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The first story in this week’s issue is an investigative piece, a follow-up to our story from February, “The Dead of Winter,” chronicling the mysterious death of Idaho inmate Kim Taylor at a private prison facility in Texas. Boise Weekly has learned that, in the weeks that followed Taylor’s death, Idaho prison officials sent a team of auditors to the private prison, and the results were not good. No less than Idaho Gov. Brad Little has gotten involved, meeting with Taylor’s surviving relatives and promising that Idaho will “do everything in its power to make sure something like this doesn’t happen again.” You can read my feature story on pages 6 and 7. Up next, BW’s Lex Nelson previews As One, the highly anticipated production from Opera Idaho in which two singers play the same transgender character. The contemporary opera will be performed at Boise State’s Danny Peterson Theatre from Thursday, May 9, through Saturday, May 12, and you can get the inside story on page 8. BW contributor Hayden Seder offers a prep guide for rock climbing season on page 10. It turns out that spring, not summer, is a perfect time to climb in Idaho. Veteran climbers know that cooler temperatures give ultimate friction on the rocks. Next, BW’s Harrison Berry has a preview of Boise Bike Week on page 11. There’s a packed slate of events, beginning Sunday, May 12, and running through Saturday, May 18. Lex returns on page 12 to tell us about a fascinating innovation: a sustainable cup swap program called HuskeeSwap which will allow customers to re-use a non-disposable mug at a number of area coffee shops. Lastly, I’ll be back on page 13 to preview the new biopic Tolkien. It’s a fascinating film that gives us insight into the early years of J.R.R. Tolkien, who authored The Hobbit and set a wildfire of fantasy adventures that roared through the last century. If you’re into The Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones, it’s a good bet that you’ll want to see this wonderful new film. —George Prentice, Editor

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“It often takes months to get clues; it often takes years to get answers.” GEORGE PRENTICE

Kim Taylor, an Idaho inmate who died at a Texas private prison owned by GEO Group, is buried in the Wasatch Lawn section of Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery in Idaho Falls.

There is no headstone at Space No. 3 in the Wasatch Lawn section of Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery in Idaho Falls. In fact, the only indication that anyone is buried beneath the large rectangle of dirt is a tiny, laminated strip of paper that reads, “Kim Sargent Taylor, August 16, 1962-January 6, 2019.” There have been few, if any, visitors to the gravesite of the eastern Idaho man who died mysteriously at the Eagle Pass Correctional Facility, a private prison contracted to house nearly 550 Idaho inmates. That said, Taylor’s death is getting plenty of attention from the highest levels of Idaho government. A so-called Serious Incident Review concluded that there was “a deficit in critical thinking skills” at the South Texas private prison; two separate audits at the prison facility, which is owned by GEO Group revealed failing grades in several healthcare-related categories; at least two healthcare professionals have lost their jobs at the private prison since Taylor’s death; and Idaho Governor Brad Little met personally with Taylor’s surviv6 | MAY 8–14, 2019 | BOISEWEEKLY

ing relatives, assuring them that Idaho would “do everything in its power to make sure something like this doesn’t happen again.” “Yes, Governor Little met with Mr. Taylor’s family to share his condolences and listen to their concerns,” said Marissa Morrison, Little’s press secretary. She added that Jared Larsen, the Governor’s Policy Advisor for Public Safety and Criminal Justice, sat in on the April 12 meeting. Terri Greenwood, Taylor’s sister, told Boise Weekly that while the family appreciated the meeting, they weren’t convinced that it was entirely heartfelt. “It was simply a public relations move,” she said. “It was good for them to invite us to come meet with them, but it was just a PR move. We’re looking at our options.” An option that the family took was to contact Ed Budge, a nationally recognized attorney who specializes in representing families of victims of jail abuse, neglect or death in prison. “The public needs to know about Kim

Taylor,” said Budge from his Seattle-based firm Budge & Heipt, LLC. “The public needs to know that a loved one can be confined to prison but come out in a body bag. The family wants to know why, but it’s not like you can just go in and start asking questions at the prison. It’s particularly difficult when it’s a private prison.”

WHAT WE KNOW (AND DON’T KNOW) An official incident report from the Maverick County, Texas, Sheriff’s Office concluded on Jan. 6 that Taylor, 56, had “died of natural causes.” But there was nothing natural about the week-long series of events that led up to Taylor’s death, beginning Dec. 31, when Taylor complained of a sore throat. His fever escalated to 101.3 degrees within a day, and complaints of dizziness and filled lungs followed over the next few days. Just past midnight on Jan. 6, Taylor’s cellmates told prison officers that he was “pale, incoherent” and unable to stand. But when a nurse came

to the cell, inmates later told investigators, “She didn’t know what to do.” Subsequent findings in a Serious Incident Review, ordered by the Idaho Department of Correction, included the fact that Taylor was never referred to a physician in spite of his rapidly deteriorating medical condition, that there was a “deficit in critical thinking skills” among the health care professionals at the private prison, and that the nurse who did end up responding to the crisis was “inexperienced.” The SIR added that “unless [the nurse] can be given some immediate additional training and education, she should be removed from her position.” Ultimately, the SIR concluded “medical response is where the problem lies.” After Taylor’s death, Eagle Pass Warden Waymon Barry, pointing to Taylor’s cause of death as “natural causes,” never ordered an autopsy. In short order, Taylor’s body was embalmed, shipped back to Idaho and buried in the snow-covered Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery a few days later. BOISE WEEKLY.COM

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PRIVATE PRISON DEATH FALLOUT: FAILED AUDITS, FIRINGS AND A VOW FROM GOV. BRAD LITTLE

“The result of the Serious Incident Review uncovered some things that we found to be troubling, and warranted a more thorough audit of Eagle Pass,” said IDOC Director Josh Tewalt. “Our primary concern is to get to the bottom of whether that was a confluence of events that led to a tragic outcome, or whether it was representative of something systemic that could potentially put our other inmates in danger who are housed at that facility.” Tewalt said a team of Idaho-based auditors, representatives from IDOC’s management services division and a representative from the department’s medical provider Corizon Correctional Healthcare, flew to Texas to launch a

medications were not administered as ordered or there was no explanation for why medication was not given. In the category of Nonemergency Healthcare Services, auditors discovered instances where sick inmates were not triaged within 24 hours of illnesses or referrals weren’t made to health care providers after inmates had been seen more than two times for the same concern. In the category of Pharmaceutical Operations, auditors found instances of medication cards that had been blacked out or relabeled for other use. When IDOC auditors returned to Eagle Pass on Feb. 27, they found some improve-

your important law enforcement mission.” When Boise Weekly posed a series of questions regarding the audits to GEO Group, which owns Eagle Pass private prison, a GEO Group spokesperson said, “As a service provider, we are committed to working with the State of Idaho and all of our state government partners to continuously assess our processes, procedures, and training [in] an effort to improve the delivery of services and operational efficiency as needed.”

PERSONNEL DISMISSED In his letter to IDOC responding to the Jan. 25 and Feb. 27 audits, Barry made

“Out-of-state placement is the best of our worst alternatives. When you try to balance Idaho’s need for beds versus the need for good outcomes, you’re really trying to do as little harm as you can,” said Tewalt. “With our lack of space, and the potential harm of overcrowding, we look out of state.” Tewalt said in addition to the audits at Eagle Pass, a team of IDOC officials now regularly flies to Texas to review operations at the private prison. “Following this incident, we increased the frequency of our trips,” said Tewalt, adding that Idaho is paying for the additional visits. “We have somebody onsite there at least once every two weeks.” J O H N ROA RK , IDA HO FA LLS P O ST REGISTER

COURTESY S A N A NTO N I O E XPRES S N E W S

Approximately 550 Idaho inmates are housed at a private prison In Eagle Pass, Texas. Until Jan. 6, Kim Taylor was one of them. Today, his body lies in an Idaho Falls cemetery.

full review of health care services at the Eagle Pass private prison. One audit was conducted on Jan. 25 and a second review was conducted on Feb. 27. The results were not good.

