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EDITOR’S NOTE TALKING TURKEY The holidays are nearly upon us. Though the twinkle of tinsel and cheer of Santa-related tchotchkes started to fill store shelves immediately after Halloween, it doesn’t really feel like the holiday season until around Thanksgiving, after which the days until Christmas seem to pass by at light speed. For many, those days are full of parties, shopping, projects, travel, family and (at Boise Weekly, anyway) busier work schedules. For us, there is a benefit to the long hours and early deadlines, though: time off.

For Thanksgiving, Boise Weekly will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24, and to celebrate Christmas and New Years, the office will be closed Friday, Dec. 22-Monday, Jan. 1.

For the issues of Dec. 20, Dec. 27 and Jan. 3, the deadline to reserve ad space is Monday, Dec. 11, and ads are due Friday, Dec. 15. The deadline for calendar submissions for all three of those issues is Saturday, Dec. 9.

Movies are another thing that often fill people’s minds and schedules this time of year. The holiday season is historically packed with some of the greatest flicks, and this season promises to be no exception. To help you sort through the slew of big screen offerings, Boise Weekly News Editor George Prentice put together a helpful list on Page 18 of films coming out in the next several weeks, including opening dates, genres and whether he thinks it’s a movie you can’t miss.

Last but not in any way least, we need to make a correction.

In “Boise Fall Food Roundup, BW, Nov. 15,” we incorrectly reported that Wild West Bakery and Espresso in Eagle will be closing in 2017 and reopening in 2018 as Mama Italia’s Trattoria.

Restaurant Owner Matteo Raymond explained that Wild West will remain open, breakfast and lunch service will continue as usual and new Italian items will join old favorites on the menu during a transition period. We apologize for any inconvenience our error caused.

From all of us here at Boise Weekly, happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Bring on the holidays!

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TAX TUSSLE Reps. Raul Labrador and Mike Simpson joined the majority of their U.S. House GOP colleagues to pass a tax overhaul bill which is now being debated in the U.S. Senate.

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SENSITIVE DATA Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney pushes back against reports of Idaho providing sensitive voter information to the Interstate Crosscheck program. Read more at News/Citydesk.

POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE Boise State University President Dr. Bob Kustra announced he will retire from Idaho’s largest public university in June 2018. Read more at News/Citydesk.

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There are approximately 1,300 parking meters in downtown Boise.

GEORGE PRENTICE Last February, just as the holiday season was coming to a close, Darren Howard walked into the Boise Towne Square Mall office, where he serves as general manager, to tell his staff what was probably the last thing they wanted to hear: Exactly how many days were left until Black Friday.

“It was a bit of a cruel joke because that was nearly 10 months ago,” said Howard. “But the holiday shopping season is something that never leaves our minds.”

It will be all hands, minds and bodies on deck this year when Boise mall staff swing the doors open at 6 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 24. Long considered to be the busiest shopping day of the year, the day after Thanksgiving has become a critical turning point for many U.S. stores.

The National Retail Federation forecasts that this year, an estimated 115 million Americans will shop on Black Friday, with holiday sales projected to approach $700 million, an approximate 4 percent increase over 2016.

Even so, the increasing popularity of online sales means many U.S. brick-and-mortar stores, particularly national chains, are hurting. A report from Credit Suisse, a financial services company, published this past June indicated thousands of stores would close by the end of the year. On June 25, CNN Money posted a story with the headline “Malls are Doomed,” reporting that 25 percent of U.S. malls might be gone in five years.

Fox Business News added to the avalanche of bad press on Sept.19, citing a pending “retail apocalypse” and listing store closures from Abercrombie & Fitch, American Apparel, JCPenney, The Limited, Macy’s and Sears.

But at Boise Towne Square Mall, headlines have been the exact opposite.

“Boise continues to have one of the most successful malls for General Growth Properties,” said Howard, referring to the Chicago-based business which owns 126 retail properties in 40 U.S. states.

“We track the customer traffic here at the mall, right down to the hour of the day. We track the sales. We track every metric that’s measurable.”

According to GGP statistics, approximately 13 million people visit the 195 retailers and restaurants in Boise Towne Square Mall annually, a significant leap from when the mall first opened its doors.

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Darren Howard, manager of the Boise Towne Square Mall, said, “We’ll exhale after Christmas. Not the day after Christmas, mind you, because there are a ton of sales then, too.”

SOMETHING NEW IN STORE FOR BOISE visited Boise Towne Square for its grand opening.

In the mid-80s, newly-elected Boise Mayor Dirk Kempthorne spent a fair amount of time flying to New York City and Seattle to woo retailers, likely to put paid to his city’s reputation of having, as Spokesman-Review reported, the lowest retail sales per capita of any city in the nation.

While Kempthorne courted retailers, the Boise City Council updated its zoning laws, clearing the way for a new mall even as Kempthorne worked to convince developers to build it inside Boise city limits rather than within the growing city of Meridian.

“The message is that the welcome mat is out in Boise,” said Kempthorne in a December 1986 press conference. “We want that regional shopping mall built in the capital city.”

Soon, retailers were telling developers they wanted to be located in Boise, not Meridian.

“We have been asked by some of the major tenants who remain committed to our company in the Boise market,” wrote John Price, president of the Salt Lake City-based Price Development Co., in a letter to Kempthorne. “There are a number of tenants who now believe [Boise] is the best location for development of the regional shopping center.”

The new mayor got his way. Twelve months later, construction of Boise Towne Square began on the northwest intersection of Cole and Franklin roads, and on October 19, 1988, the mall opened with anchor stores JCPenney, Mervyn’s, Sears and The Bon Marche.

A total of 67 stores were located at the mall on opening day, barely a third of the number there today, and mall officials estimated 10,000 people

The first major expansion came in 1998, when Dillard’s was added as another anchor store. An expanded food court came in 1999, and further growth followed in 2006, 2007 and 2008, far surpassing Karcher Mall in Nampa, the first indoor shopping mall in Idaho, built in 1965.

“My family moved here in 1992. I went to school in Eagle and then Boise State. It’s particularly fun for me to be the mall manager today because I remember walking these halls,” Howard said. “To see the mall’s progression is amazing and for me to be sitting here today is an honor.”

There’s little time for Howard to reflect though, given that this is his busiest time of the year.

“We’ll exhale after Christmas. Not the day after Christmas, mind you, because there are a ton of sales then too,” he said with a laugh. “But after the new year, maybe we’ll breathe a little.”

Howard and his team of 35 full- and parttime GGP employees (their ranks swell during the holidays) work for months to prepare for the holiday season. Plus, extra personnel are brought in to help decorate the 1.2 million-square-foot mall landscape.

“I even begin having conversations with Santa sometime during the summer,” Howard said.

“As you can imagine, Santa has a pretty unique resume. We’ve been lucky because he’s been with us for a long time.”

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The constant conversation about parking in downtown Boise and the challenge of finding a space will circle the block a few more times in the coming weeks, and if city planners have their way, parking rates and fines will be higher, and metered parking will no longer be free during evenings or on Saturdays.

Beginning in December, the Boise City Council will be asked to consider some dramatic changes to downtown parking regulations.

The public will get to weigh in on the proposal sometime in mid-December, and new rates could go into effect Feb. 1, 2018.

The on-street meter hike comes in the wake of increases approved by the Capital City Development Corporation at eight downtown parking garages, which also go into effect in February. The first hour will remain free, but hourly parking rates would go from $2.50 to $3 per hour. For metered parking, the first 20 minutes will remain free, but in Zone 1 (those meters closest to the downtown Boise core), the rate for the first hour would increase from $1.50 to $2, and the second hour rate would increase from $2.50 to $3. In Zone 2 (a little further from the core), the first hour would increase from $1 to $1.25, and the second hour would increase from $1.25 to $2. Meters in Zone 3 (still further away from the core) would see no change.

