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McCall child climbs out of darkness, onto the slopes

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EDITOR’S NOTE TAKE A DEEP BREATH Someone once quipped, “Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.” Legend shackles the quote to the great Mark Twain, but historians actually credit the witticism to Charles Dudley Weaver, a friend of Twain’s. Mr. Weaver would have been pleased to know the fine folks at the Idaho Conservation League, who are indeed trying to do something about it, at least in a small way.

“We can’t control the weather, per se, but we can control the amount of pollution we release that gets trapped,” ICL Senior Conservation Associate Austin Hopkins told Boise Weekly’s Lex Nelson, who asks us to take a deep breath and consider her reporting on those pesky inversions that we struggle with in the winter months. Check out Lex’s lead story on page 6.

Up next on page 7, contributing writer Drew Dodson takes us to McCall to introduce 9-year-old Xander Whiteman, who has climbed out of the “dark, lonely hole” of Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome, a rare immune system disorder.

Today, Xander spends fewer of his days in the hospital and more time on the slopes, snowboarding and skiing. It’s a cautionary tale that Xander’s mom wants more parents to hear, since personal networking is so critical to finding good medical advice.

On page 9, I’ll introduce you to Michelle Anderson, who spent more than 20 years with the Starbucks organization, opening locations throughout the Mountain West, including the very first Starbucks in Idaho. Today, she’s the new head of the Boise Co-op. In fact, she’s the Co-op’s first-ever CEO. On page 10, BW’s Harrison Berry visits the 2019 competition in Boise’s Next Drag Superstar, and introduces us to one of this year’s contestants who spices up her act with a bit of political provocation.

I’ll return on page 11 to preview the new season of Idaho Experience, which has already cracked the Top 10 list of Idaho Public Television’s most popular series. Considering that IPTV’s lineup includes Antiques Roadshow, Dialogue, Idaho Reports, Nature, NOVA, Outdoor Idaho, Victoria and a whole slew of children’s shows, that’s quite an achievement.

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UP IN THE AIR

Winter inversion season is waning, but Boise’s air quality is a year-round concern LE X NEL SON

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ccording to the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, winter inversion season kicks off at Thanksgiving and wraps up around Valentine’s Day, which means that this year, Boiseans got lucky—a host of quickly changing weather systems kept the worst of the inversions away. But in most years, as long-term Boiseans know, the winter air in the City of Trees can get dismally dark and polluted for days or even weeks eeks at a time.

For newcomers who have yett to experience the Treasure Valley’s signature smog, mog, Airshed Coordinator Michael Toole, whoo works out of the DEQ’s Boise Regional Office, ffice, said inversions are a kind of cold-air “cap” over the valley that shelters pollution ution beneath it. Normally, emissions from vehicles, buildings and wood-burning fires rise and drift away, but during an inversion they’re trapped in the area, building up a toxic atmosphere just like a full trash can left decomposing in a closed-off kitchen.

“That pollution just continues to increase and increase and increase, and it mixes at ground level, so there’s no real relief,” Toole said. “When we get those inversions we can see [pollution levels] go from green, to yellow, even up into the orange over a couple days. And then it can stay in that orange and even maybe get into the red, which is unhealthy for everyone, until we get a weather system or something that can come in and, essentially, for lack of a better term, rip the lid off of that inversion.”

Still, as miserable as inversions ns are, people tend to forget about them m almost the moment they lift, and they only worry about air quality when the next one strikes or wildfire season begins, replacingg smog with smoke. For Austin Hopkins, senior nior conservation associate for the Idaho Conservation nservation League, this boom-and-bust awareness cycle l is a problem, because while inversions are at base an act of nature, people can play a role in preventing them from getting too hazardous.

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that gets trapped,” Hopkins said. “So, you know, we can drive less, we can burn less, we can do all sorts of things that help us reduce the amount of pollution we’re exposed to.”

Knowing just how much gunk is floating around in the air outside your home is a good place to start.

PurpleAir and watches its dozens of Treasure Valley dots fade from green, to yellow, to orange.

Each of those dots represents a PurpleAir monitor—a small, cylindrical device that can be mounted to a buildings’ exterior to measure local air quality. Hopkins attached one to the side of ICL’s North End headquarters, where it uses

While most people l check on the state of the air by looking out the window or listen for the DEQ’s color-coded warnings during an inversion, Hopkins has a different method: He pulls up the website for

laser beams to measure the h density of particles in the air, then uploads the data to PurpleAir’s website via a WiFi link.

“There’s a small fan that sucks air in very gently,” Hopkins explained. “As air passes

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over that laser, the more pieces of material, called particulate matter, that are in the air the more the beam of that laser will get scattered around. And essentially that’s how this records air quality.”

The little gizmos cost between $200 and $250 on purpleair.com, which can be costprohibitive, but businesses, schools and neighborhood groups have bought them to increase borho awareness of dips in air quality year-round. awaren “Th “The data is totally free for everyone, so that that’s one of the really cool things about PurpleAir. Once someone installs a monitor, Purple everyone ever gets the benefit of it,” Hopkins said.

The map of monitors at purpleair.com is available for free to the public, and even the DEQ, which has its own fleet of expensive air monitors carefully calibrated to reflect EPA standards and set up strategically across the valley, checks on PupleAir from time to time.

“We don’t know the accuracy of those data points,” Toole said, noting that the ad hoc monitors are less reliable because they aren’t calibrated as often, and can be accidentally placed near emitters like chimneys or vents that slant the readings, “… but we do look at that map and it does provide additional information for us to look at what’s going on in other areas, maybe a trend, maybe a pattern.”

Once you’re aware of the air quality, the next step is checking your personal emissions. This is particularly important during inversions (including the less-intense summer inversions, which Toole noted often hit Boise in the mornings and lift by mid-day), when you’re stuck breathing whatever you emit, but establishing low-pollution habits even when establi the air is clear can help fight off orange, red and pu purple air quality readings year-round.

“Inversions and wildfires, the poor air qual“In ity, i it’s i ’ kind of a gateway into making smart choices year-round,” Hopkins said.

Find the ILC’s list of those smart choices— including carpooling, telecommuting and taking public transportation—in a PDF attached to this story at boiseweekly.com.

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MCCALL 9-YEAR-OLD CLIMBS OUT FROM ‘DARK, LONELY HOLE’ OF RARE IMMUNE SYSTEM DISORDER “If I can help one other kid get treatment early, then it’s worth it.”

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Xander has been able to hit the slopes again despite his rare autoimmune system disorder.

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ander, 9, of McCall, has loved snowboarding and skiing since he was 2 years old, but his ability to enjoy them changed abruptly in December 2014, when he began suffering from tics, or spasms, accompanied by anxiety, mood swings, learning regression and night terrors.

The disorder, called Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome, causes the immune system to attack the brain in response to various underlying infections like strep, Lyme disease and staph.

An eye-rolling tic rendered Xander blind at times, leaving him in fear of riding chairlifts and unable to participate in the sport he had loved for most of his life.

“It was just so sudden and was robbing my child of his passions,” said Jennifer Whiteman, Xander’s mother.

With the worst behind them—Xander’s health has consistently improved with proper treatment—Whiteman felt compelled to help

other parents and children struggling with the syndrome.

“If I can help one other kid get treatment early, then it’s worth it,” she said.

Whiteman recently partnered with the Oregon-based Northwest PANDAS/PANS Network to send out more than 1,000 educational pamphlets to pediatricians and doctors across Idaho. She also serves as the Idaho representative for the organization, and said she knows of at least two other children in the state battling the disorder, though she is sure there are many others who have been misdiagnosed or are still searching for a diagnosis.

“It’s a dark, lonely hole because people see these behavioral aspects and they think ‘Oh, you’re just not disciplining him enough,’” Whiteman said. “You question yourself as a parent.”

She added that sometimes Xander’s symptoms diminished, but at other times they were so extreme that he couldn’t leave the house and was highly sensitive to any light or noise.

Several doctors told Whiteman it was just a “phase” or a “tic disorder” with no available treatment. Then, Dr. Brandi Solace, a McCallbased natural medicine provider, suggested the symptoms fit the description of the rare autoimmune disorder.

It took about two years for Xander to be diagnosed and receive proper treatment.

The longer the disorder is left untreated, the more severe it gets and the likelihood of putting it into remission decreases, according to specialists.

“We fought for it,” Whiteman said of the diagnosis, which required visits to Washington, D.C.; and California. “The treatment is just antibiotics and ibuprofen. I mean, come on, this isn’t some crazy experimental drug.”

Eradicating infections with antibiotics, combating brain inflammation with ibuprofen and practicing good hygiene to help prevent new infections have enabled Xander to get back to his childhood.

He resumed snowboarding in February 2017 and developed a passion for dog sledding after attending the McCall Ultra Challenge that same year.

Xander also discovered a love for acting through a class held at the McCall Public Library and went on to play a prominent role in a production of The Night Kitchen, Whiteman said.

Like any other 9-year-old, he enjoys spending time with his friends, playing video games, riding his bicycle, reading and playing with his two dogs, Twister and Cody.

Although there is no known cure for PANS, Whitman said knowing what they are up against has made a night-and-day difference in fighting it.

“There’s always concern that there could be a flare, but now we know what it is,” she said.

This story first appeared in the McCall Star-News.

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BAR HOPPER

BOUNDLESS BOTTLES: The worst thing about visiting a brewery, beer bar or any purveyor of libations is deciding which location has a selection befitting your mood, or diverse enough for your chosen entourage. That’s no longer a problem thanks to Hops & Bottles.

From any seat in the room, it’s possible to see 515 different cans or bottles of beer. That’s not an exaggeration (but don’t hold me to the exact number, either; journalists aren’t the best with math). While there are 18 taps behind the bar (plus two serving wine and one serving nitro cold brew), the true genius of Hops & Bottles lies in the second part of its name: You can pick any bottle or can from the wall of fridges and drink on site.

