EVENTS

Wednesday, Feb. 22

“Zuretzako” Film Screening. 7 p.m. Student Union Simplot Ballroom. The Boise State Basque Studies Center, in conjunction with the Boise State University Student Programs Board, will show this film to celebrate International Mother Language Day. Joseba Gabilondo from Michigan State University will participate in the evening as a cinema scholar and the film’s writer and director, Javi Zubizarreta, who tells the story of his grandfather in this intimate family drama, also will be available to answer questions and give insight into the making of the film. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 447-8975.

Women’s Basketball v. UNLV. 7 p.m. Taco Bell Arena. Call 426-4737 or visit broncosports.com.

Thursday, Feb. 23

Steve Appleton Public Memorial. 10 a.m. Taco Bell Arena. This public memorial service honors the legacy of Boise State alumnus Steven R. Appleton, longtime Micron chairman and CEO. For more information, visit www.micron.com.

White House Advisor Cyrus Wadia. 1:30 p.m. Student Union Simplot Ballroom. Cyrus Wadia, a member of the White House advisory council, will speak about the important role materials science plays today and in the future as it relates to clean energy. Free.

SPB Movie: “Immortals.” 7 p.m. Special Events Center. King Hyperion, with his murderous Heraklion army, rampages across Greece in search of the long lost Bow of Epirus to overthrow the Gods of Olympus and become the undisputed master of his world. Free popcorn and soda (while supplies last). $1 general, free to Boise State students. For more information, visit spb.boisestate.edu.

Friday-Sunday, Feb. 24-26

“Iolanthe.” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24-25, 2 p.m. Feb. 26. Special Events Center. Presented by the Boise State Music and Theatre Arts Departments. Politics and aristocracy meet the fairies of Fairyland in the hilarious comedy “Iolanthe.” Widely considered one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s best works, “Iolanthe” is a zany ride to a place where romance, politics, money and magic meet — in ways only Gilbert and Sullivan could imagine. Tickets available at all Select-A-Seat locations. General admission tickets are $12 each. Tickets are $10 for non-Boise State students, seniors (60+) and military members. Free to Boise State faculty, staff, alumni and students with ID at Student Union Info Desk. Visit music.boisestate.edu for more information.

Friday, Feb. 24

George Jones. 7:30 p.m. Morrison Center. Jones received the 2002 Medal of Arts from President George W. Bush at a White House ceremony. The National Medal of Arts is the nation’s highest honor for artistic excellence. His 50th anniversary as a recording artist was celebrated in 2004 with the release of a three-disc set featuring one hit from each year of his career and a two-hour PBS-TV special. $41-$52.50. Tickets available at the Morrison Center box office, at all Select-a-Seat outlets, online at IdahoTickets.com or at 426-1110.

Literature for Lunch: “The Lonely Polygamist” by Brady Udall. 12:10-1 p.m. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd. With great humor and sympathy, Udall’s novel charts the “mother of all midlife crises” of Golden Richard, husband to four wives and father to 28 children. Udall is an instructor in Boise State’s MFA in Creative Writing program. Free. For more information, contact Carol at cmartin@boisestate.edu.

Saturday, Feb. 25

Service Saturday. 9 a.m. Student Union Hatch Ballroom. Find out about local nonprofit agencies and participate in a community-building project of your choosing. Sponsored by Volunteer Services Board. For more information, visit vsb.boisestate.edu.

Women’s basketball v. Wyoming. 2 p.m. Taco Bell Arena. Call 426-4737 or visit broncosports.com.

Boise Philharmonic: Youth Orchestra Concert. 2 p.m. Morrison Center. The Boise Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, comprising talented high school musicians from throughout the Treasure Valley, is a full symphony orchestra providing its members with professional education and performance opportunities. Tickets are $8 at the door. For more information, visit boisephilharmonic.org.

Boise Philharmonic: Caroline Goulding. 8 p.m. Preshow lecture at 7 p.m. Morrison Center. This Boise Philharmonic Youth Orchestra production features violinist Caroline Goulding with conductor Robert Franz and music by Miklos Rozsa, Erich Wolfgang Korngold and Dmitri Shostakovich. Tickets are $23-$77 at 344-7849 or boisephilharmonic.org.

Monday, Feb. 27

Story Story Night. 7 p.m. Rose Room, 718 W. Idaho St., Boise. This month’s theme is “Break-up: Stories of the End of the Affair.” True stories told live, onstage, without notes. $5 at the door. Visit storystorynight.org.

What Does Your Lens Capture: Photography, Social Justice and Self Identity. 6-8 p.m. Student Union Farnsworth Room. This interactive workshop will examine how photography is used as a means of expression. You will have the opportunity to think about how photography contributes to the identity behind the lens, as well as learn how photography can be a medium to aid in awareness, promote humanity and support social justice activism. Presented by the Boise State Women’s Center. Free. For more information, contact mariamartinez6@boisestate.edu.

