8 DAYS OUT Calls to Artists EXPOSURE A.L.P.H.A. INTERCHANGE—Artists working in all mediums and at any stage in their careers are encouraged to submit their portfolios for consideration to Exposure A.L.P.H.A. Interchange, an Idaho based nonprofit organization with a focus on creating a compassionate community for those impacted by HIV and AIDS. Group or solo exhibition proposals welcome. No rental free, but the organization will retain a portion of sales. Contact rick.ramos@alphaidaho.org for more info. FREE. Exposure A.L.P.H.A. Interchange, 1009 W. Bannock St., Boise, 208-424-8158, exposureidaho.org.
LIQUID LAUGHS OPEN MIC COMEDY—Try out your best comedy routine in front of a live audience. Signups begin at 7 p.m. and the hilarity starts at 8 p.m. 7 p.m. FREE. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-287-5379, liquidboise.com.
THURSDAY JUNE 7 On Stage
COCKEYED—This play by William Missouri Downs and directed by Jeff Thomson tells the story of an average, nice guy in love with a beautiful woman who has a glass eye. Student, senior and military discounts available for Thursday and Sunday performances. 7:30 p.m. $15. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald St., Boise, 208-342-2000, stagecoachtheatre.com. LIQUID LAUGHS: TIM NORTHERN—This installment of Liquid Laughs also features Danny Amspacher. Purchase tickets at liquidlaughs.com, by callling 208-941-2459 or at Liquid or Solid. 8 p.m. $8. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208287-5379, liquidboise.com.
NOT NOW, DARLING—This British farce about two unlikely partners in a fur salon involves girlfriends in fur, mistaken identities, hurriedly closed closets, a lot of suspicion and intrigue resulting in nonstop laughter. All dinner-show tickets must be purchased at least one day in advance online at kedproductions.org. Show-only tickets may be purchased at the door or online. For more info and a menu, visit the website. 7 p.m. $15-$20 show only, $39 dinner and show. Knock ‘Em Dead Dinner Theatre, 415 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise, 208-385-0021, kedproductions.org.
ZOO BOISE—Idaho artists are invited to apply for an opportunity to design public art for Zoo Boise to celebrate the 50-year relationship between Friends of Zoo Boise and the city. Applications can be saved to a CD and mailed, emailed to kbubb@cityofboise. org or dropped off. Applications must include a resume no longer than three pages, up to 10 digital images of past artwork, image identification sheet with artist name, titles, dates, mediums and size of art and SASE if the artist wants the submission returned. A cover letter is encouraged. Applications are due by Friday, June 8. Visit boiseartsandhistory. org for more information. Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-384-4125, zooboise.org.
Talks & Lectures MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER COLLEGE FORUM—Step Ahead Idaho, a nonprofit college advising organization, is offering this free seminar for high school students and their parents where they can learn to create a great story of students’ accomplishments for college applications and how to research schools and careers. Visit stepaheadidaho.org for more info. 7-8:30 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library, Hayes Auditorium, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, boisepubliclibrary.org. THE PIONEER MOUNTAINS—Extending from lava fields to alpine summits, the Pioneer Mountains support long-distance migratory wildlife, large working ranches and many opportunities for backcountry adventures. Join Mike Stevens of the Pioneers Alliance to learn what is in your back yard, how you can explore the region for yourself and about the progress toward conservation and community development in this landscape. Sponsored by the Idaho Conservation League. 6 p.m. FREE. The Community Library, 415 Spruce Ave. N., Ketchum, 208-7263493, thecommunitylibrary.org.
Green URBAN GROWTH AND THE BOISE RIVER—Urban growth will affect the Boise River in many ways, and Idaho Rivers United and COMPASS invite you to discuss and comment on potential growth scenarios at a special meeting for the Idaho Rivers United community. Your input will help COMPASS select a vision for the future that will be the basis for Communities in Motion 2040. Space is limited. To reserve your place contact Liz at Idaho Rivers United, 208-3437481. 5:30-7:30 p.m. FREE. Garden City Hall, 6015 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-472-2900, gardencityidaho.govoffice.com.
Odds & Ends BOISE STATE EXECUTIVE MBA PROGRAM—Prospective students and interested companies can attend this Boise State executive MBA program open house. Classes will begin in September and participants will earn an MBA degree in two academic years of part-time class attendance. The program is designed specifically for middle- to senior-level professionals who want to gain the leadership, business and innovation skills their organizations need on a schedule that minimizes work and personal life disruption. Email emba@boisestate.edu or call 208426-4034 to reserve a space. Visit cobe.boisestate. edu for more info about the program. 5:30-7:30 p.m. FREE. Stueckle Sky Center, Boise State Bronco Stadium, Boise. LATIN NIGHTS—Instructors Tabish L. Romario and Becca Towler will teach salsa, bachata and Brazilian zouk lessons, followed by social dancing at 9 p.m. 7:30-11 p.m. $5. The Press, 212 N. Ninth St., Ste. B, Boise, 208-336-9577.
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