News Release

EVENT NEWS/April 23, 2008

This Week at Boise State

The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of April 27-May 3. Please note that all events are subject to change. For updated information on all events, visit http://www.bsuevents.com. 

EVENTS OF SPECIAL NOTE:
“Rex Silvernail Sculptural Objects.” See Exhibitions for more details.

Kevin Kiely MFA Reading. See May 2 for more details.

Fettuccine Forum Recalls Old Boise’s Trolley System. See May 1 for more details.

EXHIBITIONS:
Through May 6. “Punch: BFA Thesis Exhibition.” Visual Arts Center Galleries 1 and 2. “Punch” features works by senior undergraduate students, representing the culmination of years of study in fine arts. The exhibition includes drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, video, design and illustration. Free. For more information, call 426-3994.

Through April 27. “Rex Silvernail Sculptural Objects.” Student Union Art Gallery. This mixed media sculpture exhibition created by alumnus artist Rex Silvernail is a documentation and exploration of his environment. He focuses on things that may not be normally seen with the eye; as such, interior shapes and textures become important. Silvernail’s intent is to produce works that are themselves manifestations of the world that he observes. Free. For more information, call 426-1223.

Art Exhibit Featuring Work of High School Students. Hispanic Cultural Center Art Gallery, 315 Stampede Drive in Nampa. Participating high schools have selected the best artworks by their Art I and Art II students for inclusion in the juried exhibition. Some of the participating students enrolled in the art classes are also gaining university credits through Boise State. For more information contact Fabiola Juarez-Coca, director of concurrent enrollment, at 426-2281 or fjuarez@boisestate.edu. 

Sunday, April 27
Boise Jazz Society Featuring the Theo Saunders Quartet. Community Jazz Symposium. 4 p.m. Free; 7:30 p.m. $35. Simplot Performing Arts Academy. Theo Saunders is among the elite pianists in the jazz genre. He will be joined by Benn Clatworthy and Chris Colangelo. To purchase tickets call Mike Samball at 426-3498 or e-mail msamball@boisestate.edu. 

“Two Rooms.” Morrison Center Stage II. 2 p.m. Michel, an American professor, has been taken hostage in Beirut. Back in the States, his wife, Lanie, awaits word of his fate. “Two Rooms” is playwright Lee Blessing’s tale of one man’s captivity and the roller-coaster ride of hope and frustration his wife endures half a world away. $12 general, $10 non-Boise State students, Boise State alumni, military and seniors. Full-time Boise State students, faculty and staff receive one free ticket at the Student Union Info Desk. All other tickets available through Select-a-Seat or at the box office. For more information, call 426-1609.

Monday, April 28
Treasure Valley Concert Band Music Week Showcase Concert. Timberline High School Auditorium. 7:30 p.m. Free. For more information, call 426-3980.

Tuesday, April 29
Vocal Jazz Solo Night. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. $5 general, $3 seniors, free to students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. For more information, call 426-3980.

Wednesday, April 30-May 3
“Singin’ in the Rain.” Morrison Center. 2 p.m. May 3; 7:30 p.m. April 30-May 3, Part of Boise Music Week. To acquire tickets, clip the coupon from the April 9 Idaho Statesman and mail it with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the address on the coupon. Non-ticket holders will be allowed to claim unused seats 10 minutes before curtain. For additional information go to: www.boisemusicweek.org. 

Thursday, May 1
Fettuccine Forum Recalls Old Boise’s Trolley System. Rose Room on the historic Union Block. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the presentation begins at 5:30 p.m. Historian Barbara Perry Bauer, the final speaker of this season, will talk about “Once Upon the Trolley: Boise’s Electric Road.” Her research recalls a time when inexpensive Snake River hydropower electrified a trolley loop from Boise to Caldwell, connecting the farm towns of Ustick, Nampa, Middleton, Meridian, Eagle and Star. Free. Following the forum will be a trolley bus tour at 7 p.m. This tour will introduce riders to the current plan to rebuild the trolley system as a smart-growth development tool. Tour tickets are $20. For more information, call 426-3701.

