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THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES One of the worst kept secrets of all time is that all of us here at Boise Weekly love to watch movies—especially with friends—so I’m particularly excited to be hosting our first-ever Boise Weekly Preview Night at The Flicks on Thursday, November 2. Think of it as an exclusive get-together, where I will showcase clips and trailers of some of the most anticipated upcoming films, includ-

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ing Call Me by Your Name; Darkest Hour; The Shape of Water; Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri; and so many more. I’m fortunate enough to have already seen most of these movies (all of which are sure to be Oscar contenders), and I can’t wait to share Boise Weekly’s enthusiasm for them with fellow film fans.

What’s more, is that our dear friends at The Flicks will be pouring wine and beer, our dear friends from Bonefish Grill will be dishing out delicious treats, and your dear friends from BW will be handing out spectacular swag, compliments of some of the biggest studios in Hollywood. Also, since we’re meeting on The Flicks’ patio, we’ll have blankets available (dress warm, though). You don’t get to keep them, but I’ll have some special giveaways, so the evening promises to be a lot of fun for film lovers.

I was pretty sure Preview Night at The Flicks would be popular, but I was bowled over by the response: It sold out in just a few days. While I’m sorry if you missed out, you’ll be happy to know we’re already making plans for another preview night sometime next year.

In the meantime, see you at the movies!

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growth and has been proactive in protecting the natural open spaces integral to the personality of Boise.” However, she also said she has concerns that affordable housing, public transit and quality of life for Boise as a whole are “overdue for consideration,” and “many residents don’t feel their quality of life is being considered and that decisions are being made regardless of whether residents approve or not.” Misnick said more attention needs to be paid to housing, traffic, air quality and accessibility for the entire city, not just the downtown area.

CHOOSE THREE Your guide to the 2017 Boise City Council election GEORGE PRENTICE Change is coming. For the first time in nearly a generation, more than a dozen candidates are vying for seats on the Boise City Council. When voters go to the polls on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7, they will choose new faces to fill at least two of three seats on the council. Only one incumbent, TJ Thomson (Council Seat 4), is running, and he faces three challengers: Crispin Gravatt, Naomi Johnson and Nicolas Way. Maryanne Jordan, the longest serving council member, is stepping down from Council Seat 6 to focus on her role as an Idaho State Senator. Jordan was appointed to the Boise City Council in 2003, at the height of the scandal that plagued former Mayor Brent Coles and resulted not only in Coles going to jail but also in wholesale change to city leadership. Jordan was reelected to the council in 2005, 2009 and 2013, and then she was appointed to the Idaho Senate in 2015 to represent Idaho Legislative District 17. Soon thereafter, Jordan announced she would retire from the council by the end of this year. The four candidates vying for Jordan’s council seat are Michelle Doane, Caleb Hansen, Nicholas Jones and Holli Woodings. While the first three are newcomers, Woodings is a political veteran, with one term in the Idaho House, an unsuccessful run as a Democratic candidate for Idaho Secretary of State in 2015 and time as an Idaho delegate for Hillary Clinton at the 2016 National Democratic Convention under her belt.

Ben Quintana surprised people when he announced earlier this year that he would also be stepping down, leaving City Council Seat 2 after being elected in 2011 and reelected in 2013. Quintana is the director of organizational effectiveness at St. Luke’s Health System and an instructor at Boise State University. In announcing his retirement from the city council, Quintana said he would stay on the board of commissioners for urban renewal agency, Capital City Development Corporation.

Five canidates, all political newcomers, have tossed their hats into the City Council Seat 2 ring: Paul Fortin, Logan Kimball, Rachel Misnick, Lisa Sanchez and Frank Walker.

Boise Weekly reached out to all 13 candidates and asked what, if any, changes they might want to make at Boise City Hall. As expected, the candidates talked about the economy, public transportation, plans to build a downtown sports stadium and the controversial proposal to bring an F-35 mission to Gowen Field.

Though the council candidates are quite different, there are a few things they have in common: they’re whip-smart, civically engaged and more than anxious to make Boise a better place.

LOGAN KIMBALL Logan Kimball, 28, is a writer for a digital publishing startup. He has served as a refugee transitional mentor for World Relief and while attending Boise State University, was the mascot Buster Bronco, leading the cheers for thousands of sports fans.

Kimball said he wants to advocate for the interests of citizens “who aren’t currently being represented.” He said he opposes several proposals such as a downtown stadium and downtown circulator, which he calls “horrible financial projects.” Kimball said spending millions on a downtown circulator “without a vote of the people is a travesty.” He also believes spending millions more for a new downtown stadium “without a vote of the people is another horrible action.” Kimball said the city should be doing more to “support the Boise Police Department and increase public safety for all citizens.”

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Paul Fortin, 65, is a retired arson investigator.

Fortin said he wants to “promote a positive and inclusive climate that attracts businesses and families,” and wants the city to support more sustainable infrastructure, including roads, parks, trails and open spaces.

When asked what the Boise City Council should be doing that it currently isn’t, Fortin said he supported a downtown stadium, “as long as no new taxes are placed on property owners.”

Fortin said public transportation is “running on empty, with most buses running at 50 percent, or less, ridership.” As an alternative, Fortin supports a rail line running from Caldwell to Micron headquarters in Boise, or a city-managed Uber-type car service for low-income people, people with disabilities and the elderly. Fortin said he also supports more incentives for affordable housing.

LISA SANCHEZ Lisa Sanchez, 46, is a paralegal and a bilingual case coordinator. She was the first Latina to serve as student body vice-president and president at Boise State University and has been the only Spanish-speaking civil rights investigator for the Idaho Human Rights Commission.

Sanchez said Boise has been the most welcoming city in Idaho, but “we need to connect our city, and bring everyone to the table.

Improving public transportation and implanting the Transportation Action Plan outside of downtown would further this objective. The city needs to explore more options for affordable housing, and engage in dialogue to ensure that diverse communities will be able to continue to live here.” Sanchez said Boise needs more “balanced economic growth” that considers livable wages, environmental impact and existing infrastructure.

RACHEL MISNICK Rachel Misnick, 41, is an excise tax auditor. She said she’s a “firm believer in carefully considering the ripple effects” of every decision made by a Boise City Council member.

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Gravatt said long-term prosperity for all Boise residents needs to come through strong partnerships between neighborhoods, businesses, education and government. He said the current city council is “not putting enough effort into preventing a skilled workforce gap in the near future. Many people, especially people looking to start a skilled career, have a hard time finding a sense of belonging in Boise.” Gravatt said the city spends too much of its resources in training people who move to other areas for higher wages, stronger support systems and relatively affordable housing. He thinks Boise needs stronger relationships with education and other groups to make better decisions.

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Frank Walker, 30, is a Boise attorney and board member of the Boise Airport Commission.

Walker said he’s anxious to address affordable housing, traffic, parking and redevelopment on the Boise Bench.

Walker said Boise “has taken great steps in the past 20 years to foster a quality of life second to none.” He pointed to his own experiences as a former board member of Ada County Emergency Management, COMPASS, the Treasure Valley Partnership and ValleyRide, in joining “a progressive team that truly has its residents’ values in mind.” Walker said he has spent time listening to residents near the Boise Airport regarding the possibility of an F-35 mission coming to Boise and “one of their major complaints is that the city has not provided specific information about its impact, how zone designations may change and what redress they have. Impacted residents must be included in the process.”

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Sign up today: idahopower.com/greenpower NAOMI JOHNSON Naomi Johnson, 36, is a licensed clinical social worker who works with veterans. She has hosted bone marrow donation drives, worked in food pantries and engaged in voter education and political rallies.

Johnson said she wants to advocate for livability and quality of life in Boise, because “in that balance, we will bring commuters, renters and our environment to the forefront of our development decisions.” Johnson said she worries that since Boise doesn’t have city council representation for specific districts or neighborhoods, “there tends to be over-representation of concerns specific to distinct areas of town, while other neighborhood-specific issues may be less represented.” If elected, Johnson said she will focus more on the unique concerns of each neighborhood and offer open hours to bring more community voices into council decisions.

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to provide “easier planning and development steps that do not sacrifice the beauty we have in Boise.“ He said, “It’s not so much what the Boise City Council is not doing, but what they are doing right.” He is hoping to follow in the footsteps of outgoing Councilwoman Maryanne Jordan by “providing a voice of reason and helping to establish a cohesive Boise City Council that has the interest of Boise at heart.”

real estate developers to force rises in property values through legislation.” He said instead of spending millions on what he called “pet projects in the downtown area,” the city council should instead be “increasing the resources available to the fire and police departments to help them scale with the rapid growth in population.” Way also said the city should continue expanding its geothermal capability and improve its wastewater treatment processes.