“We never considered taking away that first 20 minutes that’s free,” said Craig Croner, administrative services manager and the man who oversees Boise’s parking systems. “It’s very unique compared to other cities, and I don’t see us getting rid of those free 20 minutes anytime soon.”

However, city officials said something had to be done to “churn” more of the downtown parking spaces. Simply put, too many people were parking their cars all day or all night in front of parking meters on weekend evenings or Saturdays, distressing merchants who say they need those spaces to accommodate their customers.

“Look at these numbers,” said Lana Graybeal, communications manager with the departments of finance and administration at City Hall.

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“When I think of online versus in-store, it’s more of an evolution than a balance,” said Howard. “The upside to online retail, of course, is the convenience. But many of our retailers here at the mall have adapted to that. Even if you order online, you can bring it back to the store for an easy return. I think everybody sees different potential to get their product to the consumer. That’s a great thing at the end of the day.”

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The three zones in the downtown Boise parking grid will have different pricing structures.

cent capacity after 6 p.m. on weekday evenings and between 8 a.m. and 5 5 p.m. on Saturdays,” said Graybeal.

The survey revealed that on stretches of Sixth Street (between Idaho and Bannock streets), Idaho Street (between Eighth and Ninth streets) and Eighth Street (between Broad and Front streets) capacity surpassed 90 percent between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturdays. On stretches of Grove Street (between Fifth and Sixth streets), Main Street (between 10th and 11th streets) and Eighth Street (between River and Fulton streets) capacity surpassed 95 percent between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturdays.

If the higher on-street metered parking rates go into effect in February, there will be an increased need for enforcement, but Croner said his department won’t need to add any more staff.

“This should be cost-neutral,” said Croner.

“With some shifting of schedules, we’ll be able to staff the enforcement that would be necessary for evenings and Saturdays.”

New parking fines are also being proposed.

Currently, the fine for parking in front of an expired on-street meter is $15. City staff are proposing that the fine be hiked to $20. Additionally, the $18 fine for parking too long in a time zone (signs indicating that parking is limited to one- or two hours) would be hiked to $25. City staff are also pushing for new late fees. Today, if someone doesn’t pay a parking fine, they’re assessed a one-time late fee of $15. The new proposal calls for an additional $15 be added every six months if a fine remains unpaid.

“We’ve got something like 50,000 unpaid parking tickets right now,” Croner said. “But we were only charging that one-time late fee. The additional fees should get people’s attention.”

The real attention, city officials say, needs to be paid to the motivation of revising on-street parking charges.

“It’s all about getting people to look at alternatives. Number one, customers need to be able to find a parking space. This ought to free some of those spaces,” said city spokesman Mike Journee. “Number two, three, four and five, we’ve got to look at more alternatives to driving: biking, walking, mass transit and park-and-ride. They’ve all got to be part of the conversation.”

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THE ART AND SCIENCE OF ATTRACTING RETAILERS TO BOISE From a second-floor office overlooking the BODO district, a team of retail specialists continually strategize on how to bring the “next big thing” to Idaho, or assist existing clients with expansion plans. The team works for Cushman & Wakefield, and their clients include Albertsons, Each year, nearly 13 million visitors walk through the doors of the Boise Towne Square Mall, home to 195 Grocery Outlet, Chipotle, Starbucks, Dollar Tree, stores and restaurants.

Firehouse Subs, Old Chicago, Flying Pie and scores of other businesses and restaurants.

Target, Target.’ You’ve got to love it. Every day, continues to grow at such a high rate that only “When it comes to shopping, I don’t think it’s something new, and if you stick it out through counts in Utah and Nevada surpass it, according we’re any different than most shoppers,” said the tough times, you can really be an expert at to the U.S. Census Bureau. The New York Times Andrea Nilson, a senior director and retail this.” specialist for Cushman & Wakefield. “I’m a retail reported in 2014 that Idaho’s California-born When asked if she is currently working on a population alone had tripled since 1980. consumer, plus I’m an online consumer. I’m new high-profile client for Boise, Nilson flashed “Some people say, ‘We don’t want any more just looking for that mix: the instant gratificaa grin. national chains.’ Some people say, ‘We definitely tion from in-person shopping but also getting “You bet I’m working on something,” she said, need more national retailers.’ The perfect retail the best deal. [But] I think it only takes one bad sharing a smile with her colleagues. “Some ballandscape is a blend of both,” Nilson said. “Take experience for a person to shy away from online loons are a little bigger than others.” shopping, which I think is happening more often Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s, for example. We As far as Boise Towne Square Mall is hear more and more, ‘Look at you guys go in than not lately. We talk about this over and over concerned, each of the women at Cushman & Boise. You’ve got Whole Foods. with our clients, and the reWakefield gave it high marks for bucking the You’ve got Trader Joe’s. Maybe tailers that are successful have national trend. we should be bringing our stores a good online presence but BOISE TOWNE SQUARE “Look at California. It’s malls and malls and there, too.’” allow customers to come into MALL 350 N. Milwaukee St., malls and malls. We have a mall, a really, really When it comes to sealing the the store for a possible return. boisetownsquare.com deal with new retailers, Hume said good mall that’s doing really well,” said Hume.

There are proven studies that “And GGP is doing a really good job of keeping it can be an exact science. if you take something back to Opened: October 19, 1988 with the Boise Towne Square Mall relevant.”

“Traffic visibility, access and a store, chances are you walk 67 stores That’s music to Darren Howard’s ears. Each synergy with other retailers… out with something better.”

Current number of stores and morning, particularly through the holiday season, they’re all a part of the equation,” Nilson and her colleagues restaurants: 195 he walks the entire mall, checking out small she said. “You might be surprised love selling Boise to potential Retail footprint: 1.2 million to know that we quite often point details. clients, particularly Downsquare feet “The musical choirs, the gift wrapping stato locations that may not be town Boise and its everNumber of parking spaces: tions, the Salvation Army’s giving tree, and then available.

If the site is perfect for a changing landscape, buoyed 5,261 there are the things that you don’t notice but it’s retailer, then we do everything we by a flurry of new hotels.

Number of annual visitors: can to make that site available. It’s my job to notice. Security is a very big deal. We “We can sell downtown 13 million have numerous new tools that help us with that,” our job to make it work.” a lot easier today than we said Howard. “For us, it’s a heightened awareHume and Nilson, along with could, say, four years ago,” ness. For you, it’s all about having a pleasurable Associate Retail Specialist Sara Shropshire, said said LeAnn Hume, a senior director and retail/ experience.” at any given time they’ve got “three hundred balinvestment specialist. “We have a lot of clients The days between now and Christmas Eve will loons in the air” as they work to stay ahead of the come in from out of town and nearly all of them only get longer for Howard and his staff. retail curve. say, ‘Boise is incredible. You have such a great “I usually wait until a few days before Christ“For years, all you would hear people say [was] downtown.’” mas to get my shopping done,” he said with a ‘We need Nordstrom, Nordstrom, Nordstrom,’” It isn’t just companies that are moving in, laugh. “In the meantime, it’s my job to make sure Hume said. “But do you know what we hear a either; citizens are streaming into the Gem State and calling it home. In fact, the Idaho population lot of people on the east side of town say? ‘Target, everybody else is happy.”

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CALENDAR WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 22 Festivals & Events SAINT ALPHONSUS FESTIVAL OF TREES—The Boise Centre becomes a wonderland of holiday splendor, with hundreds of lavishly decorated Christmas trees, wreaths and inspirational decor. From the opening night gala to the Festival Fashion Show, there’s something for the whole family. Proceeds benefit Saint Al’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Center. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE-$7, $30 family pass, $70-$125 fashion show. Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St., 08-336-8900. saintalphonsus. org/festival.

