Dave Ficks
Ficks wants 20 by 20 by 22 by George Prentice Dave Ficks is an emotional man. He cried a few times during our conversation, and on a couple of occasions he openly sobbed when we spoke of his family...
View ArticleHave a Full-On Shakespearience with Twelfth Night
This ain't your grandfather's 50-minute adaptation of the comedy Twelfth Night. by Eric Austin We've all heard of the classic cross-dressing comedies of the 20th century: Some Like it Hot, Tootsie,...
View ArticleDon't Be Shocked: Michelle Is Still Performing
The prolific musician celebrates 25 years. by Heather Lile Her dad was a carny and her mom was a "good girl" who ended up in a bit of trouble after the carnival left town. After her mom married a...
View ArticleA War Not To Believe In
Note to union negotiators: The government has lots of money. They're spending it on war. by Ted Rall NEW YORK--U.S. forces fired 110 cruise missiles at Libya on the first day of the war. Each one cost...
View ArticleBlack Linen Productions to Debut With Closer, by Patrick Marber
Two couples break up and switch partners in this black comedy from Patrick Marber. by Josh Gross Celebrated novelist Kurt Vonnegut once wrote a letter advising Loree Rackstraw, one of his writing...
View ArticleFind: "Re_Vinyl" Wall Clocks
They're cute, smart, clever and in some cases so intricate, that it's easy to forget they're made from the somewhat unforgiving plastic of vinyl records. by Amy Atkins When we flipped into daylight...
View ArticleThere Goes The Neighborhood
by Zachary Jones Medium: Paint, transfer, Sharpie, Adbusters Artist Statement: I Love You, Megan Jones! [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
View ArticleRuPaul's Race to Drag America Down
RuPaul forces contestants to "lip-sync for your life" to crappy club songs--it's quite the grueling display of artificial effort. by Damon Hunzeker RuPaul Charles is a celebrity who has achieved much...
View ArticleGeocaching: An Adventure for the Urban Explorer
A little extra time and a smartphone are all it takes for your own treasure hunt. by Jordan Wilson We all have those friends who are active people. As you stare at a computer screen, they're outside...
View ArticleFour Days of Loud with Boise Fest
Four days, one bazillion bands, all awesome. by Kat Thornton Have you ever wanted to meet an alien? How about three?… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
View ArticleSenate Recognizes Day of Idaho Food
Monday, Sept. 5, 2011 (Labor Day), will now be known as the Day of Idaho Food. by Amy Atkins For a state with a $1 billion-plus agricultural industry, it's surprising that it's only been the past few...
View ArticleYou-Do-It Op-Eds
There are more comment-worthy events going on right now than, as the saying goes, you can shake a stick at. by Bill Cope Dear Bill, My goodness, I never thought it would come to this, but as founder...
View ArticleWow, This Sucks: What Sucker Punch lacks in dignity, it makes up for in bad...
Sucker Punch is the most expensive piece of pornography to come out on the big screen. by George Prentice Sucker Punch is the most expensive piece of pornography to come out on the big screen. Not...
View ArticleWilliam Fitzsimmons Shines on Gold in the Shadow
If your own heart is torn, Gold in the Shadow might be a needle and thread. by Alex Blackwell On his sixth album, Gold in the Shadow, William Fitzsimmons doesn't stray far from his signature sound: a...
View Article"I guess I just thought..."
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View ArticleFrom Ugly Duckling to Black Swan
Natalie Portman's turn--and pirouettes--as a damaged dancer earned her a Best Actress Oscar. by Jordan Wilson Dubbed a psychological thriller, Black Swan is more horror than it would like to admit....
View ArticlePlutonium Seeping From Japan's Nuclear Plant
Traces of the substance do not pose an immediate public health risk, say officials. by News Editors, GlobalPost The radioactive substance plutonium has been found seeping into the soil near Japan's...
View ArticleTelluride Mountain Film Festival
Sit back, relax, drink beer from Sockeye Brewing Company and focus your energies on picturesque, outdoor films that highlight the environment, adventure and the inexhaustible human spirit. by James...
View ArticleMighty Wye Oak
With Civilian, the Baltimore indie shoegaze duo has struck a balance between blowing your hair back and making it stand on end. by Tara Morgan It's a rare voice that can channel the maddening allure...
View ArticleUp With Smoke: Getting Fit in a Surprising New Way
After years of being forced outside, into the light of day, some smokers are discovering that physical exercise is better than a sedentary life. by Dr. Roberta T. Axidea and Dr. Sam E. Garcia April...
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