A BUCK TO OPEN: They do charge a ‘corkage fee’ for any beverage you open in shop, but with most brews costing between $1.99 and $4.50, the extra dollar is still cheaper than your typical brewery. The fridges are arranged by style—the IPAs, the blondes, the darks, the imports, and even the miscellaneous, for the White Claw or spiked kombucha (really?) drinkers.

GOOD BOY ALERT: The best thing about Hops & Bottles, after the selection, is the full-hearted acceptance of furry friends, even during winter months when the patio is rightfully unpopulated. The number of puppers, bork borks and woofers hanging around the shop at any given moment routinely surpasses the number of beers consumed. There are even two first-come-first-served dog beds.

And while it’s just good manners to greet every doggo that comes through the door, special attention must be given to the two shop dogs—Barley, the aged golden retriever who recently celebrated his 10th birthday, and Louie, the cutest Bernese Mountain puppy you’ve ever seen. 12/10, would pet him again.

WHAT’S THE HAPPIEST HOUR? Monday hrough Friday, take a dollar off draft beers from 4-6 p.m.

WHERE TO FIND IT: Hops & Bottles is located at 1420 W. Grove St. in Boise.

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HOPS & BOTTLES: IT’S DOGGONE GREAT

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Hops & Bottles has a pair of furry beer guards.

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FOOD

Lisa Peterson’s European excursions focus on food (left, center), while Gino Pilato’s upcoming Italian tour will center on wine (right).

WILL FLY FOR FOOD (OR WINE) Boise-based international food tourism is on the rise LE X NEL SON When Gino Pilato looks at a bottle of wine, he sees more than glass, cork and paper. For many of the bottles he imports through Amico Gino, he can look past their shining exteriors to the stone walls and fruit-laden vines of the Italian wineries they hail from—spots he makes a point to visit as often as possible. Luckily, his career as a Boise-based wine buyer and wine tasting guide makes that a bit easier.

“Part of the spoils of being in this industry is that we get to go and we treat ourselves,” he said.

It’s an experience he’d like to have more often; and after listening to him rhapsodize about heritage cheesemakers, grape-stomping monks and Florentine markets, it’s easy to see why.

Recently, Pilato realized that the best way to increase his time in Italy was to hop on an upand-coming travel trend—and take 20 of Boise’s most Italy-crazy vinophiles with him.

In Italian, a close term for the practice is agriturismo, and in here in Boise, where it’s a burgeoning business model, we call it agrotourism: the business of vacationing amid agriculture.

While the trip Pilato has planned isn’t a foray into agriturismo proper (that would involve a longer farm stay), it’s certainly an exploration of Italian ag. From Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 16-24, Pilato will take his first tour group on a romp through Florence, Siena and Montalcino to visit wineries, taste cheese, view iconic art and eat at restaurants that only someone with a pocketful of local connections would know about.

“There are going to be four wineries, all of

which I’ve been to already and are really strong contacts of mine in Tuscany, which is a place I liked when I was doing study abroad in prep school,” he said. “...It’s going to be a much more laid-back, more insider type of feel.”

Boise-based travel advisors Stephanie and Jim Bennett of Cruise Planners - Making Waves Travel will help Pilato pull off the trip, which currently rings in at $4,194-$5,167 per person including airfare, by taking care of the logistics.

After attending one of Pilato’s classes, Stephanie convinced him to take the experience abroad.

“Almost every class I’m in, there’s like a joke that, ‘Oh, we should all go to Italy together!’

Because you kind of bond at the class, and of course the wine is involved, but everyone’s excited about Italy by the end of it,” Pilato said.

“And that’s my whole thing—to share that passion and gravitate to others who have a passion for Italy and Italian things and connect us all, and then see where it goes.”

Lisa Peterson, owner of a’Tavola Gourmet Marketplace, is already living Pilato’s dream. She has planned and guided trips through the European countryside for the last five years, and this year, she has two excursions on the books for October: a week-long trip to France’s Burgundy region, followed by an equally long spin through the Chianti region of Italy. Each one will cost travelers $4,295$4,895 per person, airfare not included.

“We’ll see a bit of culture, how the locals live, shop, eat—everything always has some sort of food attached to it,” said Peterson. “We do cooking classes in our villa, and then we’ll go to

someone’s home or to a restaurant to do a cooking class.”

Like Pilato, Peterson uses her strong food industry contacts to plan group adventures to places that press olive oil or raise goats, but she also maps out trips to spots she has yet to explore.

Rather than bouncing from hotel to hotel, her groups shelter in centrally located, often historically significant buildings—a chateau in France, say, or a villa in Italy—and take day trips to nearby farms, markets and restaurants.

Retirees make up the bulk of Peterson’s clients, but over the last decade she has seen a spike in interest across demographics.

“I think for a while people were afraid to travel to Europe, so I think a lot of that has changed over the years,” said Peterson. “...This way, not only are they making new friends but they’re having shared experiences with others.” Next year, she plans to add a third tour in the spring to accommodate demand.

Gino has his own theory for the uptick in agrotourism.

“I’m convinced that a lot of the younger travelers, even the middle-aged travelers, they not only want to travel they want an experience, and they want something to bring back with them that they’ve done,” he said. “It’s not just to go and snap a shot of the Sistine Chapel, they want to go and make pizza somewhere in Italy, or they want to do a cooking class … And now more so than ever, there are opportunities to do that.”

For links to these and other Boise-based food and wine tours, visit boiseweekly.com.

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CITIZEN MICHELLE ANDERSEN The Boise Co-op’s first-ever CEO talks expansion and the importance of leadership instead of management GEORGE PRENTICE

Michelle Andersen’s dad was a veteran employee of Boeing, the global leader in commercial aviation. But that didn’t interest her nearly as much as her grandparents’ business.

“Are you kidding me? They owned and operated a candy factory,” said Andersen, with a level of enthusiasm usually reserved for birthdays, Christmas or winning the lottery.

Being surrounded by mouth-watering chocolate was only half of it; she also adored interacting with customers. So it shouldn’t have come as a huge shock when, with a fresh college degree in business, she began working for one of the most successful customer-driven corporations on the planet: Starbucks.

“When I started as a management trainee in Seattle, there were probably 10,000 employees,” she recalled.

More than two decades later, the company had 300,000 employees and Anderson had worked her way well up the Starbucks corporate ladder. Along the way, she opened the Starbucks at State and 17th streets in Boise (Idaho’s first Starbucks) and countless other locations across the Mountain West.

But as the company grew, so did Andersen’s need to travel away from Boise and her family— she’s married to Shea Andersen, former editor of Boise Weekly and Idaho Mountain Express, and current vice president at the Boise-based Fahlgren Mortine marketing and communications agency; and together they have two daughters. That’s one of the primary reasons she recently accepted the top job at Boise Co-op, becoming the first CEO in the company’s 46-year history.

Having worked at Starbucks for as long as you did, I’d be remiss if I didn’t ask you about Howard Schultz. (The former Starbucks CEO recently indicated that he might launch an independent run for president.)

Yes, I do know Howard Schultz.

Might he make a good president?

I’m not answering that question.

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Let me ask it this way: Outside of Starbucks, why would Howard Schultz make a good… well, anything?

I think he knows how to inspire people and really make people move forward. He knows how to shift a culture in a positive way.

Tell me how this opportunity at the Boise Co-op came onto your radar.

I’ve always loved the Co-op and secretly dreamed of working there someday. That said, I never dreamed that an opportunity like this was possible. So when a recruiting firm contacted me, I was very open to that conversation. This is the first time that I’ve lived and worked every day in Boise. I’ve always traveled for work, so this has given me a wonderful opportunity to be more entrenched in the community that I love. Plus, I can be home with my family every night.

What did the Co-op board tell you they were looking for in a CEO? They were looking for somebody with a skillset that could offer a big, long-term vision and strategy. So, here I am. I think they were wanting leadership, not management, and somebody who can inspire. I think we want to see the Co-op reach out into the community as much as the community is drawn to us.

home delivery of groceries, and Uncorked!, your new wine bar inside the Co-op wine shop. Is there anything else new that you’ll be launching sooner than later?

I’m exchanging ideas with my team all the time. I like to approach anything with the mindset of asking, “What is possible?” I don’t like to start with all of the reasons why we can’t do something.

Can we assume that the Boise Co-op will remain in Boise’s North End? Yes, this is our flagship store, our community store. We built our core values and ideals here and we wouldn’t want to lose that.

I also think it’s fair to say that some people were skeptical about placing a Boise Co-op at the Village in Meridian, yet it’s a major success.

What’s the chance of seeing another Boise Coop location in the next five years?

Likely.

How are you spending these first few months on the job?

I’ve been working in all of the departments.

I’m loving it.

Do you have a sense of what your customers’ expectations will be in the near future? I’m assuming that you’re always in need of being ahead of the curve.

In the retail space, lines are blurred more and more. Grocery stores aren’t just grocery stores anymore, as much as coffee shops aren’t coffee shops any longer. They’ve diversified, creating different experiences. I think consumers expect high quality and want something we call “high touch” in terms of a great customer experience. They’re willing to pay a bit more if they believe it’s highquality and really convenient.

Really? Are you any good in the bakery?

Making sandwiches? Salads? Butchering meat?

Well, I did come from the coffee industry, so stick me in the coffee bar and you’re all set.

But when I worked in the meat department in the Co-op at the Village, I said, “I’m great with all of this, just as long as I don’t have to cut anything.” I’m a bit embarrassed to show them my knife skills.

You have two daughters, a 7-year-old and 10-year-old. How do you describe to them what you do for a living?

I told my daughters “I’m the new CEO of the Co-op.” But they asked, “What does that mean?”

So, I said, “I’m the big boss.” It’s the easiest way to distill that down. They’re super excited, and now they want to go to the Co-op every time I go to work.