Food BOISE RESCUE MISSION GREAT THANKSGIVING DAY BANQUET-— Last year, Boise Rescue Mission served around 2,100 hot meals

and gave out 1,350 food boxes to hungry families in need in Boise and Nampa during their Thanksgiving banquets. This year will be even bigger and better. To register for a holiday food box and/or a meal at the banquet, call 208-338-5433.

To volunteer, visit boiserm.org. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. Cathedral of the Rockies, First United Methodist Church, 717 N. 11th St., Boise.

208-338-5433, boiserm.org.

DRANKSGIVING—With DJ Slieb and DJ Zuz. 9 p.m. FREE. Fatty’s, 800 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-6296314, facebook.com/drinkfattys.

FRIENDSGIVING WITH PAYETTE BREWING—In celebration of Payette Brewing being November brewery of the month, why not PreFunk the night before Thanksgiving with your friends? Reasons to funk: Killer brews, rad giveaways and donations to CATCH Inc. Drink a beer, feel charitable. A food truck will be on site for the entire event. 3-6 p.m.

FREE. PreFunk Beer Bar, 1100 W. Front St., Boise, 208-331-3865.

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GREAT THANKSGIVING DAY BANQUET-NAMPA—To register for Holiday Food Box and/or a meal at the banquet, call 208-338-5433.

To volunteer, go to boiserm.org 11 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. College Church of the Nazarene, 504 E. Dewey Ave., Nampa, 208-343-5433, boiserm. org.

WINTER GARDEN AGLOW—Head out to the Idaho Botanical Garden for the annual dazzling display of over 300,000 sparkling lights artfully displayed throughout the holiday season. 6-9 p.m. FREE$12. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden. org/winter-garden-aglow.

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Festivals & Events BOISE PUBLIC LIBRARY HOLIDAY CLOSURE—All locations of the Boise Public Library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23, in observance of Thanksgiving Day. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-972-8200, boisepubliclibrary. org.

SAINT ALPHONSUS FESTIVAL OF TREES—2-9 p.m. FREE-$7, $30 family pass. Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St., Boise, 208-336-8900, saintalphonsus.org/festival.

THANKSGIVING DAY DASH FOR ADOPTION—Start a new tradition full of purpose at the Thanksgiving Day Dash for Adoption, Foster Care and Family Reunification. TDDA is a costumed fun run on the military reserve trails in Boise. You can choose from among an 8-mile run (8 a.m.), 4-mile run (8:30 a.m.), and 1-mile run/walk (8:40 a.m.), followed by a silent auction and raffle at 9:30 a.m. Proceeds help TDDA raise awareness of the global orphan crisis and empower others to take action. 8 a.m. FREE-$25.

Military Reserve, 750 N Mountain Cove Road, Boise. tddaboise.com.

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THANKSGIVING YOGA—Join Jenn and Devyn on Thanksgiving morning for a Vin-Yin (half vinyasa, half yin) practice full of love, gratitude and kindness. Take an unwrapped toy for their Toys for Tots drive.

Preregistration encouraged. Ssign up at the studio or online at the MindBody link. 10-11:15 a.m. By donation. Zen Riot Yoga and Wellness Studio, 5333 Franklin Ave., , Boise, 208-557-9102, zenriotstudio.com.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24 Festivals & Events CANYON COUNTY FESTIVAL OF TREES—Enjoy custom-designed trees, a selection of silent auction items, unique centerpieces, wreaths and decorations. Handcrafted items will also be available for sale during designated shopping times. 1-7 p.m. $3-$5, $15 family, $100 gala. Ford Idaho Center,

16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa, 208-468-1000. canyoncountyfestivaloftrees.com.

DOWNTOWN BOISE HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING—Head downtown for the official start to the capital city’s Christmas season, with caroling, candle lighting, live music, food and drink. You can also spread some holiday cheer by taking a tag from the Holiday Giving Tree and return them with either gifts or financial contributions to the Women’s and Children’s Alliance.

Entertainment will be provided by Red Light Challenge, and the Boise Men’s and Women’s Choruses. 5 p.m. FREE. Grove Plaza, Downtown on Eighth Street between Main and Front streets, Boise.

RECORD STORE DAY BLACK FRIDAY AT THE RX—This year’s list of Record Store Day’s Black Friday exclusives features 150 titles on vinyl, CD and cassette.

The first 25 people to purchase Black Friday exclusives receive a free goodie bag, and a $50 Record Exchange Gift Card will be randomly inserted into one of the bags. 7:30 a.m. FREE. The Record

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L AURIE PE ARMAN It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

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YOUR GUIDE TO KICKING OFF THE HOLIDAYS

THANKSGIVING DAY DASH FOR ADOPTION 2017

Christmas is coming on fast. All it takes is a stroll through downtown to see that the lights are up, the banners are hung and the Christmas trees are already on layaway. To get the full holiday experience a few weeks early, kick off the season on Thanksgiving Day at the opening night of Winter Garden aGlow, the Idaho Botanical Garden display of more than 300,000 lights. Then on Friday, Nov. 24, head downtown to Grove Plaza for the Downtown Boise Holiday Tree Lighting, a night of caroling, eating, drinking and making merry around the colossal Christmas tree. Finally, if one tree isn’t enough, stop by the 2017 St. Alphonsus Festival of Trees or the Canyon County Festival of Trees in the following days to enjoy uniquely decorated trees, live performances, a silent auction, visits to Santa and more.

Check the calendar at boiseweekly.com for a full list of dates, times and events.

Looking to burn a few last calories before the inevitable Thanksgiving food coma sets in? Head to the Boise Military Reserve on Thursday morning for that rare bird: a Thanksgiving Day trail run, in this case, the Thanksgiving Day Dash for Adoption, Foster Care and Family Reunification. Established in 2012 by the North End Collective Church, TDDA quickly became a tradition for folks who want to help children in need and have some fun doing it. The versatility of the reserve makes it a perfect race venue for all skill levels, with 8-mile, 4-mile, and 1-mile loops to sprint down while sporting your favorite festive costume. Following the races, a silent auction, raffle and costume contest will close out the fun with prizes from local businesses—you’re sure to waddle off with something good.

8-mile loop: 8 a.m., 4-mile loop: 8:30 a.m., 1-mile family walk: 8:40 a.m., FREE-$25. Military Reserve, 750 Mountain Cove Road, Fort Boise Parking Lot, 208-450-3395, tddaboise.com.

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ALLEY REP: GOLDEN GIRLS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA During its run on NBC in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, The Golden Girls garnered millions of viewers, two Emmys and three Golden Globes for its comedic genius. This holiday season, Alley Repertory Theater brings back The Golden Girls Christmas Extravaganza, its “parodies of two Golden Girls episodes, plus commercials written

by The Fool Squad, live music and special guests.” Also returning to the best-selling show in ART history, are local performers Minerva Jayne and Jodi Eichelberger, starring as two of the funniest geriatric heroines ever. Attendees of the Sunday, Dec. 10 matinee will be treated to brunch and photos with the cast.

The show sold out in a flash during its 2016 run, so snap up tickets before they’re gone.

Dates and times vary, $15-$35. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City, 208-424-8297, visualartscollective.com.

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SAINT ALPHONSUS FESTIVAL OF TREES—10 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE$7, $30 family pass. Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St., Boise, 208-3368900, saintalphonsus.org/festival.

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On Stage ALLEY REP: GOLDEN GIRLS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA— The best-selling show in Alley Repertory Theater history is back.

Starring Minerva Jayne and Jodi Eichelberger, The Golden Girls Christmas Extravaganza features parodies of two classic episodes bookended by commercials written by the Fool Squad and live musicians and special guest appearances. (VAC is a 21-and-

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Join us for caroling and hot cocoa, hot cider & cookies after the performance.

