Boise Weekly Vol. 23 Issue 29 by Boise Weekly

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JA NU ARY 7–13, 2015

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“This is much more than just changing the minimum wage. It’s about doing better economically.” ROTUNDA 8

Bit Complicated Understanding the complex currency market of bitcoin

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Read the winners of Boise Weekly’s annual short-ﬁction contest

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BRIEFEST BEST The holidays are past and we’re still a week or so away from the start of the 2015 Idaho Legislature. During this brief lull, we might be introspective, still crafting (or maintaining) our New Year’s resolutions and trying to get back into the routine of work or school. This is a good time for thinking and planning before the events of the coming year consume us. It’s also a good time for reading³speciÀcally, good Àction. You’re in luck with this week’s edition of Boise Weekly, wherein we publish the winners of our 13th annual Fiction 101 contest. 6tarting on 3age 11, you’ll Ànd the top three 101 word entries, two honorable mentions and four judges’ picks culled from more than 220 writers. Illustrated by one of our favorite local artists, Erin Ruiz, the stories are by turns somber, morbidly funny, weary and bizarre—all the things that make for great literature. That they’re merely 101 words long doesn’t diminish them; rather, it’s a far greater achievement to convey a feeling or craft a scene in few words than it is to use many. Thanks again to our panel of judges, Rick Ardinger, Jessica Holmes, Britt Udesen and Christian Winn, as well as the hundreds of writers who submitted their briefest best. We hope you enjoy these stories and that maybe they inspire you to practice your own art, no matter what it is or how small it may be. Elsewhere in this week’s paper, on Page 7 BW News Edi tor George Prentice delves into the complex world of bitcoin trading—the digital currency that has regulators, and more than a few others, scratching their heads. On Page 20, frequent BW music contributor Ben Schultz counts down 14 of his top albums of 2014 (spoiler: Iggy Azalea’s debut studio release is not among them). On Page 21, staff writer Jessica Murri details the conserva tion efforts under way in the Boise foothills as part of a 3,400 acre trail easement, while on Page 24, food writer Tara Morgan takes a trip to Kuna to sample Peruvian restaurant Lima Limon. —Zach Hagadone

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TRAGIC ACCIDENT SEVERAL NORTH IDAHO SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED JAN. 6 SO STAFF AND STUDENTS COULD ATTEND THE FUNERAL OF 29-YEAR-OLD VERONICA RUTLEDGE, WHO WA S ACCIDENTALLY SHOT AND KILLED BY HER TODDLER SON IN A HAYDEN WAL-MART IN DECEMBER. MORE O N CITYDESK.

SURVEY SAYS... A Utah-based pollster has found that two-thirds of Idahoans believe it should be illegal to discriminate against LGBT people. See how that breaks down by political party on Citydesk.

GET SCHOOLED If you’re suffering from cabin fever this winter and want to learn some new skills, check out the 2015 Winter Boise Schools Community Education course catalog. Find the link on Cobweb.

BIG BAD WOLF HUNT A controversial wolf and coyote hunt in Salmon wrapped up Jan. 4 with 30 coyotes reported killed but—like last year—no wolves taken. Get the details on Citydesk.

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OPINION PREDICTABLE Part 1: Softening up the mark BILL COPE If you read in last week’s column my predictions for 2015, I trust you understood they were not serious, though I have to wonder sometimes at the modern American’s capacity to tell the difference between satire and reporting. However, I have faith that my readership—whatever that amounts to—will always know when I’m joking around, as distinct from when I’m not joking around. It’s likely I lost any and everyone who couldn’t spot that distinction years ago. So it’s probably unnecessary for me to say that the predictions I’m making in this two-part column are serious. What’s more, there are many people all over America making the same predictions, sounding the same warnings. You’ve also heard me present these same scenarios before, repeatedly, and I don’t regret having spent so much effort on this one subject, as they all have to do with one of those matters I consider most fundamental to who we are as a free people, as well as one of the most imperiled. The subject is the institution of public education, and the peril is the demolition of that institution—the parts to be awarded to the very people who arranged for the demolition. First of all, we have to understand this dismantling didn’t start just eight years ago with the intrusion of outgoing Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna into what was already a struggling system, made so by the dismal treatment it has received from Republican state ofÀcials for at least two decades. Nor will it end if Idahoans ever mature civically and intellectually enough to quit electing frauds like Luna and his successor to that ofÀce simply because they advertise themselves as Republicans Àrst. No, Luna was little more than a convenient tool, designed and set upon Idaho to shift as many public education resources into private hands as possible. He may have failed with the “Students Come First” scheme but on other fronts—the epidemic of charter schools being one, along with the welcoming of voracious online education predators into Idaho’s education environment—he succeeded, largely because few Idahoans put those seemingly harmless territory disputes into proper context with the larger conquest. This massive and accelerating transfer of both public-school children and public-school funds is happening nationwide. And it was conceived at least four decades ago, fueled by the same dogmatic crusade of self-justifying greed that has resulted in the nation’s prisons, military logistics, infrastructure maintenance and so much more being shufÁed like marked cards BOI S EW EEKLY.COM

into the hands of investors whose primary concern has never been to provide the services America needs to survive and to thrive, but how to maximize their proÀts for the ultimate beneÀt of a few Americans. There’s not enough room in this entire publication, let alone my column here, two-part or 20-part, to go into the details of how this rapacious looting of the nation’s public treasury, hiding under the shroud of free market ideology, has led to such scandalous failure that if it continues we are destined for third worldlevel corruption and collapse. We know where the dots are—e.g., post-Reagan Republican doctrine, middle class stagnation, the burdensome debt being accrued by students, the local debacles of private prisons and broadband chicanery, staggering wealth being siphoned out of the general economy into the off-shore tax havens of the already-Àlthy rich—but even if there were the space to connect those dots, the folks who need to understand those connections most urgently wouldn’t be in the audience anyway. It’s too easy to shrug off what I and many others are saying as class warfare, even if they manage to tear themselves away from their football and consumer frenzy long enough to pay attention. I’m hoping predictions are harder to ignore, especially if they come true. And my guess is, we will know relatively soon whether these few predictions I have gathered (in Part Two) will have been set in motion by, say, approximately mid-way through the legislative session. Before going any further, I must acknowledge The Nation magazine for providing me with much more of what I already knew, as reÁected in a series of Àve columns I called “Crumbling Foundations” (Boise Weekly, Feb. 16, 2011; Feb. 23, 2011; April 9, 2014; April 16, 2014; and April 23, 2014). Last October, The Nation ran a collection of articles detailing the broad assault on public education by the forces of privatization. I have been waiting for the proper time to bring it to the attention of my readers. And when a gang of hayseed demagogues hit town, as they do every year under the Statehouse dome, intent on Àddling with the lives and futures of everyone from the local band director and biology teacher down to the munchkins in your kindergarten, I deem that to be the proper time. For those who would like to read this collection of Nation articles, they are available in the online version of this column both this week and next, when the actual predictions are announced. BOISEweekly | JANUAUARY 7–13, 2015 | 5

OPINION CREATIVE WRITING LESSON Seeing what sticks JOHN REMBER If you haven’t read Annie Dillard’s Holy the Firm, you’re in for a treat. It’s a book about being an artist, among other things. One of its central images is a moth that Áies into the Áame of a candle and burns for hours because its charcoaled body has become a wick. Dillard says that being that burning wick is what it’s like to be an artist—in her case, what it’s like to be a writer. A couple of things come to mind. One is that if I’d read Holy the Firm early enough in my writing career, I would have become a Àreman instead. The other is that Dillard turns image into metaphor, and the metaphor gets its authority from the image. The moth burning in the Áame is something we can see with our eyes closed, and that causes us to buy into the metaphor more readily than we might otherwise. It’s rhetoric, but there’s no rule saying rhetoric can’t be truth. In this case, it’s not truth, although a lot of artists think it is. They seek out the Áame, even when convinced it will destroy their bodies and, in some cases, their souls. In Dillard’s vision, you can’t expect a normal life if you’re an artist, because the energies involved will consume the human material that handles them. I dearly love Holy the Firm but I don’t buy into writing as martyrdom. The involved energies are considerable but seldom lethal. Writing is a human activity, not a form of black magic that leaves you lifeless in front of your computer with the last page of your novel illuminating the inhuman and ecstatic grin on your face. Being demonically possessed by writing is a fond fantasy for those of us who Ànd that every paragraph demands as much painful consciousness as we can muster. It’s tempting, in life as well as art, to let the unconscious take over. But you don’t write much when you’re unconscious. However, you don’t get much writing done without the unconscious. If a moth hadn’t Áown into Dillard’s Áickering candle, there would be no Holy the Firm. Without the image, the energy to write a book wouldn’t have been there. Holy the Firm would have gone back to the unconscious, there to reside timelessly in the Great Library of Unwritten Books. That’s where I store the biggest part of my oeuvre. Anyway, the image of the moth in the Áame will stay with me long after I’ve forgotten that it ever had anything to do with writing or even with Annie Dillard, and what makes it so durable is its ability to still thought. We’re reduced to throwing words at such breathtaking images, hoping that if enough of them stick, our readers will think we have named the unnameable, given language to something 6 | JANUAUARY 7–13, 2015 | BOISEweekly

bigger than language, made the unconscious conscious. We haven’t, and never will, but the words we put on the page pull something—maybe it’s just a little heat from an infernal candle—into this world. We can warm ourselves with it, thaw a few metaphors with it, and after awhile, when it’s spent, go out and start looking for another thought-stilling image hiding somewhere in the ugly gray haze of postmodern culture. How can you, as a writer, Ànd an image like the one that inspired Annie Dillard to write her best book? Here are a few things to remember: 1. It is a hunt. It involves luck, but you won’t ever have luck unless you put yourself in a position to get lucky. That means looking outward into the world, because that’s where the unconscious lives. Anyone who says that the unconscious is internal does the world—and the unconscious—a disservice. 2. It is a skill. The name of the skill is perception, and it can be trained. The philosopher Roland Barthes offers training in his work on photography, Camera Lucida, where he describes how to Ànd the part of a photo that betrays it as artiÀce. In a similar manner, you learn to look for the image that betrays the world as anything but artiÀce. 3. Scary stuff if you take items 1 and 2 seriously. The image you’re looking for has the ability to disorient you and tear the covers off your world, and even eat its pages if it’s hungry. If you get close to such an image and you’re not scared, you should be. Think of Robinson Crusoe Ànding a human footprint on his lonely beach. 4. If you experience a shock of recognition when seeing something you’ve never seen before, you’re getting close. 5. Images never get to the page. Words—the ones you throw at those images to see if they’ll stick—get to the page. Don’t ever confuse word with image because you’ll lose the ability to tell if the word is sticking or not. 6. Holy the Firm is a book that explores the limits of human perception in a world that exceeds those limits in thousands of ways. It’s a Job-staring-at-Leviathan experience. Needless to say, a lot of writers—and readers—aren’t ready for that kind of thing. I’ll leave you with: 7. Images aren’t always apprehended by the eyes. Think of the kiss that burns on the Grand Inquisitor’s lips at the end of his scene in The Brothers Karamazov. That image has outlasted Dostoevsky and might even outlast the Grand Inquisitor. Adapted from John Rember’s MFA in a Box blog, mfainabox.com. B O I S E WE E KLY. C O M

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BIT BY BIT

Boiseans take a bite of bitcoin while regulators’ questions mount

Boise spokesman MIke Journee: “There was no indication that they would start charging.”

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GEORGE PRENTICE Blink and you’ll miss it. Every second (or less) there’s another bitcoin transaction—converted to U.S. currency, some are for a few dollars while others top $500,000. The audience at the Boise Public Library’s main branch could be excused, Dec. 11 if they weren’t fully paying attention to a presentation entitled, “Bitcoin 101: The Digital Currency Revolution,” as a live Internet feed from blockchain.info was beaming a rapid-Àre stream of real-time bitcoin transactions on the screen behind presenters Grant Anderson and Ronnie Baird. “One of these transactions, just last week, topped $32 million,” said Baird, glancing over his shoulder to look at that evening’s numbers— one of which approached the $1 million mark. “Look, there’s a transaction that’s close to a million.” Baird isn’t necessarily a bitcoin expert, but he’s as close to one as Idaho has. “Who’s the smartest bitcoin guy in Boise? I’m probably No. 3 and Grant is No. 1,” Baird said, pointing to Anderson. “Honestly, we don’t know who might be No. 2.” Baird doesn’t provide bitcoin services, per se, but he’s certainly an advocate and possibly the biggest bitcoin evangelist in the region. “It’s difÀcult to know how many of us are here,” Baird told Boise Weekly. “But I’m out there; I’m more of an extrovert.”

real estate agent’s listing for 660 acres of prime real estate on Lake Coeur d’Alene asked for payment in bitcoin. “I don’t want U.S. dollars,” realtor Alan Golub told the Coeur d’Alene Press in March 2014. “I want bitcoins for it.” Baird, who prefers to be called Ronnie B., is a commercial pilot by trade and many of his long-distance Áights are where conversations regarding bitcoin happen. “I Áy rich people, billionaires, to and from Silicon Valley all the time,” Baird told library gathering in I D O N ’T WA NT U. S . D OL L A RS, the December. “And they tell me about the tens I WAN T B I T C O I N S F OR I T. ” of millions of dollars —Alan Golub that they’re putting into bitcoin technology.” Before Baird went much further in his presentation, he needed to While bitcoin may still be a mystery to many bring the public up to speed on what exactly Idahoans, it’s not uncommon to see Gem State bitcoin is and address some of its controversy, buyers, sellers and even donors using the conincluding its dramatic inÁation through much of troversial currency. The Connections Church in Meridian accepts bitcoin in its online “collection the latter portion of 2014. “Think of this like the Internet in 1991,” said plate.” BYU-Idaho students can pay for offcampus housing with bitcoin and a North Idaho Baird.

