CALENDAR WEDNESDAY DEC. 30 Festivals & Events WINTER GARDEN AGLOW—Enjoy more than 300,000 holiday lights hanging from every possible surface, transforming the garden into a brightly lit wonderland. Through Jan. 3. 6-9 p.m. $4-$10. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-3438649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.
On Stage COF: A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD—7 p.m. $15-$35. Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., Hailey, 208-578-9122, sunvalleycenter. org. SONGWRITERS NIGHT— Enjoy original music by up-and-coming singersongwriters, hosted by Keith and Julianna. 8 p.m. FREE. WilliB’s Saloon, 12505 Chinden Blvd., Boise, 208-331-5666, willibs.com. WEDNESDAY COMEDY OPEN MIC—Yuck it up with local comedians honing their craft, or take advantage of the opportunity to try out new material yourself. Sign-ups for comics start at 7 p.m., with the hilarity to follow at 8 p.m. FREE. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-287-5379, liquidboise. com.
Art ANIMALIA IV—Through Feb. 5. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Gail Severn Gallery, 400 First Ave. N., Ketchum, 208-726-5079, gailseverngallery. com. CHINESE GARDENS—Through Feb. 14. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE-$6. Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org. FOLDING PAPER: THE INFINITE POSSIBILITIES OF ORIGAMI— Through Jan. 17. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE-$6. Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-3458330, boiseartmuseum.org. FULTON STREET SHOWROOM: FAVORITE THINGS—Through Dec. 31. FREE. Fulton Street Showroom, 850 W. Fulton St., Boise, 208-4214501. GARY KOMARIN: THE FIRST GREEN RUSHING—Through Feb. 5. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Gail Severn Gallery, 400 First Ave. N., Ketchum, 208-726-5079, gailseverngallery. com. KNEELAND GALLERY: LAND OF THE FREE—Through Jan. 30. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Kneeland Gallery, 271 First Ave. N., Ketchum, 208-726-5512, kneelandgallery. com. MELISSA ‘SASI’ CHAMBERS: TARPESTRIES—Through Jan. 17.
7 a.m.-10 p.m. FREE. Boise State Student Union Gallery, 1910 University Drive, Boise, 208-426-1242, finearts.boisestate.edu. NILES NORDQUIST: IN THE WILD—Through Jan. 10. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Friesen Galleries, Brandt Center, Northwest Nazarene University, 707 Fern St., Nampa, 208-467-8398, brandtcenter.nnu. edu. ROLE PLAY: CHANGING IDEAS ABOUT GENDER—Through Feb. 20. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Sun Valley Center for the Arts, 191 Fifth St. E., Ketchum, 208-726-9491, sunvalleycenter.org. THEODORE WADDELL: OUT TO PASTURE—Through Feb. 5. 9 a.m.5 p.m. FREE. Gail Severn Gallery, 400 First Ave. N., Ketchum, 208726-5079, gailseverngallery.com. TVAA: CUISINE ART—Through Jan. 15. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Boise State Public Radio, Yanke Family Research Building, 220 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise, 208-426-3663, boisestatepublicradio.org. VIGNETTES—Through Feb. 5. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Gail Severn Gallery, 400 First Ave. N., Ketchum, 208-726-5079, gailseverngallery. com.
Sports & Fitness ANTHONY LAKES OPEN—Open daily through Jan. 3. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $10-$35. Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort, 47500 Anthony Lake Hwy., North Powder, 541-856-3277, anthonylakes.com. BOGUS OPEN—Holiday hours will run 9 a.m.-9 p.m. through Jan. 3. $20-$54 alpine, $15-$25 nights, $3-$14 nordic, $12 tubing hill. Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, Bogus Basin Road, Boise, 208-332-5100, bogusbasin.org.
