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EDITOR’S NOTE LOVE AND THE CITY When I was around 11 years old, my family moved here from Pocatello. We lived in the southeast area of Boise, and because I attended Campus Elementary (on the grounds of Boise State University in a building that is now office space) East Jr. High (in a building that is no longer there at all) and Boise High schools, my “commute” took a little while. During that time, I’d look out window of the bus—and later, the windshield of my 1964 Volkswagen Beetle—watching acres of meadows, dairy farms and sparsely inhabited spaces roll by. Coming from the small, insulated Eastern Idaho town I grew up in, Boise was, to me, “The Big City.” Little did I know how not big Boise was at the time or how much I would appreciate the smallness of it in later years. Granted, Boise is much older than I am, but I feel like she (yes, she) and I have kind of grown up together. We even have a few similar traits. We embrace change, yet we can be set in our ways. We believe development is integral to our well-being, but get frustrated with growing pains. We love innovation, but think some things work fine the way they are. Ultimately, I love Boise (I think if this city were a person, she would, at the very least, be fond of me, too), and for any one thing I don’t like about living here, there are a dozen I adore about it. I found a few more as I was reading through this edition of Boise Weekly. On Page 6, News Editor George Prentice reveals plans for a new low-income/workforce complex are still a go, in spite of a new federal tax overhaul; Staff Writer Lex Nelson digs into the plant-based menu at Camel’s Crossing on Page 18, and gets an inside look at incredibly innovative new work by cellist Dave Eggar and composer Jim Cockey on Page 16; and on Page 13, music freelancer Ben Schultz sits down with Reggie and Sarah Townley of local band The Sun and The Mirror, who are more inspirational than they might even know. Me + Boise = love. —Amy Atkins
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The first reviews of the much-anticipated new Marvel movie, Black Panther, are in, and critics are raving about it. Read more at News/ Citydesk.
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Just imagine ... you arrive in Boise without knowing the language, the culture, the law. Who can you trust?
I MET & TALKED WITH PAULETTE AT LAS VEGAS WOMENS RALLY. I BELIEVE THE PPL OF IDAHO WOULD BE WELL SERVED WITH PAULETTE JORDAN AS THEIR GOVERNOR. SHE IS A THOUGHTFUL, CARING, INTELLIGENT, WOMAN, WHO WOULD WORK TIRELESSLY 2 BENEFIT”ALL THE PPL”OF IDAHO.” [SIC]” —Cher on Twitter, Jan. 24, on democratic Idaho gubernatorial candidate Paulette Jordan
MAIL NEW PERSPECTIVE
In 2003, I was thumbing through a mountain biking catalog looking for an adventure trip to take and I saw one for a ride in the Sawtooths from Ketchum to Atlanta (ID). Idaho isn’t a state that people in Florida are abundantly familiar with and frankly neither was I, but the route seemed interesting enough to pique my curiosity and lead me to sign up. While the climbs were overwhelming at times, in my mind, they were dwarfed by the sheer beauty, bountiful skies and amazing rivers that Idaho offered. I came away from that trip a little sore but deeply impressed with all that is Idaho. In the years that followed, I returned to Idaho several more times taking on new adventures all the while becoming a little more acquainted with the state’s Republican politics. I grew up in Miami and came of age in the era of Ronald Reagan who I admired deeply. Though I have the heritage of an Italian immigrant family, I readily identified with Miami’s fervent anti-communist views. I fondly recall conversations with my grandfather who today would be called a Reagan Democrat. He didn’t hesitate to point out to me the flaws of the modern Democrat Party and particu-
larly the presidency of Jimmy Carter. I was drawn to politics and particularly the Republican Party because of their strong commitment to fighting communism, belief in limited government and support for free enterprise. I went to college in Tallahassee for the opportunities to become more involved in Republican politics. Soon thereafter, I was fresh out of college and working in my first professional job for the Republican Party of Florida in its House Campaigns Division. While our mission seemed simple (flip the Florida House to Republican), our team was outgunned. Democrats had held the Florida House continuously for over 120 years, had a numeric advantage of 71 to 49 and were able to raise far more than we were. Led by then Minority Leader Dan Webster (now a Florida Congressman), he assembled a team of strong candidates and eager staff. In 1994, we fought our way to a 63-57 minority and then in 1996, the 122-year Democrat House era ended with Republicans winning the Florida House, 61-59. I continued in my career to work with Republican legislators and always enjoyed getting to know these elected officials at a personal level and watch-
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ing them enact Republican policies that have worked for the betterment of the state and its residents. I am excited by the opportunity to serve as Executive Director of the Idaho Republican Party where my role is to assist Chairman Jonathan Parker in running the day to day operations of the party while preparing to support the Republican nominees in the 2018 general election. With Idahoans electing a new Governor, Lieutenant Governor and member of Congress as well as scores of other state and local officials, 2018 is truly a once in a generation election that will determine the direction of our state for many years to come. I strongly believe as Chairman Parker does that the Idaho Republican Party is a grassroots organization built from the localities up, that all parts of Idaho are equally important and the party must remain neutral in primary races. I also share his vision for growing the party by increasing its awareness and involving more people than ever before. In the few short weeks since being on the job, I’m adjusting to temperatures much colder than what I’m accustomed to but I’ve been warmed over by the friendliness of the people I’ve met here so far. While far from my native Florida, I am proud to call Idaho my new home and work for a team I believe in. —Frank Terraferma Executive Director, Idaho Republican Party
A NEW DOCUMENTARY Tues., February 6, 7:00 p.m. Film premiere followed by a panel discussion How are trust and community built in Boise? Ask questions and share your thoughts!
Panelists include: • Chief William Bones and Officer
Dustin Robinson, Boise Police Department • Zeze Rwasama, College of Southern Idaho, Refugee Center, T win Falls • Julianne Donnelly Tzul, International Rescue Committee, Boise • Chad Ward, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Boise
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NEWS
SHIFTING FOUNDATION
Citizens are asked to weigh in on Idaho K-12 science standards Feb. 1 and 2 at the Statehouse.
The forecast for Thursday, Feb. 1 and Friday, Feb. 2 in downtown Boise calls for clouds with a good chance of showers. Statehouse watchers are expecting metaphorically stormy conditions indoors, too, because the Idaho Legislature will be asking for public input on updates (the second round of such changes in as many years) that will be made to science standards in K-12 schools across the Gem State. When the 2017 edition of the Idaho Legislature removed five references to climate change from the science curricula, a verbal tsunami erupted. In April 2017, nearly 1,000 people stood on the Statehouse steps to register their disapproval of the legislative actions. Meanwhile, a GOP-led House Energy and Technology Committee dug in, rejecting a request from Rep. Ilana Rubel (D-Boise) for a public hearing to examine human-caused effects to the environment. Committee Chairman Rep. Dell Raybould (R-Rexburg) made his feelings about climate change clear, telling the Idaho Falls Post Register in 2015, “Just listen to Rush Limbaugh once in a while. See what he thinks about it. He’ll tell you that this is just a bunch of nonsense.” Meanwhile, a panel of science teachers and representatives from Idaho universities insisted it isn’t nonsense. They held their own public meetings across the state and pleaded with lawmakers to reconsider the recently altered standards during the 2018 legislative session— and they will. The House Education Committee will take up the issue of K-12 science standards, beginning with a pair of public hearings. Committee Chairwoman Rep. Julie VanOrden (R-Pingree) is already warning attendees not to expect a debate on global warming. “It will be strictly on our standards,” VanOrden told Idaho Education News (idahoednews. org). “This is not a hearing on climate change, and comment on climate change will not be taken.” Testimony will be limited to no more than three minutes per person. Organizers are already expecting a robust attendance, and have moved the hearings to the largest Statehouse meeting room, the Lincoln Auditorium. The first hearing gets underway Feb. 1 at 8 a.m. —George Prentice 6 | JANUARY 31 – FEBRUARY 6, 2018 | BOISEweekly
ERSTAD ARC HITECTS
THE IDAHO LEGISLATURE TUG-OFWAR ON SCIENCE STANDARDS: ROUND TWO
The federal tax overhaul threatens affordable housing, but a planned low-income and workforce complex in Boise is still in the works GEORGE PRENTICE When a years-in-the-making public/private partnership was greenlit by the City of Boise in mid-2017, affordable housing advocates breathed a collective sigh. The plan was for local developers to begin construction on Adare Manor, a 134-unit apartment complex on a parcel of city-owned land on Fairview Avenue between 24th and 25th streets. The plan has always been for the rent on lion’s share of the units to be “affordable.” Affordable, according to Boise City Hall, breaks down into several tiers. For example, a person making $13,550 per year would be in the the “extremely low” category, so affordable rent would be about $339 per month. In the “very low” category would be people with an annual income of $22,550, who might consider $564 per month an affordable rent. In the “low” category, rent might be $901 per month based on a $33,050 annual salary, and someone in the “workforce” category might make $54,012 per year and pay $1,350 per month. With an increasing number of apartment units under construction or planned for the downtown area, some developers aren’t paying much attention to what’s developing. Instead, they’re looking at “market rates.” With the low inventory of available units pushing monthly rentals to $1,100, $1,200 and $1,300 per month, why would a developer want to build affordable housing? “We believe a project like this can be done and should be done,” said Tom Mannschreck, CEO of Thomas Development, the developers of Adare Manor. “That said, we’ve been working on this for more than two years and, you bet, it’s challenging.” Things got a lot more challenging in December 2017, when a GOP-led Congress passed a massive federal tax overhaul which was signed into law by President Donald Trump. As a result, corporate tax rates were lowered, and the face-value of federal affordable housing tax credits also dropped. Michael Novogradac, managing partner with national accounting firm Novogradac & Company, didn’t pull any
In spite of the recent federal tax overhaul making the construction of affordable housing more challenging, developers are optimistic that they’ll be able to build the Adare Manor apartment complex on a parcel of city-owned land on Fairview Avenue between 24th and 25th streets.
punches when he told The New York Times the change would be, “the greatest shock to the affordable-housing system since the Great Recession.” True though that may be, city officials are still moving ahead on Adare. “In spite of little help at the federal or state level, we’re doing our absolute best to make Adare Manor happen,” said Diana Lachiondo, director of Community Partnerships for the City of Boise. “I can tell you we’re meeting on the future of that project as we speak. And all of the partners are trying to get creative.” The City of Boise got creative by crafting a deal in which the city-owned land where Adare Manor will be built will be leased for no more than $1 per year. Additionally, the city is prepared to waive impact fees up to $50,000 and will provide program funds of up to $2,000 per unit of affordable housing apartments. For its part, the Idaho Housing and Finance Association facilitated nearly $18 million in taxexempt bonds and funded $1.2 million from the HOME Investment Partnership Program to the project. “We’re very excited about the possibility of a new, affordable housing development downtown,” said IHFA spokeswoman Katrina Thompson. “We’re looking forward to partnering with the city and the developer to make this happen.” Back at Boise City Hall, Lachiondo said she’s doing her best to remain positive.
