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WARTS AND ALL I know exactly where I was on April 20, 2000: huddled under an awning on Sherman Ave. in downtown Coeur d’Alene. It was cold and drizzling rain, but that hadn’t stopped hundreds of people from crowding the street to counter-protest the Aryan Nations, on the march in commemoration of Adolf Hitler’s 111th birthday. The crowds on the sidewalk dwarfed the marchers, who couldn’t have numbered more than two dozen—mostly young guys with bulky black jackets and shaved heads, a few plainly dressed women trailing kids and, of course, Richard Butler, the California-born faux fuehrer who had been grabbing headlines from his Hayden-area headquarters since the late ’70s. The way I remember it, Butler was sitting up in the backseat of a big, white convertible wearing one of those billowing suits that made him look like a grandfatherly vacuum salesman. I had dragged my then-girlfriend (now wife) up from our liberal arts college in Caldwell to take in the spectacle. Thinking back on it, it was the first time she—a native of Portland, Ore.—had visited North Idaho, and certainly the first time she’d met my family in Sandpoint. It wasn’t the most romantic way to introduce her to my home, but that’s what it means to be an Idahoan: warts and all. The whole Nazi march was a farce, of course. For all their menacing symbolism, clenched jaws and the sewage coming from Butler’s megaphone, the Aryan Nations were nearly finished in North Idaho. But the fact that the organization had existed at all said plenty about our little corner of heaven. Butler died in 2004, but the story of racism in Idaho didn’t begin or end with him—bigotry is in our bones as a state and it would be dangerously foolish to ignore that fact. The latest installment of The Blue Review, inserted in this week’s Boise Weekly, looks Idaho’s long history of racial prejudice square in the face—from the state’s resistance to civil rights legislation to anti-Hispanic bias in education and, of course, the legacy of Richard Butler. Lest we think these are dusty cautionary tales, we need look no further than current efforts to deny basic rights to members of the LGBT community, examined through side-byside editorials on Page 7. This week’s BW is heavy reading, for sure, but all the more important if we’re going to understand—and love—this place, warts and all. —Zach Hagadone

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

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“Big” Ed Beckley’s jump over the Snake River Canyon won’t happen this year, according to the city of Twin Falls, which ruled the daredevil couldn’t use its property. More on Citydesk.

Lucerne Valley, Calif. rocker Life Leone is bringing his brand of downtuned, buzzing desert rock to Boise with a show at The Crux Feb. 15. Read a full proﬁle of Leone on Cobweb.

VOTER HESITATION Boise Democratic Rep. Matt Erpelding is pushing an online voter registration bill at the Statehouse, but Republican committee members are against it. More on Citydesk.

OPINION

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BILL COPE/OPINION

SILLYRIOUS TWO: Lukerdicrous

“I guess what that means is that life on earth takes on a different perspective.” —Rep. Lynn Luker, in a Boise Weekly interview, when asked about turning 60. When I wrote the column “Sillyrious” a few weeks ago (BW, Opinion/Cope, Jan. 15, 2014) I didn’t title it “Sillyrious One” because at the time, I had no plans to turn it into an ongoing series. As you recall, “Sillyrious” discussed the dangers of putting silly, thoughtless people—or what is known more commonly in my circles as “Republicans”— in a position where they can do serious, lasting damage by electing them to the Idaho Legislature. In that column, the speciﬁc issue involved was my fear that these nitwits would take steps to assume control of federal lands. But with a little foresight, I should have realized that when you put enough nitwits in an enclosed space—the Idaho Capitol, say— there is no limit to how many stupid ideas might come rolling out. Which brings us to Rep. Lynn Luker. A Republican and one of our Boise neighbors, Luker has introduced a bill that would ensure any professionals licensed by the state would be able to deny their services to gays without any threat of censure, reprimand or license revocation for doing so. Luker calls it the “Free Exercise of Religion Act,” and if enacted, it would mean Christian medical personnel, Christian police ofﬁcers, Christian educators, Christian lawyers—in short, Christians—would be free to tell anyone who offends their Christian sensibilities to take a hike. And of course, nothing offends a good Christian’s sensibilities more than homosexuality. But then, we all know that homosexuality isn’t the only thing that offends people who are so offended by homosexuality, is it? The only stipulation this bill would require of those who would refuse services to people who offend them is that their refusal was founded on “sincerely held religious beliefs.” And among people apt to have sincerely held religious beliefs to such a degree they would use those beliefs as an excuse to treat gays as less than human, there is a legion of other human beings who historically have either offended or are offensive to such pious souls. Why, I can think of a half-dozen such offensive categories without even having to pull my trousers on. Catholics, for instance. Seriously, it hasn’t been so long ago that a lot of people had a sincerely held religious belief that Catholicism was, at the very least, something you sure as hell didn’t want your daughter to go a’marrying into. And imagine what this sort of institutionalized righteousness would do with a Muslim, if given the legal support to do it. Oh, but can’t you just imagine the fun they would have denying their services to unBOI S EW EEKLY.COM

wed mothers, Unitarians, people with tattoos, consumers of shellfish and all those cultists?... your Seventh-day Adventists, your Jehovah Witnesses and, of course, your Mormons. Lest you have forgotten, didn’t the unfortunate attitude toward black people, still prevalent among many folks with sincerely held religious beliefs, start with some little detail in the Bible about the descendants of Cain? And to Idaho Jews, all I can say is “watch out,” eh? UUU But as we all know, there are Christians, and then, there are Christians. There are many Christians, every bit as devout as Mr. Luker, I am sure, who will be as appalled by his proposal as I am. And they are probably, as we speak, searching their consciences for ways to tell Luker he is a despicable and paltry excuse for a human being, and unfit to serve as an elected official in this democracy. Yet I imagine they feel limited in how they can react to Luker’s effort because, as good Christians with their own versions of sincerely held religious beliefs, they probably don’t believe they should use such words as “despicable,” “paltry” and “unfit” in describing another human being. Fortunately, I have no such reservations. Which is not to say I don’t have some sincerely held religious beliefs of my own. As it happens, I am a faithful adherent to a old and honorable tradition that believes— sincerely—that one should never suffer the foolishness of fools—or what is more commonly known in my circles as “dumbshits.” And certainly, Mr. Luker, by introducing this latter-day version of Jim Crow discriminatory behavior into Idaho politics, has proved beyond a shadow of my doubt that he is exactly that sort of spiritual threat the elders of my old and honorable tradition meant when they told me, “Don’t put up with no dumbshits, Bill.” Of course, not being a maker of laws, as Mr. Luker is, I can’t legislate discrimination on a statewide level, as he is attempting to do. Nor can I effectively deny Luker my services as a columnist, not without asking all the other Boiseans with the same sincerely held religious beliefs as mine to snatch the Boise Weekly from his hands with the admonishment, “Mr. Cope objects to you reading his column, Mr. Luker, because he is offended by your dumbshit lifestyle.” All I can do is take advantage of the fact that Idaho does not license columnists, therefore I run no risk of being censured, reprimanded or having my license revoked for pointing him out as a despicable, paltry, unfit dumbshit. Not as effective a sanction as I’d wish, but who knows? If he is a fraction as decent as he thinks he is, perhaps he will consider yet another perspective of what life on earth means.

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OPINION/JOHN REMBER

LETTER FROM 2035 Looking after the children

Dear Great-Grandkid: By the time you are old enough to understand this letter, you will have heard stories about my generation—the Baby Boomers—and they’re all true. Yes, your greatgrandmother and I owned our own home, and that home had several rooms. Yes, we had a car powered by gasoline, and we could buy gasoline without the danger of being caught and sent to the potato fields. Yes, your greatgrandmother and I both went to university and could choose our occupations. We could have become mining engineers or tax officials or even officers in the military, but we studied literature instead. Literature used to be an honorable profession. People were paid to study it and even to produce it. As it happened, neither your great-grandmother nor I got rich at literature, which saved our lives during the wealth redistribution campaigns of 2021, when so many of our fellow Boomers perished. True, we were educated, old, and had canned food in our crawl space, but we weren’t bankers, politicians, lawyers, or corporate executives who had moved jobs offshore. Our location in a rural community saved us from summary execution by the Hoarding Police—we had always lived modestly, and even during the Great Famine there were better pickings elsewhere. I have always been amazed at how long America held together after capitalism started cannibalizing itself. The three generations prior to the Boomers worked to accumulate tremendous wealth, and the salvage economy based on that wealth carried into your grandparents’ generation, allowing them to live their lives in front of screens, playing videogames. That’s what happened to your grandparents. As things got worse in the country, they retreated further toward the limitless internal horizons of virtual reality, and starved to death at their game consoles. As was the custom in those days, your great-grandmother and I took in our children’s children—your parents—and raised them. We were not able to afford to educate them, however. As soon as they were old enough to work in the fields, we rented them to Monsanto and Archer Daniels Midland, and so were able to hang on to our house for a few more years, until the Great Chinese Foreclosure. A good many of our fellow Boomers still see the foreclosure and the incorporation of the American West into the Han Empire as a catastrophe. But your great-grandmother and I have fared well as naturalized citizens of China. We have enough to eat. And even though we aren’t very fluent in Chinese, we are respected because of our age and education, and have been given an entire room in an Autumn Residence, the Chinese term for what were known as assisted living communities. We have been able to make small sums explaining idiomatic English to Chinese historians, who study us as a cautionary example.