THE HEALTHCARE SERVICE AUDITS On Jan. 25, Idaho auditors began reviewing four categories of health carerelated procedures at the Eagle Pass prison: Infection Control, Medication Administration Records, Nonemergency Healthcare Services and Pharmaceutical Operations. In each instance, Eagle Pass failed to meet the threshold of expectations. In the category of Infection Control, auditors found that the Eagle Pass facility did not have an infection control program in place, and personal protective equipment was not available in all medical areas. In the category of Medical Administration Records, auditors found that, in the majority of medical records reviewed, either scheduled BOISE WEEKLY.COM

ment in the categories of Infection Control and Nonemergency Healthcare Services, but also discovered some new concerns, this time in the categories of Continuity of Care and Oral Care. In the category of Continuity of Care, auditors found instances of test results not appearing in inmates’ medical records within three weeks of appointments, and either little or no documentation of inmates being evaluated by an ER physician or during an offsite medical appointment. In the category of Oral Care, auditors found instances of dental care not being provided within 28 days of an offender’s request for treatment. In a formal response to the audits, Barry penned a letter to IDOC, promising, “It is our intent to meet or exceed the contractual requirements with regards to inmate health care services. We value the Idaho Department of Correction’s trust in allowing us to support

repeated references to new expectations of the prison’s Health Service Administrator and Director of Nursing. But he would not mention those health care officials by name. A source with direct knowledge of the Eagle Pass facility and the events that followed Taylor’s death told Boise Weekly that at least two high-profile health care professionals, a physician and a nurse, were dismissed from the GEO-owned prison. When BW asked GEO officials to confirm the dismissals, a GEO spokesman would only say, “From time to time, we evaluate staff and processes and make appropriate personnel changes, if necessary. As a matter of long-standing policy, we are unable to comment on personnel-related decisions.” Meanwhile, IDOC Director Tewalt said the practice of housing Idaho inmates in an out-of-state, private prison wouldn’t be changing anytime soon.

As for the possibility of legal action filed against GEO over the events that led up to Taylor’s death, Budge, who has argued jail death cases in eight states, said he was immediately drawn to some of the initial revelations, particularly in the Serious Incident Report. “I actually commend IDOC for promptly investigating this, and for generating an SIR in relatively short order following Kim Taylor’s death,” said Budge. “I know that he had been in an Idaho prison for a very long time and apparently hadn’t had any issues. But within a very short period of time, he goes down to Texas and he’s dead. So, what happened?” Budge said he’s still at an investigatory stage, but is in the case for the long haul. “It often takes months to get clues; it often takes years to get answers. The public needs to know about this, for sure,” he said. BOISEWEEKLY | MAY 8–14, 2019 | 7

L E X N E L SON

TWO VOICES, ONE BODY

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ARTS & CULTURE In Opera Idaho’s As One, two singers play the transgender character Hannah LE X NEL SON When Emilie Jackson-Edney, a transgender woman, read her transition story from a trembling piece of paper on May 1, The Linen Building itself seemed to hold its breath. “I’m a human being just like everyone else, and I have spiritual, emotional and physical concerns, just like everyone else,” she read. “I laugh, I cry, I eat, I drink, I fall in love, I go to work, I pay bills, I have family and I have strengths and weaknesses, just like everyone else. And I deserve to live my life authentically, free from fear, with full civil rights equality, and [to] be treated with dignity, respect and acceptance—just like everyone else.” Jackson-Edney grew up in Boise’s North End in the 1950s and ‘60s, and was gendered male at birth. She called her feelings that she was a really a girl her “deepest, darkest secret,” one that she went on to hide for decades as she took a Michael Kelly and Blythe Gaissert play Hannah Before and Hannah After, respectively. job in the male-dominated field of construction engineering, served in the military, got married and even became a church deacon. It was only after she could no longer control the barrage of Kelly, a baritone. He likened the production to As One had a meteoric rise after premiering them, she was turned away because, she said, her suicidal thoughts that she made the choice to Randy Roberts Potts’ traveling art piece “The at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in 2014, gender identity confounded the system, making transition, explaining that it felt like “facing life her impossible to place. Gay Agenda,” for which Potts and his partner soaring to become the country’s 11th mostand death square on.” produced opera in the 2017-2018 season. Opera performed their day-to-day lives by recreating Their stories parallel Hannah’s, and fit panel Now an openly trans woman and board their home in public spaces. Kelly called As One Idaho’s production will be mezzo-soprano moderator and Opera Idaho General Director member of The Pride Foundation, Jackson-Edney Mark Junkert’s goal for the event, which was “an art installation with activist roots.” Gaissert’s fifth time playing the role of Hannah was one of several people to share their stories At the panel discussion, Junkert noted that After; she first gave her input when composer to leave listeners with “a better understanding at The Linen Building that Laura Kaminsky and librettists Mark Campbell in addition to its groundbreaking content, As of the issues of the opera.” night for a panel discussion on and Kimberly Reed were still workshopping the One will also be Opera Idaho’s first production Before the panel, he told gender identity ahead of Opera composed by a woman. Boise Weekly those issues were story, which is based on Reed’s own history. AS ONE Idaho’s upcoming production “It’s about time,” he said to applause from “I feel like every time I do a production controversial enough that of As One, which features a the audience. you get a different perspective, not just from announcements about As Thursday-Saturday, May 9-12 transgender woman as its main Later, Jackson-Edney told listeners how she the director but from the community that you One—which opens in The 7:30 p.m., $28-$53. Danny Peterson Theatre, character. Two other memmeet,” said Gaissert. “It’s been such an honor to hoped the night would end. If they remembered Danny Peterson Theatre at Boise State University bers of the local transgender meet so many different trans people throughout one thing from the discussion, she said, she Boise State University on 2201 W. Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, community—trans man the country who are coming out and supporting wanted it to be this: “I hope you’ll understand Thursday, May 9—had trig208-426-3957, operaidaho.org. Dayne Law and trans woman that transgender men are men, and transgender gered blowback from patrons, our work, and hearing their stories.” Percephone Bias—joined her, women are women.” While the May 9 opening night will be several of whom asked to be offering their experiences to a Gaissert said that one of the reasons she Kelly’s first time playing Hannah Before, he has removed from Opera Idaho’s crowd of two dozen. loves performing As One in places like Idaho is wanted to play the role for five years, and said mailing list. The panel was one way to combat “It was kind of a crisis point in my life where that it helps shine a spotlight on statements like he identified with Hannah by drawing on his that attitude, by giving trans people a platform I was like, I can’t live a lie any longer,” said Law, Jackson-Edney’s, which don’t often penetrate the own coming out experience as a gay man. to directly interact with Opera Idaho’s patrons. who didn’t come out as trans until he was 42 years Singers Michael Kelly and Blythe Gaissert— American mainstream. “The beauty in the story is its universal old, though he’d felt like a boy since age 3. “It’s great to do it in San Francisco, it’s great message. We all have something to discover who play Hannah Before and Hannah After, Bias came out much younger, but shared Law’s respectively—were also on the May 1 panel, to do it in New York, but it’s really great to go within ourselves, and anyone can relate to that battle with suicidal thoughts. When she and her someplace where you might actually help someno matter what your journey is and what the along with Idaho Senator Maryanne Jordan, a family tried to find a clinic to help her overcome one change their mind,” she said. thing is that you’re trying to discover,” said supporter of Idaho’s Add the Words campaign. 8 | MAY 8–14, 2019 | BOISEWEEKLY

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Your go-to prep guide for rock climbing in Idaho HAYDEN SEDER Southern Idaho summers are warm and beautiful, and while it may seem like the perfect season for rock climbing, veteran climbers know better. It’s actually the cooler temperatures in spring and fall that give ultimate friction on the rocks and help climbers avoid getting completely burned out—physically and mentally—while climbing for hours at a time. While we’re still in the throes of spring, it’s a prime time to start transitioning from indoor to outdoor climbing. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned pro, certain training tips, gear and resources could make this your best rock climbing season ever.

TRAINING For climbers of any level of experience, training at an indoor climbing gym goes a long way. For beginners, going to a climbing gym is a great way to meet people that you can potentially go on climbing trips with. Bouldering—short-form climbing that doesn’t require harnesses or ropes—is a low-investment introduction to climbing. Spots like Asana Climbing Gym in Boise or Gemstone Climbing Center in Twin Falls offer entry-level indoor bouldering. The only requirements are to either rent or buy a pair of shoes, get some chalk and wear comfy clothes. One of the most common beginner problems is pushing it too hard at first, which can lead to injury. “Try to make a routine of it. The more you do it, the more you’re going to develop the muscles and tendons you don’t normally use for other things,” said Stephanie Carter, a former climbing coach to athletes at the divisional level and the developer of a local climbing team in Ketchum. “Coming in two hours, twice a week is a good place to start.” Be wary of scraping your fingers and toes when starting out, since calluses will have yet to develop. While indoor climbing can get you in shape, transitioning to outside is always a bit of a process. “After a long indoor training season, I kind of lose a bit of ‘rock sense’ or just forget how to move over rock very well,” said Jonathan Siegrist, a professional climber from Boulder, Colorado. “I always take my expectations way down if it has been a while since I climbed on rock.” 10 | MAY 8–14, 2019 | BOISEWEEKLY

Stretching and indoor practice are recommended before venturing outside for climbing season.

In addition to gym climbing, cardio and weight training are also good for getting in shape for the outdoors. Upping your cardio can make carrying a pack full of gear a bit easier, and strength training, with a focus on your core, can help prepare your muscles for climbing.