“What can I say? I’m an optimist. It will take a lot of hard work, but I believe this is going to happen somehow,” she said. The office of Boise Mayor Dave Bieter is also doing whatever possible to salvage the Adare Manor proposal. “Unfortunately, we’re not getting too many tools at the state or federal level lately. This is a really challenging thing,” said Bieter spokesman Mike Journee. At the Idaho Statehouse, House Minority Leader Matt Erpelding (D-Boise) chastised his fellow lawmakers. In an op-ed published this month in Boise Weekly, Erpelding wrote legislators had “turned their backs on the working people of Idaho” and the legislature was long overdue in replenishing the Idaho Housing Trust Fund, which has remained at a zero balance for 25 years. “Passing legislation without funding is a classic political shell game,” wrote Erpelding. Mannschreck isn’t waiting any longer, though. He said if everything pencils out (and he’s optimistic it will), he’ll be able to break ground on Adare Manor as early as late February and could open the 134-unit apartment building in 14 or 15 months. “In the affordable housing business, it’s a lot like Cinderella facing a clock that’s about to strike midnight,” Mannschreck said. “But this isn’t any fairy tale. Affordable housing absolutely must come to Boise. We’re about to prove that it still can.” B O ISE WE E KLY.C O M
Jobs Without Walls
Not everyone works inside four walls. For some, their office is the great outdoors … like James Wesley Jones, a mail carrier on Lake Pend Oreille with one of the few remaining water-based routes in the country. He’s one of five extraordinary Idahoans profiled in “Jobs Without Walls.”
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CALENDAR WEDNESDAY JANUARY 31 Festivals & Events MCCALL WINTER CARNIVAL— Celebrate 53 years of the McCall Winter Carnival with fireworks, Mardi Gras parade and snow sculptures, along with numerous other festivities like snowshoe golf, the Flash Point Snow Bike Race, McCall Starz on Ice, hockey games and a hairy legs contest. Through Sunday, Feb. 4. FREE. McCall, Hwy. 55, mccallchamber. org/winter-carnival.
On Stage BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL—Ignite your passion for adventure, action and travel at the Banff Mountain Film Festival. Journey to exotic locations, paddle the wildest waters and climb the highest peaks. Proceeds benefit
the Boise Nordic Foundation. 7 p.m. $14-$25. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-3871273, egyptiantheatre.net. BROADWAY IN BOISE: THE BOOK OF MORMON—The ninetime Tony Award-winning best musical follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of LDS missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the good word. 7:30 p.m. $40-$155. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-426-1110, morrisoncenter. com.
Art ABERTZALEAK: SACRIFICE AND HONOR—10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE-$5. Basque Museum and Cultural Center, 611 Grove St., Boise, 208343-2671, basquemuseum.com. BRYAN ANTHONY MOORE: BRAZEN BULL, A NATURAL MYTHSTORY OF NORTH AMERICA— The College of Idaho’s Rosenthal Gallery hosts Bryan Anthony
Moore for a unique ongoing exhibition that started with blank walls. By the time the exhibition closes in April, the walls are expected to be completely lined with Moore’s vision of combining American historical figures with inspirations directly from exhibits from the college’s Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History. It is a process the gallery’s visitors are invited to watch throughout his stay. Through April 30. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Rosenthal Gallery, College of Idaho, 2112 E. Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell, 208-459-5321, collegeofidaho.edu/rosenthalgallery.
HIDDEN MIND: ABSTRACT PHOTOGRAPHY AND SCULPTURES—Through Feb. 3. Noon-5 p.m. FREE-$5. Studio Boise, 4619 Emerald St., Ste 106, Boise, 208917-7427, studioboise.org.
NAMPA ART COLLECTIVE QUARTERLY EXHIBITION—Through March 26. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Nampa Civic Center, 311 Third St. S., Nampa, 208-468-5555, nampaciviccenter.com.
State Visual Arts Center Gallery 2, Hemingway Center, Room 110, 1819 W. Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-426-3994, art.boisestate.edu/visualartscenter.
JO HAMILTON: KNOTS IN TIME— Through May 13. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE-$6. Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-3458330, boiseartmuseum.org.
RACHEL TEANNALACH: PORTALS—Through March 16. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Friesen Galleries, Brandt Center, Northwest Nazarene University, 707 Fern St., Nampa, 208-467-8398, nnu.edu
Literature
GEM CENTER GRAND OPENING EXHIBIT: TOGETHER IN THE DARK—Through Feb. 2. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Gem Center for the Arts, 2417 W. Bank Drive, Boise, 208-991-0984, treasurevalleyartistsalliance.org.
KATY ROGAN: THE IN-BETWEENS—Through Feb. 11, 7 a.m.-11 p.m. FREE. Boise State Student Union Building, 1910 University Drive, Boise, 208-426INFO, finearts.boisestate.edu.
GEOFFREY KRUEGER: SEEING AND LOOKING—Through March 15. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. The Gallery at Finer Frames, 164 E. State St., Ste. B, Eagle, 208-888-9898, finerframes.com.
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JOHN KILLMASTER—Through Jan. 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Art Zone 208, 3113 N. Cole Road, Boise, 208-322-9464, facebook. com/artzone208.
MICHAEL MCFALLS AND JON SWINDLER: NEW RESIDUE— Through March 16. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Boise State Visual Arts Center Gallery 1, Liberal Arts Building, Room 170, 1874 University Drive, Boise, 208-426-3994.
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SAMUEL PADEN: NARRATIVES— 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. SEATTLE-ISTANBUL POSTER SHOW—The exhibition brings together 60 designers from USA and Turkey through cultural poster design, launching a visual dialogue between Seattle and Istanbul. It features 90 posters selected on a conceptual and aesthetic basis with the aim of developing crosscultural communication between the two countries. Through March 25. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Boise
WRITER’S SPOTLIGHT: OPEN MIC—It’s sharing time at Writer’s Spotlight, a community of writers and readers who gather to appreciate the art of the written and spoken word. Take an original work, an unsung favorite poem, or any brief piece of writing to read aloud at this open mic session. 6-7:30 p.m. FREE. Meridian Public Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane, Meridian, 208-888-4451, mld.org.
Odds & Ends AMAZING SCAVENGER HUNT ADVENTURE-BOISE—Turn Boise into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure that combines the excitement of The
THURSDAY-SUNDAY, FEB. 1-4
URBAN ASCENT ART CLIMB
Urban Ascent, an indoor rock climbing gym in Boise, is going above and beyond—literally. The gym is hosting an “Art Climb,” in which climbing enthusiasts will be invited to scale a 40-foot wall in order to see artworks by 16 local artists hanging high above the gym floor. Marketing Manager Jesiey Mead said each artist also had the option of submitting five additional pieces, which will be on display in a ground-level gallery for less-limber (or daring) folks. The challenge should be a breeze for Urban Ascent members, and for anyone looking to heighten their experience, the gym will offer gear and lessons for an additional fee. First-timers can get a jump on the required paperwork by filling out the Facility Agreement online at urbanascent.com. Get clicking, because on Thursday it will be time to climb. 7 p.m., FREE-$15. Urban Ascent, 308 S. 25th St., 208-3637325. 8 | JANUARY 31 – FEBRUARY 6, 2018 | BOISEweekly
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BART CEPEK “Taking the art crawl to new heights.”
A decade of dancing.
OFF CENTER DANCE: STORIES WITHIN STORIES
Artistic Director Katie Ponozzo and founder Kellie Brown, the women who helm all-female dance company Off Center Dance, are not only performers, but teachers, too. The upcoming OFC show, Stories Within Stories, will celebrate the 10th anniversay of the company, by “exploring what it means to be a dancer” through interviews with OFC members and spotlighting Ponozzo and Brown, and their experience and skill. The show, which includes four performances, features choreography by Ponozzo; a collaboration with composer Jeremy Allen; a piece by Brown that pays tribute to the art of MC Escher with music by Derrin Davidivitch; and more. Thursday and Friday: 8 p.m., Saturday: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., $10-$30. Tickets are available on brownpapertickets.com. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 W. Fulton St., 208-331-9224, offcenterdance.org.
Dance the night away.
IDAHO DANCE THEATRE: EMBODY ALL
The newest production from Idaho Dance Theatre, Embody All, seeks to do just that, by featuring new work by a number of choreographers and musicians, and embracing different genres and styles. Embody All includes work by dancers and choreographers Kylie Dimick, Marla Hansen, Taylor Munson, Sam Mughrabi and more, coupled with “symphonic winds,” classical guitar and 1920s cabaret. Hansen has created a new version of “Carmina Burana,” a cantata based on a collection of medieval poetry and will debut her own piece, “Golden Flower,” while Mughrabi will recall the era of flappers and prohibition and feature “theatrical surprises, fascinating characters and a tantalizing duet” starring IDT dancers Taylorann Evans and Yurek Hansen. Feb. 1-3: 7:30 p.m., Feb. 4: 2 p.m., $10-$30. Tickets are available on brownpapertickets.com. Boise State Special Events Center, 1800 University Drive, 208-331-9592, idahodancetheatre.org. B O ISE WE E KLY.C O M
CALENDAR Amazing Race with a three-hour city tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their ways among well-known and overlooked gems of the city, collecting clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Available 365 days a year, sunrise to sunset. Start when you want and play at your pace. Sign up online; save 20 percent by using promotion code BOISEWEEKLY. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $40. Idaho State Capitol Building, 700 W. Jefferson St., Boise, 805-603-5620, urbanadventurequest.com.