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“We do not want to end up like America,” they tell us. “Where did you go wrong?” They know where we went wrong, but it amuses them to hear our answers. “We stole from the future,” I tell them, “and then the future moved into our house.” It’s a phrase that translates into elegant Chinese, I’m told. I am delivering this letter by bicycle courier to the potato farm where your parents supervise the chain gangs of black-market gasoline sellers, captured Canadian resistance fighters, and the descendants of hedge-fund managers. Considering that they started out as virtual slaves, your parents have done well for themselves. It is an indication of how well they’ve done that they were permitted to have a child. Our legacy to you will be necessarily small—a few books, money for a year of school, and our photo album. The house in the photos is real, made out of real wood. It even had air-conditioning, but there were whole years when we only needed it in July and August. Our smiles? Genuine. And you won’t believe it, but we used to drive that car 50 miles just to see a movie. We even flew in airplanes, and once we visited the Chinese Homeland, if you can imagine that. Try not to blame us for bequeathing you a world so different from the one we were given. When we were born—this sounds more stupid than it seemed at the time—we didn’t realize actions had consequences. Citizens were referred to as consumers, and we didn’t understand how voracious we were until we devoured everything in our world and yours. Even when we knew we were overheating the atmosphere and acidifying the oceans and destroying most of the creatures that shared the planet with us, we kept at it until what little we hadn’t consumed went to pay the bills. Your parents may be able to finance more than a year of education. If they don’t consider it a waste of your time and their money, you should study English. It of course won’t be of much use to you growing potatoes, but it was a language that gave rise to a literature that’s a joy to read in the original. Over the years, our books have given us constant pleasure in inconstant times, and your great-grandmother and I would be pleased if you could read them. That way, when you’re tempted to think we left you next to nothing, you can share with us at least one small part of a world we thought would last forever. Good luck with this year’s potato crop. I paid to have this letter translated. I do hope you’re reading it and not having it read to you. Your great-granddad, Jou-Jou Xhin Honored Scholar of Pre-revolutionary Literature and Economics (Adapted from A Hundred Little Pieces on the End of the World, a work-in-progress by John Rember.) B O I S E WE E KLY. C O M

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ADDING MY WORDS INSTEAD OF YOURS The argument for/against HB 426 and HB 427 GEORGE PRENTICE The slumbering giant that was the Idaho Legislature—snoring through what was quickly becoming an instantly forgettable 2014 session—awoke rather crankily from its winter nap Feb. 3 and Feb. 5, to knock scores of members of faith, human rights and LGBT communities back onto their collective heels. First, lawmakers had nearly four dozen people arrested Feb. 3 at the Idaho Statehouse after the protesters returned to beg legislators to add the words “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to Idaho’s Human Rights Act. Less than 48 hours later, many of those same advocates returned to the Capitol, this time joined by hundreds of other citizens, to protest House Bills 426 and 427—deemed “religious freedom” bills—each sponsored by Boise Republican Rep. Lynn Luker. As written, the measures extend special protections to those who

We fully support the U.S. and Idaho Constitutions’ guarantee of religious freedom for one to freely believe and worship as he or she chooses. But we oppose any law that permits one’s use of his or her religious beliefs in the public arena to harm or discriminate against persons that happen to hold different beliefs. HB 426 and HB 427 provide sweeping broad powers for one to use his or her religious views to create havoc for Idaho’s business community and invite widespread discrimination in housing, employment and public accommodations. The poorly written bills could create a signiﬁcant increase in litigation for Idaho businesses regarding contracts, signing of legal documents, enforcing professional licensing standards and other legal issues when one of the parties objects based on religious grounds. We suggest this constant threat of litigation could possibly cause an exit from Idaho by some businesses and certainly discourage others from moving to Idaho. HB 426 could result in serious consequences to the health and safety of Idahoans. If some licensed professionals acted according to their sincerely held religious beliefs, a licensing board could not reprimand or discipline a professional that caused harm to the patient or client. What if a physician, based on religious grounds, refused to administer a blood transfusion to a patient? What if a teacher guided by a religious conviction ignored negative comments directed at a gay student? HB 427 would open the door to widespread practices of discrimination in Idaho. The owners of a housing complex, a restaurant/hotel or employer could use his or her religious beliefs to adopt a policy of discrimination against members of the LGBT community, thus seriously weakening enforcement of the anti-discrimination ordinances in seven Idaho cities. HB 247 could also invite discrimination against women. For example, if an orthodox religious male leader, as an employer, ordered his female employee(s) to wear a certain headdress and she refused, he could ﬁre her under HB 427. We fear that HB 427 would unintentionally open the door to such hate groups as the Aryan Nations’ Church of Jesus Christ Christian or the religious dogma of the Ku BOI S EW EEKLY.COM

Klux Klan to adversely impact the lives of people these hate groups target. The late Richard Butler preached a religious dogma that the Jewish race was the result of a sexual union between Eve and the serpent in the Garden of Eden (Christian Identity Theology) to justify his hatred of Jews. We have for over 30 years worked with leaders of many faiths in condemning these doctrines. Under HB 427, who will determine what is a legitimate religion? The good people of Idaho do not deserve an episode of an unfair stain on our state’s reputation. The businesses of Idaho should not be subjected to a ﬂood of costly litigation. If these bills become law, the state of Idaho will be embroiled in years of litigation as to the constitutionality of the broad sweep of the legislation. Idaho should not have to spend millions of dollars defending this ﬂawed legislation. Idaho should be guaranteeing full equality for all Idahoans rather than expanding discrimination. —Brenda Hammond, Bonner County Human Rights Task Force; and Christie Wood, Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations

use their faith as a reason to deny service or protection to someone whose lifestyle or beliefs are not in line with their own. After more than three hours of testimony, with hundreds in attendance at a Feb. 5 State Affairs Committee hearing, Luker’s legislation was sent to “general orders” to receive some wordsmithing and, ultimately, return to the committee. Luker made a point of sharing with Boise Weekly some of the reasoning behind his proposals, while members of human rights task forces in Bonner and Kootenai counties also shared with BW their own reasons for vehemently opposing both measures. We’ve edited both for space, but thought it would be appropriate to shed light on both sides of this combustible debate, using their own words:

I do not have an issue with the right of the LGBT community to choose how, with whom and where they choose to live. In fact, despite much discussion in the press and social media to the contrary, the bills that I have sponsored are not directed at that community. They are based upon concern over the growing interference by government mandate in the lives of all people, but particularly those who have religious convictions that are being burdened or ignored by government. The very ﬁrst protected right in the Constitution under the First Amendment concerns protection of the free exercise of religion. Catholic Social Services has placed thousands and thousands of children by adoption in homes, but they believe children should have a mother and a father, and that such is ordained by God. Should they be required to place children with samegender couples when it violates the very basic beliefs in family that is part of the religious tenets of their faith? Yet it is happening. Similarly as you may be aware, a photographer in New Mexico who has a similar belief that same-gender marriage is against God’s law was asked to photograph a same-sex wedding. The photographer

had done portrait work for gay and lesbian clients, but because of her religious objection to same-gender marriage, she declined. We hear much of the need to be tolerant. Was the same-sex couple understanding and tolerant? No. They sued the photographer, won in court, leaving the photographer to pay court costs, attorney fees and a $6,500 fine. Tolerance would dictate that the couple would have said, “Thank you for telling us, we respect your views even though we do not share them, and we will find another photographer.” This has happened in several states with bakers, florists and others providing wedding services. I would point out that the reason the photographer, and the bakers in Colorado and Oregon and the florist in Washington were placed in that position is because those states had “added the words” to their human rights act. So what does the bill do? It says that people who are required to be licensed by the government to pursue their profession, whether it is a doctor, a plumber, a barber, cannot lose their license because they acted or refused to act based upon a sincerely held religious belief. Those persons are in a particularly vulnerable position because government controls the licensing. I have a professional friend who was asked by a same-sex couple to perform a service. They politely asked if he had any religious objections, and he said frankly that he did. They said, “We understand and will find somebody else.” He provided them a referral and said thank you for asking. What a wonderful example on both sides. That is the way it should be. However, government has gone so far that it is forcing these conflicts and controversies, and people of faith have finally decided to say we have to do something to protect ourselves from this assault upon our rights, which after all are protected in the very first amendment to the Constitution. Despite the headlines, sound bites and twitter posts that the bill is designed to deny services to gays, it is designed to recognize that people of faith should not be compelled by government to violate basic tenets of their faith. —Rep. Lynn Luker, R-Boise

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UNDA’ THE ROTUNDA IDAHO SENATE COMMITTEE UN-HOLSTERS WEAPONS BILLS FormerBoise GOP Rep. Mark Patterson is no longer at the Idaho Statehouse—resigning in early January after it was learned that he had been arrested in Florida during the 1970s on a charge of rape. But Patterson’s fingerprints are all over a 2014 version of a bill that he tried to push through the 2013 Legislature. The measure—this time being fronted by Sen. Marv Hagedorn—would punish Idaho law enforcement officials if they helped enforce any new federal firearms restrictions. The 2013 version passed in the Idaho House but died in an Idaho Senate Committee. This year Hagedorn, a Meridian Republican, is trying a different strategy: tackling the Senate side of the Capitol first, before heading to the Idaho House where he would hope to have a better chance of passage. “The first offense would be a $1,000 fine and a second offense would result in a misdemeanor charge,” Hagedorn told the Senate State Affairs Committee Feb. 10, outlining how law enforcers could become criminals if they assisted federal agents in enforcing an executive order that, in Hagedorn’s view, was in conflict with the Idaho Constitution. Hagedorn said “in a nutshell” the issue came down to the possibility of a federal order that might lead to confiscation of guns or ammunition. But Boise Democratic Sen. Elliot Werk questioned where Hagedorn’s suspicions were rooted. “Do you have any indication that any federal order or law is imminent in the next decade?” asked Werk. “No I do not,” answered Hagedorn. But Hagedorn’s request for a full hearing on the bill was granted by the Senate State Affairs Committee. It’s far from the only weapons-related bill that the committee will consider during the 2014 session. Committee Chair Sen. Curt McKenzie, R-Boise, is steering his own bill, which would allow people with enhanced concealed-weapon permits to carry guns on Idaho campuses. Boise State University President Bob Kustra, in a Feb. 4 letter to his university community, cautioned students and staff that, “weapons on campus may in fact, lead to an acceleration of conflict in stressful situations.” Additionally, the Associated Students of Boise State, the official student government association, passed its own resolution in opposition to McKenzie’s bill. Even Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter distanced himself from McKenzie’s proposal in remarks to a Feb. 7 gathering in the North-Central Idaho community of Craigmont. “We give all these assets—these big buildings, these big campuses and everything—to the college president,” Otter told the crowd in Craigmont. “And we say you’re responsible and now we come back and say ... you can make all the rules and regulations, except...” Otter didn’t finish his sentence but reminded the gathering that any gun regulations should be crafted based on “doing the right thing.” —George Prentice

