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EDITOR’S NOTE WE HOPE YOU’VE BROUGHT A HEARTY APPETITE We’re particularly excited to bring you this week’s edition of BW. As an aperitif, we serve up the intoxicating Paula Poundstone. It’s hard to fathom, but Poundstone celebrates her 40th anniversary as a stand-up comic this year. Even more impressive is that she’s known for never performing the same act twice.

“I Have no idea what I’m going to say,” Poundstone told BW. Yet she had plenty to say in our conversation, speaking of everything from Doritos to CNN. Prior to her appearance at The Egyptian Theatre in Boise, you’ll want to read my interview with Poundstone on page 5.

Next, I’ll serve up a rather meaty main course: an update on the ongoing effort to repeal Idaho’s faith-healing exemptions.

By now, you probably know that advocates have had no success in overturning Idaho laws which allow guardians to ignore traditional medicine and instead turn to faith healing when a child is on death’s door. As the Idaho Legislature begins yet another session this month, we can expect a new tactic from those battling the controversial exemptions. Check out my feature story on pages 6 and 7.

After something so sobering, you’ll undoubtedly welcome something new from BW’s reporter of all things tasty, Lex Nelson. On page 8, she entices us with news on the realization of RamaPong, a soon-to-be restaurant in the heart of downtown Boise featuring a combination of ramen and Ping-Pong. The unique eatery is the brainchild of the folks behind Boise Fry Co., and will open downstairs from their Capitol Boulevard location.

Up next is BW’s Harrison Berry’s conversation with provocative author Tayari Jones on page 9, and BW music guru Ben Schutlz’s profile of musician Thomas Paul on page 10.

I’ll return on page 11 to preview a new film called On the Basis of Sex, in which Felicity Jones plays none other than the notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg. For the record, I totally disagree with several other critics who have dismissed the film. May it please the court, I loved it.

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MICHAEL SC HWART Z

CITIZEN PAULA POUNDSTONE

On Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me, CNN, Doritos, Lamborghinis and happiness GEORGE PRENTICE

Paula Poundstone is, without question, one of the funniest people on the planet. But she’s also smart-funny, offering that rare blend of observational humor heard from notables like Lily Tomlin, David Letterman, Jon Stewart and Sarah Silverman. It’s no wonder the country is so enamored with the brilliantly crafted The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the American period comedy series about… well, comedy. Poundstone has authored best-selling books, hosted variety series, provided commentary from national political conventions and is a regular panelist on the wildly popular Wait, Wait... Don’t Tell Me radio show on NPR. On Thursday, Jan. 17, she’ll appear at The Egyptian Theatre in Boise.

Idaho, Boise State Public Radio. I’m one of the very few people who gets paid to listen to Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me, but I’m the one who should be paying them. The show is priceless.

Wait, Wait was a perfect marriage for me from the start. I have never been told, “Don’t say that,” or, “Don’t talk about that.” You cultivate the freedom to say things that might be funny. I remember years ago doing Jeopardy, and the producers were appalled that I didn’t know how to play. I discovered right away that it doesn’t matter if you know the answer or not if you don’t push the buzzer. On Wait, Wait, it’s never an issue. It’s like the buzzer is always pushed and you give the answer.

2019 is a pretty big anniversary for you, right?

Wow, you’re right. I started doing stand-up in 1979.

The show requires you to be plugged into current events, so what are your go-to sources for news and pop culture?

I watch CNN, but I really hate it at the same time. I don’t even like the anchors they have to begin with. But during the holidays they bring in the B Team, and boy, that’s really difficult to watch. For the purpose of Wait, Wait, my favorite news broadcast is News Hour on PBS. I love it when I’m able to listen to Morning Edition and Weekend Edition. Sadly, my boombox in my kitchen doesn’t tune in to public radio too well, so I listen to the soundtrack of Hamilton over and over again when I’m in the kitchen. And here’s something that I’m not too proud of: For the purpose of doing Wait, Wait…and again, I’m not proud of this, but I read the New York Post.

And you’re well-known for never performing the same act twice.

My favorite part of the night is talking with the audience. I certainly don’t know what they’re going to say, so naturally, I have no idea what I’m going to say. But there’s 39 years of comedy material wandering around in my head.

I still laugh my fool head off when you talk about your dream of working at the International House of Pancakes someday.

A good joke is a good joke. For the record, I did get a job at IHOP when I was 18.

Full disclosure, I have to tell you that I’m the weekend host on the NPR affiliate here in

Wait a minute…what?

I know, I know. It’s horrible. The first reason is that it’s easy to read on a plane because it’s a

tabloid. The New York Times and Los Angeles Times are hard to fold and fumble with when you’re sitting on a plane. But here’s the other reason I read the stupid New York Post—it literally has a section called “News of the Weird.”

I’m a little embarrassed to admit this, but one of my first journalism professors used to write headlines for the New York Post. And one of their most famous cover story headlines at the time was Headless Body in Topless Bar. That’s brilliant. I give them credit for having very clever headlines. But make no mistake, I throw it into [the] recycling as early as possible.

And when my son used to come into my room and see the New York Post laying there and pick it up, I’d shout, “Put that down! That is not a newspaper. That’s not for touching.” Most of the paper is absolutely unconscionable.

Let’s talk about your book, The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness. It’s filled with ideas about trying to find happiness. Were these ideas from other people who thought this was how you could find happiness? Or were these your ideas?

Both. For example, driving a Lamborghini.

Did that make you even remotely happy?

Well…remotely. It wouldn’t call it happiness. It just highlighted this awful…

Indulgence?

More than that. It highlighted the economic imbalance. What’s funny is that when I drove around Santa Monica, people would shout, “Nice car.” It’s such an American thing. But I

think that if any one of those people were to think that through, they might think, “Well, oh my God, what a waste. What a pointless, shallow, awful thing.”

So what’s on your short list of things that make you happy?

Physical activity is very important for emotional wellbeing. I wish it wasn’t. I was hoping that it was going to be sitting in a chair, eating Doritos, which I’m very good at.

Does 40 years of comedy make you happy?

It really does.

And do you recognize how much happiness you’ve brought others?

One of my favorite kinds of laughter is the laugh of recognition. One of the spokes in the wheel of unhappiness is feeling you’re the only one. Parenting for example, can be an incredibly lonely job because it’s impossible to do it right. It’s absolutely not 24-hour-a-day happiness. When my son was little, he once asked me if I talked about him on stage. I said, “I do. If we were telling things that were totally unique to us, it would just sound freakish and no one would laugh. What I’m telling people is the same stuff that they’re going through. That’s why it’s funny.”

That’s a pretty great answer.

Well, it got him off my back for a few seconds.

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“I CERTAINLY DON’T KNOW WHAT THE Y ’RE GOING TO SAY, SO NATUR ALLY, I HAVE NO IDE A WHAT I’M GOING TO SAY. BUT THERE’S 39 YE ARS OF COMEDY MATERIAL WANDERING AROUND IN MY HE AD.”

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NEWS PLAN B: A REVISED STRATEGY TO BATTLE IDAHO’S FAITH-HEALING EXEMPTIONS “How could we possibly not keep trying?”

GEORGE PRENTICE “Maybe,” said Bruce Wingate. “Maybe this is the year.”

Wingate took a long breath and looked down at the draft of a measure that’s certain to trigger a fierce debate in the coming weeks of the 2019 Idaho Legislature.

“You know what? Forget I said ‘maybe.’ It can’t be ‘maybe’ anymore. It has to be ‘possibly,’” he said. “Yes, that’s it: ‘possibly.’”

Wingate’s “possibly” sounded a lot more optimistic than his “maybe” had a year ago. That’s when his organization, Protect Idaho Kids, was prepping for the fight of its life, pushing back against Idaho’s so-called faith-healing exemptions. To be more precise, Wingate stressed, “it’s the fight for the lives of Idaho children” who’ve been denied life-saving medical care in lieu of faith healing. In February 2018, Wingate and nearly 100 others carried 183 tiny, empty coffins

up Capitol Boulevard and stacked them on the steps of the Idaho Statehouse—one coffin for each Idaho infant, child or teen that, according to PIK, has died since the exemptions were put into place in the 1970s. The February demonstration was sobering, and the words shared there were as bone-chilling as the single-digit temperature.

