ART & EXHIBITS
DEC. 6-12 Works by Julene Ewert of Moscow, Moscow Food Co-op deli gallery, 121 E. Fifth St. Hours: 7 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. DEC. 6-15 “Margaret Noble: Resonating Objects,” interactive and multi-sensory exhibit with sculptures and installations, Lewis-Clark State College Center for Arts & History, 415 Main St., Lewiston. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. DEC. 6-22 “Crows Shadow: Institute of the Arts at 25,” Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU, Washington State University, Pullman. The institute is on the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation near Pendleton, Ore. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. DEC. 6-23 “Dark Matter,” exhibit by Gerri Sayler, University of Idaho Prichard Art Gallery, 414 S. Main St., Moscow. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. DEC. 6-26 “Winter Wonders Show,” Blue Mountain Artisans Guild Center, 745 Main St., Pomeroy. Featured artist is Nancy Stinchcomb of Pomeroy. Junior artists will be Pomeroy Elementary School children from the class of Maureen Scoggins. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. DEC. 6-31 “Christmas For The Kid In All Of Us,” exhibit of art focused on farm living, Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown. Reception: 1-3 p.m. Dec. 9. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily (except Dec. 25) through Dec. 31. Festival of Trees and Art, the Center at Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St. Features themed trees, works of arts and photographs. Reception: 5-8 p.m. Dec. 19; features live music by John Elwood and Sally Burkhart. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 1-5 p.m. weekends. DEC. 6-JAN. 2 “Stuff: What We Collect and Why,” Third Street Gallery, 206 E. Third St., Moscow. Speaker series: Sonya Meyer, Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences, UI, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 6. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. DEC. 6-JAN. 11 Nick Bode Memorial Watercolor Exhibit and Sale, Moscow Chamber of Commerce, 411 S. Main St. Features more than 30 paintings by the late Moscow artist. Hours: 8 a.m-5 p.m. weekdays. DEC. 6-JAN. 30 “The Body: Power, Meaning & Representation in Contemporary Art,” Fine Arts Gallery 2, Washington State University, Pullman. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. DEC. 6-MARCH 6 Paintings by Gabriella Ball of Moscow, Jamie Knudson State Farm, 318 S. Main St., Moscow. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. DEC. 6-JUNE 29 “Memento: Selected Works from the Elwood Collections,” Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU, Washington State University, Pullman. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. DEC. 7-29 Annual Miniature Show, more than 40 works by artists from this region, Valley Art Center, 842 Sixth St., Clarkston. Reception: 4-7 p.m. Dec. 7. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. DEC. 7-JAN. 9 Watercolor works by Molly Klingler, Moscow ninth-grader, Moscow Food Co-op, 121 E. Fifth St. Reception: 5-6:30 p.m. Dec. 7. Hours: 7 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. DEC. 8 Fifth annual ceramics and print sale, University of Idaho Art and Design Program, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Prichard Art Gallery, 414 S. Main St., Moscow.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
DEC. 6 Readings by University of Idaho students, 7:30-9 p.m., One World Cafe, 533 S. Main St., Moscow. Paula Marie Coomer, author of “Jagged Edge of the Sky” (2016), reading and discussion of short story collection, 7 p.m., Parejas Cellars tasting room, 903 Sixth St., Clarkston. DEC. 7 Coffee & Books, discussion of “Home Fire” by Kamila Shamsie, 10 a.m., Lewiston City Library, 411 D St. Jan Brett of Massachusetts, author of “The Snowy Nap,” presentation and signing, 5-7 p.m., Moscow High School auditorium. DEC. 8 Sharon Chase Hosely, author of “A Bridge Named Susan,” and Susanne Maynes, author of “Releasing Your Brave Love: Helping Kids to Change Their World,” signings, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., And Books Too, 918 Sixth St., Clarkston. DEC. 15 Steven Branting of Lewiston, author of a five-volume series on Lewiston history, signing, 1-4 p.m., Bargain Hunter Mall, 1209 Main St., Lewiston. DEC. 21 Steven Branting of Lewiston, author of “Our Fruitful Dreams: the Orchards As it Once Was,” signing, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Rosauers, 332 Thain Road, Lewiston.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
