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Youth Takeover

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Sun. Blood. Stories.

Inside the upcoming Global Climate Strike

Between the lines of Banned Books Week

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YOUTHS ON THE PICKET LINES

I often talk to people who have sophisticated reasons for not “believing inâ€? climate change. “People aren’t to blame,â€? “It’s a ploy by The Manâ€? or “It can’t be stopped, so why ďŹ ght it?â€? they say—to which I respond, “I trust the experts.â€? There’s a global scientiďŹ c consensus that climate change is human-driven, and unless drastic steps are taken, the negative eects will be unprecedented in scale and severity.

Ask young people and they’ll say that inaction on the issue is unacceptable, but inaction is precisely what they’re getting from the people who have their hands on the levers of change in this country and around the world. That’s why, on Friday, Sept. 20, they’ll skip school and head to the Idaho Statehouse for a protest. For our lead story this week, Xavier Ward spoke with the leaders behind the Climate Strike, a demonstration that they hope will send a message that the people who will inherit the earth demand consideration by lawmakers. Read up on page 6.

Climate change isn’t the only pressing social issue ďŹ lling our pages this week. On page 8, I’ve written about Banned Books Week, a national eort to shine a spotlight on book challenges and censorship. I take a deep dive into libraries and book stores that deal with book challenges, as well as the national organizations that compile lists of censored books and press for greater transparency when it comes to challenged material.

Finally, on page 10, Xavier returns to write about local band Sun Blood Stories, which is set to release its latest album, Haunt Yourself, which drops on Saturday, Sept.

21. This is SBS’ seventh release to date, but the ďŹ rst time it has made an eort this concerted. Haunt Yourself took two years to put out, but Xavier says the work shows, and rewards repeated listenings. —Harrison Berry, Editor

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Boise youth activists join global movement calling for action on climate change

BY X AVIER WARD Young people around the world have a statement to send the political decision-makers: Inaction on climate change is unacceptable. The mechanism they’ve collectively chosen is an act of mass truancy. On Friday, Sept. 20, thousands of students will miss class across the globe fighting against inaction on climate change.

“We’re really wanting to galvanize the youth here in town, to really get angry,” said Jyoni Schuler, one of the organizers of Boise’s climate strike. “[We are] just giving them the platform.”

High-school and college-age students in Boise will take to the Idaho State Capitol on Friday as part of the Sunrise Movement, an American youth-led climate action organization. Students will take to the capitol from noon to 1:30 p.m., and a whole day of climate activism-related events have been planned, including an all-ages meet-up and happy hour at Lost Grove Brewing from 3-6 p.m. following the strike.

According to the United Nations, there are 11 years to counter the effects of climate change before the damage is irreversible.

Oceans will rise, natural disasters will worsen and drought and famine will become more common. Young people of today will feel the brunt of the negative effects. A worldwide movement calling for action is already in motion.

The demonstration itself will be in conjunction with the international Fridays For Our Future movement, which was started by 16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and calls for a global school strike.

Thunberg recently sailed to the United States for the United Nations Climate Summit in New York City advocating for the strike, sending a message that politicians need to take action on climate change.

Schuler, who works full time as a research assistant at the Idaho Humane Society, told Boise Weekly that the demonstration in Boise will bring students from all walks of life, mostly high school and college ages, to the capitol instead of class. It seeks to be a platform for youth who want to voice their frustration, 6 | SEPTEMBER 18–24, 2019 | BOISEWEEKLY

Young Boiseans will storm the Idaho State Capitol Friday to fight for action on climate change.

anger and fear over what they see as a lack of policy movement regarding the issue. While some older speakers are invited, the focus is on local youth.

“We live in the days of Trump and he is an outright climate denier,” they said. “We’re seeing this isn’t just something that will happen in the future, the climate crisis is upon us.”

To Schuler, and many of the strikers around the world, the sustainability of the earth’s environment is the biggest political issue facing not only the U.S., but the globe.

While there are other important political fights, none pose such an existential threat to the planet as climate change.

“To us, if we don’t solve this climate issue,” they said. “None of that will matter.”

Schuler said that given the current political climate of the U.S., the fight is an uphill battle, but the obstacles make the struggle even more worth the while.

“We’re doing absolutely nothing and in fact our federal government is denying this,” Schuler said. “We just hope this is yet another call to action.”

The goal of the strikes, not only locally but worldwide, is to force action on climate change, and Schuler said it won’t be a one-off event.

Going forward, through the Sunrise Movement and other similar groups, they hope to keep organizing and fighting for change.

“It is idealistic to assume they’re all just going to change their minds after one strike but certainly it is better than inaction,” Schuler said.

The climate, notably, is a key issue for many voters. While it is significantly more important to Democratic voters, with 72% of them saying it’s a “very important” issue according to a recent CBS poll, it’s much less important to Republicans, just 20% of whom say it’s a voting issue.

Schuler said among younger Republican voters, they believe it’s becoming a bigger issue, too.

Climate change has become an intensely polarizing problem, but so far, the local Sunrise Movement chapter hasn’t received much negative feedback. To them, that’s not important.

“At this point, it’s beyond question. It’s not an issue of dealing with the deniers,” Schuler said.

“They’re in existential denial about our future.”

While the movement is youth-led, it did receive backing from some major environmental interest groups in the area, including the Sierra Club and the Snake River Alliance.

“The Snake River Alliance is partnering with young climate activists in Idaho to demand climate justice and emergency action to tackle the climate crisis,” Snake River Alliance Executive Director Holly Harris told Boise Weekly in a statement. “We are taking our lead from young Idahoans, because they called and organized this mobilization.

For younger generations, climate change is not a partisan issue.”

Harris said intensifying natural disasters such as wildfires, storms, drought and famine are the result of the changing environment. The youth recognize that and want to do something about it, she said.

“They also recognize that continuing with business as usual only benefits dirty, costly, nonrenewable fossil fuel and nuclear industries,” she said.

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ARTS & CULTURE CURBING CENSORSHIP

Learn about the mounting trends and local players behind Banned Books Week HARRISON BERRY

EXPOSING SLAVERY University of Idaho History Professor Matthew Fox-Amato started his 2019 book, Exposing Slavery, with simple premise. He wanted to explore how American abolitionists used a then-emerging, now-ubiquitous technology: photography. Researching the topic, he discovered the photograph was as much a political tool then as social media is today.

“I had to re-frame what I was doing to thinking about photography as a kind of cultural millgrind,” he said.

Starting in the late-1830s, the new art arrived on the shores of the United States, and was quickly adopted by pretty much everybody. Abolitionists used it to stoke the passions of their constituency, but in the South, portraits of slaves nodded to the idea that human bondage was somehow respectable and humane (what Fox-Amato calls a “quiet habit of domination”). Perhaps the most surprising to Fox-Amato was how enslaved people obtained portraits of friends and family—tangible, visual connections to loved ones who could be bought and sold on a whim, or a “quiet habit of endurance.”

“One of the things I think was important for enslaved people was photography as a means of remembering family amid the constant violence and distruption wrought by the slave trade,” he said. “They’re visual objects, but also material objects to maintain familial ties amid disruptions.”

Exposing Slavery is a resource for scholars as well as the public. In it, Fox-Amato pores through archives to tell the stories of all involved, from itinerant photographers and battlefield surgeons passing on snapshots to demonstrate the cruelty of slavery, to the Union soldiers whose group photos of multiracial military encampments helped create a visual vocabulary for the years of post-war racism to come. It’s also a reminder that images have history, and while cameras are neutral actors, the photos they take may not be.

“One of the points in my book is to show how, when photography is born, there are all sorts of ideas about what it could be, but there are no clear ideas about how it will be turned into a political weapon,” he said.

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When a parent complained in 2018, John Green’s novel Looking for Alaska was pulled from the shelves of West Ada School District middle school libraries for containing language and themes deemed to be too mature for students there. In 2014, Sherman Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian was the text in question, that time removed from a West Ada high school supplemental reading list for what some said were At Rediscovered Books in downtown Boise, a special display draws attention racist themes. to books that have historically been challenged or censored.