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TROUBLE AT HOME Idaho agribusiness demands immigration reform… now HARRISON BERRY The fight over immigration reform, already a bare-knuckled brawl, is entering its latest round in the nation’s capital after the holiday recess. But this time, the tussle won’t be between the U.S. House of Representatives and President Barack Obama, as it was during the debt ceiling debate. Rather, it will be a face-off between Republican House leaders and their rank-and-file—including Idaho Republican U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador, who recently used strong language to call for delaying consideration of the issue in the House until mid-2015. “I think it should cost him his speakership” if House Speaker John Boehner, also a Republican, introduces an immigration overhaul to the floor, Labrador said in a Feb. 4 interview with political blog Roll Call. But pressure to enact immigration reform is mounting. Many of the issues at play are close to the Republican Party’s heart—border security and the rule of law, among them—and Idaho agriculturalists are urging their congressmen to unite in favor of reform they say will keep the wheels of Idaho’s farming, ranching and dairy interests rolling smoothly. The latter are growing impatient. “We’ve been waiting since 2008. It’s time to get [immigration reform] in front of the House and vote on it,” Milk Producers of Idaho President Brent Olmstead told Boise Weekly. According to Olmstead and other agriculture industry representatives, a reform package that gets a thumbs-up from Idaho agribusinesses would include paperless workplace identification for migrant workers, and abandoning the practice of conscripting local police in immigration enforcement efforts. They’d like lawmakers to better understand that not all guest workers are interested in becoming United States citizens, and, most important, any bill should give Idaho industries access to a plentiful labor pool. “We would like to see quotas that provide a quantity of workforce that meets the demand,” Olmstead said. “If we can set up a guest worker program, I think that is fair overall and will satisfy demand for employers.” The umbrella term “immigration reform,” however, can be an oversimplification, particularly in light of the needs of the migrant laborers and the industries that employ them. According to Terry Jones, owner at Rim Fire Ranch, about 40 percent of the migrant laborers he has encountered

Idaho Republican U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador said that a better time for Congress to address immigration might be the summer of 2015—after the November elections.

eventually applied for U.S. citizenship. Preferable, at least in the short term, would be an expanded guest worker program aided by technological identification methods like barcoded ID cards. The need for reform, Idaho agriculturalists said, is immediate—and the stakes are high: “If America wants a safe, quality and abundant supply of food, immigrant reform is priority No. 1,” Jones said. Jones, Olmstead and Dennis Tanikuni, assistant director of government affairs at Idaho Farm Bureau, agreed that the House immigration reform principles are a signal that Congress may be willing to lead this legislative session to meaningful policy changes. Some of the measures which resonated with them included sections on entry-exit visa tracking systems, employment verification and workplace enforcement, as well as reforms to the legal immigration system—all of which nod to security hawks while giving laborers stable legal access to jobs in agriculture. Less vital are policies that would swell the ranks of new Americans. “I don’t know whether an ideal piece of legislation would necessarily contain a path to citizenship,” said Tanikuni. Despite agribusiness’ unity on the subject, the road to reform in Congress is likely to be rocky. Since releasing their immigration principles Jan. 31, House Republicans have already begun to waffle on whether they’ll see immigration bills on the floor in 2014. Reps. Eric Cantor, R-VA, and Paul Ryan, R-WI, have already joined Labrador in blaming a lack of leadership on the part of President Obama for turbulence in the House on the reform issue. “The problem that we have right now is that Republicans and the American public don’t trust this president to actually enforce the law,” Labrador said.

Nevertheless, Labrador and other House members’ qualms with the president have become a familiar refrain, even among leaders who touted the party’s reform principles as recently as the first week of February. “The American people, including many of my members, don’t trust that the reforms that we’re talking about will be implemented as it was intended,” Boehner said during a Feb. 6 press conference. Even if Boehner can sell immigration reform to his caucus, he’ll have to work with Republican leaders in the Senate who are already looking ahead to midterm elections this November. Already, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-KY, has indicated that reaching an agreement between the Democrat-controlled Senate and Republican-controlled House would be unlikely in 2014. “I think we have sort of an irresolvable conflict here. The Senate insists on comprehensive [legislation]. The House says it won’t go to conference with the Senate on comprehensive and wants to look at it stepby-step,” McConnell told reporters Feb. 4. Labrador has said that a better time to address the issue might be the summer of 2015—after the November elections, which may shift the party balance in the Senate, but before the presidential election. He may have a harder time raising campaign funds for saying so, as total agribusiness contributions have been the largest to his campaign, totaling $22,800, according to watchdog website OpenSecrets.org. “I know that for the dairy industry, support for immigration reform is going to be the No. 1 issue as people ask us for contributions for campaigns,” Olmstead said. If other agricultural industries follow suit, that could spell significant reductions in campaign funds for Idaho delegates who oppose reform in 2014. B O I S E WE E KLY. C O M

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DR. JILL GILL Past is prologue GEORGE PRENTICE Dr. Jill Gill always wanted to be a teacher. When she was in first grade, she was certain that she wanted to be a first-grade teacher. “But then I was absolutely sure that I wanted to teach the second grade, the third grade and every grade after that,” Gill told Boise Weekly. Her dreams only got bigger over the years, leading her to Boise State’s College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs, where she teaches multiple courses on American history and serves as the department’s graduate director. “I’m a Bronco through and through. They’re going to bury me in orange and blue, with an Idaho state flag over my coffin,” she said. But it’s not that Gill doesn’t challenge Idaho with coming to terms with its own checkered history. In fact, Gill served as guest editor for the latest installment of The Blue Review (enclosed in this issue), which deconstructs Idaho’s past and present race relations.

Talk to me about some of your first personal awareness of racial conflict. I was pretty poor when I was a graduate student at Temple University, so I found housing in west Philadelphia, where I was very much a minority. It was very tense and racially charged. I did a lot of listening and watching; a lot of really gritty conflict, fear and anger. And I began to understand how central race is to every aspect of American history: religion, economics, culture, war. I presume that this was pretty far, physically and culturally, from your own upbringing. I grew up in Seattle, but it was a pretty white bubble. I remember the first time I got on a train in Philadelphia and I looked around to realize I was the only white person in the car. I felt nervous at first, but then it started me thinking about race in a new way. But I’m guessing that a fair amount of your students at Boise State haven’t experienced anything like what you saw at their age. I tell them, “We’re going to go on a journey together.” Every person has important information for our dialogue, even if they grew up in a white bubble.

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Idaho was one of the last states to acknowledge the commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday [1990], and even then, legislators insisted that it be called Idaho Human Rights Day. Wasn’t that an insult? It was a compromise to get the holiday passed. And yes, that was a way to dilute the Martin Luther King aspect of the day. Do you think Idahoans would embrace, or even recognize the next Martin Luther King? I don’t know. It would depend on what form that person came to us as. But aren’t Dr. King’s disciples and inspirations all around us now? If that new version of Martin Luther King came to us as a gay man or woman, Idaho would have a horrible problem with that. If he or she came to us as a Latino activist, they would probably have a problem there, too. It appears that the only kind of activists that Idaho likes are states’ rights activists. For some reason, any other kind of activist isn’t considered a patriot; he or she is considered a socialist or radical. A good amount of your scholarship has

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focused on Idaho’s history with the Aryan Nations. In many respects, there were positive and negative impacts from that experience. The Aryan Nations have been very good for us in that we were so embarrassed; that it inspired the very first grassroots human rights movement in Idaho. We have human rights task forces, the Anne Frank Memorial, the Black History Museum; they’re all running off of the energy from our fight with the Aryan Nations. But the negative piece of that is that it simplified our dialogue. We wanted our fight against the Aryan Nations to absolve us and prove that we were always good people. And that’s not the whole truth. And how does our racial history shape Idaho’s present? There are so many relative stories that involve civil rights in all of your headlines: the current debate over states’ rights, the debate over Medicaid expansion, immigration, LGBT rights. Where does your passion for all of this come from? I’ve always been interested in religion, human rights and social justice. We’re talking about all of the stories and narratives where you wrestle with the truth of being a human in this complex world. In all of that, I have a role to play as a historian and I take it with great responsibility.

