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CHILL OUT Boise Weekly’s 12th annual Coldest Beer

NOISE 27

MOUNTAIN MUSIC MASSV returns to Sun Valley ARTS 30

KNEE-SLAPPER Liquid Laughs hosts Boise’s Funniest Person Competition SCREEN 32

BIG SCREEN BARD Shakespeare goes Hollywood... again

“I’m happy, because I’m in America, and I’m happy for my family. I’m free.”

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NOTE DRINK UP It’s 5 p.m. somewhere; do you know where your frosty beverage is? Boise Weekly does. For 12 years, BW has scoured the Treasure Valley in search of the most arctic ales, shivery stouts and icy IPAs around. Our frigid foray takes weeks and an army of testers, but it all comes together in our annual compendium of Coldest Beer. Find the fruits of our labors—and the bane of our livers—starting on Page 9. Our goal: No matter where you are in the Boise area, BW wants to help put a cold one in your hand. Mittens may be required. Closer to the front (and more sober) section of the paper this week, astute readers will notice a change to our Opinion section. In the interest of focusing more on local and regional perspectives, Boise Weekly has substituted Stanley-area author and longtime writing teacher John Rember in place of nationally syndicated columnist Ted Rall on Page 6—before you freak out, though, BW is keeping Rall’s incisive political cartoon, now found on Page 4. We’re excited about the addition of Rember, who many may know from his short story collections and memoirs, notably Traplines, a recollection of growing up in the Sawtooth Valley, and Cheerleaders from Gomorrah, a book of short stories that was praised by The New York Times as “creating a new myth for the West.” Rember’s 2012 short story collection, Sudden Death, Over Time, explores education, relationships, age and the struggle to find meaning in inimitable Rember style: with bitter-sharp wit, black humor and a sense of wickedness honed by all-too-much familiarity. An award-winning former columnist for the Idaho Mountain Express, we hope Rember’s ruminations on life, politics, culture and writing—from a uniquely Idaho point of view—will find a good home among some of the state’s best reporting and arts coverage. Finally, in honor of the Fourth of July holiday, find a fascinating piece by BW intern Skylar Barsanti in the News section on Page 7, in which she profiles World Refugee Day and the immigrants who gathered late last month to becoming naturalized citizens in an emotional public ceremony. If that story doesn’t infuse your fireworks with a little extra patriotic zing, you might think about chiseling off a layer of cynicism (maybe with help from a cold beer or two). —Zach Hagadone

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WWW.BOISEWEEKLY.COM What you missed this week in the digital world.

GOOD AND BAD Wages are up in the Gem State—but not by much. Still, it’s better than the situation faced by most states. Check out the good and the bad news about the economy at Citydesk.

UNDER WRAPS Idaho rolled out a new process for concealed weapons permits July 1, requiring more training and testing. What was the response from gun owners? Get the details on Citydesk.

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OPINION

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BILL COPE/OPINION

ASK BILL ABOUT IT

Some Dick wants Cope canned, again To who the new editer is, I heard there was a new editer but since I quit getting the Boise “Weakly” at the Maverik store in Caldwell when I go up there on Fridays for my appointment with the chryopacker, I don’t know who your name is, except that the peson who told me you were new said you were a man instead of a woman this time. That is good. The reason that is good is because if you are really a man and not a woman, you will fire the snotrag who is Bill Cope. He should have been fired a long time ago and I wrote another letter a long time ago and told the editer then that they should fire him. But they did not. I pretty sure it was a woman editer then and I figure she wouldn’t not fire him because he is crazy as a sack full of rats nad she was probably afraid to make him even crazier. But you are a man and so you should not be afraid of him and you should fire him. He has jurnalist standurds so low a maggot could not crawl under them and he is a terrilbe writer. I can for the life of me not understand how a pussbucket libtard like him could get out of writing school with a cretificate or whatever it takes to do writing. Because he is the worst writer I have ever seen. He also lies all the time. That’s all he ever writes about, are his leis. Especially about guns. He does not know an end of a gun from the other, but he is always telling patriats what we should be not doing with them. That is why I quit getting Boise “Weakly,” because of his over and over lying about guns. Everybody but lizardpuke like him knows that we need guns to keep our freedoms from how a dictaitor like Barrack “Whos Sane” Obamma for taking them away. Like in Cuba or somewhere. —Dick from Homedale Dickie, Dickie, Dickie, Good to hear from you again. It’s been so long, I was beginning to think you were mad at me. Ha ha! Hey, bud, I’m sorry to hear you’re having to go to a “chryopacker.” Those bad backs can be miserable, eh? I imagine yours is probably some collateral damage from your little calf-roping career. But if you think you have it rough, just think how all those calves feel. Ha ha! Interesting that you should bring up guns, Dick—especially that soggy old noodle about how you “patriats” should have any sort of gun you want in order to stem the tides of tyranny. As chance would have it, I am currently working on a screenplay dramatizing what might happen if the gun nut guys convince themselves the U.S. government has turned into a real tyranny, as opposed to that fantasy tyranny they’ve been masturbating to for years. The story focuses on a group (they call themselves “The Nugent Brigade”) of men—a few women, too—in some unspecified red state who have taken to the hills and started a guerrilla resistance against the nasty feds. For these eager heroes, the final straw is when La Presidente—incidentally, the first Latina president in history and she wears a patch over one eye—pushes through a federal law against kids under 12 riding ATVs without a helmet. They get that guerrilla war idea from a Patrick Swayze movie (Red Dawn), they get the idea for their “uniforms” from a Sylvester Stallone movie (Rambo), and from a whole slew of movies, television series and video games, they get the idea that they will ultimately defeat the government forces and become America’s Founding Fathers 2.0 if only they keep the gritty determination and unwavering perseverance inspired in them by the likes of Chuck Norris, Steven Seagal and that gal from those Resident Evil movies. Let me give you a taste of what I have so far, Dick. Commander Cody: Lou, you take Bob and Larry around to the left flank, climb that cliff before the sun comes up, scoot along on your bellies through that strawberry patch, and when you hear the explosion, come in with your Bushmasters blazing, you copy me? Lou: Commander, is it really necessary to blow up a DMV? Couldn’t we just lay those people off after we win the revolution? Commander Cody: Lou! Did you see anything about a DMV in the Constitution? If you have a problem sticking to the Constitution, Lou, let me know now, dammit! Lou: No, Commander, you’re right. I’m sorry. It won’t happen again. So anyway, after a few of days of insurrection, La Presidente gets tired of having her DMVs, post offices, emissions inspection stations and Obamacare offices blown up, and she sends a couple of attack helicopters to wipe out the rebels. Which takes just under 10 minutes. “Lou” is the last to be wiped out, and his final words are, Who could have imagined those bastards would use... helicopters... on... us? Uuuuunnnglllg... So let me know what you think, Dick. I call it “The Shortest Revolution Ever.” One more thing: As to your suggestion that I be booted off the paper, the new “editer” told me to tell you he would take it under advisement, but that I was good for at least another week. By the way, his name is Zach and he seems to be a real nice fella. He comes from the northern territories and is about 8 feet tall. But he is so nice, he is forcing me to reexamine my natural aversion to tall guys. Say, Dick, you’re not tall, are you? You sound short to me. —Your favorite lizardpuke, Bill WWW. B OISEWEEKLY.C O M

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In the July 25, 1996, issue of Boise Weekly, I published “Making Bombs,” a story of a teenage gas station attendant in Stanley who constructed black powder bombs in the station’s garage in his spare time. The story was one of a series of semi-fictional Boise Weekly pieces I wrote in the mid 1990s. They became the nucleus of Traplines, my 2003 memoir about life in Sawtooth Valley. In my author’s note to Traplines, I confessed that some parts of the book were history and other parts were fiction, and I wasn’t always sure which was which. It was a fortunate bit of honesty. Anger at James Frey’s falsehoods in his memoir of addiction, A Million Little Pieces, showed that readers and reviewers and Oprah Herself don’t like it when lies are presented as fact. No one reading Traplines had to wonder if I was making stuff up, because I had already told them I was. If what I made up came close to uncomfortable truth for some people, they must have been confusing their history with my imagination. “Making Bombs” came to mind on April 14 of this year, when two Oregon men were injured west of Vale when their homemade bomb went off in their faces. My first thought, upon learning that the men were aged 59 and 60, was that bomb-making is something you should grow out of in your teens, and if you don’t, you ought to talk the matter out with a decent Freudian therapist. A day later came the Boston Marathon bombings. A teenager was involved, as well as victims who lost limbs and lives. The unconscious stupidity of the bombing made me think again that the line between history and fiction is, often enough, thin and hard to see. The Boston bombers believed the lie that a bomb can help your cause, especially if you use it to kill innocent people. More people than two kids from Chechnya still believe that one. I’ve wondered what would happen to my memoir’s narrator if he set off the same sort of bombs in 2013 that he remembered setting off in 1968. He would likely be in jail for a long time, even though he never hurt anyone nor intended to. A national security state tends to error on the side of caution, which isn’t always good for the security of the individual citizen, particularly if the citizen has a teenage boy’s fascination with making bigger and better fireworks. There, but for the grace of God, go I. I say that to myself a bunch, usually when I see an orange jumpsuit. You should too, no matter how righteous you think you are, even if you’ve never even gotten a speeding ticket, even if you didn’t make bombs when you were a kid. So now, 2013. Once again, I’m writing for Boise Weekly, but not about a misspent adolescence. This time it’s a misspent adult-

hood, the one where I became a teacher and a writer instead of a CEO, hedge-fund manager, banker, senator or nuclear physicist. For 30 years I taught people how to write. Even though I had trouble telling fiction from history, I tried to get my students to tell the truth, not because truth is any easier to tell than lies, but because it’s more interesting. “If you insist on being a writer,” I used to tell my students, “be an interesting writer. Don’t lie. It will only expose your depressing lack of imagination.” Here are a few things I’ll look at in the next few months: —Telling the truth even when writing fiction. —State and national politics, although I don’t expect to add cheer or hope to the discussion. It’s occurred to me that if Idaho were an overwhelmingly Democratic state instead of an overwhelmingly Republican one, the same people would be in all the positions of power, working out of the same offices. —Education, and its role in what looks more and more like a war on the young people of this country. Instead of telling young people how tough I had it as a kid, I’m going to tell them how easy it was, and how I graduated from college owing $1,200, half of which was forgiven after my first five years of teaching. If I write about how talented teachers are driven from the profession, or, in the case of universities, never allowed in because there are higher institutional priorities than the care and feeding of faculty, I won’t try to make it an exposition on the wonders of the free market when applied to pedagogy. —A humanity that is sitting on exponential curves and feedback loops, some of which will likely prove fatal. To cite one example, Bill Joy, the former chief scientist at Sun Microsystems, wrote in 2000 that any one of three developing technologies— genetic engineering, nanotechnology and robotics—could result in human extinction by 2050. He makes a better case for his argument than he does for posterity. —Life in a geographically gated community in Central Idaho. Woody Allen famously said that half of life is showing up. I’m convinced the other half is paying attention. If you write down what you see and hear, and if you’re careful and honest about it, you don’t have to force people to see what you see. The world is there, ready to be witnessed, and if you focus on it and respect the fact that it’s real, you can, for brief moments, share your vision with others, who will add their own perceptions and memories to yours. That’s not fiction. That’s story, and it’s the best thing we have for pushing language in the direction of truth. WWW. B O I S E WE E KLY. C O M

NEWS/CITYDESK NEWS W ILL JONES

A NEW FREEDOM Boise celebrates Independence Day with its newest neighbors SKYLAR BARSANTI Ever since she can remember, Biba MbenzaNgoma has loved dolls. Growing up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, she collected the tiny treasures from her native land and from countries she could only dream of. Their delicate faces and ornate dresses inspired Mbenza-Ngoma to create her own. “I started making dolls when I was a little girl, with scraps of fabric that looked like [people from the Congo],” she said. Today, the 50-year-old Mbenza-Ngoma, with three children of her own (ages 21, 16 and 12), is the founder of Biba’s Gift, HandMade from the Heart. “The dream never died when I moved [to Boise], so I started remaking the dolls,” she said. “It was a passion of mine and people asked, ‘Why don’t you just start selling them?’ and that’s how I started.” Mbenza-Ngoma typically sells her dolls and other ethnic items—such as handmade tote bags—online at bibasgift.etsy.com. But she was particularly thrilled June 22 as she set up her once-a-year booth at the Capital City Public Market to sell her dolls during Boise’s observance of World Refugee Day. “Just being out here is a good experience,” she said. “You know you have something good when people come to look, whether they buy or not. They can appreciate it, and that gives me confidence.” The U.S. State Department resettled Mbenza-Ngoma in the United States in 1987. Three years later, she was in Boise. “Idaho is home. It was different when I first arrived here [in 1990], because you never saw anyone of color, so Idaho has definitely changed a lot; it’s more diverse,” she said. “People say, ‘What’s in Idaho?’ and I say, ‘Hey, we are pretty cultured here.’” Mbenza-Ngoma is one of thousands who left their homes for new and dramatically different lives in Boise. According to the Idaho Office for Refugees, the City of Trees welcomed its first significant wave of refugees in 1976. Through the 1980s, Idaho resettled people from primarily Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe. War, famine and scores of foreign policy disputes pushed a mass exodus to the United States, as tens of thousands of refugees shared their personal stories of oppression and religious persecution. Throughout the 1990s, Idaho resettled more than 5,000 refugees from war-torn countries; refugee advocates say many of those rescued were threatened by ethnic genocide. Since then, the number of resettled refugees WWW. B OISEWEEKLY.C O M

Biba Mbenza-Ngoma, 50, has her own independence, as a mother, entrerpreneur and refugee from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to celebrate in Boise this Independence Day.

in Idaho has been steadily increasing, said Kara Fink, of the Idaho Office for Refugees. “Boise and Twin Falls are seen as good cities for refugees to resettle because of an abundance of entry-level jobs, the size and safety of the cities,” Fink told Boise Weekly. At the June 22 edition of the Capital City Public Market—as Mbenza-Ngoma was laying out her display of dolls—thousands of visitors strolled among vendors while nearby street musicians strummed the theme of The Muppet Show. But on this particular Saturday—as it does on the third Saturday of June each year— the market extended a bit further into Boise’s Grove Plaza as customers transitioned from the market’s usual flowers and tomatoes into an international festival. In honor of World Refugee Day, refugees-turned-entrepreneurs from all over the world lined the Grove Plaza selling international cuisine and handmade artwork, picking up where the market usually ends. Thawai Panya Hahn came to Idaho seven years ago from Thailand; she’s been selling her merchandise on World Refugee Day for the past three years. Nearby, representatives from Peace Together Uganda were selling handcrafted necklaces to benefit scholarships for Ugandan school children. And several feet from them was a circle of drummers from the Global Lounge Group, telling a rhythmic story with some help from the Mladi Behar dancers. The dance company, whose members range in age from 6 to 20, is made up entirely of refugees from Bosnia-Herzegovina. In every direction, the market was alight with the colors of flags from around the world, and the air was thick with the aroma of dishes from Somalia, Uzbekistan and Egypt. Capping things off was the emotional highlight of the day, as Boise rolled out a red carpet for 20 new Americans at a public citizenship ceremony. Refugees from Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Laos, Poland, Russia,

Rwanda, Somalia and Uzbekistan stood in front of their neighbors to swear an oath of allegiance and fidelity to the United States. “Refugees are here because they have survived a lot of atrocious things. To get here, for a refugee, it’s a very long, very difficult journey,” Christina Bruce-Bennion, director of the Agency for New Americans, told BW. “They are the strongest people I’ve ever met, and the fact that they can go through what they’ve been through is pretty amazing.” Bruce-Bennion said becoming a new American is an achievement that means much more than just reciting an oath. “As an individual, or as a family, refugees have to work through what their life looks like now,” she explained. “There are often role reversals in the family, where younger kids learn English and the parents start to rely on the children to understand things like what the bills mean, which upends the traditional family roles. But the reality is that Boise and Twin Falls in particular, where the largest groups of refugees are, have traditionally been very welcoming to refugees looking to start their lives over in safety. “I often say the global becomes local,” Bruce-Bennion added. “The world is getting smaller and more interconnected, and we see that reflected in our own community.” Boise Mayor Dave Bieter was anxious to welcome the new citizens to a city and nation that he said was “an ideal as much as it is a place, one that says everyone has a chance.” In a rush of emotions, strangers became neighbors and the Grove Plaza was awash with cheers, a few tears and plenty of embraces. “I’m happy, because I’m in America, and I’m happy for my family. I’m free,” said Aimerance Ngalula Kanku, a new American from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, surrounded by her family, proudly holding her proof of citizenship. “Every night, every morning I’m free.”

