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EDITOR’S NOTE DAY BY DAY It seems a bit ridiculous, but we’re already talking about 2019.

Look no further than the 2019 calendars which have already begun appearing in local gift shops. And while there’s a wide variety of wall calendars available, featuring everything from Americana to zoo animals, a particular 2019 calendar has really grabbed our attention—not surprisingly, as it showcases some rather provocative photos of local farmers, ranchers and other Boise Farmers Market vendors. Check out Lex’s story on pages 6 and 7, which she calls “Old MacDonald Had a…Nude Photoshoot?”

On page 9, BW’s Harrison Berry has an update on a major disruption to the Boise music scene. By now, you’ve undoubtedly heard about the fire which did significant damage to The Knitting Factory. But Harrison’s story takes a deeper dive into how creative cooperation with other Boise venues has salvaged dozens of musical performances that would have otherwise been homeless.

Then, BW contributing writer Micah Drew gets Boise State University track superstar Allie Ostrander to stand still long enough for a fascinating conversation. Ostrander is about to lead the Bronco cross country team down the final stretch toward the upcoming national championships. You can find our interview with Ostrander on page 9.

Lex Nelson returns on page 10 to bring us up to speed on three newly opened- or soon-to-open bodegas in Boise. Each of the bodegas offers a different perspective on what was once commonly known as the corner store, but they all are part of a new inner-city vibe that has taken root in the City of Trees.

Finally, I’ll be back on page 11 to preview a new film, Can You Ever Forgive Me?, starring the amazing Melissa McCarthy. It tells the the hard-to-believe true story of a best-selling celebrity biographer who turns her skill toward deception. It’s certain to secure McCarthy a return trip to the Oscars.

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OLD MACDONALD HAD A...NUDE PHOTOSHOOT? Local farmers bare it all to raise money for Boise Farmers Market LE X NEL SON

While some market vendors hesitated to strip off, photographer Mo Valko said that others responded: “You said naked photoshoot, I’m ready!”

Photography partners Arlie Sommer and Mo Valko can’t help but giggle when they talk about their latest project: a playful calendar showing Boise Farmers Market vendors posing in the buff (or strategically shot to appear that way) at their farms, ranches and bakeries, surrounded by the fruits of their labor. The idea started as a way to spread the word about their new business, Double Dutch Photography, but quickly spiraled into a full-scale project to raise money for the BFM, with the enthusiastic blessing of both participants and market staff.

“In the emails that we send people and in our artist statement, we’re asking people to ‘bare it all’ for the market,” said Valko over lunch at The Funky Taco. “People can wear whatever they want in the photoshoots. We want people to feel comfortable, and so whatever that comfort level is we’re meeting them 6 | NOVEMBER 7–13, 2018 | BOISEWEEKLY

where they’re at. Some people are like, ‘You said naked photoshoot, I’m ready!’ and other people are like, ‘How much do I…? What’s okay here?’—Anything is okay.”

Valko gave Sommer credit for the idea, which the pair said was inspired by the ubiquitous “sexy firefighter” calendars commonly used as fundraisers. According to Valko, the on-site shoots involved “lots of strategic placement.”

“Super creative placement of vegetables, plants—” Sommer chimed in, setting the tone for the back-and-forth patter that she and Valko kept up throughout the interview.

Valko picked up the thread, adding, “—tractors, onions, irrigation hoses—” before the two dissolved into laughter.

While the calendar is certainly meant to be funny, Sommer and Valko were quick to point out its serious roots. Both of them have

strong ties to Boise’s local food movement— Valko is the marketing manager for Boise Co-op and Sommer’s family owns Purple Sage Farms—and they don’t make light of what it stands for.

“It’s a serious deal,” Sommer said. “Local food, organic food, it’s pretty ethical and moral. Everybody [at BFM] is pretty seriously into the environment, seriously into good taste. It’s really hard work, but these farmers also have a sense of humor, and I think that’s what we’re kind of touching on.”

Using their connections, Sommer and Valko started the project by approaching their market friends and casually tossing out the idea. A successful Australian nude farmers’ calendar they’d stumbled across, which was created to raise aware-

ness for mental illness in rural areas, laid a foundation for the concept. When the pair were met with what Valko described as “resounding yeses,” they went to BFM Market Manager Karen Ellis and proposed to do the work entirely pro bono, with proceeds going toward the market as long as it covered the cost of printing.

Ellis loved it. With her green light, Sommer and Valko were ready to start shooting.

“Probably the most challenging part was the people we didn’t know as well. We started with our friends. It was like, ‘Let’s get comfortable, see how weird this is,’” Valko said.

Sommer added, “But even that was like, ‘Oh my god, what’s going to happen?’ Like, the nervousness, but once we got into it—” “—it was just so fun,” Valko finished.

“Everyone was having fun.”

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Valko and Sommer got creative to show off each farmer’s sense of humor.

Rachel Higgins, whose family co-founded Desert Mountain Grass-Fed Beef, was one of those friends. She’d worked with Valko for photography projects in the past before agreeing to appear in the BFM calendar.

“I was nervous and excited, both,” she said.

“I haven’t seen the pictures, so I guess I’m even more nervous [about that].”

For her shoot, Higgins and her sister Lisa Wilsey took their horses out on the range at their parents’ ranch in Marsing. While they were happy to participate, neither wanted to get too risque, particularly on a chilly morning.

“We sure weren’t going to get naked,” Higgins said, adding that she stayed fully dressed throughout, just pulling down the straps of her tank top to give the illusion of nudity while posing behind her horse and saddle. “But it was fun to be able to participate and help. I thought it was a great idea.”

Along with Desert Mountain, representatives from Acme Bake Shop, Cafe Mule, Fiddler’s Green Farm, Flowers with Rye, Ohana No-Till Farm, Purple Sage Farms, Snake River Seed Cooperative, Tailor Made Beef and True Roots Organics all star in the calendar, which will sell for $20. BFM supporters can order copies at theboisefarmersmarket.com or in person at the market starting Saturday, Nov. 10, to get to know their farmers a bit better.

To help kickstart sales and spark conversation about the calendars, which will arrive for distribution in mid-November, Sommer and Valko plan to open their own booth at the market.

“We want to touch on the funny side of Boise and hopefully have some fun with people,” said Sommer.

If the farmers benefit too—whether from fresh funds, new customers or just a few belly laughs—so much the better.

Valko (right) said the calendar features “lots of strategic placement”—as this shot makes obvious.

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ARTS & CULTURE A KNITTING FACTORY-SIZED HOLE How Boise music venues are accommodating music acts after a devastating fire HARRISON BERRY When Boise Weekly caught up with Destiny Williams, the theater manager at The Egyptian Theatre, she was in the process of rejiggering the historic stage between Andy Grammer’s Nov. 1 performance and the Nov. 2 premiere of the motocross film Moto 10.

“It was really wonderful to see so many parents bringing their kids to a show,” she said about Grammer’s performance the night before.

Grammer is currently on his The Good Parts tour in support of his 2017 album of the same name, but he wasn’t originally slated to play at The Egyptian. Had it not been for a devastating fire, he would have played at The Knitting Factory. Since the Sept. 11 blaze, a multitude of shows that would have played at the BoDo venue have been redirected to spots like Revolution Concert House, The Olympic, Neurolux, The Reef, the Nampa Civic Center and The Egyptian.