“The ultimate idea that would-be censors are trying to protect children remains true,” said Noral Pelizzari of the National Coalition Against Outside of schools, municipal libraries and certain books, but in the last decade, LGBTQ Censorship. “Their main goals are limiting the issues in literature have become specific causes for other literary organizations have had a role to play. ideas that children and other readers are permitted concern. In the top 11 titles on the ALA’s list for At the Boise Public Library, challenges to materito engage with.” als are very rare—there have been four challenges 2018 (its most recent), six have LGBTQ themes Young people are the center of gravity in in the last year, and four challenges the year before or characters. In the late-1990s, the concern was contemporary debates over censorship, in part that—but those situations are taken seriously, and whether books like the Harry Potter series probecause of the power of literacy to shape values. moted the occult and rejection of authority. the library does extensive research to ensure that Parents may have legitimate concerns that some the items in question are placed appropriately and The list itself comes with caveats. It is based texts may not be age-appropriate for their kids, the concerns of challengers are respected. entirely on reported instances of censorship, and but it’s worth not“For us, and for libraries as a whole, we really offers at best a peephole ing that both Looking are trying to represent our whole community— into book-challenging for Alaska and The not just the majority or the people who are most in the U.S. ALA Interim “THE ULTIMATE Absolutely True Diary visible,” said Boise Library Assistant Supervisor Director of the Office have appeared on the Kathleen Stalder. “We’re covering anybody who for Intellectual Freedom IDE A THAT American Library Assomight walk in here. With that in mind, people are Deborah Caldwell-Stone ciation’s annual lists of said that can be attributed, going to be unhappy sometimes.”

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Libraries contain wide ranges of material, but in part, to the controverThat list is the basis for CENSORS ARE as public institutions, they have obligations to sial nature of some chalBanned Books Week, support the broadest-possible audience. Private lenged books—and the TRYING TO which will be celebrated booksellers have no such obligation, but they do possibility that educators in Boise and around the share sensibilities and concerns about censorand librarians reporting PROTECT CHILDREN censorship could lose country Sunday-Saturship. Rediscovered Books in downtown Boise day, Sept. 22-28. has historically spoken out about the removal community standing or REMAINS TRUE.” The ALA’s frequently of books from area libraries and curricula, and even their jobs for doing challenged books list has distributes information regarding censorship reso. It is, however, a good long contained plenty of porting and personal data security. For Banned tool for understanding titles geared toward children, but over the years, Books Week this year, it has erected a display why and how censorship takes place—as well as experts say, other trends and patterns of censordedicated to frequently challenged books that knowing how to combat it. ship have become clear. includes titles like the Captain Underpants “The argument we often hear is that there’s “What we see is people who, rather than series, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, The no such thing as censorship in the United States, engaging in complicated, difficult, complex Handmaid’s Tale and others. but in fact, we have situations across the country conversations that can be uncomfortable with Co-owner Laura DeLaney said she has told her where school boards and library boards take their kids, with students, with themselves, try to books off the shelves because of objections. That’s employees responding to complaints to point to a prevent students from accessing ideas that might absolutely counter to our First Amendment tradi- sign in the window that reads “All Are Welcome.” cause them to talk about things that adults don’t “We want you to see that the values we tion in the United States,” she said. “By engaging want to talk to them about,” Pelizzari said. have are reflected in what we carry, but it’s in censorship, these smaller entities are really Examples abound. Sexuality has long been denying that tradition and denying the civil rights not one set of values—it’s an inclusive set of a cause for restricting young people’s access to values,” she said. of the individuals involved.”

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Some stellar films promote humanity, others just provoke GEORGE PRENTICE

TIFF audiences left theaters debating the merits of Jojo Rabbit (left-center) and Joker (bottom right).

Having emerged from the exhilarating but sleepdeprived experience that was the 2019 edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, I was fun of Nazis isn’t anything new (e.g. The Great overcome by the spirited, buoyant optimism from some selections, but I was also overwrought Dictator, The Producers), but my stomach turned more than a few times during this certain-to-beby the bleak, dreadful pessimism of others. Two debated film. So, if you’re among the extremely films in particular had TIFF tongues wagging, and are certain to trigger some visceral debates in curious, I encourage you to craft your own the weeks and months to come. True, some folks opinion. But for the record, I found Jojo Rabbit love a good verbal tussle while debating the mor- beyond the pale.

The debate on TIFF’s front burner this als, or lack thereof, of a particular film. But given year swirled around Joker, which is certain to today’s divisive times, I’m increasingly finding secure a Best Actor nomination for Joaquin such discord at the cinema simply exhausting.

That leads me to Jojo Rabbit, certain to be one of Phoenix. I’m a huge fan of Phoenix, and his performance as the archvillain is as stunning as most disagreed-upon movies in recent memory. it is disturbing. That Debates erupted almost said, I struggle with an immediately following outright endorsement its TIFF premiere, first T WO FI LM S I N of Joker. It demonas critics were exiting izes mental illness and the theater (I heard PARTICUL AR HAD showcases violence to more than a few pretty a level of pornography. loud disputes in the TIFF TO NGUES If anyone wants to use lobby) and soon after, this film as a platform on social media. The WAGGING, AND ARE for a healthy conversacomedy about a boy’s CERTAIN TO TRIGGER tion about domestic imaginary friend being terrorism and gun Adolf Hitler (yes, I said SOME VISCER AL violence in America, “comedy”), a critic for let’s do that. But if The Los Angeles Times DEBATES .

Warner Bros. decides wrote that Jojo Rabbit’s to promote Joker as “so-called audacity some kind of comic smacked of calculabook fantasy in order to lure more young males tion and emotional cowardice,” while Indiewire into cinemas this fall, then count me out. concluded that the film “makes Life is Beautiful As a tip of the touque to the overly generous look like Shoah.” Ouch. But I also, just as many people of Toronto, I’m once again borrowing critics, praise Jojo Rabbit, which co-stars Scarlett their beloved maple leaves for a rating system.

Johansson, Sam Rockwell and Rebel Wilson, to The upper class, earning five out of five maple the hilt. The real stunner is that the film took leaves were, in alphabetical order, A Beautiful Day home TIFF’s coveted people’s choice award, a in the Neighborhood, Clemency, A Hidden Life, major predictor of Oscar success. Sorry, but I Just Mercy, Parasite and The Personal History of couldn’t disagree more. I found Jojo Rabbit far David Copperfield. beyond any inkling of good taste. True, making BOISE WEEKLY.COM

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NOISE A HAUNTING RETURN Boise’s Sun Blood Stories upcoming album Haunt Yourself is cohesive, gripping

BY X AVIER WARD It’s hard to pick a standout track from Boise band Sun Blood Stories’ upcoming release, Haunt Yourself. While a lot of albums shine because of a track or two that provides the driving force behind the record, Haunt Yourself flows effortlessly from track to track.

The title of the album is appropriate. With wispy melodies and dark, harmonious tracks, Haunt Yourself is a mesmerizing shoegaze anthology.

Sun Blood Stories’ upcoming record, which gets its official release at Neurolux on Saturday, Sept. 21, is a departure from the band’s previous works. Haunt Yourself took nearly two years to make, the band’s longest effort in creating an album, where the members sat down with the intention of creating an album rather than gathering songs over time. The result is a cohesive and momentous Haunt Yourself is Sun Blood Stories’ seventh release, one in which the band completely changed how it writes a record. work that stands better as a whole album rather than a collection of individual songs.

Every track feels intentional, thoughtful and Sun Blood Stories also independently records The album should pair perfectly with the sounding shoegaze tune, full of harmonizing placed exactly where it is meant to be. While and mixes its own records, which adds to the band’s live performances, for which it also crafts it is neither revolutionary or groundbreaking, vocals and gazey overdriven guitars. The cohesion of the record. If you ask the band memcohesive experiences. Sun Blood Stories plays transfer between the two tracks and those the band’s vision and cohesion as musicians bers, they wouldn’t have it any other way. without breaks between songs and avoids banter that follow is effortless. The album dances beand friends shines through.

