advantage of the DCS, we offer the following guidance.

UÊ ÌiÀ }Ê ÃÊÎxÌ ÊÃi>Ã ]Ê iÀ Ê> `Ê his crew prefer the beautifully groomed conditions of the runs off the Pine Creek Chair during the day, after conditions have had the entire night to set up. He especially favors the Wildcat and Lower Nugget runs.

UÊ"vÊV ÕÀÃi]ÊÌ ÃiÊÜ À }ÊÌ iÊ } ÌÊÃ vÌÊ appreciate the fine grooming of Nighthawk during a run from the top to the bottom.

UÊ/ ÃiÊ }Êv ÀÊ> ÊiÃV>«iÊ Ê>Ê« Üder day can often fine some much soughtafter powder hiding between the Tiger and Liberty runs. Those willing to engage the manual transmission (also referred to as “hiking”) can enjoy the freedom of the iÀÞÊ Ü Ã° UÊ ÌÊ ÀÕ `>}i]Ê Ü iÀÃÊ vÊÌ iÊ«Ài Õ Ê Winter package can find thrills on the iÝ V ÊÀÕ Ê­ ÕÃÌÊà ÕÌ Ê vÊÌ iÊ{xÌ Ê*>À> i Ê run). The area is for only the most exclusive owners, largely because the entrance to the run isn’t obvious (and because it’s not on the official trail map), with tight trees near the top. But once you’re through, the trees open up, offering elusive powder shots.

UÊ/ ÃiÊ }Êv ÀÊ ÀiÊÌ À ÃÊV> Ê utilize the Winter upgrade GPS feature (ski instructors who serve as free guides on Saturday mornings) to find a run on the backside of the mountain called Naughty Girl. The unmarked run often offers fresh powder lines when everything else has been skied out, although it does require the use of the manual transmission to get back to the lift.*

*Warning: Excessive use of this feature can lead to shaking and withdrawals as snow begins to melt. Mother Nature assumes no responsibility.

B A C K C O U N T R Y H O W T O U S E Y O U R O F F - R O A D F E AT U R E S Many owners of our most exclusive Winter upgrade package appreciate the ability to roam and to reach areas inaccessible to owners of the base Winter model. Many find our off-road capabilities help them achieve their goals beyond their wildest dreams.

As with all aspects of our premium Winter package, we consulted the experts to fine-tune our offerings. Among those experts was Marty Rood, owner of Payette Powder Guides, and Joe St. Onge, owner and chief of guiding operations for Sun Valley Trekking. To achieve maximum output from your off-road feature, take the following steps.

UÊ/iÃÌÊ7 ÌiÀ½ÃÊV>«>L Ì iÃÊ ÊÌ iÊ V Ê Creek Summit area outside of McCall. The area is closed to motorized use in the winter and offers more than 30,000 acres of hikein, ski-out terrain to explore. It’s also where Rood operates a series of winter yurts.

UÊÊ*ÕÃ ÊÌ iÊ ÌÃÊ vÊ7 ÌiÀÊ>ÌÊÌ iÊ>Ài>Ê formerly known as Tamarack. While the lifts may not be running, those willing to use a snowmobile to get to the ridgeline can enjoy pristine skiing conditions.

UÊ/ÀÞÊÌ iÊ }Ê Àii Ê-Õ ÌÊ>Ài>Ê ÕÌÃ `iÊ of Cascade for further exploration.

UÊ ÀÊ`>ÞÊÌ ÕÀ }]Ê i>`ÊÌ ÊÌ iÊ/ ÌÕÃÊ Ridge area at Galena Pass, where relatively easy access allows more time for testing your Winter abilities.

UÊ7 i Ê7 ÌiÀÊV> ÃÊÞ ÕÊvÕÀÌ iÀÊ vvÊÌ iÊ beaten path, head to the Pioneer Mountains, which, although more challenging to access, offer dramatic vistas and an abundance of vertical relief with new mountaineering and adventure skiing options being discovered all the time.*

*Warning: due to the high level of user experience needed to fully utilize the off-road capabilities of Winter, owners should invest in the avalanche training course upgrade. Mother Nature accepts no responsibility for her occasional habit of tossing a wall of thundering snow, ice and rock downhill.

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U S I N G M A N U A L A C C E L E R AT I O N M O D E Many premium Winter owners appreciate the quiet, peaceful interior of Winter, and enjoy this feature most while utilizing the Manual Acceleration Mode (also known as Nordic skiing, cross country skiing or even snowshoeing).

Due to the exclusive partnerships created

by Winter’s outstanding reputation, owners of the upgraded model can access an abundance of opportunities for using the MAM at any of the 16 Park N’ Ski locations maintained by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.* The department works hard to increase the value of Winter with offerings that include groomed trails for skate skiers, dog-friendly parks and solitude for classic touring skiers.

We consulted Leo Hennessy, Park N’ Ski coordinator for the state and one of the leaders of the Idaho Outdoors online recreation group, and longtime Nordic skier

>ÛiÊ ÌÃV ÊÌ Ê i «Ê iÊ7 ÌiÀ½ÃÊ > Õ> Ê Acceleration Mode.

Creek Summit. While the area is shared by snowmobiles (see later section) there are excellent opportunities for winter owners who know how to read a map.

UÊ i>`ÊÌ ÊÌ iÊ > iÀÊ, `}iÊ>Ài>Ê ÀÌ Ê of Idaho City where 22 miles of trails lead to incredible views of the Sawtooths. The steep nature of the trail has led many to use the snowshoe feature, although more confident skiers can make the trip.

UÊ ÞÊ* `iÀ Ã>Ê-Ì>ÌiÊ*>À ]Ê i>ÀÊ VCall, where trails lead past alpine lakes and eventually lead uphill to end at a viewpoint overlooking Payette Lake.

UÊ/ iÊ >ÌiÃÌÊ `i Ê vÊ7 ÌiÀÊ >ÃÊÌ iÊ>`ditional feature of a new Park N’ Ski area in the same vicinity. The Beaver Creek area will feature a new yurt, as well as open slopes and access to Stargazer Point. The feature is already popular with backcountry telemark skiers.

UÊ ÀiÊ>`Û> Vi`Ê7 ÌiÀÊ Ü iÀÃÊÜ Ê> Ã Ê appreciate the Pilot Peak area near Mores

UÊ Ý«iÀ i Vi`ÊÕÃiÀÃÊV> ÊiÝ« ÀiÊÌ iÊ Warm Lake area, where the snow is often steep and deep.

UÊ ÀÊÌ ÃiÊ Ü iÀÃÊÜ Ê iÊÌ Ê V Õ`iÊ their dogs in the enjoyment of their Winter purchase, Parks and Recreation has opened additional areas to dogs this winter. Now, more than half of the groomed trails in the Idaho City area will welcome canine companions. As before, all ungroomed trails will remain open to dogs. The Banner Ridge area will still be closed, though.

UÊ Ý« ÀiÊÌ iÊ ÜiÀÊ «ÃÊ>ÌÊÌ iÊ }ÕÃÊ Basin Nordic Center, which are rarely skied because the rolling terrain requires uphill climbs.

UÊ ÀÊÌ ÃiÊÜ Ê«ÀiviÀÊless-explored country, try Bear Basin, an area that opened several years ago near Little Ski Hill in McCall. The rolling terrain provides just enough challenge for intermediate level Winter owners.

UÊ/iÃÌÊÌ iÊV>«>V Ì iÃÊ vÊ7 ÌiÀÊLÞÊÃ }Ê out of a small wayside pullout just before drivers reach Stanley. Trails here offer wonderful views of the Sawtooths.

*To utilize the Park N’ Ski upgrade to Winter, owners must also purchase a Park N’ Ski pass for $7.50 for three days, or $25 for the season. For more details and maps of locations, please refer all queries to parksandrecreation.idaho.gov. Mother Nature assumes no responsibility for any tickets or towing of vehicles.

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S N O W B O A R D I N G U T I L I Z I N G T H E S I N G L E - P L A N E - B A L A N C E F E AT U R E Some of our owners appreciate the thrill and challenge of activating the Single* > i > > ViÊ i>ÌÕÀiÊ­> Ã ÊÜ `i ÞÊ Ü Ê as “snowboarding”). The feature can be challenging at first, but for those who work to master it, it can open up new avenues to explore their Winter model. / iÊ-* ÊÜ À ÃÊv>ÀÊ> `ÊÜ `i]Ê> `ÊÜ iÊ it was once viewed as incompatible with some other Winter features, it is now widely accepted.

Our Winter consultants, April Russell of Brundage, Newt and Harold’s manager Ben Woodard, and Boise snowboarder George Medek, 76, helped to hone the following «À }À> ÊÌ ÊÌ> iÊvÕ Ê>`Û> Ì>}iÊ vÊÌ iÊ-* ° UÊ/iÃÌÊÌ iÊ ÌÃÊ vÊÌ iÊÃi>Ã Ê ÊÌ iÊ `den Valley area of Brundage, where natural terrain features, including boulders, create a plethora of jumping opportunities.

UÊ/iÃÌÊ7 ÌiÀ½ÃÊV>«>V ÌÞÊLÞÊ i>` }ÊÌ ÊÌ iÊ Trinity Lakes area, where snowmobiles help to access challenging steep and deep terrain with relatively few other Winter users.

UÊ ÀÕ `>}iÊV>ÌÊÃ }ÊÌ> iÃÊ7 ÌiÀÊÕÃiÀÃÊ to a backcountry filled with north-facing slopes.

UÊ"Ü iÀÃÊÜ }ÊÌ Ê iÊÌ iÊ ÃÊ vÊÌ iÊ hibernating Tamarack Resort can ski the à «iÃÊ Ê > `Ê > >}i`ÊLÞÊÌ iÊ1°-°Ê ÀiÃÌÊ Service.

UÊ ÀÊ>`Ûi ÌÕÀiÃÊV ÃiÀÊÌ Ê i]Êi ÞÊ the back side of Bogus Basin, where there are fewer crowds, longer runs and hidden pockets of snow.* UÊ ÀÊÌ ÃiÊÜ ÊÜ> ÌʵÕ> Ì ÌÞÊ vÊÀÕ ÃÊ over length, stay on the front side of Bogus, where the runs are slightly shorter.

*Some experts declined to disclose the full breadth of their knowledge to protect secret areas.

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S N O W M O B I L I N G U N D E R S TA N D I N G Y O U R E N G I N E ’ S C A PA B I L I T I E S Many Winter owners like to explore the raw power of their model, which is often done through a feature commonly referred to as “snowmobiling.” ÀÊ7 ÌiÀÊ Ü iÀÃÊ Ê `> ]Ê «« ÀÌÕ ties abound for testing the limits, due to another extension of Winter’s partnership with the state Parks and Recreation Department,* which maintains numerous trails and organizes grooming and plowing. Ì Ê/À ÞÊ Ài]Ê"vvÊ } Ü>ÞÊ6i V iÊ Program manager, and Todd Wernex, trails specialist with the department, were consulted to help reach the full capabilities of Winter’s power.

UÊ* ÜiÀÊÌiÃÌ }Ê ÃÊVi iLÀ>Ìi`Ê Ê Õ iÀ ÕÃÊ >Ài>Ã]Ê V Õ` }ÊÌÀ> ÃÊ i>ÀÊ- Ì ½ÃÊ iÀÀÞ]Ê Cascade, Warm Lake, Garden Valley, Idaho

ÌÞ]Ê* i]Ê i>Ì iÀÛ i]Ê/Ü Ê > Ã]Ê > Àwi `Ê and Stanley.

UÊ > ÞÊÜ Ê iÊÌ Ê V Õ`iÊÌ i ÀÊv> iÃÊ in their enjoyment of their Winter model are

advised to explore the Garden Valley area, Ü iÀiÊÌÀ> ÃÊ vvÊÌ iÊ `` iÊ À Ê vÊÌ iÊ*>Þette River Road lead to outstanding views and the occasional hot springs.

UÊ/ ÃiÊ }Êv ÀÊ ÀiÊ «i ÊÀ ` }ÊV> Ê head to the Mores Creek Summit area near Idaho City, where it’s relatively easy to reach the backcountry and test Winter’s capabilities in the deep powder.

UÊ/ ÃiÊÜ Ê>ÀiÊ iÃÃÊiÝ«iÀ i Vi`ÊÜ Ì Ê Winter can head to McCall (recently named Ì iÊ °ÊxÊÃ Ü L iÊ`iÃÌ >Ì Ê ÊÌ iÊ country by Snow West magazine), where wide trails along Warren Wagon Road are easy riding and allow access to the Burgdorf hot springs.

UÊ i>ÀÊ ÀÕ `>}i]Ê ÀiÊ>`Û> Vi`Ê7 ÌiÀÊ owners can access steeper, more challenging terrainÊvÀ ÊÌ iÊ À` Ê °Ê/ ÌÕÃÊ parking lot.**

*Grooming of trails and plowing of parking lots are paid for by yearly required registration of all snowmobiles in the state. Winter claims no responsibility for snow levels. **Due to the inherent dangers of testing Winter in the backcountry, Parks and Recreation is hosting a series of avalanche awareness classes through mid-February.

Boise classes will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 16, and Friday, Dec. 3. Visit parksandrecreation.idaho.gov for a full schedule. Mother Nature assumes no responsibility for those who don’t use their heads to ride in safe areas.

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H O W T O U S E Y O U R T U R B O F E AT U R E Some premium Winter model owners seek out more unusual thrills, including hanging on to a massive kite while the wind pulls them across the snow-covered landscape.* While the Turbo feature (sometimes called “snowkiting”) is not the most commonly used feature of Winter, it is one of the more attention grabbing.

To hone the feature, we sought the advice of Ryan Waite, owner of Idaho Kitesports.

UÊ i>`ÊÌ ÊÌ iÊ > Àwi `Ê>Ài>Ê vvÊ } Ü>ÞÊ 20 (sometimes referred to as the Mecca of

Idaho snowkiting), where the high elevation combined with a long, windy corridor of open prairie lined by mountain ranges creates the perfect conditions.

UÊ- Ü Ì }Ê ÃÊ VÀi>Ã }Ê ÊÌ iÊ V > Ê area at times when Payette Lake freezes over, although access is more challenging.

UÊ Ã Ê}À Ü }Ê Ê« «Õ >À ÌÞÊ ÃÊÌ iÊ Ã > `Ê *>À Ê>Ài>Ê Ê >ÃÌiÀ Ê `> °Ê- ViÊÌ iÊvi>ÌÕÀiÊ is still relatively new, suitable locations are being mapped all the time.**

*Mother Nature claims no responsibility if you end up in another state. **Because of the advanced nature of this feature, coaching with a professional is highly recommended.

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Y U R T S WHEN TO COME IN FOR MAINTENANCE Although your premium Winter model is largely self-sustaining, some regular maintenance is recommended in order to take vÕ Êi Þ i ÌÊ Ê Ì°Ê ÀÊÌ ÃiÊÜ Ê«ÀiviÀÊ maintenance be done in season-sanctioned facilities, numerous garages (known in the industry as “yurts”) can be found scattered across the state. To fit the lifestyle and expectations of discerning premium Winter owners, our garages are luxurious places filled with amenities like bunk beds, folding tables and wood-burning stoves.* UÊ*>À ÃÊ> `Ê,iVÀi>Ì Ê > Ì> ÃÊ>ÊÃiÀ iÃÊ of yurts near Park N’ Ski sites, as well as in state parks, allowing Winter owners to recharge while enjoying their investment. The yurts—easily accessible via nearby trails— are a popular feature of the premium Winter

owners plan. In fact, they are so popular that most weekends are booked up to a year in advance, although many holidays or mid-week dates remain open for a relatively low cost.

UÊ/ iÊ À ÊÞÕÀÌÊ i>ÀÊ `> Ê ÌÞÊ ÃÊ more isolated (requiring a three-mile trek) but offers outstanding views.

UÊ*À Û>ÌiÊÞÕÀÌÃÊ>ÀiÊ> Ã Ê>Û> >L iÊÌ À Õ} Ê Payette Powder Guides and Sun Valley Trekking for those looking for some off-road experience.

UÊ > i >Ê `}iÊLiÌÜii Ê-Õ Ê6> iÞÊ> `Ê Stanley offers three yurts near the historic lodge, which offer the additional up-grade of a catered dinner delivery.

*Mother Nature assumes no responsibility for you or your guests becoming overly accustomed to the luxurious experience of sleeping on bunk beds in a common room, then demanding the same kind of high-end experience when you get home.

Again, thank you for your purchase of the premium Winter model. We’re sure you’ll be thrilled to be an owner of such an auspicious season. Remember, Mother Nature takes no responsibility

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for providing any set amount of snow, nor does she promise a quota of bluebird days or white-knuckle drives. Still, enjoy making Winter your own with all the upgrades you can fit in.

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Comedian Bo Burnham has a guitar and he knows how to use it.

Think the powder can’t get any Deeper? Think again.

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BACKCOUNTRY FILM FESTIVAL Nothing really brings that dying-for-the-first-big-snowfall ache more than being reminded of the adrenaline rush and the awe-inspiring beauty of a winter playground landscape. The Backcountry Film Festival makes a stop in Boise this week and is guaranteed to serve as that reminder.

Movies by everyone from amateur filmmakers to pros are represented. Included in the lineup is Deeper from Teton Gravity Research. It won Best of Festival and features boarder Jeremy Jones in a quest for untouched terrain. Other highlights include Best Short Film Desert River from Sweetgrass Productions and Whiteback Warrior from TreeFight and Snaz Media about the decline of whitebark pines due to climate change and what’s being done to save these iconic alpine trees. Whiteback Warrior won Best Environmental Film.

The Backcountry Film Festival was started in 2005 by the Winter Wildlands Alliance in an effort to raise awareness and funds to help showcase and preserve our country’s winter environments. Proceeds from the festival will do just that. So soak up the scenery, heed the entertaining message of preservation and donate a little cash to a worthy cause.

