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SNEEZIN’ SEASON In the Boise Weekly newsroom, there is a moratorium on opening a story with the phrase “It’s that time of year again.” If there was ever a time to trot out that particular cliche though, it would be now: “It’s that time of year again, when the sounds of coughing, sneezing and sniffling fill the air, because it’s cold and flu season.” And we may be facing a particularly harsh one.

Experts say the last two flu seasons have been relatively mild, and when there are two not-so-bad seasons in a row, the third is usually pretty rough. Also, Australia has had it bad. According to a weather.com report, scientists often look to the Land Down Under to predict the severity of flu season in our hemisphere (since their winter is our summer), and Australia had it tough, with almost all reported cases of flu coming from the H3N2 strain.

H3 is “the worst” because “it causes more symptoms,” according to weather.com. There was also an “early uptick” in the number of cases in the United States; instead of starting near Christmas, flu season kicked off around Thanksgiving. Plus, it’s almost always all one “family” of flu until February, when another flu kicks in, but this season there was an even split from the getgo. According to the report, “when the flu hits early and equal, it will be a worse season.”

So, if you usually get a flu shot and haven’t, get on it. If you don’t usually get a shot, talk to your doctor and see if you should.

In the interim, wash your hands frequently, eat well and get plenty of rest. Here’s to your health!

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PRESSING ISSUE Owners of Meriwether Cider are opening a downtown Boise cider house at the corner of Bannock and Ninth streets this year; It will be the first cider house in Idaho.

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REUSE, RECYCLE, REDUCE China will no longer accept plastics for recycling, but the City of Boise has a plan to keep the its plastic out of the Ada County landfill. Read more at News/Citydesk.

RARIFIED AIR On Jan. 6, the Golden Dragon Acrobats performed at the Morrison Center at no cost to attendees, thanks to a Boise Cultural Ambassadorship grant. Read more at Arts & Culture/Arts News.

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NEWS Idaho analysts predict dire consequences resulting ng from rushing new tax law legislation GEORGE PRENTICE

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in large part to Co Congress attaching a rid rider to the tax bill that sstrips individual away the individua Affordmandate to the Aff able Care Act. Idaho’s Listen to Idaho congressional delmight egation, and it mi recentlyseem like the recen passed legislation iis a workingpanacea for workin class Idahoans. Sen. (R-Idaho) Mike Crapo (R-Idah would said the measure wou build “stronger famili families, better stronger wages and be job growth.” Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) echoed ec Crapo’s remarks, remarks bill will saying the bi Idaho’s “allow Id women wom and men the ability abili keep to kee their more of the money.” hard-earned money. would Rep. Raul Labrador (R-Idaho) said the bill w cre“generate more economic growth and job cr ation,” and Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) ssaid, means “I encourage people to see what this bill mea to you.”

“But the facts don’t support any of that,” said Woodruff, pushing back against the ringing endorsements of the new law. “So, it’s our job to present as much information as possible so that the public really understands the true implications of the law, based on real research and real data. We’re anxious for people to get the facts and communicate their concerns. It’s all about the facts.”

United States Public Law No. 115-97 is like a Christmas present you’re afraid to open. It’s from your Uncle Sam, and stuffed under the Christmas tree wrapped in 500 pages of actual law and 600 pages of a so-called “conference report” explaining the first 500 pages. Law No. 115-97 15-97 is better known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and despite CNN reporting “pretty much nobody in Congress had read the measure,” it was passed along party lines by both the U.S. House and Senate and signed ned into law three days before Christmas. the Children’s Health Insur“This thing was rushed through in a matter ance Program, aka CHIP, which is critical in nity of days,” said Christine Tiddens, community the Gem State: Nearly 50 percent of newborns, outreach director at Idaho Voices for Children. ldren. children with disabilities and toddlers in Idaho “We’re still trying to dig into it.” receive coverage through CHIP, as do 100 percent bility is The Idaho Center for Fiscal Responsibility children. of Idaho foster children as well, and analysts from both groups sayy they’re “With CHIP, we’re talking about everything really worried about what’s wrapped up in the from treating a child [with] the flu to a child with 1,000-plus pages of the bill.

“For one, it’s important to note who truly ben- cancer, or helping a child manage their diabetes or asthma. Somehow, our children were placed on efits the greatest from these promised tax cuts,” said Director of the Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy the back burner while Congress was eager to pass the tax bill,” said Liz Woodruff, policy analyst for Lauren Necochea. the ICFP. GOP congressional sponsors of the $1.5 What worries ICFP analysts even more is what trillion bill promised taxes would be cut across Congress might do to cover the cost of the masthe board for businesses and individuals, but an ofit sive tax cut. analysis by the Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit “This $1.5 trillion tax bill is going to have to Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy rebe paid for somehow, and Congress is going to vealed that isn’t the case.

“Have you seen this?” asked Necochea, pointt- start looking at possible cuts to services that so ing to the analysis, which shows wealthy Idahoans ns many of Idaho’s working class depend upon,” said ICFP Policy Analyst Alejandra Cerna Rios. will enjoy the greatest tax relief, getting a 29 Even the Congressional Budget Office didn’t percent share of the new federal tax cuts, while give the tax bill passing marks. The CBO 20 percent of the poorest Idahoans will see only estimated the bill would not only expand 1 percent. ITEP further concluded 60 percent of Idaho taxpayers will receive only 14 percent of the he the national debt by $1.5 trillion over 10 years but could result in total benefits, while the wealthiest 5 percent willl an additional 13,000,000 reap 49 percent.

“We know the effects of this bill will reverberr- Americans joining the list of uninsured ate for years to come,” said Tiddens. “It will end d as well, due up causing lasting damage to many people’s ability to get an education, buy a home or save for retirement.”

In their rush to approve the sweeping tax Poorest 20% Second 20% Middle 20% Fourth 20% Next 15% Next 4% Richest 1% measure, the GOP-controlled House and Senate headed out of town before addressRichest Idaho taxpayers receive an outsized share of the tax cuts in the final GOP-Trump tax bill. ing something equally important: funding BOISE WEEKLY.COM

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Democrat A.J. Balukoff is making a second bid for C.L. “Butch” Otter’s soon-to-be-vacant seat.

BALUKOFF’S BID FOR GOVERNOR, THE SEQUEL A.J. Balukoff says it makes all the sense in the world to launch a second run for governor of Idaho.

“It usually takes more than once to be successful in whatever you do,” he told Boise Weekly hours before officially kicking off his 2018 gubernatorial campaign. “My 2014 campaign was largely about introducing myself to the people of Idaho. I wasn’t wellknown outside of Boise.”

Balukoff, 71, is a 21-year member of the Boise School Board and 12-year member of the St. Luke’s West Region Board of Directors.

He says his resume couldn’t be more in sync with the most critical issues of the 2018 campaign.

“It’s all about the constitutional mandate for an equal education opportunity for every child and the moral responsibility to accessibility [of] health care for all Idahoans,” said Balukoff.

The lifelong Democrat is spending the first official days of his 2018 campaign in Pocatello and Idaho Falls (Wednesday, Jan. 10), Twin Falls and Ketchum (Thursday, Jan. 11) and Coeur d’Alene (Friday, Jan. 12).

As for just who will represent the Republican party in the general election in November—businessman Tommy Ahlquist, Congressman Raul Labrador and Lieutenant Governor Brad Little are in a tight contest, which will be settled in the May GOP primary—Balukoff says he’s too busy focusing on his own campaign to guess. However, given the amount of money Ahlquist, Labrador and Little have already spent, Balukoff says he fully expects the general election to be pricey.

“That’s my analysis. It’s going to take as much as we spent four years ago,” said Balukoff, who spent nearly $3 million of his own funds in his 2014 unsuccessful race against Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter.

“We haven’t had a democratic governor in Idaho since 1995,” said Balukoff. “And the Republicans have had full control of both houses of the legislature since 1961. Idahoans have to be ready for a change.”

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CALENDAR WEDNESDAY JANUARY 10 On Stage BCT: ADAM ENRIGHT IN GOOD BITCH GOES DOWN—Star of last season’s Hedwig, Adam Enright makes his triumphant and glittery return to the BCT stage with an original cabaret exploding with stories and songs. Part self-help seminar, part autobiographical exorcism and full rock concert, Good Bitch Goes Down will show you how one man went from heartbroken to heartbreaker in 60 song-filled minutes. 7 p.m. $35.

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

Art ABERTZALEAK: SACRIFICE AND HONOR—The Basque Museum and Cultural Center’s newest

exhibit, Abertzaleak: Sacrifice and Honor, honors Basques and their military service in not only the U.S. military, but also the Basque, Spanish and French militaries.

It will showcase unique stories of prisoners of war, victory and loss, women’s roles, home front support and more. The hope is to capture a piece of what many different immigrant groups have gone through when coming into this country as well as the heroes that currently serve in the U.S. military. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE-$5.

Basque Museum and Cultural Center, 611 Grove St., Boise, 208343-2671, basquemuseum.com.

HIDDEN MIND: ABSTRACT PHOTOGRAPHY AND SCULPTURES—Check out the first exhibition of these abstract photography prints and sculptures by David Whitaker. Through Feb. 3. Noon-5 p.m. FREE-$5. Studio Boise, 4619 Emerald St., Ste 106, Boise, 208-917-7427, studioboise.org/ currentshowing.

