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EDITOR’S NOTE A WIDE VARIETY This week’s Boise Weekly includes stories that travel across the spectrum of news and popular culture. We start things off on page 6 with “The Hidden Shame of Boise’s Historic-Low Vacancy Rate,” from contributing writer Jessica Pauley. It turns out that the city’s 1 to 2 percent vacancy rate of apartments and houses has emboldened some landlords to refuse rental vouchers from homeless veterans. Next, we have a conversation with William Shatner. The two-time Emmy winner is one of a galaxy of stars at this week’s Wizard World Comic Con, which lands at the Boise Centre on Friday, July 13. “So, come have fun with me in Boise,” Shatner told us. Indeed, we had a lot of fun in a wide-ranging interview with the 87-year-old (yes, really) Shatner, including talk about Canada, horses, social media, Star Trek and Boston Legal (not in that order) on page 7. We’ve also got two, count-em, two, music previews. First, contributing writer Derek Kaplan looks at the career of platinum recording artist Sheryl Crow on page 13. Crow will appear at Outlaw Field in the Idaho Botanical Garden on Tuesday, July 17. Then, our music critic Ben Schultz sits down with local rock group Bread & Circus in anticipation of the release of its new album on Wednesday, July 11, at The Record Exchange, and two shows at Pengilly’s on Friday, July 13, and Saturday, July 14. Read his piece on page 12. In food news, we serve up a couple of tidbits for you, including a preview of a National French Fry Day celebration in the Basque Block this Friday, July 13, which will raise funds for the Idaho Foodbank. Plus, we have a story on a local slow pour coffee shop that is enjoying so much success it has decided to purchase another downtown Boise location. Read both stories on page 14. And finally, I have a preview of Three Identical Strangers, a jaw-dropper of a documentary about triplets separated at birth. Initially a feel-good flick, the story that unfolds behind their separation will shake you to your core. See that story on page 15.
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NEWS THE HIDDEN SHAME OF BOISE’S HISTORIC-LOW VACANCY RATE
Some landlords won’t be bothered with vouchers for homeless veterans JESSICA PAULE Y
Environmental sustainability, plastics recycling and growth are all on the agenda of the Public Works Commission’s July 11 meeting.
BOISE’S LONG-TERM PLANNING While a robust debate continues to swirl about “smart growth” in Boise, the city’s Public Works Commission will dive in to more long-term conversations on Wednesday, July 11, specifically regarding the environment and sustainability. In 2014, Boise Mayor Dave Bieter joined more than 70 other U.S. mayors to urge President Donald Trump to reconsider pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement. “Knowing how important this is to Boiseans, it was a pretty easy decision to make,” said Bieter. “Ever since [Trump’s] election, we’ve prepared to push as hard as we can on certain issues.” The mayor wasn’t a Dave-come-lately to the debate. He was among the first in the nation—and the first Idaho mayor—to sign onto a Mayor’s Agreement on Climate Change in 2005. “All these years later, I can tell you this is a daily push,” said Bieter. That push will be renewed this week by the Public Works Commission when it gets an update on a Climate Adaptation Assessment that has identified four key tasks: analysis of the city’s current energy usage; consideration of renewables and energy efficiencies; evaluation of practical, achievable goals; and development of timeframes and metrics to assess progress. Additionally, the Public Works Commission will get an update on the city’s muchtouted plastic recycling program, in the wake of a massive roll-out and community outreach on how residents should be managing their used plastics. To date, city staff says the program has been experiencing “some contamination” issues with high levels of No. 1 plastics (i.e. milk or detergent jugs, soft drink bottles) ending up in the recently distributed orange-colored Hefty EnergyBags. Staff said it’s an ongoing process, and even after eight community sessions attracted more than 500 attendees in April and May, they expect more in-person outreach sessions in the near future. —George Prentice 6 | JULY 11–17, 2018 | BOISEweekly
making $13,550 per year would fall into the On any given night, more than 100 veterans in “extremely low” category, so affordable rent would the Boise metro area sleep on the streets, or are be about $339 per month. In the “very low” in some type of shelter or transitional housing, category would be people with an annual income according to the latest official Point in Time of $22,550, who might consider $564 per month headcount of the homeless. Of that number, an affordable rent. That said, the inventory of approximately 30 vets are eligible for federally available rentals at those price points is practically funded rent payment vouchers. On the surface, non-existent. that seems like good news. But due to Boise’s “A healthy vacancy rate is somewhere around historic-low vacancy rate, the majority of those 5 or 6 percent. But a 2 percent or lower vacancy vets remain homeless because apartments either rate is unhealthy,” Lachiondo said. aren’t available or landlords won’t be bothered with handling the paperwork. “It’s foolish to wait while there are people living and possibly dying on the streets,” said Diana Lachiondo, director of community partnerships for the City of Boise. “Right now the 2 percent vacancy [rate] makes it very difficult for people to find affordable housing.” Recent efforts to combat homelessness from Lachiondo’s colleagues at Boise City Hall and veteran advocacy groups include the much-anticipated construction of a dedicated shelter where homeless vets won’t face discrimination by landlords or property managers. Boise officials gave the thumbs up to the project in spring 2017 and a developer should be selected by the end of this summer. If all D goes as planned, an apartment UN NL SE RO complex of 20-30 veterans-only AM AD units could open its doors by the fall of 2020. Funding will come from private donations, the Idaho Housing and Finance Association, and the City of Boise, In today’s marketplace, where property and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will owners are at the top of the food chain, some pay for supportive services. “It’s a huge opportunity for Boise,” Lachiondo landlords don’t bother to take federally funded vouchers to assist homeless veterans. On top said. “This is truly a community that cares about of that dilemma is the paperwork that the veterans, and this is our opportunity to show it’s voucher program requires. As a result, the list more than just words.” of available properties dwindles down to a The City of Boise’s apartment occupancy has precious few. hovered between 98 and 99 percent for more “Some homeless veterans have significant than a year. And then there’s the issue of what is considered “affordable” when it comes to housing. barriers, which makes them not very competitive in the housing market,” said Sara Webster, According to city officials, “affordable” breaks who coordinates the Veterans Affairs Supportdown into several tiers. For example, a person