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 1
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.
MCCALL WINTER CARNIVAL— FREE. McCall, Hwy. 55, mccallchamber.org/winter-carnival.
LINE DANCE LESSONS—Intermediate lessons from 7-8 p.m., and beginner lessons from 8-9 p.m. $5. Eagles Lodge Nampa, 118 11th Ave. N., Nampa, 208-9414853, R2L2CountryDance.com.
Festivals & Events FIRST THURSDAY IN DOWNTOWN BOISE—Stroll through the unique shops and galleries in downtown, while enjoying in-store entertainment and special events. 5-9 p.m. FREE. Downtown Boise, Downtown Corridor, Boise, 208472-5251, downtownboise.org.
MORLEY NELSON NCA 25TH ANNIVERSARY KICKOFF PARTY—Join the Birds of Prey NCA Partnership along with their partner groups for the Kickoff Party for the 25th Anniversary of the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area. Learn about additional 25th Anniversary Celebration events scheduled throughout 2018 while enjoying live birds of prey, live music, free
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beer from Lost Grove Brewing, local artwork, and interactive activities for kids and adults. Wine will be available for purchase. 5-9 p.m. FREE. Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise, 208-639-6610.
On Stage BROADWAY IN BOISE: THE BOOK OF MORMON—7:30 p.m. $40-$155. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-4261110, morrisoncenter.com. COMEDIAN CHAD HEFT—Not only will you leave his shows reciting your favorite punchlines, but the helpful life tips that are attached to them will probably end up saving your life. 8 p.m. $12. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise. com. COMEDY OPEN MIC WITH SOPHIE HUGHES AND K.C. HUNT—9:30 p.m. FREE. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise.com. IDAHO DANCE THEATRE: EMBODY ALL—Enjoy an entertaining performance featuring a diverse range of choreography and music in new works by Kylie Dimick, Marla Hansen, Taylor Munson, Sam Mughrabi and more. 7:30 p.m. $10-$30. Boise State Special Events Center, 1800 University Drive, Boise, 208-331-9592, idahodancetheatre.org. MUSIC THEATRE OF IDAHO: YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN—Enjoy an average day in the life of Charlie Brown, made up of little moments picked from all his days, from Valentine’s Day to the baseball season. Go from wild optimism to utter despair, all mixed in with the lives of his friends (both human and nonhuman) and strung together on the string of a single day, from bright uncertain morning to hopeful starlit evening. 7:30 p.m. $18-$22. Nampa Civic Center, 311 Third St. S., Nampa, 208468-2385, mtionline.org.
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WILL ACT 4 FOOD
Not only is Will Act 4 Food an exercise in speed-writing, speedcasting and speed-acting, it’s also a kickass fundraiser that has benefited the Idaho Foodbank for the past eight years. Daisy’s Madhouse Theatre is bringing back the magic with seven 10-minute plays all locally written, cast and performed in under 24 hours. According to the Foodbank, every dollar raised provides five meals, so a ticket to Will Act for Food is the equivalent of 75 meals. Winter is a particularly difficult time for food-insecure Idahoans who are faced with a “Heating over Eating” dilemma during the colder months—they have to choose between heating their homes and buying food. So, see what talented people can do on a deadline and enjoy a night of “comedy, drama, romance, mystery” for a good cause. 7:30 p.m., $15. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., 208-3425104, daisysmadhouse.org. B OI S E WEEKLY.C O M
OFF CENTER DANCE: STORIES WITHIN STORIES, CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF DANCE—This celebration of Off Center’s 10th season bringing modern dance to Idaho audiences will feature some of their favorite numbers, as well as new choreography by Artistic Director Katie Ponozzo. 8 p.m. $10-$35. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-331-9224, offcenterdance. org. STAGE COACH: THE TELL-TALE FARCE—Edgar Allan Poe is just coming off the success of “The Raven,” when 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
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CALENDAR 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. 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.
Art HART IMAGES POP-UP ART GALLERY—Stop by Barbarian Brewing’s Downtown Taproom for a First Thursday pop-up art gallery featuring Hart Images. In addition to the current art that decorates the taproom, enjoy large photos and smaller prints for sale. Check out Rob Hart’s work at hartimages.com. 6-9 p.m. FREE. Barbarian Brewing Downtown Boise Taproom, 1022 W. Main St., Boise, 208-387-2739. URBAN ASCENT ART CLIMB—Urban Ascent is taking the art crawl to new heights. View works by 15 local artists hung 40 feet in the air. The only way to get a closer look is to climb to the top. 7-10 p.m. FREE-$15. Urban Ascent Climbing Gym, 308 S. 25th St., Boise, 208-363-7325, facebook. com/events/310797146081745.
Kids & Teens STROLLER SAFARI—Take your walking shoes and camera on this exclusive guided experience through Zoo Boise. Bond with your little one as you both learn about the wonders of wildlife through up close animal encounters, zoo insider-lead tours, and activities while building skills that parents and kids can use for a lifetime. Each week will uncover new wonders and provide great tips for nature exploration. For ages 2 and younger. Register online. 10-10:30 a.m. $6-$7. Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-6087760, zooboise.org. TEEN MOVIE: GROUNDHOG DAY—For 7th-12th grades. 4:30 p.m. FREE. Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. S., Nampa, 208468-5800.
Odds & Ends BOISE STATE BIG BAND SWING DANCE—Swing dance in the Sapphire Room with Boise State’s Big Band. Ticket includes an optional swing lesson at 7 p.m., followed by two hours of open social dancing. 8 p.m. $7-$13. Sapphire Room, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 208-343-1871, sapphireboise.com.
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BOISE BREWING TASTE AND TOUR—Stop by Boise Brewing and get a free taster of their Red Velvet Cream Ale or mulled wine, and take a brewery tour given by the brewers themselves, set for 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Boise Brewing, 521 W. Broad St., Boise, 208-342-7655.
BROADWAY IN BOISE: THE BOOK OF MORMON—7:30 p.m. $40-$155. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-4261609, box office: 208-426-1110, morrisoncenter.com.
ABSOLUT BALCONY BARLYMPICS—Let the games begin at The Balcony Club’s own Olympics. On the first three Fridays this February, they’ll host qualifying events with the top three winning $10$40 Balcony Gift Cards. Those placing at any of the qualifying events are entered into the championship set for Feb. 23. The winners of this event will take home $200 cash for first place, $100 cash for second, and $50 cash for third. 7-9 p.m. FREE. Balcony Club, 150 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-336-1313. facebook.com/ events/1556810251075458.
PAYETTE BREWING MACRO FOR MICRO—Payette Brewing understands that sometimes your friends leave their less desirable beers at your house after a night together. Here is your chance to trade those beers in for some Payette brews. Take in any macro brewery cans that you have lying around your house and enjoy a $1 Payette pint in return. 5-10 p.m. FREE. Payette Brewing River Street Taproom, 733 S. Pioneer St., Boise, 208-344-0011.
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 2 Festivals & Events BOISE BICYCLE PROJECT ANNUAL MEMBER AND VOLUNTEER MEETING—This year’s celebration will be held at the newly expanded shop and will cover topics such as the 2017 annual report, goals for 2018, and developing the “BBP Experience.” Your voice and presence can make a huge difference in shaping the future of BBP. The evening kicks off at Zero Six Coffee Fix (404 E. Parkcenter Blvd.) at 6 p.m., when the Social Ride departs for BBP, followed by meeting at the BBP Shop. 7 p.m. FREE. Boise Bicycle Project, 1027 Lusk St., Boise, 208-429-6520, boisebicycleproject.org. IDAHO SCRAPBOOK SHOW— Check out this scrapbook and paper crafting event, featuring national stamp, scrapbook and paper crafting vendors, instructional classes, and more. 10 a.m.5 p.m. $7, $75 VIP. Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-287-5650, idahoscrapbookshow.com. MCCALL WINTER CARNIVAL— Through Feb. 4. FREE. McCall, Hwy. 55, mccallchamber.org/ winter-carnival. ZEE’S ROOFTOP BIRTHDAY PARTY—Join Zee and friends for a fun evening of celebration, and to find out about all the exciting events they have in store for 2018. They’ll be serving light snacks and playing party games (with Game Night Live). Cake will also be served, and local beer, wine and additional drinks will be available to purchase. Plus a raffle to support Corks For A Cure (don’t forget to take in your corks). 6-10 p.m. FREE. Zee’s Rooftop Cafe, 250 S. Fifth St., Ste. 900, Boise, 208-381-0034, zeechristopher. com/rooftop.html.
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CALDWELL FINE ARTS: MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE— Missoula Children’s Theatre presents Beauty Lou and the Country Beast, an original country western adaptation of the classic fairy tale. Beauty Lou and the Beast both learn to look beyond appearances and first impressions to see the beauty that dwells inside. 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Jewett Auditorium, The College of Idaho, 2112 E. Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell, 208-4541376, caldwellfinearts.org. COMEDIAN CHAD HEFT—8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $15. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-9412459, liquidboise.com. IDAHO DANCE THEATRE: EMBODY ALL—7:30 p.m. $10-$30. Boise State Special Events Center, 1800 University Drive, Boise. 208-331-9592, idahodancetheatre.org. MUSIC THEATRE OF IDAHO: YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN—7:30 p.m. $18-$22. Nampa Civic Center, 311 Third St. S., Nampa, 208-468-2385, mtionline.org. OFF CENTER DANCE: STORIES WITHIN STORIES, CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF DANCE—8 p.m. $10-$35. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-331-9224, offcenterdance. org. 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, boisestate.edu. VINTAGE MOVIE NIGHT: GROUNDHOG DAY—7:30 p.m. $13-$20. Riverside Hotel Sapphire Room, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 208-343-1871, sapphireboise.com.
Art ARTZONE 208 FIRST FRIDAY— Join the artists at Art Zone 208 for food, fun and live music by Johnny Downing. Featured artist Brenda Walther will be giving a short talk on Art Therapy. With the Boise Basin Quilt Guild. 6-8:30 p.m. FREE. Art Zone 208, 3113 N. Cole Road, Boise, 208-322-9464, facebook. com/artzone208.
