CALENDAR SUNDAY MAY 14 Festivals & Events BOISE BIKE WEEK 2017—Join the Treasure Valley Cycling Alliance to celebrate all things bicycle. A host of events have been planned for your enjoyment. Check out facebook.com/BoiseBikeWeek for a complete schedule. Through May 20.
On Stage COMEDIAN MATT BRAGG—With Jen Adams and Leil Cardoza. 8 p.m. $10-$12. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-9412459, liquidboise.com. TODRICK HALL: STRAIGHT OUTTA OZ— Broadway actor, and YouTube personality Todrick Hall puts a “twister” on a classic. With more than 20 original songs, Hall tells the story of his journey from Texas to “Oz Angeles,” where he has to
NOISE/CD PREVIEW THE DIRTY MOOGS DELIVER SAME GOOFY FUN WITH NEW EP The Dirty Moogs are nothing if not reliable. Aside from the rare punk set, the local group has been the Treasure Valley’s best (and only) purveyor of sci-fi-themed, mock-Krautrock synth-pop ditties for the past few years. Songs like “Tight Tight Pants” and “Space Girlfriend” call to mind what Roger Ebert once wrote about The Naked Gun: “You laugh, and then you laugh at yourself for laughing.” Due out May 19, the Moogs’ new EP And Now for Something Completely the Same (Sunless Sea Records, 2017) delivers more or less what the title promises. To its credit, however, the release doesn’t coast on shtick. Instead, the polished production, irresistible hooks and endearing silly lyrics achieve some winning brand-maintenance. Each track on And Now has something to bring a smile to the listener’s face. The opener, “Carrie Ann,” combines playful Back to the Future references with a bouncy dance beat and an infectious “Whoa-oh-oh”chorus. “I’m Alright” has a soothing melody and a synthesizer line that sounds lifted from a Gary Numan outtake—a bubbling remix of this song is equally enjoyable. “Lasers on Stun” provides a change of pace with Ramones-esque riffs and amusingly dumb lyrics about an alien invasion, and the snarky pop-punk closer “Pretty Susie” features some cheesy new-wave keyboard and a few funny, hippie-dissing lines, like “Why’d you make me listen to Phish and the Grateful Dead?” As fun as the EP is overall, two tracks stand out. “Airwolf” achieves liftoff thanks to its lightly funky rhythm and Nile Rodgersinflected chicken-scratch guitar. “Luke Skywalker” boasts uncommonly bumping beats and a guest spot from Dedicated Servers’ Dave Boutdy, who spits some clever, Star Wars-inspired rhymes. The Dirty Moogs will play an And Now release set on Friday, May 12 at Neurolux, where they’re opening for Rubblebucket. Expect the usual goofy fun. —Ben Schultz 16 | MAY 10–16, 2017 | BOISEweekly
deal with wicked witches and the “poppyrazzi.” Family friendly. 8 p.m. $28.50-$153.50. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-345-0454, egyptiantheatre. net.
at vizcayamothersday.brownpapertickets.com. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $10. Vizcaya Winery, 8987 S. Greenhurst Road, 208-8708354, vizcayawinery.com.
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PEACEFUL BELLY FREAKS OF THE GARDEN PLANT SALE—9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Peaceful Belly Farm, 14055 Broken Horn Road, off Dry Creek Road, Hidden Springs, 208-345-8003, peacefulbelly.com.
Food MOTHER’S DAY AT HELL’S CANYON WINERY—Celebrate Mother’s Day with a beautiful view, a glass of Hells Canyon or Zhoo Zhoo wine, and friends and family. The celebration will feature live music from Kaleigh Jack McGrath and Michael Civiello, lawn games, various vendors and gourmet eats for purchase from Kanak Attack. Seating is limited so take a picnic blanket or chairs. Ticket includes souvenir glass and wine tasting. 12-5 p.m. $12-$15. Hell’s Canyon Winery, 18835 Symms Road, Caldwell, 208-454-3300, hellscanyonwinery.org. MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AND DINNER AT ANGELL’S—Take the special ladies in your life to Angell’s for Mother’s Day brunch (9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.) or dinner (5-8 p.m.). Visit the website to see menus and the new events calendar. Reservations required. Angell’s Bar and Grill Renato, 999 W. Main St., Boise, 208342-4900, angellsbarandgrill. com. MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AT RIVERSIDE HOTEL—Celebrate your mom with brunch and live music by Ben Burdick. Reservations required; call 208-3314943 to book yours. 9:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. FREE-$37. Riverside Hotel Grand Ballroom, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 208331-4943, riversideboise.com. MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AT ZOO BOISE—Join Zoo Boise for their annual Mother’s Day Brunch. You’ll be treated to a buffet breakfast, animal presentation, zookeeper talk and a special gift for all mothers. Then you’ll have the rest of the day to explore your zoo. Limited spots available; call 208-608-7744 or register online by Wednesday, May 10. 9-10 a.m. FREE-$34. Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-608-7744, zooboise. org. MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND AT VIZCAYA WINERY—Vizcaya and Syringa Winery will be pouring wine. There will also be live music by Douglas Cameron from 2-5 p.m. and food by S&J Grillin’ from 1-5 p.m. Ticket gets both the concert and wine tasting. Limited tickets; available online
On Stage INSERT FOOT THEATER IMPROV JAM—7 p.m. FREE. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise.com.
