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GBAD IS BACK The unknown election with major impacts

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MAKE A LIST What to do and what not to miss

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HIGH DRAMA Opera Idaho’s Susannah touches on raw subject matter

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FRIEND OR FOE The twisting mystery of The Reluctant Fundamentalist

“It was like a big tumbleweed of actions.”

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NOTE THE GREAT (LATTER-DAY) GATSBYS I have not yet seen the Baz Luhrmann adaptation of The Great Gatsby, which I’ll admit is mostly because I’m scared to watch it. Since the previews started showing up, I cringed at the Luhrmann razzle-dazzle—Jay Z meets J.G.?—that gave Shakespeare and 1880s Paris a case of neon-infused hysteria.

All the same, I’ve always been an F. Scott Fitzgerald enthusiast, reading Gatsby at least once a year since high school and owning compilations of his magazine work, short stories and (almost) all his novels. I even sat down the other night, in lieu of going to the theater for Gatsby on Steroids, and watched the 1974 film starring Robert Redford as Gatsby, Mia Farrow as Daisy Buchanan and Sam Waterston as Nick Carraway.

Without having seen Luhrmann’s cinematic take on the novel, I won’t try to compare the films. But in re-watching the older version, I was again left with that sickened feeling of excess—the frantic, dissolute characters; their exhausting histrionics; the champagne-drenched falsity of their ludicrous mansions; their spoiled self-destruction.

The spectacle is a soul-wearying one, as Fitzgerald intended, and with that hollow sensation fresh in my mind, I decided that not only is The Great Gatsby the perfect novel for our time, Baz Luhrmann is probably the perfect guy to adapt it to our age of high-speed superficiality, which is well served by the Luhrmann style: hip-hop! 3-D! research trips on ocean liners!

The film opened with receipts topping $51 million, a Gastbyworthy figure for what I’m sure is a Gatsby-worthy spectacle.

Wealth and the worship of wealth is the lodestone of the Gatsby universe, and the perversion of that fixation corrupts everything—from fashion to love to art—and even (spoiler alert) ends up costing a few people their lives. That might sound like a lot of moralizing, but you don’t need to look any further than the news to see a vivid example of how the First World’s addiction to luxury fuels tragedy in the Third World.

More than 1,000 workers died in the collapse of a Bangladesh garment factory in late April, which—in eight stories of the most primitive conditions—churned out fashionable clothing for Western consumption.

We like to think slavery is a historic evil, but the fact remains that millions toil daily to support the hyper-speed, high-fashion lifestyle that we latter-day Gatsbys seem to think is vital. Don’t believe me? Take this quiz—slaveryfootprint. org—and get ready for your own noveau riche hangover.

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NEWS GBAD is back with a whole new election you’ve probably never heard of 8

IDAHO FLAMBE? Hated last year’s “summer of smoke”? Tough. A new report says that this year’s fire season could rival that of 2007, when 400,000 acres burned on the Payette National Forest and an additional 250,000 acres burned on the Boise National Forest. Find the details on Citydesk.

BUSTED BRONCO It seemed like former Boise State University Broncos football player Titus Young hit rock bottom when he was arrested twice in one day—then he got arrested a third time in the same week. Get the full story on Citydesk.

BUSTED FREEDOM Idaho Freedom Foundation Executive Director Wayne Hoffman got a speeding ticket for $155. His response?

An op-ed about how the laws against speeding don’t exist.

Read all about it on Citydesk.

WTF 208 Thanks to a Google News Alert, Boise Weekly sees every video on YouTube that is tagged Idaho. You wouldn’t believe some of the stuff it turns up. But you don’t have to take our word for it. Just check out Cobweb.

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DOONESBURY

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NOISE Going deep with Deep Sea Diver

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ARTS Opera Idaho takes on Susannah

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SCREEN The Reluctant Fundamentalist

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BILL COPE/OPINION

IOWA (UGH) BOUND Been waiting for this a long time

Let’s see. Six days. That’s three pairs of socks. Maybe two. I don’t sweat as much as I used to. I’d probably get by with four shirts, long as I’m careful with the coffee and the wine and such. Pants? Uh, I’ll start with a pair of shorts, a pair of jeans and a pair of dress-up slacks. Wish I knew how dressed up I should be for the ceremony. What if I show up in a tie and coat, and every other guy there is in bibs and rubber boots? Could happen. It is Iowa, after all.

If I run low on something, I could slip into a Walmart and pick up whatever it takes to get me through. But gad, I don’t even want to think about what a Walmart in Iowa must be like. Wouldn’t surprise me to find out that guy who does those movies about cannibal hillbillies got the original idea in an Iowa Walmart.

Come to think of it, maybe I should pack a bottle of Purell. And Lysol. Don’t want to gamble on those things being available in Iowa, do we? And while I’m at it...

Oh! You’re here already. Sorry. I didn’t realize I had readers yet. I was just musing about what I’ll need for my trip. Please excuse me if I mused something I shouldn’t be musing in mixed company. Like those cracks about Iowa?... hey, don’t get all knockered up if you happen to like Iowa for some reason. I actually have family in Iowa. Some second cousins, or something. My mom’s parents came here from Iowa. I’m sure Iowa has a lot going for it. And just because Grandma and Grandpa couldn’t wait to get the hell out of Iowa doesn’t mean it doesn’t have its share of commendable qualities. Probably.

So now you’re wondering why on Earth anyone would go there. Especially me, who won’t even travel from Meridian into Boise if I don’t have at least three unavoidable reason to go. Well, folks, I have an unavoidable reason to go. Just one, but it’s a big ’un. I’ve got a graduation to go to. A college graduation. My daughter made it! Yaaaah! By this time two weeks from now, she’ll have a bachelor’s to hang on her wall.

You don’t know how proud I am of her.

That degree didn’t come easy, but she hung on.

Five years. Never let it slip away. Wrassled it down and pinned it. You just can’t know how proud I am of her.

U From the very beginning of my stay with Boise Weekly, I included my kid in my writing. She was 5 years old when I first used her as either the subject itself or a gateway to other subjects. Schools, obviously. Christmas plays, Molly the dog, the live chickens she once won in a raffle, her first case of the croup, her first piano recital, her first band concert, her first date, her first prom, her first job, her first this, her first that. By the time she left for college, I’d done more than 40 columns that she was either central to, or a large part of.

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on these pages since we drove her up to Moscow and dropped her off. Fall of 2008.

I was proud of her that day, too. Thing is, a big (perhaps selfish) element of that pride was how she was following, if not in my footsteps precisely, then very near to them.

I have never remembered my years in that gentle Palouse Brigadoon with anything but pleasure, and I have always been proud of being a University of Idaho alum. I was one happy daddy knowing that she, too, would be a U of I alum.

But at the same time, I decided I had wrung from her every drop of column juice I could.

She was no longer just my kid, but a young lady. It had been a long time since she mispronounced spaghetti “pizzghetti,” or raced around in OshKoshes (b’gosh). Her wide-eyed wonder had turned to sophisticated curiosity and dogged diligence. Her teenage angst years were behind her and she was eager to make her own decisions.

Of all the subjects I have ever written about, she had been my favorite, with no close second. But now, her life, her experiences, her tastes and her choices, her ups and downs and blues and joys, were all hers. One hundred percent hers. I felt like I would have been intruding to use her any more.

So I didn’t tell you when, after three years in Moscow, she transferred out of my lovely alma mater and went to Iowa. I’ll tell you now that we fought over it. I’ll tell you now that we didn’t speak for weeks over it. Not because I insisted she stay put, or that she would have refused to comply if I had, but because I was so fearful.

It terrified me to think she was going to be so far away that I couldn’t jump in a car and be there in a few hours, should something happen. I was angry that she was doing that to me, to her mother, and she was angry I wasn’t yet trusting her to take care of herself, should something happen.

Weeks, we didn’t talk. Then, I think, we both realized that we were at the jagged edge of a wound that might turn unhealable if we let it continue. I realized, I think, that I had no choice but to trust her, from then on, on every matter, no matter what, and to trust that I had done all I could to raise her into a trustable person. And she realized, I think, that she couldn’t go any longer without talking to her daddy.

Anyway, here I am, two years later, getting ready to fly to Iowa to watch her walk the stage. I suspect by the time I see her with that Iowa sheepskin in her hand, I’ll have forgotten that I’d rather it had happened in Moscow. Or that we went weeks without talking. Or that there was ever a moment in our lives when I wasn’t anything but proud of her.

Still... Iowa! I probably should throw in a few of those filter masks, too. You know, just in case we’re stuck next door to a pig farm.

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WE ARE ALL SOVIETS NOW Not-so-secret bombings have big implications

Did Israel bomb Damascus? Of course it did.

But Israel won’t admit it.