DOWNTOWN BOISE’S REPORT CARD: A, A, C, B, D, D, A It’s as simple as A, B, C; but it won’t be in that order. “If you had a tape recorder next to me, this is what you would have heard: ‘A, A, C, B, D, D, A…,’” Jeff Speck told Boise Weekly, wrapping a weeklong downtown Boise walkabout. “I went north to south, east to west, Boise State to State Street, 15th to Third and back again.” Speck was still putting all of his letters into a block-by-block graph of Boise, which will ultimately become the city’s report card and, quite literally, a roadmap for the city’s walkability and livability. “Most people who do what I do focus only on safety of walkable streets. I orient my work on that, but with equal focus on usefulness, comfort and interest. So, as I walk or ride from block to block, it’s: A, A, C, B...” Speck, hired this month by the Capital City Development Corporation to perform a detailed walkability study for the city’s downtown core, told BW that he’ll be walking around Boise again right after Labor Day, but he’ll also be holding his comprehensive study and talking to “anyone who will listen” about Boise blocks—some good and some bad. “You think you know a city, but you’ll look at my map—and I call it a ‘street frontage quality assessment’—and you’ll see certain patterns emerge that you didn’t expect,” Speck said. “The letters become colors and, for example, you’ll see some dark areas that are interrupting areas that have a bright trajectory. Those are target sites. And by ﬁlling those holes, you can complete a network.” Speck was candid that his expectations for Boise weren’t too high before arriving for his walking tour. “Quite honestly, I was not that hopeful that Boise would be the kind of place that could keep its millennials from going to Denver or Portland,” he said. “Now that I’ve been here, I feel entirely the opposite. Boise has what it takes. “And here’s the thing: Given the impediments that your downtown streets here currently impose—including all of the one-way streets—it’s a bit befuddling to me that things are as good as they are, but this gives me every reason to think that you can successfully attract and keep millenials here,” he said. Speck added that the Ada County Highway District’s new proposals to change at least six one-ways into two-ways (BW, News, “A New Direction,” June 19, 2013) is part of the solution. “And I think there will be a great public relations outcome if they were to trumpet it to the skies,” he said. “I feel like they’re being needlessly cautious about it.” The proposals are scheduled to be considered by the ACHD board on Wednesday, Aug. 28. “That’s the exact day of my 50th birthday,” said Speck. “I can’t imagine a better present.” —George Prentice

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CITIZEN

LINDSEY HOFFMANTRUXEL Why her students keep bouncing back Lindsey Hoffman-Truxel was still a bit verklempt. She had just said her summer goodbyes to her students a couple of hours before sitting down with Boise Weekly. In fact, during our conversation, two of her students, Julie and Kaydence, both 10 years old, bounced back into her classroom—quite literally—to say one more goodbye. Riding hippity hop balls, the girls said they already missed their teacher. “I’ll see you around this summer, kids,” said Hoffman-Truxel, a third-grade teacher at McCall’s Barbara Morgan Elementary School in McCall. As she was ﬁnishing up her work on end-of-school-year report cards, Hoffman-Truxel, 58, spoke with BW about her students, Common Core State Standards and her recent honors from the White House and Environmental Protection Agency.

You’ve been teaching for 18 years. Is it still tough for you to say goodbye to your students? I typically cry, but you have to suck it up. Lots of laughs, lots of hugs. Your kids are always your kids. I’m presuming that you know the namesake of your school, Barbara Morgan. Oh my yes. As a matter of fact, this year we grew some basil from seeds that Barbara took into space [aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavor in August 2007]. We kept the seeds in foil all this time, and this year my class grew the basil hydroponically. And Barbara knew how hard I was working on getting into the Mickelson Academy, which I’ll be attending this summer. Mickelson? As in Phil Mickelson, the professional golfer? You got it—Phil and his wife, Amy. It’s the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy in New Jersey. I’ll be collaborating with teachers from around the United States on new ways to connect kids with science and math. Phil and Amy put it together; they really

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believe in teachers. And how big a deal was it to receive a Presidential Innovation Award from the EPA and the White House Council on Environmental Quality? Only 11 teachers in the country got this honor. They gave me a big check—$2,000— so I can receive more environmental education. And the school got another check for $2,000. My kids and I are a team, so they stood with me when I got the award. I made a certiﬁcate for each of them, calling them my “science sleuths.”

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GEORGE PRENTICE

Are 9- and 10-year-olds pretty adept with the technology? Are you kidding? They pick it up faster than we do. How will the Common Core Standards affect you? To be honest, it’s the direction we should have been going in all along. It already feels comfortable to me. Things aren’t taught in segments in my classroom. I integrate math, science and writing and, in effect, that’s what Common Core does. But a large part of the public doesn’t know enough about it. Look at it this way. Someone once thought algorithms were great when they thought they had found a faster way to get an answer. Common Core says it’s better to discover the actual understanding of math.

I must note that you have quite a bit of technology in your classroom. Are these iPads? Twenty-ﬁve iPads, enough for every student.

I’ve heard Idaho textbooks need to catch up with Common Core. Textbooks want to teach you steps and processes. But they don’t teach understanding.

How much of a difference do they make? I found out this year what works and what doesn’t. It was wonderful for about half. But another half didn’t have Wi-Fi access at home.

I have yet to meet a public school teacher who truly takes the summer off. Teachers who love their profession are reading, taking classes or investigating new ways to connect with kids. I never give up. It’s too important.

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BOISE I recently tried to explain the Coldest Beer issue to an out-of-town friend, who looked at me blankly and asked, “Why?” How could I respond with anything other than an equally confused, “Why not?” Why wouldn’t we celebrate the staple of summer that is cold beer? Why wouldn’t we jump at an excuse to visit bar after bar, selﬂessly ordering pints of chilled ales, all in the name of making sure our readers know where they can order a beer that comes with the risk of brain freeze? Granted, with more than 200 bars to test, it is one heck of an undertaking—even when keeping in mind that we only test at locally owned and operated bars that offer regular hours and have beer on tap. And there’s the slightly uncomfortable looks testers get when they walk into a bar with a thermometer. But we’re willing to face the raised eyebrows.

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Why would we embark on this scientiﬁc-ish survey, then? It’s all for the sake of keeping Boise frosty all summer. You’re welcome. —Deanna Darr

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30.7

POLLO REY MEXICAN ROTISSERIE This high-ceilinged, tile-appointed, lunch counter-style Mexican place specializes, as the name suggests, in chicken. But it’s also a killer spot to quaff a chilly cerveza and watch the comings and goings on the corner of Eighth and Idaho streets. Waiting for a bus? Have a beer and keep an eye out for your ride. 222 N. 8th St., Boise, 208-345-0323, polloreyboise. com.

31.0

13TH STREET PUB AND GRILL Find trendy, upscale pub food—from baked brie to a sweet chili-glazed chicken sandwich—at this Hyde Park hideaway. It’s easy to have a ﬁreside chat on the large, open patio and watch the sun go down. Bartenders serve up sass along with the drinks. 1520 N. 13th St., Boise, 208-639-8888, 13pubandgrill.com, @13thstpubgrill.

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31.3

RICK’S PRESS ROOM

26.5

28.7

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BUSTER’S BAR AND GRILL

SULLY’S

LINDY’S STEAK HOUSE

The champion is dead, long live the champion. BW’s Coldest Beer crowns a new frosty king this year, and this ruler resides in Eagle. Located on old State Street, away from the crazy commuter trafﬁc, Buster’s has long been a place where both locals and those cruising by on the way to various adventures can stop in and chill out. With a full menu of pub grub and a casual atmosphere, it’s the kind of place where you can go to escape for a little while— and grab a seriously cold brew. 1396 E. State St., Eagle, 208-938-1800, busterseagle.com.

Irish-style, Old World feel in a New World small town. Includes a comfortable patio and open ﬁre pit that might be necessary after drinking their below-freezing brews. 11123 W. State St., Star, 208-286-7743, sullys-idaho.com.

Plenty of family style seating, pool and shuffleboard mixed with a beer so cold it’s below freezing. You won’t leave hungry, either— Lindy’s has a menu filled with animal protein cooked to specification. 12249 W. Chinden Blvd., Boise, 208-375-1310.

26.9

PLAN B This cozy, upscale bar is conveniently located downtown next to Berryhill and Co. Plan B is big enough to be a giant’s closet, but it’s comfy and welcoming for the after-work crowd. 121 N. Ninth St., Boise. 208-387-3553, johnberryhillrestaurants.com.

28.7

GONE ROGUE This veteran-owned and operated establishment proudly boasts its support of the United States military, while offering up cocktails, beers and a variety of pub fare. Apparently, they take their mission to keep their beer cold pretty seriously. 409 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208364-7800.

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29.0

BODACIOUS PIG BARBECUE Barbecued daily with their own reserve of aged white oak, these pigs are ready to satisfy even the most carnivorous of patrons. 34 E. State St., Eagle, 208-514-0068, bodaciouspig.com.

29.8

EL GALLO GIRO Located at the edge of Kuna’s downtown, this not-so-little but welcoming eatery is comfy without being worn down. Smiling faces, big ol’ bowls of scratch salsa and baskets of tortilla chips make this a great place to lean back and sip a frigid brew. 482 W. Main St., Kuna, 208922-5169, elgallogirokuna.com.

29.8

FATTY’S Fatty’s has a simple way of weeding out those who have had a few too many brewskies: a tall staircase separating the bar from the street. Surmount that hurdle to ﬁnd a bar big on tall drinks—“Fatty-size” any beer—and a rotating list of evening entertainment. 800 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-629-6314, drinkfattys.com.

30.0

36TH STREET BISTRO This bistro calls the 36th Street Garden Center home and most tables feature a plant and views of the Foothills. Upscale dining in a relaxed, open air, LEED-certiﬁed space takes patio dining to a new level. 3769 Woody Lane, Boise, 208433-5108, 36streetgardencenter.com.

30.1

AHI SUSHI BAR Sun and sushi await at Ahi, where the staff offers both service and recommendations, ensuring you’ll ﬁnd the right roll or bento to accompany your chilly draft of Japan’s very own Kirin lager. 1193 E. Winding Creek Drive, Ste. 104, Eagle, 208-938-3474, ahisushibar.com.

30.3

PINNACLE SPORTS GRILL

The yellow walls at Rick’s Press Room are covered ﬂoor-to-ceiling in Sharpie scribbles from satisﬁed customers. It’s no wonder: the food is fresh and delicious, the staff (who are all family) are uber-friendly and the beer is cold as ice. Try the famous rock shrimp or potato pancakes. 130 E. Idaho St., Meridian, 208888-0558.

31.4

CHANDLERS One of the more upscale hotel lobby bars/ restaurants in the area, this joint projects a smooth vibe with live piano music and an extensive cocktail and wine menu. 981 W. Grove St., Boise, 208-383-2222, chandlersboise. com.

31.6

CHEERLEADER’S Referee jersey-clad bartenders and cocktail waitresses sling freezing beers while a variety of sporting events show on myriad televisions. 3541 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, 208-939-9209, cheerleaderssbg.com.

31.8

HARRY’S BAR AND GRILL The customers and staff are fun and friendly, and the place has an unexpected vibe for a sports bar. One thing’s for sure, though: The beer is icy cold. 2032 E. Overland Road, Meridian, 208-888-9868.

It appears that Pinnacle’s owner is a Boise Cherry Pickers baseball fan, as memorabilia covers every inch of display space in this warm, open sports bar. 2902 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, 208-884-4400, pinnaclesportsgrill.com. WWW. B O I S E WE E KLY. C O M

:: 26.5 :: Buster’s Bar and Grill, 2013

:: 26.6 :: Donnie Mac’s Trailer Park Cuisine, 2009

:: 26.9 :: Plan B, 2013

:: 27.1 :: Players Pub and Grill, 2012

:: 27.6 :: Pollo Rey Downtown, 2012

:: 28.0 :: Harry’s Bar and Grill, 2005

:: 28.5 :: Lone Star Steakhouse, 2005 :: Hooters, 2006

:: 28.7 :: Gone Rogue, 2013 :: Sully’s, 2013 :: Chili’s, 2006

:: 28.9 :: Hooters, 2005

:: 29.0 :: Bodacious Pig Barbecue, 2013

31.9

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31.9

GRAMERCY PARK A warm, open and well-lit interior makes Gramercy Park as inviting as the delicious smells that seem to waft constantly from its kitchen. The pizza is dynamite and the veggie “wings” will please vegetarians and fool carnivores. 1626 Wells Ave., Meridian, 208-8547979, gramercypizzagrill.com.

32.1

HOOLIGAN’S PUB

:: 58.3 :: Gamekeeper Lounge, 2012

:: 56.3 :: Gusto, 2010

:: 54.1 :: Idaho Pizza Company, 2007

:: 53.9 :: TableRock Brewpub, 2007

:: 53.8 :: Sammy’s, 2011

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The bartender picks the music, so it could be classic rock ’n’ roll one day or ’70s funk the next. Either way, enjoy a cool draft and a full menu, along with karaoke two nights a week and themed parties at all times of the year. 10704 Overland Road, Boise, 208-376-9800.

32.3

R BAR Modern, somewhat industrial and mellow to a fault. At the “penny bar,” which is literally covered in change, a royal rewards program awaits the customer looking to take a load off. 1041 S. Broadway Ave., Boise, rbarboise.com.

32.7

LONGHORN

Chances are you’ve passed The Boulevard countless times. But should you saunter into the smoke-ﬁlled dive, past its popular pool tables and dartboards manned by a jolly cast of regulars, it’s clear why locals are drawn to it: the unpretentious, indelible charm. 4079 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 208-383-9035.

Safety regulations have yet to outlaw the tossing of darts by drunks, and for good reason—it’s too much damn fun. The sign on the Longhorn reads “Darts, Pool, Karaoke”; and, seriously, what more does a person need to have a good time? While listening to a good crooner, tossing a dart and sinking the eight ball, we can only imagine a cool beer going down that much easier. 458 W. Fourth St. Kuna, 208-922-4421.

33.2

BROADWAY BAR Driving by, you’ve most likely seen the witty signs on the side of the building. Patrons are friendly and will welcome you with bad jokes and free rein at the handy vending machine. 1712 Broadway Ave., Boise, 208-342-9951.

33.2

CHICAGO CONNECTION This establishment boasts earthy Italian styling, a robust pizza/pasta/sandwich menu and an elevated patio, not to mention one of the most abundant salad bars in town. 310 N. Fourth St., Boise, 208-342-3434, chicagoconnection.com.

New Frontier, 2011

:: 52.1 :: Bar Gernika, 2002

:: 51.3 :: New Frontier, 2010

:: 50.4 :: JD’s and Friends, 2010

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32.6

RUDY’S PUB AND GRILL The beer is wintery and the food is fresh and delicious. The patio lined with tall hedges provides a perfect summertime escape from the Treasure Valley’s heat—and the surrounding trafﬁc. 3541 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, 208939-9209, rudyspubgrill.com.

33.4

THE BOULEVARD

33.4

CASA MEXICO Authentic Mexican food in a converted basement comes with Mexican music and colorful parrots which welcome you at the door. 1605 N. 13th St., Boise, 208-333-8330, casamexicoidaho.com, @casamexico.

33.4

OVERLAND BAR Little. Yellow. Different. The Overland Bar is small, narrow and cluttered, but cheaper than you can believe and rife with karaoke heroes and shufﬂeboard champions. 3907 Overland Road, Boise, 208-336-4707.

33.5

THE VILLAGE PUB Living-room atmosphere in this no-frills beerand-food pub. A large island ﬁreplace will keep it cozy when the weather outside is as shiverinducing as the beer. 9936 Fairview Ave., Boise, 208-375-3086.

33.6

PROTO’S Italian Neapolitan style in a retro-trendy setting. On hot summer evenings, lounge on the outdoor patio and bar. 345 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-331-1400, protospizza.com, @ ProtosBoise.

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33.7

ERS BREWS BROTH

33.6

SHOTSIE’S Colorful signatures cover the walls, while regulars line the wraparound bar at this small State Street watering hole with a handful of TVs and high-top tables. Juice junkies swear by the fresh-squeezed mimosas, served all the time. 6100 W. State St., Boise, 208-6297381, shotsiespub.com.

33.6

WILLOWCREEK GRILL A taste of California class on the Bench. Topnotch grub goes down even smoother with chilled drinks in a chill environment, complete with a bubbling creek and trees listing in the breeze just outside. 2273 S. Vista Ave., Ste. 150, Boise, 208-343-5544, willowcreekgrill. com.

33.7

BREWS BROTHERS

If you can stomach the lingering stale-smoke smell, this dark dive with a square wraparound bar and 23 taps is a perfect hot-day hideout, where you can zone out over a frosty brew. 6928 W. State St., Boise, 208-853-0526, brewsbrothersonline.com.

33.7

CRESCENT NO LAWYERS Watch a game, eat some lawyer fries (Rocky Mountain Oysters), have a beer. Just leave the briefcase at the door, or it could be your “oysters” on the menu. 5500 W. Franklin Road, Boise, 208-322-9856, no-lawyers.com, @nolawyers.

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33.7

THE CURB Plenty of family space on the patio and a large bar top for those looking to belly up and throw back a few cold ones. You can check out the latest sporting event on one of the many TVs, or enjoy the breeze on the patio. 1760 S. Meridian Road, Ste. 100, Meridian, 208-8550202, curbbarandgrill.com.

33.8

LUCKY 13 PIZZA Wonderful outdoor tables surround the bar, where families often bike in for a pizza in the warmer months. Sit under the romantic lighting of old stoplights and Texaco signs. 3662 S. Eckert Road, Boise, 208-344-6967, lucky13pizza.com, @Lucky13Boise.

34.1

BUSTER’S BAR AND GRILL A sports bar for the man’s man but the ladies will ﬁnd it cool as well. The place boasts a surprisingly big bar, dining room and patio space. 1326 Broadway, Boise, 208-345-5688, busterssportsbar.com.