by Jonathan Warren and The Billy Goats at 10:30 p.m. Plus, a FREE champagne toast at midnight. 7:30 p.m. $5. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-287-5379, liquidboise.com. NAMPA CIVIC CENTER NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY—Ring in 2016 at the Nampa Civic Center with music by the Alley Cats, cocktails, dinner, FREE after-show hors d’oeuvres and a special champagne toast as the clock strikes midnight. 7 p.m. $40-$75. Nampa Civic Center, 311 Third St. S., Nampa, 208-468-5555, nampaciviccenter.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE IDAHO POTATO DROP— Head down to the Capitol for live music beginning at 6 p.m. The party will be capped off with a world-class fireworks display. Visit idahopotatodrop.com for details. 6 p.m. FREE. Downtown Boise, 208954-5077, idahopotatodrop.com. NIGHT OF CHAMPAGNE, SPARKLES AND ICE—Ring in the new year at Boise’s premier dance club and gay bar, with complimentary champagne at midnight. The party rolls on until 4 a.m. 8 p.m. $15. Balcony Club, 150 N. Eighth St., Ste. 226, Boise, 208-336-1313, thebalconyclub.com. PINZ NYE COUNTDOWN PARTY— Let the good times roll this New Year’s Eve with your own lane for the entire evening, appetizer and dessert buffet, and a midnight countdown party with party favors and champagne (or sparkling cider) toast. All ages welcome. 9:15 p.m.-1 a.m. $27-$45 adv., $32-$50
door. Wahooz Fun Zone and Pinz Bowling Center, 400 W. Overland Road, Meridian, wahoozfunzone. com. 208-898-0900, ext. 0. PLAYHOUSE TASTE OF CHICAGO NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH—Join the Blues Brothers Rock ‘n Soul Revue and comedian Curt Sudden for a rockin’ fun time. There’ll be Chicago-style finger foods, full bar, party favors and a champagne toast. 8 p.m. $40, $75 couples. The Playhouse Boise (formerly AEN Playhouse), 8001 W. Fairview Ave., Boise, 208-779-0092, playhouseboise.com. SVCA NEW YEAR’S EVE BUBBLY BASH—Cap off 2015 in style at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts’ winter fundraiser. You’ll enjoy FREE champagne from 9-10 p.m., plus the obligatory midnight toast. And you can dance the night away to tunes spun by L.A.’s DJ Shark, as well as DJ Jens Peterson. 9 p.m. $85 adv., $100 after Dec. 1. River Run Lodge, At the Base of Bald Mountain, Sun Valley, 208-6222133, sunvalleycenter.org. SWINGIN’ IN THE NEW YEAR—Enjoy a night of electronic-infused vintage music, with a dance lesson by Joel Hunter of the Heirloom Dance Studio from 9-10 p.m.Featuring DJs Chiron and Just Some Clown. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. $12 adv., $20 door. The Drink Bar & Waterfront Grill, 3000 N. Lakeharbor Lane, Boise, 208-853-5070. TAMARACK NEW YEAR’S EVE TORCHLIGHT PARADE AND FIREWORKS—Ring in 2016 on the slopes of Tamarack Resort
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BRUNDAGE OPEN—Open daily. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $16-$62. Brundage Mountain Resort, 3890 Goose Lake Road, McCall, 1-800888-7544, brundage.com.
WINTER GARDEN AGLOW—6-9 p.m. $4-$10. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-343-8649.
On Stage COF: A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD—7 p.m. $15-$35. Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., Hailey, 208-578-9122, sunvalleycenter. org. KINGS OF SWING—Dance away 2015 with the legendary Kings of Swing and special guest vocalist Pamela DeMarche. Bring in the new year with great big band music performed in the style of the era. 8:30 p.m. $15-$20. Mardi Gras Ballroom, 615 S. Ninth St., Boise, 208-342-5553, kingsofswing.org.
Festivals & Events BPL HOLIDAY CLOSURES—All locations will be closing at 6 p.m. New Year’s Eve, and closed New Year’s Day. boisepubliclibrary.org. Overheard something Eye-spy worthy? E-mail production@boiseweekly.com
NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA—Go all out for New Year’s Eve with threeor five-course dinners, live music, dancing and appetizers, plus a champagne toast and party favors at midnight. Early dining starts at 5 p.m., and gala dining at 7:30 p.m. Call for reservations. 5 p.m.-1 a.m. $50-$75, or regular menu prices. Angell’s Bar and Grill Renato, 999 W. Main St., Boise, 208-342-4900. angellsbarandgrill.com.
