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What's Mine is Ours
OneStone students break into MING Studios with an environmentally themed exhibition
When controversial topics arise, the students of OneStone and their teachers, called coaches, don't get scared away; instead, they run toward it head on, asking hard questions and looking for answers in a variety of places. Humanities and science coach Allison Fowle, and art coach Teal Gardner, learned about the possibility that the stibnite mine in west-central Idaho would be reopened, so they packed up their backpacks, grabbed their tents, and with approximately 15 of their students, headed up to the site to see it for themselves. The Yellow Pine stibnite mine is an abandoned open-pit mine that the mining company Midas Gold has proposed to redevelop. The students and their coaches spent two nights camping along the Salmon River and were guided by a Midas Gold representative, who gave them tours and information, but through the process, the students interviewed other stakeholders to gain a wider perspective. They chatted with representatives of other organizations and people affected in some way by the mine, including the Idaho Conservation League and the Nez Perce tribe. The result was a thorough education on a topic that affects Idahoans directly. Though some students admitted that they participated in the project because they "just wanted to go camping," not one student walked away unmoved by the experience; learning what it means to be engaged in where they live. The students arrived at their own conclusions about the topic, and the outcome of this hands-on experience and research led to What's Mine is Ours, an exhibition that will be on display at Ming Studios Thursday and Friday, Nov. 21 and 22, from 5-8 p.m. It's cross-disciplinary and explores many of their questions and concerns about Midas Gold's proposal to reopen the stibnite mine. Each student who contributed a piece to the show took their own approach, and the media they used include podcasts, paintings and more. "It was an opportunity for me to understand a topic that is local and will affect my community," said Kaleb Churchwell, a OneStone student who made paintings for the show. She focused on the idea that mining is "taking the heart out of the mountain," and enjoyed learning about the natural, geological and community impacts of a mine. Perhaps even more empowering is that the students don't just share what they learned with their peers or with their teachers—they get to share it with the community in a real…
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“Winter, Winter, Penguin Dinner”
Medium: Watercolor on Cotton Paper Artist Statement: Julia grew up in Western Oregon and graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in biology. Oregon held inspiration from grasslands to coastlines. Today, she combines her interest in biology and the desire to paint, resulting in whimsical nature watercolors. See more of my work at this weekend's Wintry Market.…
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Winesipper: Where Cab is King
Here are the results of a California versus Washington Cab throwdown:
Cabernet Sauvignon holds the title as the king of red wines, partly because of its bold structure, and partly due to the variety's adaptability—it does well in many different environments. In the U.S., it arguably reaches its zenith in California's Napa Valley. But as this tasting proved, Washingon is making inroads, with one Yakima wine cracking the top three. Here are the results of a California versus Washington Cab throwdown: 2015 JB Neufeld Cabernet Sauvignon, $36 From Gilbert Cellar's winemaker Justin Neufeld, this Yakima Valley red is a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Cabernet Franc. The nose is a sumptuous mix of ripe cherry and coffee liqueur. It's silky smooth in the mouth, with a dark core of cherry and berry fruit, and velvety tannins that add grip to the finish. 2015 Oakville Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, $50 Napa Valley's Oakville Winery, founded in 1877, was just the ninth winery bonded in California. This 100% Pelissa vineyard Cabernet opens with floral violet, plum and cherry aromas. An impeccably balanced wine, its supple, ripe red fruit flavors are backed by soft tannins and bright acidity, with just the right kiss of sweet oak coloring the lingering finish. 2014 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon, $40 Without a doubt, David Ramey is one of Califonia's best winemakers. A Bordeaux-style blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, rounded out by Merlot, Malbec and Petite Verdot, this Napa red offers notes of cocoa, earth and anise, fronting dark cherry aromas. The palate is a creamy combo of red fruit flavors, along with touches of leather, licorice, tobacco and spice. —David Kirkpatrick…
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Warren Miller's 'Timeless'
