Boise Weekly Vol. 21 Issue 48 by Boise Weekly

LOCAL, INDEPENDENT NEWS, OPINION, ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT WWW.BOISEWEEKLY.COM VOLUME 21, ISSUE 48 MAY 22–28, 2013

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KEEP IT LOCAL New book looks at the local food trend FEATURE 13

SUMMER GUIDE Under-the-Radar summer fun NOISE 30

AL FRESCO TUNES The challenge of outdoor music venues in Boise SCREEN 36

BIG SCREEN, LITTLE SCREEN Top picks for summer viewing

“Would you rather fail at home or at 9,000 feet on the side of a boulder?”

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NOTE YEARLY HORN TOOT Every year around this time, Idaho’s tribe of hacks and flacks gathers to one another for their work in journalism and PR at the annual Idaho Press Club Awards. This year, on May 18, Boise Weekly came home with a healthy pile of accolades; and, owing to space constraints, I’ll cut to the chase. In the weekly newspapers category: Deanna Darr, Josh Gross, George Prentice, Adam Rosenlund and Sheree Whiteley won first place in the light feature category for “Guide to the Apocalypse.” News Editor George Prentice won first place in Health and Medical Reporting for “Five Weeks, as well as in Business Reporting for “Idaho Gaslands Rules Debated.” He also won first in Education Reporting for “A Private Matter” and second places in Specialty Column for his Screen stories and in Political Reporting for “Turning 18.” Staff writer Andrew Crisp won second place in Arts and Entertainment Reporting for “The Hills Have Ears,” as well as being named Rookie of the Year. Staffer Josh Gross won first place in Arts and Entertainment Reporting for “Long and Winding Road,” I even won a little something: First place in Environmental Reporting for “The Dirty Dance” and third in Political Reporting for “Grand Old Punch-Up.” The BW staff took home some group honors as well, including first place for Online Media/Web Design and first for Special Section for the 2012 Annual Manual. The paper also took second place in general excellence. BW freelancer Carissa Wolf walked away with first place in Crime/Courts Reporting for “Culture of Corruption,” as well as second for “Cruel and Unusual.” She also won second in Serious Feature for “Crimes of Hate.” Finally she won second place in Watchdog/Investigative Reporting for “Playing the Game,” as well as third place for “Graduating into the Unknown.” Randy King won first place for Specialty Column, while Andrew Mentzer won first in Outdoor Feature for “River World.” Finally, photographer Laurie Pearman won first for Photo Essay for “Visions of Canyon County.” For the record, it should be noted that while more than a few of these awards were won by full-time staff members at BW, almost half were earned by an exceedingly talented pool of freelancers, without whom this paper would be made lesser. Thanks to all and thanks to The Academy. —Zach Hagadone

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INSIDE

FIVE ALARM BUDGETING The Boise Fire Department is way over on overtime. Why? Vacancies and retirements. Find details on Citydesk.

OREGON COUGH SYRUP The Oregon Legislature is considering a bill that would further ease restrictions on medical marijuana, a move that directly affects cities near the state border, like Boise. Get the full story on Citydesk.

GARDEN CITY CLASS Downtown Boise may be up to its Black Butte in craft brews and pub food, but Garden City hasn’t hit the tipping point yet. That’s why Crooked Fence Brewing is venturing into the brewpub business with a new concept called Crooked Fence Barrelhouse. Read all about it on Cobweb.

PUT SOME ICE ON IT The lengthy remodel of the downtown Boise landmark The Blues Bouquet is ﬁnished, and the bar has ofﬁcially reopened as The Ice Bouquet. Get the full story on Cobweb.

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NOTE MAIL BILL COPE TED RALL NEWS New book looks at the world behind the local food trend CITYDESK CITIZEN FEATURE Off the Beaten Path BW PICKS FIND 8 DAYS OUT SUDOKU DOONESBURY NOISE Outdoor music venues face an uphill battle MUSIC GUIDE ARTS Shakespeare in the classrooom SCREEN Summer watching for TV and the big screen REC Video games and TV ﬁnd a crossover point FOOD Making backpacking food edible BEER GUZZLER CLASSIFIEDS NYT CROSSWORD HOBO JARGON FREEWILL ASTROLOGY

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DA U GHTE RS AR E A WONDER FUL THING!” —Chris Wood, online (BW, Opinion, “Iowa (Ugh) Bound,” May 15, 2013)

NO TO AG BILLS

COPE HITS A NERVE

“Despicable, unconstitutional, ridiculous, immature, idiotic and mendacious.” And that’s just how Tennessee newspapers characterized the state’s “ag-gag” bill now awaiting governor’s signature. “Ag-gag” bills criminalize whistleblowing that exposes animal abuses, unsafe working conditions, and environmental problems on factory farms. Instead of encouraging whistleblowing and preventing these violations, ag-gag laws ensure that consumers and regulatory authorities are kept in the dark. Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota and Utah have enacted ag-gag laws, but such bills were defeated in eight other states, thanks to a strong outcry from the public and newspaper editors. In 2013, new aggag bills were introduced in Arkansas, California, Indiana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont and Wyoming. The language has been invariably drafted by the infamous anticonsumer American Legislative Exchange Council. Thirty newspapers and 60 national animal protection, workers’ rights, civil liberties, public health, food safety and environmental conservation organizations have recently gone on record as strongly opposing ag-gag bills. Each of us who feels that our government must never restrict our right and obligation to know where our food comes from should urge our state legislators and governor to oppose the ag-gag bill. —Ike Schneider Boise

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with a series of articles, speciﬁcally Bill Cope’s “Stand Our Ground” articles. After reading them through, I found that in writing them there was a complete disregard for any sort of journalistic standards. While the intent may have been a proverbial call to arms against those who exercise their right to open carry in Idaho, the fact is that the article consists largely of direct and baseless insults, the sum of which give the impression not that the subjects of the article are frothing mad fanatics, but rather that the author and publisher of the content are. I’m not sure how much a reader’s loyalty is worth to you, but for what it’s worth: if there is not some sort of effort made to raise the bar on your journalistic standards then I will ensure that my family and friends withhold their patronage both from your publication and your advertisers. —Andrew Lawson Boise

TALES FROM BIKELAND Boise Weekly recently ran a story outlining some of the challenges facing bicycle riders in the Treasure Valley (BW, Feature, “Rough Road,” May 8, 2013). Here are a selection of comments posted online from readers. I agree that things have been deﬁnitely improved. I commute from Boise to Nampa often, I ﬁnd it crazy that there is no connectivity between counties. Emerald [Street] will get you to Ten

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Mile [Road], there are a harrowing four or five miles, then things get OK again. The problem lies in the lack of communication between the counties. ITD does the work in Canyon County, ACHD in Ada. I see a bike lane network between Caldwell and Boise a major goal. —anderj Having survived two lifethreatening bicycle accidents, the latter requiring life saving emergency brain surgery, my advice to anyone commuting by bicycle to: 1. Avoid motorized vehicle traffic at all costs. Use residential streets with light traffic, not major transportation corridors. 2. Drive defensively. You may have all the rights of the road, but you won’t enjoy them if dead. Drive as if every motorist is out to kill you. —Bill Goodnight While riding myself, I happened upon an accident on Capitol [Boulevard] at Bannock [Street], I believe, on a Sunday afternoon. A woman riding along with her husband and child hit a large grate on the sidewalk on Capitol. It grabbed the front wheel and sent she and her bike vertical and up against the building. The image was horrific. She was up and walking when I left with a bruised leg and face, but it really hit home, how things can change in a minute. Even if you aren’t a bicycler, the safety and accommodation of those affects all of us. Those who do use that as an alternate means of transportation are reducing pollution, traffic and noise. They are improving their physical health which removes burdens from society. It makes sense to improve the conditions of the road for bicycling. Conversely, being considerate while riding will ingratiate people and facilitate the improvements. —Mary Jeanne Toutloff WWW. B O I S E WE E KLY. C O M

BILL COPE/OPINION

ONE BIG STEW

Was Stella made by starlight? For my erudite Idaho friends, my perspicacious Idaho friends, good news! Reports pour in from around the country hinting most encouragingly that in comparison with other states’ legislators, Idaho’s lawmakers may not be the dunciest in the land. This is not to say we don’t have some top-notch contenders—e.g., Sheryl Nuxoll, a senator from Cottonwood, who suggested Electoral College members should refuse to cast their ballots for Barack Obama, thereby denying him the presidency otherwise accorded him by the popular vote. Or Sen. John Goedde (from Coeur d’Alene) who ensured Idaho a spot on the dumbass map by authoring a bill that would have made Atlas Shrugged, Ayn Rand’s sloppy paean to the glories of not giving a crap about one another, required reading in Idaho schools. But unless there’s a story or two that has escaped my attention, our in-state cretins and cretinesses still haven’t descended down the Babbitt hole quite as deeply as various specimens from other regions of America. (Texas! Gugh! I’ve come to regard Texas as the Western Hemisphere’s spawning ground for witless boobs.) However, the blithering idiocy which caught my ear most recently comes from New Hampshire. A legislator there by the name of Stella Tremblay has conﬁrmed in her own mind, if no where else, that the Boston marathon bombing was staged by the U.S. government to deﬂect attention away from... well, away from what isn’t exactly clear. Undoubtedly, it has something to do with Obama, thinks Madame Tremblay, who has a history of believing the worst about our president—from the place he was born to the Muslim Brotherhood company he keeps. However, the very fact we don’t know what the Boston incident was meant to mask is proof in itself that the deception was successful, isn’t it, as whatever it is those damn feds don’t want us to know about remains unknown to us? Oh, and the evidence (to the satisfaction of state Rep. Tremblay) of this insidious conspiracy? Ah, maybe you saw it, too, but didn’t realize what you were seeing. Remember that picture of the man who had both of his feet blown off? (Jeff Bauman is his name, and pictures of him being pushed out of the carnage in a wheelchair were widely circulated.) Well then, wondered Stella—aloud, on a talk radio show where other human beings could hear her—if his feet were really blown off, why wasn’t he screaming in pain? “If I had had those type of injuries, I’d be screaming in agony,” reasoned the representative. (She also insists she could tell he wasn’t in shock. How she can tell from a picture if a man is in shock or not, she didn’t explain.) WWW. B OISEWEEKLY.C O M

This all leads me—and you too, I’d wager, my discerning Idaho friends—to two pertinent and unavoidable questions: 1) How is it that a species that can produce a Stephen Hawking (or for that matter, a Barack Obama) produce at virtually the same time, on the same planet, a Stella Tremblay? And 2) How in hell does a moron like Stella Tremblay get elected to office? U The first question isn’t as complicated as it may seem. If we know even the most basic of evolutionary principles, we understand that each and every species is being tweaked, tuned and tested continuously. Every moment of the world’s existence, another particle of quantum dust or beam of exotic radiation is bombarding yet another DNA charm bracelet—in you, in me, in our neighbor’s pregnant dachshund. The outside universe, with all of its sun flares and gamma waves and supernova effluvium, is forever at work twisting our genetic futures this way and that, entirely indifferent as to what comes out in the wash. Not to mention the influences of nutrition, climate, environment, breeding, cross-breeding, in-breeding, over-breeding, chemicals, economics, culture and society in general. The result is an eternal evolutionary stew that is ever on simmer, bubbling up a constantly changing combination of tastes and talents, of physical traits, of emotional capacities and, of course, intelligence quotients. Some of these mutations work, some don’t. Some branch off into successful life forms, some branch off into dead ends. We continue to find fossil remains of multitudes of different elephantine creatures and horsey-like beasts, not because Nature is partial to one sort of critter over another, but because Nature gives everything that comes down the evolution chute the same chances. Pointed tusks; shovel-shaped tusks. Cloven hooves; retractable claws. Six-foot wings on which an albatross can soar all day; vestigial wings which a dodo bird probably flapped uselessly as it was being clubbed to death. Bright, efficient minds; dull, dysfunctional minds. So there you have it. Stephen Hawking’s brain and Stella Tremblay’s brain both come from the same soup, and each in its own and different way will either benefit the species as a whole or detract from the species as a whole. Nature doesn’t care which, and unfortunately, Nature is a slow cooker. It’s unlikely that either you or I or the neighbor’s dachshund will live to see which has more lasting influence in the future prospects of Homo sapiens: Tremblay’s little pea of a brain or Hawking’s giant cabbage of a brain. Now, as to how a Homo sapiens such as Tremblay can be elected to office?... gad, don’t ask me. I don’t have a clue.

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OPINION/TED RALL

INVESTIGATING THE INVESTI-GATIONS IRS targeting a scandal, CIA targeting business as usual

“We’re fighting for you!” That’s what the Democratic Party tells Democratic voters and what the Republican Party tells Republicans. But even their “battles” reveal how similar the two parties really are. Case study: what gets investigated. Less than a week after the news broke that the IRS engaged in ideological profiling in 2011 and 2012—targeting Tea Partyrelated nonprofits for checks into whether they were violating the terms of their taxexempt status by spending donor money on political ads—top Democrats joined their GOP counterparts to demand a Congressional investigation. That’s lightening quick for government work—and yet not fast for some. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio called for Acting IRS Commissioner Steven Miller to resign immediately. President Barack Obama called the IRS’ actions “outrageous” and “contrary to our traditions.” The IRS has already apologized. This all goes to show that the federal government can turn on a dime when it wants to do something. It’s a matter of priorities. Millions of Americans whose homes were stolen by banks in illegal foreclosures waited five years for $600 settlement checks that bounced. Thrown under the bus in a matter of days, the IRS is already getting ground to mincemeat. Meanwhile, a spectacular panorama of Bush-era abuses have yet to draw the atten-

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tion of a single Congressional subcommittee. The 2000 stolen presidential election fiasco? Still no investigation. There still hasn’t been an independent investigation of 9/11. No one has ever been questioned, much less held accountable, for the invasion of Afghanistan, the installation by the United States of the unpopular Hamid Karzai as a U.S. puppet, huge cash bribes paid to Karzai, or the lies about Saddam’s WMDs used to con the public into war against Iraq. People outraged by George W. Bush’s torture program, secret prisons, extraordinary rendition and indefinite detention of innocent people, including children, at post-9/11 gulags at places like Guantanamo hoped that Obama would make good on his campaign promises to investigate these horrific crimes against international law, U.S. law and common decency. Instead, he obstructed justice, issuing a directive to his Justice Department and other law enforcement agencies to ignore them. “We need to look forward as opposed to looking backwards,” he told a TV interviewer on Jan. 12, 2009, eight days before taking office. “At the CIA, you’ve got extraordinarily talented people who are working very hard to keep Americans safe,” he said. “I don’t want them to suddenly feel like they’ve got to spend their all their 12 time looking over their shoulders.” And, now a flashback to April 14,

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NEWS/CITYDESK NEWS R U S S ELL LEE / FAR M S EC U R ITY ADM INIS TR ATION

“Our hope is start installing them in June.”

BOISE OFFICIALS LOOKING TO CHARGE FOR SATURDAY ON-STREET PARKING

Local, Simple, Fresh considers the return of the family farm at Peaceful Belly Farm (far left), visits a 70-year-old Caldwell ﬂour mill (lower right) and recalls 1941 (upper right) when teenagers lined up to work in Canyon County’s pea ﬁelds.