DEC. 7 "Home for the Holidays," sixth annual Alternative to Violence of the Palouse gingerbread fundraiser, 6:30 p.m., 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow. Event features gingerbread houses for auction, no-host bar, activities room for children 3 and older, and complimentary treats. Cost: $20 (includes one drink ticket) DEC. 8 Pawliday, featuring pet photos with Santa Claus, 1-3 p.m., Parejas Cellars tasting room, 903 Sixth St., Clarkston. Fundraiser for the Lewis-Clark Animal Shelter in Lewiston.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
DEC. 6 Winterfest, downtown Colfax. Features a visit from Santa Claus, 2:30-7 p.m., Colfax Library; Festival of Trees, 3-6 p.m., the Center, Colfax Library; Lighted Holiday Parade, 6 p.m., Main Street, with fireworks to follow. DEC. 8 Festival of Trees, Pierce Gem Team’s annual fundraiser, 5-8 p.m., Pierce Community Center. Features live auction and live music by Shania Rales. Winter Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow. Christmas in Potlatch. Schedule includes: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. — VFW meal, 735 Pine St. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. — craft fairs/food, Potlatch Senior Center, 645 Pine St.; Old Clothes Closet, 255 Sixth St. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. — visit with Santa Claus, Scenic 6 Depot, 125 Sixth St. 2 p.m. — Community Band Christmas Concert, Faith Full Gospel Church, Onaway 5 p.m. — 23rd annual Lighted Christmas Parade; theme: “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree“ 7-9 p.m. — live music by Beargrass Band, WIMHPG Railroad Depot After the parade — open house at the library, chili in the Scenic 6 Depot, fireworks in Scenic 6 Park Victorian Christmas, 1-4 p.m., McConnell Mansion, 110 S. Adams St., Moscow. Annual open house features treats and hot wassail, children’s activity and carolers. Annual holiday bazaar, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Clearwater River Casino, 17500 Nez Perce Road, Lewiston. DEC. 15 Pullman Winter Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Brelsford Washington State University Visitor Center, 150 E. Spring St.
FOOD & DRINK
DEC. 14-15 Dickens Christmas Carol Madrigal Dinner, 7 p.m., Lewis-Clark State College Music Building, 1105 Seventh St., Lewiston. Courses each will be celebrated with a song, and a play is performed between courses. LCSC Concert Choir will sing carols and Harold Crook, LCSC humanities professor, will perform as Ebenezer Scrooge. Menu: ham and pea soup; roast beef, glazed carrots with walnuts, duchess potatoes, and dinner rolls; cheese, walnuts, dried apricots and crackers; mincemeat pie and Christmas pudding. Cost: $35. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/lcsc-dickens-christmas-carol-madrigal-dinner-tickets-52247786536
KIDS & FAMILIES
DEC. 8 Second Saturday family arts & crafts event, 1-3 p.m., Lewis-Clark State College Center for Arts & History, 415 Main St., Lewiston. Cookies & Cocoa With Santa, 10 a.m.-noon, Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown. DEC. 22 Sixth annual Free Youth Christmas Party, 11 a.m., Zeppoz, 780 S.E. Bishop Blvd., Pullman. All children ages 12 and younger can get two games of bowling, a Christmas stocking, cookies and candy canes.
MOVIES
DEC. 6 “Metropolis,” University of Idaho Film Festival, “Weimar Germany: History, Film and Memory – 100 Years Later,” 7 p.m., Borah Theater, Pitman Center, Moscow. Lecture: “ ‘Metropolis’ and Modernism During the Weimar Republic,” by Professor Erika Kuhlman from Idaho State University, 12:30 p.m., Room 028, Teaching and Learning Center, UI. DEC. 8 AND 15 Movies at the Roxy Theater, 714 Main St., Lewiston. All movies begin at 2 p.m., and free tickets, limited to 125, are available beginning at 11 a.m. The schedule includes: Dec. 8 — “The Santa Clause” (PG-1994); Dec. 15 — “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (PG-2000) DEC. 10 “The Madness of King George III,” National Theatre Live, 6:30 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. Cost: $12. “SADIE,” by Seattle-based film and television director Megan Griffiths, 7 p.m., Borah Theater, Pitman Center, University of Idaho, Moscow. Griffiths will answer questions after the screening. DEC. 13 “Mamma Mia: Singalong,” 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. Cost: $5. DEC. 15 AND 17 “La Traviata,” Met Live in HD, 9:55 a.m. Dec. 15 and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 17, Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. Cost: $20. DEC. 18 “Summer 1993,” International Film Series, 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Center, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. Cost: $5.