STRETCHING Rock climbing pinpoints particular parts of our bodies, such as shoulders, fingers and tendons, that normally aren’t used so aggressively. That means that stretching before and after climbing is a necessity. “General rotator cuff health is crucial,” said Jesse Foster, a physical therapist who has been rock climbing since 1993. “You want to strengthen the shoulder joint by focusing on small-shoulder health, not the big curls or lat pull-ups.” Foster added that she sees many climbers with impingement, the result of tension in the connective tissue on the back side of the shoulder. Impingement pushes the arm forward, so that every time someone who has it raises their arm, they can hit the bicep tendon. Isometric stretches will help the posterior capsule return to the proper spot, allowing freedom of movement. Foster also recommends building contact strength, and said getting on a hangboard to stress the connective tissue in your fingers is a

good idea before you start trying to grab onto tiny holds. Above all, warming up is important before any climb, inside or out. Outside, that warmup can be as simple as walking while carrying your gear, or even just stacking some rope. “When I start climbing outside again, I do a lot more warming up than usual,” said Siegrist. After a climbing session, Carter recommends doing some physical work that is the opposite of climbing, which means pushing instead of pulling. This might be push-ups or bench pressing, anything that keeps your body in balance.

MORE RESOURCES There are many guidebooks to Idaho and other climbing areas, and online resources like MountainProject.com, which can detail a climbing area, the best times of year to go in terms of weather and best-rated routes, as well give you directions to get there. Of course, there are also companies that offer guides for hire if you prefer to have a professional take you climbing.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Safety and good stewardship are of the utmost importance. When heading for an outside climb, go with an experienced climber who can ensure that you’re using your equipment, tying your knots and belaying correctly. Going with a local

climber also means you’re more likely to learn a few things about the area you might not get from a guide book. Plus, you might be able to borrow gear from a friend if you’re not ready to commit. Good climbing stewardship also means managing the impact of climber traffic, human waste and garbage. Remember: Leave no trace, and always pack out what you pack in.

GEAR With that training and knowledge under your belt, it’s time to get set up to climb. If you’re interested in bouldering outside, you’ll need shoes, chalk and at least one bouldering pad to protect you during falls. If you’re heading outside with a group of experienced boulderers, chances are they will have plenty of pads. If you’re going out for a sport climb, you’ll need shoes, a helmet, a harness, chalk, rope, quickdraws, a belay device and a personal anchor. If it’s your first time, your partner will most likely have rope and quickdraws, but a climber who truly wants to practice the sport will be responsible for the rest, and for knowing how to use the equipment. Most gyms teach classes on proper belay technique for both sport and lead climbing, and anchor building. If you need help finding any of this equipment or figuring out the best brands to buy, talk to your local gear shop—its staff should be happy to help. BOISE WEEKLY.COM

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RECREATION

WHEELS, E-SCOOTERS AND SHOE LEATHER

Boise Bike Week looks to an expansive future of local transportation HARRISON BERRY The boy, no older than 9, walked his diminutive green bike over to Colby Spath. “Oh, this is completely flat, bud,” Spath said, looking down at the bike’s utterly deflated back tire. With minutes to go before a group of approximately 20 grade school-aged children and a handful of Safe Routes to School volunteers pedaled out of the Whitney Elementary School parking lot, Spath set to work patching the inner tube. He conducted similar adjustments and repairs on at least three other bicycles of various sizes before takeoff. The old saying goes, “It’s as easy as riding a bike,” but the Safe Routes to School program, a partnership between schools, the Idaho Walk Bike Alliance and a smattering of local and state organizations, has introduced many children to the more sophisticated rules of the road. On their ride across the Boise Bench, along the Greenbelt and through downtown Boise, the self-styled “Wolverines” learned about keeping pace with one another, how to use bike lanes, safety around cars and being aware of their surroundings. They were pedaling their way to meet their District 17 legislators—Representative John Gannon, Representative Sue Chew and Senator Marianne Jordan—at the Idaho Statehouse. Later, over coffee, the group’s leader, Treasure Valley Cycling Alliance Board President Lisa Brady, said the training will make the Wolverines better cyclists, and, when they’re old enough, more conscientious motorists. “It’s changing the behavior of a driver, especially a young driver, around bikes,” she said. From Sunday, May 12, through Saturday, May 18, the TVCA will celebrate Boise Bike Week along with cyclists across the Treasure Valley. As in years past, there will be crowd-pleasing events like the famous kick-off party at Highlands Hollow Brewhouse (Monday, May 13), National Bike to Work Day (Friday, May 17) and Bike Prom at The HandleBar (the theme BOISE WEEKLY.COM

“The Wolverines” biked from Whitney Elementary School on the Boise Bench to the Idaho State Capitol as part of the Safe Routes to School program.

this year is “Western/Rodeo”) on Saturday, May 18. This will also be the 10-year anniversary of the high-profile deaths of several Boise cyclists, who will be honored during the 2019 Ride of Silence on Saturday, May 18. The message that the road should be a safe place for all users ties the events together. “Maybe Bike Week is our best platform for that,” Brady said. Her view of road users is expansive. In the last year, three companies—Bird, Lime and Spin—distributed e-scooters on Boise streets, and since then, the devices have become nearly ubiquitous, particularly downtown. Brady added to that pedestrians, people in wheelchairs, skateboarders and others using non-automobile forms of transportation, all of whom have rights to space on roadways, sidewalks and bike lanes. None of them, she said, should be excluded from the broader conversation about transportation. It’s a simple notion with a complicated road forward in car-centric Boise. Front and Myrtle streets—the west- and eastbound lanes of Highway 26, respectively—give greater weight to people driving through Boise to the suburbs than people moving between neighborhoods, downtown and the Greenbelt. On some stretches of State Street, a pedestrian can

walk more than half a mile before coming to a crosswalk, and many neighborhoods lack sidewalks, making pedestrian and wheelchair use dicey. Several major thoroughfares have also expanded, sometimes at the expense of private property, to make room for more cars. The net effect, Brady said, is that many motorists see non-motorists as second-class commuters. “They only see you on a skateboard, and not you as a road user,” Brady said. “We give privilege to motorists more than anything.” Concerns over the roads themselves are as fraught as those over the law. Idaho is the home state of the Idaho Stop, which lets cyclists treat stop lights like stop signs and stop signs like yield signs, decriminalizing the way many cyclists have long used roadways. Recently, other states have begun to adopt the Idaho Stop, but many motorists and some cyclists see the law as granting special rights to riders. Brady said she has heard “rumblings” that lawmakers may try to rescind it. Meanwhile, TVCA and others have reached out to the Idaho Department of Education to put bicycling on statewide physical education curricula, and bike organizations across the state have pressed for enhanced penalties in bicycle-related accidents in which the motorist is at fault.

Following turnover on TVCA’s board of directors that brought on “a younger trend” of members, Brady said it will also resume its bi-annual bike counts, which paints bicycle ridership in terms of hard data for ACHD and COMPASS. “If we’re not doing the counting, who’s doing the counting?” she said. A combination of technology, roads, people’s behavior on roads and the law will determine the future of cycling in Boise, and that notion glows at the heart of Boise Bike Week. At a State Street community “block party” hosted by Valley Regional Transit on Saturday, May 18, the Route 9 bus line will run at 15-minute intervals while people take in a traveling trolly exhibit, live music, kids’ activities and food truck fare. At an adaptive bike fair that same day, they can try out modified bikes, tricycles, recumbent bikes and other variations on a pedal-power theme. There will be bike-themed happy hours and coffee klatches, a gear swap and a ride to end polio—cases have been reported in Afghanistan and Pakistan—that day, too. Hopefully, Brady said, those and other events will foster a culture around biking, making the streets safer and more equitable for all. “We have a chance to be different and set the gold standard,” she said. BOISEWEEKLY | MAY 8–14, 2019 | 11

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We’re still more than a month away from the ofﬁcial start of summer, but breweries love to jump-start their seasonals, so the ﬁrst tranch of summer brews has already hit local shelves. Given the unseasonably warm weather, that’s not a bad thing, but enjoy them while you can. Chances are, we will see the fall releases trickle in during the July heat wave. Here’s a trio to try:

CHANGE IS BREWING

Boise coffee shops partner up to bring a sustainable cup swap program to Boise LE X NEL SON As the grab-and-go coffee industry continues to grow, raining a torrent of beans across the world, the number of single-use coffee cups and plastic lids piling up in garbage cans is swelling with it. According to the Australian Trade and Investment Commission, people worldwide use 500 billion plastic cups each year, and the Portland, Oregon-based group Recycling Advocates estimates that 50 million disposable coffee cups end up in the trash annually from the Portland metro area alone. Worse, a Starbucks study claims that counting manufacturing, every disposable coffee cup tossed into the landfill is responsible for releasing .24 pounds of CO2 into the atmosphere. All of this weighs heavily on the mind of Elise Malterre, a third-year student at Boise’s studentled One Stone High School. She decided to use One Stone’s business incubator, Solution Lab, as a jumping-off point in her efforts to bring a reusable cup-based solution to Boise and reduce the local waste stream. “Even just the possibility for impact is what’s driving me and what I’m excited about,” she told BW. On March 12, Malterre organized a meeting at One Stone that brought representatives from Neckar Coffee, Dawson Taylor Coffee, the Zero Waste Boise Institute and Treefort Music Festival together at one table to brainstorm ideas, share roadblocks and troubleshoot potential programs. Initial investment costs, the difficulties of getting people to remember their reusable cups, the logistics of washing the cups after drop-off and more were raised for debate. “Getting everyone in a room together to kind of collaborate on something like this was exciting. It’s daunting and kind of overwhelming, but it was exciting,” Malterre said. Though the owners of Form & Function Coffee couldn’t make the meeting, they’d been in touch with Malterre, and Co-owner Kate Seward was the first to make a move on a swap program. On May 24, Seward met with the City of Boise to propose her plan to bring HuskeeSwap, an Australian cup swap program that features reusable vessels made from the recycled husks of coffee beans, to Boise. City representatives, Seward said, were

Lidless HuskeeCups are already in use at Form & Function.

excited to see a company tackling the waste problem. “Obviously Huskee is a company, and so a city can’t impose a company [on people], but they can encourage people to do different programs that are already implementing or reducing waste,” Seward said. The HuskeeSwap process is simple. Coffee shops buy a stock of HuskeeCups in multiple sizes, then sell them to customers for $16-$20. From there, a member can bring that used HuskeeCup to any participating coffee shop, which will take it and exchange it for a fresh one filled with their chosen drink. The key to success, Seward said, will be bringing enough other coffee shops on board to make buying into the program attractive to customers. “I don’t want this to be a Form & Function thing. I want this to be a citywide initiative that [sees] cafes band together to reduce waste,” she said. Seward has had her eye on Huskee since its days of fundraising on Kickstarter. Six months after Form & Function opened, it started stocking some of America’s first HuskeeCups on top of its espresso machine, but the swap program is still in its infancy in the U.S., and the lid/cup combos won’t arrive in Boise for another three weeks. As of May 3, Form & Function’s sister shop District Coffee House was on board to join the swap, along with Eighth Street favorite Slow by Slow. Seward said downtown Boise’s Guru Donuts and Neckar Coffee, and Hyde Park’s Certified Kitchen

+ Bakery, were all considering joining as well, and representatives of the Boise branches of Java, Flying M and Dawson Taylor all told BW they’d be interested in learning more about the program. Boise Flying M Manager Will Gillett said the concept of reducing waste is in line with Flying M’s ideals, though he wasn’t familiar with HuskeeSwap. In 2018, the Boise shop gave $4,200 in discounts for people bringing in their own cups—a total of 13,000 separate transactions. “We’d have to have a pretty solid idea of how the cost would be handled,” Gillett said of HuskeeSwap. “… But it’s something that definitely, if we had more information and saw how it was implemented around the town, [we] would definitely consider.” Zoe Shealy, co-owner of Neckar Coffee, said she too was waiting for more information, like a cost-benefit analysis of the program and news about its success in other cities. That said, she gave the prospect of reducing Boise’s waste a big thumbs-up. “We’re stoked for Form & Function,” she said. “It will be really interesting. I’m really excited to see kind of how [the introduction of HuskeeSwap] plays out.” As for Malterre, her own solution was still in progress as of May 5. “This isn’t the result of my project, although I have talked to Kate along the way,” she told BW. If things continue as planned, Boiseans may soon have not one but two fresh ways to lessen the landfill load of coffee cups. BOISE WEEKLY.COM

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At a time when dragons are all the pop culture rage, Tolkien—a cerebral, passionate biopic of one of history’s greatest storytellers that’s just short of an epic—makes them mere metaphors. John Ronald Reuel Tolkien’s fantastical odysseys to Middle-earth taught us that wizarding wickedness pales in comparison to the savagery of mankind’s malice. Lest we miss the parable, two-thirds of the way through Tolkien the film, we see Tolkien, the author-turnedsoldier, silhouetted by a fire-breathing dragon as he hunches over the countless dead of the Battle of the Somme, one of the Great War’s bloodiest episodes. True, the dragon’s fire is all-too-obvious imagery for the 20th century’s obsession with weapons of war, but it’s also a moment of cinema that you will not soon forget. Though Tolkien is filled with sweeping metaphor, at its core is a steadfast heart that evokes the best parts of human nature: our love of quests, willingness to sacrifice for others, hopes for good to defeat evil and the strength we get from true camaraderie. I can’t wait for you to see it, and then tell someone you love to see it too. Tolkien’s experience in World War I is the film’s through-line. As we watch the 20-something Tolkien barely survive the “War to End All Wars,” the film repeatedly flashes back to his childhood (idyllic), adolescence (a penniless orphan by the age of 12) and teen years BOISE WEEKLY.COM

(unfettered friendship with three schoolmates and unrequited love for a kindred spirit, also an orphan). It’s all heady stuff, but Finnish director Thomas “Dome” Karukoski is more than up to the task, with a top-drawer creative team that includes cinematographer Lasse Frank (who also shot Karukoski’s acclaimed Tom of Finland) production designer Grant Montgomery (so wonderful in the unheralded The Limehouse Golem), costume designer Colleen Kelsall (The Bridges of Madison County) and 14-time Oscar-nominated composer Thomas Newman (Finding Nemo, Skyfall). Tolkien’s first encounter with valuable fellowship begins when he arrives as a friendless newcomer at King Edward’s School only to fall in with three mates who develop into the rarest of inseparable friends. Each armed with a sharp wit and desire to make a mark on the world, the outcasts discover safety in each other’s company, and ultimately enlist in WWI as an alliance to confront tremendous peril, a theme that undoubtedly became close to Tolkien’s heart. Later in life, Tolkien became dismissive when a cagey interviewer quizzed him about the correlation between his novels and personal life. That said, it’s impossible now not to draw the connection. Tolkien also sweeps us up in the almostShakespearean love story between the young student and fellow orphan Edith Bratt. After a

fiery courtship based on their mutual love of art and mischief, their link was nearly severed when a Catholic priest banned the love-struck pair from so much as making eye contact until Tolkien was 21. But neither the wrath of a priest nor a war could keep them apart. “Stay alive and come back to me,” Edith tells Tolkien just before he’s shipped off to a war that would claim 10 million lives, including those of 700,000 British soldiers. Survive he does, and following a long recovery and enduring love from Edith and their four children, Tolkien published The Hobbit and the three volumes of The Lord of the Rings, triggering the “Tolkien effect” that echoes to this day throughout literature, movies and television. Tolkien showcases a career-defining performance from rising star Nicholas Hoult (the X-Men franchise, The Favourite) as Tolkien; and the luminous Lily Collins—who stole Rules Don’t Apply from under Warren Beatty and is currently co-starring in PBS’ new adaptation of Les Miserables—shines as Edith. Edith died in 1971 at the age of 82. On her tombstone, Tolkien inscribed the word “Luthien,” the name he gave the ravishing Elven princess who sacrifices immortality for love in Middle-earth. Tolkien died two years later, at the age of 81. Inscribed on his tombstone is “Beren,” the name of the mortal for whom Luthien sacrificed so much.

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CALENDAR WEDNESDAY MAY 8 Festivals & Fairs RUMI NIGHT—Celebrate the life of Mevlana Jelaluddin Rumi, the 13th-century Persian poet and mystic philosopher. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library, Hayes Auditorium, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-972-8200, boisepubliclibrary.org.

JILL STOREY AND LIZZIE TAYLOR: ART BY THE BOOKS—Jill Storey's rich pastels and Lizzie Taylor's expressionist acrylics combine for a lavish display of color, movement, texture and artistic nuance. 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE. Garden City Public Library, 6015 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-472-2940, notaquietlibrary.org. RACHEL TEANNALACH AND MARK LISK—Capitol Contemporary Gallery is excited to announce a new show for May. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Capitol Contemporary Gallery, 451 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-384-9159, capitolcontemporary.com.

Literary Arts BABY RHYME TIME—Focus on ﬁne motor and social skills through stories, songs and movement. 1010:30 a.m. FREE. Victory Branch Library, 10664 W. Victory Rd., Boise, 208-362-0181, adalib.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 10

Civic Benefit DAFFODIL TEA BENEFIT FOR THE BOOTH MARIAN PRITCHETT SCHOOL—Join the Salvation Army for the 2019 Daffodil Tea to beneﬁt the Booth Marian Pritchett School for Pregnant and Parenting Teens. 11:30 a.m. $40. Jack's Urban Meeting Place, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise, 208-6396610, jumpboise.org.