COUNCIL SEAT 6 TJ THOMSON TJ Thomson, 43, is a regulator compliance senior technical advisor for Idaho Power and was elected to the Boise City Council in 2009 and 2013. He is seeking his third term in office and is the only incumbent in the Nov. 7 city council elections.

As councilman, Thomson helped pass the non-discrimination ordinance in Boise, spearheaded a living-wage jobs initiative, led efforts to pass the “healthy initiatives” ordinance and worked to pass a sustainable cleaning program for Boise. Thomson said the council “is on the right course” and said its focus has been on “livability, protecting open spaces, growth and development in a manner that protects community character and provid[es] the infrastructure and resources businesses need to grow the local economy.”

Thomson also said the city has challenges, particularly its lack of affordable housing. “It’s a complicated issue, as Boise lacks many of the tools similar cities employ,” he said. “I continue to seek creative solutions to incentivize new affordable housing developments.”

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MICHELLE DOANE Michelle Doane, 50, is a manager at the Idaho Transportation Department and president of the Sunset Neighborhood Association.

Doane said she could best serve Boise by “connecting with those around us,” saying she would focus on “expanding the public’s involvement with local government in positive and meaningful ways to foster conversation and seek livable solutions.” Doane said she believes the current city council “isn’t missing anything” but thinks “there is a need to get a larger group of citizens involved in the public process.” She’s concerned that “not all our neighbors understand how local government works and what they can do to interact and create solutions that are effective and positive for all involved.”

Caleb Hansen, 35, is a business owner and a self-described citizen lobbyist and grassroots organizer. He served a key role in organizing the 2016 Democratic presidential caucus in Boise— the largest caucus in American history—and he is considered a leader in the Add the Words Idaho movement, lobbying legislators to end discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Hansen said, “Boise is getting expensive, and we can’t have livability without affordability.”

He said it’s “time to get serious” about creating affordable housing in Boise. On the proposals of a downtown stadium or an F-35 mission coming to Boise, Hansen said “more voices from impacted areas” are needed in the discussion. Regarding transportation, Hansen said Boise needs more buses running more often and on more routes that serve the entire city, not just downtown.

“The people of Boise like to think big,” he said.

“We should be taking bigger, bolder steps toward becoming a world leader in sustainability.”

HOLLI WOODINGS Holli Woodings, 38, is a business owner, community leader and former Idaho House Representative (2012-2014). She also serves on the board of directors of the Boise State University Foundation and is the chair of the board of directors for the Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council.

Woodings said, if elected, she’ll work to “enrich our communities, develop our economy and grow our city in a smart manner.” She said it’s important through it all “to be transparent, listen to all sides, ask questions and make decisions that benefit our residents and position us for the future.” Woodings said the current Boise City Council “has shown strong leadership on issues that are important to Boiseans,” and she wants “a seat at the table to continue that leadership.”

She said while the city continues to experience high growth, “we need to make transportation a priority,” with ValleyRide expanding hours and increasing frequency of buses. Concurrently, she said it’s crucial to look at different funding methods for the bus system and “ensure streets are safe for cyclists, pedestrians and vehicles—these are all part of the solution.”

NICHOL AS JONES NICOL AS WAY Nicolas Way, 27, is a data quality analyst for Clearwater Analytics. Way said he’s an “advocate for economic austerity and investment in quality infrastructure” to improve the quality of life for all of Boise, not just the downtown area. Way said the city council should not “collaborate with 8 | NOVEMBER 1–7, 2017 | BOISEweekly

Nicholas Jones, 31, is a business owner and fulltime lecturer at Boise State University. He owns five businesses across the Treasure Valley and has served in multiple leadership roles for other Boise companies. Jones has helped lead teams of up to 120 workers and teaches leadership at Boise State.

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Bringing Community Voices Into Council Decisions Naomi is an Idaho-born, practicing clinical social worker.

She understands the need for everyday voices in local government.

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- Influencing Council culture to include your voice.

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Naomi is a thoughtful, fearless, dedicated advocate for those often unheard and marginalized by politics and public policy.

I love her integrity and ability to get seemingly impossible things done. ~Nicole Lefavour, Former Senator

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FIRST THURSDAY Central ART SOURCE GALLERY—Check out Elemental Convergence, featuring Andrea Harris’ non-objective and stylized watercolors and Peter Cohen’s remarkable stone constructions, inviting the viewer to contemplate our natural world from an artistic standpoint. Plus hors d’oeuvres, music by Wayne White and wine by Indian Creek. 5-9 p.m. 1015 W. Main St., 208-331-3374, artsourcegallery.com.

ARTISAN OPTICS— Check out the Anne et Valentin pop-up showroom, featuring the entire Anne et Valentin eyewear collection, including all of the brand new releases. Outside prescriptions welcome. In-network with most insurances. Live music by Jean Cardeno. 1-8 p.m. 190 N. Eighth St., 208-338-0500, artisanoptics.com.

BACON—Find out why Bacon ain’t just for breakfast any more at the Bacon Later First Thursday Happy Hour. Enjoy house cocktails, wells and wines for

$5, taps for $3.50, and bottled beers for $2.50. You can also try out Bacon’s new Bar Starters Menu, and enjoy free samples from the Jug a Bacon. 5-7 p.m.

121 N. Ninth St., 208-387-3553, berryhillbacon.com.

THE CHOCOLAT BAR—Enjoy delicious artisan chocolates paired with local craft beer from Cloud Nine Brewery, and check out the new fall flavors. 5-9 p.m.

805 W. Bannock St., 208-338-7771, thechocolatbar.com.

BOISE BOBA—Try a Boise Boba hot tea or a coconut or peppermint hot chocolate, and enjoy 25 percent off. 5-9 p.m. 212 N. Ninth St., 208-805-7770, boiseboba.com.

CITY PEANUT SHOP—Enjoy an evening of fabulous nut and beer pairings with White Dog Brewing Co. 5-9 p.m. 803 W. Bannock St., 208-433-3931.

EVERMORE PRINTS—Space toys, ray-guns, robots, UFOs, gangsters and candy become Astounding Artifacts

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with the unconventional bold color paintings of John Padlo. Celebrate 10 years featuring new works, still lifes and illustrations with drinks and snacks by Mode Lounge. 5-9 p.m. 780 W. Main St., 208-9913837, evermoreprints.com.

FLATBREAD NEAPOLITAN PIZZERIA—Check out the best happy hour in downtown Boise, with 50 percent off all cocktails, drafts and glass wine with food specials from 4-6 p.m. and 9 p.m.-close. Plus 25 percent off bottled wine, and kids eat free with purchase of an adult entree. 4 p.m. 800 W. Main St., 208-2874757, flatbreadpizza.com.

GROVE HOTEL—Enjoy complimentary appetizers from Emilio’s, beer tasting from 10 Barrel, complimentary neck and shoulder massage from Grove Fitness, plus enter to win a complimentary overnight stay at The Grove Hotel, a $75 dining certificate to Emilio’s Restaurant and tickets to an Idaho Steelheads game. 5-9 p.m. 245 S. Capitol Blvd., 208-333-8000, grovehotelboise.com.

KEYSTONE STATION—Keystone will be hosting Powderhaus Brewing and local artist Jennie Kilcup, and will also kick off its November giveaway with Wandervans and Proof Eyewear. 5-9 p.m. 222 N. Ninth St., 208-331-7806, facebook.com/KeystoneStation.

MAIN STREET STATION—Celebrate the first birthday of the underground transit center in the heart of downtown Boise. Join the party and tour the facility to learn about the first year of operations at Main Street Station. 5-9 p.m. 777 W. Main St., 208-3457433, facebook.com/ValleyrideMainStreetStation.

MCU SPORTS—Drop by to see what’s new for the winter season, from bikes to ski gear and wear, to footwear and more. Earn McU Bucks through Nov. 20. Receive $10 per $100 spent (pre-tax) on nonsale merchandise. 5-9 p.m. 822 W. Jefferson St., 208-342-7734, mcusports.com.

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MERAKI GREEK STREET FOOD—Edge Brewing will be releasing its Winter Seasonal Oatmeal Stout, and try the Cucumber Cream Ale made just for Meraki.

Edge will also be hanging out, talking all things beer and giving away some swag. Plus music by Ghost in Space. 5-10 p.m. 345 S. Eighth St., 208-639-1693, merakigsf.com.