Tuesday, Feb. 28

“From War Zone to Home-Front.” Noon. Special Events Center. This event features keynote speaker retired Col. Charles W. Hoge. Hoge is an author and national expert on post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and other physiological reactions to war. Free. For more information, email margaretbeierle@boisestate.edu.

“Invisible Children” Screening. 7 p.m. Special Events Center. Invisible Children uses film, creativity and social action to end the use of child soldiers in the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel war in Uganda and restore LRA-affected communities in central Africa to peace and prosperity. Presented by the Student Programs Board. Free. For more information, contact spbfilms@boisestate.edu.

Wednesday, Feb. 29

Boise State Spring Career/Job Fair. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Student Union Jordan Ballroom. The Career/Job Fair is for all students and alumni. Employers will be on campus advertising full-time, part-time and internship positions. Several employers also will be conducting on-campus interviews in the days following the fair. Sponsored by the Career Center. For more information, visit career.boisestate.edu.

Boise State University Author Recognition. 3:30-5 p.m. Albertsons Library McCain Room. The reception will honor several hundred Boise State University faculty and staff who have published books, articles, book chapters and creative works during the 2010-2011 academic year. An author bibliography is available at the library’s website at scholarworks.boisestate.edu/uar.

Men’s basketball v. San Diego State. 8 p.m. Taco Bell Arena. Call 426-4737 or visit broncosports.com.

Thursday, March 1

Fettuccine Forum: “WCA 100th Anniversary.” 5:30 p.m. Rose Room, 718 W. Idaho St., Boise. Bea Black and Sarah Nash of The Women’s and Children’s Alliance will give a visual and informative presentation about the organization’s 100^th anniversary. Free. Call 433-5670.

The Rock and Worship Roadshow. 7 p.m. Taco Bell Arena. This event spotlights bands MercyMe, Tenth Avenue North, LeCrae, Hawk Nelson, Disciple, Sidewalk Prophets and Rend Collective Experiment. Tickets are $10 at the door. For more information, visit tacobellarena.com.

SPB Movie: “Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Part 1.” 7 p.m. Special Events Center. Bella becomes pregnant after marrying vampire Edward, which leads to a dangerous childbirth and a shocking realization for werewolf Jacob. Free popcorn and soda (while supplies last). $1 general, free to Boise State students. For more information, visit spb.boisestate.edu.

Friday, March 2

Linda Kline Lamar, Viola. 7:30 p.m. Morrison Center Recital Hall. Part of the Faculty Artist Series. $5 general, $3 seniors, free to children, students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff with ID. Proceeds benefit Boise State music scholarships. For more information, call 426-1596.

Saturday, March 3

Speed to Feed Idaho Fun Run. 10 a.m. Boise State Intramural Field. Participate in this 5k and 10k fun run and food drive to aid the Idaho Foodbank. Presented by the Boise State Health and Human Performance Club. Register at bluecirclesports.com. For more information, email bsuhhp@gmail.com.

Graduate Recital: Jeffrey Taylor, Percussion. 5:30 p.m. Morrison Center Recital Hall. Free. Call 426-1596.

Senior Recital: Brittany Brown, Clarinet. 7:30 p.m. Morrison Center Recital Hall. Free. Call 426-1596.

EXHIBITIONS

Through March 4. “Perpetuation of War in the Contemporary World” by Goran Fazil. Student Union Gallery. Influenced by his personal experiences growing up in former Yugoslavia, artist Goran Fazil deconstructs different ways society engages with the concept of war. Utilizing four different art installations, Fazil addresses the representations of war in pop culture and history as well as the contribution of modern technology to warfare. Free. For more information, contact finearts@boisestate.edu or call 426-1242.

Through March 23. “Cutting Edge: Contemporary Paper.” Visual Arts Center Gallery 2 (Hemingway Western Studies Center). Curated by Kirsten Furlong and Janice Neri, this exhibition features the work of 10 contemporary visual artists that utilize paper as a primary medium to create two- and three-dimensional artworks. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday. Free. For more information, contact gallery director Kirsten Furlong at kfurlong@boisestate.edu or 426-3994.

March 7-28. “Raymond Pettibon: The Punk Years, 1978-86.” Visual Arts Center Gallery 1 (Liberal Arts Building). Organized by Independent Curators International and curated by David Platzker, this exhibition taps into the steady stream of the California artist’s early graphic arts production, before he appeared on the contemporary art stage. Opening reception from 6-8 p.m. March 9. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday. Free. For more information, contact gallery director Kirsten Furlong at kfurlong@boisestate.edu or 426-3994.