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MC4 AND JAM SESSION—7 p.m. FREE. Quinn’s

2 CHAINZ—With Pusha T and August Alsina. 8 p.m. $40-$350. Revolution

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BEN BURDICK—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 BOURBON DOGS—8 p.m. FREE. Sockeye Grill CHRIS GUTIERREZ—6 p.m. FREE. Gelato Cafe

LUCIUS, FEB. 13, NEUROLUX The New York Times, NPR, Paste, Rolling Stone, Spin, Time and more have waxed positively about female-fronted, Brooklyn-based pop quintet Lucius. Touring behind its debut, Wildewoman (Mom & Pop Music, October 2013), Lucius has been blowing across the United States this winter like a warm summer storm and will soon cross the ocean to support the March release of Wildewoman worldwide. The band is often described as having a ’60s girl-group sensibility, possibly due to some of the tightest vocals and instrumentation to hit the airwaves in a long time. Singers Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe also dress identically when they perform; but, rather than come across as a novelty, it serves to further bind the two, who sing almost uncannily as one voice. Watch Lucius’ entry in the popular NPR Tiny Desk Concert series and see why you don’t want to miss this show. —Amy Atkins With You Won’t, 8 p.m., $12. Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., neurolux.com

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DJ MAXIM KLYMENKO—10 p.m. FREE. Grainey’s Basement EMILY TIPTON—10 p.m. FREE. Grainey’s FEBRUARY SINGER-SONGWRITER SHOWCASE—Featuring Johnny Shoes, Mack Lantz and Melissa Smith. 7 p.m. FREE. The Crux FRED CRABTREE—7 p.m. FREE. Lock Stock & Barrel INCAN ABRAHAM—With RevoltRevolt, Sleepy Seeds and Obscured by the Sun. 7 p.m. $5. Neurolux JEFF MOLL—7 p.m. FREE. Varsity Pub KEVIN KIRK AND FRIENDS—6:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers LEIGH JONES—With Mt. Joy. 9 p.m. FREE. The Crux

OPHELIA—8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s

THURSDAY FEB. 13 BEN BURDICK TRIO—With Amy Rose. 8 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

THE SOUR NOTES—With Marshall Poole and Grandma Kelsey. 7 p.m. $5. The Crux

FRIDAY FEB. 14 B3 SIDE—8 p.m. FREE. Sockeye Grill BOISE STATE VOCAL JAZZ FESTIVAL—9 a.m. FREE. Boise State Student Union Building

FRIM FRAM FOUR—8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s

BLOOD STANDS STILL—With Greg Bennick, Compromised, Eighty/Six, Six Feet, American Victim and HeadxLock. 6 p.m. $10. Shredder

LEE AND FRIENDS—7 p.m. FREE. The Drink

BROCK BARTEL—6:30 p.m. FREE. Willi B’s

LUCIUS—With You Won’t. See Listen Here, this page. 9 p.m. $12. Neurolux

DJ MAXIM KLYMENKO—10 p.m. $5. Grainey’s

FRANK MARRA—6:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

MARTI MENDENHALL—With Andy Nevala, Todd Hill, Jim Graves and the Boise State Vocal Jazz Alumni Ensemble. 7:30 p.m. $3-$5. Boise State Jordan Ballroom OPHELIA—10 p.m. FREE. Grainey’s PAMELA DEMARCHE—6 p.m. FREE. Rice SONS OF THUNDER MOUNTAIN—7 p.m. FREE. Lock Stock & Barrel

DOUGLAS CAMERON—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365

JEANNIE MARIE—7 p.m. FREE. Orphan Annie’s JOHN JONES TRIO—8 p.m. FREE. Chandlers K THEORY—10 p.m. $15. Knitting Factory MOTTO KITTY—9 p.m. $3. 127 Club OLD DEATH WHISPER—8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s OPHELIA—8:30 p.m. FREE. Piper Pub SCOTT PEMBERTON TRIO—10 p.m. $5. Grainey’s TERRY EBERLEIN AND KEN HARRIS—5 p.m. FREE. Berryhill TERRY JONES—6:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

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EQUALITY ROCKS—Featuring Limbosa, Velvet Hook, Hot Dog Sandwich, DJ Stardust Lounge and speaker Brett Perry of the Trey McIntyre Project. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. The Crux

CHUCK SMITH TRIO—With Nicole Christensen. 8 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

ERIC GRAE AND MIKE RUTLEDGE—7 p.m. FREE. Berryhill

FRANK MARRA—6:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

J-BEERDS—7:30 p.m. FREE. High Note Cafe

GALEN LOUIS—7 p.m. FREE. Willi B’s

DJ MAXIM KLYMENKO—10 p.m. $5. Grainey’s Basement

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TERRY EBERLEIN AND KEN HARRIS—5 p.m. FREE, Berryhill TIME AND DISTANCE—With Headcases, Nude Oil, Fivestar and Figure 8. 8 p.m. $5. Shredder

Goo Goo Dolls GOO GOO DOLLS—6:30 p.m. FREE. 8th & Main LIFE LEONE—With Virgil. See Listen Here, this page. 9 p.m. $5. The Crux MICAH STEVENS GROUP—8 p.m. FREE. Lock Stock & Barrel MOTTO KITTY—9 p.m. $3. 127 Club OLD DEATH WHISPER—8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s ORGANIK TIME MACHINE—10 p.m. $5. Grainey’s

SUNDAY FEB. 16 BARRIER—With Adaliah, Silence, Undertaker, Our City Skyline, For The Sake Of and Search Lights. 6 p.m. $10. Shredder DJ MAXIM KLYMENKO—10 p.m. FREE. Grainey’s Basement JIM LEWIS—6 p.m. FREE. Lulu’s MISS MASSIVE SNOWFLAKE AND RAINSTICK COWBELL—8 p.m. FREE. The Crux Rum Rebellion

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WEDNESDAY FEB. 19

DAVE MANION—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365

AUSTIN JENCKES—8:30 p.m. $15-$25. Knitting Factory

GREG BRIDGES—6:30 p.m. FREE. Highlands Hollow

BLACKSTONE RNGRS—With Blvrred Vision and Avtale. 9 p.m. $5. The Crux

REILLY COYOTE—8 p.m. FREE. Sockeye Grill

TUESDAY FEB. 18 BERNIE REILLY—9:30 p.m. FREE. Grainey’s BOISE OLD TIME JAM—With The Country Club. 6 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s JIM LEWIS—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365

THE PACK A.D.—With In The Whale and Rollersnakes. 7 p.m. $8 adv., $10 door. Neurolux

JOHNNY BUTLER—5:30 p.m. FREE. O’Michael’s

REBECCA SCOTT—9:15 p.m. FREE. Piper Pub

RADIO BOISE PRESENTS THE HOBO NEPHEWS OF UNCLE FRANK—With Innocent Man. 7 p.m. FREE. Neurolux

REX MILLER AND ANDY CORTENS—7 p.m. FREE, Berryhill ROBIN SCOTT—7 p.m. FREE. Orphan Annie’s STONE SEED—9 p.m. FREE. O’Michael’s

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LIFE LEONE, FEB. 15, THE CRUX Back in the late ’80s and early ’90s, there weren’t many places for live rock ’n’ roll in California’s Coachella Valley. The dearth of venues in cities like Palm Springs and Palm Desert forced bands to hold shows out in the surrounding sand dunes. Out of these “generator parties”—so called because musicians needed generators to power their amps—emerged a low, massively heavy sound that became known as “stoner rock” or “desert rock.” Lucerne Valley, Calif.-based Life Leone’s music draws proudly on the desert rock tradition. His new EP Comes Crashing In (Wild Farm Records, July 2013) melds the genre’s buzzing, down-tuned guitars with catchy indie-pop melodies. Boiseans will get to hear this blend on Saturday, Feb. 15, when Leone and his band play The Crux with local openers Virgil, Leaf Raker and Fiddle Junkies. Read a full feature on Life Leone at boiseweekly.com. —Ben Schultz With Virgil, Leaf Raker and Fiddle Junkies, 9 p.m., $5. The Crux, 1022 W. Main St., 208-342-3213, facebook.com/thecruxcoffeeshop

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FREE. Library at Hillcrest, 5246 W. Overland Road, Boise, 208562-4996, boisepubliclibrary.org.

Festivals & Events

Talks & Lectures

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. LINCOLN—Celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday with a guided tour of the A. Lincoln: His Legacy in Idaho exhibit at noon. Cake and refreshments will be served and self-guided tours are available throughout the day. 11 a.m. FREE. Idaho State Historical Society Public Archives and Research Library, 2205 N. Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-334-3356.

AFTER NATURE: LIVING IN THE ANTHROPOCENE—As part of the Interdisciplinary Lectures Series, Boise State University hosts Jedediah Purdy, scholar, author and professor of law at Duke University. 6 p.m. FREE. Boise State Student Union Simplot Grand Ballroom, 1910 University Drive, Boise, sub.boisestate.edu.

VALENTINE FOR AIDS 2014— Valentines for AIDS silent art auction beneﬁts the Safety Net for AIDS Program. Bids open until 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16. 9 a.m. FREE. Flying M Coffeehouse, 500 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-3454320, ﬂyingmcoffee.com.

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On Stage WARREN (OR) THOSE PEOPLE—Rose MacBeth Ericson, forges an unlikely friendship with autistic Dano. 8 p.m. $15-$30. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-331-9224, bctheater.org.

Festivals & Events VALENTINE FOR AIDS 2014— See Wednesday. 9 a.m. FREE. Flying M Coffeehouse, 500 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-345-4320, ﬂyingmcoffee.com.

ACCOMPLICE—This fast-paced British comedy thriller will keep you guessing until the ﬁnal blackout (not suitable for children). Tickets available at door or online. 6:15 p.m. $18-$39. Knock ‘Em Dead Dinner Theatre, 415 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise, 208-3850021, kedproductions.org.

LOVE BITES—Transform Valentine’s Day with Vampires and Wolf Men, a four-course meal, wine pairings, and art after dark. See Picks, Page 30. 6 p.m. $60-$75. Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.

THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER—Mark Twain’s classic story comes to life in this musical adaptation. 7:30 p.m. $18. Nampa Civic Center, 311 Third St. S., Nampa, 208-468-5555, nampaciviccenter.com.

