Boise Weekly Vol. 25 Issue 23 by Boise Weekly

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“It is hard to argue with your mouth full of Thanksgiving dinner.”

Alley Up

A plan is afoot to turn the alley between Eighth and Capitol into a public space

Rule Breakers

Warren Beatty’s new Howard Hughes biopic Rules Don’t Apply is pretty great, as a rule

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Guzzle, Guzzle

A review of four Wild Turkey whiskeys to go with your Thanksgiving feast FREE TAKE ONE!

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EDITOR’S NOTE

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

By the time most people pick up this edition of Boise Weekly, Thanksgiving 2016 will be history. Still, in the spirit of the holiday, we put together a handful of turkey day-inspired content. First, on Page 6, BW intern Annelise Eagleton checked in with Boise State University and College of Idaho to see how students spend their holidays on campus when athletics or distance keep them from going home. On Page 20, we sampled four varieties of Wild Turkey whiskey and offered our suggestions on which would make a worthy addition to your Thanksgiving feast. Of course, Wild Turkey is always in season, so our picks stand for any special occasion— even if by “special occasion” you mean cocktail hour. Finally, on Page 21, our other intern, Alexandra Nelson, took the liberty of rounding up a passel of local restaurants that will be serving on Thanksgiving Day, just in case you fouled up your fowl or simply don’t want to do all those dishes after dinner. In non-holiday-related news, BW News Editor George Prentice explores a proposal to turn the Dumpster-filled alley between Eighth Street and Capitol Boulevard into a public space, provides an update on a lawsuit against North Idaho College alleging school officials failed to follow up on a rape allegation, and explains the significance of Boise’s downtown holiday tree. If you’re thinking about catching a flick over the long holiday weekend, Prentice put on his film critic hat and reports on the new Howard Hughes biopic Rules Don’t Apply, which opens at The Flicks on Thanksgiving Day. Whether you flew the coop to be with family elsewhere or stayed put in the City of Trees, we hope your Thanksgiving holiday was a happy and safe one. —Zach Hagadone

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ARTIST: Andrea Harris TITLE: “Something’s Brewing” MEDIUM: Watercolor

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ARTIST STATEMENT: A freshly brewed mug of coffee on a crisp autumn morning before a walk on the greenbelt inspired this painting. See other work of mine at the Art Source Gallery in downtown Boise and online at andreaharrisart.com.

SUBMIT Boise Weekly publishes original local artwork on its cover each week. One stipulation of publication is that the piece must be donated to BW’s annual charity art auction in November. A portion of the proceeds from the auction are reinvested in the local arts community through a series of private grants for which all artists are eligible to apply. Cover artists will also receive 30 percent of the final auction bid on their piece. To submit your artwork for BW’s cover, bring it to BWHQ at 523 Broad St. All original mediums are accepted. Thirty days from your submission date, your work will be ready for pick up if it’s not chosen to be featured on the cover. Work not picked up within six weeks of submission will be discarded.

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OPINION FROM THE FAR MARGINS Ten rules for Trump-era Thanksgiving survival NICOLE LEFAVOUR Rule 1. When greeting family at Thanksgiving, leave sharp objects at home. Open carry only if you plan to use your gun at the table. Arrange in advance for bail. Rule 2. For each family member or dinner attendee who voted or caucused differently from you, practice positive internal talk. Hold in your mind a favorite memory of them. Rule 3. Before sitting down to eat, each person at the table will make themselves a set of five name tags or labels. The first label will list: names of 2016 presidential candidate(s) voted for, caucused for or written in. (Font or type size indicates the level of enthusiasm for that candidate.) Rule 4. Racially and ethnically mixed families will create labels for race or ethnicity. These should be larger than the label for presidential candidate. Rule 5. Each person will wear a label stating preferred gender pronoun and level of support for non-consensual pussy grabbing. Labels will be color and number coded. One number should list the degree of attraction or number of times the wearer has been attracted to members of the opposite sex. A second number should list the degree or number of times attracted to members of the same sex. EXAMPLES: 1. BLUE—male/him/he opposes men grabbing women by the pussy. 2. TEAL—male/him/he believes men have a God-given, inalienable right to grab women by the pussy. 3. PINK—female/her/she will dismember men who grab women’s pussies without consent. 4. RED—female/her/she believes rape culture is not taught and men were endowed by God with a natural urge to grab women’s pussies. 5. GREEN—gender neutral/they oppose grabbing genitals without consent. 6. YELLOW—gender neutral/they believe all people were endowed by their creator with an inalienable right to non-consensual pussy grabbing regardless of the gender or genderless status of the pussy’s owner. BOISE WEEKLY.COM

Rule 6. No locker room talk. Rule 7. Each person will wear a label disclosing their religion—in detail. Mini spiral notebooks should be attached to the lapel of each dinner guest. Each will contain the following: 1. Name of religion and a number between 1 and 10 to disclose how completely the tenets of the religion are followed; 2. A list of most cherished tenets; 3. A list of all tenets rejected or opposed; 4. Hashtags denoting whose lives matter. Rule 8. If there’s a prayer, it should be inclusive and written by a representative sample of those in attendance after a round of shots of cooking brandy. Rule 9. Each person at the table should disclose their disabilities: developmental or acquired and whether they are physical, cognitive, or mental health-related. Tags should detail war or trauma related impairments, prejudices, ADHD, addiction (abused substance(s) listed in detail), depression, nymphomania, psychosis, etc. Heads of households may purchase a copy of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition in preparation for dinner. Rule 10. Agree to “P” not “PP”: Agree to talk about policy, not party politicians or political parties. Rule 11. The post-dinner debrief must include a group hug. NOTE: Dinner may be followed by a caucus of members committed to the resistance: those hoping to infiltrate the administration, register as Muslims, stand in for immigrants being deported; those organizing boycotts, setting up back alley women’s health centers, refusing to pay student loans; those setting up militias, mid-term election campaigns, presidential drag-a-thons, kiss ins, public booing, etc. Nicole LeFavour is a longtime educator and activist, and served in both the Idaho House of Representatives and Idaho State Senate. BOISEweekly | NOVEMBER 23–29, 2016 | 5

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NEWS

NOT HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

The amended complaint conﬁrms an NIC trustee was also a Couer d’Alene police ofﬁcer.

COEUR D’ALENE POLICE DEPARTMENT LINKED TO RAPE SUIT AGAINST NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE A lawsuit against North Idaho College, alleging the school failed to act on allegations a student was gang raped in November 2013, took a turn Nov. 15 when an attorney for the victim pointed to what she called a “troubling” connection between the NIC Board of Trustees and Coeur d’Alene Police Department. “We have come to learn that Christie Wood, an elected trustee to the North Idaho College Board of Trustees, also works for the Coeur d’Alene Police Department,” attorney Rebecca Rainey, of Boise-based Fisher, Rainey, Hudson, told Boise Weekly. “She knew of this through her role as a sergeant with the department.” The victim, a then-freshman at NIC, walked into the Coeur d’Alene Police Department in February 2014, telling detectives of the alleged assault at an off-campus residence. What’s more, the student said she had several direct, in-person conversations with Sgt. Wood. The amendment to the lawsuit against NIC came nearly three years to the day after the alleged attack, which the victim, then 17 years old, said took place Nov. 16, 2013 when she was raped by three male students. Based on scores of NIC notes and emails obtained by Boise Weekly, college officials leading all the way up the organization chart to NIC’s Resident Life director, counseling specialist and vice president of Student Services were aware of the allegation. However, instead of addressing the reported rape, the college instead chose to focus on the alleged victim’s own behavior—which, by her admission, was “spiraling.” “The way the administration handled my case has altered my life dramatically,” the young woman, who is not identified by name in order to protect her privacy, told BW. “I don’t think that’s how a college administration should see its students under any circumstance.” Meanwhile, the young woman’s lawsuit against the college moves forwards. “With the filing of this new amended complaint, the college has 60 more days to respond,” said Rainey. “We’re continuing to have discussions with attorneys representing the college on how best to resolve this.” —George Prentice 6 | NOVEMBER 23–29, 2016 | BOISEweekly