Williams, who is something of a Jane of all trades at The Egyptian—installing new track lighting, tearing down and building up stages, and occasionally fixing the boiler—also runs booking there, and said she has thus far rebooked six performances from “The Knit,” giving those half-dozen acts a new home in the City of Trees.

“You don’t want to cancel a show,” she said.

“It’s about the community, you know?”

While she has audiences in mind, the added

workload has come with a few minor challenges. Two private film screenings have had to be rescheduled and The Egyptian’s small staff has stretched to meet the increased demands of more events. She has even taken to social media to crowdsource some labor. Williams described her own job as “eight days a week.”

“We’ve all had to come together and make it work,” she said.

Meanwhile, The Knitting Factory has begun planning its comeback. Knitting Factory General Manager Gary Pike wrote in an email that the “process [of repairs and improvements to the venue] moves at a very measured pace.”

Following the fire, people can expect the full space to reopen in early 2019.

“We won’t know an exact date for another month or so,” he wrote.

The Knit isn’t entirely out of the concert game. Fire damage did not extend to its 9th St. Parallel venue, which includes a full bar and food menu, and has space for more than 200 people. Pike said it will reopen for Boise-based metal band Traitors Gate on Saturday, Nov. 10, and Kuna-based Dusty Leigh & The Claim Jumpers on Friday, Nov. 16.

Several other acts, including The Devil Makes Three (Saturday, Nov. 17), Lil Yachty (Friday, Nov. 23) and Atreyu (Thursday, Dec. 6) have been cancelled, and Pike did not address whether those cancellations were related to repairs at The Knitting Factory.

The Knitting Factory is still undergoing repairs after a fire broke out there on Sept. 11.

Eric Gilbert, co-founder of Duck Club Presents, which books acts for venues like The Olympic and Neurolux, said the closure of The Knitting Factory following the fire may have a long-lasting impact on the booking business in the City of Trees. Duck Club, a sister entity to Treefort Music Fest, has long had a close relationship with The Knit, sometimes booking shows there and frequently relying on it as a Treefort venue. Gilbert said the fire has made that close relationship closer.

He has been in steady contact with Knitting Factory bookers, and by his estimate, has had a hand in finding new venues for between five and 10 bands. The loss of The Knit has been keenly felt by audiences across the Treasure Valley: In addition to being a larger-capacity venue, Gilbert said, it’s also one

of the biggest all-ages venues in the Treasure Valley. When Rubblebucket’s Monday, Nov. 12, performance was moved from The Knit to Neurolux, he said, its audience changed overnight. “[The] Knitting Factory is an all-ages venue. When those shows move out of necessity, they shifted from all-ages shows to 21-plus shows. That’s one of the upsides to having The Knitting Factory,” he said.

Other venues and bookers have pitched in to soak up touring acts, and to Gilbert, the collective effort has illuminated what has become a Knitting Factory-shaped hole in the Boise music scene.

“You see the need for The Knitting Factory in the ecosystem,” he said. “There’s not a really natural replacement to it.”

ARTS EXTRA Now in its 17th year, the Boise Weekly Fiction 101 contest is in an awkward place.

If it were a person, it would be old enough to drive, but it wouldn’t be old enough to have voted in the midterm elections—which is a shame, as we here at the Weekly are almost as interested in how a sentient literary contest might have cast its ballot as what the scribbling public will have to say in their entries this year.

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growing old and nature. They’ve addressed politics and their deepest secrets. Often, the entries were laugh-out-loud funny, like stories about the legendary “tan daddy,” grandparents keeping the flame alive through S&M, and what goes on at band practice that stays at band practice.

Entries for this year’s contest are due on Monday, Nov. 19. If you haven’t submitted yours by now, don’t panic: The rules are simple.

Entries must be 101 words long, typed in Microsoft Word and emailed to us at fiction101@ boiseweekly.com in the form of attachments.

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Boise State’s titan of the track prepares for a return to the national spotlight MICAH DREW

Allie Ostrander has been a dominant force in the running world since before she was a freshman at Boise State University. In her three years as a Bronco, the 21-year-old has twice been crowned NCAA champion in the steeplechase, won the Junior World Mountain Running Championship and currently leads a Bronco cross country team that has a shot at winning a national title.

Boise Weekly tracked her down mid-season to talk about her future and how the Boise State team is doing heading into the national championships.

One note: Since this interview took place, the NCAA Cross Country Rating Index released updated rankings that put the Boise State women’s team at No. 1 in the nation and the men’s team at No. 4—the highest ranking in its history.

My parents were recreational runners. I remember we’d go on little family runs on Sundays when [my sister] Taylor and I were little. We would run like a half mile and our parents would drop us off at the house and keep going. That was probably my first experience running, and then when Taylor was in middle school, I was in fourth grade and I would run with her cross country team.

You had the fifth-fastest steeplechase time in the U.S. this year, and were eighth in the 2016 Olympic trials in the 5K. Are the 2020 Olympic Games on your radar?

They’re definitely on my radar; everyone thinks about the Olympics. But I haven’t given a ton of thought to it. Two years is such a long time and it’s hard to determine what my best shot would be to try to make the Olympic team.

A lot of your earlier achievements are actually from running on the trails. Does that still happen often?

What’s a training week like this time of year?

We usually do two workouts a week, one is usually a tempo run and the other is some kind of intervals … other days it’s easier runs. Coach is really into recovery, so we take them really easy. If I’m running over [an] 8-minute pace he’s happy.

We also do a couple longer runs on Thursdays and Saturdays.

“STEEPLECHASE IS THE ONLY THING I’VE GOT TEN A NATIONAL TITLE IN, AND THAT BOTHERS ME A LIT TLE BIT. I WA NT TO BE MORE THAN A ONETRICK PON Y.”

In the more immediate future, it seems like you have some unfinished business at the NCAA level.

Well, steeplechase is the only thing I’ve gotten a national title in, and that bothers me a little bit.

I want to be more than a one-trick pony. Also, right now our team is ranked really well in the NCAA and it’d be awesome to get a team trophy or a team championship in the next year.

What’s considered a long run for you?

They’re getting shorter as we get towards the end of the season, but usually my long runs are 13 to 14 miles. I’d like them to be longer…

And you fit in classes too. What do you study?

Kinesiology, with an emphasis on exercise science and a minor in psych. This fall it’s a little tough: I have this one class that’s a ridiculous amount of work, conditioning procedures. I also have physics, personality psych, an internship and an honors capstone.

I do love the mountains, but I right now I have to focus on golf courses and tracks. When I go home for the summer I’m still hiking a lot and doing a lot of trail running.

So, you have a full training load and a full class load. Do you have a social life in season?

With the team. Also my sister lives here so I hang out with her quite a bit, and I live with people who aren’t on the team so I get to hang out with them.

Your sister runs as well. Has that always been a family thing?

Post-collegiately, do you see yourself going pro on the track or as a trail runner?

Ideally I’d be able to do both, but I think initially I’d go the track route. I just feel that trails are more available, you can always go into ultras when you’re older but on the track you’re only going to be speedy for so long. And I’m not that speedy.

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Let’s talk about that. The women’s team has its highest ranking in program history—second in the nation [now first]—and you’re ranked in the top five as an individual. How do you balance the team and individual goals?

Well, ideally, both of those goals should benefit each other. In the individual race if you have your own goals as well as the team goals to think about it’s just extra inspiration. Something I think we’ve really got going for us this year is that people are very team-centric, and I think that has been elevating our individual results as well.

Individually, you’re the best runner to wear blue and orange. What does that feel like?

