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The risks and rewards of dog parks

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WHAT’S IN A NAME?

The debate over the misappropriation and/or the abuse of Native American imagery is not new, but that doesn’t make it any less heated. In 2016, the Boise School District decided to paint over a mural on the western wall of Boise High’s gym which had depicted a red-skinned Native American holding a tomahawk. At the time, school officials said the decision reflected “Boise High’s culture of respect and dignity.” But that didn’t go far enough, according to a number of students and alumni. They want the school to take a more active approach to distancing itself from the mascot. On page 6, BW’s Harrison Berry talks to some of those who say more change is long overdue. On page 7, BW contributor Hayden Seder takes us along on a visit to a dog park, where everything isn’t as warm and cuddly as one would hope. In fact, one animal behavior specialist told her, “I liken the dog park to the bars at 2 a.m. Some people can handle the bars at 2 a.m., and some people would rather be home. Dogs are the same way. Some dogs can handle the craziness of a dog park, but some dogs can’t.” Harrison returns on page 8 for a chat with Vicki Barbolak, the America’s Got Talent finalist who will perform at the Egyptian Theatre on Thursday, June 6. The comedian reminds us that when she first performed in Boise, she really hit the town: “I never got any rest.” BW’s Lex Nelson is up next on page 10. She takes us along on a stroll through the Boise Art Museum for a look at two fascinating new exhibits of Native American art, one a collection of ceramics and textiles from the Southwest, and another showcasing the artistry of Sarah Sense, dubbed Cowgirls and Indians. Hayden returns on page 12 to preview the punk band Swingin Utters’ return to Boise. The band, which dates back to 1987, will play The Shredder on Friday, May 31. And I’ll pop in on page 13 for an advance review of Rocketman, the much-anticipated big screen biopic featuring the Elton John songbook. —George Prentice, Editor

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ON BEING BRAVE

Students and alumni speak out about Boise High School’s mascot, the Brave HARRISON BERRY LEF T: HARRISON BERRY; RIGHT: TES S BA X TER

Left: A monolith engraved with the Boise Braves Indian head features prominently in the Boise High School quad. Right: Items like headdresses and the “spirit stick” have caught the attention of a group of young activists.

Ezra Hampikian and Grace Relf both donned the feathered headdress and brown, tasseled chaps to complete the costume of the Boise High School mascot, the Boise Brave, during sports events. “We were loud and proud and vocal to embody that offensive imagery,” said Relf. “We can bring that same visibility to the issues that are actually affecting [indigenous] communities.” Years later, they’ve joined a growing chorus of students and graduates who have come to see the high school’s Native American-inspired figurehead as distasteful, offensive and dangerous. Recently, amid a nationwide wave of fights over mascots, the Boise School District has taken action, officially changing its logo from an Indian head to a stylized letter B with a feather and removing removing some Native American imagery from public view, but critics say still more work needs to be done. “[Boise High] is silently putting away this issue,” said Hampikian. “Some things have been slowly removed. … Perhaps it shouldn’t be about silently making an issue go away and erasing our history with racism; and rather, recognizing that what we did was unfair.” Nationally, there has been a push to end mascots that cater to racial stereotypes. Organizations like the Cleveland Indians and Atlanta Braves baseball teams, and especially 6 | MAY 22–28, 2019 | BOISEWEEKLY

the Washington Redskins football team, have been petitioned by dozens of tribes and groups, and thousands of people, to change their names. Some people have balked at changing mascots. In Driggs earlier this year, 10 Teton High School students walked out of class to show their support for the school’s mascot, the Redskins, and according to a student body survey, 68% of students said the local school board shouldn’t take up the issue of changing the name. “The way I see it, I think it would only be racist if we were calling people Redskins,” freshman Chase Tonks, who joined the walkout, told Teton Valley News. “But we’re saying we are proud to be Redskins so it shouldn’t be considered racist.” At Boise High, administrators have begun shifting the school’s brand. The changes started seven years ago when they swapped the logo. Four years ago, they stopped using costumed mascots at events. That’s not the same as rebranding the school or changing the mascot, said Boise School District spokesman Dan Hollar, who added that though the district has no current plans to completely pivot away from the Braves mascot, it has been in contact with several people in the community, including Idaho Sen. Cherie Buckner-Webb (D-Boise), regarding possible changes.

“There’s no doubt that we’ve been moving toward an area of more respect,” Hollar said. “Our ultimate goal is to get everyone to the table and have a larger conversation.” Though explicit Native symbolism won’t be part of Boise High’s branding going forward, much of it is still visible on campus, including a monolith in the quad, a mosaic on the side of the science building and in dozens of other places around the school. An activist group of three Boise High students feels the school could take a number of smaller steps toward openness about its use of the mascot—including naming indigenous people and their lands at school events, returning authentic Native American artifacts to tribes, implementing inclusivity training, replacing the school’s “spirit stick” and making changes to how Native American materials can be found at its library—which they outlined in a letter delivered to Principal Robb Thompson. The group is spearheaded by the Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence, which provided the students with training and activism resources, and inspired them to imagine a better world and set about making it reality. That included working with activists like Tai Simpson of the Nez Perce Tribe, who told the students stories about her own work and encouraged them to speak out against injustice, applauding their

diplomacy in communicating with school ofﬁcials. She said when it comes to school mascots, people who take pride in race-based caricatures don’t realize that others may not share their positive associations with it, and it heartened her to see the students taking input. “What matters most to me in a mentor capacity is that the activists can celebrate the things I’m asking them to celebrate,” she said, adding, “It’s a conversation where the students have chosen to listen instead of speaking over indigenous people.” Signing the letter to Thompson were three students, one of whom was Tess Baxter, who graduated on May 21. Baxter said she wrote her senior paper on the mascot, documenting its ubiquity around the school and learning about why some there still support it. At Boise High, Baxter said, the image of the Brave is “plastered everywhere” on yearbooks, library windows and on the ﬂoor in the science building, and in her own research, many students said they felt strong associations between the mascot and their sense of school spirit. “[Students] are really attached to this because they love their school. I’d say the hardest thing to do is address school pride. I love Boise High, but I believe in recognizing our faults. I think the mascot’s outdated: It doesn’t need to be a symbol of Boise High pride,” she said. BOISE WEEKLY.COM

DOG PARKS: RISKY OR REWARDING?

“I liken the dog park to the bars at 2 a.m. Some dogs can handle the craziness. Some dogs can’t.” HAYDEN SEDER 1 2 3 RF.C O M

Being vigilant about watching your dog, and being able to call them successfully and leash them—ideally before something terrible happens—is crucial.

Most cities and towns across America have a variety of leash laws, many of them strict, meaning that getting one’s dog to an oﬀ-leash park can be a saving grace for both owner and pet. But does bringing your dog to a dog park encourage inherently risky behavior? Multiple factors can inﬂuence whether your dog leaves with a smile or a puncture wound. It’s a rulesof-the-road type experience: You’re not behind anyone’s wheel but your own. “Even if your dog is great, you can’t control what other dogs and people will do,” said Hillary Hayward, a Boise-based dog behavior and training manager for Hailey’s Mountain Humane animal shelter. Many dogs have pent-up energy from being home all day, and it only takes one wrong move in a dog park for a situation to erupt. With so many elements you can’t control—other owners, other dogs, the park itself—Hayward insists that it’s important to focus on what you can control. “In theory, I think dog parks can be good; if they’re well-constructed and well-managed, and dogs can engage in healthy play styles, and ownBOISE WEEKLY.COM

ers are watching and can read dog body language, they can be great. But for the most part, I know of very few dogs that do well at dog parks,” said Hayward. “Some owners may not realize that their dog’s behavior isn’t park-appropriate, like chasing, acting rough, and dogs that bully other dogs. How a day at the dog park goes is as much on the owner as on the dog.” Being vigilant about watching your dog, and being able to call them successfully and leash them—ideally before something terrible happens—is crucial. For example, owners should look out for their dogs’ body language: High tails, lunging and general assertive behavior are signs that a bad situation is brewing. “I liken the dog park to the bars at 2 a.m.,” said Hayward. “Some people can handle the bars at 2 a.m. and some people would rather be home. Dogs are the same way: Some dogs can handle the craziness of a dog park but some dogs can’t. You have to know your dogs and what they prefer to do. I think you have to know your dog well and also be aware that it’s a risk to take your dog to a dog park.”