34.1

GINO’S With terra cotta archways and plants at every turn, Gino’s can feel a little chain-esque, yet it hosts some of the best Italian fare around— that’s why this local fave is one of the top Best of Boise contenders every year. 3015 W. McMillan Road, Meridian, 208-887-7710. WWW. B O I S E WE E KLY. C O M

34.1

VISUAL ARTS COLLECTIVE This Garden City warehouse-style art gallery and performance venue attracts cutting-edge work and top-level acts. Smoking is allowed on the patio and there’s plenty of parking. 3638 Osage St., Garden City, 208-424-8297, visualartscollective.com.

34.3

BELLA AQUILA A quiet, simple and elegant place to dine and enjoy impressive natural lighting and a lush, green back patio near the Boise River. 775 S. Rivershore Lane, Eagle, 208-938-1900, bellaaquilarestaurant.com.

34.3

34.8

CRICKET’S BAR The location’s exterior isn’t the most glamorous, but seek out this nondescript building down Boise Avenue for killer Tuesday night tacos, raucous karaoke, shufﬂeboard, pinball and cheap beer by the pitcher. 1228 Oakland, Boise, 208-344-6235

34.9

THE BUSTED SHOVEL

34.9

35.3

Goodwood’s chain-style atmosphere can’t take away from the fact that a beer enjoyed amid the mouthwatering smell of barbecue is always a good beer. 1140 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, 208-884-1021, goodwoodbbq.com.

Can’t decide what kind of bar you want to drink at? The Drink has you covered. It’s a sports bar, Irish pub and tiki bar united into one sprawling compound overlooking the surprisingly lovely Lake Harbor Pond. 3000 Lake Harbor Lane, Boise, 208-853-5070, thedrinkboise.com.

Fancy some Pac-Man with your pinot? Maybe pinball with your Payette Brewing pint? Spacebar is where all the children of the ’80s can relive their youth in all its 2-D glory. Retro diversions pair with artisan microbrews and wines in this grown-up gamer’s paradise. 200 N. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-918-0597, spacebararcade. com, @spacebararcade.

34.5

SUDS TAVERN College students pack the house for Dollar Beer Nights on Thursdays, and locals living a bit further than the dorms will appreciate Suds’ courtesy ride back to their place after one too many. 1024 Broadway Ave., Boise, 208-3459656, sudstavern.com.

34.6

CAFE OLE This underground hacienda-style cantina offers up grub, a lively scene and ambitious happy hour Monday-Saturday. 404 S. Eighth St., Boise 208-344-3222, cafeole.com.

34.8

BUDDIES PUB AND DELI

While it no longer honors the “deli” half of the title, Buddies is still slinging beer and wine in a hidden kick-back bar at the back of a strip mall. Young and old frequent the place after a long day to drink big mugs of beer for cheap. 8654 W. Overland Road, Boise, 208-658-0906.

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35.3

THE RAM Head to the Ram for casual pub fare and a little patio-side Greenbelt people watching, a notable selection of draft microbrews and burgers that pack breakfast, lunch and dinner into one bite. 709 E. Park Blvd., Boise, 208-345-2929, theram.com.

GOODWOOD BARBECUE CO.

SPACEBAR ARCADE

Darts, pool and rotating drink specials round out a killer setup of karaoke, trivia and live tunes. The occasional food truck in the parking lot provides for late-night feasting. 2710 Broadway Ave., Boise, jimsalibi.com, 208-342-9220.

This biker bar is dark and smoke-ﬁlled, with patrons pumping quarters and credit cards into the jukebox. A menu of burgers and fries is available every day but Sunday. 704 N. Main St., Meridian, 208-288-2217, bustedshovel.com.

THE DRINK BAR AND WATERFRONT GRILL

34.3

35.2

JIM’S ALIBI

35.0

CHARACTERS Characters may be tucked away, but don’t be fooled: It has plenty to offer. Pool, billiards and SportsCenter await all who enter this sleepy hotel watering hole. 1800 Fairview Ave., Boise. 208-344-7691.

35.0

END ZONE It might be in a squished-looking building on the side of Broadway’s Pie Hole, but End Zone has lots of patio space and room inside. Walk in with your pets and watch TV on a mammoth projector screen, or roll the dice on Wednesday’s Happy Hour to get up to 50 percent off your tab. 1010 Broadway Ave., Boise, 208-384-0613.

35.1

THE RED ROOM Some of the loudest tunes in Boise spill from the Red Room’s dark, gritty interior, attracting a stream of folks to a regular lineup of touring indie bands and an expansive grilled-cheese menu. 1519 Main St., Boise, 208-331-0956, redroomboise.com.

35.2

THE FLICKS

ROCKIES DINER Need a place to shoot a home-video version of Back to the Future? Then Rockies Diner is your place. From the menu to the jukebox, it’s all the ’50s nostalgia you can shake a pair of fuzzy dice at. 3900 Overland Road, Boise, 208-3362878, rockiesdiner.com.

35.6

RED EYE SALOON The term “saloon” in a bar’s name tends to bring up some speciﬁc connotations. We think of padded corners on the bar, men with cowboy hats and gray mustaches, dark corner booths and double whiskeys on the rocks, which is exactly what you will ﬁnd in this downtown Kuna bar. The Red Eye Saloon would make a great place for a sports game and a refreshing barley pop on any hot day. 414 W. Main St., Kuna, 208-922-9797.

35.7

COSMIC PIZZA It’s like stepping into your uncle’s garage, ﬁlled with galactic ’80s goodness and retro board games, to boot. One of the only places in town to mix arcade classics, eclectic brews and crazy pizzas like the Mercury Rising: red sauce, pepperoni, jalapeno, pineapple and sriracha. 1221 W. Boise Ave., Boise, 208-258-3871, cosmicpizzaboise.com.

35.7

THE GATHERING PLACE This bar is a state landmark and was, in the past century, the general store for locals—although then it was called Orville Jackson’s. With plenty of comfy rocking chairs and ample air conditioning, you can sip a beer from one of their many taps in true country style. 50 E. State St., Eagle, 208-629-4369.

Before—or after—catching a movie, visit the cafe for craft beer and premium wine, or purchase a cheese plate for you and your date. A full food menu and patio seating provide a comfortable way to relax. 646 W. Fulton St., Boise, 208-342-4222, theﬂicksboise.com.

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36.5

THE TORCH Bikini-clad girls spiralling around poles and cute waitresses are some of the many joys to be had at The Torch. 1826 W. Main St., Boise, 208-344-0218, thetorchlounge.com.

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36.2

TOM GRAINEY’S

GELATO CAFE

A staple of downtown’s Sixth and Main drag, Grainey’s exudes a dark pub feel, enlivened by frequent music acts on its small stage. Pull up a barstool, hang out by the pool table or venture downstairs to the frequently packed dance ﬂoor in the basement. Perfect for losing yourself in the press of human distraction. 109 S. Sixth St., Boise, 208-345-2505, tomgraineysboise.com.

37.0

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35.7

LUCKY FINS SEAFOOD GRILL With its aqua-blue and seafoam-green walls, jellyﬁsh lights, marlin wall decor and tropicalthemed drinks, everything at Lucky Fins is nautical—especially the menu. Order the happy hour sushi specials and leave a happy sailor. 1441 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, 208-888-3467, luckyﬁnsgrill.com.

35.7

PIPER PUB AND GRILL The second story balcony of this eatery overlooks the heart of downtown. While the food is a draw, the impressive Scotch selection is the standout. 150 N. Eighth St., Ste. 200, Boise, 208-343-2444, thepiperpub.com.

35.7

SAM’S SALOON With walls covered in vintage beer signs, it’s a bit like taking a step back in time. A jukebox and pool table, along with thirst-quenching beer and lively conversation, are all you need to have a good old-fashioned time. 10937 W. State St., Star, 208-286-7794.

35.8

HUMPIN’ HANNAH’S With its high ceilings, diversity of taps, wide variety of bizarre but potentially useful things hanging from the ceiling, constant dance party and notorious cougar den, Humpin’ Hannah’s might be the best bar in which to weather the apocalypse. Unless it’s starts with an earthquake. Then you’re in trouble. 621 W. Main St., Boise, 208-345-7557.

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35.8

STRIKER’S BAR AT MERIDIAN LANES After knocking down some pins, what’s better than knocking back a drink or two? A 100-ounce beer tube served in a bowling ball is only $11 during happy hour. How could that go wrong? 324 S. Meridian Road, Meridian, 208-888-2048.

35.9

MULLIGAN’S PUB AND EATERY It’s the perfect place for people with a pool problem. Mulligan’s central bar is surrounded by arcade games and there’s a late-night food menu for those with the munchies. The new sidewalk patio makes it even easier to get a little fresh air now and then. 1009 W. Main St., Boise, 208-336-6998.

36.1

BUFFALO CLUB Mounted animal heads and a wooden, rustic feel share space with a sizeable dance area— complete with disco ball and dance lessons— and free Texas hold ’em. 10206 W. Fairview Ave., Boise, 208-321-1811.

36.1

WILLI B’S Old riﬂes and pictures of John Wayne hang on the wall. Enjoy the air conditioning and sip some beers while taking in the game on the big screen. The full menu of bunkhouse cooking will more than ﬁll you up. 12505 Chinden Blvd., Boise, 208-331-5666, willibs.com.

36.2

GELATO CAFE While not known for beer, having Drop Top ale in the bright open eatery is never a bad thing— but the tempting gelato martini creations are tough to pass up. 2053 E. Fairview Ave., Meridian, 208-846-8410, gelatomartinis.com.

36.3

JAKER’S An upscale steakhouse, Jaker’s is dimly lit with a romantic atmosphere. Staff and regulars alike recommend the calamari. 3268 E. Pine Ave., Meridian, 208-288-0898, jakers.com.

36.5

MCCLEARY’S According to McCleary’s Irish Zodiac, 2013 is Year of the Stout. So grab a pint of the black stuff and catch up on the craic. 604 N. Orchard Road, Boise, 208-342-3007, mcclearys.net.

36.5

DIVE BAR A lengthy happy hour accompanies an even lengthier list of entertainment options, ranging from billiards to dart boards to a boxing video game console at this watering hole formerly known as Moe’s Place. 3933 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 208-343-1243.

36.5

PLAYERS PUB & GRILL While Players is attached to a bowling alley, the purveyors of this tavern don’t discriminate when it comes to sports. Bask in the glow of TVs airing the game while working on another type of glow— the beer-induced kind. 5504 Alworth St., Garden City, 208-376-6563, playerspubandgrill.com.

Boise Weekly found a bar full of lovely professional ladies at the Reef, but that doesn’t mean gentlemen can’t Mai Thai one on under an umbrella and pretend they’re soaking in the sea breeze between bites of inventive daily catch specials. 105 S. Sixth St., Boise, 208287-9200, reefboise.com.

37.0

SAMMY’S BAR Taking bar games to a new level, Sammy’s amazes customers with air hockey and skee ball, not to mention its zombie wall painting. 509 W. Main St., Boise, 208-345-2505, @ sammysboise.

37.0

STUBS SPORTS PUB With pub food and a slew of big-screen TVs, Stubs provides the classic sports pub experience. 3662 Findley Ave., Boise, 208-3367882, stubssportspub.com, @StubsSportsPub.

37.1

THE CONSTRUCTION ZONE Plastered with construction signs and warnings, this is the place to throw back a beer after a long day on the job. 229 W. Franklin Road, Meridian, 208-888-4075.

37.2

TAVERN AT BOWN CROSSING Tavern at Bown Crossing will satisfy your cravings with multiple ﬂoors, two balconies/patios, a full menu and an intimate atmosphere. 3111 S. Bown Way, Boise, 208-345-2277, tavernatbown.com.

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37.4

LEKU ONA A Basque restaurant and bar with a large patio perfect for summer boozing. Don’t miss the fantastic happy hour deals. 111. S. Sixth St., Boise, 208-345-6665, lekuonaid.com.

37.4

THE PRESS A relaxed watering hole with a light selection of noshables, a cozy patio out front and dancing up on the second ﬂoor. 212 N. Ninth St., Ste. B, Boise, 208-336-9577, thepressboise.com.

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37.5

4-E BAR The giant stuffed bull elk looking down at patrons in the 4-E Bar is actually in the record books. Hailing from Elk City, the beast is a reﬂection of the rest of the bar: dark of coat, big in size and lots of horn. The 4-E is a must for any beery bar crawl in Kaveman Country. 379 W. Main St., Kuna, 208-922-1853.

37.5

BARDENAY Clean, industrial brewpub ﬁnishes meet a sizeable drink and food menu at this Basque Block staple. Two-ounce pours of house-distilled liquors aren’t so bad, either. 610 Grove St., Boise 208-426-0538, bardenay.com.

37.5

BEN’S CROWS INN A patchwork wood paneled ceiling hovers over customers as they enter the cozy bar that has stayed true to its ways for 40 years. Set up shop on the Greenbelt-adjacent patio and order a bucket of clams. 6781 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, 208-342-9669.

37.5

BERRYHILL & CO A sleek but welcoming vibe meets elegant, subdued style at this formal wining and dining hub. Happy hour specials (especially Mondays and Tuesdays) favor the cost-conscious high-end diner/drinker. 121 N. Ninth St., Boise, 208387-3533, johnberryhillrestaurants.com.

37.5

FLATBREAD NEAPOLITAN PIZZERIA This pizza purveyor underwent a bit of a makeover this year. What hasn’t changed is the eatery’s consistency: signature ﬂatbreads and a host of delicious pies. A long list of bar offerings with reasonable prices make Flatbread an easy choice for after-work drinks. 615 W. Main St., Boise, 208-287-4757, ﬂatbreadpizza.com. WWW. B OISEWEEKLY.C O M

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PARRILLA GRILL

IDAHO PIZZA COMPANY

FIREHOUSE PUB AND GRILL

Check this eclectic sports bar, where you’re just as likely to catch the X Games on one of the TVs as you are your favorite baseball team. Plus this North End hangout’s $2 Tecates and cheap tacos can’t be beat. 1512 N. 13th St., Boise, 208-323-4688, parrillagrillhydepark. com, @parrillagrill.

Cheap drafts and an endless array of dishes make it a family friendly excuse to down some brewskies. 4218 W. Overland Road, , 208-3435455, Boise, idahopizzacompany.com.

With 16 craft beers on tap, this open, welcoming little pub in Meridian draws a steady afterwork crowd looking for a bite and some quality beer while they de-stress. 1767 W. Franklin Road, Meridian, 208-846-9535, ﬁrehousepubmeridian.com.

37.5

PHO NOUVEAU The Vietnamese eatery is a favorite among downtown diners, and its small bar means you can grab some suds with your pho. 780 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-367-1111, phonouveau. com.

37.6

THE RANCH CLUB This smoke-ﬁlled Garden City haunt offers plenty of bar-side entertainment options, from the regular cast of darts and pool to chatting up the locals. A regular college crowd and powerful, cheap drinks make the Ranch Club a welcome respite from the din of downtown Boise. 3544 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 208-343-7447.

37.7

BARBACOA This artful, upscale bar and restaurant is a fave among the happy-hour crowd, which likes checking out the see-and-be-seen scene in the opulent surroundings dripping with over-the-top decor, antiques and art pieces. The lakeside patio is a relaxing escape. 276 W. Bobwhite Court, Boise, 208-338-5000, barbacoa-boise. com.

37.7

THE POCKET If you get knocked out of this pool hall’s weekly tournament, sidle up to the arcade games, pinball and skee ball. They’ll see you through. 1487 N. Curtis Road, Boise, 208-375-2474.

37.9

LUCKY DOG TAVERN

BAR GERNIKA

Perfect for after-work suds, this off-the-beatenpath, LGBT-friendly bar transforms into party central at night with inventive drink specials, plenty of games and an atmosphere warmed by happy-go-lucky folks on both sides of the bar. 2223 W. Fairview Ave., Boise, 208-333-0074, luckydogtavern.com.

This classic Basque bistro offers up authentic Iberian fare and a ton of cultural ﬂare, not to mention 20-ounce beers. 202 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise 208-344-2175,bargernika.com.

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37.8

TWISTED TIMBER Breakfast cafe meets casual living room-slashbar with loads of different beer on tap. Order breakfast omelets for dinner, or have an IPA while you take your brunch-time coffee and mufﬁns. 4563 S. Cloverdale Road, Boise, 208362-7157, ilovethetimber.com.

37.9

EL TESORO BAR El Tesoro didn’t change much when it transitioned from the old Creekside Lounge. The stools, carpet, heck, the signs are about the same. If you liked the mom-and-pop feel of Creekside but crave Mexican food, then you’ll love the vibe. 353 Ave. E, Kuna, 208-922-9522.

37.9

It’s an iconic downtown hub and hipster paradise with a constant lineup of live music, featuring some of the best shows around—including both local and national bands. Get your ironic (or un-ironic, whatever) drink on. 111 N. 11th St., Boise, 208-343-0886, neurolux.com, @neurolux.

38.0

HYDE PARK PUB & GRILL This is your classic neighborhood sports bar where you can sip a good brew and indulge in a hearty burger. Don’t forget the sweet potato fries. 1501 N. 13th St., Boise, 208-336-9260, harryshydepark.com.

