8 DAYS OUT WORKSHOPS & CLASSES ARGENTINE TANGO PRACTICA— Join the Boise Tango Society for a free introduction to tango lesson from 7:30-8 p.m. followed by dance practice. Beginners are welcome; no partner is necessary. Wine and beer is available for purchase. For more information, contact Camille Wood at 208-989-0239 or e-mail starfiretango@gmail.com.8-10 p.m., $5 admission or $3 students/seniors, www.boisetango.com. Boise Cafe/Cafe Bellisima, 219 N. 10th St., Boise, 208-343-3397. SQUARE DANCE LESSONS—Anyone age 9-90, singles, couples and families are invited to learn how to square dance. The first lesson is free. For more information, call Cinder at 208-830-9459. 7-9 p.m., $4 per lesson; family rates available. Boise Valley Square and Round Dance Center, 6534 Diamond St., Boise, 208-377-5788, www.idahoswingdance.org.
SPORTS & FITNESS LIGHT THE NIGHT WALK 2009—The Light The Night Walk is The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s annual two-mile walk and fund-raising event. Teams of friends, families or co-workers raise pledges, pay tribute and bring hope to people battling cancer. Prior to the walk, participants hang out for live music, face painting and free food. On the night of the walk, participants hold illuminated balloons in designated colors: white for survivors, red for supporters, gold in memory of loved ones lost. To register, visit www. lightthenight.org/id. 7 p.m., suggested donation of $25, Ann Morrison Park, Americana Blvd. Boise.
TALKS & LECTURES OCTOBER FETTUCCINE FORUM—The series starts this month. The topic for October is the Idaho Songbag: Historically Based Songs of the Gem State with Gary Eller. On the first Thursday of every month, the public is invited to attend a different educational forum about the history and cultural life of Boise and the Treasure Valley. Complimentary appetizers are served and fettuccine is available for $5. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the presentation starts at 5:30 p.m. Rose Room, 718 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-4335670.
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friday FESTIVALS & EVENTS CAMP RIVER RUN FUNDRAISER—The event is a fundraiser for Camp River Run, a camp for kids with life-threatening illnesses. Guest enjoy wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auctions and raffle prizes. For more information, e-mail info@ campriverrun.org. 6-10 p.m., $25
adv., $30 door. Woodriver Cellars, 3705 N. Hwy. 16, Eagle, 208-2869463, www.woodrivercellars.com.
ON STAGE BROADWAY BABY WANNABE—The star of the show is cabaret artist Lauriel Loyst and the subject matter is her never-ending, and sometimes heartbreaking, quest to star on Broadway. But who needs Broadway when there are plenty of audiences across the country waiting to be entertained? Dinner seating begins at 6:15 p.m. and the show runs from 7-9 p.m. Broadway Baby Wannabe features Broadway numbers, obscure gems and always entertaining and politically incorrect musical parodies. Reservations are highly recommended. 6:15 p.m., $32 dinner and show, $17 show only, www.roastandtoastinc.com. Powerhouse Event Center, 621 S. 17th St., Boise, 208-433-0197. A QUESTION OF GRACE—See Thursday. 7:30 p.m., $15 general admission, $12 students (non-Boise State), Boise State alumni, military and seniors, 208-426-3957. Danny Peterson Theatre, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, theatre.boisestate.edu. A TUNA CHRISTMAS—See Wednesday. 7:30 p.m., $29-$39, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, 208-429-9908, box office 208-336-9221, www. idahoshakespeare.org. SWAN LAKE, IDAHO!—Ballet Idaho presents Zimo meets Tchaikovsky in the second act of the classic lakeside ballet performed Idaho-style. See Page 56. 8 p.m. $20-$50, 208-3430556, Ext. 26, www.balletidaho.org. Boise State Special Events Center, 1800 University Dr., Boise. TALES FROM THE DORKSIDE—Prairie Dog Playhouse puts its own spin on three Halloween classics. For reservations, call 208-336-7383, go to www.ticketweb.com or e-mail iveseenelvis@yahoo.com. 7:15 p.m., $7-$13, Prairie Dog Playhouse, 3820 Cassia St., Boise, 208-336-7383, www.pdplayhouse. com.
CONCERTS ANTHONY KEARNS—As part of the Irish Tenors (as seen on PBS), Anthony Kearns has performed around the world, from the Sydney Opera House to Carnegie Hall. Hear Ireland’s premier tenor perform Irish folk songs, classic arias and Broadway song selections. 8 p.m., $36, anthonykearns.tripod.com. Nampa Civic Center, 311 Third St. S., Nampa, 208-468-5555.
ART FIRST FRIDAY ART IN EAGLE—The Jewelry and Gem Show runs October 2-31. During the artist reception at First Friday art in Eagle, meet the artists who create and represent vintage fine jewelry, gemstones, Native American antiques, lamp work glass and more. Free parking is available at Albertsons during the artist reception. 4-9 p.m., FREE. Galerie Belle Ame, 179 S. Eagle Road, Eagle, 208-938-1342, www. galeriebelleame.com.
