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EVENT NEWS RELEASE / March 4, 2009

This Week at Boise State

The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of March 8-14. Please note that all events are subject to change. For updated information on all events, visit www.bsuevents.com. 

EVENTS OF SPECIAL NOTE:
Comedian Jeff Dye. See March 11 for more details.

EXHIBITIONS:
Through March 20. “Beautiful Terrible: New Work by Amanda Hamilton.” Visual Arts Center Gallery 2. Opening reception is 6-8 p.m. March 6. The reception is free, and free parking will be available during the reception in the lot between the Liberal Arts Building and the Special vents Center. Amanda Hamilton is an assistant professor of drawing and painting at Northwest Nazarene University. Her new photographs and video reference the phenomenon of the disappearance of White Lake in Bolotnikovo, Russia, in May 2005. For more information, call gallery director Kirsten Furlong at 426-3994 or e-mail kfurlong@boisestate.edu. 

Through March 22. Photographic Art Collective Student Exhibition. Student Union. Striving to innovate through technique and exploration, this exhibition’s objective is to bring into awareness the footprint that we all leave on the planet. The student photographers hope to create conversation regarding conservation, recycling, personal barriers and ecological innovation.

Through July 23. Artworks by Charles Gill. Special Events Center Lobby. Gill’s artwork will appear courtesy of the Stewart Gallery. For more information about the Fine Arts Program at the SUB, visit http://finearts.boisestate.edu or call 426-5800.

Tuesday, March 10
“Best of Field” Workshop. Student Union Jordan Ballroom. 4-5 p.m. This workshop, tied to the “Lessons from Alumni” sessions, helps students become “Best of Field” when meeting with employers. Free. Hosted by the College of Business and Economics and the Career Center. To register, visit https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pJiWHHKw6tyqxB4ldhcixCA. 

Wednesday, March 11
“State of Fear.” Student Union Hatch C Ballroom. 7 p.m. This documentary highlights the human and societal costs faced in a war against terror. Part of the Latin American Film Series, presented by Dora Ramirez-Dhoore. Free. For more information, call 426-5950.

Comedian Jeff Dye. Student Union Special Events Center. 7 p.m. Dye was one of the finalists on “Last Comic Standing,” season six. Free for students and $1 for non-students. For more information, e-mail SPBSpecialEvents@BoiseState.edu. 

Thursday, March 12
Inaugural Energy Policy Institute Summit. Stueckle Sky Center. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The summit is geared toward prompting discussion and identification of current and future energy challenges and opportunities facing the region. Free. Sponsored by the Center for Advanced Energy Studies and Office of Energy Resources. Free. Register at www.boisestate.edu/energypolicyinstitute. 

Friday, March 13
“Yogassage.” Student Recreation Center Classroom. 6-8:30 p.m. This course teaches gentle and restorative yoga postures combined with therapeutic massage to relieve tension as well as detoxify muscle tissue and internal organs. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and anticipate class discussion, yoga and self-massage participation. $15 Rec Center members, $20 non-members. For more information, call 426-1131 or visit http://rec.boisestate.edu/services/massage/workshops.cfm.

Friday, March 13 and Sunday, March 15
Massacre Rocks Climbing Adventure. Meet at Outdoor Programs Office. Registration ends March 11. For those who crave outdoor climbing in the winter, this trip to Idaho’s premier basalt crags offers a desert respite from the cold of winter. Cost is $105. Register by calling 426-1946 or visiting http://rec.boisestate.edu/outdoor/adventure/index.cfm.

Saturday, March 14
“Scandinavian Nights,” Boise Philharmonic. Morrison Center Main Hall. 10 a.m. and 8:15 p.m. Preshow lecture at 7 p.m. Featuring, conductor Robert Franz and guest artist Roberto Plano, piano. $61-$20. Tickets are available by calling 426-1110, at all Select-a-Seat outlets, the Morrison Center box office or http://www.idahotickets.com. 

Upcoming Events: March 15-April 12

Sunday, March 15
Boise State Orchestra Concert. Morrison Center Main Hall. 7:30p.m. Featuring the Boise State Music Department. $5 for general, $3 for student and seniors available by calling 426-1110, at all Select-a-Seat outlets, the Morrison Center box office or http://www.idahotickets.com. 

