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August 30, 2024

THIS WEEK AT BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY

The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for Oct 11-20. Please note that all events are subject to change. For more information, visit news.boisestate.edu/update.

EVENTS OF SPECIAL NOTE

Ryan Crocker, Frank Church Conference on Public Affairs. See Oct. 16.

EVENTS

Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 11-14

"Dralion." Taco Bell Arena. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11; 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12-13; 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Oct. 14. Fusing the 3,000 year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts with the multidisciplinary approach of Cirque du Soleil, "Dralion" draws its inspiration from Eastern philosophy and its never-ending quest for harmony between humans and nature. Tickets are available at the Taco Bell Arena box office, at all Select-a-Seat outlets, online at idahotickets.com or by calling 426-1766.

Thursday, Oct. 11

"Magic Mike." 7 p.m. Special Events Center. The Thursday Blockbuster Series presents the film "Magic Mike." Enjoy free popcorn and soda. Free for students, $1 for non-students. Visit involvement.boisestate.edu.

Friday-Sunday, Oct. 12-14

Parent and Family Weekend. Free events for students and their families including a chili dinner, open houses, outdoor recreation trips, Game Day viewing party, Touch the Turf and more. Sponsored by New Student and Family Programs. Visit nsfp.boisestate.edu for more information and a calendar of events.

Friday, Oct. 12

Faculty Artist Series: Jeanne Belfy, oboe. 8 p.m. Morrison Center Recital Hall. Oboe professor Jeanne Belfy will join faculty, students and alums in a performance of Handel's Trio Sonata No. 5 in G, Czech composer Pavel Haas's poignant 1939 Suite for Oboe and Piano and Cuban composer Paquito d'Rivera's "Aires Tropicales," a multi-movement exploration of the Latin rhythms, jazz harmonies and ostinato-based forms of Cuban music. $5 general, $3 seniors, free to students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-1596.

Saturday, Oct. 13

Boise State Football vs. Fresno State. 1:30 p.m. Bronco Stadium. Call 426-4737.

Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 15-16

Clothesline Project. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Student Union Patio. Help end violence in the community by making or viewing shirts reflecting domestic violence and learn how to promote healthy relationships. Presented by the Women's Center as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For more information, call 426-4259 or email womenscenter@boisestate.edu.

Monday, Oct. 15

Toilet Bowl Co-Rec Flag Football Tournament. 3:30-11 p.m. Bronco Stadium. Sixteen co-ed teams will take on this annual Homecoming week tradition. For more information, call Campus Recreation at 426-2447. Free.

Guest Artist Recital: Stephanie Teplay Westney, violin; Kasandra Keeling, piano; with Brian Hodges, cello. 7:30- 9:30 p.m. Morrison Center Recital Hall. $5 general, $3 seniors, free to students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-1596.

Tuesday, Oct. 16

"Afghanistan After America." All day. Student Union. The 29th annual Frank Church Conference on Public Affairs will focus on Afghanistan and South Asia. Speakers include Ryan Crocker, former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan; Rajiv Chandrasekaran, senior correspondent and associate editor of The Washington Post; Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, assistant professor at the George Bush School of Government and Public Service; and Shadman Bashir, an international lawyer at the Center for Law and Religion Studies at Brigham Young University. Free. Visit boisestate.edu/fci for a schedule of events.

Ryan Crocker, Frank Church Conference on Public Affairs. 7 p.m. Student Union Simplot Ballroom. Crocker is the former U.S ambassador to Afghanistan. He keynotes the 29th annual Frank Church Conference on Public Affairs, which this year focuses on Afghanistan and South Asia. Free. Email garrywenske@boisestate.edu.

Wednesday, Oct. 17

Golden Grad Reunion. 2 p.m. Campus tour; 6 p.m. no host cocktail reception; 7 p.m. dinner. Alumni Center. Members of the class of 1962 are invited to celebrate the golden anniversary of their graduation from Boise Junior College. All graduates from the '30s, '40s and '50s are invited to attend. Please click here to register, or contact Donna Conner at 426-1959. Part of Homecoming Week.

Tool Time Bicycle Workshop. 11 a.m.-noon. Cycle Learning Center. The Tool Time: Brown Bag Maintenance Workshop Series will teach everything from the basics of emergency roadside repairs to how to perform a complete overhaul. This week's session is "Brakes." Free. Register at rec.boisestate.edu/clc.