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38.6

CROOKED FENCE BREWING It’s hard to believe Boiseans have sampled Crooked Fence’s craft beers—including Devil’s Pick IPA and Rusty Nail Pale Ale—for only one year, but the brewery is still in its infancy. Plans for the forthcoming Crooked Fence Barrelhouse, mean food to go with the well-known suds. 5242 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 208-890-4120, crookedfencebrewing.com.

Go for the pool tables and stay for the prime rib—Janet’s has a little something for everyone. Pedal up the hill on Thursdays for Bike Night and $3 micros. 572 S. Vista Ave., Boise, 208-342-7620, jumpinjanets.com.

38.6

SUN RAY CAFE

FORK Fork’s menu features regional ﬂavors with a commitment to local foods. That focus spills over to the drink menu, featuring fresh interpretations of classic cocktails and a healthy list of regional wines and craft beers. In the summer, Fork’s patio affords prime people watching. 199 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-287-1700, boisefork.com.

38.7

PAYETTE BREWING

SOLID

38.0

LULU’S FINE PIZZA A family friendly sort of place, Lulu’s is where you can pick up some solid gourmet pizza or a sushi roll and a beer while the kids have fun, too. 2594 N. Bogus Basin Road, Boise, 208387-4992, ilovelulus.com, @ilovelulus.

38.1

LIQUID Sporting an industrial vibe of brick, wood and sheet metal, Liquid hosts live comedy ﬁve nights a week and a rotating schedule of live music. Don’t miss out on the late-night eats from a kitched shared with Solid. 405 S. Eighth St., Boise 208-287-5379, liquidlaughs.com.

38.1

NAVAJO ROOM Sing your heart out to giant cutouts of Clint Eastwood and John Wayne in the karaoke corner, then snuggle up in front of the ﬁreplace with some pickled eggs and a strong cocktail. 4900 Emerald St., Boise, 208-343-5817.

38.3

CASANOVA PIZZERIA On the outside, it looks like a dilapidated ’70sera dry cleaners. But on the inside, Casanova is rocking some of Boise’s best pizza, hands down. 1204 S. Vista Ave., Boise, 208-3313535, cassanovapizza.com.

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38.3

TAPHOUSE PUB AND EATERY With 44 rotating brews on tap, a traditional pub menu and 10 screens to watch the big game(s) on, Taphouse is the perfect downtown den for sports lovers and beer aﬁcionados alike. 760 W. Main St., Boise, 208-336-6991, boisetaphouse.com, @taphouseboise.

38.3

WISEGUY PIZZA What sets Wiseguy Pizza apart from other downtown pizzerias isn’t its anthropomorphized by-the-slice choices (Fat Guy being the meatlover’s option, while Fun Guy is loaded with mushrooms) but, rather, the spacious park bench patio—perfectly located for late-night people watching, a glass of wine or a $1 PBR in hand. Those on the go can take advantage of the grab-a-slice side room of the eatery. 570 Main St., Boise, 208-336-7777, wiseguypizzapie.com, @wiseguyboise.

38.4

LEGENDS SPORTS PUB AND GRILL Worth the walk through the Spectrum movie complex, Legends hosts a huge bar and wraparound dining room with big views of SportsCenter, as well as live-action volleyball on the sand court outside. 7609 W. Overland Road, Boise, 208-377-1819, legendspubandgrill.com.

39.0

JUMPIN’ JANET’S

Adjoining Payette Brewing Company’s cozy tasting room is the production area, where the likes of Outlaw IPA and Payette Pale Ale are produced in large steel vats. Whether you prefer to whet your whistle whilst learning about craft brewing, or are content to sip blissfully unaware, you’re in luck. 111 W. 33rd St., Garden City, 208-344-0011, payettebrewing.com.

38.7

SOLID BAR AND GRILL Solid’s upscale atmosphere pairs nicely with down-home dining, featuring American cuisine such as fancy mac and cheese, chicken and wafﬂes, and an all-Idaho beer tap line. 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 100, Boise, 208-345-6620, solidboise.com, @solidboise.

38.7

SYMPOSION Pool tables, games and a popcorn machine set the scene and idle chatter among patrons sets the mood. This dog-friendly bar can be more inviting to those the barkeep already knows, but given enough time, you, too, can be a regular. 2801 Fletcher St., Boise, 208-342-9420.

38.8

EASTSIDE TAVERN Foosball, pool, shufﬂeboard and beer pong tables abound at this popular neighborhood hangout. Need another reason? Bacon Fridays. 610 E. Boise Ave., Boise, 208-345-3878.

38.8

LOCK, STOCK & BARREL

39.0

This remains a North End destination for tired-out cyclists looking for a rejuvenating beer and some pizza. Fresh mint for mojitos is grown inside, and it’s home to one of the best outdoor patios around, with hop vines creating a natural canopy. 1602 N. 13th St., Boise, 208-343-2887, sunray-cafe.com.

39.0

WOODY’S PUB AND GRILL Volvos are described as “boxy, but good” in Crazy People, the 1990 sendup of the advertising industry, starring Dudley Moore. The same could be said of Woody’s. A perfectly square box on the Bench houses plenty of TVs, plenty of taps and plenty of good folks. Front and back patios are perfect for summer drinking, and a horseshoe pit stands ready for practicing your hand-grenade toss. 650 Vista Ave., Boise, 208-336-1790.

39.2

BREWFORIA With walls covered in bottled yeasty beverages from around the world, as well as a ﬁne selection of taps, Brewforia offers a unique beer experience. Helpful staff pour you a cold one and help you pick a new bottle of brewski from the staggering selection. 3030 E. Overland Road, Ste. 100, Meridian, 208-888-7668, brewforia.com.

39.3

THE BRICKYARD Some of the best people watching in town can be enjoyed through the mostly soundproof windows of this ﬁne-dining spot on the corner of Sixth and Main streets. 601 Main St., Boise, 208-287-2121 brickyardofboise.com.

39.3

PAPA JOE’S With a casual, cool Italian setting infused with youthful energy, Papa Joe’s is an easygoing hotspot to visit after spending a day on the river or for the family looking for really good Italian eats. The location is instantly recognizable, with its huge totem pole out front. 1301 S. Capitol Blvd, Boise, 208-344-7272, papajoesboise.com.

Do you like to eat steaks, swirl brandy and grumble about the music kids listen to these days while enjoying some jazz? Then Lock, Stock & Barrel is your place. 1100 W. Jefferson St., Boise, 208-336-4266, lsbboise.com. WWW. B O I S E WE E KLY. C O M

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THE LIFT This State Street oasis is legendary for its 50-cent Holy Oly nights on Tuesdays, but it also promises to lift your spirits the rest of the week with an expansive shady patio and pineapple salsa-topped fish tacos. 4091 W. State St., Boise, 208-342-3250, theliftboise.com. Results were all over the place in 2013. Beyond the dizzying array of bars that have changed hands and/or changed names in the past year, there was a major shakeup of the list. Here are some of the moves and trends that stood out this year. Apparently a cold front moved through Treasure Valley taps in 2013. Not only did we record the new all-time record coldest temperature this year (26.5 degrees at Buster’s on State Street), but a whoppin’ five bars cracked the Top 10 Coldest list this year. Not a single bar was added to the Top 10 Warmest list this year. A total of eight bars recorded temperatures in the 20s this year—twice as many as in 2012. There was some major moving and shaking going on this year, but none more so than Fatty’s, which managed to launch itself from the bottom of the list in 2012 to the top this year with a massive 16.7-degree plunge in temperature. When it comes to temperature differences, Sully’s wasn’t far behind, cooling off by 12.3 degrees when compared to 2012. Also joining the ranks of the big chillers was this year’s champ, Buster’s, with a 9.2-degree improvement and runner-up Plan B Lounge, with a 9.1-degree drop. Ahi Sushi also showed major improvement with an 8.1-degree drop and 36th Street Bistro came in with a 7.9-degree cooloff. El Gallo Giro also came roaring back to the top of the list, dropping 7.3 degrees from last year. While the Gamekeeper Lounge remains in the top 10 warmest temps this year, it recorded a steep 14-degree drop from its all-time record warmest temperature of 58.3 degrees, recorded in 2012. While the top 10 coldest-beer bars are a completely new list this year, four bars are making return appearances on the warmest side of the scale: Gamekeeper Lounge, Jo’s Sunshine Lounge, Main Street Bistro and Front Door. This year’s Coldest Beer issue was brought to you by the temperature 37.5—seven bars shared this temperature, and no, they weren’t tested by the same person. Another five bars all came in at 35.7, so there must be some numerological significance. —Deanna Darr WWW. B OISEWEEKLY.C O M

39.4

SLANTED ROCK BREWERY The doors have only been open at Slanted Rock since December, but its craft brews have already been perfected. Check it out on a Friday or Saturday night when food trucks frequent the parking lot. 2374 E. Cinema Drive, Meridian, 208-288-2192, slantedrock.com.

39.6

10TH STREET STATION A classic downtown Boise watering hole now under new ownership, but still sporting memorabilia aplenty on its Cheers-like basement bar walls, not to mention free popcorn and a recently upgraded liquor selection. 104 10th St., Boise, 208-344-2677.

39.6

DUTCH GOOSE It might not look like much from the outside, but the Dutch Goose serves up some of the best pub food around, and there are tons of games and assorted diversions—including foosball and horseshoe pits—to keep everyone happy for hours. 3515 W. State St., Boise, 208342-8887, dutchgoose.com.

39.6

SAM’S PLACE This West Boise watering hole is usually ﬂush with older gentleman swapping stories of the good old days. If you’re under the age of 40, it may not be your scene, but rest assured that the bar staff is polite and the drinks make the place worth checking out. 3395 N. Five Mile Road, Boise, 208-376-0074.

39.7

THE BEER HOUSE

The Beer House may seem a tad shabby—and the atmosphere a little rough—at ﬁrst glance, but on a hot summer day, it’s an oasis for beer lovers. The drinks are cheap, so be ready to make some friends. 9751 Cory Lane, Boise, 208-323-9958.

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USE THE BEER HO

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40.0

KIT KAT CLUB

BAR AT THE GROVE HOTEL

Now that the black lights have been toned down, the Kit Kat Club could almost pass for a dim sports bar with its plethora of pool tables and TVs. If sports aren’t your thing, not to worry—the nearly nude entertainment takes the stage at 5 p.m. daily. 4842 W. Franklin Road, Meridian, 208-888-7731.

This upscale hotel lobby bar has the ﬁt and feel of a big city lounge. Casual seating and live piano music tie the package together. 245 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise 208-333-8000, grovehotelboise.com.

39.9

LANE 21 BAR AT EMERALD LANES Bowling is best with beer in-hand. Knock some back and then knock ’em down like a boss. 4860 W. Emerald St., Boise, 208-344-2695, emeraldlanes.com.

39.9

SHIGE JAPANESE CUISINE With two locations and a late-night karaoke lounge downtown, Shige has satisﬁed the sushi cravings of Boiseans for more than 20 years. With balcony views of the construction at the former Boise Hole, it’s a treasure for when you need some teppanyaki on the double. 150 N. Eighth St., Ste. 217, Boise, 208-331-8202, shigecuisine.com.

39.9

BIER:THIRTY

SHORTY’S SALOON

While there is limited seating, the vast array of beers make up for the close quarters at this high-end bottleshop. Sip a brew while you look for that craft beer you’ve been craving. 3073 S. Bown Way, Boise, 208-342-1916, bierthirty.com.

Locals have long been bellying up to Shorty’s well-worn bar. In recent years, the Glenwood Street hole in the wall has added regular live music and karaoke to its list of tricks. 5467 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-378-7363.

40.0

O’MICHAEL’S O’Michael’s might not be pretty, but it has remained a North End mainstay for good reasons: strong drinks, plentiful food and a crowd that’s always up for a good time. 2433 N. Bogus Basin Road, Boise, 208-342-8948.

40.1

LITTLE DUTCH GARDEN

The “LDG” crowd is a tight-knit one, but go armed with your horseshoe A-game, a good story and (occasionally) your dog, and you’ll soon feel like part of the family. 1910 S. Owyhee St., Boise, 208-342-9034.

40.1

QUINN’S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE During city hearings on a local smoking ban, the entire staff of Quinn’s spun conspiracy theories about how smoking doesn’t actually cause cancer and waxed philosophical about how the troops weren’t at war to ban smoking. Quinn’s, its clientele, prices and decor are all a window to a time when that wasn’t crazy talk. Also, there’s karaoke and hip-hop nights. 1005 S. Vista Ave., Boise, 208-345-5544.

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40.9

10 BARREL BREWING COMPANY Open, airy and industrial ﬁnishes make this new addition to the downtown bar/restaurant scene a welcoming stop for large groups who like to drink a wide variety of in-house microbrews. 830 W. Bannock St., Boise, 208-3445870, 10barrel.com.

41.0

GIL’S K-9 BAR Gil’s is a quiet little dive, great for an afternoon of pool or shufﬂeboard. Expect friendly service, no-nonsense cocktails and Hotel California blaring over the loudspeakers. 2506 Main St., Boise, 208-345-4420.

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42.2

TERRY’S STATE STREET SALOON

THE CRUX

40.2

DA VINCI’S New York-style Italian cuisine and a full bar make this a must-visit in Eagle. What used to be a bank vault near the bar is now the beer cooler, and old-timey mugshots of armed robbers are on display. 190 E. State St., Eagle, 208-939-2500, davincis2.com.

40.2

40.3 GRAINEY’S BASEMENT A dark, low-ceilinged paradise full of cheap drinks, loud music and charismatic bartenders who blow air-sax solos. Don’t want to make it to work on Monday morning? Then hit up Grainey’s Basement on Sundays for free music and 50-cent cans of Rainier. 109 S. Sixth St., Boise, 208-345-2505, tomgraineysboise.com.

40.3

HA’PENNY BRIDGE

THE SHREDDER

This Irish-themed sports bar with hardwoodtoned decor and numerous taps pouring 20-ounce pints features a small patio space overlooking the BODO street scene. The bar occasionally hosts small acoustic acts and has a side room that is excellent for beer summits. 855 Broad St., Ste. 250, Boise, 208-3434810, hapennybridgepub.com.

Blink and you might miss The Shredder as you cruise off the Connector. Hidden in the warehouse district off Myrtle Street, this asskicking venue features a host of arcade games, an indoor half-pipe and rock shows Wednesday through Saturday. Here, you’ll always have a place to wear your rattiest band shirt. 430 S. 10th St., Boise, 208-345-4355.

40.2

HAPPY FISH SUSHI AND MARTINI BAR A small, stylish sushi joint slicing fancy ﬁsh and slinging fancier martinis. Features monthly rotating art and a small patio. 855 Broad St., Boise 208-343-4810, happyﬁshsushi.com.

40.2

VISTA BAR The A-frame that is Vista Bar may well be the den of iniquity your parents warned you about, but it’s also a great place to read Bukowski and hide out from the world. Smoking patio out back. 813 Vista Ave., Boise, 208-345-5058.

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40.4

LOCAVORE This local-centric eatery in the upscale Bown Crossing neighborhood, is a relaxed place to grab a drink, which will be delivered by a friendly staffer. 3110 S. Bown Way, Boise, 208338-8887.

40.4

Q’S BILLIARDS Play pool, have a beer. If that’s not your thing, play darts and have a beer. Or pinball, foosball or arcade games. They’re all good with beer. 6570 W. Fairview Ave., Boise, 208-322-9122.

40.4

WHITE WATER SALOON With arcade games sharing wall space with an old-fashioned popcorn machine, hokey beer-themed chandelier lights hanging over the bar top and some of the friendliest staff in Meridian, White Water Saloon is the epitome of a classic—and classy—dive. 1646 N. Meridian Road, Meridian, 208-888-3063.

40.5

FIRESIDE INN Hovering at the farthest corner of the North End, this cash-only joint boasts a number of pool tables and an array of salty regulars perched on worn bar stools. 1610 N. 31st St., Boise, 208-342-9075.

40.7

KAY AND TRACY’S 127 CLUB From pool, to darts, to a crowded dance ﬂoor, Kay and Tracy’s 127 Club has something to offer any bar-goer. And with its middle-ofdowntown Meridian location, food and other entertainment are always close by. 127 E. Idaho St., Meridian, 208-884-0122.

40.7

LOUIE’S Louie’s has come a long way from its downtown roots, settling into a larger space than it once occupied. While the vibe has certainly changed, the huge, tree-lined patio is a welcome summer addition. 2500 E. Fairview Ave., Meridian, 208-884-5200, louiespizza.com.

If it’s karaoke you seek, don’t let the motorcycle-ﬁlled gravel parking lot at this State Street watering hole deter you—you can belt out tunes seven nights a week from 9 p.m. until close. 3301 Collister Drive, Boise, 208-3318225, statestreetsaloon.com.

41.4

BOISE FRY COMPANY A backward approach to an Idaho staple, this pub-and-grub spot offers french fry entrees galore with a burger on the side. Local buy-oneget-one brews on tap round out the weekday happy hour. 111 E. Broadway Ave., Ste. 11, Boise, 208-495-3858, boisefrycompany.com.