It’s good. I like bringing attention to Boise State because I think our program really deserves it and the coaches have put a lot of work into building it. The thing to note, though, is that even though I’ve been getting a lot of attention, there are other runners at Boise State that are doing really special stuff, too. The program as a whole is doing something special. What I think a lot of people in the community don’t realize is that we’re probably the best team on campus based off of rankings and performances in the NCAA. It makes me happy that people think of me as maybe the best ever, but I would like them to think of the team right now as the best ever.

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WHERE THERE’S SMOKE, THERE’S THE GAS LANTERN DRINKING CO. Where is it? One of the newer additions to the bar scene, The Gas Lantern Drinking Co. is across the street from Boise Art Museum on Boise’s Capitol Boulevard. A subdued interior with a throwback vibe beckons, a stark contrast to many downtown watering holes. Warm filament bulb lighting and old-timey newsprint menus enhance the prohibition-era decor.

There’s live music every week and food is available from the the Smoke & Thyme food truck.

Best of all, there’s free pool.

What’s the happiest hour? Happy hours at The Gas Lantern run from 4-6 p.m. and 10 p.m.midnight Sunday through Thursday. Select beers and wines are half off, as are specialty cocktails and well drinks.

Where to find it: The Gas Lantern Drinking Co. is located at 701 Fulton St. in Boise.

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What should you drink? Something smoked is the obvious go-to. A common starter is the Smoke & Thyme, made with Elijah Craig smallbatch and whiskey bitters, and garnished with a sprig of thyme and a bruleed lemon sliver (dried, touched with brown sugar and torched). The most popular selection, something called “Death in the Afternoon,” is the only original vodka cocktail on the list. Other specialty libations have names like “Deceptive Subh-lair,” “Al Capone” and “L’Abeille de la Nouvelle-Orleans.”

Bartender Brittany Brown notes that even if the recipe doesn’t call for it, “if it fits in the smoker, we’ll smoke it for you.”

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What’s with the smoke? On your first visit, it might be easy to overlook a small glass box perched in the corner. That is, of course, until the contraption fills with woodsmoke, giving the entire room the olfactory allure of a dapper lumbersexual. The smokebox finishes off several of the bar’s specialty drinks with a “foggy infusion.” When each drink is mixed, it’s placed in the smoker for 60 seconds. The smoke subtly affects the drink’s flavor, but the aroma sends the experience over the top.

No two of Boise’s three bodegas tackle the concept of the corner store the same way.

Left to right: Benchmark Bodega, JD’s Bodega and Bodega Boise, which is still under construction.

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JD’s Bodega, Bodega Boise and Benchmark Bodega all stake claims in Boise LE X NEL SON Of Boise’s three newly open or soon-to-open bodegas—JD’s Bodega on Capitol Boulevard, Benchmark Bodega on Overland Road and Bodega Boise at the corner of 10th and Main streets—none perfectly fits the mold of the traditional corner store, but they were all designed to fill the same local void. From the perspectives of those who built them, Boise was lacking in neighborhood stores offering quick, easy access to life’s essentials—whether you consider those essentials toothpaste and toilet paper, or beer and bulk coffee. Now, they’re each working to carve out niches in the City of Trees.

Sitting at a small table near the door of JD’s Bodega, owner Josh Davis said he’s focused on creating a space that matches the spirit of the classic bodega. Before settling on calling his shop one, he visited bodegas across the country and researched the history of the concept.

“Even though we’re not a New York-style bodega and we’re not a San Francisco-style bodega, we are defining what a Boise bodega is, and really the essence behind that is about the people, about interacting, about being part of the community and making people feel welcome,” Davis said.

“Customer service is probably my most important thing.”

At first glance, JD’s has the vibe of a high-end gas station. There’s a F’real milkshake machine on the back wall; a display of grab-and-go food items and drinks; and aisles of snacks, travel toiletries and medicines fill the center of the space. But a closer look reveals local touches, like nuts from City Peanut Shop, bagels from Blue Sky Bagels, and deli sandwiches and salads from nearby Zeppole Bakery. Davis’ old skateboards hang on

the walls, and the shop’s two Dia de los Muertosinspired logos were designed by a local artist.

JD’s officially opened Nov. 1, but the public has been coming through since the store’s Sept. 10 soft opening. That means that technically, it beat the city’s other two bodegas—Benchmark Bodega, which opened Oct. 20, and Bodega Boise, which is still under construction—in the race to reach the public. While the sudden proliferation of bodegas certainly caught Davis’ attention, he said he’s not too worried about the competition.

“Even though we’ve got additional bodegas opening up now, it doesn’t really bother me other than from the standpoint that I hope people will understand each one’s different, and that I can’t control their businesses models, we can only focus on ourselves,” he said. “There’s plenty of opportunity in this town, and I think if we’re all doing it the right way it can be a benefit for everyone.”

Benchmark Bodega owner Kristina Fronger echoed that sentiment, leaning over the counter of her quirky Overland Road store to chat with BW on a slow afternoon.

“If anything, we all just will feed off each other,” she said. “If bodegas are really popular right now, people will want to go to all of them, hopefully.”

It’s easy to see why Fronger, who previously owned Frog’s Fix Coffee Parlor, doesn’t think she’s competing with Davis. Benchmark Bodega’s model and vibe both diverge sharply from JD’s.

For one thing, it’s a stand-alone shop, perched on the Boise Bench above the hustle and bustle of the downtown core. For another, it focuses on beverages, selling mainly bulk tea, coffee and spices from glass jars, as well as beer and wine. The rest

of the shop’s merchandise, like locally made gifts and desserts, revolve around that centerpoint.

“I have done coffee forever, and I love beer and wine and mixed drinks, and so I just wanted to open up a store that specialized in those things,” Fronger said, adding that the name of her space is a mashup of “Bench,” for its location, and “market” for its products.

The spot has become a destination for pedestrians from nearby neighborhoods, and Fronger plans to upcycle a red bus she owns into a produce market that will pop up in Benchmark’s parking lot on weekends.

The third in the bodega trifecta, Bodega Boise, is facing construction delays in the Kount building and has yet to open, though co-owner Taylor Hunt said he hopes to welcome customers to the shop by Friday, Feb. 1. He first started toying with the idea of opening a bodega eight years ago, and said he wasn’t surprised to see other entrepreneurs notice the same gap he had.

“I think that [bodegas are] just a really needed thing,” Hunt said. “It’s something that most cities have, and it’s just been kind of oddly vacant here with the huge surge in population.”

Bodega Boise will separate itself from the pack with an indoor-outdoor dining space, a coffee counter and pinball machines to attract kids from Boise High, along with snacks and essentials like toilet paper and makeup.

“I actually think [the bodega boom is] going to be good for all of us, because I think when people kind of have it in their heads that they’re able to buy things downtown, people are probably going to go to whatever’s closest to them,” Hunt said.

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SCREEN MELISSA’S MASTERCLASS

Melissa McCarthy is a sure-bet Oscar nominee in Can You Ever Forgive Me? GEORGE PRENTICE COURTESY FOX SE ARCHLIGHT

Legend has it that Edmund Gwenn, an acclaimed actor on stage and screen (he’s best known for his Oscar-winning performance as Santa Claus in Miracle on 34th Street) was on his deathbed in 1959 when a movie director and friend said, “All this must be terribly difficult for you.” Gwenn took a long breath and responded, “Not nearly as difficult as playing comedy.”