How international students, athletes will spend Thanksgiving and/or Christmas on campus ANNELISE E AGLE TON The dorms are empty and administration buildings at the College of Idaho are locked tight, but some student athletes and international students don’t—or can’t—head home for the holidays. “It’s a bummer when all of your friends go home and you have to stay on campus,” said Emily Hawgood, a C of I senior from Zimbabwe. “But it is really what you make of it. Yes, there are other people in the same situation, so that helps, too.” While their classmates have packed their bags and hit the road, some of those left behind find other ways to to enjoy the season. The International Student Organization at C of I does its best to curb homesickness by taking “orphaned” students to the movies or finding host families to welcome them in. “For the past three years, I’ve taken a van full of international students to Winter Garden Aglow,” said Jen Nelson, director of Residence Life at C of I. “It’s cold, but fun. We try to bring along Alan Laird, our director of Campus Safety, and our own families, as well.” C of I does allow a select number of athletes and international students to stay on campus, but the options for sustenance are few: the main cafeteria is closed during holiday breaks and a small cafe in the student union building only serves a few items during limited hours. Student athletes aren’t abandoned, though. The C of I Athletic Department does its best to create a sense of family for its athletes. “Actually, our season is in full-fledge over the holiday season,” said Scott Garson, C of I men’s basketball head coach. “I try to give our team some time to go home and see their folks over Christmas, but it is not always possible. Yes, we’ll be out on the court, practicing on Thanksgiving Day and, if by chance we’re on the road for a tournament, we’ll find a place to have a Thanksgiving dinner. For any night that our team is on campus, we try to set up a meal with a local sports fan’s family in the Caldwell area. They make us dinner; it’s an awesome way

for our fans to get to know the players better. I’m overwhelmed sometimes by the kindness and concern from our community.” This year, the C of I men’s and women’s basketball teams will be participating in Thanksgiving weekend tournaments, hosting Montana Western, Eastern Oregon and Rocky Mountain on Friday, Nov. 25 and Saturday, Nov. 26 at the J.A. Albertson Activities Center. Meanwhile, at Boise State University, some students stay in the dorms during the holidays, but only if the administration approves. “We keep the Boise State cafeteria open on almost all of the days, but the hours are limited,” said Dan Hammerquist, assistant director of Housing Operations at Boise State. Hammerquist estimates during the past five years, about 400 students out of an overall population of 22,000 have been approved to remain in residence halls over the winter break. “There really aren’t large-scale activities since there are fewer students on campus,” he said. On Wednesday, Nov. 23, Boise State Broncos football players and coaches will spend some time at the Boise Rescue Mission serving a holiday meal to families in need. The Broncos will then leave on Thanksgiving Day for Colorado Springs, Colo., where they’ll face off before a nationally televised audience Friday, Nov. 25 with the cadets of the U.S. Air Force Academy. The football team will probably be around during the Christmas season, too, awaiting a muchanticipated bowl game—time and location will

be determined sometime in December. The Broncos men’s and women’s basketball teams will also be staying on campus for Thanksgiving and for an abbreviated Christmas break. “The last couple years we have been out of town on Thanksgiving Day, so we will have a team Thanksgiving dinner where we are,” said Cariann Ramirez, Boise State women’s basketball assistant coach. “Typically, we try to give our women four or five days … to go back to their families over Christmas.” The women’s basketball squad will be on the road Friday, Nov. 25 playing in the Saint Mary’s Tournament in Moraga, Calif. The men’s basketball team will be at home, hosting Presbyterian College at Taco Bell Arena. “As for some of our basketball players who come to Boise from overseas, they’ll usually go home for a brief holiday with a player from the U.S.,” said Ramirez. “And our first game after Christmas is a home game against Utah State University on Thursday, Dec. 29, so they have to be back on campus by the day after Christmas.” School officials said that while a student athlete’s holiday can be somewhat nontraditional, they do their best to provide some sense of family—and they get a lot of help from people in the community happy to host a student during the holidays. “They are pretty well taken care of, ” said Ramirez. BOISE WEEKLY.COM

‘Green alley’ efforts underway in downtown Boise

Boise’s Christmas tree gets lit Friday, Nov. 25.

GEORGE PRENTICE It was a mess. Borderline disgusting. Garbage spilling from rows of Dumpsters, grease spilling out of barrels and scores of cigarette butts circling in the rainwater-filled potholes. Welcome to the alley between Eighth Street and Capitol Boulevard. Dozens of people cut through the alley every evening on their way to downtown bars and restaurants; but, for the most part, it is a place for things people want out of sight and, probably, out of mind. If a team of planners and nearby businesses have their way, that’s about to change. A line item on the Capital City Development Corporation’s current budget, dubbed “alley placemaking,” has $400,000 attached to it to help fuel what could be a mini renaissance for downtown Boise alleys. “It’s about improving the public realm,” said CCDC Project Manager Matt Edmond, who spends his days working on improving public spaces. “A lot of people look at streets as a way to get from Point A to Point B, a transportation asset. But streets are also where you bump into a friend, or even when people are upset about a recent election, they go there to assemble. It’s a communal, civic, social asset.” Edmond said CCDC; the Ada County Highway District, where he used to work; and the city of Boise have spent a good deal of time and money to re-envision streets and public spaces as social assets. “Building vitality in the downtown area? Certainly that includes Grove Plaza, but Freak Alley also seems pretty vital to me,” said Edmond. Freak Alley, a showcase for murals and graffiti stretching west between Eighth and Ninth streets, is a popular pedestrian walkway but, for most purposes, still functions as a traditional alley for garbage service and deliveries. “And I really don’t think we envision the alley between Eighth and Capitol as being vehicle-free,” said Edmond. In a presentation to CCDC commissioners Nov. 14, planners imagined the alley as an “inviting urban open space” that could facilitate “safe bike/pedestrian access” and, possibly, showcase a wide variety of public art. Key to the proposal, however, would be the removal of BOISE WEEKLY.COM

THE TREE OF LIFE

It won’t be easy being green. The alley between Eight Street and Capitol Boulevard in downtown Boise is ﬁlled with garbage, grease and potholes.

Dumpsters and grease receptacles that are filled daily by surrounding businesses, restaurants and watering holes. “I can’t even tell you how many grease barrels are in that alley. That’s a pretty big deal,” said Edmond. “Yes, there are conversations with local restaurants about possibly putting them inside the buildings.” Conversations are already underway with businesses about the possibility of moving and/ or consolidating the many Dumpsters that currently line the alley, “but I hope we’re not moving the trash out to the streets,” said CCDC Vice Chair Dana Zuckerman at the Nov. 14 presentation. “You don’t want to be sitting at an outside cafe on a trash day if that trash has made its way to the street.” Edmond assured Zuckerman and fellow commissioners that wasn’t an option. “We’ve literally spent millions of dollars on improving downtown sidewalks and streets,” he said. “I don’t think we’ll be putting more trash out there.” The clock is ticking. The alley sits smack dab in the middle of the Central District, the soonto-sunset downtown Boise urban renewal district. When the designation for the downtown

district goes away, so does CCDC money. “So, yes, it would be our intention to have this done before it sunsets,” said Edmond, referring to the 2018 deadline for district dissolution. Meanwhile, the concept for the “green alley” between Eighth and Capitol is moving along as the Boise Public Works Department has been reaching out to nearby property owners regarding the project. “Up next, the city would hire an urban design firm to work with the neighbors and ACHD on a proposal. Ultimately, ACHD has the final say because they oversee practically every street and alley,” said Edmond. “If the plans look right, they’ll come back to us at CCDC and we’ll get going with the construction.” Eighth and Capitol is not the only alley in the city CCDC has in its sites for an upgrade. CCDC is also coordinating with partner agencies to look at improvements for an alley near Boise City Hall from Sixth to Third streets, another alley behind Woodland Empire from 11th to 12th streets and yet another alley running from Boise Contemporary Theatre to the Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy from Fulton to Myrtle streets.

It may not be the most glamorous Christmas tree in town, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find one more admirable. Known as the “Giving Tree,” the giant evergreen in the Grove Plaza will be lit up Friday, Nov. 25, but the the real highlight is the thousands of squares of paper hanging from the boughs. “They’re putting the tags on the tree as we speak,” said Women’s and Children’s Alliance spokeswoman Chris Campbell-Davis. “And each tag has something written on it—maybe paper towels, cleaning supplies, a book for a child, perhaps some clothes.” Presented by the Downtown Boise Association and Zions Bank, the tree beckons its admirers to grab a tag and make a holiday wish come true for a WCA client. Donations can be dropped off at a Zions Bank or the WCA’s Boise headquarters on Washington Street. “Our need is as great as ever,” said Campbell-Davis. The WCA sheltered 177 women and children in 2015, provided 2,732 counseling session, and answered more than 2,000 calls to its domestic abuse hotline. “I would love to say that there’s a lull at holiday time, but the need is just as high,” she added. According to Campbell-Davis, families were moving into the WCA safe shelter during Thanksgiving week and the nonprofit traditionally has a year-round waiting list. “Because of the confidentiality, sometimes we’re the only ones who witness the overwhelming joy, even tears, when the women and children receive something for Christmas,” she said. “They think it’s pretty amazing that there are people who care for them. Quite often, they have nothing when they come to the shelter because they’ve left everything behind. To give them something from the Giving Tree is, in large part, a new Christmas memory because they’re starting a new journey.” The Giving Tree, which will be lit during a ceremony from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, will remain at the Grove Plaza through the holiday season. —George Prentice BOISEweekly | NOVEMBER 23–29, 2016 | 7

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UP THEIR ALLEY

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CALENDAR WEDNESDAY NOV. 23 Festivals & Events SAINT ALPHONSUS FESTIVAL OF TREES— See the Boise Centre transformed into a wonderland of holiday splendor, featuring hundreds of lavishly decorated Christmas trees, wreaths and inspirational decor. Proceeds beneﬁt Saint Al’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. $4-$7, $30 family pass, $250 gala. Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St., Boise, 208-336-8900, saintalphonsus.org/festival.

