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BOISE WEEKLY APRIL 3-9, 2019

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BW Raises a Glass to Toast April as Craft Beer Month We explore Boise’s burgeoning beer biz, the ‘Hop to Tap’ process and some wildly flavored brews

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EDITOR’S NOTE GRANTING WISHES The only thing that gives us more joy each year than our Boise Weekly Cover Art Auction is distributing funds from the auction in the form of grants to local arts organizations. We’re proud as punch to report that since the inception of the auction in 2002, we’ve sent more than $170,000 in grants to scores of nonprofits.

This year, BW had some top-drawer talent—Idaho Commission on the Arts Director Michael Faison, Idaho Shakespeare Festival Managing Director Mark Hofflund and Boise City Department of Arts & History Director Terri Schorzman—to help us select the 2019 grantees.

This year’s winners are: Art Deck-O: $500 to assist its seventh-annual show on Friday, May 3, at the Visual Arts Collective.

Boise Open Studio Collective (BOSCO): $1,500 to assist its 2019 local artists’ studio events.

Global Lounge: $500 to assist its three-day 2019 World Village Festival, Friday, June 21, through Sunday, June 23.

Hermit Music Festival: $3,335 to assist its Boise Old Time event in late August, which kicks off this year’s festival.

Surel’s Place: $1,290 to assist Artist-in-Residence Lynn Webster in April.

Here’s a reminder that this year’s Boise Weekly Cover Auction will be Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the Visual Arts Collective. And you may want to make an extra note to preview all of this year’s cover art prior to the auction at a month-long exhibition at Evermore Prints on Main Street in September.

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ARTIST: Suzanne Lee Chetwood www.suzanneleechetwood.com TITLE: “Galaxy Heart” MEDIUM: Acrylic on Birch ARTIST STATEMENT: I’m available for commissions and private viewings of my highly saturated contemporary landscape paintings. I will be here a long time making art, and hope you enjoy following my journey.

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We plan to reopen submissions on Thursday, August 1, for cover slots beginning in October. When submissions reopen, one stipulation of publication is that the piece must be donated to BW’s annual charity art auction in October. A portion of the proceeds from the auction are reinvested in the local arts community through a series of private grants for which all artists are eligible to apply. Cover artists will also receive 30 percent of the final auction bid on their pieces. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds support our journalistic mission. To submit your artwork for the cover, bring it to BWHQ at 523 Broad St. on Wednesdays or Thursdays. All original works are accepted. Thirty days from your submission date, your work will be ready for pickup if it’s not chosen to be featured on the cover. Work not picked up within six weeks of submission will be discarded.

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BOISEWEEKLY.COM What you missed this week in the digital world.

COURTESY BOISE PHILHARMONIC

A DIFFERENT TUNE WHILE BOISE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTR A MUSICIANS TOLD BW THAT THE Y WE’RE “E XCITED” ABOUT JOINING THE AMERICAN F E D E R ATI O N O F M U S I C I A N S , B P O E XECUTIVES SAID THE Y WERE “SADDENED” BY THE DECISION TO UNIONIZE. RE AD MORE ABOUT THE CONTROVERSY AT MUSIC/ MUSIC NEWS.

PAY-LESS To mark April 2 as Equal Pay Day, the American Association of University Women gave Idaho low marks, ranking the Gem State as 46th in the nation in pay equity. Read more at News/Citydesk.

FOOLED AGAIN If you didn’t catch our April Fools story about the Boise Co-op’s possible CBD oil product line, it’s worth a post-holiday read. Check out our interview with a Co-op employee and have a laugh at News/ Citydesk.

OUTBOUND INMATES The Idaho Department of Correction is looking to craft a new contract with a vendor to house its out-of-state-inmates.

Of Idaho offenders, 700 are currently in private prisons. Read more at News/Citydesk.

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Back Pain: 5 Daily Habits That Reduce Stiffness By: Leading Physical Therapist, Bret adams

BOISE (ID) - / ǁĂŶƚĞĚ ƚŽ ĂŶƐǁĞƌ Ă ĐŽŵŵŽŶ ƋƵĞƐƟŽŶ / ŐĞƚ ĂƐŬĞĚ ĂďŽƵƚ ďĞŝŶŐ ƐƟī ǁŚŝĐŚ / ŐĞƚ ĂƐŬĞĚ ƌĞŐƵůĂƌůLJ ďLJ clients in the clinic: ͞ ƌĞƚ͕ ĚŽ LJŽƵ ŚĂǀĞ ĂŶLJ ĂĚǀŝĐĞ ĨŽƌ ƐŽŵĞŽŶĞ ůŝŬĞ ŵĞ ǁŚŽ ŝƐŶ͛ƚ ŝŶ Ă ůŽƚ ŽĨ ƉĂŝŶ͍ /͛ŵ ũƵƐƚ ŝŶĐƌĞĚŝďůLJ ƐƟī ǁŚĞŶ / ǁĂŬĞ ƵƉ ŽŶ Ă ŵŽƌŶŝŶŐ͕ ĂŶĚ / ĨĞĞů ŝƚ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚŽƵƚ ƚŚĞ ĚĂLJ ǁŚŝĐŚ ŵĞĂŶƐ / ĐĂŶ͛ƚ ĚŽ ƚŚŝŶŐƐ ĂƐ ĞĂƐŝůLJ ĂƐ /͛Ě ůŝŬĞ͘ ŶLJ ĂĚǀŝĐĞ͍͟ /͛ǀĞ ŐŽƚ ƉůĞŶƚLJ ŽĨ ƟƉƐ ĂŶĚ ĂĚǀŝĐĞ ƚŽ ŚĞůƉ ƌĞĚƵĐĞ ƐƟīŶĞƐƐ͘ Ƶƚ ĮƌƐƚ / ǁĂŶƚ ƚŽ ĐůĞĂƌ ƵƉ ͚ǁŚLJ͛ ǁĞ ĨĞĞů ƐƟī ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĮƌƐƚ ƉůĂĐĞ͘ ůŽƚ ŽĨ ƉĞŽƉůĞ ǁĞ ƐĞĞ ƚŚŝŶŬ ƚŚĂƚ ƐƟīŶĞƐƐ ŝƐ ƐŽŵĞƚŚŝŶŐ ǁĞ ĨĞĞů ĂƐ ǁĞ ŐĞƚ ŽůĚĞƌ ĂŶĚ ǁŚŝůĞ ƚŚĞƌĞ͛Ɛ ƐŽŵĞ ƚƌƵƚŚ ŝŶ ƚŚĂƚ͕ ƐƟīŶĞƐƐ ŝƐŶ͛ƚ ĂůǁĂLJƐ ĚŝƌĞĐƚůLJ ƌĞůĂƚĞĚ ƚŽ ŚŽǁ ŽůĚ LJŽƵ ĂƌĞ͘ Yes, as you get older your joints and ŵƵƐĐůĞƐ ŐĞƚ ƐƟī ŝĨ LJŽƵ ĚŽŶ͛ƚ ĞdžĞƌĐŝƐĞ ƌĞŐƵůĂƌůLJ͘ ŶĚ ŝƚ͛Ɛ ƚƌƵĞ ƚŚĂƚ LJŽƵƌ ũŽŝŶƚƐ ďĞĐŽŵĞ ůĞƐƐ ŇĞdžŝďůĞ ĂƐ ƚŚĞ ůƵďƌŝĐĂƟŶŐ ŇƵŝĚ ŝŶƐŝĚĞ ƚŚĞŵ ĚĞĐƌĞĂƐĞƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ĐĂƌƟůĂŐĞ ďĞĐŽŵĞƐ ƚŚŝŶŶĞƌ ĂƐ LJŽƵ ĂŐĞ͘​͘​͘ Ƶƚ ƚŚĞƌĞ͛Ɛ ƐŽŵĞ ŽƚŚĞƌ ƉŽŝŶƚƐ ƚŽ ĨĂĐƚŽƌ ŝŶ ƚŽŽ͘ EŽƚ ĚƌŝŶŬŝŶŐ ĞŶŽƵŐŚ ŇƵŝĚƐ ĂŶĚ ĚĞŚLJĚƌĂƟŽŶ ĐĂŶ ĂůƐŽ ůĞĂĚ ƚŽ ƐƟī ŵƵƐĐůĞƐ͘ DƵƐĐůĞƐ ĂƌĞ ĂĐƟǀĞ ƟƐƐƵĞƐ͕ ǁŚŝĐŚ ŵĞĂŶƐ ƚŚĞLJ͛ƌĞ ƚŚĞ ŬŝŶĚ ŽĨ ƟƐƐƵĞ ƚŚĂƚ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞƐ ƚŚĞ ŵŽƐƚ ǁĂƚĞƌ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ďŽĚLJ͘ /ŶĂĐƟǀŝƚLJ ŝƐ ĂŶŽƚŚĞƌ culprit - leaving your muscles in one place ĨŽƌ Ă ƉƌŽůŽŶŐĞĚ ƉĞƌŝŽĚ ;ƐůĞĞƉ͕ ƐŝƫŶŐ ŝŶ Ă ĐŚĂŝƌ͕ ĚƌŝǀŝŶŐ ĨŽƌ ŚŽƵƌƐ ĞƚĐ͘Ϳ ĐĂŶ ĐĂƵƐĞ ƚŚĞŵ ƚŽ ƐƟīĞŶ͘ ŶŽƚŚĞƌ ĐĂƵƐĞ ĐĂŶ ďĞ ƌĞůĂƚĞĚ ƚŽ ƐƚƌĞƐƐ Ͳ ǁŚĞŶ ǁĞ͛ƌĞ ŝŶ Ă ƐƚĂƚĞ ŽĨ ƐƚƌĞƐƐ͕ ŽƵƌ ďŽĚŝĞƐ ƟŐŚƚĞŶ ƵƉ ĂƐ ƉƌĞƉĂƌĂƟŽŶ ĨŽƌ Ă ͞ĮŐŚƚ Žƌ ŇŝŐŚƚ͟ ƐŝƚƵĂƟŽŶ͘ WƌŽůŽŶŐĞĚ ƐƚƌĞƐƐ ĐĂŶ ůĞĂĚ ƚŽ LJŽƵ ŵĂŝŶƚĂŝŶŝŶŐ Ă ƟŐŚƚ ƉŽƐƚƵƌĞ͕ ƌĞƐƵůƟŶŐ ŝŶ ƐƚƌĂŝŶ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ŵƵƐĐůĞƐ͘ ^Ž͕ ǁŚĂƚ ĐĂŶ LJŽƵ ĚŽ ƚŽ ƌĞĚƵĐĞ ƚŚĞ ƐŝĚĞͲĞīĞĐƚƐ ŽĨ ƐƟīŶĞƐƐ͍ ,ĞƌĞ͛Ɛ ĮǀĞ ƋƵŝĐŬ ĂŶĚ ĞĂƐLJ ƟƉƐ ƚŽ ĂĚĚ ƚŽ LJŽƵƌ ĚĂŝůLJ ƌŽƵƟŶĞ ƚŚĂƚ ǁŝůů ŚĞůƉ LJŽƵ ĮŶĚ Ă ůŝĨĞ ǁŝƚŚ ůĞƐƐ ƐƟīŶĞƐƐ͕ ŶŽ ŵĂƩĞƌ ǁŚĂƚ ĂŐĞ LJŽƵ ĂƌĞ͘ 1. Stretch Ͳ ĚĂŝůLJ͘ dĞŶ ŵŝŶƵƚĞƐ ŽŶ Ă ŵŽƌŶŝŶŐ ǁŚĞŶ LJŽƵ ĮƌƐƚ ǁĂŬĞ ƵƉ͕ ĂŶĚ ƚĞŶ ŵŝŶƵƚĞƐ ŽŶ Ă ŶŝŐŚƚ ďĞĨŽƌĞ ďĞĚ͘ ŽŝŶŐ gentle stretches just before bed can help LJŽƵ ŐĞƚ Ă ŵƵĐŚ ďĞƩĞƌ ŶŝŐŚƚ͛Ɛ ƐůĞĞƉ ĂƐ ǁĞůů͘ EŽ ĞƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ ŶĞĞĚĞĚ͕ ũƵƐƚ LJŽƵ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŵĨŽƌƚ ŽĨ LJŽƵƌ ŽǁŶ ŚŽŵĞ ;ĂŶĚ ƐŽŵĞ ŐŽŽĚ ŵƵƐŝĐ ŝĨ LJŽƵ ůŝŬĞͿ͘

