News Release

This Week at Boise State
Issue Date: August 29, 2008

The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of August 31-September 6. Please note that all events are subject to change. For updated information on all events, visit http://www.bsuevents.com. 

EVENTS OF SPECIAL NOTE:
Homecoming Week Activities. Sept. 7-13.

EXHIBITIONS:
Sept. 5- Oct. 12. “Waiting for the World to Change.” Student Union Gallery. Reception 5-7 p.m. Sept. 5 Parking available in the Liberal Arts log. Recent MFA graduate Candace Nicol created this exhibition of etchings, collagraphs and screenprints embedded in layers of resin. Free. For more information call 426-4636.

Friday, Sept. 5 and 7
Faculty Artist Series: Del Parkinson. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7 :30 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Sept. 7. The program, “An American in Paris,” features the third sonata by Chopin, two pieces for the left hand alone by Scriabin and “An American in Paris” by George Gershwin. Parkinson was recently named to the international roster of Steinway artists. He also was given this year’s Boise State’s College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Award for distinguished creative activity. He has seven CDs in release internationally. $5 general, $3 seniors, free for students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. For more information, call 426-3980.

Saturday, Sept. 6
Terry Factor. Morrison Center. 8 p.m. Factor is a world-class impersonator, singer, comedian and ventriloquist who won “American’s Got Talent.” Tickets $47.50-$57.50 by calling 426-1110, all Select-a-Seat outlets, the Morrison Center box office or online at http://IdahoTickets.com    

All Northwest Instrumental Workshop. Morrison Center C125, B125, Recital Hall. 10 a.m.-Noon. Free. For more information call 426-1596.

Service Saturday. Student Union Dining Room Stage. 9 a.m. Before the festivities begin, Homecoming week kicks off with a community outreach project. Show your Bronco Pride and join Boise State students, faculty and staff. Most projects will be completed by noon. For more information, call the Boise State Volunteer Services Board at 426-4240.

Upcoming Events: Sept. 7-29

Sunday, Sept. 7
Student Float Trip and Barbecue. Student Union Hatch D Ballroom. 2:45 p.m., busses will load at 3 p.m. The first 50 students to sign up at the student activities desk for the event will float the Boise River for free. A free dinner will be provided by Qdoba Mexican Grill following the float. Students must have their Ids present. For more information call 426-4636 or visit the Homecoming Web site, http://homecoming.boisestate.edu/.

Monday, Sept. 8
Sidewalk Chalk Competition. Registration is on the Quad from 9-10 a.m. Competition begins at 10 a.m. and judging will take place at 3 p.m. Application available online at http://Homecoming.boisestate.edu. Free. For more information call 426-4636 or visit the Homecoming Web site, http://homecoming.boisestate.edu/. 

Toilet Bowl. Bronco Stadium. 4-10 p.m. Intramural Flag Football Tournament. Be a part of the oldest tradition on campus. Registration is through Sept. 2 at the Recreation Center. Limited to the first 16 teams. Free. For more information, contact 426-2447 or visit the Web site at http://www.rec.boisestate.edu. 

Tuesday, Sept. 9
Face-Off. Student Union, Jordan Ballroom. 7 p.m. Come watch as local bands battle for the title of Face Off Champion. Free. For more information, call 426-4636 or visit the Homecoming Web site at http://homecoming.boisestate.edu/.

Wednesday, Sept. 10
Falcon Fry. Student Union Patio. 3-6 p.m. Come decorate Bronco gear as you eat chicken and listen to music provided by the Pulse. Free. Part of Homecoming Week. For more information call 426-4636 or visit the Homecoming Web site, http://homecoming.boisestate.edu/.

Golden Grad Reunion for the Class of 1958. Alumni center. 6 p.m. Members of the class of 1958 are invited to celebrate the golden anniversary of their graduation from Boise Junior College. All graduates from the '30's, '40's and '50's are invited to attend. For information on event price or to RSVP, contact Donna Conner at 426-1959 or register online at http://boisestate.imodules.com/GoldenGrad. 

Thursday, Sept. 11
Drive-In-Movie. Parking Structure 2. Movie will begin at Dusk. The action packed movie Incredibles will be featured. Make sure to bring a chair and blanket. Free. For more information call 426-4636 or visit the Homecoming Web site at http://homecoming.boisestate.edu/.

Friday, Sept. 12
Jim Gaffigan: Sexy Tour. Morrison Center. 8 p.m. Graffigan has proven himself a major talent, attracting a wide range of audiences after achieving milestones in stand-up, acting and writing. His clever, quiet style has earned him numerous appearances on Letterman and Conan O’Brien. Tickets $39.75 by calling 426-1110, at all Select-a-Seat outlets, the Morrison Center box office or online at http://IdahoTickets.com.
 
Bronco Spirit Rally and Concert. Quad. 6 p.m. A Student organization carnival and concert featuring A Rodderdam November and HardNox will kick off the Spirit Rally, followed by Coach Pete speaking at 9 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event. Bands provided by 103.3 KISS FM. For more information call 426-4636 or visit the Homecoming Web site, http://homecoming.boisestate.edu/.
 
First Annual Presidential Alumni Recognition Gala. 6 p.m. The Boise State Alumni Association Board of Directors and hosts President and Kathy Kustra will honor Sheriff Gary Raney, Gary Dyer and George A. Kelley at the first annual Presidential Alumni Recognition Gala. The campus community, alumni, students and the general public are invited. Tickets are $50 per person and must be purchased in advance by calling the Boise State Alumni Association at 426-1698. For additional details and a full schedule of events, visit http://homecoming.boisestate.edu.
 
