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“There is always poorer to be.”

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(Un)Affordable Care They said Obamacare would be cheaper—for many, it’s anything but

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EDITOR’S NOTE A LITTLE BIT OF BANALITY Keeping up with the horrific comments made by some of our legislators is a full-time job. Who are these people? Hannah Arendt, Holocaust survivor, thinker, political philosopher and moralist, had the bravery to call out what she termed the “banality of evil”—the idea that those who do wrong often do so not out of diabolical or maniacal tendencies, but out of intellectual or moral laziness. Born in 1906, she would turn 110 years old this October. It would take about a century of sitting on a log, thinking hard, to discern why some of our elected officials seem hellbent on being so, so wrong, so, so often.

From Dalton Gardens Republican Rep. Vito “Vagina Pills” Barbieri to Cottonwood Republican Sen. Sheryl “False Gods” Nuxoll to Blanchard Republican Rep. Heather “I Cost Taxpayers Damn Near $40k Because I Vote Based on My Ideology Rather Than The Business of the State” Scott, it can make a sane person want to follow Kierkegaard off a bridge.

Enter Rep. Pete Nielsen (R-Mountain Home). He of the natty Western jacket, coiffed silver mane and jovial drawl, presents an image of stolid Idaho values. Yet, this man, who has daughters and granddaughters, revealed a depth of ignorance to which Idaho lawmakers have seldom sunk. In case you missed it, Nielsen dropped the following stunner under the rotunda during debate over on an anti-abortion bill: “Now, I’m of the understanding that in many cases of rape, it does not involve any pregnancy because of the trauma of the incident. That may be true with incest a little bit.” Wow. To be clear, that is wrong. After receiving (rightful) national scorn for his thoughtlessness, Rep. Nielsen apologized (sort of) for his miscreancy. He told KTVB he was “in error,” but “at that time, that was my knowledge and information.” I shudder to think about where he received this knowledge and information.

Nielsen is a mostly harmless farmer/insurance agent, but he makes decisions about Idahoans’ health care, lives and livelihoods. His banal acceptance of truly bad ideas—like that of some of his colleagues—is a real danger, whether he recognizes his “error” or not.

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

SPY STORIES MARTHE COHN, A 95-YE AR- OLD NATIVE OF ME T Z, FR ANCE, NOT ONLY DODGED THE NA ZIS AS THE Y WERE DEPORTING JE WS ACRO S S EUROPE, BUT MANAGED TO USE HER GERMAN L ANGUAGE SKILLS TO P O S E A S A N A RM Y N U R S E WHI L E SECRE TLY WO RKING FOR THE FRENCH RESISTA NCE. SHE VISITED BOISE ON FEB. 2 8 , WH E RE S H E S P O KE TO A PAC KE D ROOM COURTESY OF THE CHABAD JE WISH CENTER. GE T MORE AT ARTS/CULTURE.

GENIUS George Saunders is one of the smartest guys around (see Page 22). An advocate for tenderness, he spoke at length with Boise Weekly ahead of his March 2 appearance in Boise. Hear audio at Arts/Lit.

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Albertsons will sell nothing but cage-free chicken eggs by 2025 in a move that was applauded by the nonprofit Mercy for Animals, which staged protests at Safeway.

More at Food/Food News.

The Twin Falls High School student newspaper ran into the censor’s stamp after the principal suppressed an article examining perceptions toward local immigrants. Get the details at News/Citydesk.

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OPINION SHIFTLESS COWBOY And his parasites of the purple sage BILL COPE We mustn’t let this revelation pass without taking a moment to relish it. Cliven Bundy is finally where he belongs—in jail. That reality could change by the time these words go public, but Mr. “Live Free-loader Or Die” is behind bars. Having been denied bail, it’s likely he will stay there.

But that’s not the revelation I mean to relish here today. Certainly, it is good news to know that even self-appointed “patriot” publicity hounds are not beyond the reach of justice. I’ve had my doubts Bundy would ever be held accountable for his stunt two years ago. Remember?

A mob of verminous desert-rat gun nuts strutting their ARs around like firepower somehow implied I.Q.? Threatening, coercing, intimidating federal land management representatives and law enforcement personnel with promises of violence if they didn’t abandon their efforts to get Bundy to pay the American people what he owed them?

It was the precursor to the ridiculous exhibition put on by Bundy’s equally-bummy sons over at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge so recently. You could almost see the same dense self-satisfaction on Ammon’s face that we grew accustomed to with Cliven the Elder. I suspect it came from an assurance they could get away with something, based on the assumption that they’d gotten away with it before.

We can be comforted to know the memory of the law is as long as its arm. Bundy, his two creepy sons and two others have been indicted for the charade of insurgency they staged in Nevada, and that’s on top of the charges facing the sons for their part in the Oregon occupation. I would like to think that the next time we hear the word “Bundy,” it will be in the context of a good, long stretch, holed up in yet another federal facility— only without the interviews with Sean Hannity.

Still, that’s not the most relishable revelation that has come out in the last few days. My favorite has to do with the conditions investigators found on this “ranch” of Mr. Bundy’s. Turns out this hot-air buffoon is to ranching what taking a crap behind a rock is to fertilization science.

The property actually owned by Bundy is only 160 acres. That’s still a respectable chunk of dirt, but hardly the Ponderosa spread on which we envisioned the Cartwright clan riding herd.

As to Bundy’s herd, those dogies might as well have been coyotes as cattle, with no more attention than they received from the man who claimed ownership. They were never vaccinated against disease, they were never brought in for winter feeding and they were never branded— not unless they were tricked into a pen to be sold.

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on their own, in charge of their own feeding, watering, breeding and habitat. Gathered in small, wild clumps, the feral bovines were found to have roamed up to 50 miles from the Bundy homestead, getting into golf courses and peoples’ yards in search of something to eat.

The greatest share of that free-range foraging was done on public lands, which isn’t free to responsible ranchers. Yet Bundy went at least 20 years without paying a dime to the rightful owners. Then he had the nerve to make himself out as a hard-working, honest cowpoke just trying to make a living in an unconstitutional system.

The best part is, once he’d lassoed the national attention with his “Slim Pickens takes on the Rooskies” schtick, this cowboy mooch... this Stetson grifter... this open-range sponger... this bow-legged bum... was confident enough with his own position as a big honcho in the patriot posse that he felt comfortable sharing his views on race. Based on what he saw on a drive past a public housing project in Las Vegas, Bundy told a reporter: “I want to tell you one more thing I know about the Negro [sic]. In front of that government house, the door was usually open and the older people and the kids—and there is always at least a half a dozen people sitting on the porch—they didn’t have nothing to do. They didn’t have nothing for their kids to do. They didn’t have nothing for their young girls to do.

And because they were basically on government subsidy, so now what do they do? They abort their young children, they put their young men in jail, because they never learned how to pick cotton. And I’ve often wondered, are they better off as slaves, picking cotton and having a family life and doing things, or are they better off under government subsidy? They didn’t get no more freedom. They got less freedom.”

Forget, for a moment, the not-so-subtle suggestion that picking cotton as a slave is preferable to poverty and idleness as a free citizen, does not that entire comment also imply that he who is doing the commenting—Mr. All Hat and Welfare Cattle, himself—is by some measure a more responsible, more industrious, more accountable example of human enterprise?—that because he has a ranch to sit around doing nothing on makes him a superior specimen to people with only a housing project to sit around doing nothing on?

Then again, if Cliven Bundy had put the energy into running his ranch like a decent rancher would have run it, and not into trying to make himself out as the Robert E. Lee of the West, all those verminous desert-rat gun nuts might be roaming about in small, wild clumps, looking for something else to put their sights on.

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OPINION FROM THE FAR MARGINS The vanished

NICOLE LEFAVOUR Have you ever noticed how people vanish? We might be people you really like or think well of, or love. And we are gone. You make attempts at contact. You text. You leave voicemails. You might even go by our house. We might even seem home. But we don’t answer the door.

So maybe you think we hate you. You think some act, word or event severed our relationship.

You feel sorry, maybe guilty, but eventually you let it pass, thinking there’s nothing more you can do. Or you might be angry. The vanishing seems like an intentional act of cruelty. You know there are passive-aggressive people in the world— people who do this on purpose, go silent to cause others pain—but that is extremely rare. Most people vanish for self protection.

So we vanish. You think about us now and then and you occupy yourself with other things.

You might make new friends, listen for word of us but hear little, or nothing.

There are many things that may have happened. There are many kinds of hard times a person can fall upon. Some are soft and cold, like running out of money. Even getting gas in the car or fixing the bike tire never happens because the bills are more infinite than the time it takes to fix things you know you don’t know how to fix. So, yes, we seem to vanish. But we are still there.

We are out there maybe looking longingly at Facebook and Instagram and the lives of people in restaurants and on vacation. We might see people we know at movies, in cafes. We might smile even. But there is an empty remoteness to it all, like we have passed away and no longer quite exist in that same world that others do.

Some hard times we might fall into are more internal and have to do with changes in how our mind sees the world. We might have money but no sense that anything we do will fix the gaping hole in us that we keep spiraling into. We may live in a big house or have a family or all the lovely things others say would make them happy, but instead there is pain, like an itch or a ringing in the ears we want to make stop. We might try to dull it with wine or beer or something stronger.

But that works to a point and then just makes the hole morph into a mouth and a voice that tells us how stupid we are or how badly broken we are, how far we are beyond fixing.

Maybe it is a matter of grief, that labyrinth of loss, a place in which we dwell because our memory of the person or path we lost still resides there. Our minds might stick in that place and, no matter what door we choose, the hallway leads back to that same spot. We dwell there. And we don’t even notice that every minute we are choosing doors, but, eventually, we feel the cost loss has 6 | MARCH 2–8, 2016 | BOISEweekly

placed on us and we would do anything to leave that room or perhaps even leave life to escape.

We may no longer see any of the beauty around us. We may not see the light slanting through the branches or the clouds unfolding and folding themselves. We may make choices that seem poor or destructive, but those make us feel everything less—the bad and the good—or they put us closer to feeling nothing, so we choose them. We know this will hurt us and that’s OK. Then again we could be someone who chose something really deadly to dull the loss, the pain, the cracks and sense of jaggedness. It may have been the living dead kind of deadly, because, that part of us that was once able to care and calculate and remember to put on socks, isn’t going to, because all that matters is the holy self destruction we chose, the thing that we live for because without it there is pain, unspeakable pain, and we have forgotten that once upon a time there was less pain and that without this thing we use, life would still suck, but it would probably suck less. We see the death and rationalize our arm or hand or mouth toward it, always saying, “Just this once. Just this once.”

So we vanished and you can’t find us. If you do, we tell you abruptly we are fine, or will evade your question, evade you. And vanish.

The world is full of people like us. We are all out here somewhere and within reach of coming back, but we don’t know this. Someone out there would feed us, buy us dinner or groceries, but we are afraid of the asking, the weakness and depravity we attach to poverty, addiction, mental illness.

Everyone thinks they’ve been poor or strapped or had no money—and they have—because poor is relative. But there is always poorer to be. There is poor on paper. Poor at the moment. There is poor and bare bones but with backups, knowing you have places to go. Then there is the poor when you have exhausted all that or never had it to start with. It’s all gone, and you seriously look at the food dropping into the garbage cans, food left on plates and all you can think of is when and how you can get to it.

If we are ill, we can choose treatment, take medication, but we have to believe we are worth saving before we will do that. So they vanished.

But they are not gone. Just a bit preoccupied.

There is no harm in telling people how much they mean to you, how you love or admire them or miss them. Tell them what you love or like about them, appreciate what they do or did, how much worth they have, how worthy of love or happiness or life they are.

Really, out of the silence, even if they vanished, find a way to tell them.

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For some, the Affordable Care Act is anything but GEORGE PRENTICE The Affordable Care Act remains the most contentious debate of the 2016 political season. While each of the Republican party’s top presidential contenders promise to pull the plug on Obamacare on their first day in office, even Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders says it doesn’t go nearly far enough. Only Hillary Clinton defends the status quo.

As most of the men who hope to take over the Oval Office would put the ACA on life support, more Americans—Idahoans in particular—are securing health coverage through marketplaces required by the law. What’s more, the Gem State was second in the nation for per capita enrollments this year—only Florida was higher.

“We had 102,353 Idahoans select a plan in the enrollment period which just closed,” said Pat Kelly, executive director of Your Health Idaho, which helps Idahoans search for and find insurance plans. “About a third of that number were people new to the Idaho exchange.”

While there’s reason to applaud Idaho’s participation in the Your Health Idaho marketplace, what isn’t discussed—at least publicly—is the sticker shock many of the newly insured will face if they use their health care plan. Of the 86 individual market plans offered on the Idaho exchange and approved by the Idaho Department of Exchange, a stunning 37 percent have deductibles of $5,000 or higher and out of pocket maximums are well north of $10,000, making the “affordable” part of the ACA an oxymoron.

“You might want to talk to the Department of Insurance about that,” said Kelly, when asked about the high deductibles.

He’s right. Pointing the finger at Your Health Idaho for high deductibles or out of pocket expenses is a bit like blaming the grocer for the price of milk.

“I agree that those are very high deductibles,” said Idaho Department of Insurance Product Bureau Chief Wes Trexler. “But it’s not necessarily a new trend. Prior to 2014, there were a good many individual plans with those high deductibles.”

Right again. The Kaiser Family Foundation confirms deductibles have risen more than six times faster than wages since 2010. Here’s the difference an increasing number of Americans will realize in 2016: The penalties for not securing insurance have skyrocketed this year. In 2014, BOISE WEEKLY.COM

Idaho House Bill 516 passed through the House 56-13.

CONTROVERSIAL ANTI-ABORTION ULTRASOUND BILL PASSES IDAHO HOUSE. ONE DEM JOINS REPUBLICAN MAJORITY.

eligible individuals who did not have insurance either through an employer or Obamacare faced a $95 fine. In 2015, it rose to $325. Now, in 2016, the fine for not having insurance is $695 or 2.5 percent of income, whichever is higher.