That said, comedy is a double-edged blade (keep in mind that the Motion Picture Academy’s Oscar statuette is that of a little golden man holding a sword). The trickiest quicksand any actor can be pushed into is the muck that traps her or him with the “comic” label. Simply put, good luck being taken seriously in a heavy drama. Melissa McCarthy—quite possibly the funniest woman on the planet—is a glorious exception. And her dramatic performance in Can You Ever Forgive Me? is a masterclass.

“Honestly, I don’t approach a character any differently in a comedy than a drama,” McCarthy told me just prior to her red-carpet Melissa McCarthy takes a serious turn in the bizarre-but-true story of Lee Israel in Can You Ever Forgive Me? premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. “A good story is a good story.” literary agent. The film is a major achievement witticisms attributed to dead literary figures One minor correction for McCarthy: for director Marielle Heller (Diary of a Teenage and sold them for a tidy sum.

Her film tells a great story. She stars as Lee Girl), too, who recently began directing the “Words and language were everything Israel, a best-selling celebrity biographer much-anticipated You Are My Friend, starring to her,” McCarthy told BW (and obsessive cat lover) who Tom Hanks as Mister Rogers. following her film’s premiere. made a tidy living in the “Melissa and I were immediately on the same “She was proud of being able 1970s and ‘80s writing bestCAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME? (Rated R) page for Can You Ever Forgive Me?: We were to imitate these great writers, selling profiles of Katharine Directed by Marielle Heller both a little in love with Lee,” Heller told BW. proving she could be every Hepburn and Estee Lauder.

Starring Melissa McCarthy, RichTo be sure, the fact that Israel is in the bit as witty and singular as But Lee fell out of step with ard E. Grant and Jane Curtin rogue’s gallery of great American forgers makes they were.” the marketplace and, finding Opens Friday, Nov. 9, it rather difficult to fall in love with her. But Can You Ever Forgive Me? herself dead broke, conjured at The Flicks beneath her felonious capers lies a more peris a must-see, with a supportsomething rather extraorsonal story, and it was practically McCarthy’s ing cast that includes Richard dinary, shifting her literary birthright to pull it off. She’s a sure-bet Oscar E. Grant (Logan) and the rarely seen and skills to a new art form: deception. She nominee for Best Actress. much-missed SNL alum Jane Curtin as Lee’s penned ingeniously believable words and

STARTS FRIDAY, NOV. 9 CINEMA CAFE MOVIE RENTALS

SCREEN EXTRA NETFLIX BREAKS ITS FIRST COMMANDMENT When Netflix began lording over the world of streaming media—there are about 100 million disciples currently worshiping at its altar—its first commandment was “Thou shalt not show original content in a theater before it premieres on Netflix.” But in the BOISE WEEKLY.COM

kingdom of Hollywood, Oscar is the true almighty. And for that very reason, Netflix officials will break their own commandment by putting Roma, the critically acclaimed film from Oscar-winning director Alfonso Cuaron and one of the most anticipated titles in Netflix history, in brick-and-mortar theaters before it streams online.

“It is hard to overstate how dramatic the move is for Netflix,” wrote Vanity Fair’s Nicole Sperling.

“It is a signal to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences that Netflix is serious about awards consideration.”

Netflix didn’t just break its own rule; it’s acting as if that rule never existed. Along

with Roma, Netflix has since announced that it will also put The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, from directors Joel and Ethan Coen, and Bird Box, starring Sandra Bullock, in theaters weeks before they hit the global streaming service.

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CALENDAR WEDNESDAY NOV. 7

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On Stage

KRISTEN MOLLNER AND MICHAEL KAY SMITH: APATHETIC ADORATION—Apathetic Adoration illustrates the modernity of relationships some seek and the semiotic codes embedded in lived relationships. Through Dec. 16. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE. Boise State Student Union Gallery, 1910 University Drive, Boise, 208-863-8166.

BCT: THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME—BCT steps up to a new level of scale and spectacle with the international hit about an English boy with an extraordinary brain. 7 p.m. $18-$38. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-3319224, bctheater.org.

A NEW STATE OF MATTER: CONTEMPORARY GLASS—This exhibition features work by contemporary artists who are using glass in innovative ways, while presenting its metaphorical possibilities.

Through Feb. 2019. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE-$6. Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-3458330, boiseartmuseum.org.

FOOD EVOLUTION DOCUMENTARY SCREENING— Academy Award-nominated director Scott Hamilton Kennedy explores the controversy surrounding genetically modified organisms and food. RSVP online to attend. 7 p.m. FREE. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-387-1273, bit.ly/DairyWestFoodEvolutionRSVP.

Art CHARLES GILL: OBSERVATORY—This exhibition brings together a diverse array of artworks—paintings, drawings, prints, bricolages and an altered book.

Through March 2019. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE-$6. Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-3458330, boiseartmuseum.org.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, NOV. 8-11

Kids & Teens TECHGIRLZ STEM CONFERENCE—This day-long event for junior high girls will include hands-on workshops in science, technology, engineering and math. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE. Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise, 208-639-6610, jumpboise.org.

THURSDAY NOV. 8 BALLET IDAHO NEWDANCE: FORM AND CONCEPT— The program includes a world premiere from Boise’s Lauren Edson and pieces from Robyn Mineko Williams, Penny Saunders, Dana Genshaft, plus excerpts of works by Danielle Rowe and Craig Davidson. 7:30 p.m. $25-$30. Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy Annex, 501 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-343-0556, balletidaho.org.

WILLIAM D. LEWIS: ACTS OF PAINTING—The works in William Lewis’s Acts of Painting grew out of contemplating the spectrum of attitudes, beliefs and feelings associated with the studio. Through Jan. 2019. 3-7 p.m. FREE. MING Studios, 420 S. Sixth St., Boise, 208-972-9028, mingstudios.org.

BCT: THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME—7 p.m. $18-$38. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-331-9224, bctheater.org.

BOISE CLASSIC MOVIES: SO I MARRIED AN AXE MURDERER—7 p.m. $9-$11. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-387-1273, egyptiantheatre.net.

SATURDAY, NOV. 10

POLTER-HEIST: A GHOSTLY MURDER MYSTERY— Enjoy a night of mystery and intrigue in the wild and romantic era of the roaring ‘20s. Dinner available; see website for details. 7 p.m. $7-$104. The Playhouse Boise, 8001 W. Fairview Ave., Boise, 208-779-0092, playhouseboise.com/on-stage.html.

THEATRE 7: CLUE ON STAGE (IDAHO PREMIERE)— Based on the cult comedy classic film and the popular board game, CLUE will keep you guessing until the final twist. 7:30 p.m. $12-$18. Gem Center for the Arts, 2417 W. Bank Drive, Boise, 208-319-6664, gemcenterforthearts.org.

On Stage

TURNOUT: A MIDTERM EXHIBITION—The artwork included addresses current political issues that are relevant to the midterm elections, such as identity politics and civil rights, environmental protections, access to/sale of public lands, immigration, healthcare and more. Through Nov. 30. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

FREE. Gem Center for the Arts, 2417 W. Bank Drive, Boise, 208-991-0984, gemcenterforthearts.com.

COMEDIAN ALVIN WILLIAMS—8 p.m. $12-$15. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise.com.

SATURDAY, NOV. 10

Art ART SOURCE GALLERY 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION—The featured artist will be plein air artist Clair Remsberg. Other artists will be in the gallery doing demonstrations of their artwork. Through Nov. 30.

10 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Art Source Gallery, 1015 W. Main St., Boise, 208-331-3374, artsourcegallery.com.