PAINT WITH YOUR VALENTINE—Enjoy a unique Valentine’s night out. Take your own refreshments. 7 p.m. $35 each person. My Masterpiece Parties, 603 E. State St., Eagle, 208-938-1370, mymasterpieceparties.com.

MARY POPPINS: THE MUSICAL—Join students from the Meridian School District as they present a family friendly production of Mary Poppins. 7:30 p.m. $10. Centennial High School Performing Arts Center, 12400 W. McMillan Road, Boise, 208-9391404, chs.meridianschools.org.

ROMANCING THE PEN— See a special exhibit about the wrong things inmates did for love. Guided tours are ﬁrst-come, ﬁrst-served with limited capacity. See Picks, Page 30. Noon. $3-$5. Old Idaho State Penitentiary, 2445 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-334-2844, history.idaho.gov.

WARREN (OR) THOSE PEOPLE—See Wednesday. 8 p.m. $15-$30. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-331-9224, bctheater.org.

Literature

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VALENTINE GIFTS AND GIVING WEEK—Millie Hilgert, aka Miss Courageous, shares her store and studio with artists and crafters, with 20 percent of sales donated to the Women’s and Children’s Alliance. 11 a.m. FREE. Miss Courageous Pop Inspired Gifts, 1148 N. Orchard St., Boise, 208-5778921, misscourageous.com.

INTRO TO SOLDERING—Learn the basics of soldering with Dave Gapen from the Reuseum. 7 p.m.

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WILLY VLAUTIN: THE FREE—Willy Vlautin reads from his newest book, The Free, about three downand-out working-class people who ﬁnd themselves in seemingly impossible situations. 6 p.m. FREE. Rediscovered Books, 180 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-3764229, rdbooks.org.

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AMOR AND EXILE—Join Nathaniel Hoffman and Nicole Salgado as they read from their book, Amor and Exile, which details the struggles of U.S. citizens and undocumented immigrants who fall in love. 7 p.m. FREE. The Cabin, 801 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208331-8000, thecabinidaho.org.

Kids & Teens 3-D PRINTING CLUB FOR TEENS AND TWEENS—Travis and Hailey will be on hand to demonstrate the basics of 3-D design. Opportunities to print original designs are available on Thursdays. 4:30 p.m. FREE. Ada Community Library, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise, 208-362-0181, adalib.org.

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Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk. Go to www.boiseweekly.com and look under odds and ends for the answers to this week’s puzzle. And don’t think of it as cheating. Think of it more as simply double-checking your answers. © 2013 Mepham Group. Distributed by Tribune Media Services. All rights reserved.

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2ND ANNUAL CLUMSY FEST— Come to Hannah’s and enjoy live music from The Clumsy Lovers, Hillfolk Noir, Innocent Man, The Giant Leprechauns, Possum Livin’ and Deviant Kin. All are invited for a jam session at 7 p.m. on the dance ﬂoor. 7 p.m. $7. Humpin’ Hannah’s, 621 Main St., Boise, 208-345-7557. CHANCELLORS VALENTINE’S DANCE—Buy tickets at Burger Time Drive In or 1273 S. Orchard; The Buzz Cafe, 2999 N. Lake Harbor Lane. For more info, call 208-375-2651. For info about room packages, call 208-3447691 (press “0”). 7 p.m. $15. Red Lion Downtowner, 1800 W. Fairview Ave., Boise, 208-3447691, redlion.com.

STUPID CUPID PARTY—Celebrate Valentine’s Day in your pajamas. Featuring Best PJs contest and drink specials. 7 p.m. FREE. McCleary’s Pub, 604 N. Orchard Ave., Boise, 208-342-3007. 9 p.m. FREE. McCleary’s Pub, 9155 W. State St., Boise, 208-8539910, mcclearys.net. TAPAS BINGE FRIDAY—Enjoy all-you-can-eat tapas one Basque “hour” between 5-8 p.m. Special prices on wine and beer. 5 p.m. $12. Basque Market, 608 W. Grove St., Boise, 208-433-1208, thebasquemarket.com. AN UNEXPECTED PAIRING— Cinder, Telaya, Coiled and House of Wine will feature wines, plus appetizers from Horsewood Catering, music, dancing with Heirloom Dance Studio, a photo booth and rafﬂe prizes. Buy tickets at the wineries or online. 7 p.m. $75. House of Wine at the 44th Street Wineries, 107 E. 44th St., Garden City, 208-297-9463, thehowofwine.com. VALENTINE FOR AIDS 2014— See Wednesday. 9 a.m. FREE. Flying M Coffeehouse, 500 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-345-4320, ﬂyingmcoffee.com.

On Stage ACCOMPLICE—See Thursday. 6:15 p.m. $18-$39. Knock ‘Em Dead Dinner Theatre, 415 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise, 208-3850021, kedproductions.org.

Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-331-9224, bctheater.org.

Kids & Teens LOCK-IN FOR KIDS—Kids stay in all night and enjoy movies, swimming, games and a pizza party. For ages 6-12. 7 p.m. $20-$25. Nampa Recreation Center, 131 Constitution Way, Nampa, 208468-5858, namparecreation.org.

SATURDAY FEB. 15 Festivals & Events 2ND ANNUAL CLUMSY FEST— See Friday. No open jam on Saturday. 7 p.m. $7. Humpin’ Hannah’s, 621 Main St., Boise, 208-345-7557. B8TH AND MAIN GRAND OPENING—Check out the grand opening of Idaho’s tallest building with food trucks, a ribbon cutting ceremony and live performances by Ra Ra Riot, Allen Stone and the Goo Goo Dolls. See Picks, Page 31. 1 p.m., FREE, Main Street, 8thandmain.com. CASINO ROYALE—Put on your best Vegas attire and enjoy an evening of gambling and cocktails in an event that supports the Company of Fools. The price of admission gives you $1,500 in funny money to use at the tables. VIP tables available for reservation. See Picks, Page 31. 6:30 p.m. $125. Valley Club, 100 Club View Drive N., Hailey, 208-788-5400. CHILI COOK-OFF—Enjoy $1 chili cups and rafﬂe tickets. Entry fee for cook-off is $40, cooking begins at 9 a.m. and judging starts at noon. 9 a.m. $1. Idaho City Visitor’s Center, 100 S. Main St., Idaho City, 208-392-6040, idahocitychamber.com.

BCUPID’S UNDIE RUN—Run 1.5 miles in your best underthings to raise money for the Children’s Tumor Foundation. All funds raised help find a cure for neurofibromatosis. Find more info at cupidsundierun.com. See Picks, Page 30. Noon-4 p.m., $30 per runner. Starts at Tom Grainey’s, 109 S. Sixth St., 208-345-2505, tomgraineysboise.com. FATHER-DAUGHTER DESSERT— Fathers and daughters are invited to a variety show featuring fatherdaughter duos, a photo booth and delicious desserts. Buy tickets in advance. 7 p.m. $10 per family. Karcher Church of the Nazarene, 2515 W. Karcher Road, Nampa, 208-467-7479, karchernaz.org. ONE BILLION RISING GLOBAL DANCE EVENT—Trey McIntyre Project partners with Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence to raise awareness about ending violence against women and children. Adults only. See Picks, Page 30. 4 p.m. FREE. Trey McIntyre Project Studio, 2285 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, treymcintyre.com. OPENING RECEPTION: COUPLING—Featuring new exhibit, Coupling. 11 a.m. FREE. Stewart Gallery, 2230 Main St., Boise, 208-433-0593, stewartgallery. com. VALENTINE FOR AIDS 2014— See Wednesday. 9 a.m. FREE. Flying M Coffeehouse, 500 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-345-4320, flyingmcoffee.com. VALENTINE’S GETAWAY—The romantic getaway features a candlelight dinner for two of prime rib and crab claws, and lodging in a River View guestroom. Choice of sparkling cider or dry or pink champagne delivered to your room upon arrival. 6 p.m. $187 and up. Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge, 1010 S. Main St. 32 (Hwy. 95), Riggins.

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THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER—See Thursday. 7:30 p.m. $18. Nampa Civic Center, 311 Third St. S., Nampa, 208468-5555, nampaciviccenter.com. BALLET IDAHO—See performances of Raymonda’s Wedding, music by Alexander Glazunov; Scheherazade, music by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov; and the world premiere of Tchaikovsky Waltzes, music by Tchaikovsky. Choreography by Peter Anastos and Alex Ossadnik. 8 p.m. $38-$58. Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-426-1609, box ofﬁce: 208-426-1110, mc.boisestate. edu. MARY POPPINS: THE MUSICAL—See Thursday. 7:30 p.m. $10. Centennial High School Performing Arts Center, 12400 W. McMillan Road, Boise, 208-9391404, chs.meridianschools.org. WARREN (OR) THOSE PEOPLE—See Wednesday. 8 p.m. $15-$30. Boise Contemporary

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FEB. 15 fe-skivvy-ties “You don’t mind if I watch you eat, right? I’m on a liquid diet.”

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FEB. 14 eerie edibles LOVE BITES: VALENTINE’S DINNER AT BOISE ART MUSEUM You know the feeling: You realize Valentine’s Day is two days away and you haven’t arranged anything special for your sweetheart. Instead of buying a box of stale chocolates, crappy conversation hearts or a cheap stuffed animal, surprise the person who means so much to you with something that actually says how much that person means, like a frighteningly fun evening at Boise Art Museum’s werewolves- and vampires-themed Love Bites: Valentine’s Dinner. Sit in style at a long table, joined by other dinner-goers, and enjoy a four-course meal cooked up by Cacicia’s Old World Sicilian Foods, along with perfect wine pairings. It is a pre-ﬁxe menu, but there is a vegetarian option. Dress for the evening is semi-formal, or blend in with the fanged creatures and hairy critters and go in costume. You can also get your face done up at BAM, where there will be make-up artists waiting to make you look frightful. The evening also includes Art After Dark and a live performance by local DJ Slieb, who will play traditional music, contemporary pieces and mash-ups of the two. The evening will be hosted by BAM’s curator of education, Terra Feast. 6 p.m., $60-$75, Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.