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2. Walk – for at least ten minutes a day ;ĞǀĞŶ ďĞƩĞƌ͕ ƚǁĞŶƚLJ ŝĨ LJŽƵ ĐĂŶͿ͘ EĞdžƚ ƟŵĞ LJŽƵ ŶĞĞĚ ƚŽ ŵĂŬĞ Ă ůŽŶŐ ƉŚŽŶĞ ĐĂůů͕ ǁŚLJ ŶŽƚ ĚŽ ŝƚ ŽŶ LJŽƵƌ ŵŽďŝůĞ ĂŶĚ ǁĂůŬ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ƐĂŵĞ ƟŵĞ͍ ϯ͘ ǀŽŝĚ ůŽŶŐ ƉĞƌŝŽĚƐ ŽĨ ƐŝƫŶŐ - you’re ďĞƩĞƌ Žī ůĂLJŝŶŐ ƐƚƌĞƚĐŚĞĚ ŽƵƚ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ƐŽĨĂ ƚŚĂŶ LJŽƵ ĂƌĞ ƐŝƫŶŐ ŝŶ Ă ĐŚĂŝƌ ĨŽƌ ůŽŶŐĞƌ ƉĞƌŝŽĚƐ ŽĨ ƟŵĞ͘ tĞ͛ƌĞ EKd ĚĞƐŝŐŶĞĚ ƚŽ Ɛŝƚ͕ and stretching out can be a nice relief for muscles and joints, especially if you’ve had a ůŽŶŐ ĚĂLJ Ăƚ ǁŽƌŬ ƐŝƫŶŐ ŝŶ Ă ĐŚĂŝƌ͘ 4. Take a warm bath ʹ ǁŝƚŚ ŵƉƐŽŶ ƐĂůƚƐ Žƌ ďĂŬŝŶŐ ƐŽĚĂ͘ dŚĞ ŚĞĂƚ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŵďŝŶĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ĞƉƐŽŵ ƐĂůƚ Žƌ ďĂŬŝŶŐ ƐŽĚĂ ǁŝůů ĞĂƐĞ LJŽƵƌ ŵƵƐĐůĞƐ ĂůŵŽƐƚ ŝŵŵĞĚŝĂƚĞůLJ ĂŶĚ ǁŝůů ĐĂůŵ LJŽƵƌ ŵŝŶĚ͘ dŚĞ ƉĞƌĨĞĐƚ ǁĂLJ ƚŽ ĞŶĚ LJŽƵƌ ĚĂLJ ĂŶĚ ƵŶǁŝŶĚ ďĞĨŽƌĞ ŐĞƫŶŐ Ă ŐŽŽĚ ŶŝŐŚƚ͛Ɛ ƐůĞĞƉ͘ 5. Drink plenty of water – 70 % of your ŵƵƐĐůĞƐ ĂƌĞ ǁĂƚĞƌ͘ ^Ž ŝƚ ŵĂŬĞƐ ƐĞŶƐĞ ƚŚĂƚ LJŽƵ ŶĞĞĚ ƚŽ ĚƌŝŶŬ ƉůĞŶƚLJ ŽĨ ǁĂƚĞƌ ƚŽ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ LJŽƵƌ ďŽĚLJ ĂŶĚ ŬĞĞƉ ŝƚ ŚLJĚƌĂƚĞĚ͘ DLJ ƟƉ Ͳ ŚĂǀĞ Ă ŐůĂƐƐ ŽĨ ǁĂƚĞƌ ďLJ LJŽƵƌ ďĞĚ ƌĞĂĚLJ ĨŽƌ ǁŚĞŶ LJŽƵ ǁĂŬĞ ƵƉ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŵŽƌŶŝŶŐ͕ ƚŚĂƚ ǁĂLJ ƚŚĞ ĮƌƐƚ ƚŚŝŶŐ LJŽƵ ĚŽ ŝƐ ĚƌŝŶŬ Ă ŐůĂƐƐ ĂƐ ƐŽŽŶ ĂƐ LJŽƵ ǁĂŬĞ ƵƉ ƚŽ ŬŝĐŬͲƐƚĂƌƚ LJŽƵƌ ĚĂLJ͘ It’s sad, but a lot of people accept ƐƟīŶĞƐƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞŝƌ ůŝĨĞ ĂƐ ƚŚŽƵŐŚ ŝƚ͛Ɛ normal and nothing can be done about ŝƚ͘ ^ƟīŶĞƐƐ ŝŶ LJŽƵƌ ũŽŝŶƚƐ ƐƵĐŚ ĂƐ LJŽƵƌ ŶĞĐŬ͕ ƐŚŽƵůĚĞƌƐ͕ ďĂĐŬ ĂŶĚ ŬŶĞĞƐ ŝƐ Ă ƐŝŐŶ ƚŚĂƚ ƐŽŵĞƚŚŝŶŐ ŶĞĞĚƐ ƚŽ ďĞ ĚŽŶĞ ďLJ LJŽƵ͘ ^Ž͕ ƚŚĞƌĞ LJŽƵ ŚĂǀĞ ŝƚ͕ ĮǀĞ ƚŚŝŶŐƐ LJŽƵ ĐĂŶ ǀĞƌLJ ĞĂƐŝůLJ ƉƵƚ ŝŶƚŽ ĂĐƟŽŶ ŝŶ LJŽƵƌ ĚĂLJ ĂƐ ƐŽŽŶ ĂƐ ƚŽĚĂLJ͕ ƚŽ ƌĞĚƵĐĞ ƐƟīŶĞƐƐ ĂŶĚ ƉƌĞǀĞŶƚ ŝƚ ĨƌŽŵ ŵĂŬŝŶŐ ĚĂŝůLJ ĂĐƟǀŝƟĞƐ ĚŝĸĐƵůƚ ƚŽ ĚŽ͘ ŽŶ͛ƚ ĂĐĐĞƉƚ ƐƟīŶĞƐƐ ĂƐ ƉĂƌƚ ŽĨ ůŝĨĞ͕ ŝĨ you do and you don’t do anything about ŝƚ͕ ŝƚ͛Ɛ ůŝŬĞůLJ ƚŽ ǁŽƌƐĞŶ ĂŶĚ ĂīĞĐƚ LJŽƵƌ ĂďŝůŝƚLJ ƚŽ ŵŽǀĞ ĨƌĞĞůLJ͘ dŚĂƚ͛Ɛ Ăůů ĨƌŽŵ ŵĞ ƚŚŝƐ ǁĞĞŬ͕ / ŚŽƉĞ ƚŚŝƐ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ ŚĞůƉƐ LJŽƵ ĂŶĚ /͛ůů ƚĂůŬ ƚŽ LJŽƵ ĂŐĂŝŶ ŶĞdžƚ ǁĞĞŬ͕ ŚĂǀĞ Ă ŐƌĞĂƚ ǁĞĞŬ͊ dŚĞ ĂƵƚŚŽƌ͕ ƌĞƚ ĚĂŵƐ͕ ŝƐ Ă WŚLJƐŝĐĂů dŚĞƌĂƉŝƐƚ ĂŶĚ ĐŽͲŽǁŶĞƌ ŽĨ /ĚĂŚŽ ^ƉŝŶĞ ĂŶĚ WŚLJƐŝĐĂů dŚĞƌĂƉLJ͘ /Ĩ LJŽƵ ŚĂǀĞ ĂŶLJ ƋƵĞƐƟŽŶƐ ĂďŽƵƚ ďĂĐŬ ƉĂŝŶ͕ LJŽƵ ĐĂŶ ĐĂůů (208) 991-2999 or email at bret.adams@spinept.com

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THE BEER BASICS

What to look for, and how to develop your palate MICAH DREW I still remember the first craft beer I bought after I turned 21. It was a Leinenkugel’s Autumn Explorer Pack, a sampler that took me out of the realm of watery collegiate 30-racks and introduced me to Harvest Patch Shandy, Oktoberfest and my first dunkel—a very different experience from being handed a Busch Light.

Once upon a time, beer was simple. By old German law, only water, barley and hops could be used to brew beer, a limited recipe that ensured high quality and good taste.

Then, a craft beer renaissance started in the late 20th century, exploding in popularity over the last decade, and simple recipes gave way to innovation. The average beer drinker is now exposed to an ever-expanding range of brews.

With more than 60 breweries across Idaho—and 20 in Ada County alone—it’s a daunting task to figure out what to drink. Gazing at the menu of the local taproom is nerve-racking. Questions abound: What is the difference between a double and an imperial IPA? How do porters, stouts and Scotch ales compare?

IBUs are bitter, right? North Fork Lager sounds Idaho-y, does that mean it’s good?

To help BW readers navigate those nuances, I sat down with a panel of local beer connoisseurs at Craft Brewers of Boise to learn how to properly order and taste craft brews.

First up was Eli Taylor, the owner of Craft Brewers, a combined home brew supply shop, taproom and brewery. As a taproom manager, Taylor said he usually takes himself out of the picture when tasting new beers in order to focus on what his customers will enjoy.

“Most beers we get in here are good beers, but then it becomes whether other people are going to drink it, will they like it enough, is it the right season for this,” he said. “These are the questions I have to ask myself.”

Our second panelist was Stacy Connelly, the founder of online news and events hub Boise Beer Buddies. It’s nearly impossible to name a local beer she hasn’t tried or a brewer she doesn’t know by name.

Rounding out the group was Mick Iacofano, a recent Boulder, Colorado, transplant who beertends at Hops & Bottles and Bella Brewing, and was a brewer at Boulder Beer Company.

“I never really have a problem spending a lot of money on beer because I know it’s going to be more unique,” he said. “And that’s become more of a norm now, people actually sitting down to enjoy every aspect of a beer.”

Over the course of two flights, the panel gave out their tips for drinking a pint (starting with not actually drinking it).

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EASE INTO IT “Start with baby steps,” said Connelly, a sentiment echoed by the other panelists.

“Someone who does the Bud-Miller-Coors, you bring them to a place like this and you start with tasters.”

Getting flights of tasters is the best way to figure out what flavors and styles you like without having to commit to a whole pint or six-pack. But even for tasting, there’s a right way to do it.

to bar and can be used as a baseline no matter where you are. He also suggested either the lightest IPA on the menu or a cream ale as good introductory beers.

Beyond that, Taylor said he usually starts with a customer’s past experiences.

“Lots of drinkers don’t know what they’re talking about, but they know what they taste. If someone said they drink Blue Moon or Shock Top, I know I can give them a tangerine wheat

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT Connelly pointed to a taster in the middle of the flight.

“I like the amber color with this one,” she said. “I can pre-judge the beer off that.”

Characterizing beer by color has been done for centuries, first using colored slides and currently with laboratory spectrophotometers. A basic scale can be just as useful for the laydrinker.

On the lightest end come lagers, witbiers and Pilsners, which are usually a pale yellow.

IPAs usually come in as a darker yellow, and ambers are aptly named for their color and place near the middle of the spectrum.

Continuing on leads to brown ales, dunkels, porters, stouts and then imperial stouts, generally the darkest beers.

Of course, this is an imperfect system, and the old adage of not judging a book by its cover holds true—in general, beer shouldn’t be cloudy, unless it’s brewed to look that way. Color and taste also don’t directly correlate beyond “dark” and “light,” instead merely offering a chance to comment on appearance (sours can be brilliant red, pink or purple).

GIVE IT A SNIFF “When I’m trying to sit down and drink a beer, I’ll always get it in a snifter, which really brings out a lot of smell from any beer,” said Iacofano.

(For more information on glassware see page 11.) Aroma offers the most clues about a beer without tasting it.

Light, citrus notes or hints of coffee and chocolate can reveal flavor profiles, but the nose can also point out the bad.

“I’ll look for something off-putting, like a buttery scent or taste that tells me the beer wasn’t brewed properly,” he said.

Hops also react poorly to light and the particles break down, so funky aromas can indicate improper storage.

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“Always try to go from light to dark,” said Taylor. “It makes it easier to handle a dark beer or a very hoppy beer.”

