File photo
Visitors to the 2022 Winter Spirit display in Lewiston walk through a tunnel of lights in a photo taken at a slow shutter speed to create a radiating effect.
This week’s roundup includes events around the region for music lovers, cinephiles and art appreciators — as well as the celebratory start of Lewiston’s annual Winter Spirit light display. More options are in the calendar here on our website, where you can sign up for weekly emails highlighting even more area events.
Art will be on display at 13 locations around Moscow starting at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, for the city’s Third Thursday Artwalk.
Some venues also include musical entertainment, food and drink, or special presentations, including folk and old-time tunes by Janet and Allison Anders from 6-7 p.m. at Moscow Contemporary, 414 S. Main St., and beer and cider for those 21 and older from 4-9 p.m. at Pour Company, 402 W. Sixth St., No. 102.
Latah County Historical Society volunteer Sandra Kelly will discuss the McConnell Mansion’s “Moscow’s First Daughter: The Life of Mary McConnell Borah” exhibit at 6 p.m. at the mansion, 110 S. Adams St.
A full list of locations is at www.ci.moscow.id.us.
The event, presented by the city of Moscow Arts Department, continues through June.
———
Fans of Disney’s “Encanto” can join a Zoom Q&A with the film’s Oscar-winning screenwriter and co-director after a 6:30 p.m. screening of the film Friday, Nov. 17, at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow.
Children and aspiring filmmakers of all ages are invited to ask questions of Charise Castro Smith, a writer and director of the vibrantly animated 2021 film about a Colombian teenager who grapples with being the only member of her family without magical powers.
The movie’s notable soundtrack, by Lin-Manuel Miranda, includes “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” which hit the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Top 100.
Regular admission prices of $5 for children and $8 for adults apply for the event, with tickets available at kenworthy.org.
———
Deary-based classic country band Beargrass will celebrate its retirement Saturday, Nov. 18, in Lewiston with a free dance at the Elks Lodge, 3444 Country Club Drive.
The duo of Shayne and Alane Watkins is set to play the farewell event from 7-10 p.m., with Clarkston musician Bodie Dominguez on bass.
Shayne Watkins, a retired forester, is turning his attention from music to sculpting, focusing on bronze sculptures like the bengal tiger recently installed at Lewiston High School — though most of his creations will not be as large, he said.
He and Alane are longtime musicians, getting their starts at 12 and 17 years old, respectively, according to their website beargrassband.com. They are “easing into retirement” and plan to take limited bookings of two hours or less after December.
“We want to slow down and have time to travel,” he said.
An Elks membership is not required for Saturday's dance, but attendees must be 21 or older.
———
The annual Winter Spirit lighting ceremony is set for 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at Lewiston’s Locomotive Park, 2102 Main St.
Entertainment begins at 5 p.m., and the lights come on at 6, continuing a decadeslong tradition that involves tens of thousands of colorful holiday lights installed by community volunteers.
Because of safety concerns, pedestrians heading to the light display must cross at the intersection of U.S. Highway 12 and 21st Street, according to Winter Spirit organizers. Fencing will direct pedestrians to the crosswalk there.
Volunteers are still needed from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday to complete setup. More information is at winterspirit.com.
———
A Moscow resident looking to celebrate his 40th birthday in a special way found a “hook” in Moscow’s West Side Food Pantry’s need for donations.
Daniel Haley rented the Kenworthy Performing Arts Center, 508 S. Main St. in Moscow, for a free community showing of “Hook,” starring Robin Williams, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21. In lieu of gifts, Haley asks attendees to bring pantry items.
The pantry, operated by the nonprofit organization Inland Oasis, welcomes donations of canned meats, canned fruits and vegetables, boxed meals such as mac and cheese, spices, condiments, peanut butter, soups, jams and jellies and gluten-free items, Director Janna Jones said in a news release.
Also needed are personal hygiene products such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste and deodorant.
“This will be a free, fun evening for families and a great opportunity for people to help us fill our shelves right before Thanksgiving,” Jones said, noting the pantry supplies more than 2,000 people each month with food and personal care items.
More information about the drive and the pantry, located at 730 W. Pullman Road in Moscow, is available by emailing inlandoasispantry@gmail.com.