Tickets: $24 to $36 • OperaIdaho.org • The Egyptian Theatre • (208) 387-1273

Family, Senior, Child, Military & Student discounts available. Ticket prices do not include sales tax or applicable fees.

BLT: A CHRISTMAS STORY—Set in the Midwest in the 1940s, this comedy follows 9-year-old Ralphie in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. The consistent response to his request: “You’ll shoot your eye out.” All the elements from the movie are here, including Scut Farkas, the school bully; the boys’ experiment with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost; Ralphie’s father winning a lamp shaped like a woman’s leg; Ralphie’s fantasy scenarios and more. 8 p.m. $11-$14. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208-342-5104, boiselittletheater. org.

DREAMWEAVER: KEN LUDWIG’S ’TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS—Kick off your family’s yuletide season with this comic take on the classic poem.

When Santa’s Naughty or Nice list goes missing, it’s up to a pair of dancing mice, a spunky girl and an Elf-B-I agent to solve the mystery

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older venue; I.D. required.) 8 p.m. $15-$35. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City, 208424-8297, alleyrep.org.

before Santa boards his sleigh.

7 p.m. $5. Fishbowl Performing Arts Studio, Karcher Mall, 1509 Caldwell Blvd., Nampa, dreamweaverproductions.org/tickets.

STAGE COACH: THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK CHRISTMAS MUSICAL—It’s holiday time down in Armadillo Acres (Florida’s premier mobileliving community) and everyone’s filled with warmth and beer. Your favorite trio (Betty, Lin and Pickles) jingle all the way with some new neighbors in an all-new, all-trailerpark musical. It’s only a matter of time before the festivities include what we’ve come to expect from the residents: cat-fightin’, chair throwin’ and bad puns. Contains adult situations and language.

7:30 p.m. $20. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald Ave., Boise, 208-342-2000, stagecoachtheatre.com.

STAGE COACH: THE UNXMAS STORY—On a not so silent night, in a little town called Bethlehem, a greedy king and an irritable shepherd come to know the true meaning of UnXmas. Adult content and language. 11 p.m. $10. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald Ave., Boise, 208-342-2000, stagecoachtheatre.com.

Sports & Fitness SUN VALLEY OPEN—Opening Day is dependent on Mother Nature’s cooperation, so check in with Sun Valley Resort for official confirmation. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $45-$125. Sun Valley Resort, 1 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, 208-622-4111 or 1-800-786-8259, sunvalley.com.

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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Phrases like “love your local” and “loyal to local” have become common, but they reach a fever pitch during the holidays, when local businesses strive to prove they can provide unique gifts and great service far better than the big box stores. In Boise, there’s no better time to shop local than during Small Business Saturday, a Downtown Boise Association-sponsored event that highlights local businesses and the fabulous gifts (and discounts) they have to offer. Stop by eight of the 45 participating locations downtown, have them stamp your Small Business Passport, and return the passport to Rediscovered Books on Eighth Street for a chance to win a Downtown Boise Shopping Spree. Visit the DBA website to download your passport, and read up on the awesome merchandise waiting to jump in your shopping bags.

FREE. Various downtown Boise locations, 208-385-7300, downtownboise.org/events/small-business-saturday.

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HOLIDAY MATINEE CANNED FOOD DRIVE: THE POLAR EXPRESS—Majestic Cinemas 18 presents the Seventh Annual Holiday Matinee Canned Food Drive.

Enjoy an encore presentation of Polar Express. Admission is a can of food (no home-canned items) to benefit the Meridian Food Bank.

10 a.m. By donation. Majestic Cinemas-Meridian, 2140 E. Cinema Drive, Meridian, 208-888-2228, meridian.hallettcinemas.com.

Odds & Ends BOISE RESCUE MISSION CHRISTMAS TREE SALE—Purchase a beautiful Nordmann or Noble fir tree from Boise Rescue Mission and help provide safe and warm shelter, nutritious meals and a chance for homeless folks to transform their lives for good.

Through Dec. 24. Open 4-7 p.m.

Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Saturdays, and noon-7 p.m. Sundays. Prices vary. Boise Rescue Mission Ministry Center, 308 S. 24th St., Boise, 208-343-2389, boiserm.org/event/christmas-treelot-opens.

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Food CINDER WINES BARREL TASTING—Enjoy barrel samples from the cellar, a full lineup of Cinder wine for tastings, wine seminars from the winemaking crew, a commemorative wine glass, a raffle for a double magnum of Tempranillo (all proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club), fun art projects for the kids, and deals on drinks and merchandise. Plus food truck onsite all day. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $5-$15.

Cinder Winery and Tasting Room, 107 E. 44th St., Garden City, 208376-4023, cinderwines.com.

EMPTY BOWLS 2017—Enjoy a bowl of soup crafted by some of the best chefs in the Treasure Valley at the Idaho Foodbank annual day-after-Thanksgiving Empty Bowls celebration. Gallons of hot soup fill beautiful, handcrafted bowls, designed by professional and amateur artists and students. Choose from more than 3,000 bowls starting at just $10.

Proceeds help provide food assistance to those in need this winter.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. By donation. Grove Plaza, Downtown on Eighth Street between Main and Front streets, Boise, idahofoodbank.org.

HELLS CANYON ANNUAL WINE SALE AND HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE—Follow the trail from the wine lounge, the winery, the new LAVA/100 room and into the wine library, sampling direct from the barrel, new release wines and older vintages as you go. The Scottish Highland Burgers Food Truck from Big Valley Ranch will also be on hand. Noon-5 p.m. $8-$10. Hell’s Canyon Winery, 18835 Symms Road, Caldwell, 208-454-3300, hellscanyonwinery.org.

HUSTON VINEYARDS BARREL TASTING WEEKEND—Enjoy three food and wine pairings, an educational discussion of the 2016 vintage, and tastes from two barrels of unreleased Huston Vineyards Wine. Noon-5 p.m. $10.

Huston Vineyards, 16473 Chicken Dinner Road, Caldwell, 208-4557975, hustonvineyards.com.

PAYETTE BREWING BLACK FRIDAY—Celebrate dark beer and the release of the 2017 Twelve Gauge Barrel Aged Imperial Stout and two variants, Mexican Chocolate Twelve Gauge and Salted Caramel Twelve Gauge. Plus live music and food truck fare. 1-10 p.m. Prices vary by ticket packages. Payette Brewing River Street Taproom, 733

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SUNNYSLOPE WINE TRAIL THANKSGIVING WEEKEND—Each winery will be offering something unique and festive for you to enjoy.

Noon-6 p.m. FREE. Sunnyslope Wine Trail, Hwy. 55, south of Caldwell, sunnyslopewinetrail.com.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 25 Festivals & Events BOISE FARMERS MARKET INDOOR WINTER MARKET—9 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. Boise Farmers Market Indoor Winter Market, Eighth and Fulton Streets, Boise, 208-345-9287, theboisefarmersmarket.com.

CANYON COUNTY FESTIVAL OF TREES—11 a.m.-4 p.m. $3-$5, $15 family. Ford Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa, 208-468-1000, canyoncountyfestivaloftrees.com.

CAPITAL CITY PUBLIC MARKET HOLIDAY MARKET—10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. FREE. Grove Plaza, Downtown on Eighth Street between Main and Front streets, capitalcitypublicmarket.com.

SAINT ALPHONSUS FESTIVAL OF TREES—10 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE$7, $30 family pass. Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St., Boise, 208-3368900, saintalphonsus.org/festival.

SHOP SMALL SATURDAY IN DOWNTOWN BOISE—Kick off the holiday shopping season on Small Business Saturday. Dozens of businesses in every district of Boise’s downtown are taking part in Small Business Saturday, many offering guests festive and exclusive promotions and events designed to make the experience a special one. Visitors who want a chance to win prizes and gift cards can pick up the Small Business Saturday Downtown Boise Passport at a participating business and be entered to win cool prizes and gift cards from your favorite places.