Talks & Lectures BARBARA PERRY BAUER: HISTORY OF BARBER, IDAHO—Six miles east of downtown Boise, on the banks of the Boise River, a company town named Barber once thrived. An integral part of the Boise landscape for 30 years, the lumber mill and town site closed in 1935, and as the mill and associated buildings vanished from the landscape, the story of its existence also was buried in the larger historical narrative of Boise. Until now. Boise history buffs and Barberarea residents are sure to enjoy this talk by historian Barbara Perry Bauer as she reveals the story of the company town lost to time. 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-972-8200, boisepubliclibrary.org.
TUESDAY MAY 16 Festivals & Events ANNE FRANK MEMORIAL TOURS—Enjoy free docent-led tours of the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial every Tuesday from April to October. Meet at the statue of Anne Frank on the Greenbelt at Eighth Street. Hosted by the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights. 12:15 p.m. FREE. Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, 777 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-345-0304, wassmuthcenter.org. CAREERS FOR CHANGE: AN INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATION—Celebrate with Global Talent Idaho at their inaugural annual fundraiser, Careers for Change. You’ll help honor Idaho entrepreneur Faisal Shah and Global Talent Idaho alumna Luma Al Naserawi and celebrate Idaho businesses benefiting from skilled refugees and immigrants rebuilding their professional careers in Idaho. The evening will be emceed by Andy Scoggin of Albertsons and will feature special guests Mayor Dave Bieter and musician Curtis Stigers. Enjoy food made by international
chefs from Kibrom’s, The Goodness Land, Sofra’s Bosnian Grill, Masala Bistro, Taste of Nigeria, Tamales Nelly, Cinder Wines and Crooked Fence Brewing. 6:30 p.m. $100. Albertsons Headquarters, 250 Parkcenter Blvd., Boise, globaltalentidaho.org.
On Stage MUNDEK CLEMENT STEIN’S COMEDY SHOWCASE—8 p.m. $5. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise.com. PALOUSE JAZZ PROJECT—The Palouse Jazz Project is a dynamic jazz sextet comprised of faculty members from the Lionel Hampton School of Music at the University of Idaho. They perform jazz standards as well as original arrangements and compositions written especially for the ensemble. The PJP is returning to the Sapphire Room for the yearly kickoff of their spring tour of Boise-area public schools, where they’ll work with students of all ages, developing skills in rhythm, melodic playing, historical context, ensemble playing and basic instrumental technique. 7:30 p.m. $12-$16 adv., $17-$21 door. Riverside Hotel Sapphire Room, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 208-343-1871, sapphireboise.com. WILDFIRE AWARENESS MONTH: ERA OF MEGAFIRES—Check out this 70-minute multi-media traveling presentation that features Dr. Paul Hessburg (Pacific Northwest Research Station, U.S. Forest Service), who has conducted fire and landscape ecology research for more than 27 years. The presented material comes in the form of fast-moving, short, topic-based talks interspersed with compelling video vignettes and features the work of wildfire photographer John Marshall. 6 p.m. $5 adv., $7 door. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-345-0454, north40productions.com/wildfire.
Literature AUTHOR RICHARD PAUL EVANS: THE BROKEN ROAD— Join Richard Paul Evans to hear about The Broken Road (Simon & Schuster), the first book in the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author’s much anticipated new trilogy. 7 p.m. FREE. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1315 N. Milwaukee, Boise, 208-375-4454, richardpaulevans.com. IDAHO WRITERS GUILD: IDAHO MAGAZINE PUBLISHER KITTY FLEISCHMAN—Meet Kitty Fleischman, founder and publisher of Idaho Magazine.
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You’ll learn how you can submit your stories to this publication. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $20-$25. Riverside Hotel Sapphire Room, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 208-375-5090, idahowritersguild.com. OUTDOOR CONVERSATION SERIES: SCOTT MARCHANT—After an arduous and exploratory summer discovering new trails, Scott Marchant is excited to announce the completion of his newest hiking guidebook, The Hiker’s Guide McCall and Cascade (2nd Edition). Marchant will discuss how he creates his guide books and share some of his favorite hikes. 7 p.m. FREE. Rediscovered Books, 180 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-376-4229, rdbooks.org.
Talks & Lectures TRAILS, PATHS AND DOLLARS, OH MY!—Join Liz Thorstensen of the Rails to Trails Conservancy for a discussion of how providing places to walk and bike can bolster travel, tourism and economic development. You’ll learn what this can mean to your community, neighborhood, business and quality of life. 6-8 p.m. FREE. COMPASS: Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho, 700 N.E. Second St., Ste. 200, Meridian, 208-855-2558, compassidaho.org.
Citizen TUESDAY DINNER—Volunteers needed to help cook up a warm dinner for Boise’s homeless and needy population and clean up afterward. Event is nondenominational. Tuesdays, 4:30-7:30 p.m. FREE. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 707 W. Fort St., Boise, 208-344-3011.
Kids & Teens GURU DONUTS TASTY TALES STORYTIME WITH REDISCOVERED BOOKS—Get the kiddos giggling at two storytime sessions with the staff of Rediscovered Books while enjoying the tasty treats at Guru Donuts. The first 20-minute session starts at 10 a.m., with an encore at 10:30 a.m. Go early for $2.50 donut and drink specials. Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. Continues through Nov. 28. FREE. Guru Donuts, 928 W. Main St,, Ste. 100, Boise, 208-571-7792, gurudonuts. com/tasty-tales.
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