March 8-April 10. “Underbelly” by Lauren Kistner. Student Union Gallery. Deeply fascinated with geothermal activities and other natural phenomenon, artist Lauren Kistner presents mixed media oil paintings that have utilized a process in which the paintings have literally oxidized. Taking years to complete, these oxidized paintings address the concepts of innocence, growth, imperfection and contentment. Opening reception from 4:30-6:30 p.m. March 8. Free. For more information, contact finearts@boisestate.edu or call 426-1242.

UPCOMING EVENTS: March 4-24

Sunday, March 4

The Niels Lan Doky Trio featuring Jeff “Tain” Watts. 7-9 p.m. Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy, 516 S. Ninth St. Niels Lan Doky, a convincing disciple of Bill Evans, also has assimilated the history of jazz piano from Art Tatum to Hancock and Jarrett. He is a melodic player with a deep and enlightening touch. $39 general admission. For tickets and more information, visit boisejazzsociety.org.

Monday, March 5

The Niels Lan Doky Trio. 2:40 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Morrison Center Recital Hall. The Boise Jazz Society presents this event, with an educational “informance,” followed by improvisation and a session on Global Perspectives in American Jazz. Free. For more information, visit boisejazzsociety.org.

Connecting Science to Policy: The Issue of Climate Change. 6 p.m. Student Union Bishop Barnwell Room. Three Boise State professors will discuss issues of climate change, including: why scientists and policymakers have difficulty communicating on the topic, how policy should be formed based on scientific research and the impacts on designing cities and informing the public. The panel will include Les Alm, professor of public policy and administration, Jen Pierce, associate professor of geosciences, and Venkataramana Sridhar, assistant professor of civil engineering. Presented by the Department of Public Policy and Administration. Free. For more information, contact lesleyallen@boisestate.edu.

Tuesday, March 6

Visiting Artists Itoh and Kobayashi Public Lecture. 6-8 p.m. Liberal Arts Building, Room 106. Visiting Japanese artists Itoh and Kobayashi from Nagoya Zokei University in Japan will discuss their work. Presented by the Boise State Art Department and the Visiting Artists and Scholars Program. Free. For more information, contact ryanmandell@boisestate.edu.

Distinguished Lecture Series: Susan Solomon. 7 p.m. Student Union Jordan Ballroom. Solomon won the Nobel Prize in 2007 along with Al Gore and other Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) members. She currently focuses on issues relating to both atmospheric chemistry and climate change. Free. Presented by the Honors College Distinguished Lecture Series. Free parking is available in the Lincoln Avenue Garage. For more information, visit boisestate.edu/distinguishedlectures.

Wednesday, March 7

Treasure Valley Concert Band and Meridian Middle School Band Concert. 7:30-9 p.m. Meridian Middle School, 1507 W. Eighth St., Meridian. Free. For more information, call 426-1596.

Thursday, March 8-Friday, April 13

“Hamlet.” 7:30 p.m.; 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10. Morrison Center. In repertory with “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.” $15 general admission, $12 non-Boise State students, Boise State alumni, military and seniors, $9 each for groups of 10+. Tickets available at Select-a-Seat outlets or at Idahotickets.com. Boise State students, faculty and staff receive one free ticket with valid ID at on-campus ticket offices. For more information, visit theatrearts.boisestate.edu.

Thursday, March 8

SPB Movie: “New Year’s Eve.” 7 p.m. Special Events Center. The lives of several couples and singles in New York intertwine over the course of New Year’s Eve. Free popcorn and soda (while supplies last). $1 general, free to Boise State students. For more information, visit spb.boisestate.edu.

Visiting Artists Itoh and Kobayashi Exhibition Opening and Reception. 6-8 p.m. Arts and Humanities Institute Gallery, 220 E. Parkcenter Blvd. Visiting Japanese artists Itoh and Kobayashi from Nagoya Zokei University exhibit their photographic and design work. Presented by the Boise State Art Department and the Visiting Artists and Scholars Program. Free. For more information, contact ryanmandell@boisestate.edu.

Friday, March 9

Calder Quartet. 7:30 p.m. Morrison Center Recital Hall. Called “superb” by The New York Times, the Calder Quartet, inspired by innovative American artist Alexander Calder, was awarded the 2009 ASCAP Adventurous Programming Award in recognition of its exciting programming and collaborations. Presented by the Boise Chamber Music Series. $25 general, $20 seniors and students. For more information, call 426-1216 or email jbelfy@boisestate.edu.

Saturday, March 10

Service Saturday. 9 a.m. Student Union Hatch Ballroom. Find out about local nonprofit agencies and participate in a community-building project of your choosing. Free. Sponsored by Volunteer Services Board. For more information, visit vsb.boisestate.edu.

Blake Shelton Concert. 7:30 p.m. Taco Bell Arena. Reigning CMA “Male Vocalist of the Year” Blake Shelton brings his “Well Lit & Amplified Tour 2012” to Boise. Justin Moore and NBC’s “The Voice” finalist Dia Frampton will open for Shelton. Tickets are $27-$51.75 and are available at the Taco Bell Arena Box Office, all Select-a-Seat outlets, online at Idahotickets.com or by phone at 426-1766.