MUSIC
DEC. 6 Lionel Hampton School of Music students and ensembles, 2:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. DEC. 6 AND 8 Heustis Kountry Band, dance music, 7-10 p.m., Sixth Street Senior Center, 832 Sixth St., Clarkston. Cost: $5. DEC. 7 29th Jazz Choirs Holiday Concert, 7 p.m., ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center, University of Idaho, Moscow. Far Out West of Portland, funk, 9:30 p.m., John’s Alley, 114 E. Sixth St., Moscow. Cost: $5. Emma Nicole Wilson, singer/guitarist, 7 p.m., One World Cafe, 533 S. Main St., Moscow. DEC. 8 Hawthorne Roots of Bozeman and the Drunken Hearts of Colorado, 9:30 p.m., John’s Alley, 114 E. Sixth St., Moscow. Cost: $7. Daniel Mark Faller and the No-See-ums, 7 p.m., Kamiah Hotel Bar & Steakhouse, 501 Fourth St. Second Saturday Local Choirs, 6 p.m., Lindsay Creek Vineyards, 3107 Powers Ave., Lewiston. Performances will include the Genesee Choir and Hand Chime groups, Lewiston High School Choir and combo, and Lewis-Clark State College. DEC. 8-9 Handel’s “Messiah,” performed by the Palouse Choral Society and Washington Idaho Symphony, 4 p.m., St. Boniface Catholic Church, Uniontown. Cost: $25/regular prie, $12/youths, free/ages 6 and younger. Tickets: palousechoralsociety.org DEC. 9 “Our Wonderful Savior is Born,” Christmas Music Fireside, 7 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 836 Preston Ave., Lewiston. DEC. 11 A Cappella Christmas, 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. Features performances by Inland Harmony Chorus and Palouse Harmony Chorus (women’s and men’s barbershop harmony groups). Concert and sing-along proceeds will benefit Family Promise of the Palouse and Family Promise of Lewis-Clark Valley. Palouse Jazz Project, jazz music students from the University of Idaho, 7 p.m., One World Cafe, 533 S. Main St., Moscow. “Our Favorite Things,” Community Band of the Palouse Christmas and holiday family concert, 7 p.m., Gladish Cultural & Community Center, Domey auditorium, 115 N.W. State St., Pullman. Program includes Beverley Wolff of Pullman reading “ ’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” Katie Berndt, vocal performance major at Washington State University, and the Kamiak Woodwind Quintet, featuring Rob Ronald, Diane Prorak, Jessica Croft, Miranda Bernhardt and Eric Russell. Cost: food donations for food banks. DEC. 12 Riverport Band Jam, 6-9 p.m., Riverport Brewing Co., 150 Ninth St., Clarkston. Mad Andersons, Nolan and Catherine Anderson of Moscow, folk/rock, 7 p.m., One World Cafe, 533 S. Main St., Moscow. Melodies of Merriment, evening of Christmas music with Jordan Eby, soprano, and Cecily Groves, piano, 6:30-7:30 p.m., McConnell Mansion, 110 S. Adams St., Moscow. DEC. 14-15 No Pants, rock, 9 p.m., Canter’s Inn, 416 Thain Road, Lewiston. DEC. 15 47th annual Christmas Cantata 2018, 4:30 p.m. (prelude music begins at 4 p.m.), Lewiston Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1212 19th St. Cocoa & Carols, Lincoln Middle School Choir performance, 4:30 p.m., the Valley Collective, 419 Snake River Ave., Lewiston. Cost: $10 (half the proceeds go to the choir) Jackie McIntyre Fox and Brad Keeler, Americana/folk, 7-9 p.m., One World Cafe, 533 S. Main St., Moscow. DEC. 16 Ultimate Christmas Concert and Sing Along, 3:30 p.m., Clarkston High School auditorium, 401 Chestnut St. DEC. 19 Bart Budwig and his Holiday Band, 9:30 p.m., John’s Alley, 114 E. Sixth St., Moscow. Cost: $5. DEC. 21 The Senders, vintage covers, 8 p.m., John’s Alley, 114 E. Sixth St., Moscow. Cost: $5. Bart Budwig Band, 9 p.m., Hogan’s Pub, 906 Sixth St., Clarkston. DEC. 22 The Maple Bars, 10 p.m., Hogan’s Pub, 906 Sixth St., Clarkston. Jazz Coop featuring Gary and Kathleen Gemberling, 6 p.m., Lindsay Creek Vineyards, 3107 Powers