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EDITOR’S NOTE HAPPY NOT-TOTALLY-CRAPPY NEW YEAR! It looks as though 2018 is off to a stirring start—if by “off to a stirring start” I mean “already a crapfest.” I do. Just a little more than two weeks into the new year, and we’ve seen, in no particular order, post-apocalyptic weather batter the Eastern Seaboard, the Midwest, Texas and beyond; soaring numbers of serious illness and death due to influenza; President Donald Trump referring to entire countries as “shitholes” (even if he did say “shit houses,” that’s not better) and more public accusations of sexual assault and misconduct. Sigh. As Bruce Banner/The Hulk says upon meeting up with his fellow superheroes as they try to stave off an attack by an alien race in The Avengers, “So. This all seems horrible.” It isn’t, though. For this edition of Boise Weekly, News Editor George Prentice talked to some religious leaders about how well or poorly they think faith and politics will play together in the Statehouse during the 2018 legislative session. It’s a great story, and it’s on Page 5. On Page 18, Staff Writer Lex Nelson does an excellent job of looking at how the new Gyro Shack owners are creating a franchise while staying true to the eatery’s delicious mission. Plus, Prentice and Senior Staff Writer Harrison Berry saw the new Paul Thomas Anderson film Phantom Thread, and you can read their entertaining take on Page 16, while on Page 17 you’ll find Prentice’s touching remembrances of seeing the premiere of Call Me By Your Name and the lasting impression left by the last 15 minutes. There is also a look at a new exhibit of nudes and a chat with Strfkr frontman Josh Hodges on Page 15, more info on the flu on Pages 5 and 22, event and live music highlights on Pages 6-10, a list of wonderful wines on Page 18, sage advice for a doting dad on Page 22 and the New York Times crossword puzzle on Page 20, correct grid and all. Boise Weekly: It’s like a little ray of sunshine. —Amy Atkins

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STILL DREAMING CITIZENS FROM ACRO S S THE TRE ASURE VALLE Y WE RE AT THE IDAHO STATEHOUSE ON MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY FOR THE 31ST ANNUAL IDAHO HUMAN RIGHTS DAY, WITH KE YNOTE SPE AKER FR ANCISCO SALINAS, DIRECTOR FOR STUDENT DIVERSIT Y AND INCLUSION AT BOISE STATE, AND PERFORMANCES BY COMMON GROUND AND BALLE T FO L KLORIC O M E X I C O L I N D O. M O RE AT NE WS/CIT YDESK.

A BIGGER FORT Treefort organizers announced another 98 music acts scheduled to perform Treefort Music Fest 2018, March 21-25, in addition to the 93 artists already announced in December. Read more at Music/Music News.

BACK ON TOP After closing the slopes due a lack of a snow—the ﬁrst time in three decades the resort went dark mid-season—operators at Bogus Basin have reopened skiing on a limited scale. Read more at News/Citydesk.

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TRUMP TOWER JR. Eric Trump, the president’s youngest child from his ﬁrst marriage, cut himself a sweetheart deal for a valuable piece of Manhattan real estate featuring a penthouse overlooking Central Park. Read more at News/National.

LAYING A FOUNDATION FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING IDAHO REP. MAT T ERPELDING ( D -BOISE )

In 1992, the Idaho House of Representatives passed House Bill 756, creating the Idaho Housing Trust Fund. At the time, a responsible legislature realized that creating pathways to safe and decent housing for hardworking Idahoans and low-income households was in the best interests of all Idahoans. Immediately thereafter, lawmakers stopped being responsible. In the 25 years since the Idaho Housing Trust Fund was created, zero dollars have been earmarked for the fund. While the legislation also mandated the formation of an advisory board, no advisory board exists. The Housing Trust Fund was designed to gather private and public funds for the purpose of promoting workforce housing solutions across the state. After creating a tool to advance Idaho’s economic and housing security interests by incentivizing developers to invest in affordable housing, lawmakers chose not to fund it. Under the legislation, local governments and organizations can apply for funds for new construction of affordable housing, refurbishing of existing housing, rent assistance and other uses. Local governments can even apply for money to use as matching funds from federal and private interests—thus getting more bang for the buck in providing workforce housing. While the Housing Trust Fund empowers local government to come up with creative solutions to housing problems, there’s one fundamental problem—there is nothing to apply for. Matching funds are great, so long as there is something to match with. If actions speak louder than words, then the politicians in charge are making it clear they don’t care about Idaho’s small towns. Passing legislation without funding is a classic

political shell game that is stifling growth in Idaho’s small communities. It also removes a vital tool community leaders could be using to minimize the economic impacts of housing shortages. Affordable housing problems exist in virtually every community in Idaho, from Sandpoint and Lewiston, to Pocatello and Driggs. While the United States is supposed to be the land of opportunity, hardworking Idahoans have severe challenges getting ahead. The reasons for that are numerous. However, one of the hurdles is housing prices. They continue to increase while wages remain flat. As a result, too many Idahoans are forced to spend every penny of every working week to support their families. There just isn’t money left at the end of the month to afford a home. For many Idahoans, there never will be—especially when rent eats up 30 percent of a paycheck. Access to affordable and adequate housing affects everyone—from young families to senior citizens living on fixed incomes. Affordable housing and a livable minimum wage are the foundations of economic stability, upward mobility and long-term economic growth. Bottom line: safe, accessible workforce housing creates jobs and stable, robust, local economies. Affordable, healthy homes support economic security and access to opportunity. When the promise of opportunity is realized, everyone wins. We’d be doing ourselves, our communities and our state a great service by investing in the Idaho Housing Trust Fund in 2018. Being late to take action is better than doing what the politicians in charge have been doing for 25 years—turning their backs on the working people of Idaho.

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GRAINS OF SAND

NEWS

A measured response of faith at the Idaho Statehouse for the 2018 session

Idaho health ofﬁcials say the jury is still out on the effectiveness of this year’s ﬂu vaccine.

THE NASTY BUSINESS OF THE FLU

GEORGE PRENTICE Anyone who thinks faith and politics don’t intersect—or collide—hasn’t spent much time around the Idaho Statehouse. In her 2014 essay, “The Power and the Glory,” Boise State University history professor Dr. Jill Gill wrote that religion “has operated as both a cultural divider and a uniter, helping to determine which of its citizens should be treated as part of an in-group or an out-group by including or excluding, according to religious determinations.” So, it was fitting the Interfaith Equality Coalition gathered on the steps on the Idaho Statehouse on Jan. 7 in what it called “Draw the Circle Wide,” mere hours before the Idaho Legislature gaveled in its 2018 session. “We’re a coalition of faith communities to just offer our prayers for compassion, justice and equality,” said Rev. Sara LaWall, minister at the Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. “Our platform is built on, let’s say, four pillars: religious respect, economic justice, climate care and human rights.” LaWall said that although some people think religion and politics should steer far clear of one another, they will inevitably mix. “When we talk about a common good or a shared humanity, there’s a deep intersection in the political environment. We have to be agents for change,” said LaWall. “We’re intent on inviting as many people as possible into a circle which we draw wider and wider. All are welcome. If we’re not giving public voice to that and if we’re not being a voice for world clarity, then we’re not living fully to the call of our faith traditions.” When those traditions clash at the Idaho Statehouse, however, it’s not pretty. The most recent conflict, which is expected to rear its head again during the 2018 legislative session, was over religious-based exemptions from civil or criminal liability. Proponents insist it’s a matter of a constitutional right for people to heed their religious beliefs and not look to modern medicine for help, no matter how dire the health scare, if they choose. Opponents BOISE WEEKLY.COM

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Flanked by faith leaders from across the Treasure Valley, Rev. Sara LaWall, pastor at the Boise Unitarian Universalit Fellowship, speaks at “Draw the Circle Wide,” Jan. 7 on the steps of the Idaho Statehouse.

say the protection from civil or criminal liability has resulted in the deaths of at least 182 Idaho children because of faith-healing exemptions. The debate hit a crescendo in March 2017, when lawmakers proposed a “compromise bill” to existing Idaho law, but the measure found little support from either side of the issue. “We can respect religious freedom and a parent’s right to prayer while also demanding that children receive life-saving medical care,” said Bruce Wingate, founder of the Protect Idaho Kids Foundation. “But we can’t give up. Beginning with a march on the Capitol [on Monday, Feb. 19], we’ll be back at the Statehouse this year.” Meanwhile, on the Capitol steps Jan. 7, Rev. LaWall spoke to about 100 attendees. “We’re here to promote human dignity, equality and justice for all, particularly for those on the margins and the most vulnerable among us: the poor, the hungry, the homeless, the children, the undocumented, those who need healthcare, those who are marginalized because of their identity,” she said. “We’re committed to raising our collective voice and presence here at the center of our state government, the people’s house.”

Hours later, Pastor Tom Dougherty, senior pastor at Cloverdale Church of God and official chaplain of the Idaho House of Representatives, lead lawmakers in prayer inside the Statehouse chambers. “What a great day it is, a day to make Idaho greater,” Dougherty said in the opening prayer of the 2018 Idaho Legislature. “God, we ask that you be with this session today. Thanks, and praise in Jesus’ name.” It will take more than prayer for some faith leaders to be heard during the 2018 legislative session, though. When asked what her level of optimism was for the 2018 session, Rev. LaWall smiled and took a long pause before she said, “That’s an unfair question.” After saying she needed a moment to think, she added, “How about if I say I’m cautiously optimistic. I’ve been around long enough to know that we aren’t likely to see a lot of legislation that aligns with the kind of hopes and values we’re talking about today. It’s a bit like grains of sand on a scale. We just keep adding those grains. Then a few more grains the next year. A few more. A few more. The scales will begin to tip and, at least, balance out. So, in that way, I have some optimism.”