According to experts, the silence following not-so-secret secret bombings shows that even enemies have to cooperate sometimes. If Syria acknowledges that it has been the victim of an act of war, Syrians and non-Syrians throughout the Muslim world would pressure the government of President Bashar al-Assad into a war it can’t win. Knowing this, the Israelis let Assad save face. They quietly gloat over what everyone knows, that they can come and go as they please over Syrian airspace.

We live in a time that bears out the most dystopian of George Orwell’s predictions, yet few news events are as surreal and mindblowing as a so-called secret bombing. There is, after all, nothing secret about bombs.

Older readers remember the secret bombing of Cambodia in 1969 and 1970, when President Richard Nixon ordered the bombing of North Vietnamese supply bases in eastern Cambodia and Laos, a violation of international law. It was a sensational scoop to readers of The New York Times, but if you were there, there was nothing secretive about the 100,000-plus tons of ordnance dropped in 3,800-plus sorties by American B-52s.

As far as the rest of the world was concerned, the bombings were cloaked by a conspiracy of silence. The media found out about it right away but coverage was scant and tentative. Cambodia’s leader, Prince Norodom Sihanouk, supposedly sent his tacit approval through back channels.

The U.S. drone war in Pakistan bears similarities, though it features a delicious extra dollop of deception.

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As I reported in 2010, the United States isn’t so much occupying Afghanistan as it is using it as a staging area for drone strikes.

Again, we have the ridiculous spectacle of something that couldn’t be less secret while both Americans and the Pakistani government officially deny knowing anything about it.

For at least 200 years, the West has been governed on the basis of strictly defined borders. The United Nations has served as an attempt to enshrine the sovereignty of nation-states. At the core of contemporary international law is the doctrine that invading territory or airspace is an act of war.

If Israel can carry out acts of war against Syria, and if the United States can do the same in Pakistan, who is to say which crossborder incursions are acceptable? If Syria and Pakistan tacitly consent to their territory being bombed, but don’t sign formal agreements, can they legitimately claim to be sovereign independent states? It seems that both the bomber and the victim countries are messing around with huge potential ramifications.

The greatest enemy of political stability is alienation. Citizens don’t have to like their leaders to hand them the tacit consent of the governed. But if a regime wants to stay in power, the people have to believe their government more often than not.

Sure, all rules are arbitrary. But once you start breaking your own rules, you undermine the basis of legitimacy for the system you’ve created. If we go back to the basis of nationhood, we unwind the world order in place for nearly half a millennium. Which may be for the better. But it’s probably something that we should all discuss. In the open.

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CITYDESK/NEWS DO YOU WORK FOR A BFB?

Does your business have bike racks, perhaps a bike pump or toolkit in the office?

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Few Boise businesses are more bicycle friendly than Boise Bicycle Project, which by definition is a rolling testament to the city’s cycling community. But the local nonprofit can also lay claim to a rare title as well, recognized as Idaho’s only Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Business.

The designation comes from the League of American Bicyclists, which recently revamped its BFB program. Criteria for the designation ranges from the tangible, like providing cash incentives for employees who commute by bike, to the more nebulous, such as hanging up fliers for local bicycle events.

“A real simple one for people is to have bike racks in front of your business, a bike pump and a toolkit somewhere in the shop, and then to promote bicycle events,” said BBP Executive Director Jimmy Hallyburton.

Convincing businesses to participate is the first challenge. Current BFBs include Idaho Power and Kittelson & Associates.

But the league ranks Idaho 36th out of the 50 states in bicycle friendliness—concentrated largely in Boise, with 13 BFBs and one BFU (bicycle friendly university).

“Business-minded employers see that part of it—if we encourage biking, our employees will be healthier, they’ll be more productive and they’ll be more active, and that’s good for us,” Hallyburton said.

He hopes government officials will, too.

Though not a business, per se, the City of Boise is taking steps to receive Bicycle Friendly designation. And Hallyburton wants to see city leaders help spearhead a lengthy process to label Boise as a whole a Bicycle Friendly Community.

“We’re trying to work together with the city to put together a bicycle advisory committee that meets permanently year-round that would help apply for this,” he said.

Hallyburton’s goal is to help Idaho cruise higher than 36th in the nation and, ultimately, take the top spot for having the most BFBs. To date, BBP has helped sign up 20 business since January, with plans for 30 more by late June.

It is difficult to quantify, however, what having a bicycle-friendly designation really means for a business. Hallyburton believes, for one, it’s a signal to consumers or prospective employees— much like Think Boise First’s local designation— to shop or work at a BFB. That outreach could, he said, help to get more people on bikes.

“When we get the actual business to apply for it, they’re doing the work of promoting cycling to their employees and we don’t have to do it so much,” said Hallyburton. “And that’s better for everyone.“ –Andrew Crisp

BOISE’S ‘BEST KEPT SECRET’ GBAD Candidates: the stakes have never been higher GEORGE PRENTICE The jigsaw piece that is the Greater Boise Auditorium District is a puzzle unto itself— beginning with the fact that many people don’t even know they live inside the district.

“Here it is,” said the Boise Metro Chamber Vice President Ray Stark, pointing to a couple dozen jagged edges shooting to all points of the compass in the heart of Ada County. “It’s bigger than the city of Boise but smaller than the county. It’s the same boundary that was the old Boise Junior College taxing district from the 1930s.”

Extending north to the Foothills; east and south to Barber Park, Harris Ranch and the Boise Airport; jogging west to Eagle Road and back north to the Boise River, GBAD—as it’s more commonly known—is home to nearly 123,000 registered voters.

Yet voter turnout in most previous GBAD elections has been abysmal: One runoff, in 1995, had as few as 211 votes. Only 591 total votes were counted in 1991. And three of the past four elections were canceled because no one challenged incumbents.

But there is a full slate of hopefuls courting votes Tuesday, May 21. It may be a fool’s errand to vie for a position that pays $60 a year on a board that has seen two resignations in the past year—while one board member accused colleagues of acting “like children,” yet another member said its budget “didn’t pass the smell test.” Nonetheless, eight candidates, including three incumbents, are competing this year for three slots on the GBAD board.

“I think there has been a lot of pressure on this board by the media, and in particular Boise Weekly, to get something done,” said Hy Kloc, GBAD board chairman. “Do you remember the story you wrote last November [BW, News, “All My GBAD Children,” Nov. 28, 2012]? Your drawing showed all of us on the board as part of one big angry body, and one of the hands was around my throat. That really cracked me up.”

But not everyone was laughing through much of 2010-2012, as rancor defined many of the GBAD board meetings, with members alleging open-meeting and ethics violations [BW, Citydesk, “Shouting, Rumor of Dissolution,” Aug. 11, 2011], conflict with the city’s own convention and visitor’s bureau [BW, Citydesk, “Still More Controversy,” July 13, 2011], and even one board member

The turnout for a May 9 forum, featuring seven Greater Boise Auditorium District Board candidates, attracted far more attendees than most GBAD board meetings.

attempting to hold office while living and working in eastern Idaho [BW, News, “Home Away From Home,” Aug. 24, 2011].

“Your stories were perfect. We’ve got to improve our credibility,” said Kloc. “Our mission is still the best kept secret in Boise.”

Idaho Code allows for GBAD’s existence and taxing authority (a 5 percent hotel room levy) to build, operate and market auditoriums, exhibitions halls, convention centers, sports arenas “and facilities of a similar nature,” which many have interpreted to include performing arts facilities. As a result, GBAD owns and operates the Boise Centre (built 23 years ago) and owns a five-acre vacant block bordered by Front, Myrtle, 11th and 13th streets, which more than a few citizens think should be the home of a new convention center, multi-use stadium or both.

“The ripple effect on the economy is huge,” said Downtown Boise Association Director Karen Ballard. “It’s critical, and any future investment can only help with that vibrancy.”

“Last year, the Boise Centre had about 143,000 attendees, quite a success story. We think the annual economic impact is close to $30 million,” said Stephanie Astorquia, a current GBAD board member running for another six-year term. “The Boise Centre has 47,000 square feet and that’s mostly ballroom and meeting space. But the Centre doesn’t have adequate exhibit space. Basically, visitors can meet and eat but not exhibit.”

Rob Perez, another GBAD incumbent also running for a six-year term on the board, echoed Astorquia’s scenario.

“We currently have about 65 prospects that Boise can’t serve,” said Perez. “GBAD currently has $13 million in cash and we’re adding more than $2 million net to that balance every year. We can support about $25 million in debt. We could expand the current convention center and have more for other projects. This is really not an ‘either-or’ proposition.”

Peter Oliver, who is also running to keep his two-year seat on the GBAD board, cautioned that construction is just a piece of the expense.

“Whether it’s expansion of the Boise Centre or construction of a new facility, you’ve got to ask yourself: ‘Can we afford to run it?’”