IRINA NOVARESE: ONE SHOT— From found imagery and artifacts, Irina Novarese of Turin, Italy, con-

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Where self-help, hard rock and exorcism meet.

structs spaces identified by fiction and reality. installations become a type of abstract storytelling that brings into question how we perceive and personify history, its relics, and those who preserve it. The origin of Novarese’ sitespecific, solo exhibition One Shot is an investigation into an image sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation entitled “All Female Survey Crew,” taken in 1918 during the Minidoka Project. The picture is the only one available that documents a completely female survey crew until the 1950s.

Tuesday-Friday through Jan. 20.

3-7 p.m. FREE. MING Studios, 420 S. Sixth St., Boise, 208-972-9028, mingstudios.org.

KATY ROGAN: THE IN-BETWEENS—Boise State alum Katy Rogan riffs on a body of work she began for her BFA exhibition in May 2016. Digitally splicing and layering sections of different 35mm color photographs, she presents her visualization of constructed mental space and the scrambled, optical manifestation of memory. Inspired by the distor-

tions caused when a VHS tape is paused, Rogan’s work explores the fragility and flexibility of memory in order to become more aware of the inherent inventions in recollection. Through Feb. 11, 7 a.m.-11 p.m. FREE. Boise State Student Union Building, 1910 University Drive, Boise, 208-426-4636, finearts.boisestate.edu.

RACHEL TEANNALACH: PORTALS—Check out this solo exhibition of 14 major landscape paintings by Rachel Teannalach.

The body of work features a geographic panorama of iconic landscapes each within 150 miles of Boise. They are intended to be experienced as “portals” to the diverse and beautiful landscapes surrounding Idaho’s capital city.

Teannalach is a contemporary landscape painter based in Boise.

She is known especially for her “tinyExpanse” daily paintings.

Through March 12. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

FREE. Friesen Galleries, Brandt Center, Northwest Nazarene University, 707 Fern St., Nampa, 208-467-8398.

THURSDAY, JAN. 11

SAMUEL PADEN: NARRATIVES— Samuel Paden’s work focuses on the male figure as a catalyst for a conversation on sexual identity, patriarchy within American culture and gender representation.

Using collaged materials from pop culture magazines, Paden moves figures from their original, amatory contexts and places them in a layered, abstract manner, inviting the audience to challenge their perception of the obscured subjects, as well as to complete the images with narratives of their own. Through Feb. 8. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. FREE. Boise State Student Union Gallery, 1910 University Drive, Boise, 208-426-1242, finearts.boisestate.edu.

TVAA: OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE—This Treasure Valley Artists Alliance Art exhibition features 30 artists, 53 works and varied mediums. Through Jan. 12. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Boise State Public Radio, Yanke Family Research Building, 220 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise, 208-426-3663, boisestatepublicradio.org.

Odds & Ends RETRO MOVIE AND CRAFT— Make retro Shrinky Dink jewelry while watching the 1980 sci-fi adventure about a football player and his friends who travel to the planet Mongo to stop Ming the Merciless and save Earth. For ages 18 and older. 6:30 p.m.

FREE. Ada Community Library Lake Hazel Branch, 10489 Lake Hazel Road, Boise, 208-2976700, adalib.org/lakehazel.

SENIOR SOIREE: JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY—Enjoy the magic of a Japanese tea ceremony, hosted

by Robert and Atsuko Baxter. In Japan, the ceremonial ritual of serving green tea, or matcha, is considered an art, a spiritual expression and a way to strengthen the bonds of friendship. Seating is limited; call 208-972-8320 to reserve your spot. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library at Collister, 4724 W. State St., Boise, 208-972-8320, boisepubliclibrary. org.

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From TV to YA.

Good things come to those who bait.

BCT: ADAM ENRIGHT IN GOOD BITCH GOES DOWN

AUTHOR MICHAEL DI MARTINO: REBEL GENIUS

WESTERN IDAHO FLY FISHING EXPO

The sentence writer/singer/actor Adam Enright uses to describe his upcoming show reads more like a warning label than an advertisement: “Part self-help seminar, part autobiographical exorcism [and] full rock concert, Good Bitch Goes Down will show you how one man went from heartbroken to heartbreaker in 60 song-filled minutes.” Enright not only penned Good Bitch, he also produced and performed it, starting at the New York public theater Joe’s Pub in 2014. This year, the show will be making a comeback with a ten-day stretch of performances at the Boise Contemporary Theater, where Enright, who starred in its 2017 production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, is no stranger to the stage. Billed as a “triumphant and glittery return” for its creator, Good Bitch Goes Down is a one-of-a-kind performance you can’t afford to miss.

Times vary, $35. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 W. Fulton St., 208-331-9224, bctheater.org.

Author and animation director Michael Di Martino had a loyal following even before his debut prose work, Rebel Genius, hit shelves thanks to another storyline he helped create: the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender. During its five-year run on Nickelodeon, Avatar racked up a host of awards for its stellar animation, genius storyboarding and cast of quirky characters, including a Primetime Emmy, multiple Annie Awards, a Genesis Award and a Kids’ Choice Award. Now, Di Martino has channeled his storytelling prowess into a children’s/young adult fantasy series full of magic and mystery, where “art is powerful, dangerous, and outlawed” and the physical manifestations of genius can land their creators in serious trouble.

Stop by Rediscovered Books on Thursday, Jan. 11, to meet Di Martino, grab a book and embark on his latest fantastical adventure.

7-8:30 p.m., FREE. Rediscovered Books, 180 N. Eighth St., 208376-4229, rdbooks.org.

For the last 13 years, the Western Idaho Fly Fishing expo has delighted Gem State fisherfolk with its plethora of gear, indoor casting ponds and entertaining speakers. For year 14, the two-day event will be bigger than ever, with guests Phil Rowley and Jeff Putnam in starring roles. Rowley has authored three fishing books, including best seller Fly Patterns for Stillwaters, and was a 2007 Canadian Fly Fishing Championship gold medalist, while Putnam is a fly fishing instructor with a line of how-to DVDs. With more than 50 years of fishing experience between them, the duo will have a lot of wisdom to share with expo attendees. Stop by on Friday, Jan. 12 or Saturday, Jan, 13 to soak up some of their know-how, try your hand at tying flies and learn about fishing in the Gem State.

Friday: Noon-9 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., FREE-$7. Expo Idaho, 5610 N Glenwood St, Boise, ID 83714, 208-287-5650, expoidaho.com.

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CALENDAR Animals & Pets GOLDEN EAGLE AUDUBON WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRD WALKS—Join Golden Eagle Audubon Society for their weekly Wednesday Morning Bird Walk to explore nature and identify birds. Bird walk locations vary, but they meet at Janjou Patisserie and carpool from there. RSVP or visit the group’s calendar at goldeneagleaudubon.org for details.

9 a.m.-noon. FREE. Janjou Patisserie, 1754 W. State St., Boise, 208-297-5853.

THURSDAY JANUARY 11 On Stage BCT: ADAM ENRIGHT IN GOOD BITCH GOES DOWN—7 p.m. $35.

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

COMEDIAN ANDY BENINGO—8 p.m. $12. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise.com.

RED LIGHT VARIETY SHOW: J’ADORE—Get ready for an incredible trip down memory lane as the Red Light Variety Show re-imagines the troupe’s favorite acts from the last nine years, as well as a few new surprises.

The star-studded cast includes the hilarious emcee skills of Joe Golden, the spectacular live musical talents of The Green Zoo, and all of the jaw-dropping entertainment you would expect, including burlesque and boylesque, aerial acrobatics, pole dancing, comedy, film and so much more. For ages 21 and older; valid ID required. 9 p.m. $20-$25. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City, 208-424-8297, visualartscollective.com/events/415.

Literature AUTHOR MICHAEL DI MARTINO: REBEL GENIUS—Michael Dante

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DiMartino is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and the co-creator of the awardwinning animated Nickelodeon series Avatar: The Last Airbender and its sequel, The Legend of Korra. The Rebel Genius series is his debut prose work. 7 p.m.

FREE. Rediscovered Books, 180 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-3764229, rdbooks.org.

Citizen IDAHO HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING—In the second floor conference room. 3 p.m. FREE. Idaho Human Rights Commission, 317 W. Main St., Boise, 208-334-2873, humanrights.idaho.gov.

Kids & Teens IDAHO FINE ARTS ACADEMY PREVIEW NIGHTS—Are you a middle school or high school student who is passionate about theater, dance, visual arts, music or vocals? Would you like to find out more about the academy’s audition and application process?

Then check out a preview night or a morning with the principal including Q&A and a tour. 5:307:30 p.m. FREE. Idaho Academy of Fine Art, 3467 W. Flint Drive, Eagle, 208-350-4420, westada. org/ifaa.

FRIDAY JANUARY 12 On Stage BCT: ADAM ENRIGHT IN GOOD BITCH GOES DOWN—8 p.m. $35.