ive Housing program at the Boise office of Veterans Affairs. “Basic tenancy requirements will look at criminal, legal and renter history. There are a lot of things to overcome and property managers can be pretty selective.” This past April, Idaho was one of five states that received a total of nearly $5 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Veterans Affairs to help fund housing vouchers. The majority of the vouchers in Idaho are earmarked for Ada County, where the need is greatest. At the time, veteran officials said the financial boost was necessary due to the increased number of homeless vets living in cars, by the river or on the street. But those same vouchers are only pieces of paper if a landlord won’t file the VA paperwork, and instead opts for a more affluent tenant. That’s why veterans advocates were particularly excited to see the City of Boise issue a request for proposal (RFP) in April to developers interested in constructing “permanent, supportive housing, through public-private partnerships, for veterans experiencing homelessness within the city.” By mid-May, the City of Boise had received two proposals, one from Boise-based Northwest Real Estate Group to build a complex of 30 units, and another from Eagle-based Pacific West Companies to build a complex of 22 units. Once a developer is chosen, ground is broken and the complex becomes reality, presumably sometime in 2020, the VA Medical Center in Boise will be on site to provide clinical services that they said will be “more holistic” than standard types of assistance. “When you’re dealing with a population who’s homeless, you’re not just treating houselessness. There are a lot of issues and barriers,” said Webster. “This is really a collaborative effort to help solve some of these problems and help these families and individuals find homes.” BOISE WEEKLY.COM
CITIZEN WILLIAM SHATNER
A conversation with thee actor who has gone where re no man has gone before GEORGE PRENTICE BINGO BARNES
Where should one begin in describing William Shatner? Captain James Kirk? Denny Crane? T.J. Hooker? His iconic appearance in a classic episode of The Twilight Zone? His one-man Broadway show? His deep passion for breeding show horses? His nearly 30 best-selling books? For the better part of seven decades, the 87-year-old Canadianborn Shatner has appeared on stages across the globe and gone “where no man has gone before” on screens big and small. Prior to his much-anticipated appearance at the inaugural Wizard World Comic Con in Boise (Friday, July 13, through Sunday, July 15), Shatner talked with Boise Weekly about spending time with his legions of fans, a long list of upcoming projects (including a Christmas album) and his universal passions. Can I assume that you’re as busy as you’ve ever been? That’s absolutely true, given the fact that I have a new book coming out in the next couple of months, plus two new record albums. I’ve seen you interact with audiences. Your relationship with fans is as close as just about any other performer of our times. Well, that’s possible. I’ve toured with my one-man Broadway show, taking me to just about every city in the U.S. And currently, I’m touring again, this time with special screenings of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. After each screening, I talk with audiences for about an hour. They love it. Up next, I’ll have a country album coming out in August and a new Christmas album coming out this fall, and my new book will come out sometime between those two events. I’m reaching a larger audience than ever before, to say nothing of the social media that I’ve been doing. Are you a fan of social media? Well, I prefer ice cream. But when you communicate via social media, it’s immediate. I like it for what it is, and what we can make it do. Yes, there is some ugliness as a result of social media anonymity, but I also believe there’s the possibility of a wellspring of goodness in social media. And I’m attempting to tap into that with a new charity I’m calling “Ubuntu,” which is a Swahili word for humanity. BOISE WEEKLY.COM
Let’s talk about another one of your passions. How does a kid from Montreal have such a deep love for horses? It’s something I asked myself years ago. Our DNA determines what our favorite color is, which clothes we wear, the names we choose for our children. Maybe my affinity toward horses was always in my background and something that I was never aware of. Do fans ask you about Denny Crane [Shatner’s Emmy-winning role in Boston Legal] as much as they ask about Captain Kirk? Absolutely. Boston Legal was so well written by [creator] David E. Kelley. I loved the cast and enjoyed every moment. You were recently honored with the Order of Canada. That’s a very big deal, in that it’s the highest honor a Canadian can receive. I’m totally cognizant of the bigness of that deal. The problem is me getting that actual award. I haven’t been able to get up to Canada to actually receive the award. It requires a trip to Ottawa and, quite frankly, I haven’t had the free time to get up there. They actually bestow the actual award—it’s a lapel pin—four times a year. You know what, I’ve got to be in Toronto later this summer. Maybe I can do that then. Are your roots very important to you? Yes, especially my carrots and my beets and … I was talking about your Canadian roots. Right, those too. I know a big part of an actor’s life is preparation. How do you prepare for a comic con? I take a deep breath … actually, several deep breaths. I exercise my diaphragm a lot. Signing autographs and posing for pictures is somewhat of a chore. But I try to connect with the people. The thing I enjoy most is getting in front of an audience and talking with them. Have you been having fun appearing with the Wizard World Comic Con folks? Absolutely. They’re very professional. And Comic Cons continue to be a growing movement. More and more are coming than ever before. That’s the whole object: having fun. So, come have fun with me in Boise. BOISEweekly | JULY 11–17, 2018 | 7
CALENDAR WEDNESDAY JUNE 11 Festivals & Events BOISE RIVER CLEANUP—Meet in the northwest section of Ann Morrison Park, where Americana Boulevard meets the river. You’ll see United By Blue flags and signs pointing you to the sign-in tent. 5-7 p.m. FREE. Ann Morrison Park, 1000 N. Americana Blvd., Boise, unitedbyblue.com/boise.