THOUGHT FOR FOOD Boise State undergrads become published authors in Investigate Boise series GEORGE PRENTICE Idaho public servants have something new to chew on. Boise State’s College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs’ soon-to-be released Local, Simple, Fresh: Sustainable Food in the Boise Valley, examines the economics, culture and even politics of all things food in the Gem State. The publication is the fourth chronicle from the college’s Investigate Boise series, following Making Livable Places, in 2010, which included case studies of land-use conflicts; Growing Closer, in 2011, which showed how those conflicts played out in low-density housing sprawl; and 2012’s Down and Out in Ada County, which considered the ripple effects of unsustainable housing. But a book about food in the Boise Valley wasn’t—at least initially—the first theme that editors suggested. “Honestly, we first thought it would probably be about innovation,” said Dr. Todd Shallat, director of the Center for Idaho History and Politics at Boise State, and the series’ editor-in-chief. “Eighteen months ago, when we were finishing up our book on the recession, we kept asking everyone, ‘How are we going to come out of that recession?’ And when we asked about innovation, they would answer, ‘Yeah.’ But WWW. B OISEWEEKLY.C O M

somehow the topic of food kept coming up and then they would say, ‘Yeah.’” What followed was a 12-month investigation that Shallat said “connected history to economics, politics to settlement patterns.” When the project wrapped, a full diet of food topics filled the book, including farm subsidies, farm ethics, breweries and vineyards, the dynamics of refugee gardens and public markets, and the politics of the potato. “The hardest thing for any writer is the boundlessness of a topic like this,” said Shallat. “It’s like nailing jelly to a wall.” But Shallat could feel justifiably satisfied as he handed a preview copy of Local, Simple, Fresh to Boise Weekly as he sat with a group of his students at the college’s Center on Main storefront in the Alaska Building on Main Street. (The center will soon be relocated to new digs at 301 S. Capitol Blvd. in BODO as part of Boise State’s $1.65 million purchase of 8,800 square feet of high-profile commercial space.) “When we started this four years ago, our target audience was within the university,” said Shallat. “But then the second book we published [Growing Closer] won an award from the Idaho Smart Growth organization,

and we saw our work being used as a tool. Ever since, more and more books are being purchased on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. People really like this.” Boise State undergraduate Dennis O’Dell has seen his work published twice—in last year’s Down and Out in Ada County, he examined Idaho Legal Aid, and in this year’s Local, Simple Fresh, he followed the farm-totable journey of Boise’s Bittercreek Alehouse and Red Feather restaurants. “It was never-ending,” said O’Dell. “We followed their food supply from a farm 20 miles south of Marsing to their downtown restaurant. But we also watched their recycling efforts and how they even make their own ketchup so they don’t have to buy it in tin cans or more plastic.” O’Dell is far from a stereotypical undergrad. The Vietnam War veteran will turn 63 in June. He has one more class to complete his bachelor’s degree in communication. “People use to ask me what I would do with a degree and I ﬁrst thought it would give me material to make a paper airplane,” said O’Dell. “I was totally wrong. The fact that I have been pub10 lished has already landed me job with

If a so-called “smart” parking meter means the meter will be getting more of your money, then the new round of smart meters about to hit downtown Boise may be geniuses—not only will they allow motorists to stay longer, they will also charge higher rates. For example, a two-hour stay in front of a smart meter is expected to top $4, versus $2.50 charged in one of the city’s six parking garages, owned and operated by the Capital City Development Corporation. Meanwhile, Citydesk has also learned that city of Boise officials are considering enforcement of Saturday on-street parking (all the way until 8 p.m.). The extra enforcement would be a significant change to Boise’s parking culture, which up until now has offered gratis weekend parking. Simply put, if you want to park on the street on a Saturday—to visit the market perhaps, grab some lunch or run a quick errand—you’ll be ticketed if you don’t feed the meter. The proposal was recently reviewed by the CCDC Board of Commissioners, and while CCDC has the most to gain by pushing more cars off of streets and into one of the agency’s garages, the board balked at a formal vote of support. “It’s not our decision,” said CCDC Chair Phil Reberger, sensing that the public might push back at a plan that pressures citizens to pump more coins into the smart meters. “I don’t think we need to have a vote on this, as opposed to us just saying, ‘Yeah, we’re for that.’” While city of Boise officials decide whether to introduce the big Saturday change-up, the first wave of smart meters will start appearing sooner rather than later. “They’re supposed to be shipped here in the next couple of weeks,” said Tyler Johnson, the city’s parking services supervisor. “Our hope is to start installing them in June.” Just more than 200 of the smart meters will be installed this summer in what Johnson calls “the city’s most popular meter locations,” including BODO and in front of City Hall. “Ultimately, we’ll get about 811 of the meters installed over a four-year period,” said Johnson. “Our next wave of 200 meters should be ordered sometime in October.” In addition to the meters, crews will also be embedding sensors into street pavement, so that meters would reset to zero when a car drives away. After all, shouldn’t a smart meter know enough not to give you something for free? —George Prentice

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A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT (SOMETIMES) What to do about The River Sculpture? GEORGE PRENTICE It’s cursed, praised, vandalized and repaired. And with an average of 30,000 motorists passing by each day, it may well be one of the most visible pieces of public art in Idaho. But unlike most art, its value has diminished with time. “The sculpture is aging and its condition is deteriorating,” wrote John Cunningham, president of Block 22, which includes Boise’s Grove Hotel and CenturyLink Arena, to city of Boise officials. “Our concern is that the current condition of the sculpture is opening us both up to criticism.” The sculpture—built into a granite facade of the Grove Hotel facing a flood of traffic at the corner of Capitol Boulevard and Front Street—is officially known as The River Sculpture, designed and built by Alison Sky, commissioned in 1999 and paid for by the Hotel Ownership Group (The Grove) and Capital City Development Corporation and gifted to the city of Boise in 2004. The River Sculpture is also known—not so affectionately—as “the crack.” When it works as promised (which isn’t often), clouds of mist float among iridescent bubbles. But a lengthy analysis, conducted by Boise-based Trout Architects, details a river of prob-

The sculpture, by Alison Sky, was commissioned in 1999 and gifted to the city of Boise in 2004.

lems, including water leaking into the Grove Hotel’s stair tower, water damage to the opposite wall of the sculpture, degradation of the blue background panels, mineral deposits from a water-based fog system, a neon light system that needs ongoing repair or replacement, an inappropriate sidewalk drainage system, and vandalism because architects say the sculpture is “an attractive nuisance relative to its ability to be climbed.” The problem has landed in the city of Boise’s lap because it was the recipient of the art, but Terri Schorzman, the city’s director of the Arts and History Department, says she wants to reach out to the Grove Hotel to help foot the bill for ﬁxing the problem. “Staff is in contact with the hotel management group to explore possible cost and future maintenance-sharing options,” wrote Schorz-

a California company that is coming into town next month to film a documentary.” Boise State likes to tout that much of its student body is “nontraditional.” Perhaps its most tangible examples are the student journalists, like O’Dell, who have contributed to the Investigate Boise series. “I’m 31 and I used to be a professional dancer with the Idaho Dance Theatre. Now, I’ve just finished my bachelor’s degree in economics,” said Jennifer Shelby, mom to a 6-year-old and stepmom to two teens. Shelby spent the better part of the past year tracking the Capital City Public Market, a subject Boise Weekly readers know well, including the September firing of founder/director Karen Ellis (who has gone on to oversee a competing farmer’s market). “When I spoke with her, it was a pivotal moment. The day I interviewed Karen Ellis, she had been fired one hour prior,” said Shelby. “But she had such a passion and I knew she would be back in some capacity.” Shelby told BW that her investigation and subsequent published work allowed her to “see the urban environment completely different.” “I don’t walk down the street any longer and just see a street. I see urban design,” she said. “For me, this whole program has developed 9

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man to the Boise City Council. Cunningham wrote to the city in February that the Grove was “very interested in working with the city and the artist to discuss practical, long-term solutions to preserving the beauty of the sculpture.” The choice is simple; the cost not so much. A process known as “de-accessioning” (removing the sculpture and repairing the wall) would cost about $63,000. To restore the sculpture (including a thorough cleaning, replacement of many of the features, reengineering the fog system, replacing the blue background with glass mosaic tile and installation of a security camera), the price tag jumps to approximately $140,315. Trout Architects says it has been working with Sky, the original artist, to propose restoration recommendations.

new professional goals for me. I know I can help this city. I know there’s a perfect job out there; I just don’t know what it’s called yet.” Another of Shelby’s and O’Dell’s nontraditional colleagues is 31-year-old Tonya Nelson, a Boise State history undergrad, who spent the past year investigating Boise’s refugee gardeners. “They give us diversiﬁcation,” said Nelson. “It’s an opportunity for us to reach outside of our own world and away from our own problems.” Nelson not only wrote a chapter, but was promoted to become the book’s student editor. “She’s brilliant and a great writer,” said Shallat as Shelby beamed. Shallat already has his sights on the topic for the college’s next investigative piece. “It’s going to be about the Basque Block,” he said. Shallat said representatives of Boise’s Basque Museum approached the college about writing a deﬁnitive narrative. “But I told them, ‘I just don’t want this to be about history. We want this book to also be about the future,’” said Shallat. “And then they told us something very interesting: that they would like to extend the Basque Block. Now, that’s a story nobody knows about just yet. That’s about Boise’s future.” WWW. B O I S E WE E KLY. C O M

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When John Cohen was a boy growing up in the Bronx, he wanted to be either an astronaut or a travel agent. In either case, he was hoping to go places. “We were also going on trips,” he said, remembering that both of his parents worked in the travel industry. Following a brief stint as an actor in Chicago (“I got it out of my system after ﬁve years”), Cohen took ﬂight—quite literally—in the travel and tourism industry, leading him to his recent hiring as the executive director of the Boise Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.

When you were an actor, did you perform in both musicals and plays? No, I was a single-threat. My wife [Traci Lyn Thomas] is a real triple-threat. She has an incredible voice and is also an amazing actress. Has she performed across the country? Around the world. She was in the touring company of Les Miserable, which traveled across the United States and to Singapore. She has performed Off Broadway, with repertory companies across America and the Las Vegas production of Mama Mia. She even has a gig this summer, beginning in July at a summer theater where she has the female lead in Barnum. Tell me about working for Blue Man Group. It was an incredible show. I was director of sales for the Las Vegas production, which grosses about $50 million a year. Ninetyﬁve percent of the people who attend that show are tourists. In a large way, it’s much the same people we’re going after in the Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau. Your industry has some interesting acronyms, like SMERF and MICE. SMERF are types of groups: social, military, education, religious and fraternal. MICE are on the corporate side: meetings,

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incentives, conventions and events. When did the opening for the Boise job first come on your radar? It was only this past January. I was working as executive director of the Durango [Colo.] Tourism Office, and my group sales manager came back from an event in Boise and she wouldn’t stop raving about Boise. I had never heard her talk that way about any other place before. Were you ready for a move? Oh, yes. Durango is a wonderful tourism destination but it has a population of 15,000. My family wanted a larger city, but we didn’t want to live in someplace like New York. When will your family make the official move to Boise? We’re waiting until my daughter finishes 1st grade. Then we’ll all move up June 1st. At what point did the BCVB board tell you about the last couple of years? It’s been a bit bumpy, to say the least. Immediately. I learned quite a bit of the history and, yes, it’s been bumpy. It’s a bit confusing to some citizens that there are different marketing teams for

BCVB and the Boise Centre. I looked at an old BCVB organization chart, which showed 14 people. There are three people here now. From my perspective, it’s an organization that has issues, but at the same time, I wasn’t here for that. For me, it’s about looking to the future. We’re underfunded and I’m looking to identify new revenue streams. Who are your bosses? The board once had about 30 people, but it is down to eight now. They’re redoing the bylaws and looking at our strategic direction. Can a visitors bureau for a city the size of Boise operate with three people? Absolutely. We’re generating more business than larger entities with much bigger budgets. But doesn’t that raise the question that a larger, fully funded staff could attract more business to Boise? Right now, it’s a matter of us developing relationships and increasing our revenue. I see your schedule says that between now and November, you have a dozen important shows that you’ll be attending to attract conventions and meetings. Most of those are appointmentbased shows. 12

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Is that something like speed dating? [Laughter] Yes, seven or eight minutes. But they’re effective.

How do you keep your energy and focus? It’s a challenge. After a day of appointments—or speed dates, as you say—your brain can turn to mush, but you keep up your energy to make sure each is an individual conversation. Do you see sweet spots in your marketplace that BCVB hasn’t sought previously? I do. I think we have a great website, a lot of imagination, but I think it’s underperforming. Can someone in your office help you with that effort? We’re geared for sales here. We’re going to be outsourcing some of that social media effort. Why was it a good idea for BCVB to relocate and share office space with the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce? Tourism is a gateway drug for economic development, and vice versa. The service relationship with the chamber is an incredible value for $3,000 a month. I probably walk over to [Chamber CEO] Bill Connors twice a day. I was shocked to learn that a chamber director, such as Bill, had so much tourism experience and knowledge. It’s a real plus for us. How much of a grace period do you get before your board has great expectations? I sit in my messy office and turn that mess into something less chaotic and more

ordered. And as I do that, my brain better understands our financial challenges. Is BCVB in a critical financial situation? We’re tight, but it’s not critical. What did you board specifically tell you what they wanted you to do when you came on board? Build relationships with the business community, tourism community and help strengthen the state tourism effort. That’s all crucial to this position. Your new fiscal year begins in August. How do bookings look for FY 2014? The economy is fragile and tender, but tourism has bounced back quicker than I thought it would. I think bookings are strong. BCVB was instrumental in securing the Davis Cup, and I don’t think many people know that. We need to do a better job in getting our message out. The Greater Boise Auditorium District is wrestling with whether we should build a new facility or remodel the Boise Centre. What’s your initial preference? It’s in my nature to want more space. I don’t know the complete ins and outs of all of that but my instincts will always be more: more meeting space, more hotel rooms. I’m pretty certain we could support a larger facility. You’re going to be asked your opinion on this sooner rather than later and be part of that conversation. I sure hope so—maybe more so, if you print what I just said.

RALL 2008. Candidate Obama told The Philadelphia Inquirer: “If I found out that there were high officials who knowingly, consciously broke existing laws, engaged in cover-ups of those crimes with knowledge forefront, then I think a basic principle of our Constitution is nobodyis above the law.” Except the CIA, the military, Donald Rumsfeld, Condi Rice, Dick Cheney, John Yoo and, of course, Bush, who explicitly authorized the torture and other high crimes and is now an elder statesman with his own library and everything. Both parties think it’s bad bad bad for the IRS to target right-wing pseudo-nonprofits for audits. Both parties think it’s perfectly fine A-OK doubleplusgood to target the buttholes of random Muslims you kidnapped from Afghanistan or Yemen or wherever. Both parties also agree that if there’s ever been something that doesn’t need investigating by anyone, ever, it’s drones. Yes, a 8

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whopping 1.8 percent of Congress recently held an “unofficial hearing” and politely requested that Obama provide “further clarification of the legal justifications behind drone strikes.” But no one has called for an investigation into a drone war that ridiculously remains “classified,” a secret to everyone but the dead, the maimed and their survivors. Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul’s filibuster merely demanded whether Obama planned to drone any U.S. citizens on U.S. soil. I’m not Suze Orman, but please let me help you save a few bucks. Whether you’re a Democrat or a Republican, the next time you get a campaign mailer asking you to support them because they’re “fighting hard for you,” chuck that sucker into the recycler. The truth is, the two major parties are on the same page on just about everything. They’re not fighting for you. They’re fighting for themselves. WWW. B O I S E WE E KLY. C O M

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If recent temperatures pushing three digits, talks of the wildfire season and warnings of the impending drought have n’t tipped you off yet, consider this your official heads up: summer is upon us. Before you know it, kids will be out of school, you’ll be trying to figure out if shorts are proper work attire and the hum of air conditioning units will fill the air. And while summers in Boise are linge ring affairs, if you’re not careful, anot her one will pass you by before you get a chan ce to appreciate the season. While your instinct might be to rush out to everyone’s favorite summer standby s, slow down. Sure, hitting the Boise Rive r, heading to an Outlaw Field concert or taking in the latest summer blockbuster are appealing, but there are alternativ es to fighting the crowds of people who have all come up with the same idea. For our annual Summer Guide issue, we here at Boise Weekly have created a list of seasonal activities that are a little more out there, so to speak. Whether you’ re looking to escape the city, hear some music or have an adventure, there are plen ty of options if you’re willing to broaden your horizons. Usually, giving away secret spots is grou nds for capital punishment among groups of friends or family, but we’v e decided to risk it. This is by no mea ns a complete list, but it’s a good starting poin t for exploring more of this Boise sum mer. —Deanna Darr

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bizarre tales of massive thunderstorms that rocked the mountain—more than a few read like a last will and testament but be assured, everyone has survived to tell the tale of the night they spent on Deadwood. To get there, take Highway 55 to Banks, make a right on Banks-Lowman Road and turn off Forest Road 555, leading you on a rather perilous drive up the mountain. Don’t think about visiting without a reservation though. About halfway up the mountain there’s a gate, restricting access to guests with a secret code—good luck turning around. Once you’re past the gate, you can drive right up to the cabin. But keep your eye on the road, dumbass, no matter how spectacular the view.