Parents will have to pay an extra $347 per uninsured child. The penalty will continue to rise as it will be adjusted for inflation in 2017.

At Your Health Idaho, Kelly said his colleagues focus less on those penalties and more on the affordability and access to premiums versus the state-managed marketplace.

“For example, we look at a benchmark plan, a so-called ‘silver’ plan for a single person making about $25,000 a year. We compare 2015 to 2016, and we see that the same plan, less tax credits, changed by about $1.”

As for the political noise swirling around Obamacare—GOP presidential hopefuls are falling over one another in their criticism of the plan—Kelly walks a tight, nonpartisan line.

“It’s clear that people are talking a lot about the Affordable Care Act,” Kelly said. “I certainly listen to that, but we know that the more we improve the consumer experience and focus on sustainability, then at least that noise will be a bit quieter for us. It’s very clear that the Legislature and the governor wants the federal government to stay out of Idaho. We have local control and, by the way, everyone benefits from a healthy citizenry.”

Kelly is more inclined to point out Your Health Idaho is on a path of self-sufficiency. For example, last year’s operating budget, which was fueled in large part by assessment fees paid by Idaho insurance companies, was approximately $9.7 million and next year’s budget is expected to be closer to $9 million.

“Idaho insurance carriers paid a 1.99 percent

assessment fee on premiums this year. For a $300 premium, for example, that would be about $6,” said Kelly, who anticipates the 2017 assessment fees to remain the same when his fiscal year 2017 budget is crafted in late March. “We’re still working on that budget, but we’re not contemplating a change at this point.”

Meanwhile, at the Department of Insurance, Trexler is the man who must scrutinize any health insurance rate increases proposed by Idaho insurance companies. For example, this past year, Blue Cross of Idaho proposed an average 23 percent rate increase as did Mountain Health Co-Op. SelectHealth wanted a 15 percent increase and Regence BlueShield proposed a 10 percent increase.

“It’s my job to see if those proposals are valid,” said Trexler.

For the better part of May through July, he analyzes the insurance companies’ details in their rate increase requests.

“If they provide sufficient justification, we accept the rate increase as submitted or we tell them to revise it” Trexler said “averages can be deceiving” but in two cases last year, the DOI pushed down two proposed average rate increases (for BlueCross and SelectHealth), while approving a 10 percent rate increase for Regence BlueShield. In one instance, DOI even approved more than asked for: Mountain Health proposed a 25 percent increase; DOI approved a 26 percent hike.

“I wish I could tell the future. I can’t,” Trexler said. “But in general, medical costs aren’t going down. So, I would be surprised if insurance premiums were going down. Yes, I expect there to be some increases, but I can’t tell you from who or how much.”

Rep. Ron Nate (R-Rexburg) told his colleagues in the Idaho House March 1 that House Bill 516—requiring Idaho doctors to put a list of ultrasound providers into the hands of women seeking an abortion—is “a simple bill.”

Nothing could have been further from the truth, as the House debated for the better part of an hour before Republican leadership, joined by one Democrat, Lewiston Rep. Dan Rudolph, approved the measure.

GOP lawmakers quoted the Bible and poetry in the fervent discussion.

“This bill is really about the Legislature not trusting women again, period,” said Rep. Melissa Wintrow (D-Boise). “This is one more piece in a long line of legislation from this state that sends a message to women that we don’t trust them to make decisions about their own lives without governmental intervention.”

The bill had already gained national attention when, during a Feb. 25 committee hearing, Rep. Pete Nielsen (R-Mountain Home) made the bizarre comment that he understood that “in many cases of rape, it does not involve any pregnancy because of the trauma of the situation.” Days later, Nielsen apologized for his remarks but still insisted his statements were based on “prior information.”

Nielsen sat quietly during the March 1 House debate as his Republican colleagues pushed for passage of the bill.

“This bill will only empower women more,” argued Rep. Heather Scott (R-Blanchard).

“This informs the mother that the piece of tissue inside her has hands, feet, eyes, looks like a baby and has a heartbeat.”

With that, the controversial bill passed through the House along party lines, 56-13, with only Rudolph crossing the aisle to support the Republican-backed bill. The measure now heads to the Idaho Senate where it is expected to receive an equally emotional debate.

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ISU President Arthur Vailas looks to Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter at the Feb. 27 announcement.

WHO’S BEHIND THE PROPOSED IDAHO-BASED MEDICAL SCHOOL?

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The Houston, Texas-based Rice University Foundation is an investor in the newly announced four-year, for-profit, osteopathic medical school affiliation at Idaho State University’s Meridian campus.

“The investors are both the Rice University Foundation, and a group of private family investors, with one of the predominant families being the Burrell family,” said Idaho Department of Commerce Director Megan Ronk, moments before the Idaho State Board of Education gave its blessing to the proposal.

Ronk said the investment group would have, “somewhere around a $110 million investment in the region and would spend approximately $30 million to build a medical school on leased land on Meridian campus.”

Projected construction costs of the Idaho school are pegged at $32 million, with construction expected to begin in February 2017.

“We’re happy to be a long-term partner with them,” said ISU President Arthur Vailas.

“We’ve never had an opportunity, as we’re growing in our mission, to have this close of an affiliation to a medical school.”

Similar to the New Mexico model, the ISU-Meridian deal won’t technically be an ISU project, but would be an “affiliate.”

“Following the successful launch of the Burrell school in New Mexico, the partners behind that effort started exploring the Intermountain West, including Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming and Idaho for a possible second location for an osteopathic school,” said Ronk. “I know there are many efforts under way to expand medical education and residencies throughout [Idaho].

But this is a tremendous opportunity for us to leverage a private investment.”

Vailas described the deal as, “The opportunity for our health care programs to work very closely with the faculty physicians and physicians of our both rural and metropolitan areas. And, as you know, ISU has about 12 to 15 clinics throughout the state in very remote areas, treating Idahoans. And, we need to do a bigger and better job, and having this partnership gives us that ability to do so.”

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A downtown circulator may be in Boise’s future GEORGE PRENTICE When Boise officials reignite the debate on whether busses or streetcars should shuttle passengers through a downtown circulator system, Mayor Dave Bieter’s opinion is clear.

“The highest compliment you can pay a bus is to say that it looks like a streetcar,” hizzoner is fond of saying. What’s more, Bieter pushes back against the argument that bus lines stimulate a city’s economic vitality.

“I’ve looked at bus systems all around, and I can tell you that people just don’t make economic decisions based on a bus,” he said.

So Bieter was particularly anxious, along with the Boise City Council, to get an update on a blue ribbon steering committee’s latest analysis to introduce a fixed transit loop to the city’s downtown corridor.

“The steering committee has met five times since February 2014,” city engineer Jim Pardy told Bieter and the council during a Feb. 23 strategic planning session. Pardy was pulled from his usual duties of designing city sewers two years ago to be the city’s liaison to a circulator analysis, overseen by the URS Corporation.

“The technical analysis is done. Everything that needs to be studied has been studied,” he said. “We expect the steering committee to meet one more time and then we’ll get some public input before coming to the council for its recommendations.”

With that, Pardy unveiled what everyone had been waiting for.

“We’ve dubbed this ‘The T,’” he said, an appropriate name for the possible circulator route

crisscrossing downtown Boise. A giant “T” is formed by an east/west route running up and down Idaho and Main streets and a north/ south route running along Ninth Street and Capitol Boulevard.

“We looked at almost every possible configuration and combination, and this rose to the top,” said Pardy. “There still is a bit of modification but for all intents, this is what we used.”

For years, Boiseans have debated whether a circulator, if approved, should run north/south or east/west. The latest maps clearly indicate that, if things go as discussed, a downtown transit loop could include both. The east/west loop would go from St. Luke’s Hospital (east) to 15th Street (west) and the north/south loop would go from Main Street (north) to Boise State University (south). An extension would also feed to University Avenue, extending to the Boise State Student Union.

“And the theme of connectivity to the airport continually comes up,” said Pardy. “A lot of people ask, ‘Will this get me to the airport?’”

The map indicates the first phase of such a plan wouldn’t travel any further south than Boise State, but Pardy said the design “leaves a lot of options on the table.”

As for how many people might ride a downtown circulator, Pardy said analysis shows approximately 950 people would probably ride a streetcar with a $1 fare, but that number jumps to 1,400 per day if it’s free. The projected cost to build a streetcar line is about $111 million

with a $3.3 million operations and maintenance budget each year.

As for how to pay to pay for such a project, Pardy said initial analysis pointed to the creation of a local improvement district, dedicated funds from parking revenue, possible naming rights and advertising, and so-called TIF (tax increment financing) that allows cities to earmark property tax revenue from increases in assessed property values due to the transit line.

Bieter wants to make it clear City Hall’s work hasn’t even begun when it comes to selling such a proposal to the public.

“Some of you weren’t here when we went down this road,” said Bieter, referring to the failed 2008 effort to land federal funding from the thennew Obama administration to help spur a streetcar system with an east/west downtown route.

“We learned a lot from that,” said Bieter. “The integrity of this process is so important. We’ve been meeting with Boise State, St. Luke’s, Simplot, the Gardner Co., Idaho Power, a number of stakeholders, and they tell us they’re happy with how we’ve gone about this. The tough part of our job is help measure expectations to get something meaningful done.”

Bieter cautioned once the Boise City Council gets a more detailed financial analysis on a proposal, only then can they “do the legwork and put the pieces together on this.”

With the option of a bus or a streetcar, Bieter is totally on board with bypassing a bus.

“Just look at the picture of a bus versus a streetcar,” he said. “Come on.”

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FIRST THURSDAY central ART OF WARD HOOPER GALLERY AND VINTAGE SWANK— Check out the local art and fantastic vintage finds from all over Idaho. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 745 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-866-4627, wardhooper.com.

ARTISAN OPTICS—Shop the entire collection of Lindberg eyewear, arriving from Denmark for this very special event. And for sun lovers, check out the entire collection of Serengeti sunglasses. Enjoy live music by Diana Conwell starting at 5:30 p.m. 1-8 p.m. FREE. 190 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-338-0500, artisanoptics.com.

BANANA INK—Stop in and check out all the awesome local artists and gear being added to the shop, and take 15 percent off the entire shop from 5-9 p.m. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 214 N. Ninth St., Boise, 208-3451288, banana-ink.com.

BITTERCREEK ALEHOUSE—Art of the Worm: Get to know the underground worms that Bittercreek Alehouse employs in their quest to eliminate organic waste. Tours run from 6-8:30 p.m. 6-8:30 p.m. FREE. 246 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-4296340, bcrfl.com/bittercreek.

CHANDLERS—Enjoy some special new bites at Chandlers New Social Hour from 4-6 p.m., featuring a menu of delicious small plates and creative cocktails, all priced between $5-$7. This menu is exclusive to these hours only. 4 p.m.

FREE. 981 W. Grove St., Boise, 208383-4300, chandlersboise.com.

Kids under 12 eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. Limit two per table. 4 p.m. FREE. 800 W. Main St., Boise, 208-287-4757, flatbreadpizza.com.

JAMBA JUICE—Enjoy free samples of premium freshly squeezed juices, including all natural fresh produce, all day long. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE. 132 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-6581765, jambajuice.com.

LUX FASHION LOUNGE—If you’re looking for new and resale men’s and women’s clothing for a fraction of retail price, LUX is the boutique for you. Check out their unique selection of jewelry, hats and purses.

Plus different local art in store each month. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 817 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-344-4589, THE MATADOR—Head over to The Matador for a signature cocktail and house-made guacamole for $10. 4-9 p.m. FREE. 215 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-342-9988, matadorrestaurants.com.

MIXED GREENS MODERN GIFTS—Edge Brewing will be on hand with samples. Show you follow Mixed Greens on Instagram and get 10 percent off purchase. 5-9 p.m.

FREE. 237 N. Ninth St., Boise, 208344-1605, ilikemixedgreens.com.

THE MODE LOUNGE—Check out Chelsea Hopla’s Lovebirds, a series of illustrations showcasing a more grim side of relationships. 5-9 p.m.

FREE. 800 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208342-6633, themodelounge.com.

OLD CHICAGO—Enjoy happy hour 4-7 p.m., with $1 off all pints, $3 wells, $4 spiked teas or wines, and $5 tall drafts. Live music by Rebecca Scott and Deb Sager, 6-9 p.m. FREE. 730 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-363-0037, oldchicago.com.

OLIVIN OLIVE OIL AND VINEGAR TAPROOM—Want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a little heat? Try Olivin’s Green Chili Fused Extra Virgin Olive Oil. All purchases $30 or over will receive 10 percent off. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 218 N. Ninth St., Boise, 208-344-0306, olivinboise.com.

REDISCOVERED BOOKS—Awardwinning campaign designer Mike Kaplan brings his vintage movie poster collection to Rediscovered in his new book Gotta Dance: The Art of the Dance Movie Poster. Event begins at 7 p.m. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 180 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-3764229, www.rdbooks.org.

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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM—Take advantage of specials on products as well as audio/visual presentations on spiritual healing based on the Bible. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 222 N. 10th St., Boise, 208-3445301, cschurchboise.org/readingroom.html.

CITY PEANUT SHOP—Get in the mood for spring with cider from Meriwether Cider Co., sidewalk barbecue with My Family Tradition, and taste the new Taste208 nut.

The Taste208 team will be on site selling VIP tickets for the event this year. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 803 W. Bannock St., Boise, 208-433-3931.

COSTA VIDA—The coast is calling at Costa Vida downtown. Surf in for the best beach-inspired fresh Mexican food now available downtown, on the Grove. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 801 W. Main St., Boise, 208-429-4109, costavida.net.

EVERMORE PRINTS—Evermore Prints presents Prelude, a group show by the Artist Alliance of Boise, exhibiting a collection of illustrations, paintings and photography.