Ave., Lewiston. DASH of Bozeman, soul, 9:30 p.m., John’s Alley, 114 E. Sixth St., Moscow. Cost: $5. DEC. 23 Thomas Pearson, 6 p.m., Lindsay Creek Vineyards, 3107 Powers Ave., Lewiston. Pearson is a senior piano performance major at St. Olaf College, and is accompanist for the Troubadours chorus of the Northfield (Minn.) Choirs in Northfield. DEC. 28 Open mic, 7 p.m., One World Cafe, 533 S. Main St., Moscow. Signups start at 6:30 p.m. The Intentions, rock/blues, 8 p.m., John’s Alley, 114 E. Sixth St., Moscow. Cost: $5. DEC. 29 Idaho County Orchestra Christmas Concert, 2 p.m., Monastery of St. Gertrude, 465 Keuterville Road, Cottonwood. A reception will follow the concert. DEC. 31 Polly O’Keary & the Rhythm Method, blues/R&B, 9 p.m., Kamiah Hotel Bar & Steakhouse, 501 Fourth St. JAN. 12 Handel’s “Messiah,” performed by the Palouse Choral Society Chamber Choir and a live orchestra, 2 p.m., Monastery of St. Gertrude, 465 Keuterville Road, Cottonwood. Cost: $10. Tickets: www.stgertrudes.org. The Stylistics, soul, 8 p.m., Clearwater River Casino, 17500 Nez Perce Road, Lewiston. Cost: $20-$45. Tickets: www.ticketswest.com or concert venue. Current members: Airrion Love (original member), Herb Murrell (original member), Jason Sharp and Barrington "Bo" Henderson. JAN. 15 Paul Rucker, cello/mulitmedia performance, 8-10 p.m., the Spark, Washington State University, 1270 N.E. Washington St., Pullman. JAN. 17 Music Faculty Piano Trio, University of Idaho faculty recital, 7:30 p.m., UI, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Trio consists of Jason Moody (violin, director of orchestra), Miranda Wilson (cello, associate professor of cello and bass), Yoon-Wha Roh (piano, lecturer of piano/collaborative piano). Cost: $5/regular price, $3/students and seniors. JAN. 18 Palouse Trio, Faculty Artist Series, 8 p.m., Bryan Hall Theatre, Washington State University, Pullman. Cost: $10/regular price, $5/non-WSU students and seniors age 55 and older, free/WSU students. JAN. 19 Philip Hill, guest bassoon recital, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Hill is professor of bassoon at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin and is principal bassoon of the Midland-Odessa Symphony and Chorale. Cost: $5/regular price, $3/students and seniors. JAN. 22 Jason Johnston and the Vandal Horn Studio, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Johnston is UI assistant professor of horn. Cost: $5/regular price, $3/students and seniors. Elaine Melanie Martir, student flute recital, 8 p.m., Bryan Hall Theatre, Washington State University, Pullman. JAN. 24 JACK Quartet, Auditorium Chamber Music Series, 7:30 p.m., Administration Building auditorium, University of Idaho, Moscow. Cost: $10-$25. “Composing for Improvisors,” Faculty Artist Series, 8 p.m., Kimbrough Concert Hall, Washington State University, Pullman. Cost: $10/regular price, $5/non-WSU students and seniors age 55 and older, free/WSU students. JAN. 25 Cantiamo! Faculty Artist Series, 8 p.m., Bryan Hall Theatre, Washington State University, Pullman. Cost: $10/regular price, $5/non-WSU students and seniors age 55 and older, free/WSU students. JAN. 27 Yoon-Wha Roh, piano, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Roh is lecturer of piano/collaborative piano at the UI. Cost: $5/regular price, $3/students and seniors. JAN. 28 Bill Bolick Jazz Night, 6 p.m., Kimbrough Concert Hall, Washington State University, Pullman. JAN. 29 James Reid, guitar, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Reid is professor of guitar and graduate student coordinator at the UI. Cost: $5/regular price, $3/students and seniors.
SCHOOL & CAMPUS
JAN. 14 Lecture by Paul Rucker, visual artist and composer, 7-9 p.m., Compton Union Building auditorium, Washington State University, Pullman.