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MIXED GREENS MODERN GIFTS—Get a sneak preview of Mixed Greens’ holiday merchandise. Meriwether Cider will pouring samples of cider, and MFT BBQ will be out front with yummy food. 5-9 p.m. 213 N. Ninth St., 208-344-1605, ilikemixedgreens.com.

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THE MODE LOUNGE—Jessica Tookey is an Idaho native and was selected as the Idaho Statesman 2017 Best Artist of the Treasure Valley. Meet Tookey, check out her work and sample some of the newest Mode Lounge cocktails. 6-10 p.m. 800 W. Idaho St., 208-342-6633, themodelounge.com.

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REDISCOVERED BOOKS—Join the SBDC and SBA to kick off Shop Small! Small Business Saturday (Nov. 25). Learn how to win a downtown shopping spree, and support small business. 5-9 p.m. 180 N. Eighth St., 208-376-4229, rdbooks.org.

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THE NORTH FACE—Shop the new winter collection as North Face hosts Bella Brewing and Christi Luke with doTERRA to talk essential oils. Don’t forget to see an associate about the in-store special of the night.

5-9 p.m. 802 W. Idaho St., 208-331-9790, stores. thenorthface.com.

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SHIFT BOUTIQUE—Shift Boutique will be hosting a few of its favorite local businesses to kick off the holiday season. Killer Whey, Bee Swell, TAYO and Cakeballers will all be on hand. 5-9 p.m. 807 W. Bannock St., 208-331-7806, facebook.com/shopSHIFTboutique.

SUPERB SUSHI—Head down to sample the in-house smoked salmon and try one of the premium Japanese sakes. 5-9 p.m. 280 N. Eighth St., 208-3850123, superbsushidowntown.com.

WARD HOOPER GALLERY AND VINTAGE SWANK— Join Idaho Ho Ho, the Women’s and Children’s Alliance, and musicians Eric Henderson and Steve Fulton as Ward Hooper unveils his original artwork for the Idaho Ho Ho holiday CD fundraiser. Be

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FIRST THURSDAY the first to hear the wonderful contributions to the CD by Fulton and up-and-coming musician Henderson. November specials: 20 percent off all artwork hanging on the wall throughout the month, and 30 percent off all artwork on the wall First Thursday. 5-8 p.m.

745 W. Idaho St., 208-866-4627, wardhooper.com.

with the season. Head up to the rooftop to enjoy the view, music

by Douglas Cameron and art by local artist Tony Maurer of Creative RAM Studios. Local beer and wine, and dinner menu items available for purchase, along with free appetizers. Take a bag of corks and receive one complimentary drink from Zee. 5-9 p.m. 250 S. Fifth St., 208-381-0034, zeechristopher. com/rooftop.html.

Day of the Dead, with dance performances, traditional Day of the Dead food and altars, and fun activities like crafts and face painting. Enjoy traditional Day of the Dead treats from the the Mexican Consulate; and student displays from Foothills School, Sage International School, Whittier Elementary, Les Bois Middle School, and the Boise State University Spanish Club. 5-9 p.m. 1000 W. Myrtle St., 208-639-6610, jumpboise.org.

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LIQUID—Liquid Laughs does buyone, get-one-free comedy tickets for First Thursday, and features great comedy with local and national touring comedians five nights a week. On First Thursday, enjoy specials on local brews and food from Solid. 5-9 p.m. $10.

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

East BASQUE MARKET— Celebrate fall with autumnal pintxos, bold wines and paella, served at 6 p.m. Plus, new gift items are arriving daily, so start your holiday shopping early.

5-9 p.m. 608 W. Grove St., 208433-1208, thebasquemarket.com.

BALLET IDAHO—Twice per year, Ballet Idaho invites its dancers and other local choreographers to present works of new choreography. Often edgy, raw and thrilling, these short ballets are sure to keep audiences inspired. $20-$25.

501 S. Eighth St., 208-343-0556, balletidaho.org.

BASQUE MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER—Enjoy free admission, guided tours of the restored boarding house and live music. 5:30-8:30 p.m. 611 Grove St., 208-343-2671, basquemuseum.com.

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DRAGONFLY—Enjoy free margaritas, and everything in the store is 20 percent off now through November 11. 5-9 p.m. 414 W. Main St., 208-338-9234, facebook.com/ dragonflyboise.

TRADER JOE’S—Celebrate Trader Joe’s holiday festivities with an autumnal food, wine and beer tasting. 5-9 p.m. 300 S. Capitol Blvd., 208-336-7282, traderjoes.com.

ZEE’S ROOFTOP CAFE—The colors on the Boise Foothills are changing

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GALLERY 601—Join Gallery 601 to kick off its All Things African show. The gallery has an amazing new collection of originals from Tanzanian artist Robert Aswani, new batik housewares Zimbabwe that double as artworks and a wonderful new collection of African jewelry from Kenya. 5-9 p.m. 211 N. 10th St., 208-336-5899, gallery601.com.

THE OWYHEE—Treat your ears to live music by Nathan Trueb of Tango Alpha Tango, and treat your eyes to creative local art by Art Project Colors of Autumn, in the Owyhee lobby. The Tavern is hosting the lobby bar for the evening

with happy hour food and drinks until 6 p.m. 5-9 p.m. 1109 Main St., 208-343-4611, theowyhee. com.

SOLA SALON STUDIOS—Kick off the holiday season with First Thursday at Sola Salon Studios (12th and Main, next to the Owyhee Plaza). Art is a great gift and Sola will have everything from ornaments and jewelry to small works and large original pieces by artists Julie Clemons, Marianne Konvalinka, Pam McKnight, Tessa Kindred, Zella Bardsley, Sue Rooke, Nancy Panganiban and Wendy Wooding. Rebel Luxe salon will be offering $20 Bombshell Blowouts, $12 brow shaping and $15 mini manicures. Refreshments will be available. 5-9 p.m. The Owyhee, 1197 W. Main St., 208-305-3964, facebook.com/SolaBoise.

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West THE ALASKA CENTER—Enjoy art in the Alaska Center: Allan Ansell open studio with complimentary portraits; Radio Boise open house; the new Bellmont barber shop; Chi E Shenam Westin open gallery with new plein air paintings and painted wine glasses; Judson Cottrel fractal art with 2-D and 3-D creations; and La Neige Bridal and Tux. 5-9 p.m.

1020 W. Main St., Boise.

FRONT DOOR—The Front Door is doing a pint night with Odell Brewing, featuring $4 pours. Derek will be in house to talk beers and share some giveaways starting at 6 p.m. 5-9 p.m. $35. 105 S. Sixth St., 208-287-9201, thefrontdoorboise. com.

TOM GRAINEY’S—Head to Tom Grainey’s for Boise Rockeoke live band karaoke, starting at 9 p.m.

Show up early and select which tunes you want to sing with the live backing band. Ages 21 and older.

5 p.m.-1 a.m. 109 S. Sixth St., 208345-2505, tomgraineys.com.

counted rate of $40 a person for two hours. During this class, you’ll quickly come to appreciate the fine technique of enameling. Once you create a piece, you’ll be hooked.

5-9 p.m. 1124 W. Front St., 208345-1825, firefusion-studio.com.

SOLID GRILL & BAR—Enjoy a free wine tasting by Proletariat Wine Co. and live music. 5-9 p.m. 405 S. Eighth St., 208-345-6620, solidboise.com.

FLYING M COFFEEHOUSE—The Illo Collective will be exhibiting ’90s pop culture-inspired work—based on personal experiences from the era—at the Flying M for the month of November. Expect a mix match of medium, technique and concept.

Boise State University Art Metals students will also have works on display. 5-9 p.m. 500 W. Idaho St., 208-345-4320, flyingmcoffee.com.

HIGH NOTE CAFE—Featuring $1 tacos from 6-9 p.m., and $2 specialty mimosas all day. Plus live music by Megan Nelson, and art by Quinn Ahn Lucas. 5-9 p.m. 225 N. Fifth St., 208-429-1911, thehighnotecafe.com.

PROOF EYEWEAR—Proof Eyewear will host Virgo Darling, The Garden City Projects, Grey Jays and Heart Of Timber to help you get started (or finished) with Christmas shopping. Proof will have discount frames starting at $40.

Powderhaus Brewing will be in the store handing out free samples for the adults, and Proof will have hot chocolate on hand for the kids. 5-8 p.m. 314 S. Ninth St., Ste. 100, 208-649-5455, iwantproof.com.

R. GREY JEWELRY GALLERY— Check out the hand-crafted work of New York Artist Alex Sepkus, featuring the beautiful texturing, Designer Line, and one-of-a-kind rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings he has created. The Alex Sepkus Trunk Show ends on Saturday, Nov. 4. 5-9 p.m. 415 S. Eighth St., 208385-9337, rgreygallery.com.