Literature AUTHOR DANIEL LEE HENRY: ACROSS THE SHAMAN’S RIVER—Across the Shaman’s River is the story

SATURDAYS THROUGH DEC. L E X N E L SO N

N I KHI L G A N G AVA N E

COURTESY BALLE T IDAHO

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Boise dance is on pointe.

Let it glow.

The ocean comes to Idaho.

BALLET IDAHO: NEWDANCE

DIWALI: FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

BOISE PHILHARMONIC: THE SEA

Garret Anderson—formerly of the Boisebased Trey McIntyre Project and LED, along with other dance companies worldwide—took over as Ballet Idaho’s artistic director from Peter Anastos in July, but it’s not until this week that he’ll debut his work with a production of NewDance: Form and Concept. NewDance will kick off Ballet Idaho’s 2018/19 season Thursday, Nov. 8, at the Esther Simplot Performing Arts Center, and include the world premier of a piece by LED Artistic Director Lauren Edson, along with work from Craig Davidson, Dana Genshaft, Danielle Rowe, Penny Saunders and Robyn Mineko Williams. Appearing for just a four-day run, NewDance is an expansion of existing repertory that should enthrall old hands and new faces alike.

Times vary, $25-$30. Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy, 501 S. Eighth Street, 208-343-0556, balletidaho.org.

In India and bastions of Indian culture the world over, the festival known as Diwali brings together people of all faiths—Hindus, Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs—to celebrate “the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil” as Forbes magazine succinctly put it. At the Boise Hare Krishna Cultural Center, the celebration of Diwali starts on Thursday, Nov. 7, when participants gather at the temple to sing “Ram Dhun” and “Aarti,” and share sweet rice and fruit prasad (Indian fruit salad). But the public celebration, the Festival of Lights, will take place Saturday, Nov. 10, filling the temple with dancing candle flames that participants can light for peace. This year’s festival will also include a cultural program, traditional dance and music performances, and a free vegetarian meal.

5:30-10 p.m., FREE. Boise Hare Krishna Cultural Center, 2470 W. Boise Ave., 208-3444274, boisetemple.org.

According to Google Maps, Boise is about 552 miles from the nearest coast—but thanks to the Boise Philharmonic, music buffs will soon be able to experience the sound of the sea without leaving town, or even going outdoors.

On Saturday, Nov. 10, the Phil will offer a performance called The Sea, which stars two compositions that attempt to capture the ocean: Benjamin Britten’s “Four Sea Interludes” from Peter Grimes, which portrays the waves in four different moods; and Claude Debussy’s “La Mer,” which looks at what The Phil calls “the luminous and atmospheric mysteries of the sea.”

The night will end with Edward Elgar’s “Enigma Variations.” If you miss the show, don’t worry— just catch it at the NNU Brandt Center in Nampa the next day.

7:30 p.m., $22-$66. The Morrison Center, 2201 W. Cesar Chavez Lane, 208-344-7849, boisephil.org.

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Market day just got warmer.

SATURDAY MARKETS MOVE TO WINTER VENUES The Boise Farmers Market and Capital City Public Market have switched into holiday mode to keep local produce, crafts and products flowing through gift season. For the BFM, that means moving from the intersection of 10th and Grove streets to its roomy indoor space at 516 South Eighth Street, where it will offer breads and pastries, locally raised meats, fresh produce and goodies like honey, jelly and jam from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays through Dec. 22. As for CCPM, the long-running market has shifted its footprint to downtown Boise’s Grove Plaza, offering edible delights as well as jewelry, local art, textiles and gifts to help you check names off your Christmas shopping list. It’s open from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 15.

Locations as listed above, FREE. Downtown Boise, theboisefarmersmarket.com, capitalcitypublicmarket.com.

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CALENDAR of one of Alaska’s last Native American strongholds, a Tlingit community closed off for a century until a fateful encounter between a shaman, a preacher and John Muir. 7 p.m. FREE. Rediscovered Books, 180 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-376-4229, rdbooks.org.

FRIDAY NOV. 9

POLTER-HEIST: A GHOSTLY MURDER MYSTERY—7 p.m. $7-$104. The Playhouse Boise, 8001 W. Fairview Ave., Boise, 208-779-0092, playhouseboise.com/ on-stage.html.

THEATRE 7: CLUE ON STAGE—8 p.m. $12-$18. Gem Center for the Arts, 2417 W. Bank Drive, Boise, 208319-6664, gemcenterforthearts.org.

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VETERAN’S DAY PROGRAM: VOICES FROM THE TOMB DOCUMENTARY—Get an inside look at the painstaking preparation and rigorous testing that each Tomb Guard must undergo. 1 p.m. FREE. Dick Eardley Boise Senior Center, 690 Robbins Road, Boise, 208608-7580, seniorcenter.cityofboise.org.

Festivals & Events IMMIGRANT JUSTICE IDAHO PROGRAM LAUNCH, PARTY AND FUNDRAISER—Celebrate Idaho’s only Department of Justice-recognized free legal services provider and referral service for immigration court.

6-11 p.m. By donation. The Linen Building, 1402 W. Grove St., Boise, 208-342-0434, immigrantjusticeidaho.org.

OLD PEN BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS—This is your chance to explore some buildings and cells that are normally closed to the public. 6 p.m. $12. Old Idaho State Penitentiary, 2445 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-334-2844, history.idaho.gov/oldpen.

On Stage BALLET IDAHO NEWDANCE: FORM AND CONCEPT—7:30 p.m. $25-$30. Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy Annex, 501 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208343-0556, balletidaho.org/performances/newdance.

BCT: THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME—8 p.m. $18-$38. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-331-9224, bctheater.org.

BOISE CLASSIC MOVIES: SO I MARRIED AN AXE MURDERER—7 p.m. $9-$11. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-387-1273, egyptiantheatre.net.

COMEDIAN ALVIN WILLIAMS—8 and 10 p.m. $12$15. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-9412459, liquidboise.com.

Art BOISE STATE FALL 2018 BFA EXHIBITION—The exhibition features 19 artists and includes two- and three-dimensional work. Among the work will be the first examples of a new technology: sculptures created from 3-D printing directly to wax. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Boise State Visual Arts Center Gallery 2, Hemingway Center, Room 110, 1819 W. Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208426-3994, art.boisestate.edu/visualartscenter.

FORT BOISE POTTERY AND ART SALE—The sale will feature a wide variety of pottery and artwork by instructors and students of the center. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Fort Boise Community Center, 700 Robbins Road, Boise, 208-384-4486, parks.cityofboise.org.

SUREL’S LIVE-WORK-CREATE DISTRICT POP-UP SHOP OPENING RECEPTION—Find original paintings, jewelry, furniture, calendars and more by district artists. 5:30-8:30 p.m. FREE. Surel’s Place, 212 E. 33rd St., Garden City, 208-991-4718, surelsplace.org.

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CALENDAR items for the Idaho Foodbank and/or donations of new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots will be accepted.

Net proceeds from this event will be donated to the Idaho Foodbank Back Pack Program for Boise School District students. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE. West Junior High School, 8371 W. Salt Creek Court, Boise, 208-8546450, boiseschools.org.

DIWALI: FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS—Light a candle for peace at this family friendly festival, featuring cultural program, traditional dance and music, and free authentic Indian vegetarian food. 5:30-10 p.m. FREE. Boise Hare Krishna Cultural Center, 2470 W. Boise Ave., Boise, 208-344-4274, boisetemple.org.