“I don’t think we would ever be able to record with the audience. It’s less of an aesthetic decision, tween tempos, mood and overall sound, but The seamless and almost effortless flow of in a studio,” Pollard said. “If we’re not feeling it, and more of a way to avoid awkward pauses. maintains its oneness as the album reflects the we need to be able to play cards, or make spaghet“We’re just really bad at talking to people, a complete work. recording process, which ti or sit on the back porch and drink whiskey.” especially on stage,” Pollard said.

The difficulty in member Amber Pollard Each member of the band, the others being The band decided to stop talking between the recording process, said was a different from songs back in 2014, but has added some instru- Ben Kirby and Jon Fust, contributed equally to because everything was “ I T ’ S A W H OL E previous albums. The the record, Pollard said. The tracks are not necesmental breaks that tease the next song. done in the moment, is band decided to try NE W S OU ND sarily written by who is singing.

“It’s so much cooler to fill that space with reverse engineering some and cut a record from At the time, the band was living together, instruments than bad jokes,” she said. of the songs. Essentially, scratch, starting with no B E C A US E I T ’ S which allowed for recording at pretty much any Pollard, who plays bass, guitar and slide the band had to relearn a pre-written songs. While time. Now, Fust no longer lives in the same house guitar said collectively, the band’s ability to number of its own songs. the nature of the band T HE M O S T as Kirby or Pollard, but they’ve found time to independently contribute but work collaboraMany of the tracks have is collaborative, each practice all the same. tively on ideas was a huge driver for Haunt multiple parts for each member influenced the C O L L A B O R AT I V E “What we found is, we have a pretty definiYourself. Many of the tracks started with a instrument, with only direction of the album tive sound,” Pollard said. single part and it would grow out from there. three members, achievA L B UM . ” in ways previously At the time of the recording all members of the ing the same effect on unexplored. band were living together, and at times if one the stage is no small “It’s a whole new SUN BLOOD STORIES ALBUM RELEASE of them couldn’t sleep, they would start workfeat. Some of the tracks sound because it’s the Saturday, Sept. 21, 8:30 p.m. ing on new tracks. included up to nine individual parts. most collaborative album,” Pollard said.

The Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise “We decided to take a totally different ap“They all still sound very similar, it’s slightly The album begins with “Time,” a soulful $10-$12, With Like A Villain, reworked but not totally different,” Pollard said. proach,” she said. “We wrote them while we and bluesy rock track that transitions to “Up Chief Broom, and Endless Atlas were recording them.”

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BY HAYDEN SEDER In the spring of 2018, Boise lost an important climbing institution, Urban Ascent—for years it was an oasis for Boise’s growing community of climbers. With that sudden turn of events, regulars at the gym had an idea: to found their own climbing gym.

That new gym, The Commons, is set to open in mid- to late-November, and was designed by and for, well, climbers.

“We received hundreds of requests from people who frequented the gym to start a new one and, essentially, decided that we were probably the best people to take that challenge on,” said Clint Colwell, the former manager of Urban Ascent who came to Boise from Missoula, Montana, to study geophysics at Boise State University.

He and a handful of other climbers, including Urban Ascent regulars Mary and Scott DeWalt, board members of the Boise Climbers Alliance for over a decade; Brian Crozier, a veteran climber who has climbed nationally and internationally; Kirk Miller, a medical doctor who was a regular at Urban; and Brandon Beagles, an Idaho native and avid rock, ice and mountain climber, all jumped on board to start a new gym almost immediately after Urban Ascent’s closing.

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With the support of his community behind him, Colwell and other co-founders began the difficult job of finding space and funds for the gym within Boise proper. Colwell found that commercial real estate in downtown was practically non-existent. Eventually, the group would find the gym’s new home at 4795 W. Emerald St. with the help of financing from Idaho First Bank, a location just 10 minutes from downtown.

To reflect the community support behind the venture, Colwell and the other co-founders settled on the name The Commons.

“We knew the name had to be something related to community because the community was our inspiration for doing this,” Colwell said.

“We wanted to come up with something that embodied how important the people were to us.”

Colwell describes his vision of The Commons as being a place that is welcoming to everyone, whether that someone wants to kill 20 minutes over the lunch hour climbing, see a friendly face, share some exciting news or make a new friend.

At its very root, The Commons aims to be a place of gathering and belonging to the community it serves. Much like Urban Ascent, the founders want to create a unique space where

patrons can really feel the difference in friendliness and warmth. Comprised of two connected buildings, The Commons space will feature sport climbing, bouldering, fitness equipment, yoga and climbing training equipment.

The gym will have 14,500 square feet of climbing, with approximately 200 roped routes 45 feet in height, 60 rope anchors and 45-foot crack climbs ranging in size. The gym will also have several auto-belays.

One of the Commons’ more unique features will be its focus on teaching skills for people to climb outside. A ledge will be built 25 feet up the wall with room for three or four people to learn how to build and clean anchors, rappel and practice multi-pitch climbing techniques.

The bouldering at the gym will feature about 100 routes of a height of 13 feet, about onethird of the number of boulder problems at the competing gym, Asana.

For rock climbing-specific training, The Commons will feature a MoonBoard, treadwall, fingerboards and campus boards, as well as some fitness equipment. At the end of the building will be a large, multi-purpose studio with its own storage, bathroom and entrance, which will be used for things like yoga, physical therapy, dance classes and more.

There will also be a space for Bench House Brewery, one of Boise’s newest brewpubs, so climbers looking to grab a beer hang out after a session at the gym.

The opening of The Commons has been pushed back from the founders’ original hopes to open earlier in the fall. Colwell hopes to have the gym either completed or do a phased opening by late-October to mid-November.

“Construction is what construction is so we feel like we’ll be happy if we’re open by the end of the year,” Colwell said.

Budgetary constraints have put pressure on the team to the point that Colwell and the other founders have personally been doing work on the construction since May of this year. The money ran out before the crew behind the gym could buy one of the most important elements of a climbing gym: climbing holds. The Commons has responded to the challenge by throwing a “hold drive,” asking for donations to fund the necessary equipment.

Raising funds is a heavy lift for the fledgling gym, and 14,500 square feet of climbing surface requires hundreds of thousands of dollars in investment. The Commons is selling everything from t-shirts, day passes and bumper stickers to routes, plaques and more to continue.

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CALENDAR WEDNESDAY SEPT. 18 Theatre ISF: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET— Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together in a Memphis recording studio, and the results are electrifying. 8 p.m. $13-$52. Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise. idahoshakespeare.org.

and awareness as Jessica leads an hour long moving meditation. This all levels vinyasa flow, encourages a graceful inner dialogue, creative-but-aligned asana and stress relieving pranayama. Leave feeling content and revitalized. 7-8 p.m. $15. Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise. projectflux.org.

SWIRL AND SWING—Learn dance floor moves and drink great wine.

7-9 p.m. $27. Potter Wines, 5286 W. Chinden Blvd., Boise. 208-8610847.

Sports & Outdoors BARRE + BEER SERIES: BLOOD SWEAT & BEERS—September through November on the third Wednesday of each month, we are taking our evening classes to Payette Brewing Company. Each 45-minute fusion class will have a different theme for the night. 6:308:30 p.m. $25. Payette Brewing Company, 733 S. Pioneer St., Boise. payettebrewing.com.

Civic Benefit

Dance

Literary Arts

PROJECT: FLUX COMMUNITY CLASS WITH JESSICA SULIKOWSKI—Jessica Sulikowski received her 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training certificaiton in 2015 and continued her studies in Italy with a 50-hour YTT in 2016. Aside from yoga, Jessica teaches ballet and conditioning and performs with Ballet Idaho (since 2008) and Project Flux (since 2014). Her passion for improved endurance, mental health and overall well-being is evident in her teaching style. Move with intention and mindfulness through breath

CREATING AN AUTHENTIC VOICE FOR YOUR NOVEL WITH MARGO KELLY—Author Margo Kelly on how to create a voice for your novel 7-8 p.m. FREE. Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. S., Nampa. 208-4685813. nampalibrary.libcal.com.