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

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY MLK CELEBRATION Although many Idahoans now take its celebration for granted, Martin Luther King Jr. Day wasn’t officially recognized in the Gem State until 1990, when Boise State University students Eric Love and Dave Hall planned a peaceful march to the statehouse in the civil rights icon’s honor. Almost 30 years later, Boise State boasts a committee dedicated to the week-long celebration of MLK Day, and past speakers include civil rights activists Angela Davis, Desmond Tutu, Rosa Parks and more. The 2018 march on Monday, Jan. 15, will kick off at 9 a.m. with a sign-making session, followed by a 10:30 march and rally at the statehouse, when student speakers will share their thoughts on civil rights. Stop by campus to join the movement; There’s no better time to stand up for what’s right.

Visit mlk.boisestate.edu for a full schedule of events. Boise State University, 1910 W. University Drive, 208-426-1000, boisestate.edu.

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BLT: BEER FOR BREAKFAST—A group of middle-aged buddies reunite for a “guys’ weekend” in a snowed-in cabin to eat chili, drink beer and relive the good old days.

Despite divorce, unemployment and a stroke, spirits are high until Jessie, the wife of absent friend Adrian, shows up in his place. An epic battle of wits and stamina ensues. Will the men win their right to an all-out guy fest, or will woman be crowned the stronger sex after all? 8 p.m. $11-$14.

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

COMEDIAN ANDY BENINGO—8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $15. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise.com.

COMEDYSPORTZ IMPROV—Two teams of comics battle it out for your laughs. Suitable for all ages.

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

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CALENDAR RED LIGHT VARIETY SHOW: J’ADORE—9 p.m. $20-$25. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City, 208-424-8297, visualartscollective.com/events/415.

STAGE COACH: THE TELL-TALE FARCE—Edgar Allan Poe is just coming off the success of “The Raven,” so a wealthy dowager commissions him to write her a poem for a vast sum. Only problem: The man who shows up to write the poem isn’t Poe, he’s Poe’s mailman, and he’s on a quest to woo the dowager’s spinster niece. This is a freewheeling, door-slamming farce with a touch of the macabre.

Some mild adult content. 8 p.m. $15. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald Ave., Boise, 208-3422000, stagecoachtheatre.com.

Art FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER JOHN METCALF ART PREMIERE—Cinder Wines welcomes freelance photographer John Metcalf, who finds beauty and inspiration in the world around him. You can grab a glass of wine, beer or cider and hit the food truck while you enjoy some beautiful artwork.

5:30 p.m. FREE. Cinder Winery and Tasting Room, 107 E. 44th St., Garden City, 208-376-4023, cinderwines.com.

GEM CENTER GRAND OPENING EXHIBIT: TOGETHER IN THE DARK—Celebrate the grand opening of the Gem Center for the Arts with art from the Together in the Dark national online exhibition now showing at treasurevalleyartistsalliance.org. The opening reception will feature music, refreshments and many activities for the grand opening of the center. The exhibition runs Monday-Saturday through Feb. 2. Sponsors include TVAA, Nampa Art Collective, Gem Center and Reel Foods. Supported in part by the Idaho Commission on the Arts and National Endowment of the Arts. 5-10 p.m. FREE. Gem Center for the Arts, 2417 W. Bank Drive, Boise, 208-509-2348, treasurevalleyartistsalliance.org.

JO HAMILTON: KNOTS IN TIME OPENING RECEPTION—Fiber artist Jo Hamilton moved to Portland after graduating from the Glasgow School of Art in Scotland. Educated as a painter, she eventually began to explore the representational possibilities of crochet. She depicts the urban fabric of Portland and its people, using traditional materials such as yarn, as well as alternative materials, such as plastic and parachute cord. Through May 13.

5:30-8 p.m. FREE-$10. Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, boiseartmuseum.org.

Sports & Fitness WESTERN IDAHO FLY FISHING EXPO—Hosted by Boise Valley Fly Fishers, the 14th annual expo will be better than ever, with a larger exhibit hall and more to

see, do, and fish for than ever before. The two-day event features two indoor casting ponds and a dynamic group of speakers.

Noon-9 p.m. FREE-$7. Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-287-5650, boisevalleyflyfishers.wildapricot. org/BVFF-Expo.

Odds & Ends FLEA MARKET—You never know what you’re going to find at the flea market, but one thing is for certain, something will find you. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE-$2. Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-287-5650, expoidaho.com.

SATURDAY JANUARY 13 Festivals & Events COLD CONS: OLD PEN WINTER SCAVENGER HUNT—Be sure to take a flashlight to use while you search the Old Pen in the “dead” of winter for clues and hidden inmates, including Champ the Bullfrog and Dennis the Cat. If you need a break from the cold, join experts for fireside chats in the yard, or skip the scavenger hunt and attend presentations on Old Pen history in the auditorium at 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Last admission at 8 p.m.

6-9 p.m. $4-$7. Old Idaho State Penitentiary, 2445 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-334-2844, history.idaho.gov/old-idahopenitentiary.

BOISE’S MEDICAID FOR IDAHO CAMPAIGN KICKOFF—Join the campaign to gather 54,000 signatures to get Medicaid Expansion on the 2018 ballot so 78,000 Idahoans “in the gap” can get the healthcare they desperately need.

Organizers will provide you with info, fire you up, train you, feed you and entertain you with the Idaho Peace Band. RSVP to Sam Sandmire at samsandmireidaho@ gmail.com or call 208-859-0560 with questions. Find info about the campaign and petitions to download and print online. 10 a.m. FREE. Cathedral of the Rockies, First United Methodist Church, 717 N. 11th St., Boise, medicaidforidaho.org.

BRUNDAGE BEER AND GEAR FESTIVAL—Check out this twoday celebration of ski culture featuring hand-crafted beers from local breweries, the very latest demo gear available on-site, fun giveaways and great food around the fire pits. Beer tickets will be $1 each, or 25 for $20. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Brundage Mountain Resort, 3890 Goose Lake Road, McCall, 1-800-888-7544, brundage.com.

MODEL RAILROAD GATHERING—Learn about the model railroad hobby and the history of railroads at this two-day gathering

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of hobbyists and fan clubs. Examples of model railroad layouts and displays will be on view. Organizers include the Rocky Mountain Hi-Railers, the Train Collectors Association, the Third Division of Pacific Northwest Region National Model Railroad Association and Bruce McCosh’s Avery Power and Light. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library Hayes Auditorium, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208972-8200, boisepubliclibrary.org.

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On Stage

HIDDEN MIND: ABSTRACT PHOTOGRAPHY AND SCULPTURES—Noon-5 p.m. FREE-$5.

Studio Boise, 4619 Emerald St., Ste 106, Boise, 208-917-7427, studioboise.org/currentshowing.

BCT: ADAM ENRIGHT IN GOOD BITCH GOES DOWN—2 p.m. and 8 p.m. $35. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-331-9224, bctheater.org.

BLT: BEER FOR BREAKFAST—8 p.m. $11-$14. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208342-5104, boiselittletheater.org.

BOISE CLASSIC MOVIES: THE TWO TOWERS—The second installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy will play for one night only, to be followed Jan. 20 by The Return of the King. 6 p.m. $9-$11.

Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-345-0454, 208387-1273, boiseclassicmovies. com/deals.

COMEDIAN ANDY BENINGO—8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $15. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise.com.

COMEDYSPORTZ IMPROV—Two teams of comics battle it out for your laughs. Suitable for all ages.

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

RED LIGHT VARIETY SHOW: J’ADORE—9 p.m. $20-$25. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City, 208-424-8297, visualartscollective.com.

STAGE COACH: THE TELL-TALE FARCE—8 p.m. $15. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald Ave., Boise, 208-342-2000, stagecoachtheatre.com.

ABERTZALEAK: SACRIFICE AND HONOR—11 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE-$5.

Basque Museum and Cultural Center, 611 Grove St., Boise, 208343-2671, basquemuseum.com.

GEM CENTER GRAND OPENING EXHIBIT: TOGETHER IN THE DARK—10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. Gem Center for the Arts, 2417 W. Bank Drive, Boise, 208-509-2348, treasurevalleyartistsalliance.org.

JO HAMILTON: KNOTS IN TIME—10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE-$6.

Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-972-8320, boiseartmuseum.org.

KATY ROGAN: THE INBETWEENS—7 a.m.-11 p.m.

FREE. Boise State Student Union Building, 1910 University Drive, Boise, 208-426-4636, finearts. boisestate.edu.

SAMUEL PADEN: NARRATIVES—7 a.m.-10 p.m. FREE. Boise State Student Union Gallery, 1910 University Drive, Boise, 208426-1242, finearts.boisestate. edu.

Sports & Fitness KRAV MAGA BOOTCAMP—Learn the best self-defense system from Krav Maga experts. This two-day bootcamp will kick-start the new year. You’ll learn about cover strikes, defense, multiple attackers, choke defense, bear hugs, ground and weapons defense.

10 a.m.-12 p.m. $60. Krav Maga Experts, 6045 W. Franklin Road, Boise. 208-999-7137, kravexperts.com.

are welcome, but partners not required. Smoke and alcohol-free.

For all ages. 8-10:30 p.m. $5-$10.

Broadway Dance and Event Center, 893 E. Boise Ave., Boise, 208342-6123, www.facebook.com/ boisecontra.

