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EDITOR’S NOTE CONGRATULATIONS! The worst kept secret in Boise is that Boise Weekly loves movies, and we really love our readers who love movies. So we were pleasantly surprised, and more than a bit proud, to see that more than 5,500 of our best friends participated in this year’s edition of our Red Carpet Movie Awards, presented by The Flicks and the Sun Valley Film Festival. As for who actually took home gold statuettes on Oscar night, BW readers probably weren’t too stunned when Green Book took home the Best Picture Oscar. BW has been crowing about Green Book since last September, when we first reported on it at the film’s world premiere. In fact, week after week, year after year, BW readers are always ahead of the curve on which films are must-see and Oscar-worthy. We’re pleased to announce that this year’s Grand Prize winner of a pair of passes to the 2019 Sun Valley Film Festival (a $1,000 value) is Kristen Phillips. Amy Snyder won an annual pass to The Flicks ($295 value), Boise’s only independent and foreign film cinema, which gives her unlimited movie admission for one person for a full year. Plus, Kathy Phillips won a pass that grants 10 movie admissions to The Flicks ($70 value). Based on the growing number of participants in our annual contest, you can bet that the Red Carpet Movie Awards will return in 2020. As for this week’s issue, we have a wide variety of reporting, including an exclusive conversation with suspended University of Idaho professor Denise Bennett (page 6), a preview of Alley Repertory Theater’s production of the award-winning play Indecent (page 7), the full scoop on this year’s edition of Treasure Valley Reads (page 8), a visit to a Kuna ostrich farm (page 9) and a review of Arctic, an exciting new film which will open this week at… where else? The Flicks (page 10). —George Prentice, Editor
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Here at The Cat Doctor, we are proud to announce that we have partnered with the Idaho Humane Society for their third annual feline fundraiser – Sip N Purr!
CABIN CONTROVERSY THE E XECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CABIN BL ASTED CIT Y OF BOISE OFFICIALS FOR WHAT HE CALLED THE CIT Y “NOT MAKING A GOOD -FAITH EFFORT TO NEGOTIATE A SOLUTION” TO THE DEBATE OVER WHERE, OR E VEN IF, THE CABIN SHOULD BE MOVED TO MAKE ROOM FOR A NE W MAIN BR ANCH OF THE BOISE PUBLIC LIBR ARY. RE AD MORE AT NE WS/ CIT YDESK.
FEBRUARY 28TH 6:00 – 9:00 PM 1402 W. GROVE ST. in the LINEN BUILDING Come enjoy some Idaho wines, light appetizers, live and silent auctions. Tickets are available now at IdahoHumaneSociety.org Seating is limited.
A Fantastic February Fundraiser Cat Care by Cat People
9151 Ustick Road, Boise, ID • 208-327-7706 • www.catdr.com.
WHERE THERE’S SMOKE A proposal before the Boise City Council would see an expansion of the Smokefree Air Act, the city’s anti-smoking ordinance, to include e-cigarettes and vaping. Read more at News/Citydesk.
HUNGER PAINS St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho, which operates five food pantries in the Treasure Valley, says recordhigh traffic at its Boise pantry is a “food crisis.” Read more at News/Citydesk.
SONGS AND SUDS Punk rock group Rancid is teaming with Synergy Global Entertainment and Brew Ha Ha Productions to present The Bash Music & Craft Beer Festival this June at Memorial Stadium. Read more at Food & Drink/Food News.
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Are you ready to party like they do in Butte? Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with amazing food, beverages, entertainment, games, basketball, and more.
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Friday, March 15 / 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Boise Centre West Grand Ballroom 100A Buy tickets at www.butteinboise.afrogs.org
Did you know? St. Patrick’s Day in Butte, MT is one of the biggest celebrations in the country. For information, call 208-489-3603 This event is for adults 21 and over. Butte in Boise is the perfect event to attend before or after the Big Sky Championships.
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Community Ukele Lesson Performances by The Pipes and Drums of the Boise Highlanders complete with Highland Dancers at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Buffet includes: ° ° ° ° ° °
Authentic Pork Chop Sandwiches Pasties from Joe’s Pasty Shop (direct from Butte) Corned Beef & Cabbage Cottage Pie Irish Pub Salad with Green Goddess Dressing Desserts (Blarney Stones, Shamrock Cookies and Mint Mousse)
Tickets are $25 per person and include the buffet and one complimentary drink ticket The first 150 guests to register before March 7 will receive a commemorative Butte in Boise t-shirt (L or XL) at the event
Concert
Jewett Auditorium The College of Idaho
2112 Cleveland Blvd.Caldwell Park at 20th and Fillmore
$20 $30 $40 Adult $10 $15 $ 20 Child caldwellfinearts.org or 208.459.5275
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