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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY AT AVA RAE BOUTIQUE—Ava Rae Boutique will be hosting a Wishing Tree for the Ronald McDonald House in Boise. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

FREE. Ava Rae Boutique, 755 W. Broad St., Boise, 303-995-9185.

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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY AT THE RX—Enjoy live buskers outside (noon-3 p.m.) and enter-to-win prize packs. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE. The Record Exchange, 1105 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-344-8010.

WINTER GARDEN AGLOW—6-9 p.m. FREE-$12. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org/wintergarden-aglow.

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CALENDAR On Stage ALLEY REP: GOLDEN GIRLS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA—8 p.m. $15-$35. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City, 208-424-8297, alleyrep.org.

BLT: A CHRISTMAS STORY—8 p.m. $11-$14. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208-3425104, boiselittletheater.org.

BOISE CLASSIC MOVIES: ELF— With two shows. 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. $6-$11. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-3450454, 208-387-1273, boiseclassicmovies.com.

DREAMWEAVER: KEN LUDWIG’S TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS—2 p.m. $5. Fishbowl Performing Arts Studio, Karcher Mall, 1509 Caldwell Blvd., Nampa, dreamweaverproductions.org/ tickets.

ODD SATURDAYS IMPROV COMEDY SHOW—Enjoy fast-paced, interactive comedy that the whole family can enjoy together. 7:30 p.m. $5-$8. New Ventures Lab, 38 E. Idaho Ave., Meridian, 208-8700674, boiseimprov.com.

STAGE COACH: THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK CHRISTMAS MUSICAL—8 p.m. $20. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald Ave., Boise, 208-3422000, stagecoachtheatre.com.

STAGE COACH: THE UNXMAS STORY—Adult content and language. 11 p.m. $10. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald Ave., Boise, 208-342-2000, stagecoachtheatre.com.

IDAHO MUSEUM OF MINING AND GEOLOGY OPEN WEEKENDS—1-4 p.m. FREE. Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-368-9876, idahomuseum.org.

Food CINDER WINES BARREL TASTING—11 a.m.-5 p.m. $5-$15.

Cinder Winery and Tasting Room, 107 E. 44th St., Garden City, 208376-4023, cinderwines.com.

HELLS CANYON ANNUAL WINE SALE AND HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE—Noon-5 p.m. $8-$10.

Hell’s Canyon Winery, 18835 Symms Road, Caldwell, 208-4543300, hellscanyonwinery.org.

HUSTON VINEYARDS BARREL TASTING WEEKEND—Noon-5 p.m. $10. Huston Vineyards, 16473 Chicken Dinner Road, Caldwell, 208-455-7975, hustonvineyards. com.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 26 Festivals & Events CANYON COUNTY FESTIVAL OF TREES—11 a.m.-4 p.m. $3-$5, $15 family. Ford Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa, 208-468-1000, canyoncountyfestivaloftrees.com.

SAINT ALPHONSUS FESTIVAL OF TREES—10 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE$7, $30 family pass. Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St., Boise, 208-3368900, saintalphonsus.org/festival.

WINTER GARDEN AGLOW—6-9 p.m. FREE-$12. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org/wintergarden-aglow.

On Stage ALLEY REP: GOLDEN GIRLS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA—2 p.m. $15-$35. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City, 208-424-8297, alleyrep.org.

BLT: A CHRISTMAS STORY—2 p.m. $11-$14. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208-3425104, boiselittletheater.org.

JUKE JOINT MOVIE NIGHT: HELLHOUNDS ON MY TRAIL: THE AFTERLIFE OF ROBERT JOHNSON— Check out this heartfelt tribute to the legendary bluesman who created some of the most powerful blues ever recorded. This film by Robert Mugge features compelling performances by Keb Mo, Robert Lockwood Jr. (Johnson’s stepson), Joe Louis Walker, Honeyboy Edwards, Rory Block, Peter Green, Marcia Ball and others. 7 p.m.

FREE. The Playhouse Boise, 8001 W. Fairview Ave., Boise, 208-7790092, playhouseboise.com.

THE BIG GAY VARIETY SHOW— 8 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon, 513 W. Main St., Boise, 208-345-6344, facebook.com/PengillysSaloon.

Kids & Teens HOLIDAY MATINEE CANNED FOOD DRIVE: THE POLAR EXPRESS—Enjoy an encore presentation of Polar Express. Admission is a can of food (no home-canned items) to benefit the Meridian Food Bank. 10 a.m. By donation.

Majestic Cinemas-Meridian, 2140 E. Cinema Drive, Meridian, 208888-2228, meridian.hallettcinemas.com.

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Kids & Teens TEEN SUNDAY MOVIE MATINEE: STAR WARS VII, THE FORCE AWAKENS—For ages 13-18. 2 p.m. FREE. Meridian Public Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane, Meridian, 208-888-4451, mld.org.

Odds & Ends IDAHO MUSEUM OF MINING AND GEOLOGY OPEN WEEKENDS—1-4 p.m. FREE. Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-368-9876, idahomuseum.org.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS— They welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. For more information, visit OA.org for details on the 13 other meetings in the Southwest Idaho region. 6:307:30 p.m. FREE. Boise Church of Christ, 2000 N. Eldorado St., Boise. 208-409-1086, oa.org.

TREASURE VALLEY SINGLES DANCE—Enjoy open social dancing to a live band every week on Sunday. Married couples are welcome, too. 7:30-11:30 p.m. $6-$7. Eagles Lodge Nampa, 118 11th Ave. N., Nampa, 208-442-1970. facebook. com/tvsingles.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 27 Festivals & Events

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 28 Festivals & Events COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES: WE CHOOSE ALL OF US— Envision a world where everyone is valued, everyone is safe, and everyone can thrive. Together, create a collaborative space for social services and social change to come together to repair the harm from our culture of domination, extraction and violence, and to re-imagine a world rooted in interdependence, resilience and regeneration. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $150$300. Boise State Student Union Building, 1910 University Drive, Boise, 208-426-4636, idvsa.org/ compassionate-communities.

WINTER GARDEN AGLOW—6-9 p.m. FREE-$12. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-343-8649. idahobotanicalgarden.org/wintergarden-aglow.

208-345-0454, 208-387-1273, boiseclassicmovies.com.

STORY STORY NIGHT: STORIES WITH A REAL POINT—The flagship season of Story Story Night gets straight to the point this winter and spring at the all-ages JUMP in downtown Boise on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Exploring themes about life punctuated, featured storytellers and open story slammers speak to experiences that really made a mark.

The first show is based on the exclamation point, with stories by Howard Olivier, Mayor Dave Bieter, Boise Weekly News Editor George Prentice, Betsaida Chavez and Yao Yin. Hosted by Jodi Eichelberger, with music by Boise Rock School.

7 p.m. $12. Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise, 208-639-6610, storystorynight. org/shows.

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. 4:30-7:30 p.m. FREE. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 707 W. Fort St., Boise, 208-344-3011.

On Stage BOISE CLASSIC MOVIES: HOME ALONE—7 p.m. $9-$11. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise,

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CANYON COUNTY FESTIVAL OF TREES—The events caps off with the Gala and Auction of trees, featuring dinner and entertainment. 5:30 p.m. $100. Ford Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa, 208-468-1000, canyoncountyfestivaloftrees.com.

SAINT ALPHONSUS FESTIVAL OF TREES FASHION SHOW—11 a.m. $70-$125. Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St., Boise, 208-336-8900, saintalphonsus.org/festival.