THE JANIES-TEEN EVENT—Meet the authors behind the acclaimed Janies series: historical women in supernatural worlds. 7-8:30 p.m.

FREE. Rediscovered Bookshop, 180 N. Eighth St., Boise. 208-376-4229. rdbooks.org.

THURS.-SAT., SEPT. 19-21

2019 BOISE MAYOR’S STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS—Please join Boise Mayor David Bieter for the 2019 State of the City Address at the Egyptian Theater on September 18. The Mayor will give his remarks from 4-5 p.m., with a reception to follow on the Basque Block from 5-7 p.m. Boise is recognized as one of the country’s most successful cities. During this year’s State of the City, Mayor Bieter will talk about the benefits and challenges of that success and what it means for the future of our city. 4-7 p.m. The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise. boisechamber.org.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 20

THURSDAY SEPT. 19 Festivals & Fairs BEYOND THE BLOCK SUMMER COMMUNITY GATHERINGS—Join JUMP this summer for laughter, music, food and fun the third Thursday of every month. 5-9 p.m. FREE. Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise. 208-639-6610. jumpboise.org.

Theatre ISF: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET— Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together in a Memphis recording studio, and the results are electrifying. 8 p.m. $13-$52. Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise. idahoshakespeare.org.

OPAL THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS: THE MINOTAUR BY ANNA ZIEGLER—A present-day version of a classic Greek myth, The Minotaur is a contemporary take on love, honor, and human connection. With refresh-

ing originality and wit, it explores how we break out of history in order to shape new stories for ourselves.

8-10 p.m. FREE-$25. GEM Center for the Arts, 2417 W. Bank Dr., Boise. opaltheatre.org.

Visual Arts BOB DIBUONO—This man has established himself as one of the most dynamic acts on stage. With a sarcastic and edgy wit coupled with a high energy and animated delivery, he exposes the absurdities in life, his family and the social conscious. The versatility of being able to go in and out of original characters along with dead-on impersonations heightens this unique act. Bob just appeared on Gotham Live on AXS TV and has also been seen on MTV, E., CNN, Fox’s Red Eye, Good Day NY, Opie and Anthony, and Bob and Tom radio. He was a regular on the Jim Breuer Show on SIRIUS and has been seen in numerous TV commercials. Bob currently is based out of NYC and headlines around the country. 8 p.m. $12.

Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise. liquidboise.com.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 21

The City of Trees’ bike and pedestrian thoroughfare turns 50 this year, and in its honor, Boise will host a series of events between Thursday, Sept. 19, and Saturday, Sept. 21. On Thursday, Mayor Dave Bieter will honor the people who made the Greenbelt possible and look back on its history. That kicks off at 6:30 p.m. at The Egyptian Theatre. Then, on Friday at 11 a.m. at Shoreline Park, city officials will unveil a time capsule that was buried 25 years ago. There will also be Greenbelt tours and previews of future Greenbelt plans. Then, on Saturday, there will be a 10:30 run/walk and a food truck rally in Ann Morrison Park from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. in the same location, with live jazz at 6 p.m.

Multiple times, dates and locations. FREE. cityofboise.org.

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IDAHO HUMANITIES COUNCIL PRESENTS: RICHARD BLANCO—Inaugural poet Richard Blanco arrives to read from his newest collection. 6-9 p.m. $65-$130. Boise Centre West, 715 S. Captial Blvd., Boise. 208-3764229. idahohumanities.org.

STILL HERE WITH THE IRC IN BOISE—Join the International Rescue Committee in Boise for an evening of storytelling, activism and community.

6-7 p.m. FREE. Neckar Coffee, 117 S. 10th St., Boise. 208-519-5205. rescue.org.

Civic Benefit TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY—Argh Matey. Talk like a pirate at Re-POP

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CREATORS, MAKERS, & DOERS: LIVE FEAT. LAURIE BLAKESLEE— Join the Boise City Department of Arts & History for a discussion with artist Laurie Blakeslee on her work and creative process. 6-7 p.m. FREE. James Castle House, 5015 Eugene St., Boise. 208-336-6610. jamescastlehouse.org.

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BIKE-IN MOVIE: MOTHERLOAD

OKTOBERFEST

SLAM NIGHT

It’s a gas-powered world, but a few people still get around on pedals. In Motherload, a new mother explores how cargo bikes could be the wave of the future. Filmmaker Liz Canning used to bike everywhere until she had twins. Feeling trapped in a car, she opted for a “family bike,” which allowed her to haul her two youngsters everywhere, just as she did before: on two wheels. Motherload received a standing ovation at the American Bicyclists National Summit, and has been on an international film tour since early May. The documentary was crowd-sourced and has been viewed all over the world, including stops in Norway and Australia. The Boise Bicycle Project and the Sierra Club will host a bike-in screening of the film at BBP headquarters. There are only 50 tickets available for the screening.

7 p.m. $10. Boise Bicycle Project, 1027 S. Lusk St., Boise, boisebicycleproject.org.

In Munich, Germany,Oktoberfest celebrates the royal marriage of Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese of Saxony in October 1810.

Since its inception, similar celebrations have taken place around the world, including in Boise. One of the Boise area’s Oktoberfest celebrations can be found at Eagle’s Schnitzel Garten, a traditional German restaurant.

From 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, festival-goers can imbibe in a spread of German beers, eat their fill in schnitzel, bratwurst and spaetzle; and, should they choose, adorn a Dirndl or Lederhosen (Or both, if they’re feeling adventurous). If attendees don’t drink responsibly, they may find themselves as the famed Bierkoerper, or a person who passes out at Oktoberfest. Tables can be reserved by calling Schnitzel Garten.

5-9 p.m. FREE. Schnitzel Garten, 1225 Winding Eagle Dr., Eagle, 208-629-8855. schnitzelgartenboise.com.

That time of year has befallen Boise.

Leaves begin to change, winter draws nigh and Story Story Night has wrapped up its season. To celebrate a season of stories, Story Story Night will host one big shabang at the Boise Depot featuring all of this seasons best storytellers. Each storyteller gets a five-minute window to tell a story along the theme of “runaway train.” Once the train has left the station, it must eventually reach the end of the tracks. A speed round follows with the theme “last spike” or end of the line with the winners of the first round. The best performer of the night wins the Storyteller of the Year Award, a coveted title held until the end of the next Story Story Night season. This event is an all-ages soiree, but beer and wine will be served to those with proof of age.

7 p.m. $20-$25. Boise Depot, W. Eastover Terrace Dr., Boise, storystorynight.org.

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CALENDAR and meet Captain Jack Sparrow.

10% of sales will be donated to the Walk to End Alzheimers. 3-7 p.m.

FREE. Re-POP Gifts, 210 N. 10th St., Boise. 208-577-8921.

mingling. We will be having a few pop up shops as well as a raffle and swag bags. Snag your ticket now.

6:30-8:30 p.m. 3525 E. Longwing Lane, Epic Realty Showroom, Meridiane. homesbyepic.org.

Food & Drink JESSE TREE END OF SUMMER PARTY.—Food trucks, yard games, discussing rentals and the housing market in the Treasure Valley.

5:30-7:30 p.m. Jesse Tree, 1121 W. Miller St., Boise. jessetreeidaho.org.

Other BOISE WISE24—Join us for a showcase of outstanding women entrepreneurs and their innovative projects. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Trailhead, 500 S. Eighth St., Boise. trailheadboise.org.

BUBBLY & BARRE—Join us for some Bubbly & Barre. 30 minute barre class instructed by Shana Kittrell from Barre3. Post workout we’ll enjoy some bubbly and

FRIDAY SEPT. 20 Festivals & Fairs PAYETTE BREWING OKTOBERFEST.—Ladies and lads, Oktoberfest is back. Now in our fourth year, we’re turning the big ol’ German party into a two-day celebration..

5-10 p.m. FREE. Payette Brewing, 733 S. Pioneer St., Boise. 208-3440011. payettebrewing.com.

ST. PAUL’S FALL FAIR—Come and join us for two days of fun, games, entertainment, country store, beer, and some of the best multicultural foods offered in Nampa. 4-10 p.m.