“My brother Steven was born with spina bifida. Our parents never took Steven to a doctor,” said Willie Hughes, looking down at an empty coffin with his brother’s name printed on the side. Hughes’ family were members of Followers of Christ, a church that practices faith healing and believes death and illness are the will of God. “The elders prayed and rubbed olive oil on him. He died of bronchial pneumonia. He was only 3.”

Wingate said the demonstration may have been too much for some bystanders.

“They supported the effort, but didn’t support the tactic,” he said.

“But we had a lot of people who were frustrated. The Idaho Legislature, by

Bruce Wingate, founder of Protect Idaho Kids, marvels at a $6 donation to his organization.

refusing to act on this, needed to recognize that kids are dying. They’re suffering.”

But when two proposed bills were circulated soon after the demonstration, they didn’t go anywhere. Not a vote. Not a hearing.

Nothing.

Wingate was crestfallen.

“We were told that, because 2018 was an election year with every House and Senate seat on the ballot, the exemption debate was too hot a topic for the legislature leadership to touch,” he said.

The summer of 2018 saw Idaho’s latest incident of faith healing harming children. Lester

… IF THE PERSON KNEW, OR REASONABLY SHOULD HAVE KNOWN, THAT THE LIFE OF THE CHILD WOULD BE GREATLY ENDANGERED, OR THE CHILD COULD SUSTAIN PERMANENT DISABILITY, WITHOUT MEDICAL TREATMENT AND FAILED TO REPORT THE CHILD’S CONDITION TO THE PROPER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE.

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Kester Jr. of Caldwell admitted to the 11-year molestation of his five children, while his wife, Sarah, told investigators that she had “prayed for the demon” to leave her husband instead of contacting authorities.

By November, Wingate was increasingly frustrated and even penned an emotionally charged letter resigning as leader of PIK. “I thought this year would be our best chance to create change,” wrote Wingate. “By resigning now, someone else can step forward and possibly get improved response.”

But Wingate’s letter stirred up responses just as emotional from PIK members, who begged him to stay and double down on their commitment to the cause.

“I’m back,” Wingate wrote several days later. “I am offering to once again become the point man on this issue.”

“Honestly, I don’t want to talk too much about that letter,” said Wingate. “That said, it definitely was a ‘wow’ moment for the organization. Ever since then, I’ll send an email to our many supporters and I’ll get some fabulous feedback, almost instantaneous. The level of commitment has never been higher.”

Speaking of that commitment, Wingate said supporters of PIK comprise an impressive list, including prosecutors, law enforcement officials, lawmakers, child care advocates and former members of the Followers of Christ church. Former Chief Justice of the Idaho Supreme Court Jim Jones and former Idaho Governor Phil Batt are also staunch supporters.

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That naturally brought the conversation with the Senate saying the same thing about the Wingate to the possibility of seeing any support House,” said Wingate. “And this year, we can from Idaho’s chief executive, newly inaugurated tell all of them that we don’t want to repeal the religious exemption as a whole, only to set Gov. Brad Little. limits on it when it comes to permanent dis“Gov. Little isn’t going to do anything to ability or the death of a child. We understand alienate anybody. During the campaign, he that there are some lawmakers who don’t want stressed that educating the public on this was to offend certain constituents. This should important,” said Wingate. “But honestly, I allow them the breathing room to consider this think he’ll support something that the legisnew proposal.” lature approves. I don’t think he’d veto it if it Wingate added that the revised measure comes his way.” “should at least get a hearing. Idaho deserves Simply put, if there’s any movement on the to be heard on this.” issue, it will have to come through the 2019 In the meantime, Wingate and PIK session of the Idaho Legislature. And the biggest difference this year will be something as old and will spend a few busy weeks publicizing their renewed effort. On Wednesday, fraught as government itself: compromise.

“Our experts went to the Legislative Services Jan. 16, they’ll host a free screening of the short film Dark Clouds of Canyon Office at the Statehouse and asked them to put [some legislation] together for us to propose this County in the Lincoln Auditorium of the Idaho Statehouse. A post-screening panel year,” said Wingate. “And here it is.” discussion will include members of the Wingate held a seven-page draft, similar in legislature, some local law ways to enforceprevious ment and proposed members of legislation the Former that chalFollowers of lenged Christ. On Idaho’s Wednesday, faithJan. 30, orhealing ganizers will exemphost a more tions of solemn civil or event under criminal the Idaho liability Capitol for child rotunda: neglect. a sunset But one memorial major In February 2018, 183 symbolic coffins filled the steps of the Idaho Capitol. service to change mark the has been passing of included all of the Idaho children who have died in the latest draft, a change that addresses lawsince faith-healing exemptions were makers’ discomfort with challenging someone’s instituted. constitutional right to freedom of religion.

“It’s a significant difference from Quite ironically, the amendment could be marching coffins up Capitol Bouledubbed “Plan B” because the additional words can be found in subsection B of the exemption. vard,” said Wingate. “I fully expect a lot more legislators and members of “We don’t want to repeal the religious exemption as a whole anymore. That’s a nonstart- the public, no matter where they stand on the issue, to pay close attention. er for someone who argues that this infringes How could they not?” on the freedom of religion,” said Wingate.

Wingate shuffled through a tall stack “What we’re talking about is a situation where of documents to retrieve one small but someone uses prayers through spiritual means important piece of paper. alone, if that person knows that the life of the “Look at this. It’s a Western Union child could sustain permanent disability or money order that someone sent to us. It’s death without medical treatment.” for $6. She sent us two previous money Wingate concedes that hardliners may not orders for $4. That’s all she could afford,” think the new proposed bill is tough enough. said Wingate. “What an effort. What a “We’ve got members in the Idaho House statement. She believes in what we’re dowho tell us they’ll accept this if the Senate ing. How could we not keep trying?” goes along. And then, we’ve got members in BOISE WEEKLY.COM

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Boise Fry Co. will make good on its promise of a Ping-Pong and ramen spot LE X NEL SON What do Ping-Pong, beer pong and ramen have in common? If you lived in Boise back in 2016, an answer tinged with sadness might immediately spring to mind: RamaPong, the underground bar combining noodles and table tennis that Boise Fry Co. proposed and then abandoned years ago. But according to BFC “CEO Maverick” Brad Walker, it’s time to turn those frowns upside down—because RamaPong is back, and it’s projected to open its doors at 2094 N. Capitol Blvd. in April.

Walker said that past reversal “was a lot to do with kind of putting the cart before the horse,” particularly when it came to costs, but now BFC’s success has put it in a strong position to tackle the RamaPong project.

“We’re just pushing forward, we’re pushing ahead. We’re doing it strategically because we want to grow Boise Fry Co. at the same time, and Press & Pony,” Walker said.

“I think we’re overall just in a lot better place to do this now than we were two years ago,” added BFC Marketing Manager Andrew Hanebutt. “At the time, it was kind of a gut blow to not just us, but I think the community was really excited about it. But you know, I feel like waiting these two years to let us mature a little bit and thinkk on this idea and start putting ng more assets into it—I think it’s going oing to be so much better than it would uld have been two years ago.”

With just a few months to go before opening day, RamaPong’s concept is more fully fleshed-out than it ever was in 2016. Some of those old ideas remain: The underground space that used to house Gaston’s Bakery will host a walk-up service counter (just like at BFC), four Ping-Pong tables (a higher number was chopped to make space for the dining area) and a full bar (yes, really). But now, plans for the bar include a family friendly lunch as well as

RamaPong is projected to open in April on Capitol Boulevard in downtown Boise.

dinner and late-night hours for the bar crowd.

“Around the service time for lunch until about 4 p.m., it’s going to be mostly focused on open seating for families and younger people to enjoy.

The bar will probably still be open to a limited capacity, but once 4 p.m. comes around then it’s going to be 21 and older only,” said Hanebutt.

Those adults-only hours will be when the real magic happens at RamaPong. Walker and Hanebutt hope its opening will mark the beginning of a new bar scene on Capitol Boulevard, catering to the same demographic of young professionals in search of off-the-wall ffun that neighboring Spacebar Arcade pulls in.

“We’ve worked really closely with Will [Hay, coowner of Spacebar] and he’s excited about the project. I think they’ll just play off each other really well,” Walker said.