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First the good news: We’re about to share one of our favorite camping hideaways, less than one hour away from downtown Boise. Now the bad news: You’re out of luck if you want to stay there in 2013—it’s completely booked. We must admit to some serious reluctance to tell you about this one, because it will make it all the more difficult to grab a 2014 reservation, but you can keep a secret, can’t you? Perched high atop Idaho County’s Deadwood Mountain is Deadwood Lookout cabin, built in 1934 and refurbished—several times—over the decades into a 360-degree glass enclosure, providing an awe-inspiring panorama at an elevation of 8,200 feet. The 14-by-14-foot, one-room cabin was built to serve as a fire lookout but has been open to the public since the 1970s, although visitors need to remember it can still be reclaimed by the Emmet Ranger District at the last minute. Deadwood Lookout is available from late June through mid-October, so make your reservation early for the next year’s season through recreation.gov. One of the highlights of staying at Deadwood is reading the entries of a diary that visitors have filled over the years with some pretty

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While Boise has assumed a more urban facade, the capital city and its Ada County neighbors have remained protective of their access to the outdoors. Downtown development aside, the Treasure Valley is still a place where residents treasure their outdoor recreation, whether it be fishing in the middle of town or hitting the trails out your back door. While the Ridge to Rivers trail system crisscrossing the Foothills is a popular escape, the mountain bike trails and amenities at the Eagle Bike Park are a little less known. The park is a haven for bikers, and its close association with the city of Eagle—it sits within the Eagle Sports Complex—means it’s one of the few bike parks in the nation that is free to the public. Here are the specs: The park includes a terrain park featuring 8-foot drops, a pump track, a dual slalom course and a 3.25-mile downhill course. Its extensive single-track trail system combines six miles of cross-country terrain and an additional five miles of trails uphill from Dry Creek Cemetery, all running through picturesque hilly, high desert country populated by songbirds, sage and wildflowers. Home to numerous mountain biking activities, the park has hosted Whip Off events, open houses, bike parts swaps and races, including the Idaho State Cyclocross Championships. Keeping the terrain up-to-date and well maintained is the Boise Area Mountain Bike Association, which works closely with the city of Eagle to realize the group’s vision for the park. Since its inception in 2010, it has focused thousands of volunteer hours and hundreds of thousands of dollars to secure a lease from Ada County for the lands on which the park rests, organize and promote events, and keep the trails looking good.

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The list is heartbreaking. Boise Drive-in: closed . Broadway Drive-in: closed. Meridian Drive -in: closed. Of the 40 once-thriving Idaho drive-in movie theaters, three out of every four are now lonely parking lots. Once upon a time, there were more than 4,000 drive-ins in the United States. As of March, there were 357, 10 of them in Idaho. The Gem State still has more outdoor screen s than Nevada (two), Oregon (four) and Wash ington (six). But by this time next year, the number of drive-ins is expected to drop even further since Hollywood’s major studios have decided not to produce any more 33-millimeter ﬁlms, opting instead to shift to digital. Since most of the drive-ins in Idaho—and across America—only have projec tors that can show 33-mm, this summer may see the last picture show at scores of outdoor venue s that are seminal summer destinations. But there is a happy ending at the Parma Motor -Vu off of U.S. 95, which has showcased every thing from Mary Poppins to Harry Potter for more than 60 years. In fact, the Parma Motor-Vu, which owner Karen Cornwell calls her “pride and joy,” has recently installed digital projection equipment, allowing her to show all of the latest releases. “I recall my own children growing up out here,” said Cornwell, who now has six grandchildr en helping out at the snack bar and at the admission booth . They all hope to live happily ever after, with many sequels to come. —George Prentice

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It’s said that golf is the best way to ruin a nice walk in the park. Considering how crowd ed the courses at Ann Morrison and Julia Davis parks can get during summer, the same can be said of disc golf. But there’s no reason you have to spend your peaceful summer day of relaxation swearing under your breath for the party of 28 with zero aim to clear the next hole as you wipe goose poop off your ﬂip ﬂops. Instead, you can spend it clutching your chest and gasping for breath as you bushwhack up a mountain to the next hole, which is as wide open as the Idaho skyline. Boise’s least centrally located but most worth -the-effort disc golf course is located smack at Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area. Beginning at the condos at the upper lodge, the 18-hole course has two nine-hole loops that wind through the woods and ski runs for a lengthy and challenging game that is a scenic delight. The course is open from June-October and has bathrooms available at the Pioneer Lodge, as well as camping available at Shafer Butte shoul d your game run a little longer than you plann ed. Depending on your score, disc golf at Bogus Basin may still turn out to be the best way to ruin your nice death march through the wilderness . But at least you’ll be able to proceed at your own pace without the risk of stepping in goose poop. Just watch out for bears.

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out as The Warm Springs Baths. Bathers started taking advantage of the waters as far back as 1862—long before Idaho achieved statehood. After demolishing the long-standing home adjacent to the pool, new owners initiated an extensive process of renovations, including reforesting parts of the property and construction of a new facility where the springs’ original wood structures stood. Owner JP Properties Idaho City, LLC reopened the resort as The Springs in February, transforming the property into a swanky getaway. Reservations are necessary to ensure a spot at the popular resort—and the new policy makes sure the pool is never overcrowded. Check the website, thespringsid.com, for hours and schedules for the regular adults-only hours. —Andrew Crisp

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Hot springs seem to bubble forth from every nook and cranny across Idaho’s mountainous landscape. But pools differ most in amenities, with the no-frills Skinny Dipper Hot Springs providing a much different experience than resortstyle springs. Falling ﬁrmly in the latter category is posh hideaway The Springs at Idaho City. Located approximately 40 miles from Boise, the newly renovated resort offers a relaxing soaking experience year-round. Dip into a main 40-by-80-foot pool, heated to 104 degrees Fahrenheit in winter and 85 degrees in summer. A nearby 16-foot soaking tub is warmed to more than 100 degrees. There’s also a water deck spouting jets of cooler water to escape summer temperatures. In winter, the 20-foot deck surrounding the main pool is heated by the same natural hot springs that feed the pools themselves. The pools are complemented by spa amenities and a steam room, with casual meals and adult beverages available on-site. Those creature comforts are far different from the site’s humble, historic roots. Originally a stopoff during Idaho’s early gold rushes, the property offered a place for miners to thaw

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food, be on hand each week with Willowcreek Grill, which will wine and beer. t Error on Thursday, June 20, with Pilo This summer, concerts begin perform durto d dule sche sts Arti 19. t. and run through Thursday, Sep n, Poke, Noir, Blaze and Kelly, Steve Eato ing the season include Hillfolk s Chancellors. ulou Fab the and ad Ahe ight Douglas Cameron, Boise Stra end up that night, concerts inevitably Regardless of who’s playing s showing off their age all of ple peo with y, in an impromptu dance part event. available, this is an all-ages moves. And while alcohol is (the garden n issio adm IBG dard stan Admission is separate from and costs $7 n at 4 p.m. on concert days) stops taking regular admissio free for kids or 5-12 s age kids for $6 , for IBG members, $10 general younger than 5. wait to online, but most concertgoers Advance tickets are available buy them at the gate. ormers online at Check out the full list of perf g. n.or arde idahobotanicalg r

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Biking the Greenbelt in the thick of summer is more work than it seems. Cyclists have to dodge dawdling dogs, supersized strollers and colossal cracks in the pavem ent, all while navigating a thick cloud of mosqu itoes and mopping up the rivulets of sweat streaming from under their helmets. Hard work like that deserves a rewar d. A cold, frothy reward. Here’s Boise Weekly’s ideal Saturday afternoon Greenbelt bike ride/bar crawl that’s equal parts sweat on your forehead and sweat beading down the side of your glass. While you’re still presentable, start the aftern oon off at Cottonwood Grill’s happy hour, which runs from 3-6 p.m. and offers $3 wells, house wines and Payet te Pale Ale or Mutton Buster Brown. Cottonwood ’s patio is a perfect shady respite to gather energy for the hazy afternoon ahead. Meander back to the Greenbelt and head west for a long stretch. Cross the bridge at Main Street to the opposite side of the Boise River and hitch your ride outside the Riverside Hotel’s Sandbar Patio Bar and Grill for a refreshing libation under a sea of cooling mister s. Get back on the Greenbelt heading west, cross over the 36th Street Pedestrian Bridge and contin ue heading west. Pass through Veteran’s Memorial Parkw ay and exit on Lander Street, which will spit you out at the State Street staple, The Lift. Settle into a seat on The Lift’s grapevine shaded patio and partake in a cold brew or two. After your spirits have been Lifted, make your way back to the Greenbelt for a short spell before veering off onto Lakeharbor Lane. Pedal around the pond to The Drink, a complex featuring a sports bar, an Irish pub and a lakefront Tiki bar, where you can sip a fruity cocktail under a grass-lined bar ﬂoating on the water. Once you’ve had your ﬁll at The Drink, saddle up your two-wheeled steed and pedal along the Greenbelt to Les Bois Park, where you can top off your booze -fueled afternoon with another vice: gambling. Gates open at 4 p.m. and races start at 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays.

—Tara Morgan

If 2013 has a theme word, it would be the challenging-to-pronounce “sesquicentennial.” Between the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Idaho Territory and Boise’s 150th birthday, all eyes have been turning to the ER CITY past this year. LV But understanding what life was like in the early days of Idaho doesn’t have to be limited to historic photos. Less than two hours from the Treasure Valley is a living, breathing history lesson: Silver City. It’s a place where time may not have stopped, but it certainly took a vacation. The historic mining town in the Owyhee Mountains was once one of the busiest places in Idaho, back when the silver mining industry was booming in the late 1800s and early 1900s. But when the mines dried up, so did the town. Unlike many other mining towns, Silver City managed to hang on—but only just. Only a few hardy souls remain in Silver City, and most are summer-only residents who operate a handful of stores and museums. Visitors who tackle the dirt road south of Murphy can check out the remaining original buildings and ponder how the Idaho Hotel is still standing. The hotel is open during the summer for those looking for rustic accommodations. Sinker Creek Outfitters offers horseback tours of the town, but for those willing to do a little exploring on their own, there’s plenty to find in them thar hills. Follow the slag heaps to find abandoned mines and ramshackle houses that are slowly dissolving into the ground—just be careful, abandoned mines and holes in the ground are not a place to wander without paying close attention. Camping is the lodging of choice for most overnight visitors, and there’s plenty of public land for those who want to pitch a tent. OHVs (off-highway vehicles) and motorcycles buzz many of the back roads, but there’s still plenty of room for exploration. Find out more about Silver City offerings—as well as when the road opens for the season—at historicsilvercityidaho.com.

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Currants, plums, lavender, blackberries, rose hips, miner ’s lettuce, rosemary. Those are just a few wild edibles that dot the Boise map at fallingfruit.org, a comprehensive website that compiles maps from foragers nationwide. The Boise Urban Foraging guide is a treasure trove for those seeking to collect some of nature ’s forgotten bounty during the fertile summer season. Though most urban foragers will give you a smirk and a shrug when you ask about their favorite places to pluck plump blackberries from a thorny bramb le or fill a basket with tiny, tart plums, falling fruit.org features little red dots marking spots where you can collect these edible treats. If you’re new to the foraging foray and want to sleuth out your own spots, the Boise River is a good place to start exploring. Tiny black and red currants line the banks of the river early in the season, which then give way to wild plums and eventually blackberries as the summer rolls on. And if you find something that’s not on the map, share the info at fallingfruit.org, which is open for anyone to edit. As it says on Falling Fruit’s website: “Foraging in the 21st century is an opportunity for urban exploration, to fight the scourge of stained sidewalks and to reconnect with the botanical origins of food.”

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river CELEBRATE THE BOISE RIVER This year marks the 20th anniversary of Idaho Rivers United, the nonprofit conservation group dedicated to protecting and restoring the rivers crisscrossing the Gem State. Nowhere has river restoration been more important to Boiseans than in their own backyard. Slicing through the center of town, the Boise River is a refuge for fishermen, summertime raftfloaters and local fish populations, restored from its longtime use as a dumping ground in the city’s early years. To celebrate the Boise River’s renewed health, IRU and the Sesqui-Shop are hosting a shindig Thursday, May 23. Organizers will temporarily transform the shop into a storefront for IRU, complete with food and a chance to get hands-on with IRU issues. Swing in between the hours of noon and 6 p.m. to catch up with IRU members and staff, learn Boise River history with Susan Stacy, and view high-resolution GigaPan photography shot by Gary Grimm of Mountain Visions. Art by Ward Hooper and Steve Bly will festoon the shop, opposite historic maps and plants from Draggin’ Wing Farm and Peaceful Belly. A reception from 4-6 p.m. includes wines from Cinder Winery and food from Peaceful Belly and Sol Bakery. Visitors are invited to sample snacks, meet the producers and learn how they take care of the Boise River. Before long, the weather will be hot enough that you can celebrate the river in person, with your rear hanging through an inner tube. Noon-6 p.m. FREE. Boise 150 Sesqui-Shop, 1008 W. Main St., Boise, 208-433-5670, idahorivers.org.

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live theater. Be it slapstick comedy or harrowing tragedy, the play’s the thing when it comes to showing the spectrum of human existence. Boise audiences can take their pick of either end of the scale thanks to two plays opening Friday, May 24, at Boise community theaters. Boise Little Theater gets things rolling with George Furth and Stephen Sondheim’s musical comedy

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Company. The play tells the story of Robert, a 35-yearold bachelor who introduces audiences to his married friends through a series of vignettes as he considers ﬁnding someone with whom to spend his life. Company runs Friday, May 24-Saturday, May 25, as well as the three consecutive weekends. The curtain for the ﬁrst weekend of the show rises at 8 p.m.

Ever wonder how power permeates homes to create electric light? Or how a juicy pickle can become a glowing orb? Learn more about these and other high-voltage topics surrounding electric power in the next installment of the popular Adult Night series at the Discovery Center of Idaho. Previous Adult Nights delved into the science behind explosions, brewing and photography, offering an in-depth look at often overlooked scientific principles with fun, engaging exhibits— and most importantly, with adult beverages and not a kid in sight. Event organizers bring new meaning to the words “shock and awe” Thursday, May 23, with the latest installment. Lightning bolts, static bursts and sparks take center stage as staff take visitors inside the inner workings of electric power—sure to jolt visitors with facts and fun. As always, the adults-only events combine scientific exploration with a laid-back vibe and plenty of diversions to go along with the education. Archie’s Place and Saint Lawrence Gridiron food trucks will both be on hand to pair food with a pint from Crooked Fence or Payette Brewing companies. Indian Creek Winery will also be pouring the vino. DCI Education Director Woody Sobey will lead audiences in a demonstration of electricity’s high-voltage principles, and visitors will have access to the center’s newest exhibition, Try This! Tickets cost $10 per person, $8 for DCI members, and your first drink is included in the price of admission. Adult Nights are always popular, so plan ahead and buy a ticket in advance. 6-10 p.m. $8-$10. Discovery Center of Idaho, 131 Myrtle St., Boise, 208-343-9895, dcidaho.org.

and tickets cost $5-$12.50. Visit the website for more show dates and times. Stage Coach Theatre is taking the serious track with Veronica’s Room, a thriller by Ira Levin. In this tale, the Mackeys—caretakers for the Brabissant family—conscript a student, Susan, to impersonate Veronica Brabissant, the deceased daughter of the family, to give solace to the last living Brabissant. As Susan immerses herself in the role of Veronica, the distinction between herself and the woman she plays begins to fade. Is she Susan the

student or Veronica pretending to be Susan? The show runs Friday, May 24-Saturday, May 25, and continues through the next two weekends. Shows the opening weekend start at 8:15 p.m. and tickets cost $15. Visit the website for more show dates and times. Company: Friday, May 24-Saturday, May 25, 8 p.m. $5-$12.50. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208-342-5104, boiselittletheater.org; Veronica’s Room: Friday, May 24-Saturday, May 25, 8:15 p.m. $15.

Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald St., Boise, 208-342-2000, stagecoachtheatre.com.

