ART & EXHIBITS
NOV. 16-17 “Contemporary Women Printmakers,” exhibit of works by six internationally recognized women artists invested in printmaking, Washington State University Museum of Art, Wilson Road, Pullman. Featured artists include Hung Liu, Wangechi Mutu, Deborah Oropallo, Wendy Red Star, Alison Saar and Lorna Simpson. Lecture: Red Star and her 10-year-old daughter, Beatrice Red Star Fletcher, 5-6 p.m. Nov. 17. Reception: 6-7 p.m. Nov. 17. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. NOV. 16-24 “Vandal Traditions,” exhibit features items from the University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives; the M Ritchie School of Family & Consumer Sciences Leila Old Historic Clothing Collection; and Vandal Athletics, Third Street Gallery, second and third floors of Moscow City Hall, 206 E. Third St., Moscow. Hours: 8 a.m-5 p.m. weekdays. Talk: 6 p.m. Nov. 16, “UI Marching Band History” by Dan Bukvich, Moscow City Hall Council Chambers, 206 E. Third St. NOV. 16-25 32nd annual Snake River Showcase juried fine art exhibit and sale, Valley Art Center, 842 Sixth St., Clarkston. Features a variety of media with more than 60 entries from more than 20 artists from around the region. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. NOV. 16-26 Palouse Watercolor Socius and Nick Bode Memorial Exhibit, Hayloft Gallery, Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown. Society’s annual show is dedicated to the late Nick Bode, a member who died in June. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. NOV. 16-30 “A Different Kind of Junkyard,” works in scrap metal by Dave Coyle, Neill Public Library, 210 N. Grand Ave., Pullman. NOV. 16-DEC. 16 “A Palette’s Journey to the Palouse,” an acrylic collage, oil and watercolor exhibit featuring the work of three artists living in the Palouse area, Bank Left Gallery, 100 S. Bridge St., Palouse. Exhibiting artists are Nancy Rothwell of Colfax, and Cindy Connelly and Teri Newsome, both of Moscow. Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Three exhibits, “Artisans at the Center,” “Idaho Watercolor Society” and “Idaho Watercolor Society North Region Showcase,” Lewis-Clark State College Center for Arts & History, 415 Main St., Lewiston. “Artisans at the Center” features the work of 21 resident artists at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown. The 38th annual “Idaho Watercolor Society” juried membership exhibition is a collection of 20 award-winning paintings by Idaho watercolor artists from across the state. The IWS “North Region Showcase” features artists from the Inland Northwest. Watercolor exhibits run through Dec. 2. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. NOV. 16-DEC. 23 Exhibit of plein air paintings by Leo E. Ames, Prichard Art Gallery, 414/416 S. Main St., Moscow. For many years, Ames was director of Creative Services at UI. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. NOV. 16-DEC. 27 Holiday Memories Show, Blue Mountain Artists Guild Art Center, 745 Main St., Pomeroy. Featured artists: J.D. Brown of Pomeroy. Featured junior artists: Pomeroy Elementary School students. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. NOV. 16-DEC. 31 Watercolor works by Bobbi Kelly of Moscow, State Farm Insurance, 318 Main St., Moscow. Kelly is a member of the Palouse Watercolor Socius and the Idaho Watercolor Society. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. “Nevertheless She Persisted,” exhibit by members of the Palouse Women Artists, 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow. Hours: available only online at www.1912center.org/ NOV. 16-JAN. 28 Twenty oil paintings by Jill Hosmer of Clarkston, Colter’s Creek Winery, 308 Main St., Juliaetta. Hours: 4-9 p.m. Thursday, noon-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon-7 p.m. Sunday.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