But if Kloc (who is not up for re-election for another four years) has his way, he’ll be working alongside someone other than current colleagues Astroquia, Perez or Oliver.

“I’m supporting three other candidates,” said Kloc. “I’m pulling for Steve Berch, George Tway and Jim Walker. Steve has project management skills from his years at Hewlett-Packard. George owns a travel agency and has an incredible amount of insight on finance. And Jim Walker always puts his community first, as a captain with the Boise Fire Department.”

John May, former chair of the Capital City Development Corporation board and longtime owner of the Owyhee Plaza Hotel, said he’s also challenging the incumbents because, “The GBAD board is still missing a true hospitality professional.”

Yet another candidate—and yes, that makes eight—Noah Bard, says he’s qualified for the GBAD board because, “This is what I do. I’m an operations manager for Production Services International, booking and facilitating conventions and trade shows around the country, including Boise. I’m in a unique position to know how much Boise needs more convention space. Boise can’t risk losing business during an expansion.”

Walker added that when he gets a chance to talk to voters, “I end up spending more time explaining the district than I do talking about myself.”

And while he says he does eventually get around to talking about taxing authority, expansion, construction or successful governance, he might also want to try explaining that puzzle-piece of a map.

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BOBBIE PATTERSON Packing up but certainly not leaving anytime soon GEORGE PRENTICE

When did you decide to retire?

I wish I could tell you that I had a vision that flashed in my mind, but I think it was more of a process. Last July, I was diagnosed with lung cancer; a total shock.

Was your treatment through the Mountain States Tumor Institute?

The chemo was. My radiation was through an absolute angel of a doctor: Dr. John Gamboa. He has been—in encouragement and information—an absolute blessing. I was very lucky. I didn’t miss work or get really sick.

But was that the turning point for you?

Running BCVB for the last 30 years has been a separate life. I have my husband, kids, grandkids and great-grandkids but I’ve had this amazing experience of running the bureau at an international level. I can’t possibly imagine another job where I would have friends all over the world.

arrangement? I would argue that it’s not.

When we talk to the general public, who don’t understand the inner machinations of BCVB and the Greater Boise Auditorium District, which oversee the Boise Centre, and that there are different teams of people marketing Boise, and that sometimes they’re even at the same event, a lot of people scratch their heads.

As they should.

Explain to me why Boise does this differently.

It’s nontraditional. And it’s not based on a good business decision. It’s based on personalities, emotion and a bunch of other stuff. To the client, it’s confusing.

May I ask how old you are?

You can ask, but I’m not going to tell you, and the only reason is that there is an age bias.

But doesn’t BCVB have a formal relationship with the Boise Centre on marketing?

We help offset some of the cost of the trade shows that they attend. But they seem to think their goal is how many people they can contact at a trade show. I would rather have five serious conversations with people who will buy Boise, rather than scanning 25 name badges.

How would you best describe the state of BCVB as you step away?

Extremely changed. There are just a handful of people at the bureau, but if everybody is doing their job, there shouldn’t be any decrease in promotion of the city, because the Boise Centre now has its own sales staff. Is that the best

How would you best characterize the bad blood between BCVB and GBAD that boiled from 2010 through 2012?

I watched the auditorium district work really hard to do things for our community, but then it deteriorated through personalities, and it got way out of control.

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JER EM Y LANNINGHAM

When John Cohen took over in April as executive director of the Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau, he had some big shoes to fill. Not literally; previous director Bobbie Patterson is petite.

But Patterson, credited with bringing the Iron Man triathlon and the Special Olympics Winter Games to the City of Trees, held formidable sway for more than three decades.

Next week, Boise Weekly sits down with Cohen to talk about his new challenge, but we first spoke to Patterson as she was packing up her office in BCVB’s old digs at the Owyhee Plaza.

And there has been some change of membership on the GBAD board.

There have been a few steps toward sanity.

Is it true that Boise can’t host a medium- to large-size meeting event or convention?

The Boise Centre can’t even host some small groups who need specific space for exhibitors or suppliers.

If you had a magic wand to create a new facility and/or partnership, what would that look like?

I would get a flagship hotel—a Marriott, Hyatt or Hilton—and then probably 50,000 to 60,000 square feet of exhibit space. Keep the existing Boise Centre for dinners and smaller meetings.

Doesn’t the city desperately need a new visitor’s center?

In the back of my mind, the corner of Myrtle and Capitol would be perfect for that.

I’m always proud to live here and I love selling Boise to others, but honestly, I think we’re stuck right now. What connects all the dots is aggressive leadership.

Should we expect you to be part of those conversations in the near future?

I can’t waste all the things I’ve learned. I don’t have a clue what that means, but I’m excited about the future.

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Forget the calendar, it’s always Mock’Tober Fest at Tres Bonne Cuisine.

Respect the bike.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY MAY 16-17 pedal to the metal BIKE WEEK, PART 2 Boise Bike Week isn’t over yet—there are still plenty of opportunities to catch bike-themed events for cruisers, commuters and those with more exotic interests.

Those bike lovers who commute year-round know that biking in the cold ain’t always easy. It was a lesson driven home by the adventures of Winter Wildlands Alliance ambassador Eric Larsen, who was the first person to attempt to ride around the geographic South Pole on a bike. He shares his experience with the warm-climate crowd at Idaho Mountain Touring Thursday, May 16, starting at 7 p.m.

Larsen undertook his 750-mile journey for Cycle South, a program designed to show the world the relationship between commuting by bicycle and being conscientious stewards of the environment.

Using ski poles, sled dogs and a trusty bike, he rode his way across miles of virgin snow and ice, taking plenty of pictures and video along the way, which he’ll share at the event. If anyone develops sympathy hunger pangs after the presentation, there will be food from P. Ditty Wrap Wagon and brews from Payette Brewing Company.

The talk is free and open to the public, and participants can score raffle prizes, as well.

For those set on some free food to fuel their less extreme commutes, there’s Bike to Work Day Friday, May 17, encouraging people to hop on their bikes and say goodbye to sitting in traffic listening to talk radio. Hitch up a pant leg and join other cyclists around downtown Boise for a little encouragement to get off your duff, thanks to several chances to get some free, tasty breakfast.

Boise Young Professionals will host a booth outside Big City Coffee, stocked with coffee and treats for bike commuters, from 7-9 a.m. Chat with BYP volunteers and grab a snack for the road.

Should your commute lead you by Whole Foods Market, roll into the parking lot for a complimentary breakfast courtesy of the Whole Foods kitchen from 6-9 a.m. Grab some coffee or tea with scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns and toast, or try the tofu scramble.

Liven up the morning with music and information booths hosted by Boise Bicycle Project, George’s Cycles, Let’s Move Boise and Boise Parks and Recreation. Both George’s and BBP will have mechanics on site for free, minor bike tune-ups.

For a full list of Boise Bike Week events, check out the website.

Eric Larsen Cycle South: Thursday, May 16, 7 p.m. FREE. Idaho Mountain Touring, 1310 W. Main St., Boise, 208-336-3854; Bike to Work Day: Friday, May 17, 7-9 a.m. FREE. Big City Coffee, 1416 Grove St., Boise, 208-345-3145; and 6-9 a.m. Whole Foods Market, 401 S. Broadway Ave., Boise, 208-287-4600, boisebikeweek.org.

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FRIDAY-SATURDAY MAY 17-18 cuisine RUSSIAN FOOD FESTIVAL, MOCK’TOBER FEST Forget the robbins, roving lawn companies or rising hemlines. In Boise, the true sign that the season is changing is the return of annual cultural food festivals.

It all starts with the Russian Food Festival. The outdoor bash takes place over two days, Friday, May 17-Saturday, May 18, during which hot, home-cooked dishes draw hundreds of Boiseans to revel in cultural eats. Visitors are invited to nosh a variety of Russian grub and drink import beers at St. Seraphim of Sarov Orthodox Church.

Under the shade of outdoor tents, sample barbecued shish kebabs paired with spicy carrot salad, topped off with a slice of Napoleon cake for dessert.

Other food items include beef stroganoff, borscht, piroshki (dumplings filled with meat or dried fruit), chebureki (fried pockets stuffed with spiced meats) or Russian-style crepes filled with beef and mushrooms.

Still hungry? Head further into Europe for the sixth annual Mock’Toberfest Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18.

Rather than wait for the real Oktoberfest, the folks at Tres Bonne Cuisine swing open their doors for a springtime rendition of the popular festival. Menu items include wine, beer and food from Italy, Portugal, Poland, Croatia and many other European nations. Sample sausage and potato pancakes from Poland, bread from Germany and France and other eats with live music by Boise band FlipSide.

With all that multicultural fare, your stomach may soon resemble a miniature version of the United Nations.