Learning BOTS AND BUILDERS—Plan, program and play with Dash and Sphero robots at your local library! 4-5:30 p.m. FREE. Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. S., Nampa, nampalibrary.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 11

VOICE-OVER CLASS—Learn about a unique, outside-the-box way to break into this creative, fulﬁlling and potentially lucrative industry. 6-8 p.m. $30. Eagle City Hall, 660 E. Civic Lane, Eagle, cityofeagle.org.

Museums & Exhibits WOMEN IN COMBAT: THE SOVIET EXAMPLE—Join graduate student Hayley Noble for a presentation about her exhibit on display at Albertsons Library through May 20. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. FREE. Boise State University, 1910 University Dr., Boise, library.boisestate.edu.

Teens EXPLORE VIRTUAL REALITY GAMES—Drop in and try out the library's Playstation 4 Virtual Reality games! Ages 10+. 4:30-5:30 p.m. FREE. Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise, 208-3620181, adalib.org.

Other IDAHO JOB AND CAREER FAIR— Find a wealth of exciting opportunities at this free job fair. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. Nampa Civic Center, 311 Third St. S., Nampa, 208-3760464, ibleventsinc.com

THURSDAY MAY 9 Festivals & Fairs FETTUCCINE FORUM: ROBERT HAYASHI, ASIAN AMERICAN ACTIVISM—Join Professor Robert Hayashi of Amherst College for a talk on "Walls to WeChat: The Blue Notes of Asian American Activism." In this Fettuccine Forum, he discusses the historical roots, the blue notes or notes played at a different, lower pitch, of Asian American activism compared to standard narratives of national identity. Hayashi

SATURDAY, MAY 11

RUSTY BARN QUILT, CRAFT AND SEWING FESTIVAL—Visit quiltcraftsew.com for more info. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Expo Idaho, 5610 N Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-287-5650, expoidaho.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15

BERSERKER BATTLE ROYALE 2019

Much of the 1980 film Xanadu, starring Olivia Newton John, Michael Beck and Gene Kelly, screens like a bad drug trip—but for viewers of the so-bad-it’s-good classic, that’s half the fun. When the film hits the silver screen at Boise’s Egyptian Theatre on Friday, May 10, for a 21-and-over viewing, a healthy dose of alcohol will help to up the hilarity. If you’ve never seen Xanadu (and honestly, we wouldn’t blame you), here’s a summary: Thanks to the intervention of a Greek muse, a down-on-his-luck artist stuck painting album covers is inspired to open his own roller disco. With music by Electric Light Orchestra and an unstuck-from-time, tap-dancing Gene Kelly, it’s up to the flip of a coin whether Xanadu is a polyester fire or pure disco inferno. 7 p.m., $9-$11. The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-387-1273, egyptiantheatre.net.

Put the words “viking” and “strongman” in the same sentence around people under 30 and they’ll picture Stoick the Vast—the massive berserker who was Hiccup’s father in the How to Train Your Dragon series. Drop Stoick in the middle of Garden City and hand him a weight-loaded bar and you have the Berserker Battle Royale, an annual showdown hosted by Berserker Strength and Conditioning, this year in partnership with Monster Energy and High Desert Harley-Davidson. The contest is free to watch and costs $75 to enter, with weigh-in from 9 a.m.-noon or 5 p.m.-8 p.m. on Friday, May 10, or at 9 a.m. the day of the competition on Saturday, May 11. If all that lifting (or spectating) makes you hungry, Mister BBQ and Fit Donut will be on site with protein-packed snacks. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., FREE-$75. Berserker Strength and Conditioning, 9165 W. Chinden Blvd., Ste. 100, Garden City, 208-991-7302, berserker.ﬁtness.

It’s never too early to “werk it.”

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FOOD FRENZY FUNDRAISER FOOD TRUCK RALLY—Food trucks galore will be on hand to help Meridian Parks and Recreation raise funds for its Care Enough to Share youth scholarship program, which helps children from qualifying low-income families attend its classes, camps and activities. 5-8 p.m. FREE. Settlers Park, 3245 N. Meridian Road, Meridian, 208-8883579, meridiancity.org

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We’ll love you forever, Xanadu.

will share his expertise on how Asian Americans have individually and collectively responded to exclusion from American politics and culture. 6 p.m. FREE. Boise City Hall, 150 N. Capitol Blvd., Boise, boiseartsandhistory.org.

Happy birthday, JCH!

WERK YOUR PRIDE: OFFICIAL PRIDE FEST KICK OFF PARTY

VIEWSHED: IMPRESSIONS OF PLACE OPENING RECEPTION

No, Boise Pride Fest doesn’t ofﬁcially start until Friday, June 14, but that’s no reason to wait to celebrate it. Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community or consider yourself an ally, you’re invited to Werk Your Pride at JUMP, a special event to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Boise Pride Fest. The community-focused kickoff is actually just one of a string of events over the weekend, starting Thursday, May 9, with an all-ages social night and continuing with clubstyle dance workshops, panel discussions, DJs and drag performances. Head to jumpboise.org for the full scoop, or just snag a $15 advance ticket to the kickoff if you’re 18 or older. 8-11 p.m., $15-$20. The Jump Room, Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise, 208-639-6610, jumpboise.org.

In his time, James Castle was considered an outsider artist, his deafness, odd choices of media (spit and soot, to name a few) and unusual lifestyle pushing him to the fringes of society. Now, he’s becoming a household name in his home state of Idaho, helped along by his family home, now converted into a museum/ exhibition venue/artist-in-residence program space. This Wednesday, May 15, will mark the one-year anniversary of the opening of the James Castle House in Boise, and to celebrate, it will debut a new exhibit called Viewshed: Impressions of Place focused on the shed where Castle lived and worked for three decades. Visitors can check out the original shed alongside work that explores it, and take a step into Idaho’s past. 5-8 p.m., FREE. The James Castle House, 5015 Eugene St., Boise, 208-336-6610, jamescastlehouse.org. BOISE WEEKLY.COM

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Film

ERIK WESSELO: NEW WORK— MING Studios' resident artist Erik Wesselo presents new ﬁlm work. 3-7 p.m. FREE. MING Studios, 420 Sixth St., Boise, 208-972-9028, mingstudios.org.

BOISE MUSIC WEEK: THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE—7:30 p.m. FREE. The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 W. Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208426-1110, morrisoncenter.com.

Visual Arts

COMEDIAN JEN ADAMS—8 p.m. $12-$15. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise.com. OPERA IDAHO: AS ONE—As One is a coming-of-age story about a transgender woman that is taking the country by storm. 7:30 p.m. $28-$53. The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 W. Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208345-3531, operaidaho.org.

CARLEY COLLECTION GIFTS: SOUTHWEST CERAMICS AND TEXTILES—Boise natives Joan H. and John B. Carley amassed a collection of more than 65 objects by Native American artists in the Southwest. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E Julia Davis Dr., Boise, 208-345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org. JAMES CASTLE HOUSE LAY OF THE LAND WALKING TOUR— Learn more about the rural life of James Castle. 4:30 p.m. FREE. James Castle House, 5015 Eugene St., Boise, 208-336-6610, jamescastlehouse.org.

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Literary Arts HUMAN RIGHTS BOOK CLUB: MY SOUL IS FILLED WITH JOY—My Soul is Filled with Joy is a story of hope, and of a family rediscovering the path taken by their parents to ﬁnd life and freedom. 7-8:30 p.m. FREE. Idaho Black History Museum, 508 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-3764229, rdbooks.org.

Sports & Outdoors THE PATH TO COLLEGE ATHLETICS—This workshop will help parents and students, grades 7-12, understand the path to college athletics. 6:30-8 p.m. $20. Timberline High School, 701 E. Boise Ave., Boise, 208-277-8310.

Other Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk. Go to www.boiseweekly.com and look under odds and ends for the answers to this week’s puzzle. And don’t think of it as cheating. Think of it more as simply double-checking your answers. © 2013 Mepham Group. Distributed by Tribune Media Services. All rights reserved.

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FLAVORFUL FAIRYTALES: THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT—Reading the imaginative book The Day the Crayons Quit during this month's Flavorful Fairytales. 4:30 p.m. $15. JUMP Share Studio, Jack's Urban Meeting Place, Boise, 208-639-6610, jumpboise. org.

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CALENDAR FRIDAY MAY 10 Festivals & Fairs RUSTY BARN QUILT, CRAFT AND SEWING FESTIVAL—10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-287-5650, quiltcraftsew.com.

Theatre BCT SPRING 2019 THEATER LAB PERFORMANCES—Enjoy one-act plays, written and performed by the students of BCT's Theater Lab: Main Stage. 7 p.m. $7-$10. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 W. Fulton St., Boise, bctheater. org. BOISE MUSIC WEEK: THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE—7:30 p.m. FREE. The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 W. Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-426-1609, morrisoncenter.com. COMEDIAN CHRIS FAIRBANKS— 7 p.m. $15-$20. Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise, 208-343-0886, neurolux.com.

