News Release

This Week at Boise State

The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of September 14-20. Please note that all events are subject to change. For updated information on all events, visit http://www.bsuevents.com. 

EVENTS OF SPECIAL NOTE:
Global Expressions Series. See Sept. 19 for more details.

EXHIBITIONS:
Through Oct. 7. “Traditional and Contemporary Bhutanese Thanka Paintings.” Hemingway Western Studies Center, Gallery 2. An opening reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. Sept. 17; free parking will be available during the reception in the lot between the Liberal Arts Building and the Special Events Center.

Sept. 19-Oct. 17. “The Hope Series.” Liberal Arts Building, Gallery 1. Free Admission and parking will be available during the reception in the lot between the Liberal Arts Building and the Special Events Center.

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 is from 10:30 a.m.-noon. Sept. 20, in 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.

Aromatherapy Workshop. Student Union Bishop Barnwell Room. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Plants have been a major source of medicine and healing practices for centuries. Instructor Jennifer Aumeier will educate participants on the powerful connection between aromatherapy and the applications for a health-care regimen. Hands-on experience will involve creating a balancing blend for personal use. $15 per person. To register visit http://www.boisestate.edu/healthservices/events. 

Wednesday, Sept. 17
Latin American Film Series. Student Union Forum. 6:30 p.m. “La Otra Cnquista/The Other Conquest” directed by Salvador Carrasco. Free.

Thursday, Sept. 18
Faculty Artist Series: Brian Hodges, cello. 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.

Politics on Planet Idaho. Student Union Jordan Ballroom B and C. 7-9 p.m. “Politics on Planet Idaho” will feature a discussion about environment trends and will include prominent politicians, activists and conservationists. For more information, visit www.hcn.org/events/politics-on-planet-idaho. 

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 Americas. 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. For more information, call 426-1223.

Alumni Association Presents Alumni Adventure Program in Eugene, Ore. Emerald Valley Public Golf course. Noon. Boise State University Campus Recreation and Alumni Association are offering alumni a chance to play a round of golf before watching the Broncos take on the University of Oregon Ducks. The Eugene Alumni Adventure is $89, which includes transportation of clubs from Boise to the course, range balls, cart, a box lunch and prizes. Pre-registration is required by logging on to http://rec.boisestate.edu/alumniadventures/Eugene. For more information, call John Lloyd at 426-5651.

MFA Reading Series. Student Union Bishop Barnwell Room. 7:30-9 p.m. Stephanie Strickland is the author of five books of poetry, including “Zone: Zero,” which was published this year by Boise State’s Ahsahta Press. Two of her books have won Di Castagnola Prizes from the Poetry Society of America, and one was selected for the Brittingham Prize. She is a director of the Electronic Literature Organization and is currently teaching at the University of Utah. Free. For more information, contact Jacob Powers at jacobpowers@boisestate.edu or 426-2669.

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://www.IdahoTickets.com 

Wednesday, Sept. 24
Latin American Film Series. Student Union Forum. “Nuevo Mundo/New World” directed by Gabriel Retes. Free.

Upcoming Events: Sept. 26-Oct. 18

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 Julliard School. This special concert will feature the newly-refurbished Department of Music’s double-manual Flemish-style harpsichord, made in 1986 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. Individual tickets are $12 general, $8 Boise State faculty, staff and alumni and $5 students and seniors 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,” will present the Brandt Lecture Series address tilted “The Perilous Path to Unlimited Government.” Free. For more information, contact Charlotte Twight, Department of Economics, at 426-1335.

Tuesday, Sept. 30
Grocery Store Savvy Tours. WinCo, 110 East Myrtle Street. 7 p.m. Buying the healthiest and most inexpensive food isn’t always easy. Understanding this challenge, Health, Wellness and Counseling services has created a tour to help aid students. Instructor Hilary Horton-Brown will teach students how to shop smart on a tight budget. Free. To register visit http://www.boisestate.edu/healthservices/events. 

MFA Reading Series. Knitting Factory. 7:30-9 p.m. Denis Johnson is the highly acclaimed author of three books of poetry and seven works of fiction, including the classic “Jesus’ Son,” which was made into a feature film of the same name. His most recent book, “Tree of Smoke,” was the winner of the National Book Award. $15 general, $5 students with ID. Proceeds will benefit the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program, which matches volunteer advocates with children who are abused, neglected or abandoned, the majority of whom are younger than 6. For more information, contact Jacob Powers at jacobpowers@boisestate.edu or 426-2669.

Wednesday, Oct. 1
Bronco Bash Tailgate. Alumni Center. 4-6 p.m. For more information, call 426-1698.

Latin American Film Series. Student Union Forum. “Yo, la pero de todas/I, the Worst Of All” directed by Maria Luisa Bemberg in 1990.

Thursday, Oct. 2-4
“Forever Tango.” Morrison Center. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 and 8 p.m. Oct. 3-4. Luis Bravo’s acclaimed dance spectacular features an all-Argentinian cast of world-renowned dancers, an onstage orchestra comprised of members of the Argentinian National Symphony and powerful vocalists. Tickets $25-$46 by calling 426-1110, all Select-a-Seat outlets, Morrison Center box office or http://idahotickets.com 

Friday, Oct. 3
Faculty Artist Series: Jeanne Belfy, oboe. 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.

Saturday, Oct. 4
Herbology. Student Union Building, Hatch A Ballroom. 10 a.m.-noon. In this basic herbology class, participants will identify local herbs, explore their helpful properties and discover ways to cultivate and use them. $15 per person. To register visit http://www.boisestate.edu/healthservices/events. 

Monday, Oct. 6
Vox Discipuli Student Lecture Series. Student Union Jordan Ballroom. 7 p.m. The Vox Discipuli student lecture series presents “Red vs. Blue,” featuring Jonah Goldberg and Peter Beinart. Goldberg is a conservative syndicated columnist and author and Beinart is the former editor of The New Republic. Free. For more information, e-mail voxdiscipuli-chair@boisestate.edu.



Tuesday, Oct. 7
Nutrition for the Amateur Athlete. Student Recreation Center Classroom. 12:15-1 p.m. Learn the basics of sports nutrition that would be appropriate for your level of activity and goals. Free. To attend this informal brown bag lunch, visit http://rec.boisestate.edu. 

Wednesday, Oct. 8
Latin American Film Series. Student Union Forum. “Que Viva Mexico!/Da zdravstvuyet meksika!” directed by Grigori Aleksandrov, Sergei M. Eisestein in 1932/1979.

Friday, Oct. 10
MFA Reading Series. Student Union Farnsworth Room. 7:30-9 p.m. Poet Renee Gladman. The Boise State MFA Reading Series brings nationally recognized authors and poets to the Boise State campus and surrounding areas. Free. For more information, contact Jacob Powers at jacobpowers@boisestate.edu or 426-2669.

Thursday, Oct. 18
Galing Galing Festival. Student Union Special Events Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., the show starts at 6 p.m. Galing Galing is an annual festival that celebrates Filipino culture. This year’s Galing Galing theme is “Day Off” and will feature stand-up comedy by Dan Gabriel, followed by music and dancing. Following the dance portion of the evening, the festivities will continue in the Student Union Jordan Ballroom D with a buffet of traditional Filipino foods and dance lessons. Galing Galing is presented by BARCADA, a Boise State student Filipino group, as well as the Cultural Center and the Student Programs Board. For more information, call 426-4636 or 426-5950.


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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 Wednesday, September 10, 2008