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At Evil Wine, Star Trek is a passion. The adventures of the dashing and profoundly American hero Cpt. James Kirk, the steady leadership of Jean-Luc Picard and even the lessacclaimed Cpt. Katheryn Janeway of Voyager are the stuff of dreams. In customary Evil Wine fashion—and to celebrate the May 17 release of the latest installment in the Star Trek franchise, Into Darkness—it is joining with Hot Dog Sandwich Headquarters to present a Star Trek party featuring episodes of the original Star Trek TV series, an appropriately themed costume party and live music. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. and is free, though a $3 donation is suggested because, you know, bands have to eat, too. The night begins with the airing of Star Trek episodes, including “Space Seed,” which features the ﬁrst appearance of the infamous Khan Noonien Singh, a dangerous genetically enhanced superman who attempts to seize control of the starship Enterprise and the villain of the feature ﬁlm Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. The screening is followed by a costume contest, with the best-dressed attendees winning prizes from Hot Dog Sandwich and The Red Room. Music starts at 9 p.m., featuring Celestial Starship, Stargaze Unlimited and Gorcias, followed by DJ Brian Boru. And as with so many Evil Wine and Hot Dog Sandwich Headquarters parties, there will be drink specials all evening long. 7:30 p.m. $3 suggested donation. The Red Room Tavern, 1519 W. Main St., Boise, redroomboise.com.

bikers, warm, dry weather means only one thing: It’s time to hit the trails. While many prefer to ride in pairs along the winding singletrack trails in the Foothills while taking in the sights of May in Boise, others want to put their skills to the test against other cyclists. Saturday, May 25-Monday, May 27, Eagle Bike Park hosts a super D, DH and dual slalom competition along its Foothills trails. The men’s super D—a hybrid of downhill and cross-country

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racing—begins at 10:30 a.m. Watch racers from three categories tackle a course complete with uphill and downhill sections for the best time. Competition continues at 2 p.m. with the men’s dual slalom, in which two racers simultaneously navigate slalom courses head-to-head. On Sunday, May 26, watch a 10 a.m. reprise of the super D, and on Monday, May 27, check out the premier event at noon—the men’s downhill time trial, as racers churn

BOISE MINI MAKER FAIRE Cobbling together build-it-yourself furniture with ﬂimsy, pre-packaged tools leaves a lot to be desired. Hobbyists, tinkerers and crafters ask: why not make your own? Building something yourself can sometimes seem like an ambitious feat of engineering, but the folks behind the Mini Maker Faires are out to prove that it’s not so bad. Maker Faires originated in the Bay Area in 2006 and have spread across the country. Local organizers are launching Boise’s own Mini Maker Faire Saturday, May 25-Sunday, May 26, at the Boise Public Library Main Branch and the Discovery Center of Idaho. The public can learn lessons in minimalist lifestyles from the builder of a 196-square-foot home, get a glimpse at Bot Comp—an epic battle of robots—as well as experiments in wild fermentation and more. Things kick off Saturday, May 25, from noon-4 p.m. in the Hayes Auditorium of the Boise Public Library, offering a look at how libraries are building “maker spaces” within their stacks, as well as a lesson on the history of Radio Boise. On Sunday, May 26, head over to the Discovery Center from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. to check out displays from Bot Comp, Handy Chairs—which makes wheelchairs out of wood and bicycle parts—and more exhibitors. Don’t be surprised if you suddenly feel the urge to run home and start making stuff—either that or start your own robot ﬁght club. Saturday, May 25, noon-4 p.m. Hayes Auditorium, Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-384-4076; Sunday, May 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Discovery Center of Idaho, 131 Myrtle St., Boise, 208-343-9895. FREE-$8. boisemakerfaire.com.

through some of the park’s steepest and most technical terrain. The beauty of these races is that they’re eminently watchable for fans, who can get caught up in the action from the relative safety of the base area. And if you’re feeling inspired, the onsite entry fee

FIND WHISKEY RIVER HYBRID PEARLSNAP Activewear isn’t always hip, and thrift-store duds often fail to hold up when tested by the elements. Outdoorsy, corelayers.com, fashion-conscious hip208-629-8633 sters—rafting the river by day and sipping whiskey by night— need a more practical way to cover their chests. The Whiskey River Hybrid, designed by Idaho-based Core Concepts, offers modern dudes the opportunity to look good, while letting loose the mountain man within. Core Concepts blends the style of a Western pearl snap, plaid button-up with the functionality of breathable fabrics. This dapper shirt was featured in Outside Magazine’s 2011 Winter Buyer’s Guide as the staff’s new favorite shirt. A “wind, water and beer resistant” DWR-coated nylon face features two chest pockets, while an inner lining of lightweight, bonded polyester makes the shirt breathable and moisture-wicking for indoor and outdoor activities. You can wear the Whiskey River Hybrid alone during warmer days, or as a layer in colder weather. The shirts are available in three different plaid colors, including the bright blue Ocean, the lime green Leaf and the red, blue and brown blend called Vivid. Sizes range from men’s extra small to XXL, and are available online for $89 at corelayers.com. —Andrew Crisp

for any of the events is $40. Saturday, May 25, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday, May 26, 10 a.m.; Monday, May 27, noon; FREE-$40. Eagle Bike Park, corner of Horseshoe Bend Road and Goose Creek Road, Eagle, 208-608-6444, wildrockiesracing.com.

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8 DAYS OUT WEDNESDAY MAY 22 Festivals & Events A CABIN PARTY—Learn about Cabin classes, tour the facility and meet the writers who teach summer classes. 5-7 p.m. FREE. The Cabin, 801 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-331-8000, thecabinidaho.org. 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. WHY HAVEN’T WE DONE A PROG NIGHT?—The Vinyl Preservation Society of Idaho plays progressive rock records. 7-10 p.m. FREE. The Crux, 1022 W. Main St., Boise, 208-342-3213.

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KIDS EXPERIENCE—A science and art program for children ages 6 and older held in The Secret Garden. 3 p.m. FREE. Garden City Library, 6015 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-472-2941, notaquietlibrary.org.

BIOTZETIK BASQUE CHOIR—No Basque language skills necessary, just singing. Call 208-8530678 or email averquiaga@ hotmail.com for more info. 6 p.m. FREE. Bishop Kelly High School, 7009 W. Franklin Road, Boise, biotzetikbasquechoir.org.

MR. PATRICK’S WORKSHOP— Young designers, inventors and engineers bring their creations to life with Legos. Take a shoebox of your own, otherwise some will be provided. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Ada Community Library, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise, 208-362-0181, adalib.org.

LATIN NIGHTS—Instructors Tabish L. Romario and Becca Towler teach salsa, bachata and Brazilian zouk lessons followed by social dancing at 9 p.m. 7:30-11 p.m. $5. The Press, 212 N. Ninth St., Ste. B, Boise, 208-336-9577.

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Food & Drink DATE NIGHT AT CORKSCREWS—Enjoy live music and your date gets a free drink. 7-9 p.m. FREE. Corkscrews Wine Shop and Pub, 729 N. Main St., Meridian, 208-888-4049, corkscrewswineshop.com.

Literature 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.

Talks & Lectures EXPLORING EARLY EAGLE: AN ORAL HISTORY—The city of Eagle and the Eagle Historic Preservation Commission present stories about early Eagle featuring storytellers Ron Marshall and Shari Sharp. Refreshments available. 6:15 p.m. FREE. Eagle Public Library, 100 N. Stierman Way, Eagle, 208-939-6814, eaglepubliclibrary.org. IDAHO BUCKAROO PROJECT— Photojournalist Andrea Scott talks about the Idaho Buckaroo Project, which promotes understanding and preservation of the buckaroo and ranching family’s way of life. 7 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-384-4200, boisepubliclibrary.org.

Farmers Markets CALDWELL FARMERS MARKET—Stop by Indian Creek Park for live music, local beer and wine, produce, baked goods and crafts. 4-7:30 p.m. FREE. Indian Creek Park, corner of Seventh and Blaine streets, Caldwell.

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Author Rick Yancey sets an impressive pace. He published 13 novels in 10 years. His 14th, The 5th Wave, just hit the stands. And not only is it Yancey’s fourth overall series, the pacing of his prose is just as furious as his pace at the keyboard. The book begins, as they say, at the end—humanity’s end, to be specific. After an enormous UFO enters Earth’s orbit, humans are hit with a technology-crippling electromagnetic pulse. Massive tidal waves are triggered, a plague descends and, finally, an army of embedded faux-humans rise up as assassins. In the first chapter, readers are introduced to one of The 5th Wave’s main characters, a teenager named Cassie, as she is on the run from these killers. Cassie is hiding in the woods and searching for her brother, whom she last saw through the back window of a school bus being driven by soldiers. Cassie’s memories serve as a backstory that set the stage for a series of vignettes from other intersecting characters. The tight, action-packed plot and characterization don’t let up for a second. Everything from the vivid imagining of alien technology, to Cassie’s joking references to her M16 assault rifle as her “bestie,” keep the story hustling along. It’s a book tailor-made to be a movie. In fact, the rights have already been sold and development is under way. That’s not to say The 5th Wave is perfect. Though the plot twists are engaging in the moment, the book’s closing third makes one question why such a technologically advanced alien civilization would engage in as convoluted a master plan, unless they, too, like humans, love dramatic twists. There is also more cohesion of thought and shared knowledge existing among the disparate characters than one would expect in a post-apocalyptic society without media or communications. Sad as it may be to critics like myself, the book’s best description may come from its own marketing blurbs, which call it part Ender’s Game, part Starship Troopers and part Invasion of the Body Snatchers. These are hyperbolic keywords meant to catch the ear of sci-fi fans, for sure, but it’s also a fairly astute assessment of the material. The series is likely to be seen as the heir apparent to the young-adult throne, recently vacated by The Hunger Games. —Josh Gross WWW. B O I S E WE E KLY. C O M

8 DAYS OUT INSERT FOOT THEATRE IMPROV COMEDY—9 p.m. $5. Reef, 105 S. Sixth St., Boise, 208-287-9200, reefboise.com.

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LIQUID LAUGHS: TODD JOHNSON—Featuring Sean McBride. Two-for-one tickets. 8 p.m. $10. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-287-5379, liquidboise.com.

Festivals & Events CELEBRATE THE BOISE RIVER—Enjoy the art of Steve Bly, Ward Hooper and others, as well as Live on the River with Mark Twain. Also see gigapan photography with Gary Grimm of Mountain Visions and a lesson on Boise River history with Susan Stacy. Reception featuring Cinder Winery wines and food from Peaceful Belly and Sol Bakery. See Picks, Page 22. 1-6 p.m. FREE. Boise 150 Sesqui-Shop, 1008 Main St., Boise, 208-433-5671.

THE ODD COUPLE—A cleanfreak and the slob decide to room together in Neil Simon’s famous comedy. Dinner show tickets must be purchased 24 hours in advance on website. Show-only tickets available online or at door. 7 p.m. $15-$39. Knock ‘Em Dead Dinner Theatre, 415 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise, 208-385-0021, kedproductions. org.

SUN VALLEY WELLNESS FESTIVAL—Join artists, musicians and wellness experts for a weekend of health and wellnessrelated speakers, workshops and activities. For more info or tickets see website. $20-$495. Sun Valley Resort, 1 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, 208-622-4111 or 1-800-786-8259, sunvalleywellness.org.

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COMEDY AT THE VARSITY: RON FEINGOLD—7 p.m. FREE. Varsity Pub, 1441 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, 208-906-0658, varsitypubmeridian.com.

FRIENDS NIGHT—$3 studio fees. 5-9 p.m. Ceramica, 1002 S. Vista Ave., Boise, 208-3423822.

BEER AND WINE TASTINGS— Sample a rotating selection of European wines and beers. See website for more info. 5-8 p.m. $10. Tres Bonne Cuisine, 6555 W. Overland Road, Boise, 208658-1364, tresbonnescuisine. com.

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Kids & Teens TEEN TAKEOVER—Teens take over the library. 4 p.m. FREE. Ada Community Library, Lake Hazel Branch, 10489 Lake Hazel Road, Boise, 208-297-6700, adalib.org.

Odds & Ends ADULT NIGHT: ELECTRICITY—See the new Discovery Center of Idaho exhibit, Try This!, and take part in electricity experiments while enjoying food and drinks. See Picks, Page 22. 6-10 p.m. $8-$10. Discovery Center of Idaho, 131 Myrtle St., Boise, 208-343-9895, dcidaho.org. LADIES’ LOUNGE—Toss back some cocktails with the ladies of Boise Weekly and enjoy prize giveaways, drink specials and ohso-much more. Visit BW’s promo page to get the 4-1-1. 5 p.m. FREE. Willi B’s Saloon, 12505 Chinden Blvd., Boise, 208-3315666, willibs.com. THE MERIDIAN SINGERS—A group for women who like to sing a cappella in the barbershop style. 7:30-9 p.m. The Music Den, 245 E. Blue Heron Lane, Meridian, 208-724-6311.

FRIDAY MAY 24 Festivals & Events EVIL WINE STAR TREK PARTY—To celebrate the release of the new Star Trek ﬁlm, Evil Wine introduces the infamous villain Kahn with a presentation of Star Trek original TV series episodes, a costume contest and live music from Celestial Starship, Stargaze Unlimited, Gorcias and DJ Brian Boru. See Picks, Page 23. 7:30 p.m. $3. The Red Room Tavern, 1519 W. Main St., Boise, 208-331-0956, redroomboise.com. SUN VALLEY WELLNESS FESTIVAL—See Thursday. $20-$495. Sun Valley Resort, 1 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, 208-622-4111 or 1-800-786-8259, sunvalleywellness.org.

On Stage COMEDY AT THE VARSITY: RON FEINGOLD—7 p.m. FREE. Varsity Pub, 1441 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, 208-906-0658, varsitypubmeridian.com.

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COMPANY—On his 35th birthday, conﬁrmed bachelor Robert weighs the pros and cons of married life. See Picks, Page 22. 8 p.m. $9-$13. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208-342-5104, boiselittletheater.org. LIQUID LAUGHS: TODD JOHNSON—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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THE ODD COUPLE—See Thursday. 8 p.m. $15-$39. Knock ‘Em Dead Dinner Theatre, 415 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise, 208385-0021, kedproductions.org. VERONICA’S ROOM—Susan is hired as a caretaker for the Brabissant family and asked to impersonate a long-dead family member. Trapped in the role of Veronica Brabissant, the line between the present and the past begins to fade for Susan when she ﬁnds herself locked in Veronica’s room. See Picks, Page 22. 8:15 p.m. $15. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald Ave., Boise, 208-342-2000, stagecoachtheatre.com.

Food & Drink IN MEMORIA DI...—Learn to prepare tarts with roasted asparagus, leeks and feta cheese; spinach salad with omelet, bacon and cheese shavings; penne pasta with tomato sauce; and espresso-ﬂavored semifreddo. 6:30-9 p.m. $55. Fuel for the Soul, 1941 N. 18th St., Boise, 208-342-7118, fuelforthesoulboise.com.

Talks & Lectures FROM THE BLUE RIDGE TO THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS: THOMAS WOLFE AND THE AMERICAN WEST—North Carolina writer Robert Morgan delivers a lecture on the 1930s novelist. In the Senate Auditorium. 7 p.m. FREE. Idaho State Capitol, 700 W, Jefferson St., Boise, 208-4339705.

Odds & Ends BEAUTY EXTRAVAGANZA AND CLOTHING EXCHANGE—Take your gently used clothing to swap for a new wardrobe, then enjoy a day of head-to-toe pampering for women by local businesses. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $20. Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, 222 S. Broadway Ave., Boise, 208-331-2700. IMPROVOLUTION AT THE SESQUI-SHOP—Explore the ways of musical improv via voice and character building. Contact Mike at mike@boiselaughs.com for more info. 7 p.m. Boise 150 Sesqui-Shop, 1008 Main St., Boise, 208-433-5671. BOISE CAFE LATIN NIGHTS— Get a Latin dance lesson at 9 p.m. and then dance to DJ music until 2 a.m. while enjoying drinks and snacks. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $5. Boise Cafe, 219 N. 10th St., Boise, 208-343-3397.

SATURDAY MAY 25 Festivals & Events ART AND WINE FESTIVAL— Featuring arts and crafts, food, entertainment, kids activities and wine tasting. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. Hidden Springs Community Barn, 4768 W. Farm Court, Hidden Springs.