Taylor recommended starting off with a Pilsner, which he compared to ordering a spicy tuna roll from a sushi restaurant. For the most part, they taste about the same bar

and know they will like it,” he said. “For them it’s whether they can drink it and will want another one.”

He noted that this is a dilemma among brewers—it’s difficult to know how to fulfill drinkability for the masses, while also making something unique and different for people to try.

International Bitterness Units, or IBUs, are usually listed on the menu next to the alcohol content of a beer, but Taylor said that’s a big mistake for the industry, as it can scare off consumers. High IBU numbers are usually found in hoppy beers like IPAs and double IPAs, but that can be deceptive.

“Out of IBU number, you’re never going to get flavor, or aroma, or perceived bitterness,” he said. “It’s an easy association typically, but it doesn’t always work for flavor. There are some extremely high-IBU beers that have no bitterness, no flavor to them at all.”

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hours The IBU scale can range from zero to infinity, and differs depending on the amount of hops added and when in the process they are thrown into the mix. Perception of bitterness, however, should come from the flavor, not from a number.

see if it’s sugary-sweet like peanut butter, or is it a waxy flavor, like walnut.”

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“A big part of it is building the relationships with the person behind the bar,” said Connelly.

“If I come in and [the bartender] introduces me BOTTOMS UP to a few beers I like, then I know he knows what “When you’re tasting a beer, the first thing he’s talking about.” you look for is a balance,” said Taylor. “And that All three panelists advise going to bars durword gets thrown around a lot in the brewing ing slow hours, when it’s possible to talk to the industry—are the hops right there, are the malts right there, is it right in the middle of the balance bartender.

“Education is huge,” said Connelly. “I’m still so you get an aroma and flavor that’s good?” trying to identify what it While there’s no need is that I don’t like about to swirl and spit your first certain beers, so tasting sip, it’s worth holding “IF I COME IN AND them and hearing a it in your mouth long bartender say what’s in it enough to pick up the [ THE BARTENDER ] helps a lot.” entire flavor profile. As A good beertender an extension of aroma, INTRODUCES ME TO should be able to defruitiness, bitterness and maltiness wash over the A FE W BEERS I LIKE, scribe a well-thought-out flight, talk through the taste buds at slightly difTHEN I KNOW HE flavor profiles of each ferent times. taster and help make The talk about taste KNOWS WHAT HE’ S comparisons. That way, differed as we drank they can figure out a through our flight. LightTALKING ABOUT.” customer’s taste buds and er beers brought about serve them something words like “balanced,” they will love.

IPAs were referred to as “crispy,” and dark beers were all about mouthfeel.

“From my perspective, when I try a dark ENJOY YOURSELF beer, I look for richness, I look for mouthfeel,” “The taproom experience has really changed,” said Taylor. “And then nitro is a whole different said Connelly. “Now there are food trucks and mouthfeel. It’s a bigger body, a little smoother.” live music and games and outdoor patios. It’s Typically only darker beers are served on more of an experience.” nitrogen, which adds creaminess and can With such a trendy market, and beers coming round out the bitterness of some barrel-aged and going on a regular basis, Iacofano thinks it’s beers. Bars will sometimes give tips to cushard to rate beers all the time. Ultimately, it’s tomers with descriptors or flavor wheels that okay for the consumer to step back from specific help identify flavors. characteristics and taste away.

“If you came down to nuttiness or fruitiness, When it comes down to it, as long as you then you can start to branch off,” said Iacofano. enjoy what you’re drinking, who’s to tell you “Then you can go further into that nuttiness and you’re wrong?

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YOU PUT WHAT IN YOUR BEER? Barbarian Brewing showcases the funky side of the craft MICAH DREW PH OTOS COURTESY BARBARIAN BRE WING

Girl Scout cookies, Reese’s Pieces, even ice cream have all been eye-popping ingredients for creative Barbarian brews.

A bearded man walks into the dollar store and buys 100 packs of Pop Rocks. Then, he goes to another dollar store and does the same thing.

That same man also walks out of Fred Meyer with 30 pints of ice cream and stops by a Girl Scout stand to buy 40 boxes of Thin Mints.

The guy, James Long, doesn’t just have an insatiable sweet tooth. He’s the head brewer at Barbarian Brewing and he’s on a mission to see if he can pull off some crazy brewing ideas.

Among others, Long has dreamed up ice cream ales, a ‘nostalgia beer’ series based on his favorite childhood candies, and, of course, Unicorn Farts glitter beer.

So far, those ideas have not only gone off without a hitch, they’ve been among the most popular brews in Barbarian’s Boise and Garden City taprooms.

“These days with beer, everyone thinks it should just be ‘this’,” said Long, referring to the semi-rigid categories beer usually falls into. “I think it should be fun.”

When Long and Barbarian Manager Bre Hovley first brainstormed their brewery, the idea was a moderately sized operation with a big push towards distribution. By the time Barbarian opened in October 2016, however, the concept had pivoted completely.

“We decided to go small—five-barrel, boutique—and focus on barrel-aged sours and other barrel-aged experimental stuff,” said Long. “We got started with the barrels right away, knowing it would be about two years until our barrel system really got underway.”

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As sour beers have gained popularity in the last few years, starting with a 400% spike in industry sales in 2016, Barbarian has laid claim to the niche in Boise.

Barbarian makes both barrel-aged sours, which typically age for a year or two in wine or liquor barrels, and kettle or quick sours, which can be ready in days. Long then samples the brews, blends them and adds fruit flavor until he comes up with a taste he thinks will be enjoyable.

With such a niche specialty already in hand, how then does a brewer go further into the fringe? Well, he simply pushes past what others are doing.

“There’s a new trend of like, milkshake IPAs, where people are pouring lactose into it and since it’s an unfermentable sugar, it keeps it sweet,” said Long. “So I thought, why not take it a step up and make it an ice cream ale?”

The first such brew, an Apricot Ale, basically fell into his lap.

“We were given 200 pounds of fresh apricots,” said Hovley, “There weren’t any sours ready for fruit at that time, and no freezer space… what do we do with 200 pounds of apricots that we can’t eat?”

The answer spawned a series. The next edition, Oreo Cookie, was made for the City of Boise’s Pure Water Brew event last summer, and it was followed by Oats, Opals and Bononos (a banana split-flavored beer), Reese’s Pieces (Long said, “We took 30 pounds of Reese’s Pieces candy and melted it down, it smelled

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amazing”), and most recently a Chocolate Mint Cookie ice cream ale (“I made that Girl Scout troop’s day”).

Classic cocktails also inspire Long on the brew deck. The Earl Grey sour is unique, the Good ‘Ol Fashioned is aptly named and the Juniper Gose is particularly refreshing—all three live up to their namesakes.

Not every boundary Long pushes goes down easily. After a recent trip to London, his idea for a Boba Tea IPA ran headlong into a wall.

“The whole crew vetoed it,” said Hovley.

“We told him that, ‘Maybe in a year or two you can try it, but in 2018, this will not work.’”

Other out-there experiments of Long’s do work, though, and have earned short stints on Barbarian’s taps.

“The whole Pop Rocks thing was a thing of its own. We poured 20 pounds of Pop Rocks into the fermenter and it sounded like it was going to explode,” he said. “I still hear stories about the dollar store people hating me… they can only scan one package at a time.”

The Pop Rocks Gose is a perfect example of Long’s innovation. In addition to a new flavor profile, the gose was served with Pop Rocks on top, and the popping sound offered a sensory input—sound—not usually associated with liquids.

“You don’t normally consider sound as a sense for drinking beer. I think it’s different— no one else is really doing it and it takes the seriousness out of the beer,” said Long “How many places can you go to get things like that?”

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IT’S TIME TO GET (PRE)FUNKY CROSS-COUNTY APPEAL: Not many local watering holes are successful enough to spawn multiple locations, but PreFunk Beer Bar is one of them. With one location in downtown Boise and another in downtown Nampa, PreFunk holds a special place in the hearts of the owners of 1A and 2C plates alike.

PATIO LIFE, FOR BETTER OR WORSE: PreFunk doesn’t have the cheapest beer in town, but it does have some of the best patio space around. The patio opens onto the corner of Front street, facing JUMP, with plenty of room to drink and soak in the sun.

Passersby during Treefort might have noticed it as one of the hippest corners in town. The downside to having a patio bordering the main thoroughfare out of downtown is the lack of ambiance during rush hour, when the sound of car engines can dominate conversation.

ORDER ONLINE: Each PreFunk location boasts one of the largest craft beer taplists in the valley—between them, they have an astounding 55 taps to choose from. That’s more than enough to satisfy cravings, growler fills or tasting needs. On top of that, customers can preorder growler fills online, then swing by and pick them up. What beats quick, hassle-free beer acquisition?

WHAT’S THE HAPPIEST HOUR? Out in Nampa, drinkers get a dollar off the first pour from 4-6 p.m. on weekdays. There is no official happy hour at the downtown bar, but regulars might find a dollar missing from their bills during certain hours of the day.

WHERE TO FIND IT: Prefunk Beer Bar is located at 1100 W. Front St. in Boise and at 1214 First St. S. in Nampa.

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Each PreFunk location boasts one of the largest craft beer taplists in the Treasure Valley.

In December of 2018, Boise beer shop Hops & Bottles advertised its Ladies Who Love Beer event on Facebook with this message: “Come down to celebrate all things beer and learn more about your favorite drink that hipster men seem to mansplain about.” That rhetoric might have rubbed some readers the wrong way, but Hops & Bottles Owner/Operator Mark Sieber wasn’t too worried about it—he said it was “all in good fun,” and while men weren’t the target audience, they weren’t excluded, either.

“Our goal was to just kind of engage women in beer, and get them in a place where they could feel comfortable talking about beer and asking questions,” said Sieber. “... We didn’t turn any guys away. We didn’t have a single guy say, ‘What? This is ladies only?’”

More than 75 women showed up for the event, including female reps from Georgetown Brewing, Alaskan Brewing, Woodland Empire, Firestone Brewing, Boston Brewing and Sockeye Brewing. Sieber said the idea to host it came in part because he’d found data showing that women make 80 percent of buying decisions in the household. That means they’re often the ones putting beer in their grocery carts even though, he thinks, they don’t always know what they’re buying.

“They buy the beer for their boyfriends, husbands, significant others, whatever it is, but they don’t know anything about the beer, they just know ‘Oh, they like that style of beer, I’m getting that beer,’” Sieber said, adding that that he had hoped a night of education and comradery would help demystify craft beer for those buyers.

Yet, there are more than a few Boise women who are already well aware of what’s in their bottles. Among them are the members of Boise Girls Pint Out, a local women’s beer-drinking group that’s a branch of the national Girls Pint Out nonprofit. The 4-year-old local collective has more than 1,000 followers on Facebook, and throws beer-related events around Boise generally attended by 12-60 people. Kristin Montgomery, a co-founder, is an interior designer by day and a beer enthusiast when she’s off the clock. She called Boise Girls Pint Out “a safe place” for women to get together, network and enjoy craft beer, whether they’re drinking while carving pumpkins for Halloween, touring a new brewery, brewing their own beer or curating an all-women panel of craft beer experts for Alefort.

“I have a husband that’s in his own beer club, so I guess I wanted to have my own outlet to go and be able to explore beer and to be able to share my love of it with other women,” Montgomery said. She added that sometimes the group runs into stereotypes, like servers who assume they’d all prefer to drink Pilsners.

More than 75 women gathered at Hops & Bottles in December 2018 for Ladies Who Love Beer.

“All women don’t necessarily drink the same thing, we all have different tastes just like everybody else,” she said.

Beth Bechtel, the brewer/owner of local craft beer hub Bear Island Brewing, said assumptions like those extend behind the bar, too.

“I get a lot of people that come into our taproom who have asked, ‘Are you going to have cider or wine, you know, for the women?’

Because they think that maybe women don’t drink beer, but obviously they do,” she said. “I had kind of a snotty guy come in and when my employee pointed out that I’m the brewer, that I invent all the beers, he didn’t believe him. He said, ‘No, she couldn’t, she’s a woman.’”