Monday, March 16
Concert featuring guest artist David Johnson and Betsi Hodges. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Guest artists David Johnson will play the viola and Betsi Hodges will play the piano. $5 for general, $3 for student and seniors available by calling 426-1110, at all Select-a-Seat outlets, the Morrison Center box office or http://www.idahotickets.com. 

Tuesday, March 17
Senior Viola Recital, Rod Royce. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30p.m. Free. For more information, call 426-3980.

Wednesday, March 18
Guest Pianist, Katherine Christensen. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Free. For more information, call 426-3980.

Thursday, March 19
Faculty Artist Series, Rothko Piano Trio. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Featuring musicians B. Hodges, cello and piano and J. Nardolilo, violin. For more information, call 426-3980.

Friday, March 20
MFA Reading Series: Poet Lyn Hejinian. Student Union Lookout Room. 7:30-9 p.m. Free and open to the public, the MFA Reading Series brings nationally renowned authors and poets to the Boise State campus. Past speakers include Rick Bass, Chris Offutt, Rae Armentrout, Alice Notley, Michael Palmer, Joy Williams, Anthony Doerr, Denis Johnson, Richard Bausch and Nathaniel Mackey. For more information, contact Jacob Powers at 426-2669 or jacobpowers@boisestate.edu.

Saturday, March 21 through Sunday, March 29
Dirty Devil River Backpacking. Meet at Outdoor Programs Office. Registration ends March 6. Amazing canyon views, a flowing river with springs, slot canyons, pictographs, natural arches and abandoned homesteads make this backpacking trip one of the best in the area. Cost is $399. Register by calling 426-1946 or visiting http://rec.boisestate.edu/outdoor/adventure/index.cfm.

Tuesday, March 24-Thursday March 26
Ain’t Misbehavin’. Morrison Center Main Hall. 7:30 p.m. This show originally opened on Broadway in 1978 and instantly made history. Within four weeks, this musical revue won every award a musical can win in a season. The show combines 30 songs and piano solos and enormous talent to bring Fats Waller alive on stage. $28-$48. Tickets are available by calling 426-1110, at all Select-a-Seat outlets, the Morrison Center box office or http://www.idahotickets.com. 

Saturday, April 4
Cleft Caves Adventure. Meet at Outdoor Programs Office. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration ends March 27. Pre-trip meeting at 7 p.m. April 1. Idaho is filled with underground adventure opportunities. Included in the cleft formation is Smith’s Crack Cave, which is considered a fissure cave and offers a variety of exploration opportunities. This is a great chance to get out your flashlight and explore the caverns of Idaho. $35. Register at Boise State Campus Recreation by calling 426-1946 or visiting http://rec.boisestate.edu/outdoor/adventure/index.cfm.

Saturday, April 4-Sunday, April 5
Snake River Backpacking. Meet at Outdoor Programs Office. Registration ends March 27. Pre-trip meeting at 7 p.m. April 1. The Birds of Prey area is the perfect place for a spring backpacking trip because the area offers warm days, lots of wildlife and a rich interpretive history. The trip will travel along the Snake River and Bonneville flood plain boulders to see remnants of mining homesteads, old placer claims and tall basalt cliffs. $70. Register at Boise State Campus Recreation or by calling 426-1946 or visiting http://rec.boisestate.edu/outdoor/adventure/index.cfm.

Saturday, April 11-Sunday, April 12
Birds of Prey/Snake River Canoe. Meet at Outdoor Programs Office. Registration ends April 4. Pre-trip meeting at 7 p.m. April 8. Spend one night camping on the river and float from Black Butte to Swan Falls Dam. This stretch is suitable for canoeing and is a great place to check out the natural history and beauty associated with the Snake River. Additionally, the raptors in this area include everything from golden eagles and kestrels to northern harriers. $75. Register at Boise State Campus Recreation or by calling (208) 426-1946 or visiting http://rec.boisestate.edu/outdoor/adventure/index.cfm. 


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Last reviewed on Wednesday, March 04, 2009