Slam of Steel

Free writing workshop at 6pm Slam at 7pm, $1 students, $5 regular admission www.boisepoetry.com

6:00PM

Boise Contemporary Theater: Questions My Mother Can't Answer by Andrea Caban

The 11|12 Season will be capped off by the second add-on production. New York Innovative Theatre Award-winning writer/performer Andrea Caban is back with her sold-out 2010 FringeNYC hit. Much of the play was written in Boise during BCT’s production of THE PAVILION in which Andrea starred as the all-knowing, all-powerful narrator. In QUESTIONS MY MOTHER CAN’T ANSWER Andrea returns to mortality and herself on a mind-body-soul healing mission after being hit by a New York City cab. She interviews eight “women-of-a-certain-age” including a sexy Moroccan ballroom dancer, a donations-only prostitute, and her Aunt Shirley. Hoping to redefine “navigating life” and to interpret the ticks of her biological clock, Andrea looks to these women for guidance and finds inspiration, laughter and hope.

8:00PM

Idaho Writers & Readers: Rendezvous

An annual gathering of writers and readers... 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM– "Pitching Your Books and Screenplays," workshop and practice session - Sherry Cann, Joanne Pence 5:00 PM – Registration & Welcome to Boise Reception • Pick up packets & badges • Meet fellow participants over hors d’oeuvres and no-host drinks. • Enjoy “First Thursday,” downtown Boise’s Art Walk, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Open Mic Night (Judges: Alan Heathcock, Betty Rodgers, Jem Wierenga) Visit website for more info: http://www.idahowritersrendezvous.com

2:00PM

Fettuccine Forum: What the Heck is the HPCS? Learning, Living and Loving Boise's Historic Districts

The Fettuccine Forum is a free public lecture series on six First Thursdays throughout the academic year. When and Where: - May 3, 2012: Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the presentation begins at 5:30 p.m. - RoseRoom, in downtown Boise’s historic Union Block, 718 W. Idaho Street - Food available for sale by Simply Pizza - Beverages, for a cost, are provided by Jo’s Traveling Bar

5:00PM

Boise Contemporary Theater: Questions My Mother Can't Answer by Andrea Caban

The 11|12 Season will be capped off by the second add-on production. New York Innovative Theatre Award-winning writer/performer Andrea Caban is back with her sold-out 2010 FringeNYC hit. Much of the play was written in Boise during BCT’s production of THE PAVILION in which Andrea starred as the all-knowing, all-powerful narrator. In QUESTIONS MY MOTHER CAN’T ANSWER Andrea returns to mortality and herself on a mind-body-soul healing mission after being hit by a New York City cab. She interviews eight “women-of-a-certain-age” including a sexy Moroccan ballroom dancer, a donations-only prostitute, and her Aunt Shirley. Hoping to redefine “navigating life” and to interpret the ticks of her biological clock, Andrea looks to these women for guidance and finds inspiration, laughter and hope.

8:00PM

Idaho Writers & Readers: Rendezvous

8:00 AM – Registration (for those who missed Thursday's registration) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM Plenary Session: Welcome – Doug Copsey & VIP Speaker "How to get the most out of the conference" – Amanda Turner "It’s All About Story" - Clay Morgan Break 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM Session 1 – Agents Panel - Kathleen Anderson, Elizabeth Kracht, Taylor Martindale. Moderator: Doug Copsey Session 2 – Poetry – Robert Wrigley Session 3 – "Say Yes, Say No: Conflict in Short Stories" - Anthony Doerr NOON – 1:15 PM Lunch – Keynote Speaker: Laurie Notaro 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM Session 1 – "The Business of Writing" – David Lakhani Session 2 – "Creating Plots for Page Turners" – Robert Dugoni Session 3 – Small Press Panel– Janet Holmes, Elaine Ambrose, Christine Foy. Moderator: Alan Minskoff Break 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM Session 1 – "Mishaps and Wrong Turns: A Writer's Journey to Story"– Tim Cahill Session 2 – "Playing God: Creating Memorable Characters" - Robert Dugoni Session 3 – Screenwriting – TBA Concurrent One-on-one Sessions (until 5:20 PM): Agent/Editor/Author/Screenwriter pitches and individual consultations. Advance registration required. For More info Vist: http://www.idahowritersrendezvous.com Break 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Dinner with a presenter or “on your own” 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM – Open Mic Night (Judges: Alan Heathcock, Betty Rodgers, Jem Wierenga) F