Most people do whatever possible to avoid getting sick, but Randi Pedersen deals with illness for a living. As the newly hired influenza surveillance coordinator for the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Pedersen is constantly checking with emergency rooms, outpatient clinics and laboratories across Idaho to help identify circulating strains of the bug. “Even at parties, people are always asking me about the flu,” she said. “And of course, I’m always advocating for a flu vaccine.” That alone can be a formidable task. “There has been a lot in the media lately about the effectiveness of the vaccine,” said Pedersen. “You may have read that there was a 10 percent vaccine efficacy. Well, that came out of Australia during its flu season. In fact, we don’t yet have the vaccine estimates. Those numbers won’t be out until February, but I can tell you that the H3N2 influenza has been dominant in Idaho in past seasons, and the vaccine is a very good match for that particular strain.” As for Idahoans who push back against vaccinations of any kind, particularly for their children, Pedersen takes a more measured, non-confrontational approach. “We obviously recommend the vaccine, but we also understand that a vaccine may not be the best fit for everybody,” she said. “Talk to your doctor, and get an informed decision. If you end up getting sick with the flu, stay home, get lots of rest and if your illness starts to become severe, get to your doctor right away. There are antiviral medications that can certainly help you recover more quickly and prevent you from being hospitalized.” Already, more than 23 flu-related deaths have been reported in Idaho this season, the highest number in seven years. “As for how long the season lasts, it typically runs through May,” said Pederson. “Things usually peak in January or early February.” —George Prentice For more on influenza in the U.S., see Find on Page 22 for a list of flu-tracking websites. BOISEweekly | JANUARY 17–23, 2018 | 5

CALENDAR WEDNESDAY JANUARY 17 Festivals & Events

Room. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise, 208-639-6610, projectsaveamouth.com/rsvp-boise.

On Stage

FETTUCCINE FORUM PRESENTS MEDIA LITERACY: FAKE NEWS, POLITICS AND POWER—Seth Ashley, associate professor of Journalism and Media Studies at Boise State, facilitates a panel discussion on the critical role education plays in helping citizens analyze information and its sources. With panelists Melissa Davlin, Julie B. Lane, Jeffrey Lyons, Bill Manny, and Jessica Roberts. 6 p.m. FREE. Boise City Hall, 150 N. Capitol Blvd., Boise, boiseartsandhistory.org. PROJECT SAVE A MOUTH COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NIGHT— Project Save A Mouth (PSAM) brings together a coalition of healthcare professionals, community organizations and schools to educate the public about best oral hygiene practices. In the Pioneer

BCT: ADAM ENRIGHT IN GOOD BITCH GOES DOWN—Adam Enright makes his triumphant and glittery return to the BCT stage with an original cabaret that’s part selfhelp seminar, part autobiographical exorcism and full rock concert. 7 p.m. $35. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-331-9224, bctheater.org.

Workshops & Classes JUGGLING FOR HEALTH—Learn the basics of juggling and techniques to improve your practice. 6-7:30 p.m. $10. Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise, 208-639-6610, jumpjuggling.eventbrite.com.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 17

ABERTZALEAK: SACRIFICE AND HONOR—10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE-$5. Basque Museum and Cultural Center, 611 Grove St., Boise, 208-343-2671, basquemuseum.com. GEM CENTER: TOGETHER IN THE DARK—9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Gem Center for the Arts, 2417 W. Bank Drive, Boise, 208-9910984, treasurevalleyartistsalliance.org. 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. IRINA NOVARESE: ONE SHOT— 3-7 p.m. FREE. MING Studios, 420 S. Sixth St., Boise, 208-9729028, mingstudios.org. JO HAMILTON: KNOTS IN TIME—10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE-$6. Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 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. NAMPA ART COLLECTIVE QUARTERLY EXHIBITION—8 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Nampa Civic Center, 311 Third St. S., Nampa, 208-4685555, nampaciviccenter.com. RACHEL TEANNALACH: PORTALS—9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Friesen Galleries, Brandt Center, Northwest Nazarene University, 707 Fern St., Nampa, 208-4678398, art.nnu.edu. SAMUEL PADEN: NARRATIVES—7 a.m.-10 p.m. FREE. Boise State Student Union Gallery, 1910 University Drive, Boise, 208-4261242, ﬁnearts.boisestate.edu.

Odds & Ends GEEKS WHO DRINK TRIVIA NIGHT—8 p.m. FREE. Ha’ Penny Bridge Irish Pub and Grill, 855 Broad St., Boise, 208-343-5568, hapennybridgepub.com.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, JAN. 18-FEB. 2

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 Patisseries 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, 208297-5853, goldeneagleaudubon. org.

Food 36TH STREET BISTRO BEER DINNER WITH PAYETTE BREWING— Enjoy a three-course beer dinner with two mouthwatering entrée options. Call 208-433-5108 to reserve your spot. 5-9 p.m. $35. 36th Street Garden Center and Bistro, 3823 N. Garden Center Way, Boise, 36streetgardencenter. com.

THURSDAY JANUARY 18 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. 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. 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? 7:30 p.m. $11-$14. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208-3425104, boiselittletheater.org. STAGE COACH: THE TELL-TALE FARCE—Edgar Allan Poe is just coming off the success of “The Ra-

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Truth in the age of Trump.

C’est l’heure du cinema.

The man who does it all.

FETTUCCINE FORUM ON MEDIA LITERACY

TOURNEES FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL

COMEDIAN MIKE BIRBIGLIA: THE NEW ONE

As always, the Fettuccini Forum will be an opportunity for academic discussion, but the topic this month, “Media Literacy: Fake News, Politics and Power” will also teach a necessary skill. “Today’s media consumer needs more competency than ever,” the forum website reads, “to spot hoaxes and fake news, understand how technology has upended traditional media, and recognize motives and manipulation.” If you feel it’s been hard to suss out truth in the age of Trump, you’re not alone, and several experts—including Boise State University journalism and media studies professor Dr. Seth Ashley, Idaho Public Television host Melissa Davlin, Idaho Statesman news editor Bill Manny and Boise State assistant professors Julie B. Lane (communications) and Jeffrey Lyons, PhD (political science)—will be at Boise City Hall, ready to help. 6 p.m., FREE. Boise City Hall, 150 N. Capitol Blvd., 208-6087050, boiseartsandhistory.org/events.

While watching movies in a language you don’t speak, squinting at subtitles can get tedious, but the discomfort is balanced by the way foreign words take familiar things and make them beautifully alien. Such will be the case at the inaugural Boise State University Tournees French Film Festival, which will show six French ﬁlms over the next few weeks. Hosted by the Boise State World Languages Department and the Idaho Film Collection, and funded by the French-American Cultural Exchange foundation, the festival is free and open to the public. Films will include April and the Extraordinary World (Jan. 18), School of Babel (Jan. 19), As I Open My Eyes (Jan. 25), Hippocrates: Diary of a French Doctor (Jan. 26), Black Girl (Feb. 1) and May Allah Bless France! (Feb. 2). Jan. 18, 19, 25 and 26; Feb. 1 and 2. 6 p.m., FREE. Boise State Riverfront Hall, Room 105, 1910 University Drive, 208-426-2383, boisestate.edu.

Comedian/writer/actor/director/filmmaker/storyteller Mike Birbiglia (My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend, Thank God for Jokes) has become a household name. Following the announcement of his latest tour, The New One, Paste called Birbiglia “the rare stand-up who elevates telling jokes into a mic to an honest-to-god art form, weaving together seemingly disparate stories into moving, unified wholes.” Not only is he hilarious, Birbiglia never stops working: Along with stand-up, he has starred in films and TV shows (some of which he wrote and directed), written a New York Times-bestselling book and released four acclaimed comedy albums. Birbiglia will visit Boise for two performances of The New One, and although the 7 p.m. show is already sold out, there are some seats left for 9:30 p.m. Get yours at ticketweb.com. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., $38-$53. The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., 208-345-0454, egyptiantheatre.net.

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CALENDAR ven.” 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. 7:30 p.m. $15. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald Ave., Boise, 208-342-2000, stagecoachtheatre.com.

Workshops & Classes

Odds & Ends

NATIONAL CHEESE LOVER’S DAY: MOZZARELLA AND MORE— Celebrate National Cheese Lover’s Day by learning how to make your own mozzarella cheese, taught by local chef Jered Couch. For ages 21 and older. 6-8 p.m. $50. Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise, 208-639-6610, jumpmozzarella.eventbrite.com.

36TH ANNUAL IDAHO RV SUPERSHOW—Find once-a-year, low show pricing on motor homes, travel trailers, ﬁfth wheels, and more from eight of the top RV dealers in the Treasure Valley. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE-$5. Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-287-5650, expoidaho.com.