FLEA MARKET—10 a.m.-4 p.m.

FREE-$2. Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-287-5650, expoidaho.com.

GREAT IDAHO GUN SHOW—9 a.m.-6 p.m. $8. Ford Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa, 208-468-1000, fordidahocenter. com.

TVCWDA SECOND SATURDAY DANCE—Enjoy open social dancing. All ages and abilities welcome; no dance experience needed and no partner required. Take a snack to share; non-alcoholic beverages permitted. 7:30-11 p.m. $2-$8, $15 family/couple. Boise Square and Round Dance Center, 6534 W. Diamond Street, Boise, 208-9414853, treasurevalleycwda.org.

SUNDAY JANUARY 14 Festivals & Events

BRUNDAGE BEER AND GEAR FESTIVAL—Check out this twoday celebration of ski culture featuring hand-crafted beers from local breweries, the very latest demo gear available on-site, fun giveaways and great food around the fire pits. Beer tickets will be $1 each, or 25 for $20. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. Brundage Mountain Resort, 3890 Goose Lake Road, McCall, 1-800-888-7544, brundage.com.

MODEL RAILROAD GATHERING—Learn about the model railroad hobby and the history of railroads at this two-day gathering of hobbyists and fan clubs. Examples of model railroad layouts and displays will all be on view. Organizers include the Rocky Mountain Hi-Railers, the Train Collectors Association, the Third Division of Pacific Northwest Region National Model Railroad Association and Bruce McCosh’s Avery Power and Light. Noon-3:30 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library Hayes Auditorium, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208972-8200, boisepubliclibrary.org.

On Stage BOISE PHIL CHAMBER PLAYERS: A SOLDIER’S TALE—Join the Boise Phil Chamber Players for a performance of Igor Stravinsky’s

MILD ABANDON

By E.J. Pettinger

WESTERN IDAHO FLY FISHING EXPO—9 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE-$7.

Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208287-5650, boisevalleyflyfishers. wildapricot.org.

Workshops & Classes IDAHO NOW WITH DAVE EGGAR SONGWRITING WORKSHOP—Dave Eggar will lead this innovative, interactive workshop using the tools of improvisation, contemporary classical music and songwriting to find the voice within and develop participants’ own unique sound and story.

This hands-on workshop allows participants to explore a way to move from their original ideas to the universal messages that touch people’s lives. Limited to 12 participants; registration required, with scholarships available. Open to all skill levels. For ages 13 and older. 1-3 p.m. $10. Surel’s Place, 212 E. 33rd St., Garden City, 206407-7529.

Kids & Teens SENSORY ENHANCED STORYTIME—Everyone is welcome at this inclusive program developed for children who are on the autism spectrum or differently abled, and presented at a preschool level of development. For ages 12 and younger. 11 a.m. FREE. Ada Community Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise, 208-362-0181, adalib.org/victory.

Odds & Ends BOISE CONTRA SECOND SATURDAY DANCE—Boise Contra Dance Society’s Second Saturday Dance features music by Acrasians, with calling by Pat Blatter. Couples

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COMEDIAN ANDY BENINGO—8 p.m. $12. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise.com.

LIVE BURLESQUE: CLASSY VS. TRASHY—8 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon, 513 W. Main St., Boise, 208-345-6344, facebook.com/ PengillysSaloon.

Literature WRITER’S BLOC AUTHOR PANEL—Join the Writer’s Bloc for their second author panel.

You’ll hear from Joel Wayne, a jack-of-all-trades screenwriter; Judith McConnell Steele, author of The Angel of Esperanca; Elisabeth

Sharp McKetta, a published poet; and Natalie Perry, an author and LGBTQ+ advocate for the state of Idaho. 2:30-4:30 p.m. FREE. Meridian Public Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane, Meridian, 208-8884451, mld.org.

Kids & Teens TEEN SUNDAY MOVIE MATINEE: LABYRINTH—Grab your fanny pack and velour tracksuit, because the ‘80s are back for some throwback fun in January. For ages 13-18. 2 p.m. FREE. Meridian Public Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane, Meridian, 208-888-4451, mld.org.

Odds & Ends BOISE GIRLS PINT OUT BARBARIAN BINGO—Ladies, join Girls Pint Out for some Barbarian Bingo at Barbarian Brewing Downtown Taproom, where you’ll enjoy $1 off your first pint. 3:30-6 p.m. FREE. Barbarian Brewing Downtown Boise Taproom, 1022 W. Main St., Boise, 208-387-2739, barbarianbrewing.com.

GREAT IDAHO GUN SHOW—9 a.m.-3 p.m. $8. Ford Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa, 208-468-1000, fordidahocenter.com.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS—6:30-7:30 p.m. FREE. Boise Church of Christ, 2000 N. Eldorado St., Boise, 208-4091086, oa.org.

Food BISHOP KELLY PASTA FESTA— Join the Bishop Kelly Parents’ Association for the annual Pasta Festa fundraising dinner. You’ll enjoy a hearty meal featuring tortellini, penne pasta, garlic bread and salad. Soft drinks, beer and wine will be available for purchase, and diners can bid on a decadent variety of desserts.

4-7 p.m. FREE-$10, $50 family of up to 6. Bishop Kelly High School, 7009 W. Franklin Road, Boise, 208-375-6010, bk.org.

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BOISE PUBLIC LIBRARY HOLIDAY CLOSURE—All locations of the Boise Public Library will be closed Monday, Jan. 15, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday and Human Rights Day. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-9728200, boisepubliclibrary.org.

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY MLK CELEBRATION—Kick off Boise State University’s MLK Living Legacy Celebration with the Day of Greatness March and Rally.

Gather at 9 a.m. in the SUB’s Jordan Ballroom for a poster-making session to make posters to carry down Capitol Blvd. for a rally on the statehouse steps. Materials will be provided. Student speakers will be featured at the rally. Check online for more information and a full schedule of events. 9 a.m.

FREE. Boise State University, 1910 University Drive, Boise, 208426-1000, mlk.boisestate.edu.

On Stage

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

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

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

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS

SAPPHIRE VINTAGE MOVIE NIGHT: SELMA—The Vintage Movie Night Series features classic movies paired with bottomless movie snacks and a full bar and dinner menu. Ticket price includes bottomless movie snacks with popcorn and theater candy favorites. 7:30 p.m. $13-$20. Riverside Hotel Sapphire Room, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 208343-1871, sapphireboise.com.

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ZOO BOISE SCHOOL BREAK DAY CAMP: RAVISHING REPTILES— What do these cold-blooded critters do in the winter? Find out by playing games, going behind the scenes and learning about the work Zoo Boise is doing to bring the enormous Nile Crocodile to its new exhibit here, and help wild crocodiles thrive. Zoo Boise youth camps include guided tours; classroom lessons, demonstrations and experiments; exploration of animal biofacts; a daily animal encounter or enrichment; arts and crafts projects; educational videos; zookeeper talks and ecologyfocused games. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $45-$50. Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-608-7760, zooboise.org.

RACHEL TEANNALACH: PORTALS—An artist’s reception will be held from 4-6 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

FREE. Friesen Galleries, Brandt Center, Northwest Nazarene University, 707 Fern St., Nampa, 208-467-8398.

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OUTDOOR CONVERSATIONS: NATALIE BARTLEY—Natalie Bartley has been a judge for the Outdoor Book Awards since 1997, and over the years has discovered many wonderful books that should be part of every outdoor library.

This is an evening to share what makes for great outdoor reading with one of the experts in the ďŹ eld.

Produced in partnership with the Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation, The Outdoor Conversations Series shines a spotlight on authors who connect readers with the wilderness. You’ll discover new ďŹ ction and non-ďŹ ction writers who will take you places you’ve never dreamed about and meet others who want to journey with you. 7 p.m. FREE. Rediscovered Books, 180 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-376-4229, rdbooks.org.

Calls to Artists ARTS IDAHO FELLOWSHIPS IN PERFORMING AND MEDIA ARTS—The Idaho Commission on the Arts is currently accepting applications for fellowship awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in performance or mediabased arts. Idaho artists working in any type of ďŹ lm, dance, theater, music or technologically-based media may apply. Five fellowships of $5,000 will be awarded. Applications and more information can be found at arts.idaho.gov/grants.

The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Jan. 31. Idaho Commission on the Arts, 2410 N. Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-334-2119, arts. idaho.gov/grants.

BOISE WEEKLY COVER ART SUBMISSIONS—Each week since 2001, Boise Weekly has published a piece by a local artist on the front cover—a practice unique among alternative weeklies—and, every October, we gather up the original works that appeared over the previous 12 months and put them up for auction. Proceeds go to the artists, BW’s Cover Auction Art grant program and BW’s investigative journalistic mission. Boise Weekly, 523 Broad St., Boise, 208-

344-2055, boiseweekly.com.

SUN VALLEY CENTER 50TH ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE—Artist applications for the Sun Valley Center for the Arts 50th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival are available online. The 2018 festival will take place Aug. 10–12 at Atkinson Park in Ketchum. Artists in all ďŹ ne art and ďŹ ne craft disciplines are welcome to apply. Detailed information about the festival can be found online. Questions about the application process may be directed to Sarah Stavros, festival director, at sstavros@sunvalleycenter.org or 208-726-9491, ext.