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BOISE FRY COMPANY—Bison poutine is back at Boise Fry Co. BCF is kicking off its release on First Thursday and will have it on the menu throughout November at every location. 5-9 p.m. 204 N. Capitol Blvd., 208-949-7523, boisefrycompany.com.

JUMP—Learn more about the vibrant Latin American holiday,

PAYETTE BREWING—Help Payette Brewing kick off its month-long food drive for The Idaho Foodbank starting First Thursday. Take non-

perishable food items to donate and stop in for a beer. On First Thursday only, enjoy your first beer free when you donate five food items. Also launching on First Thursday is the Payette Brewing beer and Thanksgiving meal pairing. In the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, Payette will offer discounts on a select six-pack that will include a recipe card. This First Thursday, get $6 Rodeo Citra Pale Ale six-packs and a Rodeo-infused Thanksgiving recipe card. 5-9 p.m.

733 S. Pioneer St., 208-344-0011, payettebrewing.com.

Dare to NewDance.

NEWDANCE Since 1972, Ballet Idaho has been inspiring the Treasure Valley with top-notch productions ranging from works like George Balanchine’s Serenade to family favorites like The Nutcracker.

This First Thursday, the company is stepping out once again with a debut performance that promises to be “edgy, raw, and thrilling” in equal measure. Twice each year, Ballet Idaho gives its dancers and choreographers—as well as artists from around the community—an opportunity to bring their ballet brainchildren to life in NewDance, a series of short performances guaranteed to keep audiences riveted. On First Thursday, NewDance kicks off at 7:30 p.m. at the Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy theater, with choreographers Phyllis Rothwell Affrunti, John Frazer, Daniel Ojeda, Nathan Powell and Lydia Sakolsky-Basquill filling the lineup. Considering tickets start at $20, this spectacle is a steal.

Visit balletidaho.org for more information and tickets.

FOOT DYNAMICS—Thinking about holiday gift giving? Foot Dynamics has three ways to help you out.

Take an extra 10 percent off all items in the Shoe Shed on First Thursday in November; and get 30 percent off socks (up to three pair) with the full-price purchase of any shoe or sandal on First Thursday.

Starting First Thursday until Dec. 23, buy a $100 gift card and receive a free $20 gift card, with no expiration dates. 4-9 p.m. 1021 W. Main St., 208-386-3338.

FIREFUSION STUDIO—Learn the unique and beautiful enameling technique of champleve. This ancient technique involves filling vitreous enamel in the indentations of a metal object. The raised portions of the metal will remain untouched while the brilliant enamel will be visible in the grooves. The roots of this process go back to the Celtics as early as the 1st century B.C. Create your one-of-a-kind piece—no drawing required—and get a dis-

Dia de los Muertos—it’s about more than sugar skulls.

DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, originated in Mexico when native Aztec rituals merged with the Catholic faith of the Spanish conquistadors, creating a unique celebration of the dead akin to All Saints Day and All Souls Day. In Boise, JUMP will host a free Day of the Dead Celebration on First Thursday to honor the departed in traditional style, with music, food, arts, crafts and dance. Stop by the party, which runs 5-8 p.m., to catch dance performances, enjoy traditional treats, check out altars and more. Plus, for those interested in learning more about Dia de los Muertos and its traditional roots, JUMP will host a free, all-ages panel discussion Wednesday, Nov. 1, 6:30-8 p.m. in the Inspire Studio that will delve into the culture and history of the day.

Visit jumpboise.org/event-listings for more info.

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CALENDAR WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 1 On Stage BCT: HAND TO GOD—7 p.m. $10$35. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-3319224, bctheater.org.

Talks & Lectures DAY OF THE DEAD PANEL DISCUSSION—Dia de los Muertos is a visually stunning celebration with painted faces and colorful skulls, but what is its cultural significance? Join a panel discussion to dig deeper into this wonderful tradition. For all ages. 6:30-8 p.m.

FREE. Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise, 208639-6610.

Literature AUTHOR NATE BLAKESLEE: AMERICAN WOLF—Join Nate Blakeslee and Rick Johnson, executive director of the Idaho Conservation League, as they discuss Blakeslee’s compelling story of the rise and reign of O-Six, the celebrated Yellowstone wolf, and the people who loved or feared her. 7 p.m. $35-$55.

Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy, 516 S. Ninth St., Boise, 208-345-9116.

Food DINE OUT DOWNTOWN BOISE RESTAURANT WEEK 2017—Take advantage of this opportunity to eat at Boise’s best restaurants for amazing prices. Grab a twocourse lunch for as little as $10, a two-course dinner for $15 or a full three-course dinner for $30. No tickets are needed, but reservations are a good idea. Through Nov. 5. $10-$30. Downtown Boise, 208472-5251, downtownboise.org.

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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 2 Festivals & Events FIRST THURSDAY—Stroll through the unique shops and galleries in downtown Boise while enjoying in-store entertainment and special events. 5-9 p.m. FREE. Downtown Boise, 208-472-5251, downtownboise.org.

NIGHT ON FIRE FIREMAN FASHION SHOW AND AUCTION— Join the firefighters from Boise Local 149 to raise funds for the Community Assistance Fund. You’ll enjoy a fashion show featuring firefighter models and clothes by John Varvatos SAXX Underwear.

Your ticket includes two drink coupons, appetizers and no host bar.

6:30 p.m. $50. The Linen Building, 1402 W. Grove St., 208-387-0250, boisefirefighters.org.

On Stage BALLET IDAHO: NEW DANCE—7:30 p.m. $20-$25.

Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy, 516 S. Ninth St., Boise.

208-343-0556, ext. 220, balletidaho.org.

BCT: HAND TO GOD—7 p.m. $10$35. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-3319224, bctheater.org.

BOISE WEEKLY PREVIEW NIGHT AT THE FLICKS—SOLD OUT. Enjoy a magical night of movies with commentary and insight from Boise Weekly’s resident movie fan extraordinaire George Prentice.

For $25 per person, you get a Flicks movie ticket, studio swag, bites from Bonefish Grill and a screening of exclusive previews and clips from upcoming films.

SOLD OUT. COMEDIAN CHRIS FAIRBANKS—8 p.m. $10. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise.com.

THURSDAY, NOV. 2

PLAYHOUSE: POLTER-HEIST MURDER MYSTERY—Join a cast of wacky characters as they attempt to make contact with the ghost haunting the Mouldering Pines Inn. This hauntingly hilarious show is perfect for Halloween and beyond. 6:30 p.m. $15-$30. The Playhouse Boise, 8001 W. Fairview Ave., Boise, 208-779-0092, playhouseboise.com.

FREE. Boise State Fine Arts Building, 2249 University Drive, Boise.

Literature FRIENDS OF THE BOISE LIBRARY FALL HOLIDAY SALE—4-8 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library Warehouse, 762 River St., across from main branch, Boise, 208-3844076, boisepubliclibrary.org.

Art ANDREA HARRIS AND PETER COHEN: ELEMENTAL CONVERGENCE—5-9 p.m. FREE. Art Source Gallery, 1015 W. Main St., 208331-3374, artsourcegallery.com.

BOISE STATE ART METALS ADORN-ME JEWELRY SALE—6-9 p.m. FREE. Flying M Coffeehouse, 500 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-3454320, flyingmcoffee.com.

Odds & Ends SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT TOURNAMENT WITH COORS— Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Burt Reynolds’ hit movie Smokey and the Bandit. 7-10 p.m. FREE. Spacebar Arcade, 200 N. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-918-0597, spacebararcade.com.

BOISE STATE MFA FALL EXHIBIT: OBSERVER EFFECT—Check out this reception for the Boise State Master’s of Fine Arts in Visual Art fall student exhibition. 6-8 p.m.

FRIDAY, NOV. 3 STE VE SMITH

SAM JONES Movies with the master.

“You belong among the wildflowers / ...You belong somewhere you feel free”

AMONG THE WILDFLOWERS: A TOM PETTY LIVE TRIBUTE Tom Petty was a lifelong singer-songwriter, guitarist and stage legend, and news of his death Oct. 2 shook the foundation of rock and roll. “I thought the world of Tom,” Bob Dylan told Rolling Stone.

“He was a great performer, full of the light, a friend, and I’ll never forget him.” In Boise, the reaction to Petty’s death prompted local radio station The River to partner up with The Record Exchange on a live tribute christened “Among the Wildflowers,” a nod to the title track of Petty’s 1994 album. Local musicians performing at the free, all-ages event include a.k.a. Belle, Central City Music Company, Jeff Crosby, El Dopamine, Kayleigh Jack and many more.