TOURNÉES FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL—Thanks to a generous grant from the French government (FACE), the Boise State World Languages Department and the Idaho Film Collection will host a Frenchlanguage Film Festival, featuring ﬁve contemporary and one classic French-language ﬁlms (with English subtitles). In Riverfront Hall, Room 105. 6 p.m. FREE. Boise State University, 1910 University Drive, Boise, 208-426-2383, boisestate. edu.

Sports & Fitness

Animals & Pets

PADI DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING—Ever wonder what it is like to breathe underwater? Find out in a PADI Discover Scuba Diving Adventure. In just one evening, participants will receive instruction on safety and diving skills. For ages 10 and older. 7-9:30 p.m. $45-$50. Nampa Recreation Center, 131 Constitution Way, Nampa, 208-468-5858, nampaparksandrecreation.org.

PETCO PRESENTS: LEOPARD GECKO—Enjoy an hour of fun as you meet and learn about a Leopard Gecko. 4-5 p.m. FREE. Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. S., Nampa, 208-468-5800, localendar.com/public/nampalibrary.

FRIDAY JANUARY 19 On Stage

FRIDAY AND SUNDAY, JAN. 19,21

BCT: ADAM ENRIGHT IN GOOD BITCH GOES DOWN—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, 208-3425104, boiselittletheater.org. COMEDIAN MIKE BIRBIGLIA: THE NEW ONE—Mike Birbiglia is a comedian, writer, actor and director known for his highly personal approach to comedy. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $38-$53. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-345-0454, egyptiantheatre. net. COMEDYSPORTZ IMPROV—7:30 p.m. $5-$10. ComedySportz Boise, 4619 Emerald St., Boise, 208991-4746, boisecomedy.com.

The journey starts here.

OPERA IDAHO: WINTERREISE PROJECT The Winterreise Project is the story of a “young musician’s journey after discovering the faithlessness of his lover. Filled with pain and numbness, he blindly sets off on a harsh winter night. Throughout his unplanned and harried journey into the unmerciful folds of winter, he wanders between despair, life and hopeful love in a moving labyrinth of soul.” It’s heavy stuff, but this retelling of Franz Schubert’s 24-song cycle Winterreise (aka Winter’s Journey) is beautiful and will be brought to life by baritone Jason Detwiler, who took on three roles (Melchoir in Amahl & the Night Visitors, Belcore in L’elisir d’amore and Albert in Werther) in 2017 alone. Whether you need a good cry or dose of aural elegance, get Winterreise-d. Jan. 19: 7:30 p.m., Jan. 21: 2:30 p.m., $24-$36. Ballet Idaho Auditorium, 501 S. Eighth St., 208-343-0556, 1718.operaidaho. org/the-season/winterreise-project. BOISE WEEKLY.COM

OPERA IDAHO’S WINTERREISE PROJECT—Check out this staged version of Franz Schubert’s 24song cycle, Winterreise (Winter’s Journey), based on the German poetry of Wilhelm Mueller. The project brings dimension, movement, life and a fresh interpretation to what is normally done as a “stand and sing” recital. 7:30 p.m. $24-$36. Ballet Idaho, 501 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-343-0556, 1718.operaidaho.org. RED LIGHT VARIETY SHOW: J’ADORE—Get ready for an incredible trip down memory lane with a re-imagination of 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. For ages 21 and older; valid ID required. 9 p.m. $20-$25. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City, 208-424-8297.

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CALENDAR STAGE COACH: THE TELL-TALE FARCE—8 p.m. $15. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald Ave., Boise, 208-342-2000, stagecoachtheatre.com. TOURNÉES FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL—In Riverfront Hall, Room 105. 6 p.m. FREE. Boise State University, 1910 University Drive, Boise, 208-426-2383, boisestate.edu.

Sports & Fitness FREE ADULT BEGINNER TENNIS CLINIC FOR NEW PLAYERS—This free event is for players new to tennis or people who want to learn to play this great lifetime sport that are 18 or older. The Boise Racquet Club and the Idaho Tennis Association will be providing these free tennis clinics to get you started in 2018. They’ll provide a limited number of tennis rackets and balls, and local tennis professionals will help you to learn or improve your serve, ground strokes and net play. 7-9 p.m. FREE. Boise Racquet and Swim Club, 1116 N. Cole Road, Boise, 208-376-1052, boisetennis.com. FRONT STREET FIGHTS 15: HEMPLEMAN VS. MORALES— After nearly a three-year absence from the cage, Brandon “Hot Rod” Hempleman returns to face Vince “Vandetta” Morales in the main event. Other ﬁghts include Sarah Howell vs. Ashley Deen, Co-Main Event Bantamweight Bout; Michael Garcia vs. Elmar Umarov, Lightweight Bout; Justin Van Horn vs. Emillio Trevino, Light Heavyweight Bout, plus amateur undercard. 6 p.m. $20-$50. CenturyLink Arena, 233 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208331-8497, centurylinkarenaboise. com.

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BLT: BEER FOR BREAKFAST—8 p.m. $11-$14. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208-3425104, boiselittletheater.org. BOISE CLASSIC MOVIES: THE RETURN OF THE KING—Don’t miss the ﬁnal installment of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Return of the King. 6 p.m. $9-$11. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-345-0454, boiseclassicmovies.com. COMEDYSPORTZ IMPROV—7:30 p.m. $5-$10. ComedySportz Boise, 4619 Emerald St., Boise, 208991-4746, 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.

Art GEOFFREY KRUEGER: SEEING AND LOOKING OPENING RECEPTION—Check out Geoffrey Krueger’s new art exhibition, Seeing and Looking, an exploration in contemporary Western landscapes. Through March 15. Noon-4 p.m. FREE. The Gallery at Finer Frames, 164 E. State St., Ste. B, Eagle, 208-888-9898. ﬁnerframes.com/geoffrey-kruegerseeing-and-looking.

IRINA NOVARESE: ONE SHOT CLOSING RECEPTION—Join MING Studios to commemorate Irina Novarese’s exhibition, One Shot, with special hours and refreshments. The origin of Novarese’s solo exhibition 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. 7-9 p.m. FREE. Ming Studios, 420 S. Sixth St., Boise, 208-972-9028, mingstudios.org.

Sports & Fitness PUNK ROCK CLIMBING BENEFIT FOR BEARS EARS—Climb for a cause to the music of Teapot. All proceeds go to Access Fund to help fund their legal battle against President Trump’s proclamation to reduce Bears Ears National Monument. BYOB; no climbing or belaying after drinking. 8-11 p.m. $5-$10. Urban Ascent Climbing Gym, 308 S. 25th St., Boise, 208363-7325. SNOWSCHOOL FAMILY DAY WATERSHED WEEKEND—Enjoy a ﬂurry of activities and crafts about snow science and winter animal adaptations from 10 a.m.-noon at the Boise WaterShed, followed by a trip to Bogus Basin for an afternoon of snowshoeing courtesy of Bogus Basin SnowSchool. No Water Renewal Facility tour on this day. 10 a.m.-noon. $5. Boise WaterShed, 11818 W. Joplin Road, Boise, 208-608-7300, bee.cityofboise.org/watershed.

Kids & Teens AUTHOR NICK BRUEL: BAD KITTY CAMP DAZE—Go to summer camp with author Nick Bruel and Bad Kitty. You’ll enjoy ghost stories, animal track identiﬁcation, ﬁshing, and Bad Kitty donuts from Guru. 2 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-972-8200, boisepubliclibrary. org.

Odds & Ends 36TH ANNUAL IDAHO RV SUPERSHOW—10 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE-$5. Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-287-5650, expoidaho.com.

Animals & Pets FAMILY FIELD TRIP WEEKEND—Visitors will see live bird demonstrations, tour the Archives of Falconry, participate in familyfriendly crafts and activities and enjoy spending time outdoors on the scenic interpretive trail. Children 16 and younger admitted free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE-$10. World Center for Birds of Prey, 5668 W. Flying Hawk Lane, Boise, 208-362-8687, peregrinefund.org/ calendar.

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around. All levels of experience and ages are welcome on this bird walk. The club can loan binoculars and guidebooks. Meet outside the Jim Hall Foothills Learning Center. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. FREE. Jim Hall Foothills Learning Center, 3188 Sunset Peak Road, Boise, 208-493-2530, goldeneagleaudubon.org. FAMILY FIELD TRIP WEEKEND— Grab the kids and head for The Peregrine Fund’s World Center for Birds of Prey for an affordable day of fun and educational programs focused on conserving birds of prey. Visitors will see live bird demonstrations, tour the Archives of Falconry, participate in family-friendly crafts and activities and enjoy spending time outdoors on the scenic interpretive trail. Children 16 and younger admitted free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE-$10. World Center for Birds of Prey, 5668 W. Flying Hawk Lane, Boise, 208-362-8687, peregrinefund.org/ calendar.