Five years ago, most people never would have thought of a Boise Co-op at the Village in Meridian. And the changes keep coming: the growing number of classes and workshops,

Do they adore the Co-op like the rest of your customers?

Well, they certainly adore the Co-op cookies.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Left: Penelope Windsor plays “Snatch Game” as Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra. Right: Nikki Grimm (right) and Penelope (left) lip sync battle.

KNOCK DOWN, DRAG OUT

The political and the risque duke it out at the third-annual Boise’s Next Drag Superstar HARRISON BERRY The crowd at The Balcony Club on Feb. 11 was already on the balls of its feet during drag queen Nikki Grimm’s striptease to a mashup of “Gimme More” and “Stronger” by Britney Spears, but toward the end, Nikki switched things up: Rather than tearing off her wig in a big reveal, she brandished a pair of shears and cut it off, along with locks of her own real hair, which flitted past her black lingerie and littered the stage as she finished her routine. The audience went off like a bomb.

“All I want is to make sure the show is the best it can be, and if I leave part of myself on stage, so be it,” she said afterward. “And I do, every single time I get onstage.”

At the end of Nikki’s performance, Boise’s Next Drag Superstar emcee Denimm Cain handed her a white, high-heeled shoe—a coveted honor from the stunned judging panel.

Nikki had participated in BNDS in 2018, and had been nixed from competition early. Over the last year, she said, she “got enough [feedback from the judges] to build [her] persona and kill it onstage.”

Now in its third year, BNDS, which continues on Sundays through March 24, is under new leadership, and has extended its themes from the campy, burlesque and overtly sexual to include the political, starting with 14 queens competing for a VIP trip to RuPaul’s DragCon, and numerous smaller prizes to be given out over the 10 | FEBRUARY 13–19, 2019 | BOISEWEEKLY

course of the contest. One queen, Vice Squiglybone, performed as President Donald Trump, and finished off her striptease with a pair of backup performers chasing her across the stage, hosing her down with tanning spray. (After placing in the bottom two at the end of the evening, she volunteered to go home so Rari Doll could continue to compete.) Another queen, Penelope Windsor, appeared as Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra.

“I have a little more of a political bent with the drag that I do because I think drag is a really great platform for voicing my opinion on the issues,” Crispin Gravatt, who performs as Penelope, said days before the Feb. 10 competition.

Political drag, Gravatt said, is tough work, balancing a stone-carved drag commandment to entertain with the social mandate to activate and inform. During the Feb. 11 “Snatch Game” contest, Penelope answered the question “Roses are red, the grass is green, I want you in my _____, if you know what I mean” with “My team, as long as you can stand me and you don’t get dismissed for sexual harassment.” It was a dig at Ybarra’s only scheduled 2018 campaign event, which was held at The Gathering Place bar in Eagle and hosted by William McCarrel, a former Mountain Home principal whose teaching and administrative licenses were suspended in 2011 after he was accused of multiple accounts of sexual harassment.

The audience and judges got the reference, and there was plenty more where that came from, as Penelope slammed Ybarra’s work ethic and the education department budget. At one point, emcee Denimm said, “I wish we’d invited that woman here. I want to see her in the front row,” and revealed that Ybarra’s Democratic challenger Cindy Wilson had briefly attended the show.

Not everyone was a fan of the political spoofs: Big Gay Paycen, one of the judges, said the gags weren’t his style, though he eventually praised Penelope’s wit and elegance as a drag queen.

“You’re accomplishing your mission, so good job,” he said.

This is the first year that audience participation has played a role in the judging process— one of several innovations from the contest’s new director, The Balcony Manager Rodney Busbee, designed to make it more audience- and contestant-friendly. Queens are also no longer eliminated from the competition in the first round to ensure they get enough facetime with judges to improve their acts.

“We knew [in 2018] that there were quite a few [queens] who’d never done anything on this kind of scale. ...Probably half of them, maybe, had done drag more than a handful of times,” he said. “We wanted to make sure that this year, they got to be on stage two to three times, so they could get feedback.”

The judges named Nikki and Penelope the top two contestants, and in a dramatic twist, Denimm announced they would lip sync battle, with the winner taking home a $350 gift certificate to Crazy Neighbor, and the loser picking one of the bottomranked contestants for elimination. The move took the audience and queens by surprise, but when Christina Aguilera’s “Fighter” started over the speakers, Nikki and Penelope started to dance. Penelope, now dressed in a bright red fedora and overcoat, moved with practiced, restrained elegance, while Nikki, bound in a tight, black-lace bodysuit, danced an energetic and sexual routine. When it was over, the two winded queens stood for judgment.

“You just killed it on this stage,” judge Nick McClure said to Nikki.

“When you’re on stage, you light it up,” judge Maliha Gemini told Penelope.

In the end, they awarded Penelope first place, and Nikki, standing before the assembled queens, chose who to send home.

“I love each and every one of you so much,” she said, adding to another contestant, “Santiago, I’ve got to send you home.”

The two hugged.

“I’m just so glad I got to have this opportunity,” Santiago told Nikki and the judges.

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IDAHO EXPERIENCE: A YEAR AT THE TOP

The Idaho Public Television series launches its new season Thursday, Feb. 14 GEORGE PRENTICE It’s rare for a series to achieve the status of being a Top-10 television program in its first year. But cracking the Top 10 at Idaho Public Television which, time and again, is at or near the top of the list of most-watched PBS stations in the nation, is formidable. Consider, for a moment, that IPTV’s lineup already includes Antiques Roadshow, Independent Lens, Live From Lincoln Center, Nature, NOVA, PBS Newshour, POV, Victoria, a trainload of Idaho Experience has rapidly become one of Idaho Public Television’s most popular programs. children’s programming led by Sesame Street and IPTV’s own Emmy-winning productions of Dialogue, Idaho Reports and Outdoor But up first, Idaho Experience will launch An integral member of the team that Idaho. Just wedging any new series into the a new season Thursday, Feb. 14, with the produces Idaho Experience is veteran journalist lineup would be an achievement, but for Idaho Bill Manny, who knows a thing or two about broadcast premiere of “Some Lived: An Idaho Experience to land in the Top 10 so rapidly was telling great stories. Manny spent nearly two POW’s Story.” quite remarkable.

“This was a pretty unique circumstance,” decades at the Idaho Statesman, and now writes “Let’s face it, we’ve set the bar pretty high and produces at IPTV. He’s still the community said Tucker. “This was a completed film, offered for ourselves,” IPTV General Manager Ron engagement editor at the Statesman, but Manny directly to us from the director/producer. She Pisaneschi told Boise Weekly in early 2018, just now spends most of his days pairing words and came to us 2 1/2 years ago and asked if we before Idaho Experience’s debut. would be interested. That was even before we visuals for episodes of Idaho Experience.

Twelve months later, the series is a fan-favorite. officially launched the series.”

“What I’m finding, and what I’m enjoying Nielsen ratings, broadcast television’s The centerpiece of “Some Lived” is Idaho namost, is the detective work. It’s my job to find long-time standard of measuring viewing tive Mark Calnon, who survived a World War II the perfect images to match the words, critical households, are only one way of determining a POW camp in Nazi-occupied Poland. Calnon, in telling a great story,” said television program’s success in frail and in his mid-80s, appears in the episode Manny. “But when I find that the 21st century. along with some stunning archival photographs perfect object, I then have to “Facebook gives you a find out where it is, get permis- and personal documents.

IDAHO EXPERIENCE pretty good indicator of who’s Season Premiere In March, during Idaho Public Television’s sion to photograph that object, connecting with your content,” festival pledge drive, when the station traditravel there, and go to some “Some Lived: said Jeff Tucker, IPTV’s direcAn Idaho POW’s Story” tionally rolls out some of its most-anticipated remote area with a crew and tor of content services. “One premieres and specials, Idaho Experience will two cameras… all for about 15 Thursday, Feb. 14, 8:30 p.m., of our early Idaho Experience broadcast its first-ever highlight program to seconds of footage. It’s a chalIdaho Public Television posts on the [1983] Borah celebrate some of the series’ best moments from lenge, and definitely a new set Peak earthquake went crazy. It its first year of production. of muscles.” had something like 400,000 “After that, we’ll be offering a new episode evManny spoke to BW just views. And this past Christmas, we shared some a few days before he and an Idaho Experience ery other month,” said Tucker. “And we’re talking rare images of Jimmy Stewart, who was a flight about so many possible shows: for instance, the crew headed to north-central Idaho, where he instructor with the U.S. Army Air Force here in would explore something called Psyching, a upcoming anniversary of the women’s right to Boise back in 1943. That was also very popular.” mail-order religion operating in Moscow in the vote and maybe something on Idaho monsters, Stewart’s connection to Idaho was part of myths and legends, perhaps for Halloween.” mid-20th century.

“Pioneers of the Air,” one of many Idaho ExperiTucker, Manny and their colleagues at IPTV “You’ll see that episode in April,” said ence episodes that dipped into the Gem State’s Manny, flashing a grin that said, “I know some- are preparing to face those challenges knowing deep well of rarely told stories. that they have already set the bar high. thing you don’t.”

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and scary images; not recommend for children. Through Feb. 14, 5 and 9:20 p.m. $7-$9. The Flicks, 646 W. Fulton St., Boise, 208-342-4222, oscar.go.com.

Festivals & Events

OSCAR-NOMINATED LIVEACTION SHORTS—Catch the nominated live-action short films before the Oscars are handed out Feb. 24. Rated R; not recommend for children. Through Feb. 14, 7 p.m. $7-$9. The Flicks, 646 W. Fulton St., Boise, 208342-4222, oscar.go.com.

BOISE-EAGLE TRANS MEETUP—6:30 p.m. FREE. High Note Cafe, 225 N. Fifth St., Boise, 208429-1911, thehighnotecafe.com.