Here are some tips to ensure a great visit: Go during less popular times, keep a very close watch on your dog, don’t bring treats, keep moving and walking, and be able to leash your dog when necessary. “Dogs will fight over treats, and when dogs are leash-free, they’re certainly going to have a lot more chance of having contact with other dogs. And it’s the dog-to-dog contact which can lead to just play, [or] other times we’ll see everything from aggressive play to downright straight aggression,” said Dr. Karsten Fostvedt, a veterinarian who has practiced at St. Francis Pet Clinic in Sun Valley since 1989. Aside from injuries from fighting, Fostvedt said he sees other negative consequences of dog park interactions at his clinic, like diarrhea from being exposed to various viral agents in the sniffing of other dog’s stools, kennel cough, highly contagious dry cough, and lice, which can be transferred from dog to dog. “Dog parks are wonderful for veterinarians,” said Fostvedt. “They keep us busy!”

Jennifer, a Boise dog owner who preferred to keep her last name private, said she loves going to one of Boise’s 13 oﬀ-leash dog parks. “I feel like I’ve had really good dog park experiences,” she said. “I’ve found that at the dog park, other dog parents self-police really well. I think all we can do is practice common sense and encourage other people to do the same. If there has ever been a very aggressive dog, we generally leave the park or ask them to leave. But it’s a hard balance because a lot of people are also at the dog park because they are trying to get their pets better behaved [or] socialized.” Hayward has two more recommendations if you are bent on socializing your dog in a group setting. She advised talking to friends or an animal trainer to see if they think your dog is well-behaved enough for a park visit. Also, check out the park in advance to see what other kinds of dogs and people are there. Or, to err on the side of caution, schedule something akin to a “play date” with friends and a few dogs in a small groups, perhaps in a backyard setting, where you can monitor and manage behavior. BOISEWEEKLY | MAY 22–28, 2019 | 7

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CITIZEN VICKI BARBOLAK The comedian on the shoe-licker of Ybor, Mitzi Shore and owning a mobile wedding van HARRISON BERRY

Boiseans, lock up your husbands: Vicki Barbolak gay bars on each corner, and it was over at that point. I never got any rest for those four days is coming to town. On Thursday, June 6, the I was there. America’s Got Talent top-10 finalist will bring her Trailer Nasty Tour to The Egyptian Theatre One of the midwives of your career was (brought to Boise, in part, by Boise Weekly), but The Comedy Store Founder Mitzi Shore, who before there’s a rush on tickets, folks should recently died. Do you have any reflections know a few things about Barbolak. For starters, expect to get married regularly, and he’s ruined on her? she’s a late-comer to comedy, getting her start in that, so I started a wedding business. It’s a little Her funeral was on Mother’s Day because she Ford transit van, and it’s all wrapped in pink her early 40s and ending up under the wing of was a mother to us comedians for so many years. leopard and roses. We show up and marry people the legendary Mitzi Shore of Los Angeles’ The The way she did it for me, she would give me the at In-N-Out Burger, back yards, driveways, fancy Comedy Store. For seconds, she hasn’t given up main room spot every Saturday night, cold open. places, and we have an arch and some flowers and her favorite side-gig: running a mobile wedding and vow-renewal van. a white shag rug. And in the BW caught up with her back of the van, we put a futon while she was performing in there, and we have zebra bedin Boca Raton, Florida, ding, and it’s a $29.95 half-hour “I DIDN’T START STAND -UP UNTIL I and we decided to give honeymoon. our readers a look at their WAS ABOUT 40, AND PEOPLE AT FIRST bride before they kiss her. Have you had some weird cleanups? TOLD ME ‘NO.’ ... ON AMERICA’S GOT Do you have Florida We drove to Las Vegas to do Man stories? a show on Playboy for a friend TA L E NT , 40 MILLION PEOPLE SEE [Ybor] is the old part of mine, and they wanted the of Tampa [Florida]. YO U, AND THEN THE INDUSTRY HAS half-hour honeymoon on the There are just a lot of show, so my daughter wanted TO C O M E TO YOU.” characters—there’s this me to throw away the sheets. guy called “the shoelickI’m, like, “Are you kidding me? er,” and he walks around I’m not going to throw away licking people’s shoes good sheets from WalMart,” I hated it. Every few months, she would give me at night, but he only licks men’s shoes, and I so I insisted on washing them. I do a complete the third or fourth spot, the sweet spot of the was hoping he’d mistake me for a drag queen, cleanup at the end. It’s as sterile as can be. which often happens, especially in that part of night. She would say, “Well, I just wanted you to know where you really are.” She didn’t care about town, but he didn’t. What are these ceremonies like? the industry or accolades, she only cared about When I first started, I just didn’t know what I developing comedians. You’ve been through Boise at least three was doing. I didn’t know you had to have a park times. What are your thoughts? permit to marry people in parks. I was doing What’s it like running a wedding-chapel-to- one for some friends of some friends. I found a I remember the first time I came to Boise, I’d go business? been working in Las Vegas and I was really tired, flat spot in the park before they got there. Then I met Lou, my current and favorite husband, and I thought I’d come to sleepy little Boise and I realized the flat spot I’d set up on was a hole in 18 or 19 years ago at The Comedy Store, and get some rest. And then the first thing that hapa Frisbee golf course. The sheriff came up and we got married 11 years ago. I did continue to pened is I went downtown, and there were three wanted us to leave. He had a heart and he let us 8 | MAY 22–28, 2019 | BOISEWEEKLY

finish, but in addition to him standing there with his arms crossed, the Frisbees kept hitting us. Your father was Pete Barbolak, NFL player and FBI agent. What was it like growing up with him? He didn’t last in the FBI very long, because it was back in the days when you had to wear black suits everywhere, and he was working with Russian spies and also the Mafia, and he was always saying, “I had to sleep with a lot of Russian women spies. A lot of ‘em!” I don’t want to hear it, dad. He opened a carpet store when I was about 19, and I worked with him for 20 years. The carpet store was next to a liquor store, and at night, they would never shut the door—they’d just start drinking, and mom and dad would fall asleep on the carpet rolls at least two or three nights a week, and people would come in and be, like, “Are you open? Why are these people laying on the carpets?” It was the days before Yelp, when you could do anything you wanted. What am I not asking? I didn’t start stand-up until I was about 40, and people at first told me “no,” except Mitzi. On America’s Got Talent, 40 million people see you, and then the industry has to come to you. For women after 40, we become sort of invisible, and I think a lot of people are encouraged by that idea that you don’t have to give up on your dreams, and you can be seen in your 60s as much as people in their 20s. For tickets visit: https://myidahotix.com/events/ vicki-barbolak BOISE WEEKLY.COM

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ARTS & CULTURE STORIES TO TELL ANONYMOUSLY SINGLE MY FIRST REAL BOYFRIEND, ‘EVAN’ I consider myself a late bloomer. I was an average student, my boobs didn’t come in until after everyone else’s (but when they arrived, they ARRIVED) and I didn’t really date much in high school. I mean, who needed real relationships when I was having girls’ nights with my friends watching Dirty Dancing, Pretty Woman and When Harry Met Sally?! (Some things never change.) While I was watching some pretty racy PG-13 movies long before I wore deodorant or shaved my legs, I still think I had a pretty sheltered life. I grew up with parents that love each other, in a nice neighborhood, playing Barbies and drinking Orange Juliuses. I never had to want for anything. Nowadays I think you’d call that #blessed. This childhood teed me up perfectly for my first real boyfriend in college: Evan (no, that’s not his real name). He was friends with my roommate, and was super outgoing, kind and a little fluffy, so I didn’t feel insecure about that freshman 15 I’d gained—and to this day haven’t lost. We dated for a while and he made everything feel like the ‘80s movies I’d grown up watching. I loved him for it. We danced in the rain, carved our initials up the street from my parents’ home, and he was the perfect person to lose my virginity to. Roll your eyes if you must, but after living through the last 10 years as a basically permanently single person, I’ve come to really appreciate the time I had with him. I give you this background so that, as we get to know each other better, you understand that I have had positive relationships with men and it’s not all horror, heartache and drama. I’m cautiously optimistic that I will find this kind of love again, even if I never get to recline in the back of a pickup under the stars listening to ‘80s power ballads and eating chocolate-covered strawberries and Juanita’s chips with another man. Sound familiar? Tell me about your first love. Who’s the Patrick Swayze in your story? Cheers to him! And while we’re at it, rest in peace, Patrick. Hit me up at anonymouslysingle@boiseweekly.com or follow me on Instagram @anonymouslysingle. —A.S. 10 | MAY 22–28, 2019 | BOISEWEEKLY