Art FALL 2016 BOISE STATE BFA EXHIBITION—10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Boise State Visual Arts Center Gallery 2, Hemingway Center, 819 W. Cesar Chavez

Lane, Boise, 208-426-3994, art. boisestate.edu GIUSEPPE LICARI: CONTRAPPUNTO—Tuesday-Thursday through Dec. 3. 3-7 p.m. FREE. MING Studios, 420 S. Sixth St., Boise, 208-949-4365, mingstudios.org. MINIDOKA: ARTIST AS WITNESS—Through Jan. 15. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE-$6. Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org. PATRICK KIKUT: SQUARE STATES AND MOONSCAPES— Through Dec. 5. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Boise State Visual Arts Center Gallery 1, Liberal Arts Building, 1874 University Drive, Boise, 208426-3994, art.boisestate.edu. RACHEL TEANNALACH: PAINTINGS FOR MAIREAD—Through Nov. 30. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Gallery Five18, 518 S. Americana Blvd., Boise, 208-342-3773, teannalach.com.

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STEIN—8 p.m. $10. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise.com.

FRIDAY NOV. 25

Festivals & Events

Sports & Fitness

Festivals & Events

ZELLA BARDSLEY: A BESTIARY—Through Nov. 30. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Art Source Gallery, 1015 W. Main St., artsourcegallery.com.

SAINT ALPHONSUS FESTIVAL OF TREES—2-9 p.m. $4-$7, $30 family pass, $250 gala. Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St., 208336-8900, saintalphonsus.org/ festival.

Food

WINTER GARDEN AGLOW—Join the Idaho Botanical Garden for its 20th Anniversary Winter Garden aGlow to see the dazzling display of over 300,000 sparkling lights. 6-9 p.m. FREE-$10. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.

TURKEY DAY 5K—Warm up your Thanksgiving appetite with the Turkey Day Run Boise. And remember to take nonperishable food items to packet pickup or the start area to ﬁll up the Boise Rescue Mission’s and City Light Home for Women and Children’s pantries. 8:30 a.m. $15$40. Boise City Hall, 150 N. Capitol Blvd., Boise, turkeyday-5k.com.

BOISE CITY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING—The lighting of the Boise City Christmas Tree will be celebrated once again on the newly renovated Grove Plaza. Boise Mayor Dave Bieter will light the tree during the candlelit celebration at about 7 p.m., and you’ll be able to participate in the Giving Tree gift donation project for the Women’s and Children’s Alliance. 5:30-7 p.m. FREE. Grove Plaza, Eighth Street between Main and Front streets, Boise, downtownboise.org.

THERESA BURKES AND CONNIE WOOD: COMPLEX ECOSYSTEMS—Through Dec. 19. 7 a.m.-midnight. FREE. Boise State Student Union Gallery, 1910 University Drive, Boise, 208-4261242, ﬁnearts.boisestate.edu.

IDAHO WINES FOR THE HOLIDAYS—More than 20 area wineries are hosting special events over the Thanksgiving weekend. Visit idahowines.org for a complete list. Nov. 24-27. idahowines.org.

On Stage THANKSGIVING COMEDY SHOW: MUNDEK CLEMENT-

FRIDAY, NOV. 25

Food THANKSGIVING DINNER AT THE JOURNEY—Dinner for all those who do not have family in the area or cannot afford a Thanksgiving dinner. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. 3-8 p.m. FREE. The Journey Boise, 9105 W. Overland Road, 208-376-3748.

CANYON COUNTY FESTIVAL OF TREES—Enjoy custom-designed trees, a selection of silent auction items, unique centerpieces, wreaths and decorations. Handcrafted items will also be available for sale during designated

FRIDAY, NOV. 25

L AURIE PE ARMAN Light ’em up!

Glamour goddess in the ﬂesh.

In the black.

WINTER GARDEN AGLOW AND TREE LIGHTING

DITA VON TEESE BOOK SIGNING

BOOZE ’N’ TUNES BLACK FRIDAY

It’s time for some serious wattage as the Treasure Valley throws the switch on two high-proﬁle holiday light displays. Idaho Botanical Garden marks 20 years of Winter Garden aGlow with 300,000 bulbs illuminating animated displays, model trains, live music and the occasional surprise visit from the likes of Prancer and Santa himself. The attraction lights up on Thanksgiving Night and runs through New Year’s Day. The Grove Plaza will be the place to be Friday, Nov. 25 for the city’s annual tree lighting. There will be carols and merriment aplenty, and the chance to do some good: Admirers of the “Giving Tree” are invited to donate to the Women’s and Children’s Alliance. Winter Garden aGlow: Nov. 24–Jan. 1, 6 p.m.–8:45 p.m., $8$10, 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, 208-343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org Downtown Boise Tree Lighting: Nov. 25, 5:30 p.m.–7 p.m., FREE, Grove Plaza, 208-385-7300, downtownboise.org

Burlesque has evolved into an artform comprising humor, drama, ﬂexibility, athleticism, beauty and sensuality. Dita Von Teese is arguably the poster girl for contemporary burlesque, her high-caliber performances elevating both her and the art of burlesque to popculture status. Von Teese’s unique style has made her an icon and in her new book, Your Beauty Mark: The Ultimate Guide To Eccentric Glamour, she shares a wealth of information on beauty and health from her own experience as well as industry makeup, hair and exercise gurus. On Friday, Nov. 25, she’ll share on a whole different level with a visit to Boise for a Your Beauty Mark signing. It’s a chance to discover your inner eccentric and meet Von Teese, who Julie Newmar called “the most completely beautiful woman of this century.” 6 p.m., FREE. Enchanting Objects, 4906 W. State St., 208 8531005, facebook.com/enchantingobjects

Record Exchange is kicking off the holidays Friday, Nov. 25, with 20 percent off music, video and ornaments; cut-price vinyl and CDs; and goodie bags for the ﬁrst 25 shoppers (doors at 7 a.m.). RX is also offering tons of exclusive albums. See the list at recordstoreday.com/SpecialReleases. Then, wind down after shopping at one of the multitude of booze events Friday. Payette Brewing is hosting its annual dark beer festival, featuring pours like its Twelve Gauge Imperial Stout aged in bourbon barrels, and dark delicacies from Deschutes, Sierra Nevada and Stone Brewing. Area wineries are also offering specialty tastings and holiday savings. Find your favorite at winesnw.com/CalendarID Record Exchange: 8 a.m.-9 p.m., 1105 W. Idaho St., 208-3448010, therecordexchange.com. Payette Brewing Company: 1 p.m.10 p.m., 733 South Pioneer St., 208-344-0011. FREE admission, $4 drink tokens, payetteblackfriday.splashthat.com.

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CALENDAR shopping times. 1-7 p.m. $2-$4, $12 family, $80 gala. Ford Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa, 208-468-1000. canyoncountyfestivaloftrees.com. SAINT ALPHONSUS FESTIVAL OF TREES—10 a.m.-9 p.m. $4-$7, $30 family pass, $250 gala. Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St., Boise, 208-336-8900, saintalphonsus. org/festival. WINTER GARDEN AGLOW—6-9 p.m. FREE-$10. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.

$20. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City, 208-4248297, alleyrep.org.

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BLT: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET—In this heart-warming holiday classic, a little girl comes to believe in Santa Claus after a retirement home resident teaches the world a lesson about the true spirit of Christmas. Through Dec. 10. 8 p.m. $11-$14. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208-342-5104, boiselittletheater. org.

RECYCLED MINDS IMPROV—8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $12. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise.com.