The Egyptian Theatre, Nov. 21-23
The late filmmaker Warren Miller got his start right here in Idaho, living out of a car in a Sun Valley parking lot in the late 1940s. Miller was making cartoons and selling them for 10 cents at the time, until he saved enough money for a small film camera to shoot ski movies. With no sound, Miller would narrate the movies live when he showed them. His iconic voice became the backdrop to all of his movies over the years, which would become the biggest ski features in the world. The newest installment in the Warren Miller universe is Timeless, which premieres at The Egyptian Theatre Thursday, Nov. 21. Miller's films don't simply capture big ski lines and death-defying feats on snow, but the spirit and importance of skiing to the communities that surround it. Thursday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 22, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m., $15. The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, egyptiantheatre.net.…
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Pray for Snow
Downtown Boise, Nov. 23
May perfectly shaped snowflakes fall on the city of trees this holiday season. In the meantime, let's drink! Hosted by Tom Grainey's, Pray for Snow is about to celebrate its seventh winter season spectacular by taking over the intersection of Sixth and Grove streets in downtown Boise. Setting the tone for the event will be snow-themed live music, as well as a ski and snowboard rail jam competition for winter fanatics. On top of the exciting games, mouth-watering food from Bar Gernika and The Shed will be up for grabs with over 40 beers from local and surrounding Northwest breweries to wash it down. Keeping the winter theme, local brand Flawless Threads and other vendors will be on hand. Pray for Snow is known for its rad raffle giveaways which will take place during Boise State University's half-time. Noon- 8 p.m., $35. Intersection of Sixth and Main streets, Boise, Pray For Snow.…
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Boise GreenBike's Cranksgiving
Boise GreenBike World Headquarters, Nov. 23
It's time to crank it up a notch this holiday season. Boise GreenBike, Clairvoyant Brewing and Boise Beer Buddies are joining forces for a another Cranksgiving event. Cranksgiving is all about giving back to people in need, but in good Boise fashion, the public and local businesses have turned it into a tradition in just a few short years. Using Boise GreenBikes, teams will compete in a scavenger hunt for food items that will go to St. Vincent de Paul in order to help feed families this Thanksgiving. Collecting food items is just the start to the fun event, Clairvoyant will be the hub of the afterparty for all participants, and for people who want to celebrate. Prizes for first, second, third place, best team costumes, and, yes, the team with the largest turkey will be awarded. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Boise Green Bike World Headquarters. 106 E. 34th St., Garden City, clairvoyantbrewing.com.…
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Holiday Markets
Handmade Idaho at El Korah Shrine; Wintry Market at JUMP
It isn't the holidays yet until the holiday markets swing open their doors. As the season draws closer, two such markets are itching to hang up their wreaths. The Handmade Idaho Holiday Market and Wintry Market have their fingers on the pulse of Boise for holiday gifts, crafts and more. With more than 50 vendors at each event, there will be huge selections of holiday goodies. Both markets are free to get into, with Handmade Idaho Holiday Market offering goodies to the first 50 people who arrive. Banana Ink, Grey Jays and The Garden City Projects are just some of the local vendors that will be at either of the holiday markets. Handmade Idaho Holiday Market, Friday, 6-8 p.m. (ticketed event), Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., El Korah Shrine, 1118 W. Idaho St., Boise, handmadedaho.com; Wintry Market, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., FREE. JUMP, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise, wintrymarket.com. http://www.handmadeidaho.com/…
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Digital Edition November 20, 2019
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Brother Ali Stopping in Boise on 'Secrets & Escapes' Tour
He will bring this new record to Boise's Olympic Venue Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20-$25