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Bitcoin came into the world in much the same way. The currency was invented by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008 but to this day, it’s not known whether Nakamoto was a name or a pseudonym—or even a single person at all. By 2009, bitcoin’s protocol, transaction-tracking software and units of currency had been published by Nakamoto, and it didn’t take long before bitcoin’s infancy was inÁuenced by suspicious actors. In 2011, the Silk Road drug market website launched its online clearinghouse for illegal activities and within two years, federal agents shut down the site and seized tens of thousands of bitcoins used in online exchanges for cocaine and heroin—but the shutdown of Silk Road was only one head of the hydra. So far, American authorities have closed at least 400 sites on the deep web trafÀcking illicit goods using bitcoins. As recently as Dec. 14, 2014, bitcoin pioneer and advocate Charles Shrem was sentenced to two years in a federal prison after admitted to aiding and abetting unlicensed money to Silk Road. Additionally, the Idaho Department of Finance weighed in on bitcoin in April 2014 when Finance Department Director Gavin Gee cautioned investors to 8 “consider the risks” of virtual currency, particularly pointing to bitcoin and

It was all smiles in October 2014 when Uber hosted a Boise launch party, introducing its app-driven service to the Treasure Valley. “The three things I get are: ‘What is Uber?’ ‘I’ve heard of Uber. Is it available yet?’ and ‘Thank God you guys are here,” Uber spokesman Michael Amodeo told Boise Weekly at the time. By now, many Boiseans have heard of Uber—if not as consumers, then from the Dec. 31 headlines declaring that the city of Boise had slapped the company with a ceaseand-desist order. “We had an agreement with them that the city of Boise wouldn’t stand in their way in offering a free service as long as we were working toward a long-term solution where Uber could operate on a fee-for-service basis,” Mike Journee, spokesman for Boise Mayor Dave Bieter told BW, adding that city officials had met with Uber as recently as Dec. 23. “But there was no indication that they would start charging. They obviously decided that an agreement wasn’t a priority for them.” Simply put, the city made it clear that Uber drivers could face a misdemeanor citation if they took payment. Nonetheless, Uber drivers defied the cease-and-desist, taking customers and fares on New Year’s Eve. “We understand that the drivers are trying to make a living,” Journee said. “In order to be fair, we understood that there would probably be a news cycle in order to get the word out.” That news cycle worked overtime, as every media outlet trumpeted the story while social media lit up with comments. “I’m glad they’re holding Uber to basic standards,” wrote Josh McDaniel on BW’s Facebook page. “Good luck stopping them,” countered Taylor Newbold. Journee said other cities have used code enforcement officers to hold Uber accountable. “The City Clerk’s office will be the lead agency on this,” he said. An Uber spokesman said the company was committed to working with city officials to craft regulations but would stand by its drivers against what it called “unjust” citations. —George Prentice BOISEweekly | JANUAUARY 7–13, 2015 | 7

UNDA’ THE ROTUNDA

Sen. Michelle Stennett: “At some point, the chain has to be broken.”

THE MINIMUM OF THE MINIMUM A familiar debate is expected to surface in the coming weeks of the 2015 Idaho Legislature: Will Idaho remain at the bottom of the minimum wage ladder while more than 3 million Americans saw their paychecks increase Jan. 1, when 20 states bumped up their pay scale for the nation’s lowest paid workers? A majority of states now have a minimum wage higher than the federal government’s minimum of $7.25 to which Idaho is tied. The Economic Policy Institute reported that this year’s boost will generate $826.8 million in new economic growth. But opponents insist that boosting Idaho’s minimum wage beyond the federal level is a job-killer. “I’m troubled that we now want to decouple us from the federal wage standard,” Idaho Senate Majority Leader Bart Davis told a Senate committee where a bill designed to boost Idaho’s minimum wage later died. “Idaho needs to be very careful.” While Senate Minority Leader Michelle Stennett told Boise Weekly that she expects a 2015 version of a minimum wage measure to resurface, she’s hoping that this year’s effort can ﬁnd some bipartisan support. “It’s in the early stages, and I want to make sure that we shop it around so people can make any changes and recognize it’s a collaborative effort,” Stennett said. “Even to be considered, it would need to be embraced by many more than just me.” In 2014, Stennett proposed that Idaho’s current minimum wage of $7.25 per hour be raised incrementally, with the ﬁrst increase, to $8.50, within six months. Meanwhile, neighboring Washington state saw its minimum wage rise to $9.47 this month, while Oregon raised its minimum wage to $9.25. “I’m very sensitive that Idaho isn’t going to jump to Washington’s rate; that’s not realistic,” Stennett said, adding that some small businesses might push back against the increase. “But this is part of a larger conversation. Instead of bringing in employers who only pay the minimum, we should be offering something that encourages better-paying jobs. This is much more than just changing the minimum wage. It’s about doing better economically. At some point, the chain has to be broken.” —George Prentice 8 | JANUAUARY 7–13, 2015 | BOISEweekly

NEWS how one of its largest exchanges shut down—losing more than $350 million in 7 value—after claiming to be the victim of hackers. “Unlike traditional currency, these alternatives typically are not backed by tangible assets, are not issued by a governmental authority and are subject to little or no regulation,” said Gee. “The value of virtual currencies is highly volatile and the concept behind the currency is difÀcult to understand even for sophisticated Ànancial experts.”

WHAT EXACTLY IS BITCOIN? Bitcoin has no central repository; rather, bitcoin is purchased via wire transfers, bank cards, credit cards and even cash, using select ATMs in some cities, at multiple exchanges across the globe. Simply put, bitcoin is not much more than a mobile app or computer program that moves funds in an out of a so-called bitcoin “wallet.” Transactions are attached to digital signatures from the sender’s and receiver’s online address. Additionally, transactions can be pushed through specialized hardware by select individuals who earn bitcoin rewards for offering the service—it’s called “mining.” The most common transfer of bitcoin payment occurs in one of three ways: One, entering the payment amount and recipient’s address online; two, scanning a QR code from a piece of bitcoin paper; or three, simply touching two smartphones together with NFC (near Àeld communication) technology, similar to the recently developed Apple Pay. Bitcoin prices have Áuctuated wildly. A year ago bitcoin peaked at more than $1,100 per unit; but as Boise Weekly was going to press it was closer to $300, leading Bloomberg News to dub bitcoin “The World’s Worst Currency in 2014.” “Most of bitcoin’s supporters, meanwhile, seem to be hackers whose resources depend upon the Ponzi-scheme nature of the enterprise itself,” wrote Bloomberg’s Mark Gilbert. Baird told BW that Gilbert’s comments were malarkey. “That’s just not accurate. Bitcoin is not the world’s worst currency,” Baird said, adding that explaining the phenomenon was “very complex.” “The problem I have with talk about bitcoin is that it’s very complicated to explain monetary policies to anybody who doesn’t study these things,” Baird said. “A lot of people just don’t understand until they get into it.” Grasping the inÁation of bitcoin currency is a big part of that understanding. Baird estimated that the global market is Áooded with more bitcoin every day. “You need to remember that there are 3,600 new bitcoins coming in every day. In 10 days, that’s 36,000 bitcoins being dumped into the market,” he said. Economics 101 tells us that prices can’t sta-

Ronnie Baird: “Bitcoin is going to change the way we write code, the Internet, all of our interfaces; this is going to be like when the Internet exploded.”

bilize until demand follows such inÁation. Thus signiÀcant amounts of bitcoin being dumped into the market continue to contribute to its volatility. Though there is no regulator, bitcoin users insist there will never be more than 21 million bitcoins created, but it is not uncommon for transactions to be parsed into smaller sub-units of bitcoin. For example, there are 1 million bits in 1 bitcoin, and they can be divided into even smaller units as users make bitcoin purchases for very small amounts, which is not uncommon when looking at the real-time blockchain.info marketplace. During the bitcoin presentation at the Boise Library, multiple transactions Áashed across the screen indicating payments of just a few dollars; others still were less than $1.

WHO NEEDS BANKS? Anderson, the co-presenter at the Boise Library discussion on bitcoin, said he spends his days as a Ànancial analyst for St. Luke’s-Elks Rehabilitation in Boise, but he’s also a bitcoin evangelist. “My story begins with a friend of mine who had been working in Uganda. She needed some particular goods, and I wanted to help, but transferring money to her could have cost considerably more than the money I wanted to send. Fees are easily 10 to 20 percent to transfer funds,” said Anderson. “But I found a man in Kampala who traded in bitcoin. So I got the bitcoin funds to him in order to purchase the necessary goods for my friend.” Bitcoin’s acceptance by traditional Ànancial institutions is as volatile as the virtual currency’s value. In December 2013, the People’s Bank of China prohibited Ànancial institutions from handling bitcoin. In July 2014, the European Banking Authority advised its banks not to deal in virtual currencies.

In the U.S. there are few, if any, regulations on bitcoins. In fact, a growing number of businesses are now accepting bitcoin as formal payment, including Dish Network, Expedia. com, Overstock.com and even Time magazine takes bitcoins for subscriptions. “I think we purchased about half of our Christmas gifts this year, using bitcoin,” Baird told BW. “When we need bed sheets, a new TV, I try to Ànd websites that take bitcoin. Plus there’s a new intermediary website where I can create an Amazon.com wish list, put it out there and work with someone else who uses bitcoin to get the items I want from Amazon.” Baird said for now, Idaho is at the back of the bitcoin line. “We’re as far behind as you can get,” he said. “A lot of people don’t even know that a race is going on, let alone that the race is happening today. Think of this like a huge sale at an outlet mall, and the Àrst people there are buying huge televisions for $200. Well, by the time everyone else hears about it, those TV sets will be sold out.” Baird insists that the real bitcoin boom will occur when more user-friendly technology takes hold. “Bitcoin is going to change the way we write code, the Internet, all of our interfaces; this is going to be like when the Internet exploded and the U.S. needed web developers that we just didn’t have at the time,” Baird said. “This is going to be very similar to that. We’re slow to adapt, but when it happens, wow.” Meanwhile, consumers across the globe are clearly adapting as their transactions Áash across the blockchain.info tracker each day— nearly 700 more have occurred in the approximate time it took to read this story. B O I S E WE E KLY. C O M

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CITIZEN And when it came to basketball, he was a savant, a genius. He wanted everyone to go hard at all times, at every practice, every day. He was hardest on his best players.

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What part of that have you adopted in your own philosophies? Coach Majerus’ practices would go pretty long. For me, we’re going to end practice on time. I think of Coach Majerus every single day, but I have to be myself. I don’t like to cuss in front of players. I’m a teacher, and I think players will give you their best because they know you care. We have incredible young men, and it’s important that they grow up to be better people.

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C of I basketball coach on visualizing the moment GEORGE PRENTICE It’s hard to imagine 2015 being much better for Scott Garson than 2014. In 2013, after he became the 15th men’s basketball head coach in the history of the College of Idaho, Garson led his squad to a Cascade Collegiate Conference championship. He recognizes that his Division II opponents in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics are gunning for his team, but the C of I Coyotes responded by opening the 2014-2015 season with a school-record 11 straight wins and are the NAIA coaches’ favorite to repeat as champions. Garson, a Southern California native, brought serious cred when he took the reins at C of I. He was an assistant under legendary coach Rick Majerus at the University of Utah and served nine years as an assistant UCLA men’s basketball coach, helping to take the Bruins to back-toback Final Fours. It’s all uphill from here: Garson’s team has some busy months ahead, playing 12 games between Friday, Jan. 9 and Saturday, Feb. 21. With a bit of luck and a great deal of skill, the Coyotes will be back in the playoffs and headed to another championship in the NAIA’s own version of March Madness.