7 p.m., $10. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., 208-345-0454, egyptiantheatre.net.

THURSDAYFRIDAY NOV. 4-5 letterpress AMOS PAUL KENNEDY When Johannes Gutenberg cobbled together the first letterpress in the mid15th century, he could never have imagined the 21st century boutique revival of the labor-intensive, relief printing process. Though

letterpress printing fell out of favor well before the advent of the computer, a new generation of design-savvy typenerds has resurrected the technique. Across the country, indie shops and art schools have acquired vintage letterpresses to meet the growing consumer demand for letterpress posters, books and wedding invitations. There has even been a rise in small-scale type foundries to create new metal typesets. Heck, iPhoto ’11—the antithesis of the “get your hands dirty”

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letterpress mentality—now offers the one-click option to have a team of Apple letterpress artists turn your family photos into hand-printed Christmas cards.

Amid all this letterpress revival chaos, printer Amos Paul Kennedy—a selfproclaimed “humble negro printer” who sports overalls and has an aversion to being called an artist—keeps chugging away, doing what he loves. Kennedy is known for creating provocative letterpress posters that “address the conundrums and

When the rest of Journey realized that Steve Perry was never coming back, they began looking for a new lead singer. One day, when guitarist Neal Schon was clicking through Youtube videos, he came across a young Filipino singer named Arnel Pineda and was stunned. It wasn’t just that Pineda had a rockin’ set of pipes but that when he sang—especially when he covered Journey songs—he sounded eerily similar to Perry. Pineda was hired and now sings before hundreds of thousands of people as Journey’s frontman.

Stand-up comic Bo Burnham was also discovered on Youtube, but not for performing someone else’s material. It may sound like he’s been around forever to say he has been doing stand-up since he was 16, but the Massachusetts funny man is only 20 years old. In that time, he has gone from relative obscurity to a Comedy Central special, Words Words Words, that aired on the network earlier this month.

Though Burnham found fame and forthcoming fortune via the Internet, the somewhat dry-humored, politically incorrect, guitar/piano-playing, quick-thinking, intellectual comic has a grasp of the English language to rival many an academician. Burnham also understands that to have a lasting career in comedy, sites like Facebook are great, but an artist can’t rely on them alone. He has a fan page on Facebook, and he does go on there and interact with people, but he says that isn’t enough. “[Chatting with people on Facebook] is a nice thing to do, but it has become the first thing to do,” Burnham said. “There has to be substance over just promoting yourself,” Burnham said. “And if you have good material, it will promote itself.”

8 p.m., $26.50. Knitting Factory, 416 S. Ninth St., bo.knittingfactory.com.

outrages of race relations in contemporary America with irreverent humor and verve.”

Kennedy is the subject of a new documentary, Proceed and Be Bold, put together by first-time director/producer Laura Zinger. Boise State’s AIGA student club and the art department’s Visiting Artist and Scholar Program will sponsor a free screening of the documentary on Friday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. followed

by an informal Q & A with Kennedy. Also, if you’re in the Nampa hood, be sure to check out the exhibit “Amos P. Kennedy Jr.: Humble Negro Printer,” which is up at the Friesen Gallery at Northwest Nazarene University until Dec. 10. There will also be a special conversation with Kennedy in the Friesen Gallery at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 4, and an opening reception later that

night from 5-7 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 4, artist’s talk 11 a.m., reception 5-7 p.m. Friesen Gallery, Northwest Nazarene University Brandt Center, 623 S. University Blvd., Nampa. Friday, Nov. 5, screening, 7 p.m., Boise State Student Union Jordan Ballroom, 1910 University Drive. For more information on Kennedy, visit kennedyprints.com. For more information on related WWW. B O I S E WE E KLY. C O M

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THURSDAY-SUNDAY NOV. 4-7 theater CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S ALEGRIA Other than amazing costumes and sets, unforgettable feats of athleticism and award-winning music, what is Alegria about, anyway? In this Cirque du Soleil production, the cast of otherworldly characters and performers portray the inclination of human beings to gravitate toward and empower the joyful side of the multi-faceted human psyche. It’s all right there in the title: “alegria” is the Spanish word for jubilation.

This story is one that rests on the idea that the nature of the human condition tends to balance precariously between joy and despair, and that the passing of time brings great happiness and a contradictory cynicism depending on one’s outlook on life. Clowns, old birds, singer/storytellers adorned in black and white gowns and a host of other enchanting personifications become symbols for our internal quest to find the power of joy within ourselves. And yes, it can be said that those athletes springing into the air and bounding across the stage are jumping for joy.

Too philosophical for an evening out? Don’t worry about getting too deep. Just go for the show. It is, after all, a circus. One that the light-hearted kid in all of us is sure to be mesmerized by.

Thursday, Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 5, 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 6, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 7, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. $28-$94. Taco Bell Arena, 1910 University Drive, Boise, 208-426-1766, tacobellarena.com. events, contact Stephanie Bacon at sbacon@ boisestate.edu or Amanda Hamilton at amhamilton@ nnu.edu.

SATURDAY NOV. 6 film ABSURDIST FILM FESTIVAL Some people make films to be artistic. Some make them to tell stories. Some make them as the only effective therapy to deal with a world gone mad.

Kelly Broich, the man

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behind American Films, says films from directors of the last variety are the kind you can expect to see at the inaugural Absurdist Film Festival on Saturday, Nov. 6.

“We’ve tried to alienate and turn people off as much as possible,” says Broich.

When he found other filmmakers with a similar philosophy, he decided it would be interesting to put on a festival. The festival, which should run about three hours with an intermission, includes films made by a homeless hot dog vendor and several mentally ill people.

“I’d say everyone in this film festival has issues,”

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THURSDAY-SUNDAY NOV. 4-7 dance IDAHO DANCE THEATRE’S FALL SHOW Fall is foot-shuffling weather—crunching through fire-hued leaves, stomping through the first clumps of frost on rigid grass. Once summer’s bare soles have been covered by wool socks and stiff boots, it’s easy to forget what it feels like to wiggle your toes. Luckily, Idaho Dance Theatre’s Marla Hansen is bringing back “Feet,” for the company’s fall show. Hansen’s “Feet” is a comical piece that explores feet set to house/nu jazz music by St. Germain.

In addition to a reprisal of “Feet,” IDT will bring back Carl Rowe’s “The Ties That Bind,” a glimpse into human bonding set to violin music by Paul Giger. The company will also premiere a couple of new works including Carl Rowe’s newest piece, set to percussive ScrapArtsMusic, Marla Hansen’s new work, which sways to the jazz piano music of Keith Jarrett, and new choreography by company dancer Yurek Hansen.

Pay-what-you-can preview night, Thursday, Nov. 4; Friday, Nov. 5-Sunday, Nov. 7. 6:30 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show. $20$35 adults, $15-$27 seniors, $10-$21 students/youth.

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says Broich.

Those “issues” were problematic for Brioche in an organizational sense. The filmmakers were scattered, anti-social and in one case, dead. Broich says one of the films, Goat Worship, has been consistently loaded and removed from Youtube for years, just to annoy people.

But if anything, Broich feels that social dysfunction only adds to the films’ artistic merit.

“It’s about trying to find meaning in a meaningless world,” he says.

You know that scene in Pulp Fiction where Uma Thurman’s character is pulled out of a heroin-induced coma when John Travolta jabs a giant adrenaline shot in her heart? Well, that has little to do with Cork Pops, except that every time we pierce a wine cork with the tool’s thick, ice picklike needle, it’s hard not to pretend we’re saving the life of some overdosing, bloodsmudged starlet.

Cork Pops works like this: You remove the protective cover from the sharp Teflon-covered rod, jam it into the top of a bottle of wine and press the button at the top of the cylindrical tool. Presto. Your wine cork pops out, completely unmangled.

Though Cork Pops might sound like another fancy, wine-accessory money pit that will only shave a few corkpops.com measly seconds off your wineopening routine, this puppy offers something other corkscrews don’t: industrial-type Argon. A refillable canister injects a puff of inert gas into your bottle of wine, sending the cork flying up in mere seconds. A basic Cork Pops will run you around $22 online, and two refill cartridges will set you back $10. One canister will open 50 or so bottles of wine.

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As far as artistic statements go, that one is about as far from absurd as it comes. The festival happens Saturday, Nov. 6, at Visual Arts Collective, and all proceeds will be donated to the fund to help Gina Gregerson, who lost her home to a fire on Oct. 23. Gregerson also operated an animal rehabilitation facility at her home, which was also lost in the fire.

8 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show, $10. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City, 208-424-8297, visualartscollective.com.

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8 DAYS OUT WEDNESDAY NOV. 3 Festivals & Events LIQUID FORUM—Liquid Lounge and United Vision for Idaho host a discussion forum showcasing a local nonprofit. 5-7:30 p.m.

FREE. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-287-5379, liquidboise.com.

Workshops & Classes BOGUS BASIN’S HISTORY— Learn about ski area Bogus Basin’s beginnings, development and history from Eve Chandler, the author of Building Bogus Basin. She will share pictures, film and stories. Register online at rei.com/boise. 7 p.m. FREE. REI, 8300 W. Emerald St., Boise, 208-322-1141.

CERAMICS WORKSHOP— Two-day workshop with guest artist Richard Shaw. For more information contact Jim Budde at 208-426-3608 or e-mail jbudde@ boisestate.edu. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $25, Boise State students and staff FREE. Boise State Liberal Arts Building, 1910 University Drive, Boise, boisestate.edu.

Art TODDLER WEDNESDAY—Children ages 2-3, with as adult, are invited to explore art media related to BAM’s exhibitions. 10 a.m.-noon. Regular admission prices. Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.

Literature BOISE NONFICTION WRITERS SPEAKERS SERIES—Learn how local writer, radio producer and photographer Guy Hand uses words, pictures and sound to tell stories of food. 6:30-8 p.m.

FREE. Rediscovered Bookshop, 180 N. Eighth St., 208-3764229, rdbooks.org.

Citizen BOISE BICYCLE PROJECT VOLUNTEER NIGHT—Volunteers may donate their time to help build and repair bicycles for the needy.

6-8 p.m. Boise Bicycle Project, 1027 Lusk St., 208-429-6520, boisebicycleproject.org.

THURSDAY NOV. 4 Festivals & Events ARABIAN NIGHTS—Enjoy music, drumming and good food.

Entertainment by local belly dancers. 7-9 p.m. Cazba Restaurant and Opa Lounge, 211 N. Eighth St., 208-381-0222, cazba.com.

FIRST THURSDAY—See listings on Page 28. 5 p.m., downtown Boise, downtownboise.org.

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BO BURNHAM—“Bo Burnham and (No) Friends” comedy tour.

See Picks, Page 20. 8 p.m. $26.50. Knitting Factory, 416 S. Ninth St., 208-367-1212, knittingfactory.com.

TEA AND TAROT—Midge Woods pairs delicious tea with teachings about each Major Arcana tarot card. 7:15 p.m. $10. Spirit at Work Books and Beyond, 710 N. Orchard, Boise, 208-388-3884, spiritatworkbooks.com.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: ALEGRIA—Cast of performers with brilliant acrobatics. See Picks, Page 21.

7:30 p.m., $72-$94. Taco Bell Arena, 208-426-1900, tacobellarena.com.

IDAHO DANCE THEATRE—Performance about human bonding.

See Picks, Page 21. 7 p.m. $10-$35, idahodancetheatre.org.

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Workshops & Classes BASIC DRAWING FOR THE HOLIDAYS—Basic drawing techniques for kids ages 10-15. 4:30-6 p.m. $40. Nampa Recreation Center, 131 Constitution Way, Nampa, 208-468-5858, nampaparksandrecreation.org.

NOISE/CD REVIEW SHIRAGIRL: SCREAM! SPIT! SING! When you get a CD case with a half-naked blonde girl in a metallic purple bikini sitting on a Vic Firth drum set that’s been adorned with pink and black graffiti, you take a second to give it a listen. Striking similarly sexy poses within the CD case is Shiragirl, one word.

Scream! Spit! Sing! sports the single “Stomp it Out,” which pairs Shiragirl and her no-holds-barred image with New Orleans rap legend Lil’ Wayne. One would expect a hip-hop album. Not so. Instead, she is known for crashing her pink RV through the gates of Warped Tour in 2004 and an impromptu performance from which to pump her all-girl punk-rock sound.

Not that Scream!

Spit! Sing! could be called just punk.

Rather, it incorporates some strictly punk guitar work, but throws on the occasional screaming

by Shiragirl herself, including upbeat drums and bass, and the rap tag-team with Wayne, which appears out of nowhere as a single. Essentially, the message is one of anti-establishment, hard partying and-in your-face badassery.

For the most part, she works the image. It’s in the execution that things are a little more bubblegum. With songs like “Scars,” “Days” and “Roll w/Tha Crew,” it all feels very melodramatic, the kind of stuff that you see angsty 13-yearold girls scribble on their binders in math class. “Terrorist” is particularly hard to relate to because it’s unclear if it is an anti-war political statement: “It’s your way / or no way / ’cuz you’re a terrorist” makes it sound more like a metaphorical equation of the heart. “New Crush” almost channels Mindless Self Indulgence-like insanity but reverts back to middle school with “I stare at your pictures / all on Facebook ... got me by the mouth / just like a fish on a hook.” If the attempt is to empower women by saying “we can do punk too,” this doesn’t do it.

Songs about crushes and boys just don’t jive with the punk attitude. Not that it’s all bad. Some of the songs are indicative of a sophomoric attempt but could become a more matured variant on punk. Shiragirl just needs to find a more serious way to scream, spit and sing.

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8 DAYS OUT Art STUDIO ART EXPLORATION— Art lovers are invited to drop in and explore art media in the Albertsons Education Studios. 5 p.m. FREE. Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Drive, 208-3458330, boiseartmuseum.org.

URBAN NATIVES EXHIBIT OPENING— Opening reception for local artist Bryan Moore, featuring works in oil, acrylic, house paint, spray paint and mixed media on canvas, pallets, doors and other boards. 5-9 p.m.

FREE. The Linen Building, 1402 W. Grove St., Boise, 208-3850111, thelinenbuilding.com.

Literature POETRY READING—Share your own work or favorite poems.

6:30 p.m. FREE. Alia’s Coffeehouse, 908 W. Main St., Boise, 208-338-1299.

BEER PONG TOURNAMENT— DJs PositiveID and Venus Fluxtrap. $5 domestic pitchers. 8 p.m. FREE. Dino’s, 4802 Emerald, Boise, 208-713-7541.

GOLDFISH RACING— Goldfish are placed in a raingutter, and it’s your job to urge them on toward the other end by blowing through a straw. 10 p.m. FREE. Mack and Charlie’s, 507 W. Main St., Boise, 208-830-9977, mackandcharlies.com.

POKER—Play for fun and prizes.

7 p.m. FREE. Buffalo Club, 10206 W. Fairview Ave., Boise, 208-321-1811.

TEAM TRIVIA NIGHT—Play trivia in teams for fun and prizes. 8 p.m. FREE. Bad Irish, 199 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-3388939, badirish.com.

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TRICYCLE RACES—The disclaimer at the beginning of Jackass was about exactly this sort of thing, which is why it’s awesome. 10 p.m. FREE. The Lobby, 760 W. Main St., 208-991-2183, thelobbyboise. com.

BELI DANSE HAFLA 2010—Performances by guest artists from neighboring states to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Ada County. 7-9 p.m. $10. Garden City Boys & Girls Club, 610 E. 42nd St., Garden City, 208-3764960, bgclubidaho.org.

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BROADWAY’S HEROES & VILLAINS—Starlight Mountain Theater performs favorite tunes from Broadway shows. 8 p.m. $20, Limelight, 3575 E. Copper Point Way, Meridian, 208-8989425, limelightboise.com.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL— See Thursday. 7:30 p.m., $72-$94. Taco Bell Arena, 1910 University Drive, Boise, 208-426-1900, tacobellarena.com.

IDAHO DANCE THEATRE—See Thursday. 8 p.m. $10-$35, Boise State Special Events Center, 1800 University Drive, Boise, idahodancetheatre. org.

KNUFFLE BUNNY: A CAUTIONARY MUSICAL—Based on the award-winning picture book by Mo Willems. Composed by Michael Silversher and presented by the Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences. Call 208426-1110 for more info or for tickets. 2 p.m. $6-$10. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-426-1609, mc.boisestate. edu.

Concerts MERIDIAN SYMPHONY—Performance of composer Jim Gray’s Celtic Overture, Charminade’s Concertino for Flute and Orchestra and Dvorak’s New

World Symphony with flutist Jennifer Rhees as a guest soloist.

7:30 p.m. $10, $8 students and seniors, $25 for families.

Jewett Auditorium, The College of Idaho, 2112 E. Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell, 208-459-3405 or 208454-1376, caldwellfinearts.org.

Food & Drink ZIN FEST 2010—Wine tasting and sale specials from various regions including Lodi, Napa Valley, Paso Robles and more.

Call 208-286-7960 to reserve a table. 6-10 p.m. $12. Helina Marie’s Wine and Gift Shop, 11053 Highway 44, Star, 208286-7960, helinamaries.com.

Art CREATING FROM THE HEART— An exhibit and sale of art created by local health-care practitioners in honor of Arts+Health Month. Proceeds to benefit the Merina Healing Arts Foundation.

6-9 p.m. $5 adv., $7 at the door.

The Linen Building, 1402 W. Grove St., Boise, 208-385-0111, thelinenbuilding.com.

FIRST FRIDAY ART IN EAGLE— Take a stroll through downtown Eagle and visit local merchants and galleries along the way.

Enjoy a drink, art and music. 4-9 p.m. downtown, Old State Street and Eagle Road, Eagle.