121. Through Feb. 28. Sun Valley Center for the Arts, 191 Fifth St. E., Ketchum, sunvalleycenter.org/ arts-crafts-festival.

Kids & Teens HOME SCHOOL DAY AT WORLD CENTER FOR BIRDS OF PREY— Join your home school community to learn about birds of prey with The Peregrine Fund. During each event, lessons will incorporate the Life Sciences, with special emphasis on Adaptations, Habitat and Wildlife Conservation. You’ll explore exciting case studies, including the successful recovery of the Peregrine Falcon and our ongoing efforts to save the critically endangered California Condor.

Live birds of prey will be featured in each session. Preregistration required. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $3.

World Center for Birds of Prey, 5668 W. Flying Hawk Lane, Boise, 208-362-8687, peregrinefund. org.

EYESPY

Real Dialogue from the naked city

THE CABIN READINGS AND CONVERSATIONS: JESMYN WARD—Join The Cabin for your chance to hear Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winners, MacArthur Fellows and bestseller book-club phenomena share their work, personal stories and commentary on current events and culture. Jesmyn Ward received her M.F.A. from the University of Michigan and is currently an associate professor of creative writing at Tulane University. She is the editor of the anthology The Fire This Time, and the author of the novels Where the Line Bleeds and Salvage the Bones, the latter of which won the 2011 National Book Award and was a ďŹ nalist for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. In 2016, the American Academy of Arts and Letters selected Ward for the Strauss Living Award, a prize given every ďŹ ve years to enable authors to focus exclusively on writing. 7:30 p.m. $25-$70. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-331-8000, thecabinidaho. org/event/jesmyn-ward.

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MUSIC GUIDE WEDNESDAY JANUARY 10

ORDER OF ELIJAH—With We Were Giants. 6 p.m. $10. Shredder

CHUCK SMITH—5:15 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

RAWLEY FRYE—8 p.m. FREE. Reef

ALMOST FAMOUS KARAOKE— 9:30 p.m. FREE. Liquid

SAPPHIRE OPEN MIC: MUSIC, POETRY AND STORIES—With Ryan Wissinger, 7 p.m. FREE. Sapphire

FRIM FRAM FOUR—8:45 p.m.

FREE. Pengilly’s

BERNIE REILLY AND SHAKEY DAVE MANION—6 p.m. FREE. Highlands Hollow CHUCK SMITH TRIO—7:30 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers

JVST SAY YES—9 p.m. $5. Fatty’s

STEVE EATON—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365

KARAOKE—3-7 p.m. FREE. White Water

TYLOR AND THE TRAIN ROBBERS—9 p.m. FREE. Grainey’s

JONATHAN WARREN AND THE BILLY GOATS—8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s

THURSDAY JANUARY 11

MIKE ROSENTHAL—5:15 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers

BEN BURDICK TRIO—7:30 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers

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CLAY MOORE TRIO—8:30 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers

BEN BURDICK—5:15 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

SEAN HATTON AND BERNIE REILLY—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365

COMMONLY KNOWN AS MUSIC BENEFIT CONCERT—With Final Underground, Jensen Buck, Panda and Rabbit, Evolushawn, and Dubya; benefiting Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline and SPAN Idaho. 6:30 p.m. $10. Knitting Factory

CHUCK SMITH TRIO—7:30 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers

FRIDAY JANUARY 12

CHAME AND OG HIP-HOP SHOWCASE—With DJ E Money, Navarro and Tony G. 10 p.m. $5. Reef CHUCK SMITH TRIO—8:30 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers ENCORE—8 p.m. FREE. WilliB’s

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MIKE ROSENTHAL—5:15 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers

LLOYD AND BECKY BLAKE—5 p.m.

FREE. Starbucks-State St.

BREAD AND CIRCUS—8:45 p.m.

FREE. Pengilly’s

Sign-ups: 6 p.m., Show: 7 p.m., FREE. Sapphire Room, 2900 Chinden Blvd., 208-343-1871, sapphireboise.com.

OPEN MIC WITH REBECCA SCOTT AND EMILY TIPTON—8 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s

KARAOKE WITH DJ BONZ—9:30 p.m. FREE. Busted Shovel

BRANDON PRITCHETT—5 p.m.

FREE. Bar 365

—Lex Nelson

JERRY SMITH—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365

TUESDAY JANUARY 16

BEN BURDICK—5:15 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

The Sapphire Room at the Riverside Hotel in Boise is generally considered one of the swankiest performance venues in the city, and has hosted big Idaho names like Marcus Eaton, Steve Fulton, Ned Evett and more. On Wednesday, Jan. 10, the stage will get a lot less exclusive for Sapphire Open Mic Night, when performers of all sorts are invited to showcase their talents for free. Idaho artists—including musicians, poets and storytellers—can sign up for first-come-first-serve slots to perform for eight minutes (or two songs) starting at 6 p.m., with the 7 p.m. show, hosted by musician and booking agent Ryan Wissinger, to follow. A piano will be available for performers to use, but otherwise the event is BYOI (bring your own instrument), with all family friendly acts welcome.

Plus, as a reward for leaving their nerves behind, each performer will score a $10 food and beverage gift card courtesy of the hotel.

Reserve a seat to spectate at eventbrite.com before the big night.

ADDAM C.—Followed by a DJ. 9 p.m. $3, $5 for two. Reef

MIKE ROSENTHAL—5:30 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers

BBS WINTER BLUES: ZACK QUINTANA AND NOBLE HOLT—With Blues Directors, and Blues Collective. 7 p.m. $12-$15. Sapphire

BBS WINTER BLUES: GARY TACKETT—With Jake Leg and Smooth Avenue. 7 p.m. $12-$15. Sapphire

SAPPHIRE OPEN MIC NIGHT, JAN. 10, SAPPHIRE ROOM

SATURDAY JANUARY 13

JACK LOYD GISH—6:30 p.m. FREE. Deja Brew JORDAN LEISURE—7 p.m. FREE. Awakenings

DOUG ARMENTO AND THE IRON MULES—9 p.m. FREE. Ranch Club

V E N U E S Don’t know a venue? Visit www.boiseweekly.com for addresses, phone numbers and a map.

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JORDON HARRIS BAND—7 p.m.

FREE. High Note KARAOKE—3-7 p.m. FREE. White Water MIKE ROSENTHAL—5:15 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers THE SLOW—With Camp Crush.

7:30 p.m. $5. The District SOUL KITCHEN—8 p.m. FREE. O’Michael’s

REBECCA SCOTT TRIO—7 p.m.

FREE. Sockeye-Cole

BOISE PHIL CHAMBER PLAYERS: A SOLDIER’S TALE—2 p.m. $14$24. Egyptian

VASTCADE—With Soma, and Dylan Antiok. 7:30 p.m. $5. The District

THE SUBURBANS—8:45 p.m.

FREE. Pengilly’s

IDAHO PEACE BAND—10 a.m.

FREE. Cathedral of the Rockies

KARAOKE—3-7 p.m. FREE. White Water

SEATOPIANS AND ZEMON LEMON—7 p.m. FREE. High Note

SPENCER BATT—7 p.m. FREE. Sockeye-Cole

HATTON/REILLY BAND—8:45 p.m.

FREE. Pengilly’s

SUNDAY JANUARY 14

SCALAFREA—With Fields of Elysium, Pshycomachy, Kurgan Hypothesis, and Embryocide. 7 p.m. $8. The Shredder

MIKE ROSENTHAL TRIO—7:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

NOCTURNUM LIVE INDUSTRIAL DJS—10 p.m. FREE. Liquid THE SIDEMEN: GREG PERKINS AND RICK CONNOLLY—6 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers

MONDAY JANUARY 15 DOUGLAS CAMERON—5 p.m.

FREE. Bar 365 ESHAM—With Devin B., Mad Choppa, and Ryan Camargo. 7 p.m. $10. Shredder

COMMONLY KNOWN AS MUSIC BENEFIT CONCERT, JAN. 13, KNITTING FACTORY Music is the universal remedy: it can heal a broken heart, take the edge off a bad mood, transport a person back in time or bring a smile to the face of someone searching for happiness. On Saturday, Dec. 13, a concert at the Knitting Factory in downtown Boise will harness the power of music for a cause with a show, raffle and silent auction to benefit the Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline and the Suicide Prevention Action Network of Idaho. A variety of artists will take the stage to help raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention, including heavy metal rock group Final Underground, one-of-a-kind country reggae artist Jensen Buck, electronic rock duo Panda & Rabbit, local rock artist Dubya and electro bass musician EvoluShawn. Visit ticketweb.com to snag a seat, then stop by the Knitting Factory on Saturday night to hear top-notch music, bid on local products and show your support for Idahoans in need.

—Lex Nelson 6:30 p.m., $10. Knitting Factory, 416 S. Ninth St., Boise, 208-367-1212, bo.knittingfactory.com.

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CULTURE NEWS

JO HAMILTON

ARTS & CULTURE KNOTS IN TIME Jo Hamilton creates portraits in crochet LE X NEL SON

The “Owyhee River” panel is 88 by 48 inches, made with oil paint and wax on linen.