Visual Arts CARLEY COLLECTION GIFTS: SOUTHWEST CERAMICS AND TEXTILES—Boise natives Joan H. and John B. Carley amassed a collection of more than 65 objects by Native American artists in the Southwest. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org. JAMES CASTLE HOUSE LAY OF THE LAND WALKING TOUR— Learn more about the rural life of James Castle. 4:30 p.m. FREE. James Castle House, 5015 Eugene St., Boise, 208-336-6610, jamescastlehouse.org. JILL STOREY AND LIZZIE TAYLOR: ART BY THE BOOKS—Jill Storey's rich pastels and Lizzie Taylor's expressionist acrylics combine for a lavish display of color, movement, texture and artistic nuance. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. FREE. Garden City Public Library, 6015 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-472-2940, notaquietlibrary.org. RACHEL TEANNALACH AND MARK LISK—Capitol Contemporary Gallery is excited to announce a new show for May. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Capitol Contemporary Gallery, 451 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-3849159, capitolcontemporary.com.

SATURDAY MAY 11 Festivals & Fairs CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY'S 23RD ANNUAL GALA—Join the Children's Home Society for a New Orleans Soiree. 5:30-10 p.m. $130. Albertson's Corporate Offices, 250 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise, 208-3437813, childrenshomesociety.com EAGLE SATURDAY MARKET— Stroll through the Eagle Saturday Market in Heritage Park and find an array of arts and crafts, along with local produce, herbs and flowers, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. Heritage Park, 185 E. State St., Eagle, 208-8605029, cityofeagle.org. MERIDIAN MAIN STREET MARKET—Local farmers, crafters, artisans and youth sell their products every Saturday. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Blvd., Meridian, 208-918-3480. RUSTY BARN QUILT, CRAFT AND SEWING FESTIVAL—Visit quiltcraftsew.com for more info. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, 208287-5650.

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OPERA IDAHO: AS ONE—As One is a coming-of-age story about a transgender woman that is taking the country by storm. 7:30 p.m. $28-$53. The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 W. Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, operaidaho.org.

SALSA AND BACHATA SOCIAL— Check out Sound in Motion's beautiful new studio while enjoying one of the biggest social dancing opportunities in Boise. With 2,500 square feet of dance space. 8:30 p.m. Sound in Motion Dance, 3548 S. Findley Ave., Ste., 3554, Boise, soundinmotiondance.com.

Film Comedy ERIK WESSELO: NEW WORK— MING Studios' resident artist Erik Wesselo presents new ﬁlm work. 3-7 p.m. FREE. MING Studios, 420 Sixth St., Boise, 208-9729028, mingstudios.org. FAMILY MOVIE: SHOWDOGS— Everyone is invited for a one-time showing of a great family movie, Showdogs: Unleashed and Undercover (2018). 4:30 p.m. FREE. Ada Communtiy Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise, 208-362-0181, adalib.org/victory.

COMEDIAN CHRIS FAIRBANKS— 8 p.m. $15-$20. Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise, 208-343-0886, neurolux.com

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BCT SPRING 2019 THEATER LAB PERFORMANCES—Enjoy one-act plays, written and performed by the students of BCT's Theater Lab: Main Stage. 7 p.m. $7-$10. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 W. Fulton St., Boise, 208-331-9224, bctheater.org. BOISE MUSIC WEEK: THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE—2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. FREE. The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 W. Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208426-1609, morrisoncenter.com. OPERA IDAHO: AS ONE—As One is a coming-of-age story about a transgender woman that is taking the country by storm. 7:30 p.m. $28-$53. The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 W. Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-345-3531, operaidaho.org.

Film ERIK WESSELO: NEW WORK— MING Studios' resident artist Erik Wesselo presents new ﬁlm work.

3-7 p.m. FREE. MING Studios, 420 Sixth St., Boise, 208-972-9028, mingstudios.org.

Visual Arts CARLEY COLLECTION GIFTS: SOUTHWEST CERAMICS AND TEXTILES—Boise natives Joan H. and John B. Carley amassed a collection of more than 65 objects by Native American artists in the Southwest. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E Julia Davis Dr., Boise, 208-345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org. CASTLE HOUSE LAY OF THE LAND WALKING TOUR—Learn more about the rural life of James Castle. Noon. FREE. James Castle House, 5015 Eugene St., Boise, 208-336-6610, jamescastlehouse. org. JILL STOREY AND LIZZIE TAYLOR: ART BY THE BOOKS—Jill Storey's rich pastels and Lizzie Taylor's expressionist acrylics combine for a lavish display of color, movement, texture and artistic nuance. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. Garden City Public Library, 6015 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-472-2940, notaquietlibrary.org.

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BERSERKER BATTLE ROYALE 2019—Strongman competition sponsored by MONSTER and High Desert Harley-Davidson. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Berserker Strength and Conditioning, 9165 W. Chinden Blvd., Ste. 100, Garden City, 208-9917302, berserker.ﬁtness.

INTRODUCTION TO OFF FLAVORS—Learn to identify six common off ﬂavors in beer. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $25. Boise Brewing, 521 W. Broad St., Boise, 208-342-7655, boisebrewing.com.

Civic Benefit BOISE RACE FOR THE CURE— Join Susan G. Komen Idaho Montana for the Boise Race for the Cure. 9 a.m.-noon. Albertsons Headquarters, 250 Parkcenter Blvd., Boise, idaho.info-komen.org. ROTARY FISHING DERBY—Prizes for Biggest Fish (up to $10,000!) and Most Fish Caught will be awarded to anglers in Adult and Junior categories. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $25-$50. Eagle Island State Park, 165 Eagle Island Pkwy., Eagle, 208-939-0696, idahorotary.org.

MOTHER'S DAY TEA AND HISTORICAL PRESENTATION— Fourth-annual Mother's Day tea, featuring a Coco Chanel historical presentation. 1:30-3:30 p.m. $40. The Bishops' House, 2420 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-3423279, thebishopshouse.com.

Holidays MAKE A MOTHER'S DAY GIFT— ALL AGES!—Paint a keepsake plant pot as a Mother's Day gift for mom or grandma. All ages! 4-5:30 p.m. $20. The Dry Creek Mercantile, 5892 W. Hidden Springs Dr., Boise, 818-489-2272, drycreekmerc.com.

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MAY POP-UP GALLERY—Fine art for show and sale. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. AeroCaffe, 201 N. Orchard St., Boise, 208-995-2913, aerocaffe.com. PAINTING FUN WITH CAPITAL CITY SOUND CHORUS/PAINTMANIA—Capital City Sound Chorus presents an afternoon of acrylic painting. 1-3:30 p.m. $40. St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 2206 N. Cole Road, Boise, 208-318-4668, capitalcitysound.org. RACHEL TEANNALACH AND MARK LISK—Capitol Contemporary Gallery is excited to announce a new show for May. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE. Capitol Contemporary Gallery, 451 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-384-9159, capitolcontemporary.com.

Literary Arts SENSORY ENHANCED STORYTIME—Inclusive program for children on the autism spectrum or other disabilities. 11-11:45 a.m. FREE. Victory Branch Library, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise, 208-362-0181, adalib.org.

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CALENDAR Food & Drink EAGLE SATURDAY MARKET—The Eagle Saturday Market is a handmade market located in the heart of downtown Eagle in Heritage Park. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. Heritage Park, 185 E. State St., Eagle, 208489-8763, cityofeagle.org

Museums & Exhibits SCHICK-OSTOLASA FARMSTEAD TOURS—The Farmstead is open every Saturday from May 4-Sept. 28. You’ll catch a glimpse of what rural Idaho life was like in the 1860s. Docents will be there to give you a tour and answer questions. 12:304:30 p.m. FREE. Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead, 5006 W. Farm Court, Boise, 208-229-4006, drycreekhistory.org. WOMEN IN COMBAT: THE SOVIET EXAMPLE—Join graduate student Hayley Noble for a presentation about her exhibit on display at Albertsons Library through May 20. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. FREE. Boise State University, 1910 University Dr., Boise, library.boisestate.edu.

SUNDAY MAY 12 Festivals & Fairs BOISE BIKE WEEK—In Bikes We Trust: Enjoy a week of events for bicycle-enlightened individuals. 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE. Multiple Locations, Boise, biketreasurevalley.org. MOTHERS DAY BRUNCH—Pamper your mama the way she deserves with a delicious brunch and cider-mosas. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $45. Meriwether Cider Taproom, 5242 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 208-972-6725, meriwethercider.com.

Theatre BOISE MUSIC WEEK: THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE—7:30 p.m. FREE. The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 W. Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208426-1609, morrisoncenter.com.