New Boise Art Museum exhibits showcase Native American art LE X NEL SON

If a statue offered you a slice of watermelon, would you take it? Normally, my answer would be no—yelping in fear and running away would be far more likely—but after my latest visit to Boise Art Museum, I have to say I’d make an exception for Randall Chitto’s Koshare Turtle Storyteller. It’s a charming black-andwhite striped turtle figure standing on two legs, with its mouth open as though in song and two corn husk tufts festooning its head. Smaller turtles cling to it, and it’s holding aloft a plate of bright red watermelon, offering up a slice to the viewer. Accepting politely seems the best (and only) option. Chitto’s turtle is one of a half-dozen clay storyteller sculptures in the new BAM exhibition Ceramics and Textiles from the Southwest, made up of more than 65 art pieces from Native American artists across the Southwest that were donated by Boiseans Joan H. and John B. Carley from their personal collection. The exhibition opened May 4 and will run through Sunday, May 10, 2020. Along with the storyteller statues and those of other figures and animals, it includes ceramic vases and jars, and textiles like woven rugs. The Apache, Choctaw, Hopi, Navajo, Pueblo, Tohono O’odham and Wyandot tribes are all represented. Though many of the pieces in Ceramics and Textiles from the Southwest were beautiful—one, a clay and slip vessel crafted by Acoma Pueblo artist Dorothy Torivio and called simply Jar, featured a hand-painted black-and-white design that was particularly stunning—none caught my imagination quite like the storytellers. They were represented across multiple tribes, each with its own color scheme and style. All of them featured a large central figure with smaller creatures—sometimes children, sometimes animals—gathered in their arms or perched on their laps. “People with the Cochiti Pueblo traditionally speak a dialect of Keres, a language with no written component,” read a sign under storytellers molded by artists Juanita Inez Ortiz, Snowflake Flower and Ada Suina, all of the Cochiti Pueblo tribe and working with the color scheme of off-white, orange and black. “Storytelling is a significant part of Cochiti culture, and ceramic storyteller sculptures

Left: Ada Suina, Storyteller, n.d., natural clay and slip, 10.5” x 8.5” x 9.” Right: Nanette Loretto, Jemez Pueblo, Polychrome Jar, late-20th to early-21st century, natural hand-harvested clay and slip, 7” x 8.5” diameter. Both works are gifts of Joan H. and John B. Carley, and are part of BAM’s Permanent Collection.

like these represent elders partaking in this custom while younger Cochiti members listen, Storytellers often take the form of humans, and can also be depicted as animals, including frogs, owls and turtles.” Chitto, whose sculpture held the oh-sotempting watermelon in a display case nearby, is partial to turtles. “The turtle is Randy’s primary subject, for turtles have always been considered the Choctaw’s story keepers and storytellers,” his website reads. “The turtle keeps narratives shielded and protected under its shell until it is ready to share them.” In an adjacent set of galleries hung another exhibition of Native American-focused art with a more somber tone. Before coming to rest in front of the storyteller statues, I’d walked through Cowgirls and Indians, an exhibition by artist Sarah Sense that will be on display through Sunday, Nov. 3. Sense is of Choctaw and Chitimacha descent, and her exhibition blends photographs of the Bayou Teche (a sacred wetland running through the Chitimacha reservation in Louisiana) with movie posters, historical etchings, actor shots from Wild West ﬂicks and her Choctaw grandmother’s memoirs. Those elements are literally woven together using traditional Chitimacha and Choctaw basket-making techniques, leaving them commingled and partially obscured. Sense said the merging is both an exploration of family history—she told me later that she sees her Texan grandmother Rita as the cowgirl, and her Choctaw grandmother, Chillie, as the Indian princess—and a critique of stereotypes perpetuated by everything from colonialist rhetoric to Hollywood. Speaking to me from Bristol, England, where she’s working on a fellowship, Sense said, “I think the imagery is really simple to

grasp. It’s stereotypes of cowgirls, of Indians, it’s stereotypes of women, it’s stereotypes of Native women, and I’m trying to break that down and take it apart.” Photographs of cowgirls in tiny shorts with smoking guns are juxtaposed with solemnfaced Native American women; depictions of Custer, Tanto and the Lone Ranger, and Sitting Bull; and shots of celebrities like Gary Cooper, Kevin Costner and Marilyn Monroe. The most powerful work was a large tapestry called Melancholy Fate, made from a serene, woven photograph of the bayou overlaid by this quote: “The melancholy fate which has befallen the Indian race, and which overhangs the remnant of these victims to our power.” The quote came from an article published in The Quarterly Review in the 1800s, at a time when a group of Native Americans had been brought to London and forced to perform in the Piccadilly Circus. “They’re either disgusting or they’re interesting,” Sense said of the mindset regarding Native American “savages” at the time, adding that she found The Quarterly Review’s critique of colonialism powerful in contrast. For a long moment at BAM, I stood frozen in front of Melancholy Fate, peering into the bayou’s dark water with a new sense of foreboding. It was a feeling that pervaded Sense’s whole exhibition—no doubt purposefully. While Sense has been working on this type of art since 2004, she said it feels particularly relevant in today’s political climate, which gives certain voices air time and silences others. In her work, she advocates for indigenous rights, women’s rights and land rights. “Is it relevant right now? Absolutely. Was it relevant 15 years ago? Yes, it was. But there’s a diﬀerent urgency that is being realized right now,” she said. BOISE WEEKLY.COM

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SWINGIN’ UTTERS: TRUE, BLUECOLLAR PUNKS Hear the band live on Friday, May 31, at The Shredder

Whiskey-based cocktails are the way to go at Whiskey Bar in Boise.

WHISKEY BAR: WHERE THERE’S WHISKEY, THERE’S A WAY WHAT’S IN A NAME: It might seem like an obvious connection to make, but Whiskey Bar is the Treasure Valley’s home for dark liquor. It has a massive selection of whiskey, Scotch and bourbon behind the bar—more than 200 bottles strong. Its bartenders put those bottles to full use, and have ﬁlled several pages of the old-timey menu with endless variations of cocktails and inventive seasonals. SO, WHAT SHOULD YOU DRINK? If you really need to ask, maybe this isn’t the bar for you. Go for a whiskey-based cocktail, something more interesting than an old fashioned or a sour (although Whiskey Bar makes a mean whiskey sour). The bartenders are as knowledgeable as they are skillful, and are always quick to point out an obscure concoction that won’t disappoint. WHAT IS THIS VIBE? Whiskey Bar has a weird combination of subdued high-class ambiance and Western swagger. Depending on the day of the week and time of day that you stop in, the experience is very different. You might end up in a nearly empty space where you can lounge on nice leather couches with a craft cocktail in hand, chatting about the aromatic notes of the 12-year-old Scotch you tried. Or you might end up in a hot, humid college crowd that makes it impossible to hear yourself think, much less understand what the bartender said the special was. Whatever your style, you can ﬁnd it at Whiskey. WHAT’S THE HAPPIEST HOUR? From 3-7 p.m. daily, whiskey drinks are half-off, wells are $3, bottled beer is $2 and there is free pool. What else could you ask for? WHERE TO FIND IT: Whiskey Bar is located at 509 Main St. in Boise. —Micah Drew 12 | MAY 22–28, 2019 | BOISEWEEKLY

HAYDEN SEDER Darius Koski, guitarist, vocalist and accordion player for punk band Swingin’ Utters, can’t stand his band’s name. “It’s a terrible name,” he said. “It bummed me out for a long time, but it’s been so long that you don’t even think about it anymore.” The name—which Koski is quick to point out is misspelled—was linked to one of the original band members’ cats, which had been nursing and looked like it had udders. It’s not the worst name in the world, but the band has been around since 1987 (with Koski joining in 1989), and its often-changing members probably didn’t realize that they would be stuck with the moniker for more than three decades. Swingin’ Utters will play at The Shredder in Boise on Friday, May 31, promoting its latest album, Peace and Love (Fat Wreck Chords, 2018). Dirt Cheap, Gallows Bound and Groggy Bikini will open. Koski described Peace and Love, the band’s ninth studio album, as “our absolutely most political record we’ve ever done.” He admitted the band doesn’t often write pointedly political songs, but this time around it crafted very targeted criticism on the song “Yes I Hope He Dies.” “We’re super bummed out and pissed oﬀ, and it just kind of came out naturally,” Koski said. “I agree, it is our most political record,” said singer Johnny “Peebucks” Bonnel. “When sexism, racism and nationalism is the agenda, it’s time to speak up.” The album was produced by Chris Dugan (Green Day, Iggy Pop) and recorded at Nu-Tone Studios in Pittsburg, California. While most bands grow and evolve from record to record, Swingin’ Utters’ latest took on a distinctly diﬀerent sound thanks to two new members: bassist Tony Teixeira and drummer Luke Ray. “The drummer and bass player are new, and that was huge,” said Koski. “It made a bigger dif-

Swingin’ Utters is coming to Boise in support of what it calls its most political album yet.

ference than I was expecting it to make, but it was totally stress-free.” Adapting to new band members has become commonplace for Swingin’ Utters, which has had seven members join and leave over the years. The current lineup includes Koski, Bonnel (the only original member), Ray, Teixeira and Jack Dalrymple, the latter on guitar and vocals. Despite constant change-ups and a band hiatus from 2003-2010, Swingin’ Utters has stayed true to its punk sound.

