National Endowment for the Arts and the Idaho Commission on the Arts

Goethe Institut

Rainer Straschill's performance and appearance at BEMF-3 is with financial support by the Federal Foreign Office and the Goethe Institut

http://www.goethe.de/enindex.htm

The Goethe-Institut is the Federal Republic of Germany’s cultural institution operational worldwide.
We promote the study of German abroad and encourage international cultural exchange. We also foster knowledge about Germany by providing information on its culture, society and politics.

With our network of Goethe-Instituts, Goethe-Centres, cultural societies, reading rooms and exam and language centres we have played a central role in the cultural and educational policies of Germany for over 50 years.

We draw our information from the many sections of our cosmopolitan society and culture, combining the experience and ideas of our partners with our cross-cultural expertise. We work on the principle of dialogue and partnership, offering our support to all those actively involved with Germany and its language and culture. We are an autonomous body and politically independent.

We embrace the politicocultural challenges of globalisation. We achieve this through communication, developing innovative concepts for a more humane world where cultural diversity is welcomed as an enrichment of our society. Our partners are public and private cultural institutions, the federal states, local authorities and the world of commerce.

Much of the Goethe-Institut's overall budget consisits of yearly grants from the German Foreign Office and the German Press Office. Our relationship with the Foreign Office is governed by general agreement.

Self generated income and contributions from sponsors and patrons, partners and friends broaden the scope of our work.

The Goethe-Institut carefully coordinates its activities with other mediators of cultural and educational foreign policy.

The Boise Weekly

About the Boise Weekly: http://www.boiseweekly.com/gyrobase/Page?oid=oid:3240

3 Shapes Aikido

www.3shapesaikido.com

Reshape Your Life. 3 Shapes Aikido.

1512 N. 10th St. Boise Idaho 83702

208-387-0410 www.3shapesaikido.com

Aikido is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba (1983-69). On a purely physical level it is an art involving some throws and joint locks. Aikido focuses not on punching or kicking opponents, but rather on using their own energy to gain control of them or to throw them away from you. It is not a static art, but places great emphasis on motion and the dynamics of movement.

Upon closer examination, practitioners will find from Aikido what they are looking for, whether it is applicable self-defense technique, spiritual enlightenment, physical health or peace of mind. Ueshiba emphasized the moral and spiritual aspects of this art, placing great weight on the development of harmony and peace. "The Way of Harmony of the Spirit" is one way that "Aikido" may be translated into English. This is still true of Aikido today, although different styles emphasize the more spiritual aspects to greater or lesser degrees. Although the idea of a martial discipline striving for peace and harmony may seem paradoxical, it is the most basic tenet of the art.

Founded in March of 2001 by AlejAndro Anastasio, 3 Shapes Aikido is located in Boise’s North End Community. Our Mission Statement is “Building a World Class Dojo Through Personal Growth in the Art of Aikido, Family Participation, and Community Involvement. Our goal is personal growth through the art of Aikido. We offer classes for 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-18, and adults.

As a family and community based dojo--- martial art school, we focus on family participation and community involvement. Our school has hosted some of the greatest Aikidoists in the country here in Boise to help spread Aikido. We support our community with art shows, theater presentations, a clothing drive, and open mic nights open to the public. Classical guitar, didgeridoo, Native American flute and theremin concerts for the support of the arts. We also have hosted a number of Dharma, Zen, Yoga, and Meditation retreats.

The Record Exchange

http://www.buymusichere.net/stores/recordexchange/

The Record Exchange is Idaho's largest independent record store. In business for over 25 years, the Record Exchange is a full line music retailer specializing in new and used compact disc, DVD, record, tape, gift and toy sales.

Boise Community Radio

http://www.radioboise.org/

Boise Community Radio (BCR) is a grassroots, volunteer-based, nonprofit organization established in 2002 to create southwest Idaho's only locally programmed, non-commercial, community-based radio station. BCR will have a daily impact within the community by creating and encouraging opportunities for residents of the area to access local media. BCR seeks to cultivate a stronger sense of "Place" in the Treasure Valley by upholding programming principles designed to inspire thoughtful discussion and enhance social, cultural and environmental awareness. Programming will be based on public interest, community service and musical diversity. The Treasure Valley is the largest area in the nation that is not served by a community-based radio station.

Boise Community Radio was recently issued a "construction permit" from the FCC, authorizing us to broadcast on 89.9 FM. The proposed coverage area of over 3,000 square miles will stretch from Ontario, OR to the east side of Boise. Our internet broadcast, RadioBoise, offers 24-hours of cultural programming a day, including music, local issues-based content and nationally distributed independent news and public affairs programming. Over 25 different issues-oriented programs are now available, including daily editions of Democracy Now!, and Free Speech Radio News.
Dozens of programmers and producers contribute to RadioBoise and help prepare us for the eventual transition to conventional, terrestrial radio.

Boise Community Radio will be on the air as soon as we can raise adequate funding within the community. Our fundraising campaign will raise $250,000 in local donations for equipment purchases and operational expenses. Online donations and volunteer forms can be submitted at our homepage.

Thee Art Of

www.theeartof.com/

THEE ART OF IS AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING An interactive art gallery environment and exposure for AVANT-GARDE AND EXPERIMENTAL ARTISTS. WE ARE A COLLECTIVE OF ARTISTS THAT EXISTS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR MEMBERS. THEE ART OF PROVIDES FREE
ELECTRONIC EXHIBITION OF ART THROUGH OUR WEB SITE. WE ARE ALSO A LICENSED DEALER AND CAN HELP YOU SELL YOUR WORK THROUGH OUR SITE OR ON EBAY.

THE PURPOSE OF THEE ART OF IS TO GENERATE A LARGE NETWORK OF ARTISTS FROM ALL GENRES, TO SUPPORT THE WORK AND THE EFFORTS OF EACH OTHER. For example, a band may utilize this site to find an artist for cover art, photos and even stage design. a mosaic artist may need a creative welder for furniture or elaborate wall pieces. THEE ART OF WILL ACCEPT WORK FROM ALL GENRES: MUSIC, PAINTING, SCULPTURE, DRAWING, PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM, LITERATURE, AND more. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE ALL ARTISTS TO SUBMIT THEIR WORK FOR EXHIBITION. EACH ARTIST HAS A CUSTOMIZED WEB PAGE THROUGH OUR SITE THAT IS TAILORED TO THE
ARTIST'S STYLE. This provides much needed exposure to many artists that may not have a chance or opportunity to create their own web-sites, or have had little to no luck with their local galleries. IT IS ENTIRELY UP TO EACH ARTIST WHAT PIECES, IF ANY, ARE FOR SALE. ONCE AGAIN, EXHIBITION ON THEE ART OF IS FREE. WE ARE A VERY OPEN MINDED AND NON-JUDGMENTAL GROUP. HOWEVER, THEE ART OF RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY ART THAT OUR MEMBER NETWORK DEEMS AS OFFENSIVE. IF IT OFFENDS US
PERSONALLY, WE WILL POLITELY DECLINE TO EXHIBIT IT.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER OF THEE ART OF OR IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT US:

TAO@THEEARTOF.COM OR LAO@THEEARTOF.COM

WE WILL BE HAPPY TO PROVIDE MORE DETAILS ABOUT OUR COLLECTIVE. PLEASE REFER TO OUR COMPLETE RULES AND POLICIES PAGE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.