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From left: Ty Harrington, Monica Evans, Elise Von Bargen and Jacob McGaughey in “Amélie (The Musical)" at the University of Idaho's Hartung Theatre.
Halloween-themed activities have peppered the events calendar all month, peaking this week with a plethora of options now at inland360.com. A few examples are listed below, along with departures from the spooky-season theme with a musical staged by the University of Idaho’s Department of Theatre Arts and an appearance by pop star Andy Grammer at the Clearwater River Casino in Lewiston.
Beautiful Downtown Lewiston’s annual Pumpkin Palooza takes over Main Street from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, with free games and activities for kids, including spooky tic-tac-toe, pumpkin golf and a costume contest. The Great Pumpkin Roll is back, as contestants send the gourds, $5 for one or $10 for three, through a straw-bale maze into a chute at the bottom for a chance to win $300.
Pullman’s Main Street gets in the Halloween spirit from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, with Downtown Vibes: Trick-or-Treat, presented by Downtown Pullman Association and The Gladish Community & Cultural Center. More than three dozen storefronts and eateries will offer treats and specials. The event also includes a costume contest, music by DJ Goldfinger and a local art showcase by the Pullman Arts Foundation.
Moscow’s Downtown Trick or Treat, from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, promises a safe and family-friendly Halloween experience, organized by the Moscow Chamber of Commerce + Visitor Center.
“Amélie (The Musical),” based on the film “Amelie,” opens with a preview performance at 7:30 Thursday, Oct. 26, at the University of Idaho’s Hartung Theatre, 625 Stadium Drive, Moscow.
The show, presented by the Department of Theatre Arts and Lionel Hampton School of Music, is directed by Craig A. Miller with music director Christian Reed and orchestra conductor Vern Sielertand.
It features two sets of actors in the lead roles: Monica Evans, who most recently appeared as Sandy in the Lewiston Civic Theatre’s summer musical, “Grease,” and UI student Elise Von Bargen share the role of Amelie. Ty Harrington, a recent UI graduate, and Jacob McGaughey, a current UI student, alternately star as Nino.
Described in a UI news release as “an enchanting and captivating musical that explores themes of self-discovery, friendship and the transformative power of dreams,” the show continues with 7:30 p.m. performances Friday and Saturday and Nov. 3-4, and 2 p.m. matinees Sunday and Nov. 5.
“Amélie (The Musical),” includes mature themes, such as adult language and sexual content, according to the news release.
Tickets, $10 general admission and free for UI students, are at uitickets.com.
Multiplatinum pop artist Andy Grammer brings his fall tour to the Clearwater River Casino & Lodge east of Lewiston on Friday, Oct. 27.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 8 p.m. concert at the casino’s Event Center; tickets, $40-$70, are at crcasino.com/event-center.
Grammer’s hits include quadruple-platinum single “Honey, I’m Good” and platinum singles “Keep Your Head Up,” “Fine By Me,” “Don’t Give Up On Me,” “Fresh Eyes” and “Good To Be Alive (Hallelujah).” His most well-known song locally, though, might be his 2014 hit “Back Home,” which became a sort of anthem at Washington State University home football games.
His new single, “Expensive” (ft. Pentatonix), is out now.