“IT WAS JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS— WE’RE G ROWN -* * * M EN AN D WE’RE SHOTGUNNING B EERS IN A PARKING LOT AND PAS SING OUT.” “It’s never been diﬃcult,” Koski said. “Our sound was established so early in the process. I wrote a lot of the songs in the beginning, and me and Johnny are pretty much responsible for most of the material we’ve done over the years.” That ease is unusual considering that the punk scene has changed so much since the band was formed in the late ‘80s, with some arguing it has disappeared entirely. When Swingin’ Utters got

its start, shows like the Vans Warped Tour were wildly popular, and bands like its Fat Wreck Chords labelmates NOFX and Against Me! were helping to deﬁne the sound of the time. “It’s obviously nothing like it was in the ‘90s, it’s kind of a shadow of that,” Koski said of the current punk music scene. “That was a crazy explosion that was the best time for all of us; people were buying records back then, the shows were bigger for sure.” The band members credit their ability to not take themselves too seriously or get wrapped up in the ever-changing “scene” in part to being “bluecollar punks.” “We’re a working-class band,” Koski said. “We all have jobs and we always have. I’m a plumbing contractor.” That laid-back attitude about the band is apparent in a story Koski tells of one of the many shows it played in Boise. After performing, the band members were walking back to the hotel with Steve Nix from The Cute Lepers, another outﬁt they were touring with. A group of 20-something-year-old kids started tagging along, obviously wanting to experience partying with the band. “They had a suitcase of beer or something and wanted to hang with us,” Koski said. “We were like, shotgunning beers in the parking lot of our hotel with these kids. Which is ridiculous enough, but then I hear a huge smack like someone hitting the side of the car really hard. I turned around and Steve was on the ground and had passed out and slammed his head on the trailer. It was just one of those things—we’re grown-*** men and we’re shotgunning beers in a parking lot and passing out.” Well, it doesn’t get more punk than that. BOISE WEEKLY.COM

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The much-anticipated Elton John biopic Rocketman opens with a wallop. At first, we see the over-the-top protagonist marching toward the lens with abandon. He’s decked out in a pumpkin-orange, bedazzled jumpsuit cut down to there, matching high-heeled boots jacked up to there, and feathered headgear that is nearly airborne. Is this rock superstar heading to the stage of Wembley Arena? Madison Square Garden? Dodger Stadium? No—he’s thundering full-bore toward group therapy. “Hello. I’m Elton Hercules John,” he says. “I’m a cocaine addict, sex addict, bulimic, shopaholic, and I have problems with weed and anger management.” Nearly all of what he says is true. In fact, he’s Reggie Dwight, the working class kid/prodigy who turned the music world inside out, conquered Broadway and Hollywood, and made a right bloody mess of his life and those around him before emerging as pop culture’s most formidable survivor. “How long is this going to take?” Elton/Reggie asks the group therapy session. Well, nearly all of Elton John’s 70-plus years on this planet are squeezed into Rocketman’s two hour run time. But I promise you, you will not find a more entertaining and emotional two hours this year. There may be a few movies that approach greatness in 2019, but right now, I can’t imagine a better one. And let’s just lock down a Golden Globe and Oscar nomination for its star, Taron Egerton, right now, shall we? He erupts off the screen, and the fact that it’s his voice, and not a lip-synch, that we’re hearing is astonishing. Egerton’s covers of the Elton John songbook should burn up the planet’s radio waves this summer. True, Rocketman’s script is a wee bit flabby in some stretches of dialogue between songs; but that’s mostly because we’re so anxious to hear another classic from Elton John’s bottomless playlist. And my, oh my, when the music swells, BOISE WEEKLY.COM

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“Hello. I’m Elton Hercules John. I’m a cocaine addict, sex addict, bulimic, shopaholic, and I have problems with weed and anger management. How long is this going to take?”

you’ll be transported to whatever moment in life you first heard “Your Song,” “Tiny Dancer,” “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” “Crocodile Rock,” “Bennie and the Jets,” “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word,” “The Bitch is Back,” “Someone Saved My Life Tonight” and more than a dozen others. Don’t confuse Rocketman with other recent musical biopics that simply decorate a musicians life with his or her music, in chronological order. Executive produced by Elton John himself, Rocketman stitches its songs into its scenes, not to be historically accurate with the time and place where the song was first penned, but instead to enhance a each spot’s emotional punch. As a result, Rocketman feels much more theatrical, and it may be the best Broadway show of the season that isn’t anywhere near New York City. The film has oodles more stage presence than most Broadway productions, and given Elton John’s success on Broadway (The Lion King, Billy Elliot, Aida), expect to see Rocketman on the London or New York stage sometime soon. It shouldn’t come as a shock that conventional moviemaking was never going to work for the telling of Elton John’s life story. Simply put, anything conventional couldn’t, and shouldn’t, contain the man. There are two particularly magnificent scenes that elevate Rocketman, one of them quite literally. The first, steeped in reality, comes when we see a young Reggie (Elton) sitting down to a rickety piano in his mum’s living room, plinking out a tune that would become his first, and perhaps greatest, hit, “Your

Song.” The scene triple-dog dares you not to break out in a smile as wide as the keyboard. The second unforgettable moment occurs when now-Elton travels to America for the first time to perform at the legendary Troubadour club in Los Angeles. Something magical happens during his groundbreaking performance (no spoilers here) that is unlike anything you’ve seen on film before. It’s easily the best depiction I’ve seen of that indescribable moment when you hear a song for the first time but you feel you’ve known it your whole life. Ultimately, Rocketman is a love story… or at least a story about love, or the lack of it. There’s the emotional distance of Reggie/ Elton’s parents (Steven Mackintosh as dad and the wonderful Bryce Dallas Howard as mum); and then there’s the mercurial-but-toxic relationship between Elton and his manager John Reid (played with delicious malice by Richard Madden). But the real love of Elton’s life is Bernie Taupin, who would become his lifelong songwriting partner. In Rocketman, Taupin is embodied by Jamie Bell. (Yes, that’s the same Jamie Bell who played Billy Elliot two decades ago—it’s as if he were ordained to co-star in an Elton John biopic.) Ultimately, this is Egerton’s film, beginning to end. This same young man who smirked his way through the Kingsman franchise (and last year’s perfectly horrible Robin Hood rehash) has truly arrived, playing Elton with the tempestuousness, respect and outrageousness that the role demands. To that end, Rocketman is gloriously off the charts.

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CALENDAR WEDNESDAY MAY 22 Visual Arts BOISE’S PAST MEETS PRESENT THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY—Celebrate Preservation Month with Boise photographer Dave Crawforth and his photographs showing Boise’s past and present in a single image. Noon-1 p.m. FREE. Boise City Hall Greenbelt Room, 150 N. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-6087051, boiseartsandhistory.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. The collection features ceramics, sculptures and textiles by Apache, Choctaw, Hopi, Navajo, Pueblo, Tohono O’odham and Wyandot artists. Highlights include an early 20-century jar from the Acoma Pueblo, a series of black vessels by acclaimed San Ildefonso Pueblo artist Maria Martinez, several storyteller ﬁgures from Cochiti Pueblo artists, and various intricately

patterned Navajo wool rugs. In 2016, the Carleys generously gifted their collection to the Boise Art Museum. Through May 10, 2020. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Dr., Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org. SARAH SENSE: COWGIRLS AND INDIANS—Using traditional Chitimacha and Choctaw basket-weaving techniques, Sarah Sense intricately layers images collected over many years, including photographs of Chitimacha landscapes, Hollywood posters, Wild West show imagery, and family memoirs.Through Nov. 3. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org. RACHEL TEANNALACH AND MARK LISK—Capitol Contemporary Gallery is excited to announce a new show for May featuring new Idaho landscape paintings by Rachel Teannalach and recent black and white photography by Mark Lisk. Through May. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Capitol Contemporary Gallery, 451 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-3849159, capitolcontemporary.com.

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. WRITER’S BLOC—Join a group of fellow writers to collaborate, critique and create. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Meridian Library District, 1326 W. Cherry Lane, Meridian, 208-888-4451, mld.org.

Comedy PRAYNKSTERS LIVE—The show will feature Vegas-style comedy magic, improv comedy and a surprise for someone in need. 6:30 p.m. Recycled Minds Creative Center, 121 E. 34th St., Garden City, squareup.com.