On Stage ISF: MISERY—Through July 29. 8 p.m. $13-$50. Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, 208-429-9908, idahoshakespeare.org.
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Art ART SOURCE GALLERY 16TH ANNUAL NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION—Through July 28, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Art Source Gallery, 1015 W. Main St., Boise, 208-331-3374, artsourcegallery.com.
Festivals & Events NORTH END COMMUNITY WELLNESS PARTY—Join Resonance Natural Health for its annual North End Community Wellness Party. Visit the Facebook event page for more info. 4-7 p.m. FREE. Resonance Natural Health, 1416 W. Washington St., Boise, 208906-1485.
NAMPA ART COLLECTIVE QUARTERLY EXHIBITION: AGRICULTURE, INFLUENCED BY THE LAND—Through Sept. 11. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Nampa Civic Center, 311 Third St. S., Nampa, 208-468-5555, nampaciviccenter.com.
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CIRQUE ITALIA: WATER CIRCUS—Through July 22. This oneof-a-kind production combines water fountains, Jet Skis, pirates and more in a fun-filled atmosphere all ages are sure to enjoy. 7:30 p.m. $10-$40. Boise Towne Square, 350 N. Milwaukee St., Boise, 941704-8572, cirqueitalia.com.
KIDS UKULELE CLASS—Check out this three-week series for beginners. Preregistration is required to reserve an instrument. Contact Molly at 208-362-0181, ext 135. For ages 7-12. 2:30-3:30 p.m. FREE. Ada Community Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise, adalib.org/victory.
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Workshops & Classes SOLARIZE THE VALLEY WORKSHOP—Learn more about how you can take advantage of Idaho’s generous sun for power. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Boise Co-op at The Village, 2350 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, 208-344-9161, snakeriveralliance.org.
Food ALES AND ARIAS WITH OPERA IDAHO—Ales and Arias pairs great singing with craft beers from Powderhaus Brewing and exquisite food by Kanak Attack Katering. Your ticket includes Opera Idaho Resident Company singers serenading you with some of their favorites while you enjoy a delicious dinner and no-host bar. For all ages. 6 p.m. $22-$30. Powderhaus Brewing Company, 9719 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 208-376-4026, operaidaho.org.
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Festivals & Events 2018 WIZARD WORLD COMIC CON BOISE—Celebrate the best in pop culture, movies, comics, cosplay, video gaming, television, original art, collectibles, contests and more. William Shatner (Star Trek), Ron Perlman (Hellboy, Sons of Anarchy), Jewel Staite (Firefly, Stargate Atlantis), and Sean Maher (Firefly, Serenity) are among the dozens of celebrities and industry professionals who’ll be on hand. Through July 15. 4-9 p.m. $40-$555. Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St., Boise, 208-336-8900, wizd.me/BoisePR. 208 TATTOO FEST—You don’t need to have a tattoo to enjoy the 208 Tattoo Fest, which is three days full of inky art and entertainment. Through July 15. Noon-10 p.m. $12-$15 day, $30$40 weekend pass. Expo Idaho
OLD PEN FRIDAY THE 13TH SCAVENGER HUNT—Gather your team and explore the historic site to find clues about its history, inmates and buildings. Create contraband, learn about the prison’s pets, put in some “prison labor,” and plan a successful escape. For all ages. 6-10 p.m. $4-$7, $13 for two online special. Old Idaho State Penitentiary, 2445 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-334-2844, facebook.com/oldidahopen.
On Stage STAGE COACH: A NICE FAMILY GATHERING—Through July 28. 8 p.m. $15. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald Ave., Boise, 208-342-2000, stagecoachtheatre.com.
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The Boise River is up for equal-opportunity enjoyment— but with great fun comes (or at least should come) great responsibility. If you take advantage of the river every summer, whether to float, fish or simply splash around, now’s the time to say thank you at a cleanup event co-sponsored by United by Blue, Keystone Station, the City of Boise and Idaho Rivers United. To join the crew, meet representatives from United by Blue at Ann Morrison Park on Wednesday, July 11, at the flag-marked spot where Americana Boulevard crosses the river. Be sure to sign in before you get wet in the spirit of saving one of Boise’s signature ecosystems for the next generation. 5-7 p.m., FREE. Ann Morrison Park, 1000 S. Americana Blvd., 215-278-7858 ext. 4, unitedbyblue.com/boise.
Whether you’re already inked, looking for ideas or just have an artistic eye, the rounds of competition at 208 Tattoo Fest are sure to spotlight something that peaks your interest—and expose you to some impressive masters of the needle. Featuring daily contests in different tattoo categories like traditional, Asian and ornamental design, as well as black-and-grey and color competitions by size, every kind of ink is represented over the festival’s three-day run. Between competitions, explore vendor booths, soak in live music from guitarist Sarah Mendoza, meet featured artists like Looking Glass Tattoo’s Justine Walters and Revolt Tattoo’s Joey Hamilton, and even strut your stuff in a beard and mustache showdown. 5:30-10 p.m. Friday, 3-10 p.m. Saturday, 3:30-8 p.m. Sunday, $15-$30. Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-287-5650, 208tattoofest.com.
The Twilight Criterium lasts just one day, but that doesn’t stop bike-loving Boiseans from waiting for its arrival all year. Luckily, the race is finally back in town and both professional and amature cyclists from across the country are in full prep mode to shred some asphalt. The event kicks off with the annual kid’s ride and autograph session led by Olympic gold medalist Kristin Armstrong at noon, and continues with men’s and women’s races, plus a Boise GreenBike celebrity bike ride. At 6:50 p.m., an opening ceremony will celebrate the start of pro racing, which eager fans can watch from the Twilight Fan Expo at Cecil D. Andrus Park. A closing ceremony will wrap up the event at 10 p.m. and signal the start of another year of waiting—so make the most of the TC while it lasts. Noon-10 p.m., FREE. Cecil D. Andrus Park, 601 W. Jefferson St., 208-385-7300, downtownboise.org.