41.4

BURGER AND BREW The cabin-y interior and plenty of TVs offering sports have made this a popular hangout for sports lovers of all stripes. Besides, it’s hard to go wrong with a combo like burgers and brew. 4295 State St., Boise, 208-345-7700.

41.5

20TH CENTURY LANES If you’re not in it to pin it, this dark bowling alley bar ain’t much to write home about. But if bowling is your bag, this is the place to snag a cold one. 4712 W. State St., Boise, 208-3428695, 20thcenturylanes.net.

41.5

TURNER’S SPORTS BAR It’s like a basement man cave, with Coors Light posters, pinball, pool, TVs permanently tuned to sports and a rockin’ jukebox playing old-school country music. 4022 W. State St., Boise, 208-342-9090. WWW. B O I S E WE E KLY. C O M

41.6

CAZBA RESTAURANT / OPA LOUNGE Whimsical but elegant Mediterranean charm, authentic grub, late-night cocktails and dancing distinguish this centrally located downtown restaurant/bar from the pack. 211 N. Eighth St., Boise 208-381-0222, cazba.com.

41.7

THE REFUGE The Refuge attracts an older clientele and features a distinct dive-bar atmosphere, where customers vie for a pool table in the back, and multiple TVs keep everyone else happy. 404 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise, 208-336-7882, therefugeboise.com.

41.8

44.3

COBBY’S

CACTUS BAR

It’s easy to see Cobby’s is all about sandwiches. Be they meatball subs or vegetarian eats, Cobby’s has ﬁlled the bellies of hungry Boiseans for years. A variety of draft beers ensures the sandwiches wash down smoothly. 4348 Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 208-322-7401, cobbys.com.

41.9

SILLY BIRCH Unﬁnished wood paneling and a clean design enclose this tail-end to the Sixth and Main drag. With an urban professional clientele, local microbrews on tap and Steely Dan on the juke, Silly Birch feels like your cool older brother’s bar—even more so if rumors of a rooftop treehouse lounge become reality. 507 W. Main St., Boise, 208-343-5159, tiatoboise.com

42.0

HIGHLANDS HOLLOW No Coors on tap here but you’ll taste some good Boise suds, like its just-released Red Ryder Ale. This longstanding pub is a favorite hangout after a day on the slopes or a hard bike ride through the hills. 2455 Harrison Hollow Lane, Boise, 208343-6820, highlandshollow.com.

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42.0

MAI THAI Get classy cocktails in a space that looks like a puzzle from Legend of Zelda. Go at lunchtime and ﬁnd one of the best buffets in town. 750 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-433-8424, maithaigroup.com.

42.2

THE CRUX By day, The Crux offers Stumptown coffee and a quiet place to relax. At night, this Main Street location bustles with regular live music, art and entertainment events and a simple list of draft and bottled beers. Start a Friday morning with fresh French press coffee, and end it with a lager. 1022 W. Main St., Boise, 503-784-1182.

42.4

KAHOOTZ STEAK AND ALE HOUSE At Kahootz, everything is green—from the walls, to the ceilings, to the T-shirts for sale—and the decor is a good match for the Irish-style fare. On St. Patty’s Day, the wait for a table is worth it: The traditional specials are delicious. 1603 N. Main St., Meridian, 208895-9861, kahootzsteak.com.

42.4

PENGILLY’S SALOON Ye olde bar and saloon is one of Boise’s best places to catch regular live music—happening seven nights a week—and to catch a glimpse of a 114-year-old hardwood bar. 513 W. Main St., Boise, 208-345-6344, @Pengillys.

42.6

CHARLIE BROWN’S Nascar? Check. Cheap beer? Check. Suit and tie? Not on Charlie Brown’s watch. 5783 W. Overland Road, Boise, 208-375-6541.

42.6

THE HIGH NOTE CAFE This is a cafe space with comforting earthtoned colors, music-themed art and decor, and regular acoustic music. The menu is primarily soups and sandwiches, but The High Note Cafe serves exclusively house-made food, including a helluva breakfast burrito. 225 N. Fifth St., Boise, 208-429-1911, thehighnotecafe.com.

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43.7

FLYING PIE PIZZARIA

PIZZALCHIK

The smell of good barbecue goes hand-in-hand with a cold beer, and the new location on Milwaukee is no exception to that rule. 980 N. Milwaukee St., Boise, 208-343-7424, mickeyraysbbq.com, @mickeyrays.

With orders sailing down the zip line and staffers yelling out kitchen commands, this always-packed, eccentric State Street pizza joint dishes up delicious pies you can pair with something sudsy from the awesome rotating micro selection. 4320 W. State St., Boise, 208384-0000, ﬂyingpie.com, @FlyingPiePizza.

The name might be strange, but step inside, where pizza, salad and chicken reign supreme, and a small rotating micro selection is served in frosty Mason jar mugs and rock ’n’ roll ephemera and rooster kitsch line the inside walls. 7330 W. State St., Boise, 208-8537757, pizzalchik.com.

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43.2

RICE The former brewpub has undergone a big facelift, transforming it into a casually elegant Asian eatery with muted colors and tempting smells wafting across the open space. The streamside location doesn’t hurt, either. 228 E. Plaza Drive, Eagle, 208-939-2595, riceeagle.com.

43.3

VARSITY PUB With a huge patio, killer drinks and regular standup comedy nights, Varsity Pub is the place to get your party on in Boise’s outskirts. 1441 N. Eagle Road, 208-906-0658, varsitypubmeridian.com.

43.5

BALCONY CLUB A giant dog-legged patio surrounding the entire exterior punctuates this made-for-a-dance-party watering hole. If that doesn’t get ya’ going, maybe the Sunday karaoke at this gay- and straight-friendly bar will. 150 N. Eighth St., Boise 208-336-1313, balconyclub.com.

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43.5

MICKEY RAY’S

SOCKEYE GRILL AND BREWERY No branded domestics here, only a good selection of locally made, award-winning brews to be enjoyed with unique pub fare, especially out on the pleasant patio. 3019 N. Cole Road, Boise, 208-658-1533, sockeyebrew.com, @ sockeyebrew.

43.6

KILTED DRAGON

Look no further than Chinden Boulevard for proof of Garden City’s growing brewery scene. Kilted Dragon opened its doors in December 2012 and has since introduced more than half a dozen original craft beer recipes to the growing market. 9115 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 208-254-2012, kilteddragon.com.

43.7

BITTERCREEK ALEHOUSE The newly renovated version of the Eighth Street hub offers a thoughtful menu and beer/ wine list, a stellar patio and improved seating—but you may still have to wait for a spot in this always-packed place. 246 N. Eighth St., Boise 208-345-1813, bcrﬂ.com.

TABLEROCK BREWPUB With on-site brewing viewable from the bar, Boise’s oldest microbrewery showcases its local beers in a laid-back environment conducive to a quick drink after a show at Boise Contemporary Theater or a browse at the Boise Public Library. Menu items include crunchy onion rings, hearty soups and the delicious Mediterranean veggie burger. 705 Fulton St., Boise, 208-342-0944, tablerockbrewpub.com, @tablerockbrew.

44.3

CACTUS BAR A staple of the downtown Boise bar scene, this Western pub offers pool tables, artwork galore and one of downtown’s few legal smoking patios. 517 W. Main St., Boise 208-342-9732.

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Big changes are in store for the former Owyhee Plaza hotel. But inside the historic building, staff are keeping the Gamekeeper Lounge operating at full tilt through the remodel, serving up cocktails, beer and wine like they have since the place was built in 1910. 1109 W. Main St., Boise, 208-343-4611.

There is nary a 21st birthday nor a bachelorette party that doesn’t make a stop at The Main Street Bistro, where the atmosphere falls heavily on the party side of the scale. There’s always something going on at the Bistro, be it bar games or a theme party. The outdoor patio and accompanying bar are great for summer drinking—not to mention people watching. 609 W. Main St., Boise, 208-345-4515.

Not only does The Redheaded Finn boast a dog-friendly patio in the heart of Boise’s downtown concrete jungle, but it also offers a chilled vino sampler. That means you get a lineup of four tester glasses of your choosing from the pub’s extensive wine list for a mere $5 during happy hour. Formerly the Falcon Tavern, Redheaded Fin is making its own mark on the downtown scene. 407 W. Bannock St., Boise, 208-947-3111, redheadedﬁnpub.com.

A selection of sandwiches, wraps, salads and a long list of fresh-made pizzas ﬁll out The Front Door’s menu. But regulars visit early and often for the even longer list of classy craft microbrews, including bottled German Doppelbocks, Belgian Lambic and regional American drafts. Friendly staff can walk any beer novice through the list to ﬁnd that perfect taste. 105 S. Sixth St., Boise, 208-287-9201, thefrontdoorboise.com.

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BASQUE CENTER A charming old-school staple of Boise’s storied Basque Block, the Basque Center offers heritage aplenty and a nice kalimotxo (red wine and Coke) for those who want to try something new. 601 Grove St., Boise 208-342-9983, basquecenter.com.

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COTTONWOOD GRILLE Elegant decor meets a business-friendly atmosphere at this popular upscale wine-and-dine establishment. Happy hour seven days a week is a lovely reason to stop in, as well. 913 W. River St., Boise, 208-338-6604, cottonwoodgrille.com.

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RED FEATHER LOUNGE The newly revamped Red Feather merged functionalism with an open, mid-century modern vibe, but held onto its commitment to high-quality service and the fresh, local and seasonal fare that attracts a more reﬁned foodie crowd. 246 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-429-6340, bcrﬂ.com, @boisecocktails.

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SMOKY MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA GRILL North Enders congregate to nurse beers on the lovely front and back patios at this neighborhood pizza and pasta joint with a creaky old house feel. 1805 W. State St., Boise, 208-387-2727, smokymountainpizza.com.

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JO’S SUNSHINE LOUNGE Embrace irony and the blues in this windowless lounge full of stiff drinks and loyal customers. Regular live blues music ﬁlls the small bar’s entertainment schedule. 1115 N. Curtis Road, Boise, 208-991-3240, jossunshinelounge.com

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SALT TEARS This airy warehouse cafe serves simple noshes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Don’t miss the killer two-for-one happy hour from 4-6 p.m. on all wines and beers. 4714 W. State St., Boise, 208-275-0021, salttears.com. WWW. B OISEWEEKLY.C O M

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BOISEvisitWEEKLY PICKS boiseweekly.com for more events THURSDAY JULY 4 ﬁreworks Get it all out with the Boise Plein Air Arts Competition.

FOURTH OF JULY America is about to hit the big 2-3-7 and there are plenty of rapturous celebrations going on across the valley to mark the occasion. It’s going to be a long day of flag waving and cheering, so fuel up at the annual Gem State Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, where the bacon will sizzle in Boise’s Julia Davis Park from 7-11 a.m., Thursday, July 4. Tickets cost $6 for adults and $5 for children, but active military personnel and their families eat for free. If your Fourth isn’t complete without an old-fashioned parade, pick out a spot in downtown Boise for the We The People parade. Floats hit the streets at 11 a.m., and this year’s theme—Keep the Wagon Wheels of Liberty Rolling: 150 Years of Idaho Pioneers—commemorates the city’s sesquicentennial. Lay out blankets to enjoy the flashing lights and booming explosions of the Boise Fourth of July celebration fireworks display at Ann Morrison Park. Fuses are lit at 10:15 p.m., filling the Boise skyline with kaleidoscopic bursts of chroma. The brightly colored combustibles are coordinated with patriotic tunes on 107.1 FM for Boise’s largest annual fireworks display. Of course, you don’t have to be in Boise to enjoy some community celebration. Meridian will host its own party at Storey Park beginning at 3 p.m., with kids activities and live music. A large-scale fireworks display at Meridian Speedway begins around dusk, following an evening of racing. For those who want some DIY fireworks, head to the Meridian Chamber of Commerce parking lot. The public can set off their own “safe and sane” displays in an area where accidental fires are less of a threat (no aerial fireworks). Hawks Memorial Stadium will get in on the action with its own display following another all-American event—a baseball game, with the first pitch thrown at 7:35 p.m.. Pancake breakfast, 7-11 a.m. FREE-$6. Julia Davis Park, 700 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-384-4240, gemstate-kiwanis.org; Parade, 11 a.m. FREE. Downtown Boise, corner of 10th and Jefferson streets, boiseparade.blogspot.com; Boise fireworks, 10:15 p.m. FREE. Ann Morrison Park, 1000 Americana Blvd, Boise, 208-6087644, parks.cityofboise.org; Boise Hawks fireworks, after the 7:35 p.m. game. $7-$12. Memorial Stadium, 5600 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-322-5000, boise.hawks.milb.com; Meridian celebration, 3 p.m. FREE. Storey Park/Meridian Speedway, 335 S. Main St., Meridian, 208-888-2813, meridiancity.org.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY JULY 5-7 landscape BOISE PLEIN AIR ARTS COMPETITION Boise’s growth has transformed the skyline from that of an open, high desert to a bustling city. It’s a change being recognized in the 2013 Boise Plein Air Arts Competition, when artists from across the Northwest come to try their hand at painting Boise cityscapes and local scenery for a chance to win up to $1,500 in merit awards. On Friday, July 5-Sunday, July 7, artists choose an outdoor location to paint, and the public is encouraged to watch as the landscapes come to life on multiple canvases. At 10 a.m. Friday, July 5, participating artists meet at Green Chutes Artist Co-op with their canvases to begin the competition. That evening, from 6-8 p.m., artists will show off their rapid-painting skills with a Quick Draw contest in Capitol Park next to the Idaho Statehouse, where they will furiously portray the capital for a chance at bragging rights and awards. Artists resume work on their pieces Saturday, July 6, at 9 a.m. Latch onto an artist and watch as his or her canvas is ﬁlled. Artists are given three hours on Sunday, July 7, (8-11 a.m.) to add ﬁnishing touches to their work before all submissions are due back to Green Chutes by 1 p.m. for framing. All competition art will be exhibited that evening from 4-8 p.m. A panel of professional judges will be on-site to select winners, and the public can add to their own art collections by purchasing the paintings created during the event. Friday, July 5, competition, 10 a.m., quick draw, 6-8 p.m.; Saturday, July 6, 9 a.m.; Sunday, July 7, 8 a.m. FREE. Green Chutes Artist Co-op, 4716 W. State St., Boise, 208-342-7111, boisepleinairart.com/art.

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A new word has entered Boise’s collective lexicon this year—sesquicentennial—noting the 150th anniversary of Boise’s ofﬁcial founding. As part of a full year of events, the city ﬁnally gets to blow out all 150 candles on its birthday cake Sunday, July 7. The pre-party kicks off at 11:30 a.m., when Boise Mayor Dave Bieter leads a bike parade from Boise City Hall to Julia Davis Park. The party then gets started with musical and theatrical performances throughout the park, including

performances from the city’s own indie rockers Finn Riggins, alt-rock-country band a.k.a Belle and acoustic songsmith Steve Fulton, among others. All the artists are featured on the Boise 150 CD, which will be on sale at the event. Boise’s co-cultural ambassadors, Trey McIntyre Project and Idaho Shakespeare Festival, will put on special performances to mark the occasion. TMP will perform a trio of dances to music from The Beatles, Roy Orbison and Roberta Flack. ISF is trimming down the Bard in its “10 Minute Romeo And Juliet.” If that whets your appetite for starcrossed lovers, Ballet Idaho will perform “Balcony Pas De Deux” from the operatic adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy. Other events include storytellWWW. B O I S E WE E KLY. C O M

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bar crawl BARS AND STRIPES Eternal glory: that’s what awaits the winner of Boise Weekly’s eighth annual Bars and Stripes alley cat race. In honor of the release of the 2013 Coldest Beer issue, Boise Weekly is hosting its annual race Saturday, July 6. Starting from BW headquarters, racers will embark on an epic journey through Boise to complete a number of random tasks on the road to victory—or at least on the road to the end party. In past years, tasks have included trivia questions, playing blackjack, singing and other mildly humiliating assignments. Along the way, racers must get signatures for every task they complete and every beer they guzzle. The race ends at the Bars and Stripes afterparty at Highlands Hollow Brewhouse, where the public is invited to join in for celebratory drinks. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three ﬁnishers in both the men’s and women’s categories. Because Bars and Stripes involves the consumption of some of Boise’s best brews, this is a strictly 21-and-older event. Registration begins promptly at 2 p.m. at BWHQ, so get there early since participation is limited to the ﬁrst 125 cyclists with a valid ID—which they must have with them during the ride. Start time is 3:15 p.m. Entry costs a mere $12, and the registration package includes an event T-shirt. Booze, bikes, bars and the potential for intoxication: It’s a little bit like working at the Boise Weekly, and there’s nothing more patriotic than exercising the First Amendment. 2 p.m. $12. Boise Weekly, 523 Broad St., Boise, 208-3442055, boiseweekly.com.

ing, cowboy poetry and performances by Summerwind Skippers, Idaho Korean Association, Balance Dance, Mexican Folkloric Dancers and Bala Boise West African Drum and Dance—all of which will be held throughout the day. Visitors can also take guided tours of areas throughout the park. Boiseans are also going to have to come face-toface with their past fashion crimes at a special fashion show highlighting changing styles from 1860-1960. A vintage car display will fea-

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ture local ﬁrehouse favorite, Old No. 13—still running after 84 years. The Idaho State Historical Museum opens its doors for free during the party, allowing everyone to see local celebrity Deja Moo—a stuffed two-headed calf that has been a staple of the museum since the 1950s. Living history will come in the form of the Idaho Civil War volunteers. As with all good community events, food and drink will be available from local food trucks, including Boise

costumes WANDERLUST CIRCUS For the Greatest Show on Earth, the circus gets a bad rap. Clowns scare children and contortionists make us cringe. Fortunately, the Wanderlust Circus offers a reprieve from traditional circus acts by injecting performances with a touch of of dark whimsy inspired in part by composer Danny Elfman and musicians Spike Jones and the City Slickers. “There’s also a theatrical element you don’t see very often,” said Wanderlust co-ringmaster Noah Mickens of the circus’ family of immortal carnies. “Our background story is one that ﬂows through the show really well.” That backstory is played out under the ﬂashing lights of the 1980s, when a bad boy falls for an acrobatic beauty. But being attracted to—let alone falling in love with—a member of the Wanderlust Circus is a phenomenon all its own. Now the dauntless hero must discover the secrets of a circus that never sleeps on a quest for love that will take him on the road with a troupe that will never see a curtain call. Hailing from Portland, Ore., the Wanderlust Circus tours its company of acrobats, balancers, trick-ropers, stiltdancers and aerialists to cities across the Northwest. The independent production uses the intimacy of small theaters to emphasize imagination through its human performers. The Wanderlust Circus brings its steampunk-meetsVaudeville storytelling to the City of Trees Tuesday, July 9, at 7 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, where performers will set the scene for “The Endless Road.” 7 p.m. $13-$18. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-387-1273, wanderlustcircus.com.