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FEB. 14 passion behind bars ROMANCING THE PEN: LOVE STORIES FROM THE PENITENTIARY The Old Idaho Penitentiar y invites guests to experience a different kind of romance this Valentine’s Day: less chocolate, roses and teddy bears, and more murder, theft and adulter y. Ah, love. Romancing

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the Pen: Love Stories from the Penitentiar y shows visitors how far, exactly, some of the more infamous prisoners have gone in the name of love. Spoiler aler t: You’re not going to ﬁnd these tales in any Nicholas Sparks book. More in the style of Stephen King, or a depressed James Patterson, these exhibits are deﬁnitely geared toward an older audience (kids are welcome, though cautioned). It’s an interesting way to spend your Valentine’s Day, especially at one of Idaho’s most historic and intriguing destinations.

FUN RUN IN DOWNTOWN BOISE Mass (semi) nudity, freezing temperatures and exercise: This is what lies in store for participants in Cupid’s Undie Run, a national event in which Boise is taking part for the ﬁrst time this year. It might seem crazy to run in the freezing cold in your under wear, but this event raises money for the Children’s Tumor Foundation. In 2013, Cupid’s Undie Run raised $1.3 million for the foundation, which works to improve the lives of those affected by neuroﬁbromatosis. When you register for the run, you can start your own fundraising page—and raising funds means getting cool prizes. It only takes $150 to get VIP status at the open bar that will be serving up drinks on race day. After the run, you can partake in a range of undie-clad festivities, or cover up if you’ve lost all feeling in your extremities. If you’re too shy to run in your skivvies but still want to help out, volunteer for the event or begin your own fundraising campaign by selecting the “just fundraising” option when you register. Runners can form teams or go solo. So far, the best teams from Boise have raised nearly $8,500 and some individuals have raised up to $1,700. So get pumped, strip down and take advantage of the rare opportunity to run through the streets in your unmentionables without earning a citation. Noon. $50. Tom Grainey’s, 109 S. Sixth St., Boise, 208-3452505, tomgraineysboise.com.

Though the Penitentiar y is open from noon-9 p.m., guided tours are set to star t at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for kids; and, although you presumably have found someone to keep you warm, be sure to dress accordingly for the weather. 6 p.m. $3-$5. Old Idaho Penitentiar y, 2445 Old Penitentiar y Road, Boise, 208-334-2844, histor y.idaho.gov/old-idahopenitentiar y.

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FEB. 15 bust a move ONE BILLION RISING Global issues of violence and

abuse are ver y real. So are the over whelming realities of their scale, which is why it makes sense that even dedicated advocates sometimes feel nearly paralyzed by despair. But despair is not possible when there is dance. In coordination with international events such as rallies, protests and strikes, Boise will attempt to beat back the threat of despair by hosting a freeform, unchoreographed dance Saturday at the Trey McIntyre Project Studio. Kris Taylor of Deep Dance Experience will lead the event, which is geared toward inspiring anyone with a desire to end global abuse. One Billion Rising is a revolutionar y call to action aimed at eradicating violence against women and children. In 2013, the grassroots moveB O I S E WE E KLY. C O M

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FEB. 15 poker face optional (Eighth and) Main attraction.

CASINO ROYALE If you harbor a secret desire to live like a high roller, an opportunity to flirt with Lady Luck presents itself Saturday night at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts, when Company of Fools hosts its sixth annual Casino Royale event. The event will ser ve as a fundraiser for the Company of Fools, the theatrical group per forming in the Wood River Valley since 1996. The $125 ticket price includes $1,500 in pseudo seed money to get your ersatz gambling career started. However, if nothing but VIP status will do, $2,500 secures a private gambling table for eight, including express check-in upon arrival and complimentar y wine. For all guests, a no-host bar will be on hand, along with ample hors d’ oeuvres. For the aspiring card shark, the event will offer poker and blackjack. Those preferring to place their bets on luck alone can tr y their hand at roulette and craps. Of course, no role-play would be complete without a costume, so Vegas-inspired attire is highly encouraged. At the end of the evening, even if all those chips are worth less than Monopoly money, there will be an opportunity to leave with a pocket full of change by purchasing tickets for the Viva Las Vegas and Dine Around the Valley raffles. The Viva Las Vegas winner receives a three-day trip for two (air fare not included); tickets to Le Reve, an inventive show that incorporates water, fire, swimming and acrobatics; and dinner at two of Vegas’ premier restaurants. The Dine Around the Valley winner receives a gastronomical gift certificate valued at more than $1,200 for favorites such as Chandlers Steakhouse, Cristina’s, Powerhouse, Cava Cava and more. 6:30 p.m. $125. The Valley Club, 100 Club View Drive N., Hailey, 208-788-6520, ext. 205, sunvalleycenter.org.

ment spanned more than 200 countries and included 10,000 events—all geared toward raising awareness of the staggering global statistics regarding women and abuse. This year, One Billion Rising is expanding the

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event’s focus to include global justice, calling for international laws to hold perpetrators of genderbased violence accountable for their actions. All proceeds from this year’s event will be donated to the Idaho Coali-

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FEB. 15 the hole shebang EIGHTH AND MAIN Boise residents bid adieu to The Hole, the area on Eighth and Main streets that had, until fairly recently, been Idaho’s most iconic urban eyesore. The Saturday after Valentine’s Day, the new addition to the skyline (the tallest building not only in Boise, but in all of Idaho) is set to have its grand opening. And it’s shaping up to be a hell of par ty. All day leading up to the opening, there will be musical per formances, food trucks, face painting and a s’mores station, which is hopefully exactly what it sounds like. There is also something in it for anybody who has inexplicably found themselves feeling nostalgic for the ’90s. At 6:30 p.m., the Goo Goo Dolls are putting on a free concert outside the building in celebration of the grand opening. The band, famous for its handful of hits on the charts over the past two decades, is set to per form songs from its latest album, Magnetic (Warner Brothers, 2013). The Eighth and Main Tower is the future home of Zions Bank, which is sponsoring the event for the public, along with the Gardner Company. Festivities begin at noon, ribbon cutting at 6 p.m., Goo Goo Dolls per form at 6:30. Check website for more information and times. FREE. Eighth and Main, Boise, 8thandmain.com.

tion Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, a local group that advocates for and provides ser vices to victims of abuse. Given the limited capacity of the Trey McIntyre Project studio space, local coordinators are requesting

Tried the chocolates, flowers and candlelit dinner shtick for Valentine’s Day? Think brawnier. Think adrenaline at 1,000 percent. You know what you love and you’re (mostly) certain what (s)he would absolutely (most likely) love. Think Indiana Jones. Think Tomb Raider. Think Uncanny X-Men, facebook.com/miramontesart knife-fighting grizzly bears, $25-$50 bulging muscles and excellent shading. What says “I love you, snookums” better than your own portraits in a customized comic book splash page? Local artist Tony Miramontes thinks nothing does. For $25-$50, Miramontes will immortalize your super sweetheart and help ease his/her induction into the ranks of heroes like Indy, Lara Croft, Jean Grey, Batman and more. Give Miramontes a picture, your significant other’s favorite colors and his/her “super power” for a Spandex-and-cape clad version of the ultimate Valentine. Miramontes left his full time job at St. Luke’s Hospital to fulfill his dream of becoming a comic book artist. Now he makes these customized comic portraits to hone his craft. Think that sounds like a pretty unbeatable V-Day present? You can get in touch with Miramontes via his Facebook page at Miramontes Art. He requires a week turn-around time, but your sweetie might be cool with a belated gift this super. —Jessica Murri

advance RSVPs be submitted via the group’s website. 4 p.m. FREE, donations accepted. Trey McIntyre Project Studio, 2285 Warm Springs Ave, Boise, onebillionrisingboise.eventbrite.com.

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8 DAYS OUT WATERSHED WEEKEND WACKY WEATHER—Join Channel 6 chief meteorologist Scott Dorval to learn about our watershed’s weather and how it differs from weather around the world. 10 a.m. FREE. Boise WaterShed, 11818 W. Joplin Road, Boise, 208-489-1284, cityofboise.org. 29

On Stage ACCOMPLICE—See Thursday. 6:15 p.m. $18-$39. Knock ‘Em Dead Dinner

Theatre, 415 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise, 208-385-0021, kedproductions. org. THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER—See Thursday. 7:30 p.m. $18. Nampa Civic Center, 311 Third St. S., Nampa, 208-468-5555, nampaciviccenter.com. BALLET IDAHO—See Friday. 8 p.m. $38-$58. Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-4261609, box ofﬁce: 208-426-1110, mc.boisestate.edu.

MARY POPPINS: THE MUSICAL—See Thursday. 7:30 p.m. $10. Centennial High School Performing Arts Center, 12400 W. McMillan Road, Boise, 208-939-1404, chs.meridianschools.org. WARREN (OR) THOSE PEOPLE—See Wednesday. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. $15$30. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-331-9224, bctheater.org.

Art

ARTIST CHAT WITH GARY KOMARIN—Komarin has received numerous fellowships, including a New York Grant in Painting and the Rutgers University Fellowship in Innovative Printmaking. 10 a.m. FREE. Gail Severn Gallery, 400 First Ave. N., Ketchum, 208-726-5079, gailseverngallery.com.