Featuring work by Victor Jimenez, Tony Caprai, Stuart Holland, James Mckain, and more. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 780 W. Main St., Boise, 208-9913837, evermoreprints.com.

FLATBREAD NEAPOLITAN PIZZERIA—Enjoy happy hour from 4-6 p.m. with 50 percent off all cocktails, beer and wine. After 5 p.m., you’ll get 20 percent off all bottles of wine until they’re gone.

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ART SOURCE GALLERY For the new TVAA 6x6 show at Art Source Gallery (1015 W. Main St.), local artists had only one constraint: Works had to be 6 inches by 6 inches. The collaboration between the gallery and the Treasure Valley Artists’ Alliance generated 140 pieces to hang on the gallery walls through the month of March.

“Most TVAA shows are themed,” said Art Source co-owner Zella Bardsley. “We wanted to let the artists do whatever they wanted for this one. It provided the opportunity for lots of different media.”

First Thursday goers will see ceramic, glass, canvas, watercolor, copper enamel, felted pieces, photography, even burlap sack. The works cost between $20 and $175.

Bardsley said using the gallery as a venue for the show helps get the word out about TVAA. The Alliance’s shows usually hang on the halls of Boise State Public Radio.

“We’re trying to support them and get them into more venues where they can sell their artwork,” Bardsley said.

The reception will include snacks, wine by Indian Creek Winery and live music by students of the Boise State music department.

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FIRST THURSDAY RUBY LOU CLOTHING BOUTIQUE—Join Ruby Lou for their grand opening party.

In true Ruby Lou fashion, they’ll have great bites and fabulous wine tastes from Proletariat wines. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 130 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-333-9610, shoprubylou.com.

SNAKE RIVER TEA CO.—Join Snake River Tea for BOGO 12 oz. tea drinks and 30 percent off all loose leaf tea purchases. As always, you’ll get three free daily tea samples for you to try before you buy. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 801 W. Main St., Boise, 208-841-9746, facebook.com/ SnakeRiverTeaCo.

SCOTTRADE SECURITIES—Drop by and say hello to the Scottrade team and the newest team member from Salt Lake City. They’ll have some goodies to share.

5-9 p.m. FREE. 176 N. Ninth St., Boise, 208-433-9333, scottrade.com.

SUPERB SUSHI—Sample awesome wines and in-house smoked salmon samples. Unlimited $1 nigiri with the purchase of any sushi roll. 6-8 p.m. FREE. 208 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-385-0123, superbsushidowntown.com.

THE STUDIO: AN ELITE SALON AND SPA—See art by Liz Comer and check out facial and nail deals. Free Westside pizza, giveaways, beverages and surprise bonuses. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 702 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-577-6252, facebook. com/TheStudioAnEliteSalonAndSpa. TWO ZERO EIGHT SALON—Taste wine and beer from Payette Brewing, sweet treats from Flour Child, art by Daniella Matutes, and 20 percent off Bumble & Bumble. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 810 W. Bannock St., Boise, 208-287-3787.

WEAR BOISE—Split Rail Winery will provide wine tastings, and all merch is be 15 percent off. 4:30-7:30 p.m. FREE. 828 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-680-6017, wearboise.com.

BANDANNA RUNNING AND WALKING—Have you ever wondered about creating a quilt with all of those race T-shirts? Local artist Nancy Pape will show you what is needed to create a quilt and/or have her make one for you. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 504 W. Main St., Boise, 208-3869017, bandannarunning.com.

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BARDENAY—Catch the distillers and tour the distillery to find out all you want to know about our nation’s first small batch distillery pub. A Boise original indeed! 5 p.m.

FREE. 610 Grove St., Boise, 208-426-0538, bardenay. com.

THE AMSTERDAM LOUNGE—Enjoy live music by Jake Ineck and a wine tasting or coffee cocktail. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 609 W. Main St., Boise, 208-3459515, boisesbestbars.com/amsterdam.

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CROWBAR—Local DJ and dancing beginning at 10 p.m.

10 p.m. FREE. 107 S. Sixth St., Boise, 208-345-2505, crowbarboise.com.

DRAGONFLY—Don’t miss Dragonfly’s BIG clearance sale. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 414 W. Main St., Boise, 208-3389234, facebook.com/dragonflyboise.

FLYING M COFFEEHOUSE—Playing with themes of place and hometown pride, Idaho native Melanie Flitton Folwell debuts a new line of colorful, graphic, midcentury-inspired posters offered up as signed, numbered editions. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 500 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-345-4320, flyingmcoffee.com.

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FRONT DOOR—Hot off their GABF gold medal, Boise Brewing was named Idaho’s Best New Brewery by Ratebeer.com 2015. See what the hoopla is all about with three Boise Brewing beers on tap, plus food specials.

5-9 p.m. FREE. 105 S. Sixth St., Boise, 208-287-9201, thefrontdoorboise.com.

CITY PEANUT SHOP Get in the mood for spring! Head down to City Peanut Shop for cider from Meriwether Cider Co., sidewalk BBQ with My Family Tradition and taste the new Taste208 nut!

The Taste208 team will be on site selling VIP tickets for the event this year.

GUIDO’S NEW YORK STYLE PIZZERIA—Enjoy pizza with an attitude. You get a large one-topping pizza and one bottle of select wine, two bottles of beer, or four fountain sodas for only $22 plus tax. Dine in only. 5 p.m.

FREE. 235 N. Fifth St., Boise, 208-345-9011, guidosdowntown.com.

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BRICKYARD STEAKHOUSE—First Thursday dinner features Portuguese clams, Manila clams steamed in wine, chorizo, garlic, tomato and fresh cilantro served with crusty baguette. Pairs well with a glass of Barossa Valley Estates red blend. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 601 Main St., Boise, 208-287-2121, brickyardboise.com.

FETTUCCINE FORUM—View incredible never-beforeseen images and reflect on how photography has evolved with Rescued Film Project founder Levi Bettwieser, who’ll discuss the project’s origin and its future.

He’ll also address film processing techniques and other day-to-day operations. 5:30 p.m. FREE. Boise City Hall, 150 N. Capitol Blvd., Boise.

The collection of local art for sale in the BCT lobby was curated to reflect the themes of Nick Payne’s brilliant play ‘Constellations’, playing now. Wine Tastings from Cold Springs Winery from 5-8 pm.

Women’s History Month Music Celebration presented by 94.9FM The River 6-8pm. Hear original songs and covers of female musical influences from a cross-section of Boise female musicians. Buy-2-get-1-free savings all over the store all day long!

BOISE FRY COMPANY—Do you love local art, music, food and beverages? Idaho Green Fest and Boise Fry Company are hosting a variety of local musicians, artists, farmers and ranchers on First Thursday. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 204 N. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-495-3858, boisefrycompany.com.

CAPITOL CELLARS—Enjoy 25 percent off Idaho wines by the bottle and Pinney’s Potato Croquettes for $7.43 starting at 5 p.m. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 110 S. Fifth St., Boise, 208-344-9463, capitolcellarsllc.com.

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BASQUE MARKET—Kick off March with ferocious and fiery Pintxos and a bold wine tastings. Tasty paella ($10.99) served at 6 p.m. sharp. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 608 W. Grove St., Boise, 208-433-1208, thebasquemarket.com.

HIGH NOTE CAFE—Try out the delicious food made from scratch in the open kitchen, $2 specialty mimosas with seasonal local fruit and berries, six taps of local brews and a lovely local wine list. Plus there’s local art always rotating on the community gallery walls. It’s all ages all the time. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 225 N. Fifth St., Boise, 208-4291911, thehighnotecafe.com.

IDAHO MADE—Idaho Made carries handmade goods made locally. Stop in to see what your favorite artist has made and check out several new makers, too. Free refreshments. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 108 N. Sixth St., Boise, 208-830-9450.

THE MELTING POT—Take advantage of the First Thursday 2-for-$22 special. You receive a cheese fondue for two and two glasses of house wine. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 200 N. Sixth St., Boise, 208-343-8800, meltingpot.com/ boise.

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FIRST THURSDAY REEF—First Thursday dinner features fresh swordfish wrapped in a banana leaf and char grilled, presented over coconut curry finished with jasmine rice. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 105 S. Sixth St., Boise, 208-2879200, reefboise.com.

SILLY BIRCH—Play Brew Feud at 9 p.m., Silly Birches’ version of Family Feud. Plus Tub Night (32 oz. beers), with $3 domestic tubs and $5 micro tubs. 5 p.m. FREE. 507 S. Main St., Boise, 208-344-1889, sillybirch.com.

TOM GRAINEY’S—Head on down for live band Rockeoke every First Thursday. 8 p.m. FREE. 109 S. Sixth St., Boise, 208-345-2505, tomgraineys.com.

TRADER JOE’S—Spring into Trader Joe’s for fantastic pub fare and delicious beer, wine and cheese pairings. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 300 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-3367282, traderjoes.com.

WHISKEY BAR—Enjoy cheese and whiskey pairings from 6-10 p.m. 6 p.m. FREE. 509 W. Main St., Boise, 208-345-2505, whiskeybarboise. com.

ZEE’S ROOFTOP CAFE—Enjoy live music by Ken Harris and Carmel Crock. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 250 S. Fifth St., Boise, 208-381-0034, facebook.com/zeesrooftopdeli.

JOSIE ANNE’S BOUTIQUE—Celebrate an early St. Patrick’s Day with all green items priced 30 percent off. Plus, they’ll be giving away a special treat. 5-7 p.m. FREE. 404 S. Eighth St., Ste. 150, Boise, 208-424-8900.

GALLERY FIVE18—Check out new photographs from Mark Lisk’s latest book, Sawtooth White Cloud. Images in black and white and color, illustrating the beauty of America’s newest wilderness area. 5-9 p.m.

FREE. 518 S. Americana Blvd., Boise, 208-342-3773, galleryfive18.com.

LABRY FINE ART—Enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres and exceptional art, featuring new large paintings by Geoff Krueger and Tormo Watia, and a group of exceptional photographs by local photographer Glen Hush.

Plus wine tasting by Mouvance Winery. 5-9 p.m. FREE. Eighth Street Marketplace, 404 S. Eighth St., Ste. 166, Boise, 505-401-4534.

HA’ PENNY BRIDGE IRISH PUB AND GRILL—Enjoy the special Irish menu or one of the 24 beers on tap, featuring 10 percent off for First Thursday. Happy hour from 4-6:30 p.m. daily and live music starts at 8:30 p.m. 5 p.m. FREE. 855 Broad St., Boise, 208-3435568, hapennybridgepub.com.

MACLIFE—Start your evening at MacLife, proudly hosting Girl Scout Troop 121 selling cookies from 5-7 p.m., including all-time favorites Thin Mints, Samoas, Do-si-dos, Tagalongs, Shortbread Trefoils.

Plus Toffee-tastic, a gluten-free, rich, buttery cookie with sweet, crunchy toffee. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 421 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-323-6721, maclifeboise.com.

HAIRLINES—Call today to make an appointment for a new DU by Lui The Hair Whisperer. 5-9 p.m.

FREE. 409 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208383-9009.

HAPPY FISH SUSHII AND MARTINI BAR—Enjoy a special 10 percent discount on any purchases made at Happy Fish. They have full selections of liquor, 34 martinis and 24 beers on tap. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 855 W. Broad St., Boise, 208-3434810, happyfishsushi.com.

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ATOMIC TREASURES—Stop in and check out the collection of vintage, retro, art and found objects.

You’ll find decorative and unique treasures for home, jewelry, books, collectibles, vintage ephemera. Lots of weird stuff, cool junk, unusual and unforgettable gifts. 5-9 p.m.

FREE. 409 S. Eighth St., Ste. 105, Boise, 208-344-0811.

FRESH OFF THE HOOK SEAFOOD—Voted Best of Boise 10 years in a row, FOTH will be offering $2 off all beer on tap, wine and appetizers, such as Calamari Strips, Seared Ahi, Crab Cakes and more.

5-9 p.m. FREE. 401 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-343-0220, freshoffthehookseafood.com.

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R. GREY GALLERY—Enjoy local handcrafted jewelry at the opening reception for the Boise State Art Metals Program annual silent auction, featuring beautiful one-ofa-kind jewelry pieces handmade by students. All auction proceeds benefit the Art Metals Program. Auction continues through March 31. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 415 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-385-9337, rgreygallery.com.

SNAKE RIVER WINERY—Head over to the Snake River Winery Tasting Room for for tapas from the Basque Market paired with Iberian varietals, including grenache, tempranillo and touriga. Tasting is complimentary. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 786 W. Broad St., Boise, 208-345-9463, snakeriverwinery.com/tasting.

FOOT DYNAMICS—Save an additional 10 percent off all items already on sale. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 1021 W. Main St., Boise, 208-3863338.

LANEIGE BRIDAL AND TUX—Stop by and find the dress of your dreams at LaNeige Bridal. 5-9 p.m.

FREE. Alaska Center, 1020 W. Main St., Ste. 104, Boise, 208-5140439, laneigebridal.com.

LILLY JANE’S CUPCAKES—Get a free cupcake and take advantage of special pricing, with $2 large cupcakes and $1 baby cakes. 5-9 p.m.

FREE. Alaska Center, 1020 W. Main St., Ste. 111, Boise, 208-336-1747, lillyjanescupcakes.com.

ONE NINTEEN BOISE—See what’s going up and talk to downtown housing experts at the design center for the new residential building, the One Nineteen, with completion in June. They’ll be hosting Barbarian

Brewing for your sampling. 5-9 p.m.

FREE. 117 S. 10th St., Boise, 208343-4606, onenineteenboise.com.

THE RECORD EXCHANGE—Check out the Women’s History Month Live Music Celebration presented by 94.9FM The River 6-8 p.m.

Hear original songs and covers of female musical influences from a cross-section of Boise female musicians. Plus buy-2-get-1-free savings all over the store all day long. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 1105 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-344-8010, therecordexchange.com.