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Life isn’t easy when a town turns ugly in Opera Idaho’s production of Susannah.

SUSANNAH In its production of Carlisle Floyd’s Susannah, Opera Idaho teased themes of groupthink, elites abusing their influence, and how innocence can be lost in the pursuit of abstract notions of purity. If fidelity to those themes was the criterion by which Susannah should be judged, then the production was a success. But it’s an opera that alludes to considerably more than witch hunts; it explores rich characters with high hopes and a social climate informed by more than spiritual insecurities— and it is treatment of these secondary themes that distracts, sometimes productively, at other times not so much, from the opera’s otherwise singular vision. Susannah tells the story of a town where a traveling preacher heightens residents’ awareness of the sin lurking in their midst to an unbearable pitch, and the townsfolk—instigated by the catty Mrs. McLean (Suzanne Hansen)—blindly peg their insecurity to Susannah (Jacqueline Noparstak) when she is caught bathing in a stream by village elders. Susannah is subsequently shunned, humiliated and raped. The titular character dreams of a life outside the tiny community of New Hope Valley, Tenn. Noparstak—while not quite radiating Susannah’s virginal innocence—gained some traction playing up her character’s rural upbringing and relationship to nature. Lucas Goodrich, as Little Bat McLean, played an unusually convincing repentant wrongdoer searching for forgiveness (when he receives none, his wounded shock is equally convincing). Other characters got less than the executive treatment. Traveling preacher Olin Blitch, played by Christopher Job, didn’t have the fire-and-brimstone charisma of a traveling preacher, instead looking more like a teenager going to prom in a rented suit. Andrew Peck—playing Susannah’s brother and lone supporter, Sam Polk—brought his character to life by waddling across the stage and puffing out his chest. But it was Hansen, as Mrs. McLean, who saved the opera. Mrs. McLean is the play’s catalyst who, out of antipathy for Susannah’s drunken brother and parentage, turns the town against her. Hansen’s portrayal was a deft mix of authority and bitchiness that drew the center of the opera toward the evolution of the townsfolk: from people favorably disposed to Susannah to a hostile and suspicious population. Director Elise Sandell and scenic artist Katie Branton condensed Susannah’s action to fit the stage at the Egyptian Theatre, but also to close the environment around the characters. It was an effective strategy, inducing a feeling of claustrophobia surrounding Olin Blitch and the townsfolk that haunted the audience as it exited the theater. —Harrison Berry WWW. B O I S E WE E KLY. C O M

8 DAYS OUT MINI MAKER FAIRE—Catch a variety of TED-style talks and presentations, including a special workshop on Developing Design Thinking according to Stanford’s D-School Model, presented by Chris Latta. See Picks, Page 23. Noon-4 p.m.. FREE. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-384-4200, boisepubliclibrary.org. CORBIN MAXEY THE REPTILE GUY—Meet local wildlife expert and Today Show regular Corbin Maxey and his friend, Tinkerbelle. 2 p.m. FREE. Heatherwood Retirement Community, 5277 Kootenai St., Boise, 208-3452150.

HOPS, DROP AND ROLL BREW FESTIVAL—Help raise money for the Fallen Fireﬁghter Foundation while enjoying craft brews from Payette Brewing, Crooked Fence Brewing, Kilted Dragon, Highlands Hollow, Tablerock and 10 Barrel Brewing. There’s also live music, food and other activities. 3 p.m. FREE. Grove Plaza, downtown on Eighth Street between Main and Front streets, Boise. SUN VALLEY WELLNESS FESTIVAL—See Thursday. $20-$495. Sun Valley Resort, 1 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, 208-622-4111 or 1-800-7868259, sunvalleywellness.org.

THIRD SPACE SATURDAY—Join Spacebar Arcade, DJ I.G.A. the Independent Grocer and the Vinyl Preservation Society for video games, beer and community. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. FREE. Spacebar Arcade, 200 N. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-918-0597, spacebararcade.com.

On Stage COMEDY AT THE VARSITY: RON FEINGOLD—7 p.m. FREE. Varsity Pub, 1441 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, 208-906-0658, varsitypubmeridian. com.

COMPANY—See Friday. 8 p.m. $9-$12.50. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208-342-5104, boiselittletheater.org. LIQUID LAUGHS: TODD JOHNSON— See Thursday. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $10. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-287-5379, liquidboise.com. THE ODD COUPLE—See Thursday. 8 p.m. $15-$39. Knock ‘Em Dead Dinner Theatre, 415 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise, 208-385-0021, kedproductions.org. SCENT OF THE ROSES—Meet unreliable narrator Molly Moonshine, who demonstrates that memory keeps loved ones with us no matter where we go. 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. $5-$11. Limelight, 3575 E. Copper Point Way, Meridian, 208-898-9425, treasurevalleychildrenstheater.com. VERONICA’S ROOM—See Friday. 8:15 p.m. $15. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald Ave., Boise, 208-342-2000, stagecoachtheatre.com.

Food & Drink ORGANIC GMO-FREE POTLUCK—Enjoy a potluck meal, then join a caravan to Julia Davis Park for the March Against Monsanto at noon. RSVP for the potluck at 208-938-1277 or eagleacupuncture@yahoo.com. 9:30-11 a.m. FREE. Eagle Acupuncture, 128 S. Eagle Road, Ste. 220, Eagle, 208938-1277, eagleacupuncture.com. A THAI CELEBRATION OF VESAK DAY—Learn to prepare chicken cooked in coconut milk served over shredded cabbage; white fish fillets on spinach and lemon grass; water spinach stir fried with garlic, thai chili and fish sauce; and bananas sauteed in palm sugar and butter. 6:30-9 p.m. $60. Fuel for the Soul, 1941 N. 18th St., Boise, 208-342-7118, fuelforthesoulboise.com.

Farmers Markets THE BOISE FARMERS MARKET— Pick up fresh food from farmers, ranchers, food vendors, brewers and more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. Boise Farmers Market, 1080 W. Front St., Boise, 208-345-9287, theboisefarmersmarket.com. EAGLE SATURDAY MARKET—Enjoy arts, crafts, specialty foods, fresh produce, live music and more. 9 a.m.1 p.m. FREE. Heritage Park, 185 E. State St., Eagle. NAMPA FARMER’S MARKET—Find local bedding plants, produce, music, specialty foods, cooking demonstrations and local crafts. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. Lloyd Square, intersection of 14th and Front streets, Nampa.

Odds & Ends BEAUTY EXTRAVAGANZA AND CLOTHING EXCHANGE—See Friday. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $20. Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, 222 S. Broadway Ave., Boise, 208-331-2700. BEGINNER LINDY HOP SWING DANCE WORKSHOP—Learn to swing dance with three hour-long beginner workshops: Swingout Fundamentals, Partner Charleston and Shapes and Styles. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $12. Heirloom Dance Studio, 765 Idaho St., Boise, 208-871-6352, heirloomdancestudio. com. Check out the entire week’s worth of Doonesbury online at boiseweekly.com—select “Extras” then “Cartoons.”

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8 DAYS OUT BOISE CAFE LATIN NIGHTS— See Friday. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $5. Boise Cafe, 219 N. 10th St., Boise, 208-343-3397.

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SUNDAY MAY 26 Festivals & Events MINI MAKER FAIRE—See Saturday. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE-$8. Discovery Center of Idaho, 131 Myrtle St., Boise, 208-3439895, dcidaho.org. SUN VALLEY WELLNESS FESTIVAL—See Thursday. $20-$495. Sun Valley Resort, 1 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, 208-622-4111 or 1-800-786-8259, sunvalleywellness.org.

On Stage LIQUID LAUGHS: TODD JOHNSON—Two-for-one tickets. 8 p.m. $10. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-2875379, liquidboise.com. VERONICA’S ROOM—See Friday. 2 p.m. $15. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald Ave., Boise, 208-342-2000, stagecoachtheatre.com.

Food & Drink IL GRAN FINALE DI MAGGIO—Learn to prepare crepes filled with ricotta and parmesan cheeses; fish fillets oven baked in lemon, garlic and white wine over a bed of spinach; roasted potatoes cooked with mustard and onions; and ricotta cheese layered with apricot compote and chocolate shavings. 6:30-9 p.m. $55. Fuel for the Soul, 1941 N. 18th St., Boise, 208-342-7118, fuelforthesoulboise.com.

Odds & Ends NAMPA WOOL FESTIVAL—Try out free spinning and weaving demonstrations, see a blacksmith create weaving accessories, and check out ﬁber art. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. FREE. Lloyd Square, intersection of 14th and Front streets, Nampa, ﬁbertrainfestival.com.

MONDAY MAY 27 Festivals & Events STORY STORY LATE-NIGHT: TWISTED—Featuring hosts Emmanuel Vera IV and Dustin Chalifoux, accompanied by musical guest Stardust Lounge. 8 p.m. $8 adv., $10 door. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City, 208-424-8297, storystorynight.org. SUN VALLEY WELLNESS FESTIVAL—See Thursday. $20-$495. Sun Valley Resort, 1 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, 208-622-4111 or 1-800-786-8259, sunvalleywellness.org.

Charles Gill offers a new take on Boise’s urban landscape as part of Urban at Boise Art Museum.

URBAN AT BOISE ART MUSEUM When a group of artists gets together to present their perspectives on a city, the expectation is there would be as many distinct visions of that environment as there are artists. To its detriment, the Urban exhibition at Boise Art Museum, which opened May 18, presented four artists—Charles Gill, Karen Woods, Michael Miller and Jan Boles—who delivered what amounted to a single vision of Boise as part of the Boise 150 celebration. The stated purpose of the exhibition is to “explore the expansive nature of Boise’s streetscapes,” but the repeated use of panoramic formats, in particular, gave Urban a constructed, fabricated feel—as though the artists had prearranged how they would portray Boise. Having more than a subject in common gave the whole exhibition a homogenous and stilted feel. Gill’s “Four Snapshots of a Landscape” comprises several painted mock-photos of Table Rock from the Harris Ranch area to simulate a scrapbook panorama. Karen Woods’ “Trail 1,” a clever series depicting cars driving down a rainy highway as seen from the inside of a car, used essentially the same panoramic form. In fact, all four artists whose works were on display had included at least one panoramic piece. Urban’s vitality springs from where its artists diverge. Michael Miller’s “Hyde Park West” is a luscious painted panorama that, while suggesting the expansiveness of the scene, stresses Hyde Park’s limits in the forms of heavy foliage and a wall of shop fronts. Jan Boles’ “700 Block of West Idaho Street, Boise, Idaho, September 1989” presages Boise’s identity conﬂict between small town and urban environment through a four-photo montage. Woods’ view of Fairview Avenue, “Better Up Ahead,” delivers a sophisticated interplay of light and shade, capturing Boise’s distinctive luminousness when the sun peeks out from behind storm clouds. Miller’s “Club 44” explores the namesake club’s dusty, dingy surroundings with loving intimacy. Despite these and other gems, the exhibition feels excessively curated, luring the museum-goer away from appreciating the works individually and steering them toward heavily constructed notions of what the pieces have in common. Taken singularly, many of the works have merit, but taken together, they highlight the artiﬁce behind the exhibit. Boise is neither urban nor rural, but has a character somewhere in between. In trying to simultaneously portray Boise as panoramically expansive and intimate, Urban achieves neither, making the show somehow less than the sum of its parts. —Harrison Berry

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8 DAYS OUT WISHES AND WINE—Taste wines from six wineries, including Indian Creek, Split Rail and Sawtooth, food from Big Daddy’s BBQ and Rice Works, and music from three live bands, including A Tasty Jamm. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $15. Indian Creek Winery, 1000 N. McDermott Road, Kuna, 208-9224791, indiancreekwinery.com.

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Talks & Lectures

NAMPA WOOL FESTIVAL—See Sunday. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. FREE. Lloyd Square, Intersection of 14th and Front streets., Nampa, ﬁbertrainfestival.com.

CLASSICAL PIANO: AN ORCHESTRA IN 88 KEYS— Del Parkinson of Boise State University discusses the history, popularity and versatility of the piano and performs. 3 p.m. FREE. Heatherwood Retirement Community, 5277 Kootenai St., Boise, 208-345-2150.

TUESDAY MAY 28

Concerts VICTORY BELLES USO SHOW— Celebrate Memorial Day with the National WWII Museum’s Victory Belles vocal trio, who salute veterans with songs from the era. Noon-1 p.m. FREE. Cloverdale Funeral Home, 1200 N. Cloverdale, Boise, 208-375-2212, cloverdalefuneralhome.com.

Food & Drink TASTE CLUB: UP-AND-COMING WINES—Try three up-and-coming varieties. Learn what makes them unique and popular. 6:307:30 p.m. $25. Wine Wise Labs, 104-1/2 E. 44th St., Garden City, 208-297-9463, winewiseidaho.com.

Auditions BOISE CONTEMPORARY THEATER’S 2013-2014 SEASON—Auditions take place in ﬁve-minute appointments. Schedule by email at km@bctheater. org, by phone at 208-331-9224, Ext. 204. Prepare to deliver two monologues in fewer than four minutes, as well as provide a headshot and resume. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-331-9224, bctheater.org.

Auditions AUDITIONS FOR THE BCT 20132014 SEASON—See Monday. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-331-9224, bctheater.org.

Calls to Artists 2013 IDAHO TRIENNIAL—Submit original artwork to the Boise Art Museum for presentation in a museum exhibition running from Nov. 16 through April 27, 2014. For applications and more info, visit the BAM website. FREE. Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.

Calls to Artists BOISE WEEKLY COVER ART SUBMISSIONS—BW pays $150 for published covers to be donated to BW’s annual charity art auction in November. This year funds raised help support Boise Weekly. To submit your artwork for BW’s cover, bring it to BWHQ at 523 Broad St. All media are accepted. For more info, contact Art Director Leila Rader at leila@ boiseweekly.com or 208-3442055. Boise Weekly, 523 Broad St., Boise, 208-344-2055, boiseweekly.com.

WEDNESDAY MAY 29 Art DIFFUSION: IDAHO LANDSCAPES BY JENNY WU—Final exhibition and reception for Jenny Wu, Surel’s Place artist-inresident for April and May. Meet Wu, see her Idaho landscape series and enjoy refreshments. 6-8:30 p.m. FREE. Surel’s Place, 212 E. 33rd St., Garden City, 208-407-7529, surelsplace.org.

Green ENERGY EDUCATION—Learn the pros and cons of different energy-saving solutions. Key topics include solar power options and LED lighting. Featuring light appetizers and hands-on demonstrations of the most current energy management technologies. Email vincent@evengreentechnology.com for more info or to RSVP. 5:30 p.m. FREE. EvenGreen Technology, 423 N. Ancestor Place, Ste. 100, Boise, 208-795-5170, evengreentechnology.com.

Farmers Markets CALDWELL FARMERS MARKET—See Wednesday, May 22. 4-7:30 p.m. FREE. Indian Creek Park, corner of Seventh and Blaine streets, Caldwell.

EYESPY Real Dialogue from the naked city

Kids & Teens KIDS EXPERIENCE—See Wednesday, May 22. 3 p.m. FREE. Garden City Library, 6015 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208472-2941, notaquietlibrary.org. MR. PATRICK’S WORKSHOP— See Wednesday, May 22. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Ada Community Library, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise, 208-362-0181, adalib. org.

Odds & Ends BIOTZETIK BASQUE CHOIR— See Wednesday, May 22. 6 p.m. FREE, 208-853-0678. Bishop Kelly High School, 7009 W. Franklin Road, Boise, biotzetikbasquechoir.org. LATIN NIGHTS—See Wednesday, May 22. 7:30-11 p.m. $5. The Press, 212 N. Ninth St., Ste. B, Boise, 208-336-9577.

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THE SOUND OUTSIDE Wayne “The Train” Hancock is rolling in to the Hermit Music Fest.

SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVUS Summer means music in the great outdoors. Or in the case of MASSV, something closer to EDM in the great outdoors. The mega-shindig that debuted in Sun Valley in 2012 announced the full lineup for its sophomore outing, set for Thursday, July 4-Saturday, July 6. Joining headliners Krewella and Gramatik are big names like Grieves and Chali 2na of Jurassic 5, as well as locals like Lerk, frequent Boise visitors from out of Portland, Ore., Shook Twins, and a variety of up-and-comers. Tickets for MASSV are on sale now. A full weekend pass, including camping, is $79.99. Another burgeoning festival is the inaugural Hermit Music Fest, which goes down Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27, at the Indian Creek Winery in Kuna. Wayne “The Train” Hancock headlines the acoustic/country/Americana fest, along with Petunia and the Vipers, The Cactus Blossoms and Idaho’s premier cowboy, Pinto Bennett. Tickets ranging from $15$60. Get more info on Cobweb. Cruxtronica, a new one-day electronic festival, is also brewing at The Crux coffee shop this summer. Crux owner Bob Cooper said the bleep will hit the bloop Saturday, June 29, from 5 p.m.-3 a.m. The fest will feature a lineup of locals headlined by Craysinz, which got top billing at The Crux during Treefort; Boy Eats Drum Machine, Portland, Ore.’s perennial dance party; and Hustle and Drone, featuring former Portugal the Man keyboardist Ryan Neighbors. Also in the one-day fest category is the Boise Music Festival, which goes down Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Expo Idaho. Headliners include Candlebox, DJ Pauly D (of Jersey Shore) and ol’ “Call Me Maybe” herself, Carly Rae Jepsen. The only ray of light in the darkness is Vanilla Ice—a sentence you expected to read even less than I expected to write. Those looking to escape Boise might consider the Idaho-Down, which takes place Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27, at Brundage Mountain Resort near McCall. It will feature a creme-de-la-granola selection of jam acts like Equaleyes, Jeff Crosby & The Refugees and the Scott Pemberton Trio. Tickets are $40 for one day or $60 for a full pass. Camping is free with a ticket. And the Idaho-Down will need Boiseans, as McCall may be all tuckered out from the Summer Music Festival at Roseberry Thursday, July 18-Saturday, July 20. Big names include the cowboy stylings of Skip Gorman, the didgeridoo-ings of Trevor Green, and the A-list tunes of The B*Side Players. Tickets run from $15-$55. —Josh Gross

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Outdoor concert venues, though popular, struggle with limitations JOSH GROSS As far as Treasure Valley outdoor concert venues go, the Eagle River Pavilion was among the least beloved. Though it brought in acts like Meat Loaf and The B-52s, the outdoor venue lacked basic structural amenities, offering a vacant, lumpy grass field for seating and a “VIP” area with plastic chairs surrounded by orange construction netting. But none of those discomforts have to do with why the venue stopped putting on shows. “The land’s been for sale for quite a long time and a developer bought the parking lot,” said Kristine Simoni, marketing and entertainment director for CTTouring, which managed the Eagle River Pavillion and now runs Revolution Concert House and Events Center. No parking lot means no venue. Instead, CTTouring moved its outdoor shows—like the Steve Miller Band Thursday, Aug. 8, and Alan Jackson Friday, Aug. 9— to the amphitheater at the Idaho Center in Nampa. The company has secured special permission to run the Idaho Center at half the house settings, transforming it from a 12,000-seat venue to a more manageable 5,000-seat venue. “Not every show is going to sell 8,000 tickets,” said Simoni. “So we need to get it down to between 2,000 and 5,000.” But the thing Simoni likes best about the Idaho Center Amphitheater is that it has what the Eagle River Pavilion lacked: amenities like dressing rooms, bathrooms and more permanent seating. But the fact that concertgoers were willing to frequent the Eagle River Pavilion speaks to the growing demand for outdoor concerts and the unique staging difficulties that keep more venues from offering them. For starters, though special-use permits can be obtained, the sound at outdoor performances tends to carry too far to comply with city noise ordinances, which limit amplified sound to volumes that can’t be heard more than 100 feet away on a public right of way or street. Subsequently, most urban areas of Boise are off-limits for outdoor concerts, pushing venues into rural locations that can feel empty with small audiences. That means outdoor shows have to go big or go home. “The economics are tough to work when you put a lot of money into producing the show as professional as humanly possible,” said Chris Moore, president of Knitting Factory Presents, which puts on the Outlaw Field Concert Series at the Idaho Botanical Garden. Moore emphasized that an indoor venue

Outlaw Field at Idaho Botanical Garden is one of the last outdoor venues standing in Boise.

remains a venue when the doors close, but an outdoor venue often has to be built from scratch the day of the show, with stages, fencing, security, backstage areas, sound systems and amenities appearing and disappearing. “The economics of a 500-person show outdoors just don’t add up,” Moore said, adding that it would be difﬁcult for him to dedicate the required resources for an outdoor concert that would attract fewer than 2,000 people. Which leads to a whole separate series of problems: 2,000 people means 4,000 feet. Renee White, director of events and marketing at IBG, said that even the limited number of performances at Idaho Botanical Garden can have serious impacts on the grounds. “The space in front of the band for Great Garden Escape deteriorates,” said White. “We’re discussing getting a dance ﬂoor for that reason.” Outlaw Field concerts aren’t held as regularly—there will only be seven this season, including Steely Dan Sunday, Aug. 11, Willie Nelson Sunday, Aug. 25, and FUN. Wednesday, Aug. 28—which helps mitigate the impact. But White says IBG still lets the grass grow extra long when there will be a show to help maintain the lawn’s vitality. “We don’t water it so people don’t have wet butts,” added White. Another lawn that may grow long this summer is at Woodriver Cellars, which previously hosted Wilco and Fleet Foxes, and will be the site of this summer’s Picnic at the Pops series from the Boise Philharmonic. Representatives of Woodriver Cellars did not return BW’s calls seeking comment on whether the venue will add more concerts to its summer lineup, but its grassy, grape-vine dotted landscape could be negatively impacted by large, raucous crowds. Areas surrounding outdoor performance venues can be impacted, as well. The Foothills above IBG have become a place where hundreds of people gather to enjoy shows for free. IBG sends out an ambassador to encourage people to clean up after themselves, but David

Gordon of Ridge to Rivers says there is still a three-fold increase of trash at the trailhead to the Foothills on the nights of Outlaw Field performances. Major increases in traffic can also cause heavy impacts on surrounding areas. Not just because of parking, but because streets outside of dense urban centers aren’t designed for heavy car flow. Traffic for Outlaw Field performances can often back up all the way down Warm Springs Avenue to Broadway Avenue. The wide net cast for audiences at outdoor venues also means that acts are often subject to content approval by committees. Though Knitting Factory Presents selects the acts it wants to perform for the Outlaw Field series, they must be approved by the IBG board. Downtown Boise Association Executive Director Karen Sander said choosing the lineup for Alive After 5 is a collaborative effort involving members of the DBA, and music experts from the Record Exchange and local radio. Though sources interviewed were hesitant to get into specifics, a soft but general rule for outdoor concert programming tends to be “no rap.” “We’re looking for things that fit our demographic,” said White. The types of people attracted to places like IBG, Woodriver Cellars and Alive After 5 tend to skew older, wealthier and closer to the minivan than the buzz-bin. But it’s interesting to note that Outlaw Field tickets are still available for legacy acts like Willie Nelson, Steely Dan and Barenaked Ladies, while tickets for Imagine Dragons and FUN. sold out months ago, indicating that perhaps the demographics for outdoor concerts are changing. The Idaho Center Amphitheater is the only place that seems to buck that vanilla trend. This summer, it will see outdoor performances from rapper Eligh, stoner-rockers Slightly Stoopid, and the mighty metal of Mastodon. And all are likely to be packed. Why? Because young or old, rocker or rapper, classic or classical, Boise likes its music in the sunshine. WWW. B O I S E WE E KLY. C O M

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GUIDE WEDNESDAY MAY 22 A-N-D AND FRIENDS—6 p.m. FREE. Black Bear Diner BRANDON PRITCHETT—8:30 p.m. FREE. Reef FRANK MARRA—With Steve Eaton and Phil Garonzik. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

TELEKINESIS—With Deep Sea Diver. 8 p.m. $7 adv., $8 door. Flying M Coffeegarage THREE INCHES OF BLOOD— With Eternal North, Ashes of Abaddon, The Dark Harlequin and Mortal Ashes. 6:30 p.m. $10. Venue WEST OF USTICK—6:30 p.m. FREE. Highlands Hollow WILSON ROBERTS—5:30 p.m. FREE. Flatbread-Bown

JEANNE AND SAM—7 p.m. FREE. Woody’s

SEA WOLF, MAY 25, NEUROLUX Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter infamously howled from the front steps of the Idaho Capitol to signal the start of wolf hunting season. Boise may be the scene of similar howling this week, though it’s more likely to come from fans of Los Angeles band Sea Wolf, which will bring its criminally smooth indie folk to Neurolux. And there’s plenty to howl about. Sea Wolf’s third record, Old World Romance, is a big switch from the band’s ﬁrst two records, White Water, White Bloom and Leaves in the River. Those albums were largely acoustic, indie folk. But for Old World Romance, frontman Alex Brown Church brought in more electronic music elements and a songwriting style based in evolving melodies rather than repeating lyrical stanzas. —Josh Gross With Savoir Adore, 8 p.m., $5. Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., 208-343-0886, neurolux.com.

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JEFF MOLL—7 p.m. FREE. Varsity Pub JIM LEWIS—6 p.m. FREE. Willowcreek-Vista JOHNNY SHOES—6 p.m. FREE. Gelato Cafe JONATHAN WARREN AND THE BILLY GOATS—10 p.m. FREE. Grainey’s LIKE A ROCKET—With Marcus Eugene and Iconoplasty. 8 p.m. By donation. Red Room THE OLIPHANTS—5:30 p.m. FREE. Flatbread-Downtown OPHELIA—8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s PEPPER—8:30 p.m. $18-$35. Knitting Factory SWINGIN’ WITH ELLIE SHAW— 5:30 p.m. FREE. FlatbreadMeridian

THURSDAY MAY 23 CALM BLUE SEA— With My Jerusalem, Deadlight Effect and Mariana. 9 p.m. $5. Shredder CHUCK SMITH—With Trio 43. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers FRIM FRAM 4—8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s JEANNE AND SAM—6 p.m. FREE. Gelato Cafe JIM LEWIS—6 p.m. FREE. Smoky Mountain Pizza-Meridian KEN HARRIS AND RICO WEISMAN—5 p.m. FREE. Berryhill PAUSE FOR THE CAUSE—10 p.m. FREE. Grainey’s

THE PIRKQLATERS—With The Useless, James Plane Wreck and Piranhas. 8 p.m. $8. Knitting Factory WHAT MADE MILWAUKEE FAMOUS—8 p.m. $6 adv., $8 door. Neurolux

FRIDAY MAY 24 CELESTIAL STARSHIP—With Stargaze Unlimited, Gorcias and DJ Brian Boru. 9 p.m. By donation. Red Room CHUCK SMITH—With John Jones Trio. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

TRACY MORRISON—With Rod Dyer. 8 p.m. $7-$10. Sapphire Room YOUNG VERB—10 p.m. $5. Reef

SATURDAY MAY 25 AKRON FAMILY—With Avi Buffalo. 8 p.m. FREE. Neurolux CALLEY BLISS—With Angie Gillis. 8 p.m. $7-$10. Sapphire Room ERIC GRAE—6 p.m. FREE. Berryhill

INVISIBLE SWORDSMEN—7 p.m. FREE. Woodriver Cellars

FRANK MARRA—With Ben Burdick Trio and Amy Rose. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

KEN HARRIS—6 p.m. FREE. Berryhill

JACK LOYD GISH—7 p.m. FREE. Willi B’s

LAMB OF GOD, DECAPITATED AND TERROR—8 p.m. $25-$45. Revolution

JOHN HANSEN—9 p.m. FREE. O’Michael’s

LEE PENN SKY AND THE OLIPHANTS—7 p.m. FREE. Willi B’s REBECCA SCOTT—8:30 p.m. FREE. Piper Pub ROBERT WYNIA—8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s SHERPA—8 p.m. FREE. Sockeye

OPHELIA—8:30 p.m. FREE. Piper Pub PAMELA DEMARCHE—7 p.m. FREE. Woodriver Cellars RUSKO—8 p.m. $30-$60. Revolution SEA WOLF—With Savoir Adore. See Listen Here, this page. 8 p.m. $5. Neurolux

SOUL SERENE—10 p.m. FREE. Grainey’s

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GUIDE/LISTEN HERE GUIDE SOUL SERENE—10 p.m. FREE. Grainey’s WYOMERICANA CARAVAN TOUR—Featuring Jalan Crossland, Screen Door Porch and JShogren Shanghai’d. 9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s

SUNDAY MAY 26 AKRON FAMILY—With Avi Buffalo and M Geddes Gengras. 7 p.m. $8 adv., $10 door. Neurolux ARCTIC MONKEYS, MINI MANSIONS—8 p.m. $25-$65. Knitting Factory AU—9 p.m. $7. Red Room BECOMING THE ARCHETYPE—With The Burial, Our City Skyline, The Hundredth Man and Bermuda. 6:30 p.m. $15 adv., $19 door. Venue JIM LEWIS—6 p.m. FREE. Lulu’s PAWS—10 p.m. FREE. Grainey’s PAWZ ONE—With Customary, Dave of Dedicated Servers and Jacob Ray aka Damien Noir. 9 p.m. FREE. Grainey’s Basement REBECCA SCOTT BAND—2 p.m. FREE. Sandbar RIVERSIDE JAZZ JAM HOSTED BY SANDON MAYHEW—7 p.m. FREE. Sapphire Room

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THE SIDEMEN—6 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

MONDAY MAY 27 1332 RECORDS PUNK MONDAY—9 p.m. $3. Liquid DROPKICK MURPHYS—With Old Man Markley and The Mahones. 8 p.m. $30-$65. Knitting Factory

FRANK MARRA—With Ben Burdick and Dan Costello. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers HOME BODY—With Popsicle and DPGM. 8:30 p.m. $3. Red Room JEANNIE CANNON AND FAN DEAL—5:30 p.m. FREE. O’Michael’s THE LUMINEERS—With Dispatch. See Listen Here, this page. 8 p.m. Tickets through Yahoo. Revolution OPHELIA—9:30 p.m. FREE. Grainey’s

IN WALKS BUD—10 p.m. FREE. Grainey’s

THE POSTAL SERVICE—8 p.m. Sold out. Knitting Factory

TERRY JONES AND BILL LILES—6:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

RADIO BOISE TUESDAY—Featuring Sera Cahoone. 8 p.m. $8 adv., $10 door. Neurolux

ZZ WARD—7:30 p.m. $10. Neurolux

STRANGER, PAUSE FOR THE CAUSE—8 p.m. $5. Liquid TRAVIS WARD—8 p.m. FREE. Sockeye

TUESDAY MAY 28 BOISE OLD TIME’S OLD TIME JAM—6 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s THE BOURBON DOGS—5:30 p.m. FREE. Flatbread-Bown

WEDNESDAY MAY 29 BRANDON PRITCHETT—8:30

p.m. FREE. Reef CUTTING CAGES—With Andrew Grey Hicks. 8 p.m. $3. Flying M Coffeegarage DILUTED—With Exploding Head Trick, Astral Vapors, and Bombs Over Rome. 8:30 p.m. By donation. Red Room JACK GISH—6 p.m. FREE. Gelato Cafe JEFF MOLL—7 p.m. FREE. Varsity Pub JONATHAN WARREN AND THE BILLY GOATS—10 p.m. FREE. Grainey’s OPHELIA—8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s PATRICIA FOLKNER—6 p.m. FREE. Smoky Mountain-Parkcenter REBECCA SCOTT—6:30 p.m. FREE. Highlands Hollow SHON SANDERS—5:30 p.m. FREE. Flatbread-Downtown SPEEDY GRAY—With Johnny Shoes. 6 p.m. FREE. Salt Tears STEADY RUSH—5:30 p.m. FREE. Flatbread-Meridian TALLEST MAN ON EARTH—With Strand of Oaks. 8 p.m. $18-$35. Knitting Factory

THE COUNTRY CLUB—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s FALSE IDLE—With Skittish Itz and Figure. 7:30 p.m. $1. Crux

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THE LUMINEERS, MAY 28, REVOLUTION Wesley Schultz, lead singer of The Lumineers, croons hymns fit for a time before smartphones and indoor plumbing. When paired with acoustic instrumentation, Denver’s folk darlings produce songs that evoke an earlier, simpler time. It’s ironic, then, that the band will roll into Boise as part of Yahoo’s uber-modern, social media-fueled On the Road tour. Yahoo will offer Boiseans free tickets to see The Lumineers Tuesday, May 28, along with roots rockers Dispatch, comedian Adam Ray, Chef Fabio Viviani and DJ Michelle Pesce. Fans can score a ticket voucher by tracking down Yahoo On the Road’s crew and giant purple bus via social media. The tickets are redeemable at the Revolution Concert House on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information on how to find Yahoo On the Road, visit music.yahoo.com or follow on Twitter @YahooOntheRoad. —Andrew Crisp With Dispatch. 7:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, FREE. Revolution Concert House and Event Center, 4983 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-938-2933, cttouringid.com.