Bechtel sees two big ironies in that attitude: Pointing to a copy of The Oxford Companion to Beer that she keeps in her taproom, she noted that its chapter “Women and Brewing” gives women credit for being the first brewers, back when ale was seen as a source of nutrition and a safer alternative to water. Plus, she said, women have more sensitive palates, and take longer to adjust to bitter beers like IPAs for that reason.

Studies conducted by Rutgers University on smell, which is closely linked to taste, back that up; research published in Nature Neuroscience revealed women of reproductive age were up to five times more sensitive to odors than men.

Still, women in Boise are pushing past that sensitivity and exploring beer in all of its forms,

a process Bechtel likened to transitioning from drinking lattes to swilling black coffee. Kerry Caldwell, the quality assurance manager at Mother Earth Brew Co. in Nampa and a past head brewer at Boise’s Edge Brewing, said she prefers IPAs. She added that she thinks people aren’t as quick to make assumptions about women in beer as they once were, at least out loud.

“I think it’s become a little bit more taboo to go, ‘Oh, a girl in the beer industry, huh?’ Even if people think it, they aren’t so comfortable saying it anymore,” she said.

While all of the women BW spoke to said they feel like minorities in Boise’s beer scene, they nevertheless pointed to other inspiring women in the industry—like Barbarian Brewing co-owner Bre Hovley, and sisters Andrea, Diane and Michelle Gooding, who operate the Goodings Farms hop-growing operation—and noted that the presence of women seems to be rising in both the brewery and the taproom.

“It’s really neat when we do run into [each other], because it’s just kind of exciting that you’re not all alone,” said Bechtel.

For women looking to build their own beer communities there are plenty of options coming up, from another Ladies Who Love Beer event at Hops & Bottles slated for late April to a Boise Girls Pint out beer trivia night and fundraiser at Clairvoyant Brewing Company on Sunday, April 28.

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FLIGHTS OF FANCY DO BEER GLASSES MATTER? The pros say “yes” MICAH DREW

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oes what you sip out of really matter? Or is a fancy glass just another layer of pretense in the craft beer industry? We won’t comment on the latter, but the answer to the former is a resounding yes.

“Different glassware shapes and styles are used specifically to highlight or accent different properties of each beer,” said Ian DuVall, a server at Bittercreek Alehouse.

Here’s a quick guide to help you match a vessel with your next pour.

PINT GLASS

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Appropriate styles: Whatever is nearby Details: A pint glass is the standard for bars and households around the world—but a poor way to actually serve beer. Be better than the pint glass.

Appropriate styles: Aromatics—IPAs, double IPAs, and Belgian and Scotch ales Details: The short stem and wide bowl of this glass allow ales to warm while you’re drinking, concentrating the aromas in hoppy and malty beers. It also provides ample room to swirl and sniff, if you’re so inclined.

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PILSNER GLASS/ WEIZEN GLASS Appropriate styles: Light beers—Pilsners, blondes and witbiers Details: Tall and slender, these designs let drinkers appreciate the color, clarity and bubble trails in lighter beer, as well as retain the head for aromatic effect. Typically Pilsner glasses hold less beer than pints. They’re fun to look at, and more fun to drink from.

TEKU Appropriate styles: Double/ imperial stouts, Belgian dark ales, barleywine and imperial IPAs Details: This glass is best for darker, stronger, boozier beers.

Sellers claim it concentrates a brew’s aroma and helps its head stick around.

‘DAS BOOT’ IMPERIAL PINT/NONIC Appropriate styles: Session beers and lagers Details: Similar to the American pint glass, a nonic is fairly all-purpose, but in contrast to the pint it actually enhances the drinking experience. It’s a glass designed for easy swigging, with a wide mouth and a slight convex curve near the top to prevent slippage.

Appropriate styles: Oktoberfest, witbier and other German beers Details: This style is popular during Oktoberfest celebrations and as a challenge at many bars. Legend has it the shape began with a Prussian general, who agreed to drink a beer from his boot if his soldiers delivered a battlefield win. Today’s version is slightly more sanitary.

FROM HOP TO TAP: IDAHO CLIMBS TO NO. 2 IN NATIONAL HOP PRODUCTION

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o, what exactly is a hop? Even if you love craft beer, there’s a good chance you’ve never held one of the bright green, pinecone-shaped flowers, let alone walked a row of hop vines, which can tower 25 to 30 feet tall. Yet without hops, your drink would hardly ardly be modern beer at all.

“They add the flavor [to beer] from the lupulin glandss that are within the hop for the pollen, and each different variety has a different kind of smell—you know, if it’s peach or mango or pine or tropical—and al—and that is what n of the Idaho Hop gives the beer the taste,” said Brock Obendorf, chairman Growers Commission.

Lupulin glands are the sticky yellow centers of the hop flowers. They hold resins and essential oils, and render not only flavor notes but also the bitterness associated with hop-heavy brews like IPAs and ales.

Because of the craft beer boom of the last decade, hop production in the U.S. is on a collision course with the sun. Between 2012 and 2018, national hop acreage increased nearly 95%, according to data gathered by Hop Growers of America, and in 2018, Idaho surpassed Oregon to become the No. 2 hop-producing state in the nation, with only Washington outstripping its production (though by a wide margin). argin). The Gem State is responsible for 15.2% of the nation’s hops, pretty tty much all of which eventually make their way into glasses of amber.

After they’re harvested, hops are cooled, led, processed (they can be used fresh, dry or ground and shaped into pellets) lets) and distributed to brewers. In Idaho, Mill 95 in Parma is a hub for those e latter-stage steps, and currently mills only hops grown in the Gem State.

“Growers and brewers benefit from the he ability to quickly and economically cool freshly harvested and baled ed hops, [which] is essential to preserve the essential bittering tering and flavor characteristics they bring to beer,” Mill 95 5 Sales Manager Meagen Anderson wrote in an email. il. She added that more than 6,000 of Idaho’s 8,000-plus plus acres of hops are grown in the area straddling Highway ghway 95—a development that gave the mill its name.. al crop weighIn 2018, Idaho hops yielded an annual ing over 16,000 pounds and brought in more than $86 million for the state economy. But Obendorf said that only a small percentage of the hops grown in Idaho stay in the Gem State, and that just nine hop farms, all located in Canyon County near Wilder, produce Idaho’s commercial hops, Gooding ing Farms, mong them.

HopLand USA and Jackson Hop Farm among rf doesn’t As for the future of the industry, Obendorf see the growth continuing at the same breakneck pace.

“It’s going to level off a lot,” he said, “Only so an many hops can be consumed. People can only drink so much beer.”

Anderson took a more optimistic view.

“There has been a tremendous investment in this region, which positions Idaho to continue to compete in the global hop market for generations to come,” she wrote, adding, “The future is very bright!”

—Lex Nelson

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FLIGHTS OF FANCY L AURIE PE ARMAN

IDAHO BEER LOVERS HAVE BEEN ‘GROWLING’ FOR DECADES (AND HAVE GRAND TETON BREWING TO THANK)

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eer lovers across the globe should toast Idaho’s own Grand Teton Brewing for the wildly popular American innovation known as the growler.

“Actually, the story goes all the way back to Austria,” Operations Di-irector Chris Furbacherr told BW from his brew-ery’s headquarters in Victor. “Our founder, Charlie Otto, actually g found an old growler

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he Colorado-based Brewers Association, which runs CraftBeer.com, recently released its annual list of what it calls “Great American Beer Bars.” The organization based its choices on readers votes for establishments across the U.S. that are “outstanding for imbibing independent beer.” In Idaho, Bittercreek Ale House—pouring on Eighth Street in Boise since 1995—was highlighted as the Gem State’s “standout” beer bar. With more than 40 drafts and 400-plus varieties in bottles and cans, Bittercreek staff boasted to CraftBeer.com that their locale blends “thoughtful, friendly service and comfortable downtown ambiance.”

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THE ECONOMIC ENGINE OF A NEIGHBORHOOD CRAFT BREWERY

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hen Boise Brewing moved in next door to Boise Weekly in 2014, Broad Street instantly became more friendly. In short order, the Central Addition transformed into a vibrant downtown hub. High-end housing followed in the form of The Fowler apartments in 2018, and more dwellings are already in the works.

Suffice to say, a new study that indicates the craft brewery boom is good for home values didn’t come as a big shock to those of us on Broad Street. Researchers at the University of Toledo and the University of North Carolina concluded that craft breweries triggered a nearly 3% spike in the value of condos within a half-mile from their sites, and single-family homes saw a nearly 10% increase in value after a brewpub opened within a half-mile.

Dr. Neil Reid, an expert in integrated social science and one of the co-authors of the study, wrote that craft breweries often tended to open in neighborhoods that had previously experienced economic distress.

“Being able to walk to a craft brewery in the evening or late afternoon on the weekend is considered a positive amenity that would, for some people, be attractive when looking at a house,” wrote Reid. “This new research shows that craft breweries contribute to increased property tax revenues for local governments, in addition to job creation and aiding neighborhood revitalization efforts.”

—George Prentice

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in his father’s attic. Charlie’s dad used to fill up small metal pails at a local tavern and bring home fresh beer for his father. The lid on the pail would rattle from CO2 release, so that’s why they called it a growler. It growled.

That’s how they used to package beef to bring home. Well, Charlie thought that was a brilliant idea.”

Fast forward to the 1990s, when Charlie and his brother began Otto Brothers Brewing, which ultimately became Grand Teton. In 1998, Charlie took a large glass jug, typically used to bottle apple cider, had the Grand Teton logo silk-screened on the outside and convinced local liquor stores to install a draft system so they could fill the redesigned growlers for customers.

“No, he didn’t trademark it,” said Furbacher with a laugh.

“That’s a good thing for the general consumer, maybe not so great for Charlie. He just thought it was a great, sustainable idea.”

Now, there are glass, ceramic and stainless steel growlers the world over.

“And have you heard of the Crowler?” asked Furbacher. “That’s a 32-ounce beer can, sealed at the brewery or bar. In your neck of the woods, Barbarian Brewing does that on site. But as far as the history of the growler? Yup, that’s us. I can’t tell you how many thousands of breweries are using the growler these days.” (Read more about Crowlers on page 22.)

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FREE. Hilltop Station MIKE ROSENTHAL—5:15 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse RED RIBBON—With Porcelain Tongue, and Buttstuff. 7:30 p.m. $5.

Neurolux THE ROCCI JOHNSON BAND—9 p.m. FREE. Humpin’ Hannah’s SEAN HATTON—7 p.m. FREE. Old Chicago Pizza Downtown SECKOND CHAYNCE—7 p.m. $15.

The Shredder TOM TAYLOR—7:30 p.m. FREE. WilliB’s Saloon

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MEGAN NELSON—6 p.m.

FREE. High Note Cafe.

OPEN MIC WITH UNCLE CHRIS—7 p.m. FREE. O’Michael’s Pub & Grill THE ORIGINAL ROCKETEERS: ‘50S SOCK HOP—Dance lesson with Dave and Corrine Hopkins at 6:30 p.m., followed by live music and open social dancing at 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. $12. Riverside Hotel Sapphire Room ROLANDO ORTEGA—5:15 p.m. FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse RYAN WISSINGER—7 p.m.

FREE. Capitol Bar SEEN AND HEARD—Seen and Heard is a multimedia art event created to showcase Boise talent and catalyze connections in the community. Featuring music by Yonqi and Sstrawberry in tandem with visual art from CHARLiE and clothing in collaboration with Les AFFREUX. 7 p.m. FREE. Neckar Coffee

FRIDAY APRIL 5

BOISE ALL-STAR SHOW—With Dist. Co., Dre Clutch and Yng Jay, MJD, Bella Mae, Dami Exodux, Tree City Mafia, YNM, Wave Cartel, and Genesis Project. 6:30 p.m. $11. Deathproof Coffee House BOISE HIGH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 26TH ANNUAL BENEFIT CONCERT—The 24-member auditioned string ensemble features dedicated student musicians in grades 10-12. Joining the orchestra for this performance is soloist Phyllis Saunders, violin, and guest ensemble, the Timberline High School Chamber Orchestra.

Tickets available from orchestra students, online at the Boise High Web Store, or at the door.

7:30 p.m. $5-$10. Cathedral of the Rockies BOURGEOISIE BEATS—10 p.m.