Saturday, Sept. 13
Opening Night with the Boise Philharmonic. Morrison Center. 10 a.m. and 8:15 p.m. Pre lecture show at 7 p.m. Featuring conductor Robert Franz and violinist Rachel Barton Pine. For more information and ticket prices, contact the Philharmonic at 344-7849.

Bronco Bash. Boise State Alumni Center. The week’s events come to a climax as the Boise State Broncos get ready to take the field and the fans celebrate in true Bronco spirit. Join us for parade viewing, family activities and tailgate. Expect Buster Bronco, the Maneline Dancers and the Bronco Cheer Squad to make an appearance. For more information, call 426-1698.

Boise State vs. Bowling Green. Bronco Stadium. 6:05 p.m. Wave your rally towel in support of our team. Please bring a book to donate to Operation Wishbook hen you enter Bronco Stadium. Full-time students may pick up 1 free ticket and 1 guest ticket at any on-campus Select-a-Seat location at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 8. Part time students my purchase one guest ticket. Tickets require a valid student id and are based on first come, first served availability. For game ticket information call, 426-4737 or visit www.idahotickets.com. 

Homecoming Parade. University Drive. 2-3 p.m. Volunteers needed to help set up parade. Contact Kara Fink, Student Organizations Program Coordinator, at 426-5951 or karafink@boisestate.edu if you are interested in being a part of this bronco tradition.

Sunday, Sept. 14
Faculty Artist Series: Leslie Moreau, clarinet. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 4 p.m. $5 general, $3 seniors, free to students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. For more information, call 426-3980.

Tuesday, Sept. 16
“Chicago 10.” Student Union Farnsworth Room. 5:30-7 p.m. An additional screening of the film from 10:30 a.m.-Noon. Sept. 20. Room 102E of Boise State West. The fifth season of the Diverse Perspectives Film Series at Boise State University kicks off with a screening of the film “Chicago 10.” The film juxtaposes scenes of the 1968 Democratic convention and the trial of the Vietnam War opponents - later known as the “Chicago Seven” - who protested there. Following the film in Boise, defense attorney Tom McCabe will speak and lead an audience discussion about free speech, civil rights then and now, and other issues raised in the film. For more information, call the Cultural Center at 426-5950.

Friday Sept. 19
Global Expressions Series. Special Events Center. 8 p.m. “Dialogues: Music of the African and Spanish Diaspora” examines musical connections and their union in the landscape of the Americans. The performance will include original instrumental compositions and songs for African instruments and percussion and Spanish guitar, as well as interpretations of works by African, African-American and Latin-American composers. The next Global Expressions performance will be on April 17, when Ache Brasil will fuse music, dance, martial arts and acrobatics into one high-energy extravaganza. For more information about the Global Expressions series, call 426-1223.

Saturday, Sept. 20
Trey McIntyre Project. Morrison Center. 8 p.m. Join the Morrison Center as it celebrates its 25th anniversary by presenting the Treasure Valley’s newest dance company, the Trey McIntyre Project. McIntyre is internationally renowned and received his dance training at the North Carolina School of the Arts and Houston Ballet Academy, where he also began his choreography career. Tickets $20-$45 adults, $10-$35 students and seniors; available by calling 426-1110, at all Select-a-Seat outlets, the Morrison Center box office or online at http://IdahoTickets.com
 
Friday, Sept. 26-27
Boise Chamber Music Series: Aulos Ensemble. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 8 p.m. This baroque ensemble was formed in 1973 by five graduates of the Juilliard School. This special concert will feature the newly-refurbished Department of Music’s double-manual Flemish-style harpsichord, make in 198 by Peter Fisk. $25 general, $20 students and seniors. Free Morning Music Concert at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 27 in the Morrison Center Recital Hall. For tickets, call 4261216 or e-mail jbelfy@boisestate.edu. 

Saturday, Sept. 27
Classic Performances Series. Special Events Center. 8 p.m. Season tickets are available until Aug. 29 and are $60 general, $40 Boise State Faculty, staff and alumni, $25 students and seniors. Individual tickets are $12 general, $8 Boise State faculty, staff and alumni and $5 students and senior through Select-a-Seat outlets. Free Parking available in the Liberal Arts, Library and Administration parking lots. J. Scott Turpen, saxophonist, and Theresa L. Bogard, accompanist, are faculty members at the University of Wyoming. These award-winning musicians offer superior entertainment with sophisticated style and complexity. Joining passions for jazz and classical music, they have garnered many rave reviews for the mastery of their craft and pure artistry. Their CD “Tableaux” was released in 2006 on the ACA Digital label. For more information, call 426-4636.

Sunday, Sept. 28
Boise Philharmonic Encore Series. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 3 p.m. $15 general, $10 students and seniors. For more information, call 426-3980.

Monday, Sept. 29
Robert Higgs. Student Union Jordan Ballroom. 7 p.m. Robert Higgs, senior fellow in political economy at the independent institute and author of “Neither Liberty Nor Safety,” is giving a lecture titled “The Perilous Path to Unlimited Government.” Free. For more information, contact Charlotte Twight, Department of Economics, at 426-1335.

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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.

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Last reviewed on Friday, August 29, 2008