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SHAKING IT UP Idaho Shakespeare Festival’s kids’ summer camps offer options for all ages.

SUMMER ACTING CAMPS Think your tike would like to ham it up as Hamlet? Here are some summer acting camps—both Shakespeare and non-Shakespeare related—being offered this summer. The Idaho Shakespeare Festival is offering a smattering of kids’ acting camps, divided into two sessions: Session One in June, and Session Two in July and August. Some highlights include Shakespeare and Me!, for kids ages 3-5, which teaches tiny tots lines from some of the Bard’s bestknown scenes; Shakespeare Shenanigans, for kids ages 6-8, which looks into wacky characters from Shakespeare’s most popular plays; and Short Shakespeare, where kids ages 9-11 create a shortened, original version of a selected Shakespeare work. For more info, visit idahoshakespeare.org/ summer-camps. This summer, the Treasure Valley Institute for Children’s Arts (TRICA) will boast a Musical Theater camp for kids ages 3-6, and ages 7-12. The camp runs from Monday, July 29-Friday, Aug. 2, and teaches “blocking, drama, voice projection, song, dance, movement and how an actor connects emotionally with an audience.” TRICA is also offering a new Story Book Theater camp, where students will work on mini plays based on age-appropriate books, with a song- and dance-filled final performance. The first camp is for ages 7-12 and takes place Monday, June 17-Friday, June 21; the second camp is for ages 3-6 and takes place Monday, June 24-Friday, June 28. For more info, visit trica.org. The Morrison Center is also getting in on the acting action with a summer musical camp, The Rockin’ Tale of Snow White, for students who have finished grades 1-12. Camps run Monday, July 8-Saturday, July 13; Monday, July 15-Saturday, July 20; Monday, July 22-Saturday, July 27; and Monday, July 29-Saturday, Aug. 3. Coordinated by Greater Idaho Family Theater, the camp will explore a fresh adaptation of the classic fairy tale that features new characters and comedic twists. Students will give three performances for friends and family. For more info, visit mc.boisestate.edu/edu.html. Finally, Boise Parks and Rec is offering an array of Drama Camps. Highlights include Little Stars, for ages 6-8, where kids learn the basics of acting, stage techniques, theater crafts and more; and Stage Hogs, for ages 9-12, where kids audition to perform in one of several plays on the final day of camp at Boise Little Theater. Camps run Monday, June 3-Friday, June 7; Monday, July 8-Friday, July 12; and Monday, Aug. 5-Friday, Aug. 9. For more info, visit parks. cityofboise.org/register-for-classes.

Boise State program helps college and elementary students untangle Shakespeare LAUREN BERGESON Platforms, drapes and lighting equipment allow Boise State associate English professor Matthew Hansen to turn any elementary school gym into a Shakespeare-worthy stage. A box can readily morph into a castle, or be folded out to become chairs and a couch. “The intellectually elite can wall themselves off with Shakespeare; that should not be the case,” said Hansen. “Shakespeare’s original context was intended for pop culture.” And there’s nothing more disarming than a bunch of fourth- through sixth-graders struggling to pronounce words like “Plantagenet” or “Agincourt” from Shakespeare’s Henry V. That’s why Hansen started the Shake It Up after-school program for his spring semester English 345 Shakespeare class. “To teach something, you have to really understand it,” said Hansen. “The younger kids help eliminate the fear by showing my college students that even they can read Shakespeare.” Watching kids perform Shakespeare helps deflate its perceived elitist agenda. Nervous children struggle to project their voices over a gym full of parents and their peers. The performances carry a less formal tone that is reinforced by children butchering or forgetting lines. Many girls have to dress up as men— dukes, archbishops and kings—reversing the practice in Shakespeare’s day of young men playing the roles of women. And the kids’ performances aren’t without humor, as they fight to their deaths in battle scenes, or when the director has to yell, “Stop!” as the children try to sing past their cue for a second time. Shake It Up was started as a service-learning program in 2006 at Hillcrest Elementary, then it partnered with Whitney Elementary in 2008. These early partnerships didn’t work out, however, and Hansen struggled to find a venue for Shake It Up. In 2009, he established a partnership with Lowell Elementary, which has grown into a home for the program. Shake It Up has since expanded to W.H. Taft Elementary in 2011 and Whittier Elementary in 2012. As one of Hansen’s English 345 students, I quickly learned that his theories—that performing Shakespeare can help erode the Bard’s elitist image—were correct. Students were thrown into groups that would enact

Boise State Associate Professor Matthew Hansen emphasizes Shakespeare’s pop culture context.

scenes from the five plays assigned for the semester. Classmates quickly began to rely on each other for help with interpretation, while discussing script cuts, props and physical movement as means of better understanding the plays. And as we started participating in the Shake It Up after-school program, we brought our problem-solving experiences from class straight to the elementary schools. “The emphasis has to be on the word ‘learning’ as much, if not more, than on the word ‘service,’” said Hansen. Shake It Up has become a source of research and study for Hansen; he chooses only to work with Title I schools—those with the highest percentages of children from lowincome families—in order to expose the kids to a major player in the English-speaking theater world. Ultimately, Hansen hopes to motivate teachers to stop ignoring Shakespeare in their classrooms. It’s easy to see change in the children by the end of the program. In addition to projecting a sense of accomplishment, children become more outgoing and comfortable with themselves. “I think the biggest benefit of participating in the program for Riley has been an increase in confidence,” said Dayna Mitchell, mother of Riley, a fifth-grader at Lowell. “She has learned to trust the process. She has learned that if she puts in the work and time to practice, she can do it.” Lowell sixth-grader Abram Shadle has also learned some lessons about hard work. “I’ve learned a lot of things,” said Abram. “The biggest thing I learned is that you have to work hard to get what you want. Just because you’re good at something doesn’t mean you’ll get it.” “I think the payoff for this is something we’ll see in the long term, as he’ll be able to

look back at this as a touchstone,” added Susan Shadle, Abram’s mother. “Bottom line: He thinks it is fun. He understands that this is a unique opportunity.” But not all children enjoy the process as much as Abram and Riley. Shake It Up has faced some problems competing with other after-school activities, as well as getting students to make the commitment. In the ﬁrst years, Hansen had an issue with students dropping out, some for reasons as simple as not liking the plot. Other children have expressed concerns over not getting their desired roles—the lead roles are usually cast with sixth-grade students because of the time commitment, and sometimes younger students have a hard time accepting this. Aside from these small squabbles, Hansen has also had to fret over funding. Grants allow Shake It Up to operate at a minimal cost to participating schools, and the program has received funding from the City of Boise’s Department of Arts and History (2010-2012), Charlotte Y. Martin Foundation (2011, 2013), as well as the Greater Boise Rotary Foundation (2013). Grant monies go to everything from lighting equipment, costumes and sets, to props and stipends to coordinate teachers at each school. “This year, we were unable to have teacher stipends because we were not given the grant from the City of Boise,” said Hansen. “They have been very supportive in the past, but our goals this year did not match theirs.” Setbacks aside, Hansen will continue to advocate the Shake It Up program because it helps decode the texts of a larger-than-life literary icon. And that’s something both adults and children can beneﬁt from. “The children may struggle or forget a line but when it comes down to it, they understand what is going on,” said Hansen. “All the children have to do is tell the story.”

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GO BIG OR GO HOME BW’s summer guide to the big and small screens GEORGE PRENTICE

MRS. MINIVER—Greer Garson stars in this story about an English family at the beginning of WWII. Thursday, May 23, 2 p.m. FREE. Library at Hillcrest, 5246 W. Overland Road, Boise, 208-5624996, boisepubliclibrary.org. STEEL MAGNOLIAS—A cadre of Southern women meet at the local beauty parlor to tell stories, gossip and vent emotions. Thursday, May 23, 6 p.m. FREE. Library at Hillcrest, 5246 W. Overland Road, Boise, 208-562-4996, boisepubliclibrary.org.

Hollywood’s summer-long barbecue should be a raucous affair. The guest list includes the funny-but-obnoxious basement dwellers from across the street (The Hangover Part III), a zombie or two (World War Z), the quirky girl from down the block (Frances Ha), the high-brow couple from next door (Much Ado About Nothing) and a

super fellow who will stick around to clean up (Man of Steel). But at the risk of being unsociable, sometimes you just want to send your regrets, skip the barbecue and stay put for the evening. In that spirit, our summer screen guide allows you a week-to-week option to “go big” on the silver screen, or

to “go home,” watching something in your living room. This summer’s small screen offerings are pretty swell, with a few farewells (Bad Blood, Dexter, Futurama), some new kids on the block (Animation Domination, Owners Manual) and some of television’s best drama (The Killing, The Newsroom).

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AT ANY PRICE—An Iowan seed farmer faces an investigation as his son avoids the family business, preferring the life of a race car driver. Starring Dennis Quaid and Zac Efron. (R) Opens Friday, May 24. The Flicks. THE HANGOVER PART III—The Wolfpack hits the road in the third installment of Todd Phillips’ Hangover franchise. Starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galiﬁanakis and John Goodman. (R) Opens Thursday, May 23. Edwards 9, 22.

EPIC—Beyonce Knowles, Colin Farrell, Christoph Waltz and Amanda Seyfried lend their voices to this animated 3-D adventure about a teenage girl who ﬁnds herself magically transported to a secret universe, where a battle between good and evil threatens to spill into our world. (PG) Opens Friday, May 24. Edwards 9, 22. FAST & FURIOUS 6—Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson and Michelle Rodriguez star in this action thriller about a group of drivers who ﬁnd themselves exiles after a $100 million heist. To return home with full pardons, they must assemble in London to out-drive a group of mercenaries. (PG-13) Opens Friday, May 24. Edwards 9, 22.

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NEWS/REC FAIRWAY STYLE The forsythia has bloomed, so it’s officially time to start talking about golf in the Treasure Valley. And if golf is known for anything, it’s high-end fashion… or not. Admittedly, when most people think of golf fashion, they picture middle-aged men strolling about the fairways in loud polo shirts and plaid pants, but a pair of Boise sisters is making the game a far more fashionable affair for female players. Haute Shot Golf is the brainchild of Boise sisters JJ Winters and Julie Suitter, who thought it was about time well-dressed women had something to wear on the course that wasn’t limited to the colors white, black, beige, tan, khaki or light pink. “There was definitely a need out there for women’s golf clothing that isn’t boring,” Winters said. The result is a line of women’s golf skorts (skirts with shorts built in) featuring bright colors, fun patterns and sensible features like deep pockets and breathable fabrics with a little stretch built in. Winters and Suitter design the patterns and select the colors, and the skorts are manufactured in Los Angeles. It was a nearly two-year process for the sisters to not only research the industry, but find a manufacturer in the United States—something Winters said was important to them. Haute Shot’s first line has been available for about four months, selling items on the company’s own website (hauteshotgolf. com), as well as on Amazon.com and in the Treasure Valley at the pro shop at Shadow Valley Golf Course, retailing for $80. And while the bold patterns and colors are atypical for golf attire, Winters said she and Suitter took care to make sure their clothing is still something that can be worn to the most discerning course. “We wanted it to fall somewhere between tacky and boring,” Winters said. “It had to be tasteful and still fun.” Haute Shot will come out with six more patterns this fall, and Winters said the company is toying with the idea of expanding to sleeveless polo shirts and tennis skirts. Now that you’re all dressed up, here’s somewhere to go: Sun Valley has opened its White Clouds Golf Course for the season and now is the time to score some deals— if you’re into that sort of thing. Early season golfers can score a deal on lodging and golf packages at Sun Valley Resort. Through Sunday, June 9, one night’s lodging and a round of golf runs $124 per person. Visit sunvalley. com for more info. —Deanna Darr

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Syfy Channel’s Deﬁance bridges the gap between television and online gaming.

NEW HYBRID Defiance gets off to a bad start for a major multimedia undertaking MICHAEL LAFFERTY The worlds of video games, television and movies already overlap and influence each other, whether it’s a movie inspired by a popular game or the other way around. A new venture on the Syfy network, however, is skipping the inspiration stage by launching a massively multiplayer online game in conjunction with its scripted show, Defiance. The game (which carries the same name) was released April 9 and is a thirdperson shooter featuring an Earth that has been changed due to alien immigration gone wrong. The story—of both the show and the game—goes like this: Aliens (the Votans) decided to immigrate to Earth, appearing in massive ships known as Arks, which contained mysterious technology. Humanity was reluctant to share the planet and war broke out. Then something happened—something bad (if it was good, would there have been a story?)—and the ships crashed into the planet. Earth was rapidly terraformed, corrupted and scarred. The Votans’ technology got loose and transformed or mutated life, leaving humans who look more like zombies, giant bugs and a host of other ugliness in its wake. Of course, there were a few people who survived, and some of the aliens that were on-planet decided that fighting for the human race was a pretty good thing as well. So you have aliens and people fighting in somewhat familiar areas for mutual survival and for the planet itself.

Naturally, the Earth needs technology to reclaim itself and there might be technology available all over the planet thanks to an event known as the Arkfall, when, as you might have guessed, chunks of the Arks fell from the sky. A special group of individuals has been tasked with finding the technology, and unsurprisingly, they are known as Ark hunters. Still following along? Good, because here is where it gets interesting. The game takes place on the West Coast around the San Francisco area, but the grand experiment is that the game—released by Trion Worlds—is part of a cross-platform story. The way this is supposed to work is that the television show (which takes place in what was St. Louis) and the game will share plots and achievements. Things that happen in the television show will be referenced in the game and vice versa. This could be the beginning of a nice bit of cooperation between the two mediums, which could be an interesting development in the field. Unfortunately, the game stumbled coming out of the gate and is awaiting a whole laundry list of fixes. The game features two playable races— humans and Irathients—and four classes: veterans (soldiers), survivalists (snipers), outlaws and machinists. The character creation tool is somewhat sparse and players begin to define how they wish to play by using an implant known as the Environmental Guardian Online, or EGO, a holographic female that pops up to give rewards and quests, as well as update story lines. The game begins when, aboard a doomed ship, the player crashes to the planet surface, triggering a tutorial. From that point on, the

goal is to run missions, team up with other players in cooperative gaming, and collect rewards. What really makes the game a bit on the rough side is that there is little information available to players, and the font used can be confusing. As players progress, they collect weapons, shields, armor and can begin to develop their EGO talents. Players also get a vehicle early in the game for moving about the huge maps. The game basically comes down to running missions, killing all manner of uglies, and powering up to become an uber character. And yes, Deﬁance features player vs. player.

THE GOOD: Graphically, Deﬁance is a solid-looking title. Some of the animations are solid as well. The effects and audio are a great combination.

THE BAD: The game is laggy and disconnecting might mean rebooting the computer. The monsters are a little too familiar—like they have immigrated from other games—and the general game mechanics do not offer much that is new. There have also been disconnects.

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BOISE CYCLOCROSS CLINICS—Those new to cyclocross can learn the basics, and those needing to reﬁne techniques can enjoy a refresher course during these weekly clinics. Open practice begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by a speciﬁc skill session at 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. FREE. Quarry View Park, 2150 E. Old Penitentiary Road, Boise. EAGLE BIKE PARK SUPER D, DH AND DUAL—Watch or participate in this mountain bike competition featuring downhill, slalom and mixed terrain courses. See Picks, Page 22 Saturday, May 25, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday, May 26, 10 a.m.; and Monday, May 27, Noon. FREE-$40, 208-608-6444. Eagle Bike Park, Old Horseshoe Bend Road, Eagle, wildrockiesracing. com.