Brother Ali lived for years in the comfortable place between the big time and obscurity. For the past 19 years, he has been an integral part of the socially conscious hip-hop movement. His rhymes in his new album Secrets & Escapes add another chapter to his anthology. He will bring this new record to Boise's Olympic Venue Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20-$25. Brother Ali will be joined by Evidence, and Marlon Craft. In his opening track, "Abu Enzo," Ali chronicles the trials of growing up with violence and resisting temptations. He also makes reference to his blindness, in navigating violence without being able to actually see the signs of it. Brother Ali, born Jason Douglas Newman, flew to Venice, California from his home in Minneapolis on three occasions to create the album with artist Evidence in a garage, according to a release from Brother Ali's label, Rhymesayers. The process laid out by Evidence was a callback to the early days of hip-hop. He cut analog beats on a two-track; this way Brother Ali couldn't alter the beat, he simply had to rhyme as the words came to him. The result is an honest and emotional record that flows naturally from track to track. Evidence, while mostly creating beats, does rap on one track, "Red." The album also features appearances from Pharoahe Monch, C.S. Armstrong and Talib Kweli. Between cutting beats and writing rhymes, Brother Ali and Evidence would find inspiration in their own ways. Evidence would smoke marijuana and ponder his next move, while Brother Ali would pray on it. He converted to Islam when he was a teenager, and it's a significant part of his identity that he raps about often. Another significant part of Brother Ali's identity is his albinism, which also causes his blindness. While it is a significant part of him, he often chides people who choose to mention it before his music and lyricism.…
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OK, Cello
The Portland Cello Project comes to the VAC to perform Radiohead's classic album
OK Computer
If going to a rock concert is like drinking a microbrew of the music world, then going to the symphony is the fine wine. There's a little ritz, a little pomp, attendant to classical music, and the huge symphony halls, expensive tickets and aged music all play into that. There's more to the genre, its instruments and the people who play it, though, and Portland Cello Project, now in its 13th year, is proof to believe that those musicians and instruments can make something contemporary feel even newer. That's exactly what it will do on Thursday, Nov. 21, when it touches down in Garden City to play songs from Radiohead's influential album OK Computer at the Visual Arts Collective. Originally released in 1997, OK Computer is Radiohead's third album, and, at least in America, the English rock band's breakout commercial and critical success. The band has since earned worldwide renown for its fresh mixture of electronic and rock, and it's willingness to fiddle with form, content and sound make Portland Cello Project's tour around OK Computer so intriguing: If the original album was revolutionary for straddling competing musical conventions, squeezing that sound through the ringer of a pack of incredibly talented cellists makes the upcoming show that much more captivating. This collection of young cellists grew "out of a joke," according to Artistic Director Douglas Jenkins. They thought it would be funny if they started performing unconventional songs in surprising places, but what started as a gag has long since grown into travel and better-paying gigs. Their first performance was in 2006 at the Doug Fir Lounge in Portland, Oregon, and by their third show, they were already selling out of tickets. Since then, this unorthodox group of classical performers has played unexpected music, from Pantera and Kanye West to Bach and many more in between. The current iteration of the group includes vocalist Patti King of The Shins and a recent solo project, where she goes by the name Patrician. The cellists are classically trained all-stars with lengthy CVs, and most of them are a part of this project as a hobby. "We probably initially became a success because of viral videos of Kanye West songs," Jenkins said, "but we consciously made a decision after that to focus on quality rather than just viral gimmicks, which is what has sustained us." Though many musicians have cycled in and out…
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Kuinka, Friday, Nov. 22, The Olympic
8 p.m. $12-$15. The Olympic, 1009 W. Main St.
Americana and electronic beats is an odd pairing, but for Seattle-based Kuinka, it's the base of the band's sound. Complete with ukeleles, mandolins, a cello and synthesizers, Kuinka crafts catchy, upbeat tunes with poetic lyrics. Kuinka's latest release, Landlines, is the band's first self-recorded and self-mixed effort. In the dead of winter, the four members locked themselves away in a cabin in the San Juan Islands in Washington. Members have said that each song was inspired by the house where they were staying, all an ode to the "in-between states" of mind. Composition of songs like "Curious Hands" is nearly orchestral. 8 p.m. $12-$15. The Olympic, 1009 W. Main St., theolympicboise.com.…
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Kikagaku Moyo, Tuesday, Nov. 26, Neurolux
With Minami Deutsch. 8:30 p.m. $15. Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St.