Russian Food Festival: Friday, May 17, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Saturday, May 18, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE. St. Seraphim of Sarov Russian Orthodox Church, 872 N. 29th St., Boise, 208-345-1553, stseraphimboise.org; Mock’Tober Fest: Friday, May 17-Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE. Tres Bonne Cuisine, 6555 Overland Road, Boise, 208-658-1364, tresbonnecuisine.com.

THURSDAY MAY 16 meals on wheels CULINARY WALKABOUT Tourism can be ugly—pale, awkward, badly dressed people cluelessly offending the locals— but it can also be extremely tasty.

Food tourism is at the heart

of the Culinary Walkabout, an annual fundraiser for the Elks Meals on Wheels program. Thursday, May 16, from 6-9 p.m., $60 buys a ticket to one of Boise’s premier culinary events, where local chefs from 20 restaurants around the Treasure Valley try to outdo each other for the benefit and delight of ticket holders, who sample items at dozens of kiosks.

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FIND THE IOWHAT? T-SHIRT

Artists like Charles Gill offer a new perspective on Boise in URBAN.

Flashbacks come with an AM/FM radio.

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city URBAN OPENING AT BAM Urban is a foreign word in most parts of Idaho. Residents of Boise, the state’s largest burg, may be better acquainted with visions of the city, but few see its brick buildings and ribbons of asphalt quite like the group of artists taking part in the upcoming URBAN exhibition.

Opening at Boise Art Museum Saturday, May 18, URBAN provides visitors with alternative views of the City of Trees.

BAM Curator of Art Sandy Harthorn said she chose work by artists Charles Gill, Michael Miller, Karen Woods and Jan Boles for their perspectives on Boise cityscapes, ranging from the rain-spotted views of motorists to large panoramas of the metropolitan skyline.

“I just thought that they all had different viewpoints, different ways of looking at Boise,” Harthorn told Boise Weekly, “but similar in their attitudes, similar in their formats and similar in their interests in the Boise streetscape.”

The four urban-inspired artists will present approximately 40 pieces as part of the show, including Miller’s photograph of State Street saloon the 44 Club, and Boles’ sunny panorama shot from the top of the Capitol Terrace parking garage. While some scenes should be familiar to locals, the artists’ images reveal underappreciated vistas and hidden beauty in unlikely places, as in Boles’ rendition of the Franklin Road exit on Interstate-84.

BAM describes the exhibition as an “honest portrayal of Boise buildings and structures, old and new, large and small.”

Presented to help celebrate Boise 150, the city’s sesquicentennial, URBAN reveals the hidden gems of our city’s built environment.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE-$6. Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.

include the Berryhill family of eateries, Zee Catering and Floral Design, Castle Ranch Steakhouse, Dawson Taylor Coffee Roasters, Murphy’s Seafood and Steakhouse and more.

The evening also includes music by Boise Straight Ahead and a silent auction that includes offerings like two tickets to Night of the Living Chefs, a family package at Zoo Boise, a ride in a Curtiss P-40 plane at the Warhawk Air Museum and an eight-course dinner for 10 prepared by four local chefs.

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hootenanny REMEMBER WHEN BENEFIT Every so often, a Boise establishment goes big, throwing a barn-burner of a party complete with food, music, booze and enough spectacle to draw out even the stodgiest loner.

If it were a live band and a Rubbermaid tub full of gas station ice and canned brews, well, that would be any Friday night. But Shorty’s Saloon is throwing a party so big the Garden City watering hole had to hold it on a Sunday.

Running from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Shorty’s is holding its first Remember When benefit. The event features a hot rod and classic car show, live music from Simple Ruckus at 11 a.m. and Fine Line at 2 p.m., food of the barbecue variety, a silent auction, a car wash and plenty of activities for the kids.

The party benefits City of Light Home for Women and Children, and there will be donation stations where patrons can drop off needed items like toiletries; children’s supplies, including clothes and diapers; food; and cleaning supplies. With each donation, Shorty’s is giving away a free beer ticket.

The music, beer and booze are inside the saloon and the car show and kids activities are outside, as one might expect. It also means the underage crowd can check out the outdoor events, too.

11 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Shorty’s Saloon, 5467 Glenwood Road, Garden City, 208-378-7363, shortyssaloon.net.

Idahoans often struggle to describe the whereabouts of their home state. “Iowa?” non-natives often ask, a quizzical look screwed onto their faces.

In 1973, ahead of a visit from his wife’s Norwegian relatives, Idaho photographer Jan Boles opted to have some fun with the inevitable Iowa/ Idaho mix-up.

He crafted a T-shirt design with an outline of the Gem State with pastoral images—but labeled “Iowa.” fawnandfoal.com “It’s a play on the WHITE PINE whole notion that Idaho 124 14th Ave. S., Nampa doesn’t show up in 208-466-9083 the United States for thewhitepineboutique.com most people who live anywhere east of Iowa,” said Juliana McLenna, co-owner of screen-print studio Fawn and Foal, which produces the shirts.

After spotting the design on a friend—one Boles crafted for a limited run sold during Modern Art 2009—McLenna managed to track down its creator. After inking a licensing agreement with Boles, Fawn and Foal now offers new prints of the tee in various styles, which are available online or at The White Pine Boutique in Nampa.

The Iowhat? is printed on silvery, 50/50 cotton and polyester blend T-shirts from American Apparel, available for adults in extra small, small, medium and large for $24.

Toddler sizes are available in 2, 4 and 6 for $20. For babies, a tan, organic onesie from American Apparel comes in two sizes for $18, printed with eco-friendly inks.

“We’re also going to do tote bags and tank tops in the next couple of months,” said McLenna.

—Andrew Crisp

Behind the good times— the meals, desserts, appetizers, prizes and auction items—is the event’s commitment to supporting the Elks Meals on Wheels program, which delivers hot meals to more than 800 seniors in Ada County, so go ahead and indulge in culinary decadence knowing you’re doing something for those less fortunate.

6-9 p.m. $60. Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St., Boise, 208-489-4592, elksmealsonwheels.org.

Have food, will travel at the Culinary Walkabout.

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8 DAYS OUT WEDNESDAY MAY 15 Food & Drink DISHCRAWL YOUR WAY INTO MAY—Take in the flavors of Boise at a selection of four local eateries. RSVP online. Ticket holders are notified of meeting location via email 48 hours prior to the event. For more info, email Rebekaho@dishcrawl.com.

7 p.m. $45, dishcrawl.com/ dishintomay.

Sports & Fitness PEDAL POWER POTLUCK PICNIC IN THE PARK—Pedal to the park for a potluck as part of Boise Bike Week. 6 p.m. FREE. Sierra Club, 503 W. Franklin St., Boise, 208-384-1023, boisebikeweek.org.

RIDE OF SILENCE—Go on a slow, silent, five-mile ride in honor of fallen cyclists. 6:45 p.m. FREE. Camel’s Back Park, 1200 W. Heron St., Boise, boisebikeweek.org.

WOMEN’S ROAD OR MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE—Meet at the Eagle Bike Park for a 21.5-mile, two-hour road cycling ride or a 10-12-mile mountain bike ride as part of Boise Bike Week. 5 p.m. FREE. Eagle Bike Park, Old Horseshoe Bend Road, Eagle, boisebikeweek.org.

THURSDAY MAY 16

LIQUID LAUGHS: VINCE MORRIS—Featuring Brandon Hahn.

Two-for-one tickets. 8 p.m. $10.

Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-287-5379, liquidboise.com.

Food & Drink CULINARY WALKABOUT—Join Elks Rehab for an evening of food, culinary competition and support of the Meals on Wheels program. Local chefs try to outdo each other with creative cuisine.

See Picks, Page 10. 6-9 p.m. $60. Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St., Boise, 208-489-4592, elksmealsonwheels.org.

On Stage COMEDY AT THE VARSITY: DARRYL RHOADES—7 p.m.

FREE. Varsity Pub, 1441 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, 208-906-0658, varsitypubmeridian.com.

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8 DAYS OUT Odds & Ends LADIES’ LOUNGE—Toss back some cocktails with Boise Weekly and enjoy prize giveaways, drink specials and oh so much more. Visit BW’s promo page to get the 4-11. 5 p.m. FREE. Willi B’s Saloon, 12505 Chinden Blvd., Boise, 208-331-5666, willibs.com.

POLAR EXPLORER ERIC LARSEN—Join Winter Wildlands Alliance Ambassador Eric Larsen to hear about his ride to the South Pole via bicycle. Payette Brewery beer and food from P.Ditty Wraps available. See Picks, Page 10. 7 p.m. FREE. Idaho Mountain Touring, 1310 W. Main St., Boise, 208-336-3854, boisebikeweek.org.

FRIDAY MAY 17 On Stage COMEDY AT THE VARSITY: DARRYL RHOADES—7 p.m. $8. Varsity Pub, 1441 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, 208-906-0658, varsitypubmeridian.com.