8:00AM

Boise Contemporary Theater: Questions My Mother Can't Answer by Andrea Caban

The 11|12 Season will be capped off by the second add-on production. New York Innovative Theatre Award-winning writer/performer Andrea Caban is back with her sold-out 2010 FringeNYC hit. Much of the play was written in Boise during BCT’s production of THE PAVILION in which Andrea starred as the all-knowing, all-powerful narrator. In QUESTIONS MY MOTHER CAN’T ANSWER Andrea returns to mortality and herself on a mind-body-soul healing mission after being hit by a New York City cab. She interviews eight “women-of-a-certain-age” including a sexy Moroccan ballroom dancer, a donations-only prostitute, and her Aunt Shirley. Hoping to redefine “navigating life” and to interpret the ticks of her biological clock, Andrea looks to these women for guidance and finds inspiration, laughter and hope.

8:00PM

Idaho Writers & Readers: Rendezvous

9:00 AM – 10:15 AM Plenary Session – Publishing Today – Meghan Stevenson, Kathleen Anderson, Scott Gipson. Moderator: Elaine Ambrose Teaching the Power of Words (Special Workshop for Teachers) - Sharon Hanson, Ramey Uriarte, Adrian Kien, Danny Stewart Break 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM Session 1 – “From Pitching to Publicity: How to Get Published and Make Your Editor Love You” - Meghan Stevenson, Michelle Richter Session 2 – "Creating a Marketing Plan for Your Book" – David Lakhani Session 3 – "From Creative Non-fiction to How-To Books" - Bruce Ballenger, Melinda Hinson Neely NOON – 1:15 PM Lunch with a presenter or on your own 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM Session 1 – Regional Magazines Panel – Mike McKenna, Elizabeth Quinn, Alicia Spooner. Moderator: Doug Copsey Session 2 – "You're So Funny--Humor Writing in Non-Fiction" – Laurie Notaro Session 3 – Screenwriting: "How to Keep the Reader Reading" – David Trottier Break 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM Session 1 – Songwriting – Steve Eaton & Guests TBA Session 2 – "7 Common Blunders Screenwriters Make (And How to Avoid Them)" – David Trottier Session 3 – Memoir – Kim Barnes, Mary Clearman Blew Concurrent One-on-one Sessions (until 5:20 PM): Agent/Editor/Author/Screenwriter pitches and individual consultations. Advance registration required. For more info visit: http://www.idahowritersrendezvous.com 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Cocktail Reception - Basque Center 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Basque Banquet Keynote Address: Tim Cahill - "You're Reading My Mind: When Stories Connect with Readers" Awards Presentation

9:00AM

LISTEN training session

The Boise City Department of Arts & History (A&H), with support from the Boise Officemax Community Fund, presents LISTEN - a free oral history training program for children and teens from age 9 to 18 years. The goal of the LISTEN program is to build a stronger community by connecting our youth with older generations and to help foster appreciation for their contributions and experiences. LISTEN training sessions will be held once a month at various community centers, library branches, and other public venues on the first Saturday of the month* from February to October 2012. Sessions last two hours and will provide basic training for children and teens to conduct interviews with family members and seniors in their community. Thanks to the support from Officemax Boise Community Fund, A&H is also able to offer digital oral history recording and transcription equipment that community members can check out at no cost. Space is limited, so please pre-register for the program. Children between ages 9 and 12 should have a parent or adult guardian attend the program with them. Please contact Amy Fackler with questions or to register (433-5675 / afackler@cityofboise.org) *with one extra session on September 22, 2012

10:00AM

Boise Contemporary Theater: Questions My Mother Can't Answer by Andrea Caban

The 11|12 Season will be capped off by the second add-on production. New York Innovative Theatre Award-winning writer/performer Andrea Caban is back with her sold-out 2010 FringeNYC hit. Much of the play was written in Boise during BCT’s production of THE PAVILION in which Andrea starred as the all-knowing, all-powerful narrator. In QUESTIONS MY MOTHER CAN’T ANSWER Andrea returns to mortality and herself on a mind-body-soul healing mission after being hit by a New York City cab. She interviews eight “women-of-a-certain-age” including a sexy Moroccan ballroom dancer, a donations-only prostitute, and her Aunt Shirley. Hoping to redefine “navigating life” and to interpret the ticks of her biological clock, Andrea looks to these women for guidance and finds inspiration, laughter and hope.