Is sports a big part of your bloodline? My dad and dad’s dad were great athletes. My dad was a pretty good basketball player when he transferred to UCLA. John Wooden [basketball coach] had some great talent already, including somebody by the name of Lew Alcindor [a.k.a. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar], so that ended my dad’s basketball career. My grandfather was a pretty good football player at UC Davis and boxed a bit in the Navy. He used to have to defend himself against some anti-Semitism. Let’s talk a bit about your faith. I’m guessing that it didn’t take long for you to get to know Dr. Howard Berger [namesake of C of I’s Howard BergerRay Neilsen Chair in Judaic Studies]. First of all, I’m a minority in the business 10 | JANUAUARY 7–13, 2015 | BOISEweekly

I’m in. Secondly, I’m coming to Caldwell, Idaho. But lo and behold, they started a chair in Judaic studies at the C of I this past year; I’m blown away by all that. Dr. Berger is a great friend. Do you spend time on the Berger Bench [in the C of I quadrangle]? Weekly. Howard is such an amazing presence on campus. Talk to me about someone else who was a role model: Coach Rick Majerus. To an outsider, he seemed like an enigma. He lived in a hotel in his entire time at Utah. Coach John Wooden used to say that next to love, balance was the most important thing. Coach Majerus didn’t have that balance. It was all about basketball and food for him.

You have a very talented team but playing in the NAIA, it’s a good bet that these young men won’t end up in the NBA, and for many of your seniors, this season will be their ﬁnale. They’ll never be a part of something like this. Tomorrow, we’ll be at practice, and I’ll tell them that they’ll never have another day like that day—to practice in college. This is it. And seniors get that. You have to channel those emotions, yes? It could be detrimental if you let your emotions take over. We talk a lot about poise. You have a master’s degree in sports psychology. I’m presuming that’s where some of your technique comes from. I learned about meditation: closing your eyes, taking deep breaths, visualizing the moment. I’ve had my team in crucial timeouts, and I tell them to close their eyes and imagine the court, their routes and the play—all of it. Tell me about the pressure to repeat as NAIA champions. Handling success is so much more difÀcult. All of our opponents are giving us their best shot at each game. Now, they see College of Idaho on their schedule and say, “That’s a big game for us.” And talk about how the College of Idaho has become a sports destination, especially following your championship run and the success of the football team. Suddenly, the College of Idaho is the cool place to go. It’s amazing to see how many Ada County license plates are in the parking lot for our games. The culture has totally changed. Phenomenal. Not just with basketball or football. More than 40 percent of [students at] our school are student athletes. And keep in mind, we’re the No. 1 academic college in the state. It’s thrilling. B O I S E WE E KLY. C O M

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Our 13th annual Fiction 101 contest exceeded all expectations: In 2013, readers submitted 170 stories; this year, we received 220, giving our judges a wide selection from which to choose 2014’s best (shortest) local fiction. The contest’s simple rules remained unchanged: Contestants wrote works of fiction exactly 101 words long and a panel of judges, unaware of the authors’ identities, chose the winning entries. This year’s panel was comprised of local luminaries Rick Ardinger, executive director of the Idaho Humanities Council; Jessica Holmes, cofounder of Story Story Night; Britt Udesen, executive director of The Cabin Literary Center; and local author Christian Winn, who released a volume of short stories in 2014 titled Naked Me. Some highlights from the judging: whether or not a submission should win some kind of prize based on two words (“tan daddy”) or not place, based on one word (“moistened”). Other curiosities included one submission in which a young man gets a little too friendly with a tuba, and a creepy trend toward stories of mariticide (almost all of them featuring wives offing their husbands. Dudes, take note: Maybe help around the house a little more). After hours of reading and much deliberation, we present the best of 2014’s Fiction 101, once again brilliantly illustrated by local artist Erin Ruiz. Join us for a free reading of the winning works at Rediscovered Books (180 N. Eighth St.) on Firsty Thursday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. In the meantime, we thank the writers, the judges and our readers for making Fiction 101 one of our favorite features of the year. —Harrison Berry

ILLUSTRATIONS BY ERIN RUIZ

FIRST PLACE

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“4:51” Doug Dizer, Boise That morning I learned the nature of fire, windows breaking, smoke, chasing kids and dogs out the door. The grass was damp and a fireman handed me slippers, in my house the shoes were burning. As the roof caught, he returned; “we saved your books” placing one in my hands, like a delivered baby or rescued pet. Others emerged from the ruins, arms full, filling the trunk and seats of my old Saab, as we shared something more than flames. Years later, when I open a book, even new ones, I can smell a hint of smoke, and feel the warmth.

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“Under the Causeway” Kathryn Wiese, Boise We built an igloo under the causeway. There was only enough room for my daughter, me, and the snowman we shaped out of slush. She’d write him notes on scraps of cardboard. Dear Slushman: Get a job. Dear Slushman: Take a freaking shower. Dear Slushman: You suck. Her wool hat smelled like exhaust; her gloves, puberty. She’d look at me with eyes like her mother’s, steel cold, and sap me of every assurance I’d ever known. The commuters above took photos of our igloo as they spattered past. Charming, they thought. Our cook fire glowed through the packed snow. Yankee Candle idiots.

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“Jackpot, Nevada” Lacey Rowland, Boise It’s almost noon, the sun burning my neck, the backs of my arms, itching my scalp. I’ve forgotten my sunglasses in the motel room, but it doesn’t matter now. You’re laying in the gravel to change the tire. A line of sweat between your shoulders. Too many complimentary bourbons, too much money lost. You woke up naked and hugging the pillow. I never shut my eyes. You wrench the tire iron. “Next time I’ll teach you.” The wind whips. I don’t mention the money or the black eye. Check my cash-out slip. Just enough to get us out of this place.

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HONORABLE MENTION $75 “What Dad Gave” Brad Ortman, Meridian On allowance days my dad’s shirt read: I GIVETH UNWILLINGLY. On birthdays, it was: ANOTHER YEAR CLOSER TO DEATH. Nearly suspending agnosticism on Christmas it was: WINTER!, and we received Halloween’s chocolates fixed to lousy homemade cards. On New Year’s Eve he drank heavily to dull the pain of the coming year. When we left for college he gave us a single prophylactic and said, “Don’t overdo it.” We thought, it’s a fresh start. We married and made families of our own. We tried for optimism and made up for ill times until the seeds of cantankerousness blossomed also within us.

HONORABLE MENTION $75 “1972” Doug Dizer, Boise We escaped to the Colorado wilderness as the draft lottery decided our fate for the next two years or forever. As I fished beaver ponds climbing escalator mountains, Eric ingested nameless drugs. I found him slumped against a tree, fingers dug deep into the soil. While I cooked the trout, he spoke in echoes and pulled nourishment from the ground. At night I ate among the trees, watching Eric hurl rocks and insults at the stars. Later, we found that the draft and the war had passed us by. Out of relief, we went our separate ways and never spoke again.

JUDGES’ PICKS

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RICK ARDINGER’S PICK

BRITT UDESEN’S PICK

“Farmer’s Wife” Marguerite Lawrence, Boise

“Bent” Doug Dizer, Boise

My mom can move a day from first light to porch light like no one else.

His wife was a contortionist and we hated him for it. As her friends, we saw her fold into a box whenever he entered the room. As silent as he was crude she would twist into a lamp, wall sculpture, or piece of furniture when he ignored her or worse, didn’t. We tolerated him for her, not knowing all he did, as she walked with a backwards tilt.

At dawn, she shuffles downstairs, gazes out the kitchen window over the fields and skies, grabs her apron, rattles pans, and gets to work. At night, while my brothers and I do homework, she and Dad sip decaf around the table and talk crops, livestock, and us kids. Mom’s not a smiler and I used to wonder if she was happy. But once last summer when she thought not a soul was watching, I spied mom in her garden, singing and dancing with a rake.

One day, when he wasn’t looking, she began to unfold, arms, legs torso straightening, taller than we imagined. We watched, her body telling the story of her days as we struggled to understand.

JESSICA HOLMES’ PICK

CHRISTIAN WINN’S PICK

“Squirrel” JSP Jacobs, Huntington, Calif.

“Conky” Michael Hopkins, Boise

Frank isn’t sure how he became a squirrel, though he strongly suspects his dead wife whom he never much liked.

His name, was it Corky or Cory? I don’t recall now. We buds in those high school years.

With each day that passes, Frank forgets human things: How his grown son needed to borrow another $1,200. How his grown daughter siphons gas from his car. How his grandchildren tell him his Christmas presents are “dumb,” steal bills from his wallet. Now, there’s only the warmth of his body; the exquisite balance of tail as he jumps from tree to tree; this smell of peanuts a woman is trying to coax him to eat from her palm, which he probably will.

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Earlier, in middle school, we stole his pop’s monster Buick Special. Took an overnight joyride. Pops called the cops into it. Got our careers oﬀ to an illustrious start. Later, in juvie, picked up dictionary, paper… started writing. Kept me out of trouble, mostly. After, I referred to him as Conky. Never said why. He never asked. He had been called worse. Now, if he were still herein, I would tell him, “You are a fungus among us. You shaped my tree.” BOISEweekly | JANUAUARY 7–13, 2015 | 13

CALENDAR WEDNESDAY JAN. 7 Festivals & Events IDAHO JOB & CAREER FAIR—Check out the positions available, including salaried, hourly, commission and own-your-own-business opportunities. There’ll also be free workshops on resumes and interviews for job seekers. For more info, visit idahobusinessleague.com. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Riverside Hotel, 2900 Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 208-3431871, riversideboise.com. IDAHO STATE ARCHIVES SPECIAL EXHIBIT—When Nels and Emma Just built their fourth home in Idaho’s Blackfoot River Valley in 1887, they purchased a big U.S. map to hang in the hallway. It hung there for 127 years until April 2014, when it was taken

down for restoration by the familyoperated Presto Preservation Association. The restored map, along with interpretive panels about the Just family, will be on display Tuesdays-Sundays through Jan. 13. FREE, 208-334-2620. Idaho State Archives, 2205 N. Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, history. idaho.gov/idaho-state-archives. TAMARACK COLLEGE WEEK— College students, make the most of your holiday break at Tamarack Jan. 5-9, when lift tickets will be only $35 for students with valid college ID. There will also be food and beverage specials every day, all day for students. Through Jan. 9. $35. Tamarack Resort, 2099 W. Mountain Road (off Hwy. 55), Donnelly, 208-325-1000, tamarackidaho.com.

Loewe musical adaptation to the Morrison Center stage.You might think you’ve seen/read/heard the tale of King Arthur and his valiant knights, but not like this.(FREE parking). 7:30 p.m. $37.50$57.50. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-4261110, boisestatetickets.com/ event/camelot.

Workshops & Classes PAELLA COOKING CLASS— Learn the traditional techniques for making delicious chicken, chorizo and seafood paella. You will also learn how to make yummy olive tapenade. .5:45 p.m. $40. Basque Market, 608 W. Grove St., Boise, 208-433-1208, thebasquemarket.com.

On Stage BROADWAY IN BOISE: CAMELOT—Fred Meyer Broadway in Boise brings the four-time Tony Award-winning Lerner and

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Art ARP, MIRO, CALDER—Featuring three modern masters who

pushed color, line and form beyond convention and became innovators in art of the 20th century. For more info and a complete listing of programs and events, visit the website. Through Jan. 11. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE-$5. Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.

Parkcenter Blvd., Boise. QUILT EXHIBITION—The Narrative Thread, an exhibition of quilts and stitched artworks, features work by 37 quilters representing the Panhandle, Eastern Idaho and the Boise Valley. Through Feb. 8. FREE. Idaho State Capitol Building, 700 W. Jefferson St., Boise, 208-433-9705, capitolcommission.idaho.gov.

CHARLES HAMAN—Check out this printmaking and oil painting exhibit by local artist Charles Haman during regular library hours. Through Feb. 3. FREE. Garden City Library, 6015 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-472-2942, facebook.com/ events/324384827764269.

UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL—Celebrate an art form with uniquely American origins and its impact on our culture. Featuring paintings, photography, sculpture, contemporary and historic show posters and a timeline of the 1960s created by Sage School students that illustrates the connections between rock ‘n’ roll and social, political, musical and historical events. Through Jan. 30. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Sun Valley Center for the Arts, 191 Fifth St. E., Ketchum, 208-726-9491, sunvalleycenter. org.

FORAY IV: PUSHING THE ENVELOPE—Check out this collection of recent works by 46 Treasure Valley Artists’ Alliance members, featuring 55 pieces in a dazzling array of media and styles. Get more info at treasurevalleyartistsalliance.org. In the Boise State Public Radio ofﬁces through Jan. 30. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Yanke Family Research Park, 220 E.

out works by 10 groundbreaking artists during this show’s 48-day run through Jan. 9. 12-4 p.m. FREE. Stewart Gallery, 2230 Main St., Boise, 208-433-0593, stewartgallery.com.

Literature POETRY SLAM OF STEEL!—Slam of Steel is Big Tree Arts’ all-ages poetry slam and workshop held on the ﬁrst Wednesday of every month. FREE workshop kicks off at 6 p.m., with the slam following at 7 p.m. All Big Tree Arts events are free-speech events, and discretion is advised. 6-9:30 p.m. $1-$5. The Crux, 1022 W. Main St., Boise, 208-629-9066, facebook.com/ events/1521688471428463.