BOISE STATE PHYSICS FIRST FRIDAY PUBLIC ASTRONOMY EVENT—Join the Boise State Physics Department to hear astronomer Dr. Christy Tremonti from University of Wisconsin discuss her research on the chemical evolution of galaxies. At 8:30 p.m. following the presentation, stargaze on the rooftop of the Education Building at the newly refurbished Boise State Observatory, weather permitting. The event is free and open to the public. In the Multi-Purpose Classroom Building, Room 101. 7:30-10 p.m. FREE. Boise State University, 1910 University Drive, Boise, 208426-3723.
FIRST FRIDAY SQUARE DANCE— Enjoy a high kickin’ dance and concert featuring the Second Chance Dance Band, with Dave Daley, Jonah Shue, Bernie Reilly, Tate Mason and Ryan Blizzard. All dances will be taught by Ava Honey. No prior experience, special attire or partner needed. For all ages (kids admitted free). 7-10 p.m. FREE-$7. Mardi Gras Ballroom, 615 S. Ninth St., Boise, 208-342-5553.
member or two from the upcoming production of Madama Butterfly, live auction, raffle and dancing to music by the Frim Fram Four. Full event begins at 5:30 p.m., with dessert, wine and dancing to follow at 8:30 p.m. Attire: Formal, black and white or emerald green. 5:30 p.m. $75 desert, wine and dancing; $200 full event. Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St., Boise, 208-345-3531, 1718.operaidaho. org/other-events/black-white-gala.
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Festivals & Events IDAHO SCRAPBOOK SHOW—10 a.m.-5 p.m. $7. Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-287-5650, idahoscrapbookshow.com. MCCALL WINTER CARNIVAL— Through Feb. 4. FREE. McCall, Hwy. 55, mccallchamber.org/ winter-carnival. OPERA IDAHO BLACK AND WHITE GALA: EMERALD ELEGANCE—Escape the winter blues at Opera Idaho’s biggest and best fundraising party of the season. Enjoy fine Cinder wine, a delicious dinner, singing by a cast
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BROADWAY IN BOISE: THE BOOK OF MORMON—2 p.m. and 8 p.m. $40-$155. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208426-1110, morrisoncenter.com. CALDWELL FINE ARTS: MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE—1 p.m. Jewett Auditorium, The College of Idaho, 2112 E. Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell, 208454-1376, caldwellfinearts.org. COMEDIAN CHAD HEFT—8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $15. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-9412459, liquidboise.com. DAVE EGGAR AND FRIENDS: CELLOSONG—Returning Surel’s Place resident artist and four-time Grammy-nominated Dave Eggar is joined by tap dancer and Gregory Hines protege Andrew Nemr, who is also a Surel’s Place alum. Accompanied by Portland musicians Heather Mastel-Lipson on violin and Mario Diaz on classical guitar, plus New York percussionist Chuck Palmer, Eggar will perform works by Kodaly, Granados, Paganini, Bach, Charles Mingus, A Great Big World, and the Beatles. The evening will also premiere a brand new work by local composer Jim Cockey written specifically for this ensemble, including using Nemr’s tap dance as a percussion element. 7 p.m. $15-$25. Sapphire Room, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 917-495-5840, surelsplace.org/eggar. IDAHO DANCE THEATRE: EMBODY ALL—7:30 p.m. $10-$30. Boise State Special Events Center, 1800 University Drive, Boise, 208-331-9592, idahodancetheatre.org. MUSIC THEATRE OF IDAHO: YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN—1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $18-$22. Nampa Civic Center, 311 Third St. S., Nampa, 208468-2385, mtionline.org. OFF CENTER DANCE: STORIES WITHIN STORIES, CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF DANCE—2 p.m. and 8 p.m. $10-$35. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-331-9224, offcenterdance.org. STAGE COACH: THE TELL-TALE FARCE—8 p.m. $15. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald Ave., Boise, 208-342-2000, stagecoachtheatre.com.
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CALENDAR WILL ACT 4 FOOD—Join Daisy’s Madhouse Theatre for this theatrical benefit for The Idaho Foodbank. You’ll enjoy seven original short plays by local writers and performed by local actors. There’ll be comedy, drama, romance, mystery, something for everyone, all for great cause. 7:30 p.m. $15. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208-342-5104.
Workshops & Classes AIR PLANT NEST CLASS—Make your own air plant nest with natural materials. Fill your nest with three air plants (Tillandsia). All materials included. Prepay by phone to reserve your spot. 10-11 a.m. $20. FarWest Garden Center, 5728 W. State St., Boise, 208-853-4000, farwestgardencenter.net. COFFEE CUPPING 101—Taste different blends and learn the magic of the bean. Limited spots available; sign up at flyingmcoffee.com. 11 a.m. $10. Flying M Coffeegarage, 1314 Second St. S., Nampa, 208-467-5533, flyingmcoffee.com.
GOSPEL MUSIC SONGFEST WORKSHOP AND CONCERT— Singers and gospel music fans are invited to the Gospel Music Songfest. Those interested in singing will learn gospel music songs with Dr. Timothy Poston Sr. directing and rehearse from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration includes rehearsal and a soul food lunch. Singers will perform in a concert at 7 p.m., at the same location. A freewill offering will be accepted at the concert. Mountain View Community Fellowship Church, 3000 N. Esquire Drive, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. $30 workshop; concert: by donation. 208-362-3528, mvcommunityfellowship.org.
Sports & Fitness 21ST ANNUAL INDOOR TRIATHLON—This indoor triathlon includes a half-mile swim, a 10-mile ride on a stationary bike, and a 4-mile run on the indoor track. For ages 13 and older. 8:30 a.m.-noon. $30-$36, $66-$72 teams. Nampa Recreation Center, 131 Constitution Way, Nampa, 208-468-5858, nampaparksandrecreation.org.
SAWTOOTH RELAY TEAMORGANIZING CLINIC—Learn how you can form a team to compete in the annual Sawtooth Relay, to be held June 9. Six-person teams complete the 62-mile running and walking relay, which begins in Stanley and finishes in Ketchum. 9 a.m. FREE. Bandanna Running and Walking, 504 W. Main St., Boise, 208-853-1221, sawtoothrelay.com.
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SATURDAY FAMILY MOVIE— Watch Leap! at the library. 2 p.m. FREE. Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. S., Nampa, 208-4685800, nampalibrary.org. ZOO BOISE WILD AT HEART—Enjoy free admission for Zoo Boise’s Wild at Heart, the family friendly Valentine-themed event full of face painting, photo-ops, and special Valentine-themed enrichments for all the animal residents. Plus, make a Valentine’s Day card for your favorite animal. Last admission at 4:30 p.m. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-6087760, zooboise.org.
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GAME TIME AT JUMP—Take your favorite game and meet new friends and neighbors in this informal game day. For all ages. Noon-2 p.m. FREE. Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise, 208-639-6610, jumpboise. org. USA DANCE BALLROOM WALTZ LESSON AND SOCIAL DANCE— Join USA Dance Boise Chapter for its monthly ballroom lesson and social dance. No partner is necessary. Taught by Martha Pohl, this month’s lesson in Waltz will begin with beginner steps and progress to beyond beginner by the end of the hour. Wear comfortable, clean, smooth-soled shoes. Practice your dance moves after at the Social Dance. Snacks provided. Non-alcohol/smoking venue. USA Dance is a friendly, non-judgmental group who keep their minds and bodies active with ballroom dancing. 7-10:15 p.m. $5-$10. Boise Square and Round Dance Center, 6534 W. Diamond Street, Boise, 208-949-4988.
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GROUNDHOG CAKE-POPS—Celebrate Groundhog Day by making adorable and delicious groundhog cake-pops. Learn proper cake-ball techniques including making the dough, freezing, chocolate dipping, and decorating. All techniques will come together to form these ready to eat pops. Participants will get to leave with their own little critters. 2-3 p.m. $15. Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise, 208-639-6610, jumpgroundhogcakepops.eventbrite.com.
BEGINNER FOXTROT LESSONS—Enjoy learning the Foxtrot every Sunday in February with Erin Retelle. No partner necessary. Wear comfortable, clean, smooth-soled shoes. 5-6 p.m. $3 cash only. Idaho Ballroom Dance Center, 943 W. Overland Road, Meridian, idahoballroom.com. 208-949-4988.
POETICS BOISE OPEN MIC—Sign up at 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. FREE. High Note Cafe, 225 N. Fifth St., Boise, 208-429-1911, thehighnotecafe. com.
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 4 Festivals & Events MCCALL WINTER CARNIVAL— Through Feb. 4. FREE. McCall, Hwy. 55, mccallchamber.org/ winter-carnival.
On Stage BOISE PHIL CHAMBER PLAYERS: WOODWIND QUINTET AND LANGROISE TRIO—The Woodwind Quintet and Langroise Trio will treat audiences to several chamber pieces as part of the Boise Phil Chamber Players concert series. The Woodwind Quintet will perform John Harbison’s Quintet for Winds (1979) and Giuseppe Cambini’s Wind Quintet No. 2 in D Minor. The Langroise Trio will perform Jean Sibelius’ Suite in A Major, JS 186; Jean Sibelius’s String Trio in G Minor, JS 210; and Georges Enescu’s Aubade. 2 p.m. $15-$24. Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy, 516 S. Ninth St., Boise, 208-344-7849. BOISE’S NEXT DRAG SUPERSTAR—Boise’s Next Drag Superstar pits local up-and-coming drag performers against each other in an eight-week competition to take the title of The Balcony Babe. Each Sunday through March 4, they’ll wow you with their talents, comedy, creativeness, dance moves, lip syncing, and their delicious drinks featuring Bacardi and Crown Royal. 7-9 p.m. FREE. Balcony Club, 150 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-336-1313. BROADWAY IN BOISE: THE BOOK OF MORMON—1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. $40-$155. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-426-1110, morrisoncenter. com. COMEDIAN CHAD HEFT—8 p.m. $12. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise.com. IDAHO DANCE THEATRE: EMBODY ALL—2 p.m. $10-$30. Boise State Special Events Center, 1800 University Drive, Boise, 208-331-9592, idahodancetheatre.org.