Fry Company, Goody’s and The Pie Hole. Payette Brewing will supply the beer—and is also unveiling its exclusive Boise 150 Brew—with wines provided by Cellar 616 and Indian Creek Winery. Since Julia Davis Park isn’t exactly known for its abundant parking, a bike corral will be set up behind the bandshell. For those who drive, a free shuttle runs every 20 minutes from three

In an age of Google Maps, satellites and smartphones, the names of locations matter less than they once did. But those names can confer history, occupation and purpose. Boise’s name comes from the French phrase “les bois,” which translates to “the woods,” denoting the green ribbon of trees along the banks of the Boise River. Thanks to the Atlas of True Names, created by cartographers and steely eyed literalists Kalimedia.com Stephan Hormes and Silke Peust, you can now peruse the etymological roots of 3,000 cities, countries, rivers, oceans and mountain ranges on ﬁve maps: the world, Europe, the British Isles, Canada and the United States. On the American map, the mess of Native American, Spanish and Germanic names have been translated into plain English, breathing new life into old appellations. Idaho is elegantly rendered as “Light on The Mountains,” while the eloquence of Illinois is honored as the “Land of Those Who Speak Normally,” which sort of makes up for the fact that Chicago translates to “Stink Onions.” Texas means “Land of Friends,” and across the border is “Navel of the Moon,” aka Mexico. The Atlas costs $9 for a 16-inch by 22-inch folded edition one might stash in a glove box, $19.99 for a 28-inch by 40inch rolled copy and $29.99 for a laminated 28-inch by 40inch edition. All three of the U.S. maps have 535 translated locations, as well as an explanatory index. —Harrison Berry

parking locations: the Brady parking garage at Boise State University, the Myrtle Street parking garage and the universal access parking area inside the park for disabled parking. We can’t wait to see what they do in 2038 for the septaquintaquinquecentennial. 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Julia Davis Park, 700 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, boise150.org.

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8 DAYS OUT WEDNESDAY JULY 3 Sports & Fitness SUN VALLEY BIKE FESTIVAL—Watch or participate in dozens of world-class bike events taking place on more than 400 miles of singletrack at Sun Valley. FREE-$120. Sun Valley, Ketchum, Idaho, ridesunvalley.com.

THURSDAY JULY 4 Festivals & Events FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS—Watch Independence Day ﬁreworks displays. See Picks,

Page 22. 10:15 p.m. FREE. Ann Morrison Park, Americana Boulevard, Boise; Hawks Memorial Stadium, 5600 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-322-5000, boise.hawks. milb.com; Meridian Speedway, 335 S. Main St., Meridian, 208-888-2813, meridianspeedway.com. ICE CREAM SOCIAL—An old-fashioned ice cream social following the Hailey Fourth of July parade. 1-3 p.m. FREE. Sun Valley Center for Arts-Hailey, 314 Second Ave. S., Hailey, 208-7269491, sunvalleycenter.org. TETON VALLEY BALLOON RALLY—Ride in hot air balloons, participate in balloon-themed events, and enjoy live music and food. FREE-$500. Teton County Fairgrounds, 1413 N. Highway 33, Driggs, 208-709-4555.

WE THE PEOPLE LIBERTY DAY PARADE—Start the Fourth of July with a parade through downtown Boise. This year’s theme is “Keep the Wagon Wheels of Liberty Rolling: 150 Years of Idaho Pioneers.” See Picks, Page 22. 11 a.m. FREE. 10th and Jefferson streets, Boise, 208-850-7911, libertydayparade.com.

Food & Drink GEM STATE KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFAST— Enjoy a Fourth of July breakfast. Active military personnel and their families eat for free. See Picks, Page 22. 7-11 a.m. FREE-$6. Gene Harris Bandshell in Julia Davis Park, 700 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, gemstate-kiwanis.org.

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8 DAYS OUT Religious/Spiritual RATHA YATRA (CHARIOT) PARADE—Help decorate the chariot starting at about 6 a.m., then proceed to downtown Boise for the parade. 9 a.m. FREE. Boise Hare Krishna Temple, 1615 Martha St., Boise, 208344-4274, boisetemple.org.

MCCALL MUSIC FESTIVAL AFTERPARTY—Join Stone Stanley at the brewery. Midnight. FREE. McCall Brewing Company, 200 N. Third Street, McCall, 208-6343309, mccallbrew.com.

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GOLD AND SILVER IN THEM THAR HILLS—Find out what made Idaho the “gem” state with gold panning, water gun shootouts, crafts and more. 1 p.m. FREE. Library at Hillcrest, 5246 W. Overland Road, Boise, 208562-4996, boisepubliclibrary.org.

LIQUID LAUGHS: RECYCLED MINDS IMPROV COMEDY TROUPE—8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $10. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-287-5379, liquidboise.com.

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MASSV MUSIC FESTIVAL—See Friday. $60-$100. Ketchum, massvmusicfestival.com.

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HOKUM HOEDOWN SQUARE DANCE AND OLD-TIMEY MUSIC SERIES—Enjoy music from the Hokum Hi-Flyers while you learn square-dance moves, followed by an old-time hootenanny featuring a cast of callers. 7 p.m. $5, $15 per family. The Linen Building, 1402 W. Grove St., Boise, 208385-0111, thelinenbuilding.com.

ALL KEYED UP—Join musicians from the Boise Philharmonic, Boise State University and Boise Baroque for an evening of piano, organ and glockenspiel music. 7:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Cathedral of the Rockies, First United Methodist Church, 717 N. 11th St., Boise, 208343-7511.

MASSV MUSIC FESTIVAL—Listen to electronic, rock and funk acts in the Wood River Valley. $60-$100. Ketchum, massvmusicfestival.com.

Literature LIBRARY PORCH BOOK SALE— Adult paperback ﬁction on sale with books priced at 25 cents to 50 cents each. Funds raised help purchase materials for the library’s collection. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-3844200, boisepubliclibrary.org.

MCCALL MUSIC FESTIVAL— Featuring acts by Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Reckless Kelly and Jeff Crosby and the Refugees. 7 p.m. $79-$119. Manchester Ice and Event Centre, 200 Lake St., McCall, 208-634-3570, ctrouringid.com.

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MCCALL MUSIC FESTIVAL— Featuring Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Young Dubliners and Stone Stanley. 7 p.m. $79-$119. Manchester Ice and Event Centre, 200 Lake St., McCall, 208-634-3570, cttouringid.com. MCCALL MUSIC FESTIVAL AFTERPARTY—Join Young Dubliners at the brewery. Midnight. FREE. McCall Brewing Company, 200 N. Third Street, McCall, 208-634-3309, mccallbrew.com. ROSEBERRY ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR—Check out the juried arts and crafts fair at the historic townsite, with artists joined by local food vendors and the open historical museum. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Historic Roseberry, one mile east of Donnelly, historicroseberry.com.

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BOISE’S FUNNIEST PERSON COMPETITION—Watch novice comedians compete in a tournament for a $1,000 cash prize. 8 p.m. $5. boisesfunniestperson. com. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-287-5379. CHICKS N’ GIGGLES IMPROV COMEDY—Boise-based improv troupe unveils new gimmick games. 8 p.m. $10. Fatty’s, 800 W. Idaho St., Ste. 200, Boise, 208-514-2531, drinkfattys.com. COMEDYSPORTZ BOISE—Based on audience suggestions, the comedy show is never the same twice. 7 p.m. $5-$10. ComedySportz Boise, 3250 N. Lakeharbor Lane, Ste. 184A, Boise, 208-9914746, boisecomedy.com. GENERATION ME COMEDY SHOW—Featuring Ryan Noack, Reggie Melbrough and Mikey Pullman with MC Dylan Cole. 7:30 p.m. $3. Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise, 208-343-0886, neurolux.com.

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JOURNEY TO HOLLYWOOD BEGINS—Join Mr. Gay Idaho XXXI Jase Nelson and Miss Gay Idaho XXXI Bridgette Diamond Halston for their ﬁrst big show of the year. Emcee is Minerva Jayne. 10 p.m. $5. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-287-5379, liquidboise.com. LIQUID LAUGHS: RECYCLED MINDS IMPROV COMEDY TROUPE—8 p.m. $10. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-287-5379, liquidboise.com.

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8 DAYS OUT Art MELISSA WILKINSON MEETAND-GREET BRUNCH—Help welcome July artist in residence, painter Melissa Wilkinson. Meet the artist and enjoy brunch at this live-and-work space. To learn more about Wilkinson’s work visit melissawilkinson.net. 10:30 a.m. FREE. Surel’s Place, 212 E. 33rd St., Garden City, 208-4077529, surelsplace.org.

Literature LIBRARY PORCH BOOK SALE—See Friday. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-384-4200, boisepubliclibrary.org.

Odds & Ends BOISE WEEKLY BARS AND STRIPES ALLEYCAT RACE—125 cyclists compete in an alley cat race for cash prizes and glory. The afterparty starts at Highlands Hollow at 4 p.m. See Picks, Page 23. 2-5:30 p.m. $12. Boise Weekly, 523 Broad St., Boise, 208-344-2055, boiseweekly.com.

SUNDAY JULY 7 Festivals & Events BOISE 150 SESQUIPARTY—Celebrate Boise’s 150th birthday with live music, presentations, a car show, art and food. See Picks, Page 22. Noon-5 p.m. FREE, Julia Davis Park, 700 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, boise150. org. ROSEBERRY ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR—See Saturday. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Historic Roseberry, one mile east of Donnelly, historicroseberry.com.

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COL. WILLIAM H. DEWEY— Learn about Col. William H. Dewey, a reckless and ﬂamboyant Idaho entrepreneur who made and lost a fortune at least three times during his lifetime. Lynda Campbell Clark presents the story of his life in mining and railroading before the turn of the 20th century in Southwest Idaho. Call for more info or to RSVP. 3 p.m. FREE. Heatherwood Retirement Community, 5277 Kootenai St., Boise, 208-345-2150.

Festivals & Events WANDERLUST CIRCUS: THE ENDLESS ROAD—Join this Portland, Ore., circus for an evening of acrobats, jugglers, dancers, aerialists and more. See Picks, Page 23. 7 p.m. $13-$18. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-3450454, wanderlustcircus.com.

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NATURE’S TEXTURE WITH AMY NACK—Students grades 3-12 learn about the diversity of form and function within our botanical world and create a unique print. 1:30-4 p.m. FREE. Boise WaterShed, 11818 W. Joplin Road, Boise, 208-489-1284, cityofboise.org/bee/watershed.

GARRISON KEILLOR’S A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION RADIO ROMANCE TOUR—With Aoife O’Donovan. 6:30 p.m. $50. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org. TALK NERDY TO ME—Featuring Boise comedians TJ Wharry, Heath Harmison, Sean Peabody, Ryan Noack and Chad Heft. Hosted by Emma Arnold of Story Story night. 7 p.m. FREE. Boise State Special Events Center, 1800 University Drive, Boise, sub.boisestate.edu.

WEDNESDAY JULY 10 Sports & Fitness DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL—Drop in for a day game of volleyball. Nets and balls provided. 9-11:30 a.m. $2-$4. Fort Boise Community Center, 700 Robbins Road, Boise, 208-384-4486, cityofboise.org/parks.

Workshops & Classes BROWN BAG LECTURE TERRITORIAL TALES: THE OLD PENITENTIARY 18721889—Old Idaho Penitentiary site manager Amber Beierle discusses the Pen’s construction and early years in the Idaho Territory, and gives a tour of the site. Noon-1 p.m. FREE-$5. Old Idaho State Penitentiary, 2445 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-368-6080, history.idaho. gov/oldpen.html.

Odds & Ends BOISE TALENT SHOW—Watch locals show off their talents on stage. 7:30 p.m. $3 suggested donation. Red Room, 1519 W. Main St., Boise, 208-331-0956, redroomboise.com.

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On Stage LIQUID LAUGHS: RECYCLED MINDS IMPROV COMEDY TROUPE—Two-for-one tickets. 8 p.m. $10. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-2875379, liquidboise.com.

MONDAY JULY 8 Odds & Ends TRIVIA NIGHT—The previous week’s losing team gets to pick the new theme. Hosted by Matt Bragg. 8 p.m. FREE. Pitchers and Pints, 1108 W. Front St., Boise, 208-906-1355.

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Krewella and Gramatik headline this year’s MASSV Music and Arts Showcase in Sun Valley.

MASSV TWEAKS THINGS IN YEAR TWO Sun Valley electronic music fest makes some subtle changes JOSH GROSS goes down in Sun Valley Friday, July 5-SaturFrom a distance, Sun Valley looked like a day, July 6, the festival’s organizers have taken futuristic sci-fi battle scene the weekend steps to address issues faced in the debut year, of July 14, 2012, as thunderous screeches as well as to fine-tune the event as a whole. and honks sliced through the air and the The biggest change MASSV-goers will mountains were lit up by approximately a notice is that instead of the performance area gazillion lasers. being in downtown Ketchum with camping But it wasn’t an alien invasion, it was nearly five miles away, the festival will be an invasion of music fans taking part in the located in one spot at the base of River Run at inaugural MASSV Music and Arts Showcase, Bald Mountain in Sun Valley. a multi-day, outdoor electronic music festival. “It made a lot of sense to have everything The first year of MASSV was marked by contained,” said Henry Rennar, the festival’s issues great and small. Inclement weather talent buyer and the booker for Reef. was a complication, but tragic was the death That location change also means that the of the festival’s founder, Zack Peterson, 26, festival won’t spill over into a street party like and his wife, CJ, 31, in a car crash less than it did last year. Instead, Rennar said there will a week before it was set to be announced to be a Pre-Func Party the public (BW, Music, at Whiskey Jacques “MASSV Music Fest Thursday, July 4, to Finds its Footing,” kick things off. Rennar July 11, 2012). MASSV MUSIC AND ARTS SHOWCASE noted that MASSV The festival carried Camping: Thursday, July 4, noon-Sunday, July didn’t drop the street on in the wake of Zack 7, 3 p.m., $40. Music Festival: Friday, July 5-Saturday, July 6; 4 p.m.-2 a.m.; $89.99party because of any and CJ’s deaths, but $129. Base of River Run at Bald Mountain, tension with locals; he not without acriSun Valley, massvmusicfestival.com. said self-containment mony from some who makes the festival claimed that—despite more efficient, overall. assertions to the conRennar also said trary by members of the festival has pumped more money into the Zack and CJ’s families—MASSV had strayed old razzle dazzle, investing in more lasers than from its original vision. Ghostland Observatory, last year’s headlinRegardless, MASSV drew crowds aplenty ers, and bringing in lighting folks who have to see acts like Ghostland Observatory and worked with EDM megastar Bassnectar. Beats Antique, and to take part in a wider “The production is going to be a lot bigrange of carnival-style performance and visual ger,” said Rennar. “It’s actually going to be art acts. quite a spectacle.” For the second iteration of MASSV, which

And since lasers are pretty boring in the daytime, MASSV’s increased focus on lighting and effects has also pushed back the schedule. “Last year, we did doors around noon,” said Rennar. “This year will go until 2 a.m. on-site with doors at 4 p.m., so it’s kind of an evening/night thing.” The lineup has also narrowed a bit in focus, leaning more electronic than the inaugural year—with headliners like Krewella, Gramatik and Mimosa. There’s also a sprinkling of hip-hop acts like People Under the Stairs and Chali 2na, formerly with Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli. “Last year was a bit more diverse as far as musical taste,” said Rennar. “We went about booking it the same way, but it ended up that a lot of the stuff we wanted originally—stronger stuff in the indie electronic realm like Starfucker—wasn’t available.” The festival did add a second stage to accommodate more local groups, however. The dome used as the beer tent during Treefort Music Fest will be ﬁlled with regional acts like Magic Sword and Lerk. And ﬁnally, the most massive difference between this year’s festival and last is that Rennar and co. upgraded the main stage to better withstand the possibility of rain, something that caused several hours of delay at last year’s festival. “The stage cover should be good, unless we get winds over 40 mph,” said Rennar. But if that happens, MASSV will just have to wrap up in Oz, ’cause that’s how backup plans are done.