Talks & Lectures

WINTER GROUP EXHIBITION— Don’t miss your chance to check

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MONDAY-TUESDAY, JAN. 12-13 PATRICK SWEENEY

LIMITLESS PHOTOGRAPHY

David Huntsberger and his hair give new meaning to “headlining.”

Moderation is for the birds.

BCT’s 5X5 series celebrates its 21st birthday with amazing guests.

SECOND ANNUAL IDAHO LAUGH FEST

THE FIFTH ANNUAL BROKEN RESOLUTIONS BALL

BCT 5X5 READING SERIES

In January 2014, local comedian Megan Bryant decided to start Boise’s largest comedy festival, drawing 70 comedians and improv groups nationwide. This year, she’s done it again. “It’s like a ticking time bomb, in a good way,” she told Boise Weekly last year. “We want to give all the energy that’s building in the stand-up and improv communities another outlet, so we can show the public what’s available.” The Second Annual Idaho Laugh Fest has 18 comedy shows in ﬁve venues on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, including headliner David Huntsberger—a semi-ﬁnalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing—at The Egyptian Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 10.

Maybe you can’t follow through with a New Year’s resolution but local band Interstate sure can. For the ﬁfth year running, Interstate will host the Broken Resolutions Ball, a chance to cheat on your promise to stay in and read more in 2015. Food, drink and even locally made merchandise will be available as local troubadour Dan Costello opens the show, turning it over to longtime rockers Black Rose. Interstate will wrap up the night and it would be a great time to check out this poppy-folky-indie band if you haven’t already (which you should). The band members recently locked themselves in a cozy Garden Valley cabin to do some recording. Visit Interstate’s Twitter account (@Interstate_Band) and you’ll ﬁnd links to videos from the appropriately named “Live at the Cabin” series. Get tickets at brokenresolutionsball.com.

Before the opening night curtain rises, a play has gone through an evolution of rewrites, edits and more. In its 5X5 Reading Series, Boise Contemporary Theater offers an inside look at that process with readings of new works by ﬁve playwrights, followed by a discussion with people involved in the production. This season, BCT celebrates its 21st annual 5X5 with plays by incredible, contemporary playwrights Heidi Kraay, Sarah Ruhl, Hansol Jung, Denis Johnson and Samuel Hunter. New this year is 5X5 West, readings at Flying M Coffeegarage on Tuesdays—readings at BCT are on Mondays. Kraay’s New Eden kicks off the series on Monday, Jan. 12 at BCT.

Various times, FREE-$30. Various venues, 208-863-4292, idaholaughfest.com.

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7 p.m. $10-$12 ($40-$50 season tickets). Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., 208-331-9224, bctheater.org; Flying M Coffeegarage, 1314 Second St. S., Nampa, 208-4675533, ﬂyingmcoffee.com. B O I S E WE E KLY. C O M

CALENDAR WILD ABOUT LIFE LECTURE SERIES—Ever wonder how the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation decides where and how much water goes in the system of reservoirs that includes Lake Lowell? Join Michael Anselme of the Bureau to learn more about the current management of Lake Lowell and the other Boise Project dams and reservoirs, including an explanation of the process for determining “who gets what and how much” water. 7 p.m. FREE. Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Visitor’s Center, 13751 Upper Embankment Road, Nampa, 208-467-9278, fws.gov/ deerﬂat.

how you can get involved, attend one of four January information sessions. Next training class begins Jan. 31. For more info, call Nina Leary at 208-258-6992, email nleary@mtnstatesgroup.org or visit idahosuicideprevention. org. 6-7:30 p.m. FREE. Mountain States Group, 1607 W. Jefferson St., Boise, 208-336-5533, mtnstatesgroup.org.

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IDAHO SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE INFORMATION SESSIONS—The Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline needs volunteer phone responders for all shifts, especially evenings and weekends. If you’d like to ﬁnd out

IDAHO LAUGH FEST—Second Annual Idaho Laugh Fest has 18 comedy shows to choose from in ﬁve venues. More than 70 comics from all over the country will be here to perform improv and standup comedy, with something for

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all ages. Ratings range from PG to R. For a list of performers and tickets, visit idaholaughfest.com. 7-11:45 p.m. FREE-$30. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-863-4292, idaholaughfest. com. TAMARACK COLLEGE WEEK—$35. Tamarack Resort, 2099 W. Mountain Road (off Hwy. 55), Donnelly, 208-325-1000, tamarackidaho.com. TREASURE VALLEY SINGLES CLUB HAPPY HOUR—Enjoy your favorite cocktail with members of the TVSC on the second Thursday of the month. For more info, call Lyle at 208-888-5449. 4:30 p.m. FREE admission. Jakers Bar and Grill, 3268 E. Pine Ave., Meridian, 208-288-0898, jakers.com/ meridian.

On Stage IDAHO LAUGH FEST—8 p.m. $5. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-287-5379, liquidboise.com.

Workshops & Classes

TUESDAY, JAN. 13

H&R BLOCK AFFORDABLE CARE ACT Q&A DAY—H&R Block is hosting an ACA Q&A day at all of their Treasure Valley locations. No appointment necessary to get your FREE ACA Tax Impact Analysis. Find the ofﬁce nearest you at hrblock.com/lp/aca-taximpact-analysis-day.html. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE, 1-800-HR-BLOCK. INA GARTEN’S SNOWY DAY MENU—Learn to prepare a dinner menu ﬁt for a cold wintry day that’s full of Ina Garten’s comforting fare. 6 p.m. $40. WilliamsSonoma, 350 N. Milwaukee St., Ste. 1077, Boise, 208-685-0455, williams-sonoma.com.

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BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. UNLV The sports spotlight that was once myopically focused on Broncos football has spread, shining on other teams and sports—and deservedly so. For example, College of Idaho has a new football team and a top-ranked NAIA basketball team led by a lauded coach (see Citizen, Page 10); and the Boise State men’s basketball team is ﬁrst in the Mountain West Conference with a 10-3 season. As a rule, basketball games are exciting sporting events, but this upcoming faceoff has particular promise as the Broncos take on their Mountain West rival, University of Las Vegas Nevada. If you can’t be a part of the excitement at the Taco Bell Arena, the game will be televised on ESPNU. 9 p.m., $11-$20. Taco Bell Arena, 1910 University Dr., 208426-4737, broncosports.com.

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SIGNATURE BUSINESS SUCCESS WORKSHOP—Rhea Allen, president and CEO of Peppershock Media, and Chris Taylor, president and CEO of Fisher’s Technology, will be joined by guest speaker Steve Scranton, senior VP and CIO of Washington Trust Bank, for a half-day Signature Business Success Workshop. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. $29-$44. Fisher’s Technology, 575 E. 42nd St., Garden City, 208-461-5070, peppershock.com/business-successworkshops-2015. YARN ARTS—Whether you want to learn how to knit or crochet or already know the basics, the library Yarn Arts program offers something for everyone. Learn new skills by completing a fun and fashionable project, take in your own project or share your expertise. Parents with kids welcome. Learning materials are supplied by the library. 6:30-7:45 p.m. FREE. Ada Community Library, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise, 208-3620181, adalib.org/victory.

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CALENDAR ART SVCA EVENING TOUR—Enjoy a glass of wine in the gallery and a guided tour of the current exhibit, Under Inﬂuence of Rock & Roll, with The Center’s curators and gallery guides. 5:30 p.m. FREE. Sun Valley Center for the Arts, 191 Fifth St. E., Ketchum, 208-726-9491, sunvalleycenter. org.

Citizen BOGUS SKI PATROL WAX & BEER NIGHTS— Bogus Basin Ski Patrol’s Wax N Beer nights have just about everything needed to warm a skier’s or snowboarder’s heart (sans snow): hot ski/snowboard waxing from Bogus Basin ski patrollers ($12 for skis, $15 for snowboards), a complimentary craft brew and screenings of ski and board movies on the patio-which is heated. For the second year, Bogus Basin Proceeds support the mountain’s ski patrol operations. 6-9 p.m. $12-$15. Sockeye Grill and Brewery, 3019 N. Cole Road, Boise, 208-6581533, sockeyebrew.com. DRINK SOME ALE SAVE SOME TAIL—Stop by anytime from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and 20 percent of proceeds will be donated to SNIP’s spay/neuter programs. 11 a.m.10 p.m. FREE. Edge Brewing Co. & Restaurant, 525 N. Steelhead Way, Boise, 208-283-6102, snipidaho.org.

ing jingles married to an equally successful lawyer. Living with the happy couple is the not so happy Abe Dreyfus, Jerry’s curmudgeon of a father-in-law. The situation is exacerbated when Jerry’s mother Mildred loses her house in a ﬁre and needs a place to stay. Abe and Mildred can’t stand each other. Comedy for adult audiences. 8 p.m. $11-$16. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208-342-5104, boiselittletheater. org.

Workshops & Classes BEGINNING QUICKBOOKS—The class is for the small-business owner or entrepreneur to learn how Quickbooks can work for your small business. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $65. Boise State Micron Business and Economics Building, 2360 University Drive, Boise, 208-426-3875, business.idahosbdc.org/workshop. aspx?ekey=40350001. INTERMEDIATE QUICKBOOKS— Small-business owners or entrepreneurs learn how to take QuickBooks to an advanced level. 2:30-6 p.m. $65. Boise State Micron Business and Economics Building, 2360 University Drive, Boise, 208-426-3875, business. idahosbdc.org.

Citizen LIVE FOR MUSIC BENEFIT CONCERT— Shaun Canon performs with Kuna High Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra and Men’s Quartet. All proceeds beneﬁt The Kuna Gold. Check out Shaun’s Live for Music video at youtube. com/watch?v=5NX7XTWGaq4. 7-9 p.m. $8. Kuna High School, 637 E. Deer Flat Road, Kuna, 208-955-0231, facebook.com/ events/720709408006348.

SATURDAY JAN. 10 Festivals & Events BACKCOUNTRY YURT OPEN HOUSE—Enjoy the Idaho City Park N’ Ski area and 56 miles of marked trails for free as part of the 2015 Free Ski and Snowshoe Day sponsored by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation. You can tour two of the six Backcountry Yurts available for rent in the

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FRIDAY JAN. 9 Festivals & Events FAMILY FUN NIGHT—Take the whole family to the library for games, snacks and a new release feature ﬁlm screening. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Ada Community Library, Lake Hazel Branch, 10489 Lake Hazel Road, Boise, 208-297-6700, adalib.org. IDAHO LAUGH FEST—For a complete list of performers and tickets, visit idaholaughfest.com. 7-11:45 p.m. FREE-$30. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-863-4292, www.idaholaughfest.com. TAMARACK COLLEGE WEEK— Through Jan. 9. $35. Tamarack Resort, 2099 W. Mountain Road (off Hwy 55, Donnelly, 208-3251000, tamarackidaho.com.

On Stage IDAHO LAUGH FEST—8 p.m., 10 p.m. and 12 a.m. $10. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-287-5379, liquidboise.com. SQUABBLES—Jerry Sloan is a successful writer of advertis-

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CALENDAR area. Refreshments provided. Visit parksandrecreation.idaho. gov for location details and driving instructions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. BOISE CONTRA DANCE—Newcomers are encouraged to attend a 7:30 p.m. workshop prior to dancing. Smoke and alcohol-free. For more info, visit david0.tedcrane.com/ID/BCDS. 8 p.m.$4$8. Broadway Dance and Event Center, 893 E. Boise Ave., Boise, 208-342-6123, broadwaydanceandevents.com. IDAHO LAUGH FEST—For a complete list of performers and tickets, visit idaholaughfest.com. 7-11:45 p.m. FREE-$30. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-863-4292, idaholaughfest. com.

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father Bobby “Big Boss” Bianchi is found dead in a gangland style slaying, everyone is suspect. You’re the detective as you help federal agent J. Hoover Edgar decide who had the motive, means, and opportunity to do in the Don! 6-9 p.m. $16.50-$37.50. AEN Playhouse, 8001 W. Fairview Ave., Boise, 208-779-0092, aenplayhouse.com. SQUABBLES—8 p.m. $11-$16. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208-342-5104, boiselittletheater.org. STARBELLY DANCERS SECOND SATURDAY PERFORMANCE— Enjoy and learn about the rich history of Middle Eastern dance with the Starbelly Dancers, who will be performing at BIM every second Saturday from 1-3 p.m. FREE. Boise International Market, 5823 W. Franklin Road, Boise, boiseinternationalmarket.com.

IDAHO LAUGH FEST—8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $10. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208287-5379, liquidboise.com.