Sports & Outdoors FREE MOTORBIKE SAFETY CLASS IN EAGLE—These lessons include pre-ride inspection, starting and stopping, quick turns, hill riding,

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emergency stopping and swerving, and riding over obstacles. You’ll also learn about protective gear, Idaho’s laws, rules and regulations, Idaho’s Off-Highway Vehicle clubs, rules of the road, places to ride, and environmental concerns. For ages 6 and up; parent must be present for riders under 16. Preregistration required; visit idpr. idaho.gov/reced. 6-9 p.m. FREE. Eagle Island State Park, 2691 Mace Road, Eagle, 208-514-2414, parksandrecreation.idaho.gov.

Learning BITCOIN MEETUP!—Bitcoin Meetup: Who has your keys? 7-9 p.m. FREE. Clearwater Building, 777 W. Main St., Boise, meetup.com. BUILD AND BREWS—Come build your very own beer bottle cap catcher and enjoy two beers on us! 6:30-9:30 p.m. $35-$40. Mad Swede Brewing, 2772 S. Cole Road, #140, Boise, 208-5016126, buildandbrews.com. BUILDING A WORDPRESS WEBSITE—This is a hands-on session where you’ll all work together on the same WP website. For the next few months, you’ll work on the wpboise.

org website. This is open to people of all skill levels of WordPress who help with everything from content, ui/ux, development and SEO (and everything in between). 1 p.m. FREE. Trailhead, 500 S. Eighth St., Boise, meetup.com. SENIOR CHESS—Learn how to play the Game of Kings from a chess master. 2-4 p.m. FREE. Garden City Public Library, 6015 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, 208472-2941, notaquietlibrary.org. SIP AND STRUM HOOTENANNY WITH BOISE MUSIC LESSONS— Boise Music Lessons will guide an acoustic jam session where you learn to play a song together as a group. Open to all ability levels. 6:30 p.m. $20. LongDrop Cider, 603 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208342-0186, longdropcider.com.

Food & Drink TELAYA ED PART 4: WINE TASTING AND PAIRING 101— Learn about the basics of how to taste wine and create pairings. 6-8:30 p.m. $55. Telaya Wine Co., 240 E. 32nd St., Garden City, eventbrite.com.

MONDAY, MAY 27

Film ROCKY MOUNTAIN FLY FISHING FILM FEST—In its sixth year, this grassroots annual community event is poised for the best showcase of Rocky Mountain fly fishing films ever offered. 7 p.m. $15. The Flicks, 646 W. Fulton St., Boise, theflicksboise.com.

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For kids who grew up in the 1990s or early 2000s, it’s probably difﬁcult to think about Shakespeare’s famous battle of the sexes play Taming of the Shrew without the Heath Ledger/Julia Styles ﬁlm that steals its plotline, 10 Things I Hate About You, playing in a mental overlay. The original comedy—which will open the 2019 season of the Idaho Shakespeare Festival on Friday, May 24, and run through Sunday, June 23—stars Katherina, an obstinate older sister who must be married off before Bianca, her younger, suitor-beset sister, can take a husband. Cue Shakespearean hijinks as the bachelor Petruchio attempts to “tame” Kate and make her his bride. For this classic production, ISF will turn its stage into an Elizabethan theater complete with onstage seating. 8 p.m., $22. Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 E. Warm Springs Ave., Boise, 208-3369221, idahoshakespeare.org.

There is only one event in Boise (and perhaps the world) where you’ll ﬁnd a steampunk tea party, instructions on how to become a god and a manga cookbook demonstration all under the same umbrella: Anime Oasis Dynamite, now set to kick off its 18th year. This go-around, the anime convention will spread across three downtown venues, The Grove Hotel, CenturyLink Arena and the Boise Centre, for its four-day run. While it’s rich in events, panels and appearances, including cosplay contests and an artists’ alley, the convention also delves into other fandoms and even ventures into reality with options like speed dating, a swimsuit contest and a lip sync battle. That said, feel free to check your real life at the door. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday-Sunday, 11 a.m.5:30 p.m. Monday. $14-$50 four-day pass, $12-$30 one-day pass. Locations vary. Visit animeoasis.org for details.

Did you know that Memorial Day—the somber holiday coming up on Monday, May 27—was once known as Decoration Day? First marked by Union soldiers in 1868 to memorialize the Civil War dead, the holiday was official recognized in 1971 and today is applied to all military fallen. In the Treasure Valley, that salute to the troops will take several forms, including two Memorial Day ceremonies—one at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Boise and another at Kohlerlawn Cemetery in Nampa—and a Memorial Day Flyover at Nampa’s Warhawk Air Museum. All three events start at 10 a.m., and are free with the exception of the flyover, which costs a $5 museum admission. The Boise ceremony will feature a wreath presentation, its own aircraft flyover and several speakers. 10 a.m. Prices and locations vary. Visit our calendar at boiseweekly.com and search “Memorial Day” for details.

The first-annual Boise Ice Cream Festival is here. With more than 20 events stretching over roughly two weeks, this festival is one of Boise’s longest, and it’s all centered on that quick-melting summer snack. The first day (Tuesday, May 28) features no less than six events, ranging from a “Mommy Morning” ice cream cone and waffle making class to several “Chef-Inspired” ice creams that will pop up at the restaurants where they were created. Waffle Me Up will offer a trio of mini waffles a la mode to celebrate the kickoff, and on Wednesday, May 29, a panel on enjoying desserts with dietary restrictions will fill Wild Root Cafe & Market. The parade of events will continue through Saturday, June 15, Grand Tasting at JUMP, which features over 200 flavors. Don’t forget your hollow leg. Times, prices and locations vary. Visit boiseicecreamfestival.com/calendar/ for a full schedule of events.

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CALENDAR Sense intricately layers images collected over many years, including photographs of Chitimacha landscapes, Hollywood posters, Wild West show imagery, and family memoirs. Through Nov. 3. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-3458330, boiseartmuseum.org.

ious podcast episodes that ﬁt into the monthly theme. Visit mld.org/ book-club-podcasts for details. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Meridian Public Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane, Meridian.

LE PAINT DIP, DAB, DRINK: PAINT YOUR PET—Create your own piece of art. All materials included and no experience is necessary. 6 p.m. $40-$45. Boise Co-op at The Village, 2350 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, boise.coop.

HEATH HARMISON—Heath Harmison is one of the funniest clean comedians out there. 8 p.m. $12-$15. Liquid Laughs, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, liquidboise.com.

RACHEL TEANNALACH AND MARK LISK—Through May. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Capitol Contemporary Gallery, 451 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-3849159, capitolcontemporary.com.

Literary Arts CRYSTAL KING: THE CHEF’S SECRET—Join author Crystal King for a reading from The Chef’s Secret. 7-8:30 p.m. FREE. Rediscovered Bookshop, 180 N. Eighth St., Boise, rdbooks.org. LIKE A BOOK CLUB, BUT FOR PODCASTS—Interested in podcasts? Join this club to discuss var-

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Talks & Lectures RMA IDAHO LUNCHEON: MARIJUANA IN THE MAINSTREAM—Join the RMA Idaho Chapter for a presentation by Jeff Hess, Esq., on the growing impact of marijuana legalization in the United States. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $30-$200. Sapphire Room at the Riverside Hotel, 2900 Chinden Blvd., Boise, eventbrite.com.

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Learning Sports & Outdoors FIT AND FALL PROOF—This class provides participants with the chance to exercise while building strength, mobility and balance. Classes meet for 10-week sessions. 11 a.m. FREE. Garden City Public Library, 6015 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, notaquietlibrary.org. NATURE EXPLORERS—Preschoolers (ages 3-5) use their natural curiosity to investigate the world around them on guided nature explorations. 10:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Library, 13751 Upper Embankment Road, Nampa, 208-467-9278, fws.gov.

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CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH— Support your Spanish learning by speaking and communicating with others in the language. This small group is aimed at those who are beginning to learn and looking for camaraderie. 6 p.m. Garden City Public Library, 6015 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, notaquietlibrary.org. ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB—6:30-7:30 p.m. FREE. Meridian Public Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane, Meridian, mld.org.

Other BOISE BOSS BABES MEETUP—Learn how to break through fears, uncover limitations and step into your dream life, with your dream tribe. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Trailhead, 500 S. Eighth St., Boise, trailheadboise.org. BOISE CIRCUS GUILD: SPECTACULAR SPECTACULAR—Boise Circus Guild’s high-ﬂying, beautifully intense variety show. 8-10 p.m. $15-$30. The Balcony Club, 150 N. Eighth St., Boise, thebalconyclub.com. FLYING M SEASONAL MARKET—A collection of Treasure Valley farmers and artisans sell local produce and goods Thursday evenings through Sept. 19. 6 p.m. FREE. Flying M Coffeegarage, 1314 Second St. S., Nampa, ﬂyingmcoffee.com.