FREE. Marist Hall, 508 W. Roosevelt St., Nampa.

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Theatre CHARLOTTE’S WEB—Join us for this delightful play based on E.B. White’s beloved story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. This show, performed by youth actors, is sure to entertain audiences of all ages. 7-8:45 p.m. $12. Treasure Valley Children’s Theater, 440 W. Pennwood St., Ste. 100, Meridian. 208-2878828. treasurevalleychildrenstheater.com.

CLUE—The Story: On a dark and stormy night, six unique guests, plus a butler and a maid, assemble for a dinner party at the home of Mr. Boddy. When their host turns up dead, it is clear that no one is safe. Soon the guests are racing to find the killer and keep the body count from stacking up.

Based on the popular board game and adapted from the cult classic film, Clue is the comedy whodunit that will keep you guessing (and laughing) to the very end. Contains adult humor and mild violence. 8 p.m. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise. boiselittletheater. org.

ISF: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET—Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together in a Memphis recording studio, and the results are electrifying. 8 p.m. $13-$52. Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise. idahoshakespeare.org.

OPAL THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS: THE MINOTAUR BY ANNA ZIEGLER—A present-day version of a classic Greek myth, The Minotaur is a contemporary take on love, honor, and human connection. With refreshing originality and wit, it explores how we break out of history in order to shape new stories for ourselves. 8-10 p.m. FREE-$25. GEM Center for the Arts, 2417 W. Bank Dr., Boise. opaltheatre.org.

Visual Arts BIKE IN MOVIE: MOTHERLOAD SHOWING—Boise Bicycle Project and Idaho Sierra Club are coming together to bring you a screening of Motherload 7-10 p.m. Boise Bicycle Project, 1027 S. Lusk St., Boise. boisebicycleproject.org.

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RED LIGHT VARIETY SHOW PRESENTS: THINGS THAT GO BUMP—The night may be dark and full of terrors but it’s going to be hot in VAC this September. Join our sexy specters and vivacious vampires as we haunt you with the first show of our 2019-2020 season, Things That Go Bump . With scary good performances like aerial acrobatics, pole dancing, burlesque, boylesque, partner acrobatics, dance and comedy our little ghouls are sure to make your spine tingle. Zombies might rise from the dead but our sold out tickets sure won’t so grab them fast or risk being left in the dark. 8 p.m. $25-$30. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City. visualartscollective.com.

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Comedy BOB DIBUONO—A sarcastic, edgy wit pairs with high energy, animated delivery. Bob DiBuono exposes absurdities in life, family, the social conscious. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $15.

Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise. 208-941-2459.

Sports & Outdoors BEERS, BIKES & BOISE STATE FOOTBALL—Starting at the Downtown Taproom for beer and dinner before riding bikes to the stadium for tailgating and more Barbarian beer. 5-11 p.m. $60. Barbarian Brewing Downtown Taproom, 1022 W. Main St., Boise. barbarianbrewing.com.

BOISE RIVER ENHANCEMENT SUCCESS STORIES—Learn about four innovative projects that are improving water quality and fish and wildlife habitat on the Boise River.

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library-Main Branch, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise. boiseriverenhancement.org.

Civic Benefit WARHAWK 30TH ANNIVERSARY “VICTORY” GALA & FUNDRAISER—Join us for a night at the Hollywood Canteen as we celebrate the Warhawk Air Museum’s 30th anniversary-WWII. 6-10 p.m. War Hawk Air Museum, 201 Municipal Dr., Nampa. warhawkairmuseum. org.

Food & Drink THIRD FRIDAY FAN FAVORITE NIGHT WITH CRISP—Crisp is back out front and pairing some “Fan Favorite” Barbarian beers with some of their popular food items. 5-9 p.m.

FREE. Barbarian Brewing Garden City, 5270 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City. 208-375-5639. barbarianbrewing.com.

SATURDAY SEPT. 21

BOISE STATE BRONCOS FOOTBALL VS. AIR FORCE ACADEMY FALCONS FOOTBALL—7 p.m. $25.

Albertsons Stadium, 1400 Bronco Lane, Boise.

Talks & Lectures GLOBAL CLIMATE STRIKE—On Sept. 20, all of us are called to join young people on the Capitol steps to demand climate justice for all.

Noon. FREE. Idaho Statehouse (Capitol Building front steps), 700 W.

MERIDIAN MAIN STREET MARKET—Local farmers, crafters, artisans and youth sel their products every Saturday. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian. 208-918-3480.

PAYETTE BREWING OKTOBERFEST.—Ladies and lads, Oktoberfest is back. Now in our fourth year, we’re turning the big ol’ German party into a two-day celebration..

5-10 p.m. FREE. Payette Brewing, 733 S. Pioneer St., Boise. 208-3440011. payettebrewing.com.

ST. PAUL’S FALL FAIR—Come and join us for two days of fun, games, entertainment, country store, beer and some of the best multicultural foods offered in Nampa. 5-10 p.m.

FREE. Marist Hall, 508 W. Roosevelt St., Nampa.

TREASURE VALLEY CELTIC FESTIVAL AND HIGHLAND GAMES—Idaho Highland games features male and female athletes from around the world. Clan and community booths, food, entertainment, and more. This is the area’s premier annual Celtic Festival, and one you definitely don’t want to miss. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8-$15. Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Garden City.

208-830-8277. expoidaho.com.

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13TH-ANNUAL EAGLE WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL—Each of the participating restaurants in the Eagle Food and Wine Festival prepares a special menu item(s) that is then paired with wine from one of our participating wineries. 6 p.m. $45.

Banbury Golf Club, 2626 N. Marypost Place, Eagle. banburygolf.com.

CHARLOTTE’S WEB—Join us for this delightful play based on E.B. White’s beloved story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. This show, performed by youth actors, is sure to entertain audiences of all ages. 2-3:45 p.m. $12. Treasure Valley Children’s Theater, 440 W. Pennwood St., Ste. 100, Meridian. 208-287-8828. treasurevalleychildrenstheater.com.

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“There’s nothing controversial about muff, half of the universe has one.”

CLUE—The Story: On a dark and stormy night, six unique guests, plus a butler and a maid, assemble for a dinner party at the home of Mr. Boddy. When their host turns up dead, it is clear that no one is safe.

Soon the guests are racing to find the killer and keep the body count from stacking up. Based on the popular board game and adapted from the cult classic film, Clue is the comedy whodunit that will keep you guessing (and laughing) to the very end. Contains adult humor and mild violence. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise. boiselittletheater.org.

ISF: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET— Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together in a Memphis recording studio, and the results are electrifying. 8 p.m. $13-$52. Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise. idahoshakespeare.org.

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OPAL THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS: THE MINOTAUR BY ANNA ZIEGLER—A present-day version of a classic Greek myth, The Minotaur is a contemporary take on love, honor, and human connection.

With refreshing originality and wit, it explores how we break out of history in order to shape new stories for ourselves. 8-10 p.m. FREE-$25.

GEM Center for the Arts, 2417 W. Bank Dr., Boise. opaltheatre.org.

Visual Arts A RECOLLECTION OF HOME: ADULT WORKSHOP WITH AMY NACK—With assorted materials, participants will create a two-dimensional collage inspired by the many images Castle created of his home.

1-4 p.m. FREE. James Castle House, 5015 Eugene St., Boise. 208-3366610. jamescastlehouse.org.

LEZBE KINGS MIDLIFE CRISIS SHOW—The Lezbe Kings are a local drag king group with performers from around the Treasure and Magic Valleys. 7-10 p.m. The Balcony Club, 150 N. Eighth St., Boise. thebalconyclub.com.

PEDALING PRESERVATION: A BIKING TOUR OF HISTORIC BOISE SCHOOLS—Join architectural historian Dan Everhart of the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office for a bicycle tour of historic Boise schools in the North End and beyond. Learn how educational facilities in Idaho’s capital city have evolved from the pioneer era to today and how funding, student populations, and architectural trends have shaped the buildings in which our children learn. Participants should expect to complete a five-mile round trip loop while riding on city streets. This tour will take place rain or shine, so arrive prepared with suitable safety and riding equipment. 2-4 p.m.