The RX is expecting a full house, so stop by the store to pick up a free wristband to ensure you get through the door.

6-8 p.m., FREE. The Record Exchange, 1105 W. Idaho St., 208344-8010, therecordexchange.com.

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BOISE WEEKLY PREVIEW NIGHT AT THE FLICKS

LED: WATERS INTO WILDERNESS

If you’re a regular Boise Weekly reader, the name George Prentice should ring multiple movie-related bells. Not only is he our regular movie critic, but every September he spends a week at the Toronto International Film Festival watching red-carpet premieres. On Thursday, Nov. 2, he will share his insider insights in person at the inaugural Boise Weekly Preview Night at the Flicks. At 6:30 p.m., join us on the Flicks patio (dress warm) for movie clips and previews, drinks, and bites from Bonefish Grill, while Prentice offers his take on some of the hottest upcoming releases. A $25 pre-ordered ticket gets you a drink, hors d’oeuvres, studio swag and a movie ticket to The Flicks to be used any time. Seating is very limited, and although a few tickets may be available at the door for $30 each, ordering online is your safest bet to secure a spot at this cinematic soiree.

6:30-8 p.m., $25-$30. SOLD OUT. The Flicks, 646 W. Fulton St., 208-344-2055, theflicksboise.com.

The creations of local performing arts nonprofit LED are rarely conventional: Shows are packed with phenomenal choreography and dancing, addictive original music, and cinematic artworks, all wrapped around an engaging narrative. The newest LED project, Waters Into Wilderness—which debuts Friday, Nov. 3, for one-nightonly—promises to be no exception. On the LED website (ledboise. com), Waters is described as an exploration of “the intimate and complex relationship between parents and their children,” which will be brought to life by a dozen musicians and dancers, and a live choir. Past full-length LED works include Intergalactic Mixtape, This Side of Paradise and This Way to Egress, which The Seattle Times called “a dazzling feat of pyrotechnics.” LED shows are usually sold out, so snag tickets at ticketmaster.com today.

8 p.m., $40-$60. Morrison Center, 2201 W. Cesar Chavez Ln., 208-426-1609, morrisoncenter.com.

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CALENDAR Food THE BISHOPS’ HOUSE 2ND ANNUAL HARVEST DINNER—Enjoy a delicious seasonal dinner, followed

by P. Gary Eller’s presentation featuring “Trains in Idaho History” in song and stories. 6:30 p.m. $45. Bishops’ House, 2420 E. Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-3423279, thebishopshouse.org.

DINE OUT DOWNTOWN BOISE RESTAURANT WEEK 2017— Through Nov. 5. $10-$30.

Downtown Boise, 208-472-5251, downtownboise.org/events/ dineout-downtown-boise.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 3 Festivals & Events CAPITAL CITY YOUTH BALLET FATHER-DAUGHTER MASQUERADE BALL—6:30 p.m. $25. Cathedral of the Rockies, First United Methodist Church, 717 N. 11th St., Boise, cathedraloftherockies.org.

CRAFT AND CHOCOLATE AFFAIRE—5-9 p.m. FREE. Nampa Civic Center, 311 Third St. S., 208468-5555, nampaciviccenter.com.

DENTISTRY FROM THE HEART 2017—Providing free extractions and cleanings for the first 50 patients. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. Ustick Dental Office, 9733 Ustick Road, 208-375-8720, ustickdental.com.

On Stage BALLET IDAHO: NEW DANCE—7:30 p.m. $20-$25.

Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy, 516 S. Ninth St., Boise, 208-343-0556, ext. 220, balletidaho.org/performances/ newdance.

Saturdays, served prior to show, with doors at 6:30 p.m. and show around 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. $15-$30.

The Playhouse Boise, 8001 W. Fairview Ave., Boise, 208-7790092, playhouseboise.com.

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REEL ROCK 12—Enjoy five short films celebrating rock climbing’s greatest stories, stars and sends.

Highlands Hollow will be providing drinks, and there’ll be a raffle with prizes from Evolv, Prana, Patagonia and more. 7 p.m. $15. Urban Ascent Climbing Gym, 308 S. 25th St., Boise, 208-363-7325.

FRIENDS OF THE BOISE LIBRARY FALL HOLIDAY SALE—9 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library Warehouse, 762 River St., across from main branch, Boise, 208-384-4076, boisepubliclibrary. org.

POET ALICE NOTLEY READING— Alice Notley is one of the most prominent American poets at work today. Join the Boise State MFA in Creative Writing Reading Series for a reading with Notley. Open to the public. In Room 118. 7:30-9 p.m. FREE. Boise State Interactive Learning Center, west end of campus, between the Multi-Purpose Classroom Building and the Math and Geosciences Building, Boise, coas.boisestate.edu.

Talks & Lectures ECO2LIBRIUM: BUSINESS FOR SOCIAL GOOD IN AFRICA—Learn about Boise’s Eco2Librium, a company tackling environmental and social problems in Africa — using business. Boise’s Mark Lung and Mark Luseno from Kenya will present an overview of Eco2Librium’s mission, and how B-corporations work. With drinks and appetizers.

7-8:30 p.m. FREE. Foothills School of Arts and Sciences, 618 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-331-9260.

BOGUS BASIN 67TH ANNUAL SKI SWAP—3-10 p.m. FREE-$5.

Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208287-5650, expoidaho.com.

Food DINE OUT DOWNTOWN BOISE RESTAURANT WEEK 2017— Through Nov. 5. $10-$30.

Downtown Boise, 208-472-5251, downtownboise.org/events/ dineout-downtown-boise.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4 Festivals & Events 2017 VETERANS DAY PARADE— Honor the Idaho women and men who have served our great nation in the military at the 2017 Boise Veterans Day Parade. A special opening ceremony will begin at 9:15 a.m. on the Idaho State Capitol steps, with the parade to follow at 9:45 a.m. Starting at 10th and Jefferson, the route proceeds east on Jefferson to Fourth Street,

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turns south onto Bannock, and goes west to 11th Street. 9:15 a.m. FREE. Idaho State Capitol Building, 700 W. Jefferson St., Boise, 208-433-9705, boiseveteransdayparade.org.

BOISE FARMERS MARKET—Now indoors at the corner of Eigth and Fulton streets through Saturday, Dec. 23. Find fresh cranberries and dates; locally grown chestnuts; winter produce; free range and grass fed meats; award winning Idaho wines; cheeses and specialty foods; fresh baked breads and holiday pastries. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., FREE. theboisefarmersmarket.com.

CAPITAL CITY PUBLIC MARKET—9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. FREE. Capital City Public Market, Eighth Street between Main and State streets, Boise, 208-345-3499, capitalcitypublicmarket.com.

CRAFT AND CHOCOLATE AFFAIRE—10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. Nampa Civic Center, 311 Third St. S., Nampa, 208-468-5555, nampaciviccenter.com.

Literature BOOK AND CIDER NIGHT WITH MERIWEATHER CIDER—Find a new book, try a new libation and be surrounded by people who love words and good company. Your ticket includes cider tasting, $12 Meriweather Cider voucher, one copy of a staff pick, and tapas tasting from the Basque Market. 7:30 p.m. $30. Rediscovered Books, 180 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-3764229, rdbooks.org.

FRIENDS OF THE BOISE LIBRARY FALL HOLIDAY SALE—9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library Warehouse, 762 River St., across from main branch, Boise, 208-384-4076, boisepubliclibrary. org.

Sports & Fitness BOGUS BASIN 67TH ANNUAL SKI SWAP—10 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE$5. Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-287-5650, expoidaho.com.

On Stage 13TH ANNUAL WINTER WILDLANDS ALLIANCE BACKCOUNTRY FILM FESTIVAL NATIONAL PREMIERE—Go early (doors at 6 p.m.) for raffle prizes from national and local businesses. Or start the evening off even earlier at a 4-6 p.m. pre-party at The North Face (802 W. Idaho St), and enjoy Odell brews and music by Curtis/ Sutton and the Scavengers. 7 p.m. $10-$15. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., 208-345-0454, winterwildlands.org.

Kids & Teens EXTRA LIFE 24 HOUR CHARITY EVENT—Help raise money for the St. Luke’s Children’s Miracle

Network here in Boise at this 24-hour tabletop gaming charity event, starting Nov. 4 at 9 a.m. through Nov. 5 at 9 a.m. A list of game events can be found on the Facebook event page. 9 a.m. $5.

ABU Games, 7211 Colonial St., Boise, 208-376-6019.

Food DINE OUT DOWNTOWN BOISE RESTAURANT WEEK 2017— Through Nov. 5. $10-$30.