2:00PM

Boise Contemporary Theater: Questions My Mother Can't Answer by Andrea Caban

The 11|12 Season will be capped off by the second add-on production. New York Innovative Theatre Award-winning writer/performer Andrea Caban is back with her sold-out 2010 FringeNYC hit. Much of the play was written in Boise during BCT’s production of THE PAVILION in which Andrea starred as the all-knowing, all-powerful narrator. In QUESTIONS MY MOTHER CAN’T ANSWER Andrea returns to mortality and herself on a mind-body-soul healing mission after being hit by a New York City cab. She interviews eight “women-of-a-certain-age” including a sexy Moroccan ballroom dancer, a donations-only prostitute, and her Aunt Shirley. Hoping to redefine “navigating life” and to interpret the ticks of her biological clock, Andrea looks to these women for guidance and finds inspiration, laughter and hope.

8:00PM

Boise Philharmonic: Mahler 2

Robert Franz, conductor Leslie Mauldin, soprano Michele Detwiler, mezzo-soprano Boise Philharmonic Master Chorale Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 2, "Resurrection"

8:00PM

Boise Philharmonic: Mahler 2

Robert Franz, conductor Leslie Mauldin, soprano Michele Detwiler, mezzo-soprano Boise Philharmonic Master Chorale Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 2, "Resurrection"

2:00PM

Boise Music Week presents The King & I

Visit http://boisemusicweek.org/ for more info.

7:30PM

Boise Contemporary Theater: Questions My Mother Can't Answer by Andrea Caban

The 11|12 Season will be capped off by the second add-on production. New York Innovative Theatre Award-winning writer/performer Andrea Caban is back with her sold-out 2010 FringeNYC hit. Much of the play was written in Boise during BCT’s production of THE PAVILION in which Andrea starred as the all-knowing, all-powerful narrator. In QUESTIONS MY MOTHER CAN’T ANSWER Andrea returns to mortality and herself on a mind-body-soul healing mission after being hit by a New York City cab. She interviews eight “women-of-a-certain-age” including a sexy Moroccan ballroom dancer, a donations-only prostitute, and her Aunt Shirley. Hoping to redefine “navigating life” and to interpret the ticks of her biological clock, Andrea looks to these women for guidance and finds inspiration, laughter and hope.

8:00PM

Boise Contemporary Theater: Questions My Mother Can't Answer by Andrea Caban

The 11|12 Season will be capped off by the second add-on production. New York Innovative Theatre Award-winning writer/performer Andrea Caban is back with her sold-out 2010 FringeNYC hit. Much of the play was written in Boise during BCT’s production of THE PAVILION in which Andrea starred as the all-knowing, all-powerful narrator. In QUESTIONS MY MOTHER CAN’T ANSWER Andrea returns to mortality and herself on a mind-body-soul healing mission after being hit by a New York City cab. She interviews eight “women-of-a-certain-age” including a sexy Moroccan ballroom dancer, a donations-only prostitute, and her Aunt Shirley. Hoping to redefine “navigating life” and to interpret the ticks of her biological clock, Andrea looks to these women for guidance and finds inspiration, laughter and hope.

8:00PM

Boise Contemporary Theater: Questions My Mother Can't Answer by Andrea Caban

The 11|12 Season will be capped off by the second add-on production. New York Innovative Theatre Award-winning writer/performer Andrea Caban is back with her sold-out 2010 FringeNYC hit. Much of the play was written in Boise during BCT’s production of THE PAVILION in which Andrea starred as the all-knowing, all-powerful narrator. In QUESTIONS MY MOTHER CAN’T ANSWER Andrea returns to mortality and herself on a mind-body-soul healing mission after being hit by a New York City cab. She interviews eight “women-of-a-certain-age” including a sexy Moroccan ballroom dancer, a donations-only prostitute, and her Aunt Shirley. Hoping to redefine “navigating life” and to interpret the ticks of her biological clock, Andrea looks to these women for guidance and finds inspiration, laughter and hope.