Odds & Ends MIDDLE OF NOWHERE ANIME CLUB—See anime on the large screen with the Middle of Nowhere Anime Club every Sunday. The club watches fresh and new Japanese animation, mostly subtitled. Members also discuss anime-related topics, such as clubs, shows, cons, cosplaying, j-pop/rock, games, the treatment of shows on American television and more. 2-4 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library at Hillcrest, 5246 W. Overland Road, Boise, 208-9728340, boisepubliclibrary.org. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS—OA is a fellowship of individuals who are recovering from compulsive overeating through shared experience, strength and hope. They welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. For more information, visit OA.org for details on the 13 other meetings in the Southwest Idaho region. 6:307:30 p.m. FREE. Boise Church of Christ, 2000 N. Eldorado St., Boise, 208-409-1086, oa.org.
MONDAY FEBRUARY 5 On Stage COMEDY ROAST—7:30 p.m. FREE. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise.com.
Workshops & Classes WRITING YOUR ARTIST STATEMENT—Artists, have you ever struggled to write a compelling artist statement for your portfolio, website, exhibition or grant application? At the February Treasure Valley Artists’ Alliance general meeting, ceramicist and College of Idaho Art Department Chair Stephen Fisher will talk about the key aspects of writing an artist statement. His lively presentation will cover what to include, do’s and don’ts, and tips to help you generate ideas for your statement. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Gem Center for the Arts, 2417 W. Bank Drive, Boise, 208-991-0984, treasurevalleyartistsalliance.org.
Kids & Teens BUILD WITH A BUDDY—Learn how to read instructions to create your project, use tools and more. Home Depot will be bringing kits. No library card required; all supplies provided. Everyone welcome with an adult buddy. 3-6 p.m. FREE. Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. S., Nampa, 208-4685800, localendar.com/public/ nampalibrary. GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB— Talk about the books you love at Rediscovered Books’ graphic novel book club for students in grades 4-6. This month’s theme is fantasy adventure, and the featured books are Dragons Beware, Bone, and Amulet. 4 p.m. FREE. Rediscovered Books, 180 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-376-4229, rdbooks. org.
Odds & Ends MERIDIAN LIBRARY FAMILYFRIENDLY TRIVIA NIGHT AT GRIMALDI’S—Join the Meridian Library District twice monthly every other Monday at Grimaldi’s in the Village for family-friendly trivia with prizes and dinner specials. Teams of up to six players will compete over questions for all ages and abilities. There will be weekly prizes, in addition to an overall prize for the team who wins the most often throughout the event series. 6-7:30 p.m. FREE. Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, 3573 Longwing Lane, Ste. 130, Meridian, 208-888-4451,
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 6 Festivals & Events NAMPA CHAMBER AG FORUM— Celebrate agriculture in the Treasure Valley at the Nampa Chamber of Commerce’s Fifth Annual Ag Forum, “Agricultural Land: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.” 11 a.m. $25-$45. Ford Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa, 208-468-1000, nampa. com/ag-forum.
Workshops & Classes PODCASTING—If you love listening to other people’s stories but want to learn how to tell your own, now is the time. Learn the basics of recording and editing sound files, along with how to add music, reduce background noise and publish your podcast online. Take
a topic you’re interested in sharing with the world and learn how to record and publish your first podcast. Only 10 spaces available. For ages 15 and up. 6-8 p.m. $60 for 2 sessions. Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise, 208-639-6610, podcastingatjump.eventbrite.com. STORY STORY STUDIO—What makes a great story? And how do you tell one that makes people hang on to every word? Learn the basics of true, live storytelling with Story Story Night. Experienced Studio guides will walk you through choosing a story, building a storyline, and creating compelling scenes paced for maximum impact. This intro to live storytelling will give you a toolkit to start transforming your personal stories into a captivating tell-all and build confidence with public speaking. For all ages with parent. 6-8 p.m. $20 per session. Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise, 208-639-6610.
Calls to Artists BAM MATERIAL DESIGN CONTEST—In conjunction with the exhibition Consider the Source, Boise Art Museum invites designers and artists of all experience levels to participate and compete in the 2018 Material Design Contest, celebrating the raw materials artists use to create works of art. Designers create a garment made from and inspired by wood, paint, metal, paper, glass or clay. Entries will be displayed at the ART OF FASHION SHOW: Material on Saturday, April 21. Open to the first 30 entries. Find entry form and official guidelines online at boiseartmuseum.org. Through Feb. 15. $40. Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org. BOSCO MEMBERSHIP ENROLLMENT—Boise Open Studios (BOSCO) is accepting applications for membership, open to working artists with studios in the greater Boise metro area (Ada, Boise and Canyon counties). The nonprofit volunteer group of professional artists works to foster greater understanding of the creative process through public events. Their primary activity is one open studio weekend per year, with an opening show at a central location. They also participate in various local artistic activities and hold group shows at venues such as Visual Arts Collective, the Boise State SUB gallery and Surel’s Place. For more info, visit boiseopenstudios. com, or contact JanyRae Seda at 208-590-1321 or janyrseda@ gmail.com. Applications are also available at Boise Weekly HQ, 523 Broad St. Deadline to apply is March 31. boiseopenstudios.com.
one-way only and getting jammed up for loading and unloading. Deadline: Feb. 28. $30. Marsing Island Park, Hwy. 55, south side of Snake River bridge, Marsing, 208859-2087, marsingchamber.org. WASSMUTH CENTER SEEKS HUMAN RIGHTS ALPHABET COLORING BOOK COVER ART— The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights is currently designing a human rights alphabet coloring book for children to promote respect for human dignity and diversity through education. This Call to Artists is for your artwork to be the cover of the publication. Award for the chosen publication cover artwork: $500. Works will be accepted through April 14. For details and a submission form, contact Debbie Sager at 208-3450304 or send an email to info@ wassmuthcenter.org. FREE. Wassmuth Center for Human Rights, 777 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-3450304, wassmuthcenter.org.
Citizen TUESDAY DINNER—Help cook up a warm dinner for Boise’s homeless and needy population, and clean up afterward. 5:15-7 p.m. FREE. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 707 W. Fort St., Boise, 208-3443011, ilcdinners.ivolunteer.com.
Kids & Teens ART ENDEAVOR: ART INSPIRED BY ERIC CARLE—How does this famous designer, illustrator and writer create books like The Very Hungry Caterpillar? Learn how
at the next Art Endeavor. Using paint and texture, create your own unique collage. Project geared toward ages 8 to 16. 4:30-6 p.m. FREE. Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. S., Nampa, 208-4685800.
Animals & Pets IDAHO HUMANE SOCIETY 2018 SEE STRIPE SIT—Gheck out the Idaho Humane Society’s second annual See Stripe Sit Online Feline Frenzy Fundraiser, featuring weekly cat photo contest and prizes. All proceeds will help provide continued enrichment for the furry feline residents in the IHS Cattery. The contest will wrap up with a Sip N Purr party at Cinder Wines in Garden City on Feb. 28, from 6-9 p.m., to recognize participants, sponsors and contest winners. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and a no-host bar. Feb. 1-28. $30. Idaho Humane Society, 4775 W. Dorman St., Boise, 208-3423508, seestripesit.org.
Food CHOCOLATE DREAMS WITH KAY JOHNSON—Dream Chocolates CEO Kay Johnson tells the story of chocolate through time, complete with samples of chocolate to share and to help with the story telling. 7 p.m. FREE. Rediscovered Books, 180 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-3764229, rdbooks.org.