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8 DAYS OUT FIRST FRIDAY ARTIST GALLERY—Woodriver Cellars highlights a different local artist every month and hosts the featured artist to present and discuss his or her art. On the first Friday of the month, guests enjoy the scenery of the winery, art, live music, food and awardwinning wines. 6-10 p.m. FREE. Woodriver Cellars, 3705 N. Hwy. 16, Eagle, 208-286-9463, woodrivercellars.com.

Literature LITERATURE FOR LUNCH— Monthly book discussion at lunchtime. This month’s featured book is What is the What: The Autobiography of Valentino Achak Deng by Dave Eggers about a Sudanese civil war refugee’s travels from camps in Kenya to America. For more info contact cherylhindrichs@boisestate.edu.

12:10-1 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-384-4200, boisepubliclibrary.org.

SATURDAY NOV. 6 Festivals & Events HOLIDAY ART AND CRAFT BAZAAR—Shop for goods handmade by employees of the Boise School District during this annual event. Bring a donation for the Idaho Food Bank or Toys for Tots. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. West Junior High School, 711 N. Curtis Road, Boise, 208-854-6450, boiseschools.org.

HOLIDAY FARMERS MARKET—Open-air market with local food and products. Live music acts, plus local arts and crafts.

Featuring fresh Northwest cranberries, wreaths, floral arrangements, handmade cards and more for the holidays. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. FREE. Downtown at Eighth Street, Boise.

On Stage Talks & Lectures PROCEED AND BE BOLD—Guest lecturer Amos Paul Kennedy will discuss his work as a letterpress printer after a screening of a documentary made about his life. See Picks, Page 21. 7 p.m.

FREE. Student Union Jordan Ballroom, Boise State, Boise, 208-426-1000, boisestate.edu.

Sports & Fitness 60TH ANNUAL SKI SWAP—Sell your old equipment, snag new gear and meet Olympian Jeret “Speedy” Peterson at this event hosted by the Bogus Basin Education Foundation and the Junior Ski and Snowboard Teams. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. $3. Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-287-5650, expoidaho.com.

BELI DANSE HAFLA 2010—See Friday. 7-9 p.m. $10. Garden City Boys & Girls Club, 610 E. 42nd St., Garden City, 208-376-4960, bgclubidaho.org.

BROADWAY’S HEROES & VILLAINS—See Friday. 8 p.m. $20, Limelight, 3575 E. Copper Point Way, Meridian, 208-898-9425, limelightboise.com.

CELTIC HOLIDAY—Irish Dance Idaho presents their annual holiday show featuring traditional Irish dancing. Guest artists include Aaron Dill of Guess When on the pipes and Rachel Dunn on Celtic harp. 7 p.m. $12.

Nampa Civic Center, 311 Third St. S., Nampa, 208-468-5555, nampaciviccenter.com.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: ALEGRIA—See Thursday. 8 p.m. $72-$94. Taco Bell Arena, 1910 University Drive. Boise State campus, Boise, 208-426-1900, tacobellarena.com.

IDAHO DANCE THEATRE—See Thursday. 8 p.m. $10-$35, idahodancetheatre. org. Boise State Special Events Center, 1800 University Drive, Boise.

Food & Drink ZIN FEST 2010—See Friday.

6-10 p.m. $12. Helina Marie’s Wine and Gift Shop, 11053 Highway 44, Star, 208-286-7960, helinamaries.com.

Workshops & Classes SQUIRREL NUTS ACTING CLASSES—Introduction to the world of theater for children ages 6-8 years old. 9-9:50 a.m.

Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208-342-5104, boiselittletheater.org.

VINTAGE SWING DANCE—Classic Lindy Hop moves. All ages.

No partner required. 8 p.m. $5. Heirloom Dance Studio, 765 Idaho St., 208-871-6352, heirloomdancestudio.com.

Literature KRISTIANA GREGORY BOOK SIGNING—Author of the Cabin Creek Mysteries kids series will be on hand to sign copies of her best-selling books. 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. FREE. Rembrandt’s Coffee Shop, 93 S. Eagle Road., Eagle, 208-938-1564, rembrandtscoffeehouse.net.

Citizen CELEBRATE HUMAN RIGHTS— Sponsored by Church Women United of Southern Idaho, this program will include brunch, Richard Mabbutt from the Idaho Fair Housing Council speaking on building just communities, and a group discussion on ways to honor differences and achieving common social goals. Call 208-378-1217 for more info. 10 a.m. FREE. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4601 S. Surprise Valley, 208-336-0665, tpcboise.org.

COMMON GROUND COMMUNITY CHORUS FUNDRAISER— Benefit concert featuring Blaze N Kelly, Rebecca Scott and Randy Coryell. 8 p.m. $5. Dino’s, 4802 Emerald, Boise.

Kids & Teens MYSTERY PIE PUPPET SHOW—Puppet show for kids.

10:30 a.m. FREE. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-384-4200, boisepubliclibrary.org.

Dude Howdy by Steve Klamm was the 1st place winner in the 8th Annual Boise Weekly Bad Cartoon Contest.

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IDAHO DANCE THEATRE’S FALL SHOW—See Thursday.

2 p.m. $10-$35, idahodancetheatre.org. Boise State Special Events Center, 1800 University Drive, Boise.

60TH ANNUAL SKI SWAP— See Friday. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $3.

Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208287-5650, expoidaho.com.

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Citizen THIRD ANNUAL HUNGER BOWL—Bring your nonperishable food item to any tailgate party to be donated to the Idaho Foodbank. 9 a.m.-noon. FREE. Bronco Stadium, Boise State football, Boise, 208-426-1000, boisestate.edu.

Kids & Teens ACTING UP! CLASSES—Students build confidence and self-esteem while developing acting skills. Classes for children ages 9-12, 10-11:50 a.m., teen classes are noon-2 p.m. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208-342-5104, boiselittletheater.org.

GOT NEWF?—Newf is short for Newfoundland, one of the giant breeds of dogs. If you have one, then get together with other dogs and owners and play. For more information, e-mail tandb26@ yahoo.com. 5 p.m. FREE. Morris Hill Park, NE corner of N. Roosevelt and Alpine streets, Boise.

NEW CLASSICS READING SERIES—Inaugural season of its New Classics Reading Series.

Long Day’s Journey Into Night is November’s selection. 7 p.m. $25-$30 for series of three readings. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-442-3232, bctheater.org.

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60TH ANNUAL SKI SWAP— See Friday. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $3.

Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208287-5650, expoidaho.com.

BASIC WATERCOLOR PAINTING—Learn to paint by breaking down the subject to its simplest form, beginning with a simple sketch and progressing to a complete picture in this four-week class. For ages 18 and older.

6 p.m. $60. Nampa Recreation Center, 131 Constitution Way, Nampa, 208-468-5858, nampaparksandrecreation.org.

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BROADWAY’S HEROES & VILLAINS—See Friday. 7 p.m. $10, Limelight, 3575 E. Copper Point Way, Meridian, 208-898-9425, limelightboise.com.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: ALEGRIA—See Thursday. 5 p.m. $72-$94. Taco Bell Arena, 1910 University Dr., 208-426-1900, tacobellarena.com.

MAGIC SHOW—Magician Daniel Martin performs. 7 p.m. $1, FREE for Boise State students.

Boise State Special Events Center, 1800 University Drive, Boise, sub.boisestate.edu.

TASTING AND WINE SALE— One-day wine tasting and sale event. Taste more than 50 wines from around the world and purchase them at special sale prices. Call 208-286-7960 for reservations. 3-6 p.m. $15. Helina Marie’s Wine and Gift Shop, 11053 Highway 44, Star, 208286-7960, helinamaries.com.

BOISE STREET CHALLENGE 2010—The City of Trees Orienteering Club presents a three-hour orienteering challenge in downtown boise. Earn points by answering as many questions as possible. Separate classes for bikers and runners. Meet at Friendship Bridge to start.

Register by contacting Karin at kbdid@ctcweb.net. 10 a.m. $8 members, $10 for nonmembers.

Julia Davis Park, 700 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise.

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INSERT FOOT THEATRE—Local improv comedy. 8 p.m. $5.

Heirloom Dance Studio, 765 Idaho St., Boise, 208-871-6352, heirloomdancestudio.com.

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VASECTOMY INFORMATION CLASS—6 p.m. FREE. Central District Health Department, Boise, 208-375-5211, cdhd. idaho.gov.

Odds & Ends BEER PONG—9 p.m. FREE. Shorty’s Saloon, 5467 Glenwood, 208-322-6699.

PABST BINGO NIGHT—Play bingo for PBR, swag and other random stuff found at secondhand stores. 7 p.m. FREE. Donnie Mac’s Trailer Park Cuisine, 1515 W. Grove St., Boise, 208-3849008, donniemacgrub.com.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING—Get a workout, socialize and get in touch with your Scottish roots (if you’ve got them) during this weekly class.

7:15-9:15 p.m. $4 members, $5 nonmembers, Eagle Performing Arts Center, 149 W. State St., Eagle, 208-338-4633, epacdance.com.

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TUESDAY NOV. 9 Food & Drink TUESDAY NIGHT FARMERS MARKET—Gardeners who want to sell: e-mail bingo@northendnursery.com or call 208-3894769. 5-7 p.m. North End Organic Nursery, 2350 Hill Road, 208-389-4769, northendnursery. com.

Workshops & Classes BASIC DRAWING FOR THE HOLIDAYS—Basic drawing techniques with a focus on the holidays. Classes for kids ages 7-9. 4:30-6 p.m. $40.

Nampa Recreation Center, 131 Constitution Way, Nampa, 208-46832 5858, nampaparksandrecreation.org.

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PICTURES OF HOME Janet Al Muradi’s “Alleyways of My Memories” at Davies-Reid AMY PENCE-BROWN “Sculpture has always been in my heart, my work will bring in a group of people to our Among the pieces that hang this First Thursday shop, and they’ll see what our international true love,” she said in Arabic, with her daughat Davies-Reid is Village of the North, an imter Dunia, a student at Boise State, translating. artisans create. At the same time, our clients pressionistic bird’s-eye view of the small town will be exposed to quality paintings being “They are mostly in galleries in the Middle in Northern Iraq where artist Janet Al Muradi done by a local Iraqi immigrant.”

East or private collections now,” she added. was born and raised.

The exhibition opens at It’s from her most recent Davies-Reid this First Thurscollection, “Alleyways of My day with an artist reception Memories,” most of which from 6-8 p.m. and will show are acrylic on canvas or paper through November, featuring and have been painted from work Al Muradi has done photographs Al Muradi has since 2004. taken. Her work is often Along with her art, Al architectural, depicting Muradi is also a tireless landscapes or buildings, from human-rights activist. She is important civic structures to the United States director of dilapidated doorways. the Regional Council Against Born in a tiny mountainTorture, which supports ous village in northern Iraq, freedom and human rights in Al Muradi was raised by her Beirut and Lebanon. grandparents, and the forests For Al Muradi, it is imporbecame her playground. Some tant that her paintings teach of her earliest art memories peace, and she hopes her include helping select fabric viewers find happiness in her swatches and thread colors subject matter. for her grandmother’s sewing “In my paintings, I typiand needlework projects and cally depict places I know or constructing miniature verlandscapes I’d love to visit sions of her family, house and someday,” she said. “Many furniture from sticks, mud of these places no longer and rocks. exist, but they live in my Her grandmother supmemories.” ported Al Muradi’s artistic Al Muradi’s paintings expression throughout her rarely contain human youth, and later her talfigures, and if they do, the ent was encouraged by her people are abstracted shadschool, which asked her An alleyway from Janet Al Muradi’s memory. ows, allowing the viewer to to paint large wall murals. put himself or herself in that A motivated student, she place during a tranquil time continued to study art and in their lives, she explained.

Three years ago, Al Muradi and Dunia graduated with the American equivalent of a According to Patty Haller, assistant moved to Boise from Iraq because of the bachelor’s degree in fine arts. director at the Idaho Office For Refugees, war and political issues, and since then, Al She married an Iraqi politician in her 20s, creativity can be an important tool in aiding Muradi has been painting often. Though and was soon the mother of two. Al Muradi the resettlement process. sculpture is her preferred medium, she said worked as an art teacher in Iraqi schools “In social services, we are often looking that painting is more practical because supbefore she and her family moved to Jordan, where she continued to teach as she completed plies are easier to come by and a large studio at meeting refugees’ basic needs, like housing and employment. It’s easy to lose sight of space isn’t necessary. These days she paints a master’s degree in archaeology—a respected how powerful creativity and the connection small-to-medium sized canvases in the extra field for artists, as it provides practical, applito one’s culture is, especially in the middle bedroom in her apartment. cable skills for the work force.

Not too long ago, Al Muradi met Dan Ron- of all the chaos of relocating,” said Haller.

When Al Muradi’s children were young, her “Sometimes things that are soothing to your feld, the manager of husband was killed spirit and memories of your former life get Davies-Reid, a space by the Iraqi regime “Alleyways of My Memories” is on exhibit missed or pushed to the side in favor of more that features tribal because of differing through the end of November. Special artist arts, home decor, jew- practical daily issues. political ideologies. reception on Thursday, Nov. 4, 6-8 p.m.

“It’s so important to reconnect on that elry and rugs crafted The family moved DAVIES-REID GALLERY personal level with their art, be it traditional by artisans from to Baghdad, and it 515 W. Idaho St. handicrafts, or fine art.” around the world. was there her career 208-384-0514 When asked if she’s done any paintings When Ronfeld heard took on an even more daviesreid.com of Boise, Al Muradi points to Village of about Al Muradi’s important role: She the North. paintings, he offered was appointed to help “This could be Boise. In my eyes and my the store as an exhibition space. oversee children’s arts in the Cabinet of the heart, these two places remind me so much of “It’s great for us to partner with artists Ministry of Education in Iraq. one another. I feel like I’ve come full circle in in a way that supports one another and is Along with her career, her art was growing profitable for us both,” said Ronfeld. “Janet’s the journey of my life,” she explained. as well.

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1ST THURSDAY/LISTINGS East Side BASQUE MARKET—Warm up with spiced wine, “comfort” tapas and pumpkin flan. 5-8 p.m. 608 W. Grove St., Boise, 208-433-1208, thebasquemarket.com.

BASQUE MUSEUM & CULTURAL 1 CENTER—Visit the exhibit “Hidden in Plain Sight: The Basques.”

Jam session with local musicians and tours of the Cyrus Jacobs/Uberuaga house at 6:30 p.m. 611 Grove St., Boise, 208-343-2671, basquemuseum.com.

BOISE ART GLASS—Make 2 your own ornament or just enjoy snacks and a demonstration. $35.

530 W. Myrtle, Boise, 208-345-1825, boiseartglass.com.

DAVIES-REID ORIENTAL RUGS 3 AND ART—Recently immigrated to Boise, Iraqi artist Janet Al Muradi shows her artwork in an exhibit titled “Alleyways of My Memories.” See story, Page 27. 6-8 p.m. FREE. 515 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-384-0514.

DRAGONFLY—Twenty-seventh anniversary sale: 20 percent off everything in the store and free margaritas.

5-9 p.m. 414 W. Main St., Boise, 208-338-9234, gama-go.com.

FLOATING FEATHER DAY SPA—Float Into Winter spa party. Explore a new look for winter by booking a hair wash and styling and receive a complimentary make-over. Healthful food and drinks will be served. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 602 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-4245153, floating-feather.com.

FLYING M COFFEEHOUSE—View 4 artwork created by Kevan Smith.

FREE. 500 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208345-4320, flyingmcoffee.com.

IDAHO INDIE WORKS—Check out fun recycled jewelry, children’s furniture and much more during the First Thursday “Fall for Handmade” event.

FREE. 106 N. Sixth, Boise.

MOXIE JAVA—Enjoy 20 percent off any espresso or coffee drink or receive a free cookie with any drink purchase. 6-8 p.m. FREE. 570 W. Main St., Boise, 208-343-9033.

South Side 8TH STREET MARKETPLACE—Artists in 5 Residence Chad Erpelding, Amber Grubb and Byran Moore, and writers Elizabeth Rodgers and Alan Heathcock will be on hand to talk about their work. 404 S. Eighth St., 8thstreetmarketplace. com.

ATOMIC TREASURES—Featuring graphic 6 artist A.J. Ogden who believes that all of us are artists in some way. FREE. 409 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-344-0811, atomictreasures.com.

BOISE ART MUSEUM—Join three artists fea7 tured in the 2010 Idaho Triennial exhibit as they discuss their work. Create your own artwork during Studio Art Exploration hours from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE. 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.

BROWN’S GALLERY—Artist Brenda Kaye will 8 be painting in the gallery, and wine tasting will be hosted by Sawtooth Winery. Music by guitarist Todd Palmer. 408 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-3426661, brownsgallery.com.

CASA DEL SOL—$5 margaritas, $2 tacos and live music by Miguel Gonzales. FREE. 409 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-287-3660.

HAIRLINES—Stop in and chat about getting a new “do” for the holidays. FREE. 409 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-383-9009.

HELLY HANSEN—Buy two items and get 10 percent off, buy three or more and get 15 percent off your purchase. 860 W. Broad, Boise, 208342-2888.

IDAHO STATE HISTORICAL MUSEUM—Open9 ing night for Boise Weekly’s Cover Art exhibit and the museum’s installation of Day of the Dead altars, including one on which you can add your own photo or memory of a departed loved one.

See Downtown News, Page 30. 5-9 p.m. Donation. 610 N. Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-3342120, history.idaho.gov.

QUE PASA—Check out handcrafted Mexican art from master craftsmen. FREE. 409 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-385-9018.

R. GREY GALLERY JEWELRY AND ART 10 GLASS—R. Grey Jewelry Gallery. Boise native Cheyenne Malcom’s glass work will be on display and he will be on hand to present and discuss his work during an open reception. 5-9 p.m.

FREE. 415 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-385-9337, rgreygallery.com.