To up the entertainment an ante, RamaPong will host PingPong and beer pong tournaments, and may even pioneer its own Ping-Pong league. There’s n no set plan for now on how much Ping-Pong Ping-Pon will cost, but Hannebut and bouncing ideas back and forth.

Walker are bou “I think for the daytime it’s going to be first-come, first-serve. For dinner, or the nighttime, you might be able to have access to rent a table, and that gets you a little more table service or something. Those little details are really going to be determined by business,” Walker said.

After a demanding game, players will be able to order from a menu of Idaho and Japanese-inspired dishes created by Aaron Kunde, a current

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The aromas are a bit reserved, with subtle cracked-wheat, grass, and herbal hops. There’s more cracked wheat on the thin, dry palate, while lightly bitter hops come through on the short finish. This beer is a bit disappointing given this brewery’s track record.

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The latest innovation is the Brut IPA. During fermentation, yeast consumes sugar, producing alcohol in the process. Typically, some residual sugar remains, but add a brewer’s enzyme, amyloglucosidase, and all the sugar is converted, leaving a bone-dry beer. That’s what a San Francisco brew pub did a while back, and the Brut IPA was born. Here are three different takes on the style:

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BFC employee turned RamaPong head chef.

The menu is already nearing completion, and will emphasize organic and local products while also drawing on Kunde’s travels overseas.

“It’s not going to be traditional ramen, but it’s going to be an Idaho-inspired infusion of ramen. So instead of like a pork or chicken broth base, you’re going to be looking more at like a bison base,” Hanebutt said.

A vegan ramen option centered on sweet potatoes will also appear on the menu, and while Kunde and the BFC team haven’t settled on a noodle yet, they’ve been busy tastetesting imports from Hawaii and Japan, and working with local Asian markets to bring in more options. The menu will start off small, but Walker expects it to grow over time with customer feedback.

“What you see in a year will be far different from what we have when we open,” he said.

As for the atmosphere, think cozy PingPong cave. The space will boast limestone walls, exposed beams and a classic basement bar vibe.

“It decorates itself when you have a 100-year-old building,” Walker said.

And as if RamaPong weren’t enough excitement for the company, BFC has another project in the works: a new shared location with Waffle Me Up, set to break ground in February and open in September at the intersection of Chinden and Linder roads in Eagle. That space promises to be a weathervane of BFC’s future look and feel.

In the meantime, Hanebutt had a final word on BFC’s plans for RamaPong: “We want to make sure this is going to be one of the best things to hit downtown Boise.”

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TAYARI JONES AND AN AMERICAN NOVEL

The author of An American Marriage will speak in Boise on Wednesday, Jan. 16 HARRISON BERRY Tayari Jones’ novel, An American Marriage (Algonquin, 2018), depicts events as shocking as they are disappointingly familiar. While imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit, Roy sees the collapse of his marriage to Celestial amid a whirlwind of personal and social forces—all brought home by Jones’ powers as a novelist.

“I’m very interested in diving into issues that confront us as a nation, and very interested in issues of justice, but I’m also interested in the way people live, and this is kind of the Venn diagram between the issues that you see on the news and everyday life,” Jones said. “Everything you see on the news involves someone’s everyday life.”

Jones, who will visit Boise as part of The Cabin’s Readings & Conversations series on Wednesday, Jan. 16, has written a novel much concerned with race in America, a touchy topic about which the lived experiences and accompanying headlines can be hard to stomach: African Americans were just over 12 percent of the U.S. population in 2010, but in 2013, they made up approximately 37 percent of its total prison population. Albeit fictional, Roy is one of those people entangled in the criminal justice system.

When his conviction is overturned five years into a 12-year sentence, Roy is released from prison early—the starting shot to a drama that rises above mere statistics.

Legal miscarriage and shattered lives cast long shadows over the novel’s pages, but An American Marriage is a family drama, and its conflict is as much couched in the responsibilities that come with freedom as in the human costs of imprisonment. Celestial, a dollmaker, hits her professional stride during Roy’s years in jail.

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What begins with a few articles in well-regarded lifestyle magazines becomes high-dollar-value special orders from collectors, New York City gallery showings and a shop with an assistant in Celestial’s hometown of Atlanta. She works hard to live her dream, but also falls for her best friend, Andre, the man credited with introducing her to Roy in the first place. Much of the drama revolves around how she is both liberated from and shackled to her husband.

“Marriage,” Jones writes in the novel, “is like grafting a limb onto a tree trunk.” Celestial’s father, one of two loci of black masculinity in the book, performs just such a surgery on a dogwood tree, securing a wild, pink-blooming limb onto a white-blooming tree his wife had picked out for their side yard at a nursery. His own upper-middle-class marriage holds together, as does the marriage between Roy’s stepfather and mother, with the former representing the aspirations and possibilities of black America, and the latter its authenticity, values and strength.

The grafting of the old and the new, the smalltown and big-city, was largely inspired by Jones’ own parents. Her father grew up in a three-room house, one of 10 children; and her mother came from Oklahoma City, which Jones called a “more city-ish background.” They met at the University of Illinois, moving to Atlanta just before Jones was born. She calls her father “Daddy Bear”—“and he calls me ‘Baby Bear’ to this day, even at my advanced age,” she said. Such relationships with adult children abound in An American Marriage.

“With people living so much longer, the adult child-parent relationship is kind of an uncharted territory. We’re in an unprecedented cultural

Some of An American Marriage’s dichotomies are based on author Tayari Jones’ own life.

She will speak at the Egyptian Theatre on Wednesday, Jan. 16.

moment where my dad is in his 80s, and we are maintaining these relationships in a new way, and as society changes,” she said. “An adult child is an oxymoron, but if we’re blessed to have our parents, it’s something we get to negotiate.”

Nothing builds apprehension quite like the terms “race relations” and “mass incarceration,” but they are, in the end, placeholders for the stories of real people. They raise hackles because of what they represent, but amid discourse so full of shorthand, they’re richer in social currency than in meaning. An American Marriage doesn’t back into controversial topics; it lives them. It’s an anti-fairytale, in which the reunion of the prince and princess always hangs in the balance, and “happy ending” could mean practically anything.

What the book shares with the fairytale is a kind of timelessness. Roy’s prison sentence

appears across an early epistolary section of the book, the long years slipping into the spaces between letters written to his wife and his lawyer.

Celestial’s life seesaws between men—her father, husband and best friend.

When he’s released, Roy imagines walking through the prison’s front portal. Instead, he’s ushered through a side door, where his widower stepfather waits for him. His life, like most lives, is full of side doors, and his story doesn’t move in a straight line. It isn’t the broad, social issues that define him and Celestial; rather, he defines the issues, and the peculiarities of his life and relationships color his family tragedy—a feature Jones said is part of every novel she writes.

“I try to find, ‘What’s the thing that’s new culturally, familially?’ and try to add something to that conversation,” she said.

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Simone Porter will solo in Mendelssohn’s “Violin Concerto in E Minor.”

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BOISE PHIL’S MENDELSSOHN + MORE TO FEATURE VIOLIN PRODIGY SIMONE PORTER Simone Porter’s violin is a lot older than she is—in fact, with more than 270 years under its strings, it has probably outlived some junior vampires.

“By this time I carry it around with me so much that the mama-bear instincts have been honed,” Porter said, joking about traveling with the instrument, which was crafted by Italian luthier J.B. Guadagnini in 1745 and is likely worth upwards of a quarter-million dollars. The violin is on loan to her from The Mandell Collection of Southern California.

“It’s definitely seen quite a lot, but now it’s in my hands, discovering new repertoire, going back to old repertoire, just working with it every single day really is really a privilege and just challenges me in the best possible ways,” Porter said.

Boiseans will get to see and hear Porter’s violin in action when she performs alongside the Boise Philharmonic at Mendelssohn + More, a three-song concert at The Morrison Center featuring classical works from Prokofiev, Mendelssohn and Sibelius on Saturday, Jan. 12, at 7:30 p.m. Porter will perform a solo in Mendelssohn’s “Violin Concerto in E Minor.”

“It’s one of the concertos that I find every single time I return to it there’s always more to understand, more to interpret, more to strive for. It sort of seems like it has infinite depth and range,” said the 22-year-old Los Angeles-based violinist, who began performing publicly at the age of 10. “...There are three movements and they transition directly one after another, the result being that it has this incredible narrative trajectory.”