Boise is becoming a hotbed for music in the Pacific Northwest. However, in Boise, budding international artists are exceedingly rare outside of Treefort. If Kikagaku Moyo is any indication, the tide may turn. Coming all the way from Tokyo, Kikagaku Moyo is captivating psych-rock. Blending styles, genres and effects, Kikagaku Moyo creates a sound that is entirely unique. The band uses non-traditional instruments for rock including the Indian sitar. Kikagaku Moyo got its start in 2012. It was originally an open collective that jammed with whoever showed up, then evolved into a tight-knit group of friends, but the jamming mindset never left. With Minami Deutsch. 8:30 p.m. $15. Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., neurolux.com.…
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Anonymously Single: Thanksgiving
Flying solo at family holiday functions can be stressful
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all the things you have to be thankful for: family, friends, health, freedom, etc. ... It can also be a time to deal with drunk and nosy relatives. It's a shame you don't have anyone to bring home for the holidays this year. I hear women are waiting longer to start families, but aren't you worried you've passed your prime? Your cousin Camille is celebrating her 10-year anniversary next year—we always thought that would be you. Thanks for all the support, Aunt Bev! While that stings, and I often have a headache after Thanksgiving from rolling my eyes and drinking too much wine, I wouldn't change a thing. I love my life. I have a lot to be thankful for. I do go to Thanksgiving dinner stag, but 10 years with my cousin's husband feels like a life sentence to me. I love helping with the dishes and drying my grandmother's silver that we only get out for special occasions. I get to play with all the little kids and not worry about them having a stomachache when they get home because they ate too much. I'm fortunate to have a family to celebrate with, no matter how dysfunctional it may be. Maybe you don't have family in town and aren't able to go home. Don't sit at home and wallow in your single status! Meet up with friends and do a Friendsgiving! Sometimes your friends can feel more like family anyway. I do a Friendsgiving before Thanksgiving every year and it reminds me how grateful I am to have those people in my life. I also enjoy giving back around the holidays. There are so many opportunities to partner with a non-profit or church to give to a family in need. The act of giving back not only does something for the person you are giving to, but it gives you that warm fuzzy feeling as well. I am thankful for all of you and hope you have something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Cheers to you! Email me at anonymouslysingle@boiseweekly.com or follow me on Instagram @anonymouslysingle.…
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Minerva's Breakdown: Testing...123...Testing.
Getting tested for STIs is an important part of sexual health, but asking others to do so is difficult
Dear Minerva: I'm reentering the dating scene after many years of being single. I was in a committed, monogamous relationship prior to that. Now that I'm on the market, so to speak, I'm concerned about catching something. I admit that I have a lot of trust issues about people and I'm not sure how to communicate that before anything can happen sexually. I will need the other person to be tested. How do I tell them that this is a requirement beforehand, because I don't have and don't want anything? —Sincerely, Pass the Test Dear Pass: Testing is an important part of a responsible and mature sex life. Most people have a conversation about sexual health before getting it on. If you're adamant that they provide you with the results of their STI testing, then you must be prepared, no matter how long you've been celibate, to do the same. If you're taking the relationship slow and serious, then make it a fun activity. Book appointments at the same time at the same clinic. Test results can take some time to get back. Some results are instant. Plan ahead so that when you're ready to have sex, you will have already received your results and can proceed accodingly. Still seriously consider practicing safer sex. Remember: A person's healthcare information is private and sharing something like this is vulnerable. Don't approach your prospective partner with suspicion. Sex isn't a bad thing and sexually active people don't need the burden of judgment from others.…
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Idaho Candle Company Candles
$18-$36, Found at shops around Boise