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CALENDAR Art DEATH RATTLE DOODLEPALOOZA—Watch as local illustrators and graphic artists draw cool pictures based on your fun suggestions. 6:30-10 p.m. FREE. PreFunk Beer Bar-Nampa, 1214 1st St. S., Nampa, 208-466-0981, deathrattlewritersfest.org.
Sports & Fitness TWILIGHT TRIFECTA—Help kick off the 2018 Boise Twilight Criterium at this new free family event that celebrates three things that make Idaho great: community, cycling and french fries. 4-7 p.m. FREE. Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise, 208-
639-661, downtownboise.org/ events/twilight-criterium/twilighttrifecta.
Religious/Spiritual ONE SOUL EXPO (ONE WORLD SPIRITUAL EXPO)—See the top spiritual leaders from Los Angeles, Australia, France, Mexico and other parts of the world, as well as healing practitioners, intuitive workers and booths with everything you need to heal your soul. 4-9:30 p.m. $47-$67. Bridge Event Center/Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6200 N. Garrett St., Garden City. 805-9470785, oneworldspiritualexpo.com.
CALENDAR EXTRA CIRQUE ITALIA AQUATIC SPECTACULAR TO SPLASH DOWN IN BOISE When Florida-based Cirque Italia arrives in Boise for a 10-day engagement beginning Thursday, July 12, its so-called “Aquatic Spectacular” water circus will be framed by a giant blue-andwhite tent, and it will take over a good stretch of the Boise Towne Square Mall parking lot. The unique two-hour traveling show includes a full bill of performers who spend much of their time suspended in mid-air above a 35,000-gallon water tank. “This is the first traveling water circus in COURTESY CIRQUE ITALIA America. Also, Cirque Italia is an animal-free production,” said co-creator Chante DeMoustes. “Our show is very affordable for families looking to do a memorable day out.” Tickets for the shows—which will take place Thursday, July 12, through Sunday, July 22—run from $10 to $40. DeMoustes said that Cirque Italia specifically chooses small- to medium-sized locales to travel to, because not everyone can afford to travel to larger cities for a Vegas-style performance. “I frequently hear that our show is intimate and interactive compared to other shows,” DeMoustes said. “That really sets us apart.” Tickets can be ordered online at cirqueitalia.com, and there’s a discount available for free child admission with the purchase of any two adult tickets ($20-$30). Type in “FREE” in the digital coupon code entry to score the deal. —MaryAnn Fernandez Show times vary, $10-$40. Boise Towne Square Mall, 350 N. Milwaukee St., cirqueitalia.com. BOISE WEEKLY.COM
Food LAMB WESTON NATIONAL FRENCH FRY DAY CELEBRATION—Drop by to sample four delicious styles of fries and vote for your favorite for a chance to win free fries for a year. Plus, enjoy live music, photo booth fun and prize giveaways. Proceeds benefit The Idaho Foodbank. 3-6 p.m. $5. Basque Block, Grove Street between Capitol Boulevard and Sixth Street, Boise, ilovefries.com.
SATURDAY JULY 14 On Stage BOISE’S FUNNIEST PERSON ROUND TWO—Round two of Boise’s Funniest Person features the top 10 contestants who made the cut from the previous week paired up with their comedy coaches. 8 p.m. $15. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise.com.
Workshops & Classes PAPER POSSIBILITIES—A demonstration on assembling paper art will be conducted by artist-in-residence Sandra Luckett of Arkansas, and each participant will receive assistance and advice in the creation of their own paper art. Scholarships available. 1-3:30 p.m. $45. Surel’s Place, 212 E. 33rd St., Garden City, 208-991-4718, surelsplace.org. SELF-RELIANCE WORKSHOP— Learn what to do when the s--- hits the fan, and how to pack that emergency pack. Presented by local experts. Kid friendly. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. Boise Army Navy Store, 4924 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 208322-0660, boisearmynavy.com.
Sports & Fitness ASWB TWILIGHT CRITERIUM— The Downtown Boise Twilight Criterium is a fast-paced, high stakes cycling race in the heart of Downtown Boise. The electric atmosphere of the event attracts over 20,000 spectators to downtown streets to see cyclists from around the world compete for cash, naming rights and ego. Check online for a complete schedule of events. 1:45 p.m. FREE. Downtown Boise, Downtown Corridor, Boise, 208472-5252, downtownboise.org/ events/twilight-criterium. UFC FIGHT NIGHT 133: DOS SANTOS VS. IVANOV—The UFC makes its first-ever visit to Boise this summer, featuring Junior Dos Santos vs. Blagoy Ivanov in the five-round heavyweight bout main event. Plus James Vick vs. Paul Felder in a lightweight bout co-main event, along with 11 other undercard bouts. 3:15 p.m. $65-$160. CenturyLink Arena, 233 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-424-2200, centurylinkarenaboise.com/events/ ufc-fight-night.
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IDAHO ENDURO SERIES KIDS’ MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE—Focus on the future of mountain biking at this race open to all children ages 2-12, with timed stages for older kids and a pump track race for smaller children. 9:15 a.m.-4 p.m. $10-$20. Eagle Bike Park, Old Horseshoe Bend Road, Eagle, idahoenduroseries.com.
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Food 2ND ANNUAL SUMMER EMPTY BOWLS ICE CREAM SOCIAL— Join the Idaho Foodbank at Big Al’s Meridian for the second annual Summer Empty Bowls Ice Cream Social. Purchase an empty bowl and receive ice cream with sprinkles and toppings donated by Big Al’s. Your $10 donation will provide 50 meals to Idahoans who struggle with hunger. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $10. Big Al’s, 1900 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, 208-780-6118, ilovebigals.com.