According to Boise Phil Marketing Manager Anna Meacham, Music Director Eric Garbia chose the repertoir for Mendelssohn + More more than a year ago to give the Phil time to aquire the music, advertise and secure Porter as a soloist. And in addition to music, the event will also feature a post-concert Q&A with Porter and Garcia, and a 6:30 p.m. pre-concert talk from Boise Phil Audio Engineer Jamey Lamar packed with insider knowledge about the upcoming performance.

If your Saturday night is already booked, don’t worry—you can catch Mendelssohn + More the night before it hits Boise (Friday, Jan. 11) in Nampa at the NNU Brandt Center.

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Thomas Paul has dubbed No Air Anywhere (self-released, 2019) “the lost album.” He didn’t lose or misplace its tracks, which he started recording back in 2013. Instead, he almost lost his inspiration.

As he told Boise Weekly, Paul reached a point where he asked himself, “Why art? Why, you know? Why do that when you’ve got a bill to pay or a chore to do or there are other people whose voices need to be heard more? [I was in] just kind of a lot of doubt and getting caught up in working and debt. When I had spare hundreds of dollars, I didn’t think that putting it towards making art might’ve been the best use at that time.”

Paul’s issues weren’t just financial.

“I had some medical issues—physical health, emotional health,” he said. “Also, two other albums came up and happened and got finished and done in that time. And a lot of that was circumstantial, but clearly, I wasn’t done. I wasn’t retired.”

Finally released on Jan. 5, No Air Anywhere bears no trace of the struggle to make it. With its crooned vocals, smooth grooves and skillful blend of jazz, soul and rock, the album sounds as assured and lyrical as anything Paul has done. It’s sure to be one of the best local releases of 2019.

The seeds of No Air Anywhere were first planted when Paul recorded the song “Martha Street” with Steve Fulton for the BOISE 150 compilation In Our Town (Longbridge Entertainment, LLC; 2013).

“They needed a song for that and Steve was on board, so we did that,” Paul said. “And then we got chosen for a Radio Boise compilation. …

So, we had those two songs started. Then we did a batch of three more, and then we did a batch of four more.”

The songs on the album emerged from an intense period in Paul’s life. He recalled playing more than 200 nights a year around that time. His personal life underwent major changes, as well.

“Some of these songs were written in the immediate aftermath of the death of my stepfather,” he said, “which was a big thing for me, but it’s six years ago now. … It’s just crazy how much things change in life. But I genuinely love all these songs regardless of when and where they came from.”

Thomas Paul’s No Air Anywhere was worth the wait.

Paul had recorded the basic tracks for the album with bassist Bob Nagel, drummer Louis McFarland and multi-instrumentalist Eric Dewitt by spring 2013.

“The drums and bass and basic guitars were all done then,” Paul said. “And then I would get these manic flourishes of productivity. I was working with my friend Jeffrey Barker, who’s a member of the [Boise] Philharmonic.

We’d write a bunch of parts for cellos, and we’d go in and record them.”

Looking back, Paul sees that he started losing control at this point.

“I’d be in there getting all amped up on it, and I’d be like, ‘Well, what if we put cellos on this, and that, and this, and that?’ The next thing you know, what could’ve taken an hour takes a little bit [of ] extra time because you’re trying stuff.”

If someone had been there to watch over Paul, that could’ve helped him stay on track.

“I needed a producer,” he admitted. “I love Steve like a brother, but I hired him to be the engineer and I was producing. I couldn’t rein myself in when I was being productive.

And then the rest of the time, I wasn’t being productive because I was adding art.”

While he labored over No Air Anywhere, Paul began feeling stymied outside the studio as well.

“It was affecting my forward movement,” he said. “I couldn’t write anything because

I’m like, ‘Why would I write something new? I still got this other awesome stuff sitting there that isn’t finished.’”

Paul still managed to get some work done, releasing the mostly live EP Interference (self-released, 2015) and the ironically titled instrumental album Singalongs (self-released, 2016). He also produced Tracy Morrison’s sophomore album, Heirloom (self-released, 2018), which was one of last year’s noteworthy local releases.

As Morrison described it, Paul did for her album what he couldn’t always do for No Air Anywhere.

“He likes a lot of the same stuff that I like,” she said. “And he has an incredible ear. When we went in [to record], we did the rhythm and the vocals first, and then he came in and just laid it down. That’s what I wanted—I didn’t want it over-rehearsed, I didn’t want it over-thought. I like the musicians to do what they’re feeling because once they overthink it, it’s too complicated.”

With No Air Anywhere finally completed, Paul looks forward to bringing a more balanced perspective to his music.

“I’m just in a lot better space now in my life,” he said, “both in terms of art and work and personal issues. So I’m able to more objectively look at it and go, ‘No, this is good.’ I’m glad I finished it, and I’m stoked to share it.”

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Opens Friday, Jan. 11, at The Flicks GEORGE PRENTICE There is Municipal Court, State Supreme Court, U.S. District Court; but most daunting of all is the court of public opinion. And that’s where, for this one time only, your humble servant will argue in defense of the Ruth Bader Ginsburg biopic On the Basis of Sex, facing off with some of the film’s harshest critics—Mark Jenkins of The Washington Post, Bob Mondello of NPR, Joe Morgenstern of the Wall Street Journal, Peter Rainer of the Christian Science Monitor and Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Felicity Jones plays a young Ruth Bader Ginsburg in On the Basis of Sex.

young Ruth Bader Ginsberg in On the Basis of Sex is something to champion. She’s marvelous, and not once did I believe that Jones was doing an impression.

Morgenstern: “The matter of accents raises the question of why the role of a quintessentially American heroine was given to an English actress,” (Wall Street Journal, Dec. 27, 2018).

Bailiff: All rise. The Court of Public OpinPrentice: Mr. Morgenstern, we would be here ion is now in session. all afternoon if I began naming American actors Judge: Mr. Prentice, I hope you realize who who portrayed “quintessentially” British characyou’re debating today. Not only are these five ters. Where shall I start? Meryl Streep as Margacritics some of the finest practitioners of your profession, you’re about to… well, quite frankly, ret Thatcher in The Iron Lady? Renee Zellweger in Bridget Jones’s Diary? Even the aforementioned you’re about to bite the very hand that feeds Natalie Portman played a Brit in V for Vendetta. you. You’re criticizing critics.

Roeper: “If only this chapter of Ginsburg’s life Prentice: I fully recognize that, your honor. had been told with a little more But when I noticed that On spark, a little more originality, the Basis of Sex was hovering ON THE BASIS OF SEX a little more insight into what around the paltry 70 percent (PG-13) made Ruth RUTH,” (Chicago “fresh” score on the Rotten Directed by Mimi Leder Sun-Times, Dec. 24, 2018).

Tomatoes online compendium Starring Felicity Jones Prentice: I would argue that of film reviews, I couldn’t and Armie Hammer director Mimi Leder chose a ignore where some of the film’s Opens Friday, Jan. 11, at The very particular moment in Ruth critical pushback was comFlicks, 646 W. Fulton St., 208Ginsburg’s early career—the ing from. Your honor, I don’t 342-4288, theflicksboise.com.

Moritz v. Commissioner of Inpretend to be the be-all arbiter ternal Revenue case, which had of film taste, but I’ve been major repercussions for gender deconstructing and writing equality—to identify the wellspring of what about popular film for more than four decades would become the “notorious” RBG, lioness of now; and I think I know a pretty decent, albeit the U.S. Supreme Court. populist, movie when I see it.

Morgenstern: “The fateful flaw isn’t hard to Jenkins: “The movie’s central role was once intended for Natalie Portman, who probably would locate. It’s the script, which was written by Daniel have been more believable,” (Washington Post, Dec. Stiepleman. For one thing, Mr. Stiepleman has no experience writing feature films. For another, he’s 21, 2018).

Justice Ginsburg’s nephew,” (WSJ Dec. 27, 2018).

Prentice: Mr. Jenkins, I take a back seat to Prentice: For the record, Stiepleman taught no one in my admiration for the Oscar-winning screenwriting at Columbia College Chicago; Portman. But Felicity Jones’ portrayal of the

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and long before anyone in Hollywood knew that he was the nephew of Justice Ginsburg, his script was high on the so-called “Black List,” Hollywood’s much-coveted list of top unproduced screenplays. And please, let’s not chastise Stiepleman by denigrating his resume. It’s an elitist cheap shot.

