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Cafe still has the vibe of former Lucky 13 spot in Hyde Park

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Boise's Hyde Park is about as perfect as urban Idaho gets. Especially in summer, this stretch of 13th Street is a soft collision of concrete and cool, tree-dappled civility, a miniature main street that has actively sidestepped the potholes of big-city modernity.

Food Notes: Sweetwater's Tropic Zone opens in Downtown Boise

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Sweetwater's Tropic Zone, 205 N. 10th St., Boise, which plans a menu of island cuisine with spicy dishes from the equator, will have its soft opening starting Friday, July 10. A grand opening will come later this summer.

Orr: Here's to the 250th anniversary of Guinness

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

In the world of beer, consistency is king. Anyone who has ever choked down a skunked beer or wrecked a batch of homebrew knows this.

Food Notes: Make that beer at Falcon a draft; Applebee's honors local heroes

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Falcon Tavern is now open in its new location, 705 W. Bannock St., Boise. Though that location has struggled in the past, by the looks of the busy Saturday lunch crowd, the loyal following is right at home.

Gino's relocates to find its loyal fans

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Gino Vuolo greets our table with a smile and attempts to talk over the festive din that fills his packed, 2-month-old Gino's Italian Ristorante and Bar. "Our business has tripled since moving out here," he says with a look that suggests he can't quite believe the crowds himself.

Rockwell fights lunar loneliness in 'Moon'

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Another name for "Moon" might be, and I mean this only slightly facetiously, "2009: A Space (Spacey?) Odyssey," as it's virtually impossible not to be reminded of Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece between Kevin Spacey's soothing ministrations as a computer named Gerty and Sam Rockwell's efforts to cope as the lone occupant of a lunar outpost.

Poor casting causes 'Cheri' to fall flat

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

It's impossible not to have high hopes for "Cheri," which reunites the director (Stephen Frears), screenwriter (Christopher Hampton) and co-star (Michelle Pfeiffer) of "Dangerous Liaisons" for another tale of sexual gamesmanship in France.

Cohen struggles to find gullible people to buy his shtick in 'Bruno'

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

"Bruno," Sacha Baron Cohen's shock-and-ach du lieber follow-up to "Borat," is a miss-or-hit mockmentary aimed at turning another of his "Ali G Show" guises into a pop cultural phenomenon.

American teens are smarter than 'Beth Cooper'

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Oh, to have teenage kids just so I could forbid them to see "I Love You, Beth Cooper."

'Public Enemies' relies on star-studded cast

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Anyone doubting the role "charisma" plays in the movies need look no further than "Public Enemies," an old-fashioned gangster picture built on simple star power.

Carrie Rodriguez at Alive After Five

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Well, imagine that: Another Austin, Texas-raised musician at Alive After Five - and one who slays on her instrument. Carrie Rodriguez hasn't just drawn high praise for her sizzling fiddle or mandolin attack. She's an increasingly versatile singer-songwriter who's winning new fans one gig at a time. Don't be fooled by Rodriguez's well-received, refined recordings, either. She turns the energy up a couple of notches on stage. This is one of those weeks not to miss at Alive After Five.

Girl In A Coma comes to the Treasure Valley with a lot of force behind them

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

If ever a band deserved some slack for its youth when it first came on the national music scene, it would be Girl In A Coma, which performs next week at Neurolux in Boise.

Reckless Kelly names festival after friend's sarcastic, humorous saying

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Trudging back to the camping area after the Braun Brothers Reunion last summer in Challis, I spotted an infant-size T-shirt in the dirt. It was trampled thoroughly, but I could tell that it came from the merchandise stand. The logo said "Sorry For Partying."

Scenic Idaho towns are filled with diverse concerts, festivals this summer

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Purchasing tickets to an outdoor concert or festival in an Idaho mountain town comes with a special bonus.

Matisyahu mixes music with spirituality

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Matisyahu, the devout Jewish rapper, is making the kind of journey he makes all the time between his music and his religion.

Idaho Shakespeare Festival's 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood' has a different ending every night

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Idaho Shakespeare Festival's "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" opens this weekend.

Remembering P.J. at Woodriver Cellars

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Phillip Dean Jarski, also known as P.J. Dean, was a phenomenally talented graphic illustrator and fine artist. With his whimsical touch, he created a world of fanciful characters, drawn with remarkable detail and skill. Jarski was preparing for this show when he died of complications from diabetes at 36, so this reception in the gallery space at Woodriver Cellars will also be a tribute to Jarski's art and life.

Mitch Wieland reading at the Cabin

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

A novelist and short story writer, editor and teacher, Mitch Wieland tells simple stories in intriguing ways that capture you from beginning to end. Weiland will read from his latest novel, "God's Dogs: A Novel in Short Stories" (SMU Press, $22.50) on Thursday.

Eagle Arts Faire at Heritage Park

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Heritage Park will brim with this celebration of community and culture with a juried art and craft. You'll find everything from Brittany Avjan's crochet pieces and Bernie Jestrabek-Hart's sculptures to Michael Luque's photography and Zion Warne's blown glass. It will also have artist demonstrations, entertainment, food from the Porterhouse and Rachel K's, wine tasting by 3 Horse Ranch, Woodriver Cellars and Cold Springs Winery, plus plenty of hands-on-fun for kids. On Saturday, the regular farmers market also will be in full swing at the park from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

New play reading series helps Idaho playwrights find their voice

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Alley Repertory Theater opens its play-reading series Plays from the Alley, that brings four plays from emerging Idaho playwrights to life.