Open daily 7 a.m.-midnight. Student Union Gallery, second floor of the Student Union Building. In this exhibition, Boise State Professor Emeritus of Art John Taye presents his most recent work, which draws on classical traditions from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His artwork explores the subtle harmonies of color found in the human figure, the natural forms of still life, and the rural Idaho landscape, juxtaposing the three to create calm, reflective beauty. “‘Beauty’ is a word not often used in contemporary art discussions,” says Taye, “social and political content is often deemed more important. As a classical artist, however, I think there is still value in exploring the world around us.” This exhibit is free and open to the public.

Get swept away in a little “midsummer madness” with this classic comedy of disguise and mistaken identity. Sebastian and Viola, twins separated by a storm at sea, make their way into Illyrian society where misplaced affections and misunderstood intentions provide a humorous backdrop for the shenanigans of lovers, clowns, and servants. This Shakespeare favorites is a hilarious and heart-warming look at the ridiculous things we do for love. Visit idahoshakespeare.org/plays/ for ticket prices. “First Folio! The book that gave us Shakespeare” will be on the Boise State campus from Aug. 20-Sept. 21. Special events and programs for Idahoans of all ages will be featured all month long. For more information or to sign up for the mailing list, contact: firstfolio@boisestate.edu. “Twelfth Night” is an official First Folio event. Visit https://archives.boisestate.edu/shakespeare2016/first-folio-events/ for a full list of Folio-related events. Contact ISF Box Office for ticket prices    

Visual Arts Center – Gallery One (Liberal Arts Building). This exhibition is free and open to the public. There will be a reception from 6-8 p.m.Thursday, Sept. 1. This unique portfolio celebrates Native American traditions and cultural persistence, which over time and situation has been redefined, honored, manipulated, categorized and stereotyped, but not vanquished. The twenty-four artists included in this exhibition, who come from a variety of cultural backgrounds, created prints with traditional and non-traditional archival print media. The portfolio was organized by Elizabeth Klimek and Melanie Yazzie and was recently purchased by the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Collection. The exhibition of Dog Head Stew – The Second Course is supported by the Arts and Humanities Institute at Boise State. The regular gallery hours are Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Visual Arts Center-Gallery One (Liberal Arts Building). Admission is free and open to the public. There will be a reception from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1. This portfolio features contemporary Mexican printmakers from both the United States and Mexico. The prints reflect issues concerning today’s Mexican/Mexican-American, and also shed light on border issues and the ever-changing face of this nation. This eclectic group of twenty-two artists is comprised of traditional, non-traditional, academic, and DIY printmakers. There is a rich history of Mexican printmaking and this portfolio exchange evidences that this tradition continues to evolve on both sides of the border. The portfolio was organized by Rogelio Gutierrez, Assistant Professor of Printmaking at Arizona State University-School of Art. The regular gallery hours are Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

School Group Visits. Encounter Shakespeare’s 1623 First Folio. Help theater, poetry and literature come alive for students at this once-in-a-lifetime event. Details and registration. Docent-led class visits by arrangement: 90-minute encounters include Shakespeare Out Loud – Students explore Shakespeare’s language through interactive games and exercises, Shakespeare In Context – A hands on activity in which students learn about Shakespeare’s life and times, and First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare. All visits are by reservation and are limited to 60 students per encounter.

Visual Arts Center. Gallery 2 (Hemingway Center). Fotofilmic // The New Face of Film, 2013-2015 Retrospective Exhibition featuring the work of 20 international photographers. Opening reception and Curators Gallery Talk: 6-8 p.m. Sept. 1. Gallery Talk with Fotofilmic’s Bastien Desfriches Doria and Virginie Lamarche begins at 6 p.m. followed by a reception until 8 p.m. The New Face of Film curated by FotoFilmic assembles 20 photographers to present a unique worldview of contemporary photography’s material practices. The exhibition’s underlying vision frames a defining moment and transitionary occupation of film-based photography and its rich lineage of physical craft and recording methods in the context of today’s global digital culture. Learn more about the exhibition and FotoFilmic here: http://fotofilmic.com/the-new-face-of-film/ Exhibition and gallery talk sponsored by the Visual Arts Center and the Visiting Artist and Scholar Program. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Contact Phone: 972-8247
Library Branch: Main Library
Type of Event: Books & Reading,Special Programs & Events
Age: Teens,Adults

The Friends of Boise Public Library have been clearing their shelves to make room for new materials, and that’s good news for readers of all ages!   They’ll be conducting a two-day clearance book sale on the porch of the Main Library.  Look for your favorite books or try out some new authors! 

Everything priced at just 50 cents, cash or checks preferred.  Proceeds benefit the Boise Public Library.

• Friday, September 9, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Saturday, September 10, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Room: YS Storywell
Contact Name: Azam Houle
Contact Email: ahoule@cityofboise.org
Contact Phone: 2089728200
Library Branch: Main Library
Type of Event: Storytimes/Puppets/Etc.
Age: Children

Children and families are invited to join us Saturday mornings for an all ages story time with books, puppets, and songs.

Room: YS Storywell
Contact Name: Azam Houle
Contact Email: ahoule@cityofboise.org
Contact Phone: 208-972-8201
Library Branch: Main Library
Type of Event: Special Programs & Events
Age: Children

Don Ritchey is bringing his guitar and he’ll be singing family favorites so you can sing along. Fun for the whole family!

Contact Phone: 208-972-8340
Library Branch: Library! at Hillcrest
Type of Event: Games/Crafts/Activities,Movies,Special Programs & Events
Age: Children,Teens,Adults

Trekkie Celebration Month: First Contact
Get your away team together and discover 50 years of Star Trek. Your four-week mission: to explore strange old films, to seek out new crafts and new foods, and to boldly go where many fans have gone before.

This week’s movie is:
Star Trek: First Contact
©Paramount Pictures
Rated PG-13