XTREME FITNESS AND WELLNESS—Enjoy fresh fruit and veggie smoothies as you check out Xtreme’s fitness room in connection with Endurance Boise. Meet the owners and coaches who will be available to answer any questions you may have about your fitness program. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 1114 W. Jefferson St., Boise, 310-4890828, xtremefitnessandwellness. com.

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south side ALASKA CENTER—Featuring Joseph Pacheco pen and ink drawings and hand-drawn cards; Judson Cottrell fractal art; Chi E Shenam Westin paintings from Edwards Greenhouse; and music in the atrium by SACA Entertainment.

5-9 p.m. FREE. Alaska Center, 1020 W. Main St., Boise, fineartamerica. com/profiles/chieshenam-westin. html.

BODOVINO—Drop by for a complimentary wine tasting and local art.

5-9 p.m. FREE. 404 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-336-8466, bodovino. com.

BONEFISH GRILL—Drop by Bonefish Grill in BoDo for $6 Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer from 4 p.m. to close, with purchase. Plus happy hour 3-6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.-close.

3 p.m. FREE. 855 W. Broad St., Boise, 208-433-1234, bonefishgrill. com.

QUE PASA—Enjoy the best in Mexican expression, featuring thousands of items from Mexican master craftsmen: Sterling silver, pottery, blown glass, Talavera, dragons, fairies, mermaids and Day of The Dead. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 409 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-385-9018.

CRAZY NEIGHBOR—Check out the new spring merchandise, in-store specials, wild close-out prices (3050 percent off) and refreshments.

5-9 p.m. FREE. 1415 W. Grove St., Boise, 208-957-6480, crazyneighbor.biz.

SOLID GRILL & BAR—Enjoy free tastings, appetizers and art show, plus 2-for-1 drinks and live music.

5 p.m. FREE. 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-345-6620, solidboise. com

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BOISE CONTEMPORARY THEATER—The collection of local art for sale in the BCT lobby was curated to reflect the themes of Nick Payne’s brilliant play Constellations, playing now through March 5. Cold Springs Winery will be in the BCT lobby doing wine tastings. 5-8 p.m. FREE. 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-331-9224, bctheater.org.

MR. PEABODY’S OPTICAL SHOPPE—Mr. Peabody’s is always getting in new frame styles, with frame and single-vision lenses starting at $95.

They now take vision insurance.

5-9 p.m. FREE. 409 S. Eighth St., Ste. 101, Boise, 208-344-1390, mrpeabodysoptical.com.

Check out these posters, post haste.

VINTAGE MOVIE POSTERS Mike Kaplan has spent 35 years collecting vintage movie posters that depict actors and actresses dancing.

The posters date from the 1920s to the 1950s and come from major studios in the United States, as well as Russia and Europe.

They’re romantic, colorful and charming. Kaplan believes they deserve the same regard as artwork by icons like Andy Warhol.

See 75 of his favorite posters in Gotta Dance! The Art of the Dance Movie Poster. This First Thursday at Rediscovered Books (180 N. Eighth St.), he’ll tell stories about the book, as well as share some original posters from his collection.

“My hope is that this event can launch his whole exhibit into a gallery space here in Boise,” said Rediscovered Books co-owner Laura Delaney.

The presentation begins at 7 p.m. with a short video that shows professional dancers in New York City recreating the poses seen on the movie posters. Snacks and refreshments will be on hand from the Basque Market. The event is free and open to the public.

ALLAN R. ANSELL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC—Featuring an open studio, with complimentary Valentine portraits. 5-9 p.m. FREE. Alaska Center, 1020 W. Main St., Boise, 208-863-2808, ansellphotography. com.

ART SOURCE GALLERY—TVAA and Art Source present the 6x6 challenge: Artists create artwork that is 6x6 or 6x6x6 for three-dimensional work. Boise State music students provide music, plus wines

by Indian Creek. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 1015 W. Main St., Boise, 208-3313374, artsourcegallery.com.

BEN & JERRY’S—As always, enjoy $1 scoops all day on First Thursday.

1-8 p.m. FREE. 103 N. 10th St., Boise, 208-342-1992, benjerry.com.

BOISE ART GLASS AND FIREFUSION STUDIO—Watch free demonstrations, take a class for $40 to make a glass bowl, or make your glass millefori flower jewelry for only $25. 5-9 p.m. FREE. 1124 W. Front St., Boise, 208-345-1825, boiseartglass.com.

An ode to Idaho’s women of song.

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH MUSIC March is Women’s History Month and Tuesday, March 8 is International Women’s Day. As such, The Record Exchange (1105 W. Idaho St.) has devoted its First Thursday to the ladies.

The Women’s History Month Music Celebration Live gets under way at 6 p.m. with performances from some of Boise’s most wellknown musical artists, including Eilen Jewell, Rebecca Scott, Sun Blood Stories and aka Belle.

“There are a tremendous number of talented women in the Treasure Valley. Some are well known, some are not. Some have been around for a few years, while others have been around for a few decades. We wanted to showcase a cross-section of that talent,” said the Record Exchange’s Chad Dryden.

Each of the dozen acts will perform one original song and one cover song from an influential female artist. Misty Taylor from 94.9 FM The River will emcee the event, which also includes food from The Funky Taco and an opportunity to donate to the Women’s and Children’s Alliance.

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CALENDAR WEDNESDAY MARCH 2 Festivals & Events SERVE IDAHO CONFERENCE—Check out workshops and classes that focus on learning best practices, strategies, and new ways of doing business from the state’s best thinkers and practitioners of service and volunteering. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. $25-$140. Red Lion Downtowner, 1800 W. Fairview Ave., Boise. 208-332-3578, serveidaho.gov.

SPRING EASY STAR GAZING— Learn how to find star clusters, satellites, meteors, lunar features and planets with Near Space Evangelist Paul Verhage. You’ll get information on what to look for and how to use sky maps. 7 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library at Hillcrest, 5246 W. Overland Road, Boise, 208-9728340, boisepubliclibrary.org.

On Stage BCT: CONSTELLATIONS—8 p.m. $16-$34. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-331-9224. bctheater.org.

BROADWAY IN BOISE: THE PRODUCERS—7:30 p.m. $37.50$57.50. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-4261609, box office: 208-426-1110, mc.boisestate.edu.

CARLY RAE JEPSEN GIMMIE LOVE TOUR— The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter brings new depth and dimension to her heartdriven pop music. With Cardiknox and Fairground Saints. For all ages. 8 p.m. $22.50-$60. Knitting Factory Concert House, 416 S. Ninth St., Boise, 208-367-1212, bo.knittingfactory.com.

COMPANY OF FOOLS: ALMOST, MAINE—7 p.m. $15-$35. Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., Hailey.

208-578-9122, sunvalleycenter. org/companyoffools.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 3-6

Motivationally speaking, you should catch comic Auggie Smith this week.

READINGS AND CONVERSATIONS: GEORGE SAUNDERS—Expect sagacious wit and good ideas when the award-winning author speaks.

7:30 p.m. $20-$35. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-345-0454, 208-387-1273, egyptiantheatre.net.

SUN VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL—For a schedule, visit sunvalleyfilmfestival. org. March 2-6. FREE-$10, $150$500 passes. Sun Valley, Idaho, Ketchum. sunvalleyfilmfestival.org.

Art ADONNA KHARE: THE KINGDOM—Through May 29. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE-$6. Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.

BCT CONSTELLATIONS ART SHOW/SILENT AUCTION— Through March 5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

FREE. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-3319224, bctheater.org.

FOLK ART: THE DREW AND KATIE GIBSON COLLECTION— Check out BAM’s new exhibition of folk, naïve, outsider and visionary art, made possible by gifts and loans from Drew and Katie Gibson.

Through July 24. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

FREE-$6. Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-3458330, boiseartmuseum.org.

I NEED TO TELL YOU SOMETHING: THE LOST ART OF LETTER WRITING—Through May 6. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Sun Valley Center for the Arts, 191 Fifth St. E., Ketchum, 208-726-9491, sunvalleycenter.org.

KRISTIAN HARGIS MFA THESIS EXHIBITION: A SHARED CONNECTION—Through March 18.

10 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE. Boise State Visual Arts Center Gallery 2, Hemingway Center, Room 110, 1819 University Drive, Boise, 208426-3994, art.boisestate.edu/ visualartscenter.

TVAA: THIS AMERICAN LIFE— Through April 8. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

FREE. Boise State Public Radio, Yanke Family Research Building,

220 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise, 208-426-3663, treasurevalleyartistsalliance.org.

FREE. Boise State Student Union Jordan Ballroom, 1910 University Drive, Boise, 208-426-5800. facebook.com.

Talks & Lectures

AN HOUR WITH… NATHAN BERRY—Learning about designing great projects, building companies and establishing personal priorities. 12 p.m. FREE. Trailhead, 500 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-3445483. trailheadboise.org.

BITCOIN 101: DIGITAL CURRENCY REVOLUTION—Learn about Bitcoin, the digital currency, and the cutting edge Bitcoin Internet Protocol through this simple, factual presentation and interactive demonstration. A question-andanswer session will follow. 7 p.m.

FREE. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-9728200, boisepubliclibrary.org.

ECONOMICS OF THE UNDEAD: ZOMBIES, VAMPIRES AND THE DISMAL SCIENCE—California State University, Northridge Professor Glen Whitman will discuss how vampire and zombie genres in modern literature and film raise economic questions and inform optimistic answers about the ability of humans to cope with and overcome adversity. 6:30-8 p.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 4

Sports & Fitness RACE TO ROBIE CREEK ENTRIES GIVEAWAY—If you failed to get entered in the Race to Robie Creek, you may still have a chance.

Shu’s has a limited number of guaranteed spots to give away, so take your plastic, and register. 5:30 p.m. FREE. Shu’s Idaho Running Company, 1758 W. State St., Boise, 208-344-6604, idahorunningcompany.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 4

Paint never felt so sticky.

Here we have Idaho.

COMEDIAN AUGGIE SMITH

UPRISING BOISE: THE PAINT FIGHT

IDAHO DAY

Longtime comedy fans are likely familiar with Auggie Smith.

When he first started doing standup nearly 20 years ago, the whipsmart, acerbic comedian would hit the road from his Portland, Ore., home, making Boise a frequent stop. All that work paid off. In the past five or six years, he has become a fan favorite on crazypopular syndicated radio program, The Bob and Tom Show and has won some prestigious national comedy competitions. He also released another CD, got married, had a kid, moved to L.A. and started a podcast, Motivationally Speaking, in which he chats with other comedians. Even though he’s kind of a big deal now, Smith continues to tour, playing large rooms as well as the smaller clubs where he cut his teeth. As the saying goes, “laughter is the best medicine,” so go see the doctor while he’s in.

Thursday and Sunday, 8 p.m., $12; Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., $15. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., 208-2875379, liquidboise.com.

“Once a year, the most dedicated thrill-seekers join together in a blackened-out warehouse,” event organizers say. “We’ve submerged the room with every blacklight available in the state.”

We haven’t fact-checked that.

“In the midst of a Cirque Du Soleil-style dance party, we divvy out squirt guns filled with fluorescent UV paint along with highlighters and glow-sticks.” We’re told it’s nontoxic and water-soluble. We haven’t fact-checked that, either.

“Then you get to have the most colorful, mayhem-filled, crazy GLOW IN THE DARK PAINT FIGHT EVER [sic].”

D.J. Marcus Wing will spin tunes, and VIPs get exclusive access to the upstairs bar and their very own paint cannon launch stations to “shoot, drop, launch, rain and drench” the crowd in neon paint. The event is for those 16 and older.

9 p.m.-1 a.m., $25-$42, Revolution Concert House, 4983 N. Glenwood Street, Garden City, 208-938-2933, uprisingevents.com.

While some people still like to claim “Idaho” is a Shoshoni word for “gem of the mountains,” the Idaho State Historical Society is unequivocal about the origins of Idaho’s state name: “‘Idaho’ is not an Indian word.” It was invented by a politician prior to the Civil War and passed off as a Native-American phrase. Oh, well. Made up or not, the Gem State is still a gem. Celebrate your Idahome pride at noon, Friday, March 4, for the annual Idaho Day Celebration at the capitol. Featuring performances by Opera Idaho’s Jena Carpenter and the Longfellow Elementary School children’s choir, a speaker and proclamation by the governor. Later in the day, rustle up the kids and hop on a wagon train at the Ada Community Library Hidden Springs Branch for a trip back in time.

Idaho Day Celebration: noon, FREE. Capitol Building, 700 W. Jefferson St., Boise, 208-433-9705. history.idaho.gov. Party on the Prairie: 3:30 p.m., FREE. Ada Community Library Hidden Springs Branch, 5849 W. Hidden Springs Dr., 208-229-2665, adalib.org.

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On Stage

“AMERICA’S VETERINARIAN” DR. MARTY BECKER—Don’t miss your chance to learn tips for having the world’s happiest and healthiest pets, and the top 10 anxiety/fear triggers for dogs and cats and how to remove or reduce them. 7 p.m.

FREE. Meridian Middle School, 1507 W. Eighth St., Meridian. 208888-2910, facebook.com.

ALLEY REP: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE—8 p.m. $15-$20. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City, 208424-8297. alleyrep.org.

THURSDAY MARCH 3 Festivals & Events FIRST THURSDAY IN DOWNTOWN BOISE— See the special First Thursday section on Pages 9-11. . 5-9 p.m. FREE. Downtown Boise, Downtown Corridor, Boise. 208472-5251, downtownboise.org.

ANDREA GIBSON—Andrea Gibson is not gentle with her truths. It is this raw fearlessness that has led her to the forefront of the spoken word movement with powerful readings on war, class, gender, bullying, white privilege, sexuality, love and spirituality. 9 p.m. $12 adv., $15 door. Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise, 208-343-0886, neurolux. com.

BOISE CONTEMPORARY THEATER: CONSTELLATIONS—8 p.m. $16-$34. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-331-9224. bctheater.org.