Roeper: “[Armie] Hammer [who plays Ruth’s husband Marty] is such an imposing physical presence, even when he’s concealing his muscles beneath the tweeds of academia, he always looks as if he’s going to loosen the tie, whip off the sunglasses and spring into action,” (CST, Dec. 24, 2018).

Prentice: Excuse me? You’re criticizing him for being handsome? Martin Ginsburg was an athlete and officer in the U.S. Army. And if you glance at some photos of the young Marty and Ruth Ginsburg, you might think a tad differently about two very good-looking actors stepping into the shoes of two very good-looking lawyers.

Mondello: “Director Mimi Leder’s approach to the story of a genuinely remarkable woman is genuinely, remarkably… conventional,” (NPR, Dec. 25, 2018).

Prentice: If by “conventional,” you mean boring, ordinary or slight, I couldn’t disagree more. RBG, last summer’s extraordinary documentary, was indeed inspiring but a very different film. The same subject? Sure. But who’s to say that we can’t have each as a bookend? I’d love to see a series of Ginsburg-inspired films.

May it please the court, my closing argument is this: On the Basis of Sex is a rarity in that it confirms that many of America’s greatest achievements are nearly always traced to the singular heroics of one person. I humbly ask that the jury go see On the Basis of Sex and deliver its own verdict.

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CALENDAR WEDNESDAY JAN. 9 Festivals & Events LIVING GLUTEN FREE—Join Albertsons dietician Molly as she teaches how to incorporate a gluten free diet and highlights GF products during a grocery store tour. Space is limited. 5 p.m.

FREE. Albertsons-Broadway, 1219 S. Broadway Ave., Boise, 208-4339905, albertsons.com/broadway.

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PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION— This winter exhibition features Check out the new exhibit of photographs by Idaho Photographic Workshop artists Maria Essig, Mark Hardy and Carissa Sindon, on display in the C.W. Moore Plaza lobby gallery through Jan. 25. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. C.W. Moore Plaza, 250 S. Fifth St., Boise, 208-468-5555, tokcommercial. com/properties/cw-moore-plaza.

THURSDAY JAN. 10

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JANI SEDA PAINTS MESA VERDE— Jany Rae Seda celebrates Mesa Verde National Park in oils. Seda gives the viewer a small glimpse into the land that we celebrate and hold in historic regard, emphasizing the First Nation’s heritage. Mondays-Saturdays through Jan. 31. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. , FREE. Art Source Gallery, 1015 W. Main St., Boise, 208331-3374, artsourcegallery.com.

COMEDIAN JOHN ROY—8 p.m. $12-$15. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208941-2459, liquidboise.com.

Literature HUMAN RIGHTS BOOK CLUB: A MOONLESS, STARLESS SKY—In the tradition of Behind the Beautiful Forevers and Nothing to Envy, this is a master-

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ful, humane work of literary journalism by Alexis Okeowo.

It tells the stories of Africans, many of them women, resisting extremism. Jan. 10, 7 p.m. FREE. Idaho Black History Museum, 508 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-789-2164, rdbooks.org.

ASL FOR CHILDREN WITH PAULA BAKER—Check out this fun and engaging American Sign Language class geared for children and their families.

11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. FREE. Meridian Public Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane, Meridian, 208-888-4451, mld.org.

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: ROLE PLAYING FOR BEGINNERS—Create your own characters, fight monsters and roll the dice to determine the outcome of events. Contact Dungeon Master Eric at ehovey@ adalib.org. (Ages 12+) 4:30-5:45 p.m. FREE. Ada Community Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise, 208362-0181, adalib.org/victory.

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ate homage to composers of the classical period. Featuring guest soloist Simone Porter. 7:30 p.m. $22-$44. Brandt Center at NNU, 707 Fern St., Nampa, 208-344-7849, boisephil.org.

COMEDIAN BRIAN REGAN— Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country. 8 p.m. $53. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-426-1110, morrisoncenter. com/events/detail/brian-regan.

FRIDAY JAN. 11 Festivals & Events WESTERN IDAHO FLY FISHING EXPO—Now a two-day event featuring two indoor casting ponds and a dynamic group of speakers, the 15th-annual Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo will have more to see, do and fish for than ever before. Hosted by Boise Valley Fly Fishers. Noon-9 p.m. FREE-$7.

Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208287-5650, expoidaho.com.

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BOARD GAMES AND MORE— Take your favorite board game, or play one provided by Albertsons.

BOISE PHIL: MENDELSOHNN + MORE—Prokofiev’s Classical Symphony pays an affection-

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COMEDIAN JOHN ROY—8 and 10 p.m. $12-$15. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208941-2459, liquidboise.com.

COMEDYSPORTZ IMPROV—ComedySportz is fast-paced, familyfriendly improvisational comedy, played as a sport. 7:30 p.m. $5$10. ComedySportz Boise, 6225 W. Overland Road, Boise, 208991-4746, boisecomedy.com.

STAGE COACH: A COMEDY OF TENORS—Prepare for an uproarious ride, full of mistaken identities, bedroom hijinks and madcap delight. 8 p.m. $15.

Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald Ave., Boise, 208-3422000, stagecoachtheatre.com.

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Kickstarted by his debut on The Late Show with David Letterman in 1995, Brian Regan’s comedy career is older than anyone in Gen Z, and even a good chunk of Millennials—though whether it’s more mature is debatable. Regan is known for his body of high-quality material that makes ordinary life hilarious, and riffs on everything from yoga and cranberries to PopTarts and optometrists. The New York Times called him a “connoisseur of clean jokes” and “a comic’s comic,” and that family friendly style will no doubt be on display when he appears at the Morrison Center in Boise on Friday, Jan. 11. Two years on, Regan is still riding the wave of his 2017 Netflix comedy special Nunchucks and Flamethrowers with sold-out performances nationwide. Catch him in Boise while you can (and watch Nunchucks before you go).

8 p.m., $53. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, 208426-1609, morrisoncenter.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION— This winter exhibition features Check out the new exhibit of photographs by Idaho Photographic Workshop artists Maria Essig, Mark Hardy and Carissa Sindon, on display in the C.W. Moore Plaza lobby gallery through Jan. 25. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. C.W. Moore Plaza, 250 S. Fifth St., Boise, 208-468-5555, tokcommercial. com/properties/cw-moore-plaza.

For all ages. 6-10 p.m. FREE. Albertsons Broadway on the Rocks, 1219 S. Broadway Ave., Boise, 208-336-5278, local. albertsons.com/id/boise/1219s-broadway-ave.html.

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JANI SEDA PAINTS MESA VERDE— Jany Rae Seda celebrates Mesa Verde National Park in oils. Seda gives the viewer a small glimpse into the land that we celebrate and hold in historic regard, emphasizing the First Nation’s heritage. Mondays-Saturdays through Jan. 31. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. , FREE. Art Source Gallery, 1015 W. Main St., Boise, 208331-3374, artsourcegallery.com.

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AUBREY CLINEDINST: FINDING CLOWNECTIONS In 2018, the Surel’s Place artist in residence program hosted musicians, visual artists, writers and even an art career coach. But despite that diversity, it’s perhaps one of the last places you’d expect to find a clown. Aubrey Clinedinst, the January artist-in-residence, upends that notion. She’s a professional clown and puppeteer with an MFA in Physical Theatre, and she’s also Surel’s Place’s first-ever artist in residence focused on physical theater.

On Saturday, Jan. 12, she’ll host a workshop called Finding Clownections at Surel’s Place, which will aim to teach expanded body awareness and help performers build relationships with their audiences. There are only a dozen spots, so if you’d like to learn to clown around like a pro, you’d better act fast to claim a seat.

1-4 p.m., $35. Surel’s Place, 212 E. 33rd St., Garden City, 206-407-7529, surelsplace.org.

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GREAT TRAIN SHOW Ah, model trains. For people from 8 years old to 80, their slow chug and whistle around the Christmas tree, rug or tabletop is undeniably captivating. And whether you’ve retained that fascination since childhood or discovered it as an adult, the Great Train Show coming to Expo Idaho for two days in mid-January will be your train-filled winter wonderland. Self-described as the country’s only coast-to-coast model train show, the event appeals to “modelers, hobbyists, families and the just plain curious” with an abundance of trains spread out across more than 200 tables, tracks and other modeling accessories on offer from vendors, kids’ activities (including a train ride), free workshops and seminars, and plenty of models in action. Snag a ticket and let your inner kid run wild.