MONDAY JANUARY 22 Festivals & Events CENTRAL BENCH NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION QUARTERLY MEETING—The CBNA board will

serve up some homemade soup and a helping of neighborhood organizing at the quarterly meeting. You will discuss the next steps for the Central Bench Neighborhood Plan and how you can be involved in shaping the future of the CBNA, as well as the status of current and future Neighborhood Reinvestment Grants, the 2018 Community Events and updates on Franklin Park and the great work of the Boise Bike Boulevard Coalition. 6 p.m. FREE. Wright Community Congregational Church, 4821 W. Franklin Road, Boise, 208-3430292, centralbench.org. POLICY PUB: WOMEN IN POLICY—The inaugural Policy Pub will focus on Idaho women in public policy and feature a panel discussion with a bipartisan group of speakers from the Idaho Legislature. Speakers include Sen. Cherie Buckner-Webb, D-Boise; Rep. Caroline Nilsson Troy, R-Genesee; and Rep. Ilana Rubel, D-Boise. McClure Center Director Katherine Himes will moderate the discussion. Each panelist will describe her background in public policy and her inspiration to enter public service, and discuss the biggest challenges facing elected representatives in Idaho and the United States. 5:306:30 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon, 513 W. Main St., Boise, 208-3456344, uidaho.edu/president/ direct-reports/mcclure-center.

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Real Dialogue from the naked city

BLT: BEER FOR BREAKFAST—2 p.m. $11-$14. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208-3425104, boiselittletheater.org. OPERA IDAHO’S WINTERREISE PROJECT—2:30 p.m. $24-$36. Ballet Idaho, 501 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-343-0556, 1718. operaidaho.org.

36TH ANNUAL IDAHO RV SUPERSHOW—10 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE$5. Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-287-5650, expoidaho.com.

STAGE COACH: THE TELL-TALE FARCE—2 p.m. $15. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald Ave., Boise, 208-342-2000, stagecoachtheatre.com.

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Festivals & Events

36TH ANNUAL IDAHO RV SUPERSHOW—10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE-$5. Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-287-5650, expoidaho.com.

IDAHO WEDDING EXPERIENCE— Check out over 50 local vendors to help you plan your special day. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $7. 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.

On Stage 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.

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AUDUBON BIRD WALK IN THE PARK—Join the Golden Eagle Audubon Society for a stroll through the Grove to check out the pond and see which birds are

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CALENDAR Workshops & Classes BOISE SCHOOLS COMMUNITY EDUCATION—Enrich your life by enrolling in a fall community education class with Boise School District. Classes are held Monday through Thursday evenings Jan. 22-March 18 at Timberline High School and West and Hillside junior high schools, in addition to a number of off-site locations. Check online for a class catalog and to register. Prices vary. Boise School District Community Education Ofﬁce, 8169 W. Victory Road, Boise, 208-854-4047, boiselearns.org. TAX QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS—Get answers to you tax questions at this free workshop. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Meridian Public Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane, Meridian, 208-888-4451, mld.org.

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animal rescue and adoption group. 5-10 p.m. FREE. Payette Brewing River Street Taproom, 733 S. Pioneer St., Boise, 208-344-0011, happyjackcats.org.

TUESDAY JANUARY 23 On Stage IDAHO YOUTH VOCAL CONTEST— Vocal groups from all over western Idaho and eastern Oregon will be competing. These are not school choirs, but the students themselves forming groups they want to sing with and choosing their own music, putting what they have learned to a good use. The Vocal Contest is also a fundraiser for the Boise Rescue Mission. 7 p.m. FREE. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-4261609, morrisoncenter.com.

KEGS 4 KAUSE: HAPPY JACK CATS—Enjoy a brew and support a good cause at Payette Brewing’s Kegs 4 Kause, beneﬁting Happy Jack Cats, Inc., an Idaho nonproﬁt

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Workshops & Classes APPLYING FOR ALEXA ROSE FOUNDATION GRANTS: DEFINING ONE’S CREATIVE NEEDS— What if someone asked you to deﬁne your creative passion and identify what you truly need to further your creative work? Can you compellingly answer that question? The Alexa Rose Foundation is investing in the creative population of Ada and Canyon counties and asking exactly these questions. Go to this workshop to learn about what the foundation has funded in the past, what information they are looking for and how you might apply for $250-$5,000 to further your creative practice. No registration necessary. 6-7 p.m. FREE. Surel’s Place, 212 E. 33rd St., Garden City, 206-407-7529.

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Calls to Artists BOSCO MEMBERSHIP ENROLLMENT—Boise Open Studios (BOSCO) is accepting applications for membership, open to working artists with studios in the greater Boise metro area. For more info, visit boiseopenstudios.com, or contact JanyRae Seda at 208-5901321 or janyrseda@gmail.com. Applications are also available at Boise Weekly HQ, 523 Broad St. Deadline to apply is March 31. boiseopenstudios.com.

Literature STORY STORY NIGHT: STORIES WITH A REAL POINT—The ﬂagship season of Story Story Night gets straight to the point this winter and spring at JUMP in downtown Boise on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Exploring themes about life punctuated, featured storytellers and open story slammers speak to experiences that really made a mark. Hosted by Jodi Eichelberger, with live music, beer, wine and appetizers. For all ages. 7 p.m. $12. Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise, 208-6396610, storystorynight.org.

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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.

IDAHO RIVER TALKS: THE RIVER FLOWS IF THE SNOW DEPTH GROWS—Have you ever wondered, who is monitoring snowfall and river ﬂows? Join Idaho Rivers United for the ﬁrst Idaho River Talk of 2018 to hear from Natural Resource Conservation Service scientists about snow telemetry, SNOTEL and snow course data sites. 6:30-8 p.m. FREE. Idaho River Sports, 601 Whitewater Park Blvd., Boise, 208-343-7481, idahorivers.org/new-events.

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MUSIC GUIDE WEDNESDAY JANUARY 17 ANDREW SHEPPARD BAND— 8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s CAIRO KNIFE FIGHT—9 p.m. $TBA. The Shredder CLAY MOORE TRIO—7:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

STEVE EATON—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365

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

BRETT REID—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365

MIKE ROSENTHAL—5:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

CHUCK SMITH TRIO—7:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

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

REBECCA SCOTT—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365

CAM CALLAHAN AND CAMPAIGN REVIVAL—With Oso Negro, Dedicated Servers, and Crona Clone. 8 p.m. $3. Neurolux

TOM TAYLOR—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365

ESTEBAN ANASTASIO—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365

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FRIDAY JANUARY 19

CAMDEN HUGHES—5:15 p.m. FREE. Chandlers CLAY MOORE TRIO—7:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

ANDY BYRON AND THE LOST RIVER BAND—8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s

MIKE ROSENTHAL—5:15 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

CAMDEN HUGHES—5:15 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

CHUCK SMITH TRIO—8:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

DUSTY LEIGH AND THE CLAIM JUMPERS—With The Grant Webb Band. 7:30 p.m. $15-$25. Sapphire

REBECCA SCOTT AND DEBBIE SAGER—6 p.m. FREE. Highlands Hollow

THE FREE PLAY 2 TOUR—With Flow Tha Change, and more. 8 p.m. $10. The Shredder

CLAY MOORE TRIO—7:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

EMILY STANTON TRIO—8:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

THE COPPER CHILDREN AND CEDAR TEETH—With Fulton and Hunt. 7 p.m. $8. The Olympic

HELL’S BELLES—With Traitors Gate, and Stone Prophet. 8 p.m. $15-$35. Knitting Factory

HECKTOR PECKTOR—9 p.m. FREE. Ranch Club

LEE PENN SKY AND SCOTT SPRAGUE—7 p.m. FREE. High Note

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JOHNNY BOY BLUES—7 p.m. FREE. High Note

THE OCTOPUS PROJECT, JAN. 24, THE OLYMPIC The Octopus Project, an indie-experimental pop quartet from Austin, Texas, might be the most funktastic band you’ve never heard of. In lieu of reading its history, get to the essence of The Octopus Project by watching the music video for “Sharpteeth,” a track from Fever Forms (Peek-A-Boo Records, 2013). In the video, the members of the group have clusters of brightly colored feathers instead of faces, and singsong “kids with sharp teeth know a thing or two / about the things they’d rather do,” as their silhouettes explode outward in time with the insistent drone of an electronic beat. In short, The Octopus Project is wonderfully weird, and its mix of experimental electronic syncopation and intelligent, oddball lyrics has graced eight full-length albums so far, plus a handful of singles and movie scores, including one for Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter, which won a Special Jury Award at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. The band will be in Boise at The Olympic following the release of Memory Mirror (Robot High School, 2017), so If you have a penchant for oddness, that’s the place to be. —Lex Nelson

PLEASANCE HOUSE—With Naomi Karate. 7:30 p.m. $5. The District

KINGS OF SWING TRIO CONCERT AND DANCE—6 p.m. $8, $15 couples. Boise Senior Center

SHON SANDERS AND THE 4 PENNY PEEP SHOW—8 p.m. FREE. O’Michael’s

With New Fumes, and Zemon Lemon. 7 p.m., $10. The Olympic, 1009 W. Main St., 208-342-0176, theolympicboise.com.

