8 DAYS OUT GLENWOOD SATURDAY VENDORS’ MARKET—The west parking lot of Expo Idaho fills with holistic practitioners, intuitives and wellness products along with crafts. Follow the yellow signs and banners to your bliss. For more information, e-mail Caren at ihatt@msn.com, or call 208-3789179. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., FREE admission, www.boiseholisticwellnessfair. com. Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-287-5650. IMCHOG 23RD ANNUAL MOTORCYCLE RODEO—Get tickets in advance at High Desert Harley Davidson for the motorcycle rodeo with on-site vendors, a bike swap meet, tattoo artists and more. Some of the featured events include a drag race, weenie bite and a balloon joust. 1 p.m., $5 adv.; $7 gate, www.intermountainhog.org. Gem County Fairgrounds, 2199 S. Johns Ave., Emmett, 208-365-6828. KYS DOWNTOWN UNPLUGGED—The Know Your Status event is hosted by Allies Linked for the Prevention of HIV and AIDS and runs in conjunction with the National HIV Testing Day. See Picks on Page 17. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., FREE. Capitol Park, 601 W. Jefferson, Boise. MERIDIAN FARMERS MARKET— The theme for the 2009 farmers market and bazaar is Five for Five, celebrating five years of fresh food and family friendly fun. Besides fresh produce, food specialties, baked goods and on-site barbecue, the weekly market offers live entertainment on the Market Stage, an expanded Kid Smarts Craft Zone and a free Kid’s Bounce. For more information, e-mail info@MeridianFarmersMarket.com. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., www.meridianfarmersmarket.com. Ustick Marketplace II, 3630 N. Eagle Road, Meridian. SUMMER GARDEN PARTY—As part of the 25th anniversary of the Idaho Botanical Garden, the garden is sowing their seeds of success with a casual dance party. Guests enjoy hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine and music by Blaze and Kelly and Jon Bonine’s Quartet. Place a bid in a silent auction and purchase raffle tickets for a week-long home-stay in Cozumel, Mexico. The price of admission includes a one-year membership to IBG. 6:30 p.m., $40 per person. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-343-8649, www.idahobotanicalgarden.org. TERRACE LAKES RESORT 15TH ANNUAL WINE AND ART FESTIVAL— The festival includes the work of Northwest artists with live entertainment by Jimmy Bivens. Sample wines provided by Hayden Beverage Co. and BRJ Wine Cellars. Saturday, June 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, June 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Terrace Lakes Resort, 101 Holiday Dr., Garden Valley, 208-462-3250 or 208-462-6058.
ON STAGE THE KING AND I—See Thursday. 7:30 p.m., adults $15; senior/student $14; door $20, 208-468-2385, www.mtionline.org. Nampa Civic Center, 311 Third St. S., Nampa. THE SEAGULL—See Wednesday. 8 p.m., $28-$38, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, 208-429-9908, box office 208-336-9221, www.idahoshakespeare.org.
AUDITIONS YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN—The classic Peanuts musical directed by Wendy Koeppl and presented by Boise Little Theater runs September 4-19, 2009. Auditions are in the theater Green Room through the back door. Needed are two women and four men ages 25-45. Have a song prepared; a CD player will be available. Dress comfortably and be ready to dance and move around. June 27-28, 2 p.m., FREE. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208-342-5104, www.boiselittletheater.org.
FOOD & DRINK FIRST OF HARVEST PARTY—The Williamson Vineyard is the spot for an afternoon of live music, fresh fruit and wine tasting. Sample the 2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and other wines poured straight from the barrel, including the newest vintages of syrah, viognier and riesling. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., FREE. Williamson Orchards and Vineyards, 19692 Williamson Lane, Caldwell, 208-4597333, www.willorch.com.
SCREEN MOVIES UNDER THE STARS—Bring the whole family to the park to watch movies on a huge inflatable movie screen. The movie is Journey to the Center of the Earth. See Picks on Page 17. 7 p.m., FREE, 208-3844240, www.boiseschoolsfoundation. org. Gene Harris Bandshell, 700 S. Capitol Blvd., in Julia Davis Park, Boise.
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES AUDITIONING SEMINAR—CSA casting director Catrine McGregor is known for advocating for the regional actor. Register for a one-day workshop on the art of auditioning. The cost of the seminar is normally $150 per person, but is discounted one time only because the seminar will be filmed. Preregister by e-mail at c.mcgregor@mindspring.com. McGregor is the founder and president of ACT! Across America and has accrued more than 30 years of experience as an award-winning casting director and producer in the film and television industry. She is considered to be an expert on regional casting and the implication of state laws on the Screen Actors’ Guild rules. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., $75 per person. Stage Coach Theatre, 5296 W. Overland Road, Boise, 208-3422000, www.stagecoachtheatre.com. HIGH DESERT SWING DANCE CLUB—Instructors Michael and Cassie Eads lead an intermediate/ advanced lesson for dancers who are comfortable with the country two step, night club two step, West Coast swing and cha cha. Arrive half an hour early to register. The fee is $50 for members, $65 for nonmembers for the weekend (eight classes) or $10 a class. For more information, call 208-8307622 or 208-860-2132 or e-mail HDSDC@idahoswingdance.org. June 26-27, noon, Boise Valley Square and Round Dance Center, 6534 Diamond St., Boise, 208-377-5788, www.idahoswingdance.org.