Downtown Boise, 208-472-5251, downtownboise.org/events/ dineout-downtown-boise.

MORZILLA DINNER AND BAZAAR—Enjoy this Basque handmade delicacy at the Basque Center’s annual Morzilla Dinner.

After, stay and enjoy the bazaar.

5-10 p.m. $6-$15. Basque Center, 601 W. Grove St., Boise, 208-3315097, basquecenter.com.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 5 On Stage SYMPHONIC WINDS: HEART AND SOUL—7:30 p.m. FREE-$7.

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BALLET IDAHO: NEW DANCE—2 p.m, and 7:30 p.m. $20-$25.

Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy, 516 S. Ninth St., Boise, 208-343-0556, ext. 220, balletidaho.org/performances/ newdance.

BCT: HAND TO GOD—8 p.m. $10$35. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-3319224, bctheater.org.

BCT: HAND TO GOD—2 p.m. and 8 p.m. $10-$35. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-331-9224, bctheater.org.

COMEDIAN CHRIS FAIRBANKS—8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $12.

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

COMEDIAN CHRIS FAIRBANKS—8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $12.

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

LED: WATERS INTO WILDERNESS—Explore the intimate and complex relationship between parents and their children through inventive choreography, music, projection, lighting, sets and costumes, and an exciting narrative structure. 8 p.m. $40-$60. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-426-1110, morrisoncenter.com.

MERIDIAN SYMPHONY: I COULD HAVE DANCED ALL NIGHT—7:30 p.m. $4-$11. Centennial Performing Arts Center, 12400 W. McMillan Road, Boise, 208-939-1404.

SHIMI TREE LIVE FLAMENCO—7 p.m. $10. The Olympic, 1009 Main St., Boise, 208-342-0176, theolympicboise.com.

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PLAYHOUSE: POLTER-HEIST MURDER MYSTERY—Join a host of wacky characters as they attempt to make contact with the ghost haunting the Mouldering Pines Inn. This hauntingly hilarious show is perfect for Halloween and beyond. Dinner option available on Fridays and

GARDEN CITY LIVE-WORKCREATE POP-UP SHOP—1-4 p.m.

FREE. Surel’s Place, 212 E. 33rd St., Garden City, 206-407-7529.

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CALENDAR Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, 208-426-1110, morrisoncenter.com.

BALLET IDAHO: NEW DANCE—1 p.m. and 5 p.m. $20-$25. Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy, 516 S. Ninth St., Boise, 208-3430556, ext. 220, balletidaho.org.

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

Art GARDEN CITY LIVE-WORKCREATE POP-UP SHOP—1-4 p.m.

FREE. Surel’s Place, 212 E. 33rd St., Garden City, 206-407-7529.

Sports & Fitness BOGUS BASIN 67TH ANNUAL SKI SWAP—10 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE$5. Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-287-5650, expoidaho.com.

Odds & Ends LOWELL SCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL HOLIDAY BAZAAR—10 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE. 13600 W McMillan Road, lsmsholidaybazaar. webs.com.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS—6:30-7:30 p.m. FREE. Boise Church of Christ, 2000 N. Eldorado., 208-409-1086, oa.org.

Literature FRIENDS OF THE BOISE LIBRARY FALL HOLIDAY SALE—All materials are half price on Sunday.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library Warehouse, 762 River St., across from main branch, Boise, 208-384-4076, boisepubliclibrary. org.

WARHAWK AIR MUSEUM VETERANS BREAKFAST—Join Warhawk Air Museum for their annual Veterans Breakfast. You’ll enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage, hash browns and coffee, milk or juice.

8 a.m.-noon. $3-$5. Warhawk Air Museum, Nampa Airport, 201 Municipal Drive, Nampa, 208-4656446, warhawkairmuseum.org.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 6 On Stage TREASURE VALLEY CONCERT BAND AND BOISE PHILHARMONIC MASTER CHORALE—7:30 p.m.

FREE-$7. Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208426-1110, morrisoncenter.com.

Food DINE OUT DOWNTOWN BOISE RESTAURANT WEEK 2017— Through Nov. 5. $10-$30.

Downtown Boise, 208-472-5251, downtownboise.org/events/ dineout-downtown-boise.

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GURU DONUTS TASTY TALES STORYTIME WITH REDISCOVERED BOOKS—Get the kids giggling with the staff of Rediscovered Books while enjoying the tasty treats at Guru Donuts. The first 20-minute session starts at 10 a.m., with an encore at 10:30 a.m.

Go early for $2.50 donut and drink specials. Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m.

Continues through Nov. 28. FREE. Guru Donuts, 928 W. Main St,, Ste. 100, Boise, 208-571-7792, gurudonuts.com/tasty-tales.

Odds & Ends CHOLESTEROL SCREENING AND CARDIAC ASSESSMENT—Screening includes HDL/LDL levels, triglycerides, blood pressure and nutrition guidelines. 6:30-9 a.m. $19. Central District Health, 707 N. Armstrong Place, 208-375-5211, cdhd.idaho.gov.

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FREE. Pengilly’s DESERT GRAVES—With Sick Wish and Preakedness. 7 p.m. $5.

Neurolux KEN HARRIS AND CARMEL CROCK—6 p.m. FREE. Sofia’s RAWLEY FRYE—8 p.m. FREE. Reef

STEVE EATON—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 2 BEWITCHER—With Broken Dead, and Embryocide. 7 p.m. $8. The Shredder CAMDEN HUGHES—7:30 p.m. $15$20. Sapphire FRIM FRAM FOUR—8:45 p.m.

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JEFF CROSBY—7 p.m. $30. Cinder MEGAN NELSON—6 p.m. FREE. High Note TANGO ALPHA TANGO—With Marshall Poole. 7 p.m. $7. The Olympic TOM PETTY TRIBUTE—a.k.a. Belle, Central City Music Co., Jeff Crosby, eL Dopamine, Kayleigh Jack, LadyTramp, Ana Lete, Like A Rocket, Marshall Poole, Max Beefwater Band, Heather Meuleman, and New Transit. 6 p.m. FREE. Record Exchange

NAHKO—8 p.m. $23-$55. Knitting Factory

BASEMENT DWELLERS—7:30 p.m. $25-$70. Knitting Factory

THIS END UP—8 p.m. FREE. WilliB’s

HOKUM HI-FLYERS—7 p.m. $7.

Mardi Gras JAZ CYMRY—6 p.m. FREE. Art Zone 208 LUKE MESSIMER—7 p.m. $5. The Garden City Projects MCGINNIS HOLT—7 p.m. FREE. Destination 112

DANIEL JOHNSTON AND FRIENDS—7 p.m. $30-$45.

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FREE. Pengilly’s TRAVIS WARD—6 p.m. FREE. Capitol Bar

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MANDOLIN ORANGE—With Mapache. 7 p.m. $15. The Olympic NOTHING MORE—8 p.m. $17$125. Knitting Factory SEAN HATTON—11 a.m. FREE. High Note SISTERS IN SONGWRITING—6 p.m.

FREE. Sapphire SKULL DIVER—With Sun Blood Stories, and Oceans are Zeroes. 7 p.m. $7. Neurolux

MONDAY NOVEMBER 6

TYLOR AND THE TRAIN ROBBERS—8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s

THE JERRY DOUGLAS BAND— 8 p.m. $30-$35. Egyptian

WHITAKER AND OLIVER—7 p.m.

FREE. High Note

SINGLE CAR GARAGE BAND—6 p.m. FREE. Awakenings

BROTHER ALI—With Sa-Roc, Last Word and Sol Messiah. 9:30 p.m. $20-$65. Reef

CARMEL CROCK AND KEN HARRIS—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365

RADIO BOISE TUESDAY: THE RUSS LIQUID TEST—With Defunk.

7 p.m. $15-$20. Neurolux

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TRYNADEE HODGE—7 p.m. FREE. Awakenings

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THE MIGHTY RED MELONS: TRIBUTE TO 2 GEORGES--STRAIT AND JONES—8 p.m. $23-$36. Sapphire

TAUGE AND FAULKNER—8:45 p.m.

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MAXWELL HUGHES AND EDISON—7:30 p.m. $10-$25. Cinder

ADDAM CHAVARRIA—9 p.m. $5.

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GENERATOR SAINTS—8 p.m. FREE. WilliB’s

With 1000 Fuegos, and Christina Holmes. 8 p.m., $23$55. Knitting Factory, 416 S. Ninth St., 208-367-1212, bo.knittingfactory.com.

JORDON HARRIS BAND—7 p.m.