10 a.m.-4 p.m., FREE-$9. Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-287-5650, trainshow.com/boise.

Find a “meeting of the minds” on tap.

POLICY PUB: FOREIGN POLICY AND IDAHO In October of 2018, Dutch Ambassador Hendrik Schuwer told Boise Weekly about NewCold, a cold storage company from his country that’s partnering with Idaho’s potato industry. “I think we found each other,” he said, adding, “The NewCold investment into the Idaho facility is more than $90 million.” That chunk of change represents just one of the Gem State’s foreign ties, which a panel of experts will dive into at the latest Policy Pub at Pengilly’s Saloon, Foreign Policy in Idaho. The newest in a series of events from The James A. and Louise McClure Center for Public Policy Research, the Pub will feature former State Department Deputy Assistant Secretary Steven Feldstein, Idaho Department of Agriculture Director Celia Gould, and Idaho Potato Commission head Mary Hasenoehrl.

5:30 p.m., FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon, 513 W. Main St., 208-345-6344, oldboise.com/merchant/pengillys-saloon.

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CALENDAR Workshops & Classes BOISE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL TELESCOPE WORKSHOP—Whether you received a new telescope for Christmas or have one collecting dust in a closet, take it with you to the Anser Charter School for expert assistance from the amateur astronomers of the Boise Astronomical Society. Enter through the doors on the northern side. 7-9 p.m. FREE. Anser Charter School, 202 E. 42nd St., Garden City, 208-426-9840, boiseastro.org.

Art JANI SEDA PAINTS MESA VERDE— Jany Rae Seda celebrates Mesa Verde National Park in oils. Seda gives the viewer a small glimpse into the land that we celebrate and hold in historic regard, emphasizing the First Nation’s heritage. Mondays-Saturdays through Jan. 31. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. , FREE. Art Source Gallery, 1015 W. Main St., Boise, 208331-3374, artsourcegallery.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION— This winter exhibition features

Check out the new exhibit of photographs by Idaho Photographic Workshop artists Maria Essig, Mark Hardy and Carissa Sindon, on display in the C.W. Moore Plaza lobby gallery through Jan. 25. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. C.W. Moore Plaza, 250 S. Fifth St., Boise, 208-468-5555, tokcommercial. com/properties/cw-moore-plaza.

TVAA EXHIBITION: AFTER DARK, A DUALITY—This winter exhibition features artist Rena Vandewater and participating artists Thomas Bicak, Leslie Jay Bosch, Karen Clark, Carolyn Eardley, Debby Graf, Carolyn Greener, Shawn Hubbs, Len Klikunas, Patricia Koleini, Bonnie Liles, Betty Mallorca, Lawrence Manning, Jenn Pirente, Gary Richardson, Jill Storey, Angela Stout, Jessie Swimeley, Helen Wilson and Marcia Yiapan. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Nampa Civic Center, 311 Third St. S., Nampa, 208-468-5555, treasurevalleyartistsalliance.org.

Kids & Teens FAMILY MOVIE: GNOMEO AND JULIET—Everyone is invited for a one-time showing of a great

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family movie. Snacks provided.

4:30 p.m. FREE. Ada Community Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise, 208362-0181, adalib.org/victory.

SPANISH-ENGLISH STORYTIME WITH LAURA CHICO—Check out this fun and engaging bilingual (Spanish/English) storytime program geared for children ages 2-8 years old. 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. FREE. Meridian Public Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane, Meridian, 208-888-4451, mld.org.

Odds & Ends FRIDAY NIGHT MAGIC—Do you love Magic the Gathering? Join over 100 Friday Night Magic customers in your choice of one of three Friday Night Magic events: Standard, Draft or Commander.

You’ll receive one booster pack for playing and additional prize packs depending on your performance.

Buy-in depends on your choice of event. 7-11 p.m. $5-$15. All About Games, 7079 Overland Road, Boise, 208-343-5653, allaboutgamesboise.com.

SATURDAY JAN. 12 Festivals & Events GREAT TRAIN SHOW—Designed for the general public, hobbyists, families and the curious, each show features hundreds of tables of trains and accessories for sale, huge exhibits, activities for kids and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE$9. Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-287-5650, trainshow.com.

WESTERN IDAHO FLY FISHING EXPO—See Friday, Jan. 11.

9 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE-$7. Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208287-5650, expoidaho.com.

On Stage BOISE PHIL: MENDELSSOHN + MORE—See Friday, Jan. 11.

7:30 p.m. $24-$72. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-344-7849, boisephil.org.

COMEDIAN JOHN ROY—8 and 10 p.m. $12-$15. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208941-2459, liquidboise.com.

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REEL ROCK 13—Reel Rock 13 offers a brand new collection of the year’s best climbing films, delivering jaw-dropping action, soulful journeys and rollicking humor.

Purchase tickets from 10 a.m.noon at the venue, or at the door 30 minutes before show. BYOB. 4 and 7 p.m. $10. The Commons Climbing Gym, 4795 W. Emerald St., Boise, reelrocktour.com.

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CALENDAR 11. 8 p.m. $15. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald Ave., Boise, 208-342-2000, stagecoachtheatre.com.

Workshops & Classes AUBREY CLINEDINST: FINDING CLOWNECTIONS—Join Surel’s Place Artist-in-Residence Aubrey Clinedinst, a professional clown and puppeteer, for a workshop on body awareness and better stage and ensemble awareness.

This workshop also explores building a relationship with the audience. 1-4 p.m. $35. Surel’s Place, 212 E. 33rd St., Garden City, 208-991-4718, surelsplace.org.

Art FACES OF THE IDAHO STATE PENITENTIARY EXHIBIT GRAND OPENING—Check out the opening of the Old Idaho Penitentiary’s newest large exhibit, Faces of the Idaho State Penitentiary. 6 p.m. $7-$8. Old Idaho State Penitentiary, 2445 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-334-2844, history.idaho.gov/location/old-penitentiary.

JANI SEDA PAINTS MESA VERDE— Jany Rae Seda celebrates Mesa Verde National Park in oils.

Seda gives the viewer a small glimpse into the land that we celebrate and hold in historic regard, emphasizing the First Nation’s heritage. Mondays-Saturdays through Jan. 31. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. , FREE. Art Source Gallery, 1015 W. Main St., Boise, 208-3313374, artsourcegallery.com.

Kids & Teens IDAHO BOOK FAIRS SATURDAY CHILDREN’S BOOKSTORE—Every Saturday, the warehouse for Idaho Book Fairs turns into a Children’s Bookstore, where there’s a great selection of books for ages 0-18 years, with some titles for parents.

9 a.m.-7 p.m. FREE. Idaho Book Fairs Warehouse Store, 1515 S. Wilson, Boise, 208-8668125, idahobookfairs.com.

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. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE-$2. Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-939-6426, ext.

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SUNDAY JAN. 13 On Stage COMEDIAN JOHN ROY—8 p.m. $12-$15. Liquid Lounge, 405

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p.m. FREE. High Note Cafe, 225 N. Fifth St., Boise, 208-4291911, thehighnotecafe.com.

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KHARA OXIER: OSMOSIS— Drawing from her background in anthropology, Khara Oxier works to integrate concepts of human evolution, development, causation and adaptation. Her abstracted figures draw attention to the fluctuating subjective consciousness which actively involves a deep internal dialogue with external environments. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE. Boise State Student Union Gallery, 1910 University Drive, Boise, 208-426-1242.

JANI SEDA PAINTS MESA VERDE— Jany Rae Seda celebrates Mesa Verde National Park in oils. Seda gives the viewer a small glimpse into the land that we celebrate and hold in historic regard, emphasizing the First Nation’s heritage. Mondays-Saturdays through Jan. 31. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. , FREE. Art Source Gallery, 1015 W. Main St., Boise, 208331-3374, artsourcegallery.com.

Odds & Ends JANUARY WINO ARTS AND CRAFTS—Join this craft day to make Merlot Lavender Body Scrub and Eucalyptus Shower Steamers. 1 p.m. $27-$32.

Indian Creek Winery, 1000 N. McDermott Road, Kuna, 208-9224791, indiancreekwinery.com.