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NED EVETT AND TRIPLE DOUBLE—7:30 p.m. $15-$25. Sapphire

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RANDY ROGERS BAND—With Shane Smith and The Saints. 8 p.m. $28-$65. Knitting Factory

BOISE JAZZ SOCIETY: HAROLD LOPEZ-NUSSA TRIO—With Ruy Adrián López-Nussa and Gaston Joya. 7 p.m. $23-$45. Sapphire

REV7EVEN—7 p.m. FREE. Awakenings

CLAY MOORE—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365

ROB HARDING—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365

JOHN MAUS—With LUKDLX. 7 p.m. $12-$14. Neurolux

SUNSET GOAT—8 p.m. FREE. Ha’ Penny TYLER RAMSEY—8 p.m. $8-$10. Neurolux

JUSTIN MOORE: HELL ON A HIGHWAY TOUR—With Dylan Scott. 7:30 p.m. $27-$47. Ford Idaho Center

THE WANDERERS—10 p.m. $5. Reef

THE RETREADS—7 p.m. FREE. WilliB’s

WINEWOOD—8 p.m. FREE. WilliB’s

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SATURDAY JANUARY 20 ABAASY—With Break Surface, Mortal Enemy, and Mariana. 6 p.m. $TBA. The Shredder ANDREW SHEPPARD BAND—9 p.m. FREE. Ranch Club

AUDIO PUSH—7 p.m. $15. The Olympic

RICHARD SOLIZ—7 p.m. FREE. Sockeye-Cole THE SUBURBANS—8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s

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PILOT ERROR—10 p.m. $7. Reef

JUSTIN NIELSEN—5:15 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

THE LIKE ITS—7 p.m. FREE. Sockeye-Cole

ANTI-FLAG: SILENCE = VIOLENCE TOUR—With Stray From The Path. 7 p.m. $18-$40. Knitting Factory

RADIO BOISE TUESDAY: SUZANNE SANTO OF HONEYHONEY—With Mapache. 7 p.m. $12-$14. Neurolux

G A RRE T T D U N C A N

MATT HOPPER—8 p.m. FREE. Reef

BEN BURDICK TRIO—7:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

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BOISE JAZZ SOCIETY: HAROLD LOPEZ-NUSSA TRIO—Jazz Informance at 4 p.m., with Cuban Jazz at 5:30 p.m. FREE. Morrison Center Recital Hall

CIRCUIT DES YEUX, JAN. 25, THE OLYMPIC Chicago-based vocalist Haley Fohr is Circuit des Yeux, a onewoman powerhouse with an operatic voice that dips into hauntingly low registers. It’s hard to say whether listening to a Circuit des Yeux song—especially with headphones—is more like stepping into fairyland (the dark, Brothers Grimm kind) or falling down the rabbit hole. Beautiful yet eerie, packed with slightly off-kilter beats and head-tilting lyrics like “stick your head into a paper bag / and see just what you ﬁnd,” Fohr’s experimental folk music is as unique as its producer, who once performed from inside an echo chamber dubbed “The Big Black Box” at a German music festival to protest attacks on safe spaces. One listener described Fohr’s sound as “the perfect offspring of Kate Bush, Alison Moyet and Annie Lennox,” and in a review of her newest album, Reaching for Indigo (Drag City, 2017), Pitchfork called her voice “a singular, transformative instrument.” To hear for yourself—and potentially be transformed—snag tickets to her Jan. 25 show. —Lex Nelson With Sun Blood Stories, and Tispur. 7 p.m., $10. The Olympic, 1009 W. Main St., 208-342-0176, theolympicboise.com.

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BANFF

MONDAY, JANUARY 29:

INTERSECTION: MICAYLA GATTO JOHANNA 2.5 MILLION PEDAL WATERS OF THE GREENSTONE

5 MIN. 4 MIN. 22 MIN. 8 MIN. 26 MIN.

INTERMISSION

WHY MY IRNIK SAFETY THIRD ICE CALL-BACKYARDS PROJECT– SAM FAVRET TOTAL:

7 MIN. 16 MIN. 29 MIN. 3 MIN. 2:00

TUESDAY, JANUARY 30:

SURF THE LINE KILIAN DUGOUT (TOUR EDIT)

3 MIN. 14 MIN. 41 MIN.

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MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR SCHEDULE AND FILM DESCRIPTIONS

THE EGYPTIAN THEATRE DREAMRIDE 2 EDGES DREAMWALKERS–THE FAROES PROJECT (TOUR EDIT) THE SPACE WITHIN STUMPED

6 MIN. 9 MIN. 17 MIN. 6 MIN. 25 MIN.

TOTAL:

2:01

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31:

WHERE THE WILD THINGS PLAY SKY MIGRATIONS INTO TWIN GALAXIES – A GREENLAND EPIC

4 MIN. 16 MIN. 52 MIN.

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LA CASITA WIP THE FROZEN ROAD ABOVE THE SEA PLANET EARTH II– MOUNTAIN IBEX (TOUR EDIT) IMAGINATION: TOM WALLISCH

7 MIN. 24 MIN. 17 MIN. 7 MIN. 5 MIN.

TOTAL:

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INTERSECTION: MICAYLA GATTO

Treasure Valley ski

2017, USA, 5 min. Filmmaker: Lacy Kemp, Juicy Studios Website: www.juicystudios.com

Mountain biker Micayla Gatto takes the viewer into her world as a painter and as an athlete, riding through beautifully created masterpieces where colours come to life and reality blends with art.

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2016, UK, 4 min. Filmmaker: Ian Derry, Archer’s Mark Website: www.archersmark.co.uk

For freediver Johanna Nordblad diving under the ice provides a surreal, calming environment that helps heal her injuries.

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2017, USA, 22 min. Filmmaker: Tyler Wilkinson-Ray, T-Bar Films Website: www.t-barfilms.com

American skier Aaron Rice sets out to ski 2.5 million, human-powered, vertical feet in the backcountry and set a new world record. FROM THE FILM 2.5 MILLION ©TYLER WILKINSON-RAY

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PEDAL

2017, USA, 8 min. Filmmaker: Scott Hardesty, Ultralite Films Website: www.ultralitefilms.com

Forty-three countries down, Hera van Willick rides her bicycle across continents, fully self-supported, sharing her journey and what she has learned along the way.

WATERS OF THE GREENSTONE 2017, New Zealand, 26 min. Filmmaker: Simon Waterhouse, Resonate Ltd. Website: www.resonate.co.nz Classification: PG-Coarse language

Through the lens of one of New Zealand’s most important cultural symbols – Pounamu – two women, Robyn and Hollie, attempt to tackle the world’s oldest adventure race: The Kathmandu Coast to Coast.

WHY

2016, France, 7 min. Filmmaker: Hugo Clouzeau, We Are Hungry Website: www.wearehungry.fr Classification: PG-Nudity

Iceland. A cold, rugged and forbidding landscape where powerful rivers plunge through bedrock gorges over massive waterfalls toward the sea. A crew of French kayakers travel there to ask the question, “Why? Why do we do this?”

MY IRNIK

2017, Canada, 16 min. Filmmaker: Matthew Hood Website: www.hoodvisuals.com

Originally from Montreal, Conor falls in love with the northern way of life, and a woman, in the Canadian Arctic. Now the young father helps to pass on the native traditions and ancestral culture to his son as he learns them himself.

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FROM THE FILM DUGOUT; ©BENJAMIN SADD

FROM THE FILM SKY MIGRATIONS; ©MAX LOWE - FOREST WOODWARD

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DUGOUT (TOUR EDIT)

Brad Gobright is beyond bold. From his runout and poorly protected trad climbs to his unimaginable free solos, watch as Gobright recovers from a back-breaking fall and attempts some of the hardest ascents of his career.

Ben and James decide to travel to the Ecuadorian Amazon, live with an indigenous community, learn from them how to build a canoe from scratch, then take that canoe on a journey... What could go wrong?

2017, USA, 29 min. Filmmaker: Cedar Wright & Taylor Keating Website: www.cedarwright.com Classification: PG-Coarse language &Violence

ICE CALL-BACKYARDS PROJECT – SAM FAVRET 2016, France, 3 min. Filmmaker: PVS Company Website: www.pvscompany.com Classification: General

Try to keep up to freerider Sam Favret as he gives us a new perspective of the mythical Mer de Glace at the heart of Mont-Blanc.

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SURF THE LINE

THE SPACE WITHIN

2017, UK, 41 min. Filmmaker: Benjamin Sadd Website: www.trailtoanywhere.com Classification: PG-Coarse language; nudity

2017, USA, 6 min. Filmmaker: Frank Pickell, Futuristic Films Website: www.futuristicfilms.com

DREAMRIDE 2

2017, USA, 6 min. Filmmaker: Mike Hopkins, Juicy Studios Website: www.juicystudios.com

Poetic, artistic and inspiring, ride along as we traverse volcanic fields, explore hidden lava caves and race down rivers of ice.

EDGES

At the ripe old age of 90, Yvonne Dowlen has been ice skating for as long as she can remember. Edges is a celebration of a life lived well.

KILIAN

Four friends set out on an adventure to be the first to highline in one of the most unlikely of places: the Faroe Islands.

Kilian Jornet is considered the greatest mountain runner ever. But he doesn’t consider himself a runner. Join Kilian in his new backyard in Norway as he attempts to ski and run the Seven Summits of Romsdalen in a single day, a 77 kilometre route with 9,000 metres of elevation gain.

Maureen Beck has never let the fact that she is missing her lower left arm hold her back from climbing. She doesn’t want to be considered a good one-armed climber, or a good female climber...she just wants to be a plain good climber.

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2016, USA, 9 min. Filmmaker: Katie Stjernholm, Balcony Nine Media Website: www.edgesfilm.com

For The Flying Frenchies, thinking out of the box isn’t a choice – it’s a way of life.