Holidays MOTHER'S DAY AT VIZCAYA WINERY—Celebrate Mother's Day with Vizcaya. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $7-$10. Vizcaya Winery, 8987 S. Greenhurst Road, Kuna, brownpapertickets.com. MOTHER'S DAY CIDER FLOATS WITH THE STIL!—Come for an after -brunch or happy hour ﬂoat! 2-5 p.m. $8. Meriwether Cider House, 224 N. Ninth St., Boise, 208-9537007, ilovethestil.com.

Food & Drink MOTHER'S DAY AT INDIAN CREEK WINERY—Celebrate Mother's Day with a wine tasting and live music. Noon-5 p.m. $15-$20. Indian Creek Winery, 1000 N. McDermott Road, Kuna, brownpapertickets.com. MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH—Enjoy wine with brunch from Soma Stein and Wetos Locos. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. Potter Wines, 5286 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 208-8610847, potterwines.com.

Visual Arts Other BOISE FARMERS MARKET—Find fresh, local, seasonal vegetables and fruit, many types of locally raised protein, breads and pastries, honey, jams and sauces, and more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. Shoreline Drive, 1500 Shoreline Drive, Boise, theboisefarmersmarket.com. CAPITAL CITY PUBLIC MARKET— At the Capital City Public Market, you’ll meet Treasure Valley farmers, artists, bakers and other passionate vendors. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. FREE. Eighth St. Corridor, Boise, capitalcitypublicmarket.com MOTHER'S DAY POP UP MARKET—Check out work by 10 local artists. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Split Rail Winery, 4338 Chinden Blvd., Boise, 208-582-2858, splitrailwines.com. SQUAW BUTTE AND THE MYSTERY BOULDER FIELD—Visit Idaho’s geological features with the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology. 7:30 a.m. $10-$15. Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-853-1678, idahomuseum.org.

MOTHER'S DAY TRAVELING BOUQUET IN THE GC—Spend the day in Garden City showing Mom some of the best local beer, wine and cider producers in Idaho. Each location will have a complimentary ﬂoral stem for Mom and by the end of the day, she will have a bouquet that is totally unique to her experience. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE. Split Rail Winery, 4338 Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 208-582-2858, splitrailwines.com.

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MONDAY MAY 13 Festivals & Fairs BOISE BIKE WEEK—In Bikes We Trust: Enjoy a week of events for bicycle-enlightened individuals. 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE. Multiple Locations, Boise, biketreasurevalley.org.

Theatre THE PROGRESSIVE COMEDY TOUR: GRAHAM ELWOOD AND RON PLACONE—8 p.m. $15-$20. Liquid Lounge, 405 S Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise. com.

Visual Arts JILL STOREY AND LIZZIE TAYLOR: ART BY THE BOOKS—Jill Storey's rich pastels and Lizzie Taylor's expressionist acrylics combine for a lavish display of color, movement, texture and artistic nuance. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. FREE. Garden City Public Library, 6015 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-472-2940, notaquietlibrary.org.

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WOMEN IN COMBAT: THE SOVIET EXAMPLE—Join graduate student Hayley Noble for a presentation about her exhibit on display at Albertsons Library through May 20. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. FREE. Boise State University, 1910 University Dr., Boise, library.boisestate.edu.

Learning PAINT 'N' SIP MOTHERS DAY ACTIVITY: BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS AND ROSE BOUQUET PAINTING!—Paint "Rose Bouquet" for Mothers Day. 1-4 p.m. $35. Solid Grill & Bar, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-345-6620, paintnsip. com.

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RACHEL TEANNALACH AND MARK LISK—Capitol Contemporary Gallery is excited to announce a new show for May. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Capitol Contemporary Gallery, 451 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-384-9159, capitolcontemporary.com.

Museums & Exhibits WILDFLOWER AND WEED SHOW—See 100-plus Boise Foothills wildﬂowers and weeds. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. Jim Hall Foothills Learning Center, 3188 Sunset Peak Road, Boise, 208-493-2530, idhonativeplants.org.

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BUILD AND BREWS—Build your own bottle cap catcher while enjoying two beers on us! 6:30-9:30 p.m. $35. Lost Grove Brewing, 1026 S. La Pointe St., Boise, 208501-6126, lostgrovebrewing.com.

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CALENDAR Festivals & Fairs BOISE BIKE WEEK—In Bikes We Trust: Enjoy a week of events for bicycle-enlightened individuals. 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE. Multiple Locations, Boise, biketreasurevalley.org.

for a lavish display of color, movement, texture and artistic nuance. 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE. Garden City Public Library, 6015 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-472-2940, notaquietlibrary.org. RACHEL TEANNALACH AND MARK LISK—Capitol Contemporary Gallery is excited to announce a new show for May. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Capitol Contemporary Gallery, 451 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-3849159, capitolcontemporary. com.

WEDNESDAY MAY 15 Festivals & Fairs

Civic Benefit TUESDAY DINNER—Volunteers needed to help cook up a warm dinner for Boise's homeless and needy population, and clean up afterward. Event is nondenominational. 5:15-7 p.m. FREE. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 707 W. Fort St., Boise, 208-344-3011, ilcdinners. ivolunteer.com.

BOISE BIKE WEEK—In Bikes We Trust: Enjoy a week of events for bicycle-enlightened individuals. 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE. Multiple Locations, 700 W. Jefferson St., Boise, biketreasurevalley.org

Theatre COMEDIAN TONY HINCHCLIFFE: KILL TONY SUMMER TOUR— Hinchcliffe is one of the top young

CALENDAR EXTRA IDAHO STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO HAND OUT 14 “ESTO PERPETUA” AWARDS Idaho’s state seal is the only one of all 50 state designs that was created by a woman: Emma Edwards Green, a painter whose concept was chosen unanimously for the honor. Green’s seal features the Latin phrase “esto perpetua” or “let it be perpetual,” which eventually became Idaho’s unofﬁcial state motto. Many years later, the Idaho State Historical Society adopted the slogan for its Esto Perpetua Awards, and on Monday, June 3, it will hand out its 20th year of accolades to 14 people and organizations that have helped safeguard and publicize Idaho’s history. In a May 7 press release, the Historical Society revealed its 2019 awardees, including four people from Boise: Judy Austin, Sen. Cherie Buckner-Webb, Ana Maria Schachtell and Todd Shallat. The two organizations to be honored are Friends of Cordelia, which oversees a historic church in Moscow, and the Relight the Night Committee of Pocatello, which works to preserve that city’s neon signs. In addition, Randy Dixon of Pocatello, Leanne Campbell of Plummer, Marla and Morris Krigbaum of New Meadows, Robert Singletary of Coeur d’Alene and Dr. Russell Tremayne of Twin Falls will be honored, and Mary Jane Groberg Fritzen of Idaho Falls will receive an award posthumously. The only non-Idaho resident to be recognized will be Keith Peterson of Pullman, Washington. “Each recipient has demonstrated a truly exceptional level of achievement in their efforts to preserve a part of Idaho’s heritage,” ISHS Executive Director Janet Gallimore wrote in a press release. The award ceremony, a ticketed public event, will take place at the newly reopened Idaho State Museum on June 3 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available at history.idaho.gov/ESTO. —Lex Nelson 18 | MAY 8–14, 2019 | BOISEWEEKLY

rising comedians, as well as an actor, podcaster and writer. 8 p.m. $20-$50. Knitting Factory, 416 S. Ninth St., Boise, 208-367-1212, bo.knittingfactory.com.

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Visual Arts CARLEY COLLECTION GIFTS: SOUTHWEST CERAMICS AND TEXTILES—10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Dr., Boise, 208-345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org. RACHEL TEANNALACH AND MARK LISK—10 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Capitol Contemporary Gallery, 451 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-3849159, capitolcontemporary.com. VIEWSHED: IMPRESSIONS OF PLACE OPENING RECEPTION— Celebrate the James Castle House’s one-year anniversary. 5-8 p.m. FREE. James Castle House, 5015 Eugene St., Boise, 208-3366610, jamescastlehouse.org.

Dance 2019 TREASURE VALLEY DANCING WITH THE STARS—Enjoy a night of Hollywood glamour raising money for our local American Cancer Society. $12-$20. The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-387-1273, egyptiantheatre.net.

Literary Arts STORY TIME WITH SIR READSALOT—Join Jane and Sir Readsalot for tales of friendship and adventure. 11 a.m. FREE. Once and Future Books, 1310 W. State St., Boise, 208-336-2230, ofbooks.net.

Comedy COMEDIAN TONY HINCHCLIFFE: KILL TONY SUMMER TOUR—8 p.m. $20-$50. Knitting Factory, 416 S. Ninth St., Boise, 208-3671212, bo.knittingfactory.com.

Civic Benefit HOW TO RAISE MONEY IN BOISE—Discover how to ﬁnd an equity investor. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $15-$20. Trailhead, 500 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-344-5483, trailheadboise.org.

Soon, all of the Southern Idaho Food Truck Association’s members will be on StreetFoodFinder.