SATURDAY FAMILY MOVIES: FROZEN—2 p.m. FREE. Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. S., Nampa, 208-468-5800, localendar.com/public/nampalibrary.

WINTER GARDEN AGLOW—6-9 p.m. FREE-$12. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org/wintergarden-aglow.

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CALDWELL MODEL RAILROAD CLUB HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE— Check out the Caldwell Model Railroad Club and Historical Society’s annual holiday open house for all ages. Be delighted by the large operating model railroad with multiple trains, including special Christmas and Thomas model trains. Also, see historic railroad memorabilia and artifacts. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. Caldwell Model Railroad Clubhouse, 809 Dearborn St., Caldwell. facebook. com/CMRCHS.

BOOKS AND BREWS AT MAD SWEDE—Book lovers 21 and older are invited to gather for a pint and a relaxed chat about your favorite books, and learn about what others are enjoying. Hosted by staff from the Boise Public Library, the group meets the fourth Monday of each month. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Mad Swede Brewing Company, 2772 S. Cole Road, Boise, 208-922-6883.

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IF THE WILD WEST WERE PLASTIC

Local artist Francis Fox on sculpting in the digital age LE X NEL SON Francis Fox is a professor of sculpture at Boise State University and a renowned sculptor whose work has been shown nationally and internationally. Fox is also, in many ways, a pioneer, and he’s on a mission to keep his medium from being left behind in the digital age. Although skilled in bronze casting and other traditional sculpting techniques, Fox has ventured outside his comfort zone, creating art with PLA and ABS plastics and 3D printers. For research, he sends drones out over the Idaho desert.

“I’ve always sort of appropriated different materials and textures,” Fox said, his hands wrapped around a mug of coffee. “I think it’s more exciting. I mean, all materials have a certain voice...To me, the plastics have been kind of a stretch, but I’m trying to figure out how to incorporate those.”

Fox’s latest exhibition, Scapes: Internal and External, is made up of 30 pieces—both sculptures and prints of works in progress—that chronicle his journey from traditional to digital media. Many of the works are caught somewhere between the old and new, marrying plastics with wood, bronze, stone and metal leaf to create abstract forms bursting with texture. Tactile details like whorls made by a 3D printer and flakes of metal leaf reveal that what from a distance seemed abstract is a familiar landscape, rendered from a bird’s-eye view.

“I really want to talk about the West in a different way,” Fox said. “When people think about Western art they think of all the nostalgic aspects of it: the cowboys, the Indians and stuff. But I grew up the West... I still just have a deep love for ... the landscape and the space. The thing that’s still so embedded in me is that sense of space, so I’m trying to get different perspectives on landscape that we haven’t gotten before, and one of the things that enables that is drone technology.”

Scapes combines Fox’s passion for sculpture with his love of geology, which was his college minor. Some of the works in the exhibition are brand new, but others were designed years back. On one end of the spectrum are pieces like “Oxbow,” an abstracted bronze riverscape Fox sculpted by hand eight years ago, before he had access to a 3D printer. On the other are pieces like BOISE WEEKLY.COM

Boise artist Francis Fox brings together the physical and digital, abstract and familiar, old and new.

hands and the others towering, of unnaturally “Dump Site,” a tawny PLA plastic sculpture that long-legged horses. These were Fox’s first ventures shows a landscape true to its name, and “Rock into 3D printing using a desktop scanner, and Valley,” a wall hanging made of painted wood recall his upbringing on the Wind River Indian inset with bronze, which was produced using Reservation in Wyoming. drone-captured images.

“I had a horse [sculpture], and I scanned it, “That [continent-like] shape actually comes and I just stretched it up,” Fox said. “I did that from sending up a drone, focusing on my truck and taking pictures from all around at two differ- in the program... and I liked it... it had that sense of nobility and that sense of always being in the ent levels,” Fox explained. “And then I’m able to distance, like on a hilltop.” send those photos to a company called Autodesk Despite the fact that Fox’s work leans heavily that will fuse all the photos and make a 3D file or on technology, he has a hard time selling his mesh, so basically I get a skin back. Then I have pieces online. They have to be experienced to be to manipulate that skin and make it friendly for appreciated. If viewers can’t physically approach [3D printers]. That’s a whole process in itself—I a sculpture, he said, they can’t have the same snip out parts and I’m building parts to make it “bodily response” to the work, whether it’s a small into a solid object, and then I can send it to the piece in a local gallery or a colossal work in a machines, and they’ll build it.” national museum.

If this process sounds “You feel like it’s coming at complex, that’s because you sometimes, it’s going away, it is. Fox uses a software SCAPES: INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL

BY FRANCIS FOX all these different types of patprogram called Rhinoceros terns to follow,” Fox said, draw3D to “manipulate the Closes Saturday, Nov. 25 ing an analogy between his own skin,” creating sophisticated VISUAL ARTS COLLECTIVE work and his experience touring architectural mock-ups. He 2638 Osage St., Garden City, 208the Nasher Sculpture Center in also teaches the same pro424-8297, visualartscollective.com Dallas, Texas. “But you can only cess to his art students at do that by experiencing it and Boise State because he feels walking around it.” “a responsibility” to pass the knowledge along.

In his next exhibition, he plans to create plastic “I think that it’s sort of like the camera coming wall hangings on an even larger scale, taking yet along for painters, you know?” Fox said. “And I another step into the unknown, territory as familthink to ignore it would be bad in sculpture.” iar to Fox as it is strange.

Although many of Fox’s pieces are futuristic “Most of my work comes from this place of and spine-tingling, shining metallic or pulsing initiating something and then forcing it to grow,” bright blue and yellow in the half-light of the he said. “A lot of the big ideas under it have been VAC gallery, there are a few notable exceptions: about growth and evolution and change.” three sculptures, one small enough to cup in two

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In the biography section of his Facebook page, the Houston, Texas-based rock n’ roll artist who calls himself Moth Wings tells readers more about life itself than his own origins: “It’s all about perception, and it’s all about meaning,” he writes. “When moths can stand in the place of butterflies, the world will know true diversity in art.” The page also features photos of Spencer Fort, aka Moth Wings, scooping the pulpy black-and-white insides out of a dragon fruit, then eating it like an apple—doubtless a nod to DragonFruit (self-released, 2017), which debuted in September and prompted Moth Wings’ current national tour.

Fort’s energetic lo-fi rock ranges from instrumentally dense to ethereal and spare, but it always perfectly matches—or maybe informs—his nostalgic aesthetic, which shows itself in everything from his floral outfits, 70s-inspired shoulder-length hair and oversized sunglasses to the color-warped film-style photographs filling his website.

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Northern California funk quartet Vista Kicks lists The Beatles and The Bee Gees among their musical influences, but one look at the band makes it plain that the impact of the ‘60s rockers doesn’t stop there—it permeates every aspect of the group, from their close-knit friendship to their high-necked shirts and flowing locks.

The Kicks have been playing together since high school, but made their debut on the national stage in 2015 when they began a series of cross-country tours, following up the EP Chasing Waves (self-released, 2016) with the full-length album Booty Shakers Ball (self-released, 2017), which plays like an old-school party packed into 15 tracks.

On Thursday, Nov. 30, The Kicks will bring their throwback sound—self-styled “a smoked-out collaboration between James Brown and Jimmy Page”—to The Olympic, so be ready for a bootyshakin’ good time.

—Lex Nelson With Wyves, and Gipsy Moonrise. 7 p.m., $8. The Olympic, 1009 W. Main St., 208-342-0176, theolympicboise.com.

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WINTER BREWS: ROUND ONE Like Christmas store displays, the first winter seasonals usually hit town around Halloween. In the past—with a few exceptions— winter brews were thick, malt-driven ales, but this trio from the first tranche are all different in style, although they share one characteristic: balance.