On Stage BCT: CLARKSTON—Second of two plays performed in repertory, with Lewiston, through March 9. The two plays are companion pieces about modern-day descendants of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark struggling to find a way forward in a world where there’s nothing left to discover. 7 p.m. $18-$38. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-331-9224, bctheater.org.

OSCAR-NOMINATED ANIMATED SHORTS—Don’t miss your chance to see the nominated animated short films before the Oscars are handed out on Feb. 24. Rated PG, with a few heavy themes

Art

CHERRY WOODBURY: REALISM IN WATERCOLOR—A portion of sales benefit St. Luke’s. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE. St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center, 190 E. Bannock St., Boise, 208-3811200, stlukesonline.org.

GROUP EXHIBITION: IN THE MIX—In The Mix explores the complexities of bi-racial and multi-racial identities to promote a larger discussion and dialogue.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Boise State Visual Arts Center Gallery 1, Liberal Arts Building, Room 170, 1874 University Drive, Boise, 208-426-3994, art. boisestate.edu/visualartscenter.

ART SOURCE GALLERY EMERGING ARTISTS JURIED EXHIBITION—Through Feb. 28. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Art

MARK W. MCGINNIS: THE UNFOLDING OF THE UNTITLED—Reviving his textural techniques from the 1980s and 1990s, Mark W.

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THURSDAY FEB. 14 Festivals & Events BOISE CLASSIC MOVIES VALENTINE’S SCREENING: WHEN HARRY MET SALLY—7 p.m. $9-$11. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-3871273, boiseclassicmovies.com.

FOR THE LOVE OF THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE—Transportation is one of Idaho’s largest sources of air pollution, and collaborative group of environmental nonprofits, utility companies and automakers are leading the way in crafting a better transportation future through electric vehicles. After the presentations, there will be multiple EVs parked in front of the Capi-

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tol for folks to check out. In the Lincoln Auditorium. 1:30-3 p.m.

FREE. Idaho State Capitol Building, 700 W. Jefferson St., Boise.

SPECIAL VALENTINE’S COMEDY SHOW: RICK DELIA—8 p.m. $12. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-9412459, liquidboise.com.

ROMANCING THE PEN—Stroll through the site and snuggle up with your Valentine or find the true meaning of ball and chain.

Visitors can check out special exhibits on love stories and love letters from the Idaho State Penitentiary, and take a guided tour of the site. Last admission is at 8 p.m. Noon-9 p.m. $11 for 2. Old Idaho State Penitentiary, 2445 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-334-2844, history. idaho.gov/events-programs.

VALENTINE’S DAY OPERA IDAHO OPERATINI: ETERNAL LOVE—Enjoy the cast of Opera Idaho’s upcoming production of Verdi’s Aida serenading you with love-inspired favorites from the canons of opera and musical theater, and a dinner bar and dessert display. 5:30 and 8:15 p.m. $22-$33. Riverside Hotel

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The spark is gone and your significant other is moving out of the house. The dog, the CD collection—not that you ever used it—and at least three of your favorite t-shirts have disappeared into the ether, and will remain out of reach until one or more of them show up on your doorstep months after you’ve deleted that ex’s contact information.

If you’re crumbling under the weight of these cliches, the folks at Fatty’s Bar know your pain and want to help. Enter the Shred Your Ex party. The day after Valentine’s Day, when you would have given them that perfect gift, commit a photo of your former paramour to the shredder for a free drink ticket, and bump it for the rest of the night to music from DJ Slieb and EDDY V while washing down your heartbreak with drink specials.

9 p.m., FREE. Fatty’s Bar, 800 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-629-6314, facebook.com/ drinkfattys.

SENIOR SOIREE: 3-D PRINTING—Learn what 3-D printing is, different uses, and how objects are designed and printed. 11 a.m. FREE. Boise Public Library at Collister, 4724 W. State St., Boise, 208-9728320, boisepubliclibrary.org.

entine’s Day with a lovely evening in Boise’s historic Queen Anne Victorian home. Dinner catered by Luciano’s, with wine and beverages included. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $50 per person. Bishops’ House, 2420 E. Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208342-3279, thebishopshouse.org.

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A tear-able breakup.

TVAA 2019 JURIED ART EXHIBITION—Enjoy 54 works that express originality, craftsmanship and deliver a “wow” factor. Through March 14. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Boise State Public Radio, Yanke Family Research Building, 220 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise, 208-4263663, boisestatepublicradio.org.

GEOMETRY AND PROCESS—Featuring work by Cassandra Schiffler and Christine Raymond. Through the month of February, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. FREE. Capitol Contemporary Gallery, 451 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-3849159, capitolcontemporary.com.

26TH ANNUAL VALENTINE FOR AIDS—Check out and bid on more than 250 pieces of donated art adorning the walls of Flying M from Feb. 7-17, when bidding ends at 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Safety Net for AIDS Program. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE. Flying M Coffeehouse, 500 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-345-4320, facebook.com/valentineforaids.

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McGinnis presents a sampling of his three-year series of non-objective paintings. Through March 3, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE. Boise State Student Union Gallery, 1910 University Drive, Boise, 208-426-1242.

Source Gallery, 1015 W. Main St., Boise, 208-331-3374.

Kick that cabin fever.

10TH-ANNUAL STANLEY WINTERFEST If you’ve never been to Stanley Winterfest, think of it as the small mountain town’s answer to the McCall Winter Carnival—but with an emphasis on the Hairy Leg Contest, not the tourist-pulling ice sculptures. Winterfest features everything from a “Wild and Woolley” drag race and an outhouse race (teams push ski- or snowboard-mounted outhouses through the snow) to snowmobile skijoring, the Howlin’ Wolf Raft Ride and a K9 Keg Pull. The festivities will kick off with a beach party that defies the freezing temperatures, and run through the weekend with plenty of opportunities for winter sports lovers, including a 30-40k Fat Bike Fondo. Dancing and live music will round out the festivities. Don’t miss this chance to party like a true Idahoan!

7- 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-midnight Sunday. FREE. Stanley, stanleywinterfest.com.

Valentine’s Day, animal style.

WOO AT THE ZOO FOR ADULTS There’s a reason that the first sit-down sex talk a kid gets in life is euphemistically called “the birds and the bees.” Yes, animals do it too—and for one night during Valentine’s Day week each year, Zoo Boise shamelessly points that out with an adults-only event dubbed Woo at the Zoo. Singles and couples ages 18 and older are invited to explore the zoo on guided tours that promise to unveil “the intimate secrets of exotic animal mating and dating—from the humorous and tawdry to passionate and subtle.” Apart from all of its educational elements, the night will also include an Italian dinner, drinks and dessert, plus photo-ops and some chocolates to take home. If you’ve never been, trust us: This is an event you won’t soon forget.

4-7 p.m., $45-$50. Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Dr., Boise, 208-608-7760, zooboise.org.

Feeling hot hot hot.

33RD-ANNUAL IDAHO CITY CHILI COOK-OFF Forget what you think you know about gumbo, clam chowder, split pea or chicken noodle: Chili is America’s soup. It gets the title because it’s versatile. It can be mild enough so that grandma can eat it, or hot enough to burn through the hull of a battleship. It can be beefy enough to satisfy the most famished carnivore, or made without any animal products at all. Every year, Idaho City throws a chili cook-off, and it’s one of the state’s best end-of-winter festivals, stocked with more soup than the chefs can wag a ladle at, evaluated by both a panel of judges and attendees.

There will also be beer, a raffle, live music, a silent auction and vendors. Skip the lines by buying a commemorative cup at the Idaho City Chamber of Commerce website.

11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $5-$10. Idaho City Visitor’s Center, 100 S. Main St., Idaho City, 208-392-6040, idahocitychamber.org.

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On Stage BCT: CLARKSTON—Through March 9. 7 p.m. $18-$38. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-331-9224, bctheater.org.

DTF: WILLAM AND EDDIE DANGER—Dirty Twisted Fierce is a new monthly party featuring top DJs, celebrity performers and the hottest dancers. With Willam and Eddie Danger, and DJ Bret Law. 8 p.m. $5, $30 VIP. The Balcony Club, 150 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-336-1313.

THE GREAT GATSBY BALL MYSTERY EVENT—There’ll be singing, dancing and mischief.

Dinner tickets must be purchased by 5 p.m. the day before your show. 7-9 p.m. $25 show only, $50 dinner and show. The Playhouse Boise, 8001 W. Fairview Ave., Boise, 208-779-0092, playhouseboise.com/on-stage-1.

OSCAR-NOMINATED LIVEACTION SHORTS—7 p.m. $7-$9.

The Flicks, 646 W. Fulton St., Boise, 208-342-4222, oscar.go.com.

Workshops & Classes VALENTINE SPECIAL PARTNER PAINT NIGHT: BIRD LOVE—A local artist will guide you step-by-step through the painting process. No experience required. All painting supplies provided. Food and beverages available for purchase.

6:30 p.m. $28. Awakenings Coffee House, 10650 W. Overland Road, Boise, 208-515-5015, brushdexperience.com.

Talks & Lectures JOE LEONARD: THE GOOD OLD DAYS IN IDAHO’S BACKCOUNTRY—Idaho living legend Joe Leonard will present his pioneering outdoor exploits starting way back in the 1960s. His memoir, The Son of the Madam of Mustang Ranch, won a Best of 2016 recognition from the National Outdoor Book Awards. In the IDFG Trophy Room. Park behind the building. 7-9 p.m. FREE. Idaho Fish and Game Headquarters, 600 S. Walnut St., Boise, 208859-2503, idahomountainrec.org.

Kids & Teens Art 26TH ANNUAL VALENTINE FOR AIDS—Through Feb. 17.

9 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE. Flying M Coffeehouse, 500 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-345-4320, facebook.com/valentineforaids.

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OSCAR-NOMINATED ANIMATED SHORTS—5 and 9:20 p.m. $7-$9.