RENEWAL UNDERGROUND—With AIR 11 artist Jared Hallock. Corner of Eighth and Fulton streets, boiseartsandhistory.org.

SALON 162—Oil and acrylic paintings by 12 Crystal Brewer in an exhibit titled “Living in the City of Trees.” 404 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-386-9908.

SNAKE RIVER WINERY—Authors of 13 Idaho Wine Country Paul Hosefros and Alan Minskoff will be signing copies of their new book in the tasting room. 6:30-8 p.m. FREE. 786 W. Broad St., Boise, 208-345-9463.

Central Downtown 4Q GALLERY—View unique fused glass 14 pieces by artist Wendy Wooding and catch playwright Heidi R.C. Kraay perform her short monologue play at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. or 8 p.m. 5:30 p.m. FREE. 280 N. Eighth St., Boise.

AMERICAN CLOTHING GALLERY—Celebrate ACG’s 12th anniversary with 25 percent off all denim purchases and a special show with Craig Blanchard and his Native American jewelry. FREE. 100 N. Eighth St., Ste. 121A, Boise, 208-4330872.

ARTISAN OPTICS—Artisan Optics. Face a Face eyewear designed by Amanda Hanson. FREE. 190 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-338-0500, artisanoptics.com.

BASEMENT GALLERY—“Rare Affairs” 15 exhibit pairing ceramist Amber Aguirre with painter Charlotte Snook. FREE. 928 W. Main St., Boise, 208-333-0309.

BERRYHILL & CO. RESTAURANT—Berryhill & Co. Check out the vast selection of wine and take advantage of the annual wine sale, happening tonight. 4-9 p.m. FREE. 121 N. Ninth St., Boise, 208-387-3553, berryhillandco.com.

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1ST THURSDAY/LISTINGS BOISE CENTRE—Concierge and visitor services: Pick up maps, calendars and info on all things Boise. 850 W. Front St., Boise, 208-336-8900, boisecentre. com.

CHOCOLAT BAR—Chocolate and beer pairings, new seasonal treats and caramel apples. 805 W. Bannock St., Boise, 208-3387771, thechocolatbar.com.

GALLERY ALEXA 16 ROSE—Local artists show off their heartfelt altars and offerings during this exhibit honoring the Mexican holiday.

FREE. 280 N. Eighth St., Lower Level.

GRAEBER’S—Complimentary consultations on spa services including hair and make-up.

FREE. 350 N. Ninth St., Boise, 208-343-4915.

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SLEEP WITH GRACE—Drawing for collector-edition Tempur-pedic teddy bears. Items can also be purchased, with proceeds going to benefit the fight against pancreatic cancer. 110 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-345-9300.

SOLEMATES—Check out the world’s most comfy shoes. FREE. 120 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208433-9394.

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THOMAS HAMMER— Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters will feature art by Nicolet Larsen. FREE. 298 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-433-8004, hammercoffee.com.

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Free admission and appetizers with a no-host bar available. See Downtown News, Page 30. 5:30 p.m. FREE. 718 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-381-0483.

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Kids eat free. Karaoke from 10-close in the bar. 730 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-363-0037, oldchicago.com.

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MAI THAI—Enjoy happy hour specials: 2-for-1 drinks at the bar, sushi starting at $1.59, and buy-two-get-one-free appetizers up to $6.95 from 5-6:30 p.m. and then again from 9 p.m. to close. 750 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-344-8424, maithaigroup. com.

“Urban Natives” from Bryan Moore at the Gallery at the Linen Building.

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Chocolates and wine sampling from Sawtooth Winery. FREE. 850 W. Main St., Boise, 208342-3773, liskgallery.com.

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1ST THURSDAY/LISTINGS TWIG’S CELLAR—Vale wines paired with tasty appetizers, meet winemaker John Danielson and enter a drawing for a free bottle. 816 Bannock St., lower level, Boise, 208-344-8944, twigscellar.com.

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WASHINGTON TRUST BANK— Beverages, local food and music.

5-7:30 p.m. 901 W. Bannock St., 208-343-5000.

West Side ART SOURCE GAL20 LERY—Opening reception for artist Rick Olmstead’s “Simple Elegance.” Music by Beth Wilson and wine from Indian Creek. FREE. 1015 W. Main St., Boise, 208-331-3374, artsourcegallery.com.

EMPIRE BUILDING—Local Motion: Everybody Moves. Get info on public transportation options for downtown Boise, hosted

by D.L. Evans Bank and Idaho Smart Growth. 205 N. 10th St., Boise, 208-344-6315.

GALLERY 601—Utah na21 tive Cassandra Barney will be in the gallery with her latest collection of “little offerings.”

Wood River Cellar will also be pouring tastes of their awardwinning wines. FREE. 211 N. 10th St., Boise, 208-336-5899, gallery601.com.

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THE GALLERY AT THE LINEN BUILDING—Celebrate the opening of local artist Bryan Moore’s new exhibit “Urban Natives,” featuring works incorporating oils, acrylics, house paint, spray paint and mixed media on canvas, doors, pallets and other boards. See Downtown News, this page. 5-9 p.m. 1402 W. Grove St., 208-385-0111, thelinenbuilding.com.

GAMEKEEPER LOUNGE—The Ben Burdick Trio and wine flights.

6 p.m.-10 p.m. 1109 Main St., Boise, 208-343-4611, owyheeplaza.com.

GEM NOBLE LOFTS— 23 Stop by and check out four great downtown lofts for sale that have been transformed into art galleries for the night.

Twelve local artists will display and sale their work. 5-8 p.m.

FREE. 101 N. 10th St., Boise.

MCU SPORTS—Fitness on Jefferson Street. Businesses of the fitness persuasion host activities, demonstrations and informative sessions between Eighth and Tenth streets on Jefferson. FREE. 822 W. Jefferson St., Boise, 208-342-7734, mcusports.com.

THE RECORD EXCHANGE—Two dollars off any used CD or DVD $5.99 and above all day. In the coffee shop, all 12 oz.-espresso drinks are only $2 and get $2 off any sale gift item over $5.99. The Record Exchange also features local artists’ new releases for in-store play on First Thursday. FREE. 1105 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-344-8010, therecordexchange.com.

SPA 356—Customer appreciation night. Fun, refreshments and great deals on services and products with over $5,000 in prizes and giveaways. Call 208367-0700 to reserve a spot. 4-8 p.m. FREE. 403 S. 11th Street, Boise, 208-367-0700, spa35. com.

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Boise Weekly cover art: from the totally crass to the totally bad ass.

DOWNTOWN NEWS Painter Bryan Moore’s new collection of mixed-media work, “Urban Natives,” is a buffet of 20th and 21st century inspiration. Bold-hued, Pablo Picasso-esque cubist renditions of human faces rub up against noisy, Jean-Michel Basquiat-influenced thick-line work and spray paint-streaked pop surrealist flourishes.

In the oil, collage and spray paint piece What the Head of Walt Disney Dreams of in Cryogenic Storage, Moore paints the inner musculature of a man’s head with the precision of an anatomy textbook, then pops it on the shrunken body of Mickey Mouse and tops it with two iconic ears. In the background, there is a series of drippy dots and faded advertisements cut out from old magazines.

According to a press release sent out by the Linen Building’s David Hale, Moore’s work invites “the mind to discover the relationship between Native American art and the fabric of our urban culture.” You can let your mind ponder Moore’s entire new collection at the Gallery at the Linen Building on First Thursday, Nov. 4, from 5-9 p.m. Linen Building, 1402 W. Grove St., 208-385-0111, thelinenbuilding.com.

Speaking of urban culture, this First Thursday at Idaho State Historical Museum you can take a sneak peek at all of the colorful BW covers that have given you come-hither eyes from our little red boxes over the past year. The “Boise Weekly Cover Art Exhibit” will be on display until Wednesday, Nov. 17, when we throw our annual, booze-fueled live art auction. A little advice, it’s best to come prepared to the BW Cover Art Auction, as things can get super intense, super fast. One second you’ll be chatting politely with your neighbor, and the next you’ll be angrily thrusting your paddle up for $1,000 to outbid said neighbor on a photo of a piece of cheese. It happens. Idaho State Historical Museum, 610 N. Julia Davis Dr., 208-3342120, idahohistory.net.

If cheap pasta and relevant social discourse is more your scene, head over to the Rose Room for the Fettuccine Forum.

This month, the topic is Finding Refuge in Idaho: Experiences and impressions of Boise’s newcomers, which will be delivered by Jan Reeves, director of the Idaho Office for Refugees.

The Rose Room, 718 W. Idaho St., 208-433-5670.

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8 DAYS OUT HOW TO ENTER A JURIED SHOW—Learn the ins and outs of entering juried art shows, including where to find them and determining what work to submit with photographer David Day. Also get info on the Art Source Gallery’s Emerging Artist Featured Exhibition in January 2011. 6-8 p.m.

FREE. Art Source Gallery, 1015 W. Main St., Boise, 208-3313374, artsourcegallery.com.

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Beginners welcome. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208-342-5104, boiselittletheater.org.

OPEN SOCIAL SALSA DANCE— Introductory dance lesson for all skill levels. Partners aren’t necessary. 9:30-10:15 p.m. $3 individuals, $5 per couple.

Boise State Student Union Hatch Ballroom.

Literature UNCONVENTIONAL BOOK TOUR—Portland, Ore., author Chris Guillebeau discusses his book The Art of Non-Conformity: Set Your Own Rules, Live the Life You Want, and Change the World during this Books on the Balcony event hosted by Ride2Read and Rediscovered Books. 7 p.m.

FREE (monetary donation appreciated). Rediscovered Bookshop, 180 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208376-4229, rdbooks.org.

Talks & Lectures IDAHO SALMON LECTURE— Tom McGrath will discuss Idaho Salmon: Their Challenges and Our Choices. 7 p.m. FREE. Idaho Outdoor Association. Grange Hall, corner of Brazil and Wright streets, Boise.

WEDNESDAY NOV. 10 Festivals & Events TREASURE VALLEY VETERANS CELEBRATION—Celebrate military personnel with wine tastings, live music, a military DVD presentation and more. Free raffles held every hour. Military families and friends welcome. 610 p.m. $5-$10. Helina Marie’s Wine and Gift Shop, 11053 Highway 44, Star, 208-286-7960, helinamaries.com.

U.S. MARINE CORPS ANNIVERSARY PARTY—All retired, former and active Marines, their friends and families and members of the Marine and Navy Corps are invited to attend this party honoring the anniversary of the establishment of the Marine Corps. Noon-6 p.m. FREE. Quinn’s Restaurant and Lounge, 1005 S. Vista Ave., Boise, 208345-0135.

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Workshops & Classes MAP AND COMPASS BASICS—Learn to understand map symbols, read terrain features and how to orient the map and compass. Bring your own compass if you have one. Register online at rei.com/boise. 7 p.m.

FREE. REI, 8300 W. Emerald St., Boise, 208-322-1141.

Literature BOISE NOVEL ORCHARD—Writers meet to edit, critique and encourage the continuation of their work. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Rediscovered Bookshop, 180 N. Eighth St., 208-376-4229, rdbooks.org.

T.C. BOYLE—The award-winning author speaks in Boise as part of the Cabin’s Readings and Conversations series. For more info call 208-331-8000. 7:30 p.m. $20-$24, $12 for students.

The Cabin, 801 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-331-8000, thecabinidaho.org.

THE WRITE TO TELL THE TALE—Nonfiction writers meet to receive and share critiques and ideas in a supportive and helpful atmosphere. 7-9 p.m. FREE, sageecosci.com/writers.html.

Library at Collister, 4724 W. State St., Boise.

Sports & Fitness WINTER WEDNESDAYS—Enjoy Idaho Steelheads hockey, along with great food and drinks downtown before and after the game.

Visit downtownboise.org for more info on special deals. Steelhead tickets available at qwestarenaidaho.com. Qwest Arena, 233 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-4242200 or box office 208-3318497, qwestarenaidaho.com.

Odds & Ends BOISE UKULELE GROUP—All levels welcome with no age limit and no membership fees. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Meadow Lakes Village Senior Center, 650 Arbor Circle, Meridian.

POKER—See Thursday. 7 p.m.

FREE. The Buffalo Club, 10206 W. Fairview Ave., Boise, 208-3211811.

NOISE/CD REVIEW THE RED RIVER: LITTLE SONGS ABOUT THE BIG PICTURE The boom in popularity of lo-fi indie as a genre brought a wave of mellow, acoustic-ish bands jumping on the bandwagon.

But so much of it falls flat because this kind of music must be sincere. After all, there isn’t anything for duplicity to hide behind.

Little Songs About the Big Picture, the debut album from Portland, Ore.’s The Red River, hits all the notes on the checklist: Lagging tempos. Old rhythm master drum machines.

Organs. Trombones. Vocals that straddle the fence between tender and mopey over down-tuned acoustic guitars complete with fret buzz. Whistling. The album even came wrapped in an onion-skin envelope screen-printed with a handwritten letter from the band about what they think the album is really about: “that feeling.”

But rather than feeling deliberately introverted and quirky, it works. The songs aren’t iconic classics like those penned

by Elliott Smith or Ben Gibbard, but their studio execution is delicate and precise with choices in tone and arrangement that set the mood effectively.

Pleasant as it is to listen to, Little Songs About the Big Picture isn’t an album that will win converts to the genre or go down on Rolling Stone’s list of seminal works. But it doesn’t need to be. It just needs to be sincere. And it is.

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SKI PACKAGES Thanksgiving Package / Nov. 24-28 Thanksgiving in Sun Valley! This Thanksgiving Opening will kick-off Sun Valley’s 75th Winter Season. Special rates commemorating the event will include four nights lodging in the Sun Valley Lodge or Inn, a three-out-of-four day lift ticket and a lavish Thanksgiving Buffet. These packages start as low as $282 per person double occupancy.

Pre-Holiday Package / Nov. 24-Dec. 20 Ski one day and spend one night for only $72 per person double occupancy. The Kids Stay & Ski Free program also is valid during this time. This package is available multiple days.

Stay & Ski Free Package / Dec. 21-22, Jan. 2-March 27 Reserve any number of nights in the Sun Valley Lodge or Inn (Standard or Medium Rooms) between these dates and stay and ski for only $129 per night, per person double occupancy. Black out dates may apply.

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TURNING HEADS Lions and Stigers and bears, oh my!

FURRY FRIENDS FUND; POLE PATROL On Oct. 22, fire claimed the Warm Springs home of Gina Gregerson, and while Gregerson has found temporary housing with the help of the Burnout Fund, the numerous animal residents on her property haven’t been quite as lucky. In addition to her home, the fire destroyed the Gregerson Wildlife Park, a rehabilitation sanctuary for injured animals.

More than 50 animals were being rehabilitated at the park at the time of the fire, including emus, bighorn sheep, pygmy goats, raccoons and beavers. All the animals survived except for two house cats.

A benefit concert will be held for Gregerson on Monday, Nov. 8, at Neurolux, featuring Curtis Stigers, Darkwood Consort, Sandusky Furs, Kelli Kennison, a.k.a.

Belle, Tim Willis and Bucket of Love and Grant Olsen/Nollifur. The show costs $5 and, appropriately, is non-smoking. In addition, two benefits will be held for Gregerson at Visual Arts Collective. All proceeds from the Absurdist Film Festival (see Picks, Page 21) on Saturday, Nov. 6, will go to Gregerson, and another benefit concert is scheduled for December.

Those wishing to help can visit the Friends of Gina Facebook page to volunteer and see pictures of the animals. To donate via Paypal, visit ginagregerson.chipin.com.

Besides cash, the park needs assorted sundries and volunteers to help rebuild the pens. Contact cathcactus@hotmail.com for more info.

Downtown Boise Association dropped BW a friendly e-mail reminder to pass on to all you wayward concert promoters: “Utility and light poles are not bulletin boards.”

Apparently the concert poster/sticker situation is getting out of control in the downtown core, and now DBA, Boise Police Department, Ada County Highway District and the City of Boise want to remind all wheat-pasting mavericks that it is unlawful under Idaho Code, Chapter 70, 18-7029, to trick out light poles with your band’s swag.

According to the press release “not only is it an eyesore, it creates problems for the utilities when it comes time to repaint or service the poles.”

Pole-posting violators will be publicly stoned ... er, given a citation.

The Head and the Heart don’t miss a beat TARA MORGAN For all the hugs and harmonies, tambourine shakes and “ba da ba ba’s,” you’d think The Head and the Heart grew up crafting infectious folk pop on the same suburban street.

But “Seattle’s next big band,” as NPR recently dubbed THATH, is comprised mostly of Northwest newbies.

A little more than a year ago, co-lead singers Josiah Johnson and Jon Russell met at an open mic night. Johnson had just moved to Seattle from Southern California and Russell The Head and the Heart have a hot date with your eardrums. had moved from Richmond, Va. Their musical chemistry was electric. Soon, the duo recruited Kenny Hensley on piano, Chris Zasche on else,” explained Russell. “There’s this weird Head and the Heart’s drummer in a wrestling bass, Tyler Williams on drums and Charity hibernating period in Seattle and with that, it’s match with our shirts off.”