NOV. 16 Brian Blanchfield of Moscow, author of “Proxies: Essays Near Knowing,” reading, 7:30 p.m. BookPeople of Moscow, 521 S. Main St. NOV. 17 Dick Riggs of Lewiston, author of “Pictures on the Wall: Stories of Historical Interest about Lewiston, Idaho,” presentation and signing, 1-4 p.m., Nez Perce County Historical Society, 0306 Third St., Lewiston. NOV. 18 Dick Riggs of Lewiston, author of “Pictures on the Wall: Stories of Historical Interest about Lewiston, Idaho,” signing, noon-2 p.m., And Books Too, 918 Sixth St., Clarkston. Robert Heacock of Kennewick, author of “Wind Hard From the West: the Lewis and Clark Expedition on the Snake and Columbia Rivers,” presentation and discussion, 11 a.m., visitor center, Nez Perce National Historical Park, Spalding. NOV. 22 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. NOV. 25 Jill S. Thomas-Jorgenson, author of the Jill-Pill Adventures book series for young children, 1-3 p.m., And Books Too, 918 Sixth St., Clarkston. Sharon Chase Hoseley, author of “A Bridge Named Susan,” signing, 1 p.m., His Story Christian Gift Center, Mall 21, 1702 21st St., Lewiston. DEC. 1-2 Friends of the Library book sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 1 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 2, Lewiston City Library, 411 D St. DEC. 6 Steven Branting of Lewiston, author of “Our Fruitful Dreams: the Orchards as it Once Was,” signing, 4-8 p.m., the Owl Southway, 720 16th Ave., Lewiston. DEC. 8 Coffee and Books, discussion of “Today Will Be Different” by Maria Semple, 10 a.m., Lewiston City Library, 411 D St.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
NOV. 17 An evening of bunco, 6:30 p.m., Clarkston Eagles Auxiliary Lodge, 505 Maple St. Food will be availble for purchase. Cost: $10 with half the proceeds going to winners, and the remainder funding auxiliary and aerie projects. NOV. 18 AND 20 Bingo sponsored by Eagles Nez Perce Aerie No. 631, noon, Eagles Lodge basement, 1304 Main St., Lewiston. Refreshments available for purchase. Fairs & Festivals NOV. 18 12th annual Holiday Gift Gala, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown. Annual Clarkston High School Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., CHS, 401 Chestnut St. Concessions available for purchase. Admission: $2. NOV. 19 Ho Ho Holiday Sale and Auction, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Holy Family Catholic School gym, 10th and Chestnut streets, Clarkston. Features Christmas decor, fresh wreaths, decorated trees, and holiday cookie and candy trays for sale. Proceeds benefit the Holy Family School Foundation. Free chili will be served beginning at 11 a.m. NOV. 22-25 33rd annual Tri-State Hospital Foundation’s Festival of Trees, Nez Perce County Fair Pavilion, 1229 Burrell Ave., Lewiston. Schedule: Nov. 22: Family Night, 5-8 p.m. — features children’s activities, food available for purchase. Cost: donation Nov. 23: Community Day, 1-4 p.m. Cost: donation Nov. 24: Joanne Shears Vintage Style Show & Tea, 10 a.m. — featuring vintage clothing. Cost: $20. Nov. 25: Gala Dinner, Auction & Dance, 6 p.m. — features live and silent auctions, dinner by Happy Day Catering and dancing to live music by the 7 Devils. Cost: $100 Tickets and info: http://festivaloftrees.tristatehospital.org/friday/ DEC. 2 Pullman’s Holiday Fest. Schedule includes: 7 a.m. — Kiwanis Club of Pullman 59th annual Pancake Breakfast and Music Fest, Lincoln Middle School, 315 S.E. Crestview St., Pullman. Includes live auction and music. Menu: pancakes, scrambled eggs, ham, fruit, beverages. Cost: $7/adults, $3/ages 3-12. 9 a.m. — 12th annual Palouse Cares Food Drive, beginning at Zeppoz. 11 a.m. — 11th annual Palouse Cares fundraising silent and live auction and lunch, Zeppoz. Live auction begins at 1 p.m. 3:30 p.m. — YMCA Jingle Bell Fun Run, YMCA. 4 p.m. — Holiday Fest, Pine Street Plaza, downtown Pullman. 4:15 p.m. — tree lighting ceremony; 5 p.m. — Santa Claus arrives; 6 p.m. — marshmallow roast. 21st annual Beadwork Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nez Perce National Historical Park, 39063 U.S. Highway 95, Spalding. Annual Patchwork Bazaar, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Orofino Junior-Senior High School. Also features a used book sale by Friends of the Library, health screenings, authors and food for sale. Donations are accepted for the food bank. DEC. 2, 9, FEB. 3, MARCH 3 Winter Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow. Features more than 30 vendors outside and indoors. DEC. 9 Third annual Alternative Giving Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lewis-Clark State College Center for Arts & History, 415 Main St., Lewiston. Event benefits area charities and nonprofit organizations, and also features live music, photos with Santa, photo booth and refreshments. DEC. 9-10 Eighth annual Christina Clark’s Christmas Extravaganza, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Nez Perce County Fair Pavilion, 1229 Burrell Ave., Lewiston. Admission: $4. DEC. 16 Annual Holiday Bazaar, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Clearwater River Casino event center, 17500 Nez Perce Road, Lewiston.