The Flicks, 646 W. Fulton St., Boise, 208-342-4222, oscar.go.com.

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INBETWEENERS: CAKE DECORATING—For ages 10-18.

4 p.m. FREE. Ada Community Library Hidden Springs Branch, 5868 W. Hidden Springs Drive, Boise, 208-229-2665, adalib.org/hiddensprings.

GAL-ENTINES PARTY: CELEBRATE FRIENDSHIPS—5-8 p.m. FREE. Deja Brew Laugh a Latte, 112 E. Idaho, Meridian, 208-957-6442, alattelaugh.com.

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Food BOISE FIRKIN FROLIC—Enjoy sampling unique, locally brewed firkin beers, as well as traditional beers from your favorite local brewers. Plus food vendors, music and more. 4:30-8:30 p.m. $15. Basque Center, 601 W. Grove St., Boise, 208-3315097, boisefirkinfrolic.org.

VALENTINE’S DAY PAIRINGS AT MERIWETHER CIDER—Celebrate Valentine’s Day with pairings featuring chocolate from the Chocolat Bar, cheese from the Local, and Meriwether’s Strawberry Nitro cider. Each pairing is good for one or two people and includes four ciders, cheeses and chocolates.

4-8 p.m. $20. Meriwether Cider Taproom, 5242 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 208-9726725, meriwethercider.com.

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VALENTINE’S DINNER, WINE AND MUSIC—Join Steve Fulton Music and friends for a night of dinner, wine and music. Your ticket includes one catered meal by Open Table Boise, and a bottle of Cinder wine per table of two. 6 p.m. $100. Cinder Winery and Tasting Room, 107 E. 44th St., Garden City, 208376-4023, cinderwines.com.

FRIDAY FEB. 15 On Stage BCT: CLARKSTON—Through March 9. 8 p.m. $18-$38.

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BOISE PHIL: VIENNESE MASTERS—Enjoy an evening in the great musical city of Vienna with Mozart, Schubert and Beethoven.

Take your seats early by at 6:30 p.m. for the pre-concert event with Jamey Lamar. 7:30 p.m. $22-$44. Brandt Center at NNU, 707 Fern St., Nampa, 208-344-7849, boisephil.org.

COMEDIAN RICK DELIA—8 and 10 p.m. $12-$15. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise.com.

THE GREAT GATSBY BALL MYSTERY EVENT—7-9 p.m. $25 show only, $50 dinner and show. The Playhouse Boise, 8001 W. Fairview Ave., Boise, 208-779-0092, playhouseboise.com/on-stage-1.

PJ MASKS LIVE—PJ Masks Live is back with an all new super-heroic, live musical show, featuring the heroic trio from the hit children’s series. 6 p.m. $25-$110. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-4261110, morrisoncenter.com.

VALENTINE MOVIE AT THE MUSEUM: CASABLANCA—Enjoy a special Valentine’s screening of Casablanca at the Idaho State Museum. Ticket includes one free drink followed by a no-host bar, light appetizers and desserts, and special after-hours access to the museum galleries and M Store.

You’ll have museum access beginning at 7 p.m. and the movie will start promptly at 8 p.m. $23-$30, $43-$50 for two. Idaho State Museum, 610 N. Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-334-2120, history. idaho.gov/location/museum.

Workshops & Classes HARVEST AND HEARTH FARM AND HERITAGE WORKSHOPS— Harvest and Hearth features workshops and panels for farmers to start or expand their agricultural enterprises. Select courses from four tracks: farmstead management, crop and field production, livestock management and how to expand your farm business through diversification. 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. $55. College of Idaho, 2112 Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell, 208-685-6981, adaswcd.org.

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26TH ANNUAL VALENTINE FOR AIDS—Through Feb. 17.

9 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE. Flying M Coffeehouse, 500 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-345-4320. facebook. com/valentineforaids.

SHRED YOUR EX—Take a picture of your ex, send it through the shredder, and you’ll receive a free drink ticket. And if you’re in love, you can go too. Just print off a picture of some random person and shred it, they’ll never know the difference. DJ Slieb and EDDY V from SLC will be playing the crunchy grooves all night.

Plus enjoy drink specials. 9 p.m.

FREE. Fatty’s, 800 W. Idaho St., Ste. 200, Boise, 208-629-6314.

NADENE KRANZ: CHERRY ON TOP ART SHOW—Contemporary art by Warhol and Lichtenstein inspires Nadene Kranz’s oil paintings of America’s favorite foods, Hot Lips, and everyday “posed” items. Through March 1. 3-10 p.m. FREE. Coiled Wine Bar, 813 W. Bannock St., Boise, 208-820-8466, facebook.com/CoiledWineBar.

Literature MICHAEL MCKEE GREEN POETRY READING AND BOOK RELEASE—Boise State’s very own Michael McKee Green reads from his prize-winning debut, Fugue Figure. 7:30 p.m. FREE. Boise State Hemingway Center, 1819 Campus Lane, Boise, 208-426-3023.

VALENTINE’S SUSHI POP-UP— Enjoy a delicious sushi dinner prepared by Genki Takoyaki (prices vary according to menu choice).

6-9 p.m. FREE. Mad Swede Brewing Company, 2772 S. Cole Road, Ste. 140, Boise, 208-922-6883.

SATURDAY FEB. 16 Festivals & Events

CALENDAR EXTRA BOISE DOUBLE DOG DARES YOU TO RAISE FUNDS FOR PUPS

COURTESY MOONSONG MAL AMUTE RESCUE

Gather a dozen Idahoans in a room and it’s a good bet that at least seven of them have a dog waiting at home—or, depending on the room, already sitting at their feet. It’s no secret that Boiseans love their pooches (if you’re somehow in doubt, statistics from WalletHub, SmartAsset and the American Veterinary Medical Association have all confirmed the trend), and the city’s dog-friendly organizations know it. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that two fundraising events on Saturday, Feb. 16—from Meridian Canine Rescue and Moonsong Malamute Rescue Inc.—are double dog daring locals to keep their paws in the game.

At 2 p.m., PreFunk Beer Bar and MMR will kick off Woos and Brews, a fundraiser to benefit the purebred and mixed-breed Alaskan Malamutes that MMR rescues across the Intermountain West.

Malamutes are a particularly tricky breed due to their strength, independence and stubbornness, and MMR takes in dogs from across the country, housing them at Emerald Street Kennels in Boise and at foster homes in five states.

“There can be a high failure rate with adoptions and returns because they’re beautiful. So people see them for example on TV shows—Game of Thrones, you know, uses Alaskan Malamutes—and they see these dogs that are gorgeous, and then they get one and they need a lot of exercise, mental stimulation, and people aren’t able to give them what they need,” said Gina Day-Price, secretary of MMR’s Board of Directors.

Miley is just one of the MMR Several of MMR’s success stories will have their paws on the Malamutes up for adoption. ground at PreFunk for the fundraiser, which runs through 5 p.m., including Rio, a 160-pound Malamute who Day-Price said is “kind of famous around Boise” for his massive size. Information on the rescue’s nine adoptable dogs should also be on hand. Plus, an all-things-dog raffle will offer up items from Camp Bow Wow, Bark n’ Purr, Emerald Street Kennels, Habitat Veterinary Hospital and beyond, and $1 of each pint sold by Edge Brewing will go to MMR. If you haven’t gotten enough canine cuddles, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. that same day, antiques shop Enchanting Objects will host Gone to the Dogs, an annual merch sale/designer showcase/MCR donation drive. In addition to filling their baskets with marked-down vintage wares, attendees will be able to meet adoptable, tail-wagging guests from MCR, and item donations to the rescue (think leashes, collars and pet food) will earn the generous a 10 percent discount on their purchases. Nearby on State Street, Zamzow’s will also be taking donations, which will score shoppers the same perks.

—Lex Nelson

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BOISE NEIGHBORHOOD INTERACTIVE—The theme for this year’s community conference is “Creating Community: Cultivating and Sustaining Neighborhood Identity.” Aimee Christensen, founder and executive director of the Sun Valley Institute, will be the keynote speaker. The event is open to all residents.

Tickets include lunch. Register via EventBrite. 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $10. Borah High School, 6001 Cassia, Boise, 208-322-3855, energize.cityofboise.org/toolkit/ boise-neighborhood-interactive.

only, $50 dinner and show. The Playhouse Boise, 8001 W. Fairview Ave., Boise, 208-779-0092, playhouseboise.com/on-stage-1.

RITA WILSON—6:30 p.m. $35125. The Argyros Performing Arts Center, 120 N. Main St., Ketchum, 208-726-7872, theargyros.org.

Art 26TH ANNUAL VALENTINE FOR AIDS—Through Feb. 17.

9 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE. Flying M Coffeehouse, 500 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-345-4320, facebook. com/valentineforaids.

Literature BRIAN HODGES: CELLO SECRETS—Discover over 100 of the most helpful insider tricks cellists use to master the instrument. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. Rediscovered Books, 180 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-376-4229, rdbooks.org.

Sports & Fitness ROCK CLIMBING OPEN GYM—69 p.m. $12. Wings Center of Boise, 1875 Century Way, Boise, 208-376-3641, wingscenter. com/boise-rock-gym.

TREASURE VALLEY ROLLER DERBY SEASON OPENER—Treasure Valley Roller Derby is back for its first bout of the 2019 season.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and the All Stars take on Lava City at 6 p.m., followed by the Boise River Rollers vs. Wasatch B-team. 6 p.m. $5$15. Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-287-5650, tvrderby.com.

Kids & Teens B.O.R.G. ROBOTICS GROUP— Meet with the Boise Robotics Group to work on your own projects or gain specialized help in your area of interest. Building materials are also available. For ages 10 and older; must be accompanied by a parent. Saturday 11 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. Ada Community Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise, 208-362-0181, adalib.org/victory.