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COMEDYSPORTZ IMPROV—7:30 p.m. $5-$10. ComedySportz Boise, 4619 Emerald St., Boise, 208-991-4746, boisecomedy. com.

ALLEY REP: DISENCHANTED!— Alley Repertory Theater presents the off-Broadway favorite Disenchanted! by Dennis T. Giacino. Snow White and her sisterhood of women who are sick of popculture princess tales will reclaim their stories through songs like “Big Tits” and “All I Want To Do is Eat (Haagen-Dazs)”. 8 p.m. $15-

MARCUS EATON— Through his impassioned, intelligent lyrics, memorable melodies and a virtuoso guitar technique, Eaton has become one of the leading lights in the new generation of American singer-songwriters. 7:30 p.m. $23-$28 adv., $27-$32 door. Riverside Hotel Sapphire Room,

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STAGE COACH: A CHRISTMAS CAROL—On Christmas Eve in 1843, friends and family gather at famed author Charles Dickens’ home ask him to tell a story, but he refuses to work on Christmas Eve. If there is going to be a story, everyone must take part in its telling—and so the story unfolds. 8 p.m. $12-$15. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald Ave., Boise, 208-342-2000, stagecoachtheatre.com.

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STAGE COACH LATE NIGHT: 7 SANTAS—The long-awaited follow-up to The Eight Reindeer Monologues is here to brighten your holidays. In this adult holiday comedy by Jeff Goode, scandal erupts at the North Pole when the most powerful man on Earth is sentenced to rehab for a minor trafﬁc violation. Christmas will never be the same. 11 p.m. $10. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald Ave., Boise, 208-342-2000, stagecoachtheatre.com.

Kids & Teens HOLIDAY MATINEE CANNED FOOD DRIVE: THE PEANUTS MOVIE—Enjoy an encore presentation of The Peanuts Movie. Admission is a can of food to beneﬁt the Meridian Food Bank (no home-canned items). 10 a.m. By donation. Majestic CinemasMeridian, 2140 E. Cinema Drive, Meridian, 208-888-2228, meridian.hallettcinemas.com.

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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Local merchants are rolling out the fun in honor of Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26. Record Exchange will host buskers from noon to 3 p.m. and a drawing for a prize pack ﬁlled with ﬁnds from the gift shop. North End Organic Nursery is offering pictures with Santa, as well as snacks, shopping and fresh-cut Christmas trees. Surel’s Place is opening a one-day pop-up shop featuring local artists in nearly every medium. Stores on State Street (between 29th and 32nd) are hosting a scavenger hunt with clues at more than a dozen locations. Finally, the Boise Business Accelerator will have free coffee and pop-up shops with made-in-Idaho items. Whew. Times vary, FREE. The Record Exchange, 1105 W. Idaho St.; Surel’s Place, 212 E. 33rd St.; North End Organic Nursery, 3777 E. Chinden Blvd.; Boise Business Accelerator (formerly Greenhouse), 520 W. Idaho St.; Scavenger Hunt: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE. Re-POP Gifts, 3107 W. State St. BOISE WEEKLY.COM

BLACK FRIDAY AT PAYETTE BREWING—Celebrate Black Friday with some dark beer, featuring imperial stouts and porters by Payette and breweries from around the country. This annual event also serves as the release of Payette’s Bourbon Barrel Aged Twelve Gauge Imperial Stout in 22 oz. bottles, which will be available for sale. Plus food trucks, live music and more. 1-10 p.m. FREE; $4 drink tokens. Payette Brewing River Street Taproom, 733 S. Pioneer St., Boise, 208-344-0011, payetteblackfriday.com. BLACK FRIDAY AT THE RECORD EXCHANGE—Dash to The RX for 125-plus vinyl and CD exclusives you can’t get anywhere else in the Treasure Valley. Get 20 percent off used music, video and ornaments. Plus, check out 50 Give the Gift of Music CD titles and 40 select sale-priced vinyl titles. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE. The Record Exchange, 1105 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-344-8010.

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CALENDAR BLACK FRIDAY OPEN HOUSE AND BARREL TASTING AT STE. CHAPELLE—Taste and tour your way through the winery with hourly tours and tastes of award-winning wines straight from the barrel. There will be Black Friday specials, light fare and live music. Noon-5 p.m. $15. Ste. Chapelle Winery, 19348 Lowell Road, Caldwell, 208-453-7843, stechapelle.com.

MODEL RAILROAD HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE—Join the Old Boise N Scale Model Railroad Club to see a variety of model trains, including special Christmas trains, running through scenic towns, mountains and industrial areas. Saturdays through Dec. 31. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. By donation. The Pioneer Building, 106 N. Sixth St., Boise, facebook.com/oldboiserailroad.

Food

SAINT ALPHONSUS FESTIVAL OF TREES—10 a.m.-9 p.m. $4-$7, $30 family pass, $250 gala. Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St., Boise, 208-336-8900, saintalphonsus. org/festival.

EMPTY BOWLS—The annual Black Friday fundraiser for the Idaho Foodbank offers one-of-a-kind bowls crafted by local artisans and ﬁlled with delicious soup donated by local restaurants. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $10. Grove Plaza, Downtown on Eighth Street between Main and Front streets, Boise, idahofoodbank.org/event/empty-bowls. THANKSGIVING BARREL TASTING—Join Coiled and Telaya wineries for their ﬁrst Thanksgiving barrel tasting in the new building. Tickets include three tastings from each winery and commemorative glassware. Plus food by il Segreto Wood Fired Pizza. Noon-6 p.m. $5$10. Coiled Wines, 240 E. 32nd St., Garden City, 208-820-VINO. WINE SALE AND HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE—Wines from Hells Canyon and sister brand Zhoo Zhoo will be served, and F&J Grilling, which specializes in tri-tip, will be on hand. Noon-5 p.m. $8-$10. Hell’s Canyon Winery, 18835 Symms Road, Caldwell, 208-454-3300, zhoozhoo.com.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY AT REDISCOVERED BOOKS—Follow the choose-your-own-adventure pathways to discover your perfect story match. The Wheel of Fortune will be up all day with chances to win prizes, and you can see which books local awardwinning author Anthony Doerr recommends this holiday season. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE. Rediscovered Books, 180 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-376-4229, rdbooks.org. WINTER GARDEN AGLOW—6-9 p.m. FREE-$10. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.

On Stage ALLEY REP: DISENCHANTED!—8 p.m. $15-$20. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City, 208-424-8297, alleyrep.org. BLT: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET—8 p.m. $11-$14. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208-342-5104, boiselittletheater.org. BOISE CLASSIC MOVIES: ELF— Waddle your Thanksgiving-stuffed self downtown to see Buddy the Elf save Christmas. 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. $9 online, $11 door. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-345-0454, 208387-1273, boiseclassicmovies. com/deals. COMEDYSPORTZ IMPROV—7:30 p.m. $5-$10. ComedySportz Boise, 4619 Emerald St., 208991-4746, boisecomedy.com. RECYCLED MINDS IMPROV—8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $12. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise.com. STAGE COACH: A CHRISTMAS CAROL—8 p.m. $12-$15. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald Ave., Boise, 208-342-2000, stagecoachtheatre.com.

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SATURDAY NOV. 26 Festivals & Events BOISE FARMERS MARKET—9 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. Boise Farmers Market, 10th and Grove, Boise, 208-345-9287, facebook.com/ TheBoiseFarmersMarket. CALDWELL MODEL RAILROAD CLUB HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE— Visit the expanded model railroad layout at the Caldwell Model Railroad Clubhouse, with hundreds of feet to track to enjoy. Special Thomas, Chuggington and holiday trains for the kids will be on display and running. Saturdays through Dec. 10. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 10. By donation. Caldwell Model Railroad Clubhouse, 809 Dearborn St., Caldwell, cmrchs.org. CANYON COUNTY FESTIVAL OF TREES—10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. $2-$4, $12 family, $80 gala. Ford Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa, 208-468-1000, canyoncountyfestivaloftrees.com. CAPITAL CITY PUBLIC MARKET HOLIDAY MARKET—10 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. Capital City Public Market, Eighth Street between Idaho and Jefferson streets, Boise, 208-345-3499, facebook. com/capitalcitypublicmarket.

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CALENDAR STAGE COACH LATE NIGHT: 7 SANTAS—11 p.m. $10. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald Ave., Boise, 208-342-2000, stagecoachtheatre.com. SUREL’S PLACE HOUSE CONCERT: BELINDA BOWLER—At this intimate, one-night-only event, see Bowler as she performs music from her most recent CD, Trumpet Vine. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will accompany opportunities for conversation with the artist between sets. 7 p.m. $75. Surel’s Place, 212 E. 33rd St., Garden City, 206-407-7529, surelsplace. org/november.