FOOD & DRINK
NOV. 18 Sixth annual Thanksgiving meal, free, 5:30 p.m., Seaport Business Center, 1708 Sixth Ave. N., Lewiston. Event sponsored by First Nazarene Church. To reduce waiting, organizers ask attendees with last names beginning with A through K arrive at 5:30 p.m. while last names beginning with L through Z arrive at 6:30 p.m. NOV. 29 Soup-and-sandwich benefit lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lewiston Eagles, 1310 Main St. Cost: $5. Proceeds go to the Nez Perce Recovery and Resource Center in Lewiston. DEC. 1 Annual Holiday Delights, 6-9 p.m., University Inn-Best Western Plus, 1516 W. Pullman Road, Moscow. This Gritman Medical Center Auxiliary event features wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres and silent and live auctions. Proceeds support special projects at Gritman including scholarships and medical equipment. DEC. 5 Idaho Fish and Game December chili dinner cook-off meeting, 5:30 p.m., regional office, 3316 16th St., Lewiston. Attendees may bring a pot of chili, soup or stew to compete. Dinner will be served at no charge while supply lasts.
KIDS & FAMILIES
NOV. 18-JAN. 5 Annual Winter Spirit holiday light display, Locomotive Park, bottom of 21st Street, Lewiston. Opening ceremony starts at 4:15 p.m. Nov. 18. Light hours: 4:30 p.m.-midnight daily. Fireplace hours: 5:30-8 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, 5:30-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. DEC. 1 Orofino Old Fashioned Light Parade, 6 p.m., Michigan Avenue. Theme: “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”; following the parade, pictures with Santa in the gazebo, lighting of the city park, Christmas ornament craft, cookies and hot cocoa in Orofino City Park. DEC. 2 31st annual Lighted Christmas Parade, 4:30 p.m., Sixth Street, downtown Clarkston. Theme: “Backcountry Christmas.” Lighting ceremony in Vernon Park along Sixth Street follows the parade.
MOVIES
NOV. 16 “An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power,” 6:30 p.m., Lewiston First United Methodist Church, 1906 Broadview Drive. Free screening will be followed by a discussion on climate change. “Obsession” by National Theater Live, 6:30 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. Cost: $12. NOV. 18 AND 20 “Exterminating Angel,” MET Live in HD, 9:55 a.m. Nov. 18 and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 20, Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. Cost: $20/regular price, $15/students. NOV. 29 “An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth To Power,” 6:30 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. DEC. 4 “Soul Surfer” (PG-2011), 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. Donations accepted to go toward purchase of a portable stage lift for helping the Kenworthy and other staged events in the community achieve ADA compliance. Sponsored by the Disability Action Center NW.