FREE. Reef CHAPTER BLACK: FAILURES SINGLE RELEASE SHOW—With Roses Are Dead, Vault7, and Zero Theorem. 6 p.m. $6. The Shredder CHUCK SMITH TRIO—8:30 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse HELL’S BELLES ALL FEMALE TRIBUTE TO AC/DC—With Hand of Doom, and Still Dangerous Tribute to Thin Lizzy. 8 p.m. $15$35. Knitting Factory Concert House HOP ALONG—With Summer Cannibals. 7:30 p.m. $15-$18.

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

JOSEPH—With Haley Johnsen. 8 p.m. $23-$25. The Olympic

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DAVID ARCHULETA, THE EGYPTIAN, APRIL 8

American Idol made David Archuleta a star at 16, but the young pop singer told Boise Weekly that in hindsight, his newfound fame concealed plenty of unhappiness and self-doubt. “[Internally, there were] just constant voices of like, saying that I’m not good enough, why even bother trying, you’re going to fail, people are going to hate you, you’re going to be a disappointment,” said Archuleta, “... I’ve always been shy, I don’t like attention. There are so many times where I’m like, ‘Why am I doing this?’”

Now 28 and on tour to promote his seventh album, Postcards in the Sky (Archie Music/ Tone Tree Music, 2018), Archuleta has newfound confidence in self-expression through his music, a development he attributes largely to therapy. Postcards is a palpably honest album. Songs like “Numb,” which Archuleta said he co-wrote using his own journal entries, are painfully relatable, and the album’s title track is a love letter to anyone dealing with loss, depression or another hardship.

“Fear is only love turned cold,” he sings. “Just a thought can change it back.”

Read more of BW’s chat with Archuleta in advance of his appearance at The Egyptian, including how his experience serving a mission in Chile for the LDS Church impacted his musical career, at boisweekly.com.

—Lex Nelson 8 p.m., $25-$45. The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., 208-387-1273, egyptiantheatre.net.

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KILL-A-BREW—8 p.m. FREE. Quinn’s Restaurant and Lounge MIKE ROSENTHAL—5:15 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse

SCOTT PEMBERTON BAND—7 p.m. $10. The Olympic

OPEN MIC NIGHT—Participants get free hot or iced coffee! 2-5 p.m. FREE. AeroCaffe

SEAN ROGERS—With Leslie Mauldin from Avenue B. 7 p.m. $17-$22. Nampa Civic Center

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

SHON SANDERS AND THE 4 PENNY PEEP SHOW—8 p.m.

FREE. O’Michael’s Pub & Grill

SCARAB: THE JOURNEY EXPERIENCE—SCARAB is the nation’s biggest touring Journey tribute act that re-creates the sights, sounds and songs of the supergroup of the ‘70s and ‘80s.

7:30 p.m. $28-$35. Riverside Hotel Sapphire Room SOFAR SOUNDS—Sofar Sounds are curated secret concerts in secret locations. You’ll see three outstanding local artists in a very intimate setting. Find more info at sofarsounds.com/boise. 8 p.m. $20. TBD THE SOULMATES—8 p.m. FREE. WilliB’s Saloon WEEZER AND PIXIES—With Basement. 7 p.m. $40-$125.

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BILLY BLUES BAND—8 p.m.

FREE. WilliB’s Saloon

DAVID ARCHULETA: SPRING TOUR 2019—David Archuleta became a star when he was just 16. In 2008, more than 30 million television viewers fell in love with his angelic voice and their 44 million votes made him runner-up in Season 7 of American Idol. 8 p.m. $25-$45.

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BEN BURDICK TRIO—7:30 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse BUDDY DEVORE AND THE FADED COWBOYS—9 p.m.

FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon CURTIS STIGERS: SOLO, ACOUSTIC AND OTHERWISE—8 p.m. $35-$45. Egyptian Theatre DON MCCRAY—7 p.m. FREE. WilliB’s Saloon DOUGLAS CAMERON—6 p.m.

FREE. Willowcreek Grill IDAHO CRAFT BEER AND MUSIC MONTH AT HILLTOP STATION: TOM TAYLOR—All taps at the Hilltop Station through the month of April are dedicated to delicious brew made right here in Idaho. 6 p.m. FREE. Hilltop Station MDOU MOCTAR—Don’t miss your opportunity to hear one of the most innovative artists in contemporary Saharan music and a master Tuareg guitar player. Mdou Moctar hits town in celebration of his new record, Ilana! With The Ralph Nader Jazz Quartet.

7 p.m. $12-$15. Visual Arts Collective

LIVE MUSIC OPEN MIC JAM WITH JIMMY SHINN—6:30 p.m.

FREE. Liquid Lounge OPEN MIC WITH REBECCA SCOTT AND EMILY TIPTON—8 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon

MIKE ROSENTHAL—5:15 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse

RUBY BOOTS—With Dylan Earl.

7:30 p.m. $10-$12. Neurolux

SCARAB: THE JOURNEY EXPERIENCE—SCARAB is the nation’s biggest touring Journey tribute act that re-creates the sights, sounds and songs of the

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

JAZZ MONDAYS: SANDON MAYHEW AND CHUCK SMITH— Presented in partnership with the Idaho Jazz Education Endowment. 5 p.m. FREE. Riverside Hotel Bar 365

IRON MULES—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon

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

WEDNESDAY APRIL 10

NOCTURNUM LIVE INDUSTRIAL DJS—10 p.m. FREE. Liquid Lounge

MONDAY APRIL 8

$OUL PURPO$E: 25 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR—Disco Dance Party with the legendary $oul Purpo$e! Get half-price tickets with your disco costume. 10 p.m. $5-$10. Reef

THE SUBURBANS—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon

IRISH MUSIC—7 p.m. FREE. O’Michael’s Pub & Grill

BIGBABYGUCCI—With Kevin Kazi, Austin Skinner, and 30Rocks. 7 p.m. $12. The Shredder

GUILTY PLEASURE—8 p.m.

FREE. Ha’ Penny Bridge Irish Pub and Grill

MIKE ROSENTHAL TRIO—7:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse

BOISE BLUES SOCIETY: BRETT BENTON TRIO—7:30 p.m. $13$23. Riverside Hotel Sapphire Room

THE SIDEMEN: GREG PERKINS AND RICK CONNOLLY—5:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse

DJ GIOVANNI: REGGAETON NIGHT—For ages 18 and older; valid ID required. All military plus one get in free with Military ID. 10 p.m. $6-$12. Knitting Factory Concert House

JIMMY LAWRENCE—5:15 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse

BOBBY DEE KEYS—11 a.m.

FREE. Deja Brew Laugh a Latte

SATURDAY APRIL 6

CRITICAL HITS—8:30 p.m.

FREE. The TK Bar

FREE 100.3 THE X SHOW: DIAMANTE—Listen to 100.3 The X to win free tickets. 7:30 p.m. FREE. Knitting Factory Concert House

SUNDAY APRIL 7

SHANTALA: CHANTS TO CELEBRATE THE SPIRIT—With Greg Barnett. 6:30 p.m. $17. Yoga Tree of Boise

CHUCK SMITH TRIO—8:30 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse

BLUE GRASS MUSIC JAM—7 p.m. FREE. Liquid Lounge

SPIKE AND CAROL—6:30 p.m.

FREE. Deja Brew Laugh a Latte

WING IT—8 p.m. FREE. Ha’ Penny Bridge Irish Pub and Grill

THE BROKEN OUTLAWS—8 p.m.

FREE. Quinn’s Restaurant and Lounge

ALAN PARSONS PROJECT—Alan Parsons creates conceptual albums that feature a revolving cast of uber studio aces and members of bands, as well as a touring live act with longtime collaborators guitarist Ian Bairnson and drummer Stuart Elliott. 7:30 p.m. $70-$90.

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supergroup of the ‘70s and ‘80s.

7:30 p.m. $28-$35. Riverside Hotel Sapphire Room

MIKE ROSENTHAL—5:15 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse REBECCA SCOTT AND DEBBIE SAGER—7 p.m. FREE. Old Chicago Pizza Downtown

SEAN ROGERS—5:30 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers Steakhouse

RED LIGHT CHALLENGE—6 p.m. FREE. Highlands Hollow Brewhouse

TUESDAY APRIL 9

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

ACOUSTIC BAND SHOWCASE—Two bands, two one-hour sets of great acoustic band music. Find more info at idahobluegrassassociation.org/ acoustic-band-showcase.html. 7-9 p.m. FREE. Liquid Lounge

TRICKNOLOGY—With Optimiztiq, Dedicated Servers, Freedom Renegades, and Sword of a Bad Speller. 8 p.m. $8. The Shredder

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CALENDAR WEDNESDAY APRIL 3 Festivals & Events CITIZEN PLANNING ACADEMY: COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING NIGHTMARES AND HEROES— Dive into comprehensive planning and the role it plays in community growth at the latest installment of the 2019 Citizen Planning Academy series. Diane Kushlan will be the speaker for this month. 6 p.m.

FREE. University of Idaho Water Center, 322 E. Front St., Boise, 208-333-8066, idahosmartgrowth.org.

On Stage THEATERWORKSUSA’S CHARLOTTE’S WEB—This treasured tale, featuring mad-cap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love and the true meaning of friendship. Recommended for grades K-5. 7 p.m. $10. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-426-1110, mor-

risoncenter.com/events/detail/ charlottes-web.

VINTAGE MOVIE NIGHT: PRETTY WOMAN—The ticket price includes bottomless movie snacks with popcorn and theater candy favorites. 7:30 p.m. $13-$20. Riverside Hotel Sapphire Room, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 208343-1871, sapphireboise.com.

p.m. FREE-$6. Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.

TVAA EXHIBITION: UNCANNY— Journey with 25 TVAA artists as they explore the surreal. See the dark and the light of their subconscious in a wide variety of media.

Through June 24. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

FREE. Nampa Civic Center, 311 Third St. S., Nampa, 208-4685555, nampaciviccenter.com.

Workshops & Classes IMPROV BASICS WITH MEGAN BRYANT—In this four-week class, you’ll learn the “rules” of improv and how to apply them to your life. Wednesdays through April 24. 6-8:30 p.m. $167. Idaho Next Steps Life and Career Coaching, 2484 N. Stokesberry Place, Ste. 150, Meridian, 208-863-4292, meetmeganbryant.com.

Art 2019 BOISE STATE BIENNIAL FACULTY EXHIBITION—Check out recent artwork by faculty in the Boise State Department of Art, Design and Visual Studies. 10 a.m.-5

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, APRIL 4-5

Literature BPL BOOKS BY THE BAG SALE— Enjoy both individually priced items as well as a large stock of books that can be purchased by the bag. Friends members get early access to the sale from 4-7 p.m. If you’re not already a member, join today or at the sale to get full member early access to both of this year’s big sales. 4-7 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library Warehouse, 762 River St., across from main branch, Boise, 208384-4076.

Talks & Lectures MAV TALK: A NIGHT OF YOUTH AND INTELLECTUALISM—Check out this Ted Talk-style event featuring several of Mountain View High School’s most distinguished and outstanding students. 6 p.m.

FREE. Mountain View High School, 2000 Millenium Way, Meridian, 208-855-4050.

Kids & Teens ALL-AGES VIDEO GAMES—Open play on Wii and X-Box consoles.

Wednesday 4:30-5:30 p.m. FREE. Ada Community Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise, 208-362-0181, adalib.org/ victory.

MATH AND SCIENCE WORKSHOP—Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy interactive learning full of science adventure in this STEM workshop. Sign-up ahead of time required. For ages 4-6 with caregiver. Noon. FREE. Ada Community Library Hidden Springs Branch, 5868 W. Hidden Springs Drive, Boise, 208-2292665, adalib.org/hiddensprings.

PRESCHOOL ART—Browse the library’s collection while your preschooler creates beautiful art based on fundamental art principles. For ages 3-6. 10-10:30 a.m. FREE. Ada Community Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise, 208-362-0181, adalib.org/victory.

Odds & Ends LATIN DANCING WEDNESDAYS—Start the evening out with lessons, followed by dancing to timba, salsa, bachata and more. 8 p.m. $5. Solid Grill & Bar, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-345-6620, solidboise.com.

THURSDAY APRIL 4 Festivals & Events BALLET IDAHO SPRING FASHION SHOW—Ballet Idaho dancers will model handpicked spring fashions from Boise’s favorite boutiques for an evening of elegant

The bikes are back.