2016, Canada, 14 min. Filmmaker: Anthony Bonello, Switchback Entertainment Inc Website: www.switchbackentertainment.com

STUMPED

2017, USA, 25 min. Filmmaker: Cedar Wright & Taylor Keating Website: www.cedarwright.com Classification: 14A-Coarse language & Violence

DREAMWALKERS–THE FAROES PROJECT (TOUR EDIT)

2016, France, 3 min. Filmmaker: Hello Emotion Website: www.helloemotion.com

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SKY MIGRATIONS

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Each fall our skies fill with the wings of migrating raptors, a migration that relies on two hemispheres worth of wild and healthy ecosystems. Join ecologist and filmmaker Charles Post as he shines a light on the network of backcountry scientists and sentinels at the front lines of raptor conservation.

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Ben Page sought an adventure of perfect solitude in the Canadian Arctic. Yet the harsh truths of travelling in such a formidable environment were a long way from the romanticisms of a Jack London book.

ABOVE THE SEA

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ARTS & CULTURE RAINBOW BODIES

In Narratives, Samuel Paden explores sexuality, politics and the male form

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LE X NEL SON Samuel Paden’s upbringing and identity are deeply intertwined with his work, particularly in his latest exhibit, Narratives, a collection of mixedmedia collages in bubblegum-bright colors that will be on display at the Boise State University Student Union Fine Arts Gallery through Feb. 9. By overlapping images of nude male bodies and then partially obscuring them with colorful paint, Paden explores the male form, concealing and revealing it in equal measure. Paden was raised in The Democratic Republic of the Congo, and growing up as a gay man under the censure of a dictatorship largely informed his art. Narratives stemmed from some of his early rebellious work, a series of collages in which he altered Thomas Kinkade paintings—which he considered the epitome of heteronormative, whitewashed art—by adding unexpected elements to the idyllic pastoral scenes, including what he described as “gay porn stars popping their heads out of cottages” or “George Bush surrounded by male models from Playgirl magazine.” Narratives isn’t as obviously political, but it is intended to raise similar mixed emotions and questions in viewers about societal right and wrong. While some of the figures on display

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Be sure to visit Samuel Paden’s mixed media collage, “Caress,” (18 by 18 inches) at Boise State before Narratives closes Feb. 9.

in Narratives are sourced from pop culture magazines and casually posed, others were cut from gay porn and are obviously suggestive. Boise State University Art Curator Fonda Portales said this interrogatory bent was one of the reasons the Boise State panel selected Paden’s work. “His work is specifically about his experience as an open gay artist, but I think the ideas can be pretty universal...We are all quite influenced by the images we see, and they inform what we think our identities are supposed to be,” she said. “So if we’re at odds with what that cultural information is, how does that help us form or how does that hinder our formation of identity?” Paden, who is now based in Garden City,

said his work gets mixed reactions, but he’s often pleasantly surprised by how open-minded people are about it. Once, an older woman considering a piece featuring lime green and hot pink nude figures, told Paden his style was “like Matisse and Hieronymus Bosch had a child”—a comment far from the critique he’d expected. Inspired by Paden’s work, Boise State is hosting a speaker series called Civil Discourse on Identity and Art, which began Jan. 11 with a talk by Paden and will continue Wednesday, Jan. 24 with the panel “Signs of Identity: Constructing Selves with Images and Text” and Wednesday, Feb. 7, with the discussion “Speaking as (Significant) Other.” Visit finearts.boisestate.edu for details.

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NOISE NEWS SAY IT LOUD, SAY IT PROUD: STRFKR RETURNS TO BOISE Popular indie rock band STRFKR, formerly of Portland, Oregon, has a secret lair in that most Dr. Seussian of landscapes, Joshua Tree in southern California—a few hours by car from Los Angeles, where the band is based. “It’s so trippy [there], even the humans,” said STRFKR frontman Josh Hodges. The rental house the band found near the park cost less than renting in its home base of Los Angeles, and members found they could play music as loud as they wanted. The album they wrote there, Being No One, Going Nowhere (Polyvinyl BOISE WEEKLY.COM

Records, 2016), reached the top 10 on the Billboard and reached the number-one spot on the Top Heatseekers chart. STRFKR will perform in Boise at The Knitting Factory on Thursday, Jan. 25, after releasing a trilogy of albums with tracks pulled from unreleased material. Those albums, which dropped in 2017, drew from the early days of the band, before world tours and its brief stint calling itself “Pyramiddd,” when it primarily played live shows in Portland. “A lot of those [songs] were written a long time ago, around the time of the ﬁrst album,” Hodges said. Making an omnibus of that material “would be better than letting those songs go to waste and

never be heard.” Hodges founded the group in 2007, and a decade, several lineup and name changes, and ﬁve studio albums later, the past is on his mind. He’s mulling a 10-year anniversary tour and accompanying album. A lot has changed in his life: He moved from Portland to New York, back to Portland, and then to Los Angeles, where he adopted a cat and learned he enjoys live comedy. There has been some loss along the way. Multi-instrumentalist Ryan Biornstad left the band shortly after being arrested for jaywalking at SXSW in 2011. Guitarist Ian Luxton and guitarist Patrick Morris have also departed, making way for multiinstrumentalist Shawn Glassford and

percussionist Keil Corcoran. In the meantime, STRFKR has grown in stature, with stellar record sales and lots of exposure. Its music has been used in television ads for Target and Juicy Couture, television shows like The Blacklist, Skins and Weeds, and in several ﬁlms, including The Fault in Our Stars. Some things have remained the same, like his love of music and the role he sees it playing in his life. “The best thing for me is to just do music most of the time and not have to work other jobs,” he said. “I thought I’d do anything to make music a full-time job, even giving lessons or something.” —Harrison Berry BOISEweekly | JANUARY 17–23, 2018 | 15

SCREEN WEAVING WITH A PHANTOM THREAD

Our thoughts on the latest visually stunning Paul Thomas Anderson film HARRISON BERRY AND GEORGE PRENTICE

STARTS FRIDAY, JAN. 19th

Phantom Thread is notable film for a number of reasons: It was directed by six-time Oscar nominee Paul Thomas Anderson, whose achievements include Boogie Nights, Magnolia, Punch-Drunk Love, There Will Be Blood, The Master and Inherent Vice. It is also rumored to feature the final big-screen performance of actor Daniel Day-Lewis, who told W magazine he was “overwhelmed” with sadness while filming and desperate to “draw a line” and avoid being “sucked back into another project.” Given its lush production and tightly wound psychological drama, Phantom Thread may also become one of the most argued about films of the season, which is why Boise Weekly News Editor and resident movie reviewer George Prentice invited colleague Harrison Berry to an advanced screening of Phantom Thread, followed by a discussion about the merits and flaws of the film. George Prentice: I’m not sure where we’ll agree or disagree on this movie, but can we agree that Daniel Day-Lewis is the finest actor of his generation? Harrison Berry: He’s playing 3-D chess with everyone else on-screen. He’s able to capture, up close or at a distance, the feel of a role that I don’t see other actors doing. GP: Day-Lewis plays the fictional character of renowned dressmaker Reynold Woodcock in the London couture world of the 1950s. My initial reaction was to how beautiful and lush this film was, but then I just couldn’t shake how cruel this story was, particularly the cruelty of how this man creates beauty. HB: It’s extremely harsh, but I don’t think his cruelty is intentional. His character’s aver-

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Three-time Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis stars in Phantom Thread. He insists that it’s his last feature ﬁlm.

sion to any kind of strife or discord just made him impossible to deal with.

films are similar in that Phantom Thread is 130 minutes long and feels even longer.

GP: The story builds around Woodcock’s seduction of a working class waitress from the hinterlands, played marvelously by Vicky Krieps. He finds her, her envelops her, seduces her, takes her to his London home and, at least the way I see it, corrupts her purity.

HB: For me, the similarity is that both films pursue some imaginary version of masculinity.

HB: But she’s much more than a damsel. Has her own needs and objectives. I think she becomes an integral part of his life for better and, sometimes, for worse. GP: I would give this film, probably an eight out ten stars and I think that’s pretty generous. HB: I would give it nine. GP: Really? You really did like this more than I did.

GP: From a consumer’s perspective, like I said this is a pretty tough slog at more than two hours in length, and this wouldn’t be my first recommendation for a date night. Plus there are at least a half dozen films out there—Lady Bird; The Florida Project; I, Tonya; Three Billboards; Darkest Hour; The Post—that I would have to recommend first, but I think if you’re a real cinephile, you should put Phantom Thread on your list.

PHANTOM THREAD (R) Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson Starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps and Lesley Manville Opens Friday, Jan. 19 at The Flicks

HB: I love this movie. Yes, this is a period drama in a country where people’s tastes and levels of education are so different from my own. But, at the same time, I see so much of myself in these people and I know these characters. They’re haunting. GP: This is the second pairing of Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Thomas Anderson since There Will Be Blood in 2007. And for me, the

HB: Yes, a cinephile with an eye for narrative and someone who relishes these really deep performances. GP: And if you’re really into costume dramas or period pieces, this film is for you.

HB: But for those who are really into, say, something like The Crown or Downton Abbey, they might not be as receptive to a movie that’s this intense. GP: I think Downton Abbey fans might gobble this up like crumpets. I would say Phantom Thread might be some kind of distant cousin to Downton Abbey, somewhere down a twisted bloodline. BOISE WEEKLY.COM

SCREEN

Michael Stuhlbarg (far left) Timothee Chalamet (center) and Armie Hammer (right) co-star in Call Me By Your Name.