PORTALS, A NEW EXHIBIT OF PAINTINGS BY LOCAL ARTIST RACHEL TEANNALACH, TRANSPORTS VIEWERS TO ICONIC IDAHO LANDSCAPES Perhaps the easiest way to understand the 14 landscape oil paintings in local artist Rachel Teanalach’s newest exhibit, Portals, would be to stand in the middle of the Northwest Nazarene University Friesen Galleries and pretend to be the city of Boise. The mammoth works, which each stand taller than seven feet, depict what Teannalach sees as the most iconic natural landscapes within 150 miles of the City of Trees; in other words, they show what the city itself would see if it could open its eyes and look around.

“It’s not a continuous image, but a 360 [degree] radius around Boise,” Teannalach explained, “Each [painting] is kind of a portal or a doorway into that landscape.”

Not only do the paintings act as metaphorical doorways, they’re also roughly the same size as doors, reinforcing the impression that the scenery they depict is just a step away. And although the settings vary widely—from an extraterrestrial view of the Snake River littered with chunks of dark rock to the serene, deep blue surface of Lake Payette—one look at the sweeping brushwork and vivid color they share is enough to confirm them as a set.

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From 10 feet away, Jo Hamilton’s carefully crafted portraits of the everyman—which include renderings of her family, friends and even suspected criminals—look like broad-brushed paintings.

Step closer though, and it becomes clear they have more in common with sweaters than the artwork hanging in most museums.

Hamilton, a graduate of the Glasgow School of Art in Scotland, uses her classical training as a painter to inform her art, but prefers to crochet her works, using yarn, plastic bags and parachute cord instead of oil or acrylic to create lifelike portraits and whimsical cityscapes. Her newest exhibit, Knots in Time, will be on display at Boise Art Museum (670 Julia Davis Dr., boiseartmuseum.org) Jan. 13-May 13, and Hamilton will be at the Friday, Jan. 12 opening reception.

“BAM has an intentional curatorial thread (no pun intended) that includes the display of textile art,” BAM Executive Director Melanie Fales wrote in an email. She added that past fabric artists showecased at BAM include Hildur Bjarnadottir, MK Guth, Devorah Sperber, Nick Cave and many more. “This has been a deliberate curatorial theme for [us] because of the incredible, important contemporary artwork being created in this area,” Fales said.

Hamilton came on the BAM radar thanks to Oregon Public Broadcasting, which aired a seg-

Hamilton’s Joe Cotter and the Original Outside In Mural (2011, mixed crocheted yarn, 43 by 45 inches) hangs at Outside In, a community health center and homeless youth center in Portland, Oregon.

ment featuring her work and backstory in 2012.

By then, the Oregon-based artist had moved from her original crocheted Portland cityscapes to the portraiture that has become her signature, combining her art school training with the crochet techniques she’d learned from her grandmother in Scotland.

Rather than working from one side of a piece to the other, as one would when making a sweater or scarf, Hamilton begins with the center of every portrait—the eyes—and then knits outward.

“She works like a painter would to create the illusion of mixing colors by placing them side-byside and ‘mixing’ them with her crochet knots,” Fales explained. “She unravels and re-crochets many times to get the artwork just the way she wants it without having the benefit of building colors upon one another as she could if she were

painting on canvas. She crochets in rows, changing each color of yarn as she goes, to match what she sees in a person’s face or a place to capture their character.”

The portraits are certainly affecting. Despite the barriers to realism created by her choice of medium, Hamilton is able to capture a unique, intense gaze and personality in each image. It’s almost as if real people are peeking out through the fuzzy stitches, particularly in the series of portraits based on mugshots taken in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Visitors to BAM can add their own crocheted knots to a pair of community artworks mimicking Hamilton’s style. While they may not be as meticulous as her works, they’re sure to have a similar depth of character, with the essence of Boise captured in every stitch.

ARTS NEWS NEW BOISE THRIFT STORE LETS SHOPPERS CHOOSE WHERE PROFITS GO At first, Thriftology looks like any other well-kept secondhand store, packed with aisles of colorful clothes and shelves bursting with knickknacks and housewares. A second look reveals something unusual, though: An old wooden ballot box at the checkout counter, with a sign beside it that reads “Where should we donate our profits? You decide.”

Customers fill out slips of paper to vote on which of three charities—one local, one national and one international—should receive 100 percent of Thriftology profits for the month.

The initiative, which saw 400 votes in two weeks when the store opened in November, is the brainchild of owner Cassandra Barrington, a diehard thrifter who sees secondhand shopping as “a way of life.” While every decision at Thriftology has Barrington’s personal touch, the ballot box is what makes her business unique.

“I love what the thrift stores in town donate to. I think they’re all important, necessary and honorable,” Barrington said. “But I always wondered what more could be done.

I started thinking: What organizations do I want my business to benefit?

And I couldn’t narrow it down. It turns out, I just wanted to benefit every-

body. I wanted to help everybody everywhere.”

The ballot box was her solution.

Each month, Barrington picks three new charities to put on the ticket, ensuring the money her business brings in never goes to the same place twice. Plus, there’s a line for write-ins and suggestions, charities which Barrington then researches to see if they’re donation-worthy.

“I only want to use charities [on the ballot] that are 501(c) (3) nonprofit certified with a good reputation,” she said. “I don’t want to accidentally be giving money to help Bob get a hot tub.”

The charitable aspect of Thriftol-

ogy was part of Barrington’s business plan from the beginning. and the business model was a major selling point for donors. Now, it’s a selling point for customers, who Barrington said vote because it makes them “feel like what they want matters.”

Barrington, a mother of two, also hopes the model will serve as a lesson for her children, who often spend time with her at the store.

“This is going to sound all saintly and cheesy, but I really want them to grow up in this store and learn to work really hard for something, and then give it to somebody who needs it more,” she said.

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Author Jesmyn Ward on the success of her new novel HARRISON BERRY Author Jesmyn Ward had a great 2017. After her novel Sing, Unburied, Sing got favorable reviews in The Washington Post, The Atlantic and The New York Times, it landed on an impressive number of end-of-year top-10 lists, including those of The New York Times Book Review and Time magazine. To boot, it also garnered a National Book Award for fiction and a nod from Barack Obama. Ward’s visit to Boise on Tuesday, Jan. 16, as part of the Log Cabin Readings and Conversations series, has also garnered some attention: It’s already sold out.

While America grappled with issues of race and class in 2017—the Black Lives Matter movement and ambivalence from the White House regarding white supremacy and rightwing terrorism among them—Sing, Unburied, Sing gives a more intimate view. In it, a drugabusing (and dealing) mother takes her teenage son and infant daughter across Mississippi to collect the father of her children from prison and make their mixed-race family whole again.

Though Ward started writing the novel in 2009, many of the issues tackled in it, like opioid abuse, poverty and the plight of mixed-race children in the South, are still prevalent today.

“The characters just showed up and wanted me to tell their story. It seems that something about their story has really resonated with people right now. I think that in part, it’s a lucky accident and in some ways an unlucky

Jesmyn Ward (right), author of the National Book Award-winning novel, Sing, Unburied, Sing, will be in Boise on Tuesday, Jan. 16, as part of the Readings and Conversations series.

accident,” Ward said.

The book hit shelves in September 2017 and immediately drew critical acclaim. Ron Charles of The Washington Post called it “powerful,” and drew comparisons to Readings and Conversations alumnus George Saunders’ Lincoln in the Bardo and Toni Morrison’s Beloved, which also use the voices of ghosts to connect characters to the past. Writing for The New York Times, Tracy Smith said the book was full of “feats of empathy” that “feel genuinely inevitable when offered by a writer of such lyric imagination.”

Part of the appeal of Sing, Unburied, Sing is the way it draws connections between characters and innovates within a tested formula for southern epics. Reviewers noted Ward’s use of ghosts—the “unburied” from the title of the book—bonds living characters to the people

(and injustices) of the past, and gives Sing, Unburied, Sing a literary lineage that can be traced back to Morrison and William Faulkner. A deep well of narrators offer a broad-spectrum presentation of events, giving readers comprehensive access to the plot and characters’ humanity.

The book didn’t start as a ghost story, however; it started as a road trip story. The first character that drew Ward’s attention was the adolescent son JoJo, but she discovered as she wrote that his journey through the modern South would include many encounters with the past that she could most effectively explore through ghosts.

“Something I’ve learned is that history is not relegated to the past. It bears on the present, it lives in the present. I think that form allows writers to explore that,” she said.

CULTURE/LITERATURE REVIEW: THE LARGESSE OF THE SEA MAIDEN, BY DENIS JOHNSON There is a moment in Denis Johnson’s story collection, The Largesse of the Sea Maiden, when the narrator stares directly into the proverbial camera while describing the death of a fellow author: “It’s plain to you that at the time I write this, I’m not dead.

But maybe by the time you read it.”

Johnson, who had ties to Boise State University and literati like Anthony Doerr and Alan Heathcock, died at age 67 in May 2017 from liver cancer. He had earned multiple Pulitzer Prize nods, National Book BOISE WEEKLY.COM

and Whiting awards, and a Guggenheim fellowship. By 2012, when his novella Train Dreams was a Pulitzer finalist, critics were greeting his new books like old friends.