Odds & Ends SHOP SMALL SATURDAY IN DOWNTOWN BOISE—Dozens of businesses in downtown Boise are taking part in Small Business Saturday, many offering festive and exclusive promotions and events designed to make the experience a special one. FREE. Downtown Boise.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY AT THE RECORD EXCHANGE—Catch live music buskers outside the store noon-3 p.m. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE. The Record Exchange, 1105 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-3448010, therecordexchange.com. SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY SODA TASTING PARTY AT POP TOPS—Sample 10 different delicious sodas. Noon-2 p.m. FREE. Pop Tops Soda Pop and Candy Shop, 2310 E. Overland Road, Ste. 140, Meridian, facebook.com/ poptopscandy. SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY OPEN HOUSE AT NORTH END ORGANIC NURSERY—Enjoy a relaxing Small Business Saturday at NEON’s open house, featuring local vendors with local merchandise. There will be samples, sales, fresh cut Christmas trees, snacks, unique gifts and pictures with Santa. Plus Bucksnort Root Beer, Boise Bee’s Honey and Gifts and Waterwheel Gardens fresh cider, fruit and jams. Take an unwrapped gift for Toys 4 Tots and get a free pack of seeds. 3-6 p.m. FREE. North End Organic Nursery, 3777 E. Chinden Blvd., 208-3894769, northendnursery.com.

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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY POP-UP SHOP AND WARM-UP STATION AT BOISE BUSINESS ACCELERATOR—Join the Idaho Small Business Development Center for complimentary coffee. They’ll be featuring some of their clients in pop-up shops to showcase great Made In Idaho items perfect for the holiday season. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. Boise Business Accelerator (formerly Greenhouse), 520 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-426-3875, idahosbdc.org. SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY POP-UP SHOP AT SUREL’S PLACE—Surel’s Place, a community art center, gallery and live-in artist’s studio, is doing something new: a pop-up shop featuring around 20 of the local artists who have worked, shown or found inspiration there. Featuring handcrafted jewelry, furniture, painting, screenprinting and 3-D art available for sale from artists like Reham Aarti Jacobsen of Mosaic Essential, potter-turnedscreenprinter Arin Arthur, and enamelist/sculptor Mark Baltes (creator of the “Penny Post Card” mural on the side of City Hall). 1-4 p.m. FREE. Surel’s Place, 212 E. 33rd St., Garden City, 206-4077529, surelsplace.org. SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY SCAVENGER HUNT AT STATE STREET SHOPS—Support your local small businesses as you pick up your scavenger hunt map and solve the clues to be entered to win valuable prizes at the shops on State Street between 29th and 32nd. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE. Re-POP Gifts, 3107 W. State St., Boise, 208-577-8921.

Food THANKSGIVING BARREL TASTING—Noon-6 p.m. $5-$10. Coiled Wines, 240 E. 32nd St., Garden City, 208-820-VINO. TRIPLE BOTTLE AND TAP RELEASE—Drop by Barbarian Brewing for their biggest bottle release ever. Three barrel-aged beers will be released starting at noon, including their ﬁrst two barrelaged sours in bottle. Plus Wetos Locos food cart onsite, and live music from 5-8 p.m. 12-9 p.m. FREE. Barbarian Brewing, 5270 E. Chinden Blvd., Garden City. WINE SALE AND HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE—Noon-5 p.m. $8$10. Hell’s Canyon Winery, 18835 Symms Road, Caldwell, 208-4543300, zhoozhoo.com.

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SUNDAY NOV. 27 Festivals & Events CANYON COUNTY FESTIVAL OF TREES—11 a.m.-7 p.m. $2-$4, $12 family, $80 gala. Ford Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa, 208-468-1000. canyoncountyfestivaloftrees.com.

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CALENDAR EDWARDS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE—Check out the Edwards Greenhouse Holiday Open House for decor and gifts from a host of local vendors. You’ll enjoy treats, beer, wine and music. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. Edwards Greenhouse, 4106 Sand Creek St., 208-3427548, edwardsgreenhouse.com. SAINT ALPHONSUS FESTIVAL OF TREES—10 a.m.-9 p.m. $4-$7, $30 family pass, $250 gala. Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St., 208-336-8900, saintalphonsus. org. WINTER GARDEN AGLOW—6-9 p.m. FREE-$10. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.

On Stage BLT: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET—2 p.m. $11-$14. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208-342-5104, boiselittletheater.org.

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BROTHERS OSBORNE: THE DIRT RICH TOUR— See the country-music siblings on their first headlining tour. 7 p.m. $25. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-345-0454, 208-387-1273, egyptiantheatre.net. FRANKLY BURLESQUE REVUE—8 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon, 513 W. Main St., Boise, 208-345-6344, facebook.com/ PengillysSaloon. MOVIE NIGHT AT THE JUKE JOINT—Join Radio Boise blues DJs Norman Davis (The Juke Joint) and “Mojo” Mike Witmer (Blues Review) for blues documentaries and historical films the last Sunday of each month. November’s film is Man of the World: The Peter Green Story. After replacing Eric Clapton in John Mayall’s Blues Breakers, Peter formed Fleetwood Mac. Movie Night is sponsored by the Boise Blues Society and Radio Boise. 7 p.m. FREE. The Playhouse Boise, 8001 W. Fairview Ave., Boise, 208-779-0092, playhouseboise. com.

Talks & Lectures COMING TOGETHER OVER YOUR PUBLIC LANDS—Join Idaho Conservation League Government Relations Director Jonathan Oppenheimer, Rocky Barker, Idaho Statesman environmental and energy reporter; Laird Lucas, lead attorney at Advocates for the West; and Rialin Flores, staff lobbyist for Conservation Voters for Idaho for unique perspectives and outlooks on public land issues. 5-7 p.m. FREE. MING Studios, 420 S. Sixth St., Boise, 208-949-4365, idahoconservation.org.

TUESDAY NOV. 29 On Stage BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL—Travel Carole King’s bumpy road to stardom, song by song by song. 7:30 p.m. $40-$85. Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-4261609, box ofﬁce: 208-426-1110, morrisoncenter.com.

BOISE DIAMOND RING GRAND OPENING—Celebrate Boise’s newest ﬁne jewelry boutique with a live remote from Mix 106’s Mike Kasper, drawings for prizes—plus one fabulous grand prize—a Boise Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting and refreshments. Visit during the Thanksgiving weekend (Friday, Nov. 25 and Saturday, Nov. 26) for a special grand opening sale preview. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., FREE, Boise Diamond Ring, 3123 S. Bown Way, Bown Crossing, 208-912-6616, boisediamondring.com. INSERT FOOT THEATER: IMPROV JAM—8 p.m. $10. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise.com. STORY STORY NIGHT: (BASE) JUMP (IN)— JUMP into a whole new world of out-loud action as Story Story Night kicks off the 2016-17 ﬂagship season of true stories told live on stage and without notes. Jodi Eichelberger hosts, with live music by Marimba Boise, plus wine, beer and appetizers. 6 p.m. $12. Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise, 208-639-6610, storystorynight. org.

BOISE CLASSIC MOVIES: WHITE CHRISTMAS—Keep the holidays swingin’ as Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye cut a rug with Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen in Irving Berlin’s holiday classic. 7 p.m. $9 online, $11 door. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-3450454, 208-387-1273. boiseclassicmovies.com/deals.