BOISE LITTLE THEATRE: CALENDAR GIRLS—7:30 p.m. $11-$16.

Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208-342-5104, boiselittletheater.org.

MONDAY, MARCH 7

FRED MEYER BROADWAY IN BOISE: THE PRODUCERS—7:30 p.m. $37.50-$57.50. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-426-1110, mc.boisestate.edu.

COF: ALMOST, MAINE—7 p.m. $15-$35. Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., Hailey. 208-578-9122, sunvalleycenter.org/companyoffools.

COMEDIAN AUGGIE SMITH—8 p.m. $10.

Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise.com.

IRISH DANCE IDAHO—Enjoy an Irish dance performance by Irish Dance Idaho. For all ages. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library Hayes Auditorium, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-972-8200, boisepubliclibrary.org.

MAHAVIA FLAMENCO—Join Julianna “La Patita” Thomas and Darren Davidavich Crosby for traditional Spanish Flamenco, plus traditional pieces from Cuba and Mexico. 5 p.m. FREE. Riverside Hotel Bar 365, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 208-343-1871, riversideboise.com.

SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS—7 p.m. $8-$10. Kuna Performing Arts Center, 637 E. Deer Flat Road, Kuna, 208-9550200, kunaperformingartscenter. org.

SPOTLIGHT THEATRE: SNOOPY! THE MUSICAL—7 p.m. $10-$12.

Columbia High School, 301 S. Happy Valley Road, Nampa, 208498-0571. spotlight-theatre.com/ current-production.html.

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH LIVE MUSIC CELEBRATION—Idaho female songwriters and musicians perform original songs and covers of their female musical influences in celebration of Womens’ History Month and International Women’s Day (March 8). 6 p.m. FREE. The Record Exchange, 1105 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-344-8010. internationalwomensday.com.

Trees and tales.

STORYFORT LAUNCH PARTY While Treefort Music Fest 2016 (March 23-27), will be bursting at the seams with almost 450 music acts, it will also provide a forum for less eardrum-rupturing entertainment including the likes of Hackfort, Filmfort and Yogafort. Don’t forget Storyfort. In 2015, award-winning Boise author Alan Heathcock read a selection from his upcoming novel. This year, catch readings by the likes of Anne Panning, stories from the Story Story Night crew and viral stories from local journalists. Whet your literary appetite at The Modern Monday, March 7, at the Storyfort Launch Party, featuring readings

by Death Rattle writers Dig Reeder and Sarah Rosin (with cello accompaniment); poets Colin Uriah Johnson and Catherine Kyle; and fictionists Matthew Moorman, Sean Frede and Tim Griffith. Also, catch the freeform storytelling of Jessica Holmes, and pair all of the tales with food and cocktails.

7-9 p.m. FREE. Modern Hotel and Bar, 1314 W. Grove St., facebook.com/storyfort.

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Workshops & Classes MS HEALTH: WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER—A panel of speakers from the Multiple Sclerosis health community will discuss services and opportunities available in the Boise area for people living with MS. Boise Public Library will have a collection of resources available to check out. 5:30 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-972-8200, boisepubliclibrary.org.

Art ART WALK AT THE OUTPOST— Stop by for hors d’oeuvres, and get to know the artist Debi Bonsack.

6-9 p.m. FREE. Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 4950 W. Bradley St., Garden City, 209-613-8993, vineyardboise.org.

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CALENDAR BOISE STATE ART METALS ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION—Boise State student artists showcase their one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted art jewelry pieces. Check out the opening reception on First Thursday (March 3, 5-9 p.m.) Auction continues through March 31. 5-9 p.m. FREE. R. Grey Gallery Jewelry and Art Glass, 415 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-385-9337, rgreygallery. com.

Literature MIKE KAPLAN: GOTTA DANCE—Mike Kaplan is bringing his movie poster collection to Rediscovered Books in his brand new book Gotta Dance: The Art of the Dance Movie Poster. Kaplan will be signing books and sharing his knowledge of classic movie poster art. Snacks will be provided by the Basque Market. Open to the public. 7-9 p.m. FREE. Rediscovered Books, 180 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-376-4229. rdbooks.org.

Talks & Lectures

IDEA OF NATURE: MESSY RIVERS ARE HEALTHY RIVERS—Ellen Wohl of the Colorado State Department of Geosciences examines how physical complexity influences river health, how human activities simplify rivers and compromise river health, and how we can restore complexity and ecosystem services provided by rivers. Followed by a reception with a no-host bar and appetizers.

6 p.m. FREE. Boise State Student Union Simplot Grand Ballroom, 1910 University Drive, Boise. scholarworks.boisestate.edu/ ideaofnature.

On Stage ALLEY REP: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE—8 p.m. $15-$20. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City, 208424-8297, alleyrep.org.

BCT: CONSTELLATIONS—8 p.m. $16-$34. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-331-9224, bctheater.org.

BLT: CALENDAR GIRLS—8 p.m. $11-$16. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208-342-5104, boiselittletheater.org.

COF: ALMOST, MAINE—8 p.m. $15-$35. Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., Hailey. 208-578-9122, sunvalleycenter.org/companyoffools.

COMEDIAN AUGGIE SMITH—8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $12. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise.com.

COMEDYSPORTZ IMPROV—7:30 p.m. $10. ComedySportz Boise, 4619 Emerald St., Boise, 208-9914746, boisecomedy.com.

DAISY’S MADHOUSE: WOMEN—Enjoy this parody Little Wome through the lens of HBO’s Girls.

Use the password “BWCalendar” online and get two-for-one tickets opening night, Friday, March 4. 8

p.m. $12.50 adv. $15 door. Idaho Outdoor Association Hall, 3401 Brazil St., Boise. 208-918-1351, daisysmadhouse.org.

MORRISON FAMILY THEATRE: CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG LIVE—Join Clifford, Emily Elizabeth and all their friends from Birdwell Island as they embark on fun-filled adventures with singing, dancing and interactive fun. 7-9 p.m. $15.50-$50. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 2208-4261110, mc.boisestate.edu.

SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS—7 p.m. $8-$10. Kuna Performing Arts Center, 637 E. Deer Flat Road, Kuna, 208-9550200, kunaperformingartscenter. org.

SPOTLIGHT THEATRE: SNOOPY! THE MUSICAL—7 p.m. $10-$12.

Columbia High School, 301 S. Happy Valley Road, Nampa, 208498-0571. spotlight-theatre.com.

STAGE COACH THEATRE: THE CEMETERY CLUB—Three Jewish widows meet once a month to visit their husbands’ graves in this dramatic comedy by Ivan Menchell.

8 p.m. $15. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald Ave., Boise, 208-342-2000, stagecoachtheatre.com.

MILD ABANDON

By E.J. Pettinger

FRIDAY MARCH 4 Festivals & Events IDAHO DAY CELEBRATION—Celebrate with the Longfellow Elementary School children’s choir, Opera Idaho’s Jena Carpenter, and more speakers and entertainment.

Noon, FREE. Idaho State Capitol Building, 700 W. Jefferson St., Boise, 208-433-9705. history. idaho.gov.

UPRISING BOISE: THE PAINT FIGHT—Wear white, get creative with your clothes and get ready to go hard in this blacklit carnivalstyle dance party, where gallons and gallons of neon paint will be shot, dropped and launched, drenching the rollicking crowd. DJ Marcus Wing will provide the party soundtrack. For 16 and older only. 9 p.m. $25-$35. Revolution Concert House and Event Center, 4983 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-938-2933, uprisingevents. com.

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CALENDAR SATURDAY MARCH 5 Festivals & Events BALLET IDAHO SPRING FASHION SHOW—Ballet Idaho dancers model fashion from local shops. local designers and BI company member and designer Elizabeth Barreto.

Enjoy champagne, hors d’oeuvres and dance performances, and enter to win $100 to spend every month at Piece Unique for a full year. 7 p.m., $55-$75, Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy, 516 S. Ninth St., 208-343-0556, ext. 220, balletidaho.org.

BRAIN INJURY ALLIANCE OF IDAHO VIRTUOSITY AND VINO FUNDRAISER—Help the Brain Injury Alliance of Idaho raise funds for its programs while enjoying a silent art auction, raffle, wine tasting, appetizers and music. 3-6 p.m. $TBA. Telaya Wine Co., 240 E. 32nd St., Garden City. 1-800444-6443, biaid.org.

EXPO MUJER AND THE WOMEN’S PILLARS FOR SUCCESS WORKSHOPS—Enjoy workshops, presentations and booths in beauty, health, education, personal development, finance, community awareness, support groups and much more. Learn how to be a successful woman today. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

FREE. Hispanic Cultural Center of Idaho, 315 Stampede Drive, Nampa. 208-323-1337, members. idahohcc.org.

TAMARACK BREW-SKI—Enjoy tasty brews, live music and (skiing with the Tam Fam. Admission gets you a Tamarack Resort beer glass and samples of beer from across the state. 2-5 p.m. $15 adv., $20 door. Tamarack Resort, 2099 W. Mountain Road (off Hwy 55, Donnelly, 208-325-1000, tamarackidaho.com.

COMEDYSPORTZ IMPROV—7:30 p.m. $10. ComedySportz Boise, 4619 Emerald St., Boise, 208-9914746, boisecomedy.com.

DAISY’S MADHOUSE: WOMEN—8 p.m. $12.50 adv. $15 door. Idaho Outdoor Association Hall, 3401 Brazil St., Boise. 208-918-1351, daisysmadhouse.org.

EL KORAH SHRINE 2016 MELODRAMA: THE BOARDING HOUSE BLUE’S—Check out the world premiere by Boise’s own Mari Duvall Ryan and Connie Brown Olson. 8 p.m. $12.50, $90 table for 8, $15 dinner. El Korah Shrine Center, 1118 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-343-0571, elkorah.org.

LES BOIS FILM FESTIVAL—Join the Land Trust of the Treasure Valley and Wild Lens for the inaugural nature and outdoor film festival.

The after-party features live music

by Idyltime. 6 p.m. $15. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise.

208-345-1452, lesboisfilmfestival.org.

MERIDIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT—7:30 p.m. $9-$11, $27 family. Centennial High School Performing Arts Center, 12400 W. McMillan Road, Boise, 208-9391404, meridiansymphony.org.

SERENATA ORCHESTRA: ATTACK OF THE KILLER B’S—Join the Serenata Orchestra for a great evening of Bernstein, Bruch, Beethoven and Bassoons. 7:30 p.m. FREE. Borah High School, 6001 Cassia, Boise, 208-322-3855, boiseserenata. com.

SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS—3 p.m. and 7 p.m. $8$10. Kuna Performing Arts Center, 637 E. Deer Flat Road, Kuna, 208-955-0200, kunaperformingartscenter.org.

SPOTLIGHT THEATRE: SNOOPY! THE MUSICAL—6 p.m. $10-$12.

Columbia High School, 301 S. Happy Valley Road, Nampa, 208498-0571, spotlight-theatre.com.

STAGE COACH THEATRE: THE CEMETERY CLUB—8 p.m. $15.

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

Sports & Fitness SAWTOOTH SKI CLUB CROSSCOUNTRY FESTIVAL—The Sawtooth Ski Club’s fundraiser weekend kicks off with a poker run at the Park Creek Ski Area, followed by dinner with live music and silent auction at the Stanley Community Building. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5:308:30 p.m. By donation. Stanley Community Building, 510 Eva Falls Ave., Stanley. 208-774-3487, sawtoothskiclub.com/sawtooth-skifestival-2015.

Food MERIDIAN FIREFIGHTERS PIPES AND DRUMS 8TH ANNUAL CHILI COOK OFF—Make sure to go with an empty stomach because you’ll be tasting samples from 18 teams competing for Best Chili Award and Best of Show. This family fun event helps the local

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On Stage ALLEY REP: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE—8 p.m. $15-$20. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City, 208424-8297, alleyrep.org.

BCT: CONSTELLATIONS—2 p.m. and 8 p.m. $16-$34. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-331-9224, bctheater. org.

BLT: CALENDAR GIRLS—8 p.m. $11-$16. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208-342-5104, boiselittletheater.org.

COF: ALMOST, MAINE—8 p.m. $15-$35. Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., Hailey. 208-578-9122, sunvalleycenter.org.

COMEDIAN AUGGIE SMITH—8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $12. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise.com.

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CALENDAR bagpipe band travel to funerals and the Firefighter Memorial in Colorado Springs. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $5. Meridian Speedway, 335 E. Main St., Meridian, 208-8882813.

SUNDAY MARCH 6 Festivals & Events OWYHEE GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY ROCK AND GEM SHOW—10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE-$4.

O’Connor Field House/Caldwell Events Center, 2207 Blaine St., Caldwell, 208-455-3004, owyheerocks.com.

On Stage COMEDIAN AUGGIE SMITH—8 p.m. $10-$12. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-9412459, liquidboise.com.

Sports & Fitness SAWTOOTH SKI CLUB CROSSCOUNTRY FESTIVAL—The Sawtooth Ski Club’s Sunday events take place at the Alturas Lake Ski Trail, where participants follow the signs to the Soup Kitchen Social for hot soups, breads, beverages and homemade goodies. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5:30-8:30 p.m. By donation. Stanley Community Building, 510 Eva Falls Ave., Stanley. 208774-3487, sawtoothskiclub.com.

Food BOSNIAN COOKING AND EDUCATIONAL SERIES—Learn about Bosnian cuisine, history and people. Food preparation will be demonstrated, and you’ll have a chance to try making it yourself. A three-course meal will be served and you learn about Bosnian customs and traditions. Class limited to 25 participants per session; RSVP by email to bhcc_idaho@ hotmail.com. Also presented on March 20. 12-noon. $10. Maple Grove Grange, 11692 W. President Drive, Boise, 208-376-1120.

