


Poetry Slam…
The Student Union & Activities is presenting a night of open mic poetry in the SPEC on Thursday at 7 p.m.
This is a great opportunity for student writers and poets to show their stuff. But students of all interests are encouraged to rant as well. Cash prizes for the top three poets. This event is free. For more info call 426-1223.
Celebrate the world…
The International Student Association is presenting the International Food, Song & Dance Festival Saturday night in the Jordan Ballroom.
The annual event features Southeast Asian, Spanish, east Indian and Costa Rican cuisine. The entertainment spotlights the Bosnian Dancers, Boise Highlanders, east Indian dancing, classical Spanish guitar and African drummers. The Vietnamese Student Association is also performing a folk tradition, the Vietnamese Dragon Dance. The festival begins at 6 p.m. with a Parade of Flags, sponsored by Boise State’s diverse International community.
Tickets are available at all Select-a-Seat locations or can be purchased online at www.idahotickets.com.
Austin City Limits…
On Friday, the Woodstock veteran and rock & roll legend Joe Cocker stops by Austin City Limits for his first appearance on the show. The performance starts at 9:30 p.m. on IPTV Channel Four in Boise.
Newgrass at the Neurolux…
New-bluegrass band Railroad Earth is bringing their acoustic sound to the Neurolux on Monday night.
Railroad Earth is on the road promoting their debut studio release, “The Black Bear Sessions.” Critics have wholly praised the band for their ability to fuse bluegrass, rock, jazz and Celtic music.
Railroad Earth recently played at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, High Sierra Music Festival and Falcon Ridge Festival. The show starts at 8:00 p.m. and tickets can be purchased at all TicketWeb locations.