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MONDAY NOV. 28 Festivals & Events CANYON COUNTY FESTIVAL OF TREES GALA AND AUCTION—The festival wraps up with the Gala and Tree Auction (no tickets at door). The formal event features dinner and entertainment. 5:30 p.m. $80. Ford Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa, 208-468-1000, canyoncountyfestivaloftrees.com. Overheard something Eye-spy worthy? E-mail production@boiseweekly.com

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FRANK MARRA—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 MARCUS EATON—7:30 p.m. $23-$28 adv., $27-$32 door. Sapphire ROUGHED UP SUSPECTS—8 p.m. FREE. O’Michael’s SOUL KITCHEN—7 p.m. FREE. Sockeye-Cole TT MILLER AND STEVE EATON— 7 p.m. FREE. WilliB’s

SATURDAY NOV. 26

DANNY BLACQK—With Lakoda and Lost Men. 7:30 p.m. $8. Neurolux JOHN CALVIN ABNEY—7 p.m. FREE. High Note

ANDREW SHEPPARD BAND— 8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s BELINDA BOWLER—7 p.m. $75. Surel’s Place THE B TOWN HITMEN—8 p.m. FREE. WilliB’s

MICHAELA FRENCH—8 p.m. FREE. Piper

CHAZ BROWNE—7:30 p.m. $10-$15 adv., $15-$20 door. Sapphire

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SUNDAY NOV. 27 AESOP ROCK—With Rob Sonic, DJ Zone and Homeboy Sandman. 7 p.m. $20 adv., $22 door. Knitting Factory

CROWBAR CHILLED SUNDAYS—10 p.m. FREE. Crowbar

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NOCTURNUM LIVE INDUSTRIAL DJS—8 p.m. FREE. Liquid

CHUBBY LOVIN’—7 p.m. FREE. High Note

Copeland COPELAND—With Rae Cassidy. 7 p.m. $20 adv., $22 door. The Olympic

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ANDREW SHEPPARD BAND— 8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s

BOISE CITY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING—With holiday music by the Frim Fram 4 and the Encore Theater Carolers. 5:30-7 p.m. FREE. Grove Plaza

RADIO BOISE TUESDAY: SHANA FALANA—With Desert Graves. 7 p.m. $5. Neurolux

THE RINGTONES—8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s

BROTHERS OSBORNE: THE DIRT RICH TOUR—7 p.m. $25. Egyptian

DJ DUSTY C’S SOUL TURKEY— 10 p.m. FREE. Neurolux

BLACK FRIDAY 2: FLEETWOOD MAC/BLACK SABBATH TRIBUTES—8 p.m. $5. Neurolux

IDAHO SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION FORUM WITH NED EVETT: SONGS OF THANKS—6 p.m. FREE. Sapphire OPEN MIC—7 p.m. FREE. WilliB’s

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MUSIC GUIDE

BELINDA BOWLER, NOV. 26, SUREL’S PLACE Belinda Bowler’s name seems as familiar in the local music scene as her voice is rich, so it was surprising to learn Trumpet Vine (self-released, 2015) was her first album in more than 20 years. In Bowler’s description of the album on CDBaby.com, the singer-songwriter explains how after years of “trying to make ends meet … playing in bars community stages and concert halls,” she changed course and became an elementary school teacher. Music continued to be part of her life but it wasn’t until a few years ago, she “stepped out of the classroom” and “and returned to that which has been at the core of my life, my solace, my offering: music.” Bowler will share her offering on Saturday, Nov. 26, with a special one-night only concert at and benefiting Surel’s Place, a nonprofit that provides an artist residency program with space for living, working and events—a portion of the ticket price is tax deductible. The intimate concert (seating is extremely limited) experience includes wine and hors d’oeuvres and the opportunity to get to know Bowler and the songs on Trumpet Vine—of which a reviewer wrote, “her song selection, voice and playing combine in a magic elixir that will mesmerize your soul.” —Amy Atkins Saturday, Nov. 26, $75. Surel’s Place, 212 E. 33rd St., Garden City, 206-407-7529, surelsplace.org.

1332 RECORDS PUNK MONDAY—9 p.m. FREE. Liquid KEN HARRIS AND CARMEL CROCK—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 OPEN MIC WITH REBECCA SCOTT AND ROB HILL—8 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s SAD13—With Vagabon. 7 p.m. $8 adv., $10 door. Neurolux

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AESOP ROCK WITH ROB SONIC AND DJ ZONE, NOV. 27, THE KNITTING FACTORY In 2014, data scientist Matt Daniels published a chart of rappers who used the most unique words in their ﬁrst 35,000 lyrics. DMX bottomed out the list with a paltry 3,214. Artists associated with Wu Tang Clan skewed higher, with GZA using 6,426 unique words. Way up at the top of the list is Aesop Rock at an embarrassingly high 7,392 words. For context, Herman Melville’s Moby Dick falls at 6,022. Critics are at odds as to whether it’s a good thing even the most erudite listeners have to consult their dictionaries when listening to Aesop Rock, but that hasn’t diminished his popularity—his puzzlebox songs rife with ill AF rhymes have made him a cause celebre. In April, Aesop Rock released his seventh album, The Impossible Kid (Rhymesayers Entertainment, April 2016) and, as part of the Hey Kirby tour, Sunday, Nov. 27 he’ll be at The Knitting Factory for the ﬁrst time since Treefort 2016 with Rob Sonic and DJ Zone. The bookishness of Aesop Rock’s rhymes aside, his shows get raucous. —Harrison Berry With Rob Sonic, DJ Zone and Homeboy Sandman; 7 p.m.; $20 adv., $22 door. Knitting Factory, 416 N. Ninth St., 208-367-1212, bo.knittingfactory.com.

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Broderick and Martin Sheen in the supportWhen a security officer flashed his badge and ing cast, while putting the love story of an informed me he would be watching while I ingenue (Lily Collins) and chauffeur (Alden took a sneak peek at Rules Don’t Apply, I was Ehrenreich) in the forefront. Nonetheless, Beamused. Bootlegging is a major threat to the atty was devilish enough to steal his own film, motion picture industry, and the thought of reminding us how delicious his light-comic a much-anticipated film flooding the internet touch can be—leave it to Beatty to mine the before its release is serious business. I was amused, however, because the film I was about comedy out of the bizarre legend of Howard Hughes. to watch takes a whimsical look at the obsesThere have been biopics aplenty deconsive nature of 20th century billionaire aviator, inventor and all-around cultural icon Howard structing the eccentric psyche and tumultuous life of Hughes (Leonardo DiHughes—particularly his Caprio’s three hours of handpenchant for micromanageRULES DON’T APPLY (PG-13) wringing in The Aviator in ment and control. Making Written, directed and starring War2004 was nearly insufferable), matters even more surreal, ren Beatty, Lily Collins and Alden but Beatty takes the man’s the film marks the return Ehrenreich idiosyncrasies and acknowledgof a genius, albeit obsessive, Opens Wednesday, Nov. 23 at The es—at least from the outside filmmaker. Flicks, 646 W. Fulton St., 208looking in—he was a first-rate Rules Don’t Apply stars 342-4288, theﬂicksboise.com. loon whose money guaranteed Warren Beatty, to whom his minions would satisfy his rules never applied—at every whim and endure his scattershot abuse. least in Hollywood. Beatty waited 15 years to It was no secret Hughes had an eye for get this film off the ground, so to speak, and the ladies. His public relationships included along with starring in it, he wrote, produced and directed (for all I know, he helped edit the Katherine Hepburn and Ava Gardner but, privately, he also kept plenty of pretty young soundtrack and sew the gorgeous costumes). ladies sequestered in bungalows across HolPerhaps Beatty’s true genius lies in his lywood (Rules insists there were dozens at any choice to star in Rules Don’t Apply. He was given time). History tells us Hughes regularly savvy enough to include his off-screen wife spied on his would-be concubines and, when Annette Bening, Candice Bergen, Matthew

he was conducting his own surveillance (via hidden cameras and microphones), he would order his staff to keep tabs on his tinsel town trifles. Therein lies the story of Rules Don’t Apply: Hughes summons a Baptist beauty queen (Collins) to Hollywood, keeping her under the watchful eye of his driver (Ehrenreich, who has been tagged to play the young Han Solo in a 2018 Star Wars feature). Sparks fly between the beauty queen and the chauffeur while Hughes orbits far above their atmosphere. Rules Don’t Apply is tantalizing one moment and tender the next. Beatty will surely be invited to next year’s Academy Awards, which is familiar territory for him: He is the only man who was twice nominated in all four major categories (picture, actor, director and screenplay) for Heaven Can Wait in 1978 and again in 1981 with Reds. He took home the directing Oscar for Reds but has never been awarded for acting. For the record, Beatty tweaked some dates and historical events for his own take on Howard Hughes. No big worries; Hughes himself is quoted as once saying, “Never check an interesting fact.” At least Beatty insists Hughes said it, and we should take him at his word, lest we scare him off for another 15 years. BOISE WEEKLY.COM