MONDAY MARCH 7 Festivals & Events STORYFORT LAUNCH PARTY—Get revved up for Treefort 2016 at this reading featuring a handful of amazing writers and storytellers to give you a taste of this year’s Storyfort. The winners of the Treefort micro fiction contest will be announced at the end of the night. 7 p.m. FREE. Modern Hotel and Bar, 1314 W. Grove St., Boise, 208-424-8244 or 1-866-7806012, themodernhotel.com.

VETERANS HOUSING OUTREACH—Veterans can get connected with essential VA services like housing and medical care on Mondays in the Main Library’s Simplot Room.

Bryan Bumgarner of Healthcare for Homeless Veterans from the Boise VA Medical Center, will be on hand to lend a helping hand.

10:30 a.m.-noon. Continues through April 11. FREE. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-972-8200, boisepubliclibrary.org.

Literature THE MEPHAM GROUP

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POETICS BOISE OPEN MIC—Take your ears, your poems and your voice to this new poetry open mic, held every first Monday. Sign-ups begin at 6:30 p.m., with readings to follow at 7 p.m. 6:30-9 p.m. FREE. Kind Cuisine Cafe, 4628 W. State St., Boise, 208-367-9000, facebook. com/poeticsboise.

TUESDAY MARCH 8 Talks & Lectures FRIENDS OF THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM BROWN BAG LECTURE— Barbara Perry Bauer of TAG Historical Research and Consulting will share the stories, facts and culture of Boise’s North End grocery stores. Noon, FREE. Washington Group Plaza, 720 Park Blvd., Boise. history.idaho.gov.

Kids & Teens Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk.

Go to www.boiseweekly.com and look under odds and ends for the answers to this week’s puzzle. And don’t think of it as cheating.

Think of it more as simply double-checking your answers.

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS

RIVERSTONE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: PRESCHOOL-GRADE 5—Families and students entering preschool through fifth grade are invited to learn more about a Riverstone education. RSVP to rpusch@riverstoneschool.org. 9:30 a.m. FREE. Riverstone International School, 5521 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, 208-424-5000, riverstoneschool. org.

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Library, 215 12th Ave. S., 208-9712668, nampalibrary.org.

AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTER TRAINING—Learn information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of parents and guardians. Course includes handbook, Emergency Reference Guide and CD with fun activities and support resources. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Red Cross Babysitter Training Certification card.

Take a sack lunch. For ages 11-15.

Sat., March 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $45$50. Nampa Recreation Center, 131 Constitution Way, 208-468-5858, nampaparksandrecreation.org.

HORSEMANSHIP CAMP AND SWIMMING—Horse-loving preteens can spend their spring break at Nampa Parks and Rec’s three-day horsemanship camp at Sweet Pepper Ranch followed by swimming and snacks at the rec center. This is the opportunity to learn everything about taking care of horses, ride horses and more. For ages 10-14. March 22-24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $125-$132. Nampa Recreation Center, 131 Constitution Way, 208-468-5858, nampaparksandrecreation.org.

BOYS STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT—Thu., March 3, 1:15 p.m., Fri., March 4, 1:15 p.m. and Sat., March 5, 9:30 a.m. $TBD. Ford Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa, 208-468-1000, fordidahocenter.com.

CURE FOR CABIN FEVER: HALVERSON LAKE DAY HIKE—Join the Nampa Recreation Department to explore the trails along the Snake River in Celebration Park. This 3- to 4-mile hike is considered a beginner hike with very little elevation gain.

Dress for the weather, wear sturdy hiking shoes and pack a lunch. A complete list of hiking gear available on request. Depart and return Nampa Rec Center. Sat., March 5, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $10. Nampa Recreation Center, 131 Constitution Way, 208468-5858, nampaparksandrecreation.org.

FAMILY FUN SATURDAY: THE GEM JESTERS CLOWN ALLEY—Families are invited to join The Gem Jesters Clown Alley for silly skits, jokes, active poems, stories, clown magic and fun.

The theme of the program will be frogs, leprechauns, courage and St. Patrick’s Day. All ages welcome. Sat., March 12, 10:15 a.m.-noon. FREE. Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. S., 208-468-5800. nampalibrary.org.

FLASHLIGHT EASTER EGG HUNT— Add a twist to your traditional egg hunt: hunting in the dark. Live music will begin at 8 p.m. and the hunt will begin at 9 p.m. Take your own flashlight and search for every last egg. For ages 13-17. Sat., March 26, 8-9:30 p.m. $3. Nampa Recreation Center, 131 Constitution Way, 208-4685858, nampaparksandrecreation.org.

FOOD TRUCK RALLY GOES TO THE DOGS—Take your family and your dogs to join the leprechauns and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with good food, live music and green beer available for purchase. All proceeds support the continued development of the Nampa Dog Park. Sat., March 12, 2-6 p.m. FREE. Lloyd Square, Intersection of 14th and Front streets, 208-468-5858, nampaparksandrecreation.org.

FREEDOM FROM THE FUMES— Join Quit Coach Rosa Delores, health education specialist, for a FREE four-class smoking cessation series to create your personalized quitting plan, learn coping and stress-management skills, and gain tools to guard against relapse. Class size limited to 15 people; call 208-971-2668 to register. Thu., March 3, 5-7 p.m., Tue., March 8, 5-7 p.m. and Thu., March 10, 5-7 p.m. FREE. Nampa Public

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LOW WATER LANDSCAPING—CWI Horticulture Professor Dan Schults to learn how to plant, prune and care for your landscape plants. Thu., March 17, 7-9 p.m. FREE. Nampa City Hall, 411 Third St. S., 208-468-5858, nampaparksandrecreation.org.

MESSY MUNCHKINS—Join the Nampa Rec Center for this two-day toddler crafting class. Each participant will be creating their own porcelain name plate to proudly display. Each child must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver. Dress for a mess.

For ages 2-4. Wed., March 16, 10 a.m. and Thu., March 17, 10 a.m. $30-$35. Nampa Recreation Center, 131 Constitution Way, 208-468-5858, nampaparksandrecreation.org.

NAMPA REC CENTER’S SHORT SPORTS—This program introduces young boys and girls to a variety of sports including T-ball, hula-hooping, kickball, dodgeball, frisbee and water exploration. For ages 3-4: 9:30-10:10 a.m.; ages 5-8: 10:20-11 a.m.

Saturdays March 5-April 9. Register

by March 4 at 7 p.m. Sat., March 5, 9:30-11 a.m. $14-$18. Nampa Recreation Center, 131 Constitution Way, 208-468-5858, nampaparksandrecreation.org.

NPL RIGHT ON TARGET SENSORY STORY TIME—On the third Saturday of the month, patrons with special needs and their families, caregivers and therapists are invited to the Nampa Public Library’s new sensory story time. The planning will focus on cognitive levels of pre-school through second grade with stories, songs and activities. Sponsored by the Nampa Target Store. Third Saturday of every month, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Continues through May 21. FREE. Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. S., 208-468-5800. nampalibrary.org/ calendar.

NPL TEEN ANIME CLUB—Teens in seventh-12th grades, share your love of manga and anime. Snacks and game of Go provided. Fourth Thursday of every month, 5:30 p.m.

Continues through March 24. FREE. Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. S., 208-468-5800, nampalibrary.org/ calendar.

“OH THE THINKS YOU CAN THINK!” SPECIAL PROGRAM—Enjoy this special program honoring Dr. Seuss’ birthday as guests from the Discovery Center of Idaho help you think new “thinks” about science and engineering. All ages welcome. Wed., March 2, 4:30-6 p.m. FREE. Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. S., 208468-5800, nampalibrary.org.

POOL EASTER EGG HUNT—Enjoy a new way of hunting Easter eggs!

You’ll have the challenge of looking

for eggs hidden in the swimming pool.

There’ll be prizes for the eggs you find, so “hop” on in and don’t forget to take a waterproof bag to collect your treasures. Hunts divided by age: 5 and younger at 1 p.m., 6-8 at 1:30 p.m., 9-12 at 2 p.m. Sat., March 26, 1, 1:30 and 2 p.m. FREE with NRC admission. Nampa Recreation Center, 131 Constitution Way, 208-4685858, nampaparksandrecreation.org.

READING TAILS—Read a book to a furry friend. The NPL will have trained therapy dogs (with their owners) waiting to hear your favorite story. All ages are welcome to take a beloved book to share with this attentive audience. Second Tuesday of every month, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Continues through May 10. FREE. Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. S., 208-4685800. nampalibrary.org/calendar.

SPOTLIGHT THEATRE: SNOOPY! THE MUSICAL—Based on the Charles M. Schulz comic strip Peanuts, this sequel to the musical You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown focuses more on the life of the canine sidekick with lessons in selfconfidence, lots of laughs, and songs.

Thu., March 3, 7 p.m., Fri., March 4, 7 p.m., Sat., March 5, 6 p.m., Thu., March 10, 7 p.m., Fri., March 11, 7 p.m. and Sat., March 12, 7 p.m. $10$12. Columbia High School, 301 S. Happy Valley Road, 208-498-0571. spotlight-theatre.com.

SPRING BREAK ART SERIES FOR KIDS—Draw BIG pictures, paint colorful animals, mold clay into mysterious creatures, and get messy with glue at this three-day kids-only art series during spring break. Classes include materials. Dress for a mess.

For ages 6-12. Tue., March 22, 4 p.m. $35-$40. Nampa Recreation Center, 131 Constitution Way, 208-4685858, nampaparksandrecreation.org.

STUPENDOUS SEUSS CELEBRATION—Kick off Dr. Seuss’ birthday right with the first event of the day, Preschool Storytime. This program will feature Seuss stories and a Seuss-themed snack craft. For ages 3-6. Wed., March 2, 10:15-11:15 a.m. FREE. Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. S., 208-468-5800, nampalibrary.org/calendar.

TEEN MOVIE NIGHT: THE GREAT GATSBY—Seventh- through 12thgraders enjoy a special screening of The Great Gatsby, rated PG-13.

Popcorn provided. Thu., March 3, 4:30-6:30 p.m. FREE. Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. S., 208-4685800. nampalibrary.org/teens.

TWEEN PROGRAM: NEED A LIFT?—Join the Nampa Public Library to learn about flight by making your own hovercraft. For ages 8-12. Thu., March 10, 4:30 p.m. FREE. Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. S., 208468-5800, nampalibrary.org/teens.

ZAMZOWS SMALL ANIMAL PRESENTATION—Wondering what small animals need? Curious about how to take care of them? Every third Tuesdsay of the month, meet a new fun animal and learn all there is to know about the small animals you love from a Zamzows expert. For all ages. Third Tuesday of every month, 4:15 p.m. Continues through May 17. FREE. Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. S., 208-468-5800, nampalibrary.org.

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MUSIC GUIDE WEDNESDAY MARCH 3 BEN BURDICK—9 p.m. FREE. Varsity Pub CANNIBAL CORPSE—With Obituary, Cryptopsy, and Abysmal Dawn. FREE. 7:30 p.m. $22.50$42.50. Revolution

DJ ZUZ—9 p.m. FREE. Fatty’s ELEANOR FRIEDBERGER—7 p.m. $10 adv., $12 door. Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise, 208343-0886, neurolux.com.

GENE SANCHEZ—6 p.m. FREE. Gelato

AYRON JONES AND THE WAY, MARCH 5, REEF The Western Regional Climate Center reports Seattle receives an average 822 hours of rain per year spread out across 155 days.

That makes for a soggy half-year, but it also makes for fertile ground.

The cold, wet winds of the Puget Sound infuse Ayron Jones and The Way with a hard-bitten sound that’s as no-nonsense as the area’s weather—literally. On “Boys From the Puget Sound,” the title track from the band’s May 2015 album, Jones wails on the guitar while making direct references to Seattle’s notorious meteorology: “blue and green, are all I see/ rainy clouds invade my dreams.”

AJ and The Way is well known for being hard to pin to a genre, with influences like Stevie Ray Vaughan and Nirvana mingling with another Seattleite famous for his mastery of the electric guitar: Jimi Hendrix. At the end of the day, the trio is a searing rock-blues experience that we desert dwellers get to enjoy again, when the band returns to the Reef on Friday, March 5 following appearances at the 2015 Treefort Music Fest and at the Reef last September.

—Zach Hagadone Doors 8:30 p.m., show 9:30 p.m.; $5. Reef, 105 S. Sixth St., 208-2879200, reefboise.com.

STEVE EATON—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365

STEVE AND GRACE WALL—6 p.m. FREE. Gelato

WEDNESDAY NIGHT JAM WITH THE BLIND MICE—8-11 p.m.

FREE. Grainey’s

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH LIVE MUSIC CELEBRATION— Featuring Eilen Jewell, Belinda Bowler, aka Belle, Sun Blood Stories, Rebecca Scott, Becca and Rochelle, Leta Neustaedter, Melanie Radford, Lisa Simpson, Kelsey Swope, Christine Thomas, and more. 6 p.m. FREE. The Record Exchange

THURSDAY MARCH 3 CASH’D OUT—With Jimmy Sinn and the Bastard Kinn. 8:30 p.m. $12-$20. Knitting Factory FML EDM DJS—9 p.m. FREE. Fatty’s FRIM FRAM FOUR—8:45 p.m.

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Carly Rae Jepsen CARLY RAE JEPSEN GIMMIE LOVE TOUR—The Grammynominated singer-songwriter brings new depth and dimension to her undeniably hooky but heart-driven breed of pop music.

With Cardiknox and Fairground Saints. For all ages. FREE. 8 p.m. $22.50-$60. Knitting Factory Concert House, 416 S. Ninth St., Boise, 208-367-1212, bo.knittingfactory.com.

JOHN NEMETH—7:30 p.m. $23-$28 adv., $27-$32 door.

Sapphire Room, KEN HARRIS AND CARMEL CROCK—6 p.m. FREE. Highlands Hollow LIQUID WETT WEDNESDAY— Electronic live music and DJs. 9:30 p.m. FREE. Liquid SK8 NITE: UNCOMMON NASA— With Gajah, Guerilla Glue, Weighn Beats, and Tha Chief of NGC. FREE. 8 p.m. $5. The Shredder

KEN HARRIS AND CARMEL CROCK—5:30 p.m. FREE. Zee’s MAHAVIA FLAMENCO—Julianna “La Patita” Thomas and Darren Davidavich Crosby perform traditional Spanish Flamenco. 5 p.m.