CINEMA’S MOST STUNNING MONOLOGUE The best 15 minutes on film this year are in Call Me By Your Name GEORGE PRENTICE Oliver (Armie Hammer), a houseguest of his To write about Call Me By Your Name, which father’s. Oliver had departed, leaving Elio feelis finally opening in Boise on Friday, Jan. 19, ing abandoned, angry, regretful and, ultimately, I went back to the notebook I took to the confused by the intensity of his feelings for premiere of the film at the Toronto Interanother man. What Elio’s father does next, I national Film Festival 2017 last September. had never seen on film before. He unconditionAmong the notes I had scribbled in the dark ally accepts his son’s heartbreak, devoid of any theater—including quotes from the screenplay, references to the scenery and sets and my overall assumptions, and encourages Elio to never again fear all of the joy and pain love first impressions of the film—I can bring. discovered a specific note to In the months since the myself: CALL ME BY YOUR NAME (R) September premiere of Call “I’m crying right now,” I had Directed by Luca Guadagnino Me By Your Name, I have spowritten in my notebook. “This Starring Timothee Chalamet, ken to a few critics and some may be the most poignant scene Armie Hammer and Michael filmgoers lucky enough to see ever seen between a father and Stuhlbarg the movie prior to its opening. son.” Opens Friday, Jan 19 at The Each one has pointed to that I had jotted those words Flicks same scene, agreeing it is what down during the final mosets this film above the crowd ments of Call Me By Your Name, of award contenders. The following a scene between speech is full of the words and sentiment so 17-year-old Elio (Timothee Chalamet) and his many of us have ached to hear from a parent. father (Michael Stuhlbarg). Elio is crumbling For his adaptation of Call Me By Your Name, from heartbreak. During the summer, he had fallen in love with 24-year-old graduate student screenwriter James Ivory pared down the father’s BOISE WEEKLY.COM

speech from the Andre Aciman novel of the same name, but it retains its power: “In my place, most parents would hope the whole thing goes away, or pray that their sons land on their feet soon enough. But I am not such a parent. In your place, if there is pain, nurse it, and if there is a flame, don’t snuff it out, don’t be brutal with it. Withdrawal can be a terrible thing when it keeps us awake at night, and watching others forget us sooner than we’d want to be forgotten is no better. We rip out so much of ourselves to be cured of things faster than we should that we go bankrupt by the age of 30 and have less to offer each time we start with someone new. But to feel nothing so as not to feel anything—what a waste.”

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Those words, on paper, are monumental, but when performed by Michael Stuhlbarg, the alchemy of script and performance are pure gold. Regardless of why you see Call Me By Your Name this season, see it. The final 15 minutes and Stuhlbarg’s stunning monologue are more than worth your time and attention. BOISEweekly | JANUARY 17–23, 2018 | 17

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FOOD

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More often found in red blends than on its own, mourvedre has found a home in vineyards across the globe. Not an easy grape to grow, it likes warm climates with full sun but needs plentiful water, as well. The resulting wines tend to be fairly high in alcohol, rich in ripe tannins and a bit awkward in their youth. Here are three different takes on the grape:

MY BIG FAT GREEK FOOD FRANCHISE

Now under new ownership, The Gyro Shack franchise continues its founder’s mission LE X NEL SON When Gus Zaharioudakis’ large intestine ruptured in early 2015, he was forced to “give up one of the beasts,” as he put it—in other words, to sell one of the businesses he’d spent time and money building. He chose to give up the younger of his babies: The Gyro Shack, a 5-yearold restaurant chain he’d started, in part, to give his kids a place to work. Both of Zaharioudakis’ businesses revolved around his ancestry. He’s a first-generation Greek immigrant who came to America with his parents at age 5, grew up in Los Angeles, then moved to Boise with his wife and children when he was 26. In 1997, he started Costakis Inc., which imports Greek spices, olives, oils and other artisan products for restaurants in the City of Trees. “We fell into the business of selling the spices because I’d been working in restaurants all my life, since I was 14. And I grew with Boise, basically,” Zaharioudakis said. In a way, The Gyro Shack was a natural outgrowth of Costakis Inc.; Zaharioudakis had all of the best ingredients and a host of family recipes stored in his head. All he had to do was put them together. “We opened up the [restaurants] for the love of food, because I wanted a good gyro and I couldn’t find a good gyro in Boise, personally,” he explained. “So we went out and did it...we just wanted to feed everybody good food, good fresh food. That’s just what it’s all about.” To hear him tell it, Zaharioudakis made out well when it came to giving up his company. Although Doug Miller and Seth Brink, the businesses partners who bargained with Zaharioudakis for 10 months before he agreed to sell them the company, have very different business backgrounds from his own, Zaharioudakis felt they shared his vision. When they asked him to stay on as a consultant, that sealed the deal. “They truly want it to be 110-percent Greek,” Zaharioudakis said. “Any time they want to make a change they go, ‘Gus, we need this.’ And

The Gyro Shack serves up traditional gyros stuffed with tzatziki sauce, onion, tomato and gyro meat, as well as more Americanized options with B.L.T and Philly cheesesteak ﬁlling.

I’m there no matter what for them.” The combination of Zaharioudakis’ culinary expertise, and Miller and Brink’s business acumen—together, the two have more than 30 years of experience opening national and international franchise locations for Papa Murphy’s—seems to have been a winning one. What started out as two drive-thru restaurants and a food truck in Boise has grown to seven locations in two states, and franchise agreements for 25 restaurants. While Brink said some changes he and Miller made were no-brainers, such as adding pictures to the menu and leaning on their Papa Murphy’s experience, there have certainly been challenges. “We decided, really three to four months after we started, that we would have to franchise much more quickly than we thought,” said Brink, who took the title of vice president. “... We’d had quite a bit of interest after we bought, so we thought, ‘Oh my gosh, we’ve got to do this before anyone else does it for us.’ So in July of 2015 we hired a consultant out of Chicago and an attorney out of New York, and kind of created this team.” The rapid changes in the business came with growing pains. Under Zaharioudakis, almost everything on the menu at The Gyro Shack was made in-house, from the yogurt-based tzatziki and “green spicy” sauces to the falafel-like veggie patties and hummus, but the growth of the business soon outpaced what in-store production could handle. Determined to keep their products local, Brink and Miller turned to Life’s Kitchen, a food service job training program for young adults, and then to Create Common Good, a nonprofit that trains refugees and others with barriers to employment, to make the hummus and tzatziki in Boise. “All of the recipes that we have at The Gyro

Shack today are still Gus’s recipes,” Brink said. “...We are just taking it to a new level.” With franchise locations soon to be popping up as far away as Seattle and Vancouver, Washington, though, production may have to go even bigger. One potential solution is a partnership with Zacca Hummus, a local hummus maker using sustainably sourced garbanzo beans from the Zenner Family Farm in Genesee, Idaho. “We’re working on creating a new recipe with [Janine Zacca], so she can have a Zacca Gyro Shack hummus, and co-branding it and maybe getting it into stores as well,” Brink said. Real estate has been another challenge for The Gyro Shack, which has been competing with coffee giants Dutch Bros. and Black Rock Coffee for double drive thru locations in larger cities. Losing ground to larger brands has forced the partners to “get a little bit creative,” and open stores set back in shopping centers, or shacks with only one drive thru window. Miller and Brink are still adding local Gyro Shacks too, and are in the process of building a location at the intersection of McMillan and Linder roads, and signing a lease for a Nampa outpost. They also plan to expand the original Gyro Shack on Overland Road by turning it into the chain’s first true sit down restaurant, taking over an old Pizza Hut nearby. While a lot has changed—and will continue to change—with The Gyro Shack, a lot has stayed the same, too. The old recipes remain, and Greek products imported by Costakis Inc. add authenticity to every dish. When asked whether he would take his family to the new sit-down Gyro Shack location, Zaharioudakis responded with unabashed enthusiasm. “Are you kidding me?” he asked. “Of course! I eat at all the Gyro Shacks.” BOISE WEEKLY.COM

CITIZEN REP. JAROM WAGONER

On fatherhood, ethics and Brandon Hixon GEORGE PRENTICE

Editor’s Note: Boise Weekly sat down with Rep. Jarom Wagoner (R-Caldwell) on Jan. 5, four days before his predecessor Brandon Hixon died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Will your name be attached to any proposed legislation this session? My main goal isn’t to push a lot of legislation this year. It’s all about listening and learning.

Jarom Wagoner knew he was ready for the Idaho Legislature in 2012, when he ran for Idaho House Seat 10A in the GOP primary and lost to challenger Brandon Hixon by 85 votes. Hixon went on to serve in the Idaho House for two and a half terms, until his abrupt resignation in October 2017 in the wake of an investigation by the Idaho Attorney General’s Office. Hixon was arrested twice in December 2017 on DUI charges, and on Jan. 9, he was discovered in his Caldwell home, dead of suicide. Hixon was not the primary subject of the interview with Wagoner, but in the course of the conversation the now-late lawmaker did come up. Wagoner, 41, also talked about his hopes and expectations for the new legislative session and being what he called “the freshest of the freshmen” at the Idaho Statehouse.