If ever there was a band that is ahead of its time, it’s dance-rockers !!! (chk chk chk). The band launched in Sacramento in 1996, long before social media gave teen girls the power to end! ever y! sentence! in! existence! with! exclamation points! But now, it almost seems like the band needs a few extra “chks” to keep pace with the times. Nearly two decades later, !!! is based in various cities around the country but that won’t stop it from being compulsively drawn to Boise by the sign on the Library! The band recently announced it will be performing at Neurolux Friday, Aug. 30, to promote its new album THR!!!ER. Get your OMG texts prepped, because it’s gonna get enthusiastic up in there. The show starts at 7 p.m., and costs $12 in advance or $14 at the door. No semicolons allowed. Also coming to Neurolux many months from now is Phosphorescent, which will stand in front of that weird glowing crown and sing songs Tuesday, Sept. 24. The band will be fresh off a tour with Robert Plant and ready to play tracks from leading man Matthew Houck’s latest album, Muchacho. And that will be only two nights after punk legends Guttermouth and Agent Orange rock Neurolux Sunday, Sept. 22, for $15, and shortly after Treefort supahstah K-Flay plays Neurolux Thursday, Sept. 5, for $8. Basically, hop in your cryogenic capsules and pop out in September, because there ain’t a whole lot happening until then. Well, that’s not entirely true. You can go to Visual Arts Collective and see Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers Tuesday, July 9. The San Francisco Americana rockers will be ’merrica-ing the bejeezus out of Boise with rootsy blues tunes and bluesy roots rock. That show will start at 8 p.m. and costs $10. Tumbleweed Wanderers will open. Or if that’s too new-fangled for you, hit up the Hokum Hoedown Square Dance and Old Timey Music Series at The Linen Building Friday, July 5, featuring a performance from the Hokum Hi-Flyers. That event runs from 7-10 p.m. and costs $7 at the door. No rectangles allowed. —Josh Gross

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LISTEN HERE/GUIDE GUIDE WEDNESDAY JULY 3 ALIVE AFTER FIVE: TONY FURTADO—5 p.m. FREE. Grove Plaza

JOHNNY SHOES—6:30 p.m. FREE. Cosmic Pizza

ANDY CORTENS AND TOM MOORE—6 p.m. FREE. Berryhill

PATIO CONCERT SERIES: BILL COURTIAL—With Curt Gonion. 6 p.m. FREE. Berryhill

DAN C. TRUCK STOP TRIO— 7:45 p.m. FREE. Piper Pub

SPEEDY GRAY—6 p.m. FREE. Salt Tears

BUCKSKIN BIBLE REVIEW—7 p.m. FREE. Crusty’s THE COUNTRY CLUB—8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s JEFF MOLL—7 p.m. FREE. Varsity Pub

WIDESPREAD PANIC, JULY 10, IBG

With Bloodkin. 6 p.m. $35. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, 208-343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.

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FRIM FRAM 4—8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s GREEN JELLO—With Relentless Approach, Coke Bust, Upinatem and Business Venture. 8 p.m. $8. The Shredder

EXPLODING HEAD TRICK—With Mr. Gutsy, Rogue Gallery and Portal to The God Damn Blood Dimension. 9 p.m. FREE. The Shredder

SATURDAY JULY 6

NED EVETT—8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s

ERIC GRAE—6 p.m. FREE. Berryhill

POOL PARTY—8 p.m. $3. Reef

JACK LOYD GISH—7 p.m. FREE. Willi B’s

POSSUM LIVIN—6 p.m. FREE. Sandbar

NECKTIE KILLER—7 p.m. FREE. Construction Zone NED EVETT—8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s

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BIG WOW—Part of Meridian Fourth of July celebration. 7:30 p.m. FREE. Storey Park

Forgive the movie trailer reference, but “in a world” where people wear computers on their faces and carry access to the world’s media in their pockets, it’s hard to imagine how anyone can still have a unique experience with a band. What can a band do that hasn’t been done and documented on so many other nights in so many other cities? Widespread Panic, of Athens, Ga., may have the answer. The group is notorious for never playing the same set twice. It starts with a master list of songs culled from its 20-plus albums at the beginning of a tour, then assembles a set from the list nightly, crossing songs off as they’re used. Throw in the fact that the band’s extensive jam sessions could mean that the song itself is as unprecedented as the set it’s lumped into, and the novelty of the live music experience has been saved. —Josh Gross

THURSDAY JULY 4

WHITAKER & OLIVER—8 p.m. FREE. High Note Cafe

A TASTY JAMM—6 p.m. FREE. Sandbar THE WORLD IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE—With I Am No Longer Afraid to Die and Dads. 8 p.m. $8. The Shredder

PAUSE FOR THE CAUSE—10 p.m. FREE. Grainey’s SOULPATCH—5 p.m. FREE. Storey Park ZACH QUINTANA—Part of Meridian Fourth of July celebration. 3 p.m. FREE. Storey Park

Jesse James & GGBR JESSE JAMES & GGBR—With Edewaard and Sandusky Furs. 8:30 p.m. $3. Red Room

FRIDAY JULY 5

Red Hands Black Feet RED HANDS BLACK FEET—With Lubec, Fountains and Untitled Jacob Milburn Project. 8:30 p.m. $5. Red Room SONS OF FATHERS—7 p.m. $6 adv., $8 door. Neurolux SOUL SERENE—7 p.m. FREE. Sockeye

SUNDAY JULY 7 AFROSONICS—Part of Boise 150 event. 3:30 p.m. FREE. Gene Harris Bandshell A.K.A. BELLE—Part of Boise 150 event. 12:15 p.m. FREE. Gene Harris Bandshell

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GUIDE AWOL ONE—With Holistic Meditation, Charles Engels and The Family Matters. 8 p.m. $5. The Shredder BOISE CELLO COLLECTIVE— Part of Boise 150 event. 12:30 p.m. FREE. Julia Davis Park

turing Ken Pollard and Bill Elmer. 4:30 p.m. FREE. Julia Davis Park PHILIP BELZESKI—6:30 p.m. FREE. Cosmic Pizza

THE LONESOME HEROES—7 p.m. FREE. Sockeye

BOISE COMMUNITY BAND— Part of Boise 150 event. 1 p.m. FREE. Julia Davis Park BOISE HIGHLANDERS—Part of Boise 150 event. 11:45 a.m. FREE. Gene Harris Bandshell

MONDAY JULY 8

BOISE MUSIC MEISTERS—Part of Boise 150 event. 1 p.m. FREE. Julia Davis Park

1332 RECORDS PUNK MONDAY—9 p.m. $3. Liquid

BOISE ROCK SCHOOL—Part of Boise 150 event. 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. FREE. Julia Davis Park

KOTTONMOUTH KINGS—With X Clan and Imperial Soundclash. 8 p.m. $19-$40. Knitting Factory

FINN RIGGINS—Part of Boise 150 event. 1 p.m. FREE. Gene Harris Bandshell

YANKEE BANG BANG—With Scissorhands and Exploding Head Trick. 8:30 p.m. $4. Red Room

HERMIT PRE-PARTY—Featuring Johan Shue, Possum Livin’ and Hillfolk Noir. 9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s JASON AND MICHELE DETWILER—Part of Boise 150 event. Noon. FREE. Julia Davis Park

TUESDAY JULY 9

JAZZ JAM HOSTED BY SANDON MAYHEW—6 p.m. FREE. Sandbar

BOISE OLD TIME’S OLD TIME JAM—With The Country Club. 6 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s

JIM LEWIS—6 p.m. FREE. Lulu’s

HONKY TONK HOEDOWN— Featuring Reilly Coyote, Possum Livin’ and Idyltime. 8 p.m. FREE. Hannah’s

LUCKY TONGUE—7 p.m. FREE. Crusty’s

ROBERT RANDOLPH—8 p.m. $20-$35. Knitting Factory

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STEVE FULTON—Part of Boise 150 event. 4:30 p.m. FREE. Gene Harris Bandshell

JONATHAN WARREN AND THE BILLY GOATS—8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s

WEDNESDAY JULY 10 ALIVE AFTER FIVE: PICKWICK—With Thomas Paul. See Listen Here, this page. 5 p.m. FREE. Grove Plaza COSMONAUTS—With Gayze and MiHazel. 7 p.m. $7. Neurolux JEFF MOLL—7 p.m. FREE. Varsity Pub

Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers

MILKDRIVE—With Stoneseed. 8 p.m. $10. Visual Arts Collective

NICKI BLUHM AND THE GRAMBLERS—With Tumbleweed Wanderers. 8:30 p.m. $10 adv., $13 door. Visual Arts Collective

PATIO CONCERT SERIES: FRIM FRAM FELLAS—6 p.m. FREE. Berryhill

OPHELIA—9:30 p.m. FREE. Grainey’s RADIO BOISE TUESDAY: JESSICA HERNANDEZ & THE DELTAS—7 p.m. $5. Neurolux RECKLESS HEROES—With Freedom Machine and Jerkwadz. 8 p.m. $5. The Shredder

PENTAGRAM CRACKERS—With James Plane Wreck and Fort Harrison. 8 p.m. $5. The Shredder SPEEDY GRAY—6:30 p.m. FREE. Highlands Hollow WIDESPREAD PANIC—With Bloodkin. See Listen Here, Page 28. 6 p.m. $35. Idaho Botanical Garden

PICKWICK, JULY 10, AA5 The neo-soul ninjas of Seattle’s Pickwick know how to piss off their audience. Not with live shows, however. Those are sweaty, ecstatic affairs that make booties shake, no matter who’s in the audience. The band’s jangle-dance tambourines and Motown-esque soul vocals slayed just as hard inside the black walls of Neurolux as they did on the Treefort main stage. The band knows how to piss people off because it took its sweet time recording an album for the fans it continued to drive bonkers at such live shows. But what sets this show apart from its previous Boise appearances is, you can ﬁnally buy the band’s album afterwards. —Josh Gross With Thomas Paul, 5 p.m. FREE. The Grove Plaza. Boise. downtownboise.org.

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FINDING THE FUNNY The Burns Studio’s “Tablerock” is one of many images on display at the Sesqui-Shop in July.

FINDING WALDO AND LOCAL IDENTITY Waldo, the perpetually lost, stripedsweater-and-Santa-hat-wearing star of the children’s books that have helped raise a generation of kids, is visiting Boise. Where he’ll be visiting exactly—in typical Waldo fashion—is open to speculation. Starting July 1, Waldo can be found at 25 local businesses. For those who can verify Waldo sightings, there are prizes including stickers, book coupons and, after a drawing Wednesday, July 31, at Rediscovered Bookshop, a copy of the six-volume deluxe set of Where’s Waldo? books. Here’s how it works: Participants can pick up Find Waldo Local in Boise passports at Rediscovered Bookshop, All About Games, The Record Exchange, The Basque Museum, the Idaho State Capitol Gift Shop and other local establishments. The passports have a list of other locations where Waldo can be spotted, and visitors to those locations will get their passports stamped. Participants submitting the ﬁrst 100 passports with 20 or more stamps will receive prizes at Rediscovered. Moving from lost cartoon characters to the lost art of radio storytelling, Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion Radio Romance tour is rolling into the Idaho Botanical Garden Tuesday, July 9. Though it won’t be a live broadcast show, the twohour production will include Prairie Home Companion regulars like Keillor, singer Aoife O’Donovan, comedian Fred Newman, Rich Dworsky and The Guy’s All-Star Shoe Band with guitarist Pat Donohue and violinistmandolinist Richard Kriehn, as well as the News from Lake Wobegon. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 6:30 p.m. with general admission tickets running $50 per person. Moving from radio personalities live in person to the people who make up Boise, a new exhibit is opening Friday, July 5, from 6-9 p.m. at the Sesqui-Shop exploring “the many identities that make Boise unique.” Faces of Boise: A Look at Local Identity has compiled more than 200 images from 15 Boise artists, including Melanie Fitton Folwell and Jose Angel Saenz, along with Wingtip Press and The Burns Studio. The collection includes images of modern immigrants, teachers, preachers, farmers, merchants, remarkable Boise women and historic photographs of Boise buildings, businesses and people. Wondering why the Sesqui-Shop is opening this show on Friday instead of its usual First Thursday throwdown? First Thursday has been canceled this July due to the monthly event falling on Independence Day.

Boise’s Funniest Person takes over Liquid Laughs JOSH GROSS As the sun beat down on Boiseans having a sweaty, summer dance party to Sallie Ford and the Sound Outside at Alive After Five June 26, Geno “Sneezz” Lopez was led into the low-ceilinged and dimly lit basement of local comedy club Liquid Laughs, wearing a bright yellow mumu and green headdress. “I’m half banana and half green monster thingy,” he explained to the panel of three Contestant Eric Lyons hams it up for the camera during auditions for Boise’s Funniest Person. judges. With a tall boy of PBR in one hand and a bass guitar in the other, Lopez then spoke of yet, just that he wants it to be constructive. to put a competition together, because we his belief that he’d make a good sitcom jani“I don’t want to be that overbearing person tor, and played a song about his crush on the think it generates interest,” said Adams. “But we didn’t want it to be a regular competition.” that says, ‘This is how things are done,’” he T-Mobile girl at Wal-Mart. said. “The people I gravitated toward listening They also didn’t want it to be like the “I’m super-happy the banana-lizard costo were the ones that said, ‘This joke is funny, club’s Wednesday open mic night with a tume wasn’t the most interesting thing about but let’s see if we can make it funnier.’” prize. Instead, Adams decided to use the you,” said Jen Adams, Liquid’s talent buyer Normally, Liquid Laughs boasts one concept to find some new blood. and co-producer of Boise’s Funniest Person. comic in residence each weekend. But since “Boise is great because people are really Lopez was then thanked for his time and Saturdays will be taken over by Boise’s Funinto that funky local vibe, and we wanted to sent on his way. niest Person, the other days will be filled with capitalize on that,” said Adams. “I think the next guy coming up is deaf,” a treasure trove of other ha-ha-happenings. The key to bringing in newbies, however, said Matt Bragg, another of the three audiFridays will also see a monthlong competiis ensuring that it doesn’t descend into the tion judges. He was deaf. The following kind of cutthroat backstabbing comedy is no- tion for improv. Thursdays, Sundays and contestant was a seven-time state champion the late shows on Fridays and Saturdays will torious for—everything from squabbles over in powerlifting who specialized in Simpsons be a hodgepodge of one-offs from local and stage time to personal disagreements. impressions and wanted to write an SNL touring pros. “It feels vulnerable,” said Adams. “Espeskit called Speed Racist. Then there was an And all those events—from the competicially if you’re doing stuff that autobiographex-mime who sang a song about the proper tions to the one-offs—are only $5, half the ical. I want people to feel comfortable.” pronunciation of her name. And it only got But Foster said she hopes the environment normal price of admission to Liquid Laughs. stranger from there. One event Adams is especially excited will put people at ease. And that is how things went at the first about is Girls Night Out, an evening of all “It’s still a small enough city that it’s your round of auditions for Boise’s Funniest female comics that Adams wants to see boost friends and neighbors performing, and that Person, a massive amateur comedy competimakes it a fairly welcoming place,” said Foster. female involvement in the notoriously maletion that will run the whole month of July dominated and all-too-often wildly misogyWinners will be selected through a hybrid at Liquid Laughs, culminating with a grand nistic world of comedy. system in which both expert judges and prize package of more than $1,000. “Most of the time, in the comedy club, audience reaction will be taken into account. After the initial auditions June 26 and the too-tall, too-short, fat, way-too-skinny, Adams and Foster said that the format was June 29, and a callback tryout, 20 funny chosen to ensure the contest is actually about uncomfortable, balding white guy tells jokes folks with less than three months of comedy who brings the funny, about how he can’t get dates,” said Adams. experience were cho“The idea of the show is not excluding men. not who brings the sen by Adams, Bragg Boise’s Funniest Person runs every Saturday Men are welcome to come. But you look at most friends. and the event’s prothrough July 27, 7 p.m. doors, Though the $1,000 the audience during that show I just demoter, Sarah Shamblin 8 p.m. show, $5. scribed, the men are having a great time and prize is definitely a Foster of WithAnH LIQUID LAUGHS the women are squirming or just laughing major motivation for Productions. Those 405 S. Eighth St., ’cause her date is having a good time. The people to brave the 20 will give stand-up 208-740-1578, idea is to flip that.” stage—and $500 for a shot at Liquid Satboisesfunniestperson.com Adams says she would like to see that the winning menurday, July 6. The top series produced quarterly, especially as the tor isn’t too shabby, 10 will then be paired growing cast of local female comics continue either—it’s also a chance to grow the local with mentors from the local comedy scene developing their acts. comedy scene. Brett Badostain, one of the who will help shape their raw material into “The bigger goal of this is to have people local comedians who will serve as a mentor, polished bits to be performed the following that live in Boise think of Boise as a comedy says that since he benefited greatly from the three Saturdays at 8 p.m. The contestants will be whittled down until only one remains: guidance of other comedians when he started town, to think of it as something they want to do on a regular basis and to know that the out, he’s hoping to be paired with someone Boise’s Funniest Person. comedy club has good comedians,” said AdThat person will get $1,000 and the come- whose goal is to keep going, not just cut ams. “And we do, even if people don’t come and run at the end of July. Badostain said he dian who mentors them will get $500. to see them.” “The club and myself as the booker wanted doesn’t really have a strategy for mentoring

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WE ARE TIWI FILM SCREENING AND ARTIST CHAT—Meet visiting Australian Tiwi artist Pedro Wonaeamirri, who discusses the unique culture and customs of the Tiwi people from the remote Tiwi Islands off the northern coast of Australia. Wednesday, July 3, 5-6:30 p.m. FREE. The Community Library, 415 Spruce Ave. N., Ketchum, 208-726-3493, thecommunitylibrary.org.