LIQUID LAUGHS: VINCE MORRIS—See Thursday. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $10. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208287-5379, liquidboise.com.

SUSANNAH—Opera Idaho performs Carlisle Floyd’s opera as part of the Made in the USA series. The series features operas written by American composers, set in America and touching on an American theme. Call 208-3871273 or see website for more info and tickets. See Arts, Page 22. 7:30 p.m. $15-$69. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-345-0454, operaidaho.org.

Food & Drink MOCK’TOBER FEST—Enjoy food, wine and beer from Italy, Poland and more, with live music

by FlipSide from 6-10 p.m. See Picks, Page 10. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

FREE. Tres Bonne Cuisine, 6555 W. Overland Road, Boise, 208-658-1364, tresbonnescuisine.com.

RUSSIAN FOOD FESTIVAL—Savor authentic homemade dishes like beef stroganoff, Russian crepes, piroshki, cabbage rolls, borscht and an assortment of desserts. Also featuring guided tours of the church and a local iconographer demonstrating his craft. See Picks, Page 10. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

FREE admission. St. Seraphim of Sarov Russian Orthodox Church, 872 N. 29th St., Boise, 208-345-1553, stseraphimboise.org.

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SANDBAR SEASONAL GRAND RE-OPENING—Celebrate the grand re-opening of Riverside Hotel’s seasonal restaurant, Sandbar, with a spaghetti bar.

New menu items include a quinoa burger. Featuring music

by Hillfolk Noir and Reilly Coyote, and a new petanque court (French version of bocce ball).

5-10 p.m. FREE. Sandbar, 2900 Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 208343-1871, riversideboise.com.

Sports & Fitness BIKE TO WORK DAY—Pedal in for a free hot breakfast at Whole Foods or Big City Coffee and quick tune-ups by George’s Cycles and Boise Bicycle Project. See Picks, Page 10. 6-9 a.m. FREE. Big City Coffee, 1416 W. Grove St., Boise, 208-345-3145; Whole Foods Market, 401 S. Broadway Ave., Boise, 208-287-4600, boisebikeweek.org.

SATURDAY MAY 18 Festivals & Events CRAWFISH BOIL AND AUCTION BENEFIT—Enjoy an authentic crawfish boil with Louisiana crawfish, live music featuring the New Iberians Zydeco and Blues Band, crawfish races, and silent and live auctions. Proceeds go to the CW2 Joshua M. Tillery Memorial Fund. 6-11 p.m. $40, $60 couples. Alpine Ponds Event Center, 545 E. Chinden Blvd., Meridian, 208-859-2759, alpineponds.net.

WEATHER IN YOUR WATERSHED—Join the National Weather Service to learn how the pros forecast weather, see weather demonstrations and play a Jeopardy game. At noon, hike half a mile to the Boise River to release rainbow trout. Make an edible ice cream aquifer, make and take home your own weather instrument, and create a mini tornado. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. Boise WaterShed, 11818 W. Joplin Road, Boise, 208-489-1284, cityofboise.org/bee/watershed.

On Stage COMEDY AT THE VARSITY: DARRYL RHOADES—7 p.m. $8. Varsity Pub, 1441 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, 208-906-0658, varsitypubmeridian.com.

LIQUID LAUGHS: VINCE MORRIS—See Thursday. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $10. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208287-5379, liquidboise.com.

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Food & Drink MOCK’TOBER FEST—See Friday. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE. Tres Bonne Cuisine, 6555 W. Overland Road, Boise, 208-658-1364, tresbonnescuisine.com.

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8 DAYS OUT RUSSIAN FOOD FESTIVAL—See Friday.

11 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE admission. St. Seraphim of Sarov Russian Orthodox Church, 872 N. 29th St., Boise, 208-345-1553, stseraphimboise.org.

Art URBAN—Celebrate Boise’s sesquicentennial with an exhibition by Boise artists Jan Boles, Charles Gill, Michael Miller and Karen Woods, who have cultivated bodies of work depicting Boise through photography and other panoramic formats. See Picks, Page 11. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

FREE-$6. Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.

Sports & Fitness EAGLE FOOTHILLS BMX RACE FOR LIFE—Attend a bike motocross race and help USA BMX fight leukemia. 3-6 p.m. $10 donation. Eagle Foothills BMX, Eagle Sports Complex, 11800 Horseshoe Bend Way, Eagle, 208-870-6138, ef-bmx.com.

CYCLE FOR INDEPENDENCE— This fundraiser for the National Federation of the Blind of Idaho offers participants the choice of riding 10, 25 or 63 miles through northwest Boise and Ada County. Participants who preregister at active.com receive free bike socks, and all participants receive lunch and a goody bag. 8 a.m. $20-$35. Riverglen Junior High, 6801 Gary Lane, Boise, 208-854-5910.

Odds & Ends DWNTWN FLEA—Find local goods, arts and crafts at this flea market. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

FREE. Bricolage, 418 S. Sixth St., Boise, 345-3718, bricoshoppe.com.

On Stage

WEDNESDAY MAY 22

LIQUID LAUGHS: VINCE MORRIS—See Thursday. Two-for-one tickets. 8 p.m. $10. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-287-5379, liquidboise.com.

Festivals & Events GET YOUR PAINT ON—Learn plein air drawing and oil painting taught by local artist Shelley McCarl. 7-8:30 p.m. FREE. Foothills Learning Center, 3188 Sunset Peak Road, Boise, 208-5143755, boiseenvironmentaleducation.org.

SUSANNAH—See Friday. 2:30 p.m. $15-$69. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208345-0454, operaidaho.org.

MONDAY MAY 20

Literature

Talks & Lectures

BOISE POPS BOOK LAUNCH— Join 55 Productions for music, refreshments and the launch of its book, Boise Pops: A Century of Music for the People of Boise.

Noon-6 p.m. FREE. Boise 150 Sesqui-Shop, 1008 Main St., Boise, 208-433-5671.

RURAL ECONOMIES/URBAN ECONOMIES—David Shabazian discusses the role of agricultural areas when planning for the future. Roger Batt, of the Coalition for Agriculture’s Future, provides a local perspective. 5:30 p.m.

FREE. COMPASS, 700 N.E. Second St., Ste. 200, Meridian, 208-855-2558.

Talks & Lectures EXPLORING EARLY EAGLE: AN ORAL HISTORY—The City of Eagle and the Eagle Historic Preservation Commission present stories of early Eagle featuring Ron Marshall and Shari Sharp. Refreshments are available. 6:15 p.m. FREE. Eagle Public Library, 100 N. Stierman Way, Eagle, 208-939-6814, eaglepubliclibrary.org.

TUESDAY MAY 21 Talks & Lectures A CULTURAL LANDSCAPE APPROACH TO MANAGING MILITARY LANDS—Jake Fruhlinger speaks on the subject of managing military lands. 7 p.m. FREE. Library at Cole and Ustick, 7557 W. Ustick Road, Boise, 208-5706900, boisepubliclibrary.com.

IDAHO BUCKAROO PROJECT— Photojournalist Andrea Scott talks about the Idaho Buckaroo Project, which promotes understanding and preservation of the buckaroo and ranching way of life. 7 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-384-4200, boisepubliclibrary.org.

THE LIFE OF LITTLE JOE: HIS SECRET—Michelle Gluch presents the story of Joe Monahan, an Owyhee County rancher who kept a shocking secret. 3 p.m.

FREE. Heatherwood Retirement Community, 5277 Kootenai St., Boise, 208-345-2150.

EYESPY SUNDAY MAY 19

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Festivals & Events EL KORAH SHRINE’S BARONS CAR SHOW—Bring the family to see one-of-a-kind cars. Breakfast is at 8 a.m. with car registration at 9 a.m. Awards are at 1 p.m. with a raffle drawing and auction following. A $5 donation gets your picture taken in Dale Harsin’s Funny Car. Show benefits the Shriners Hospital for Children Patient Travel Fund. 8 a.m. FREE. El Korah Shrine Center, 1118 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-343-0571, elkorah.org.

REMEMBER WHEN BENEFIT—Drop off a donation for the City of Light Home for Women and Children and receive a free beer ticket for this hootenanny featuring live music from Simple Ruckus, barbecue, a car show and a sock hop. See Picks, Page 11. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Shorty’s Saloon, 5467 Glenwood, Garden City, 208-378-7363.

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DIVING DOWN DEEP Jessica Dobson plunges into Deep Sea Diver

Sallie Ford will make sound outside at AA5.

JOSH GROSS At age 22, Jessica Dobson was feeling pretty down. Though the Orange County local had hit gold and signed with Atlantic Records at age 19, neither of the two solo albums she recorded were ever released. After Atlantic dropped Dobson, she decided to answer a band’s audition ad just to shake off the rust.

It could have been any band, but it wasn’t.