FREE. High Note

THE OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND MOSQUITOES—6:30 p.m. FREE. Dwellers Public House

BILLY BRAUN—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365

In 2008, singer-songwriter Nahko Bear founded Medicine for the People, an indie-folk collective with a powerful environmental message and a dedicated following. Bear, who Huffington Post called a “musical prophet,” released his debut solo album, My Name is Bear (SideOneDummy Records, 2017) in October, and he has written that My Name is Bear is filled with personal stories, chronicling his years as “a young cub set on exploring the world and finding himself amongst the wild.” As a teen, Bear went on a quest for identity that took him to Alaska, Louisiana and Hawaii, inspiring an album fueled by hitchhiking, drug trips and young love.

A “prequel” to the iconic sound of Medicine for the People, My Name is Bear distills wanderlust down to its purest form.

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JEFF CROSBY—8 p.m. $12-$15.

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TOWER—With Traitors Gate, and Stone Prophet. 7 p.m. $6. The Shredder WAYNE WHITE—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365

MANDOLIN ORANGE, NOV. 5, THE OLYMPIC The sound of North Carolina duo Mandolin Orange is perhaps best described as “porch music,” and it goes down as smoothly as sweet tea. Though known for appearances at big music festivals like Austin City Limits, Telluride Bluegrass Festival and Pickathon, Mandolin Orange will bring a little piece of the Bible Belt to Boise when the duo takes the stage at The Olympic in support of its new album, Blindfaller (Yep Roc Records, 2016). In 10 tracks packed with social commentary, Blindfaller takes a hard look at what it means to be southern, particularly balancing pride, politics and past tragedy. From “Wildfire,” which examines the lingering effects of slavery, to “Gospel Shoes,” a critique of how religion is used as a tool for political gain, this is a smart, introspective album that gets everything—from thoughtful lyrics to choice guest instrumentation—just right.

—Lex Nelson With Mapache. 7 p.m., $15. The Olympic Venue, 1009 W. Main St., 208-342-0176, theolympicboise.com.

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Skull Diver mixes the grotesque and the beautiful BEN SCHULTZ Sisters Ally and Mandy Payne took the name of their band, Skull Diver, from paintings by British artist Cecily Brown.

“I came across … the Skulldiver paintings that she did,” Mandy said. “It was the marriage of explicit and grotesque but also still really beautiful. I really like that combination of things. She’s one of my favorite artists.”

A similar union of the grotesque and the beautiful can be heard in the music of the Portland, Oregon-based band. The name doesn’t always give people the right impression, though.

“For us, people often think [Skull Diver] is a metal band,” Mandy said, “but I kind of want to be like, ‘Well, if you look a little deeper or you listen closer, there’s influences there, but it’s not entirely [metal].”

The unique blend of metal, psychedelic rock, shoegaze and other genres Skull Diver delivers has earned the group a devoted and growing audience. Dan Cable of Vortex Magazine wrote, “When you talk about mustsee bands in Portland, Skull Diver definitely deserves to be in the conversation.” Willamette Week called the band’s latest album, Chemical Tomb (self-released, 2017), “pop at its most sinister.”

The Paynes probably wouldn’t disagree, calling Skull Diver’s music “nightmare pop.”

It’s not so much a branding strategy as a lastditch attempt to define their sound.

“We can’t really ever fully decide on a genre,” Ally said. “We’ve been called so many different things that we’ve just landed [in] the ‘nightmare pop’ realm. That’s as close as it’s gonna get.”

Although it took them a long time to settle on a genre, the passion Ally and Mandy have for music formed at an early age. They started learning how to play piano at ages 6 (Ally) and 8 (Mandy) and grew up listening to Rod Stewart, Leonard Cohen, David Bowie, Sisters of Mercy and Prince.

Eventually, the Paynes’ interest in music extended beyond playing instruments.

“I started getting really into audio engineering when I was in my teenage years,” Mandy said. “I grew up reading Tape-Op and stuff like that, and that kind of lit a spark in

With Skull Diver, the Payne sisters’ aesthetic perfectly compliments their gorgeous “nightmare pop” sound.

and start making music with Ally again.” me to pursue more technical sides of making The sisters formed Skull Diver in 2015, music.” producing and releasing a self-titled debut Ally learned about midi programming and album (self-released) that same year. Before effects pedals, including “how to build them, recording Chemical Tomb, the Paynes recruited how to service them, all that jazz.” musician Alexandra “Zanny” Geffel, whose “For me, it was out of necessity, honestly,” she said, explaining how at one point, she was subtle, responsive drumming gives a jazzy sinuousness to tracks like the surprising cover toting 25 pedals, a full keyboard and doing of Nick Drake’s “Parasite.” vocal effects. “Playing live that way was really “I remember the first practice we were playcomplex and really hard. It took away from ing with her,” Ally said. “Mandy and I were my performance.” actually forgetting what we The Paynes were born in were playing because she Elko, Nevada, and grew up in SKULL DIVER was just so good with everyLamoille, Nevada and Salt Lake Sunday, Nov. 5 thing she was doing. She has City, Utah. Ally remembers SLC With Sun Blood Stories and such an incredible style—if as “a weird place, but it was Oceans Are Zeroes you watch any of the live cool at the same time. I don’t 8 p.m., $7. Neurolux, 111 N. videos, you can tell she has know… I feel like if you were 11th St., neurolux.com this really intense energy to drawn to something like music the way that she plays. It’s or art there, you were really, very fluid and intentional.” really drawn to it. There’s not a whole lot else There will be more music from Skull Diver going on.” soon. The trio plans to start recording the Mandy and Ally lived apart over the years and experimented with different types of mu- follow-up to Chemical Tomb after this current sic, but the desire to collaborate brought them tour. True to form, the Payne sisters plan to keep trying new things. back together.

“I want to try and take natural sounds and “I was playing in bands in New Zealand for manipulate them—like, slowed down room a long time,” Mandy said. “And it was really noises and things like that to create space,” fun and everything, but there was a sound I Mandy said. was going for, which led me back to studying “Mandy’s got a thing for crickets right more about audio. I really wanted to be able to get the sounds that I was thinking of or was now,” Ally added, laughing. “Slowed down cricket sounds.” inspired by. I felt like I needed to come back BOISE WEEKLY.COM

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If there is such a thing as a cool election nerd, it’s Phil McGrane. He is the chief deputy in the office of the Ada County Clerk, a job he’s held since 2005. Among his many duties, McGrane oversees the largest election operation in Idaho: more than 1,000 workers at 145 precincts, all tasked with maintaining the integrity of the vote.

McGrane made a little non-election news in September, though, when he disclosed that hackers had stolen his identity and those of his family, and drained their bank accounts. Prior to another busy Election Day, McGrane sat down to talk about voting—but first answered some questions about being targeted by identity thieves.

Have you recovered?

I wouldn’t call it that. It was definitely a sophisticated operation. People had gotten access to our online account, and they withdrew all the money from our savings and checking accounts.

How much time had lapsed before you realized what happened?

Two hours. I was in a meeting when I got an alert, and like many people, I’ve had a fraudulent charge in the past where you dispute the single charge. I never anticipated the level of sophistication of this operation. They got ahold of our personal identifying information and called into our bank impersonating me. They didn’t know our phone password but when the bank asked subsequent questions, they were able to provide my social security number, date of birth, my wife’s name and her date of birth. They had all sorts of information.

It took us weeks to figure all of it out. What’s interesting is that they didn’t move all of the money. They would leave a little bit in each account. They moved things around and then went to a series of ATMs in the Chicago area and withdrew it all.

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stolen my TV, I’d call the sheriff’s office. I’ve actually reached out to law enforcement on this, and there’s really no one who [will] go after these bad guys. We’re still in the process of closing our bank accounts and opening new ones.

Let’s talk about something more innocent: politics—in particular, your take on the Boise City Council election: three seats and thirteen candidates.

From our perspective, we’re not seeing a high level of interest so far, in terms of activity.

Just anecdotally, when I drive around town, I’m not seeing the level of activity I would anticipate this close to an election.

I would agree. I’m not seeing nearly as many yard signs as I’ve seen in prior city elections.

Yes, I think that’s a good indicator. The other one that really stands out is that candidates usually drive absentee voter participation, but right now, we’re seeing record low absentee participation. We’re not getting the number of requests we would expect; and even for those who are being sent ballots are not returning them at the rate we’ve seen in the past.

I’ve heard you describe management of Election Day as being similar to event planning.

We’ve never really gone in this direction, but when we have been hiring for a new director, we always thought of it like a high-end wedding planner. In weddings, expectations are high. In elections, expectations are extremely high. Everyone demands perfection. The company that helps us distribute all of our supplies—there are five semi-truck loads—travel all over Ada County the day before the election to distribute materials. We vote on Tuesday and then on Wednesday, trucks drive around picking up all the materials.