Thursday, Oct. 18

Shook Twins. 2-6 p.m. Centennial Amphitheater. Student Union Fine Arts presents the Shook Twins (4 p.m.) with openers Buster Blue (3:10 p.m.) and Poke (2 p.m.) as part of Homecoming Week. Free. Visit finearts.boisestate.edu/upcoming-performances.

Friday, Oct. 19

Walking Tours of Campus. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Alumni Center. Meet at the corner of University Drive and Grant Street for a student-led tour and a chance to see how things have changed on campus over the years. Free. Part of Homecoming Week. Register at 426-5755.

Presidential Alumni Recognition Gala. 6 p.m. Stueckle Sky Center, Double R Ranch Room. The annual Distinguished Alumni Awards recognize excellence among former students of the university. The campus community, alumni, students and the general public are invited to attend. Tickets are $60 each for members and $70 for non-members and must be purchased in advance by calling the Alumni Association at 426-1698. Part of Homecoming Week, the event is sponsored by the Boise State Alumni Association. Proceeds support the association's Legacy Scholarship Fund.

Saturday, Oct. 20

Homecoming Parade. 9:30 a.m. University Drive. The whole family will enjoy this blue and orange procession featuring the Keith Stein Blue Thunder Marching Band, as well as student and community organizations. For more information, contact the Student Involvement & Leadership Center at 426-1223.

Boise State vs. UNLV. 1:30 p.m. Bronco Stadium. Call 426-4737.

Senior Recital, Anna Mullinaux, piano. 7:30- 9:30 p.m. Morrison Center Recital Hall. Admission is free. Call 426-1596.

Boise Philharmonic, Mozart and Schubert. 8 p.m. Morrison Center. Composers Franz Schubert and W.A. Mozart were both known for their singing melodies, effervescent orchestrations and keen wit. With these two Austrians, the philharmonic will take you to a time gone by filled with elegance and charm, while introducing one of today's rising stars, pianist George Li. Visit boisephilharmonic.org.

EXHIBITIONS

Oct. 11-Nov. 4. "Abst-Red" Exhibition by Daehwan Cho. Student Union Gallery. Exploring digital technology including video, audio, computer graphics and video installation, Boise State University assistant communication professor Daehwan Cho utilizes metaphor-creating ambiguity to distort literal meaning and strengthen poetic implications. An opening reception is from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11. Free. Light refreshments will be provided. Visit finearts.boisestate.edu.

October 17-24. "1 in 8" by Ketchum artist Danica Mattias. This installation on the Quad will honor breast cancer survivors, those lost to the disease and other loved ones. One in eight women and one in 1,000 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Recognize Breast Cancer Awareness month by viewing this exhibit of large-scale reed balls with tribute flags honoring individuals and glow-in-the-dark zip ties so they can be seen at all hours. To submit a name to be honored, visit http://www.expeditioninspiration.org/press_release.php?1_in_8_art_exhibit_in_boise. Presented by Student Union Fine Arts and Expedition Inspiration Fund for Breast Cancer Research.

Through Oct. 23. "Impressions - Selections from the Northwest Nazarene University Friesen Print Collection." Visual Arts Center, Gallery 2 in the Hemingway Western Studies Center. The exhibition includes prints by William Kentridge, Elizabeth Murray, Darren Waterson, Enrique Martinez Celeya, Mark Newport, Roger Shimomura, Vija Celmins and others. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday.

Through Oct. 26. "Nathan Craven - Construct." Visual Arts Center, Gallery 1 in the Liberal Arts Building. Roswell, New Mexico, ceramics artist Nathan Craven's work is based on ceramics as a building material, specifically the brick, which has a long history of use as a unit of construction. The building of walls and floors, their placement and the materials they are made from create varying spaces and determine our interactions within an architectural volume. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday.

Through Dec. 5. "Chapters from the History of the Book." Arts and Humanities Institute Gallery, Yanke Family Research Park, 220 E. Parkcenter Blvd. Produced by the Idaho Center for the Book, the exhibit, "Chapters from the History of the Book," features 31 books and artifacts spanning centuries and continents, such as manuscripts, early printed books, palm leaf books and early Coptic materials. Free. The gallery is open from 1-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday or by appointment. Email ahi@boisestate.edu.

