Weekend Wild Card — 10.23-24.10
I went to see "The Laramie Project" at North Idaho College instead of watch the last innings of the New York Yankees' season after work Friday. About 250 others had the same idea, inspired by the presence of the Westboro Baptist Church picketers earlier in the day. Director Joe Jacoby and I agreed in a short conversation before the production that Westboro may be one of the best things to happen to Coeur d'Alene for some time in terms of drawing people together to support human rights. Attendance was double Thursday night. The play is compelling, thought-provoking, and very well done -- the best NIC production I've scene. I learned a bit more about Matthew Shepard -- and might see it again. You should, too. (The play is scheduled at 7:30 next Thursday through Saturday. Admission is free.) Now, for your Wild Card ...