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MARSING WINE AND ART IN THE PARK—Currently accepting applications for this year’s Wine and Art in the Park, to be held May 19 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The park now has a drive-around circular access, so no more Overheard something Eye-spy worthy? E-mail production@boiseweekly.com
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Local band The Sun and the Mirror reflects on the past and moves toward a bright future
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BEN SCHULTZ When they aren’t making music as The Sun and the Mirror, Reggie and Sarah Townley run the Maitri Center for Healing Arts in West Boise, offering massage therapy sessions and lessons in yoga and Aikido. The name of the band was inspired by Reggie’s martial arts and yoga training, which helped instill in him a reverence for the sun. “We can’t get around the fact: No sun, we Reggie Townley (left) and Sarah Townley (right) of local duo The Sun and The Mirror honor truth, change and die,” he said. “It’s kind of like an expression the bad-assery of Sol. of gratitude: ‘Okay, I’m alive today because of that thing.’ It’s really powerful. I mean, this whole planet gets to exist because of it. That’s “We were her primary caregivers,” Reggie larly the albums of Boise rock band Caustic pretty badass.” said. “We would play cards and puzzles and Resin—helped Reggie cope with the loss of As for “the mirror,” it is partially a reference stuff with her and have old-time music on. And his dad. He also started making what he called to the Yata no Kagami, a sacred Shinto mirror. then one day, I couldn’t listen to another golden Reggie also drew inspiration from the yogic idea “godawful noise things,” which were a kind of oldie. … So I put on ‘Sweet Leaf ’ by Black Sabof the mirror as “this perfect reflection of reality rough draft of TSATM’s sound. bath, just as a little palate cleanser.” Reggie said Sarah’s life has had its share of darkness as without any bullshit, essentially. The mind is he was making Gillman a cup of tea when he well. She struggled with alcoholism—she has clear, [but] it’s not vacant and dead.” looked over and saw her head-banging. now been in recovery for six years—and served These abstract yet down-to-earth ideas suit The Townleys started playing tracks by Yob, a nine-month prison stint for shoplifting, a The Sun and the Mirror’s sound, a bracing Brett Netson and Earth for Gillman. Her air crime that can qualify as felony burglary under blend of solemn tunes, stately rhythms and drumming was so enthusiastic, they had her Idaho state law. swirling, roaring distortion that calls to mind play percussion, and they made the music But from an early age, art and music helped drone doom groups like Earth and Sunn O))). heavier to accommodate her newfound taste give Sarah direction. As a little girl, she heard It may not be for all tastes, but more adventurfor metal. tunes and beats in everyday sounds. ous listeners should find it mesmerizing. Gillman’s passion and focus helped the “These noises and sounds, Utah, Nevada and West that’s where my inspiration came Townleys weather a particularly hard time in Coast show-goers will get to THE SUN AND THE MIRROR, WITH PLANET WHAT AND VIET their lives. from,” she said. “I didn’t realize hear TSATM’s challenging, RAHM “She just kept us on it,” Sarah said. “It was so that [at the time].” powerful music soon. The strange, getting through the winter. Especially The Townleys started what 7 p.m., $7. The Olympic, 1009 W. Townleys have organized an Main St., 208-342-0176, theolymwould become TSATM in 2013, last winter [in 2016]: Cabin fever with an 18-date Western U.S. tour, picboise.com. elderly person, who’s already hard to get out of originally calling the project which kicks off with a show the house. And my dad was sick with cancer. Darling Rollercoaster. at The Olympic on Friday, … It was like music saved all of us.” “I don’t want to call it a phase, but it kind Feb. 2. Tulsa, Oklahoma-based grunge rock TSATM is once again a two-piece, but the of was,” Reggie said. “A lot of those songs are group Planet What and Chicago-based surfTownleys still bring the noise. The thunderous about our early relationship, [which] was just garage band Viet Rahm will also perform. demos on the TSATM Soundcloud page bode kind of awesome and bonkers.” Making music and working at the Maitri well for the band’s debut album, which Reggie Over time, the music became darker and Center helps the Townleys deal with the hardand Sarah hope to have finished this fall. more experimental, which led the Townleys to ships they’ve endured. For all the work before them and the tough “I’ve got a whole lot of past impressions and change the name to TSATM. They also expandtimes behind them, the Townleys see a bright ed the lineup to seven people, including old bullshit,” Reggie said. “It’s a constant thing of, bandmates of Reggie’s and Sarah’s grandmother future. like, ‘Okay, what’s real and what’s my trauma “We have this vision,” Sarah said. “Our lives Gwen Gillman. Surprisingly, Gillman—who from a young age?’ ‘Cause I’ve got a lot of it.” have been burned down, and we get to rebuild suffers from dementia—inspired the change in His trauma includes his father committing [them].” TSATM’s sound. suicide when Reggie was 15. Music—particuB OI S E WEEKLY.C O M
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Not content to just write goofy, mock-Krautrock dance numbers, Brenton Viertel of local band The Dirty Moogs started poppunk group Jetski in 2015 with guitarist Marcus Roberts, and Brian Anglin and Robert Reeves of local band 2x2. They played at Treefort 2016 and have opened for Cheap Girls and Bleached. The Jetski and Dirty Moogs sounds may be different, but the brains behind them aren’t: The songs on Jetski’s debut album, 2PM (self-released, 2018), are as funny and smart as anything the Moogs have released. The title song nails the mundane travails of a nine-to-five working stiff; “Conventional” subverts femme fatale and bad-girl cliches by celebrating a clean-cut, sensible young lady; and “Y” shows empathy for a transgender man. Each song gets hammered home thanks to charmingly snotty vocals, catchy pop melodies, hard-charging rhythm and fuzzy, Weezer-esque guitar riffs. Eschew the skinny tie, and break out a pair of Chuck Taylors for this show. —Ben Schultz With Groggy Bikini and Ruff Pups. 8 p.m., $5. Neurolux. 111 N. 11th St., 208-343-0886, neurolux.com.
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MUSIC GUIDE WEDNESDAY JANUARY 31
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 1
ALMOST FAMOUS KARAOKE—9:30 p.m. FREE. Liquid
BEN BURDICK TRIO—7:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers
ANDREW SHEPPARD BAND— 8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s
BOISE STATE BIG BAND SWING DANCE—8 p.m. $7-$13. Sapphire
CHRISTINE THOMAS AND LARRY KISER—6 p.m. FREE. Highlands Hollow
CHUCK SMITH—5:15 p.m. FREE. Chandlers
Frisch, Sam Hood, and Brian Winn), Red Beard (Josh Clark), and special guest DJ FLAVE (Flave Graham). 9:30 p.m. FREE. Fatty’s
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 2 BIG WILD—With Daktyl, and White Cliffs. 8 p.m. $10-$40. Knitting Factory
FIRST FRIDAY SQUARE DANCE—With the Second Chance Dance Band, and caller Ava Honey. 7 p.m. FREE-$7. Mardi Gras GARY TACKETT AND JENSEN BUCK—6 p.m. FREE. Courtyard by Marriott-Meridian GRAVITY RISING—6 p.m. FREE. Deja Brew GUILTY PLEASURE—8 p.m. FREE. Hideaway
CHUCK SMITH TRIO—7:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers
FATHER MOUNTAIN—With CMMNWLTH, and Whippin Shitties. 7 p.m. $8. The Olympic
ELEPHANT REVIVAL—8 p.m. $17-$40. Knitting Factory
FRIM FRAM FOUR—8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s
KARAOKE—7 p.m. FREE. High Note
KARAOKE—3-7 p.m. FREE. White Water
JETSKI ALBUM RELEASE—With Groggy Bikini, and Ruff Pups. 8 p.m. $5. Neurolux
MIKE ROSENTHAL—5:15 p.m. FREE. Chandlers
KARAOKE—8 p.m. FREE. Ha’ Penny Bridge
JOHNNY DOWNING—6-8:30 p.m. FREE. Art Zone 208
SOMA—8 p.m. FREE. Reef
KARAOKE WITH DJ BONZ—9:30 p.m. FREE. Busted Shovel
STEVE EATON—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 TURNPIKE TROUBADOURS—7 p.m. $30. The Olympic TYLOR AND THE TRAIN ROBBERS—9 p.m. FREE. Tom Grainey’s
MEGAN NELSON— 6 p.m. FREE. High Note THE ORIGINAL WAILERS—With Pause for the Cause. 8 p.m. $20$50. Knitting Factory REMEMBERING JEFF: THE FINAL FML—In memory of FML Thursdays co-founder Jeffrey S. Jensen, who passed away Dec. 31. With Audiomedics, B2B (Josh Anderegg, Pedro Rolas, Gregory
JEREMIAH JAMES GANG—With Tylor and the Train Robbers. 9 p.m. FREE. Ranch Club
Brad Paisley BRAD PAISLEY: WEEKEND WARRIOR WORLD TOUR—With Dustin Lynch, and Lindsay Ell. 7 p.m. $30-$130. Taco Bell Arena CHUCK SMITH TRIO—8:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers EMILY STANTON CD RELEASE PARTY—10 p.m. FREE. Grainey’s
KARAOKE—3-7 p.m. FREE. White Water NAOMI KARATE—7 p.m. FREE. High Note SCOTT KNICKERBOCKER—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 SEAN ROGERS—5:15 p.m. FREE. Chandlers THE SUN AND THE MIRROR— With Planet What, and Viet Rahm. 7 p.m. $7. The Olympic
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SATURDAY FEBRUARY 3
MONDAY FEBRUARY 5 DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS—With Lilly Hiatt. 8 p.m. $25-$55. Knitting Factory
CHUCK SMITH TRIO—7:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers
THE BLUES GROOVE—5 p.m. FREE. Ironwood Social
KEN HARRIS AND CARMEL CROCK—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365
CLAY MOORE TRIO—8:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers COASTWEST UNREST—With People With Bodies. 7 p.m. $7. The Olympic
DJ GIOVANNI: SALSA NIGHTS—8 p.m. $6-$12. Knitting Factory DOUG BROWN AND JOEL KASERMAN—Noon. FREE. Edwards Greenhouse FALL CREEK STRING BAND—7 p.m. FREE. High Note KARAOKE—3-7 p.m. FREE. White Water KARAOKE—9 p.m. FREE. Pauly’s
10 Years JOHNNY AND JEN— 5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 MIKE ROSENTHAL—5:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers OPEN MIC WITH REBECCA SCOTT AND EMILY TIPTON—8 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s
MICHAELA FRENCH—6 p.m. FREE. Courtyard by MarriottMeridian
ALBUM RELEASE PARTIES
MIKE ROSENTHAL—5:15 p.m. FREE. Chandlers
TROYJECT JETSKI
FIRST THURSDAY, FEB 1 • 6PM
THE SUBURBANS— 8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s THE TOASTERS—With The Love Bunch, Groggy Bikini, and The Jerkwadz. 7 p.m. $10. Shredder
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TUESDAY FEBRUARY 6 10 YEARS—With From Ashes To New, Midline, and Like No One. 7 p.m. $17-$40. Knitting Factory
BLAZE AND KELLY—7 p.m. FREE. WilliB’s
DAVE EGGAR AND FRIENDS: CELLOSONG—7 p.m. $15-$25. Sapphire
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Slate Magazine called Drive-By Truckers’ most recent album, American Band (ATO, 2016), “the perfect album for the year of Trump.” It’s a hard claim to argue with: The lead track “Ramon Casiano” shines a light on the NRA founder, while the bittersweet acoustic lament “What It Means” references Trayvon Martin and the 2014 Ferguson, Missouri riots. Songs like these are of a piece with several others in the DBT canon, one of modern rock’s most eloquent and socially incisive bodies of work. The Athens, Georgia-based group also added to it last November with the “The Perilous Night,” which lead songwriter Patterson Hood considers “the darkest song I’ve ever written.” Don’t expect a wake or a sermon at this show, though. With bassist Matt Patton and multi-instrumentalist Jay Gonzalez backing up Hood and original members Mike Cooley and Brad Morgan, DBT will rock as hard as ever. —Ben Schultz With Lilly Hiatt. 8 p.m., $25 -$55. Knitting Factory, 416 S. Ninth St., 208-367-1212, bo.knittingfactory.com.