It was Beck’s backing band. And much to her surprise, she got the job. Dobson’s run of luck didn’t stop there.

Touring with Beck led her to gigs as a touring guitarist for Yeah Yeah Yeahs and, more recently, The Shins.

“It was like a big tumbleweed of actions,” Dobson said. “I didn’t have to audition. People Deep Sea Diver grew from a jangly solo project to top-notch indie pop group. were gracious enough to let me tag along.”

But by 2007, gigs that many musicians by dark and weighty lyrics, the kind that serve Listening to History Speaks, Deep Sea would consider the pinnacle of success were as emotional detox, leaving an artist purged Diver’s 2012 full-length release, it’s hard to becoming a problem for Dobson. She had disagree. The simple singer-songwriter material and ready to be filled with something new. rebranded her solo efforts as Deep Sea Diver, “[That sort of pop] feels like it’s tied into playing jangly, Elliott Smith-style pop. Though that Dobson started with has been polished a feeling of renewal and a raw experience,” Dobson said she grew immensely while playing into top-notch indie rock that is equal parts Dobson said.

Mirah and Abbey Road-era Beatles. Dobson’s with other artists, her project needed room to Her marriage to the band’s drummer is voice rings clear through vintage-sounding grow, as well, and touring obligations were echoed guitars, piano riffs and Mansen’s Philip another element Dobson credits as a major getting in the way. influence on Deep Sea Diver’s music.

“You know, I was talking with [Shins front- Glass-inspired percussion. The songs are both “Who I am directly affects who he is and ballads and percussive sound experiments. man] James Mercer about how he just got to vice versa,” she said. “A lot of times, our “It was a fight in the beginning, because the point where he told himself he had to quit life coming out in music is who we are as a his job, put all his expenses on credit cards and I was such a fan of letting other things be couple.” do nothing but work on his record every day,” percussive and not knowing how to drop a Dobson said that a central goal of her songmelody over things. It took me a while to learn Dobson said. “That’s what needed to happen writing is to shake people, but sometimes that how to be percussive vocally,” Dobson said. with Deep Sea Diver.” means shaking her husband, as well.

She learned. The vocal hook on “Keep it Dobson realized that if she didn’t pursue “Your heart is turning away / I cannot stand Moving,” the sixth track on History Speaks, Deep Sea Diver full-time, all it would ever be the loss,” she sings on “Ships.” was a side project. So she said goodbye to rock has a punchy quality as memorable for its “You might wonder now / is this the girl lagging, swing triplet rhythms as it does for the stardom and dove back into the deep seas of you wanted so unmovable?” she sings on falsetto trill Dobson throws in at the end. the underground.

“Keep it Moving.”

But aside from pop, it’s hard to pin down But when she set out to pursue her solo Dobson said that part of the reason she a genre for Deep Sea project, Dobson didn’t Diver. The fourth track writes lyrics like those is that she’s better at do it alone. In the time communicating on paper. In both music and on History Speaks, between beginning the Deep Sea Diver with Telekinesis. Wednesday, life, she doesn’t want to become a reservoir of a melancholy piano project in 2007 and May 22, 8 p.m., $7 adv., $8 door. emotions that never come out. ballad called “The leaving The Shins in FLYING M COFFEEGARAGE The heart-wide-open approach is evident Watchmen,” could be a 2012, Dobson met 1314 Second St. S., Nampa throughout History Speaks. And so far, it reject from the Amelie drummer Peter Man208-467-5533 flyingmcoffee.com seems to be working with fans. Deep Sea soundtrack. The sen, whom she not only Diver performed prominent slots at SXSW in album’s penultimate brought into the band, Austin, Texas, as well as on the Main Stage at song, “Tracks of the but married. Mansen’s Boise’s Treefort Music Festival. And shortly Green Line,” has a theatrical, Jim Steinmancomplex and percussive approach to drumafter the group plays at Nampa’s Flying M esque quality. And several songs on History ming was light years removed from the simple Coffeegarage Wednesday, May 22, it will head kick and snare beats Dobson crafted for herself Speaks could pass for B-sides from The Shins. to Sasquatch.

Even Dobson struggles with genre, saying as a singer-songwriter.

But whether following James Mercer’s her style is largely a conglomeration of the di“When I was just a songwriter, I had the verse sounds she grew up with on the Southern advice, and tossing aside her successful gig as drums super-simple. Because I didn’t know a touring musician, will prove to be the best California airwaves. how to drum like Peter,” said Dobson. career decision, Dobson doesn’t care.

“I was just inundated with so many reDobson said that the band before and after “I’ve never done music for a paycheck,” she cords—from Top 40 to hip-hop to Brit pop,” the addition of Mansen is so different that it’s said. “That’s not the defining factor.”

Dobson said, adding that she’s also fascinated like two wholly separate groups.

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ALIVE AFTER FIVE ANNOUNCES 2013 LINEUP The lineup for this year’s Alive After Five outdoor concert series on The Grove was just announced, and it ain’t too shabby.

The series will open Wednesday, June 5, with Portland, Ore., blues singer Curtis Salgado, whose style and image are reputed to have been John Belushi’s inspiration for The Blues Brothers characters.

Other standout names include Treefort alumni Sallie Ford and the Sound Outside Wednesday, June 26, and Pickwick Wednesday, July 10, as well as a solo set from Dave Alvin, an original member of The Blasters, Wednesday, July 17.

As always, the series features local openers. This year, those locals are tied to the artists featured on the Boise 150 compilation album as part of the city’s sesquicentennial celebration. The 19 artists on the CD include Curtis Stigers, Eilen Jewell, Grandma Kelsey, Pinto Bennett and more, all playing songs inspired by the city. The Boise 150 compilation will be available for download on iTunes and will be for sale in CD format at the Sesqui-Shop and at other local retailers by early July.

The complete lineup for Alive After 5 and the Boise 150 compilation can be seen on Cobweb. All shows start at 5 p.m. and are free.

Moving from local musicians to regional ones who stop by with regularity, Paris-born and Portland, Ore.-based folk singer Eric John Kaiser will swing into The Crux Saturday, May 18, to sing some funny-sounding songs off his latest album, 1+1 = Freedom.

The show starts at 8 p.m. and costs $5.

Another act returning to Boise is San Francisco shoegazers and Treefort alumni Couches. Monday, May 20, the band will be at Red Room with Red Hands Black Feet and Revolt Revolt, and Tuesday, May 21, Couches will make their way out to the Flying M Coffeegarage in Nampa to play with Lakefriend and Naked Apes. Both shows start at 8 p.m. and cost $5.

And finally, local punks Little Miss and the No Names just put out another slab of wax, courtesy of Germany’s No Balls Records. The self-titled 7-inch features three tunes on clear vinyl with covers featuring real human X-rays, so each is unique and looks wicked-sweet. The only downside is the limited pressing has to be ordered online at no-balls-records.com since the band doesn’t have any to vend at shows. If you feel the need to punch a wall in frustration over that development, keep the X-ray.

Maybe they’ll press you another copy.

—Josh Gross

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THE TECHNICOLORS, MAY 16, NEUROLUX Though rock has spawned countless sub-genres over the years, there is a certain aesthetic that has endured: skinny, scruffy boys with leather jackets and mod haircuts playing hollow-body electric guitars.

That’s Arizona’s The Technicolors to a T. And that look speaks to the group’s sound, as well.

The 12 tracks on its 2012 album, Listener, are equal parts British Invasion, Jetsons-style futurism and Strokes-style garage rock. Each song is a pop gem that’s polished until its inner rock is all that remains. The Technicolors is what Oasis could sound like if it weren’t poisoned by the personalities of the brothers Gallagher.

Listener was initially released in summer 2012, but was relaunched as a double-LP deluxe edition toward the end of the year.

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LIMP BIZKIT, MAY 21, KNITTING FACTORY It’s easy to forget that before Limp Bizkit’s outspoken frontman Fred Durst became a walking punchline, the Jacksonville, Fla., band was known for a glowing-hot sound that blended heavy metal instrumentation with hip-hop lyricism.

The band hit it big with songs like “Nookie” and “Break Stuff,” off 1999’s Significant Other. The group’s 2000 follow-up, Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water, propelled the band to worldwide success due to guitarist Wes Borland’s frenetic picking and DJ Lethal’s turntable acumen.

After a hiatus and numerous lineup changes, the band’s original cast reunited in 2009, recorded a new album and has been touring since. While Stampede of the Disco Elephants still awaits a release date, the band dropped “Ready to Go” in March, featuring new Cash Money Records labelmate Lil Wayne.

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OH, SUSANNAH Veiko Valencia makes a Silent Protest at the Linen Building.

FEASTS AND SILENT PROTESTS If you were swept up in the Modern Art madness Thursday, May 2, and didn’t make it across the street to the opening of Veiko Valencia’s new exhibit, Silent Protest, you’re in luck: The show remains on display at the Linen Building until Sunday, June 30.