Largesse—out Tuesday, Jan. 16, on Random House—is the first collection of Johnson’s stories to be released since Jesus’ Son in 1992.

Largesse contains hints the author wouldn’t live to see the fruits of his labor, but to peg Johnson as a prophet of his own demise is to miss the point. While he populated this collection with artists, admen, madmen and mystics searching for meaning in their encounters with death,

Johnson didn’t ally himself with any of the ways they find it. He just told their stories.

Like antidotes to the internet and politics, each yarn returns the world to a human scale. In the titular story, guests at a party describe the loudest sounds they’ve ever heard: a wife asking for a divorce, a newborn wailing in its too-young mother’s arms, a heartbeat during a coronary.

In “Doppelganger, Poltergeist,” a poet’s genius is less interesting than his obsession with Elvis’ stillborn twin. In between are addicts, failed marriages and stalled careers.

Along with his literary work, John-

son taught and lectured at Columbia University, the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop, the University of Texas at Austin and Boise State.

He taught a generation of writers sympathy for characters and an eye for narrative.

Several of Johnson’s former students and colleagues—including Alan Heathcock, Christian Winn and a special guest—will be part of a tribute event at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at Rediscovered Books. They will read from his works and tell their own stories about how the author affected their lives.

—Harrison Berry

“Bruneau Sand Dunes” is the only panel based on a landscape Teannalach hadn’t yet painted.

University offered her a spot in their gallery, she put her own spin on the 12 concept by using spots close to home and her distinctive, loose style, which is largely informed by her favorite studio space: the outdoors.

“My foundation is really as a plein air painter, and as a plein air painter you’re just constantly trying to capture a moment of light on the landscape. I really try to bring that into my studio work,” she said, adding, “I try to only paint in the studio something that I’ve painted on site, because I think you observe different things when you’re there painting than you do when you’re just taking a picture of a place.”

All of the Portals paintings were done from photographs because of their enormous size (88 by 48 inches), but with the same speed and precision Teannalach uses when painting in the open air. For each piece, she stretched clear coated linen over a masonite panel, then sketched a line drawing in charcoal before starting to paint.

As with her well-known daily series of “tinyExpanse” paintings (a visual journal she shared on Instagram throughout 2017), Teannalach painted Portals in the “alla prima” style, working from top-to-bottom without retouching.

She finished all 14 pieces over the course of five months last year.

Art lovers can see the kaleidoscope of Idaho places through Teannalach’s eyes on display at NNU through Monday, March 12. To meet Teannalach herself, stop by the gallery for the January 16 artist reception between 4 and 6 p.m.

—Lex Nelson BOISEweekly | JANUARY 10–16, 2018 | 13

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HELL ON ICE I, Tonya is a wicked, dark dramedy GEORGE PRENTICE Think of I, Tonya, a funny docu-dramedy of the most notorious figure skater in the history of the sport, as a stepchild of the 1990 Martin Scorsese epic Goodfellas. Director Craig Gillespie (Lars and the Real Girl) borrows liberally from Scorsese’s style, as characters look directly into the camera and unleash their own version of the truth, while a pulsating classic rock soundtrack frames the manic pace.

“America… well, they want someone to love, but they also want someone to hate,” says Tonya Harding (Margot Robbie in a sure-bet Oscarnominated performance). “And those haters?

They always said, ‘Tonya, tell the truth.’ Well, Margot Robbie should win a medal for her portrayal of Tonya Harding, the most notorious figure skater in history. there’s no such thing as the truth. I mean, the truth is bullshit.”

Throughout the film, when Harding says one With tongue firmly in-cheek, I, Tonya begins Tonya Harding’s rags-to-riches-to-rags life with a caveat: “This movie is based on irony-free, thing to the camera and Gillooly chimes in with story is so crazy, it seems like bullshit, indeed. his two cents, LaVona is close behind, wearShe grew up dirt-poor, chopping wood, skinning wildly contradictory and totally true interviews ing a terrible rabbit fur coat, hooked up to an with Tonya Harding and Jeff Gillooly.” rabbits and winning figure skating competitions oxygen tank and sucking on a cigarette while an Gillooly (a star-making in her hometown of Portear-nipping parakeet perches on her shoulder. performance from Sebastian land, Oregon. She gained I, TONYA Janney steals nearly every scene in I, Tonya, even Stan) became equally infamous global infamy after being Directed by Craig Gillespie when she’s off screen for a few short minutes. when he was convicted and sent implicated in an attack on Starring Margot Robbie, Sebastian “Well, my story line is disappearing right to prison for masterminding the her skating rival Nancy Stan and Allison Janney Opens Friday, Jan. 12 at The Flicks now,” she complains. “What the fuck?” kneecap attack on Kerrigan.

Kerrigan weeks before The story of Tonya Harding is so cruel, “Did you know that if you the 1994 Olympic winter so unsophisticated and so tragic, there were bash someone in the kneecap games, and then facinghundreds ways I, Tonya could have gone sidenow, they say you ‘Gillooly’ them?” he says to off during the games in Lillehammer, Norway, ways as a comedy. It never does, but a word of the camera. “So, that’s kinda cool.” against a still-convalescing Kerrigan in what was caution: This film is strictly for those who find Harding and Gillooly were awful, but the dubbed SkateGate—an event watched by a U.S. humor in the darkest corners. Tonya never got queen of mean in I, Tonya is Harding’s mother television audience of 126 million. Harding was the gold, but I bet I, Tonya will still find gold at LaVona, played to the hellish hilt by Allison formally charged with conspiracy in the weeks the Oscars.

Janney (another certain Oscar nominee). following the Olympics.

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In an industry seeing decreasing box office revenues as an increasing number of consumers stay home with their streaming options (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon and others), an app called MoviePass may be the savior of brick-and-mortar cinemas: MoviePass customers can see a movie once every 24 hours (or 365 times a year) for only $9.95 a month. In addition, MoviePass pays theater owners full price.

“We have only had a few [MoviePass tickets] redeemed at The Flicks, but so far they have not presented a problem for us,” Flicks owner Carole Skinner told BW. However, it doesn’t take an economist to conclude a consumer who goes to the movies three or more times per month is costing MoviePass

money, or that MoviePass is risking significant net losses in order to build its consumer base. Great risk can come with great reward, though, which is something Mitch Lowe, the head honcho of MoviePass and co-founder of Netflix, knows well. When Netflix launched, its economic model was also questioned—it is now an unstoppable

player in the entertainment field.

MoviePass seems primed to follow the Netflix path to success. MoviePass had more than 1,000,000 new subscribers in its first four months, creating the kind of vast subscription base it took Netflix more than three years to build. To see which theaters near you accept MoviePass, visit moviepass.com.

—George Prentice

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When Andrew Whittaker was six years old and growing up in South London, he wanted to be a stuntman. In his teens, he thought about becoming an astronaut or a graphic designer. By the time he was at the University of Cambridge, he had set his sights on serving Queen Elizabeth.

“I’m the first in my family to join the foreign service,” Whittaker said.

The British government assigned him to posts in Madrid, Jerusalem and Basra. He rose to Deputy Head of the Foreign Office Crisis Management Department and Deputy Director of the U.K. national cyber security team, and today, Whittaker’s official title is Her Majesty’s Consul General.

From his base in San Francisco, Whittaker represents the U.K. in several western U.S. states, including Idaho. During a recent visit to the Gem State, he talked about Brexit—the U.K.’s inprocess secession from the European Union—and his country’s vested interests in Idaho.

Can we assume there’s no turning back from Brexit?

I don’t think it’s ever been a question of trying to find a way not to do it. By far, it is now my government’s No. 1 priority. Brexit also affords the opportunity for the U.K. to become a real global champion of free trade.

Can you appreciate that a fair number of Americans are looking at Brexit selfishly and asking, “What does this mean for us?”

The special relationship between the U.K. and the U.S. is extremely deep, and that’s not going to change. Think of our excellent security and intelligence cooperation and our shared values. That will continue as it has done for many decades past, and I’m very confident we’ll continue that for many decades to come.

We absolutely don’t play a role in your internal politics.

Our political scene is tough to ignore.

We want to work with whoever is in charge.

For example, here in Idaho, it’s extremely important for us to recognize you’re about to have a race for your next governor.

That race is already gaining steam.

Whoever you choose, it’s important for us to form a good relationship with that person and continue to work together.

Give me a sense of how you fill your schedule when you’re in Idaho.

I’ve spent time with your state’s Department of Commerce, I’m talking to a class at Boise State University, I’m speaking to your Boise Committee on Foreign Relations and I’ll be spending some time talking with executives at Micron, a company with a number of U.K. interests.

Let’s talk about how your prime minister and our president are in stark disagreement over the Paris Agreement. Our president barely even recognizes climate change.

Climate change is real. It’s serious, and we’ve got to take steps collectively to recognize the dangers that climate change poses. We’re transitioning away from coal, which has been very dominant in the U.K. for many decades. Developing new forms of energy is critical.

Can I assume living in San Francisco with your wife and two children is great?

