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Open Gym, Junior High
Most Saturdays and Sundays.Kids & Teens
Youth are invited to participate in activities, including basketball, soccer, rope climbing and jump rope. Equipment and supervision are provided. Participating junior highs include Les Bois, Hillside, East, West and South. Visit www.cityofboise.org/parks for information on times.
Norma Jean, HORSE the band, The Chariot, Arsonists Get All The Girls
Mon., Nov. 30, 6:30 p.m.
208-919-0011Rock
$14 adv., $16 door
Family Fun For School-Aged Kids
Mondays, 7 p.m. Continues through Nov. 30 208-384-4200Kids & Teens
The library’s new weekly program series, Family Fun for School-Aged Kids, held Monday evenings in the Hayes Auditorium includes guest presenters, crafts, old-fashioned-fun board game nights, video gaming and more. No program on Columbus Day. FREE
Navigating the New Economy Fall Series
Second Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m. Continues through Dec. 8Talks & Lectures
The library hosts a series of programs of helpful tips to assist adults in assimilating to the changing economy. The program on Sept. 8 is: The Benefits of Volunteering. Learn how volunteering can help advance your career, learn about current volunteering opportunities in Boise and become a part of the national volunteering initiative. On Oct. 13: Dress for Success. Discover how to dress for interviews in a fashionable and affordable way. Tips include dressing for your body type and proper accessorizing. On Nov. 10: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Presents. Save money for the holidays by giving handmade presents that fit your budget and learn about resources the library has on DIY projects. On Dec. 8: Interview Skills Workshop. Find out how to successfully interview for today’s workforce. A professional interviewer will give advice on improving interviewing skills. All programs are free and open to the public, and no registration is required. FREE
Treasure Valley Country Western Dance Association
Sat., Nov. 28, 7 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 12, 7 p.m. 208-377-5788Festivals & Events
The Treasure Valley Country Western Dance Association is hosts free monthly family friendly country dances with door prizes and snacks. DJs Linda and Randy have a play list and take requests all evening. For more information, call 208-941-4853 or visit sites.google.com/site/treasurevalleycwda. FREE
Boise Master Chorale
Fri., Dec. 18, 8 p.m. 208-344-4794Concerts
The Boise Master Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Jim Jirak, performs Handel's Messiah with full orchestra and soloists. $20
Boise Master Chorale
Sun., Dec. 20, 2 p.m. 208-344-4794Concerts
The Boise Master Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Jim Jirak, performs Handel's Messiah with full orchestra and soloists. $20
The Wedding Singer
Sat., Jan. 9, 8 p.m. and Sun., Jan. 10, 1 & 6:30 p.m. 208-426-1609On Stage
The Adam Sandler-Drew Barrymore movie turned Tony nominated musical features the looks and sounds of the 80s. Root for wedding singer Robbie Hart as he tries to mend his broken spirit after being left at the altar. Cheer for the sweet wedding waitress Julia when she decides to dump her jerk Wall Street boyfriend Glenn Guglia (pronounced Goolia) so she doesn't adopt the married moniker of Julia Guglia. Why's that funny? I don't know. $25-$46
Fettuccine Forum
Thu., Feb. 4, 5 p.m. 208-433-5670Talks & Lectures
On the first Thursday of every month the public is invited to attend a different educational forum about the history and cultural life of Boise and the Treasure Valley. Complimentary appetizers are served and fettuccine is available for $5. The topic is Streetcar Architecture: Portland's transit-friendly downtown presented by Carter McNichol. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the presentation starts at 5:30 p.m. FREE
Fettuccine Forum
Thu., March 4, 5 p.m. 208-433-5670Talks & Lectures
On the first Thursday of every month the public is invited to attend a different educational forum about the history and cultural life of Boise and the Treasure Valley. Complimentary appetizers are served and fettuccine is available for $5. The topic is Feminized Nature: The ladylike greening of the urban West by Jennifer Stevens. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the presentation starts at 5:30 p.m. FREE
Boise Master Chorale
Sat., March 6, 8 p.m. 208-344-4794Concerts
For the third concert, the Boise Master Chorale w presents a concert titled Westward Ho: Cowboys and the American West in Song. The Chorale will sing about the "Corral" and other icons of America's westward expansion with the help from real cowboy poets. $20
Boise Community Jazz Symposium
Sun., Feb. 21, 4 & 7 p.m. and Sun., March 28, 4 & 7 p.m. 208-345-9116Concerts
Hang out with members of the Boise Jazz Society and the guest musicians in an informal setting before the night's concert and gain insight into their music and a better understanding of jazz. The featured musicians are The Benny Green Trio with Benny Green on piano, Art Blakey on drums and Ray Brown on bass. Join the Boise Jazz Society for $95.40 and get seats at all three concerts plus bonus members-only extras. The concerts include a no reservation, open nightclub seating with a no-host bar and snacks. The remainder of the series features the Dena DeRose Trio on Feb. 21, 2010 and Martin Taylor on March 28, 2010. FREE for the 4 p.m. symposium; $30-$45 for the concert
Fettuccine Forum
Thu., April 1, 5 p.m. 208-433-5670Talks & Lectures
On the first Thursday of every month the public is invited to attend a different educational forum about the history and cultural life of Boise and the Treasure Valley. Complimentary appetizers are served and fettuccine is available for $5. The topic is Hollywood North: Making movies in Idaho with Peg Owens. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the presentation starts at 5:30 p.m. FREE
Readings and Conversations 2009-2010
Tue., Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. and Wed., April 7, 7:30 p.m. 208-345-0454Literature
The Cabin's 2009-2010 line up of literary guests for Readings and Conversations welcomes Frank Deford, commentator on National Public Radio’s Morning Edition. Deford has been voted Sportswriter of the Year 10 times by Sports Illustrated, shares correspondent duties on HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, and is a member of the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame. Deford is the author of 15 books including his most recent release The Entitled. Upcoming events include: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, author and 2008 MacArthur Fellow on Nov. 10; Annie Proulx, Feb. 16, 2010; and Michael Chabon, April 7, 2010. Members of The Cabin receive first pick of the seating and special prices for season tickets: $80 balcony rows (O-T); $110 (nonmember) and $60 upper balcony rows U-Z; $85 (nonmember). For membership information and single tickets, call The Cabin at 208-331-8000. $22-$28 general, $12 students