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BOISE FOOSBALL—Draw-yourpartner foosball tournament. Sign-ups begin at 7:30 p.m., matches begin about 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Dutch Goose, 3515 W. State St., Boise, 208-8604990, boisefoosball.com. CONTEMPORARY-MODERN— Develop creativity and diversity with this expressive dance form. Wednesday classes are for ages 10-14, Saturday classes are for adults. Wednesdays, 6:45-7:45 p.m. and Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m. $15, discount with purchase of multiple classes. Ballet Idaho, 501 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-343-0556, balletidaho.org. FIRE DANCING CLASSES— Learn the beautiful art of ﬁre dancing from expert instructors in a safe environment. Fridays, 6-7 p.m. $9. Ophidia Studio, 4464 Chinden Blvd., Ste. A, Garden City, 208-409-2403, ophidiastudio.com. KNOBBY TIRES—Juniors, beginners, experts and enthusiasts welcome for a 60- to 90-minute no-drop ride. Mondays, 5:45 p.m., Camel’s Back Park (just west of tennis courts). WEDNESDAY NIGHT DUMPLOOP—Bob’s Bicycles presents this Wednesday night dumploop ride. Riders meet at 1405 Main St., in the lot on the back side of the Linen Building, and should expect to climb. Drink at the Modern Hotel and Bar to follow the ride. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. FREE. Bob’s Bicycles, 6020 W. Fairview Ave., Boise, 208-3228042.

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Want to find a spring hiking paradise: stunning views, wildflowers, intriguing rock formations, a boulder-lined river and zero crowds? Look no further than the Wind River in the 206,000-acre Gospel Hump Wilderness. The trailhead is situated in the southern section of the wilderness, which abuts the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Main Fork of the Salmon River. Located just 23 miles east of Riggins, this beautiful and “off the beaten path” trail is one of the area’s best-kept secrets. The scenic drive to the trailhead from Riggins is a gorgeous bonus. From the trailhead, cross the Wind River Pack Bridge spanning the Salmon River. Once across, hikers arrive at a signed junction. The trail to the left switches back steeply for 2.5 miles to the Bullion Mine and continues north. The Wind River, trial is to the right, entering the Gospel Hump Wilderness. The trail turns north, passing lichen-covered boulders under a canopy of pines. The Wind River is only a few yards away. After a mile, the trail’s grade steepens and switches back 600 feet on an open hillside to a saddle. In late April and May, arrowleaf balsamroot, Indian paintbrush, larkspur and TRAILHEAD DIRECTIONS: other wildflowers add color to From New Meadows, drive the grassy hills set below the north on Hwy. 95 to Riggins. steep canyon walls. Make sure Turn right on Salmon River to indulge in the vistas, which Road. Follow the paved road extend south to the Frank (it eventually turns into a well-graded gravel road) Church area. From the saddle, 18.4 miles to a T-junction, descend 200 feet through forjust beyond French Creek. est to the bridge spanning the Turn left and follow the road Wind River. This destination an additional five miles to makes for a stunning four-mile the Wind River Pack Bridge out-and-back hike. and signed trailhead. For spectacular views of this remarkable country, including the Salmon River Canyon, the Seven Devils Mountains and the Salmon River Mountains, cross the bridge and ascend another 600 feet to a signed junction. Continue east toward Sheep Creek. With the help of 10 switchbacks, the trail gains 1,000 feet over the next 1.5 miles to the top of a high ridge. The views are sensational from this 4,300-foot perch. Total out-and-back distance is 9.5 miles and nearly 2,500 feet of total gain. The trail continues another 20 miles to Moore’s Station. —Scott Marchant Scott Marchant is the author of four Idaho hiking guidebooks.

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MOVEABLE FEAST Ditch the pre-packaged backpacking slop for homemade trail grub RANDY KING I can vividly remember my first encounter with chili-mac backpacking food. It was on a turkey hunt north of Boise. We had hiked in on an old logging road, stopping at the first big snow drift that covered the way. Camp was set and we went out to find our prey. A few hours later, I came stumbling back to camp ravenous and sore-legged, looking forward to nothing more than a hot meal and some sleep. I tore into some specially formulated backpacking food I had bought at the store. I boiled water and let it sit for the recommended amount of time. Never in my life have I suffered more from eating one meal. I could hear my guts rejecting the food all night long. It was technically edible, but man, did it suck. I vowed never to eat like that again while backpacking, even if it meant carrying a little more weight. Luckily, I’m not the first person to have had this problem and, over the last few years, a few folks have come to the rescue for backpackers with tastebuds. A local hero for the “good backpacking food” cause is Stephen Weston, author of In the Wild Chef: Recipes From Base Camp to Summit, a cookbook dedicated to good, lightweight food. I recently caught up with Weston and prodded him for advice on eating better while on the trail. “For beginners, I recommend that you practice in your kitchen then take your kitchen outdoors,” Weston said. “It seems like a good idea to figure out ways to cook backcountry food at home, when you can afford a mistake, and then make that food again on the trail. Have a killer stir-fry idea for the backcountry? Practice the recipes before your trip. Would you rather fail at home or at 9,000 feet on the side of a boulder?” Weston advocates those little spice packs (stir-fry powder, taco seasoning, etc.) that you can grab at the grocery store as a flavor starter. Then, all a hiker has to do is find other lightweight alternative foods. Going through his book, I came across multiple recipes using Ramen noodles, powdered milk, Jello mix and even dehydrated potato mix—all lightweight options that I had

and chatted him up about his backpacking food philosophy. “I was tired of eating all that junk that they sell. It was expensive and it was not all that good for you, just look at the ingredients list. … I started on the Appalachian trail wanting to cook and prepare my own meals rather than buy,” said McAllister. Perusing the ingredients on the aforementioned chili-mac, I better understood what McAllister was referring to. I am not totally sure what “beef extract” or “disodium guanylate” are, but I am fairly certain if I was given a jar of each, I would be hard pressed to consume them unharmed. To get better, healthier food, McAllister started dehydrating his own meals for the trail. “I am the originator, I guess, of the term ‘bark’ when it comes to backpack cooking,” McAllister said. “The dehydrated food takes on the look of tree bark when ﬁnished, thus its nickname.” The concept is fairly simple: Just blend together starchy vegetables—like potatoes, beans, creamed corn or pumpkin—with vegetable, chicken or beef broth, then dehydrate the smoothie-like mixture into dried, brittle sheets of “bark.” “When you add moisture, they become like a gravy holding the meal together,” McAllister added. “I’ll blend potatoes, pasta and sauce and a whole bunch of other things.” Combine the bark with a little water and you can make a wide assortment of foods. On his website, McAllister has recipes for everything from crab chowder to pineapple upside-down cake to Rockin’ Root Stew, with yams, parsnips, turnips and rutabaga. All of them start with dehydrated ingredients. “You can also just munch down on the bark dry,” McAllister said. “It is a great snack food, too.” Now that my horizons have been opened, my belly and tastebuds are looking forward to this summer along the trail. And no longer am I dreading the chili-mac that might have been lurking in the bottom of my pack. RYAN JOHNS ON

Downtown Boise may be up to its Black Butte in craft brews and pub food, but Garden City hasn’t hit the tipping point yet. That’s why Crooked Fence Brewing is venturing into the brewpub business with a new concept called Crooked Fence Barrelhouse. “It’s always been in the plans for us to have something with food accompanying the beer,” said Crooked Fence’s Kelly Knopp. “It definitely was probably more in our five10 year plan but the growth has been so good that we decided we’d just do it now.” The Barrelhouse will be located at 5181 Glenwood St., in the Revolution Concert House complex, and the space will keep the aesthetic of the nearby Crooked Fence tasting room, which will remain open. “It’s going to be in the style of our brewery with more of a rustic, lot of wood, saloon style,” said Knopp. “We’ll have a big dining area that will be all-ages, and then we’ll have a half-wall separating that with a bar. Then we’ll also have a side area, which will be like pool tables and shuffleboard.” Knopp said the bar will feature mainly Crooked Fence beers, along with a couple guest handles and barrel-aged brews. “They’re all going to be barrel-aged, so we’ll do a lot of experimental beers—with whiskey barrels and wine barrels and port barrels,” said Knopp. As for the grub? “Upper-scale pub fare,” said Knopp. “We’re going to source as much stuff locally as we can, try not to freeze anything so everything will be really fresh. Typical hamburgers, sandwiches, stuff you normally find but just fresher, a little more upscale.” Knopp said the Crooked Fence Barrelhouse hopes to open by Saturday, June 15. Speaking of openings, Ketchum’s Rolling in Dough is rolling out its European-style pastries in the former La Vie en Rose space in the Idanha Building. “I’ve had my bakery in Ketchum for several years and I’ve been looking for a second location,” said Rolling in Dough owner Nancy Rutherford. In addition to offering croissants, baguettes, tortes, cakes and cookies, the spot will also sling more savory fare. “We’ve added a lot of savory food and every year our menu expands,” said Rutherford. “We also have a lot of to-go and take-out things, where people can just grab something to take home and heat up quickly for dinner. We also do really, really good traditional coffees and beer and wine. … We try to have something for everybody, basically, at every time of day.” The upper area of the space will be a grab-and-go counter, while the lower seating area will be a full-service restaurant serving European-style bistro fare. “[We’ll have] lots of really nice, fresh vegetable salads and we’ll have crepes. … We make our own country pate, we have beautiful olives,” said Rutherford. “We change our menu pretty frequently, especially in the summer.” Rutherford says she’s keeping busy polishing all the brass and sealing all the old tiles in the century-old space, and hopes to be open by “sometime in July or August at the latest.” —Tara Morgan

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never considered “trail” food before. “I am a converter, that’s all. I take recipes from the kitchen out on the trail,” Weston said. “Why buy that prepackaged stuff? … My recipes can save you money and taste a heck of a lot better.” “One of my favorites,” Weston added, “is King Ludd’s Phad Thai. … It’s so easy, quick and yummy.” Yeah, Thai food on the trail. Another backpacking food guru is Glenn McAllister, owner of backpackingchef.com and the forthcoming e-book, Recipes for Adventure. I caught up with McAllister over the phone from his home in Switzerland

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CHEF STEVE WESTON’S TOP FIVE OUTDOOR COOKING ITEMS

DRINKIN’ LA VIDA LOCAL Boy, does the weather change fast around here. One week it’s a hard freeze and highs in the 50s, the next week it’s pushing 90. The good news is that it’s ﬁnally time to shift to warm-weather activities. Whether that means a trek to the mountains or a ﬂoat down your favorite stream, if beer is your beverage, you’ll want it in a can. A few years back, Boise was devastatingly devoid of local canned brews, but like the weather, things have changed. CROOKED FENCE RUSTY NAIL PALE ALE, $1.39-$1.79

1. GSI OUTDOORS BUGABOO MEDIUM BASE CAMPER COOKSET “The most versatile set I have ever used,” said Weston.

This beer has a bright amber pour sporting a two-finger head that lingers nicely. The aromas are somewhat subdued, but you get enticing whiffs of toasted malt, bread dough, floral hops and sweet fruit. The flavors alternate between caramel-laced malt and resin-y hops, with the hops definitely dominating the finish. Love this brewery’s labels.

2. PRIMUS ETA POWER EF STOVE “A great ‘system stove,’” said Weston.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Would you buy a stuffed bunny or a baby blanket that was handcrafted by a prisoner on death row? Would you go to a cafe and eat a sandwich that was made by an employee who was screaming angrily at another employee while he made your food? Would you wear a shirt that was sewn by a 10-year-old Bangladeshi girl who works 12 hours every day with a machine that could cut off her fingers if she makes one wrong move? Questions like these will be good for you to ask yourself, Leo. It’s important for you to evaluate the origins of all the things you welcome into your life—and to make sure they are in alignment with your highest values and supportive of your well being. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Having good posture tends to make you look alert and vigorous. More than that, it lowers stress levels in your tissues and facilitates the circulation of your bodily fluids. You can breathe better, too. In the coming weeks, I urge you to give yourself this blessing: the gift of good posture. I encourage you to bestow a host of other favors, too. Specialize in treating yourself with extra sweetness and compassion. Explore different ways to get excited, awaken your sense of wonder, and be in love with your life. If anyone calls you a self-involved narcissist, tell them you’re just doing what your astrologer prescribed.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Giant sequoias are the biggest trees on the planet. Many are more than 300 feet tall and 30 feet wide. Their longevity is legendary, too. They can live for 2,000 years. And yet their seeds are tiny. If you had a bag of 91,000 seeds, it would weigh 1 pound. I suspect there’s currently a resemblance between you and the giant sequoia, Gemini. You’re close to acquiring a small kernel that has the potential to grow into a strong and enduring creation. Do you know what I’m talking about? Identify it. Start nurturing it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The German word “fernweh” can be translated as “wanderlust.” Its literal meaning is “farsickness,” or “an ache for the distance.” Another German word, “wandertrieb,” may be rendered as “migratory instinct” or “passion to travel.” I suspect urges like these may be welling up in you right now. You could use a break from your familiar pleasures and the comforts you’ve been taking for granted. Moreover, you would attract an unexpected healing into your life by rambling off into the unknown.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t take yourself too seriously. The more willing you are to make fun of your problems, the greater the likelihood is that you will actually solve them. If you’re blithe, breezy and buoyant, you will be less of a magnet for suffering. To this end, say the following affirmations out loud. 1. “I’m willing to make the mistakes if someone else is willing to learn from them.” 2. “I’m sorry, but I’m not apologizing any more.” 3. “Suffering makes you deep. Travel makes you broad. I’d rather travel.” 4. “My commitment is to truth, not consistency.” 5. “The hell with enlightenment, I want to have a tantrum.” 6. “I stopped fighting my inner demons. We’re on the same side now.”

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): We call it “longing,” says poet Robert Haas, “because desire is full of endless distances.” In other words, you and the object of your yearning may be worlds apart even though you are right next to each other. For that matter, there may be a vast expanse between you and a person you consider an intimate ally; your secret life and his or her secret life might be mysteries to each other. That’s the bad news, Scorpio. The good news is that you’re in a phase when you have extraordinary power to shrink the distances. Get closer. Call on your ingenuity and courage to do so.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Are you ready to go deeper, Sagittarius? In fact, would you be willing to go deeper and deeper? I foresee the possibility that you might benefit from diving in over your head. I suspect that the fear you feel as you dare to descend will be an acceptable trade-off for the educational thrills you will experience once you’re way down below. The darkness you encounter will be fertile, not evil. It will energize you, not deplete you. And if you’re worried that such a foray might feel claustrophobic, hear my prediction: In the long run, it will enhance your freedom. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the course of his 91 years, artist Pablo Picasso lived in many houses, some of them rentals. When inspired by the sudden eruption of creative urges, he had no inhibitions about drawing and doodling on the white walls of those temporary dwellings. On one occasion, his landlord got upset. He ordered Picasso to pay him a penalty fee so that he could have the sketches painted over. Given the fact that Picasso ultimately became the best-selling artist of all time, that landlord may have wished he’d left the squiggles intact. In every way you can imagine, Capricorn, don’t be like that landlord in the coming week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “I was often in love with something or someone,” wrote Polish poet Czeslaw Milosz. “I would fall in love with a monkey made of rags. With a plywood squirrel. With a botanical atlas. With an oriole. With a ferret. With the forest one sees to the right when riding in a cart. With human beings whose names still move me.” Your task, Aquarius, is to experiment with his approach to love. Make it a fun game: See how often you can feel adoration for unexpected characters and creatures. Be infatuated with curious objects, snarky Internet memes, fleeting phenomena like storms and swirling flocks of birds and candy spilled on the floor. Your mission is to supercharge your lust for life. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Scientists in Brazil discovered a huge body of water 13,000 feet beneath the Amazon River. It’s completely underground. Named the Hamza River, it moves quite slowly and is technically more of an aquifer than a river. It’s almost as long as the Amazon, and much wider. In accordance with the astrological omens, Pisces, I’m making the Hamza River your symbol of the week. Use it to inspire you as you uncover hidden resources. Meditate on the possibility that you have within you a secret reservoir of vitality that lies beneath your well-known sources. See if you can tap into deep feelings that are so deep you’ve been barely conscious of them.

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