Antares Quartet. 8 p.m. Special Events Center. Hailed by the Chicago Tribune as “powerful,” “striking” and “razor-sharp,” Antares’ high-energy performance style and remarkable ensemble dynamic led to the quartet’s selection as first-prize winner of the 2002 Concert Artists Guild International Competition. Presented by the Student Union Performance Series. $15 general admission, $8 for Boise State faculty, staff and alumni, $5 for Boise State students. For more information, visit finearts.boisestate.edu.

Senior Recital: Alan Salvador, percussion. 5:30-7 p.m. Morrison Center Recital Hall. Free. Call 426-1596.

Tuesday-Thursday, March 13-15

“Damn Yankees.” 7:30 p.m. Morrison Center. This is the story of a 1950s middle-aged baseball fanatic who trades his soul to the devil for a chance to lead his favorite team in the pennant race against the New York Yankees, only to realize the true worth of the life (and wife) he’s left behind. Presented by Fred Meyer Broadway in Boise. Tickets are $30-$50 at the Morrison Center box office, at all Select-a-Seat outlets, online at Idahotickets.com or by phone at 426-1110.

Thursday, March 15

SPB Movie: “Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.” 7 p.m. Special Events Center. This English-language adaptation of the Swedish novel by Stieg Larsson follows a disgraced journalist, Mikael Blomkvist, as he investigates the disappearance of a wealthy patriarch’s niece from 40 years ago. He is aided by the pierced, tattooed, punk computer hacker named Lisbeth Salander. Free popcorn and soda (while supplies last). $1 general, free to Boise State students. For more information, visit spb.boisestate.edu

Friday, March 16

Knit-A-Square. 3 p.m. Women’s Center Lounge (second floor, Student Union Building). Learn to knit various craft projects for AIDS orphans in Southern Africa through the Knit-A-Square organization. Bring your own needles and yarn or use the ones provided. For more information, visit womenscenter.boisestate.edu.

Faculty Chamber Music Concert. 7:30 p.m. Morrison Center Recital Hall. Part of the Faculty Artists Series. All concert proceeds benefit Boise State music scholarships. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 seniors and free for children and Boise State students, faculty and staff. For more information, visit music.boisestate.edu.

Saturday, March 17

Boise State Symphony Orchestra Concert. 7:30 p.m. Morrison Center Main Hall. Presented by the Boise State Music Department. All concert proceeds benefit Boise State music scholarships. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and free for children and Boise State students, faculty and staff. For more information, visit music.boisestate.edu.

Sunday, March 18

“Are You My Mother?” 2 p.m. Morrison Center. Musical for grades K-2. With the help of Dog, Cat and Hen, Baby Bird sets out in search of Mother Bird in this colorful musical adventure based on P.D. Eastman’s whimsical and well-loved picture book. Tickets are $9.50 at idahotickets.com. For more information, visit mc.boisestate.edu.

Tuesday-Thursday, March 20-22

Gene Harris Jazz Festival. Student Union Building. In keeping with the history of the event, the 15^th annual Gene Harris Jazz Festival will present artists who demonstrate core jazz traditions on the cutting edge of artistic creativity. Guest artists, clinicians and adjudicators include the Lynn Seaton Trio and saxophonist Rich Perry, among others. Sponsored by the Boise State Department of Music. For more information on performance schedules and ticket prices, visit geneharris.org.

Friday, March 23

“RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles.” 8 p.m. Morrison Center. They look like them and they sound like them. All the music and vocals are performed totally live. “Rain” covers The Beatles from the earliest beginnings through the psychedelic late 60s and their long-haired hippie, hard-rocking rooftop days. Presented by Fred Meyer Broadway in Boise. Tickets are $33-$48 at idahotickets.com. For more information, visit mc.boisestate.edu.

Saturday, March 24

Boise Philharmonic Casual Classics. 11 a.m. Morrison Center. This late morning concert includes excerpts from the evening concert and is perfect for families. Tickets are $15 for students and seniors, $25 general. For more information, visit boisephilharmonic.org.

Kelly Clarkson Strong Tour 2012. 7:30 p.m. Taco Bell Arena. Special guest Matt Nathanson joins Clarkson. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25-$55 at the Taco Bell Arena Box Office, all Select-a-Seat outlets, at IdahoTickets.com or by phone at 426-1766.

Boise Philharmonic: German Requiem. 8 p.m. Morrison Center. This event features Robert Franz, conductor, with Mary Wilson and Grant Youngblood. Free conductor’s talk at 7 p.m. for all ticketholders. Tickets are $25.50-76.50. For tickets or more information, visit boisephilharmonic.org.