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ITEMS LOST IN THE BOISE RIVER 1. prescription glasses/sunglasses 2. shorts with money in pocket 3. blue, green and yellow sundress 4. wedding band 5. cell phone 6. ugly stick fishing pole 7. Volkswagen key —Source: riverhelpers.com
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2 FRI. – 4 SUN. LE BALLET Ballet Idaho balloons into its sophomore season under the tutelage of artistic director Peter Anastos with his take on a classic, “Swan Lake, Idaho!”, the comedic “Yes, Virginia, Another Piano Ballet” and a redux of last season’s Fred and Ginger hit, “Footage.” According to Executive Director Julie Numbers-Smith, the company’s excitement is palpable. “The triumph of the first season is seeing a longtime dream come true. Since our separation from Eugene Ballet, we have a brand new artistic director and a brand new company. This season, we brought on three new principal dancers and brought back everyone we wanted from last season. For the first time, we are a real resident company.” Friday, Oct. 2, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 3, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 4, 2 p.m., Boise State Special Events Center, 1800 University Drive, Boise, 208-343-0556, Ext. 26, balletidaho.org.
3 SATURDAY OKTOBERFEST AT IBG Everyone is German during the celebration of Oktoberfest because the big party serves as a prelude to upcoming holiday gorging. Idaho Botanical Garden has played host to Oktoberfest for the last eight years, and the popular event brings in crowds of 800-1,200, rain or shine. A tent is set up in case it’s needed, but if the right amount of ale and food are ingested, inclement weather is no match for the merriment. Fill up on the fall brews and new releases by Tablerock Brewpub, Highlands Hollow Brewhouse and the Ram Brewery. Tablerock also has the menu squared away—bratwurst, sauerbraten and a jagerschnitzel accompanied by sauerkraut, wine and grapes, plus selections for the vegetarian German at heart. Dance off the rich food by hoisting up your steins during a set by one of the Northwest’s best German bands, Wolfie and the Bavarians, performing from noon-4 p.m and the Bodo Brothers rocking the festival from 4-6 p.m. Noon-6 p.m., $6 general, $4 children (4-12), $4 Idaho Botanical Garden members, Idaho Botanical Garden, Boise, 208-3438649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.
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DRAGON WAGON Garden City is getting back to its fire-breathing Chinese roots with the Dragon Parade and Moon Festival Block Party. Hosted by the Woman of Steel Gallery, the dragon parade—which features various floats, Oriental costumes, flashy, handcrafted dragons and tykes from Garden City Community School on trikes—will depart from the alley between Woman of Steel and the Visual Arts Collective at 3 p.m. on Saturday. After winding its way north on 36th Street through Garden City’s old town and into the newly erected Waterfront District, the parade will disperse for a raucous block party filled with art, crafts and food booths. In addition to traditional Asian dancing on a central stage, attendees can cool down with a frosty Kirin Ichiban at the beer garden and get down with the dragons until the party wraps up at 9 p.m. 3 p.m., FREE, 3640 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 208-331-5632, womanofsteelgallery.com. Block party runs from noon-9 p.m., FREE, Waterfront District, gardencitydragonparade.com.
SEEING SPOTS Join the Idaho Humane Society in celebrating the 14th annual See Spot Walk charity event. Dog owners and animal lovers alike converge every year to celebrate their canines and take a one-mile walk through downtown. “It’s a great fundraiser for us, and it’s a wonderful community event,” said Christine Moore, director of communication and events at the Idaho Humane Society. “At least 3,000 people and their dogs participate, and they are all so well-behaved. It’s an amazing sight to see them parading up Capitol Boulevard.” The event hosts numerous vendors, as well as contests, prizes and treats. Registration includes a long-sleeve T-shirt for the humans and a doggie bandana. After the walk, take an opportunity to pose for photos and get information on services offered by the Idaho Humane Society. 10 a.m. registration, walk at 11 a.m., $12-$20, Julia Davis Park Band Shell, 700 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, idahohumanesociety.com.
6 TUESDAY IN DEEP Wax the skis and get inspired to hit the slopes by checking out the new documentary In Deep: The Skiing Experience, presented by the Emmy-nominated Matchstick Productions Company. Currently on its 2009 World Tour, the film is stopping in Boise for all the powder fans. The documentary includes holy-shit stunts by some of the globe’s premier ski celebrities, including Mark Abma, Sean Pettit and Eric Hjorleifson. These daredevils ski down almost sheer rock faces using the mountain to rocket themselves hundreds of feet in the air before performing a quick back flip and landing perfectly. Purchase tickets at the box office, or at Helly Hansen on Broad Street in BODO. 8 p.m., $15, Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, skimovie.com.
All dressed up and ready for a stroll at the Idaho Humane Society's annual See Spot Walk charity event.
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