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In the front room of Surel’s Place in Garden City, artist-in-residence and Grammy-nominated musician Dave Eggar bent over the neck of his cello, playing a piece of classical music that had never been played before. His bare foot tapped against the hardwood floor as, nearby, composer Jim Cockey thumped out a beat on the cajon (a Peruvian box drum). The small space filled with sound as the two musicians built castles of intricate, precise melodies that swelled to a crescendo, then collapsed as Eggar bowed the final note. Dave Eggar (left) plays “Border Crossings” on cello for the first time, as composer Jim Cockey (right) looks on. “Not bad for a first run!” Eggar said as the music died. It was the understatement of the century; Everyone in the room burst out laughing. “[Eggar] made a connection with other artists in styles is key to the message he wants to send with The song they’d just played was “Border our community ... he has relationships he’s pickCrossings,” a version of Bach’s “Minuet 2” Cockey Cellosong, which will mark the end of his second ing up with from last time he was here, and [he’s] month-long residency at Surel’s Place. wrote for viola but adapted for cello. It’s one of reconnecting and building on those.” “There’s something interesting about the tenfour never-before-heard works that will premiere Cockey is one of those connections. He and sion created by fusing those ideas, and being like, at Cellosong: Dave Eggar and Friends at an all-ages ‘Well, what if we create a chamber music dynamic Eggar met in 2016 when Cockey gave Eggar a show on Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Sapphire Room in Boise. According to Eggar and Cockey, it’s also for tap dance and for cajon that’s not what they’re ride to Salt Lake City, and they bonded over a shared surprise at the other’s skill. When Eggar used to? What happens?’ I like those spaces the first piece of chamber music to include parts was accepted for a second residency, he knew written for both tap dance and cajon, which aren’t because I feel like they’re spaces of innovation,” working with Cockey would be a top priority. Eggar said. often associated with classical music. “I feel like this is a city where there is a very Eggar—a musical prodigy who began his “As far as we know, there’s no piece that has active and non-compromising arts scene on many career at age 7—was on Broadway before he hit put together cello, guitar, violin, cajon and tap levels, from music to tattoo art,” Eggar said, exdouble digits, and later attended both Harvard dancing,” said Cockey. “And just the cajon— plaining his attraction to Boise. “...There’s a lot of when I bought the cajon the other day in Seattle, I and Juilliard. He has traveled around the world individual thinking going on here, which I think was telling the guy about what I was up to and he seeking out those “spaces of innovation.” is really powerful and interesting.” “There’s a pioneer aspect to being an artist, said, ‘I think you’re breaking new ground here.’” While in Boise the first time around, Eggar Because he couldn’t find any references, Cock- where a part of it is having the courage to grow worked with local dance company LED and this from being with other artists, especially not in ey has been creating his own notations for the time, in addition to collaborating with Cockey, your discipline. And [ancajon, and although he worked on a film score with a local studio. other] is being able to strike written parts for tap CELLOSONG: DAVE EGGAR AND FRIENDS out into life,” Eggar said. “...I Cellosong will be the crowning achievement of dancers exist in other Saturday, Feb 3, 7 p.m. $15-$25. All ages. Sapphire Room, 2900 Chinden Blvd. Call his residency and feature original works as well wanted to break myself of genres of music, when 208-331-4930, visit sapphireboise.com or the formalism of cello. Like, I as older collaborative pieces like “Mentors and Eggar asked worldemail music@riversideboise.com for tickets. Masters,” a song he and Nemr co-wrote with two wanted to put a cello on my renowned tap dancer other artists in honor of their respective mentors, back and go to Azerbaijan and former Surel’s and Mindanao or these places where no one even Aaron Copland and Gregory Hines. Place artist-in-residence Andrew Nemr whether In the future, Cockey and Eggar hope to colhe wanted a PDF showing his part of “Crossings,” knows what this is.” laborate again, potentially on a project exploring His drive to explore and grow led him to a Nemr responded with, “What’s that?”. He had Native American tribal music. After the curtain tropical island in the Philippines, where he was never needed to see a written tap dance part befalls in Boise, Cockey will get to work on a new surprised to find people who wanted to jam with fore. Cockey took that extra step for “Crossings” cello concerto, and Eggar’s next stop is the Sydney him to songs by Air Supply and Pat Metheny because Nemr will have to tightly coordinate his Opera House, where he’ll rejoin rock band Evabecause they were “the only records that made it dancing with the melodies of the other instrunescence on an Australian tour. For Eggar, more there,” and to the heart of American Appalachia, ments for the song to fit his vision. exploration is always on the horizon. Joining Eggar and Nemr on stage for Cellosong where someone told him after a performance, “The cello was invented in what, 1570, “Man, you go crazy with that big fiddle!” are percussionist Chuck Palmer, classical guitarist maybe?” he mused, idly bowing a few notes. “And It also led him to Boise, where Surel’s Place Mario Diaz and violinist Heather Mastel-Lipson, who will travel to Boise from around the country. welcomed him back as artist in residence because, even, you know, these 500 years later, I think it still has something to say.” For Eggar, merging these diverse instruments and as Program Coordinator Jodi Eichelberger said,
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Though the Motion Picture Academy of Arts has faced new molestation allegations from and Sciences has been attempting to turn the daughter Dylan Farrow, and James Franco, Oscar ceremony around with the all finesse of who was considered a shoo-in for a Best Actor rotating a bull in china shop, AMPAS picked nomination this year for his performance in up some much-needed praise January 23 with The Disaster Artist, was shut out after a Jan. 11 its 2018 nominations. The new slate of conreport in The Los Angeles Times detailing allegatenders is a noble effort to reverse the Acadtions by five women of his sexually inappropriemy’s #OscarSoWhite controversy of 2016, ate behavior. Franco was even photoshopped when people of color were locked out of the out of the Vanity Fair annual Hollywood cover acting categories, and the #OscarSoAwkward story, which hits newsstands this week. debacle of 2017 when the wrong Best Picture The good news is the numwinner was announced to a ber of female Oscar nominees worldwide audience. Get ready for the Boise Weekly is up modestly from a year ago. Once upon a time, 2018 Red Carpet Movie Awards. Rachel Morrison (Mudbound) producer Harvey Weinstein Pick the Oscar winners, and you could win some fabulous is the first woman to receive an lorded over the Oscars as a prizes. Details coming soon to Oscar nomination for cinemasteady stream of actors and boiseweekly.com. tography. Greta Gerwig (Lady directors bowed to his power Bird) is only the fifth woman and thanked him for their in the 90-year Oscar history to be nominated great fortunes. The allegations of sexual asfor directing. Mary H. Ellis (Baby Driver) is the sault against Weinstein triggered the current sixth woman in history to earn a sound-mixing #MeToo movement—first introduced by civil nomination, and first-time director Elaine rights activist Taran Burke in 2006 to “raise Sheldon (Heroin(e)) earned a nomination in awareness of the pervasiveness of sexual abuse the Documentary Short Subject category; Her and assault in society.” Since then, Oscarfilm also features an all-female cast. Jordan winner Kevin Spacey has been accused of sexual harassment, Oscar-winner Woody Allen Peele (Get Out) became the fifth black person
ever nominated for Best Director. He is also only the third person in Oscar history to be nominated in three categories: directing, best original screenplay and producing. Plus, Get Out earned a Best Picture nomination, which is all the more interesting because the movie was released in February 2017, making it the first February release to secure a Best Picture nod since The Silence of the Lambs won 26 years ago. Still, when the ceremony takes place Sunday, March 4, it probably won’t be #OscarSoRight. The National Hispanic Media Coalition is targeting the Academy Awards to protest “the chronic under-representation of Latinos in on-screen and behind-the-camera roles in motion pictures.” “We’re serving notice to the motion picture industry that we’re not asking for equity anymore. We’re demanding it,” wrote NHMC president Alex Nogales in a statement. None of the 2018 nominees for acting are Latino, but Guillermo del Toro, who was born in Mexico, is nominated for Best Director and Original Screenplay for The Shape of Water, which leads the field with a total of 13 nominations.
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Just stepping across the threshold of Camel’s Crossing, the upscale wine bar in the Hyde Park neighborhood, sets the tone for an evening of fine dining full of small surprises. While low tables, booths upholstered in dark leather and candlelight are restaurant mainstays, the Crossing’s accent wall papered in a retro black, white and orange polka dot print isn’t, and neither is the size of the kitchen—just 99 square feet—where the gastronomic magic happens. While each dish on the menu had its high points, the more creative combinations stole the show. One root vegetable loomed large—in one case, quite literally—in two standout plates: the caramelized carrot soup and whole roasted carrot steak. The carrot soup, which had a creamy russet base daubed with homemade ginger marshmallow, was so sweet, every bite felt like skipping to dessert; and the combination of mint oil, sharp ginger and heavy notes of cinnamon evoked spooning up pumpkin pie. In contrast, the “steak,” a mammoth carrot the size of a stapler twined in leaves, set on a bed of Moroccan-spiced black lentils and tangy macadamia nut cheese, topped with portobello bacon and served on a wooden cutting board, was distinctly savory. The “bacon,” made from portobello mushrooms, is rubbed with oil and
herbs, prepared sous vide style and then smoked to give it an unbelievably jerky-like flavor and texture. It was the highlight of the dish, but every bite was an earthy, balanced, umami-packed experience. The magic doesn’t come cheap. A five-course prix fixe dinner (either for omnivores or plantbased eaters) runs $69 per person, and a la carte options can climb to $33. However, considering Chef Christian Phernetton’s philosophy of creating dishes solely from 100 percent organic, sustainably produced, non-GMO ingredients (many of which are sourced from his biodynamic farm in Hammet), the price tag isn’t too bad. For vegetarians and vegans, Camel’s Crossing is a must-try hotspot, as the menu leans heavily on plant-based dishes like the killer carrot steak, beet poke and hazelnut chocolate cake. Carnivores shouldn’t feel left out though, with plenty of regionally-sourced meat dishes like wagyu short ribs and a “whole beast” lamb cassoulet on offer as well. Though it’s easy to get distracted by the food, “wine and dine” isn’t just a trite phrase at Camel’s Crossing, so pad the budget for the night accordingly. Local options are limited as the restaurant establishes itself, but Meriwether Cider Co., Colter’s Creek and Split Rail Winery offerings are available, and the bar staff promised more are on the way. B O ISE WE E KLY.C O M
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A few years ago, a friend told Michelle Crosby, “It’s really simple for me to define you. Write down the word ‘drive’ on a piece of paper.” Crosby began to write the word, and the friend stopped her. “No. Capital D, capital R, capital I, capital V, capital E,” the friend said. “Now put those letters in bold. That’s you.” Crosby is definitely driven. She’s an accomplished attorney, an advocate for abused women and children and an occasional equestrian. She’s also the founder and CEO of Boise-based Wevorce, the biggest online divorce service in the United States, thanks in large part to a recent partnership with LegalZoom. Can you appreciate that someone else who grew up around custody battles might not want to get anywhere near what you do for a living? My parents divorced when I was three. We were in court 15 times, growing up. When I was nine, one of my parents’ lawyers asked me a question I’ll never forget: “If you were stranded on a desert island, which parent would you choose to live with?” That’s horrible. That was a catalyst, even at a very young age, for me to recognize how broken the system was and that a child should never be placed in that position. Let’s skip ahead through college, law school and marriage. I met my first husband in law school. We lived in California, but he was from Idaho, so that’s how we ended up here. You were a litigator at Moffat Thomas here in Boise. It was a good place for me to start my career, but it was not the epicenter of my passion. I could sense there was something more. I was restless, searching. So, I started asking to take more family law cases and dabbling in divorce.