On Stage BALLET IDAHO NEWDANCE: FORM AND CONCEPT—2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $25-$30. Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy Annex, 501 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-343-0556, balletidaho.org.

BCT: THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME—2 p.m. and 8 p.m. $18-$38. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-3319224, bctheater.org.

BOISE PHIL: THE SEA—Two musical interpretations of the seas remind us how powerful sound can be in creating unforgettable images of the forces of nature.

7:30 p.m. $24-$72. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-3447849, boisephil.org.

COMEDIAN ALVIN WILLIAMS—8 and 10 p.m. $12$15. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-9412459, liquidboise.com.

GESAMTKUNSTWERK: VANDER VON ODD—Enjoy drag and burlesque featuring the winner of the first season of the Boulet Brothers Dragula: Vander Von Odd. 8 p.m. $22-$33. Balcony Club, 150 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-336-1313, thebalconyclub.com.

hunt, enter a costume contest and more. 6:30-8 p.m.

FREE. Meridian Public Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane, Meridian, 208-888-4451, mld.org/fantastic-beastsparty-crimes-grindelwald.

ruses. 7 p.m. FREE. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-344-7849, boisephil.org/concert/master-chorale-veterans.

eventbrite.com. 6:30-7:45 p.m. $40 for four classes.

Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise, 208-639-6610, jumpboise.org.

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JUNIOR HIGH BOOK CLUB: THE BONELESS MERCIES—Join Rediscovered Books to enter The Boneless Mercies by April Genevive Tucholke. Frey is a Boneless Mercy, one of the ancient female sect of killers roaming the wilds of Vorseland. When she hears of a great beast ravaging the northlands, Frey convinces her fellow Mercies to hunt it, and win fortune and deathless glory for themselves. 4 p.m. FREE. Rediscovered Books, 180 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-376-4229, rdbooks.org.

COOKING WITH STEVE WESTON OF IN THE WILD CHEF—Join Steve Weston, author of In the Wild Chef, for a presentation and cooking demonstration about how to become a really good backcountry chef. 7-8:30 p.m. FREE. Idaho Outdoor Association Hall, 3401 Brazil St., Boise, idahooutdoorassn.org.

On Stage BALLET IDAHO NEWDANCE: FORM AND CONCEPT—1 p.m. and 5 p.m. $25-$30. Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy Annex, 501 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-343-0556, balletidaho.org/performances/ newdance.

BOISE STATE SYMPHONIC WINDS—Presented by the Boise State Department of Music. Tickets available at the door. 7:30 p.m. FREE-$7. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208426-1110, morrisoncenter.com.

TUESDAY NOV. 13

COMEDIAN ALVIN WILLIAMS—8 p.m. $12-$15. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise.com.

On Stage

EATING ANIMALS DOCUMENTARY SCREENING— Eating Animals tells the story of the beginning of the end of factory farming. Produced with Academy Award winner Natalie Portman and Jonathan Safran Foer, the film starts out with a simple question: Where do our eggs, dairy and meat come from? 2:30 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208972-8200, boisepubliclibrary.org.

MAKE’EM BLUSH: BURLESQUE AT HOGWARTS— Nov. 11, 8 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon, 513 W. Main St., Boise, 208-345-6344, facebook.com/PengillysSaloon.

SQUEEZE CON! MICRO ACCORDION FEST—Check out this micro accordion festival featuring four folk/ rock bands with accordion in the mix. Other accordion activities include a beginner accordion class at 2:40 p.m., and accordion jams periodically throughout the afternoon. 1-5:30 p.m. By donation. Ironwood Social, 5467 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-830-3868.

Art

THEATRE 7: CLUE ON STAGE—8 p.m. $12-$18. Gem Center for the Arts, 2417 W. Bank Drive, Boise, 208319-6664, gemcenterforthearts.org.

SUREL’S LIVE-WORK-CREATE DISTRICT POP-UP SHOP OPENING RECEPTION—Find original paintings, jewelry, furniture, calendars and more by district artists. Select dates through Dec. 9. 1-4 p.m. FREE. Surel’s Place, 212 E. 33rd St., Garden City, 208-9914718, surelsplace.org.

Art FORT BOISE POTTERY AND ART SALE—Find high quality gifts at reasonable prices. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. Fort Boise Community Center, 700 Robbins Road, Boise, 208-384-4486, parks.cityofboise.org.

SUREL’S LIVE-WORK-CREATE DISTRICT POP-UP SHOP OPENING RECEPTION—Find original paintings, jewelry, furniture, calendars and more by district artists. Select dates through Dec. 9. 1-4 p.m. FREE. Surel’s Place, 212 E. 33rd St., Garden City, 208-9914718, surelsplace.org.

Sports & Fitness SNIVELY HOT SPRINGS HIKE AND SOAK—Join the Nampa Recreation Department for an easy hike through the fall foliage, then enjoy a relaxing soak in a natural hot spring before heading home. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $10. Nampa Recreation Center, 131 Constitution Way, Nampa, 208-468-5858, nampaparksandrecreation.org.

Kids & Teens FANTASTIC BEASTS PARTY: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD—Grab your wands and celebrate the release of the new Fantastic Beasts movie. Meet local fantastic beasts, enjoy snacks, go on a scavenger

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FORT BOISE POTTERY AND ART SALE—Find high quality gifts at reasonable prices. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. Fort Boise Community Center, 700 Robbins Road, Boise, 208-384-4486, parks.cityofboise.org.

COOL BIRTHDAY COMEDY PARTY—Cool Birthday is a brand spanking new, monthly comedy party at Liquid Laughs. Enjoy standup, sketch, characters, games, prizes, treats, possible confetti, probably some weird performance art, all on a monthly theme. 8-10 p.m. $5. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-9412459, facebook.com/CoolBirthdayComedy.

Sports & Fitness AMERICAN TRIBAL STYLE BELLY DANCE FUNDAMENTALS—ATS is an earthy American modern dance influenced by Flamenco and Indian, Arabic and Egyptian folkloric dances incorporating the isolations and fluid movements bellydance is known for. Learn steps and cues and then create unique improvised combos.

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WEDNESDAY NOV. 14 On Stage COMEDIAN VICKI BARBOLAK: TRAILER NASTY TOUR—Vicki Barbolak stole America’s Heart as she stormed to a Top 10 finish on this year’s America’s Got Talent, and now she’s coming to Boise. 8 p.m. $22-$43. Balcony Club, 150 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208336-1313, vickibarbolakcomedy.com.

Talks & Lectures FUNDAMENTALS OF RIVER RESTORATION—Join Dr. Rob Tiedemann, Ph.D., to learn about the Fundamentals of River Restoration and how rivers and floodplain habitats can be designed and restored to more naturally function within the confines of altered geomorphic and fluvial processes. He’ll discuss principles both as they apply in general to rivers in the Intermountain West and more specifically along the Boise River.

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. Banner Bank Building, 950 W. Bannock, Boise. 208-761-2989, boiseriverenhancement.org/events/fundamentals-of-river-restoration.

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Odds & Ends TREASURE VALLEY FLEA MARKET—You never know what you’re going to find at the flea market, but one thing’s for certain, something will find you. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE-$2. Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City. 208-939-6426, ext. 23, treasurevalleyfleamarket.com.

MONDAY NOV. 12 On Stage KAIJU MOVIE NIGHT AT WOODLAND EMPIRE: SWAMP THING—Enjoy free monster movie screenings in the backroom brewhouse. Genki Takoyaki sets up their squid-ball food cart in the back of the brewery and provides a select menu for the show. 6:30 p.m.