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Kids & Teens TREASURE VALLEY CHILDREN’S THEATER: READING ROCKS OR THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING STORIES—Packed with fun songs and audience participation, this show is sure to delight audiences of all ages. 11 a.m. FREE. Ada Community Library Hidden Springs Branch, 5868 W. Hidden Springs Drive, Boise, 208-229-2665, adalib.org/hiddensprings.
TUESDAY JULY 17 Sports & Fitness SNAKE RIVER STAMPEDE— Whether you’re a serious horse enthusiast or just looking to watch cowboys go flying, the Snake River Stampede is the place to be for saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, roping, concerts and more. 7 p.m. $10-$35. Ford Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa, 208-468-1000, snakeriverstampede.com.
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MUSIC GUIDE WEDNESDAY JULY 11
BOISE SPECTRUM THURSDAY THUNDER CONCERTS: WIDE STANCE—6 p.m. FREE. Boise Spectrum
ALIVE AFTER FIVE: AFROSONICS—With Xabi Aburruzaga and Aitor Uribarri. 5-8 p.m. FREE. Grove Plaza
THE DEADRONES—With NonFiction, Wiley Quip, and The Wild Jumps. 8 p.m. $TBA. The Shredder
BREAD AND CIRCUS ALBUM RELEASE SET—5:30 p.m. FREE. The Record Exchange
DEATHBREAKER—With The Further, and Nikao. 9:30 p.m. $5. High Note Cafe
GRANT FARM—7 p.m. $8. The Olympic
GREAT GARDEN ESCAPE: TROUT STEAK REVIVAL—6:30 p.m. FREE-$10. Idaho Botanical Garden
THE NOUNS—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon TOMMY ALEXANDER AND LONG GONE JOHN—8 p.m. $5. The Funky Taco TYPECASTE—With Tourniquet, Atonement, and Foreign Hands. 7 p.m. $8. The Shredder
THURSDAY JULY 12 ANTHONY TRIPP—7 p.m. FREE. High Note Cafe
STRAWBERRY MOUNTAIN—With Cactus Coy. 8 p.m. $5. The Funky Taco WYE OAK—7 p.m. $14-$16. Neurolux
GENERATOR SAINTS—8 p.m. FREE. WilliB’s Saloon HUNNY—With Gleemer, and Fringe. 7 p.m. $13. The Olympic WHITEY MORGAN—8 p.m. $19$55. Knitting Factory Concert House WOODEN INDIAN BURIAL GROUND—With Zmokin’ Ziggurats, and Ponderay. 8 p.m. $8-$10. Neurolux
SATURDAY JULY 14 BOGUS BASIN MUSIC ON THE PATIO: UGANDAN AMANI CHILDREN’S CHOIR—With Girl In The Garden. 4 p.m. FREE. Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
FRIDAY JULY 13
BREAD AND CIRCUS RECORD RELEASE WEEKEND—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon
BREAD AND CIRCUS RECORD RELEASE WEEKEND—With Pengilly’s All-Star Players. 9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon
POCKET OF BONES—8:30 p.m. FREE. The TK Bar
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SKAR—With Bernie Reilly and Barney Southard. 7 p.m. FREE. O’Michael’s Pub & Grill SNAILMATE—With Big O, Gilt, and Vague Wolf. 9 p.m. $5-$7. High Note Cafe VASUDEVA—With Laika The Dog, The Love Bunch, and Whippin Shitties. 7 p.m. $8. The Olympic
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SUNDAY JULY 15 BOGUS BASIN MUSIC ON THE PATIO: TOM HOGARD—4 p.m. FREE. Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area ROGER CLYNE—With Jake Ransom. 7 p.m. $20. The Olympic X AMBASSADORS: THE JOYFUL TOUR—8 p.m. $27-$65. Knitting Factory Concert House
ALIVE AFTER FIVE: AFROSONICS, GROVE PLAZA, JULY 11 Afro-indie phenomenon Afrosonics has been a Boise go-to for upbeat summer tunes since its formation in 2013. With eight members, the group can come across as more of a collective than a band, offering up a signature blend of beats created by multinational instruments, from keyboards, vocals and guitars to Middle Eastern “daf” drums and flutes homemade from PVC pipe. The octet’s debut album, People Meet Your People (636671 Records DK, 2016), gyrates between funky, brass-heavy electronic tracks and mellow, hoarse chants accompanied by meandering guitar. Though the band’s lyrics are often a mix of English and African dialects, the power of each song comes through on the beats alone. Stop by Afrosonics’ Alive After Five show to add some African flair to your summer soundtrack. —Lex Nelson With Xabi Aburruzaga and Aitor Uribarri. 5 p.m., FREE. Grove Plaza, downtownboise.org. BOISE WEEKLY.COM
MONDAY JULY 16 HATE DRUGS—With Ritt Momney, Queen Boychild, and Bitter Suns. 8 p.m. $TBA. The Shredder THE SEATOPIANS—9 p.m. FREE. High Note Cafe
TUESDAY JULY 17 BOISE ROCK SCHOOL—2 p.m. FREE. Ada Community Library Lake Hazel Branch JAMES MCMURTRY—With Bonnie Whitmore. 7 p.m. $17-$20. Neurolux OUTLAW FIELD: SHERYL CROW—7 p.m. $56. Idaho Botanical Garden SAWTOOTH SERENADERS OLD TIME MUSIC NIGHT—7 p.m. FREE. Barbarian Brewing Downtown Boise Taproom
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Bread & Circus releases smart, smooth sophomore album Titanic Love Affair BEN SCHULTZ Local rock group Bread & Circus is frequently called a jam band. Its members have varying feelings about the description. “We certainly have the capability—and sure, we’ve done it to indulge a crowd—but for our own personal gain, I don’t think that’s where we want to be,” said drummer Mike Brother. “But you know, I’ll take whatever tag they want to throw on us. I just like playing live music and being in a band.” Songwriter-guitarist Michael Blumenstein has a more pointed reaction. “I kind of resent the idea that we’re a jam band,” he said. “I used to listen to a hell of a lot of jam bands, and my overriding issue with being labeled a jam band is [they’re] good musicians but can’t write a song to save their lives.” Blumenstein is happier with other descriptions he’s heard. “It’s cool to meet people after our shows [who say], ‘I really like you guys because you sound like 311,’” he said. “Or Dire Straits—people think that we sound like Dire Straits. We get Little Feat, this and that. I actually got a lady at a private gig up in Spokane, and she said we sounded like The Smiths.” “It was the quote on your guitar,” Brother quipped. “She was subliminally [influenced].” “Maybe,” Blumenstein conceded. “[I’ve] got a sticker on my guitar from a Smiths song.” Whatever you might call Bread & Circus or hear in its music, you can’t deny the band’s talent. Brother’s drums and Jon Engelund’s bass create smooth, steady grooves that support Brady Meyers’ sprightly mandolin and Blumenstein’s slick, Jerry Garcia-influenced guitar solos. Blumenstein’s literate, cryptic lyrics give the group’s songs even more distinction, combining playful absurdity with jabs of social criticism. Titanic Love Affair (self-released, 2018), the latest Bread & Circus album, captures the band’s
Bread & Circus will play an album release set at The Record Exchange on Wednesday, July 11. Then the band will appear at Pengilly’s on Friday, July 13, and Saturday, July 14.