SPORTS & OUTDOORS
DEC. 6-JAN. 4 Annual Winter Spirit holiday light display, Locomotive Park, downtown Lewiston. Light display hours: 5-7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.-midnight daily. Fireplace hours: 5:30-8 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 5:30-10 p.m. Friday, Saturday and holidays. DEC. 22 2018 Lighted Boat Parade, sponsored by the Northwest River Runners, 6-7 p.m., Snake River, between Lewiston and Clarkston.
STAGE
DEC. 6 Auditions for “Cabaret” and “Mamma Mia!” to be staged by the Regional Theatre of the Palouse, 5:30-6:30 p.m., RTOP, 122 N. Grand Ave., Pullman. “Cabaret” will be staged Feb. 14-24 and “Mamma Mia!” will be staged April 4-14. Info: rtoptheatre.org. DEC. 6-8 “A Christmas Carol,” staged by Moscow’s Heritage Arts Academy, 7 p.m. Dec. 6-7, and 2 and 8 p.m. Dec. 8, Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. Adapted by Tom Garfield from the novel by Charles Dickens. Cost: $10/regular price, $8/students and seniors, $35/family of four or more. DEC. 6-9 “A Midwinter Night’s Dream,” holiday interpretation of Shakespeare’s play staged by University of Idaho Theatre Arts Department, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 and 8; 2 p.m. Dec. 9, UI’s Hartung Theater, 625 Stadium Drive, Moscow. Cost: $5-$15 evening performances, pay-what-you-can/matinee performances. DEC. 6, 8, 13-15 “Sleighed to Death” a comedic murder mystery by Peter Gordon, staged by the Clarkston High School Drama Club, 7:30 p.m. Dec, 6, 8 and 13-15 and 2 p.m. Dec. 15, CHS auditorium, 401 Chestnut St. Cost: $10/regular price, $7/students and seniors. DEC. 7-9 “The Gift of the Magi,” staged by University of Idaho Theatre Arts Department, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Dec. 8; 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7; noon, Dec. 9; UI’s Forge Theater, 404 Sweet Ave., Moscow. Cost: $5-$15 evening performances, pay-what-you-can/matinee performances. DEC. 7-9, 14-16 “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7-8, 14-15; and 2 p.m. Dec. 9 and 16, Lewis-Clark State College Center for Arts & History, 415 Main St., Lewiston. Staged by the Lewiston Civic Theatre and directed by Cheryl Tousley. Cost: $10-$15. DEC. 8 “Elf: the Story in Dance,” staged by students from Footnotes Ballet Troupes and Dance Teams, 2 and 4 p.m., Silverthorne Theater, Lewis-Clark State College, 500 Eighth Ave., Lewiston. Cost: $5. DEC. 9 “The Nutcracker,” staged by the Eugene Ballet, 3 p.m., Beasley Coliseum, Washington State University, Pullman. Cost: $15-$45. Tickets: Beasley box office. DEC. 14-16 AND 20-23 “It’s a Wonderful Life,” staged by the Pullman Civic Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14-15 and 2-22, and 2 p.m. Dec. 16 and 23, Nye Street Theatre, 1220 N.W. Nye St., Pullman. Tickets: pullmancivictheatre.org/tickets DEC. 15 Graham Ballet Theater/Academy annual Winter Dance Concert, 1 p.m., Gladish Community and Cultural Center Domey auditorium, 115 N.W. State St., Pullman. Event will feature annual silent auction fundraiser and hors doeuvres. Cost: $19. DEC. 20 Radio play and melodrama, fundraiser, 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. “Fibber Paints a Christmas Tree White,” reading of an episode of the radio show “Fibber McGee and Molly” by the Kenworthy board of directors and Moscow Community Theatre, and “The Bride of Bovill,” a melodrama performed by the Rotary Club of Moscow. Proceeds will go to support purchase of a portable stage lift to make the Kenworthy stage accessible to all. Cost: $20. DEC. 21-22 “The Santaland Diaries” by David Sedaris, performed by David Harlan and staged by Moscow Art Theatre (Too), 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21-22 and 2 p.m. Dec. 22, Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. Cost: $10. Tickets: www.kenworthy.org. JAN. 30 Repertory Dance Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Jones Theater, Daggy Hall, Washington State University, Pullman. Cost: $25/regular price, $20/seniors and students, $15/children. Tickets: www.festivaldance.org/great-performance-series