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A KILLER ‘80S PROM ENCORE: A RAD MURDER MYSTERY—From the preppie to the skater boy, the nerd to the stud, the jock to the jilted, all are suspected although only one is to blame. Can you find the culprit in this madness filled with neon, naughtiness and narcissistic behavior? Dinner tickets must be purchased by 5 p.m. the day before your show. 8 p.m. Playhouse Boise, 8001 W. Fairview Ave., Boise, 208779-0092, playhouseboise.com. HOMEGROWN THEATRE: SHE KILLS MONSTERS—A high-fantasy/ lowbrow comedy adventure of two sisters trying to find connection over a game of Dungeons and Dragons after a family tragedy. 8 p.m. $5-$35. The Gem Center for the Arts, 2417 Bank Drive, Boise, 208-420-7985, hgtboise.org.

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ISF: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW—Can love tame a shrewish heart and surprise an unbridled bachelor? 8 p.m. $13-$52. Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, idahoshakespeare.org. STAGE COACH THEATRE: LEGALLY BLONDE—Enjoy a fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie. It’s action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances. 8 p.m. $20. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald St., Boise, stagecoachtheatre.com.

Visual Arts CARLEY COLLECTION GIFTS: SOUTHWEST CERAMICS AND TEXTILES—The collection features ceramics, sculptures and textiles by Apache, Choctaw, Hopi, Navajo, Pueblo, Tohono O’odham and Wyandot artists. Through May 10, 2020. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org. SARAH SENSE: COWGIRLS AND INDIANS—Using traditional Chitimacha and Choctaw basket-weaving techniques, Sarah Sense intricately layers images collected over many years, including photographs of Chitimacha landscapes, Hollywood posters, Wild West show imagery, and family memoirs. Through Nov. 3. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-3458330, boiseartmuseum.org. RACHEL TEANNALACH AND MARK LISK—Through May. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Capitol Contemporary Gallery, 451 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-3849159, capitolcontemporary.com.

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Comedy HEATH HARMISON—Heath Harmison is one of the funniest clean comedians out there. 8 and 10 p.m. $12-$15. Liquid Laughs, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, liquidboise.com.

Sports & Outdoors TAI CHI—Learn this gentle martial art from a trained instructor. For adults. 11 a.m.-Noon. FREE. Victory Branch Library, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise, 208-362-0181, adalib.org.

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Other BOISE CIRCUS GUILD: SPECTACULAR SPECTACULAR—Boise Circus Guild’s high-ﬂying, beautifully intense variety show. 8-10 p.m. $15-$30. The Balcony Club, 150 N. Eighth St., Boise, thebalconyclub.com. GARDEN BROS CIRCUS—The all new 2019 Garden Bros. Circus is packed with three rings bursting with excitement. 7 p.m. $10-$36. Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Boise, secure.gardenbroscircus.com.

SATURDAY MAY 25 Festivals & Fairs 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 Ave., Meridian, 208-918-3480.

Theatre COMIC OF THE MONTH—Boise’s Monthly Comedy Competition. 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. Mad Swede Brewing Company, 2772 S. Cole Road, Ste. 140, Boise, madswedebrewing.com. HOMEGROWN THEATRE: SHE KILLS MONSTERS—A high-fantasy/ lowbrow comedy adventure of two sisters trying to ﬁnd connection over a game of Dungeons and Dragons after a family tragedy. 8 p.m. $5-$35. The Gem Center for the Arts, 2417 Bank Drive, Boise, 208-420-7985, hgtboise.org.

Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Drove, Boise. 208-345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org. SARAH SENSE: COWGIRLS AND INDIANS—Using traditional Chitimacha and Choctaw basket-weaving techniques, Sarah Sense intricately layers images collected over many years, including photographs of Chitimacha landscapes, Hollywood posters, Wild West show imagery, and family memoirs. Through Nov. 3. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.

you to see. Through June 1. Noon-6 p.m. FREE. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City, 208424-8297, visualartscollective.com.

Dance ICWDA MONTHLY DANCE—Idaho Country Western Dance Association monthly dance lessons and social dancing. 7-10:30 p.m. $5-$10. Boise Square Dance Hall, 6534 W. Diamond St., Boise, icwda.org.

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OPEN DRAW—All ages, abilities and drawing experience are welcome. 3-5 p.m. FREE. James Castle House, 5015 Eugene St., Boise, 208-3366610, jamescastlehouse.org.

HEATH HARMISON—Heath Harmison is one of the funniest clean comedians out there. 8 and 10 p.m. $12-$15. Liquid Laughs, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, liquidboise.com.

RACHEL TEANNALACH AND MARK LISK—Through May. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE. Capitol Contemporary Gallery, 451 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-3849159, capitolcontemporary.com.

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ISF: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW—Can love tame a shrewish heart and surprise an unbridled bachelor? 8 p.m. $13-$52. Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, idahoshakespeare.org. STAGE COACH THEATRE: LEGALLY BLONDE—Enjoy a fabulously fun, award-winning musical based on the adored movie. It’s action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances. 8 p.m. $20. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald St., Boise, stagecoachtheatre.com.

Visual Arts ARTBIKE TOUR—Ride your bike to artist and maker studios in the Live-Work-Create District. 2-4:30 p.m. $20. Push and Pour, 214 E. 34th St., Garden City, 208918-3591, surelsplace.org. CARLEY COLLECTION GIFTS: SOUTHWEST CERAMICS AND TEXTILES—The collection features ceramics, sculptures and textiles by Apache, Choctaw, Hopi, Navajo, Pueblo, Tohono O’odham and Wyandot artists. Through May 10, 2020. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise

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Other BOISE CIRCUS GUILD: SPECTACULAR SPECTACULAR—Enjoy Boise Circus Guild’s high-ﬂying, beautifully intense variety show. 8-10 p.m. $15-$30. The Balcony Club, 150 N. Eighth St., Boise, thebalconyclub.com. BOISE FARMERS MARKET—Find fresh, local, seasonal vegetables and fruit, many types of locally raised protein, breads and pastries, honey, jams and sauces, fresh-roasted coffee and a delicious selection of ready-toeat foods. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. 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 Street Corridor, Boise, capitalcitypublicmarket.com. CLOTHING EXCHANGE—Don’t shop, swap at this free drop-in clothing exchange every fourth Saturday of the month. They accept gently used clothing, shoes and accessories. No maximum of what you can take but limit donations to 20 items. All sizes welcome. 10:3011:30 a.m. FREE. Meridian Public Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane, Meridian, 208-888-4451, mld.org. 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, 208-489-8763, cityofeagle.org.

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GARDEN AMBASSADOR TOURS— Join Garden Ambassadors for guided tours through the Idaho Botanical Garden. 10-11:30 a.m. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-3438649, idahobotanicalgarden.org. GARDEN BROS CIRCUS—The all-new 2019 Garden Bros. Circus is packed with three rings bursting with excitement. 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. $10-$36. Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Boise secure.gardenbroscircus.com. GOLIATH BOARD GAME NIGHT— Get together for some board games and fun at Goliath Games. Late arrivals are ﬁne as new games will be starting up throughout the night. There is a collection of playable games at the store but feel free to take your own. 5 p.m. FREE. Goliath Games, 2611 W. Kootenai St., Boise, goliathgames.us. WALKABOUT BOISE WALKING TOUR—Join Preservation Idaho every Saturday for a guided walking tour through 150 years of history and architecture. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $12. Meet at Bench in front of Basque Museum, 611 W. Grove St., Boise, 208-3532011, preservationidaho.org.

SUNDAY MAY 26 Theatre ISF: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW—Can love tame a shrewish heart and surprise an unbridled bachelor? 7 p.m. $13-$52. Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, idahoshakespeare.org.

Visual Arts CARLEY COLLECTION GIFTS: SOUTHWEST CERAMICS AND TEXTILES—The collection features ceramics, sculptures and textiles by Apache, Choctaw, Hopi, Navajo, Pueblo, Tohono O’odham and Wyandot artists. Through May 10, 2020. Noon-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org. SARAH SENSE: COWGIRLS AND INDIANS—Using traditional Chitimacha and Choctaw basket-weaving techniques, Sarah Sense intricately layers images collected over many years, including photographs of Chitimacha landscapes, Hollywood posters, Wild West show imagery, and family memoirs. Through Nov. 3. Noon-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.

Literary Arts ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE THANKO-RAMA TOUR—Elephant and Piggie are coming to Boise. 2-4 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library-Main Branch, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, rdbooks.org.

Comedy HEATH HARMISON—Heath Harmison is one of the funniest clean comedians out there. 8 p.m. $12-$15. Liquid Laughs, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, liquidboise.com.

Sports & Outdoors SNAKE RIVER REGION SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA—Join the Snake River Sports Car Club of America for autocross in the west parking lot. Drivers of all experience levels are welcome to join. For more info, visit boiseautocross.com. 8 a.m. $35-$70. Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-287-5650.