England-meets-Japan-meets-America.

GENE HARRIS JAZZ FESTIVAL

FIRST FRIDAY ARTBIKE TOUR

OPERA IDAHO: THE MIKADO

The apple that is year 22 of the Gene Harris Jazz Festival didn’t fall far from year 21’s tree—but that doesn’t make it any less sweet.

Kicking of the two-day festival at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, after a day of workshops will be a Headline Concert at the Morrison Center ($15) starring Latin Grammy-nominated Rafael Piccolotto de Lima, a famed Brazilian composer, arranger, conductor and producer. Prefacing his show will be an Upper Division Showcase Concert and a performance by the Boise State Jazz Orchestra, and the Gene Harris Festival Orchestra will join him on stage. The Friday, April 5, roster includes free workshops and performances in the Boise State University Student Union Building, followed by “club night” concerts from jazz bands across downtown Boise that will send the festival off in style.

Times/locations vary. Visit geneharris. boisestate.edu for a full schedule.

Get your First Friday rolling with artBike, a Garden City innovation that puts art lovers on wheels and guides them to studios, exhibitions and more across the city. artBike will kick off its first event of 2019 at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 5, with a tour designed by Surel’s Place program director Jodi Eichelberger.

Participants with bikes can use their own, but rides and helmets will be available to those who don’t with the help of Boise Bicycle Tours and its partner, Boise GreenBike. The event’s full schedule has yet to be released, but it kicks off at Boise GreenBike and will certainly include a stop at Surel’s Place to visit March Artist-in-Residence Matthew Gray Palmer, whose exhibition, Alluvium: Sifting in the Sandbox of Selfhood, opened March 29. Grab tickets at eventbrite.com.

6-8:30 p.m., $10. Boise GreenBike, 106 E. 34th St., Garden City, 208-331-9266, boisebicycletours.com.

If Opera Idaho pings bright on your radar screen, you might remember the last time it brought the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players to Boise for a performance of The Pirates of Penzance. Now, NYGSP is back for another production, this time the 1885 British satirical operetta The Mikado. According to Opera Idaho, it’s not only musically entrancing but a unique piece of British history, as its unusual setting in the fictional city of Titipu, Japan, gave its writers a non-offensive canvas on which to paint political satire. OI also describes the opera as “undoubtedly the most popular piece of musical theatre of all time,” crediting its long history. If you want to get in on its next chapter, head to operaidaho.org to save your seats.

7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, $26-$81.The Morrison Center, 2201 W. Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-345-3531, operaidaho.org.

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FETTUCCINE FORUM: RETHINKING THE CHICANO MOVEMENT— Join Professor Marc Rodriguez of Portland State University at the April Fettuccine Forum to explore the history of Mexican American/ Chicano civil rights activism in the United States with an emphasis on the meaning of citizenship in the context of a diverse nation.

The lecture will conclude with a discussion of the current state of immigration. 6-7 p.m. FREE. Boise City Hall, 150 N. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-384-4422, boiseartsandhistory.org.

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style, a fabulous silent auction and exclusive dance performances on the runway. Hors d’oeuvres from Horsewood Catering will be served along with craft cocktails

by Press and Pony. Drinks and a silent auction kick off the evening, with the runway show at 8 p.m.

6:30 p.m. $40-$100. Ballet Idaho, 501 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-3430556, balletidaho.org.

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IDAHO DANCE THEATRE: MOVING FORWARD Boise’s Idaho Dance Theatre will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2019 with the noholds-barred performance Moving Forward.

The three-day event promises to “take you on a journey of dance like no other” with pieces from choreographers Megan Brandel, Antonio Carnell, Kylie Dimick and more, performed by dancers like Barry Gans, a Boise native attending Julliard. With themes ranging from Argentinian tango to social expectations and an exploration of texture, Moving Forward just might be the most unique production you’ll catch this year. Plus, IDT will be joined

by Open Arms Dance Project, which offers a platform for dancers of all ages and abilities.

7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, $10-$30. Boise State University Special Events Center, 1910 W. University Drive, Boise, 208-331-9592, idahodancetheatre.org.

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2019 GENE HARRIS JAZZ FESTIVAL HEADLINE CONCERT—Boise State University Music Department presents the 2019 Gene Harris Jazz Festival headline concert, featuring the music of Rafael P. De Lima. Visit geneharris. boisestate.edu for a full calendar of Festival events, as well as the 2019 Club Night list of venues, performers and times. Through April 5. 6:30 p.m. $15. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-426-1110.

COMEDIAN NATHAN BRANNON—8 p.m. $12-$15. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise.com.

A KILLER ‘80S PROM: A RAD MURDER MYSTERY—Enjoy a night of mullets and mystery. From the preppie to the skater boy, the nerd to the stud, the jock to the jilted, all are suspected although only one is to blame. Can you find the culprit in this madness filled with neon, naughtiness and narcissistic behavior? Dinner tickets must be purchased by 5 p.m. the day before your show. 7 p.m. $25 and up. The Playhouse Boise, 8001 W. Fairview Ave., Boise, 208-779-0092, playhouseboise.com.

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BPL BOOKS BY THE BAG SALE— Find both individually priced items as well as a large stock of books that can be purchased by the bag.

9 a.m.-7 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library Warehouse, 762 River St., across from main branch, Boise, 208-384-4076.

JOSHUA EDWARDS: POETRY READING—Joshua Edwards is the author of The Exhausted Dream, Imperial Nostalgias, and Photographs Taken at One-Hour Intervals During a Walk from Galveston Island to the West Texas Town of Marfa, among others. 7:30 p.m.

FREE. Boise State Student Union Forum, 1910 University Drive, Boise.

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GNL-THEMED TRIVIA AT IRONWOOD—Get ready for the final season of Game of Thrones.

Costumes encouraged, crowns to each participant, giveaways and an incredible time to be had.

Reserved your spot by sending Ironwood a note at trugritinvestllc@gmail.com with your team name and size (1-8) so they’ll have an idea of the numbers and be better prepared. 7-9 p.m. FREE. Ironwood Social, 5467 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-830-3868, facebook.com/ironwoodsocial.

TANGO THURSDAYS—Enjoy tango warm-up and exercise, lesson and practica. No experience or partner necessary. 7:30 p.m. $TBA. Ochos Boise, 515 W. Idaho St., Boise, facebook.com/OchosBoise.

Food MERIWETHER CIDER FLOATS WITH THE STIL—Celebrate Spring out on the patio on First Thursday with the two best springtime things: cider and ice cream. 5-8 p.m. $6. Meriwether Cider House, 224 N. Ninth St., Boise, meriwethercider.com.

FRIDAY APRIL 5 Festivals & Events JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS CONSIGNMENT SALE—11 a.m.-7 p.m.

FREE. Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-287-5650, boise.jbfsale.com.

On Stage COMEDIAN NATHAN BRANNON—8 and 10 p.m. $12-$15.

Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise. com.

into a superhub. You can park your GreenBike anywhere in the district. Plus look for a code to ride a bike to the event for free.

Register for the artBike tour in advance. The free Trolley will be running a new streamlined route. 5:30-8:30 p.m. FREE. Surel Mitchell Live-Work-Create District, 31st-38th Streets, Garden City, 208-918-3591, surelsplace.org/ firstfriday.

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LATIN DANCE FRIDAYS—Enjoy beginner lesson and open dancing to DJ mixing favorite Latin dance music. 8:30 p.m. $5-$8. Ochos Boise, 515 W. Idaho St., Boise, facebook.com/OchosBoise.

BPL BOOKS BY THE BAG SALE— Find both individually priced items as well as a large stock of books that can be purchased by the bag.

9 a.m.-7 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library Warehouse, 762 River St., across from main branch, Boise, 208-384-4076.

RYAN STOA: CRAFT WEED—Ryan Stoa, an Associate Professor of Law at Concordia University School of Law in Boise, wrote Craft Weed: Family Farming and the Future of the Marijuana Industry (MIT Press, 2018). 7 p.m. FREE. Rediscovered Books, 180 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-376-4229, ryanstoa.com.

FIRST FRIDAY SQUARE DANCE— Everyone is welcome to kick up your heels at this old-time square dance. First-timers of all ages are encouraged, and all dances will be taught on the spot. Doors open at 7 p.m., with concert at 7:30 p.m. and dancing from 8-10 p.m. Friday 7-10 p.m. FREE-$7. Mardi Gras Ballroom, 615 S. Ninth St., Boise, 208-342-5553.

Animals & Pets KING COLE CIRCUS—Enjoy clever clowns, motorcycle maniacs, acrobats direct from America’s Got Talent, the famous high-wire Sky Walk, a real circus parade, plus some absolutely amazing animals, featuring dancing horses, cavorting camels and a fabulous front-legged canine conga. Three shows each day. 1:30, 4:30 and

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A KILLER ‘80S PROM: A RAD MURDER MYSTERY—Dinner tickets must be purchased by 5 p.m. the day before your show. 7 p.m. $25 and up. The Playhouse Boise, 8001 W. Fairview Ave., Boise, 208-779-0092, playhouseboise.com.

Art FIRST FRIDAY AT ART ZONE 208—Join the artists at Art Zone 208 for fun, conversation, tidbits, beverages and live music by Johnny Downing. Featured artist is Sue Evans, with featured guest artist Jesse Bateman. 6-8:30 p.m.

FREE. Art Zone 208, 3113 N. Cole Road, Boise, 208-322-9464, artzone208.com.

SUE LATTA: THE TEXTURE OF THINGS—Latta is driven by the desire to find the inherent meaning that exists in the relationships between things; the meaning that is born of the union between words and objects, images and textures.

View the outcome of her “stream of consciousness” artmaking.

Through May. 5:30 p.m. FREE. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City, 208-424-8297, visualartscollective.com.

SUREL MITCHELL LIVE-WORKCREATE DISTRICT FIRST FRIDAY—Head over to the Surel Mitchell Live-Work-Create District for the 2019 First Friday seasonopening art party, featuring over 20 venues and more artists. Boise GreenBike will be hosting artists in their venue on 34th Street and they’re turning the entire district

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CALENDAR 7:30 p.m. $10-$20. Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-287-5650. kingcolecircus.com.

Food FIFTH ANNUAL SHORE LODGE CULINARY FESTIVAL—The Shore Lodge Culinary Festival is back, and this year’s serving of sizzling competition and foodie festivities has all the fresh and fiery fixin’s needed for a world-class culinary event. For a complete schedule of events and to make reservations, visit shorelodge.com/shore-lodgeculinary-festival, or contact the concierge at 208-630-0274. $493. Shore Lodge-McCall, 501 W. Lake St., McCall.

SIP2GIVE: THE LEARNING LAB— Telaya will donate 10 percent of all wine sales from the day to the Learning Lab, and Off the Grid Pizza will be on site around 4:30 p.m. Noon-7:30 p.m. FREE. Telaya Wine Co., 240 E. 32nd St., Garden City, 208-557-9463. learninglabinc.org.

SATURDAY APRIL 6 Festivals & Events BEST OF BOISE 2019 VOTING— It’s that time of year again when Boise Weekly readers hand out kudos to their favorites in local arts and entertainment, bars and nightlife, food and dining, goods and services, and sports and recreation. The final round of voting takes place April 6-30, and will determine the winners. Get more info and cast your ballots online at boiseweekly.com. Through April 30. FREE. Boise Weekly, 523 Broad St., Boise, 208-344-2055.

BOISE FARMERS MARKET—Boise Farmers Market has outgrown it’s old space and has moved its spring and summer outdoor market to 1500 Shoreline Drive, in the parking lot between Americana Boulevard, River Street and Shoreline Drive. You’ll still find fresh local seasonal vegetables and fruit, many types of locally raised protein, breads and pastries, honey, jams and sauces, freshroasted coffee, and a delicious selection of ready-to-eat foods. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. Boise Farmers Market, 1500 Shoreline Drive, Boise, 208-345-9287, theboisefarmersmarket.com.

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JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS CONSIGNMENT SALE—Enjoy 50 percent off Saturday 5-7 p.m. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. FREE. Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208287-5650, boise.jbfsale.com.