MUSIC
NOV. 16 Travis Tritt, country, 7:30 p.m., Pend Oreille Pavilion, Northern Quest Resort and Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights, Wash. Cost: $45/$55/$75. Tickets: (877) 871-6772. University of Idaho Concert Band and Wind Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., UI Administration Building auditorium, 851 Campus Drive, Moscow. Concert Band is directed by Torrey Lawrence, director of the School of Music, and Wind Ensemble is directed by Alan Gemberling, professor of trombone and director of bands. Cost: $5/regular price, $3/students and seniors. Palouse-Two Rivers Beer Choir, 7 p.m., Riverport Brewing Co., 150 Ninth St., Suite B, Clarkston. Opera Workshop, 8 p.m., Bryan Hall Theatre, Washington State University, Pullman. Third Thursday celtic and old-time music jam session, 7 p.m., Cafe Reuben, 607 Seventh Ave., Lewiston. Jazz jam, 8-10 p.m., Bucer’s Coffeehouse Pub, 201 S. Main St., Moscow. NOV. 16 AND 18 Heustis Kountry Band, dance music, 7-10 p.m., Sixth Street Senior Center, 832 Sixth St., Clarkston. Cost: $5. NOV. 17 Colby Acuff, country/Americana, 8-10:30 p.m., Bucer’s Coffeehouse Pub, 201 S. Main St., Moscow. NOV. 18 Upstairs Strangers, acoustic pop, 8-10:30 p.m., Bucer’s Coffeehouse Pub, 201 S. Main St., Moscow. Annual Asotin Swingin’ in the Moonlight, featuring music by the Asotin High School Jazz Band and Choir, and the Lewis-Clark State College Jazz Band, 7 p.m., Detrick Gym, Asotin High School. Also includes desserts. Cost: $3/person, $10/family. NOV. 19 Heidi Muller and Bob Weber, folk, free, 3 p.m., Orofino Junior/Senior High School, 300 Dunlap Road. The duo will perform on dulcimers, guitars, mandolin and electric cello. NOV. 20 Lewis-Clark State College Jazz Band, free, 7 p.m., Lewiston High School. Band is under the direction of Shawn Bowman and program will feature jazz, big band, Latin and popular music. NOV. 21 Open mic, 8:30 p.m., Mystic Cafe, 1303 Main St., Lewiston. Signups start at 8 p.m. NOV. 22 Brad Parsons, 8 p.m., Brock’s Towne Square, 504 Main St., Lewiston. Cost: $5. NOV. 25 Jazz jam, 7:30 p.m., Mystic Cafe, 1303 Main St., Lewiston. NOV. 28 Student Chamber Music and Brass Chamber Music, 8 p.m., Bryan Hall Theatre, Washington State University, Pullman. NOV. 29 Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, 8 p.m., Bryan Hall Theatre, Washington State University, Pullman. NOV. 30 Garrett Snedeker, student piano recital, 8 p.m., Kimbrough Concert Hall, Washington State University, Pullman. DEC. 1 University of Idaho Jazz Bands and Choirs, 6:30 p.m., UI Administration Building auditorium, 851 Campus Drive, Moscow. Cost: $5/regular price, $3/students and seniors. DEC. 1 AND 3 “Around the World At Christmas,” Palouse Choral Society’s Christmas Concert, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 and 4 p.m. Dec. 3, St. Boniface Catholic Church, Uniontown. Program covers Christmas music traditions of Europe, Scandinavia, Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean; and features Stephen Hatfield’s Christmas medley, “In Europam Natus Est.” Cost: $20/adults, $8/students, free/children ages 6-12. Tickets: palousechoralsociety.org. DEC. 2 “Joy to the World,” biannual presentation of traditional holiday favorites, world music and dance, 7:30 p.m., Administration Building auditorium, University of Idaho, 851 Campus Drive, Moscow. Cost: $16/adults, $14/students, $10/ages 15 and younger. Proceeds benefit the Festival Dance Scholarship Fund. Tickets: Festival Dance office, (208) 883-3267. DEC. 3 University of Idaho Orchestra, 4 p.m., Administration Building auditorium, 851 Campus Drive, Moscow. Cost: $5/regular price, $3/students and seniors. DEC. 5 University of Idaho Choirs, 7:30 p.m., Haddock Performance Hall, Blake and West Sweet avenues, Moscow. Features the Vandaleers, Women’s Chorus and Men’s Chorus. Cost: $5/regular price, $3/students and seniors. Gold Voices, Lewiston High School vocal group, 6:30 p.m., second floor meeting room, Lewiston City Library, 411 D St. Features holiday music and hot cider. DEC. 7 Sonos Handbell Ensemble Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m., Jones Theatre, Daggy Hall, Washington State University, Pullman. Cost: $18/regular price, $15/ages 60 and older, $9/non-WSU students and