Workshops & Classes

LOSS OF THE BIG BOSS MURDER MYSTERY—It is the roaring twenties. When organized crime

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a.m.-11:30 p.m. and teen and adult classes at 12-1:30 pm. $20. Boise Rock School, 1404 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-572-5055, boiserockschool.com. FAMILY FUN SATURDAY: QUEST FOR THE GOLDEN APPLE— Learn facts from a guest speaker about the history of Julia Davis Park on a fun interactive trek called the “Quest for the Golden Apple.” 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. FREE. Nampa Public Library, 101 11th Ave. S., Nampa, 208-468-5803. JUST ADD WATER SCHOOL GARDEN WORKSHOP—Teachers, parents and school administrators are invited to learn how to start a garden at their school. Presented by the Boise Urban Garden School, Let’s Move Boise, the University of Idaho Extension in Canyon County and the Idaho Botanical Garden with support from the Junior League of Boise and Boise Parks & Recreation. Register at boiseurbangardenschool. org/about-us/bugs-programs/justadd-water. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $30. Library at Cole and Ustick, 7557 W. Ustick Road, Boise, 208-5706900, boisepubliclibrary.org. SCORE BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS—The workshop topics will be presented by experienced professionals and include marketing, business plan creation, business structure, sources of funds, accounting and record keeping, regulations, and taxes, as well as legal aspects of business. Fee includes lunch and training materials. For more info or to register, call 208-334-1696, ext. 338, or visit treasurevalley.score.org. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $75. Small Business Administration District Ofﬁce, 380 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Ste. 330, Boise, 208-334-1696, sba.gov. SECOND SATURDAY: LIFE UNDER THE SNOW—Ever wonder what goes on under the snow in winter? Find out as you learn about animals and organisms that rely on winter snow cover for survival. Ray Vizgirdas, ﬁeld biologist, botanist and educator, will tell you all about this world down under and its importance in our winter ecosystem. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. Jim Hall Foothills Learning Center, 3188 Sunset Peak Road, Boise, 208-514-3755, boiseenvironmentaleducation.org.

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WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE—Females age 13 and up are invited to learn basic combatives, bear hug defenses, ground ﬁghting techniques, and strategies for escaping a violent attack. Training will also include the mental side of defending your life. Instructors are Tracie Ide (2014 Krav Maga Alliance Instructor of the Year) and Ben Schoefﬂer. 10 a.m. FREE. Idaho Krav Maga, 404 Linden St., Boise, 208-602-7223, idahokravmaga.com.

Calls to Artists STAGE COACH THEATRE AUDITIONS: BAGGAGE—Casting for four roles: two women and two

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CALENDAR men, age ranges 30-something and up. Run dates are March 6-21. For questions, contact the director, Joseph Wright, at alphametis@gmail.com. Also on Sunday, Jan. 11. 2-4 p.m. FREE. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald Ave., Boise, 208-342-2000, facebook.com/ events/918151774880854.

Literature JASON CUDAHY READING—Jason Cudahy ﬁnds time to write his poems and plays from his demanding work schedule and taking care of his cat, Dusty. Look for Jason’s other self-published chap books: Madman As A Pigeon, Dilemma In The City Streets, Learning Grace, Sidewalks of My Mind, and Space and Places. 7-9 p.m. FREE. The District Coffee House, 219 N. 10th St., Boise, 208-343-1089, districtcoffeehouse.com/event/ live-music/jason-readingopen-mic.

Citizen BAM OFF THE WALL CALL FOR DONATIONS—The Boise Art Museum is currently accepting donations of new or gently used artwork, frames, home décor, ceramics, art books and jewelry for its Off the Wall fundraiser, slated for March 13-15. Take your donations during designated times on Jan. 10, Feb. 5 or Feb. 28 only. All donations are tax-deductible. 1-5 p.m. FREE. Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org. IDAHO STEELHEADS HABITAT NIGHT—Enjoy an evening of hockey while helping out the Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity. The cost of your ticket includes a hot dog, chips and a drink, with $5 going to Habitat. To purchase qualifying tickets, visit igrouptix. com/idahosteelheads, and use HABITAT for your user name and the password HUMANITY2. 7 p.m. $15. CenturyLink Arena, 233 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-4242200 or box ofﬁce 208-331-8497, centurylinkarenaboise.com.

course, students will be able to successfully beatmatch, create and record their own mixes, and create their own electronic music. Preregistration required. 10 a.m.4 p.m. $10. Sun Valley Center for Arts-Hailey, 314 Second Ave. S., Hailey, 208-726-9491, sunvalleycenter.org.

Animals & Pets SECOND SATURDAY CONSERVATION SERIES—The Ridgway’s Hawk is a critically endangered raptor in the Dominican Republic. Project Coordinator Thomas Hayes will discuss The Peregrine Fund’s innovative work to move the hawks to safer habitat, the challenges facing the species, and education programs to raise awareness in local communities. 2-3 p.m. $5-$7, FREE members. World Center for Birds of Prey, 5668 W. Flying Hawk Lane, Boise, 208-362-8687, peregrinefund. org/index.php.

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Workshops & Classes TEA 101—Learn the basics of tea history, manufacturing and culture with certiﬁed Tea Specialist Terry Hathaway of Joyful Tea. The class will offer tastings of several different teas. There’s room for up to 15 people; email terry@ joyfultea.com to reserve your space. 3-4:30 p.m. $15. Boise International Market, 5823 W. Franklin Road, Boise, boiseinternationalmarket.com.

Citizen BISHOP KELLY PASTA FESTA 2015—Enjoy Louie’s famous pasta dinner with salad and garlic bread. There’ll also be soft drinks, beer, wine and dessert for purchase, plus live entertainment and rafﬂe. And you could win an iPad or a 5 liter bottle of wine. Open to the public. All proceeds beneﬁt the Bishop Kelly PTA. 4-7 p.m. $6-$35. Bishop Kelly High School, 7009 W. Franklin Road, Boise, 208-375-6010, bk.org.

On Stage IDAHO LAUGH FEST—For a complete schedule, visit idaholaughfest.com. 8 p.m. $10. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-287-5379, liquidboise.com.

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Kids & Teens DEER FLAT WINTER DAY CAMP—Students in second, third and fourth grades explore how animals and plants survive the challenges of winter. Participants must register by Dec. 15. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE. Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Visitor’s Center, 13751 Upper Embankment Road, Nampa, 208-4679278, fws.gov/deerﬂat. SVCA TEEN WORKSHOP: DJ AND MUSIC PRODUCTION—DJ and producer Devin Throngard, a.k.a. DEEVEAUX, will be focusing on giving students the skills to start excelling at both disciplines. By the end of the Overheard something Eye-spy worthy? E-mail production@boiseweekly.com

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CALENDAR MONDAY JAN. 12 On Stage BCT 5X5 READING SERIES: HEIDI KRAAY— Listen to some of your favorite local actors bring ﬁve of the best new plays in the country to life. The series opens with New Eden by Heidi Kraay. For more info or tickets, visit the website or call 208-331-9224, ext 205. 7 p.m. $10-$12. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-331-9224, bctheater.org. SUBTERRANEAN COMEDY—Yuk it up with a lineup of some of Boise’s favorite comics. 10 p.m. FREE. Grainey’s Basement, 109 S. Sixth St., Boise, 208-3452505, tomgraineys.com.

Workshops & Classes BEGINNING MICROSOFT OFFICE—Classroom instruction will prepare you to use MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook. Through Feb. 16. 5-9 p.m. $485. College of Western Idaho-Ada County Campus Pintail Center, 1360 S. Eagle Flight Way, Boise, 208-562-3000, cwidaho. cc. INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT OFFICE—This hands-on, interactive course takes you to the next level on your pathway to proﬁciency with the most widely used workplace software. Through Feb. 16. 6-9 p.m. $485. College of Western Idaho-Canyon County Center, 2407 Caldwell Blvd., Nampa, 208-562-2100, cwidaho.cc.

Citizen PAUL TILLOTSON BENEFIT CONCERT—Paul Tillotson performs with the Borah Jazz Esemble, choir and orchestra. Proceeds go to a $1,000 music scholarship given to a Borah High music student. 7-9 p.m. By donation., 208-8544370. Borah High School, 6001 Cassia, Boise, sd01.k12.id.us/ schools/borah.

TUESDAY JAN. 13

your marketing success, how to integrate your marketing plan into those metrics, and how, from Web to data base, to measure your results. Presented by Boise Marcomm Mechanics. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE-$10. Dave & Buster’s, 546 N. Milwaukee St., Boise, 208-331-2861, bit.ly/1uTRH4N. MORE BUZZ, MORE BUSINESS WITH EMAIL MARKETING—If you are new to email marketing, this Constant Contact seminar will give you the expertise you need to get more from your campaigns. 2-4 p.m. FREE. Boise WaterCooler, 1401 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-426-3875, business.idahosbdc.org/workshop. aspx?ekey=40350011. SOCIAL NETWORKING AND WEB MARKETING—The discussion will focus on contemporary social networking services and tools for small businesses, from setup to integration. For more info or to reserve your space, call 208334-9004, ext. 336, or visit sba. gov/BDO-Workshops. 9-11 a.m. FREE. Small Business Administration District Ofﬁce, 380 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Ste. 330, Boise, 208-334-1696, sba.gov.

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PAELLA COOKING CLASS— Learn the traditional techniques for making delicious chicken, chorizo and seafood paella. You will also learn how to make yummy olive tapenade. 5:45 p.m. $40. Basque Market, 608 W. Grove St., Boise, 208-433-1208, thebasquemarket.com. RED CROSS ADULT FIRST AID/CPR/ AED—Learn to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $90. American Red Cross Boise Office, 5371 W. Franklin Road, Boise, 208-947-HELP (4357), redcross.org.

Talks & Lectures Talks & Lectures SVCA LECTURE SERIES: PUZZLE MASTER WILL SHORTZ—Shortz challenges and often stumps even the sharpest of listeners to NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday as the program’s puzzle master. He’s also the crossword editor of The New York Times and the founder and director of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. $25-$35. Church of the Big Wood, 100 Saddle Road, Ketchum, 208726-5123, brehmcenter.org. WEIGHT LOSS SOLUTIONS, NOT RESOLUTIONS—Learn about what works for long-term weight control and get updated on the latest gadgets, websites and apps that make it easier to slim your waistline and feel energized. 6-7 p.m. $10 suggested donation. The Cancer Connection Idaho, 2504 Kootenai St., Boise, 208345-1145, cancerconnectionidaho.org/upcoming-classes.

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29. Call the Canyon County Extension ofﬁce at 208-459-6003 or email canyon@uidaho.edu for an application. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $135. University of Idaho Canyon County Extension Ofﬁce, 501 Main St., Caldwell.

CANYON COUNTY 2015 MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM—The University of Idaho Extension Master Gardener Program gives gardeners an opportunity to improve their horticultural knowledge and skills and serve their communities. Wednesdays through April

GENEALOGY SERIES: INTERVIEWING FAMILY MEMBERS—Boise Public Library will host Steve Barrett, a reference archivist at the Idaho State Archives, in this genealogy series. In this session, Barrett will discuss interviewing family members and ﬁnding your ancestors in federal censuses. 7-8:30 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208384-4076, boisepubliclibrary.org/ calendar.

Calls to Artists WRITERS IN THE ATTIC ANNUAL ANTHOLOGY CONTEST—The Cabin is accepting submissions from Idaho poets, ﬁction and nonﬁction story writers on the theme “animal.” Entries will be accepted through 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 27. Selected works will be published as part of the Writers in the Attic 2015 anthology. $10$15. The Cabin, 801 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-331-8000, thecabinidaho.org. BOISE WEEKLY COVER ART SUBMISSIONS— Each week’s cover of Boise Weekly is a piece of work from a local artist. To submit your artwork for BW’s cover, bring it to BWHQ at 523 Broad St. All mediums are accepted. Thirty days from your submission date, your work will be ready for pick up if it’s not chosen to be featured on the cover. Work not picked up within six weeks of submission will be discarded. For more info, email production@boiseweekly. com or call 208-344-2055. Boise Weekly, 523 Broad St., Boise, 208-344-2055, boiseweekly. com.

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NOISE VOYAGERS AND GLORY FIRES The top 14 albums of 2014 BEN SCHULTZ

The Crux in ﬂux.