FREE. Bar 365 MEGAN NELSON—6 p.m. FREE. High Note OPEN MIC WITH UNCLE CHRIS—7-10 p.m. FREE. O’Michael’s SPENCER BATT—5 p.m. FREE. Piper

FRIDAY MARCH 4 15TH ANNUAL AQUA-PI PARTY—With Piranhas, Alturas and DJ Kathy O. 6 p.m. $6. Neurolux ANDY CORTENS DUO—5:30 p.m.

FREE. Berryhill ASPHALT BUFFET—7 p.m. FREE. WilliB’s BEN BURDICK—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 DOUGLAS CAMERON—8 p.m.

FREE. Piper LORIE LINE 2016 SOLO PIANO TOUR—7:30 p.m. $40-$48 adv., $45-$55 door. Sapphire MOJO GREEN—10 p.m. $5. Reef

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Beginning Bridge Lessons Wednesdays, 6 Weeks April 6, 2016-May 11, 2016 6-8pm The Bridge Cooperative of Boise, 5903 W Franklin. $40 For 6 Weeks and Textbook To register, email bridgeco14@gmail.com or phone Kay at (208) 484-2714 Sponsored by Boise Unit 394 of The American Contract Bridge League ACBL BoiseBridge

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UPRISING BOISE: THE PAINT FIGHT—With DJ Marcus Wing. For 16 and older. 9 p.m. $25-$35.

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OPEN MIC WITH CRAIG SLOVER—6:30 p.m. FREE. Gelato

NIGHTWISH—With Sonata Arctica, and Delain. 7:30 p.m. $30-$50. Knitting Factory

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WHITAKER AND OLIVER—7:30 p.m. FREE. High Note

SATURDAY MARCH 5 18 STRINGS—7 p.m. FREE. WilliB’s AYRON JONES AND THE WAY—10 p.m. $5. Reef BERNIE REILLY BAND—9 p.m.

FREE. O’Michael’s BILL RECTOR—8 p.m. FREE. Piper THE BROTHERS COMATOSE— With The Easy Leaves. 7 p.m. $8 adv., $10 door. Neurolux

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MERIDIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT—7:30 p.m. $9-$11, $27 family. Centennial High Performing Arts Center REX MILLER AND RICO WEISMAN—6 p.m. FREE. Berryhill RISE OF THE FALLEN—With Invasive, Mortal Enemy, and Abaasy.

8 p.m. $6-$12. Knitting Factory SEAN HATTON—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 SERENATA ORCHESTRA: ATTACK OF THE KILLER B’S—7:30 p.m. FREE. Borah High

SUNDAY MARCH 6 BILLY BRAUN—6 p.m. FREE. WilliB’s BOISE JAZZ SOCIETY: TIERNEY SUTTON TRIO—7 p.m. SOLD OUT. Sapphire CLAY MOORE—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 NOCTURNUM LIVE INDUSTRIAL DJ’S—10 p.m. FREE. Liquid REVEREND HORTON HEAT— With Unknown Hinson, Legendary Shack Shakers, and Lincoln Durham. 8 p.m. $16-$35. Knitting Factory THOMAS PAUL—11 a.m. FREE. High Note

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HEY MARSEILLES, MARCH 9, NEUROLUX When Seattle-based indie pop band Hey Marseilles caught the attention of National Public Radio, the seven-piece band crammed into the office of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.

Armed with an accordion, a guitar, a drum set, another guitar, a cello, a violin and a muted trumpet, the band members played shoulder-to-shoulder for their 2010 Tiny Desk Concert debut, spinning sounds similar to a less-weird Beirut and a cheerier Bright Eyes.

Hey Marseilles, now a quintet, will have space to spread out on the Neurolux stage Wednesday, March 9.

The band formed in 2006 when vocalist Nick Ward and Matt Bishop met at University of Washington in Seattle. The duo quickly expanded into a five-piece indie pop band, sucking in roommates, friends and fellow musicians. Since then, they’ve toured around the country, performing at South by Southwest, Lollapalooza and Bumbershoot.

They released their most recent self-titled album on Feb. 5 under the guidance of producer Anthony Kilhoffer, who won Grammys for his work with Kanye West and John Legend. While Kilhoffer usually works with Top-40s artists like Jay Z and R. Kelly, Hey Marseilles caught Kilhoffer’s eye—or rather, his ear.

Catchy, uplifting and laid back, this show will have the crowd swaying and dancing long after the bars close.

—Jessica Murri With Hibou. 7 p.m., $10 adv., $12 door. Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., 208-343-0886, neurolux.com.

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ARTS & CULTURE THE WORLD ACCORDING TO GEORGE SAUNDERS

MacArthur genius talks writing, pragmatism and a ‘radical defense of tenderness’ HARRISON BERRY The Malheur National Wildlife Refuge occupation, Black Lives Matter, the ongoing race for the George Saunders: “My working assumption should be that since we’re countrymen, we should find some common ground.”

United States presidency and discussions of sexual assaults on college campuses: For MacArthur Fellowship recipient and National Book Award angry, and they’re talking about a country that Fortunately for the grist of argument, Saunfinalist George Saunders, tensions in the U.S are I don’t actually recognize, that I have some big ders’ insight has more immediate implications as high as they’ve ever been. Calling from San issues with but is basically workable and is kind of Francisco, Saunders said one source of agitation is than a love-in. During a December 2015 guest nice,” he said. appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colthat American public rhetoric is angry.

Another source of Saunders’ inspiration is bert, Saunders described his children’s book, The “But in addition to being angry, it’s kind of definitive,” Saunders said. “It deals with Person A Very Persistent Gappers of Frip, as a “radical defense the editing process. He described his first take on characters as “mockingly looking down at knowing the right answer, and everyone else being of tenderness.” In it, the heroine overcomes the this poor schmuck,” but as he edits and revises story’s antagonists and then helps them achieve wrong,” he said. the story, that same character rises in Saunders’ their own goals in a non-confrontational way. It’s Saunders, who will be in Boise as part of estimation as he fleshes out his or her humanity. a parable about living in the world with other The Cabin’s Readings and Conversations series The more he considers his characters, the more people—a reminder that the people with whom Wednesday, March 2, is the author of numerous Saunders empathizes with them. we disagree don’t have to be our enemies, and novels and essays as well as Tenth of December “This second look at somebody is where the community building is more productive than (Random House, 2014) a short story collection, tenderness comes in. Your first reaction might which was a finalist for the National Book Award. besting opponents. Personal improvement can be harsh or whatever, but if you can continue to have positive political consequences.

Like many writers, Saunders is drawn to moral, “My working assumption should be that since abide with that person and look at him, there’s a aesthetic and ethical concerns and from his vankind of hopefulness in that,” he said. we’re countrymen, we should tage point, public discourse Saunders’ current project is a novel set during find some common ground. I is driven by the rational and GEORGE SAUNDERS the Civil War. At that time, propaganda on both think the way that the public tally-able at the expense of Wednesday, March 2, 7:30 p.m., rhetoric is going, it’s important sides of the conflict centered on the ideological our humanity—and that’s a $15 for The Cabin members, $20 threats posed by each other and the inhumanity to keep our minds on a feeling problem. for non-members. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., 208-331-8000, of the soldiers hailing from the other side of the of tenderness for someone,” “Let’s not believe so abthecabinidaho.org.

Mason-Dixon line. Saunders didn’t tease plot Saunders said. jectly in pragmatism and the points of the novel, but he noted writing the novel Chalk it up to Saunders’ quantifiable that we actually has helped him focus on how people in a divided religious and philosophical upbringing. The negate a lot of what makes us human beings, this country see each other. What’s troubling, he said, Christian argument for treating others charitably tenderness which is love,” he said.

That quantifiability in the absence of empathy gets its start in the Gospels and philosophical sup- is how little national discourse has changed, with port in Augustine of Hippo’s Confessions. An influ- people on different sides of political debate seeing corrodes morality has been Saunders’ critique each other as opponents “to be overcome or conence Saunders cites is Martin Buber, who posited from the outset. He opened his first collection of stories, 1992’s CivilWarLand in Bad Decline, with the isolation and dehumanization that come with vinced,” regarded with suspicion and possibly fear.

The solution, Saunders said, could be as simple modern life stem from seeing the world through a novella of the same name about a man so worried about putting food on the table, he is blind to concepts rather than concrete interactions. When as imagination.

“What I’m espousing is kind of this oldpeople see each other as avatars of ideas rather the fact that the Civil War theme park he runs is a bankrupt hell-hole ruining his family. In a more than as people, Saunders said, their isolation from fashioned idea that when someone appears to be each other intensifies. After listening to a political opposed to you, you could imagine him as being recent short essay, “A Two-Minute Note to the Future,” Saunders outlined his hope that human- back-and-forth, he recalled feeling he wasn’t shar- mostly like you with some small points of difference and that imagining someone that way makes ity transcends the material world so it can “just sit ing the same reality as the people on stage. things go better,” he said. “[I]t sounded like a bunch of aliens. It was so around feeling love for one another.”

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Wednesday, March 2age. It became the seed for Carbon, which was touches on his film. “Hav“That’s where someone looked Sunday, March 6 filmed in the Bruneau Dunes and stars Jennifer ing said that, I never take the me in the eye a few years ago sunvalleyfilmfestival.org Lafleur as an Idaho sheep rancher whose life festival for granted. I work and said, ‘You’re a filmmaker.’ begins to unravel when strange things start incredibly hard.”

It hadn’t really hit me until happening.

The backstory of the 15-minute long Carthen. It took me a moment to say, ‘Yes. Yes I “I talk to other filmmakers and when we talk bon, which Lybrook describes as a “sci-fi westam.’ That was validating.” about festivals, Sun Valley is always at the top of That validation came in 2012, the inaugural ern,” is nearly as mysterious as the film itself. our lists,” said Lybrook, who is more than a bit “Some years ago, I was flipping through a year of SVFF and the year Lybrook took his first anxious to screen Carbon at SVFF. “It’s an amazbook of Depression-era photos, and I came film to the festival. In 2015, Lybrook won first place in the One Potato screenplay competition upon a picture of a Dust Bowl family. There in ing weeklong community of filmmakers. And now, I’ve got this big premiere? Wow.” the foreground was a young woman looking for emerging Idaho filmmakers and on Thurs-

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INTRODUCING: THE LES BOIS FILM FESTIVAL For nearly a decade, the Land Trust of the Treasure Valley had brought the Wild and Scenic Film Festival to Boise. The festival showcased the natural world through environmental and adventure films, and each year, the event sold out.

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to write a big check to the touring festival to get it to land in Boise.

This year, the little nonprofit decided to create its own event and call it the Les Bois Film Festival, which takes over the Egyptian Theatre on Saturday, March 5.

“Changing something that’s worked for 10 years is a tough sell,” said Whitney Byrd, outreach coordinator for LTTV. “We didn’t want to duplicate the Banff Film Festival,” added LTTV Executive Director Tim Breuer. “It’s not a bunch of huck-yourself-off-acliff films, nor is it purely activism. It’s in the middle.”

Curating the films turned into a bigger job than the staff of four anticipated. With the help of Matt Podolsky, of Wild Lens, Byrd sorted through the 600+ submissions.

“The outcome was—other than

exhaustion—some really unique stuff,” Byrd said.

Byrd narrowed the program to 15 films spanning from 1 minute to 26 minutes in length. They include a handful of local films such as Life on the Range: Tom Page and the Sage Grouse, produced by Idaho author Steve Steubner; View from a Pedal Buggy, made by local filmmaker Zach Voss and screened in the Telluride Film Fest; Salween Spring, made by former Cascade Raft and Kayak instructor Will Stauffer-Norris and screened at Banff; and Into Africa: The Idaho Gorongosa Connection, put together by Idaho Public Television’s Outdoor Idaho.

International films include an animated short from a college student in Singapore called The Pale Blue Dot; another short film about Australia’s iconic landscapes called Nature

Needs You; and The Art of Flying, a film from the Netherlands exploring how thousands of birds can fly in dense swarms without colliding.

Breuer said the new festival is “not just about mingling with friends, buying a beer and sitting in the dark, then taking a break, getting another beer and sitting down again.”

Along with the films, the festival includes beer from Woodland Empire and live music from local roots band Idyltime, as well as a silent auction featuring work from local artists and special guests such as Monte Tish of Tish Raptor Rehabilitation and Slim, his golden eagle.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the films get start at 7 p.m. Tickets $15 for the general public, $5 for students and is free for children under 13.

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CITIZEN ELIZABETH BOWEN

Law and order—and interns GEORGE PRENTICE

In her brief professional career (she’s only in her mid-30s) Elizabeth Bowen has served the public interest on nearly all sides of the law. She admits to being addicted to television crime dramas as a young girl and, from age 9, when she started participating in debate competitions, she knew “law school was always in the cards.”

Following stints with a private law firm, as a prosecutor and writing legal opinions for the Idaho Industrial Commission, she joined the Idaho Legislature’s Legislative Services Office, serving as a research analyst and helping craft proposed legislation for the Idaho departments of Health and Welfare, Medicaid, Workers’ Compensation, Occupational Licensing and Insurance.

Talk a bit about working in criminal law. I’m presuming it’s exhausting.

And heartbreaking. I was a prosecuting attorney for the city of Caldwell. One of the cases I had involved an infant killed in a car accident. It was an awful situation.

Did that drive a decision to look for a change?

I loved being in the courtroom, but I felt like I was there when things were already broken. It bothered me much more than I thought it would.

Which brings us to your joining the Legislative Service Offices.

In 2014. This is my second legislative session.

I’m assuming the number of bills is a fraction of the drafts of proposed legislation.