FREE. Historic Carnegie Library, 815 W. Washington St., Boise. history. idaho.gov.

RED LIGHT VARIETY SHOW PRESENTS: THINGS THAT GO BUMP—The night may be dark and full of terrors but it’s going to be hot in VAC this September. Join our sexy specters and vivacious vampires as we haunt you with the first show of our 2019-2020 season, Things That Go Bump . With scary good performances like aerial acrobatics, pole dancing, burlesque, boylesque, partner acrobatics, dance and comedy our little ghouls are sure to make your spine tingle. Zombies might rise from the dead but our sold out tickets sure won’t so grab them fast or risk being left in the dark. 8 p.m. $25-$30. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City. visualartscollective.com.

of Nina Watt, dancing soloist roles in Missa Brevis, Mazurkas, and Dances for Isadora. Furthering her studies, Lydia joined the San Francisco Conservatory of Dance under the direction of Summer Lee Rhatigan where she danced in the reconstructions of Robert Moses’ The Supplicant, Netherlands Dance Theatre’s Fallen Angels, along with contemporary works by Alex Ketley, Christian Burns and former Batsheva Dancer Bobbi Jene Smith. Since returning to Boise in 2011, Lydia founded Project Flux Dance, a nonprofit, Boise-based dance company.

She has choreographed over 30 professional works and collaborated with approximately 20 different organizations. Her choreography has received recognition and numerous awards nationwide. 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise. projectflux.org.

SEPTEMBER SWING: 1940S BIG BAND HANGAR DANCE—September Swing 1940’s Big Band Hangar Dance at the Warhawk. 6-10 p.m. $30-$50. Warhawk Air Musem, 201 Municipal Dr., Nampa. 208-4656446. warhawkairmuseum.org.

Literary Arts CARA WALL: THE DEARLY BELOVED PRIMARY TABS—A story of a troubled congregation and the

guiding light of faith. 7-8:30 p.m.

FREE. Rediscovered Bookshop, 180 N. Eighth St., Boise. 208-376-4229. rdbooks.org.

Comedy BOB DIBUONO—With a sarcastic and edgy wit coupled with a high energy and animated delivery, he exposes the absurdities in life, his family and the social conscious.

8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $15. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise.

208-941-2459.

HOUSE CUP IMPROV COMEDY SHOW—Improvisers will be placed in their Hogwarts Houses and compete head-to-head in a magical improv battle 8-10 p.m. $5-$15.

The Creative Space, 121 E. 34th St., Garden City. 208-450-2128. recycledmindscomedy.com.

Sports & Outdoors BOISE GOES THE EXTRAMILE ONE-MILE RUN/WALK—Join us for a one-mile fun run/walk on the Boise River Greenbelt. Enjoy the pathway that connects Boise State University to Ann Morrison Park.

This event is free and open to all ages and abilities. There will be a finish line party and food truck rally

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Dance PROJECT: FLUX COMMUNITY CLASS WITH LYDIA SAKOLSKY-BASQUILL—Join Project Flux Artistic Director Lydia Sakolsky-Basquill as she guides you through a series of improvised movement and play. This work allows for an experience of freedom and pleasure in a simple way, in a safe space, accompanied by groovy music as you explore individually in a group setting. Studying dance both nationally and internationally from a young age, Lydia graduated with an AA in Dance Performance at New World School of the Arts (Miami, Florida) training in R.A.D, Balanchine, Graham, Horton, and Limón techniques where she performed works by Micheal Utoff and Freddick Bratcher. She went on to pursue her BFA at Arizona State University focusing on the works of Jose Limon under the direction

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CALENDAR FALL FUN TRAIL RIDE—Trail ride through Boise National Forest and lunch. Everyone welcome, all breeds. Fundraiser for ABHA. 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $25. Idaho Cowboy Campgrounds, 123 Bucking Horse Lane, Idaho City. 208-350-9945.

SATURDAY MARKET STRIDES—Enjoy a run along trails and pathways in Eagle. Finish each run at Heritage Park just in time to enjoy the Eagle Saturday Market. 8 a.m. FREE. Heritage Park, 185 E. State St., Eagle.

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SUMMER SEND-OFF.—Summer is officially coming to an end, and we think the season deserves a sun-sational send-off. Join us all day on Saturday, Sept. 21, for specially themed sun and light activities.

Some activities may take place outdoors, so please dress accordingly.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Discovery Center of Idaho, 131 W. Myrtle St., Boise. dcidaho.org.

TREASURE VALLEY ROLLER DERBY—Treasure Valley Roller Derby is back for the 2019 season.

For a complete schedule of bouts and advance tickets, visit tvrderby. com, as well as at Jumpin’ Janet’s (572 S. Vista Ave.). 5 p.m. $5-$15.

Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. 208-287-5650. tvderby.com.

Civic Benefit BOISE WALK TO DEFEAT ALS—The ALS Association’s premier event, our Walk to Defeat ALS is an outlet for communities across the nation to demonstrate their concern for and the urgent need to find the cure for ALS while providing the best care for those who are currently battling the disease. What began more than 15 years ago as a grassroots effort to increase awareness has now turned into a National Signature Event that the entire ALS community rallies behind, growing the number of teams and participants each year. Whether reinvigorated by the Ice Bucket Challenge 2014, or new and concerned about our cause, over 150,000 ALS supporters nationwide participated in local Walks last year. It was incredible to feel your support, as Walks across the country broke fundraising and attendance records, and enthusiasm was off the charts.Help us keep the momentum going in 2019. 10 a.m.1 p.m. FREE. Esther Simplot Park, 3206 W. Pleasanton Ave., Boise.

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jams and sauces, fresh-roasted coffee, and a delicious selection of ready-to-eat foods. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

FREE. Boise Farmers Market, 1500 Shoreline Dr., 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, Eighth and Idaho streets, Boise. capitalcitypublicmarket.com.

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. 208-4898763. cityofeagle.org.

MISS AFRICA IDAHO—The MAI cultural scholarship program is to promote Africa’s diverse culture, educate people about Africa’s rich heritage, facilitate real economic growth opportunities and empower youth through education. The MAI cultural scholarship program is one of the various ways African students can apply and compete for scholarships from the new Idaho African Scholarship Fund. 6-8:30 p.m. $15-$20. Borah High School, 6001 Cassia St., Boise. 208-971-4158. missafricaidaho.org.

SUNDAY SEPT. 22 Theatre ISF: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET— Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together in a Memphis recording studio, and the results are electrifying. 7 p.m. $13-$52. Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise. idahoshakespeare.org.

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With a sarcastic and edgy wit coupled with a high energy and animated delivery, he exposes the absurdities in life, his family and the social conscious. The versatility of being able to go in and out of original characters along with dead-on impersonations heightens this unique act.

Bob just appeared on Gotham Live on AXS TV and has also been seen on MTV, E., CNN, Fox’s Red Eye, Good Day NY, Opie and Anthony, and Bob and Tom radio. He was a regular on the Jim Breuer Show on SIRIUS and has been seen in numerous TV commercials. Bob currently is based out of NYC and headlines around the country. 8 p.m. $12.

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BOISE FARMERS MARKET—Find fresh local seasonal vegetables and fruit, many types of locally raised protein, breads and pastries, honey,

JORGE FALCON—Beloved Mexican comedian Jo Jo Jorge Falcon brings his signature comedic stylings to the Morrison

IMMIGRATION CELEBRATION DAY—Enjoy a fun educational day of celebrating and learning about New Americans. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $12-$15. Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6200 Garrett St., Garden City. 208-658-1710.

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Center for one night only. Known as the comedian of a thousand faces, he returns to the USA with an event for you to come and laugh with the whole family. Do not miss one of the legends of Mexican comedy. A legend in the Mexican entertainment community, Falcon has been winning audiences over for three decades.