The day after the wedding, so to speak.

Yes, exactly. It feels and looks a lot like a wedding. Hopefully, we’re all celebrating in the end just as well.

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$GYLFH IRU WKRVH RQ WKH YHUJH FUN SIZE DEAR MINERVA, Genetics dealt me the hand of being petite in the pants. I don’t feel too bothered by it. I’ve accepted my little buddy for what he is. I’d love to have a magnificent member that inspired awe and love songs, but that’s not my reality. What bothers me the most, is that it seems like every time a guy does something bad, people start commenting on his lack of endowment. If a man drives a big truck (I drive a Prius), has an anger problem (I’m totally chill) or goes big game hunting (I’ve been vegan for 10 years), it’s always because he has a small penis and overcompensates for it. This seems wrong. What say you?

Sincerely, Fun Size

DEAR FUN SIZE, Here’s the deal: It is body shaming, and that is shameful behavior. If we consider ourselves to be progressive people, we absolutely must stop equating behaviors to body parts. There are people with giant penises who do bad things and people with modest endowments who do great things. People who equate any body part to behaviors is lacking critical thinking skills. The joke is tired and tacky. Just know that you are enough as you are, and anyone who thinks you are unworthy because of something you have no control over is a garbage person unworthy of your time.

Furthermore, no one is helping shape a better world by engaging in behavior that ultimately shames other people’s bodies. Our potential goes beyond our bodies. Let’s start acting like it.

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SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS, THE NEW MUSICAL: ORIGINAL CAST RECORDING The first episode of the animated Nickelodeon juggernaut SpongeBob SquarePants aired in 1999, and the world was never the same. The series has long had massive appeal to viewers of all ages, has won numerous awards and even became a fashion trend in Tahrir Square after the Egyptian Revolution in 2011. The titular character, hailed as a gay icon, is the most widely interpreted cartoon since the Shmoo.

You don’t need to know anything about SpongeBob, however, to love the SpongeBob SquarePants The Musical: Original Cast Recording from the musical, which opens this month on Broadway. Featuring compositions by Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, T.I., The Flaming Lips, They Might Be Giants and many, many more, the music is definitely kid-friendly and written to be played on a Broadway stage. However, as National Public Radio review noted, the artists made children’s music “while still sounding arguably like themselves.”

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ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19): America’s Civil War ended in 1865.

A veteran from that conflict later produced a daughter, Irene Triplett, who is still alive today and collecting his pension. In the coming months, I foresee you being able to take advantage of a comparable phenomenon, although it may be metaphorical. Blessings from bygone times, perhaps from the distant past, will be available, but you’ll have to be alert and know where to look. So now might be a good time to learn more about your ancestors, ruminate exuberantly about your own history, study the lives of your dead heroes, and maybe even tune in to your previous incarnations.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “I wasn’t in the market to buy a DayGlo plastic fish from a street vendor,� testified a witty guy named Jef on Facebook, “but that’s exactly what I did. The seller said he found it in someone’s trash. He wanted 50 cents for it, but I talked him up to a dollar. The best part is the expression on the fish’s face. It’s from Edvard Munch’s The Scream.�

I bring this testimony to your attention, Taurus, because I feel it’s good role-modeling for you. In the coming days, I bet you won’t know exactly what you’re looking for until you find it. This prize may not be highly valued by anyone else but you, and it will amuse you and be of use to you in just the right ways.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Where are Chinese gooseberries grown? In New Zealand. What is a camel’s hair brush made of?

Squirrel fur. When England and France waged their Hundred Years’ War, how long did it last?

116 years. When do Russians celebrate their October Revolution? In November. Trick answers like these are likely to be a recurring theme for you in the coming weeks, Gemini.

That’s why I advise you to not be a Master of the Obvious.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): In accordance with the astrological omens, I recommend you indulge in any or all of the following exercises: 1. Dedicate an entire day to performing acts of love. 2. Buy yourself flowers, sing yourself a song and tell yourself a story about why you’re so beautiful. 3. Explain your deeply-felt opinion with so much passion and logic that you change the mind of a person who had previously disagreed with you. 4. Make a pilgrimage to a sacred spot you want to be influenced by. 5. Buy a drink for everyone in a bar or cafe.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Dear Rob: I saw a photo of you recently, and I realized that you have a scar on your face. I hope you don’t mind me telling you it resembles an ancient Mayan hieroglyph

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that means ‘Builder of Bridges for Those Who Are Seeking Home.’ Did you know this? If so, do you think it’s an accurate title for what you do? —Renegade Leo Scholar.� Dear Scholar: Thanks for your observation. I don’t know if I fully deserve the title “Builder of Bridges for Those Who Are Seeking Home,� but it does describe the role I’m hoping to play for Leos. The coming weeks will be an excellent time for your tribe to clarify and cultivate your notion of home.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Author Clarissa Pinkola Estes encourages us to purge tendencies we have to think of ourselves as hounded animals; angry, wounded victims; leaky vessels aching to be filled; or broken creatures yearning for rescue. It so happens that now is a perfect time for you to perform this purgation. You have maximum power to revise your self-image so it resounds with more poise, selfsufficiency and sovereignty.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I used to scoff at people who play the lottery. The chance of winning big is almost nil. Why not invest in more pragmatic schemes to generate money? My opinion softened a bit when the planet Jupiter made a lucky transit to an aspect in my personal horoscope. It really did seem like my chances of winning the lottery were unusually high. I started dreaming about the educational amusements I’d pursue if I got a huge influx of cash. I opened my mind to expansive future possibilities that I had previously been closed to. So even though I didn’t actually get a windfall during this favorable financial phase, I was glad I’d entertained the fantasy. In alignment with current astrological omens, Libra, here’s the moral of the story for you: Meditate on what educational amusements you’d seek if you had more money.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the early stages of Johnny Cash’s development as a musician, his mother hired a coach to give him singing lessons. After a few meetings, the teacher counseled him to quit. Johnny’s style was so unique, the pro thought it better not to tamper with his natural sound. I hesitate to offer you comparable advice, Scorpio. I’m a big believer in the value of enhancing one’s innate talents with training and education.

On the other hand, my assessment of your destiny between now and October 2018 impels me to offer a suggestion: It may be useful for you to give some credence to the perspective of Johnny Cash’s voice coach. Make sure you guard and revere your distinctiveness.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I used to nurture a grudge against

Tony Pastorini, the high school math teacher who kicked me out of the extracurricular Calculus Club because my proofs were too “intuitive and unorthodox.� His rejection drove me away from a subject I had been passionate about. Eventually, though, I came to realize what a good deed he had done. It would have been a mistake for me to keep specializing in math—I was destined to study literature and psychology and mythology—but it took Pastorini to correct my course. Now, Sagittarius, I invite you to make a similar shift of attitude. What debt of gratitude do you owe a person you have thought of as a source of frustration or obstruction?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the lore of ancient Greek mythology, the god Prometheus stole fire from his fellow deities and gave it to us humans. Before our patron provided us with this natural treasure, we poor creatures had no access to it. As I gaze at your possibilities in the coming months, Capricorn, I foresee you having Promethean inclinations. Your ability to bestow blessings, spread benevolence and do good deeds will be at a peak.

Unlike Prometheus, however, I don’t expect you’ll get into trouble for your generosity. Just the opposite!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Here’s a parable you may find useful. An armchair explorer is unexpectedly given a chance to embark on an adventure she has only read and dreamed about. But she hesitates on the brink of seizing her opportunity. She asks herself, “Do I really want to risk having ragged reality corrupt the beautiful fantasy I’ve built up in my mind’s eye?� In the end she takes the gamble. She embarks on the adventure. And ragged reality does in fact partially corrupt her beautiful fantasy. But it also brings her unexpected lessons that partially enhance the beautiful fantasy.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “A game of chess is usually a fairy tale of 1001 blunders,� said chess grandmaster Savielly Tartakower, a Pisces. “It is a struggle against one’s own errors,� he added. “The winner of the game is the player who makes the next-to-last mistake.� I think this is excellent counsel during the current phase of your astrological cycle, Pisces. It’s time to risk bold moves, because even if they’re partly or wholly mistaken, they will ultimately put you in a good position to succeed in the long run. Here’s a further point for your consideration. Remember the philosopher Rene Descartes’ famous dictum, “Cogito ergo sum�?

It’s Latin for “I think, therefore I am.� Tartakower countered this with, “Erro ergo sum,� which is “I err, therefore I am.�

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