“Rambo.” Special Events Center. 7 p.m. John Rambo works as a snake catcher in Thailand who joins a group of mercenaries to rescue Christian aid workers. Rated R. Free. For more information, call 426-3701.

Ellie McKinnon LDSSA Lecture. LDS Institute building, 1929 University Drive. 12:15 p.m. McKinnon is part of Boise State’s Extended Studies Program. Each lecture ranges from 35 to 40 minutes with refreshments served afterward. Free. For more information, contact the LDS Institute of Religion at 344-8549.

Student Chamber Music Recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. String music of Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Ravel and more. $5 general, $3 seniors, free to students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. For more information, call 426-3980.

Friday, May 2
Kevin Kiely MFA Reading. Student Union Farnsworth Room. 7:30 p.m. Kiely, born in Northern Ireland, attended the University of Iowa. He has traveled, lived and worked in Europe and the United States. He has published plays, biographies and poetry, including “Breakfast with Sylvia,” “Plainchant for a Sundering,” “Children of No Importance,” “Multiple Indiscretions,” “Mere Mortals,” “Pieta” and “Quintesse.” Kiely is currently a Boise State Fulbright scholar. He is completing a Ph.D. in poetry. Free. For more information, call 426-2669.

D3: Diversity Day Defined. Student Union Patio. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sponsored by the Boise State Cultural Center and the Women’s Center. Free. For more information, call 426-5950.

May 2,4
Critical Mass and the Academy of St. Giles. Morrison Center Recital Hall; May 2. 7:30 p.m. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 707 W. Fort St. May 4. 4:30 p.m. The Academy of St. Giles, directed by Joseph Baldassarre, and the Chamber Singers, directed by Bruce Browne, present a Claudio Monteverdi concert. For more information and ticket prices, call 426-3980.

Saturday, May 3
Spring Fling. Julia Davis Park. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The theme of this year’s annual end-of-year party is the beach. Featured band is the reggae/ska band the Wailers, originally formed as the backup band for Bob Marley. The day also includes additional performances such as a BMX half-pipe show, family activities, food and prizes. Free for students, the public is also invited. For more information, call 426-3835.

Upcoming Events: May 4-23.

Sunday, May 4
Cinco de Mayo. Student Union Patio. 2-8 p.m. Celebrating a day early, the event is featuring performers, musicians, a car show, an art show and a Miss Cinco de Mayo pageant. Presented by Organizacion de Estudiantes Latino-Americanos. Free. For more information, call 4206-5950 or e-mail vm_victory1@hotmail.com. 

Concerto-Aria Competition Winners Concert. Morrison Center Main Hall. 7:30 p.m. Featuring the music of Shostakovich, Gershwin, Hubay, Mozart, Moore, Ibert and Bellini. Also featuring Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” $5 general, $3 seniors, free to students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. For more information, call 426-3980.

Tuesday, May 6-8
“I Love a Piano.” Morrison Center 7:30 p.m. “I Love a Piano” is an enchanting new musical journey spanning seven decades of American history as seen through the perceptive and hopeful eyes of Irving Berlin. $29-$49 by calling the Morrison Center box office or www.idahotickets.com. 

Wednesday, May 7
Q’eros documentary: “From Grief and Joy We Sing.” Special Events Center. 6:30 p.m. Free.

Trombone Choir and Clarinet Choir. Morrison Center Recital Hall. $5 general, $3 seniors, free to students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. For more information, call 426-3980.

Thursday, May 8
Steve Hanks LDSSA Lecture. LDS Institute building, 1929 University Drive. 12:15 p.m. Hanks is the CEO of Washington Group International. Each lecture ranges from 35 to 40 minutes with refreshments served afterward. Free. For more information, contact the LDS Institute of Religion at 344-8549.