Candles are the unsung heroes of the holiday season, setting the scene for a holiday party or soiree. So much of the holidays is connected to the olfactory experience, scents like nutmeg, pine needles and cinnamon take the mind on all sorts of adventures. People looking for holiday scents but want to shop local might look no further than the Idaho Candle Company. The candles are eco-friendly, with all-american soy wax, and lead- and zinc-free cotton and paper wicks, and a biodegradable cork. The jars used to house the candles are also 50% recycled material, and are designed to be reused or recycled after use. In a true Idaho spirit, the candles are wrapped in vintage-style post cards depicting areas around the state, from the Sawtooth Mountains to Hyde Park. Idaho Candle Company also partners with local businesses around the state, with wholesale information available on its website. $18-$36, Found at shops around Boise, idahocandles.com.…
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Local Press, Local Authors
Boise publisher Trans(form)ed Press celebrates three book releases
Boise's literary scene is continually growing, and it's getting some help from Trans(form)ed Press, a local grassroots press that publishes work by local authors. It's the brainchild of Greg Hoetker, a local teacher and author whose passion for literature and the community birthed Trans(form)ed. "Trans(form)ed Press emphasizes innovation of literature in all forms, as well as bonds with the local visual art community," said Hoetker. "The Press also has a honed intent on promoting the works of women, people of color and youth, all of whom sometimes have difficulty gaining access within the higher echelons of the 'eliterati.'" Hoetker is the author of A Leg in Oklahoma City. On Tuesday, Nov. 26, he'll be on hand at Payette Brewing for Trans(form)ed Trilogy, a celebration of publication itself, complete with readings from and conversations with Hoetker, as well as Kam Walters (Yours Mine Mouth) and Cotton Ward (The Double Diamond). There, they'll also be joined by visual artists who provided their cover art—Brooke Foster, Jaimee Johnston and Meredith Todd. The books being showcased represent different genres and show the scope that Trans(form)ed hopes to offer. Hoetker's novel is historical fiction that reimagines the events surrounding the 1995 bombing of Oklahoma City. It focuses on offering alternate answers to the tragedy while pondering how grief shapes our lives. "How do we unpack all this pain?" asked Hoetker. "How do we ponder those we loved who were so suddenly wiped? What do we do with love and death and pain and God? Why, God? Do we just re-read the 'Book of Job' our entire lives? If closure is a myth, how do we approach something close to healing? These are the questions I attempt to ponder in A Leg in Oklahoma City." Walter's is a chapbook of poetry that examines "the abject," a concept introduced by literary critic and philosopher Julia Kristeva that describes the human reaction to the disgusting or repulsive aspects of the human body that are also paradoxically compelling to people. "These are 33 poems I wrote over the course of a year, they are super dark and surreal," said Walters. "I love to take traditionally romantic images and just try to make it gross, a kind of enjoyable macabre." Ward is from Kuna and has taught at South Junior High in Boise for 36 years. His novel is an Idaho-based Western. "The Double Diamond is, in part, a ranching…
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Home for the Holiday: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Opens Friday, Nov. 22
The actual definition of "home" may be a household of four walls, a roof and, according to local realtors, a steadily rising price tag. That said, a more figurative idea of "home," particularly as we approach another holiday season, is a bit more priceless. True, it may not be the place where you were born, raised or wed. More importantly, it's a haven fortified by benevolence, not bricks, with a foundation of solicitude, not stone. Which brings us to A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, a film that invites us back home. Not to our homes of brick and stone, but to the homes where our hearts reside and souls are nourished. Simply put, I have never felt more at home in a cinema than during those 100 glorious minutes of A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. The door swings open to a familiar cozy living room. The jacket comes off; a warm cardigan goes on, and dress shoes are swapped for a pair of comfy sneakers. Yes, we're home again, and it's time to once again have a heart-to-heart with Mister Rogers. Sigh. Through the 1960s, 70s, 80s and 90s, when so many of us, young and old, grappled with a growing array of difficult issues and, all the while, felt sorrowfully misunderstood, Fred Rogers took the time to listen, understand and connect with us. "Seriously, Fred Rogers was beloved in the eyes of those who watched him, particularly at that core time when they needed somebody to explain the world in a calm and almost quiet kind of way," said Tom Hanks, whose Oscar-winning career undoubtedly led him to one of the most obvious casting choices in the history of film. But, it's not as if Hanks becoming Mister Rogers was as simple as his donning the cardigan. From the very beginning of making A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, producers wanted only one person to play Fred Rogers—Hanks. Their only problem was that Hanks had read the script several times, but had passed on the project, indicating that he didn't need to play another historical character. Thank goodness Marielle Heller came on board to direct (and goodness has everything to do with her participation). "Tom and I developed a bit of a relationship over the years. He had seen my first movie (2015's Diary of a Teenage Girl), and we had been trading scripts back and forth…