COOKIN’ WITH KIDS: MUFFIN MADNESS—Learn to make two different nutrient-dense, grainfree, dairy-free paleo-inspired muffin recipes. Adults are free with paid kid’s registration. 10:30 a.m. $17-$20. Boise Co-op The Village, 2350 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, 208-809-2200, boise.coop.

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BRIDAL BOUTIQUE SHOW—58 p.m. FREE. West Elm, 824 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-4408472, radionphotography. com/bridal-boutique-show/.

WATERSHED WEEKEND: SCIENCE OF SNOW SPORTS— Participate in fun, active events, observe the science behind sliding on snow or ice, and enjoy learning about winter recreation opportunities in Boise. A water renewal facility tour will be held at 11:30 a.m., weather permitting; closedtoes shoes required, no strollers allowed. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. Boise WaterShed, 11818 W. Joplin Road, Boise, 208-608-7300, boiseenvironmentaleducation.org.

On Stage BCT: CLARKSTON—Through March 9. 8 p.m. $18-$38.

Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208331-9224, bctheater.org.

COMEDIAN RICK DELIA—8 and 10 p.m. $12-$15. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise.com.

THE GREAT GATSBY BALL MYSTERY EVENT—7-9 p.m. $25 show

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CALENDAR Odds & Ends TREASURE VALLEY FLEA MARKET—9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE$2. Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-939-6426, ext. 23, treasurevalleyfleamarket.com.

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FAMILY FIELD TRIP WEEKEND— Visitors will see live bird demonstrations, tour the Archives of Falconry, participate in family friendly crafts and activities, and enjoy the scenic interpretive trail. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE-$10. World Center for Birds of Prey, 5668 W. Flying Hawk Lane, Boise, 208-362-8687, peregrinefund.org/calendar.

FLY FISHING FILM TOUR 2019— The original and preeminent exhibition of fly fishing cinema, The F3T is a one-of-a-kind experience in its 13th lap around the globe. 4 and 8 p.m. $18. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-387-1273, egyptiantheatre. net/event/f3t-2-showtimes.

GONE TO THE DOGS: ANTIQUES, VINTAGE GOODS AND RESCUE DOGS—Check out Enchanting Objects’ annual sale, designer showcase and donation drive for Meridian Canine Rescue. Take an item to donate to MCR and get 10 percent off your purchase all day.

Plus special doggy guests from MCR will be available for adoption.

The State Street Zamzow’s is also collecting donations (Feb. 10-16) and you can take your receipt to get 10 percent off at Enchanting Objects. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Enchanting Objects, 4906 W. State St., Boise, 208-853-1005, enchantingobjects.com.

WOO AT THE ZOO FOR ADULTS— Open to both singles and sweethearts 18 and older, this memorable Valentine’s Day event will reveal the intimate secrets of exotic animal mating and dating.

Enjoy a guided stroll through the zoo, presentations by zookeepers regarding animal breeding in zoos, up-close animal encounters and other animal-amore-related activities. Dinner, dessert, drinks, photos with your sweetheart and take-home chocolate are included.

4-7 p.m. $45-$50. Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-608-7760, zooboise.org.

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WOOS AND BREWS: MOONSONG MALAMUTE RESCUE— Head down to PreFunk Beer Bar for a fundraiser to benefit Moonsong Malamute Rescue.

Edge Brewing will have several beers on tap with $1 per pint going to Moonsong. They’ll also have raffle tickets for swag and other fun items. 2-5 p.m. FREE. PreFunk Beer Bar, 1100 W. Front St., Boise, 208-331-3865.

Food 33RD ANNUAL IDAHO CITY CHILI COOK-OFF—Sample some of the state’s finest chili, cooked up on-site by more than a dozen

seasoned chefs. Vote for your favorite team’s chili and see how your taste compares with the judges’. Plus beer, vendors, raffle, silent auction and live music. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $5-$10.

Idaho City Visitor’s Center, 100 S. Main St., Idaho City, 208-3926040, idahocitychamber.org.

BOISE FARMERS MARKET FEBRUARY FULL MOON DINNER—Enjoy four locally-sourced courses, created by four of Boise’s most inventive chefs, paired with Idaho libations. 6 p.m. $125$150. Barber Park Education and Event Center, 4049 S. Eckert Road, Boise, 208-577-4577, theboisefarmersmarket.com.

SUNDAY FEB. 17 On Stage COMEDIAN RICK DELIA—8 p.m. $12-$15. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208941-2459, liquidboise.com.

DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE—Based on the No. 1 PBS KIDS TV series, Daniel and all of his friends invite you for a brand-new adventure in Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live: King for a Day. 1 p.m. $23-$75. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-4261110, morrisoncenter.com.

Brewing Company, 2772 S. Cole Road, Ste. 140, Boise, 208-9226883, maadswedebrewing.com.

TREASURE VALLEY FLEA MARKET—10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE$2. Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-939-6426, ext. 23, treasurevalleyfleamarket.com.

Animals & Pets FAMILY FIELD TRIP WEEKEND— Visitors will see live bird demonstrations, tour the Archives of Falconry, participate in family friendly crafts and activities and enjoy the scenic interpretive trail. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE-$10. World Center for Birds of Prey, 5668 W. Flying Hawk Lane, Boise, 208-362-8687, peregrinefund.org/calendar.

MONDAY FEB. 18 On Stage

Hour for Latter-Day Sinners. Featuring three of Boise’s best comedic apostates: Merry Cole, Ian Owens, and Erin Riley. Plus a special burlesque number by Muff Jones.

8 p.m. $10. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459.

Literature POETRY OPEN MIC—Read your own poetry (works-in-progress are welcome!) or share some of your current favorites by other writers. Sign-ups start at 6:30 p.m., and open mic runs from 7-9 p.m. FREE. High Note Cafe, 225 N. Fifth St., Boise, 208-4291911, thehighnotecafe.com.

Kids & Teens ZOO BOISE DAY CAMP: TROPICAL RAINFORESTS—Journey into the heart of the jungle to discover breathtaking biodiversity all around. For kids in grades 2-6.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. $45-$50. Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-608-7760, zooboise.org.

THE JACK MORMON COMEDY HOUR: STRAIGHT OUTTA DARKNESS—Join Comedic Prophet, Seer and Revelator Krystal Moore for The Jack Mormon Comedy

EYESPY Real Dialogue from the naked city

Sports & Fitness YOGA AT MAD SWEDE—All levels welcome. Take your own mat. After yoga, sample some of the brews; ticket includes a half pint. 2:30 p.m. $15. Mad Swede Brewing Company, 2772 S. Cole Road, Ste. 140, Boise, 208-9226883, madswedebrewing.com.

Kids & Teens BCT CHILDREN’S READING SERIES—BCT’s littlest theatergoers, ages 6 and up, gather for the best of contemporary children’s theater in a creative environment.

Audience members will experience professional actors bringing engaging stories to life. With free milk and cookies, sponsored by Albertsons, as well as free pizza, sponsored by Pie Hole. All children 17 years or younger must be accompanied by an adult. 2 p.m. $8$12. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-3319224, bctheater.org/readings/crs.

Odds & Ends ARTS AND ALES—Enjoy some Mad great beer as you paint a beautiful, floral portrait, with wine, cider and non-alcoholic beverages available, too. No experience necessary. Supplies are included. 6 p.m. $25. Mad Swede

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CALENDAR Food AMICO GINO: NOT YOUR TYPICAL ITALIAN VARIETALS—Enjoy a trio of exciting Italian varietals while learning Italian words and phrases. Snacks will be provided.

6:30 p.m. $30. House Of Wine, 1409 W. Main St., Ste. 110, Boise.

208-891-5900, amicoginoboi. wixsite.com/amicoginoboi.

TUESDAY FEB. 19 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. Volunteer at ilcdinners. ivolunteer.com. 5:15-7 p.m. FREE. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 707 W. Fort St., Boise, 208-344-3011, ilcdinners.ivolunteer.com.

Food WILD PLUM CHAMPAGNE AND PORT PAIRING—Break out of the winter doldrums with this specialty four-flight Champagne and Port Pairing Event at Wild Plum. Wild Plum will offer small plate pairings with each flight. 6 p.m. $45. Wild Plum Events and Eats, 1621 N. Orchard St., Boise, 208-9947437, wildplumevents.com.

WEDNESDAY FEB. 20 On Stage BCT: LEWISTON—First of two plays performed in repertory, with Clarkston, through March 9. The two plays are companion pieces about modern day descendants of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark struggling to find a way forward in a world where there’s nothing left to discover. 7 p.m. $18-$38. Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-331-9224, bctheater.org.

CALENDAR EXTRA IDAHO REVIEW CELEBRATES 20 YEARS

C O U RTESY I DA H O RE V I E W

Idaho Review typically hits shelves at the Boise State University student bookstore and Rediscovered Books at the end of the year, which is why, when it was officially released on Jan. 22, the lauded literature review landed under most people’s radar.

After a hangup at the printer in Michigan, “by the time they were ready to send it, our warehouse at Boise State had closed down for Christmas,” said Mitch Wieland, professor of creative writing, co-founder of Boise State’s MFA in creative writing and editor of the Review.

This year marks the 20th year of Idaho Review, and as in years past, it’s full of some of the most illustrious fiction, poetry, interviews and, for the first time in its history, playwriting to be found anywhere. That’s no idle boast: Three short works from its inaugural publication by Ann Beattie, Richard Bausch and Robert Olmstead were included in The Best American Short Stories in 1999, and the trend has been Find Idaho Review at the Boise State student upward from there. bookstore or Rediscovered Books.

In the following years, 12 pieces from the Review have subsequently appeared in places like The Best American Short Stories, The O. Henry Prize Stories, The Pushcart Prize, New Stories from the South and Best of the West, and 28 more have been shortlisted for publication elsewhere. It has become a platform for students and masters of the literary craft alike.