mix of quirky wit and musical dexterity. Boise music fans can hear that mix live when the group plays two record release shows at Pengilly’s on Friday, July 13, and Saturday, July 14. Bread & Circus will also play an album release set at The Record Exchange on Wednesday, July 11. In its own mellow way, Bread & Circus constantly upends expectations. For example, the band’s sound may be steeped in Americana and Southern rock, but Blumenstein and company drew inspiration from a surprising number of English sources as young men. “In high school, a friend of mine took me to see The Grateful Dead, and it was all from there down,” Engelund remembered. “But I’ll tell you what, they’re not the band that made me want to play bass. Much like Michael’s huge influence was The Smiths, the band that made me want to play bass was The Cure.” Blumenstein was—and is—even more of an Anglophile. “Morrissey’s way of being a complete, total smartass—you know, downtrodden kind of a guy but writing just amazing, highly intellectually based English pop music—big fan of that,” he said. “And Belle and Sebastian, The Happy Mondays. I’m a massive Jam fan—I was a mod.” There’s a certain irony to the band’s name as well. The phrase “bread and circuses” comes from the Satires of Roman poet Juvenal; it refers to a
strategy of keeping the masses docile through cheap diversions instead of substantive political action. Not only does the name hint at the streak of social protest in Blumenstein’s lyrics, it adds a touch of acidity to the music’s good-time vibe. Bread & Circus doesn’t want people to take its name too seriously, though. “Milk Mustache was already taken,” said Brother. “I’ve told this to people before, but we’re not an overtly political band,” Blumenstein added. “I might slip in a little Donald Trump reference here or there, but nothing where we’re gonna pound politics down your throat or anything.” Still, Blumenstein doesn’t want to hide his distaste for conformity and rampant consumerism. That’s why he included a lyric sheet in every copy of Titanic Love Affair. “I still believe in this stuff,” he said. “This is the way I learned every word to every Smiths song—by reading the lyrics. Not thinking I know the lyrics by hearing it over again but actually following along.” Bread & Circus hopes to get its songs out to more listeners soon. Blumenstein recently started a publishing company and has arranged to get the band’s music onto all major streaming services. The group also hopes to have vinyl copies of Titanic Love Affair in time for the 2018 Hyde Park Street Fair. Even if Blumenstein and his bandmates don’t build a larger audience, he’s proud of what they’ve achieved. “We were a halfway legit little band, no matter where it goes from here,” he said. “That’s the main thing.” BOISE WEEKLY.COM
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SHERYL CROW SUSTAINS THE ART OF SOUL It’s all she wants to do DEREK K APL AN A second album, Sheryl Crow (A&M ReSheryl Crow paved her road to superstarcords), was released in 1996. The album won her dom writing jingles (McDonald’s) and singing two Grammys and the title of Best Female Rock backup for legends (Michael Jackson, Sting, Rod Stewart). Since her 1993 breakout hit “All Vocal Performance for “If It Makes You Happy.” The acclaim landed her performances on select I Wanna Do,” she has sold more than 50 million records and earned nine Grammys. She has dates with The Rolling Stones on its Bridges to Babylon Tour—and her third offering, The Globe also battled cancer and been an outspoken political progressive. Luckily for Boise, Crow will Sessions (A&M Records), clocked in at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart and won Best Rock perform at Outlaw Field on Tuesday, July 17. Album at the 1999 Grammys. Crow continues to craft her own blend of The millennium brought continued achievepop-rock, country and blues. This past April, she cut Be Myself on Warner Bros. records, and ment for Crow and her music—and more than a few twists and turns. In has toured heavily, filling 2006, she was diagnosed in for an ailing Bonnie SHERYL CROW Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden with breast cancer, underRaitt on a tour with felwent a lumpectomy and low legend James Taylor. Tuesday, July 17 $51-$1,500 was treated with radiation Earlier this summer, she therapy for several weeks. played solo in the U.K., Cancer-free, she partnered with her surgeon to Canada and the U.S. Crow was first discovered by a Missouri-based open an imaging center in Los Angeles. Then there’s Crow’s political advocacy. She producer, who introduced her to writing comspoke out against the U.S. invasion of Iraq in mercial jingles. After moving to Los Angeles in 2003, and she performed at the 2008 Demothe late 1980s, she sang backup during Michael Jackson’s Bad world tour and for numerous other cratic National Convention. Crow is also an environmental advocate and presses for stricter artists. When her label shelved her 1992 debut gun control. album, Crow joined a band of songwriters, the Fierce as ever, Crow is a hallmark name in “Tuesday Music Club,” which supported her on her actual debut, Tuesday Night Music Club. Her popular music. A full quarter century since breaking through, her sound and persona testify breakout hits “All I Wanna Do,” “Leaving Las to her place in rock n’ roll history. Vegas” and “Strong Enough” quickly followed. BOISE WEEKLY.COM
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Bobby Shafran (left), David Kellman (center) and Eddy Galland (right) were separated at birth. That was only the beginning of their story, chronicled in the sensational Three Identical Strangers, opening Friday, July 13, at The Flicks.