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Don't Call It a Mocktail Bar
Ione Bitters has opened
a new bar specializing in non-alcoholic beverages
Briana Beford spends an inordinate amount of time rotating glass jars. At any given time, she has dozens of slowly infusing aromatic and digestive bitters and shrubs lined up on shelves. "I see them every single day because I take those bottles and move the material that's inside the alcohol to make sure they get properly infused," Beford said. "[I'll] go to the shelves and taste them and make sure it's balanced, that the flavor profile we're looking for is there." Beford and soul-sister Melissa Wilson Nodzu are the team behind Ione (i-oh-NEE) Bitters, a young company focused on crafting small-batch bitters for home mixologists or a few select local bars. When Ione began, Beford stored the jars in her basement, but recently she and Nodzu launched the next phase of Ione—the Free Spirits Lounge and Merc. Located on Vista Avenue on the Bench, Free Spirits is Ione's official House of Bitters. The small space serves non-alcoholic cocktails made with almost exclusively made-in-house ingredients. Customers can also "take and make" by picking up bottles of bitters, shrubs, rimming salt or any other ingredients necessary for the home mixologist. The result is something unusual in Boise: a non-alcoholic lounge. "The long and short of it is that it's on trend and we're the only ones without one," said Beford. "You can go to Portland, you can go to Seattle—even Spokane has two alcohol-free bars. Spokane! Two!" Nodzu said that the purpose behind an alcohol-free lounge is to recreate the intimate, adult-oriented atmosphere found in a bar, but without the potential for hangover. Beford anticipated the obvious follow up—the fact that every bar has some drink without alcohol in it. She pointed out that it's usually something like an aqua fresca—fruit juice, a lime garnish and seltzer. "That's great, but you just charged me $6 for a sodastream," she said. "While I appreciate that, it doesn't even support what they do in the real world. Like, these are craft bartenders who couldn't come up with something better, something bigger. You have all these things at your disposal, whether it's bitters or juices or teas, all these things to produce these beautiful cocktails and you couldn't think of one thing that didn't have alcohol in it?" The menu at the Free Spirits lounge is nearly indistinguishable from any other craft cocktail bar, with elements like creative names, lists of botanicals and ingredients. The…
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A Year in the Books
After a tumultuous year, Ada County commissioners look forward to the future
When Ada County Commissioners Kendra Kenyon and Diana Lachiondo took their seats on the Board of Commissioners, they drastically changed the political landscape in Ada County. For years, the commission was a quiet Republican stronghold, and when it made headlines, it was embroiled in controversy. Kenyon and Lachiondo's victories made waves as they joined the sole remaining Republican on the Commission, Rick Visser. The county election was heralded by some in the local political sphere as the most important local election of 2018, but there was work to be done. From a $30 million tort claim from trash-to-energy project Dynamis, a $2.7 million whistleblower settlement and a large protest of the contentious Dry Creek Ranch subdivision, the situation inherited by the sitting commission was messy. The buck didn't stop with the election, either, and the county is currently battling a lawsuit from the Idaho Press Club over its alleged violation of public records law. In fact, the whistleblower lawsuit that cost the county millions was one of Lachiondo's points of contention with former Commissioner Jim Tibbs during the 2018 election. "I think that during this last budget cycle, it was a hard pill for people to swallow. If you think about the 3% they were looking to take from foregone [tax revenues], just look a few news cycles back, we're all paying $2.7 million from a lawsuit because Case and Tibbs illegally fired someone," Lachiondo told the Idaho Press at the time. With a year in the books, the sitting commission has some accomplishments it touts as steps toward a better county. Lachiondo said that the county's adoption of a