San Francisco is fabulous, but one of the genuinely brilliant things about my job is that I’ve got this enormous amount of real estate to get around, and Idaho is a big part of that.

And our trading partnership?

The U.S. is, by far, our largest trade partner as a single nation. Something like a million people go to work every day in the United States, working for a company headquartered in the U.K.

How often do you get back to London?

Not a huge amount.

We watch the U.K. political scene and Prime Minister Theresa May with great interest.

Can I assume you’re watching our political scene?

I’m sorry. I’m not familiar with Ribena.

It’s a drink made from black currants. Trust me, I’m not advertising it, but I have a soft spot for Ribena. Somehow, it reminds me of home.

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Ribena.

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BOULEVARD BREWING WHISKEY BARREL STOUT, $11.49-$14.99 This one is an equally dark pour with a quick fading, tan head. The nose is a heady mix of spicy chocolate, coffee, toffee and dark fruit punctuated by sweet whiskey. Fresh brew is blended in to add balance, and it does tone things down a bit. The palate is a sweet combo of chocolate, dark coffee, date, vanilla and spice. It weighs in at a heady 11.8 percent alcohol.

NEW HOLLAND BREWING DRAGON’S MILK, $3.19$3.59 Broken record time: This is another dusky pour with a fast-fading, tan head that’s a bit thinner than the other two.

The oak definitely comes through on the nose, backed by sweet malt, vanilla, chocolate and a touch of anise. There’s a nice hit of roasted malt flavor too, along with chocolate and licorice. This lightly carbonated brew finishes warm (11 percent alcohol) and smooth.

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PAGE BREAK MINERVA’S BREAKDOWN $GYLFH IRU WKRVH RQ WKH YHUJH GYM RATS

DEAR MINERVA, Every year about this time, I notice people who go to my gym start making fun of the “New Year’s Resolution” crew that starts coming. Sometimes these people are visibly out of shape, sometimes they aren’t. I swear I can feel the tension, and then the rolling eyes, smirks, whispered comments and laughs start. I don’t know how to make people stop being terrible, but I feel like I need to do something. Do you have any ideas?

Sincerely, Patience Plateau

DEAR PATIENCE, This is a disheartening thing to hear. The gym, which is supposed to be a place of self-improvement, is not immune to schoolyard bullies. It might be hard for some to comprehend that there are many reasons that people want to work out—not just weight loss or to look good in a bathing suit. It is true, you cannot force people to be kind. Maybe the regulars stick their noses in the air because so many people fail on their gym resolutions. Maybe fitness comes easy to them so they don’t realize the sheer act of being willing to be seen working out in public among bronzed Adonises is terrifying and, all too often, enough to keep people home. I encourage you to set an example. If someone starts talking trash to you about the newcomers, shut them down. Smile and say, “Hello” to those who are trying to turn over a new leaf. Kindness is just as worthwhile of a workout.

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While trying out a new brand or style of salsa isn’t usually costly, it can be disappointing.

“Mild” can mean “bland,” while “hot” can be code for “tasteless but every bite contains the heat of 1,000 peppers grown deep in the belly of a volcano.” (Million dollar idea: taste-testing sections in supermarkets. You take what you want to try to a counter and a store employee opens the packaging so you can see/smell/taste the product.)

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ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19): I’m happy to inform you that life is giving you permission to be extra demanding in the coming weeks—as long as you’re not petty, brusque, or unreasonable. Here are a few examples that will pass the test: “I demand that you join me in getting drunk on the truth;” “I demand to receive rewards commensurate with my contributions;” “I demand that we collaborate to outsmart and escape the karmic conundrums we’ve gotten ourselves mixed up in.” On the other hand, Aries, ultimatums like these are not admissible: “I demand treasure and tribute, you fools;” “I demand the right to cheat in order to get my way;” “I demand that the river flow backwards.”

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Are you familiar with the phrase “Open Sesame”? In the old folk tale, “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves,” it’s a magical command that the hero uses to open a blocked cave where treasure is hidden. I invite you to try it out. It just may work to give you entrance to an off-limits or previously inaccessible place where you want and need to go. At the very least, speaking those words will put you in a playful, experimental frame of mind as you contemplate the strategies you could use to gain entrance. And that alone may provide just the leverage you need.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): While thumping around the Internet, I came across pointed counsel from an anonymous source. “Don’t enter into a long-term connection with someone until you’ve seen them stuck in traffic. Don’t get too deeply involved with them until you’ve witnessed them drunk, waiting for food in a restaurant for entirely too long, or searching for their phone or car keys in a panic. Before you say yes to a deeper bond, make sure you see them angry, stressed or scared.” I recommend you take this advice in the coming weeks.

It’ll be a good time to deepen your commitment to people who express their challenging emotions in nonabusive, non-psychotic ways.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): My high school history teacher Marjorie Margolies is now Chelsea Clinton’s mother-in law. She shares two grandchildren with Hillary Clinton. Is that something I should brag about? Does it add to my cachet or happiness? Will it influence you to love me more? No, nah and nope. In the scheme of things, it’s mildly interesting but utterly irrelevant. The coming weeks will be a good time for Cancerians like you and me to renounce any desire we might have to capitalize on fake ego points like this. We Crabs should be honing our identity and self-image so they’re free of superficial measures of worth. What’s authentically valuable about you?

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If I were your mentor or your guide, I’d declare this the Leo Makeover Season. First I’d hire a masseuse or masseur to knead you firmly and tenderly. I’d send you to the nutritionist, stylist, dream interpreter, trainer, and life coach. I’d brainstorm with the people who know you best to come up with suggestions for how to help free you from your illusions and infuse your daily rhythm with twenty percent more happiness. I’d try to talk you out of continuing your association with anyone or anything that’s no damn good for you. In conclusion, I’d be thorough as I worked to get you unlocked, debugged, and retooled.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “It takes an extraordinary person to carry themselves as if they do not live in hell,” says writer D. Bunyavong. In accordance with the astrological omens, I nominate you Virgos to fit that description in the coming weeks. You are, in my estimation, as far away from hell as you’ve been in a long time. If anyone can seduce, coax, or compel heaven to come all the way down to earth for a while, it’s you. Here’s a good way to get the party started: Gaze into the mirror until you spy the eternal part of yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In accordance with the astrological omens, I encourage you to move the furniture around. If you feel inspired, you might even want to move some of that old stuff right out the door and haul it to the dump or the thrift store. Hopefully, this will get you in the mood to launch a sweeping purge of anything else that lowers the morale and élan around the house: dusty mementoes, unflattering mirrors, threadbare rugs, chipped dishes, and numbing symbols. The time is ripe, my dear homies, to free your home of deadweight.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): When he was 16 years old and living in New York, Ralph Lifshitz changed his name to Ralph Lauren.

That was probably an important factor in his success. Would he have eventually become a famous fashion designer worth $5.8 billion dollars if he had retained a name with “shitz” in it? The rebranding made it easier for clients and customers to take him seriously. With Ralph’s foresight as your inspiration, Scorpio, consider making a change in yourself that will enhance your ability to get what you want.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In 1956, the prolific Spanish poet Juan Ramon Jimenez was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. The award committee praised his “high spirit and artistic purity.” The honor was based on his last thirteen books, however, and not on his first

two. Waterlilies and Souls of Violet were works he wrote while young and still ripening. As he aged, he grew so embarrassed by their sentimentality that he ultimately tried to track down and eradicate every copy. I bring this to your attention, Sagittarius, because I think it’s a favorable time for you to purge or renounce or atone for anything from your past that you no longer want to be defined by.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Three centuries ago, Capricorn genius Isaac Newton formulated principles that have ever since been fundamental to scientists’ understanding of the physical universe.

He was also a pioneer in mathematics, optics, and astronomy. And yet he also expended huge amounts of time and energy on the fruitless attempt to employ alchemy to transform base metals into solid gold. Those efforts may have been interesting to him, but they yielded no lasting benefits. You Capricorns face a comparable split. In 2018, you could bless us with extraordinary gifts or else you could get consumed in projects that aren’t the most productive use of your energy.

The coming weeks may be crucial in determining which way you’ll go.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A rite of passage lies ahead. It could and should usher you into a more soulful way of living. I’m pleased to report that this transition won’t require you to endure torment, confusion, or passive-aggressive manipulation. In fact, I suspect it could turn out to be among the most graceful ordeals you’ve ever experienced—and a prototype for the type of breakthrough that I hope will become standard in the months and years to come. Imagine being able to learn valuable lessons and make crucial transitions without the prod of woe and gloom. Imagine being able to say, as musician P.J. Harvey said about herself, “When I’m contented, I’m more open to receiving inspiration. I’m most creative when I feel safe and happy.”

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The Kalevala is a 19th-century book of poetry that conveys the important mythology and folklore of the Finnish people. It was a wellspring of inspiration for English writer J. R. R. Tolkien as he composed his epic fantasy novel The Lord of the Rings. To enhance his ability to steal ideas from The Kalevala, Tolkien even studied the Finnish language. He said it was like “entering a complete wine-cellar filled with bottles of an amazing wine of a kind and flavor never tasted before.” According to my reading of the astrological omens, Pisces, in 2018 you will have the potential of discovering a source as rich for you as Finnish and The Kalevala were for Tolkien.

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