THE CRUX OF THE MATTER Rumors of The Crux’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. Word got out in late December that the all-ages music venue/ coffee shop/beer bar might close after the Dec. 28 Paper Gates album-release party, when Eric Gilbert, who had loaned The Crux a PA system, dismantled the equipment and took it with him, leading some to believe the system was being repossessed. “I’ve been really disappointed in how the place has been operating, so I decided to disassociate with it, having my sound system living there,” Gilbert told Boise Weekly. The next evening he received a phone call from the police regarding the PA system. He described his conversation with the police as “a non-issue,” and said he remains hopeful that The Crux (1022 W. Main St.) will be a venue for Treefort Music Fest in March. “I really believe in everything that’s been happening there—on a surface level,” Gilbert said. Additionally, The Crux has had a tenuous history with Alcohol Beverage Control, which is managed by Idaho State Police. Patrons may have noticed that the establishment hasn’t served beer since Oct. 9, when ABC revoked The Crux’s license to serve alcoholic beverages for “administrative violations” pertaining to unpaid taxes.This isn’t the first time it has gone dry: In May 2012, The Crux came under fire for serving beer with no food at an all-ages venue and temporarily lost its license. At the time, the venue’s owner, Bob Cooper, told BW that beer accounted for 30 percent of its profits. A revamp of The Crux’s kitchen facilities cleared the way for the license to be reinstated. The ABC board reconvenes Wednesday, Jan. 7, and will consider reinstating The Crux’s license to serve beer then. In anticipation of the return of its beer license, The Crux is hosting Return of The Crux Deluxe on Thursday, Jan. 8, beginning at 6 p.m. featuring music by A Mighty Band of Microbes and Hillfolk Noir, with beer on tap and prizes. When asked for comment on whether the tax issues that precipitated the loss of The Crux’s license to serve beer would be resolved by that time, Cooper was curt. “Fuck you. Fuck you,” he said. “Print that. Fuck you.” —Harrison Berry 20 | JANUAUARY 7–13, 2015 | BOISEweekly

Tough times call for tough music: music that challenges, surprises, enlightens and delights. Whether it came from young upstarts or old lions roaring once more, a lot of this kind of music came out last year. Here are 14 of the best albums of 2014.

LEE BAINS III & THE GLORY FIRES, DERECONSTRUCTED (SUB-POP) The Clash is alive and well and jamming with Lynyrd Skynyrd in Birmingham, Ala. As unlikely as this description may seem, it’s what Dereconstructed really does sound like. Birmingham-raised, NYU-educated Lee Bains proclaims his undying love for the South while railing against some of its—and America’s— many ills: racism, homophobia, thieving businessmen, regressive politics, blind consumerism. He and The Glory Fires back up these Àghting words with snarling guitars and a rhythm section that can handle sludgy stomp, mid-tempo boogie and full-throttle blitzkrieg. The Bitter Southerner declared that this punkSouthern rock hybrid “may be the most important record about the South ever released.” It may also be the best rock album of 2014.

JENNY LEWIS, THE VOYAGER (WARNER BROS.) Many reviews of The Voyager reference the rough patch that Jenny Lewis went through over the past few years. These experiences—the death of her father, the breakup of her band Rilo Kiley, struggles with insomnia— may have inÁuenced the album, but focusing on them can distract you from the wit, empathy and complexity of her songwriting. With production help from Ryan Adams and Beck, Lewis depicts women making their own mistakes, learning lessons and speaking their

minds. These concise tales of sexual and chemical experimentation feature some of the sharpest melodies and slyest vocals of her career, making The Voyager an almost perfect pop-rock album.

turned to jazz-hip-hop cross-pollinator Robert Glasper for his latest album. Together, they concoct a denser, faster and more abrasive take on the elder Kuti’s meld of funk, jazz and Highlife.

RUN THE JEWELS, RUN THE JEWELS 2 (MASS APPEAL RECORDS) At Treefort 2014, Run the Jewels’ Killer Mike got a crowd of Idahoans to shout, “Fuck Ronald Reagan!” With their second album, he and partner El-P pull off something equally audacious. Run the Jewels 2 mixes social protest, trash talk and blunt-and-booze gloriÀcation without shortchanging any of them. Killer Mike and El-P deliver it all with slamming beats, razor-sharp rhymes and quicksilver Áow. Add it up and you have an album that can support cameos from both ex-Rage Against the Machine frontman =ach de la Rocha and ex-Three 6 MaÀa rapper Gangsta Boo. The latter, incidentally, comes on a sex rap that practices equal opportunity while piling on raunchy details.

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ANGALEENA PRESLEY, AMERICAN MIDDLE CLASS (SLATE CREEK RECORDS) Sturgill Simpson may sound like Waylon Jennings, but his hit record Metamodern Sounds in Country Music has more in common with Youth Lagoon’s The Year of Hibernation. Both albums let listeners indulge a fantasy of escaping from this mean old world. With Angaleena Presley’s American Middle Class, such opiates for the masses aren’t on the menu. Instead, you get 12 songs that combine the down-home feminist sass of Loretta Lynn (or Presley’s Pistol Annies cohort, Miranda Lambert) with the tough-minded yet compassionate classconsciousness of Merle Haggard. Presley may have sweeter tunes and vocals, but she hits just as hard as Lee Bains III or the Drive-By Truckers.

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Making music in the shadow of a legendary parent isn’t easy. As the youngest son of Afrobeat creator and political Àrebrand Fela Kuti, Seun Kuti’s cross would seem especially hard to bear. He’s managing just Àne, though, in part because he inherited Fela’s band. He’s also absorbed his dad’s vision and, in some ways, improved on it: “Black Woman,” the soulful closing track on Beginning, helps clean out the bad taste left by Fela’s condescending “Lady.” Seun’s taste in producers helps, too. While From Africa with Fury: Rise (2011) featured production from Brian Eno, the Nigerian musician

Annie Clark, a.k.a. St. Vincent, has been dropping so many jaws lately that her music and videos should carry a warning label from the American Dental Association. She stunned viewers and critics with her cover of Nirvana’s “Lithium” at the 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Last February, she released her most accomplished and accessible album to date. On St. Vincent, Clark wraps her idiosyncratic lyrics and alluring vocals in bumptious beats, mind-warping textures and loads of irresistible hooks. It’s too bad Lady Gaga already used the title Artpop: This album embodies the concept better than almost any in recent memory.

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Upper Dry Creek easement allows for conservation, restoration, research

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JESSICA MURRI Tim Breuer doesn’t ask the question unless he knows the answer will be “yes.” Sometimes, it takes awhile to get there. In the case of the most recent easement agreements between the city of Boise, the Land Trust of the Treasure Valley and Grossman Company Properties, it took 20 years. “The Àrst time I walked on [Upper Dry Creek] with the landowners was in 1994,” said Breuer, who has been the executive director of the Land Trust for eight years. At the time, he was the Ridge to Rivers coordinator for the city of Boise. Since then, it has been a slow but steady process of wooing the land owners into allowing the public on the popular hiking trails in perpetuity. Boise foothills hikers have a lot to thank Grossman Company Properties for, after it agreed to another 12.6-mile trail easement linking Polecat Gulch Reserve to the Boise Front earlier this summer—called Daniel’s Creek Easement. The company is known for founding Hidden Springs and developing Eagle River, the 91-acre mixed-use business park in Eagle. It acts as a real estate developer, owner and manager with ofÀces in Boise and Phoenix, Ariz. Back when the Daniel’s Creek Easement was announced, the company’s vice president, John Grossman, said in a press release that he was excited to keep Boise’s foothills accessible. “The greatest gift my father and mother gave our family was moving us to Idaho at a very young age,” he said. “And with that move came a strong and undying respect for the beauty and vastness of Idaho’s rural lands. « [I]t has been a great honor to work closely with the city of Boise to establish a trail easement across our Daniel’s Creek land for the beneÀt of local Idahoans while preserving our land use rights.” This newest easement agreement, however, goes far beyond the 11 miles of trail just off Bogus Basin Road. For starters, it isn’t just one easement. It includes three separate agreements: one between the city and the owner allowing the permanent BOI S EW EEKLY.COM

Biology students at the College of Idaho are studying redband trout in Upper Dry Creek as part of a 3,400-acre conservation easement in the Boise foothills.

trail easement so the Department of Parks and Recreation can perform maintenance; another between the city and the owner with a revocable easement covering nine miles of logging roads; and a third, between the owner and the Land Trust that allows for conservation work in the area. The last conservation easement encompasses 3,400 acres and gives the Land Trust 10 years to enhance wildlife habitat, minimize sediment into the stream and decrease creek crossings along the trails. That’s the one Breuer has worked so long to make happen. He said it can be tricky to convince a land owner to enter into agreements like these, where collaboration becomes tiresome and public input overwhelming. “But think of it like the owner of a commercial building that’s unlocked, and everyone’s just walking in without paying rent,” he said. “It’s a network of trails not being maintained, and you can’t Àx the trails until you have the legal right to go in and Àx it. It won’t stay the same if we just sit back.” Much to the surprise of College of Idaho professor Chris Walser and his biology students, that creek is teeming with redband trout. They discovered the Àsh population in 2012, and got permission from the property owners to study the native species. Since then, his students have tagged 450 Àsh with the help of a $25,000 grant from Wells Fargo and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, as well as many in-kind collaborators including Biomark, Trout Unlimited and Idaho Fish and Game. SpeciÀcally, they’ve started

studying the movement of the Àsh. Walser is particularly interested in the culvert in Dry Creek on Bogus Basin Road—and seeing if the Àsh can cross it. “One big area in Àsh ecology research is looking at how man-made barriers affect Àsh movement,” he said. “If your population becomes isolated, they’re more likely to be driven to extinction.” The research team has found that smaller Àsh get washed down the culvert and are often not able to swim back before that side of the creek dries up. The summer of 2013 was the worst drought year in Dry Creek in the past 12 years, and the trout population plunged from a healthy 5,000 to around 800. While the conservation easement doesn’t change much in the way of access for Walser and his students, it does shift their focus. It lets them address the major problem with the Upper Dry Creek—the 20 times the trail crosses the stream without bridges. Every time hikers and mountain bikers make those little leaps across the water, they’re dumping dirt into the trout habitat, reducing the Àsh’s ability to spawn. “Usually when you do research like this, the goal is to publish it,” Walser said. “But now we can take what we learn and see how to better the trails and restore the habitat, rather than the information just getting lost in a scientiÀc article.” Walser will work with the Land Trust and Ridge to Rivers to maintain and restore the trails and creek banks. Meanwhile, Breuer said it will require some “creative options,” but they have the next 10 years to Àgure it out.

Tom Flynn called his most recent trip to Washington D.C. a very expensive “first date.” In December, as regional director of the Outdoor Alliance—a national coalition of mountain bikers, kayakers, skiers, climbers and other outdoor recreationists—Flynn took 25 recreationists to meet Idaho’s congressional delegation. “Sometimes you just gotta put on the suit and tie and show up,” Flynn told Boise Weekly. Four attendees were from Idaho, representing the Wood River Bike Coalition, the Boise Climbers Alliance, the Boise Area Mountain Bike Association and local paddlers. The goal of this “first date” was to meet with members of Congress to talk about issues that threaten outdoor recreation. “All day, every day, these guys hear from paid lobbyists,” Flynn said. “This gives them a chance to hear from real people and on a pretty fun topic. We’re talking about outdoor recreation—it’s not health care reform. They sit there and get hounded on those things all day. They’re kind of happy to hear from us.” Conversations included the outdoorsmen’s interest in a national monument in the Boulder-White Clouds, their concerns about the state overtaking federal lands and an accounting problem when it comes to fighting wildfires. Flynn said when money runs out for fighting wildfires in the summer, the government takes funds from other accounts, like building and maintaining trails. But putting “real people” before Reps. Raul Labrador and Mike Simpson and Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch takes some preparation. The group flew in on a Monday; spent Tuesday learning how to present their topics; met with congressmen and people from agencies like the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management on Wednesday; and left D.C. Thursday morning. Flynn said, the most important part of starting these relationships is setting themselves apart. After that, he believes their input can make a difference in national politics. “We come from a place of authenticity,” Flynn said. “We’re talking about our backyards. We’re talking about what we love to do. We’re talking about why we live in Idaho. Those are super important things. And we’re younger, less gray hair. More fun.” —Jessica Murri BOISEweekly | JANUAUARY 7–13, 2015 | 21

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BEN MILLER BAND, JAN. 10, REEF Beards and banjos go together like cornbread and grits but with Michigan-born, New York-based rocker Ben Miller they come with a mohawk. Miller’s pedigree includes seminal Detroit proto-punk group Destroy All Monsters, and his Americana trio Ben Miller Band comes with a country-fried dose of that same electric energy. On rollicking numbers like “The Outsider,” from Miller’s most recent release, Any Way, Shape Or Form (New West Records, 2014), roadhouse blues gets infused with psychedelic guitar riffs and anthemic Southern rock. Toe-tapping tracks like “Skidoo” showcase the band’s playful instrumentation and sense of humor—layering ’20s-style callbacks with horns in a quirky waltz that wouldn’t sound out of place on a Tom Waits Pandora station. Slower cuts like “I Feel For You,” with its woozy steel guitar, will have you looking for a beer to put your tears in. —Zach Hagadone With Crow Moses, 10 p.m., $5. Reef, 105 S. Sixth St., 208287-9200, reefboise.com.