LOCAL. LOVE. BRIDAL POP-UP FAIR—Join Avery Elle Weddings to meet a select group of Boise’s most talented wedding vendors, and for mimosas, discounts and giveaways. In The Owyhee’s Agape Event Center, Ste. 260. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. The Owyhee, 1109 Main St., Boise, 208-570-5269.

SNAKE RIVER REGION SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA AUTOCROSS—Join the Snake River Sports Car Club of America for autocross in the west parking lot. Drivers of all experience levels are welcome to join. For more info, visit boiseautocross. com. 8 a.m. $35-$70. Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-287-5650.

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COMEDIAN NATHAN BRANNON—8 and 10 p.m. $12-$15.

Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise. com.

NEW YORK GILBERT AND SULLIVAN PLAYERS: THE MIKADO— The most performed Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, The Mikado dates from 1885. Setting the operetta in Japan, an exotic locale far away from Britain, allowed Gilbert to satirize British politics and institutions more freely by disguising them as Japanese. Presented by Opera Idaho. 7:30 p.m. $25.50-$81. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-4261110, morrisoncenter.com.

NIGHT FLICKS FILM DISCUSSION: THE MUSTANG—The Boise Flicks presents Night Flicks Film Discussion of The Mustang. After the screening (in the Cafe), there will be a 15-minute discussion based on the film and the “Behind the Scenes” handout written by the host, Ray Groff of Boise International Indy Film Buffs. 9 p.m. $8-$10. The Flicks, 646 W. Fulton St., Boise, 208-342-4222, theflicksboise.com.

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CALENDAR music by 13 Cents Flat, Broadway Karaoke, a costume contest, and more. All ages welcome. 7 p.m. $25. Bridge Event Center/Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6200 N. Garrett St., Garden City, boiseserenata.com.

Art ARTBIKE FIRST FRIDAY TOUR— This tour is designed by the Surel’s Place program director and operated by Boise Bicycle Tours. They can provide you with all the equipment or you can use your own bike. 6-8:30 p.m. $10.

Boise GreenBike, 106 E. 34th St., Garden City, 208-345-7433.

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BPL BOOKS BY THE BAG SALE— Find both individually priced items as well as a large stock of books that can be purchased by the bag.

9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library Warehouse, 762 River St., across from main branch, Boise, 208-384-4076.

IDAWAY STATE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT—9 a.m.-9 p.m. $8-$10. Ford Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa, 208468-1000, fordidahocenter.com.

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CAPTURE THE FLAG AFTERHOURS PARTY—Play glow-in-thedark capture the flag while the library is closed. For ages 11-18.

6-8 p.m. FREE. Ada Community Library Lake Hazel Branch, 10489 Lake Hazel Road, Boise, 208-2976700, adalib.org/lakehazel.

IMMG LECTURE: MINERAL TWINNING—Dr. Terry Panhorst (Ph.D., P.G.) will present a lecture on the curious growth pattern of minerals known as twinning, using common mineral examples. 1 p.m.

FREE-$5. Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-368-9876, idahomuseum.org.

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Animals & Pets KING COLE CIRCUS—Enjoy clever clowns, motorcycle maniacs,

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acrobats direct from America’s Got Talent, the famous high-wire Sky Walk, a real circus parade and more. Three shows each day.

1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. $10$20. Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-287-5650, kingcolecircus. com.

MERIDIAN CANINE RESCUE 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY—All critters are welcome to MCR’s morning clinics for discounted microchips and nail trims from 9-11 a.m.

Then from noon-4 p.m., join the celebration with a silent auction, vendors, games, doggie bake sale and more. Followed by a demo with K-9 officer Huck (Formerly Bud, adopted from MCR) and Volunteers vs. Adopters softball game. Adoptions will take place during normal hours, Noon-5 p.m. with a reduced fee of $250. If you are interested in adopting a dog in foster, call 208-794-0944. 9 a.m.4 p.m. FREE. Meridian Canine Rescue, 501 E. Scenery Lane, Ste. 100, Meridian, meridianrescue. org.

Food If there’s one word that characterizes the current state of Americans, it would have to be “anxiety.”

The Green New Deal, Black Lives Matter, the election of Donald Trump—they all point to a deep dissatisfaction with the status quo and a hunger for something more.

The work of poet Terrance Hayes may not make anyone feel better about the deteriorating environment, mass incarceration, stagnant wages or any other plaguing ills, but Hayes may, at his reading at Boise State University next week, have Acclaimed poet Terrance Hayes will conduct a reading something to say about elevating at Boise State on Thursday, April 11. feelings about them above the white noise of social media and the kind of mental static that keeps people up at night.

“I’m chasing a kind of language that can be unburdened by people’s expectations,” Hayes said in a 2013 interview with Lauren Russell of Hot Metal Bridge. “I think music is the primary model— how close can you get this language to be like music and communicate feeling at the base level in the same way a composition with no words communicates meaning? It might be impossible.

Language is always burdened by thought. I’m just trying to get it so it can be like feeling.”

His most recent volume, American Sonnets for My Past and Future Assassin (Penguin Poets, 2018), was hailed by The New York Times as one of “the first fully fledged works to reckon with the presidency of Donald Trump—and one of the most surprising.” The 70-poem work contains some of the most evocative and emotionally specific lines to be found anywhere: “Probably twilight makes blackness dangerous / Darkness. Probably all my encounters / Are existential jambalaya,” he wrote in “Probably twilight makes blackness dangerous.” Breaking a line between “dangerous” and “darkness” stares down racial anxieties over crime with shimmering heat and the ease of a pinky tapping the return key.

Hayes is one of the most accomplished and lauded poets of his generation, having taken home a National Book Award for Poetry in 2010 for his collection, Lighthead (Penguin Books, 2010); a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship in 2014; a Pushcart Prize; a Guggenheim Fellowship and many more. His reading at Boise State in the Lookout Room on Thursday, April 11, is free and begins at 7:30 p.m.

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FIFTH ANNUAL SHORE LODGE CULINARY FESTIVAL, DAY TWO—See April 5 for a full description. Through April 7. $493. Shore Lodge-McCall, 501 W. Lake St., McCall. 208-630-0274, shorelodge.com/shore-lodge-culinaryfestival.

SUNDAY APRIL 7 Festivals & Events JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS CONSIGNMENT SALE—Enjoy 50 percent off all day. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

FREE. Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-287-5650, boise.jbfsale.com.

SNAKE RIVER REGION SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA AUTOCROSS—Join the Snake River Sports Car Club of America for autocross in the west parking lot. Drivers of all experience levels are welcome to join. For more info, visit boiseautocross. com. 8 a.m. $35-$70. Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-287-5650.

On Stage COMEDIAN NATHAN BRANNON—8 p.m. $12-$15. Liquid Lounge, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-941-2459, liquidboise.com.

EDGE BREWING COMEDY OPEN MIC—Edge Brewing presents a comedy open mic aimed at providing local working comedians a new creative space, where can hone their art at a free show in a welcoming environment. This time, host Erin Riley welcomes KC Hunt to close out the show. Erin is an accomplished podcaster and comedian as co-host of Atheist

Nomads. KC is a regular at Liquid Laughs and has performed at both ComedyFort and Idaho Laugh Fest. Edge Brewing serves food until 8 p.m. For all ages, but R-rated comedy. 7:30 p.m. FREE. Edge Brewing Co., 525 N. Steelhead Way, Boise, 208-995-2979.

NEW YORK GILBERT AND SULLIVAN PLAYERS: THE MIKADO—New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players return to The Morrison Center with their delightfully reimagined The Mikado. The most performed Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, The Mikado dates from 1885. Setting the operetta in Japan, an exotic locale far away from Britain, allowed Gilbert to satirize British politics and institutions more freely by disguising them as Japanese. NYGASP’s all-new production brings center stage the history and inspiration for the writing of The Mikado as the real life characters of Victorian London’s D’Oyly Carte Opera Company are combined with the imagined setting of Titipu, influenced by the art and architecture of Japan that had recently reached England in the late 19th century. Presented by Opera Idaho. 2:30 p.m. $26-$81.

Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, 208-426-1110, morrisoncenter.com.

Art 2019 ANNUAL BOISE STATE MFA STUDENT SHOWCASE—The Boise State Master of Fine Arts degree in Visual Arts program culminates in an exhibition of student work. Open to the public. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE. Boise State Student Union Gallery, 1910 University Drive, Boise, 208-426-2541.

Literature BPL BOOKS BY THE BAG SALE— Find both individually priced items as well as a large stock of books that can be purchased by the bag.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library Warehouse, 762 River St., across from main branch, Boise, 208-384-4076.

Sports & Fitness IDAHO HORSEMEN PROFESSIONAL INDOOR FOOTBALL— Check out the thrills and spills of Indoor Professional Football with the Idaho Horsemen. Home games are played at the Ford Idaho Center. April 7 vs. Tri-Cities Fire; April 26 vs. Reno Express; May 11 vs. Tri-Cities Fire; May 30 vs. Reno Express; and June 15 vs. Wenatchee Valley Skyhawks.

5 p.m. $12-$35. Ford Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa, 208-468-1000. gohorsemen.com.

Kids & Teens SENSORY FRIENDLY JUMP/ PLAY TIME—Sensory Sunday is a day for those kids with sensory overload. Urban Air Adventure Park turns off the flashing lights and the music so kids can enjoy the attractions in a controlled environment. This is event is also for those with disabilities. Sunday 10-midnight $12. Urban Air Adventure Park, 3876 E. Lanark St., Meridian, 208-278-2005, urbanairtrampolinepark.com/locations/idaho/meridian.

Odds & Ends TANGO SUNDAYS—Start the evening out with an all-levels lesson, followed by practica. No experience necessary. 7 p.m. $6-$10. Solid Grill & Bar, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-345-6620, solidboise.com.

WINE AND DESIGN: PAINTING WITH JENNIE KILCUP—Learn how to create your own watercolor painting. Local artist Jennie Kilcup will walk you through painting a beautiful 8x10 tree scene. Tools, materials, instruction and a glass of Telaya wine are included in the ticket price. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Find more info and tickets at telayawine. com/winedesign.html. 7 p.m. $40.

Telaya Wine Co., 240 E. 32nd St., Garden City, 208-557-9463. telayawine.com/winedesign.html.

Food FIFTH ANNUAL SHORE LODGE CULINARY FESTIVAL, DAY THREE—See April 5 for a full description. $493. Shore LodgeMcCall, 501 W. Lake St., McCall, 208-630-0274, shorelodge.com/ shore-lodge-culinary-festival.

FIRST SUNDAY BRUNCH WITH TONY’S TAMALES—Enjoy this lovely weather and have brunch on the Meriwether patio. Tony’s Tamales will be slinging some awesome brunch-y food that can be washed down with a thirst-quenching cider-mosa. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $6-$10. Meriwether Cider Taproom, 5242 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 208-972-6725, meriwethercider.com.

SNIP’S 11TH ANNUAL SPAYGHETTI DINNER AND AUCTION— Enjoy an upscale Italian-themed dinner with choice of spaghetti, chicken parmesan, vegetarian eggplant parmesan or a glutenfree option. Plus live and silent auctions, photo booth, door prizes, and wine and craft beer pull.

KTVB’s Larry Gebert emcees. This is SNIP’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and proceeds assist qualified individuals with fixing their cats and dogs at SNIP’s Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic in Meridian. 5-9 p.m. $38-$43. Riverside Hotel Grand Ballroom, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 208-343-1871, snipidaho.org/event/spayghetti.

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CALENDAR MONDAY APRIL 8 On Stage BCT 5X5 READING SERIES: MADAM EUPHORIA REVEALS YOUR FUTURE—The fourth installment of the BCT 5X5 Reading Series features Madam Euphoria Reveals Your Future, by Jenny Sternling. Followed by a discussion with the actors, directors and playwrights. 7 p.m. $8-$12.

Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St., Boise, 208-331-9224, bctheater.org.

Kids & Teens HOMESCHOOL MAKEITEERS— Enjoy hands-on projects that encompass science, technology, engineering and math topics. For ages 8-12. 1:30-3 p.m. FREE. Ada Community Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise, 208-362-0181, adalib.org/victory.

TEEN PROGRAM: VIRTUAL REALITY—Have you ever wanted to play in an alternate dimension?