SPORTS & FITNESS BOISE BICYCLE PROJECT MOVE—BBP has a new location and is requesting that at least 100 riders help move more than 250 bikes from the old location at 520 W. Front St. to the new building. Riders are asked to bring their bike trailers, friends and anything else that will assist in transporting equipment during the Human Powered Bike Move on a .9-mile ride/walk along the Greenbelt. Helmets are encouraged for all bike transporters. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., FREE. Boise Bicycle Project, 1027 Lisk St., 208-859-3984, boisebicycleproject.org.
CITIZEN FREEDOM MARCH—Before the people take to the streets, speaker Greg Hampikian will address the crowd regarding the rights of those who have been wrongfully convicted and incarcerated for decades before being exonerated either with or without the use of DNA evidence. 9 a.m., FREE, www.freedommarchusa. org. Julia Davis Park, 700 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise.
KIDS & TEENS TEEN CLUB—This informal teen group meets weekly though the end of August to work on cool science projects. Call 208-343-9895, Ext. 228 or 208-331-0696 for more information. 9:30-11:30 a.m., price varies. Discovery Center of Idaho, 131 Myrtle St., Boise, 208-3439895, www.scidaho.org.
ODDS & ENDS BOISE CAFE LATIN NIGHTS—Get a basic Latin dance lesson included in the cover at 9 p.m. and then practice dancing to music by DJ Tomas or DJ Saya. Loosen up with a beer or glass of wine. 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. Boise Cafe/Cafe Bellisima, 219 N. 10th St., Boise, 208-343-3397.
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FESTIVALS & EVENTS BIG A’S BENEFIT SHOW—A group of Big A’s friends along with a bunch of bands are getting together to help raise money for wheelchair repairs. See Picks on Page 17. 1-8 p.m., donations appreciated. Veterans Memorial Park, corner of State Street and Veterans Memorial Parkway, Boise. CLASSIC CAR SHOW—The people at Barbacoa, the fancy Latin-infused steakhouse, are always looking for fun things to do so they are hosting an antique car show. Guest are welcome to head down for live music, drinks and the chance to gawk at a display of classic cars in a lovely park setting. For those who would like to register, plan to arrive between 10-11:30 a.m. Organizers are hoping to display cars from 1974 and earlier. The show is open to all classic, collector, street rods and antiques. This show is the first of three
planned throughout the summer. 1-5 p.m., FREE. Barbacoa, 276 Bob White Court, Boise, 208-338-5000, www.barbacoa-boise.com. COFFEE AND CARS—The coffeehouse is hosting a car show. Everyone is invited to bring down their hot rod, antique car or anything motorized that they want to show off. No judging and no fees, just good times and good coffee. For more information, call Mike at 208-921-1014. 7 a.m., FREE. Black Bear Coffeehouse, 5687 E. Franklin Road, Nampa, 208-468-0696, blackbearcoffeenampa.com. FAMILY FUN DAY—Guests can purchase access to a pancake brunch from 10 a.m.-noon. The cost is $5 for adults, and children eat pancakes for free. The community celebration includes games and crafts, a jump house, music from Steve Eaton and stories and exploration from garden experts and educators. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $4 adults; $2 children (6-12); $3 seniors; IBG members FREE. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-343-8649, www.idahobotanicalgarden.org. LIQUID LAUGH TRACK—Every Sunday, the funny is found in BoDo during Laugh Track, featuring stand-up comedy from locals and professionals looking for laughs in a live setting. 7 p.m., FREE. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, www. liquidboise.com.
ON STAGE THE SEAGULL—See Wednesday. 7 p.m., $21-$29, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, 208-429-9908, box office 208-336-9221, www.idahoshakespeare.org.
CITIZEN IDAHO CAMPAIGN TO END ISRAELI APARTHEID—The group meets every Sunday at Papa Joe’s, 1301 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, and is continually working to educate and lobby for a just and truthful U.S. policy that works to end apartheid. For more information, e-mail lamalucynasser@yahoo.com. 6 p.m., FREE, idahocampaign.wordpress.com.
RELIGIOUS/SPIRITUAL AZRAEL ONDI-AHMAN—Azrael OndiAhman presents an explanation of physical and metaphysical evolution focusing on a new book called The Song of God in connection to the mortal life theory behind human existence. 5 p.m., FREE, 208-407-4590, www.truegnosticchurch.org. Municipal Park, 500 S. Walnut St., Boise.
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monday CONCERTS CONCERT IN THE PARK— Three bands are performing an acoustic version of their own styles of pop, folk and electronic. Two of the bands, Your Yellow Dress and Existential Hero,
The Sockratic Method by Jacob Good and Daria Kanevski was the 1st place winner in the 7th Annual Boise Weekly Bad Cartoon Contest.
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