FRIDAY JAN. 1 Festivals & Events THE 13TH ANNUAL GREAT POLAR BEAR CHALLENGE—It’s that time of year again to brave the frigid waters at Lucky Peak’s Spring Shores Marina. So bundle up, then strip down for The Great Polar Bear Challenge, the annual event benefiting Make-A-Wish Idaho. Taking part in the icy dip will raise funds for children in Idaho with life-threatening medical conditions. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. FREE. Lucky Peak State Park, 74 Arrowrock Road, off Hwy. 21 below Lucky Peak Dam, Boise. 208-3459474, idaho.wish.org.
Sports & Fitness SKATE INTO THE NEW YEAR—Enjoy a familyfriendly evening. Party hats and favors will be provided while supplies last. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $5. Idaho IceWorld, 7072 S. Eisenman Road, Boise, 208-6087716, idahoiceworld.com.
FROZEN STONES HIGHLAND CHALLENGE—Join the Scottish American Athletic Association for traditional Highland competitions. Plus food, drink and fire pits. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE, $35 to compete. Gem Island Sports complex, Canal Street, Emmett, saaa-national.org.
WAHOOZ AND PINZ NOON YEAR’S EVE PARTY—Enjoy unlimited laser tag, bowling, mini golf, go-karts, Kiddie Cove and $5 Game Card, plus countdown at noon with balloon drop and bubble wrap stomp. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $14.99. Wahooz Fun Zone and Pinz Bowling Center, 400 W. Overland Road, Meridian, 208-898-0900, wahoozfunzone.com.
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BPL HOLIDAY CLOSURES—All locations of the Boise Public Library will be closed. boisepubliclibrary. org.
NEW YEAR’S EVE LOCK-IN—Kids can ring in the new year and stay locked in at the Nampa Rec Center all night. You’ll enjoy movies, swimming, games and a pizza party. For ages 6-12. 7 p.m. $20-$25. Nampa Recreation Center, 131 Constitution Way, Nampa, 208-468-5858, nampaparksandrecreation.org.
TAMARACK OPEN—Open daily. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $18-$62. Tamarack Resort, 2099 W. Mountain Road (off Hwy 55, Donnelly, 208-3251000. tamarackidaho.com/event/ projected-opening-day.
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WAHOOZ NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY—The whole family can celebrate the new year with unlimited laser tag, mini golf, go-karts, Kiddie Cove and $5 game card. Plus countdown at midnight with balloon drop and party favors. 5 p.m.-12 a.m. $15.99. Wahooz Fun Zone and Pinz Bowling Center, 400 W. Overland Road, Meridian, 208-898-0900, wahoozfunzone.com.
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SUN VALLEY OPEN—Open daily. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $45-$125. Sun Valley Resort, 1 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, 208-622-4111 or 1-800-7868259, sunvalley.com.
LIQUID NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH—Featuring live music by Muzzy Braun at 7:30 p.m., followed
with an evening bonfire followed by the annual torchlight parade at 7 p.m. and fireworks shortly after. 5:30 p.m. FREE. Tamarack Resort, 2099 W. Mountain Road (off Hwy 55, Donnelly, 208-325-1000, tamarackidaho.com.
WINGS CENTER NEW YEAR’S OVERNIGHTER—Let your child ring in 2016 in style. 7 p.m. $35-$50. Wings Center of Boise, 1875 Century Way, Boise, 208-376-3641. wingscenter.com.
WINTER GARDEN AGLOW—6-9 p.m. $4-$10. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-343-8649. idahobotanicalgarden.org.
Sports & Fitness BOGUS OPEN—9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $20-$54 alpine, $15-$25 nights, $3-$14 nordic, $12 tubing hill. Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, Bogus Basin Road, Boise, 208-332-5100, bogusbasin.org. BRUNDAGE OPEN—9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. $16-$62. Brundage Mountain Resort, 3890 Goose Lake Road, McCall, 1-800-8887544, brundage.com. SUN VALLEY OPEN—9 a.m.-4 p.m. $45-$125. Sun Valley Resort, 1 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, 208622-4111 or 1-800-786-8259, sunvalley.com. TAMARACK OPEN—9 a.m.-4 p.m. $18-$62. Tamarack Resort, 2099 W. Mountain Road (off Hwy 55, Donnelly, 208-3251000. tamarackidaho.com.
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