non-discrimination hiring policy, a clean energy resolution and continuous regional dialogue between government bodies are high notes for her. Visser, the longest-standing member of the commission, highlighted bringing Ada County back into the Idaho Association of Counties, which former Commissioners Tibbs and Dave Case voted to leave. Visser also noted his continuous push for the county to adopt a more efficient budget. The Ada County Commission is one of the better-paid boards in the area, with each commissioner earning approximately $115,000. In Idaho, boards of county commissioners meet every day, though not every day's meeting is substantive. However, it is required that minutes and attendance are taken at all county commissioner meetings. At meetings where decisions were made or major discussions facilitated, commissioners' rates of attendance varied. Between the swearing…
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An Evening in Boise with Broncho
Broncho and company put on a raucous mid-week show at Boise's Neurolux
Broncho rolled into Boise late on Monday evening to its AirBnB rental in the East End after a staggering eight hours in a van. The troupe of four were coming from Olympia, Washington. Luckily for them, it was a rest day, and they were able to pop around the City of Trees, which lead vocalist Ryan Lindsey said is one of his favorite spots to hit on tour. When Wednesday night came, the band was ready for the mid-week raucous at Neurolux. Broncho played to a fairly large crowd, keeping the energy high and the jokes rolling. The music is a strange juxtaposition of high tempos, catchy guitar hooks and a not-a-care-in-the-world attitude. The show opened with Rinse & Repeat, a California-based band channeling otherworldly vibes, complete with shiny pleather and dangling earrings. Next up was Hot Flash Heat Wave, another California group touring with Broncho, which toes the line between dream pop, shoegaze and punk perfectly. …
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Frankly Frankie Gets Dreamy With 'Subversive Dreams' Show
On Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22 and 23, Frankly Frankie will get dreamy with the troupe's latest show, Subversive Dreams, at the Visual Arts Collective in Garden City.
Burlesque has always been stage entertainment on the edge, and in Boise, Frankly Frankie (the stage name of Anne McDonald) is virtually synonymous with the art form. On Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22 and 23, Frankly Frankie will get dreamy with the troupe's latest show, Subversive Dreams, at the Visual Arts Collective in Garden City. This performance's theme is bringing underrepresented voices to the forefront. “Many of these people live outside the norm, we had an open call for performers who represent those outside of the societally imposed notion of normal to share their dreams of what the world could be,” said Frankie. Subversive Dreams comprises 15 acts and a hodgepodge of performances that include striptease, aerial acts, comedy, singing and other media. Significantly, Frankly Frankie and the VAC are adhering to a pay-what-you-want model to get in, and tickets range from $5-$35. Each vignette imagines the world a little differently, with Frankie giving the example of a world where abortion access is no longer an option. "Each set is its own standalone thing," she said. "People can be ready to experience discomfort, awe, goofiness, delight, joy and connection." The evening is hosted by internationally renowned cabaret emcee DisCharge from the U.K., and is headlined by Jo “Boobs” Weldon, from New York. She is the author of a new book Fierce: The History of Leopard Print and is the headmistress at the New York School of Burlesque. The performance also features Lola Love from Honolulu, Hawaii; and Ophelia Wilde from the U.K. Love co-founded the first neo-burlesque company in her state, and is the producing member of Chicago’s Vertical Sideshow and the executive director of Burly Con. Ophelia Wilde is an internationally headlining burlesque performer. The other performers represent anti-conformist and underrepresented communities; people of color, LGBTQIA, alter-abled, women, sex workers and people of size. New American burlesque incorporates all kinds of performers and performance styles. There is always an air of seduction at a show, but burlesque is also known for political satire and comedic sketches. The point is to entertain beyond leering, and performances often critique mainstream ideas of sexual orientation, identity and taboos. Inclusivity was a must for Subversive Dreams—an idea that was baked into the show from the very beginning. “I wasn’t on the selection committee,” said Frankie. “Instead, we had judges that either identify as a part of an underrepresented community or have experience…
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Meet Tinker, the New T. Rex Skeleton at The Discovery Center
Tinker will be on display through 2020.