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KEN HARRIS AND CARMEL CROCK—6 p.m. FREE. Soﬁa’s OPHELIA—8:45 p.m. FREE. Peng illy’s PATRICIA FOLKNER—7 p.m. FREE. Lock Stock and Barrel STEVE EATON—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 TERRY JONES—6 p.m. FREE. Chandlers WEDNESDAY NIGHT JAM— Hosted by For Blind Mice. 8 p.m. FREE. Tom Grainey’s

THURSDAY JAN. 8 BEN BURDICK AND DAN COSTELLO—8 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

BLACKBERRY BUSHES STRINGBAND DUET—6:30 p.m. FREE. Highlands Hollow DOUGLAS CAMERON—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365

BRAIDED WAVES—With Jr. Rocket Scientist, Toy Zoo and Darling Rollercoaster. 7 p.m. $5. Neurolux

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

CATHEDRAL CONCERT SERIES: CHICKEN DINNER ROAD—7:30 p.m. By donation. Cathedral of the Rockies

JAC SOUND—9 p.m. FREE. Tom Grainey’s

CUTTING CAGES ALBUM RELEASE—10 p.m. $5. Reef

MOONSHINE BANDITS—With Big B and Demon Jones. 8 p.m. $10-$25. Revolution

DJ DUSTY C’S SOUL PARTY—11 p.m. FREE. Neurolux

RETURN OF THE CRUX DELUXE—With A Mighty Band of Microbes, Hillfolk Noir and more TBA. 6 p.m. FREE. The Crux TERRY JONES—6 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

FELICIANA—7 p.m. FREE. Willi B’s BROKEN RESOLUTIONS BALL— With singer-songwriter Dan Costello and classic rock band Black Rose. 7 p.m. $8 adv., $10 door. Visual Arts Collective FRANK MARRA—6 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

REBECCA SCOTT—8:30 p.m. FREE. Piper REQUIEM IV: STEAM PUNK WINTER BALLS—10 p.m. $5. Crazy Horse REX MILLER AND RICO WEISMAN—6 p.m. FREE. Berryhill SOUL SERENE—10 p.m. $5. Tom Grainey’s

SATURDAY JAN. 10 ALMOST FAMOUS KARAOKE—9 p.m. FREE. Neurolux BLAZE AND KELLY—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 CHICKEN DINNER ROAD—8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s

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HILLFOLK NOIR—8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s JOHN JONES TRIO—8 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

CHUCK SMITH TRIO WITH NICOLE CHRISTENSEN—8 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

AUDIO/VISUAL DJ—10 p.m. $5. Grainey’s Basement

KELLY EMO—7:30 p.m. FREE. The District

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

BAY AREA EARLY SHOW—With Fish Breath and Sexless. 7 p.m. $5. Crazy Horse

KEVIN KIRK—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365

ERIC GRAE—6 p.m. FREE. Berryhill

LIVE FOR MUSIC BENEFIT CONCERT—Featuring Shaun Canon. 7 p.m. $8. Kuna High School

FOR BLIND MICE—9 p.m. FREE. O’Michael’s

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MUSIC GUIDE FRANK MARRA—6 p.m. FREE. Chandlers HILLFOLK NOIR—9:30 p.m. FREE. Juniper NEW TRANSIT—With Bill Coffey and His Cash Money Cousins and David Andrews Band. 7 p.m. $TBA. Sapphire Room RANDY ROGERS BAND—8 p.m. $25-$45. Knitting Factory REVOLTREVOLT—10 p.m. $5. Tom Grainey’s RYAN WISSINGER—8:30 p.m. FREE. Piper SPUDMAN—7 p.m. FREE. Willi B’s TISPER—With R.ariel (Adrian Orange and Rachel Crocker) and Thanksgiving (Adrian Orange). 8 p.m. $5. Crazy Horse

JAZZ AT THE RIVERSIDE—Featuring The Boise State Faculty Jazz Ensemble. 7 p.m. $5-$7. Sapphire Room RADIO BOISE SOCIAL HOUR: DJ PATRICK— 5:30 p.m. FREE. Neurolux RADIO BOISE TUESDAY: MYTHOLOGICAL HORSES—With Wolfhammer 3 and Clark and the Himselfs with friends. 7 p.m. $5. Neurolux WAYNE WHITE—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365

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HAPPY KARAOKE—5:30 p.m. FREE. AEN Playhouse LIQUID WETT WEDNESDAY— Electronic music and DJs. 9:30 p.m. FREE. Liquid PATRICIA FOLKNER—7 p.m. FREE. Lock Stock and Barrel THE RINGTONES A CAPELLA GROUP—8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s STEVE EATON—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 SWING IS THE THING WITH PAMELA DEMARCHE—7 p.m. $5. Sapphire Room TERRY JONES—6 p.m. FREE. Chandlers WEDNESDAY NIGHT JAM— Hosted by For Blind Mice. 8 p.m. FREE. Tom Grainey’s

BREAD AND CIRCUS ACOUSTIC—6:30 p.m. FREE. Highlands Hollow

SUNDAY JAN. 11 AUDIO/VISUAL DJ—10 p.m. FREE. Tom Grainey’s HIP-HOP SUNDAY—10 p.m. FREE. Grainey’s Basement JIM LEWIS—6 p.m. FREE. Lulu’s NOCTURNUM! INDUSTRIAL GOTH DJS—9:30 p.m. FREE. Liquid

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MONDAY JAN. 12 CHUCK SMITH AND NICOLE CHRISTENSEN—6 p.m. FREE. Chandlers MIKE CRAMER—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 MONDAY NIGHT KARAOKE—10 p.m. FREE. Tom Grainey’s OPEN MIC WITH REBECCA SCOTT AND ROB HILL—8 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s PAUL TILLOTSON BENEFIT CONCERT—7-9 p.m. By donation. Borah High PUNK MONDAY—9 p.m. FREE. Liquid

TUESDAY JAN. 13 BERNIE REILLY—5:30 p.m. FREE. O’Michael’s DAN COSTELLO—6 p.m. FREE. Chandlers DAN COSTELLO AND CHUCK SMITH—7:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

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BRAIDED WAVES, JAN. 9, NEUROLUX If you’ve been feeling a little strung out in the first week of 2015, we have a suggested soundtrack: local band Braided Waves will meet your melancholy and raise it to a soothing sense of wise introspection. Frontman Otis Crook’s trembling, wounded-sounding high tenor floats like the last transmission from a doomed spaceship. Guitarist Christopher Smith, bassist Elijah Jensen-Lindsey (of Hobo Jargon fame, see Page 27) and drummer/vocalist Trish Hall, meanwhile, whip up a galaxy of swirling noise that hypnotizes as it gives Crook an ether to get lost in. Fans of Radiohead and the downtempo sonic wanderings of the late, great (sedated) Jim Morrison will find much to get lost in, too. To see what we mean, check out the band’s videos on YouTube on the Boise State UTP channel and then experience Braided Waves live, with Junior Rocket Scientist, Toy Zoo and Darling Rollercoaster opening. —Zach Hagadone 7 p.m., $5. Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., 208-343-0866, neurolux.com. BOISEweekly | JANUAUARY 7–13, 2015 | 23

BEERGUZZLER WINTER BREWS, ROUND TWO

LAGUNITAS BROWN SHUGGA’ SWEET RELEASE, $1.69-$2.09 This bright amber ale is topped with a big head that collapses slowly and leaves a nice lacing. The aromas feature piney hops with hints of fruit and roasted malt. There’s a bit of heat midpalate (the brew is 9.9 percent ABV) with flavors that are nicely balanced between a hoppy IPA and a malty strong ale. Tropical fruit flavors shine throughout, with orange zest on the finish. MCEWAN’S SCOTCH ALE, $2.79-$3.49 This Scottish import is back after an extended absence. It’s a chestnut colored pour with a light, fast-fading froth. Sweet, soft malt aromas are backed by toffee and ripe fruit. Smooth and creamy on the palate, it brims with milk chocolate, malt, dark fruit and fresh nut loaf flavors. There’s a touch of spicy hops, and at 8 percent ABV, it’s the most sessionable of the three. NORTH COAST 2014 OLD STOCK ALE, $3.29$4.29 This beer pours a hazy dark amber with a thin, tan head and offers sweet wheat bread, rye whiskey and dark fruit aromas. Weighing in at 11.8 percent ABV, this brew has an unsurprising boozy quality to the palate, especially on the finish. A complex array of flavors unfold, including caramel, baked apple, brown sugar and sweet roll, all wrapped around a core of rich malt. This ale should age beautifully. —David Kirkpatrick 24 | JANUAUARY 7–13, 2015 | BOISEweekly

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It has been a mild prelude to winter, but the chill has ﬁnally set in and it’s time for Round Two in the winter brew lineup. This trio puts the emphasis on the malt, with rich ﬂavors perfect for the colder weather and enough alcohol to act as antifreeze.

LIMA LIMON Pisco and pescado at Kuna’s Peruvian hot spot TARA MORGAN Sipping a frothy Pisco Sour inside Lima Limon’s intensely yellow and lime green walls, it’s easy to forget the blustery winter weather whipping through the streets of downtown Kuna. The brightly hued Peruvian restaurant is a spicy slice of South America in a small, sleepy town. Opened in August 2014 by Agustin Contreras, longtime general manager at Kuna’s popular El Gallo Giro, and his Peruvian wife Deysi, Lima Limon has made a splash with its authentic fare. Lima Limon incorporates Peru’s surprisingly spicy aji amarillo pepper into most of its dishes, The ceviche de pescado at Lima Limon hits all the right ﬂavor notes. most notably the classic appetizer Papa a la Huancaina ($5.95), a plate of boiled, sliced potatoes wine served with rice and tortillas, were Áavordrenched in a thick yellow sauce made with fresh chicken, steak or seafood. Some dishes, like the white queso, aji amarillo peppers, garlic, milk and, lomo saltado ($12.95)—strips of steak, tomatoes, ful but not particularly interesting. The chicken entrees, on the other hand, were awesome. The aji amarillo peppers and onions seared in a wok traditionally, crushed saltine crackers. The app is pollada ($9.95), was my favorite—a moist quarter served cold and garnished with black olives and a with soy sauce and served with a side of french chicken coated in a thick layer of spices, peppers fries and white rice—are fusion hard-boiled egg. Though it’s not and pisco, served with crunchy fried potatoes— favorites that give a nod to Peru’s much of a looker, this Peruvian LIMA LIMON PERUVIAN RESTAURANT and the pollo a la brasa ($9.95 quarter, $13.95 Asian population. Others, like snack packs a wallop of heat. half, $20.95 whole) was a close second. Roasted the chicken alfredo ($11.95) or Another standout appetizer is 751 W. 4th St., Kuna, 208-922-3144, over an open Áame, the tender pollo was served the cheesy seafood chimichanga the ceviche de pescado ($9.95), facebook.com/limakuna with a side of french fries and two creamy, spicy ($11.95), are geared more to the a tangy heap of raw white Àsh aji pepper sauces. After plunging a crisp fry into American palate. tossed in a marinade of lime juice, the searing aji sauce, a hearty pull on my Pisco From the smattering of entrees we sampled, garlic, cilantro, chili and red onions. The ceviche is Sour couldn’t wash away the burn. pollo seems like the way to go at Lima Limon. accompanied by a pile of plump, hearty hominy; Though it was an unpleasant surprise to Ànd Though the bistec alo pobre, or beefsteak a boiled hunk of camote, or sweet potato; and a ($13.95), was well seasoned, the slab of skirt steak our car coated in a thick dusting of snow after mound of charred corn kernels. The Áavors and such a warming meal, I resolved to make the trek was overcooked and leaned too heavily on the textures are fantastic together, leaving you sifting back to Lima Limon soon to escape the winter oozing yolk from the accompanying fried egg to through the remaining shards of onion seeking doldrums. Peru’s National Pisco Sour Day, Saturadd moisture. The camarones al ajillo ($14.95), one last bite of fresh Àsh. day, Feb. 7, sounds like the perfect excuse. Entrees at Lima Limon are divided by protein: large tail-on shrimp sauteed in garlic and white

FOOD/NEWS HOLY OLY NIGHT IS NO MORE; BARBARIAN BREWING SUCCESSFULLY FUNDED The new year brings sad news for an almost decade-old tradition: State Street haunt The Lift is no longer offering 50-cent cans of Olympia and $2 ﬁsh tacos on Tuesdays, a phenomenon known as Holy Oly Night. The long-running special won multiple Best of Boise Editors’ Picks over the years—including “Best Use of Your Laundry Money” in 2009 and “Best Visit from a Big-Wig Beer Exec” in 2010—and it also won The Lift the title of top-selling Olympia account in the United States. “After nine years, all good things come to an end and it was time to do something new and different,” said Lift owner Jason Kovac. Kovac said he discontinued the special a month ago because Holy Oly Night “wasn’t as busy as it used to be.” Asked whether there was customer backlash, Kovac said, “No one’s been bothered; there hasn’t been a response.” The Lift plans to offer a new special, though Kovac is

still wrapping his head around what it will be. “I’m sure it will be something just as important and just as unique,” said Kovac. “We’ll probably launch something in the spring. Just like the rest of our specials we have going on at the Lift, it’ll be awesome.” In local beer news, husband and wife duo James Long and Bre Hovley successfully raised $21,130 on Kickstarter to open “Idaho’s ﬁrst dedicated barrel house,” Barbarian Brewing. “As head brewer, James will create Belgian and European-style sour ales, imperial ales and a variety of other beers that will require two to 18 months of aging time in oak barrels or stainless steel vessels,” the brewery wrote on its website, barbarianbrewing.com. “We’re hoping to have a small tasting room to serve our aged bottled beers, our mainstream beers on tap and local wines by the glass.” Funds will help purchase 50 oak barrels and a small, semi-automated bottling system. Barbarian plans to open sometime in 2015. —Tara Morgan B O I S E WE E KLY. C O M