Instantly recognizable with his shock of wild hair and sly smile, Falcon rose to fame headlining comedy clubs and theaters. He also gained popularity on the Mexican talk show circuit where he continues to entertain audiences with his unique humor. 7 p.m. $40. The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 W. Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise.

Sports & Outdoors BOISE GOAT YOGA—It’s Boise’s most fun outdoor yoga experience.

Join me on the back pasture of the Urban Farm at Balance for a special hour with my seven sweet pygmy goat friends Spices, Captain, KayKay, Henry, Daphne, Oak and Star. Our endearing goats are gentle, curious and ready to lend their happy energy to your vinyasa flow. Please bring your own mat that you don’t mind getting a little “earthy,” your sense of adventure, and your love for peaceful farm animals (the chickens will be there, too). Start your experience with a mug of hot herbal tea or some cool cucumber water, and end it with some photo ops and a feeding experience with the goats, and a chance to collect your own farm-fresh eggs from the chicken coop.Open to all abilities; some yoga experience is helpful. 9:3011 a.m. Lively Balance Urban Farm + Retreat Center, 10400 Meadow Lark Dr., Boise.

Food & Drink HARVEST TOUR (& DINNER)— Join the winemaking team for a harvest tour education event.

You can expect to learn about the winemaking process from when we bring the grapes into the building to when we put them into barrel. After we put you to a little bit of work in the cellar we’ll all sit down and have a quick and simple meal together. 6-8:30 p.m. Telaya Wine Co., 240 E. 32nd St., Garden City. telayawine.com.

MONDAY SEPT. 23 Civic Benefit ST. MARY’S FOODBANK FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL—Join St. Mary’s Foodbank for the 8th Annual Fall Family Festival at Payette Brewing Monday Sept 23rd. Half of beer sales will be donated. 5-10 p.m.

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CALENDAR TUESDAY SEPT. 24 Theatre BLIP PRESENTS HOMEGROWN THEATRE: DAYNA SMITH—Plays in a BLiP of time. BLiP is a monthly reading series that features work by local playwrights. This month BLiP presents: An Untitled Commission Piece by Dayna Smith. 7-8:30 p.m.

Rediscovered Bookshop, 180 N. Eighth St., Boise. rdbooks.org.

ISF: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET— Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together in a Memphis recording studio, and the results are electrifying. 8 p.m. $13$52. Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise. idahoshakespeare.org.

Visual Arts SLAMMER OF THE YEAR: LAST SPIKE—It’s a race to the finish at Slammer of the Year—our grand finale special event. 7-9 p.m. Boise Depot, 2603 W. Eastover Terrace, Boise. storystorynight.org.

WEDNESDAY SEPT. 25 Theatre ISF: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET— Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together in a Memphis recording studio, and the results are electrifying. 8 p.m. $13-$52. Idaho Shakespeare

Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise. idahoshakespeare.org.

Dance PROJECT: FLUX COMMUNITY CLASS WITH EVAN STEVENS—Enjoy a contemporary based class, led by Project Flux dancer Evan Stevens, aimed at improvisational movement, ensemble work, partnering, and general creativity. Come get a work out, practice some abstract movement, and just have a good time. A graduate of Boise State University with a BA in Theatre Arts (Dance Minor), Evan was born in Newport, Rhode Island, and moved to Europe at age three.

Living in Italy and Germany, he began performing during the

(Three Sisters), and Letch/Ira Gershwin (Thoroughly Modern Millie). Evan has also enjoyed the opportunity to perform The Boise Dance Co-op, TEDx, and Treefort Music Fest. 7-8 p.m. $15. Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise. projectflux.org.

Talks & Lectures SEVENTH-ANNUAL WOMEN AND LEADERSHIP—Two days filled with six keynote address, skill builders, and networking sessions for women and men.

7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. $105$215. Boise State University, 1910 University Dr., Boise.

208-426-3784. boisestate.edu.

Civic Benefit CREATIVE GOOD AUCTION—Support local talent and the CATCH nonprofit by bidding on professional services your biz or nonprofit already might need. 6-8:30 p.m. $20.

Linen Building, 1402 W. Grove St., Boise. 208-246-8830. creativegoodauction.org.

Food & Drink PANDO GOES BODO—Play PANDO before its release in over 1,000 stores nationwide. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. FREE. Downtown Boise, 246 N. Eighth St., Boise. 208-343-9135. playpando.com.

CALENDAR EXTRA POET RICHARD BLANCO TO GIVE 23RD IDAHO HUMANITIES COUNCIL LECTURE

10TH STREET STATION: A DEEP DIVE Wait, where? Many times I have told friends to meet me at 10th Street Station, and given decent directions, only to get a call while ordering my next round. For some reason, people don’t tend to look down when seeking an establishment—gazes flit from eye level window to eye level window. The bar is located in the basement of the Idanha building, a classic Boise landmark.

What Is This Vibe? Simply put, it’s a dive bar that doesn’t feel overly dive-y. Early in the day, it’s quiet and relaxing enough to get some work or studying in. Evenings fill up, but still stay subdued enough to engage in deep conversations. The atmosphere is boosted by the decor as well. License plates hang from the ceiling, signed photos of anyone who is anyone line the walls (find Larry Craig’s and give it a good luck tap.) The token pair of skis mounted on the back wall sets a tone 18 | SEPTEMBER 18–24, 2019 | BOISEWEEKLY

that transports you to a more mountainous ski town, giving off a aura that this is the perfect place to hunker down for a stiff drink when there’s snow outside.

What’s so Special?: For the simplistic tastes, you can’t go wrong with a heavy pour of your favorite libation (emphasis on heavy pour).

Otherwise, look to the chalkboards located by the popcorn machine—there are drink specials for each day of the week, as well as an additional perpetually changing specials board. Local brews, seasonal favorites and brand spotlights routinely get featured here, giving yet another reason to check back often.

What’s the Happiest Hour? From 2-7 p.m. daily, well drinks, draft beer and house wines are a dollar off.

Where to Find It: 10th Street Station is located on 10th street. I already clued you in to where.

—Micah Drew

Latinx poet Richard Blanco was not only one of the youngest Presidential Inaugural Poets, but the first openly gay hispanic poet to hold the post when he read at President Barack Obama’s second inauguration.

Now, on the heels of his most recent book release, How to Love a Country, Blanco will speak at the Idaho Humanities Council’s 23rd-annual Distinguished Humanities Lecture at the Boise Centre West at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19.

Executive Director David Pettyjohn said while the Humanities Council has hosted hisRichard Blanco is the first poet to give the Distringuised Humanities torians and other such figures Lecture for the Idaho Humanities Council. before, it has never offered the spot to a poet. However, one of Pettyjohn said the Humanities Council does the council’s board members give speakers, who are generally not from Idaho, heard Blanco speak and suggested the council a primer on hot-button issues in Boise and host him. statewide. Some of the things Blanco was primed “This year, we are bringing in Richard Blanco, on were immigration in Idaho, Boise’s refugee who provides a wonderful opportunity to discuss population and the effects of growth on the local diversity,” Pettyjohn said. “He is really going to community. tailor some of his talk around his latest book, After Blanco’s address, a moderator will but also how poetry can be used to express the collect questions from tables and hold a question human experience.” and answer session.

How to Love a Country is a collection of poetry Tickets for the event range from $65-$130, that focuses on significant problems or political and can be found on the Idaho Humanities themes facing the United States such as immiCouncil website. gration, gun violence and LGBTQ issues.

“We work with our executive committee, who —Xavier Ward are volunteer members of our board,” Pettyjohn said. “One of the things our board is really 7 p.m. $65-130. Boise Centre West, 850 W. focused on is bringing in voices we may not have Front St., Boise, idahohumanities.org brought in before.”

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Oberammergau Passion Play 2000, and then for five years at the Stuttgart Theatre Center.