That’s correct. We do a lot more drafts.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but most legislative drafts are not for public consumption and rarely see the light of day.

A lot of times, a legislator has an idea and they want to see what it looks like on paper but when they see the draft, they may realize it was not what they were looking for.

Let’s talk about legislative interns, a program that you took over for the first time this year. I’m assuming you had your own internships that were positive.

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uliani when he was New York City mayor. I was also offered a White House internship that I really wanted to take.

Let me guess: One of your parents didn’t want you to take it, correct?

Correct. It was for the Clinton administration, after the [Monica] Lewinsky scandal.

The Idaho Legislature has not been immune to scandal. It was just a few years ago when a state senator admitted to sexual harassment involving a staffer. How can you assure the public that interns are respected?

Words are cheap. We can say, “We’re good people. Trust me.” That’s meaningless unless your behavior is consistent with that.

We’re certainly familiar with interns serving political party leadership at the Statehouse or supporting legislative committees, but I was surprised to learn that LSO doesn’t have its own interns.

So was I. Research and legislation would be a great place for interns, and a third-year law student could be helpful to drafters of legislation.

I know the legislative process may seem tedious to some young adults, but it’s also a rare opportunity to witness history.

I think the mark of a great internship is that it can be a real cynicism killer. A good many people think politicians are in this for themselves, but when you live and work in this world, you see a lot of very bright, well-meaning people, trying to make things better.

Are you drawing intern candidates from across Idaho?

A good many of them are from Boise State, but if someone is going to come here from Pocatello or Moscow, they have to be able to afford living here in the Treasure Valley.

It sounds like you may have some ideas for the future. Do you plan on doing some more intern recruiting out of session?

That’s something I would love to do, when I’m not researching and providing analysis for the next session. We’re also working pretty hard when the Legislature isn’t in session.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19): Actress Blythe Baird writes about the problem that arises when her dog sees her eating a peanut butter and chocolate chip bagel.

Her beloved pet begs for a piece and becomes miserable when it’s not forthcoming. Baird is merely demonstrating her love, of course, because she knows that eating chocolate can make canines ill. I suspect life is bestowing a comparable blessing on you. You may feel mad and sad about being deprived of something you want. But the likely truth is that you will be lucky not to get it.

ereign who presides over an ecologically sustainable paradise. You’re a visionary leader who is committed to peace and high culture, so you’ve never gone to war. You share your wealth with the people in your kingdom. You revere scientists and shamans alike, providing them with what they need to do their good work for the enhancement of the realm. Have fun imagining further details of this dream, Gemini, or else make up your own. Now is an excellent time to visualize a fairy tale version of yourself at the height of your powers, living your dreams and sharing your gifts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “I do not literally paint that table, but rather the emotion it produces upon me,” French artist Henri Matisse told an interviewer. “But what if you don’t always have emotion?” she asked him. This is how Matisse replied: “Then I do not paint. This morning, when I came to work, I had no emotion. So I took a horseback ride. When I returned, I felt like painting, and had all the emotion I wanted.” This is excellent advice for you to keep in mind, Taurus. Even more than usual, it’s crucial that you imbue every important thing you do with pure, strong emotions. If they’re not immediately available, go in quest of them.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): It’s not always necessary to have an expansive view of where you have been and where you are going, but it’s crucial right now. So I suggest that you take an inventory of the big picture. For guidance, study this advice from philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche: “What have you truly loved? What has uplifted your soul, what has dominated and delighted it at the same time?

Assemble these revered objects in a row before you and they may reveal a law by their nature and their order: the fundamental law of your very self.”

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Some night soon, I predict you’ll dream of being an enlightened sov-

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Sportswear manufacturer Adidas is looking for ways to repurpose trash that humans dump in the oceans.

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shoe made from illegal deep-sea nets that have been confiscated from poachers. I invite you to get inspired by Adidas’s work. From an astrological perspective, now is a good time to expand and refine your personal approach to recycling. Brainstorm about how you could convert waste and refuse into useful, beautiful resources—not just literally, but also metaphorically.

For example, is there a ruined or used-up dream that could be transformed into raw material for a shiny new dream?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “There isn’t enough of anything as long as we live,” wrote Raymond Carver. “But at intervals a sweetness appears and, given a chance, prevails.” According to my analysis of the astrological omens, Virgo, you’ll soon be gliding through one of these intervals. Now and then you may even experience the strange sensation of being completely satisfied with the quality and amount of sweetness that arrives. To ensure optimal results, be as free from greed as you can possibly be.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “For a wound to heal, you have to clean it out,” says author Yasmin Mogahed. “Again, and again, and again. And this cleaning process stings. The cleaning of a wound hurts. Yes. Healing takes so much work. So much persistence. And

so much patience.” According to my analysis, Libra, you should be attending to this tough but glorious task. Although the work might be hard, it won’t be anywhere near as hard as it usually is. And you are likely to make more progress than you would be able to at other times.

wishes. It’s a perfect moment to spruce up your inner world—to tinker with and refine it so that everything in there works with more grace. Unlike Berryman, you won’t have to proceed in darkness.

The light might not be bright, but there’ll be enough of a glow to see what you’re doing.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “The other day, lying in bed,” writes poet Rodger Kamenetz, “I felt my heart beating for the first time in a long while. I realized how little I live in my body, how much in my mind.” He speaks for the majority of us. We spend much of our lives entranced by the relentless jabber that unfolds between our ears. I want to let you know, Scorpio, that the moment is ripe to rebel against this tendency in yourself. In the coming weeks, you will have a natural talent for celebrating your body.

You’ll be able to commune deeply with its sensations, to learn more about how it works, and to exult in the pleasure it gives you and the wisdom it provides.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Here’s the dictionary’s definition of the word “indelible”: “having the quality of being difficult to remove, wash away, blot out or efface; incapable of being canceled, lost or forgotten.” The word is often used in reference to unpleasant matters: stains on clothes, biases that distort the truth, superstitions held with unshakable conviction or painful memories of romantic break-ups. I am happy to let you know that you now have more power than usual to dissolve seemingly indelible stuff like that. Here’s a trick that might help you: Find a new teacher or teaching that uplifts you with indelible epiphanies.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In his “Dream Song 67,” poet John Berryman confesses, “I am obliged to perform in complete darkness operations of great delicacy on myself.” I hope you will consider embarking on similar heroics, Sagittarius. It’s not an especially favorable time to overhaul your environment or try to get people to change in accordance with your

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): According to poet Tony Hoagland, most of us rarely “manage to finish a thought or a feeling; we usually get lazy or distracted and quit halfway through.” Why? Hoagland theorizes that we “don’t have the time to complete the process, and we dislike the difficulty and discomfort of the task.” There’s a cost for this negligence: “We walk around

full of half-finished experiences.”

That’s why Hoagland became a poet. He says that “poems model the possibility of feeling all the way through an emotional process” and “thinking all the way through a thought.” The coming weeks will be a favorable time to get more in the habit of finishing your own feelings and thoughts, Aquarius. It will also be more important than usual that you do so! (Hoagland’s comments appeared in Gulf Coast: A Journal of Literature and Fine Arts.)

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Unless you work at night and sleep by day, you experience the morning on a regular basis. You may have a love-hate relationship with it, because on the one hand you don’t like to leave your comfortable bed so early, and on the other hand you enjoy anticipating the interesting events ahead of you.

Aside from your personal associations with the morning, this time of day has always been a potent symbol of awakenings and beginnings. Throughout history, poets have invoked it to signify purity and promise. In myth and legend, it often represents the chance to see things afresh, to be free of the past’s burdens, to love life unconditionally. Dream interpreters might suggest that a dream of morning indicates a renewed capacity to trust oneself. All of these meanings are especially apropos for you right now, Pisces.

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NAMPA’S FARMERS MARKET OPENING! Join us for our season opening April 30th from 9 am-1 pm. Enjoy music from Mom & Double Image and Hispanic Folkloric Dancers of Idaho. Located at Lloyd Square in historic downtown Nampa:14th and front.

STUDENT UNION EXHIBITION SERIES PRESENTS PHENOMENA Phenomena is an exhibition of a new body of work by Boise State alumnus, active local artist, and arts administrator Karl LeClair.

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In this show, LeClair explores these ideas through engravings, drawings and sculptural installation. His imagery takes form through the use of symbols and abstracted spaces - drawing influence from personal experience, alchemical engravings, geology and natural history. Reception: Thursday, March 10th, 2016 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Free. 1700 University Drive on the second floor of the Student Union Building.

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THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADA, Ryan Meadows Homeowners Association, Inc., Plaintiff, v.

Francis R. Ferrer, Defendant.

TO: FRANCIS R. FERRER You have been sued by Ryan Meadows Homeowners Association, Inc., the Plaintiff, in the District Court of the Fourth Judicial District in and for Ada County, Idaho, Case No. CV OC 2015 17489. The nature of the claim against you is for unpaid homeowner association assessments, more particularly described in the Complaint. Any time after twenty (20) days following the last publication of this Summons, the Court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a

written response in the proper form, including the case number, and paid any required filing fee to: Clerk of the Court, Ada County Courthouse, 200 W Front St, Boise, Idaho 83702 Telephone: (208) 287-6900 and served a copy of your response on the Plaintiff’s attorney at: Jeremy O. Evans of VIAL FOTHERINGHAM LLP, 12828 LaSalle Dr. Ste. 101, Boise, ID 83702, Telephone 208629-4567, Facsimile 208-392-1400.

A copy of the Summons and Complaint can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the attorney for Plaintiff. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter.

DATED this 22 day of January, 2016.

Christopher D. Rich, DEPUTY CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: /s/ Rose Wright, Deputy Clerk PUB. DATES: February 17, 24, March 2, 9, 2016.

ADULT

HOBO JARGON

TED RALL

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PAGE BREAK MINERVA’S BREAKDOWN

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FIND MIRACLE-GRO AEROGARDEN

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DEAR MINERVA, If I’m a lukewarm or otherwise dispassionate person most of the time, do I deserve anything better? You know, from those who might have the misfortune of becoming my significant other?

—Meh

DEAR MEH, First of all, I need you to stop telling yourself stories. In two short lines, you described being with you as a “misfortune.”

Well, sugar, one person’s misfortune may be another person’s jackpot. Second, life is what you make it. If you choose to be lukewarm and dispassionate, then it would seem you are content with that. If you find someone equally lukewarm and dispassionate, then you should be able to maintain those qualities without much change—except sleeping arrangements. Hell, maybe you are already in the perfect relationship for you, but haven’t noticed it because of your passionless tepidity. Third, life is awfully short. Wouldn’t it be better to let loose a little and see what might happen? Passion is a fire and it must be stoked. If you’re too lazy to keep the fires burning, it would be naive to expect to have ardor thrust upon you.

If you are comfortable with the meh-ness of your life, then welcome someone equally comfortable with meh-ness and meh together, meh-pilly ever-after. I would challenge you to love yourself more and uncover the coal of passion.

SUBMIT questions to Minerva’s Breakdown at bit.ly/MinervasBreakdown or mail them to Boise Weekly, 523 Broad St., Boise, ID 83702. All submissions remain anonymous.

1848 Year the Women’s Suffrage Movement began at the first Women’s Rights Convention convened for two days— July 19-20—in Seneca Falls, N.Y. (history.com)

DEC. 10, 1869 Date Wyoming’s first territorial governor signed into law a bill granting women the right to vote, making Wyoming the first in the nation to do so. (uwyo.edu)

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Spring-like temperatures of 60 degrees have returned Boise, but that’s just Mother Nature playing with our emotions. We know all too well the second we go anywhere near the garden, it will start snowing. That’s why the Miracle-Gro AeroGarden is a lovely indoor fix for any green thumb. Miracle-Gro makes several models of its aerogardens but the slender three-pod garden $65 and up, aerogarden.com is perfect for smaller spaces: It fits neatly on a kitchen counter, doesn’t require much more than tap water, and you can grow everything from basil, parsley and dill to bountiful tomatoes and lettuce to lovely wildflowers—all without worrying about Mother Nature messing with you.

—George Prentice

Marthe Cohn in Boise. Taken by instagram user harrisonberry0725.

FROM THE BW POLL VAULT

RECORD EXCHANGE TOP 10 SELLERS

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“BLACKSTAR,” DAVID BOWIE

“THE GHOSTS OF HIGHWAY 20,” LUCINDA WILLIAMS “PAINTING WITH,” ANIMAL COLLECTIVE “VICTORIOUS,” WOLFMOTHER “DYSTOPIA,” MEGADETH

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“HEAD FULL OF DREAMS,” COLDPLAY

Who do you plan to cast your vote for in Idaho’s Republican primary Tuesday, March 8?

Dr. Ben Carson: 6.06%

“COMING HOME,” LEON BRIDGES

Ted Cruz: 12.12%

“TO PIMP A BUTTERFLY,” KENDRICK LAMAR

“TRAVELLER,” CHRIS STAPLETON

John Kasich: 27.27% Marco Rubio: 26.26% Donald Trump: 28.28%

“SIDE PONY,” LAKE STREET DIVE

Disclaimer: This online poll is not intended to be a s c i e n ti f i c s a mp l e o f l o c a l, statewi d e o r n ati o n a l op i ni on.

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Year Idaho voters approved a constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote, making the Gem State the third in the nation to do so.

Vote cast on Aug. 18, 1920 by Tennessee legislator Harry Burn, passing the 19th Amendment to the Constitution and granting women the vote.

His mom told him to.

Age at which Governor Ross died in 1977 in Washington, D.C.

Year the U.S. Congress authorized the president to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as Women’s History Week.

Year Congress declared March as Women’s History Month in perpetuity.

(Library of Congress)

(National Women’s History Museum)

Term of office of Wyoming Gov. Nellie Tayloe Ross, who served as the first female governor in U.S. history; she was later appointed head of the U.S. Mint by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

(uwyo.edu)

(womenshistorymonth. gov)

(National Women’s History Project)

(uwyo.edu)

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