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Art PINTEREST PARTY—Check out Pinterest project displays and pick up supplies. 1 p.m. FREE. Michaels, 8633 Franklin Road, Boise, 208-376-9961, michaels.com. SCRAP ART CONTEST—See Saturday. 11 a.m. FREE admission, $10 entry fee for artists. Studio 616, 616 N. Third St., McCall, 208-631-2661.

MONDAY FEB. 17 Citizen ACLU LOBBY DAY—Participants join the ACLU of Idaho to meet with state legislators to discuss speciﬁc legislative interests. 8 a.m. FREE. Idaho Education Association, 620 N. Sixth St., Boise, 208-344-1341, idahoea.org.

Kids & Teens KIDS ART CAMP (AGES 11-15)—Kids ages 11-15 learn about the art of Wassily Kandisky and create their own artwork based on their interpretations of his work. Reservations required. 1 p.m. $45. My Masterpiece Parties, 603 E. State St., Eagle, 208938-1370, mymasterpieceparties.com. KIDS ART CAMP (AGES 6-10)—Kids ages 6-10 learn about the work of American children’s book author Eric Carle and create their own “Mr. Seahorse” works of art based on their interpretations of his work. Registration required. 9 a.m. $45. My Masterpiece Parties, 603 E. State St., Eagle, 208938-1370, mymasterpieceparties.com.

TUESDAY FEB. 18 Festivals & Events 2014 WORKING WOMEN’S BUSINESS SYMPOSIUM—Sponsored by Idaho SBDC and the Idaho Business Review. Keynote speaker Patty Duke will present Leadership Lessons from Leading Ladies. Register through the IBR website. 9 a.m. $35-$150. Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St., Boise, 208-336-8900, boisecentre.com.

Talks & Lectures POLITICS FOR LUNCH—Lecture series features local, state and national politicians in a casual setting. Reservations required. RSVP to cathescott@ boisestate.edu by day prior to event. 11:30 a.m. $10. Andrus Center in BoDo, 301 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-426-3777, andruscenter.org.

WEDNESDAY FEB. 19 Festivals & Events BUY IDAHO CAPITOL SHOW—The Buy Idaho Capitol Show features more than 100 booths, exhibiting and sampling products and services produced in our state. 8 a.m. FREE. Idaho State Capitol Building, 700 W. Jefferson St., Boise, 208433-9705.

On Stage WARREN (OR) THOSE PEOPLE—See Wednesday, Feb. 12. 8 p.m. $15-$30. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-331-9224, bctheater.org.

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THE AWARD FOR BEST OSCAR CONTROVERSY GOES TO... Pretenders, protests and politics GEORGE PRENTICE Two-time Oscar winner Jane Fonda, Lifetime Achievement honoree Elia Kazan and Cate Blanchett, who is up for her second Oscar, are on a long list of prize winners who have run into Academy Award controversies.

Cate Blanchett, so beautiful, so perfect in 2013’s Blue Jasmine, was a shoo-in to take Hollywood’s facade was stripped away by home the Oscar for her heartbreaking performance as the film’s title character. Until Feb. 1. shame or ignorance. 1957—When Robert Rich was named as “What if it had been your child, Cate the winner for Best Original Story for The Blanchett?” asked Dylan Farrow in an open Brave One, no one came to the podium. It letter to The New York Times. turns out that Rich never existed. The man Farrow, the daughter of Blue Jasmine behind the fake moniker was blacklisted scribe director Woody Allen, took Blanchett to task Dalton Trumbo, one of the Hollywood Ten. for separating her art from her career choice 1971—At the height of the of working with Allen in Vietnam War, “Hanoi” Jane the shadow of Farrow’s Fonda won the Best Actress chilling allegation that Alaward for Klute. The Academy len sexually assaulted her THE 86TH ACADEMY AWARDS held its breath as she strode to in 1992, when she was 7 Sunday, March 2 the podium, paused, and said, years old. Allen was never 5 p.m. Mountain Time “There’s a great deal to say, and charged and he denies the I’m not going to say it tonight.” accusations. Live on ABC-TV You could hear a collective exhale But Farrow’s letter has from the auditorium on TV. upended Hollywood in 1973—Marlon Brando refused the final days of voting his Best Actor Oscar for The leading up to the AcadGodfather and instead sent actress Sacheen emy Awards ceremony on Sunday, March 2. Littlefeather to the podium to deride racist The Hollywood Reporter’s Scott Feinberg portrayals of Native Americans in film. writes that “whether intended or not, the by1975—This was perhaps Oscar’s most emproduct of [Farrow’s letter] may well be that barrassing year. After being called to the stage Academy members will think twice before supporting Allen or those who have chosen to to pick up the Best Documentary Oscar for Hearts and Minds, filmmaker Bert Schneider associate with him … when they fill out their read a telegram from the North Vietnamese Oscar ballots.” government that read, “Please transmit to all The Academy’s clumsy dance with controour friends in America our recognition of all versy is nothing new. Consider the multiple incidents throughout Oscar’s 86 years in which they have done on behalf of peace.” Co-hosts

Bob Hope and Frank Sinatra rushed to the podium to disavow the Academy’s responsibility for the speech. But co-host Shirley MacLaine expressed her displeasure with Hope and Sinatra’s remarks, making it a pretty chilly evening all around. 1977—Upon receiving her Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Julia, pro-Palestinian advocate Vanessa Redgrave thanked the Academy for standing up to “Zionist hoodlums.” 1999—Elia Kazan, director of On the Waterfront, East of Eden and A Streetcar Named Desire, won a Lifetime Achievement Oscar, but a number of people at the ceremony refused to stand for a man who outed members of the American Communist Party to the 1962 House Committee on Un-American Activities. 2003—Michael Moore won the Best Documentary Oscar for Bowling for Columbine but used his speech to proclaim George W. Bush’s election was “ﬁctitious.” “Shame on you, Mr. Bush. Shame on you,” Moore shouted to a mix of cheers and jeers. Most Academy Award ceremonies are noted for heartfelt or funny moments; but, every so often, the true consequences of personal behavior and geopolitical conﬂict are too great to hold behind a velvet rope. And that’s when you know that you’re watching more than a silly awards show. You’re watching history happen.

THE SMALL SCREEN/SCREEN NEW NETFLIX TITLES Luckily, the year’s shortest month is long on new movie and TV titles at Netflix, including love stories, twisted family dramas, classics, the return of a Netflix original and a film that drew the MPAA’s infamous NC-17 rating. In movies, subscribers can watch 30 for 30: The Price of Gold, a documentary that delves deeper into the 1994 Tonya Harding/Nancy KerBOI S EW EEKLY.COM

rigan scandal and its fallout; Blue is the Warmest Color, the controversial Palme d’Or-winning French ﬁlm about the love story of two young women exploring their sexuality and navigating the rocky road to adulthood; and Harold and Maude, a brilliant noir comedy about a MayDecember romance. February also brings Adore, The Fabulous Ice Age, Failure to Launch, Flashdance, Jesus Camp,

MASH, Somewhere, The Usual Suspects and, unfortunately, Tyler Perry’s Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor. TV shows new in February include Bates Motel (Season 1), The Borgias, Queer as Folk (the complete series), Burn Notice (Season 7), The Returned (Season 1) and, most fortunately, Breaking Bad (Season 5). As a Valentine’s Day treat to its viewers, Netﬂix delivers the second season of House

of Cards on Friday, Feb. 14—and news that Season 3 is a go. In Season 2 of the Emmy Awardwinning Netﬂix original, diabolical Francis “Frank” Underwood (Kevin Spacey) rises to power as this country’s new veep. Frank sums up perfectly what viewers can expect from him this season when he says, “There is but one rule: hunt or be hunted.” —Ashley Miller and Amy Atkins

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PRETTY (BAD) IN PINK

KINKY, $19.95 This lipgloss-pink liqueur has Capri Sun and church picnic punch notes on the nose, backed by peach lollipop on the palate and a pronounced Sour Patch Kids bite. Though the bottle claims it’s a “naughty fusion of super-premium vodka distilled ﬁve times with succulent mango, blood orange liqueur and passion fruit,” the only real fruit you’ll taste in this baby is citrus, which does a good job counteracting the concoction’s cloying sweetness. X-RATED, $28.95 Before we get into more candy comparisons with this Barbiepink liqueur, we’d like to raise one question: Why is it necessary to use “ultra-premium French vodka” if you’re then going to “sensuously fuse” it with a bunch of fake fruit ﬂavors? Though the bottle claims it’s “Sicilian blood orange mingling with mango and passion fruits,” this viscous sugar bomb has more in common with Jolly Ranchers than it does with actual fruit. That said, it’s the mellowest of the three. OR-G, $25.95 Vodka and Tang might’ve gotten Buzz Aldrin through those long, dark space nights, but it’s certainly not an acceptable drink for non-astronauts with tastebuds. OR-G—with its throbbing, highlighter orange hue—tastes like someone dissolved Flintstone Vitamins in vodka. Or as one BW taste-tester proclaimed, “I need a beer to rinse that crap out of my mouth.” —Tara Morgan

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Looking to woo your date with booze this Valentine’s Day? Then stick to the three B’s: bubbly, burgundy or bourbon. Hell, even boxed wine might work in a pinch. You know what’s not on that list? Neon-hued, popsicle-ﬂavored panty droppers that go down like syrupy, 34-proof Kool-Aid cocktails. But, hey, if you want to give your lover a hangover they’ll never forget, then check out these wincingly named fusion liqueurs.