TAM FAM PROM: DEAD MAN’S PARTY—Go dressed as your favorite dead celebrity or as a ghoulish party goer. 5 p.m.

FREE. Tamarack Resort, 2099 W. Mountain Road, Donnelly, 208-325-1000, tamarackidaho. com/event/tam-fam-prom-2019.

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PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION— This winter exhibition features Check out the new exhibit of photographs by Idaho Photographic Workshop artists Maria Essig, Mark Hardy and Carissa Sindon, on display in the C.W. Moore Plaza lobby gallery through Jan. 25. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. C.W. Moore Plaza, 250 S. Fifth St., Boise, 208-468-5555, tokcommercial. com/properties/cw-moore-plaza.

Animals & Pets KEGS 4 KAUSE: SIMPLY CATS TRIVIA NIGHT—Join Simply Cats at Payette Brewing Co. for all-ages

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trivia fun. Half of all of proceeds from Tap Room beer sales are donated to the cageless, no-kill feline adoption center. 5-10 p.m.

FREE. Payette Brewing River Street Taproom, 733 S. Pioneer St., Boise, 208-343-7177.

TUESDAY JAN. 15 Literature OUTDOOR CONVERSATIONS: DAN NOAKES—Discuss all things regarding the Idaho Centennial Trail with Dan Noakes, who last year hiked the rugged 900-mile trail in just 52 days.

7 p.m. FREE. Rediscovered Books, 180 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-376-4229, rdbooks.org.

Art JANI SEDA PAINTS MESA VERDE— Jany Rae Seda celebrates Mesa Verde National Park in oils. Seda gives the viewer a small glimpse into the land that we celebrate and hold in historic regard, emphasizing the First Nation’s heritage. Mondays-Saturdays through Jan. 31. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. , FREE. Art Source Gallery,

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1015 W. Main St., Boise, 208331-3374, artsourcegallery.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION— This winter exhibition features Check out the new exhibit of photographs by Idaho Photographic Workshop artists Maria Essig, Mark Hardy and Carissa Sindon, on display in the C.W. Moore Plaza lobby gallery through Jan. 25. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. C.W. Moore Plaza, 250 S. Fifth St., Boise, 208-468-5555, tokcommercial. com/properties/cw-moore-plaza.

WEDNESDAY JAN. 16 Talks & Lectures POLICY PUB: FOREIGN POLICY AND IDAHO—Panelists Steven Feldstein, former Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of State, now Frank and Bethine Church Chair at Boise State; Celia Gould, Director, Idaho Department of Agriculture; and Idaho Potato Commission Commissioner Mary Hasenoehrl, will discuss “Foreign Policy and Idaho.” Each will talk about their international work in democracy, agriculture and trade, and explore how upcom-

ing federal policy conversations might affect Idaho. 5:30 p.m.

FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon, 513 W. Main St., Boise, 208-3644549, uidaho.edu/president/ direct-reports/mcclure-center.

Art JANI SEDA PAINTS MESA VERDE— Jany Rae Seda celebrates Mesa Verde National Park in oils. Seda gives the viewer a small glimpse into the land that we celebrate and hold in historic regard, emphasizing the First Nation’s heritage.

Mondays-Saturdays through Jan. 31. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. , FREE. Art Source Gallery, 1015 W. Main St., Boise, 208-3313374, artsourcegallery.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION—This winter exhibition features Check out the new exhibit of photographs by Idaho Photographic Workshop artists Maria Essig, Mark Hardy and Carissa Sindon, on display in the C.W. Moore Plaza lobby gallery through Jan. 25. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. C.W. Moore Plaza, 250 S. Fifth St., Boise, 208-468-5555, tokcommercial.com/properties/cw-moore-plaza.

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BOARD GAMES AND BRUNCH— Head down to Boise Brewing’s first Boardgames and Brunch event.

They’ll serve mimosas and beer.

They’ve partnered with Nerds to the Rescue and Phoenix Fire Games to provide their amazing collection of board games for you all to use. Wetos Locos will serve brunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and games will be available until later in the afternoon. For all ages. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE. Boise Brewing, 521 W. Broad St., Boise, 208342-7655, boisebrewing.com.

MONDAY JAN. 14 On Stage SWEET SWEDE COMEDY OPEN MIC—Have a laugh and a beer at The Mad Swede on Mondays with a different host and featured comedian each week. 8 p.m.

FREE. Mad Swede Brewing Company, 2772 S. Cole Road, Ste. 140, Boise, 208-922-6883.

Literature POETRY OPEN MIC—Read your own poetry (works-in-progress are welcome!) or share some of your current favorites by other writers.

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—Lex Nelson 8 p.m., $127-$1,200. Taco Bell Arena, 1401 Bronco Lane, Boise, 208-426-1766, tacobellarena.com.

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Late last month, Aubree Liz, aka Roadie, made a New Year’s resolution: “Hit the road,” she announced in a Facebook post. Roadie is well-known around her home state of Utah, but in 2019, she’ll do what she said and embark on a tour that will, on Wednesday, Jan. 16, bring her to the City of Trees. With a backing band consisting of Josh Snyder (bass) and Heath Edwards (drums), she cut a self-titled EP in 2018, and they have plenty of material inspired by performers like Ray LaMontagne, Laura Marling and George Ezra, though Liz’s jazzy vocals recall little so much as a western-ified Rachael Price of Lake Street Dive. Catch Roadie and her all-star band at Tom Grainey’s. The show starts at 8 p.m.

—Harrison Berry 8 p.m. FREE. Tom Grainey’s, 109 S. Sixth St., Boise, 208-345-2505, tomgraineys.com.

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BOISE BLUES SOCIETY WINTER BLUES WEEKEND—With Gary Tackett Band, Jake Leg and BBQ Blues Band. 7:30 p.m. $12-$20.

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FRIM FRAM FOUR—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon ILL.GATES—9 p.m. $10-$20.

Fatty’s JEN AND JOHNNY—7 p.m. FREE. Lock Stock & Barrel LAURA GIBSON—With Stelth Ulvang, and Dovekins. 7 p.m. $10$12. The Olympic MARSHALL POOLE ALBUM PRERELEASE IN-STORE—6 p.m. FREE. The Record Exchange

FRIDAY JAN. 11 BBS WINTER BLUES WEEKEND— With Billy Blues Band, Blues Directors, and Blues To Lose. 7:30 p.m. $12-$20. Sapphire Room BUDDY DEVORE AND LYLE “POPS” EVANS—7 p.m. FREE. Sockeye Grill and Brewery-Cole CRUSHED—9 p.m. FREE. High Note Cafe ELTON JOHN—8 p.m. $127$1,200. Taco Bell Arena GENERATOR SAINTS—8 p.m.

FREE. WilliB’s Saloon REMEMBER SPORTS—With Nadine. 7:30 p.m. $10-$12. Neurolux THE SOULMATES—8 p.m. FREE. Quinn’s Restaurant and Lounge THE SAWTOOTH SERENADERS—6:30 p.m. FREE. Boise Brewing

TREE CITY CHAMBER PLAYERS—3 p.m. By donation. Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy THE YAWPERS—With Blackfoot Gypsies. 7:30 p.m. $8-$10.

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MONDAY JAN. 14 SEAN ROGERS—5:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse

TUESDAY JAN. 15 DAN COSTELLO—7 p.m. FREE. Sockeye Grill and Brewery-Cole KRIS KRISTOFFERSON AND THE STRANGERS—8 p.m. $35-$65.

Morrison Center for the Performing Arts RADIO BOISE TUESDAY: QUINN DEVEAUX—7:30 p.m. $10-$12.

Neurolux RED ROCK ‘STORIES’ COFFEE HOUSE—Seattle Goes South, with Wendy Matson, and artist Chad Estes. 7 p.m. By donation. Red Rock Christian Church THE SUBURBANS—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon

WEDNESDAY JAN. 16 ACOUSTIC MOONSHINE—7 p.m.

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WHISKEY TOAST—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon

BIG HEAD TODD AND THE MONSTERS—With Los Colognes. 7:30 p.m. $25-$55. Revolution

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BUDDY DEVORE AND THE FADED COWBOYS—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon

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Are you as lonely as I am? My name is Alantae Hogan. I’m currently incarcerated at S.B.W.C.C. in Boise, ID. An unfortunate situation led me here. I don’t have much time left but would like to meet a new friend. A little about me: I’m 5’8’’, 150 lbs, 38-24-28, chocolate complexioned African American Female. Those who know me would say I’m caring, generous, loving, and funny. I love cooking & trying new foods.