Evan joined Idaho Dance Theatre (IDT), Project Flux and LED. Touring with LED, he has performed in Seattle, Portland, Dallas, Las Vegas and Sun Valley. Evan has also performed in Opera Idaho’s production of Amahl & The Night Visitors and Idaho Shakespeare Festival’s “Shakespearience” productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Julius Ceaser, and As You Like It. His Boise State Theatre credits include: Captain Stanhope (Journey’s End), Romeo (Romeo and Juliet), Philoctetes (The Cure at Troy), Rodrigo (Little Women), Craig (Weathergirl), Juror #5 (Twelve Angry Jurors), Gene (Consider the Oyster), Fabrizio (The Light in the Piazza), Solyony

NOAH GUNDERSEN, THE NEUROLUX, SEPT. 24

It’s hard to pigeonhole Noah Gundersen into a genre.

Gundersen’s first few works that propelled him into the national spotlight were gospel-inspired folk music, a fitting rise to fame considering his upbringing on a homestead in Centralia, Washington. He has even been featured on the hit show Sons of Anarchy. Gundersen’s fiddle-driven folk turned to rock by his 2017 release, White Noise, a surprising but welcome transition to a new sound. A thoroughfare to Gundersen’s discography is his ability to craft catchy hooks and melodies, no matter the style of music. Now, touring on his solo album Lover, Gundersen demonstrates a shift toward synth-heavy pop music. Few artists can tout a discography that makes such a dramatic changes, and successfully so, but Gundersen seems to do so with ease. Each of his works display artistic variability and poetic prowess, with the lyrical sensibilities of a folk artist shining through on each track.

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In appearance and demeanor, John Craigie has the feel of someone eternally young. His sound, however, harkens back to the early days of folk music with troubadours such as Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan. The modern folk musician from Portland, Oregon crafts tunes that are beautifully simple but somehow full-bodied. In a classic folk tradition, his lyrics are the drivers to his music. He typically performs alone, with only a guitar and a harmonica to accompany his tunes. Recently, he’s opened for folk superstar Jack Johnson, who asked him to perform in the most stripped down form: himself and a guitar.

While many of Craigie’s tunes are serious songs about love, loss and life, others are whimsical and funny, like his song “Let’s Talk This Over, When We’re Sober,” a song he wrote about a couple he overheard arguing at Burning Man. —Xavier Ward With Aaron Golay, $17, 8 p.m., The Olympic, 1009 W. Main St., theolympicboise.com.

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WADE SHORT TRIO—With Kevin L. 8:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers-Prime Steaks & Fine Seafood

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ASTROLOGY VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In 1959, scandal erupted among Americans who loved to eat peanut butter. Studies revealed that manufacturers had added so much hydrogenated vegetable oil and glycerin to their product that only 75 percent of it could truly be called peanut butter. So began a long legal process to restore high standards.

Finally there was a new law specifying that no company could sell a product called “peanut butter” unless it contained at least 90 percent peanuts. I hope this fight for purity inspires you to conduct a metaphorically comparable campaign. It’s time to ensure that all the important resources and influences in your life are at peak intensity and efficiency. Say NO to dilution and adulteration.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In 1936, the city of Cleveland, Ohio staged the Great Lakes Exposition, a 135-acre fair with thrill rides, art galleries, gardens, and sideshows. One of its fun features was *The Golden Book of Cleveland*, a 2.5-ton, 6,000-page text the size of a mattress.

After the expo closed down, the “biggest book in the world” went missing. If it still exists today, no one knows where it is. I’m going to speculate that there’s a metaphorical version of *The Golden Book of Cleveland* in your life. You, too, have lost track of a major Something that would seem hard to misplace.

Here’s the good news: If you intensify your search now, I bet you’ll find it before the end of 2019.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In 1990, the New Zealand government appointed educator, magician, and comedian Ian Brackenbury Channell to be the official Wizard of New Zealand. His jobs include protecting the government, blessing new enterprises, casting out evil spirits, upsetting fanatics, and cheering people up. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to find your personal equivalents of an inspirational force like that. There’s really no need to scrimp. According to my reading of the cosmic energies, you have license to be extravagant in getting what you need to thrive.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Do silly things,” advised playwright Anton Chekhov.

“Foolishness is a great deal more vital and healthy than our straining and striving after a meaningful life.” I think that’s a perspective worth adopting now and then. Most of us go through phases when we take things too seriously and too personally and too literally. Bouts of fun absurdity can be healing agents for that affliction. But now is NOT one of those times for you, in my opinion. Just the reverse is true, in fact.

I encourage you to cultivate majestic moods and seek out awe-inspiring experiences and induce sublime perspectives. Your serious and noble quest for a meaningful life can be especially rewarding in the coming weeks.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Before comedian Jack Benny died in 1974, he arranged to have a florist deliver a single red rose to his wife every day for the rest of her life. She lived another nine years, and received more than 3,000 of these gifts. Even though you’ll be around on this earth for a long time, I think the coming weeks would be an excellent time to establish a comparable custom: a commitment to providing regular blessings to a person or persons for whom you care deeply. This bold decision would be in alignment with astrological omens, which suggest that you can generate substantial benefits for yourself by being creative with your generosity.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Actress and author Ruby Dee formulated an unusual prayer. “God,” she wrote, “make me so uncomfortable that I will do the very thing I fear.” As you might imagine, she was a brave activist who risked her reputation and career working for the Civil Rights Movement and other idealistic causes. I think her exceptional request to a Higher Power makes good sense for you right now. You’re in a phase when you

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Syndicated cartoon strip “Calvin and Hobbes” appeared for ten years in 2,400 newspapers in fifty countries.

It wielded a sizable cultural influence. For example, in 1992, six-year-old Calvin decided “The Big Bang” was a boring term for how the universe began, and instead proposed we call it the “Horrendous Space Kablooie.”

A number of real scientists subsequently adopted Calvin’s innovation, and it has been invoked playfully but seriously in university courses and textbooks. In that spirit, I encourage you to give fun new names to anything and everything you feel like spicing up. You now have substantial power to reshape and revamp the components of your world. It’s Identify-Shifting Time.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): We’re in the equinoctial season. During this pregnant pause, the sun seems to hover directly over the equator; the lengths of night and day are equal.

For all of us, but especially for you, it’s a favorable phase to conjure and cultivate more sweet symmetry, calming balance, and healing harmony. In that spirit, I encourage you to temporarily suspend any rough, tough approaches you might have in regard to those themes. Resist the temptation to slam two opposites together simply to see what happens. Avoid engaging in the pseudo-fun of purging by day and bingeing by night. And don’t you dare get swept up in hating what you love or loving what you hate.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “I tell you what freedom is to me: no fear.” So said singer and activist Nina Simone. But it’s doubtful there ever came a time when she reached the perfect embodiment of that idyllic state. How can any of us empty out our anxiety so completely as to be utterly emancipated?

It’s not possible. That’s the bad news, Taurus. The good news is that in the coming weeks you will have the potential to be as unafraid as you have ever been.

For best results, try to ensure that love is your primary motivation in everything you do and say and think.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Some things don’t change much. The beautiful marine animal species known as the pearly nautilus, which lives in the South Pacific, is mostly the same as it was 150 million years ago. Then there’s Fuggerei, a walled enclave within the German city of Augsburg. The rent is cheap, about one U.S. dollar per year, and that fee hasn’t increased in almost 500 years. While I am in awe of these bastions of stability, and wish we had more such symbolic anchors, I advise you to head in a different direction. During the coming weeks, you’ll be wise to be a maestro of mutability, a connoisseur of transformation, an adept of novelty.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Granny Smith apples are widely available. But before 1868, the tart, crispy, juicy fruit never existed on planet Earth. Around that time, an Australian mother of eight named Maria Ann Smith threw the cores of French crab apples out her window while she was cooking. The seeds were fertilized by the pollen from a different, unknown variety of apple, and a new type was born: Granny Smith. I foresee the possibility of a metaphorically comparable event in your future: a lucky accident that enables you to weave together two interesting threads into a fascinating third thread.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Every masterpiece is just dirt and ash put together in some perfect way,” writes storyteller Chuck Palahniuk, who has completed several novelistic masterpieces.

According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you Leos have assembled much of the dirt and ash necessary to create your next masterpiece, and are now ready to move on to the next phase. And what is that phase? Identifying the help and support you’ll need for the rest of the process.

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