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Doug McGrath is thrilled Beautiful, the hit musical still playing to sold-out audiences on Broadway, is heading to Idaho. After all, Carole King, the subject of his show, has called Idaho home for more than 30 years. “I know that people in Idaho have a big place in their heart for Carole, and a big piece of Carole’s heart belongs to Idaho,” said McGrath. “This is pretty great.” McGrath, who has written and directed for television (Saturday Night Live, L.A. Law) and film (Bullets Over Broadway, Nicholas Nickleby), started out as an actor and, for the better part of the past 20 years, has collaborated with some of the entertainment world’s most accomplished artists. I know much of your acting career is in your rear-view mirror, but I vividly recall your performance in one of my all-time favorite ﬁlms, Quiz Show. It was the small but pivotal role of James Snodgrass—he led to the unraveling of the quiz show scandal. I hadn’t seen it for years, until recently when I was at the Sundance Film Lab and Bob [Robert Redford, the film’s director] said, “Let’s screen it for the lab.” It really holds up. By the way, you’re one of the few people on the planet who can call Mr. Redford “Bob” and Mr. Allen “Woody.” That’s true. I got to know Woody through the woman who is now my wife [Jane Read Martin]. She worked for Woody for years, and they began inviting me to join them for dinner. I was worried that he wouldn’t be what I thought he was, but he’s exactly what you would think: charming, a great conversationalist and listener, and very curious. I was heart-stoppingly nervous, but I very quickly relaxed and we got along. Many months later, I was in Los Angeles meeting with Bob when my wife called and said, “Woody asked if you might want to write a movie with him.” I spent the next 15 minutes, saying, “You better not be joking.” She eventually said, nonchalantly, “I though you might be interested.” Of course that turned out to be Bullets Over Broadway, which earned you an BOISE WEEKLY.COM

Oscar nomination. A more gracious, generous, writing partner I couldn’t imagine. Sometimes, I think I dreamed the whole thing. You’ve worked for, or with, some of the best directors of our our time. You’ve appeared in ﬁlms by Robert Redford, Woody Allen, Todd Solondz and Michael Mann. Honesty, I’m not an actor. I’m a writer and director. It was after that I graduated from Princeton when I got a job as a writer for Saturday Night Live, in 1980. So, I would be remiss if I didn’t ask about your time at SNL. From 1980 to 1981, the uncontested worst year in the show’s history.

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But critics have said that about many diﬀerent years over the show’s 40-year history. Believe me, I’m right about the 1980-’81 season. In hindsight, there was one good person in our cast by the name of Eddie Murphy. Let’s talk about Beautiful. I’ve seen just about every so-called “jukebox” musical on Broadway, stringing popular songs together with a passable script, but Beautiful is an entirely diﬀerent experience. Thank you for that. One of the fun parts of the job is that I got to choose all of the songs. Everything had to mesh with the story—I really wanted to write the true story. That meant asking a lot about some very emotional and, quite often, painful things in Carole’s life. That said, Carole King’s music can also be a healing salve for those particularly painful wounds. More importantly, those amazing songs help us an audience move her story forward. And when you really listen to the lyrics of something like “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow,” and you think about Carole’s early years, it’s more than the song you think you know. It’s truly a very personal expression. And now the show is coming to Idaho which, of course, Carole calls home. Just talking about it gets me pretty excited to bring Beautiful to Boise. BOISEweekly | NOVEMBER 23–29, 2016 | 19

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WILD TURKEY RUSSELL’S RESERVE—$40.95 There are several varieties of Russell’s Reserve, ranging in price up to $272 at Idaho liquor stores. We wanted to love this one. We let it breathe, we mixed it with water, we squeezed a little lemon into it. There simply wasn’t enough complexity to cut the 90-proof astringency. Russell’s Reserve may do well in a Manhattan or Old Fashioned, where the vanilla undertones and hint of raisin we detected would offer a more rounded experience, but a substantial amount of sweetness is needed to tame the intense isopropyl burn.

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Z ACH HAGADONE Among the many myths assigned to Benjamin Franklin is the persistent belief America’s chief Renaissance man fronted the turkey as the national bird. He didn’t, although he did have strong opinions on the merits of turkeys and bald eagles. According to the Smithsonian, Franklin wrote to his daughter he wished the bald eagle hadn’t been chosen a “Representative of our Country” owing to its “bad moral Character” (it steals fish from other birds) and status as a “rank coward” (birds as small as sparrows are able to chase it off). The turkey, meanwhile, he wrote, “is in Comparison a much more respectable Bird.” In honor of this most American of birds, and during the season when turkey takes pride of place on our dinner tables, we sampled a quartet of offerings from Wild Turkey, the proud distillery founded in 1869 on Wild Turkey Hill in Lawrenceburg, Ky., and which is an American icon in its own right.

WILD TURKEY 81 PROOF—$21.95 “Intended to be the perfect mixing bourbon,” this one was much more quaffable. With a smoky orange essence on the nose, a well-structured balance of bite and oak on the palate, and a not-too-intense warming quality, the 81-proof is a great all-purpose sipper that would stand up respectably amid a Turkey Day spread.

WILD TURKEY AMERICAN HONEY—$20.95 Lightly floral with a faint hint of lime, the American Honey liqueur is much more delicate than we expected, though it does have a thick mouthfeel. At 71 proof, the burn is less pronounced, but rather than sip it straight, we suggest mixing with a carbonated citrus drink and a squeeze of fresh lemon to thin out the viscos-

ity—the American Honey’s pleasant sweetness played beautifully with the acidity of the lemon. If you’re looking for a drink to stave off the chill, this would be lovely mixed with tea or would make a fantastic hot toddy base. American Honey was released in 2006, and we can’t figure out what took us so long to discover it.

WILD TURKEY AMERICAN HONEY STING—$22.95 Unfortunately, we can’t be as glowing about the American Honey Sting, which is essentially the same liqueur as the American Honey with the addition of ghost pepper. Weird, right? It has a slight synthetic cinnamon taste, and the heat builds in the back of the throat where it sticks on the viscosity of the honey. For us, the American Honey Sting was too schnapps-like.

BOTTOMS UP We were surprised to find the American Honey so versatile and intriguing. Again, it’s not one to be sipped on its own, but with lemon, it will make a great digestif after a big carb-loaded holiday meal, and we’re excited to pair it with our favorite holiday hot drinks. As for a solid, standalone whiskey, the Wild Turkey 81-proof is a definite winner that feels right for the holidays. As for the Russell’s Reserve, we suggest trying this at your favorite watering hole before committing to a full fifth. Finally, although we didn’t dig the American Honey Sting, it would probably make a killer barbecue marinade.

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The white tent in front of The Gyro Shack on Main Street in downtown Boise was packed with people and surprisingly warm for a mid-November day. Vents pumped in hot air while patrons inched past the buffet, heaping gyro meat and ladling tzatziki onto soft pitas. The free gyros—more than 300 served—were part of a celebration for The Gyro Shack’s new location. The event was about more than a grand opening, though—it was to kick off the owners’ plans for a multi-state franchise; to reﬂect on a partnership between the growing company and Create Common Good, a Boise-based nonproﬁt that provides foodservice training and job placement for people with barriers to employment; and solving Gyro Shack’s hummus and tzatziki problem. “We’re helping [Create Common Good] achieve their mission and helping underprivileged people get training, and we’re getting the sauces made correctly,” said Gyro Shack Vice President Seth Brink. He and his business partner, Gyro Shack President Doug Miller, bought the company from founder Gus Zaharioudakis in April 2015. Turning The Gyro Shack into a franchisable operation meant producing a high volume of sauces

and condiments prepared in accordance with Zaharioudakis’ recipes. Shortly after purchasing The Gyro Shack, Miller stumbled across the answer while on a plane en route to a meeting with potential franchisees. A fellow passenger told him, “You really need to meet the lady I work for.” “The lady” was CCG CEO Tracy Hitchcock. After ﬁnalizing CCG’s relationship with The Gyro Shack, her staff has produced up to 400 gallons of each sauce per month for the last four months—those numbers will increase as The Gyro Shack expands. “We’re willing to grow our crew right along with them,” Hitchcock said. Another Gyro Shack is set to open in Meridian in late December or January 2017. Miller and Brink expect to have 10 Treasure Valley locations in the next three years, and have awarded 25 franchises in North Idaho and Washington, but Boise will always be its home turf. “Create Common Good is obviously local, and there aren’t a lot of big franchises that come out of Boise. We’re really proud of it,” Miller said. —Harrison Berry BOISE WEEKLY.COM

BOISE RESTAURANTS SERVING ON THANKSGIVING 2016 All the eats with none of the stress ALE X ANDRA NEL SON For those of us who tend to burn the turkey, a cornucopia of Boise area restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving to provide a happy holiday medium between slaving over the stove and ordering takeout. Here are a few spots where you can enjoy the holiday in high style, dirty dishes not included. Angell’s Bar and Grill Renato―Buffet-style brunch including unlimited mimosas, slow roasted herbed butter turkey, bone-in glazed Virginia ham,

gorgonzola mashed potatoes, Dutch apple and raisin stuffing, and a chocolate fountain. Add on a trip to the seafood and raw bar for $11 to score gourmet bites like deviled eggs with caviar. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $35 adults, $25 ages 9-13, $15 ages 5-8, kids 4 and under free. The four-course Thanksgiving dinner menu features seafood options along with traditional holiday fare, including cranberry goat cheese crostini, chilled oysters on the half shell, and filet mignon with king crab. 5 p.m.-8 p.m. $39 per person. 208-342-4900. Barbacoa―Gourmet buffet for lunch and dinner, including a host of traditional Thanksgiving options alongside a spread of Barbacoa favorites prepared by Chef Enrique Martinez. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. $45 adults, $25 kids. 208-3385000. Chandlers―Starters include wild mushroom soup and a steakhouse wedge salad, and entrees range from slow roasted turkey (with tarragon pine nut stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, roasted root vegetables and house-made orange cranberry relish), sea bass and a vegetarian platter. Desserts include apple cobbler with cinnamon ice cream and house-made pumpkin pie. A 19 percent gratuity will be added for parties of eight or more. 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m. $47 per person. 208-383-4300.