DARYL VICKERS

On the art and science of baking pies GEORGE PRENTICE

According to Daryl Vickers, there’s as much science in baking as there is art.

“Action, reaction…all sorts of variables,” she said. “But for me, it’s about the love. It’s one of the most basic ways you can show how much you care. ‘Here, I made this for you. Nourish yourself.

Enjoy it.’”

Vickers bounced around food service in Boise for a while—she calls herself a “Jill of all Trades”—but when she got to the Boise Co-op, she found a home in the bakery.

“I love making pies: sweet potato, peach, pumpkin. I brag a bit, but I made a dang good pumpkin pie.” Vickers said.

This time of year, she makes a lot of them. For the past two and a half years, Vickers has been the bakery lead at the Boise Co-op, heading up a team of bakers who will turn out countless cookies, cakes, cheesecakes and, especially, pies this holiday season.

Let’s get right to it. What’s the secret of making a great pumpkin pie?

Pulling it out of the oven just before you think it’s done. It continues to cook a little bit, and if you bake it too long, you’ll get that big crack down the middle as it dries out. Plus, the crust has to be absolutely perfect. Very flaky.

Quite delicious.

Where do you get your pumpkins?

They’re shipped in from Peaceful Belly Farm [in Boise]. We break them down by hand, roast them, scrape them. That’s about as scratch as a pumpkin pie gets.

Tell me something most customers don’t know about your bakery.

Everything is made from scratch. Everything.

We’re food alchemists.

How many different bakery items are you pushing out?

Our core set is 30 items, but there are a lot more for the holidays. Our cheesecakes are big sellers all year long, but we roll out a peppermint cheesecake that is wildly popular in December.

Then there’s our pumpkin swirl cheesecake with vanilla that’s very popular for the holidays.

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How do you make a perfect cheesecake?

A little lemon zest. It cuts the fat, so you might want a bigger piece. It maintains a really rich, velvety feel, but you don’t have to say, “That’s too much” after having three bites.

We can’t forget about the cookies.

Twenty-seven different varieties.

Tell me about all the special orders you receive.

They’re coming in all the time. Somebody needed 70 shortbread dipped cookies yesterday.

We recently had a request for a bridal shower cake in the shape of a bustier.

All right then—now tell me more about the holidays.

We’ve been all hands on deck since October, and it just intensifies. For Thanksgiving, the CoOp sells full Thanksgiving dinners, and every one of them comes with a pie.

Do you use liquor or liqueurs in your recipes?

The pecan pie has a little bit of amaretto in the filling. There’s a bit of brandy in our pastry cream tarts. We’ll put a bit of rum in coconut cake.

If someone were to visit the Co-op bakery for the first time, what might you recommend?

The mascarpone cheesecake. It’s a bite of heaven. The mascarpone makes it a bit lighter, and we have a nice sugar sour cream in it. I know that sounds counterintuitive, but a sugar sour cream topping is quite delicious. Then we have our homemade caramel sauce on top. I don’t know about you, but I can’t get enough of caramel sauce in my life.

Can I assume that when you’re invited to someone’s house for a party…

You don’t even have to ask. I always bring the pies.

FREMONT WINTER ALE, $2.49-$2.99 This ale, dark in the glass, is topped by a persistent, pillowy mochacolored froth filled with aromas of fresh roasted coffee bean, date, dark chocolate and a bit of spice. This is a rich brew with a balanced palate and a supple finish. There’s a lovely warmth to the roasted malt and spicy mocha flavors, while a hint of licorice and a welcome bite of hops come through on the finish.

NEW BELGIUM ACCUMULATION WHITE INDIA PALE ALE, $1.59-$1.99 A murky straw-colored pour is topped by a creamy head that collapses slowly, leaving a thick lacing.

Resiny Amarillo hops dominate the nose, which also has light notes of citrus, bread dough, pepper and grass. Though it’s slightly sweet on the palate, there’s less of a hop bite than the aroma would suggest. The creamy flavors include cracked wheat, citrus and herb.

SOCKEYE WINTERFEST, $1.59-$1.99 If memory serves, Sockeye was the first modern Boise brewery to bottle beer, and a winter offering was among its first. The tradition continues, but now in a can that pours a lovely shade of chestnut with an admirable tan head. Caramel malt and chocolate aromas are backed by an earthy hit of hops, and the flavors balance sweet malt with lightly bitter hops and a touch of toffee and dark roast coffee on the finish.

This is definitely a worthy winter brew.

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93 Give a ring 95 Blind parts 96 Right-angle shape 98 Fit to be tied 99 2006 film with massive profits in related toy sales

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LEGAL BW LEGAL NOTICES IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE 4TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADA IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: MALEAH JORDYN KEARY-HEINERT, Minor Child Case No. CV01-17-19553 NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE A Petitioner for Change of Name has been filed on behalf of MALEAH JORDYN KEARY-HEINERT, a minor requesting a change of name from MALEAH JORDYN KEARY-HEINERT to JORDYN MALEAH HEINERT. The reason for the change in name is Samson Keary is not the father, the minor’s mother wants her last name to be the same: and the mother wants to switch the minor’s first and middle names to reflect what the minor is known as.

A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 10:30 o’clock a.m. on December 12, 2017 at the Ada County Courthouse, 200 West Front Street, Boise, ID 83702.

Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change.

Date October 20, 2017.

CHRISTOPHER D RICH CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT DEIRDRE PRICE

DEPUTY CLERK PUB November 8, 15, 22 & 29 LEGAL NOTICE TO CREDITORS CASE #CV0117-19552 (I.C. 15-3-801) IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE 4TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JANA HOLLENBECK, deceased. NOTICE IS HEARBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Dated: 23rd day of October, 2017. Claims must be presented to the undersigned address indicated: Monica Little, c/o A. Denise Penton, Attorney for Personal Representative, Penton Law Offices, PLLC, 702. W. Idaho Street Suite 100, P.O. Box 6326 Boise, ID 83701, AND and filed with the Clerk of the Court.

Pub. November 15, 22, 29 & December 6 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE 4TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADA IN RE: Tenille F. Wheeler, Legal Name Case No. CV 01 1709811 NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE A Petition to change the name of Tenille Freel Wheller now residing in the City of Boise, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Ada County, Idaho.

The name will change to Tenille Marie Wheeler. The reason for the change in name is: returning to maiden name.

A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 1:30 o’clock p.m. on December 14, 2017 at the Ada County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change.

Date October 27, 2017 CHRISTOPHER D RICH CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT DEBBIE NAGELE DEPUTY CLERK PUB November 15, 22, 29 & December 6 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID ALLEN DICKINSON CASE NO. CV01-17-17940 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above-named decedent.

All persons having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated, and filed with the clerk of the court.

By: Renee Karel ISB # 9050 SUSAN LYNN MIMURA & ASSOCIATES, PLLC Attorneys at Law 3451 E. Copper Point Drive, Suite 106 Meridian, Idaho 83642 Telephone: (208) 286-3140

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DATED: November 3, 2017 PUB November 15, 22 & 29 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE 4TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADA IN RE: Fiona Gabrielle Powell Case No. CV 01 1720520 NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE A Petition to change the name of Fiona Gabrielle Powell now residing in the City of Boise, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Ada County, Idaho.

The name will change to Tony Jonathan Powell. The reason for the change in name is: personal reasons. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 1:30 o’clock p.m. on January 9, 2018 at the Ada County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change.

Date: November 8, 2017 CHRISTOPHER D RICH CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT N. SHOCKLEY DEPUTY CLERK PUB November 22, 29 & December 6, 13

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$GYLFH IRU WKRVH RQ WKH YHUJH HOLIDAYS DEAR MINERVA, I have plenty of obligations during the holidays but I don’t see eye to eye with my family on politics. Ever since the election, I would rather just stay away from them rather than confront them about who they voted for. I’m not sure how to handle it. What would you do? Would you go and confront them or stay home?