How well did you know Brandon Hixon? Not too well. Obviously we ran against each other in 2012, so we ran into each other at different debates and events. I’d never really met him before that. To be honest, I didn’t see too much of him after that. If I saw him at a Central Committee meeting, we would say hello. That’s about it.

What did you learn from losing such a close primary election in 2012? The question always is: “Is it better to lose by just a few votes, or is it better to get beat by thousands of votes?” It was tough being so close, but it also gave me encouragement. I became a GOP precinct chairman and that gave me the opportunity to prove myself over the past five years. When you were asked to take this job, were you also asked to commit to running for this seat again in an election? When I talked to my wife, we didn’t look at this as a three-month deal. We fully expected to fulfill this term and then run in the May primary and November general election. How would you describe your politics? I wouldn’t put myself to the far right-wing. I think I’m a level-headed conservative. You’ve got to listen to both sides. You can’t not listen to someone just because they have a “D” next to their name. That gets us nowhere. BOISE WEEKLY.COM

What distinguishes you from him? I think I’m pretty approachable. I’ve lived in Caldwell more than half my life, so I think I understand those needs and have an in-depth knowledge of what those people want.

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Were you as stunned to hear about the investigation of Mr. Hixon as the rest of us? I was. Has his story been the topic of much conversation in your community? There are a lot of unknowns. Once you start assuming, that’s where things go wrong. How do you balance your full-time job as a planner for the City of Caldwell, your new part-time job at the legislature and family time with your three sons? Even though our kids are young, my wife and I wanted them involved in this decision. I said, “Look, this is going to be early mornings and late evenings. You’re going to have to step up and help Mom out even more.” As a husband, father and public servant, can you speak about the importance of ethics, now more than ever? For me, it’s all about reminding my kids that there are good people out there. You hear about all the bad things, but there are a lot of good people out there and we can be those people. We absolutely need good people to be in office. Those are the ones setting the rules that we live by.

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DEAR MINERVA, One of my children has recently started wearing articles of clothing not typically associated with the gender they were assigned at birth. I consider myself socially aware. I have had trans friends for years, and I’ve raised all of my children in an environment of acceptance and love. I want my child to know they are free to express themselves more fully. They don’t have to sneak around. I feel like this is something they want to do but are hesitant to do. What would you do? Sincerely, Cool Dad

DEAR COOL DAD, It warms my heart to hear stories of accepting parents. I’m glad to hear your child is supported. I can’t stress how important a father’s acceptance is. Society often expects fathers to be more stoic sometimes, so it is wonderful that your child has a “cool dad.” I suggest you casually bring it up when you are doing other things. Simply saying, “I think you are pretty cool, kid. I’ve noticed you’ve been expressing your gender. I want you know that it is ok with me for you to express yourself and be yourself no matter what. I love you,” could be enough. Children worry about disappointing their parents and when something as integral to one’s identity as gender comes into play, it can cause internal struggles. You can’t go wrong letting those you love know that you accept and love them unconditionally. I wish you the best of luck. SUBMIT questions to Minerva’s Breakdown at bit.ly/MinervasBreakdown or mail them to Boise Weekly, 523 Broad St., Boise, ID 83702. All submissions remain anonymous.

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ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19): Many American women did not have the right to vote until August 18, 1920. On that day, the Tennessee General Assembly became the 36th state legislature to approve the Nineteenth Amendment, thus sealing the legal requirements to change the U.S. Constitution and ensure women’s suffrage. The ballot in Tennessee was close. At the last minute, 24-year-old legislator Harry T. Burns changed his mind from no to yes, thanks to a letter from his mother, who asked him to “be a good boy” and vote in favor. I suspect that in the coming weeks, Aries, you will be in a pivotal position not unlike Burns’. Your decision could affect more people than you know. Be a good boy or good girl. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the coming weeks, Destiny will be calling you and calling you and calling you, inviting you to answer its summons. If you do indeed answer, it will provide you with clear instructions about what you will need to do to expedite your ass in the direction of the future. If on the other hand you refuse to listen to Destiny’s call, or hear it and refuse to respond, then Destiny will take a different tack. It won’t provide any instructions, but will simply yank your ass in the direction of the future. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Looks like the Season of a Thousand and One Emotions hasn’t drained and frazzled you. Yes, there may be a pool of tears next to your bed. Your altar might be filled with heaps of ashes, marking your burnt offerings. But you have somehow managed to extract a host of useful lessons from your tests and trials. You have surprised yourself with the resilience and resourcefulness you’ve been able to summon. And so the energy you’ve gained through these gritty triumphs is well worth the price you’ve had to pay. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Every relationship is unique. The way you connect with another person—whether it’s through friendship, romance, family or collaborative projects—should be free to find the distinctive identity that best suits its special chemistry. Therefore, it’s a mistake to compare any of your alliances to some supposedly perfect ideal. Luckily, you’re in an astrological period when you have extra savvy about cultivating unique models of togetherness. So I recommend that you devote the coming weeks to deepening and refining your most important bonds. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): During recent weeks, your main tasks have centered around themes associated with strain and struggle: repair, workaround, reassessment, jury-rigging, adjustment, compromise. Amazingly, Leo, you have kept

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your suffering to a minimum as you have smartly done your work. In some cases you have even thrived. Congratulations on being so industrious and steadfast! Beginning soon, you will glide into a smoother stage of your cycle. Be alert for the inviting signs. Don’t assume you’ve got to keep grunting and grinding. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Norwegian artist Edvard Munch (1863-1944) created four versions of his iconic artwork “The Scream.” Each depicts a person who seems terribly upset, holding his head in his hands and opening his mouth wide as if unleashing a loud shriek. In 2012, one of these images of despair was sold for almost $120 million. The money went to the son of a man who had been Munch’s friend and patron. Can you think of a way that you and yours might also be able to extract value or get benefits from a negative emotion or a difficult experience? The coming weeks will be a favorable time to do just that. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “I think I like my brain best in a bar fight with my heart,” says poet Clementine von Radics. While I appreciate that perspective, I advise you to do the opposite in the coming weeks. This will be a phase of your astrological cycle when you should definitely support your heart over your brain in bar fights, wrestling matches, shadow boxing contests, tugs of war, battles of wits and messy arguments. Here’s one of the most important reasons why I say this: Your brain would be inclined to keep the conflict going until one party or the other suffers ignominious defeat, whereas your heart is much more likely to work toward a win-win conclusion. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): When he was 24 years old, Scorpioborn Zhu Yuanzhang (1328-1398) was a novice monk with little money who had just learned to read and write. He had spent years as a wandering beggar. By the time he was 40 years old, he was the emperor of China and founder of the Ming Dynasty, which ruled for 276 years. What happened in between? That’s a long story. Zhu’s adventurousness was a key asset, and so was his ability as an audacious and crafty tactician. His masterful devotion to detailed practical matters was also indispensable. If you are ever in your life going to begin an ascent even remotely comparable to Zhu’s, Scorpio, it will be in the coming ten months. Being brave and enterprising won’t be enough. You must be disciplined and dogged, as well. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In 1892, the influential Atlantic Monthly magazine criticized Sagittarian poet Emily Dickinson, saying she “possessed an extremely

unconventional and grotesque fancy.” It dismissed her poetry as incoherent, and declared an “eccentric, dreamy, half-educated recluse” like her “cannot with impunity set at defiance the laws of gravitation and grammar.” This dire diss turned out to be laughably wrong. Dickinson is regarded as one of the most original American poets. I offer this story up as a pep talk for you, Sagittarius. In the coming months, I suspect you’ll be reinventing yourself. You’ll be researching new approaches to living your life. In the course of these experiments, others may see you as being in the grip of unconventional or grotesque fantasy. They may consider you dreamy and eccentric. I hope you won’t allow their misunderstandings to interfere with your playful yet serious work. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Bubble gum is more elastic and less sticky than regular chewing gum. That’s why you can blow bubbles with it. A Capricorn accountant named Walter Diemer invented it in 1928 while working for the Fleer Chewing Gum Company. At the time he finally perfected the recipe, the only food dye he had on hand was pink. His early batches were all that color, and a tradition was born. That’s why even today, most bubble gum is pink. I suspect a similar theme may unfold soon in your life. The conditions present at the beginning of a new project may deeply imprint the future evolution of the project. So try to make sure those are conditions you like! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “When one door closes, another opens,” said inventor Alexander Graham Bell. “But we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened.” Heed his advice, Aquarius. Take the time you need to mourn the lost opportunity. But don’t take MORE than the time you need. The replacement or alternative to what’s gone will show up sooner than you think. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Gilbert Stuart painted the most famous portrait of America’s first president, George Washington. It’s the image on the U.S. one-dollar bill. And yet Stuart never finished the masterpiece. Begun in 1796, it was still a work-in-progress when Stuart died in 1828. Leonardo da Vinci had a similar type of success. His incomplete painting “The Virgin and Child with St. Anne” hangs in the Louvre in Paris, and his unfinished “The Adoration of the Magi” has been in Florence’s Uffizi Gallery since 1671. I propose Stuart and da Vinci serve as your role models in the coming weeks. Maybe it’s not merely OK if a certain project of yours remains unfinished; maybe that’s actually the preferred outcome.

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