Food & Drink BINGO BRUNCH WTH GENKI TAKOYAKI—Join Coiled Wines for bingo and a unique Japanese twist on Sunday Funday Brunch. Brunch and wine starts at 11 a.m. Bingo will start at 11:30 a.m. They’ll serve food until 2 p.m. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. Coiled Wines, 3408 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City, coiledwines.com.

Other GARDEN BROS CIRCUS—The all-new 2019 Garden Bros. Circus is packed with three rings bursting with excitement. 1, 4 and 7 p.m. $10-$36. Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Boise, secure.gardenbroscircus.com.

MONDAY MAY 27 Visual Arts RACHEL TEANNALACH AND MARK LISK—Through May. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Capitol Contemporary Gallery, 451 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-3849159, capitolcontemporary.com.

Civic Benefit MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY AT IDAHO STATE VETERANS CEMETERY—The ceremony is held to honor and remember all those who died serving in defense to our Nation as well those who served and are still serving in our armed forces. This year’s ceremony will include a wreath presentation by multiple Veteran and Civic Organizations, Aircraft Flyover, support and participation by the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Air Force. Speakers will include representatives from the Governor’s ofﬁce and elected ofﬁcials. 10-11 a.m. FREE. Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, 10100 N. Horseshoe Bend Road, Boise, veterans.idaho.gov.

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DIY JEWELRY WITH FLUFF HARDWARE—Solymar Palm, owner of Fluff Hardware, will show you how to design something for yourself or to give as a gift. Choose from a number of shapes and sizes and metal stamp a unique necklace or pair of earrings. Fluff Hardware is an Idaho-grown jewelry business specializing in timeless, vintage and nature-inspired handmade accessories for women. 6 p.m. $40-$45. Boise Co-op Uncorked! Wine Bar, 915 N. Eighth St., Boise, boise.coop.

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MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY—Honor the men and women who were in the service for our country. 10 a.m.-noon. FREE. Kohlerlawn Cemetery, 76 Sixth St. N., Nampa, 208-468-5858, nampaparksandrecreation.org. WARHAWK MEMORIAL DAY FLYOVER—Join War Hawk Air Museum as they pay tribute to our heroes with a Memorial Day ﬂyover. Enjoy $5 museum admission all day. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5. War Hawk Air Museum, 201 Municipal Drive, Nampa, warhawkairmuseum.org.

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THE BOISE ICE CREAM FESTIVAL: MOMMY MORNING—Meet at Goody’s Soda Fountain and have a chance to meet the ice cream makers and see them producing a batch of ice cream. You’ll also be able to learn about their wafﬂe cone making process. The morning will be hosted by Meghan Splawn, Associate Food Editor of TheKitchn.com and co-host of weekly family podcast Didn’t I Just Feed You that focuses on feeding our families. 10-11 a.m. Goody’s Soda Fountain, 1502 N. 13th St., Boise, boiseicecreamfestival.com.

Visual Arts CARLEY COLLECTION GIFTS: SOUTHWEST CERAMICS AND TEXTILES—The collection features ceramics, sculptures and textiles by Apache, Choctaw, Hopi, Navajo, Pueblo, Tohono O’odham and Wyandot artists. Through May 10, 2020. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org. SARAH SENSE: COWGIRLS AND INDIANS—Using traditional Chitimacha and Choctaw basket-weaving techniques, Sarah Sense intricately layers images collected over many years, including photographs of Chitimacha landscapes, Hollywood posters, Wild West show imagery and family memoirs. Through Nov. 3. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-3458330, boiseartmuseum.org.

RACHEL TEANNALACH AND MARK LISK—Through May. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Capitol Contemporary Gallery, 451 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-3849159, capitolcontemporary.com.

Sports & Outdoors FIT AND FALL PROOF—Presented by the Central District Health Department, this class provides participants with the chance to exercise while building strength, mobility and balance. Classes meet for 10-week sessions. 11 a.m. FREE. Garden City Public Library, 6015 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, notaquietlibrary.org.

Civic Benefit TUESDAY FOOD FELLOWSHIP COMMUNITY DINNER—Volunteers needed every Tuesday for our Fellowship dinner for the food insecure of downtown Boise. All are welcome. 4-7 p.m. FREE. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 707 W. Fort St., Boise, 208-344-3011, ilc.ivolunteer.com.

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DOING BUSINESS WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT—Learn about government contracting certiﬁcations and the resources to help small businesses interested in selling to the U.S. government. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov. 9-11 a.m. FREE. U.S. Small Business Administration, 380 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Ste. 330, Boise, idahocalendar.com.

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

Other SOUNDWELL SOUND BATH—Improvisational meditative music to help you relax and let go of stress and tension, played live by Gordon and Debby Rosenberg. 2-3 p.m. FREE. Library! at Cole & Ustick, 7557 W. Ustick Road, Boise, 208917-1279, boisepubliclibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY MAY 29 Festivals & Fairs THE BOISE ICE CREAM FESTIVAL: NAVIGATING SUMMER TREATS WITH ALLERGIES AND DIETARY RESTRICTIONS—This event will focus on people with allergies, intolerance and other dietary restrictions that make it difﬁcult to enjoy many summer treats. An expert panel of a medical professional, a chef, and several area business owners that are creating desserts that to cater to those with gluten allergies, lactose intolerance, or choose to eat vegan diet will speak. The panel will also discuss the Boise food scene and how it is moving forward to accommodate these types of restrictions. Food sampling is included with ticket. 3 p.m. $12. Wild Root Cafe, 276 N. Eighth St., Boise boiseicecreamfestival.com.

WRITER’S BLOC—Join a group of fellow writers to collaborate, critique and create. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Meridian Library District, 1326 W. Cherry Lane, Meridian, 208-888-4451, mld.org.

Sports & Outdoors WEDNESDAY NIGHT SHORT TRACK—Enjoy fast mountain bike racing on a 1.5-mile loop with solid climbing, single track and fast fun descents. Short track racing is a great way to build race ﬁtness and an excellent intro to competitive cycling. Get discount for online registration. 5-8 p.m. $10-$25. Eagle Bike Park, Old Horseshoe Bend Road, Eagle.

Learning SENIOR CHESS—Learn how to play the Game of Kings from a chess master. 2-4 p.m. FREE. Garden City Public Library, 6015 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, 208472-2941, notaquietlibrary.org. SUCCULENT BOWL CLASS—Learn to design and make a long-lasting living succulent bowl. 5:30-7 p.m. $30. Franz Witte Nursery, 9770 W. State St., Boise, 208853-0808, franzwitte.com.

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MUSIC GUIDE WEDNESDAY MAY 22 BEN BURDICK TRIO—5:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers BIG AL’S LIVE MUSIC ON THE PATIO—7 p.m. FREE. The Village at Meridian BUDDY DEVORE AND THE FADED COWBOYS—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s CULT LEADER—With Call of the Void, Throes, Vicious Fvck, and Black Cloud. 8 p.m. $10. The Shredder DOUGLAS CAMERON—7 p.m. FREE. Old Chicago Downtown HIGHLANDS HOLLOW LIVE MUSIC—6:30 p.m. FREE. Highlands Hollow Brewhouse JAMIE LIN WILSON—With guests. 7 p.m. $15-$20. The Olympic LEE PENN SKY—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 at The Riverside Hotel MIKE ROSENTHAL—5:15 p.m. FREE. Chandlers NEAL GOLDBERG AND BENNETT BARR—6 p.m. FREE. Willowcreek Grill THE ROCCI JOHNSON BAND—9 p.m. FREE. Humpin’ Hannah’s STEVE EATON—5 p.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel XIU XIU—With Wend, and Jun. 9 p.m. $13-$15. Visual Arts Collective

THURSDAY MAY 23 BARTON AND BOLLAR—6 p.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel

FRIM FRAM FOUR—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly GAYLE CHAPMAN—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 at The Riverside Hotel GIGGLEBOMB ROOFTOP PARTY—10 p.m. FREE. Reef THE GROOVEBIRDS—7 p.m. FREE. High Note Cafe BRUCE MICHAEL MILLER—5 p.m. FREE. Firenza Pizza SEGO—With The Love Bunch, and Messimer. 8 p.m. $10. The Olympic

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REBECCA HARDIMAN—8:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

GUILTY PLEASURE—8:30 p.m. FREE. The Gathering Place

ROB HARDING—11 a.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel

REGGAETON NIGHTS—9 p.m. $6$12. Knitting Factory

MATTHEW TUTSKY—9 a.m. FREE. Riverside Grill at The Riverside Hotel

THE SIDEMEN—6 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

RJ MCGINNIS BAND—8 p.m. FREE. Ha’ Penny

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

WOH SUMMER SERIES—10 p.m. FREE. Reef

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

NEAL GOLDBERG AND FRIENDS—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s

ROUGHED UP SUSPECTS—8 p.m. FREE. O’Michael’s Pub and Grill

REBECCA HARDIMAN—8:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

SPERRY HUNT—6:30 p.m. FREE. Caffeina Roasting Company

REBECCA SCOTT BAND—2 p.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel

ZACK QUINTANA BAND—6 p.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel

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BIG AL’S LIVE MUSIC ON THE PATIO—8 p.m. FREE. The Village at Meridian