Thielen on violin and back-up vocals. just that much easier to be homesick because But crazy times aside, THATH seem to “I was literally like, ‘I’m going to go to all you want to do is curl up in a blanket and have equal enthusiasm for the business end of Seattle, start a band and knock on Sub Pop’s eat tomato soup. Of course you think of home the industry. Band members regularly respond door,’” said Russell. “And it’s just nuts that a when you do that.” week and half ago, we literally had dinner with to fan comments on their Facebook page, Other songs, like the delicate, ramblingsend personal thank you e-mails to journalists Sub Pop. That’s just ridiculous.” and—perhaps most importantly—stick around man ballad “Down in the Valley,” chronicle But ridiculous doesn’t begin to describe the confrontation between restlessness and to support the local bands they play with. the band’s ascent. In the short month since longing for stability: “I wish I was a slave to an “We’re definitely trying to be conscious THATH last played Boise, they’ve recruited age old trade / like riding around on rail cars of getting [our appreciation] across so that manager Jordan Kurland (Death Cab For and working long days / Lord, have mercy on people understand that we are aware of how Cutie), signed on with big-shot booking agent my rough and rowdy ways.” fortunate we are to Ali Hedrick—respon“‘Down in the Valley’ was actually the first be in this situation, sible for the band’s especially so quickly, song we did as a band,” said Russell. “I actuopening slot at two really got way too drunk and was walking home and to be embraced cent Vampire Weekend from a bar ... it took me literally six hours to by as many people shows—had a killer walk home. I got home and the sun was comas we have been,” profile published in ing up. I wrote the majority of the verses in my said Russell. the Seattle Times and head on the walk home … It was a feeling of But the main booked a slew of tour reason THATH have like, ‘You’ve done this before; don’t start doing dates with Dr. Dog. this again.’” been embraced by Not too shabby for But while these weighty themes are apparso many people— their first year. ent on the album, they’re muffled by a bootamong them, Dave “It’s nice to know stomping, hand-clapping fervor at the band’s Matthews, who that that still exists, high-energy live show. Mickey the Jump’s said he’s “kind of that a band that we Chad Bryan remembers the first time he saw know can actually sign Mickey the Jump jots down jams. obsessed” with THATH after opening for them at Neurolux. the band—is their on with a really good “It was like music that warmed my soul. incredibly catchy, booking agency that Americana-laced pop. I feel like I was having this connection with already got them a tour With Mickey the Jump God,” said Bryan. “Their music was just so Wednesday, Nov. 3, 8 p.m.

Their first self-titled with Dr. Dog,” said nostalgic without ever hearing it before. It was release bursts with Boise musician Matt THE BOUQUET a really weird experience.” buttery harmonies Hopper. “That’s huge.”

1010 W. Main St. 208-345-6605 After the THATH’s show last month at the and pounding, BeaHopper brought The thebouquet.net Bouquet, a line of sweaty, dance-flushed fans tles-influenced piano.

Head and the Heart to A good number of the lined up to buy CDs from band members. play the Bouquet on two The group is already on the third run of their songs, like “Coeur previous occasions, and self-released album. To borrow words from the D’Alene,” “Ghosts” the group will return on album’s closing track, it looks like The Head and “Honey Come Home,” explore notions Wednesday, Nov. 3, to perform with Nampa’s and the Heart are well on their way. of home—missing it, seeking it, finding it. For Mickey the Jump. Hopper fondly recalls the “We’re able to get these huge advances in a band full of 20-something transplants, that time his band crashed with THATH in the progress because we don’t have a back-up theme makes sense. iconic locked-up venue after a show. plan,” said Russell. “If you have a backup “We became fast friends, but everything “It got pretty wild actually,” remembered plan, then you’re basically accepting the fact else—your family members, your old friends, Hopper, laughing. “A lot of near-nudity hapthat you will fail, that’s how I look at it.” your comfort zone—is somewhere completely pened and, for the record, I took down The

—Josh Gross and Tara Morgan

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GUIDE WEDNESDAY NOV. 3

THURSDAY NOV. 4

FRIDAY NOV. 5

DAN COSTELLO—6 p.m. FREE. Solid

ARTSWEST LIVE—7 p.m. FREE. Blue Door Cafe

AUDRA CONNOLLY—With Bob Crist. 8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s

GIZZARD STONE—10 p.m.

FREE. Grainey’s

THE BEN BURDICK TRIO— With Amy Weber. 7 p.m. FREE. Gamekeeper

THE BLUE DOOR FOUR—7 p.m.

FREE. Blue Door Cafe

JONATHAN WARREN AND THE BILLY GOATS—8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s THE HEAD AND THE HEART—8 p.m. $TBD. Bouquet

PORTLAND CELLO PROJECT, NOV. 3, VAC Equally capable of deep luscious atmosphere, ferocious staccato barrages, punchy funk blurbs and achingly beautiful melodies, the cello is arguably the greatest single acoustic musical instrument ever created. The Portland Cello Project is proof of that premise. In addition to original compositions, the independent orchestra takes on pieces as mainstream as Britney Spears’ “Toxic,” Outkast’s “Hey-Ya” and even selections from Super Mario Bros. Instead of pop flotsam you can’t purge from your brain, the selections become powerful musical explorations combining the lush atmosphere of an orchestra with the fire and drive of modern pop.

PCP has also collaborated with some of Portland, Ore.’s most established musicians, including Laura Gibson, Storm Large and the Dandy Warhols. Generally, PCP plays concert halls and ballrooms, but Boise will get a rare opportunity to see the group in a far more intimate environment.

—Josh Gross 8 p.m., $8 adv., $10 door. VAC, 3638 Osage St., Garden City, visualartscollective.com.

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KEVIN KIRK—With Jon Hyneman & Phil Garonzik. 7 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers PORTLAND CELLO PROJECT—See Listen Here, this page. 8 p.m. $8 adv., $10 door. VAC SALLY CRAVEN—5:30 p.m.

FREE. Flatbread-Bown SOUL HONEY—9 p.m. FREE. Liquid STAR FUCKING HIPSTERS—With Assassinators, The Useless, Little Miss and The No Names and The Anti-Core. 7 p.m. $8. Mardi Gras

FRANK MARRA—6:30 p.m.

FREE. Twig’s FRIM FRAM FOUR—8:45 p.m.

FREE. Pengilly’s JOHNNY SHOES—6 p.m. FREE. Solid KEN HARRIS AND RICO WEISMAN—6:30 p.m. FREE. Berryhill MIMICKING BIRDS—With A Seasonal Disguise. 8 p.m. $8 adv. $10 door. Neurolux MISS MAY I—With Confide, The Word Alive, Bury Tomorrow and Abandon All Ships. 6 p.m. $12.

The Venue THE SALOONATICS—9 p.m.

FREE. Buffalo Club SPENCER BATT—9:30 p.m.

FREE. Flatbread-Downtown

TYRONE WELLS—With Andrew Belle and Crown Point. 8 p.m. $13-$25. Knitting Factory

STEVE EATON AND PHIL GAROZNIK—With Kevin Kirk. 7 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers

VERSAEMERGE—With Anarbor, The Dangerous Summer, Conditions. 6:30 p.m. $10, The Venue

THE SUPERVILLIANS—With Ballyhoo. 9 p.m. $10. Reef

WILSON ROBERTS—7 p.m.

FREE. Flatbread-Downtown

BRANDON PRITCHETT—9:30 p.m. FREE. Flatbread-Downtown DAN COSTELLO TRIO—8:30 p.m. FREE. Piper Pub FABULOUS FLOYD—8 p.m.

FREE. Piazza Di Vino FRANK MARRA—6:30 p.m.

FREE. Twig’s JIMMY LLOYD REA—With Next Exit and Detonate. 8 p.m. FREE. Jo’s Sunshine Lounge JOHN CAZAN—5 p.m. FREE. Lock, Stock & Barrel JOHN JONES, MIKE SEIFRIT AND JON HYNEMAN—With Kevin Kirk and Sally Tibbs. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

THE SALOONATICS—9 p.m. $5.

Buffalo Club SOUL SERENE—8 p.m. FREE. Sockeye SPINDRIFT—With Faux Bois. 8 p.m. $5. Neurolux

SATURDAY NOV. 6 BLOOD STANDS STILL—Murder Death Kill, Betrayal, Your Memorial, Sovereign Strength and Brawl. 6 p.m. $10. Locust Grove Grange Hall THE BLUE DOOR FOUR—7 p.m.

FREE. The Blue Door Cafe DAN COSTELLO—8:30 p.m.

FREE. Piper Pub ERIC GRAE—6 p.m. FREE. Berryhill JOHN HANSEN—8:45 p.m.

FREE. Pengilly’s

MOONDANCE—7 p.m. FREE. Buzz Cafe

JOHNNY DOWNING ON PIANO—6:30 p.m. FREE. Twig’s

NATHAN J. MOODY—6 p.m.

FREE. Solid

JOSH RITTER—8:30 p.m. $25$60. Knitting Factory

THE NEW TRIO—8 p.m. FREE. Gamekeeper

LOOSE CHANGE—9 p.m. FREE. Sam’s Place

PHILLY’S PHUNKESTRA—10 p.m. $3. Tom Grainey’s

MIGUEL GONZALES—Noon p.m. FREE. Casa del Sol

RUSS PFEIFER—6 p.m. FREE. Berryhill

MOONDANCE—7 p.m. FREE. Buzz Cafe

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TUESDAY NOV. 9

WEDNESDAY NOV. 10

ELSINORE—9 p.m. $6. Red Room

CARTER FREEMAN—6 p.m.

FREE. Solid

BLUE GIANT—8 p.m. $5.

Neurolux

GORDON LIGHTFOOT—8 p.m. $37.50-$57.50. Morrison Center

EVETT AND COSTELLO—8 p.m.

FREE. Lock, Stock & Barrel

THE BOURBON DOGS—5:30 p.m. FREE. Flatbread-Bown

MAYDAY PARADE FEARLESS FRIENDS TOUR—With Breathe Carolina, Every Avenue, Artist Vs Poet, Go Radio and Victorious Secrets. 7 p.m. $17. Knitting Factory

HOUSE OF HEROS—With Abandon Kansas. 6:30 p.m. $10.

The Venue

BRIANNE GRAY—7 p.m. FREE. Flatbread-Downtown

UNIFIED CULTURE—9 p.m. $5.

Reef

MOOMAW—With Gravid Wives, Soft Openings, With Child. 8 p.m. $5. VAC

ROBERT CRAY BAND—8 p.m. $26-$50. Knitting Factory SMOOTH—7 p.m. FREE. Liquid

LOW DOWN WHISKEY REBELS—8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s

WAYNE WHITE—6 p.m. FREE. 36th Street Bistro

PUNK MONDAY—9 p.m. $2.

Liquid

TERRI EBERLEIN—6:30 p.m.

FREE. Berryhill

THE MISFITS—With Juicehead.

8 p.m. $19-$45. Knitting Factory

WILSON ROBERTS—9:30 p.m.

FREE. Flatbread -Downtown

RUSS PFEIFER—6 p.m. FREE. Berryhill

TREVOR EYRE QUINTET—7 p.m. FREE. The Blue Door Cafe

SALLY CRAVEN—5:30 p.m.

FREE. Flatbread-Meridian

PHILLY’S PHUNKESTRA—10 p.m. $3. Grainey’s THE ROCKET SUMMER—7:30 p.m. $12 adv., $15 day of show.

The Venue THE SALOONATICS—9 p.m. $5.

Buffalo Club SOUL SERENE—9:30 p.m. $3.

Dino’s TOM JENSEN—With Kevin Kirk and Sally Tibbs. 7:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

LOW DOWN WHISKEY REBELS—8 p.m. FREE. Sockeye

SONNY MOON FOR FOUR—7 p.m. FREE. The Blue Door Cafe

SUNDAY NOV. 7

DAN COSTELLO—6 p.m. FREE. Solid GIZZARD STONE—10 p.m.

FREE. Grainey’s

SOMEONE STILL LOVES YOU BORIS YELTSIN—With The Lonely Forest and The Very Most.

8 p.m. $6 adv., $8 door. Flying M Coffeegarage. See Listen Here, this page.

STEVEN TONEY—6 p.m. FREE. Solid

GREG PERKINS AND RICK CONNOLLY: THE SIDEMEN—6 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

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MASON REED—8 p.m. $4.

Bouquet Robert Cray Band

REX MILLER—5:30 p.m. FREE. Berryhill

Stitching together ethereal vocals with meandering piano and acoustic guitar pairings is Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, from Springfield, Mo. They’re sort of a new genre of pop, melding quick melodies, youthful pizzazz and gripping hooks. SSLYBY’s Philip Dickey, Will Knauer, John Cardwell and Jonathan James are veritable wunderkinds. They can swing both ways on every instrument and still rock their songs. But where they really shine is in the marriage of their romantic crooning and experimental melodies that incorporate leading bass-lines, other-worldly maracas and tambourines, and the occasional psychedelic guitar riff. They keep it scholastic with their subject material, opening their low-fi initial hit “Pangea,” lamenting: “We used to be together / why’d we have to drift apart?” Long story short: Take pre-majors Broom, dabble in Pershing, judge 2010’s Let It Sway based on the former.

—Andrew Crisp

TWIZTID—6:30 p.m. $17-$26.

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With The Lonely Forest and The Very Most. 8 p.m., $6 adv., $8 door. Flying M Coffeegarage, flyingmcoffee.com.

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V i s i t b o i s e w e e k l y. c o m a n d c l i c k on Scr een for movie times.

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ABSURDIST FILM FESTIVAL—Black humor, shock value and absurd humor are the common denominators. See Picks, Page 20. Saturday, Nov. 6, 9 p.m. $10. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City, 208424-8297, visualartscollective.com.

ALAMAR—Story about a father and son and their voyage across the sea before parting ways. Sunday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. $11, Flicks Theater, 646 Fulton St., 208-342-4222, theflicksboise.com.

BACKCOUNTRY FILM FESTIVAL—Paying tribute to backcountry winter activities— boarding, skiing, snowshoeing and more—with films from renowned filmmakers and weekend warriors. See Picks, Page 20. Thursday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m. $10. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., 208-345-0454, egyptiantheatre.net.

CHARLIE ST. CLOUD—A film about two brothers’ special bond. Thursday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m. $1, FREE for Boise State students. Boise SPEC Center, 1800 University Drive, sub.boisestate.edu.

LEMONADE SCREENING—Inspirational film about creative types who worked in advertising and were laid off and how that circumstance forced them to discover their true callings.

Wednesday, Nov. 10, 6-8 p.m. $5 donation. Boise Water Cooler, 1401 W. Idaho St. MANUELA SAENZ, LA LIBERTADORA DEL LIBERTADOR—Film about Simon Bolivar’s closest political and romantic ally. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 6 p.m. FREE. Boise State Student Union Forum, 1910 University Drive.

MOVIES YULE LOVE—Family friendly Christmas movies will be shown all day, and admission is only $2. Popcorn and drinks will also be $2 for the day. Proceeds benefit the Salvation Army. Monday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $2. Edwards Nampa Stadium 14, 2001 North Cassia St., 208-467-3312.

QUILOMBO—Special screening of the film from director Carlos Diegues about Palmares, a runaway slave colony in 17th century Brazil. Wednesday, Nov. 3, 6 p.m. FREE. Boise State Student Union Building, 1910 University Drive.

DEAD POETRY Howl disappoints GEORGE PRENTICE Imagine a movie about Leaves of Grass or The Wild Party or Ulysses. Now, imagine a movie about Walt Whitman, Joseph March or James Joyce. My sense is that the poet, not the poem, makes a much more intriguing subject for film.

Poetry is ... poetry, and to confine it to definitive images on a screen is to inhibit its power to inspire.

Howl, while a noble effort by writers/directors Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman, is fog-bound in a noble but ultimately disappointing effort to examIf a poem were meant to be on film, it would have been a screenplay. ine one of the most controversial artistic landmarks of the 20th century.

The lion’s share of the movie attempts The film boasts an amazing cast, led to reimagine the poem visually. Franco by the enigmatic James Franco as poet reads over-long portions of the profanityAllen Ginsberg, author of Howl. Jon laced Howl while nightmarish animations Hamm, Jeff Daniels, David Strathairn

by Eric Drooker fill the screen. But as and Mary-Louise Parker also appear. In far-flung as Drooker’s images are, they’re 1957, a celebrated San Francisco trial still too confining challenged the and almost defeat right to publish the purpose of what the State of HOWL (R) celebrating the puCalifornia said Directed by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman rity of Ginsberg’s was obscene.

Due Date: Kind of a Planes, Trains and Automobiles redux. work.

The courtroom Stars James Franco In the end, scenes are great, Opens Friday at The Flicks OTHER HITS ... OR MISSES Howl is interestbut there are way DUE DATE—Zach Galifianakis appears in his huning, but it commits too few of them. dredth movie in the last 12 months, this time the original sin of In Howl, we see alongside Robert Downey Jr. Galifianakis recinema. It fails to entertain. You’ll want Ginsberg’s journey from obscurity to a teams with director Todd Phillips (Hangover). to love this movie, but you’ll barely like stint in a psychiatric ward to a crossMEGAMIND—Hmmm. Dreamworks. Will Ferrell, it. country road trip. Unfortunately, that Brad Pitt, Tina Fey. Can you say megablocksection is also way too short. buster?

Opening

SCREEN/THE TUBE SWEEPING THROUGH NOVEMBER Network television has two tent poles: November and February.

Known as “sweeps,” this is when networks pull out all the stops to boost ratings. It turns out that the big four (ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC) set their advertising rates based on their November and February numbers.

Here are a few days when the networks really want you to tune in.

A WOMAN, A GUN AND A NOODLE SHOP—Boy loves girl, girl cheats on boy, boy finds out and all hell breaks loose in this remake of the Coen Brothers’ film noir, Blood Simple, set in China. In Mandarin with English subtitles. (R) Flicks DUE DATE—Polar opposites take an uh ... an eventful road trip across the country together in an effort to make it in time for the birth of one character’s first kid. (R) Edwards 9, Edwards 22 FOR COLORED GIRLS—Movie based on 20 poems that explore the issues women of color deal with. (R) Edwards 22 HOWL—See review, this page. (NR) Flicks 39

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NOV. 7, 7 P.M., FOX—Halloween isn’t over until Bart Simpson says it’s over. This is the 21st annual Simpsons Halloween special or as Simpsonphiles know it: The Treehouse of Horror. No less than Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and Hugh Laurie (House) guest star.

whatever game we’re watching is a big game. But this one is a Big Game: the Patriots vs. the Steelers. Major playoff implications here.