FIRST FRIDAY ARTIST GALLERY— Woodriver Cellars highlights a different local artist every month and hosts the featured artist to present and discuss their art. On the first Friday of the month, guests enjoy the scenery of the winery, art, live music, food and award-winning wines. 6-10 p.m., FREE. Woodriver Cellars, 3705 N. Hwy. 16, Eagle, 208-286-9463, www.woodrivercellars.com.
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. Empanadas from Tango’s are served Friday evenings. 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. Boise Cafe/Cafe Bellisima, 219 N. 10th St., Boise, 208-343-3397.
TALKS & LECTURES LIVING WITHOUT A SOUL, DYING WITHOUT GOD—Portland State neuroscientist Dr. Joshua Fost, professor of history and philosophy of science presents a lecture titled Living without a Soul, Dying without God. The discussion centers on the contrasts of a naturalistic worldview produced by science in contrast with a belief in soulful, Godful theism. Fost discusses humans as mechanical zombies who face the end of life without believing in the prospect of comfort and some kind of peace on the other side and posed the question: Is there more to the “bag of molecules” philosophy than meets the eye? Fost earned his Ph.D. in neuroscience from Princeton University and is the author of the book If Not God, Then What? Neuroscience, aesthetics, and the origins of the transcendent. 6-8 p.m., FREE, Student Union Jordan Ballroom, Boise State.
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saturday FESTIVALS & EVENTS CAPITAL CITY PUBLIC MARKET—The open-air market features rows of vendor booths with locally made products. Shoppers find a wide variety of goods with everything from Idaho specialty foods, wines and fresh baked goods to vegetables and handmade arts and crafts. Check out live entertainment featuring a different act each week and select work by local artisans. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., www. capitalcitypublicmarket.com. Capital City Public Market, Eighth Street between Main and Bannock streets, Boise, 208-345-9287. EAGLE SATURDAY MARKET—The weekly outdoor market features art, fresh produce, wine, flowers and live music. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Heritage Park, 185 E. State St., Eagle. GARDEN CITY DRAGON PARADE AND BLOCK PARTY—Under the full moon during October, Garden City celebrates its Chinese heritage with
a dragon parade, block party and juried art show by the Idaho Metal Arts Guild. The dragon parade features an authentic 10-child Chinese dragon in a traditional undulating street dance with a parade of decorated bikes, tricycles and wagons. Visit booths with artwork by students from Garden City Community Art and handmade crafts, and watch Asian dancers performing on a free public stage. See Page 56. Noon-5 p.m., FREE admission. Waterfront District, 36th Street, Garden City. OKTOBERFEST—Get your fill of fall brews and new releases by Tablerock Brewpub, Highlands Hollow Brewhouse and the Ram Brewery with food and beverages available for purchase. Dance off calories from all the authentic German food and ale with one of the Northwest’s best German bands, Wolfie and the Bavarians, performing Oktoberfest music from noon-4 p.m., followed by blues from the Bodo Brothers from 4-6 p.m. See Page 56. Noon-6 p.m., $6 general; $4 children (4-12), $4 Idaho Botanical Garden members. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-343-8649, www.idahobotanicalgarden.org. SEE SPOT WALK 2009— Dogs and their owners dress up and take a one-plus-mile jaunt through downtown Boise to support the Idaho Humane Society. Late registration (day of event) is $25 adults and $20 children. See Page 56. 10 a.m., $15-$20, www. idahohumanesociety.com. Julia Davis Park, 700 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise.
ON STAGE A QUESTION OF GRACE—See Thursday. 7:30 p.m., $15 general admission, $12 students (non-Boise State), Boise State alumni, military and seniors, 208-426-3957. Danny Peterson Theatre, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, theatre.boisestate.edu. A TUNA CHRISTMAS—See Wednesday. 7:30 p.m., $29-$39, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, 208-429-9908, box office 208-336-9221, www. idahoshakespeare.org. SWAN LAKE, IDAHO!—See Friday and Page 56. 2 p.m., and 8 p.m. $20-$50, 208-343-0556, Ext. 26, www. balletidaho.org. Boise State Special Events Center, 1800 University Dr., Boise. TALES FROM THE DORKSIDE—See Friday. 7:15 p.m., $7-$13, Prairie Dog Playhouse, 3820 Cassia St., Boise, 208-336-7383, www.pdplayhouse. com.
FOOD & DRINK WINE TASTING—Visit Idaho’s first cooperative winery and taste the fruits of labor of three different winemakers under one roof. The wineries include Cinder, Vale Wine Company and Syringa Winery. Noon-5 p.m., $5/ person, refundable with purchase. Urban Winemakers Cooperative, 107 E. 44th St., Garden City, 208-376-4023, www.urbanwinemakerscoop.com.
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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