She’s 30 feet tall, 66 million years old, and now has a new home. Casts and some original bones of Tinker, an adolescent T. rex discovered in South Dakota in 1997, officially became part of a display at the Discovery Center at a reception held there on Nov. 21. “The skeleton was about 50% complete when discovered, and the skull and spine and most of the ribs are Tinker,” said Discovery Center Education Director Emily Mahon. “The rest is pulled together and cast from similar-sized dinosaurs. It’s very rare to find a whole one.” The 1,000-square-foot exhibit also includes two cases of fossils complete with T-rex eggs, and hands-on displays that explore different stem topics. There will also be a replica of the skull of Harley, an adult T. rex discovered in Montana in the 1960s. Tinker was discovered next to the remains of another full-grown T-rex, a partial Hadrosaurus skeleton and the teeth of a Nanotyrannus—a smaller genus of the Tyrannosaurus; and careful observers will notice that Tinker’s bones show signs of battle damage. “There are some really cool things to look for. The calcification of some of the rib bones show that Tinker got into a major fight at some point, and quite a few of them were broken and healed over time,” Mahon said. “Another thing to look for is the difference in some of the fossils. The pieces that were from the original find are rougher and have scratches, while the others are smoother. There’s a lot to learn from this exhibit.” The Discovery Center is open Monday-Saturday, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and on Sundays from noon-5 p.m. Admission is $14 for adults, $13 for seniors, $12 for children from 2-17, and free for children under 2 years old. Tinker will be on display through 2020.…
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Snowmaking Scores for Bogus Basin
This year's terrain park, made with snow from Bogus' new snow machines, is kid-tested.
Leading up to the holidays, Bogus Basin has sprinkled a little magic of its own using snowmaking machines. The resort opened its terrain park on Nov. 9, and the devices can fill in when Mother Nature falls short. Now, the resort is crossing fingers to open the entire park by Thanksgiving. “Last summer with the donation from the Albertsons Foundation we were able to seriously start working on the snow-making infrastructure,” said Terrain Park Director and professional snowboarder Corey McDonald. “So this is the first year that we are reaping the benefits of the new system. We could have opened the park on Halloween.” The terrain park is located next to the bottom of Deerpoint Express terminal and can be accessed by the Explorer Surface lift. It will be open from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Fridays through Saturdays. Tickets are free for season pass holders and $15 a day for everyone else. Simplot Lodge is also open 1 to 4:30 p.m. to provide food and beverages. McDonald first became a ski instructor in 1992. Leading up to the opening of the terrain park, he said he trained three bosses on its operation. He left Bogus periodically to help create or work in similar parks in Sun Valley, Oregon and Utah, returning in 2014 as Bogus’s terrain park director. “I was in Sun Valley and came back to see Judas Priest and Slayer in Boise,” said McDonald. “I ran into someone from Bogus and the next day I went up and got the job. Historically, the position was centered around ski racing but because of what I do, I focused on building up the terrain park.” Since the beginning McDonald has pressed to make continuous improvements. The terrain park was originally the responsibility of ski racers, and McDonald said they weren’t particularly knowledgeable about how the park should operate. “When I started the park area was kind of in shambles, and parts of it were actually a little unsafe,” he said. On his first day McDonald went to then-President Alan Moore and suggested blowing snow. Moore agreed, and now Nate Shake the director of mountain operations, and Brad Wilson the general manager have worked with McDonald to build the park up to be the best it can be. “Also because of the snow making this year I was able to make a jump and a quarter pipe,” said McDonald.…
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