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Memo to the Academy: Please give a little love to these potential nominees GEORGE PRENTICE The Jan. 4 headline was as sobering as a New Year’s Day hangover: “Award Season,” trumpeted The New York Times. As plain as the banner was, hanging over an entire special section of the Sunday Times, it probably jolted more than a few Hollywood executives awake and shifting into overdrive to grab some Oscar love. Many Àlmgoers may have been puzzled by the headline, and rightfully so, considering that many of Oscar’s presumptive nominees haven’t yet arrived on local movie screens. American Sniper, Foxcatcher, Leviathan, Mr. Turner and Still Alice all remain to be seen in most cities across the United States, including Boise. However, the fact that most Americans haven’t seen a Àlm—or Àlms—has never stopped the Motion Picture Academy in its haste to heap praise on its industry. Boise Weekly has screened most, if not all, of the likely nominees and with the Academy poised to reveal its picks on Thursday, Jan. 15, BW has some last-minute (albeit unsolicited) advice for the Academy’s nearly 6,000 voting members. Best Picture: We fully expect Boyhood, Birdman, The Imitation Game, Selma, The Theory of Everything and Unbroken to make the Ànal list of the year’s best, but here’s hoping voters’ remember all the way back to March for The Grand Budapest Hotel—time has certainly not dimmed our admiration for Wes Anderson’s comedy classic. We would also like to see Wild make the Ànal cut, and we would love to see history made with Citizenfour becoming the Àrst documentary ever to be nominated for Best Picture.

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Best Actor: It’s a safe bet that Michael Keaton (Birdman), Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Everything) and Benedict Cumberbatch (The Imitation Game) will be Best Actor nominees. But Bradley Cooper’s performance in American Sniper is his best to date as well as being Oscar-worthy, and we think Ralph Fiennes deserves a conÀrmed reservation for his note-perfect comedic timing in The Grand Budapest Hotel. Best Actress: Julianne Moore (Still Alice) and Reese Witherspoon (Wild) are shoo-ins. For our money, though, Marion Cotillard gives the best female performance of the year in Two Days, One Night. Supporting Actor: Just hand the award to J.K. Simmons (Whiplash) and get it over with. Supporting Actress: This may be the year’s tightest race. Anyone of these Àve deserve a prize: Patricia Arquette (Boyhood), Meryl Streep (Into the Woods), Keira Knightley (The Imitation Game), Emma Stone (Birdman) and Laura Dern (Wild). However, Academy members should take note of the always incredible Tilda Swinton (Snowpiercer) and Sienna Miller (American Sniper). Good luck in culling this category to Àve nominees. Best Feature-Length Documentary: Citizenfour will probably walk away with the Oscar, but we sense the Academy has a soft-spot in its heart for Life Itself, the tribute to late Àlm critic Roger Ebert. We also adored Keep On Keepin’ On, an unforgettable trek through the golden era of jazz with trumpeter Áugelhornist extraordinaire Clark Terry.

Best Foreign Language Film: Force Majeure, Ida and Leviathan all made our shortlist of the best Àlms of 2014. We also hope Academy voters have seen Relatos Salvajes (Wild Tales) from Argentina, a deliciously dark comedy that considers reckless driving, revenge, tow trucks and an ugly wedding ceremony. Best Animated Feature: We sure hope The LEGO Movie walks away with Oscar gold, and we expect Big Hero 6, How to Train Your Dragon 2 and The Box Trolls to get nominated. We also adored a lovely sprite of a Àlm called Song of the Sea, crafted in what is now considered to be “traditional animation.” We’re anxious for more audiences to see this Irish charmer. While all 6,000 voting members of the Motion Picture Academy can choose nominees for Best Picture, it’s important to remember that only actors nominate actors, directors nominate directors, editors nominate editors, etc. Using a unique formula of possible voters vs. possible nominations, The Wrap reported that as few as 307 votes could secure a Best Picture nod, while 192 votes could land an acting nomination in any one of four categories. Here are some real stunners: The Wrap estimates that the magic number for a Best Director nomination is 45 votes and a Best Documentary Feature nod could be secured with as few as 37 votes. Considering that millions of people around the globe watch the Oscar broadcast (slated for Sunday, Feb. 22), it’s fair to say that never have so few done so little for so many. Chew on that, Academy. BOISEweekly | JANUAUARY 7–13, 2015 | 25

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ho Legislature for all publications. Email jill@boiseweekly.com or call 344-2055 for a quote. IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADA IN RE: Brock Vincent Teretto Legal name of child Case No. CV NC 1417774 NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE (Minor) A Petition to change the name of Brock Vincent Teretto, a minor, now residing in the City of Boise, State of Idaho, has been ﬁled in the District Court in Ada County, Idaho. The name will change to Brock Vincent Teretto Wilkosz. The reason for the change in name is: The child wishes to have

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this father’s/guardians last name. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 130 o’clock p.m. on (date) JAN. 27 2015 at the Ada County Courthouse. Objections may be ﬁled by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change. Date SEP 26 2014 CHRISTOPHER D. RICH CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: DEIRDE PRICE DEPUTY CLERK PUB Dec. 17, 24, 31, 2014 & Jan. 7, 2015. IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE 4TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADA IN RE: Donald Jay Leesch Legal Name

Case No. CV NC 14 22764 NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE (Adult) A Petition to change the name of Donald Jay Leesch, now residing in the City of Boise, State of Idaho, has been ﬁled in the District Court in Ada County, Idaho. The name will change to Sam Jay Leesch. The reason for the change in name is: Sam is the nickname I have always been known as. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 130 o’clock p.m. on (date) FEB 03 2015 at the Ada County Courthouse. Objections may be ﬁled by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change. Date 09 2014 CHRISTOPHER D. RICH

CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: DEIRDE PRICE DEPUTY CLERK PUB Dec. 17, 24, 31, 2014 & Jan. 7, 2015. IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE 4TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADA IN RE: Blake Alan Smith Legal Name Case No. CV NC 1422338 NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE (Minor) A Petition to change the name of Blake A. Smith, now residing in the City of Boise, State of Idaho, has been ﬁled in the District Court in Ada County, Idaho. The name will change to Blake Alan Smith Brennan.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19): In his novel Breakfast of Champions, Kurt Vonnegut describes a character, Ned Lingamon, who “had a penis eight hundred miles long and two hundred and ten miles in diameter, but practically all of it was in the fourth dimension.” If there is any part of you that metaphorically resembles Lingamon, Aries, the coming months will be a good time to fix the problem. You finally have the power, wisdom and feistiness to start expressing your latent capacities in practical ways... to manifest your hidden beauty in a tangible form... to bring your purely fourth-dimensional aspects all the way into the third dimension. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Novelist E.L. Doctorow says that the art of writing “is like driving at night in the fog. You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.” This realistic yet hopeful assessment is true of many challenges. The big picture of what you’re trying to accomplish is often obscure. You wish you had the comfort of knowing exactly what you’re doing every step of the way, but it seems that all you’re allowed to know is the next step. Every now and then, however, you are blessed with an exception to the rule. Suddenly you get a glimpse of the whole story you’re embedded in. I suspect that this is one of those times for you, Taurus.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Most people have numerous items in their closet that they never wear. Is that true for you? Why? Do you think you will eventually come to like them again, even though you don’t now? Are you hoping that by keeping them around you can avoid feeling remorse about having wasted money? Do you fantasize that the uncool stuff will come back into fashion? In accordance with the astrological omens, Gemini, I invite you to stage an all-out purge. Admit the truth to yourself about what clothes no longer work for you, and get rid of them. While you’re at it, why not carry out a similar cleanup in other areas of your life? CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Nothing was ever created by two men,” wrote John Steinbeck in his novel East of Eden. “There are no good collaborations, whether in music, in art, in poetry, in mathematics, in philosophy. Once the miracle of creation has taken place, the group can build and extend it, but the group never invents anything. The preciousness lies in the lonely mind of a man.” In my view, this statement is delusional nonsense. And it’s especially inapt for you in the coming weeks. In fact, the only success that will have any lasting impact will be the kind that you instigate in tandem with an ally or allies you respect.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I live in Northern California, where an extended drought led to waterrationing for much of 2014. But in December, a series of downpours arrived to replenish the parched landscape. Now bursts of white wildflowers have erupted along my favorite hiking trails. They’re called shepherd’s purse. Herbalists say this useful weed can be made into an ointment that eases pain and heals wounds. I’d like to give you a metaphorical version of this good stuff. You could use some support in alleviating the psychic aches and pangs you’re feeling. Any ideas about how to get it? Brainstorm. Ask questions. Seek help.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Doug Von Koss leads groups of people in sing-alongs. You don’t have to be an accomplished vocalist to be part of his events, nor is it crucial that you know the lyrics and melodies to a large repertoire of songs. He strives to foster a “perfection-free zone.” I encourage you to dwell in the midst of your own personal perfection-free zone everywhere you go this week, Libra. You need a break from the pressure to be smooth, sleek and savvy. You have a poetic license to be innocent, loose and a bit messy. At least temporarily, allow yourself the deep pleasure of ignoring everyone’s expectations and demands.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Actress Uzo Aduba’s formal first name is Uzoamaka. She tells the story about how she wanted to change it when she was a kid. One day she came home and said, “Mommy, can you call me Zoe?” Her mother asked her why, and she said, “Because no one can say Uzoamaka.” Mom was quick to respond: “If they can learn to say Tchaikovsky, Dostoevsky and Michelangelo, they can learn to say Uzoamaka.” The moral of the story, as far as you’re concerned: This is no time to suppress your quirks and idiosyncrasies. That’s rarely a good idea, but especially now. Say “no” to making yourself more generic.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “I dream of lost vocabularies that might express some of what we no longer can,” wrote Jack Gilbert in his poem “The Forgotten Dialects of the Heart.” Judging from the current astrological omens, I’d say that you are close to accessing some of those lost vocabularies. You’re more eloquent than usual. You have an enhanced power to find the right words to describe mysterious feelings and subtle thoughts. As a result of your expanded facility with language, you may be able to grasp truths that have been out of reach before now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “If you have built castles in the air,” said philosopher Henry David Thoreau, “your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.” That may seem like a backward way to approach the building process: erecting the top of the structure first, and later the bottom. But I think this approach is more likely to work for you than it is for any other sign of the zodiac. And now is an excellent time to attend to such a task. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Songwriter RB Morris wrote a fanciful poem in which he imagines a smart mockingbird hearing rock and roll music for the first time. “When Mockingbird first heard rock / He cocked his head and crapped / What in the hell is that? / It sounded like a train wreck / Someone was screaming / Someone’s banging on garbage cans.” Despite his initial alienation, Mockingbird couldn’t drag himself away. He stayed to listen. Soon he was spellbound. “His blood pounded and rolled.” Next thing you know, Mockingbird and his friends are making raucous music themselves—”all for the love of that joyful noise.” I foresee a comparable progression for you in the coming weeks, Capricorn. What initially disturbs you may ultimately excite you—maybe even fulfill you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Do you recall the opening scene of Lewis Carroll’s story Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland? Alice is sitting outside on a hot day, feeling bored, when a white rabbit scurries by. He’s wearing a coat and consulting a watch as he talks to himself. Alice follows him, even when he jumps into a hole in the ground. Her descent takes a long time. On the way down, she passes cupboards and bookshelves and other odd sights. Not once does she feel fear. Instead, she makes careful observations and thinks reasonably about her unexpected trip. Finally she lands safely. As you do your personal equivalent of falling down the rabbit hole, Aquarius, be as poised and calm as Alice. Think of it as an adventure, not a crisis, and an adventure it will be. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You are positively oceanic these days. You are vast and deep, restless and boundless, unruly and unstoppable. As much as it’s possible for a human being to be, you are ageless and fantastical. I wouldn’t be surprised if you could communicate telepathically and remember your past lives and observe the invisible world in great detail. I’m tempted to think of you as omnidirectional and omniscient, as well as polyrhythmic and polymorphously perverse. Dream big, you crazy wise dreamer. B O ISE W E E KLY.C O M

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