It’s almost worth listening to Faith Hill sing that stupid song again.

NOV. 16, 7 P.M., FOX—Gwyneth Paltrow is the guest star/singer on Glee. The following week, Carol Burnett goes back to school.

NOV. 21, 7 P.M., ABC—The poor man’s Grammys. Lance Bass hosts The American Music Awards. Maybe Ryan Seacrest wasn’t available.

NOV. 22, 8 P.M., ABC—Skating With the Stars.

We’re not making this up.

NOV. 25, ALL DAY THANKSGIVING—A fun day to have the TV on in the background. Parades, football and one of the best programs of the year, The National Dog Show on NBC.

NOV. 10, 7 P.M., ABC—America’s love affair with Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood continues at the Country Music Association Awards. Why don’t they just turn these things into a series? Add Lee Ann Rimes and you’ve got Two and a Half Women.

NOV. 14, 7 P.M., NBC—Sunday Night Football.

All of us who love watching football say that

TV’s greatest holiday moments: A Charlie Brown Christmas

NOV 26, 7 P.M., FOX—TV’s Greatest Holiday Moments. This ought to be a lot of fun. Imagine one big special celebrating Charlie Brown, the Grinch, Rudolph, Frosty, Mr. Magoo and every other wonderful childhood character.

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LEBANON—A glimpse of the first 24 hours of the Lebanon War through the eyes of four young soldiers in command of a tank. English subtitles.

(R) Flicks

MEGAMIND 3D—When the local superhero (Brad Pitt) decides he’s getting out of the game, it’s up to his archenemy (Will Ferrell) to thwart the new villain in town.

(PG) Edwards 22 and IMAX

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THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT On the list of Nice Things You Might Have Missed add The Kids Are All Right. Here’s another chance to see it.

This lovely summer 2010 release co-stars Annette Bening, Julianne Moore and Mark Ruffalo in some of their best work.

Bening and Moore are partners whose two teenagers set out to find and get to know their biological father (Ruffalo). Director Lisa Cholodenko waited for more than a year for Ruffalo to become available for the part. The movie explores the blurred definitions of parenthood, responsibility and trust.

Expect the movie to make a lot of critics’ choice lists for 2010, and Bening should be singled out come award time for another great performance. Though a fair number of people weren’t thrilled with the fact that the movie doesn’t have a particularly warm and fuzzy ending, that’s exactly why this messy reality-based comedy is recommended.

—George Prentice

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FOR SECOND-RUN MOVIES: NORTHGATE CINEMA COUNTRY CLUB REEL NAMPA REEL 208-377-2620, reeltheatre.com OVERLAND PARK $1 CINEMA 208-377-3072, opcmovies.com NORTHERN LIGHTS CINEMA AND GRILL 208-475-2999, northernlightscinemagrill.com

INTERNET/SCREEN CTRL No one is more aware of the need to diversify than those laid off during the “economic crisis” (read: recession) or those working in media. Even television conglomerates have embraced computers and cell phones as new mediums for their new media. Now ideas and concepts that are thoroughly developed, but too risky to throw network money at, don’t have to be tossed. They can be created for an even smaller screen.

One stellar example of a show that wouldn’t have worked in a standard 22- or 47-minute formats, but whose three- to eight-minute episodes have more zing, more humor and better acting than many of the sitcoms now on air is NBC’s Ctrl.

Created last year, Ctrl was the first standalone Web series launched by any major television network. Tony Hale (Arrested Development) stars as Stuart Grundy, an office schlub who spills Nestea on his keyboard (product placement anyone?) causing it to mysteriously work in real life exactly as it does on his computer screen. Ctrl-Z undoes his last move—he hurls a coffee cup to the floor, leaving a mess of porcelain shards and spilled coffee. He clicks Ctrl-Z and poof! No more shards, the coffee cup is whole again.

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Ctrl-V copies and pastes; several versions of Grundy are suddenly wandering around the office. Ctrl-Y will undo an action as if it never happened, which proves “be careful what you ask for.” When Grundy uses Ctrl-Y to undo saying something that got him fired, it also undoes the moment that he finally tells co-worker Elizabeth (Emy Coligado) his true feelings for her.

Steve Howey (Reba) is brilliant as Grundy’s narcissistic, entitled boss Ben Piller. A scene in which Grundy uses the volume-down key to silence Piller’s yelling is laugh-out-loud funny.

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NEWS/REC

V i s i t b o i s e w e e k l y. c o m f o r m o r e tips on going ultralight.

REC

ULTRA-LIGHTENING THE LOAD How to make light of a heavy pack STEVE SILVA

To believe in the almanac or not?

IT’S “SNOW” JOKE, SKI SEASON IS A COMIN’ The ski resorts are already ramping up as they play a waiting game with the powder. Idaho’s ski areas continue to grow, and with so many options so close, why vacation anywhere else?

The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts that the Intermountain region will have less-than average snowfall, about one-inch less than average for December, and roughly average for January. The estimates call for the biggest flurries in early to mid-December and both the beginning and end of February.

Of course, if you listen to the television weather folks predicting an above-average snow year thanks to La Nina, The Old Farmer’s may end up eating its words.

If this fall is any indication of winter, chances are the flurries will sneak up on us and it’ll be boarding and skiing weather before we know it. We may already be there with fresh snow on Sun Valley’s Bald Mountain.

This year marks the 75th Winter Season of the resort, with the anniversar y of Sun Valley itself taking place in December. To celebrate the occasion, the ski slopes will be welcoming the expansion of the rail area of the mountain. For serious snowboarders and skiers—read: brave young kids and teenagers—these rails provide the per fect opportunity for grinding and showing off tricks.

Boise’s own ski hill is bracing for the coming cold. Gretchen Anderson, spokesperson for Bogus Basin gave BW the details on a new addition for all the snow noobs: Bogus has installed a new moving carpet on the beginner’s hill, an area that has gotten pretty congested with just one system, resulting in long waits for the snow-level conveyor belt. It’s no fun waiting for a ride back up the hill—or hoofing it for that matter.

If the bigger resorts aren’t your fancy, and the local destination is too crowded for you, why not tr y a Little Ski Hill? Nestled roughly two miles outside McCall, off Highway 55, the Little Ski Hill started life as a snowy stop-off for local forest workers. The 405 feet of vertical terrain is the only lit ski and snowboard hill in the area, and now offers groomed cross countr y ski trails at the new Little Bear Basin facility.

While the peak may not be the biggest, it’s a welcome respite from long lines and overpriced lodge brews.

—Andrew Crisp

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From old timers with their wooden pack boards to the nylon-clad hikers now scaling the Sawtooths, backpacking equipment is continually evolving. And while it seems obvious that the lighter the pack the better, you might be surprised by just how much weight you can shed.

Ultralight packers start with a base weight—the total weight of everything in and on their pack, including the pack itself (food, water and fuel are not factored in). A lightweight backpacker’s base weight is no more than 20 pounds. An ultralight packer’s base weight is less than 10 pounds.

An important step to understanding the ultralight, or UL, concept is to realize that it’s not all about expensive, space-age gear. The core philosophy of ultralight backpacking is to use gear suited for specific trips and to use multifunctional equipment. The next important step is figuring out how to go UL. To start, take out all of the gear that you would normally use for a weekend trip. This includes your pack, sleeping bag, pad, shelter, cooking kit, stove, clothes and first-aid kit. Using an inexpensive postage scale, weigh each item to the ounce (sometimes this is called being a “gram weenie”).

Divide your items into categories— clothing, sleeping, cooking, shelter, etc.—and then figure out what the total weight of each category is, down to the ounce. What may look like a 25-pound pack will probably weigh closer to 45 pounds.

My original gear list was full of expensive items I felt were necessary to be safe, dry, warm and well fed. But after weighing it all, I was at 28 pounds—and that was before food, fuel and water. My final pack weight was almost 40 pounds. Do you ever wonder why, after a five- or 10-mile hike, you begin to look for a place to camp for the night?

Carrying 40 pounds through the mountains is exhausting.

But it doesn’t do much good to go UL if you can’t carry everything you need. I knew I needed the Big Three—sleeping bag, tent, backpack—but these items alone weighed more than 15 pounds. When I added my chair (definitely a luxury item), the total weight climbed to 17 pounds.

Most UL packs weigh in at 1 to 2 pounds.

Mine weighed 6 pounds. By breaking down all of the elements necessary for a successful hike, I could easily see where I could lighten the load. Sure, some would take a financial commitment to change, but there were many areas in which I could improve by simply leaving items out or changing them.

You can find more information on backpackinglight.com.

For example, my stove was awesome, but it weighed a full pound. I discovered that a cartridge stove is more efficient and weighs just 2 ounces. And by eliminating parts of my cook kit, planning different meals and finally building my own alcohol stove and cook pot, I reduced the weight even further: from 43 ounces to a paltry 5 ounces. Because I have reduced so much weight in my pack, I now have the flexibility to add or subtract gear and weight depending on the style or purpose of my trip.

In Idaho’s high country we are lucky to have relatively fair and mild summer weather. Thunderstorms are usually short, rain patterns predictable. Heavy rain gear, tents and cold weather sleeping bags are overkill during the main summer season. With this in mind I attacked my gear list with a vengeance. For hiking in the Sawtooths, I had to keep three things in mind: terrain, temps and necessity. I already had a nice downfilled bag, but my pad was heavy. I replaced it with an extremely lightweight air mattress. I bought a smaller tent. I bought a pack that was lighter, held less and cost half of what my previous pack did. I removed or changed my clothing based on weather and function. Finally, by adding my hand-built cook stove and pot, I dropped from my original base weight of 27.71 pounds to a mere 8.23 pounds.

The biggest difference for me is my newfound ability to hike farther and faster with considerably less effort. I have easily doubled my “strength” in the high country. My flexibility and adaptability is no longer tied to the load on my back.

Setting up and taking down camp now takes minutes, and this simplicity adds to my overall experience.

I now have a base weight of about 10 pounds. When I leave for a three-day trip, my pack weight is less than 15 pounds. If I head out for an overnight trip, it’s only 10 to 12 pounds. Hiking up switchbacks is no longer a panting, sweating affair. I can climb through passes with my head up, and now breaks are for photos, not for water or to catch my breath.

With less gear, there is less to carry, less to use, less to pack and ultimately, less of an impact, all of which enhances my time and experience in the backcountry. I may be a gram weenie, but I’m better for it.

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LISTINGS/REC PLAY/REC

Register ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUE— Each team will play eight games followed by a double-elimination tournament. All games will consist of two 20-minute halves.

Register online by Dec. 7. $10$15 per player. $395 per team.

Nampa Recreation Center, 131 Constitution Way, Nampa, 208468-5858, nampaparksandrecreation.org.

ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUES—Teams play 10 league games on weekday evenings from December through April. Each team must have at least seven players. Roster is due at registration. Visit cityofboise.org/parks or call 208384-4256 for more info. $510 per team. Boise City recreation office, 110 Scout Lane, Boise, 208-384-4256, cityofboise.org/ parks.

BACK ON TRACK: THE ROAD TO HOPE RUN—5K run to be held on Saturday, Nov. 13, at Brothers Park in Caldwell. Visit bluecirclesports.com to register through race day. $20-$25.

THE JOYS OF ZOMBIE BASHING: DEAD RISING 2 There’s a guy dressed in an absurd costume, running around a mall beating the animated stuffing out of zombies.

That would be Dead Rising 2, Capcom’s latest release for PC, PS3 and 360.

Chuck Greene, former motocross star, lost his wife to zombies and his daughter needs meds because she is infected with the zombie virus, so he goes on a reality show called “Terror is Reality,” in which contestants bash zombies. When there is a zombie break-out, however, Chuck is framed for it and must clear his name. And he still has to get the medicine to his daughter.

Of course, that’s all just fluff so the designers would have a reason to make a mall a blood-drenched mess of decayed and rotting corpses that feast on the flesh of the unaffected.

Those who played the first Dead Rising on the 360 will know exactly what is in store here. There are personal stories, time limits for mission arcs and stores that provide a variety of different clothing options for Chuck (he can wear toddler clothes or even look smashing while bashing in a sundress). But one of the things that is most entertaining is the ability to create combo weapons in the workshop. There are combo cards in the levels that will detail how to take a couple of disparate items and combine them to make a unique weapon that is both ridiculous and fun.

DR2 is also a bit of an RPG in that as zombies are maimed, brutalized, dismembered and generally abused, the player gains progression points. Chuck levels up, and that carries over to the next play-through. Bosses that were insanely hard to beat the first time through get easier with more levels under the proverbial belt and in subsequent play-throughs.

Online play is included this time around, allowing players to join forces for a little cooperative bashing, and there are minigames that can be played on the “Terror is Reality” gameshow set, but they roll past way too quickly to sustain interest.

The PC version has a few bumps, notably that gamers will need a fairly hefty rig for the game to run smoothly. There are occasional stiff animations, and some of the voice work comes across as forced.

While some games are only worth one play-through, Dead Rising 2 begs to be played several times. There are different endings to discover, Easter eggs (hidden goodies) and more levels to gain that make the bashing all the more entertaining.

Fun is the payoff here, and this is a game definitely worth a look if you don’t mind intense violence, blood and gore—all of the stuff that warrants the Mature rating.

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LIGHT THE NIGHT 5K FUN RUN—5K run at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 19, on the Eagle greenbelt. First 200 to register get headlamps. Register at raceforthenations.org through race day. $20.

MOUNTAIN WEST OUTDOOR CLUB—Member-led recreational activities throughout the year including hiking, camping, canoeing and kayaking. For information, call Mike Fritz at 208-3231383 or e-mail mountainwest@ yahoogroups.com.

TURKEY TROT—Family friendly 5K fun run on Thanksgiving morning in Paul. Register online at raceit.com from Nov. 8-23. $11-$21.

ZEITGEIST HALF MARATHON— Half marathon to be held on Saturday, Nov. 6, in the Boise Foothills. For more info or to register through Saturday, Nov. 6, visit zhalfmarathon.com or call 208-853-1221. $40-$90.

Recurring FAMILY NIGHT—Quality entertainment and a meal at an affordable price. Check out special family pricing every Wednesday night 6:30-8:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per person, including skate rentals, cityofboise.org. Idaho IceWorld, 7072 S. Eisenman Road, Boise, 208-331-0044.

IDAHO NORDIC DRY-LAND— Wear running shoes and bring water for one of the best workouts in town. All levels are welcome. Participants will be doing killer circuits and ski-walking intervals up the Trail of Tears.

Wednesdays, 5:45-6:45 p.m.

FREE. idahonordic.com. Fort Boise Park, 600 W. Garrison St. JUMP ROPE CLASSES—Beginners and novices are encouraged to join. Ages 6 to adult learn with the Summerwind Skippers.

Contact Kathy Moe at kmoe@ cableone.net. $35 per month September-May. Inquiries are answered year round. Mondays, 6:15-7:15 p.m. $35 per month, 208-631-5294. Irish Dance Idaho, 1909 Wildwood, Boise, irishdanceidaho.com.

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NEWS/FOOD EAGLE LIKES THE NIGHT LIFE; WELCOME BACK, POT-TER

—Tara Morgan

FOOD/ DEAL HAPPY HOUR OF THE WEEK $2 draft beers and wells at Mulligans every Wednesday night, 7 p.m.-close. 1009 W. Main St., 208336-6998.

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FOOD/REVIEWS On one plate then the other ... BW sends two critics to one restaurant.

SOLID GRILL AND BAR On Hell’s Kitchen, chef Gordon Ramsay is always yelling at the wanIt’s a breeze keeping a downtown patio packed in the summer. Sunshine nabe master cooks for ruining risotto. After calling them donkeys, he’ll and cheap booze can wash down even the most mediocre eats. But once scream about how soupy or crunchy they’ve made the simple dish. At the weather turns and a restaurant is forced to kick away the patio Solid Grill and Bar in BODO, owner Jeremy Aevermann said he had crutch, it needs a solid, ahem, menu to support it through the winter. been eating a lot of risotto when one of his employees suggested frying Solid, Liquid Lounge’s little sis, opened in January 2010 in the prime it. The football shaped rolls ($5.95) are covered in a panko-based coat BODO patio spot that once housed Texas Boogie and 8th Street Wine and then flash fried. Served on fanciful stripes of a balsamic reduction Co. Much like Liquid—which cast a confusingly wide net at the outset, and beurre blanc, the risotto bites make for a lovely app or are excellent courting everyone from gutter punks to service-industry folk—Solid also for soaking up one of the local-only beers on tap, like the heady Sun tries to appease everyone. From the open, bleached-wood interiors with Valley Oktoberfest ($5).

Chihuly-esque blown glass chandeliers to the standard pub menu— But next to nachos, brie with a fruit compote and crostinis, and hot burgers, salads, sandwiches—Solid doesn’t take a ton of risks. wings, they also act And that’s not as an example of necessarily a bad some menu confuthing. Apps like the sion. Solid serves super-decadent spinAmerican cuisine that ach and artichoke dip has a ton of potential ($6.95) and the nabut can’t quite decide cho platter ($9.95)— whether it’s homey or tri-color tortilla chips high-end. loaded with cheddar, Somewhere monterey jack, green between cozy and onions, olives, tomachi-chi, the sprawling toes, sour cream and restaurant affords a big glob of guac— either a seat in the are classic, gooey thick of things at the comfort food. bar, where the TV is Though some always turned to a dishes like the seared game (Aevermann’s ahi salad ($11.95) usual work uniform shake things up is the current rage with flourishes like in Boise fashion: a french-fried onions florid orange Broncos and orange soy chili T-shirt) or a spot near flake vinaigrette, oththe back, where silky ers like the calamari dark-colored Cost ($7.50) take it too Plus-style pillows line far. The discordant SOLID GRILL AND BAR a long wood-backed booth. Lunch is an assortment of Thai sweet chili sauce does nothing to enhance the bat405 S. Eighth St. 208-345-6620 wraps, burgers and sandwiches. A portobello mushtered squid’s richness like a simple aioli and a squirt of solidboise.com room sandwich ($7.95) is always a pleasant surprise on citrus would. Where things do get truly unique, though, Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.-1 a.m.; a menu, and among its peers, Solid’s is one of the best. is on Solid’s late-night breakfast menu where you can get Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 a.m.; The texture is right—not too chewy—but the addition dishes like chicken and waffles well into the wee hours.