“The Eye.” Special Events Center. 7 p.m. A woman who has lost her eyesight has been given the opportunity to receive a pair of new eyes. After the transplant she begins to wonder if she was better off blind. Rated PG-13. Free. For more information, call 426-3701.

Saturday, May 10
“An Evening with Tony Bennett.” Morrison Center. 8 p.m. This concert benefits the Children’s Home Society of Idaho. Tony Bennett is a legendary artist who touches the hearts and souls of audience. $75-$500 by calling 426-1110, all Select-a-Seat outlets, the Morrison Center box office or www.idahotickets.com. 

“Bravo Broadway! A Pops Special!” Morrison Center. Pre-show lecture, 7 p.m.; concert at 8:15 p.m. Presented by the Boise Philharmonic. Featuring soprano Anne Runofsson, tenor Gary Mauer and the full Boise Philharmonic Orchestra. For more information, call 426-3980.

Saturday, May 17
Graduation Celebration Breakfast. 8-9:30 a.m., outside entrance #3 of the Taco Bell Arena. The Celebration features free breakfast, music, and a last chance prep station. Graduates and their families are encouraged to stop by before the ceremony. For information call the Boise State Alumni Association at 426-1698.

Spring Commencement. Taco Bell Arena. 10 a.m. This event will bring the University together for a traditional ceremony to celebrate June graduates. The ceremony will include the processional and recessional of candidates as well as individual recognition of each person and hooding of the doctoral candidates. Boise State will broadcast the ceremony live on the web for those individuals who cannot attend in person.

Wednesday, May 21
Coach Petersen Lecture. Bronco Football Complex on the south side of Bronco Stadium. 7 p.m. The special lecture is the final event of the spring season for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Boise State. Those interested should call 426-1709 to reserve a seat. Free parking also will be provided. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is a membership-based program for the adult community, offering a series of lectures, noncredit courses and special events. Membership includes seating at lectures in the independent lecture series and the opportunity to register for the institute’s short-term courses. Membership fees are $35 for one season. Petersen’s Lecture is free and open to the public but seating is limited. For more information, visit www.boisestate.edu/osher. 

May 21-25. Cirque du Soleil’s “Saltimbanco.” Taco Bell Arena. After traveling the world and playing in more then 74 cities on five continents since its conception in 1992, “Saltimbanco” returns to North America. “Saltimbanco” is embarking on a tour of more than 40 arenas across Canada and the United States. $42-$92 by calling 426-1766, Select-a-Seat locations, or www.idahotickets.com. 

Friday, May 23
Idaho Dance Theatre. Morrison Center Stage II. 7:30 p.m. May 23, 24 and June 2. Featuring choreography and performances by Kelli Brown, Katie Ponozzo, Jaime Moore, Amanda Watson, Leslie Thompson, Teresa Vaughn, Echo Waldron, Brecca Olsen, Ben Davis and many others. Performances and original poetry by Janelle Wilson. Tickets $10 general, $5 students. For more information, call 426-1609.

Michael Feldman’s “Whad’ya Know?” Morrison Center. 8 p.m. “Whad’ya Know?” is a comedy, interview and quiz radio show created by host Michael Feldman, heard every week on National Public Radio. $27-$62 by calling 426-1110, all Select-a-Seat outlets, the Morrison Center box office or www.idahotickets.com. 


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Media Contacts: Julie Hahn, University Communications,
juliehahn@boisestate.edu.  (208) 426-5540;
John Lewis, University Communications, nsintern@boisestate.edu  (208) 426-3196.

Boise State University’s new Finish in Four program guarantees that eligible students who follow a planned course of study can complete their degree in four years. If not, Boise State will pay for the additional required courses. More information about Boise State’s graduation guarantee can be found at www.boisestate.edu/finish4.
 

 

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Last reviewed on Wednesday, April 23, 2008