“I used to tell [former Boise State President Bob] Kustra it was like winning the Fiesta Bowl 12 years in a row,” Wieland said.

In this year’s edition, readers will find short fiction by the likes of Joyce Carol Oates (“The Bloody Head”) and Corinna Vallianatos (“Cuba”). They’ll also find poetry by John Kinsella and a Wieland’s interview of George Pelecanos, whose short fiction has appeared in places like Esquire and The Best American Mystery Stories, and whose screen credits include The Wire, The Deuce and The Pacific.

The volume is a trove of treasures, but maybe one of its most alluring gems is a two-act play, Wilde About Whitman by David Simpatico, about a now-famous encounter between one of America’s greatest poets, Walt Whitman, and one of Britain’s greatest wits, Oscar Wilde.

“I read that play and I thought it was just fantastic,” Wieland said. “We’ve never done a play before, but our MFA program had just moved into a department with theater and film, and I kind of thought it would reflect our new department, that we’re all storytellers and we work with the same narrative elements.”

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MUSIC GUIDE WAYNE WHITE—6 p.m. FREE. Willowcreek Grill

ALMOST FAMOUS KARAOKE—9:30 p.m. FREE. Liquid Lounge

THURSDAY FEB. 14

BEN BURDICK TRIO—7:30 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse

FRANK MARRA—5 p.m. FREE. Riverside Hotel Bar 365

THE COUNTRY CLUB—9 p.m.

FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon

FRIM FRAM FOUR—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon

KARAOKE WITH SPIN DOCTOR ROX—For all ages. 8 p.m. FREE. High Note Cafe

HIPPIE SABOTAGE: BEYOND BEAUTIFUL TOUR—With Trance producer Sebastian Paul from Hessen, Germany. 8 p.m. $25$50. Revolution Concert House and Event Center

LONESOME JET BOAT RAMBLERS—6 p.m. FREE. Highlands Hollow Brewhouse MICHAEL BLUMENSTEIN DUO—7 p.m. FREE. Old Chicago Pizza Downtown MIKE ROSENTHAL—5:15 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse REED TURCHI—With The Weary Times, and Johnny Boy Kunk. 7 p.m. $8. The Olympic

JIMMY LAWRENCE TRIO—7:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse OPEN MIC WITH UNCLE CHRIS—7 p.m. FREE. O’Michael’s Pub & Grill ROLANDO ORTEGA—5:15 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse THE SHOOK TWINS—7 p.m. $15$30. The Mint, Hailey

THE ROCCI JOHNSON BAND—9 p.m. FREE. Humpin’ Hannah’s

SOMA—7 p.m. FREE. Reef

R&R—7 p.m. FREE. WilliB’s Saloon

TELAYA VALENTINE’S CONCERT: BREAD AND CIRCUS—6:30 p.m. $10-$15. Telaya Wine Co.

STEVE EATON—5 p.m. FREE. Riverside Hotel Bar 365 TYLOR AND THE TRAIN ROBBERS—9 p.m. FREE. Tom Grainey’s

WAYNE WHITE—6 p.m. FREE. Highlands Hollow Brewhouse

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and 2016 Hollywood FAME Award winner Frank Murray. 7:30 p.m. $32-$40. Riverside Hotel Sapphire Room

AARON GOLAY—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon

IDYLTIME—7 p.m. FREE. Sockeye Grill and Brewery-Cole

ASPHALT BUFFET—7:30 p.m.

FREE. WilliB’s Saloon

JERRY COLEMAN, LEE ARTHUR RICE, AND TONY RHEAULT—Come out and enjoy an evening of musical improvisation, including singa-longs of New Orleans jazz, rock and pop. 7 p.m. $15. Acoustic Alchemy Studio

THE BELLRAYS—With The Atom Age. 7:30 p.m. $10-$12. Neurolux BOURGEOISIE BEATS—10 p.m.

FREE. Tom Grainey’s Basement BROKEN OUTLAWS—8 p.m. FREE. Ha’ Penny Bridge Irish Pub and Grill CAROL AND SPIKE—7 p.m. FREE. High Note Cafe COLLEGE LEVEL—With The Phets, and Sepals. 7:30 p.m. $5. Deathproof Coffee House CUNNINGHAM AND MOSS—5 p.m. FREE. Riverside Hotel Bar 365 DAN COSTELLO—8 p.m. FREE. Dwellers Public House DJ SLIEB AND EDDY V FROM SLC—9 p.m. FREE. Fatty’s FRANK MURRAY’S PETTY FEVER: TRIBUTE TO TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS—Petty Fever is a multi-award winning full production tribute to Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, featuring the captivating guitarist/vocalist

JIMMY LAWRENCE TRIO—8:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse MATT ROOS—6 p.m. FREE. Deja Brew Laugh a Latte MIKE ROSENTHAL—5:15 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse NKE—NKE features Noah Kadre on guitar, Robere Kazadi on bass, Tom Kicmol on drums and Elizabeth Findley on keys. 10 p.m.

FREE. Reef THE PAN HANDLES—8 p.m. FREE. The Funky Taco RJ MCGINNIS BAND—8 p.m.

FREE. Quinn’s Restaurant and Lounge THE ROCCI JOHNSON BAND—9 p.m. FREE. Humpin’ Hannah’s

OKILLY DOKILLY, NEUROLUX, FEB. 19 Ticking off the members of The Simpsons-inspired metal band Okilly Dokilly (yes, really) feels almost like reading a roster of the seven dwarves, Simpsons style: there’s Head Ned, Dread Ned, Shred Ned, Bed Ned and Zed Ned, and they’re on vocals, drums, guitar, bass and synth, respectively. Red Ned, Bled Ned, Stead Ned, Thread Ned, Dead Ned and Cred Ned have cycled out of the group since its inception in 2015. You almost don’t need to listen to the band’s selfreleased album, Howdilly Doodilly (2016), to guess that it’s going to be up to some musical mischief when its members hit the Neurolux stage in Boise. Known for wearing signature round specs and green sweaters, the group calls itself “the world’s only Nedal band” and pedals songs with lyrics that are almost exclusively Ned Flanders Jr. quotes. Don’t be surprised if one of the Neds is caught punching an inflatable donut during the show.

—Lex Nelson

TV GIRL AND GEORGE CLANTON—7 p.m. $12. The Shredder UTILITY—With Far From Giants, and Charley Cholo. 10 p.m. $3.

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MUSIC EXTRA MOSTLY MUFF, VISUAL ARTS COLLECTIVE, FEB. 16

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After a decade on the Visual Arts Collective stage, Mostly Muff, the mostly-woman cover band, is set to perform its last benefit show.

“I think, over time, we’ve just gotten older,” said singer and keyboardist Gia Trotter. “We all have kids, and we’re all at that point where we want to pass the baton to a younger generation of female rockers.”

The band, comprised of Trotter, Lisa Simpson of Finn Riggins, Ivy Meissner of Le Fleur, and a rotating cast of other musicians including VAC Operator Sam Stimpert, has raised money for local nonprofits for years. Getting through the VAC doors is by donation, and this year, proceeds will benefit Immigrant Justice Idaho.

With its commitment to nonprofit fundraising, feminist advocacy and high-energy annual shows, Mostly Muff has become a Boise tradition, but in recent years, its members have had other, competing interests. Trotter, who was an art teacher at a local alternative high school when the band formed, spoke fondly of how Mostly Muff came to be.

“Some song came on the radio up above on the PA, and [Simpson and I] started singing and playing off each other, and we thought, ‘Someday, we should do some sort of cover band,’” she said.

Now, Trotter has a 2-year-old and holds down a job in social work. She’s also involved in some new music projects. Over the years, she said the members of Mostly Muff have improved considerably as musicians, performing songs that previously intimidated them.

“We’re all way better musicians than we were back then. We’ve talked about bestof shows and bringing back songs that we played years ago, and at the time they seemed like such difficult songs to play, but we’ve grown so much,” Trotter said.

Now, Mostly Muff is looking forward to finding out which band will pick up its baton—hint hint, three-time opening act Purring Mantis.

“I imagine you will likely see Purring Mantis at the same time of year, at the same place,” Trotter said.

—Harrison Berry With Purring Mantis. 9 p.m., by donation. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City, visualartscollective.com.

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NATTALI RIZE, REEF, FEB. 19 It’s impossible to sit motionless through a Nattali Rize song. The project—which is named after its musician-activist founder—pumps out juddering reggae beats that translate into nodding heads, tapping feet and swiveling hips wherever it appears. While Rize herself calls both Australia and Jamaica home, her empowering lyrics and her project’s strong stance against injustice, inequality and racism have taken root worldwide, aimed at a group of listeners she refers to as simply “The People.” Rize puts her money where her music is, too, by partnering with organizations like American Relief Centers while on tour. “There is definitely a responsibility to use whichever platform you have to do the greatest good in life. For us that’s our music, the stage, the microphone,” Rize told Rootfire Editor Brian Nelson. Catch Nattali Rize at Reef on Tuesday, Feb. 19, to join the do-good revolution.

—Lex Nelson With Naughty Pine. 9:30 p.m., $12-$15. Reef, 105 S. Sixth St., Boise, 208-287-9200, reefboise.com.

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MUSIC GUIDE SATURDAY FEB. 16 AARON GOLAY—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon ADDAM CHAVARRIA—7 p.m.

FREE. Capitol Bar BOISE PHIL: VIENNESE MASTERS—Enjoy an evening in the great musical city of Vienna with Mozart, Schubert and Beethoven.

Mozart’s Overture to the Magic Flute is alive with fantasy, excitement and joy. Schubert’s Symphony No. 5 is infused with a perfect balance of his youthful exuberance and lyricism. Guest soloist Natasha Paremski is sure to thrill with Beethoven’s majestic Emperor Piano Concerto No. 5.

Take your seats early by at 6:30 p.m. for the pre-concert event with Jamey Lamar. 7:30 p.m. $24-$72.