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$GYLFH IRU WKRVH H RQ WKH YHUJH CLASH OF THE TITANS DEAR MINERVA, My husband and I justt bought a beautiful home here in Boise and we are over the moon about settling in. We are an “odd couple” and have different tastes in almost everything. We haven’t started digging deep into the decorating process yet, but I am already worried about the clash of wills. We both have big personalities but mine is far more colorful and eclectic than his. We both want the home to be ours in every way. How can we avoid an all-out war?

—Sincerely, Clash of the Titans

DEAR CLASH, Whether good taste, bad taste or no taste, my first advice would be: Do not take decorating too seriously. As long as you both go into the process with the mindset that this is about creating a beautiful home together and not a matter of one-upping the other, you should have a lot of fun finding ways of blending your two styles together. If you have the cash, hire a professional to help meet your common goals. If you don’t, let it be a bonding experience.

You may both find that your love for each other may facilitate your love of each other’s tastes. After all, you are together for a reason. Sharing life and space with someone means there is room for both of you to express yourselves. His conservative wingback may look great with your bohemian throw pillow. The last thing you want is to create a space born from resentment, anger and ill will.

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There’s perhaps nothing more near and dear to the hearts of Westerners than their neighbors, the mountains. In Idaho, Borah Peak and Bald Mountain, Cache Peak and Devil’s Bedstead East are the friends next door. In nearby Oregon, they’re Mount Hood and Mount Bachelor. And while you might expect those mountains to inspire painters and photographers, they’ve also tugged at the heartstrings of the glass blowers at Oregon-based North Drinkwear, which crafts pints and tumblers with detailed 3D peaks hollowed out of their bottoms. Each glass is hand-blown in a two-day, 15-step process that includes pressing in peak topography with metal molds. The overall impression, once a glass is filled with beer or whiskey, is of a crystal mountain resting in an amber sky. Though an Idaho line has yet to appear on the North Drinkware website, we’d guess it’s only a matter of time. For now, mountaineers can score glasses featuring peaks in California, Colorado, Oregon, Vermont, Washington and Wyoming.

—Lex Nelson $45, northdrinkware.com

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ROXANNE: I’m a longtime resident, waiting for the PURRfect someone who can keep up with my playful antics!

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ASTROLOGY CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In 1984, singer-songwriter John Fogerty released a new album with the lead single “The Old Man Down the Road.” It sold well. But trouble arose soon afterward when Fogerty’s former record company sued him in court, claiming he stole the idea for “The Old Man Down the Road” from “Run Through the Jungle.” That was a tune Fogerty himself had written and recorded in 1970 while playing with the band Creedence Clearwater Revival. The legal process took a while, but he was ultimately vindicated. No, the courts declared, he didn’t plagiarize himself, even though there were some similarities between the two songs. In this spirit, I authorize you to borrow from a good thing you did in the past as you create a new good thing in the future. There’ll be no hell to pay if you engage in a bit of self-plagiarism.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book is a collection of fables that take place in India. Three movies have been made based on it. All of them portray the giant talking snake named Kaa as an adversary to the hero Mowgli.

But in Kipling’s original stories, Kaa is a benevolent ally and teacher. I bring this to your attention to provide context for a certain situation in your life. Is there an influence with a metaphorical resemblance to Kaa: misinterpreted by some people, but actually quite supportive and nourishing to you? If so, I suggest you intensify your appreciation for it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Virginia Woolf thought that her Piscean lover Vita Sackville-West was a decent writer, but a bit too fluid and effortless. Self-expression was so natural to Sackville-West that she didn’t work hard enough to hone her craft and discipline her flow. In a letter, Woolf wrote, “I think there are odder, deeper, more angular thoughts in your mind than you have yet to let come out.” I invite you to meditate on the possibility that Woolf’s advice might be useful in 2019. Is there anything in your skill set that comes so easily that you haven’t fully ripened it? If so, develop it with more focused intention.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Computer-generated special effects used in the 1993 film Jurassic Park may seem modest to us now, but at the time they were revolutionary. Inspired by the possibilities it revealed, filmmakers like Stanley Kubrick, George Lucas and Peter Jackson launched new projects they had previously thought to be beyond their abilities to create. In 2019, I urge you to go in quest of your personal equivalent of Jurassic Park’s pioneering breakthroughs. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you may be able to find help and resources that enable you to get more serious about seemingly unfeasible or impractical dreams.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I’m a big proponent of authenticity. I almost always advise you to be yourself with bold candor and unapologetic panache. Speak the truth about your deepest values and clearest perceptions. Be an expert about what really moves you and devote yourself passionately to your relationships with those things. But there is one exception to this approach: Sometimes it’s wise to employ the “fake it until you make it” strategy, to pretend you are what you want to be with such conviction that you ultimately become what you want to be. I suspect now is one of those times for you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The students’ dining hall at Michigan State University serves gobs of mayonnaise. But in late 2016, a problem arose when 1250 gallons of the stuff became rancid. Rather than simply throw it away, the school’s Sustainability Officer came up with a brilliant solution: load it into a machine called an anaerobic digester, which turns biodegradable waste into energy. Problem solved! The transformed rot provided electricity for parts of the campus. I recommend you regard this story as a metaphor for your own use. Is there anything in

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BY ROB BREZSNY your life that has begun to decay or lose its usefulness?

If so, can you convert it into a source of power?

CANCER (June 21-July 22): If you grow vegetables, fruits and grains on an acre of land, you can feed 12 people. If you use that acre to raise meat-producing animals, you’ll feed at most four people. But to produce the meat, you’ll need at least four times more water and 20 times more electric power than you would if you grew the plants. I offer this as a useful metaphor for you to consider in the coming months. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you should prioritize efficiency and value. What will provide you with the most bang for your bucks?

What’s the wisest use of your resources?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Modern kids don’t spend much time playing outside.

They have fun in natural environments only half as often as their parents did while growing up. In fact, the average child spends less time in the open air than a prison inmate. And today’s unjailed adults get even less exposure to the elements. But I hope you will avoid that fate in 2019. According to my astrological estimates, you need to allocate more than the usual amount of time to feeling the sun and wind and sky.

Not just because it’s key to your physical health, but also because many of your best ideas and decisions are likely to emerge while you’re outdoors.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): NASA landed its robotic explorer Opportunity on Mars in January of 2004. The craft’s mission, which was supposed to last for 92 days, began by taking photos and collecting soil samples. More than 14 years later, the hardy machine was still in operation, continuing to send data back to Earth. It far outlived its designed lifespan. I foresee you being able to generate a comparable marvel in 2019, Virgo: A stalwart resource or influence or situation that will have more staying power than you could imagine. What could it be?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In 1557, Welsh mathematician Robert Recorde invented the equals sign: =. Historical records don’t tell us when he was born, so we don’t know his astrological sign. But I’m guessing he was a Libra. Is there any tribe more skillful at finding correlations, establishing equivalencies and creating reciprocity?

In all the zodiac, who is best at crafting righteous proportions and uniting apparent opposites? Who is the genius of balance? In the coming months, I suspect you will be even more adept at these fine arts than you usually are.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): There’s a modest, one-story office building at 1209 North Orange St. in Wilmington, Delaware. More than 285,000 businesses from all over the U.S. claim it as their address. Why? Because the state of Delaware has advantageous tax laws that enable those businesses to save massive amounts of money. Other buildings in Delaware house thousands of additional corporations. It’s all legal. No one gets in trouble for it. I bring this to your attention in the hope of inspiring you to hunt for comparable situations: ethical loopholes and workarounds that will provide you with extra benefits and advantages.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): People in the Solomon Islands buy many goods and services with regular currency, but also use other symbols of worth to pay for important cultural events like staging weddings, settling disputes and expressing apologies. These alternate forms of currency include the teeth of flying foxes, which are the local species of bat. In that spirit, and in accordance with current astrological omens, I’d love to see you expand your sense of what constitutes your wealth. In addition to material possessions and funds in the bank, what else makes you valuable? In what other ways do you measure your potency, your vitality and your merit? It’s a favorable time to take inventory.

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