LOOKING FOR A BOISE FOOD TRUCK? THIS NEW APP CAN HELP For some people, part of the fun of eating from food trucks is stumbling upon them unawares in their favorite park or on a street corner. For others, having to follow a dozen or more of their beloved traveling snack spots on Facebook for updates on where they’ll roll up next can feel like a bit of a slog. For the latter, a solution has come in the form of the StreetFoodFinder app, available for iPhones and Androids. StreetFoodFinder started in Columbus, Ohio, in 2012, and has popped up in cities like Los Angeles, Cincinnati and Nashville over the last seven years. Now, thanks to the Southern Idaho Food Truck Association, which has more than 30 members, Boise is on the app’s virtual map. All hungry smartphone users need to do is download the app and approve it to use their GPS location, and it will auto-populate with food trucks nearby, sorting them by when they’re open (now, today, tomorrow or by date later on) or plotting them on a map. “We’ve talked about the need for [a food truck locator] since the association was formed four years ago, and we tried out a variety of different possibilities. Then, over the last month to six weeks, we’ve been working with StreetFoodFinder and making it happen here,” said Sid Gauby, president of SIFTA. The app will show only SIFTA members, so any truck that wants its location to pop up is required to join the group. As of this writing, members Atomic Pops, Big Daddy’s Meatwagon, Brown Shuga Soul Food, Crisp, El Paco Tacos y Tortas, El Sabor, Fly Food Truck, Genki Takoyaki, Grid Waffles, Il Segreto Wood Fired Pizza, Kilted Kod, MELT Food Truck, Off the Grid Pizza, Scotty’s Hot Dogs, Slow River Coffee, Stella’s Ice Cream, The Rusty Dog, Tiki’s Shave Ice and Urban Smoke are already live on the app, and Gauby said the rest of the association’s members will be added “in the coming days.” StreetFoodFinder also has an online portal for desktop computers at streetfoodfinder.com, but Gauby pointed out that downloading the app is a bit like having a national food truck map in your pocket. “One of the benefits is, when you’re traveling, if you’re in one of the cities that uses it you can find food trucks,” he said. —Lex Nelson BOISE WEEKLY.COM

WEDNESDAY MAY 8 ANDREW SHEPPARD BAND—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly's Saloon ASHLEY ROSE—5 p.m. FREE. Riverside Hotel Bar 365 DAN COSTELLO—6 p.m. FREE. Willowcreek Grill HIGHLANDS HOLLOW LIVE MUSIC—6:30 p.m. FREE. Highlands Hollow Brewhouse LANEY LOU AND THE BIRD DOGS—With Lonesome Jetboat Ramblers. 7 p.m. $8. The Olympic LLOYD AND BECKY BLAKE—6 p.m. FREE. Soﬁa's Greek Bistro THE ROCCI JOHNSON BAND—9 p.m. FREE. Humpin' Hannah's SPENCER BATT—7 p.m. FREE. Old Chicago (Downtown)

THURSDAY MAY 9 FRIM FRAM FOUR—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly Saloon LADIES NIGHT WITH DJ ZUZ—10 p.m. FREE. Varsity Pub LIVE MUSIC ON THE PATIO—4 p.m. FREE. Firenza Pizza RYAN WISSINGER—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 at the Riverside SALTY, MOGLEE: THNDR'S BDAY BASH VOL. 2—9 p.m. $3-$7. Fatty's Bar

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FRIDAY MAY 10

16TH-ANNUAL FAMOUS MOTEL COWBOYS REUNION—Pinto Bennett and his Famous Motel Cowboys host their 16th-annual reunion, with three days of music featuring 20 bands and over 70 incredible musicians. 4:30 p.m. $15. Visual Arts Collective AARON GOLAY—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly's Saloon ANDY BYRON AND FRIENDS—6 p.m. FREE. Sandbar Patio at the Riverside COME HELL OR HIGH WATER BENEFIT CONCERTFOR IDAHO SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE— With Sprockets, Reason Within, Unto Extinction, and Black Tooth Grin. 7 p.m. $13. Knitting Factory DJ LENNY LEN—10 p.m. FREE. Varsity Pub

AARON GOLAY—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly's Saloon BILLY BLUES BAND—7 p.m. FREE. Albertsons Broadway on the Rocks BRANDON PRITCHETT—11 a.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel DEBORAH MICHELS GANG—8 p.m. FREE. O'Michael's Pub & Grill DIRTY REVIVAL—With guests. 8 p.m. $10-$12. The Olympic DJ ZUZ AT VARSITY PUB—DJ Zuz will play all of your favorite music, videos and requests. 10 p.m. FREE. Varsity Pub

DJ ZUZ—9 p.m. FREE. Ranch Club

INNOCENT MAN—6 p.m. FREE. Sandbar at the Riverside

KUINKA—With guest. 7 p.m. $12$14. The Olympic

JIM LEWIS—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 at the Riverside

LANGROISE TRIO—7:30 p.m. FREE. The College of Idaho, Langroise Recital Hall

LORD DYING, YEAR OF THE COBRA, KRYSTOS, FALL OF THE FATHOM, ROSES ARE DEAD—7 p.m. $10. The Shredder

THE ROCCI JOHNSON BAND—9 p.m. FREE. Humpin' Hannah's

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LUCKY JOE AND GARCIA BROS.— 8 p.m. $30. King Legend Hall POCKET OF BONES—2 p.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel RED LIGHT CHALLENGE—8 p.m. FREE. Quinn's Restaurant and Lounge RJ MCGINNIS BAND—RJ McGinnis Blues Band. 8:30 p.m. FREE. The Gathering Place THE ROCCI JOHNSON BAND—9 p.m. FREE. Humpin' Hannah's THEORIES—9 p.m. $5-$7. High Note Cafe

SUNDAY MAY 12 16TH-ANNUAL FAMOUS MOTEL COWBOYS REUNION—Pinto Bennett and his Famous Motel Cowboys host their 16th-annual reunion, with three days of music featuring 20 bands and over 70 incredible musicians. 2:45 p.m. FREE. Visual Arts Collective ANDREW KASAB—11 a.m. FREE. High Note Cafe

THE SAWTOOTH SERENADERS—7 p.m. FREE. Barbarian Brewing Downtown Boise Taproom

MOOD SWING—5 p.m. FREE. Riverside Hotel Bar 365

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

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

MONDAY MAY 13 DIRTY HEADS—With The Hip Abduction. 7:30 p.m. $30-$60. Revolution Concert House FIONA LURAY—5 p.m. FREE. Riverside Hotel Bar 365 OPEN MIC WITH REBECCA SCOTT AND EMILY TIPTON—8 p.m. FREE. Pengilly Saloon

TUESDAY MAY 14 ACOUSTIC BAND SHOWCASE—7 p.m. FREE. Liquid Lounge BLUE GRASS MUSIC JAM—7 p.m. FREE. Liquid Lounge

CARNIFEX, OCEANO, ENTERPRISE EARTH, PRISON—6:30 p.m. $16. The Shredder

JARED & THE MILL—With Wildermiss. 7 p.m. The Olympic

IRISH JAM SESSION—7 p.m. FREE. O'Michael's Pub & Grill

MIKE CRAMER—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 at the Riverside

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As its pared-down music makes clear, Arizona folk band Jared & The Mill is into the simple things in life. “We love long drives, early mornings, late nights, dive bars, carne asada tacos at 3 a.m., dirty jokes and asking each other what we think about things,” its website reads. On the album This Story Is No Longer Available (Jared & The Mill LLC/Tone Tree Music, 2019), that yen for simplicity can sometimes conjure images of heartbreak. “I know it’s not my fault / but my sense of worth is a wrecking ball / It swings as soon as I look back / and hits the home I love,” frontman Jared Kolesar sings on “Soul in Mind.” Still, there’s more optimism than sadness in This Story, and the band will double down on that during its tour, matching every dollar in ticket sales with a donation to the self-proclaimed font of “do-goodery” that is the Can’d Aid Foundation. Jared & The Mill will also workshop with and donate instruments to kids along the way. Added to the easy-listening music, those are the ingredients of a truly feel-good show. —Lex Nelson

Cheers (Dualtone, 2019), the latest album from The Wild Reeds, raises a glass to discord, kinship and contradiction. Bust Magazine wrote that “Even Cheers’ most haunting moments have something of the California sky in them,” perhaps no surprise for a band based out of Los Angeles. Starting from the top of the album, “Moving Target” is the kind of missed-opportunity love song that conjures up teen girls with waist-length hair mussing it to the music after a long day of heartbreak. References to Cupid’s arrows butt up against lines like “We used to live beside the same dream / Am I all you claim from reality?” that call for more than superﬁcial listening. Fronted by three women who serve as the band’s singer-songwriters—Kinsey Lee, Mackenzie Howe and Sharon Silva—The Wild Reeds may just deserve a trio of spotlights when it struts onto the Neurolux stage.

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