100.3 THE X: SHIM (FORMERLY OF SICK PUPPIES)—7:30 p.m. FREE. Knitting Factory

BLAZE AND KELLY—2 p.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel

18 STRINGS—8 p.m. FREE. Quinn’s Restaurant & Lounge

BUDDY DEVORE AND BERNIE REILLY—7 p.m. FREE. Lock Stock & Barrel

BILLY BLUES BAND—7 p.m. FREE. Albertsons Broadway on the Rocks

CUNNINGHAM AND MOSS—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 at The Riverside Hotel GO FEVER—With Zemon Lemon and Ruby Kane. 8 p.m. $8-$10. The Olympic THE HAND—With Tommy Dirtweed, and Wisenheimer. 8:30 p.m. $5. Neurolux MIKE ROSENTHAL—5:15 p.m. FREE. Chandlers NAOMI PSALM—With Rob Hill. 8 p.m. FREE. Quinn’s Restaurant and Lounge NEAL GOLDBERG AND FRIENDS—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s

BROOKE NICOLE AND JAKE LEG BAND—8 p.m. FREE. O’Michael’s Pub and Grill

RJ MCGINNIS BAND—8 p.m. FREE. Ha’ Penny THE ROCCI JOHNSON BAND—9 p.m. FREE. Humpin’ Hannah’s SEPTIC ERA CD RELEASE—With Jintrick, Embryocide, Abaasy, and Piss Angel. 7 p.m. $5. The Shredder

SANDON MAYHEW AND FRIENDS—6 p.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel SEAN ROGERS—5:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers SPENCER BATT—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 at The Riverside Hotel THE RIGHTLY SO—9 p.m. FREE. Tom Grainey’s

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SPENCER BATT—11 a.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel

BEN BURDICK TRIO—5:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers BLACK TAFFY—With Styles in Black, and Cloudest Speaker. 7:30 p.m. $10-$12. Neurolux THE COUNTRY CLUB—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s GREG BRIDGES—7 p.m. FREE. Old Chicago Downtown

THE IDAHO SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION FORUM—7 p.m. FREE. Lost Grove Brewing

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

JIMMY LAWRENCE—5 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

PEARL EARL—With guests. 8 p.m. $10. The Olympic REBECCA SCOTT—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 at The Riverside Hotel

LAV ANDULA, ASYMPTOTE, SCARLETTE GRAVES—9:30 p.m. $5. Liquid Lounge

DOUGLAS CAMERON—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 at The Riverside Hotel

MIKE BARRIATUA BAND—6 p.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel

MIKE ROSENTHAL TRIO—7:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

GREAT BAIT—6 p.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel

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

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Times, prices and locations vary. Find The Rightly So on Facebook for a full schedule.

ADAM CALHOUN AND DEMUN JONES—With Cruciﬁx. 7:30 p.m. $23-$45. Revolution Concert House

YER MAMA—9 p.m. $5. Ranch Club

EMILY TIPTON BAND—2 p.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel

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WEDNESDAY MAY 29

HIGHLANDS HOLLOW LIVE MUSIC—6:30 p.m. FREE. Highlands Hollow Brewhouse

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If there’s one thing you should know about New York-based Americana duo The Rightly So, it’s that performers Jess Chizuk (vocals) and Greg Zeis (guitar), though only in their 20s, have more than two decades of experience in the music industry between them—and it shows. Their radio-ready sound is infused with a dollop of country that’s big enough to make Chizuk’s voice reminiscent of superstars like Carrie Underwood at their most audacious (think Underwood’s “Before He Cheats”), but it still has a distinctly intimate, folksy feel that makes it seem possible the duo is playing your very own twinkle light-strewn backyard barbeque. The Rightly So already has a 2017 self-titled album under its belt, and is set to drop another this summer. The pair’s ﬁve-day stint in Boise is your chance to catch them at small venues like High Note Cafe (Saturday, May 25), Tom Grainey’s (Monday, May 27), The Funky Taco (Wednesday, May 29) and Edge Brewing Co. (Thursday, May 30) before they outgrow them.

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THE SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE— With Stranger Ranger, and Chief Broom. 8 p.m. $12. The Olympic

NIGHT GLITTER—With LouLou of Thievery Corporation, and Hand Trembler. 8:30 p.m. $8. Neurolux ROB HARDING—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 at The Riverside Hotel

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ASTROLOGY GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If there were a Hall of Fame for writers, Shakespeare might have been voted in first. His work is regarded as a pinnacle of intellectual brilliance. And yet here’s a fun fact: The Bard quoted well over a thousand passages from the Bible. Can you imagine a modern author being taken seriously by the literati if he or she frequently invoked such a fundamental religious text? I bring this to your attention so as to encourage you to be Shakespeare-like in the coming weeks. That is, be willing to draw equally from both intellectual and spiritual sources; be a deep thinker who communes with sacred truths; synergize the functions of your discerning mind and your devotional heart.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “People will choose unhappiness over uncertainty,” writes Cancerian author and entrepreneur Timothy Ferriss. He doesn’t do that himself, but rather is quite eager to harvest the perks of dwelling in uncertainty. I presume this aptitude has played a role in his huge success; his books have appeared on bestseller lists and his podcasts have been downloaded more than 300 million times. In telling you this, I’m not encouraging you to embrace the fertile power of uncertainty 24 hours a day and 365 days of every year. But I am urging you to do just that for the next three weeks. There’ll be big payoffs if you do, including rich teachings on the art of happiness. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Many 18th-century pirates were committed to democracy and equality among their ranks. The camaraderie, fairness and mutual respect that prevailed on pirate ships were markedly different from the oppressive conditions faced by sailors who worked for the navies of sovereign nations. The latter were often pressed into service against their will and had to struggle to collect meager salaries. Tyrannical captains controlled all phases of their lives. I bring this to your attention, Leo, with the hope that it will inspire you to seek out alternative approaches to rigid and hierarchical systems. Gravitate toward generous organizations that offer you ample freedom and rich alliances. The time is right to ally yourself with emancipatory influences. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t wait around for fate to decide which decisions you should make and what directions you should go. Formulate those decisions yourself, with your willpower fully engaged. Never say, “If it’s meant to be, it will happen.” Rather, resolve to create the outcomes you strongly desire to happen. Do you understand how important this is? You shouldn’t allow anyone else to frame your important questions and define the nature of your problems; you’ve got to do the framing and defining yourself. One more thing: don’t fantasize about the arrival of the “perfect moment.” The perfect moment is whenever you decree it is. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the coming weeks, I hope you’ll regularly give yourself to generous, expansive experiences. I hope you’ll think big, funny thoughts and feel spacious, experimental emotions. I hope you’ll get luxurious glimpses of the promise your future holds, and I hope you’ll visualize yourself embarking on adventures and projects you’ve been too timid or worried to consider before now. For best results, be eager to utter the word “MORE!” as you meditate on the French phrase “joie de vivre” and the English phrase “a delight in being alive.” SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): According to Popular Mechanics magazine, over 3 million sunken ships are lying on the bottoms of the world’s oceans. Some of them contain billions of dollars’ worth of precious metals and jewels. Others are crammed with artifacts that would be of great value to historians and archaeologists. And here’s a crazy fact: Fewer than 1% of all those potential treasures have been investigated by divers. I bring this to your attention, Scorpio, because I hope it might inspire you to explore your inner world’s

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn poet William Stafford articulated some advice that I think you need to hear right now. Please hold it close to your awareness for the next 21 days. “Saying things you do not have to say weakens your talk,” he wrote. “Hearing things you do not need to hear dulls your hearing.” By practicing those protective measures, Capricorn, you will foster and safeguard your mental health. Now here’s another gift from Stafford: “Things you know before you hear them— those are you, those are why you are in the world.” AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Love is an immoderate thing / And can never be content,” declared poet W. B. Yeats. To provide you with an accurate horoscope, I’ll have to argue with that idea a bit. From what I can determine, love will indeed be immoderate in your vicinity during the coming weeks. On the other hand, it’s likely to bring you a high degree of contentment—as long as you’re willing to play along with its immoderateness. Here’s another fun prediction: I suspect that love’s immoderateness, even as it brings you satisfaction, will also inspire you to ask for more from love and expand your capacity for love. And that could lead to even further immoderate and interesting experiments.

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