Enjoy an afternoon of Virtual Reality, playing Beat Saber and other VR games. For teens. 4:30 p.m.

FREE. Ada Community Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise, 208-362-0181, adalib.org/victory.

Literature MARC C. JOHNSON BOOK LAUNCH—Marc C. Johnson, longtime Boise resident and former top aide to Idaho Gov. Cecil D. Andrus, will celebrate the Boise launch his new book on Montana maverick U.S. Sen. Burton K. Wheeler. Political Hell-Raiser was published by the University of Oklahoma Press and is both political biography and U.S. Senate history in the contentious period between the world wars.

Rediscovered Books will be on hand to sell copies of Johnson’s book, and he will make an appearance there at 7 p.m.

Wine and snacks will be available. 5:30 p.m. FREE. Holland & Hart LLP, Eighth and Main Tower, 800 W. Main St., Suite 1750, Boise, 208-342-5000, hollandhart.com/boise.

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.

Religious/Spiritual Food AMICO GINO: VINO AND LINGO—Enjoy a trio of Italian wines perfect for spring. And while you’re sipping wine, your host Gino Pilato, aka Amico Gino, will be teaching you a few essential Italian words and phrases. 6:30 p.m. $30. House Of Wine, 1409 W. Main St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-891-5900, facebook.com/ amicoginoboi.

TUESDAY APRIL 9 Workshops & Classes LEARN HOW TO SAFELY PRESERVE FOOD-HYBRID VERSION—Learn hands-on how to safely preserve food products. The online modules are due Monday nights and labs will be weekly on Tuesdays at the UI, Ada County Extension office. Participants volunteer 30 hours of service by providing research-based food preservation information after completion of the course. The University of Idaho Extension faculty will be offering a Master Food Safety Advisor certification to anyone that is interested. Apply online. Tuesdays through May 14. Noon-4 p.m. $95. University of Idaho Ada County Extension Office, 5880 Glenwood St., Boise.

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CJ JUNG’S PHILOSOPHY AND INDIAN MYSTICISM—Join Prof. Huber Robinson to hear about Jung’s extraordinary contributions in various fields.

Prof. Robinson travels all over the world lecturing on philosophy and psychology and is expert at explaining Jung’s work and relating it to Indian mysticism. You’ll also enjoy prasad (traditional Indian cuisine), bharata natyam (Indian Classical Dance), and books on philosophy. Free parking in Lincoln Garage; text for code.

4:30-6:30 p.m. FREE. Boise State Student Union Simplot Grand Ballroom, 1910 University Drive, Boise, 208-7413009, sub.boisestate.edu.

Animals & Pets THE LONG-BILLED CURLEW: TRACKING A SPECIES OF GREATEST CONSERVATION NEED—Come learn about Idaho’s long-billed curlew population, listen to first-hand field accounts and discuss how satellite technology is uncovering their mysteries and connecting communities across international borders. 7 p.m. FREE. Idaho Outdoor Association Hall, 3401 Brazil St., Boise, idahooutdoorassn.org.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 10 Workshops & Classes CONSERVATION GRANT WRITINGWORKSHOP—Learn how to write grants to fund your conservation projects.

Tom Bicak, the former Canyon County Parks director, will review the grant writing process, what grant reviewers are looking for, where to find grant opportunities, and how to communicate your project so you can get the funding you need.

Lunch will be provided. 9 a.m. $43. University of Idaho Ada County Extension Office, 5880 Glenwood St., Boise, 208-2875900, uidaho.edu/extension/ county/ada.

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Kids & Teens PRESCHOOL ART—Browse the library’s collection while your preschooler creates beautiful art based on fundamental art principles. For ages 3-6.

10-10:30 a.m. FREE. Ada Community Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise, 208-362-0181, adalib.org/ victory.

Odds & Ends LATIN DANCING WEDNESDAYS—Start the evening out with lessons, followed by dancing to timba, salsa, bachata and more. 8 p.m. $5. Solid Grill & Bar, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, 208-345-6620, solidboise. com.

Food TREASURE VALLEY WINE SOCIETY APRIL TASTING— Enjoy the South of France with Joy of Spring wine tasting presented by Treasure Valley Wine Society. The selection of marvelous wines will be paired with a typical French springstyle menu. There will be a taste comparison between the two entree wines, so remember to take two wine glasses for the side-by-side evaluation.

Dinner only tickets ($20) also available. Deadline for RSVP is Wednesday, April 3; BPT tickets required to ensure adequate seating, food and wine. 6:30 p.m. $22-$37. Touchmark at Meadow Lake Village, 4037 E. Clocktower Lane, Meridian, 208-789-0064, touchmarkmeridian.com.

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—Sincerely, Torn

DEAR TORN, It is almost impossible to be sure that every choice you make will be the correct one. The good news is that you can always make additional choices later. While there is something to be said for the comfort of a job and coworkers that you already adore, if your heart is calling you to do something else, then you know it’s time to move on. I believe that some of the most important and ultimately fulfilling decisions that we make in life are the difficult ones. Most success stories require change, growth, and making the hard choices. Go with what your heart and head tell you. If it’s time for a change, then your creativity, motivation and enthusiasm will be replenished. Leave on good terms and retain as many friendships and relationships as you can.

Devote yourself to the new work as heartily as you did to the last and you will find contentment and joy in your endeavor. Change is inevitable but it’s our spirits that get us through it. Best of luck!

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Beer bottles and guitars are those rare things where it just feels right to have your hands around their necks, but when it comes to portability, eco-friendliness, convenience and product longevity, nothing beats beer in cans. The metal barrier protects beer from light, and the containers are lightweight and recyclable. Everything from sixers to cases are available at your local grocery store, but a handful of Boise breweries and taprooms have started using “Crowlers” to help patrons take their favorite microbrews out the door. The term is applied equally to the vessel and the technology that seals it.

“You can order anything on draft at our taprooms, except something that’s on nitro, and we can fill [a Crowler] for you,” said Bre Hovley of Barbarian Brewing.

Crowlers let servers rapidly fill and seal beer cans. Barbarian’s lets patrons pick a beer, and their server will fill a 16-ounce can with it, slap a lid on it with the seamer, and send folks on their ways in about 15 seconds. The beer is market price, and the service is free at Barbarian. Hovley said other breweries and distributors in the city use Crowlers for 32-ounce cans, but her brewery prefers the 16-ounce.

“For us, we chose 16-ounce cans primarily for a lot of our bigger, 8-12% beers that are on draft. It’s a more manageable size. In order to keep that carbonation fresh, you have to drink that pretty quick,” she said.

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ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19): A mushroom shaped like a horse’s hoof grows on birch trees in parts of Europe and the U.S. If you strip off its outer layer, you get amadou, spongy stuff that’s great for igniting fires. It’s not used much anymore, but it was a crucial resource for some of our ancestors. As for the word “amadou,” it’s derived from an old French term that means “tinder, kindling, spunk.” The same word was formerly used to refer to a person who is quick to light up or to something that stimulates liveliness.

In accordance with astrological omens, I’m making “Amadou” your nickname for the next four weeks.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Human beings are not born once and for all on the day their mothers give birth to them,” wrote novelist Gabriel Garcia Marquez. “Life obliges them over and over to give birth to themselves.” Here’s what I’ll add to that: As you mature, you do your best to give birth to ever-new selves that are in alignment with the idealistic visions you have of the person you want to become. Unfortunately, most of us aren’t skilled at that task in adolescence and early adulthood, and so the selves we create may be inadequate or delusory or distorted. Fortunately, as we learn from our mistakes, we eventually learn to give birth to selves that are strong and righteous. The only problem is that the old false selves we generated along the way may persist as ghostly echoes in our psyche.

And we have a sacred duty to banish those ghostly echoes. I tell you this, Taurus, because the coming months will be an excellent time to do that banishing.

Ramp up your efforts now!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “When spring came, there were no problems except where to be happiest,” wrote Ernest Hemingway in his memoir. He quickly amended that statement, though, mourning, “The only thing that could spoil a day was people.” Then he ventured even further, testifying, “People were always the limiters of happiness except for the very few that were as good as spring itself.” I bring these thoughts to your attention so as to prepare you for some good news. In the next three weeks, I suspect you will far exceed your quota for encounters with people who are not “limiters of happiness”—who are as good as spring itself.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): It’s time to prove that Cancerians have more to offer than nurturing, empathizing, softening the edges, feeling deeply, getting comfortable and being creative.

Not that there’s anything wrong with those talents.

On the contrary! They’re beautiful and necessary. It’s just that for now you need to avoid being pigeonholed as a gentle, sensitive soul. To gather the goodies that are potentially available to you, you’ll have to be more forthright and aggressive than usual. Is it possible for you to wield a commanding presence? Can you add a big dose of willfulness and a pinch of ferocity to your self-presentation? Yes and yes!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): General Motors manufactured a car called the Pontiac Aztek from 2001 to 2005. It wasn’t commercially successful. One critic said it looked like “an angry kitchen appliance,” and many others agreed it was exceptionally unstylish. But later the Aztek had an odd revival because of the popularity of the TV show Breaking Bad. The show’s protagonist, Walter White, owned one, and that motivated some of his fans to emulate his taste in cars. In accordance with astrological omens, Leo, I suspect that something of yours may also enjoy a second life sometime soon. An offering that didn’t get much appreciation the first time around may undergo a resurgence. Help it do so.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “Of all the female sins, hunger is the least forgivable,” laments feminist author Laurie Penny. She’s referring to the hunger “for anything, for food, sex, power, education, even love.” She continues: “If we have desires, we are expected to conceal them, to control them, to keep

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Only one of Nana Mouskouris’s vocal cords works, but over the course of an almost 60-year career, the Libran singer has sold over 30 million records in 12 different languages. Many critics speculate that her apparent disadvantage is key to her unique style. She’s a coloratura mezzo, a rare category of chanteuse who sings ornate passages with exceptional agility and purity.

In the coming weeks, I suspect that you will be like Mouskouris in your ability to capitalize on a seeming lack or deprivation.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your tribe is symbolized by three animals: the scorpion, the eagle and the mythological phoenix. Some astrologers say that the scorpion is the ruling creature of “unevolved” or immature Scorpios, whereas the eagle and phoenix are associated with those of your tribe who express the riper, more enlightened qualities of your sign. But I want to put in a plug for the scorpion as being worthy of all Scorpios. It is a hardy critter that rivals the cockroach in its ability to survive—and even thrive in—less-than-ideal conditions. For the next two weeks, I propose we make it your spirit creature.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittarian novelist Gustave Flaubert declared that it’s “our duty is to feel what is sublime and cherish what is beautiful.” But that’s a demanding task to pull off on an ongoing basis. Maybe the best we can hope for is to feel what’s sublime and cherish what’s beautiful for 30-35 days every year. Having said that, though, I’m happy to tell you that in 2019 you could get all the way up to 95-100 days of feeling what’s sublime and cherishing what’s beautiful. And as many as 15-17 of those days could come during the next 21.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Sommeliers are people trained to perceive the nuances of wine. With only a few sips, the best sommeliers can discern facts about the type of grapes that were used to make the wine and where on earth they were grown.

I think that in the coming weeks you Capricorns should launch an effort to reach a comparable level of sensitivity and perceptivity about any subject you care about.

It’s a favorable time to become even more masterful about your specialties, to dive deeper into the areas of knowledge that captivate your imagination.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Every language is a work-in-progress. New words constantly insinuate themselves into common usage, while others fade away. If you traveled back in time to 1719 while remaining in your current location, you’d have trouble communicating with people of that era.

And today, linguistic evolution is even more rapid than in previous ages. The Oxford English Dictionary adds more than a thousand new words annually. In recognition of the extra verbal skill and inventiveness you now possess, Aquarius, I invite you to coin a slew of your own fresh terms. To get you warmed up, try this utterance I coined: vorizzimo! It’s an exclamation that means “thrillingly beautiful and true.”

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): One of history’s most audacious con men was George C. Parker, a Pisces. He made his living selling property that did not legally belong to him, like the Brooklyn Bridge, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Statue of Liberty.

I suspect you could summon his level of salesmanship and persuasive skills in the coming weeks. But I hope you will use your nearly magical powers to make deals and perform feats that have maximum integrity. It’s OK to be a teensy bit greedy, though.

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