FREE. Woodland Empire Ale Craft, 1114 W. Front St., Boise, 208-426-0510.

TREASURE VALLEY VETERANS DAY CONCERT: WE SALUTE YOU—Enjoy a night of music to honor the military, veterans and first responders, with performances by the Treasure Valley Concert Band, Boise Philharmonic Master Chorale and Opera Idaho Children’s Cho-

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

AARON GOLAY BAND—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon

BROCKHAMPTON—7:30 p.m. $35-$65. Revolution Concert House BROOK FAULK—6 p.m. FREE. Highlands Hollow Brewhouse BUDDY DEVORE AND THE FADED COWBOYS—9 p.m.

FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon DOUGLAS CAMERON—6 p.m. FREE. Willowcreek Grill-Vista

BLUES BROTHERS ROCK ‘N SOUL REVUE—7:30 p.m. $23-$30. Riverside Hotel Sapphire Room BROKEN OUTLAWS—8 p.m. FREE. Ha’ Penny Bridge Irish Pub and Grill CHUCK SMITH TRIO—8:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse CRUNK WITCH AND KID CATAPULT—8 p.m. FREE. High Note Cafe

FAMILY AND FRIENDS—7:30 p.m. $10-$12. Neurolux

DELTA MUD—With Reverend Otis. 9 p.m. FREE. The Ranch Club

JEFF CROSBY—7 p.m. $10. The Olympic

DUSTY ISAAC AND SPIKE COGGINS—8 p.m. FREE. Dwellers Public House

KEN HARRIS AND CARMEL CROCK—6 p.m. FREE. Sofia’s Greek Bistro MIA EDSALL BAND—7 p.m. FREE. The Ranch Club MIKE ROSENTHAL—5:15 p.m. FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse RUSS ROBERTS—7 p.m. FREE. WilliB’s Saloon WHITAKER AND OLIVER—7 p.m. FREE. High Note Cafe

THURSDAY NOV. 8 ACID DAD—With Snow Roller, and Sun Blood Stories. 7 p.m. $10. The Olympic ARSIS—With Mortal Ashes, and Atheras. 7 p.m. $10.

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

THE EASY LEAVES—8 p.m. $5. The Funky Taco HOOCHIE COOCHIE MEN—8 p.m. FREE. O’Michael’s Pub & Grill

SON OF GOOD SAM—With Red Light Challenge, and The What For. 7 p.m. $8. The Olympic STRYPER—With Dead Fervor. 8 p.m. $25-$55. Revolution Concert House TRAITORS GATE—With Ghostbox. 8:30 p.m. $5. 9th St. Parallel at KFCH

SUNDAY NOV. 11

NICOLE CHRISTENSEN AND FRIENDS—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon

HOOCHIE COOCHIE MEN—9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. FREE. Riverside Hotel Sapphire Room

FRIDAY NOV. 9

NOCTURNUM LIVE INDUSTRIAL DJS—10 p.m. FREE. Liquid Lounge

ANDY BYRON AND THE LOST RIVER BOYS—9 p.m.

FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon

THE SIDEMEN: GREG PERKINS AND RICK CONNOLLY—6 p.m. FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse

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JEN AND JOHNNY—7 p.m. FREE. The Ranch Club LIKE A ROCKET—7 p.m. FREE. Sockeye Grill and Brewery MIKE ROSENTHAL—7:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse

BEN BURDICK TRIO—7:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse BUDDY DEVORE AND THE FADED COWBOYS—9 p.m.

FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon DAN COSTELLO—6 p.m. FREE. Willowcreek Grill

SAWTOOTH SERENADERS—6:30 p.m. FREE. Barbarian Brewing Downtown Boise Taproom

DEAD HORSES—With Benjamin Jaffe, and Fulton and Hunt. 7 p.m. $12. The Olympic

THE SUBURBANS—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon

MICHAEL FRANTI: STAY HUMAN FILM TOUR—7 p.m. $33-$60. Nampa Civic Center

UNDEROATH—With Dance Gavin Dance, The Plot In You, and Crown The Empire. 7 p.m. $30-$50. Revolution Concert House

WEDNESDAY NOV. 14 18 STRINGS LITE—7 p.m. FREE. WilliB’s Saloon

SHAKEY DAVE AND BERNIE REILLY—6 p.m. FREE. Highlands Hollow Brewhouse SUNNY SWEENEY—7 p.m. $15. The Ranch Club VICKI BARBOLAK OF AMERICA’S GOT TALENT—8 p.m., $18-$40. The Balcony WAVVES—With Shy Boys. 7:30 p.m. $18-$20. Neurolux

CLOUD NOTHINGS—With Nap Eyes. 7:30 p.m. $15$20. Neurolux

BOISE BLUES SOCIETY: LAURA RAIN AND THE CAESARS—7:30 p.m. $15-$25. Riverside Hotel Sapphire Room

D’FUNKT—10 p.m. $5. Reef

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

JEFF CROSBY AND THE REFUGEES—8 p.m. $10$12. The Ranch Club

RUBBLEBUCKET—With Thick Paint, and Toth. 7 p.m. $17-$20. Neurolux

LONG KNIFE—With Unhallowed, and Swarm Beating. 9 p.m. $5-$7. High Note Cafe

SEAN ROGERS—5:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse

MIKE ROSENTHAL—5:15 p.m. FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse SLANDER—With EPROM, and Wavedash. 8 p.m. $20$55. Revolution Concert House

TUESDAY NOV. 13

SMOOTH AVENUE—7:30 p.m. $15-$25. Riverside Hotel Sapphire Room

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

TEN FOOT POLE—With Upinatem, Urban Outfielders, and Far From Giants. 8 p.m. $15. The Shredder

CRO-MAGS—With Eyehategod, and Dogs in the Fight.

7 p.m. $20. The Shredder

THIS END UP—8 p.m. FREE. WilliB’s Saloon

JARREN BENTON: YUCK FOU TOUR—7 p.m. $12$33. Neurolux

BILLY HARVEY, NOV. 9, THE RECORD EXCHANGE

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Calling Billy Harvey a mere musician would be something of an understatement.

Yes, he once won the International Songwriters Award for Best Rock Song—a nod to his upbeat number “Frozen Through”—and has been producing pop tracks for years, but he has also worked as a producer for other artists; directed and animated his own eclectic music videos; starred in the award-winning short film “Strings;” collected accolades for his off-the-wall interactive website (billharvey. com), which leads viewers through a series of scribbled-on polaroid photographs; and even produced a full-length documentary film centered on a road trip in his vegetable oil-powered car. Plus, as jazz musician Curtis Stigers noted after a lengthy comment on Harvey’s work, “He married a Boise girl, so he’s got good sense and taste, too.”

Catch Harvey playing tracks from his newest record, The Arsonist (self-released, 2018), at The Record Exchange on Friday, Nov. 9.

—Lex Nelson

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MONDAY NOV. 12 1332 RECORDS PUNK MONDAY—9 p.m. FREE. Liquid Lounge

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With Gymshorts, and Dirt Russell. 8 p.m., $10-$12. The Olympic, 1009 W. Main St., 208-3420176, theolympicboise.com.

PEARL CHARLES—With Billy Big Rig, and Nick Delffs.