Morrison Center for the Performing Arts BOURGEOISIE BEATS—10 p.m.

FREE. Tom Grainey’s Basement BROKEN OUTLAWS—8 p.m. FREE. Ha’ Penny Bridge Irish Pub and Grill BUDDY DEVORE AND THE FADED COWBOYS—10 p.m. $3. Tom Grainey’s CARTER FREEMAN—7 p.m. FREE. Dwellers Public House

DYLAN AND THE SHABBY BOYS— 8 p.m. FREE. Quinn’s Restaurant and Lounge THE FABULOUS CHANCELLORS VALENTINE’S CONCERT—Room package includes one night stay for two in a deluxe guest room, dinner buffet for two, two tickets to the concert and breakfast for two the following morning. Call 208-343-1871 for reservations.

8 p.m. $15, $184 room package.

Riverside Hotel Grand Ballroom FRANK MURRAY’S PETTY FEVER: TRIBUTE TO TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS—Petty Fever is a multi-award winning full production tribute to Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, featuring the captivating guitarist/vocalist and 2016 Hollywood FAME Award winner Frank Murray. 7:30 p.m. $32-$40. Riverside Hotel Sapphire Room IX NIMBUSON—With The March Divide, and Dustin Morris. 8 p.m.

FREE. High Note Cafe JIMMY LAWRENCE TRIO—8:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse KARAOKE WITH DJ ADDICTIVE SPIN—8:30 p.m. FREE. The TK Bar KIKAGAKU MOYO—With Weeed.

7:30 p.m. $12. Neurolux MIKE ROSENTHAL—5:15 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse

NKE—NKE features Noah Kadre on guitar, Robere Kazadi on bass, Tom Kicmol on drums and Elizabeth Findley on keys. 10 p.m.

FREE. Reef RICHARD SOLIZ AND THE BLUE RAYZ—8 p.m. FREE. O’Michael’s Pub & Grill

COLLABERATIVE CONCERTS WITH DANIKA—6 p.m. FREE. Deja Brew Laugh a Latte

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Once described as “James Brown being kicked in the balls by The Who,” the group pairs frontwoman Lisa Kekaula’s in-your-face, soulinfused vocals with Robert Vennum’s manic guitar, and its latest album stews up a pot of what could be called not-yet-classic classics.

“We are proud of its simplicity and love how the new songs sound like old friends,” Kekaula said of the new album. “This release is a collection of songs that illustrates why we do what we do. We are not 20-year-olds and that’s okay.” That said, Boise 20-year-olds can probably still find something in The BellRays’ lineup to get behind— we recommend “Mine All Mine,” for starters.

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DEAR BABY BUSINESS, Congratulations to you! I believe that there is some class and excitement in waiting to discover the sex of the child. I started reading this question and I was worried it was going to be about those awful, tacky “gender revealâ€? parties. I am pleasantly surprised that it is about names! Once, years ago, another reader wrote in about what to name their twins on the way, and since I already suggested some combination of country music legends and “Minerva Jayne,â€? I will spare you the same suggestion! If your baby is assigned male at birth, I prefer “Paxton Jamison.â€? “Paxton,â€? meaning “peaceful farm,â€? has a great deal of charm and “Paxâ€? is a cute nickname. As for the girl name, I love both of them, with a preference for “Magnolia.â€? There is a dignity and beauty in a name that sounds a bit old-fashioned, but also conjures up the fragrant gentility of one of my favorite owers. Now that you have my 2 cents, good luck with deciding which names you go with. Of course, if it is too hard to decide between “Magnoliaâ€? and “Elenora,â€? there is still “Minerva.â€?

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To provide some distraction, there’s an app literally dubbed Lonely Heart, a simple, heartfilled game that’s free on iOS. Another game, The Arrows of Love (99 cents on iOS) allows you to control Cupid’s arrows.

Rx Breakup is a bit of a life coach in your pocket, particularly if you’ve just ended a relationship. It provides 30 days of activities to refocus your spirit (Free for iOS and Android).

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Talkspace provides options for those who can’t afford traditional therapy ($25/week on iOS and Android).

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “A freshness lives deep in me which no one can take from me,” wrote poet Swedish poet Gunnar Ekelof.

“Something unstilled, unstillable is within me; it wants to be voiced,” wrote philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. In accordance with your astrological omens, I propose we make those two quotes your mottoes for the next four weeks. In my opinion, you have a mandate to tap into what’s freshest and most unstillable about you, and then cultivate it, celebrate it and express it with the full power of your grateful, brilliant joy.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Are there two places on earth more different from each other than Europe and Africa? Yet there is a place, the Strait of Gibralter, where Europe and Africa are just 8.7 miles apart. Russia and the United States are also profoundly unlike each other, but only 2.5 miles apart where the Bering Strait separates them.

I foresee a metaphorically comparable phenomenon in your life. Two situations, influences or perspectives that may seem to have little in common will turn out to be closer to each other than you imagined possible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): According to the Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology, the word “obsession” used to refer to the agitated state of a person who was besieged by rowdy or unruly spirits arriving from outside the person. “Possession,” on the other hand, once meant the agitated state of a person struggling against rowdy or unruly spirits arising from within. In the Western Christian perspective, both modes have been considered primarily negative and problematic. In many other cultures, however, spirits from both the inside and outside have sometimes been regarded as relatively benevolent, and their effect quite positive. As long as you don’t buy into the Western Christian view, I suspect that the coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to consort with spirits like those.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo basketball star Latrell Sprewell played professionally for 13 years. He could have extended his career at least three more seasons, but he turned down an offer of $21 million from the Minnesota team, complaining that it wouldn’t be sufficient to feed his four children. I will ask you not to imitate his behavior, Virgo. If you’re offered a deal or opportunity that doesn’t perfectly meet all your requirements, don’t dismiss it out of hand. A bit of compromise is sensible right now.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): When directors of movies say, “It’s a wrap,” they mean that the shooting of a scene has been finished. They may use the same expression when the shooting of the entire film is completed. That’s not the end of the creative process, of course. All the editing must still be done. Once that’s accomplished, the producer may declare that the final product is “in the can,” and ready to be released or broadcast. From what I can determine, Aries, you’re on the verge of being able to say, “it’s a wrap” for one of your own projects. There will be more work before you’re ready to assert “it’s in the can.”

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In accordance with astrological omens, I invite you to create your own royal throne and sit on it whenever you need to think deep thoughts and formulate important decisions. Make sure your power chair is comfortable as well as beautiful and elegant. To enhance your ability to wield your waxing authority with grace and courage, I also encourage you to fashion your own crown, scepter and ceremonial footwear. They, too, should be comfortable, beautiful and elegant.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In 1995, astronomer Bob Williams got a strong urge to investigate a small scrap of the night sky that most other astronomers regarded as boring. It was near the handle of the constellation known as the Big Dipper. Luckily for him, he could ignore his colleagues’ discouraging pressure. That’s because he had been authorized to use the high-powered Hubble Space Telescope for a 10-day period. To the surprise of everyone but Williams, his project soon discovered that this seemingly unremarkable part of the heavens is teeming with over 3,000 galaxies. I suspect you may have a challenge akin to Williams’, Gemini. A pet project or crazy notion of yours may not get much support, but I hope you’ll pursue it anyway. I bet your findings will be different from what anyone expects.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): A study by the Humane Research Council found that more than 80 percent of those who commit to being vegetarians eventually give up and return to eating meat. A study by the National Institute of Health showed that only about 36 percent of alcoholics are able to achieve full recovery; the remainder relapse.

And we all know how many people make New Year’s resolutions to exercise more often, but then stop going to the gym by February. That’s the bad news. The good news, Cancerian, is that during the coming weeks you will possess an enhanced power to stick with any commitment you know is right and good for you. Take advantage!

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In 1992, an Ethiopian man named Belachew Girma became an alcoholic after he saw his wife die from AIDS. And yet today he is renowned as a Laughter Master, having dedicated himself to exploring the healing powers of ebullience and amusement. He presides over a school that teaches people the fine points of laughter, and he holds the world’s record for longest continuous laughter at three hours and six minutes. I nominate him to be your role model in the next two weeks. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you will be especially primed to benefit from the healing power of laughter. You’re likely to encounter more droll, whimsical and hilarious events than usual, and your sense of humor should be especially hearty and finely tuned.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A study published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science suggests that people who use curse words tend to be more candid. “Swearing is often inappropriate but it can also be evidence that someone is telling you their honest opinion,” said the lead researcher. “Just as they aren’t filtering their language to be more palatable, they’re also not filtering their views.” If that’s true, Scorpio, I’m going to encourage you to curse more than usual in the coming weeks. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, it’s crucial that you tell as much of the whole truth as is humanly possible. (P.S. Your cursing outbursts don’t necessarily have to be delivered with total abandon everywhere you go. You could accomplish a lot just by going into rooms by yourself and exuberantly allowing the expletives to roll out of your mouth.)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the mid-1980s, a California carrot farmer grew frustrated with the fact that grocery stories didn’t want to buy his broken and oddly shaped carrots. A lot of his crop was going to waste. Then he got the bright idea to cut and shave the imperfect carrots so as to make smooth little baby carrots. They became a big success.

Can you think of a metaphorically comparable adjustment you could undertake, Sagittarius? Is it possible to transform a resource that’s partially going to waste? Might you be able to enhance your possibilities by making some simple modifications?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Mongolia is a huge landlocked country. It borders no oceans or seas. Nevertheless, it has a navy of seven sailors. Its lone ship is a tugboat moored on Lake Khovsgol, which is 3 percent the size of North America’s Lake Superior. I’m offering up the Mongolian navy as an apt metaphor for you to draw inspiration from in the coming weeks. I believe it makes good astrological sense for you to launch a seemingly quixotic quest to assert your power, however modestly, in a situation that may seem out of your league.

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