Opening

Amy Acker (left) plays Beatrice with equal parts sass and smarts in Joss Whedon’s adaptation of The Bard’s Much Ado About Nothing.

MUCH ADO ABOUT SOMETHING NEW A ﬁctional exchange of emails GEORGE PRENTICE

DESPICABLE ME 2—Gru (Steve Carell) and his minions return when Gru is recruited by an antivillain organization searching for a mad scientist who is using chemicals to turn people into invincible mutants. Also starring Russell Brand and Kristen Wiig. (PG) Opens Wednesday, July 3. Edwards 9, 22. THE LONE RANGER—Starring Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer, Barry Pepper and Helena Bonham Carter. When lawman John Reid (Hammer) is restored to life by Native American spirit warrior Tonto (Depp), he dons a mask to protect the people close to him as he ﬁghts crime, greed and corruption in the Wild West. (PG-13) Opens Wednesday, July 3. Edwards 9, 22.

LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED—A breast cancer survivor contends with a cheating husband and her new lease on life. In English, Danish and Italian. (R) Opens Friday, July 5, The Flicks.

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To: William Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK From: Alexander Hole, Big Time Talent Agency, Hollywood, CA, USA Date: June 5, 2013

To: William Shakespeare c/o Incredulous From: A. Hole, Hollywood Date: June 19, 2013

Bill, sweetheart, I get it; you’re a moody writer. No need to get snippy or have your girl dig a moat around your emotional castle. I’m Great news! Your new movie, Much Ado simply trying to inform you that you’ve got a About Nothing, is box office gold. I’ve got to adbona fide art house smash over here. Since mit: A bunch of 30-somethings jibber-jabbering our launch of the film in a handful of New York for two hours about life and love wasn’t my and Los Angeles theaters, we’ve opened Much bag, but moviegoers on this side of the pond Ado About Nothing on a few more screens and are loving this new style of writing you’ve got audiences are eating up this sexual tensiongoing. Do you have any other scripts you can thing like its Viagra-laced popcorn. I personally show me? The early receipts are impressive think it’s a lot like Sam and Diane from Cheers and I would love to do a deal. Have your girl or Ross and Rachel from Friends. Is that what call my girl. you based Much Ado on? It’s scrumptious! Hey, I Googled some of those other titles you sent me. Hamlet and Macbeth are a little To: Big Time Talent Agency, Hollywood, CA, USA gloomy, but maybe we can get a sequel going. From: Royal Shakespeare Company, StratfordSure, they die in the original but would you conupon-Avon, UK sider an evil twin who comes back for revenge? Date: June 12, 2013 And that Titus Andronicus thing? Kinky. I like it, maybe we can skate by with an NC-17 rating? We assumed that your previous correI also wanted to say how genius it was spondence was a prank, but when we made for you to hook up with Joss Whedon. I love inquiries, we discovered that indeed Much Whedon’s Avengers Ado About Nothing had and Iron Man thing. recently been filmed in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (PG-13) Honestly, when I first the United States by heard Whedon was atdirector Joss Whedon Directed by Joss Whedon tached to your project, and that the production Starring Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof, I thought someone had found a modicum Fran Kranz said it was going to be of success. Therefore, Now playing at The Flicks called Macho Wants we have concluded to Do Nothing But Kill that you are ignorant Aliens, or something to the fact that William like that. Will you be in L.A. anytime soon? Shakespeare, the greatest playwright in the history of the English language, has been dead To: Hollywood AHole for nearly four centuries. His 38 classics, inFrom: Anyone else on the planet with half a cluding Hamlet, Macbeth and Titus Andronicus, brain have been translated into every major living Date: June 26, 2013 language. Sincerely, Incredulous

We apologize if you take offense to our query, but are you a fucking moron? No. 1: Much Ado About Nothing was published in 1623.

No. 2: It has been performed on stages in every corner of the planet. No. 3: It has been adapted into more than a dozen television and film productions, dating back to 1913. Yes, we are particularly proud that Mr. Whedon has done such a fabulous job in his most recent directorial effort. And we’re most pleased with Amy Acker’s portrayal of Beatrice, Alexis Denisof’s Benedick and especially Nathan Fillion’s hilarious take on Dogberry. That said, your inane memos have become tiresome. To: Billy the Reclusive Kid From: A. Hole, Hollywood, CA Date: July 1, 2013 No offense taken, Will-I-Am. I’ve tangled with the best of ’em, and your people really put on a show to protect your privacy. Hey, you should really make plans to be in L.A. next February for the Oscars. There’s some buzz going around that your screenplay for Much Ado is one of the year’s best. I’m just saying. You should think about wearing that ruffled-collar thing. One of the girls in the office showed me a portrait of you wearing that oldschool costume. One last thing, the gross receipts for Much Ado have have already topped $2 million in just three weeks and we’re beginning to roll it out on some more screens. I’m thinking your piece of the action will be pretty sweet. To: Alexander Hole, Big Time Talent Agency, Hollywood, CA From: Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratfordupon-Avon, UK Date: July 3, 2013 Dear Mr. Hole, Thank you so very much for your kind letters. Please forward any residuals at your earliest convenience.

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When Fork’s sister restaurant Alavita opened its doors on a bitterly cold January day, its “locally inspired Italian” menu was peppered with housemade pastas and winter’s limited bounty—kabocha squash, sweet potatoes and a variety of meats and cheeses, some from the Northwest and others not. But as I carved into a spear of broccolini ($8), with its bright green hue and fresh snap, topped with creamy hunks of Rolling Stone chevre and a panko-sheathed poached egg that oozed its yellow innards onto the plate, I dreamed of summer, sitting on the adjacent patio after the farmers market with the garage-style windows rolled up and a plate of simple, fresh fare before me. Which might be why a return visit to the joint in June was so underwhelming. Perched at Alavita’s horseshoe-shaped bar next to a smattering of young professionals swigging The only completely satisfying dish was sweat-beaded white wine, I surveyed the a stack of delicately folded house-made menu. It had barely changed since my first garganelli ($16) with strings of Barolo-braised visit, and everything we tried was a little off. shortribs, wisps of arugula and a mound of The same broccolini app came soaked in a finely grated pecorino cheese. heavy-handed glug of too-sweet balsamic As I peered above my head, studying the reduction. The salty pecorino Toscano baked massive, brown cylindrical on cedar ($6) was coated in lights growing from the ceil“truffled local Ahaus honey,” ing like gauzy stalactites and but none of the cedar or ALAVITA the heap of giant silver logs truffle flavors shone through. 807 W. Idaho St. suspended above the darker reAnd the giant grilled chicken 208-780-1100 cesses of the smallish restaurant, and portobello salad ($11) alavitaboise.com I wondered: Was Alavita more featured a few perfectly savory show than substance? Was the mushroom slivers, alongside hunks of dry chicken and large shreds of Bal- local focus just lip service? Thankfully, I returned. On a recent visit lard cheddar cheese.

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for lunch, the menu had been revamped to reﬂect the season. The grilled veggie of the moment ($9)—tiny grilled summer squash and cippolini onions, served with warm cubes of herbed bread and a fried egg—would’ve made a fantastic breakfast, but could’ve used a smear of sauce to tie it together as an appetizer. But the porcini tagliatelle ($15)—with small bits of Sweet Valley Organics mushrooms, tart cherry tomatoes, earthy brown pasta ribbons bathed in a light oily sheen, a sprinkle of chives and a pile of delicate Parmesan—was perfect. Soul warming, even on a hot summer day. If you tried Alavita (“to life”) when it ﬁrst opened, I recommend you go back this summer. Right now, it’s full of life.

NEWS/FOOD MORELS AND ANGELL’S Last week, we gave you a rundown of where to get your grub on in McCall. But since that issue published, there has been another addition to the Valley County dining scene: Morels Restaurant re-opened for the season June 28 at The Lodge at Osprey Meadows in Tamarack Resort. Boasting a wraparound patio overlooking the golf course with Lake Cascade shimmering in the background, Morels serves lunch and dinner Thursday-Saturday, with brunch and lunch served on Sunday. DeLish Catering has a contract to operate the restaurant through November. The new menu has some eclectic options, including ahi shoyu poke, charcuterie with house-smoked salmon, tempeh curry and crispy duck enchiladas, along with staples like burgers, calamari and chicken strips. For more info, contact 208-347-3456, or visit delishcatering.com. Speaking of re-openings, Angell’s Bar and Grill is in the process of hiring a staff of 45-50 employees to breathe new life into the recently shuttered Boise landmark. Russell Dawe purchased the business and has renamed it Angell’s Bar and Grill Renato. “We’ve kept Angell’s Bar and Grill on there and the name of my company is Renato … which is Mediterranean for ‘reborn,’” said Dawe. “The philosophy is, Angell’s had been around 32 years, it has a tremendous loyal following. … I could sit here and spend $300,000 in the next three years in marketing and advertising and rebranding, and until the day I die, everybody in this valley is going to call this Angell’s.” Though he’s keeping the name, Dawe has updated the space, WWW. B OISEWEEKLY.C O M

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VERY REFRESHING VINHO VERDE When the heat is on, as it has been lately, the last thing you want is a big, high-alcohol wine. Portugal’s vinho verde offers a pleasant alternative. Weighing in at around 10 percent alcohol or less, and at around $10 a bottle, this white is as easy on the wallet as it is on the palate. The name means “green wine,” and it’s typically marked by racy acidity. Carbon dioxide added after fermentation results in a slight fizziness. And don’t look for a vintage date—you’ll seldom find one. Here’s the panel’s top picks for this perfect-forsummer white. AVELEDA PRAIA VINHO VERDE, $11.99 This wine offers a light-but-steady stream of bubbles that tickle the tongue for the first few sips. The citrus aromas are round, ripe and are marked by touches of gooseberry and mineral. That minerality comes through on the palate, which is a mix of sweet fruit like melon, mango, kiwi and lime. An unusual bit of cherry brightens the finish in this surprisingly rich vinho verde. CASAL GARCIA VINHO VERDE, $9.99 The lightest of the three in terms of fizz, this wine is the richest when it comes to aroma. There’s a definite unctuousness to the nose that’s filled with stone and tropical fruit, along with hints of basil, green tea and ginger. Bold citrus flavors (lemon, lime and tangerine) make for a lively combo of sweet and sour fruit. An intriguing bit of quinine colors this oh-so-refreshing entry. DALILA VINHO VERDE, $9.99 You get just a light spritz with this wine— the tiny bubbles clinging to the side of the glass offer more of a visual experience than a tactile one. Lovely floral notes mark the nose, with its white flower aromas backed by touches of honeyed clover and tarragon. The sweet stone fruit is balanced by tart citrus in a very user-friendly style that is charmingly elegant and refreshingly crisp. —David Kirkpatrick

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19): In his book The Fisher King and the Handless Maiden, Robert Johnson says many of us are as much in debt with our psychic energy as we are with our financial life. We work too hard. We rarely refresh ourselves with silence and slowness and peace. We don’t get enough sleep or good food or exposure to nature. And so we’re routinely using up more of our reserves than we are able to replenish. We’re chronically running a deficit. “It is genius to store energy,” says Johnson. He recommends creating a plan to save it up so that you always have more than enough to draw on when an unexpected opportunity arrives. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to make this a habit, Aries. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the course of your long life, I estimate you will come up with approximately 60,000 really good ideas. Some of these are small, like those that help you decide how to spend your weekend. Some are big ones, like those that reveal the best place for you to live. As your destiny unfolds, you go through phases when you have fewer good ideas than average, and other phases when you’re overflowing with them. The period you’re in right now is one of the latter. You are a fountain of bright notions, intuitive insights and fresh perspectives. Take advantage of the abundance, Taurus. Solve as many riddles and dilemmas as you can. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): No one knows the scientific reasons why long-distance runners sometimes get a “second wind.” Nonetheless, it allows athletes to resume their peak efforts after seemingly having reached a point of exhaustion. According to my reading of the astrological omens, a metaphorical version of this happy event will occur for you sometime soon, Gemini. You made a good beginning but have been flagging a bit of late. Any minute now, though, I expect you will get your second wind. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Thomas Gray was a renowned 18th century English poet best remembered for his “Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard.” It was a short poem—only 986 words, which is less than the length of this horoscope column. On the other hand, it took him seven years to write it, or an average of 12 words per month. I suspect that you are embarking on a labor of love that will evolve at a gradual pace, too, Cancerian. It might not occupy you for seven years, but it will probably take longer than you imagine. And yet, that’s exactly how long it should take. This is a character-building, life-defining project that can’t and shouldn’t be rushed.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The 18th century German philosopher Georg Christoph Lichtenberg accepted the possibility that some humans have the power of clairvoyance. “The ‘second sight’ possessed by the Highlanders in Scotland is actually a foreknowledge of future events,” he wrote. “I believe they possess this gift because they don’t wear trousers. That is also why in all countries women are more prone to utter prophecies.” I bring this to your attention, Leo, because I believe that in the coming weeks you’re likely to catch accurate glimpses of what’s to come—especially when you’re not wearing pants. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Were you nurtured well by caring adults in the first year of your life? If so, I bet you now have the capacity to fix whatever’s ailing your tribe or posse. You could offer some inspiration that will renew everyone’s motivation to work together. You might improve the group communication as you strengthen the foundation that supports you all. And what about if you were not given an abundance of tender love as a young child? I think you will still have the power to raise your crew’s mood, but you may end up kicking a few butts along the way. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Summing up his experiment in living at Walden Pond, naturalist Henry David Thoreau said this: “I learned that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours. He will pass an invisible boundary; new, universal, and more liberal laws will begin to establish themselves around and within him; or the old laws will be expanded, and interpreted in his favor in a more liberal sense, and he will live with the license of a higher order of beings.” Given the astrological factors that will be impacting your life in the next 12 months, Libra, you might consider adopting this philosophy as your own. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Thirteen thousand years ago, lions, mammoths and camels roamed parts of North America. But along with many other large beasts, they ultimately became extinct. Possible explanations for their demise include climate change and over-hunting by humans. In recent years, a group of biologists has proposed a plan to repopulate the western part of the continent with similar species. They call their idea “re-wilding.” In the coming months, Scorpio, I suggest you consider a re-wilding program of your own. Cosmic forces will be on your side if you reinvigorate your connection to the raw, primal aspects of both your own nature and the great outdoors.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Who was Russia’s greatest poet? Many critics say it was Alexander Pushkin, who lived in the 19th century. His abundant creativity was undoubtedly related to his unruly libido. By the time he was 31 years old, he’d had 112 lovers. But then he met his ultimate muse, the lovely and intelligent Natalya Goncharova, to whom he remained faithful. “Without you,” he wrote to her, “I would have been unhappy all my life.” I half-expect something comparable to happen for you in the next 10 months, Sagittarius. You may either find an unparalleled ally or else finally ripen your relationship with an unparalleled ally you’ve known for a while. One way or another, I bet you will commit yourself deeper and stronger. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It’s Grease Week—a time when you need to make sure everything is as well-oiled as possible. Does your car need a quart of Castrol? Is it time to bring more extra virgin olive oil into your kitchen? Do you have any K-Y Jelly in your nightstand, just in case? Are there creaky doors or stuck screws or squeaky wheels that could use some WD-40? Be liberal with the lubrication, Capricorn—both literally and metaphorically. You need smooth procedures and natural transitions. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Two years into the War of 1812, British soldiers invaded Washington, D.C. They set fire to the White House and other government buildings. The flames raged out of control, spreading in all directions. The entire city was in danger of burning. In the nick of time, a fierce storm hit, producing a tornado and heavy rains. Most of the fires were extinguished. Battered by the weather, the British army retreated. America’s capital was saved. I predict that you, Aquarius, will soon be the beneficiary of a somewhat less dramatic example of this series of events. Give thanks for the “lucky storm.” PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Like the legendary Most Interesting Man in the World who shills for Dos Equis beer, you will never step in gum on the sidewalk or lose a sock in the coming weeks. Your cereal will never get soggy; it’ll sit there, staying crispy, just for you. The pheromones you secrete will affect people miles away. You’ll have the power to pop open a pinata with the blink of your eye. If you take a Rorschach test, you’ll ace it. Ghosts will sit around campfires telling stories about you. Cafes and restaurants may name sandwiches after you. If you so choose, you’ll be able to live vicariously through yourself. You will give your guardian angel a sense of security.

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