According to Valencia, his work explores the concept of protest and is inspired by his childhood creating political banners for his activist mother while growing up in Peru.

“I believe there is a visual inequality in the Latino community,” Valencia wrote in his artist statement. “Within the minority, there is a majority: Mexican culture ...I respond to these issues with humor and protest, but particularly with the concept of protest.”

The Gallery at the Linen Building is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and weekends by appointment.

Moving from art inspired by Peru to art inspired by the Boise landscape, the Treasure Valley Artists’ Alliance is celebrating Boise’s sesquicentennial with a new exhibit that opens Friday, May 17. Local Color—Boise 150 features “paintings, sculptures, assemblages and photographs that evoke the environment, the people and the enterprise of Boise over the last century and a half.”

The reception takes place Friday, May 17, from 5-8 p.m., at the Boise State Public Radio offices, 220 E. Parkcenter Blvd., and runs through Thursday, July 25.

The show will be accompanied by a 72-page, full-color catalog featuring an introduction by Boise Mayor David Bieter and pictures of work from 55 artists, along with their statements. You can pre-order the catalog for $14.95 until Thursday, May 16, at treasurevalleyartistsalliance.org. The price jumps to $19.95 Friday, May 17, and will be available at Rediscovered Bookshop.

Moving from local color to local flavor, The Charm School is seeking applicants to give presentations at its second Feast dinner, Wednesday, June 12, from 6-8 p.m. at the Visual Arts Collective.

During Feast, attendees pay $20 for a school cafeteria-style dinner prepared by a local chef. While they’re eating, 10 local creatives present 3-5 minute project proposals. At the end of the meal, the audience votes to fund their favorite proposal with a micro-grant from the door money—between $400 and $1,000 Presenters must be 21 or older and their projects must be based in Boise. One-page proposals, including, name, email address, artist bio, website or photos of past work and a 150-word description of the project are due Wednesday, May 22, at 5 p.m.

Proposals can be emailed to charmschoolboise@gmail.com.

—Tara Morgan

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Opera Idaho links McCarthy-era Susannah with the Boys of Boise scandal HARRISON BERRY Call it serendipity, call it an accident, but when Opera Idaho General Director Mark Junkert typed the keywords “1955,” “Boise” and “McCarthyism” into Google, he stumbled on John Gerassi’s 1966 book, The Boys of Boise.

The expose chronicles a gay sex scandal that garnered Boise, then a town of about 50,000, national headlines in the mid-1950s.

The book’s themes—mob mentality and fears of moral corruption—resonated with Opera Idaho explores scapegoating, shame and the coercive power of elites with Susannah.

Junkert’s plan to stage the 1955 Carlisle Floyd opera Susannah. The production focuses “I approached it from a journalistic point of declined to investigate them as connected on a woman who becomes a pariah in her view, but it became a labor of love,” he said. events—an organized sex ring—Bess turned community after a traveling preacher piques Randal’s documentary communicates that to the Idaho Allied Civic Force, a quasithe town’s moral fervor, leading to Susannah’s unfair degradation and the community’s religious temperance society-turned-vigilance- emotional impact and evokes the suffering and committee, which financed a series of private estrangement the scandal caused. ultimate shame.

Susannah director Elise Sandell—Opera investigators.

“I thought people ought to hear about The idea was to protect the community’s this,” Junkert said. “Susannah is an obvious Idaho’s first professional female opera direcchildren, but the investigation soon expanded example of an innocent person who has been tor, fresh from a production of Mozart’s Don into a witch hunt for consenting gay adults. wronged.”

Giovanni in Madison, Wisc.—is working to Gerassi, a journalist and professor of politi- When these allegations were leaked to the re-create a similar setting of mass fear and national press, Boise became the punchline of cal science at Queens College in New York, alienation for the opera. homophobic jokes across the country. died in August 2012. By then, his book had “What we’re really trying to do is focus At the time, said Randal, the public didn’t already inspired documentarian Seth Randal to on a couple of leaders taking their power and distinguish between homosexuality and research and film his 2006 documentary, The hurting someone with it. It becomes about Fall of ’55, which will be presented as a preface pedophilia. Of the 16 arrests that were made behavior control and mind control,” she said. in connection with the alleged sex ring, fewer to Opera Idaho’s production of Susannah at Opera Idaho’s production of Susannah than half involved sex acts with underage boys. stresses the impact of the village elders, a group the Egyptian Theatre Thursday, May 16.

“It was very traumatic for this community; Susannah is part of Opera Idaho’s Made in of influential community members who turn America series, which highlights an American- it was embarrassing,” Randal said. public opinion against Susannah (played by Social acceptance of homosexuality has written opera each season. But the impetus to Jacqueline Noparstak), indirectly leading to the increased dramatically in the nearly 60 years pair it with a documentary that already made traveling preacher, Olin Blitch (Andrew Peck), its Boise premiere in 2006 came from Junkert’s since the Boys of Boise scandal. Several states taking advantage of Susannah sexually. are considering or now recognize gay marriage conviction that art has a grander purpose “I don’t want to define exactly what hapand civil unions. In Ida- pens between Susannah and Blitch. I want than entertainment—it ho, the Add The Words to leave it to the audience’s imagination,” should inspire and procampaign is lobbying voke contemplation.

Sandell said.

The Fall of ’55, Thursday, May 16, 7 p.m., the Idaho Legislature “Where do you Sandell is condensing Susannah’s set FREE; Susannah, Friday, May 17, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 19, 2:30 p.m., $15-$69. to give workplace profit in the opera? for the Egyptian Theatre stage, striving for tections to the LGBT Could this happen in period clothing and props, and honoring the EGYPTIAN THEATRE 700 W. Main St. community. According rapid pace of the libretto to realize Carlisle my life? It’s not our 208-345-0454 to Randal, Boise’s anti- Floyd’s vision for his characters and their role to be political, egyptiantheatre.net gay hysteria will seem but it is our role to mental states. almost unrelatable to stimulate people’s “I’ve been trying to stay true to the text bemodern audiences. thoughts,” he said. cause power and groupthink are all in there,” “People will look at the film and wonder Randal also sees a direct correlation beshe said. what the big deal was,” he said. tween The Fall of ’55 and Susannah.

How the village elders steer public opinion During the course of his research for The “[The Fall of ’55] is a story of how wellof Susannah is central to Sandell’s vision for Fall of ’55, Randal spoke with people who intentioned moral indignation got out of the opera—and the link between it and The wanted to forget the Boys of Boise scandal ever Fall of ’55. Both explore themes of scapegoatcontrol, and that seems to be what Susannah’s occurred, and others who were eager to discuss ing, shame and the coercive power of elites. about, as well,” Randal said. their experiences. Randal finished the producIn 1955, Boise juvenile probation officer In Sandell’s words: “I really work to portray a tion with a deep sense of the emotional impact society where this groupthink is perverted into Emery Bess uncovered instances of gay prosthe scandal had on Boise. titution involving minors. When prosecutors an instrument of subjugation.”

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CAPITALIST OR TERRORIST? The Reluctant Fundamentalist looks inside insurgency GEORGE PRENTICE The Reluctant Fundamentalist includes one of the most chilling scenes I’ve witnessed in quite some time. As video of the World Trade Center’s first tower being destroyed plays on television, the now-famous image abruptly grabs the attention of a young businessman watching Kiefer Sutherland coaches Riz Ahmed on the fundamentals. cable news in his hotel suite. He—like all of us on Sept. 11, 2001—is frozen in the moment as for new conversations about what divides us. he watches tragedy unfold. But then the second revisited the novel, I was reminded that the “In that moment [9/11], I felt the awe, narrative was indeed a tightly stitched series of the twin towers collapses and something audacity, the ruthlessness of the act, surpassed of preachy monologues. So, to director Nair’s horrifying happens: The corners of the young only by its genius,” says Khan. “David had credit, she pledges allegiance to her source man’s mouth curl up. struck Goliath.” material while still opening up the story to “Despicable as it may sound, my initial reHis words are all the more terrifying action was to be remarkably pleased,” the lead include a series of fully developed supporting because we watch Khan being cultivated in the characters. character of The Reluctant Fundamentalist first half of the film by the fundamentalism of The Reluctant Fundamentalist offers no tells another man a few years after the attack.