Sincerely, —Fed Up

PENTAGO I don’t know about anyone else, but I am certainly growing weary of politics. It has been a constant inundation this year.

Here’s a novel idea: Go to the holiday functions and don’t confront anyone about their politics. Instead, sit down with your family and friends and eat, drink and enjoy each other’s company. Thanksgiving is next up on the holiday list. Prepare yourself now with topics that won’t get you into a family feud and focus on what makes you thankful. No matter what your politics are, you will all find things in common to be thankful for. Maybe expressing those feelings of gratitude will help build a bridge for you to get over your frustration—if only for a day. The holidays don’t have to be ugly; there really is enough stress this time of year as it is. Go, have fun and remember that it is hard to argue with your mouth full of Thanksgiving dinner—a dinner, I might add, that probably tastes better than the crow you might have to eat after an argument.

Great board games often requires players to think strategically.

The best of them, however, can take hours to play—think Risk— and can be overly complex or heavy on rules. Pentago has been around for awhile but for those who don’t know about it, Pentago necessitates strategy, has a 10-minute playthrough time and fewer rules than fingers on your hand, but doesn’t sacrifice an iota of fun or sophistication. Endgadget.com called it a “twisty strategy Available in game and toy game with legs.” stores. $11-$37.

In a round of Pentago, two players take turns placing tokens in one of 36 slots on a board divided into quadrants, and rotate one quadrant at the end of each turn in a race to create a row of five tokens. It sounds easy, but the game—which is like a combination of checkers, tic-tac-toe and Othello—lends itself to exciting plays, both aggressive and defensive, and offers action and stimulation but doesn’t leave players with aching heads.

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ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19): In alignment with the current astrological omens, I have prepared your horoscope using five hand-plucked aphorisms by Aries poet Charles Bernstein. 1. “You never know what invention will look like or else it wouldn’t be invention.” 2. “So much depends on what you are expecting.” 3. “What’s missing from the bird’s-eye view is plain to see on the ground.” 4. “The questioning of the beautiful is always at least as important as the establishment of the beautiful.” 5. “Show me a man with two feet planted firmly on the ground, and I’ll show you a man who can’t get his pants on.”

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): It may seem absurd for a dreamy oracle like me to give economic advice to Tauruses, who are renowned as being among the zodiac’s top cash attractors. Is there anything I can reveal to you that you don’t already know? Well, maybe you’re not aware that the next four weeks will be prime time to revise and refine your long-term financial plans. It’s possible you haven’t guessed the time is right to plant seeds that will produce lucrative yields by 2019, and maybe you don’t realize you can now lay the foundation for bringing more wealth into your life by raising your generosity levels.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I used to have a girlfriend whose mother hated Christmas. The poor woman had been raised in a fanatical fundamentalist Christian sect, and she drew profound solace and pleasure from rebelling against the religion’s main holiday. One of her annual traditions was to buy a small Christmas tree and hang it upside-down from the ceiling.

She decorated it with ornamental dildos she made out of clay. While I understood her drive for revenge and appreciated the entertaining way she did it, I felt pity for the enduring ferocity of her rage. Rather than mocking the old ways, wouldn’t her energy have been much better spent inventing new ways? If there is any comparable situation in your own life, Gemini, now would be a perfect time to heed my tip: Give up your attachment to the negative emotions that arose in response to past frustrations and failures. Focus on the future.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): So begins the “I Love To Worry” season for you Cancerians. Even now, bewildering self-doubts are working their way up toward your conscious awareness from your unconscious depths. You may already be overreacting in anticipation of the anxiety-provoking fantasies that are coalescing. But wait. It doesn’t have to be that way. I’m here to tell you that the bewildering self-doubts and anxiety-provoking fantasies

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are, at most, 10 percent accurate.

They’re not even close to being half-true. Here’s my advice: Do not go with the flow, because the flow will drag you down into ignominious habit. Resist all tendencies toward superstition, moodiness and melodramatic descents into hell. One thing you can do to help accomplish this brave uprising is to sing beloved songs with maximum feeling.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your lucky numbers are 55 and 88.

By tapping into the uncanny powers of 55 and 88, you can escape the temptation of a hexed fiction and break the spell of a mediocre addiction. These catalytic codes could wake you up to a useful secret you’ve been blind to. They might help you catch the attention of familiar strangers or shrink one of your dangerous angers. When you call on 55 or 88 for inspiration, you may be motivated to seek a more dynamic accomplishment beyond your comfortable success. You could reactivate an important desire that has been dormant.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): What exactly is the epic, overarching goal that you live for? What is the higher purpose that lies beneath your daily activities? What is the heroic identity you were born to create but have not yet embodied? You may not be close to knowing the answers to those questions right now, Virgo. In fact, I’m guessing your fear of meaninglessness might be at a peak. Luckily, a big bolt of meaningfulness is right around the corner. Be alert for it. In a metaphorical sense, it will arrive from the depths. It will strengthen your center of gravity as it reveals lucid answers to the questions I posed in the beginning of this horoscope.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): We all need teachers. We all need guides and instructors and sources of inspiration from the day we’re born until the day we die. In a perfect world, each of us would always have a personal mentor who’d help us fill the gaps in our learning and keep us focused on the potentials that are crying out to be nurtured in us. But since most of us don’t have that personal mentor, we have to fend for ourselves. We’ve got to be proactive as we push on to the next educational frontier. The next four weeks will be an excellent time for you to do just that, Libra.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): This is your last warning. If you don’t stop fending off the happiness and freedom that are trying to worm their way into your life, I’m going to lose my cool. Damn it. Why can’t you just accept good luck and sweet strokes of fate at face value? Why do you have to be so suspicious and mistrustful? Listen to me: The abundance lurking in your vicinity

is not the set-up for a cruel cosmic joke. It’s not some wicked game designed to raise your expectations and then dash them to pieces.

Please, Scorpio, give in, and let the good times wash over you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Journalist James A. Fussell defined “thrashing” as “the act of tapping helter-skelter over a computer keyboard in an attempt to find ‘hidden’ keys that trigger previously undiscovered actions in a computer program.” I suggest we use this as a metaphor for your life in the next two weeks. Without becoming rude or irresponsible, thrash around to see what interesting surprises you can drum up. Play with various possibilities in a lighthearted effort to stimulate options you have not been able to discover through logic and reason.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Let’s observe a moment of silence for the illusion that is in the process of disintegrating. It has been a pretty illusion, hasn’t it? Filled with hope and gusto, it has fueled you with motivation. Then again—on second thought—its prettiness was more the result of clever packaging than inner beauty. The hope was somewhat misleading, the gusto contained more than a little bluster, and the fuel was an inefficient source of motivation. Still, let’s observe a moment of silence anyway. Even dysfunctional mirages deserve to be mourned. Besides, its demise will fertilize a truer, healthier, prettier dream that will contain a far smaller portion of illusion.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Judging from the astrological omens, I conclude the upcoming weeks will be a favorable time for you to engage in experiments befitting a mad scientist. You can achieve interesting results as you commune with powerful forces that are usually beyond your ability to command. You could have fun and maybe also attract good luck as you dream and scheme to override the rules. What pleasures have you considered to be beyond your capacity to enjoy? It wouldn’t be crazy for you to flirt with them. You have license to be saucy, sassy and extra sly.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A snail can slowly crawl over the edge of a razor blade without hurting itself. A few highly trained experts, specialists in the art of mind over matter, are able to walk barefoot over beds of hot coals without getting burned. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, Pisces, you now have the metaphorical equivalent of powers like these. To ensure they’ll operate at peak efficiency, you must believe in yourself more than you ever have before. Luckily, life is now conspiring to help you do just that.

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