Sun. 11 a.m.-1 a.m. of carmelized onions and a healthy portion of tangy On a recent lunch trip, I went straight for the “build gorgonzola are a savory match for the umami of the your own burger” option and chose a veggie burger fungi. For dinner, the restaurant lights are turned low, and a private topped with buttery sauteed mushrooms and bleu cheese on a whole daytime business meeting table in the back corner becomes a romantic wheat bun ($8). The bun had enough heft to stand up to the slightly spot. The addition of a dinner menu served after 5 p.m. offers an ascrispy veggie burger, and the bleu cheese added a lovely tang to the sortment of heavier dishes, including surf and turf ($16.95): two jumbo earthy mushrooms. The real showstopper, though, was the soup of the prawns and grilled sirloin on a bed of garlic mashed potatoes surround- day: a side cup of pumpkin spice soup ($2 extra with lunch). The savory ed by seasonal fresh vegetables. While the prawns were beautifully fall bisque strayed far from pumpkin pie territory and was served with a sauteed, the sirloin—ordered medium rare—was tough and would have swirl of dill sour cream and chopped pistachios. Seriously, yum. been well served by a spot more seasoning. A blizzard of dried parsley But perhaps the most compelling, non-patio reason to pull up a seat flakes and fresh garlic chunks covered the plate (rendering any garlic in Solid is the double happy hour. All wines, well drinks and draft beers in the spuds irrelevant), and though the garlic gave the dish a welcome (local brews, served in recycled wine bottle glasses) are buy-one-get-one bite, a less-is-more approach would have worked better. free from 4-6 p.m. and again from 10 p.m.-midnight. After watching a A simple prime rib dip ($8.50) was bested by a side of cookedweekend matinee at Edwards, a pal and I headed to Solid for drinks and to-crispy perfection, skin-on fries. The buttery taste particular to snacks. Though we were disappointed by the trio of bland fish tacos on prime rib was replaced with the equally identifiable flavor that undercooked mini tortillas ($7.95), we were blown away by a recent particular cut of meat takes on when it is reheated. menu addition: the fried risotto bites ($5.95). Six huge globs of savory With its enviable wrap-around porch, two terrific happy hours, risotto were encased in crunchy, dark brown shells and drizzled with a hospitable service and a late-night breakfast menu that includes a honey beurre blanc and a balsamic reduction. Damn. unique treat—chicken and waffles—Solid is definitely on the right If Solid continues to beef up its menu with thoughtful items like the track. It just needs to decide whether it is haute or down-home. risotto bites and the pumpkin soup, you’ll be hard-pressed to notice the empty, shivering patio this winter through all the packed tables.

—Amy Atkins thinks someone needs to tell Gordon Ramsay about risotto bites.

—Tara Morgan is doubled over by double happy hours.

PATRICK SWEENEY

WC Lounge, a new bar and nightclub venture from Willowcreek Grill and Raw Sushi owner Brian Mcgill, is adding a mildly debaucherous edge to Eagle’s wellstarched image.

WC Lounge had its VIP soft opening on Oct. 21 to expose Eagle’s 30-somethings to the new spot’s “East Coast”-esque rustic, dark-wood interiors and modern white countertops with music from local reggae crew Candread and the Rizing Rezistance.

“A lot of people go to downtown Boise for their entertainment … Eagle’s kind of the 32-on-up crowd. It’s more of an older crowd, so there’s nothing in Eagle actually that offers anything like this,” said Mcgill.

WC Lounge offers a laid-back, late-night spot for Eagle-dwellers to sip on a selection of premium spirits and 12 tap beers and snack on items from the Willowcreek menu, which is next door. The lounge features a happy hour from 3-6 p.m. and 9 p.m.-close with $5-$7 food items and $1 off of drinks.

The joint also has five big-screen TVs and will offer live music on Wednesday and Friday nights and a DJ on Saturday night.

1065 Winding Creek Road, 208-938-3010, zach@willowcreekgrill.com.

And if more booze options in Eagle aren’t enough to melt your liver, downtown Boise has a pleasant surprise from an ooey, gooey old friend. The Melting Pot is now under new ownership and plans to re-open its doors the first week of November.

“We’re still the Melting Pot, but we’ve remodeled it. [There’s a] brand-new look to it: new art, new paint, new carpets, everything has just been gutted and cleaned,” said general manager Jason Chaddock.

The new Melting Pot will still offer the same fondue-fix fans found under the previous owners but at a substantially lower price.

“It’s actually going to be a bit cheaper.

We’ve discounted the price 10 to 20 percent across the board, including wine,” said Chaddock.

Though the spot is still waiting to secure a state beer and wine license, Chaddock promises some sweet happy-hour deals and a new addition: draft beer.

“We’re tr ying to get as much local [beer] as possible. We’re going to have Sockeye, we’re going to put some Grand Teton on and then some of the other craft beers that people in town are really excited about.” 200 N. Sixth St., 208-343-8800, meltingpot.com.

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FOOD/DINING Eagle AHI SUSHI—Traditional Japanese sushi in new swanky Eagle digs. The rolling team is composed of imports from San Diego, who followed the restaurant’s owner to Idaho from So Cal just to work at Ahi. 1193 E. Winding Creek, Ste. 104, 208-938-3474. ahisushibar.com.

OM BARDENAY—Located in a new development along the Boise River, the little brother of the Boise bar still features the distillery’s own hooch, as well as an impressive array of beer, wine and assorted liquors. The drink menu is longer than the food menu and features unique concoctions from the bar’s award-winning bartenders.

Munch on the anything-but-standard pub food while you try to pick your favorite. The riverside patio is the real highlight of the Eagle location, so be ready to fight for a table on warm summer evenings. 155 E. Riverside Dr., 208-938-5093; 610 Grove St., 208-426-0538 155 E. Riverside Dr., 208-938-5093. bardenay.

SU OM com. $$-$$$ BELLA AQUILA—The riverside restaurant boasts one of the best patios in the area. With an impeccable attention to every dining detail, the food, service and atmosphere make for a lovely experience. The restaurant serves a wide selection of Italian fare plus breads with every meal. Selections like Crab Benedict, and fresh fruit for brunch arrives with a warm pastry basket, and lunch and dinner is precluded with flatbread accompanied by Bella Spread—a pungent, rosy compote of parmesan romano, garlic, butter and cayenne pepper. Sweet options include sweetened ricotta and mascarpone-filled cannoli dipped in dark chocolate and pistachios or try a fancy drink like a blueberry cobbler martini with vanilla and blueberry vodkas and a graham cracker crust rim. 775 S. Rivershore Lane, 208-938-1900. bellaaquilarestaurant.com. $$-$$$ RES SU OM THE BLUE DOOR CAFE—Pizza, crepes and sandwiches along with live jazz six nights a week.

3300 W. State St. 208-9386128 bluedoorcafe.com. $-$$ SU OM THE BLUE MOOSE CAFE—With moose-inspired decor, an eatery where diners can get tasty bistro fare like soups and salads, sandwiches and wraps. Think about dining in their new sunroom or outside. 79 Aikens Road, 208-939-3079. thebluemooseOM cafe.net. $ BUSTERS BAR AND GRILL— There’s sports bars, and then there’s Busters. The Boise favorite expanded to Eagle to offer the suburbs a getaway where sports dominate. Between

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the big TVs and waitresses dressed in tiny little cheerleader outfits, there is a full menu of pub fare, and oh ya, sports and more sports. Better yet, this one is family friendly. The neighborhood sports bar/family restaurant is suburban sports getaway. Servers in tiny outfits deliver selections from a full menu of pub food and use the glow of big TVs to find their way to the tables. 1396 E. State St., 208-938-1800. $-$$ SU

COOL HAND LUKE’S STEAKHOUSE/SALOON—Think meat and potatoes dressed up with a cowboy hat and a whole lot of Western theme. Of course there’s chicken and seafood, but the star of the menu is beefsteaks in particular.

Everything comes ranch-style with sourdough rolls, soup or salad, campfire beans and a bevy of side dishes. 291 E. Shore Dr., 208-939-5853. coolhandlukes.com. $$ SU OM

CAFE RUSSIAN BEAR—Owner Oleg Mironov and his wife make every single thing on the menu from scratch. Borscht, Russian crepes, beef stroganoff, potato pancakes: ”it’s all homemade. If you are as hungry as a bear, the cafe serves up borscht in up to 18 ounce servings, or try the “Old Russia” salad, a combination potato, ham, eggs, onion, peas, carrots, pickles and mayo. The pirogi is a unique pastry selection made fresh daily. No preservatives or pre-made ingredients, ever. 600 S. Rivershore Lane, Ste. 160, 208-939-1911. caferussianbear. com. $-$$ OM

DAVINCI’S—Situated at the front of a very historic building in Eagle, DaVinci’s bar is really more of a waiting area for the dining room. Our eyes are repeatedly drawn to the chalkboard drawing advertising Starbucks’ new liqueur. The artist should submit a cover for BW. Casual Italian cuisine in quaint downtown Eagle, the “locals’ Italian restaurant” is housed in a historic bank building with a full-service bar area. A wide variety of Italian selections such as lasagna and chicken parmesan are accompanied by warm bread and all-you-can-eat salads. 190 E. State St., 208-939-2500. $$-$$$ SU

CASA MEXICO—With restaurants all over the Treasure Valley, Casa Mexico is family owned, with an extensive menu and an attentive staff. 393 W. State St., 208-939-7795. casamexicoidaho.com. $-$$ SU OM

EIGHTEEN 1 AT EAGLE HILLS GOLF COURSE — Find dining featuring locally procured, New American cuisine. Catering available. 605 North Edgewood Lane, 208-939-0402. eaglehillsgolfcourse.com. $$-$$$ RES SU OM

FOOD/RECENTLY REVIEWED CASA DEL SOL 409 S. Eighth St., 208-287-3660 “The small fish taco is a delightful treat: a crispy, battered chunk of well-seasoned fish—nearly as thick as a cube of butter—lays on a soft, warm corn tortilla wrapped in an afghan of cabbage, tartar sauce, tomato cubes and cilantro.”

—Amy Atkins

13TH STREET PUB 1520 13th St., 208-639-8888 “Flaky puff pastry enshrouded chopped mushrooms, carrots and celery—the veggies were perfectly cooked to yield to my tooth without the mushiness common to the slow-cooker movement.”

—Sarah Barber

LOCAVORE 3110 S. Bown Way, 208-338-8887 “A tempting array of pastries and desserts beckons from the display case located near the front of the restaurant as we enter a light-filled space set with chairs, tables and banquettes all bearing a matching espresso hue.”

—Jennifer Hernandez

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Boise Weekly Dining Guide offers selective listings of editorial recommendations.

Listings rotate based on available space.

Updates from diligent readers and listed restaurateurs are heartily encouraged.

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DINING/FOOD FIESTA GUADALAJARA—Traditional Mexican restaurant specializing in tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. A full menu tempts you to choose a not-so common dish. 3210 E. Chinden Blvd., Ste 100, 208-938-1116. fiestasguadalajara.com. $-$$ SU OM THE GRIDDLE IN EAGLE—The newest location of The Griddle sticks to the griddle for the first meal of the day, wanders off into sandwich land for lunch and then does something really cool—offers a dinner menu featuring homemade comfort food. Eggs, spuds and hotcakes served a hundred different ways for breakfast. Burgers and a selection of grilled and cold sandwiches for lunch, including the popular chicken salad croissant. Dinner reads like grandma’s favorites with chicken fried steak, Southern fried

chicken and meatloaf. 177 Eagle River St., 208-939-9070. thegriddle.com. $ SU OM THE GRIDDLE—The newest location of The Griddle has branched out from just the first meal of the day to offer home-style from scratch dinner, too. 177 Eagle River St., 208-939-9070. thegriddle.com. OM LA TAPATIA—Authentic Jaliscan fare served in a clean and comfortable environment. 1225 E. Winding Creek Drive 130, 208-938-6207. $-$$ SU MAI THAI—Though it’s one of the poshest eateries in Eagle, a cocktail in Mai Thai’s lounge is reason enough to stop in.

Top-shelf booze served in a mod, cool atmosphere make Mai Thai a great place to stop for drinks

BEER GUZZLER/FOOD

NEW WORLD RHONE BLENDS Some of my favorite reds come from France’s southern Rhone Valley where blending is the rule. Grenache, syrah and mourvedre, to name a few, come together to make beautifully fruit-forward wines with excellent balance and structure. I’ve got nothing against syrah on its own, but I think it works best in a blend—the whole becomes greater than the sum of the parts. That trend is catching on throughout the wine world.

Here are three New World wines that prove its merits.

2007 BOEKENHOUTSKLOOF THE WOLFTRAP, $9.99 A syrah-heavy wine (62 percent) from South Africa that is fleshed out by mourvedre and just a little viognier. There’s a definite Old-World character to this red, with its brooding aromas of earth, game and tar melding with spicy dark fruits. It is a supple wine with an appealing core of bright cherry and berry fruit flavors. All in all, this wine is an exceptional bargain.

2007 KAESLER STONEHORSE SHIRAZ GRENACHE MOURVEDRE, $16.50 The first of two Aussie entries from the Barossa Valley, this wine offers a subtle but complex array of aromas with bing cherry, plum, cedar, earth and herb. It is nicely balanced with good concentration and appealing dark plum and red-berry fruit flavors. There’s an enticing elegance to this otherwise opulent wine, with a finish that lingers nicely.

2008 LANGMEIL THREE GARDENS SGM, $16.99 A blend of syrah (45 percent), grenache (40 percent) and mourvedre (15 percent), also from Australia’s Barossa Valley.

Sweet cherry liqueur and licorice aromas dominate the nose of this wine, backed by touches of white pepper, rose petal and spice. Smooth and silky raspberry flavors coat the palate, which is nicely balanced by bright acidity. Smooth tannins come through on the long finish.

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before a movie or to impress a date. Doesn’t a Cosmopolitan and a caterpillar roll, a martini and some miang kum or a Long Island iced tea with some lemongrass shrimp sound tantalizing? 78 Eagle River St. Ste. 165, 208-938-8424. maithaigroup.com. $$ SU OM PAMELA’S BAKERY—Serving breakfast, lunch and take-home dinner entrees, Pamela’s offers an array of pre-made cold sandwiches, salads and wraps for lunch, as well as homemade soup and quiche. Hot sandwiches are available five days a week.

Take a look at a pastry display case full of sweets and a full coffee bar. 360 S. Eagle Road, 208-938-6585. pamelasbakery.

OM com. $-$$ THE PERKS OF LIFE — Coffee shop with big comfy couches, along with wine tasting and live music on the weekends. 1540 E. Iron Eagle Dr., 208-938-7809.

SU theperksoflife.net. $-$$.

REMBRANDT’S COFFEE SHOP—Located in a restored church on Eagle’s main drag, Rembrandt’s has become a neighborhood gathering point for more than just coffee. If it’s sustenance you seek, Rembrandt’s has hot and cold libations aplenty, a pastry case full of homemade muffins, sweets, breads and quiches, and a short lunch menu with largely portioned sandwiches, soups and salads. The cathedral—literally—ceilings and plush furniture lend the atmosphere a definitively welcoming and serene feeling. 93 S. Eagle Rd., 208-938-1564. rembrandtscoffeehouse.net. $ SU OM RIVER ROCK ALEHOUSE— Eagle’s other pub on the water, River Rock actually beat just about everyone to the punch when it opened in Eagle many moons ago. Here, nachos have a reputation, patio hosts live music in the warmer months and the bitty bar area ain’t a bad spot to enjoy a seriously diverse selection of beer. In the landscape of Eagle pubs, River Rock Alehouse falls squarely into clean family fun with class and no pretension. 228 E. Plaza Road, 208-938-4788. riverrockalehouse.com. $$-$$$ SU OM SEASONS BISTRO WINE BAR AND CATERING—Overshadowed by the looming million-dollar Eagle nests that surround it, this neighborhood sandwich joint and catering company pours a pretty mean glass of wine. Selections range from some impressive pinots and a mourvedre on the red side to rieslings and sav blancs on the white. With a huge patio and Louisiana-style Sunday brunch, this is a charming (and affordable) place to sit and sip when your butler has the day off.

Every Tuesday night, listen to live jazz music by the Van Paepeghem Jazz Quartet on the patio along with free wine tasting.

Mike Laky also performs at Seasons. The recipe for success here is one part upscale market, one part deli and catering, one part wine tasting room. Add a couple of chef demos, a high-end wine store, a giant patio and viola, it’s a versatile little place to kick up your heels for spell.

1117 E. Winding Creek Road, 208-939-6680. seasonsdelicaOM tering.com. $$-$$$

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FOOD/DINING SAKURA SUSHI—Brightly-lit sushi joint with affordable lunch specials. 3210 E. Chinden Blvd., 208-938-1599. boisesakurasushi.com. $-$$ OM SMOKY MOUNTAIN PIZZA AND PASTA—When you’re in the mood for a good, traditional pizza, this is the place. The pastas, starters, sandwiches and salads are equally delicious, and the list is as long as your are hungry. 34 E. State St., 208-939-0212. smokymountainOM pizza.com. $-$$ THE STUFFED OLIVE—Eagle has decided to tattle on its “best kept secret” and share this bistro’s fresh sandwiches, pastas, roasted meats and fresh baked desserts with the rest of us. 404 S. Eagle Rd., Suite A, 208-938-5185. thestuffedolive. net. $$ OM TULLY’S COFFEE—Small-batch roasted coffee from the Pacific Northwest. 150 E. Riverside Dr., Ste. 100, 208-884-2880. tullys. com. $ SU

MANCINO’S SUBS AND PIZZA— Caldwell’s Mancino’s is home to hot, oven baked sandwiches with melted cheese piled high with deli meats. Appetizers include mozzarella sticks, jalapeno poppers and boneless chicken wings. The menu doesn’t leave out soups, salads and of course, pizza. 2412 Cleveland Blvd., 208-459-7556. $

THE ORCHARD HOUSE RESTAURANT—The Orchard House is just that. It has a country style menu and serves meals three times a day. 14949 Sunnyslope Road, 208-459-8200. theorchardhouse.us. $$-$$$ SU OM TACOS MICHOACAN—Uber authentic neighborhood taqueria.