8:00PM

MORRIS HILL "CELEBRATE OUR STREETS"

MORRIS HILL "CELEBRATE OUR STREETS" SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES! May 12, 2012 ~ 11:00AM-4:00PM: Live musical entertainment and sidewalk performances compliments of the Boise City Department of Arts & History (http://www.boiseartsandhistory.org/) (other events going on throughout the day) Main stage located at Automated Office Systems - 708 N. Orchard St. Visit http://morrishillna.org/ for more info

11:00AM

Boise Contemporary Theater: Questions My Mother Can't Answer by Andrea Caban

The 11|12 Season will be capped off by the second add-on production. New York Innovative Theatre Award-winning writer/performer Andrea Caban is back with her sold-out 2010 FringeNYC hit. Much of the play was written in Boise during BCT’s production of THE PAVILION in which Andrea starred as the all-knowing, all-powerful narrator. In QUESTIONS MY MOTHER CAN’T ANSWER Andrea returns to mortality and herself on a mind-body-soul healing mission after being hit by a New York City cab. She interviews eight “women-of-a-certain-age” including a sexy Moroccan ballroom dancer, a donations-only prostitute, and her Aunt Shirley. Hoping to redefine “navigating life” and to interpret the ticks of her biological clock, Andrea looks to these women for guidance and finds inspiration, laughter and hope.

2:00PM

Boise Music Week Presents The King & I

Visit http://boisemusicweek.org/ for more info.

2:00PM

Boise Music Week Presents The King & I

Visit http://boisemusicweek.org/ for more info

7:30PM

Boise Contemporary Theater: Questions My Mother Can't Answer by Andrea Caban

The 11|12 Season will be capped off by the second add-on production. New York Innovative Theatre Award-winning writer/performer Andrea Caban is back with her sold-out 2010 FringeNYC hit. Much of the play was written in Boise during BCT’s production of THE PAVILION in which Andrea starred as the all-knowing, all-powerful narrator. In QUESTIONS MY MOTHER CAN’T ANSWER Andrea returns to mortality and herself on a mind-body-soul healing mission after being hit by a New York City cab. She interviews eight “women-of-a-certain-age” including a sexy Moroccan ballroom dancer, a donations-only prostitute, and her Aunt Shirley. Hoping to redefine “navigating life” and to interpret the ticks of her biological clock, Andrea looks to these women for guidance and finds inspiration, laughter and hope.

8:00PM

Boise Contemporary Theater: Questions My Mother Can't Answer by Andrea Caban

The 11|12 Season will be capped off by the second add-on production. New York Innovative Theatre Award-winning writer/performer Andrea Caban is back with her sold-out 2010 FringeNYC hit. Much of the play was written in Boise during BCT’s production of THE PAVILION in which Andrea starred as the all-knowing, all-powerful narrator. In QUESTIONS MY MOTHER CAN’T ANSWER Andrea returns to mortality and herself on a mind-body-soul healing mission after being hit by a New York City cab. She interviews eight “women-of-a-certain-age” including a sexy Moroccan ballroom dancer, a donations-only prostitute, and her Aunt Shirley. Hoping to redefine “navigating life” and to interpret the ticks of her biological clock, Andrea looks to these women for guidance and finds inspiration, laughter and hope.

2:00PM

Visual Arts Advisory Committee Meeting

12:00PM

Slam of Steel

Free writing workshop at 6pm Slam at 7pm, $1 students, $5 regular admission

6:00PM

Opra Idaho: Art Song Recital Series #2

Art Song Recital Series #2 May 20th from 2:30-4:00pm Boise Philharmonic Building, 516 S. 9th Street FREE 345-3531 x.2 for questions

2:30PM

Poetry Slam DeLux

www.boisepoetry.com

8:00PM

Visual Arts Advisory Committee Meeting

12:00PM

History Committee Meeting

5:30PM

Idaho Shakespeare Festival: Romeo and Juliet

The greatest love story ever told, Shakespeare’s powerfully poetic and tragic tale of love and loss will steal your heart and leave you breathless. Transcending the hate of warring factions, in defiance of their parents and in secrecy from their closest friends, two young, star-crossed lovers risk all to be together. However, the same passion that stirs the lovers’ hearts also fuels the wrath of their feuding families and exacts heart-rending results.

8:00PM