TAPS ARE FLOWING AT EDGE BREWING Plus Ruth’s Chris, Flatbread and On the Fly talk shop before the Tower’s grand opening TARA MORGAN Tiny tasters of beer and ample samples of pub grub circulated around Edge Brewing Co. at a Feb. 4 soft opening for the 15-barrel brewery. Before the grand opening insanity gets unLocated in a gigantic warehouse at 525 N. der way, Boise Weekly touched base with three Steelhead Way, off Emerald Street and Maple of the four restaurants opening at the tower, Grove Road, Edge’s main dining room boasts which will also house the Idaho headquarters dozens of high- and low-top tables along with a shiny granite bar and rows of lighting crafted of Zion’s Bank, Holland & Hart Law Firm, from sawed-off growlers. Murals dot the walls assorted offices, and a fitness center and spa. National high-end chain Ruth’s Chris and TVs flash sports and rotating tap lists. Steakhouse opened to the public Feb. 10. The Edge Head Brewer Kerry Caldwell, 9,000-square-foot space is located on the first formerly of TableRock Brewpub, pulled up a seat to chat about her first six beers: Onomato floor of the tower and features a grand lounge, three private event rooms, a dining room and a Pale Ale, Commodity Wheat, Obligatory IPA, kitchen decked out with one of the company’s Amber the Enabler, Blackwater Imperial Stout signature 1,800-degree broilers. and Belgian Tripel. Mark Robbins, the franchisee behind Ruth’s “These are the first six batches that I’ve Chris in Salt Lake City, brought the concept brewed on this system so I know all these to Boise, while Bryan Forcina—who worked beers; they could all use a little tweaking one at San Francisco’s The Plumed Horse and 231 way or another,” said Caldwell. Ellsworth before relocating to Meridian to Edge’s bar has 20 taps that Caldwell plans work at the Yard House—has taken the reins to fill with her brews and pilot batch releases as executive chef. In addition to top-dollar that Edge shareholders craft on-site. USDA Prime steaks and a la carte sides, Ruth’s “I have a one-keg pilot system in the back Chris offers a $7 happy hour, where any of my investors that’s which runs Sunday through a homebrewer can come in and EIGHTH AND MAIN TOWER Thursday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. brew one of their beers and Moving up to the secpotentially have it served on tap 800 W. Main St., Boise, ond floor, Boise-based chain in the pub,” said Caldwell. 208-246-8909, Flatbread Neapolitan Pizzeria Pointing to a row of bour8thandmain.com. has relocated its downtown bon barrels filled with Russian outpost to the tower. Owner imperial stout, Caldwell said Rob Lumsden says the space will have a more she also plans to do a number of barrel-aged “sophisticated feel” as opposed to the “playful releases, including a sour beer program. Edge Brewing officially opened to the public look” of his other eateries. “It carries over some elements from the Feb. 5, but the brewery won’t host its Grand previous restaurants but a lot has changed in Opening celebration until Friday, March 7. terms of the look and feel of Flatbread; it’s Speaking of grand opening throwdowns, the Eighth and Main Tower is gearing up for a kind of a grown-up Flatbread. … The finishes massive street party Saturday, Feb. 15 from 1-8 are a little bit more upscale; we’ve got a full p.m. Event organizers expect to attract 10,000- bar in this one,” said Lumsden. The restaurant has also installed an oven 15,000 people to Eighth and Main streets with hand-built in Naples, Italy, and expanded its a Food Truck Rally—which includes trucks menu to include a number of new dishes. like Archie’s Place, Idaho Barbecue Company, “We’ve got new menu items that we’re Burgerlicious, Cacicia’s Cucinas and Bel Cibo— able to produce in this kitchen that we can’t and tons of family friendly activities. Live music starts at 2 p.m., with Allen Stone and Ra produce in the other kitchens,” said Lumsden. “So things like cioppino, gnocchi beef ragu, Ra Riot performing before the ribbon-cutting balsamic glazed chicken wings and we’re really ceremony at 6 p.m. Headliners the Goo Goo ramping up our happy hour, too. We’re going Dolls go on at 6:30 p.m.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): In her TED talk, science writer Mary Roach made it clear that human beings don’t need genital stimulation to experience orgasms. She spoke of a woman who routinely reaches ecstatic climax by having her eyebrows caressed and another woman who reaches the big O simply by brushing her teeth. Then there’s the woman who can simply think herself into coming, no physical touch necessary. I can’t guarantee that a similar aptitude will suddenly turn on in you, Aries, but the coming days could bring you as close as you have ever been. Right now you’re a connoisseur of deep pleasure—a blessed bliss master. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “The fact that someone else loves you doesn’t rescue you from the project of loving yourself,” writes blogger Sahaj Kohli. Nothing else rescues you from that quest, either, I would add. Sooner or later, whether it’s now or 20 years in the future, you will have to master this fine art. It’s not enough to merely feel affection for yourself; not enough to seek pleasure and avoid pain. You have to make extensive investigations to discover what it means to love yourself; you have to develop rigorous plans for how to accomplish it; and you must fire up a deep commitment as you actually carry out those plans. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to work on mastering this fine art. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “Drunk with my madness, I shouted at him furiously, ‘Make life beautiful! Make life beautiful!’” So says a character in a prose poem by Charles Baudelaire. And now, even though I am neither drunk nor furious nor consumed with madness, I am whispering the same command to you. I hope you will respond by embarking on a heroic effort to make life beautiful everywhere you go. The astrological omens suggest that if you do, you will be inundated with practical blessings that are as valuable as money. This will also be an excellent way to drum up the kind of love you crave. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Here’s what I wish for you during the Valentine season: to be happily in love with an intimate partner who loves you back. If that’s not feasible, here’s what I hope: that you are learning provocative lessons about yourself through your growth-inducing relationship with a close ally. And if you’re not blessed with either of those experiences, here’s a third alternative: that you cherish your fathomless longing for its own sake, feeling wonder and reverence for its wild power even if it’s unfulfilled. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Making eye contact is essential for building potent links with people you

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care about. It bypasses rational thought, stimulating chemical reactions in your bodies that enhance empathy and intimacy. In practicing the art of love, it’s one of the most potent moves you can make. This Valentine season would be an excellent time for you Leos to explore the frontiers of what’s possible through prolonged eye contact. Start here: Cultivate a sincere desire to know what’s simmering inside the souls of your dearest allies. With that as your driving force, your gaze won’t be clouded by shyness or selfconsciousness. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “I prefer an ecstatic orgasm to a lot of angst,” says Filipino artist David Medalla. I hope you consider making that your battle cry during this Valentine season. It would be in rapt harmony with the current cosmic omens. There really is no need for you to get sidelined by anxiety or distracted by stress when the natural remedy is so easily available. In every way you can imagine, Virgo, fight off sourness and dourness by engaging in acts of joy and pleasure. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In her poem “Implications of One Plus One,” Marge Piercy marvels at the way she and her long-term partner keep finding new nuances in their love-making. “Ten years of fitting our bodies together / and still they sing wild songs in new keys,” she writes. What’s their secret? It’s “timing, chemistry, magic and will and luck.” What I wish for you this Valentine season, Libra, is that you will have access to all five of those ingredients as you reinvigorate your relationship to love. More importantly—based on the current cosmic omens—I predict you will have access to them. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Jesuit priest Pedro Arrupe touted the practical value of being totally in love. “What you are in love with, what seizes your imagination, will affect everything,” he said. “It will decide what will get you out of bed in the mornings, how you spend your weekends, what you read, who you know and what amazes you with joy and gratitude.” Are you in love, Scorpio? With either a person, a beloved animal, a certain patch of land, your creative work or life itself? If not, there’s no excuse! Astrologically speaking, it’s an excellent time for you to be stupendously in love with someone or something—anything! If you are already in this state, trust your intuition to make it even smarter and finer. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Borrowing the words of Rumi (translated by Coleman Barks), I’ve prepared a love note for you to use as your own. Give it to a person whose destiny needs to be woven more closely together with

yours: “You are the sky my spirit circles in, the love inside love, the resurrection-place.” Would you like even more inspirational words to deliver to your chosen one? I hope so. Be greedy for lyrical bonding. Lust for springy intimacy. Feed your churning yearning. Try saying this, lifted from the book The Last Unicorn: “We are two sides of the same magic.” And be sure to say this, paraphrased from Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh: “I love you in a way that will always make you feel free.” CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “People think a soul mate is your perfect fit,” says author Elizabeth Gilbert. “But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that is holding you back. ... They tear down your walls and smack you awake ... shake you up, tear apart your ego a little bit, show you your obstacles and addictions, break your heart open so new light can get in, make you ... transform your life.” Does that sound like the kind of person you want in your life, Capricorn? Or do you prefer someone who likes what you like, appreciates you just as you are, and makes your life more secure and comfortable? This Valentine season is a good time to make or renew your commitment to one choice or the other. Whatever you decide, you’re likely to experience it on a richer, deeper level during the next 12 months. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Do you feel oppressed by Valentine’s Day? Maybe you’re single and reject the cultural bias that says being in an intimate relationship is the healthy norm. Or maybe you’re part of a couple but are allergic to the cartoonish caricatures of romance that bombard you during the Valentine marketing assault. If you’d rather consecrate love and intimacy in your own unique way, untainted by the stereotypes flying around, I invite you to rebel. Make this the year you overthrow the old ways and start a new tradition: Valentine’s Day 2.0. Mock sappy, sentimental expressions of romance even as you carry out futuristic experiments in radically slaphappy love. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “I have come to be fascinated with the messiness of desire,” writes novelist Ashley Warlick, “with the ways people fit themselves together, take themselves apart for each other, for want of each other, for want of some parts of each other.” Your assignment, Pisces, is to celebrate the messiness of desire; to not just grudgingly accept it as an inconvenience you’ve got to tolerate, but rather to marvel at it, be amused by it, and appreciate it for all the lessons it provides. Your motto this Valentine season could be, “I bless the messy largesse of my longing.”

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