youth, free/WSU students with ID. Tickets: TicketsWest.com, (800) 325-7328, TicketsWest outlets, including Beasley Coliseum ticket office and Rosauers. DEC. 9 Hell’s Belles, all-woman AC/DC tribute band, 8 p.m., Clearwater River Casino event center, 17500 Nez Perce Road, Lewiston. Tickets: TicketsWest.com or casino box office. “The Glorious Story of Christmas,” cantata, 5:30 p.m., Clarkston United Methodist Church, 1242 Highland Ave. Performed by 35 choir members from around the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley and directed by James Payne. DEC. 12 “ ’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” barbershop harmony by Inland Harmony Chorus and Palouse Harmony Chorus, 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. Event is fundraiser for Sojourner’s Alliance and LC Valley Meals on Wheels. DEC. 17 Ultimate Christmas Concert and Singalong, annual fundraiser to benefit Interlink, 3:30 p.m., Clarkston High School auditorium, 401 Chestnut St. Cost: $10. DEC. 23 Mark O’Connor’s Appalachian Christmas, bluegrass, 8 p.m., Clearwater River Casino event center, 17500 Nez Perce Road, Lewiston. Tickets: TicketsWest.com or casino box office. JAN. 18 Night Ranger, rock, 7:30 p.m., Pend Oreille Pavilion, Northern Quest Resort and Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights, Wash. Cost: $35/$45/$65. Tickets: (877) 871-6772. JAN. 24 Terri Clark, Pam Tillis and Suzy Bogguss, country, 7:30 p.m., Pend Oreille Pavilion, Northern Quest Resort and Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights, Wash. Cost: $45/$55/$65. Tickets: (877) 871-6772. JAN. 26 Three Dog Night, rock, 7:30 p.m., Pend Oreille Pavilion, Northern Quest Resort and Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights, Wash. Cost: $35/$45/$65. Tickets: (877) 871-6772. Original member Danny Hutton is lead vocalist, while other members include Michael Allsup (guitar), Paul Kingery (bass/vocals), Pat Bautz (drums), Howard Laravea (keyboards), and David Morgan (vocals).
SCHOOL & CAMPUS
DEC. 1 “Cosmic Yoga,” planetarium show, 7 p.m., Washington State University planetarium, Room 231, Sloan Hall, Pullman. “... An evening exploring the cosmos with gentle yoga, beautiful live music and images from the near and far universe.” Features yoga instructor and live musicians providing ambient music. Cost: $15 (cash or check only). DEC. 3 “Some Like it Hot,” planetarium show, 5 p.m., Washington State University planetarium, Room 231, Sloan Hall, Pullman. “Explore temperature in the universe, from the cryogenic outer reaches to the stellar nuclear furnaces.” Cost: $5 (cash or check only).
SPORTS & OUTDOORS
NOV. 23 13th annual Turkey Leg Fun Run, 7:45 a.m., Green Frog Cafe, Palouse. Refreshments are provided. Cost is by donation which will benefit the Palouse Library.
STAGE
NOV. 16 Auditions for three Regional Theatre of the Palouse productions, 6:30-9 pm., RTOP Theatre, 122 N. Grand Ave., Pullman. The productions are “Legally Blonde: the Musical,” staged Feb. 15-25; “Fiddler On the Roof,” staged April 5-15; “God Of Carnage,” staged May 4-12. Auditioners should prepare a 16- to 18-bar song for musicals. NOV. 16-19 “The Odd Couple” by Neil Simon, staged by the Lewiston Civic Theatre in conjunction with the Lewis-Clark State College Drama Program, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16-18 and 2 p.m. Nov. 19, LCSC Music Building, 1105 Seventh St., Lewiston. Cost: $15/regular price, $10/seniors and children, free/LCSC students. Tickets: box office, (208) 746-3401, 832 Main St., Lewiston. DEC. 1-10 “A Child’s Christmas in Wales, a musical based on the Dylan Thomas short story, staged by University of Idaho Theatre Arts, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1-2, 7 and 9, 2 p.m. Dec. 2-3 and 10, Hartung Theater, 625 Stadium Drive, Moscow. Cost: $5-$15. Tickets: BookPeople of Moscow, Shoup Hall Room 201, or (208) 885-6465.
TALKS
NOV. 16 Talk about bodies’ natural defense strategies by Alicia Hu, Moscow psychologist, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Latah Recovery Center, 531 S. Main St., Moscow. NOV. 20 “Be Safe and Secure on the Internet: Security Measures,” presentation by Nate Rowe, 7 p.m., Potlatch Public Library, 1010 Onaway Road. Rowe is owner of Nate’s Computer Repair in Potlatch.