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Why would you ever want to have anything to do with divorce again? I was helping. You get to see the best and worst of human nature. I ended up learning that divorce is not a legal problem, it just has legal implications. Frankly, you’re describing counseling more than lawyering. Well, isn’t my profession called “counselor at law?” Look, in Idaho, a number of people going through divorces are served temporary restraining orders. That’s a scary document. If you start your divorce process with papers served from a stranger in a very public place, well, congratulations. Welcome to your divorce. No wonder it’s one of the most stressful moments in your life. So, were you in search of a way to rewrite the rules? The rules are what they are. Documents have to be filed, but it’s not about those documents. You can find the same cadence of how you once communicated at the start of your marriage when you’re uncoupling. Here comes the uncomfortable part of our conversation. How long did your own marriage last? Almost 10 years. I have to assume your own divorce was as much a part of your journey as the rest of your life? Every aspect of it, from being a child, to being a practitioner, to being a divorcee. Did you ever ask yourself if you were predisposed to be a divorcee? Getting a divorce was on my list of things I would never do, but we were married too young. Did you know that Idaho has the fourth-highest, per capita, divorce rate in the U.S. and the second highest among 25- to 35-year-old women?
You must have on theory of why that is. Idaho has among the youngest brides, and full brain development happens between the ages of 26 and 28. Let’s talk about Wevorce. Things really took off for you around 2013. That’s when The New York Times wrote about my story and how Wevorce began. I’m assuming the biggest difference between you and your competitors is price. The average cost of a divorce lawyer in the U.S. is $27,000. Our price is $949. And your online competitors? Our biggest competitor was LegalZoom, and less than a year ago [we became] their divorce product, if you will. When you go to LegalZoom, their online menu says, “Powered by Wevorce.” It was huge. Are you still catching your breath over that? It’s been exciting. We serve all 50 states. We have specialists and mediators here in Boise and across the country. We’ve built up a community of professionals, about 6,000, all over the U.S. One more personal question. You’re currently in a relationship. We have a contractual marriage. Help me out. I don’t know what that means. I knew I would say “forever” once. Why did I have to crawl back into a box that I know didn’t work for me? So, I redefined it. Can I assume that you file separate taxes? That’s right. I call it a contractual marriage. For the record, he’s the most traditional man I know. We’ve been together five years. It’s the best relationship I’ve ever had.
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I have chosen to be single for most of my life. I am sort of the “lone wolf” type. I prefer a quiet life, as well as my own space. Lately, however, (maybe it is out of my loneliness), I have been developing curiosities about certain fetishes. I won’t go into what they are, but I want to try them out. Do you think it is OK to pursue this kind of thing outside of being in a committed relationship? Sincerely, Confirmed Bachelor
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I will preface my answer by saying whatever two consenting adults do that isn’t harmful to others or themselves is fine by me. You haven’t given me specifics on what these fetishes are, so my advice is based on the assumption that your interests are legal and safe. With that stated, sexuality is an investment in your own happiness and pleasure. I fully support people exploring what turns them on and makes them tick. Since you are doing so outside of a committed relationship, my only concerns would be about safer sex practices and knowing who you are meeting for these acts. Safety first! In 2018, there are a lot of ways to have your needs met and pursue a healthy and active sex life. As with any fetish or fantasy you have, exploring them can help you decide what you do and don’t want, as well as what fantasies are better off staying as such. I wish you a happy and healthy journey. 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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ARIES (March 21-April 19): In all of history, humans have mined about 182,000 tons of gold. Best estimates suggest there are still 35 billion tons of gold buried in the earth, but the remaining riches will be more difficult to find and collect than what we’ve already gotten. We need better technology. If I had to say who would be the entrepreneurs and inventors best qualified to lead the quest, my choice would be members of the Aries tribe. For the foreseeable future, you people will have extra skill at excavating hidden treasure and gathering resources that are hard to access.
in Wanganui, New Zealand. He took the manager hostage and issued a single demand: that the dj play a recording of the Muppet song “The Rainbow Connection,” as sung by the puppet Kermit the Frog. Fortunately, police intervened quickly, no one was hurt, and the kidnapper was jailed. In bringing this to your attention, Leo, I am certainly not suggesting that you imitate the kidnapper. Please don’t break the law or threaten anyone with harm. On the other hand, I do urge you to take dramatic, innovative action to fulfill one of your very specific desires.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Stories have the power to either dampen or mobilize your life energy. I hope that in the coming weeks, you will make heroic efforts to seek out the latter and avoid the former. Now is a crucial time to treat yourself to stories that will jolt you out of your habitual responses and inspire you to take long-postponed actions and awaken the sleeping parts of your soul. And that’s just half of your assignment, dear Taurus. Here’s the rest: Tell stories that help you remember the totality of who you are, and that inspire your listeners to remember the totality of who they are.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Many varieties of the nettle plant will sting you if you touch the leaves and stems. Their hairs are like hypodermic needles that inject your skin with a blend of irritant chemicals. And yet nettle is also an herb with numerous medicinal properties. It can provide relief for allergies, arthritis, joint pain, and urinary problems. That’s why Shakespeare invoked the nettle as a metaphor in his play Henry IV, Part 1: “Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety,” says the character named Hotspur. In accordance with the astrological omens, Virgo, I choose the nettle as your power metaphor for the first three weeks of February.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Author Anais Nin said, “There are two ways to reach me: by way of kisses or by way of the imagination. But there is a hierarchy: the kisses alone don’t work.” For two reasons, Anais’s formulation is especially apropos for you right now. First, you should not allow yourself to be seduced, tempted, or won over by sweet gestures alone. You must insist on sweet gestures that are synergized by a sense of wonder and an appreciation of your unique beauty. Second, you should adopt the same approach for those you want to seduce, tempt, or win over: sweet gestures seasoned with wonder and an appreciation of their unique beauty. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Are you more inclined right now to favor temporary involvements and short-term promises? Or would you consider making brave commitments that lead you deeper into the Great Mystery? Given the upcoming astrological omens, I vote for the latter. Here’s another pair of questions for you, Cancerian. Are you inclined to meander from commotion to commotion without any game plan? Or might you invoke the magic necessary to get involved with high-quality collaborations? I’m hoping you’ll opt for the latter. (P.S. The near future will be prime time for you to swear a sacred oath or two.) LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In March 1996, a man burst into the studio of radio station Star FM
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Knullrufs is a Swedish word that refers to what your hair looks like after sex: tousled, rumpled, disordered. If I’m reading the astrological omens correctly, you should experience more knullrufs than usual in the coming weeks. You’re in a phase when you need and deserve extra pleasure and delight, especially the kind that rearranges your attitudes as well as your coiffure. You have license to exceed your normal quotas of ravenousness and rowdiness. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In his “Crazy Lake Experiment” documented on Youtube, Harvard physicist Greg Kestin takes a raft out on a lake. He drops a tablespoon of olive oil into the water, and a few minutes later, the half-acre around his boat is still and smooth. All the small waves have disappeared. He proceeds to explain the science behind the calming effect produced by a tiny amount of oil. I suspect that you will have a metaphorically comparable power in the next two weeks, Scorpio. What’s your version of the olive oil? Your poise? Your graciousness? Your tolerance? Your insight into human nature? SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In 1989, a man spent four dollars on a painting at a flea market in Adamstown, Pennsylvania. He didn’t care much for the actual image, which was a boring country scene, but he thought he could use the frame. Upon returning home,
he found a document concealed behind the painting. It turned out to be a rare old copy of America’s Declaration of Independence, originally created in 1776. He eventually sold it for $2.42 million. I doubt that you will experience anything quite as spectacular in the coming weeks, Sagittarius. But I do suspect you will find something valuable where you don’t expect it, or develop a connection with something that’s better than you imagined it would be. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the 1740s, a teenage Capricorn girl named Eliza Lucas almost singlehandedly introduced a new crop into American agriculture: indigo, a plant used as a dye for textiles. In South Carolina, where she managed her father’s farm, indigo ultimately became the second-most-important cash crop over the next 30 years. I have astrological reasons to believe that you are now in a phase when you could likewise make innovations that will have long-range economic repercussions. Be alert for good intuitions and promising opportunities to increase your wealth. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): When I was in my early twenties, I smoked marijuana now and then. I liked it. It made me feel good and inspired my creativity and roused spiritual visions. But I reconsidered my use after encountering pagan magician Isaac Bonewits. He didn’t have a moral objection to cannabis use, but believed it withered one’s willpower and diminished one’s determination to transform one’s life for the better. For a year, I meditated on and experimented with his hypothesis. I found it to be true, at least for me. I haven’t smoked since. My purpose in bringing this up is not to advise you about your relationship to drugs, but rather to urge you to question whether there are influences in your life that wither your willpower and diminish your determination to transform your life for the better. Now is an excellent time to examine this issue. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Would you like to shed unwieldy baggage before moving on to your next big challenge? I hope so. It will purge your soul of karmic sludge. It will prime you for a fresh start. One way to accomplish this bravery is to confess your sins and ask for forgiveness in front of a mirror. Here are data to consider. Is there anyone you know who would not give you a good character reference? Have you ever committed a seriously unethical act? Have you revealed information that was told to you in confidence? While under the influence of intoxicants or bad ideas, have you done things you’re ashamed of? I’m not saying you’re more guilty of these things than the rest of us; it’s just that now is your special time to seek redemption.
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