OutBoise Magazine June 2016 | Page 27

27  |  OutBoise Magazine  | NEWS OutBoisemag.com | Issue 20 | June 2016 Payette Brewing is committed to the well-being of our community. It has been a supporter of local non-profits for many years through the Kegs 4 Kause program, and this very special night is just another way for us to show our mutual support. Be there by 7 PM to catch a performance from the Boise Men’s Chorus, as they will be heading to GALA Festival the following Friday to perform as the first Idaho representative chorus ever! So on Monday, June 27—Kegs 4 Kause Night with BMC— bring everyone you know to the NEW Payette Brewery on Pioneer St for a pint of beer and a great time, and 50% of your bill will be donated to BMC in support of our GALA Scholarship Fund as well as much needed technology upgrades! The more you order, the more you give! See you there! The Boise Men’s Chorus Kicks Up its Boots for “Country Boys” BMC Invites Everyone to Share the Love of Country Music This Summer Two Concert Performances on Friday, June 24, and Saturday, June 25 The Boise Men’s Chorus will end its third successful season with a very special country concert that combines traditional songs of the past with modern musical numbers – not to mention that unique BMC humor – for one spectacular show you won’t want to miss! Under the direction of Artistic Director Adam Wade Duncan, Boise Men’s Chorus presents two performances of “Country Boys” on Friday, June 24, at 8:00pm and again on Saturday, June 25, at 8:00pm. The performance venue will be The First Presbyterian Church at 950 W State St. “Country Boys” will feature well-loved standards like the married songwriting duo Boudleaux and Felice Bryants’ heart-felt “Rocky Top,” Reba McEntire’s inspirational song “I’m Gonna Take That Mountain,” and even the “Brokeback Mountain Suite” as made famous by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles. Audiences will also recognize classics like “Shenandoah” and “The Red River Valley,” and then will want to sing along with the Chorus during “Friends in Low Places” and “Riders in the Sky.” But only the Boise Men’s Chorus can perform all these selections with its usual combination of artistic excellence, campy comedy bits, choreographed dancing, and authentic country costumes. Chorus board president Richard Bell explains, “Everyone likes a light hearted and fun concert, and we are well overdue to give it to Boise and the surrounding areas. An ancient writing says, ‘Laughter is a good medicine for the heart.’ So as we gather for this season’s final concert, our intent is to laugh together, let off steam, lighten some burdens, and lift our spirits – even if for a few moments – as we journey on. The audience will laugh many times, but will also have moments of reverence and meditation as the Chorus takes our audiences from hilarity to sweet repose. I hope everyone will join us for this magical ride!” The Boise Men’s Chorus summer concerts are among its most popular shows of the season, and tickets for “Country Boys” will be available at the door at $15 general admission seating for everyone. To find out about other events and performances coming up with the Chorus this year, visit www. boisemenschorus.org. Concert: Country Boys summer concert, with The Boise Men’s Chorus, Adam Wade Duncan, Artistic Director Date/Times: Friday, June 24, at 8:00pm, and again on Saturday, June 25, at 8:00pm Location: First Presbyterian Church at 950 W State St. Tickets: No advanced or reserved seating available. Tickets will be available at the door at $15 general admission pricing for all audience members. Cash, check, and debit/credit cards accepted. For questions, please call us at (844) 494-2462 About The Boise Men’s Chorus: Founded in 2013, the Boise Men’s Chorus is currently celebrating its 3rd season with artistic director Adam Wade Duncan. Focused on the vision of being a positive voice and musical influence in Boise and surrounding areas, BMC is dedicated to the following mission: “Changing hearts and minds through creative expression.” Including the newly formed Boise Women’s Chorus, membership in the Chorus currently numbers more than 60 members, with more than 40 singers. More information can also be found online at http://www.boisemenschorus.org.