FOOD Cottonwood Grille―Choose between a traditional turkey dinner and a range of other entrees including scallops, elk, pork loin and halibut. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., 3 p.m.-4 p.m. Call for reservations, walk-in seating limited. Turkey dinner: $29 adults, $15 kids. Other entrees: $25-$35 per person. 208-333-9800. Crossings Winery―Choice of ham or turkey dinner with all the trimmings and traditional desserts. Reservation only. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $24 adults, $10 for kids 10 and under. 208-366-2313. Eagle Hills Golf Course Restaurant Eighteen One―Afternoon buffet includes turkey two ways, Fulton Farms beef tri-tip, cranberry orange relish, cornbread and apple sage sausage stuffing, sweet potato casserole and your choice of Dutch apple, pecan or pumpkin pies. Noon-4:30 p.m. $32 adults, $29 seniors 60 and older, $19 kids 12 and under. A small deposit may be required to secure your table. 208-939-0402. Emilio’s―A festive five-course brunch including options like roasted turkey with natural gravy, pecan crusted mahi-mahi and prawns, butternut squash bisque, vegetable crudite with Roquefort dip, sage stuffing, whipped potatoes, clementine cranberry preserves, and white chocolate and pumpkin mousse. Breakfast served until 11 a.m., brunch 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $38 adults, $34

seniors, $14 age 6-12, kids 5 and under are free. 208-333-8002. Jaker’s Bar and Grill―Buffet-style Thanksgiving offerings include sliced turkey, carved roast beef, baked ham, turkey and beef gravy, stufﬁng, mashed potatoes, apple crisp and pumpkin pie. If you’re feeling extra festive, try the pumpkin pie milkshake for a fun twist on the traditional dessert. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $23 adults, $20 seniors, $11 kids 6-12, $6 kids 3-5, kids 2 and under are free. 208-288-0898. The Ram―Serving its regular menu all day long with a Thanksgiving turkey platter providing options for both children and adults. Each platter is accompanied by a slice of pumpkin pie. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $25 adults. 208-345-2929. Tucanos Brazilian Grill―Supplementing their famous Churrasco (skewered meats and vegetables grilled Brazilian-style) with all-you-can-eat center cut sirloin, turkey prepared three ways, mashed potatoes with turkey gravy, seasoned stufﬁng, candied yams, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole and a choice of chocolate cake or pumpkin pie. “Thanksgiving-Feasts-To-Go” serve six to eight people and can be delivered before the big day (some restrictions apply). 11 a.m.-8 p.m. $30 adults, $12 ages 7-12, and kids 6 and under are free. 208-343-4300.

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the story you actualize should feel quite natural. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You are free. Or almost free. Or let me put it this way: You could become significantly freer if you choose to be—if you exert your willpower to snatch the liberating experiences that are available. For example, you could be free from a slippery obligation that has driven you to say things you don’t mean. You could be free from the temptation to distort your soul in service to your ego. You might even be free to go after what you really want rather than indulging in lazy lust for a gaggle of mediocre thrills. Be brave, Gemini. Define your top three emancipating possibilities, and pursue them with vigor and rigor. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Have you been feeling twinges of perplexity? Do you find yourself immersed in meandering meditations that make you doubt your commitments? Are you entertaining weird fantasies that give you odd little shivers and quivers? I hope so. As an analyzer of cycles, I suspect that now is an excellent time to question everything. You could have a lot of fun playing with riddles and wrestling with enigmas. Please note, however, I’m not advising you to abandon what you’ve been working on and run away. Now is a time for fertile

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inquiry, not for rash actions. It’s healthy to contemplate adjustments, but not to initiate massive overhauls. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Everybody is dealing with how much of their own aliveness they can bear and how much they need to anesthetize themselves,” wrote psychoanalytic writer Adam Phillips. Where do you fit on this scale, Leo? Whatever your usual place might be, I’m guessing that in the coming weeks you will approach record-breaking levels in your ability to handle your own aliveness. You may even summon and celebrate massive amounts of aliveness that you had previously suppressed. In fact, I’ll recklessly speculate that your need to numb yourself will be closer to zero than it has been since you were five years old. (I could be exaggerating a bit—but maybe not.) VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Do you periodically turn the volume down on your mind’s endless chatter and tune into the still, small voice within you? Have you developed reliable techniques for escaping the daily frenzy so as to make yourself available for the Wild Silence that restores and revitalizes? If so, now would be a good time to make aggressive use of those capacities. If you haven’t attended well to these rituals of self care, please remedy

the situation. Claim more power to commune with your depths. In the coming weeks, most of your best information will flow from the sweet darkness.

buster. I love actions that actually work more than I like theories that I wish would work. I’d rather create constructive change than be renowned for my clever dreams.”

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): One of your vices could at least temporarily act as a virtue. In an odd twist, one of your virtues may also briefly function like a vice. There’s more to this mysterious turn of events. A so-called liability could be useful in your efforts to solve a dilemma, while a reliable asset might cloud your discernment or cause a miscalculation. I’m riffing here, Libra, in the hopes of stimulating your imagination as you work your way through the paradoxical days ahead. Consider this intriguing possibility: An influence that you like and value may hold you back, even as something or someone you’ve previously been almost allergic to could be quite helpful.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Despite your sign’s reputation, you Sagittarians don’t always require vast expanses to roam in. You aren’t ceaselessly restless, on an inexhaustible quest for unexpected experiences and fresh teachings—and, no, you are not forever consumed with the primal roar of raw life, obsessed with the naked truth and fiercely devoted to exploration for its own sake. Having said that, I suspect you may at least be flirting with these extreme states in the coming weeks. Your keynote, lifted from Virginia Woolf’s diary: “I need space. I need air. I need the empty fields round me; and my legs pounding along roads; and sleep; and animal existence.”

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Between now and the solstice on Dec. 21, you will have extraordinary power to transform into a more practical, well-grounded version of yourself. You may surprise yourself with how naturally you can shed beliefs and habits that no longer serve you. Now try saying the following affirmations and see how they feel coming out of your mouth: “I am an earthy realist. I am a fact-lover and an illusion-

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “If you can’t get rid of the skeleton in your closet,” said George Bernard Shaw, “you had best teach it to dance.” This advice is worthy of your consideration, Capricorn. You may still be unable to expunge a certain karmic debt, and it may be harder than ever to hide, so I suggest you dream up a way to play with it—maybe even have some dark fun with it. Who knows? Your willingness to loosen up might

at least alleviate the angst your skeleton causes you—and may ultimately transform it in some unpredictably helpful way. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “No pain, no gain” is a modern expression of an old idea. In a second-century Jewish book of ethics, Rabbi Ben Hei Hei wrote, “According to the pain is the gain.” Eighteenth-century English poet Robert Herrick said, “If little labor, little are our gains: Man’s fate is according to his pains.” I’m here to tell you, Aquarius, that I don’t think this prescription will apply to you in the coming weeks. From what I can surmise, your greatest gains will emerge from the absence of pain. You will learn and improve through release, relaxation, generosity, expansiveness and pleasure. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The less egotistical you are, the more likely it is that you will attract what you really need. If you do nice things for people without expecting favors in return, your mental and physical health will improve. As you increase your mastery of the art of empathy, your creativity will also thrive. Everything I just said is always true, of course, but it will be intensely, emphatically true for you during the next four weeks. I suggest you make it a top priority to explore the following cosmic riddle: Practicing unselfishness will serve your selfish goals.

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