7:30 p.m. $8-$10. Neurolux

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

DEATH VALLEY GIRLS—With Gymshorts, and Dirt Russell. 8 p.m. $10. The Olympic

—Lex Nelson

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

MR. TWIN SISTER—7:30 p.m. $12-$14. Neurolux

BROKEN OUTLAWS—8 p.m. FREE. Ha’ Penny Bridge Irish Pub and Grill

On Facebook, the Los Angeles-based band Death Valley Girls lists a lone influence: “the night-time.” Really, that should give listeners a good idea of what they’re in for with the heavy indie band, which pounds out what it calls “the hypercharged, in the red, scuzzy rock every generation yearns for.” The group’s latest album, Darkness Rains (Suicide Squeeze, 2018), is an eerie, otherworldly symphony in 10 gothic tracks, with vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Bonnie Bloomgarden and guitarist Larry Schemel leading the charge, and bassist Alana Amram, drummer Laura Harris and a selection of every-changing guest artists (including members of Moaning, The Shivas and The Make Up) rounding out the group’s sound. On Friday, Nov. 9, DVG will make a pitstop in Boise to shake the stage at The Olympic. Don’t miss it.

JEFF CROSBY—7:30 p.m. $10-$12. Neurolux

BOISE MUSIC AWARDS: TWISTA—With DUCCI2TIMES, Verb, Zero, 208 Family, and Tavious Tha God. 7:30 p.m. $27-$120. Egyptian Theatre

BILLY HARVEY IN-STORE—6 p.m. FREE. The Record Exchange

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ASTROLOGY SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I am not currently a wanderer or voyager or entrepreneur or swashbuckler. But at other times in my life, I have had extensive experience with those roles. So I know secrets about how and why to be a wanderer and voyager and entrepreneur and swashbuckler. And it’s clear to me that in the coming weeks you could benefit in unforeseen ways from researching and embodying the roles of curious wanderer and brave voyager and savvy entrepreneur and prudent swashbuckler.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “The best thing one can do when it is raining is let it rain.” That brilliant formulation came from poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Does it seem so obvious as to not need mentioning? Bear with me while I draw further meaning from it, and suggest you use it as an inspiring metaphor in the coming weeks. When it rains, Sagittarius, let it rain; don’t waste time and emotional energy complaining about the rain. Don’t indulge in fruitless fantasizing about how you might stop the rain and how you’d love to stop the rain. In fact, please refrain from defining the rain as a negative event, because after all, it is perfectly natural, and is in fact crucial for making the crops grow and replenishing our water supply. (P.S. Your metaphorical rain will be equally useful.)

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your bed.” Another extolled “the feeling that comes when you pay all your bills and you’ve still got money in the bank.” Others said, “dancing under the rain,” “physical contact like a pat on the back when you’re really touch starved,” and “listening to a song for the first time and it’s so good you just can’t stop smiling.” I bring this to your attention, Taurus, because I suspect that the next two weeks will bring you a flood of these pleasurable underrated feelings.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “Beer makes you feel the way you ought to feel without beer,” wrote Gemini author Henry Lawson. Do you have any methods for making yourself feel like you’ve drunk a few beers that don’t involve drinking a few beers?

If not, I highly recommend that you find at least one.

It will be especially important in the coming weeks for you to have a way to alter, expand or purify your consciousness without relying on literal intoxicants or drugs. The goal: to leave your groove before it devolves into a rut.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Every true love and friendship is a story of unexpected transformation,” writes activist and author Elif Shafak.

“If we are the same person before and after we loved, that means we haven’t loved enough.” I bring this to your attention because you’re in a phase when your close alliances should be activating healing changes in your life. If for some reason your alliances are not yet awash in the exciting emotions of redemption and reinvention, get started on instigating experimental acts of intimacy.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Study the following five failed predictions. 1. “There is no likelihood man can ever tap the power of the atom.”

-Robert Miliham, Nobel Laureate in Physics, 1923. 2.

“This ‘telephone’ has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication.

The device is inherently of no value to us.” -Western Union internal memo, 1876. 3. “Rail travel at high speeds is not possible because passengers, unable to breathe, would die of asphyxia.” -Dionysius Lardner, scientist, 1830. 4. “There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home.” -Ken Olson, president of Digital Equipment Corporation, 1977. 5. “Most Cancerians will never overcome their tendencies toward hypersensitivity, procrastination, and fear of success.” -Lanira Kentsler, astrologer, 2018. (P.S. What you do in the next 12 months could go a long way toward permanently refuting the last prediction.)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I suspect you will be an especially arousing influence in the coming weeks. You may also be inspiring and disorienting, with unpredictable results. How many transformations will you unleash? How many expectations will you dismantle? How many creative disruptions will you induce in the midst of the daily grind? I hesitate to underestimate the messy beauty you’ll stir up or the rambunctious gossip you’ll provoke.

In any case, I plan to be richly amused by your exploits, and I hope everyone else will be, as well. For best results, I will pray to the Goddess of Productive Fun, begging Her to ensure that the commotions and uproars you catalyze will be in service to love and kindness.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): German scientists have created cochlear implants for gerbils that have been genetically modified, enabling the creatures to “listen” to light. The researchers’ work is ultimately dedicated to finding ways to improve the lives of people with hearing impairments. What might be the equivalent of you gaining the power to “hear light”? I understand that you might resist thinking this way. “That makes no sense,” you may protest, or “There’s no practical value in fantasizing about such an impossibility.” But I hope you’ll make the effort anyway. In my view, stretching your imagination past its limits is the healing you need most right now. I also think that doing so will turn out to be unexpectedly practical.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson wasn’t always a wild and crazy writer. Early in his career he made an effort to compose respectable, measured prose.

When he finally gave up on that project and decided he could “get away with” a more uninhibited style, he described it as being “like falling down an elevator shaft and landing in a pool full of mermaids.” I foresee a metaphorically comparable development in your future, Pisces.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Here’s useful wisdom from the poet Rumi. “Our defects are the ways that glory gets manifested,” he said. “Keep looking at the bandaged place. That’s where the light enters you.” Playwright Harrison David Rivers interprets Rumi’s words to mean, “Don’t look away from your pain, don’t disengage from it, because that pain is the source of your power.” I think these perspectives are just what you need to meditate on, Virgo. To promote even more healing in you, I’ll add a further clue from poet Anna Kamienska: “Where your pain is, there your heart lies also.” (P.S. Rumi is translated by Coleman Barks; Kamienska by Clare Cavanagh.)

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In 1994, Aries pop diva Mariah Carey collaborated with an associate to write the song “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” It took them 15 minutes to finish it.

Since then it has generated $60 million in royalties. I wish I could unconditionally predict that you, too, will efficiently spawn a valuable creation sometime soon.

Current planetary alignments do indeed suggest that such a development is more possible than usual. But because I tend to be conservative in my prophecies, I won’t guarantee anything close to the $60-million figure. In fact, your reward may be more spiritual in nature than financial.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): An interactive post at reddit.com asked readers to write about “the most underrated feeling of all time.”

One person said, “When you change the sheets on

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Artist David Hockney is proud of how undemanding he is toward his friends and associates. “People tell me they open my emails first,” he says, “because they aren’t demands and you don’t need to reply. They’re simply for pleasure.” He also enjoys giving regular small gifts. “I draw flowers every day and send them to my friends so they get fresh blooms.” Hockney seems to share the perspective expressed by author Gail Godwin, who writes, “How easy it was to make people happy, when you didn’t want or need anything from them.” In accordance with astrological omens, Libra, I suggest you have fun employing these approaches in the coming weeks.

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