605 N. Fifth Ave., 208-454-1583. $ For more restaurant listings, reviews and food gossip, visit boiseweekly.com.

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WILLOWCREEK GRILL—The second location in Eagle features a lovely outdoor patio with a river that runs by it. Contemporary cuisine in a casual atmosphere and a fine place to dine with friends and family for lunch or dinner. 1065 E. Winding Creek Dr., 208-938-3010. willowcreekOM grill.com. $-$$

IMELDA’S MEXICAN FOOD— Imelda’s is known for the homemade flour or corn tortillas and a make-your-own-taco option.

Select from a wide variety of meats including chile Colorado, beef guisado, and barbacoa, ground beef, cubed pork, chicken, chorizo, shredded beef, bacon and sausage; then choose from a variety of toppings that include rice, onions, lettuce, beans, cilantro, and even potato. 2414 Cleveland Blvd., 208-454-8757. $

ZEN BENTO—Zen Bento does well by its simple little menu.

This mostly take-out, affordable, joint serves up healthy, fresh, tasty salads and bento boxes.

342 E. State St., 208-938-4277.

OM zenbento.com. $

Caldwell THE COFFEE SHOP—Canyon County Courthouse parking lot espresso, drip coffee, fresh baked goods, hot dogs, Polish sausages, cheeseburgers and snow cones. 1115 Albany, 208454-7300. $ DUTCH GOOSE—Homemade finger steaks, fresh steamed clams, soup, sandwiches and great hot wings. They also serve up over 17 beers. 2502 Cleveland Blvd., 208-459-9363; 3515 W. State St., 208-3428887. dutchgoose.com. $-$$ SU OM FIESTA GUADALAJARA—Traditional Mexican restaurant specializing in tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. A full menu tempts you to choose a not-so common dish. 3210 E. Chinden Blvd., Ste 100, 208-938-1116; 3552 S. Findley Ave., 208-4248580; 420 N. 10th Avenue, 208-455-8605; 704 E. Fairview Ave., 208-884-0161; 780 W. Avalon St., 208-922-4311. fiestasguadalajara.com. $-$$ SU OM GARCIA’S TEX-MEX GRILL— Open for breakfast and lunch.

Closed on Saturdays, yet open on Sundays. 313 S. Kimball Ave., 208-459-6948. $$-$$$ SU

One thing’s not a secret about this recipe: it’s damn tasty.

ONION RINGS AT STAN’S HOT DOGS Until Stan’s Char-Broiled Hot Dogs opened, when the craving for a hot dog hit, a trip to a downtown cart or a fast-food joint was the only course of action. When Stan’s set up shop in Vista Village, sitting down for a dog no longer meant finding a few inches of curb. But owner Stan Linkowski doesn’t rely on hot dogs alone to draw diners. The menu also includes onion rings so worth the trip that the eatery could just as easily be called Stan’s Onion Rings.

The thin and consistently sized rings have a texture more breaded than battered, with none of that thick, doughy STAN’S CHAR-BROILED covering often found at other HOT DOGS 818 S. Vista Ave. joints. Linkowski refused to 208-342-1199 divulge the batter recipe, saying stanshotdogs.com only that his wife developed it.

He also added that the rings, which are surprisingly evenly sliced, are cut by hand. The thin slices of onion are totally biteable, and although some of the breading crumbles off, the rings tend to stay mostly wrapped up in their crunchy little jackets. Fry sauce is an optimal option, but Linkowski’s special Bronco Sauce, a brown, tangy dip—the recipe for which is kept firmly under wraps—is a nice foil to the sweet onions. Speaking of sweet, the onion rings are even better complemented by a big ol’ cone of frozen vanilla or chocolate custard (or both together). Its heavy, buttery creaminess is a precursor to a quick post-lunch snoozer.

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SEL UNIV. BUSINESS MANAGER Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Pullman, WA, seeks a professional, innovative and detailed individual for our SEL University Business Manager. If you are looking for an opportunity to direct and promote technical training to employees and industry participants to excel in the power industry, then this may be the position for you!

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100% of the proceeds go to the Salvation Army. The first movie is shown at 11am and last one is shown at 10pm.

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HELP WANTED: LANG. TEACHERS Boise Schools Community Education is seeking Foreign Language Teachers for our Winter 2011 session. We offer inexpensive courses for the community and are seeking teachers in: Spanish, French, German & Italian instructors. Volunteer to teach with us, and teach one night, 2 hrs. for 6 wks. Great addition to your resume! 854-4047.

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ADOPT-A-PET These pets can be adopted at the Idaho Humane Society. www.idahohumanesociety.com 4775 W. Dorman St. Boise | 208-342-3508

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SANDY: 5-month-old female cat. Playful and full of life. Enjoys rambunctious play and toys.

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BOGART: 18-month-old male beagle. Gentle and well mannered. Good with other dogs. Sweet personality. Would prefer being a housedog. (Kennel 306- #11687119)

ILLIANA: 10-month-old female cat. Very unique smoky colored tortoiseshell cat. Social, flirty personality. Litterboxtrained. (Kennel 55#11753550)

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SKEET: 8-month-old male cat. Very social and good with cats.

Enjoys laying across your shoulders. Stunning, fluffy coat. (Kennel 70#10538343)

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LESSONS IN SATIRE Join local group American Films as they provide a learning experience through the medium of film. The Absurdist Film Festival includes several short films from artists across this great nation. Hosted

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QUEEN PILLOWTOP MATTRESS SET. Brand new-still in plastic.

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BW MUSICIANS’ EXCHANGE ATTENTION MUSIC ARTISTS! Rep. from NuJourney Music Studio and their nationwide distribution company will once again be in the Boise area. Looking for independent music artists, especially who write and record their own music.

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White boy, 33 yrs. Old, 5’10”, 205 lbs., green eyes and blonde hair looking for white girl. Will send photo. 1313 N. 13th Ave. Walla Walla, WA 99362.

23 yr. old WM, ex exotic dancer looking for F companion to correspond with. John Meece #868272 1313 N. 13th Ave. Walla Walla, WA 99362.

Good looking WM, 31 yrs. Old, shaved head, brown eyes, 6’ tall with good sense of humor seeking pen pal. I like the outdoors, camping, four wheeling, and watching the sun set. I also like hanging out and cuddling on the couch. I’m looking for someone who is not afraid of taking a walk on the wild side. William Zarelli #827542 E-E-115 1313 N. 13th Ave. Walla Walla, WA 99362.

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Loving/Loyal SWM, 23 yrs. Old, ISO SWF pen pal. Christopher Nichols #873304 W.S.P. 1313 N. 13th Ave. Walla Walla, WA 99362.

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40 yr. old WM, biker, 6’, 220 lbs., brown hair, blue eyes would like to correspond with any and all.

Michael Smith #718823 C.B.C.C. 1830 Eagle Crest Way Clallam Bay, WA 98326.

34 yr. old F looking for friendship and possibly more in time. Olivia Schultz #81492 1451 Fore Rd. Pocatello, ID 83204.

I’m 5’5”, 180 lbs., short brown hair and hazel eyes. I’m 30 yrs. Old. I’m looking for someone to write and share time with. I enjoy cooking, camping and poetry. I am really into my body and I enjoy lifting weights and staying healthy. I have a good build and am looking for someone that wants to write a lot of letters. Matt Breck Clearwater County Jail PO box 724 Orofino, ID 83344.

SWF, 26 yrs. Old, long brown hair, blue eyes, 5’6”, 147 lbs., looking for people to write. Amanda Clemson #65303 S.B.W.C.C. 13200 S. Pleasant Valley Rd. Kuna, ID 83634.

Looking for pen pals. Shane Brizendine #12400-023 F.C.I. 37910 N. 45th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85086.

25 yr. old F with hazel eyes, reddish/brown hair, big hips, nice butt looking for M, F or couples. I like people who are open minded, well kept, generous, knows how to treat a lady, real, funny and drama free. I like to go out to dinner, movies, dancing and just kicking back. I love music and traveling as well. Melissa Dealy C/O Ada County Jail 7210 Barrister Dr. Boise, ID 83704.

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David Landsiedel #313046 MS C-1 W.S.P. 1313 N.13th ST. Walla Walla, WA 99362.

30 yr. old WM inmate seeking 25-35 petite/athletic F pen pals or more.

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22 yr. old WM seeking 20-30 yr. old athletic F for pen pal or relationship. Selner #87264 I.C.C. PO Box 70010 Boise, ID 83707.

25 yr. old WM seeking 20-30 yr. old athletic F for pen pal. Laudenklos #77954 I.C.C. PO Box 70010 Boise, ID 83707.

My name is Marisol Garza. I’m a 27 yr. old Latina looking for someone to write. If you are interested write me at Marisol Garza #82287 P.W.C.C. Unit 4 Pocatello, ID 83204.

SWF, 26 yrs. Old, 5’8” blonde, blue eyes, slim, attractive, fun, good heart, great smile, looking for a friend because I’m a jail bird so hope you like to write. Amanda Grey #73108 S.B.W.C.C. 13200 S. Pleasant Valley Rd. Kuna, ID 83634.

Native beauty, 35 yrs. Old, 5’5”, 150 lbs., ISO open minded people.

Close to getting out. Kathy Phillips #56344 S.B.W.C.C. 13200 S. Pleasant Valley Rd. Kuna, ID 83643.

29 yr. old M seeks correspondence with mature F 35-50 yrs. Old. Prefer nerdy klutz who is a bit socially challenged. Must be educated, goal centered and open minded.

Jordan Denton #57814 I.S.C.I. 13A-10A PO box 14 Boise, ID 83707.

5’4”, F, 130 lb., brown eyes and hair. I like motorcycles, outdoors, spontaneity, spirituality and tattoos. Kelly Norton #41705 1451 Fore Rd. Pocatello, ID 83205.

SWM, 25, 5’9”, 195 lbs., will respond to all. Tim Hendrickson #852064 W.S.P. 1313 N. 13th Ave. Walla Walla, ID 99362.

Young, healthy, good looking and honest. White, lonely and incarcerated. Looking for slim well built ladies who are tired of all the lies, b.s. And head games. Releasing in June ‘11. So if you’re looking for the “real deal” someone who will love you, protect you, take care of you, and make you smile a lot write Mike Reed #777174 W.S.P. Unit D Tier W Cell 108 1313 N. 13th Ave. Walla Walla, WA 99362.

SWF, 39 yrs. Old good looking, brunette, 5’1”, 120 lbs., ISO good looking SM 35-50 yrs. Old for pen pal and maybe more. Christine Dickey 410 E. 1st St. Emmett, ID 83617.

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SWF, petite, 27 yrs. Old Curly red hair, big blue eyes and cute figure. ISO SM 25-35 for pen pal and maybe more. Stefanie Rikstad 410 E. 1st St.. Emmett, ID 83617.

SWM ISO SF. I am 43 yrs. Old, blue eyes, bald head, 190 lbs., great shape. Looking for a F who likes to write, laugh and tell jokes. Ages 30-50 and no games. “Popeye” #48039 I.S.C.I. PO Box 14 Boise, ID 83707.

SWF, 30 yrs. Old, brown hair and eyes ISO a pen pal with or without a picture. Will respond to all letters. Ramona Braegger IDOC #86225 Unit1-19A S.B.W.C.C. 13200 S. Pleasant Valley Rd. Kuna, ID 83634.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19): In Marcel Proust’s novel In Search of Lost Time, one of the characters makes a vulgar observation about the odd attractions that sometimes come over human beings: “Anyone who falls in love with a dog’s behind will mistake it for a rose.” It’s my duty to point out that the opposite occurs, too.

People may think a marvelous thing is worthless and dislike or ignore it as a result. Van Gogh’s paintings, for example: He sold only one while he was alive, but today his work is regarded as extraordinarily beautiful. My advice to you, Aries, is to avoid both of these errors in the coming week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Poet Paul Eluard frequently fantasized and wrote about his dream woman, but he never actually found her. “The cards have predicted that I would meet her but not recognize her,” he said. So he contented himself with being in love with love. I think he made a sound decision that many of us should consider emulating.

It’s a losing proposition to wait around hoping for a dream lover to show up in our lives, since no one can ever match the idealized image. And even if there were such a thing as a perfect mate, we would probably not recognize that person, as Eluard said, because they’d be so different from our fantasy. Having said all that, Taurus, I’m happy to inform you that the next two months will be prime time for you to cultivate your connection with an imperfect beauty who’s good for you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): When you begin treatment with a homeopathic doctor, his or her first task is to determine your “constitutional,” which is the remedy that serves as your fundamental medicine—the tonic you take to keep your system balanced and functioning smoothly.

Mine used to be “aurum,” or gold, but due to certain shifts in my energy, my doctor ultimately changed it to “lac lupinum,” or wolf’s milk. After analyzing your astrological omens, I’m guessing that you might need a similar adjustment in the regimen that keeps you healthy. Your body’s needs seem to be evolving.

Consider making some changes in the food you eat, the sleep you get, the exercise you do and the love you stir up.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Freedom is in the unknown,” said philosopher John C. Lilly. “If you believe there is an unknown everywhere, in your own body, in your relationships with other people, in political institutions, in the universe, then you have maximum freedom.” I think this is the most important thought you could meditate on right now, Cancerian.

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magic that would allow you to revel in what’s unknown about everything and everyone you love.

And that would dramatically invigorate your instinct for freedom.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Last summer was the first time I ever planted a garden. It wasn’t easy.

The soil in my back yard was hard clay that I could barely penetrate with a shovel. Luckily, a helpful clerk at the garden store revealed a solution: gypsum. All I had to do was pour the white powder on my intransigent dirt and wet it down for a few days. The stuff performed as advertised on the package: It “worked like millions of tiny hoes,” loosening the heavy clay. A week later I was able to begin planting. In the coming days, Leo, I think you could benefit from the metaphorical equivalent of a million tiny hoes.

You’ve got to break down a hard surface to create a soft bed for your seeds.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Recent research suggests that yawning raises alertness, enhances cognitive awareness, reduces stress and strengthens the part of the brain that feels empathy. Andrew Newburg M.D. goes so far as to recommend that you regularly induce yawns.

He says it helps you solve problems, increases your efficiency and intensifies your spiritual experiences. (Read more here: bit.ly/YawnGenius.) So here’s my advice, Virgo. During the current phase of your astrological cycle—which is a time when selfimprovement activities are especially favored—you should experiment with recreational yawning.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Check out this haiku by Mizuhara Shuoshi, translated from the Japanese by William J. Higginson: “stuck in a vase / deep mountain magnolia / blossoms open.”

Does that remind you of anyone?

It should. I think it pretty much sums up your current situation.

More accurately, it captures the best possible scenario you can strive to achieve, given your circumstances. Yes, there are limitations you have to deal with: being in the vase. And yet there’s no reason you can’t bloom like a deep mountain magnolia.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Technorati, a search engine for blogs, says there are more than 100 million blogs on the Internet, and that figure doesn’t include millions of Chinese language blogs. So self-expression is thriving on a global scale, right? Not exactly. Most blogs—the estimate is 94 percent—have not been updated for at least four months.

In accordance with the current astrological indicators, Scorpio, I expect you to do something about this problem. Refresh your blog in the coming week or consider

launching one if you don’t have one. But don’t stop there. Use every other way you can imagine to show the world who you are.

Be articulate and demonstrative and revelatory.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I think you can handle more hubbub and uproar than you realize.

I also suspect you’re capable of integrating more novelty, and at a faster rate than the members of all the other signs of the zodiac.

That’s why I think you should consider interpreting what’s happening in your life right now as “interesting adventures” instead of “disorienting chaos.” The entire universe is set up to help you thrive on what non-Sagittarians might regard as stressful.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Dear Rob: My boyfriend’s heart is in the right place. He likes to give me flowers. The only trouble is, the bouquets he brings are homely. A recent batch was a hodgepodge of blue delphiniums, white carnations and red geraniums. Is there any way to steer him in a more aesthetically correct direction without deflating his tender kindness?—Unsatisfied Capricorn.”

Dear Unsatisfied: In my astrological opinion, one of the tasks you Capricorns should be concerned with right now is learning to love the gifts that people want to give you. Maybe at a later date you can start training them to provide you with exactly what you want.

But for the moment, it won’t kill you to simply welcome and celebrate their generosity.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your new vocabulary word for the week is “skookum,” a term from the Chinook Indians that is still used in some parts of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. My astrological colleague Caroline Casey says it means “in cahoots with good spirits” and “completely made for the job.” Wikipedia suggests that when you’re skookum, you’ve got a clear purpose and are standing in your power spot.

According to my reading of the omens, Aquarius, these definitions of skookum fit you pretty well right now.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In the coming days, it’s crucial for you to be spontaneous but not rash. Do you know the distinction? Read the words of psychologist Abraham Maslow: “Spontaneity (the impulses from our best self) gets confused with impulsivity and acting-out (the impulses from our sick self), and there is then no way to tell the difference.” Be sure you stay true to the vitalizing prompts arising from your inner genius, Pisces—not the distorted compulsions erupting from your inner maniac.

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