8 DAYS OUT THURSDAY APRIL 12 Festivals & Events SUSTAINABLE FUTURES OPEN HOUSE—In the last year, Sustainable Futures has expanded glass-recycling operations to a larger facility, added production equipment and brought on more program participants. The public is invited for a tour of the new facility. In addition to glass recycling, Sustainable Futures also provides vocational training for at-risk youth, refugees, lowincome seniors and paroled men and women transitioning into the workforce. 4-7 p.m. FREE. Sustainable Futures, 5858 W. Franklin Road, Boise, 208-3228272.
On Stage COMEDY AT THE VARSITY: MIKE “WALLY” WALTER—Catch the comedic stylings of this nationally touring funny man. 8 p.m. $4, FREE with college ID. Varsity Pub, 1441 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, 208-906-0658, varsitypubmeridian.com. IDAHO DANCE THEATRE’S SPRING SHOW—Idaho Dance Theatre is collaborating with the Boise Philharmonic woodwind quintet, brass quintet and string
quartet for its spring performance. The concert premieres three new works from co-artistic directors Marla Hansen and Carl Rowe, as well as a piece by five company dancers. Visit idahodancetheatre.org for more info and tickets. See Picks, Page 12. 7 p.m. By donation. Boise State Special Events Center, 1800 University Drive, Boise, sub.boisestate.edu. LIQUID LAUGHS COMEDY SHOW: SCOTT WHITE—This installment of Liquid Laughs also features Blake Bard. Purchase tickets at liquidlaughs.com, 208941-2459 or at Liquid or Solid. 8 p.m. $8. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-2875379, liquidboise.com. OFF THE RECORD—See Wednesday. 8 p.m. $15 and up. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-3319224, bctheater.org. PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH—Catch this production of the play by Susan Nanus adapted from the 1961 children’s novel by Norton Juster. 7 p.m. $15, $10 students. NexStage Theatre, 120 S. Main, Ketchum, 208-726-2985. RABBIT HOLE—Boise Little Theater presents its rendition of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by David Lindsay-Abaire. See Picks, Page 12. 7:30 p.m. $12.50, $9 students and seniors. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., 208-342-5104, boiselittletheater.org.
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ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD—The Boise State Theatre Arts Department presents its rendition of this absurdist play that follows two minor characters from William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. 7:30 p.m. $15, $12 seniors, Boise State alumni and non-Boise State students; FREE with valid Boise State ID. Danny Peterson Theatre, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208426-3980, theatre.boisestate. edu. XANADU—This musical follows the beautiful Kira, who travels to Earth to inspire a struggling artist named Sonny to find his voice, discover true love and build the world’s first roller disco (but not necessarily in that order). Purchase dinner/show tickets at least one day in advance at kedproductions.org. Show-only tickets available online or at the door. Visit website for prices and menu. 8 p.m. $15-$39. Knock ‘Em Dead Dinner Theatre, 415 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise, 208385-0021, kedproductions.org.
Literature SPRING BOOK SALE—Sort through an assortment of hardback and paperback books, first editions, coffee-table books, cookbooks, LPs, CDs and VHS movies, all priced to sell. Proceeds benefit the library and its programs. This year’s event will be held in the warehouse across the street from the library’s main branch downtown. Visit the website for more info. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-3844200, boisepubliclibrary.org.
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tickets: start at $15 $10 if you are under 30
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phone: 331-9224 x205
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online: BCTheater.org 854 Fulton St. Downtown Boise, ID
Talks & Lectures WORKING WOMEN’S SYMPOSIUM—The Small Business Administration, Small Business Development Center and Women’s Business Center have teamed up to present this symposium, focusing on the idea “connect, climb and grow.” Jimsi Kuborn, marketing director for Boise Philharmonic, is the keynote speaker. Visit idahoworkingwomen.com for more info. 9 a.m.-5:15 p.m. $75, $60 Boise Young Professionals members, $25 students. Boise State Student Union Building, 1910 University Drive, Boise, 208-426INFO, sub.boisestate.edu.
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BAR + RESTAURANT GUIDE LAUNCH PARTY—Join Boise Weekly and 44 North Vodka for Demons and Divas. Music from the Rocci Johnson Band, prizes for costumes and 44 North drink specials. 8 p.m. FREE before 10 p.m. Humpin’ Hannah’s, 621 Main St., 208-345-7557. HAMLET—See Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. $15; $12 non-Boise State students, alumni and seniors. Danny Peterson Theatre, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, 208-4263980, theatre.boisestate.edu.
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