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Three Identical Strangers is the triple-threat film of the summer GEORGE PRENTICE In 1980, a fresh-faced 19-year-old arrived on the campus of Sullivan County Community College in upstate New York as a freshman. He was admittedly rather unpopular, so he was stunned at his overzealous welcome. Nearly everyone he encountered spoke to him as if they were besties, offering slaps on the back, highfives and the occasional kiss on the cheek. “Hey, welcome back Eddy,” he heard from behind. “Eddy...Eddy...Hey, Eddy, wait up.” But his name wasn’t Eddy. It was Robert Shafran. And when he ultimately ran into Eddy’s previous college roommate (it turns out that Eddy didn’t return to campus the year Robert arrived), the roommate was stunned. “The same grin, the same curly hair, the same...well, everything,” said the roommate who, seconds later, asked Robert, “Is your birthday July 12? Were you adopted?” The answers were yes and yes. The two ran to the nearest phone booth to call Eddy Galland, and ended up hopping into a car and driving 120 miles to Galland’s Long Island home. “When he came to the door, it was like looking in a mirror,” recalled Shafran. New York City newspapers made the unlikely reunion the feel-good story of 1980. And when the New York Post published a photo of Eddy and Robert with the headline, “The Face BOISE WEEKLY.COM
Looked Familiar,” it sparked a reaction that would make the tale become the feel-really-good story of the year. “I couldn’t believe it. They looked like me, holy shit,” said David Kellman. “Oh my god, this is not a minor resemblance.” Kellman ran for a phone and called Galland’s home. When Galland’s mother picked up the phone, Kellman couldn’t talk fast enough.
THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS (PG-13) Directed by Tim Wardle Opens Friday, July 13, at The Flicks, 646 W. Fulton St., 208-342-4288, theflicksboise.com.
“My name is David Kellman, I was born July 12, 1961, I’m looking at the photo of Robert and Eddy right now,” he shouted. The trio became a media sensation. Ask anyone who was around in 1980 and they can probably recall the story of the three brothers, separated at birth and adopted by different families. Nearly four decades ago, David, Eddy and Robert appeared with a much-younger Tom Brokaw and Jane Pauley on the Today Show, and
as special guests on Phil Donahue’s No. 1-rated talk show. The newly reunited triplets made the front pages of practically every major newspaper in North America and were on the covers of Time, People and even Good Housekeeping. They made cameo appearances in the hottest TV sitcom of the era, Cheers, and in the film Desperately Seeking Susan at the personal invitation of its star, Madonna. The trio even owned and operated a trendy restaurant in New York’s SoHo district. You guessed it: the eatery was called “Triplets.” Which brings us to Three Identical Strangers, a new documentary that is all the buzz following its sensational premiere at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. And here’s the ultimate twist, as if this film needed any more: Three Identical Strangers, already a fascinating story, turns a sharp corner halfway through— but don’t think for a moment that I’ll spoil any of that here. Suffice to say, it’s a jawdropper that helps the film transition from excellent to remarkable. Speaking of the unlikely, Three Identical Strangers is yet another superb work of nonfiction filmmaking in a historic summer of bigscreen documentaries. If you haven’t yet seen Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, RBG and Love and Bananas, get with the program. BOISEweekly | JULY 11–17, 2018 | 15
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DEAR HOLDING BACK, I totally understand your desire to call a person out for racist remarks. My first question is, have you called him out privately? If you haven’t first tried to bring it to his attention, then it is not a good idea to publicly shame a “friend.” The first step is to make him aware. My second question would be, does he have the reach and influence that someone like Roseanne has? Roseanne has the power to affect people on a much larger level. Calling Roseanne out publicly was a result of her very public, widespread rantings. She made her viewpoints clear to millions and reaped what she sowed. Before you call him out publicly ask yourself if anyone will be affected by doing so. Sometimes, the best lesson can be taught by messaging him, telling him why he is wrong, and, because of this, you cannot continue your friendship. Racism is not an acceptable opinion and no one is required to tolerate such rhetoric on social media or in daily life. If, however, you aren’t open to a discussion/argument, quietly unfriend him and move on. 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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UNCLE DREW: $6.6 MILLION ($30M YTD)
OCEANS 8: $5.3 MILLION ($127M YTD) TAG: $3.1 MILLION ($48M YTD)
WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?: $2.6 MILLION ($12M YTD) DEADPOOL 2: $1.7 MILLION ($314M YTD)
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ASTROLOGY CANCER (June 21-July 22): I pay tribute to your dizzying courage, you wise fool. I stage-whisper “Congratulations!” as you slip away from your hypnotic routine and wander out to the edge of mysterious joy. With a crazy grin of encouragement and my fist pressed against my chest, I salute your efforts to transcend your past. I praise and exalt you for demonstrating that freedom is never permanent but must be reclaimed and reinvented on a regular basis. I cheer you on as you avoid every temptation to repeat yourself, demean yourself and chain yourself. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I’m feeling a bit helpless as I watch you messing with that bad but good stuff that is so wrong but right for you. I am rendered equally inert as I observe you playing with the strong but weak stuff that’s interesting but probably irrelevant. I fidget and sigh as I monitor the classy but trashy influence that’s angling for your attention; and the supposedly fast-moving process that’s creeping along so slowly; and the seemingly obvious truth that would offer you a much better lesson if only you would see it for the chewy riddle that it is. What should I do about my predicament? Is there any way I can give you a boost? Maybe the best assistance I can offer is to describe to you what I see. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Psychologist Paul Ekman has compiled an extensive atlas of how emotions are revealed in our faces. “Smiles are probably the most underrated facial expressions,” he has written, “much more complicated than most people realize. There are dozens of smiles, each differing in appearance and in the message expressed.” I bring this to your attention, Virgo, because your assignment in the coming weeks, should you choose to accept it, is to explore and experiment with your entire repertoire of smiles. I’m confident that life will conspire to help you carry out this task. More than at any time since your birthday in 2015, this is the season for unleashing your smiles. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Lucky vibes are coalescing in your vicinity. Scouts and recruiters are hovering. Helpers, fairy godmothers and future playmates are growing restless waiting for you to ask them for favors. Therefore, I hereby authorize you to be imperious, regal and overflowing with self-respect. I encourage you to seize exactly what you want, not what you’re “supposed” to want. Or else be considerate, appropriate, modest and full of harmonious caution. CUT! CUT! Delete that “be considerate” sentence. The Libra part of me tricked me into saying it. And this is one time when people of the Libra persuasion are allowed to be free from the compulsion to balance and moderate. You have a mandate to be the show, not watch the show. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Emily Dickinson wrote 1,775 poems: an average of one every week for 34 years. I’d love to see you launch an enduring, deep-rooted project that will require similar stamina, persistence and dedication. Are you ready to expand your vision of what’s possible for you to accomplish? The current astrological omens suggest that the next two months will be an excellent time to commit yourself to a Great Work that you will give your best to for the rest of your long life! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): What’s the biggest lie in my life? There are several candidates. Here’s one: I pretend I’m nonchalant about one of my greatest failures; I act as if I’m not distressed by the fact that the music I’ve created has never received the listenership it should it have. How about you, Sagittarius? What’s the biggest lie in your life? What’s most false or dishonest or evasive about you? Whatever it is, the immediate future will be a favorable time to transform your relationship with it. You now have extraordinary power to tell yourself liberating truths. Three weeks from now, you could be a more authentic version of yourself than you’ve ever been.
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BY ROB BREZSNY CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Now and then you go through phases when you don’t know what you need until you stumble upon it. At times like those, you’re wise not to harbor fixed ideas about what you need or where to hunt for what you need. Metaphorically speaking, a holy grail might show up in a thrift store. An eccentric stranger may provide you with an accidental epiphany at a bus stop or a convenience store. Who knows? A crucial clue may even jump out at you from a spam email or a reality TV show. I suspect that the next two weeks might be one of those odd grace periods for you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Reverse psychology” is when you convince people to do what you wish they would do by shrewdly suggesting that they do the opposite of what you wish they would do. “Reverse censorship” is when you write or speak the very words or ideas that you have been forbidden to express. “Reverse cynicism” is acting like it’s chic to express glee, positivity and enthusiasm. “Reverse egotism” is bragging about what you don’t have and can’t do. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to carry out all these reversals, as well as any other constructive or amusing reversals you can dream up. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Poet Emily Dickinson once revealed to a friend that there was only one Commandment she ever obeyed: “Consider the Lilies.” Japanese novelist Natsume Soseki told his English-speaking students that the proper Japanese translation for “I love you” is “Tsuki ga tottemo aoi naa,” which literally means “The moon is so blue tonight.” In accordance with current astrological omens, Pisces, I’m advising you to be inspired by Dickinson and Soseki. More than any other time in 2018, your duty in the coming weeks is to be lyrical, sensual, aesthetic, imaginative and festively non-literal. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your key theme right now is growth. Let’s dig in and analyze its nuances. 1. Not all growth is good for you. It may stretch you too far too fast—beyond your capacity to integrate and use it. 2. Some growth that is good for you doesn’t feel good to you. It might force you to transcend comforts that are making you stagnant, and that can be painful. 3. Some growth that’s good for you may meet resistance from people close to you; they might prefer you to remain just as you are, and may even experience your growth as a problem. 4. Some growth that isn’t particularly good for you may feel pretty good. For instance, you could enjoy working to improve a capacity or skill that is irrelevant to your long-term goals. 5. Some growth is good for you in some ways, and not so good in other ways. You have to decide if the trade-off is worth it. 6. Some growth is utterly healthy for you, feels pleasurable and inspires other people. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can’t sing with someone else’s mouth, Taurus. You can’t sit down and settle into a commanding new power spot with someone else’s butt. Capiche? I also want to tell you that it’s best if you don’t try to dream with someone else’s heart, nor should you imagine you can finetune your relationship with yourself by pushing someone else to change. But here’s an odd fact: You can enhance your possibility for success by harnessing or borrowing or basking in other people’s luck. Especially in the coming weeks. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You wouldn’t attempt to cure a case of hiccups by repeatedly smacking your head against a wall, right? You wouldn’t use an anti-tank rocket launcher to eliminate the mosquito buzzing around your room, and you wouldn’t set your friend’s hair on fire as a punishment for arriving late to your rendezvous at the cafe. So don’t overreact to minor tweaks of fate, my dear Gemini. Don’t over-medicate tiny disturbances. Instead, regard the glitches as learning opportunities. Use them to cultivate more patience, expand your tolerance and strengthen your character.
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