Through Jan. 13. "Color Fields: Artworks by Lisa Flowers Ross." Special Events Center. Inspired by aerial photographs of tulip fields in bloom, the series "Color Fields," by Boise-based artist Lisa Flowers Ross, portrays abstractions of the natural world utilizing geometric shapes and lines. Creating bold compositions with fabrics she hand dyes, Flowers Ross cuts and stitches together pieces using methods based on traditional quilting. Visit finearts.boisestate.edu.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Oct. 21-Nov. 10

Sunday, Oct. 21

Fall Choral Collage Concert. 7:30- 9:30 p.m. Morrison Center Recital Hall. $5 general, $3 seniors, free to students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-1596.

Tuesday, Oct. 23- Thursday, Oct. 25

"Tap Dogs." 7:30 p.m. Morrison Center. "Tap Dogs" is rough, tough, rocking theatrical entertainment. Winner of 11 international awards, the show premiered at the Sydney Theatre Festival, moved on to London and New York, and has been a howling success all across North America, Europe, Asia, America and Australia. Part of the Broadway in Boise Series. Tickets are $30, $40 and $50 and are available at the Morrison Center box office, at all select-a-seat outlets, at 426-1110 or online at idahotickets.com.

Tuesday, Oct. 23

Trumpet Studio Recital, Students of Justin Stamps. 7:30- 9:30 p.m. Morrison Center Recital Hall. Free. Call 426-1596.

Wednesday, Oct. 24

Thursday, Oct. 25

Czech Nonet. 8-11 p.m. Special Events Center. Czech Nonet is one of the oldest continuously performing ensembles of its type in the world. Founded in 1924, the ensemble uses the instrumentation requirements of Ludwig Spohr's Grand Nonetto, Op. 31 (violin, cello, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn). This program is different than the one presented on Oct. 26. Part of the Student Union Performance Series. $15 general, $8 seniors and Boise State faculty, staff and alumni, free with ticket for Boise State students. Call 426-1494 for more information.

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band. 8 p.m. Taco Bell Arena. For the first time, Jimmy Buffett comes to Boise with the Coral Reefer Band as part of the Lounging at the Lagoon Tour. Tickets are $49 and $99 and are available at the Taco Bell Arena box office, at all Select-a-Seat outlets, online at idahotickets.com or by calling 426-1766.

Friday, Oct. 26

Monster Bash. 6 p.m. Student Union Hatch Ballroom. The Student Involvement and Leadership Center presents the annual Monster Bash, a Halloween carnival that includes a costume contest, pumpkin carving, sweet treats and more. Free. Visit involvement.boisestate.edu.

Boise Chamber Music Series Presents Czech Nonet. 7:30 p.m. Morrison Center Recital Hall. Czech Nonet is one of the oldest continuously performing ensembles of its type in the world. Founded in 1924, the ensemble uses the instrumentation requirements of Ludwig Spohr's Grand Nonetto, Op. 31 (violin, cello, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn). This program will be different than the one presented on Oct. 25. $25 general, $20 seniors and Boise State students. Visit boisechambermusicseries.org.

"The Capitol Steps." 8 p.m. Morrison Center. "The Capitol Steps" plan to bring down the House and Senate in their unique blend of music and political comedy. Part of the Broadway in Boise Series. Tickets are $29.50, $39.50 and $50 and are available at idahotickets.com. Boise State Student discount is available at the Morrison Center ticket office.

Sunday, Oct. 28

Boise State University Symphony Orchestra Concert. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Morrison Center Main Hall. $5 general, $3 seniors, free to students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-1596.

Monday-Friday, Oct. 29-Nov.2

Dia de Los Muertos. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Student Union Brava! Stage. Multicultural Student Services has invited other organizations across campus to help host this event to introduce the community to Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). For more information, email guillermomunozii@boisestate.edu

Monday, Oct. 29

Story Story Night. 7 p.m. Rose Room, 718 W. Idaho St. in Boise. This month's theme is "Pickle: Stories of Being Stuck in a Jam." True stories told live onstage, without notes. $5 at the door. Visit storystorynight.org.