Having read Mohsin Hamid’s brilliant nov- easy answer to the befuddlement that is terror- Manhattan-based acquisitions, mergers and economic circumvention. But we also watch ism; instead, it provides new or different ways el, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, in 2007—I to frame questions. And the story, though writ- how Khan, in post-9/11 America, is profiled knew the scene was approaching as I watched by law enforcement—because of his skin color ten in 2007, couldn’t director Mira Nair’s —ultimately pushing him back to Pakistan and be more relevant. adaptation of the bestinto the arms of the fundamentalism of repriWhy, for instance, did seller, but my stomach THE RELUCTANT FUNDAMENTALIST (R) sal, insurgency and faith-based zealotry. young men who grew still churned as the title Directed by Mira Nair Declan Quinn’s cinematography is handup among Boston’s character, Changez Starring Riz Ahmed, Liev Schreiber, Kiefer some, and the supporting cast (Liev Schreiber, citizenry choose to Khan, morphed from a Sutherland and Kate Hudson Kiefer Sutherland and Kate Hudson) is impreskill their neighbors Pakistani idealist into Opens Friday, May 17, at The Flicks sive, but it is the lead performance from Riz April 15, when they an American capitalist Ahmed as Khan that sparks a small wildfire detonated a bomb at and ultimately, well, a on the screen. He sizzles with intensity while their city’s marathon? reluctant fundamentalThe Washington Post reported that the surviv- maintaining sincerity and eliciting surprising ist who found a cruel and warped sense of sympathy. ing bombing suspect “told interrogators that satisfaction in watching Americans perish.

But what are we to make of his smile as the American wars in Iraq and Afghanistan “The symbolism of it all,” says Khan.

“The fact that someone had so visibly brought motivated him and his brother to carry out the our nation is attacked? Is this a terrorist, a fundamentalist, both or neither? Don’t be attack.” The Reluctant Fundamentalist had America to her knees.” reluctant to consider the question—or this no prescience of last month’s tragedy, but this The film adaptation isn’t perfect: Its charpotent piece of fiction serves as a starting point superb film. acters too often talk in speeches. Yet, when I

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MISTER ROBERTS—Henry Fonda reprises his Broadway role as Mr. Roberts of the U.S.S. Reluctant. Thursday, May 16, 6 p.m. FREE. Library at Hillcrest, 5246 W. Overland Road, Boise, 208562-4996, boisepubliclibrary.org.

STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS—When an act of terror recalls the Enterprise to Earth, Captain Kirk initiates a manhunt for the perpetrator, uncovering a powerful destructive force that imperils the United Federation of Planets. (PG13) Opens IMAX 3D Wednesday, May 15. Edwards 9, 22.

THE QUIET MAN—An Irish boxer returns home, where he falls in love with Mary Kate Danaher (Maureen O’Hara). Thursday, May 16, 2 p.m.

FREE. Library at Hillcrest, 5246 W. Overland Road, Boise, 208-562-4996, boisepubliclibrary.org.

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RENOIR—Michel Bouquet plays Jean Renoir in this film about the artist near the end of his life and the subject of his artistic attention, Andree Heuschling.

(R) Opens Friday, May 17. The Flicks.

THE RELUCTANT FUNDAMENTALIST—In this adaptation of the novel by Mohsin Hamid, an American journalist played by Liev Schreiber interviews Changez Khan, a Harvard-educated businessman who turned to terrorism

after being treated like an outsider in the wake of 9/11. Also starring Kiefer Sutherland and Kate Hudson. See Screen Review, this page. (R) Opens Friday, May 17. The Flicks.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the alternate universe created by Marvel comic books, there is a mutant superhero called Squirrel Girl. She has the magic power to summon hordes of cute, furry squirrels. Under her guidance, they swarm all over the bad guy she’s battling and disable him with their thousands of tiny chomps and thrashing tails.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You have arrived at the edge of reality.

Or rather, to be precise, you have arrived at the edge of what you think of as reality. Here’s where things could get very interesting.

Just on the other side of that edge you’re brushing up against, there is much, much more reality—a vast territory you have barely imagined, let alone believed in or explored. Are you feeling brave? If you’re willing to find out about stuff you didn’t even realize you would love to experience, I suggest you slip across the border and wander around on the other side.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A character in Neil Gaiman’s graphic novel A Game of You delivers this speech: “Everybody has a secret world inside of them. ... No matter how dull and boring they are on the outside, inside them they’ve all got unimaginable, magnificent, wonderful, stupid worlds.

Not just one world. Hundreds of them.” As a Gemini, you are not, of course, dull and boring on the outside. That may have something to do with why your secret inner worlds are often even frothier and sparklier than most people’s. But lately, I’m afraid, some of those secret inner worlds of yours have gotten a bit shabby and dank. It’s time for a deep cleansing. To be thorough, don’t just wash your own brain. Wash your wild heart and funky soul, too.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “You begin saving the world by saving one person at a time,” said writer Charles Bukowski. “All else is grandiose romanticism or politics.” I invite you to make that thought one of your guiding principles in the coming week, Cancerian. Translate your high ideals into actions that make a practical impact on particular human beings and animals. Instead of merely talking about what good things you want to do, actually do them. As much as possible, be sure that every detail of your daily life reflects your vision of ultimate truth and beauty.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you were a fledgling savior, now would be a propitious moment to begin your messianic mission. If you were a musician hoping to leap to the next level of career success, this would be prime time to plan an extensive tour. If you were the inventor of the Next Big Thing, I’d suggest that you get your marketing campaign in gear. And if none of those descriptions fits your personal situation, regard them as apt metaphors for your use. How can you spread the word about what’s most important to you?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): As frontman of the band Queen, Virgo singer Freddie Mercury made use of his four-octave range with flamboyant showmanship and technique. Many critics regard him as one of the greatest vocalists in the history of pop music. Mercury joked that he was perfect except for one glaring flaw: his overbite.

Because he had four extra teeth in his upper mouth, his top jaw protruded. But he chose not to alter his appearance with surgery because it might change his singing voice in unpredictable ways.

Is there a comparable situation in your own life, Virgo? A so-called imperfection that seems to be entwined with a beautiful asset? I urge you to be like Freddie. Accept the paradox—embrace it and celebrate it—and move on.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The 14th century poet Dante was a major influence on 20th century novelist James Joyce. “I love Dante,” wrote the author of the epic novel Ulysses. “He is my spiritual food.” And yet Joyce felt he had to absorb Dante in small doses. “Dante tires one quickly,” he said. “It is as if one were to look at the sun.” Is there any influence like that in your own life, Libra? Judging from the astrological omens, I’m guessing it’s a fine time for you to get as much sustained exposure to that glorious source as you can bear.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Greek poet Sappho was renowned in antiquity. The nine books she wrote were so esteemed that the historian Strabo wrote, “in this whole span of recorded time we know of no woman to challenge her as a poet even in the slightest degree.” And yet little of Sappho’s work survives. As of 2004, there were just 264 fragments and three complete poems. Then a fourth complete poem emerged, written on papyrus wrapped in the casing of an Egyptian mummy.

The mummy had been stored for years in a backroom at Cologne University in Germany before someone discovered its hidden treasure. Your assignment, Scorpio, is to seek an equivalent recovery. Search for a part of the past that’s still beautiful and useful, even if that quest leads you to

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): When I turn my psychic attention in your direction, I smell smoldering smoke. Here’s how I interpret that: Your internal fire is burning with less than maximum efficiency. Do you agree, Sagittarius?

If so, do you know why that might be? Did you not provide enough kindling? Is the wood too green?

Is the ground wet? I urge you to find out what the problem is. You can’t afford to have sputtering flames and sooty light and spotty warmth. You need a steady blaze that radiates brilliant light and strong heat.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Very few of us are completely uninhibited about expressing who we really are. Most everyone is shy about revealing at least one facet of his or her identity. Why? Maybe because we’re afraid that people will judge us harshly for being different from what they think we should be. Or maybe our secret side is at odds with our self-image, and we hesitate to acknowledge it even to ourselves. What is this part of you, Capricorn? In what sense are you still in the closet about a truth or quality or event that’s central to your character? I urge you to have a conversation with yourself about it. You aren’t necessarily ready to tell the whole world about it, but now might be the right time to start considering the possibility that you can give it more room to play.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I absolutely forbid you to be a slave of happiness, a victim of pleasure, or a prisoner of love. Wait. Sorry.

I take that back. What gives me the right to forbid you from doing anything? It’s your life. You’re the boss. So let me reframe my previous advice. Dear Aquarius, I beg you not to be a slave of happiness, a victim of pleasure, or a prisoner of love. None of the good things in life will give you what you need if you make yourself crazy or sick while pursuing them. That’s the cautionary news. The encouraging news is that in the next five weeks, I think you will have a knack for cultivating a graceful relationship with happiness, pleasure and love.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t be like the ducks that are floating on Phoenix Lake a short distance from where I’m sitting.

They’re feeding entirely on the surface, happy to skim a few insects from the top of the placid waters they’re drifting on. No, Pisces, be more like the frogs that are diving to probe for morsels down below. This is a phase of your astrological cycle when the quest for more variety can deepen your perspective and provide better nourishment.

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