Don Williams. 7:30 p.m. Morrison Center. Country music star Don Williams is out of retirement and touring with his accomplished road band. With his warm hickory baritone and familiar Stetson hat, he draws his listener into the intimate world of an old friend. $30-$65 in advance, $3 more at the door. Tickets are available at the Morrison Center box office, at all Select-a-Seat outlets, at 426-1110 or online at idahotickets.com.

Tuesday, Oct. 30

Faculty Artists Series Recital, Justin Stamps, trumpet. 7:30 p.m-9:30 p.m. Morrison Center Recital Hall. $5 general, $3 seniors, free to students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-1596.

Wednesday, Oct. 31

Thursday, Nov. 1

Richard Epstein, Brandt Foundation Lecture. 7 p.m. Student Union Jordan Ballroom. Constitutional law professor Richard Epstein will speak on "Putting the Limits Back in Limited Government." Free. Visit www.boisestate.edu/brandtfoundation.

Friday and Saturday, Nov. 2- Nov. 3

Ballet Idaho: "Serenade, Sweet Dreams and New Works." 8 p.m. Nov. 2, 2 p.m. Nov. 3. Morrison Center. "Serenade" includes music by Tchaikovsky and choreography by George Balanchine; "Sweet Dreams" is set to the music of Antonio Vivaldi and the songs of Patsy Cline choreographed by Peter Anastos; and "New Works" is choreographed by Nathan Powell. Tickets are $37-$57 at idahotickets.com. Visit www.balletidaho.org.

Friday, Nov 2

Women's Basketball vs Lewis-Clark State. TBA. Taco Bell Arena.

Men's Basketball vs Saint Martin's. Taco Bell Arena.

Literature for Lunch. 12:10-1 p.m. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd. This month's book is "Jack Maggs," by Peter Carey. The noted Australian novelist challenges readers to take a close look at a classic by Charles Dickens and re-examine key characters. This is a timely book as Dickens readers celebrate the bicentennial of the author's birth on Feb. 12, 1812. Free. For more information, email Cheryl Hindrichs at cherylhindrichs@boisestate.edu or Carol Martin at cmartin@boisestate.edu.

Faculty Artist Series, Leslie Moreau, clarinet with Faculty Wind Quintet. 7:30 p.m. Morrison Center Recital Hall. $5 general, $3 seniors, free to students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-1596.

Sunday, Nov. 4

Fall Symphonic Winds. 7:30 p.m. Morrison Center. Tickets at the door, $5 general, $3 seniors, free to students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff.

Monday, Nov. 5

Abraham Verghese. 7:30 p.m. Morrison Center. The Cabin's Reading and Conversations Series presents best-selling writer, physician and Stanford professor Abraham Verghese. "Cutting for Stone," his epic first novel, was published in 2009 and spent more than two years as a bestseller on The New York Times Paperback Fiction list. Tickets are $37.25-$58.50 at idahotickets.com. Visit www.thecabinidaho.org.

Tuesday, Nov. 6

Boise State All-Campus Band. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Special Events Center. $5 general, $3 seniors, free to students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-1596.

Wednesday, Nov. 7

Piano Studio Recital, Students of Dr. Del Parkinson. 7:30-9 p.m. Morrison Center Recital Hall. Free. Call 426-1596.

Thursday, Nov. 8

"The Dark Knight Rises." 7 p.m. Special Events Center. The Thursday Blockbuster Series presents the film "The Dark Knight Rises." Enjoy free popcorn and soda. Free for students, $1 for non-students. Visit involvement.boisestate.edu.

Guest Artist Recital: Kasandra Keeling, piano; Stephanie Tepley Westney, violin; with Brian Hodges, cello. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Morrison Center Recital Hall. $5 general, $3 seniors, free to students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-1596.

Saturday, Nov. 10

Service Saturday. 9 a.m-2 p.m. Student Union Building. Take your pick from four to five service projects at local charitable or nonprofit agencies and learn about new and exciting ways to get involved. Breakfast provided. Participants should wear comfortable, appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. Reserve your spot at https://orgsync.com23254/forms/54971.

Trey Mcintyre Project. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Morrison Center. TMP performs live with the Korea National Contemporary Dance Company. $20-$63 at idahotickets.com; discounts available for seniors, children, educators and Boise State faculty and staff. Visit www.treymcintyre.com.

Graduate Recital, CarolBeth Hawn, piano. 3:30-5 p.m. Morrison Center Recital Hall. Free. Call 426-1596.

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