ART & EXHIBITS
DEC. 14-16“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.
“Artisans at the Center,” Lewis-Clark State College Center for Arts & History, 415 Main St., Lewiston. Features the work of 21 resident artists at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
DEC. 14-23
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.
DEC. 14-27
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.
Gingerbread house competition and display, Oakesdale Library. Attendees can vote in three categories; winners will be announced at 1 p.m. Dec. 27.
DEC. 14-31
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 online at www.1912center.org/
Exhibit of small watercolor paintings by Jill Hosmer of Clarkston, Blue Lantern Coffeehouse, 326 Main St., Lewiston. Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.
DEC. 14-30
Annual Miniatures Show, Valley Art Center, 842 Sixth St., Clarkston. The exhibit will feature 43 works by 16 artists. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
DEC. 14-31
Festival of Trees and Art, the Center, Whitman County Library, 102 S. Main St., Colfax. Features a tree-decorating contest as well as works of art and photography by Vickie Broeckel, Ken Carper, Greg Kessler, Bob Krikac, Nancy Rothwell, Rob Smith, Henry Stinson and Carrie Vielle. Proceeds from sales will go toward a new roof for the Center. Reception: 5-8 p.m. Dec. 20. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 1-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
DEC. 14-JAN. 17
“Woman Redefined: Women’s Activism in History,” student-designed exhibit based on theme of women’s activism, including the topics of women and politics, and women in society, Lewis-Clark State College Center for Arts & History, 415 Main St., Lewiston. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
DEC. 14-JAN. 26
“The Many Faces of Dance,” 8 a.m., Third Street Gallery, Moscow City Hall, 206 E. Third St. Features 25 color photographs of dancers by C. Rod Bacon Cost: Free.
DEC. 14-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.
DEC. 14-JAN. 31
Drawings and paintings by 13-year-old Molly Klingler of Moscow, Moscow Food Co-op deli gallery, 121 E. Fifth St. Hours: 7 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.
DEC. 20
“Art Among the Trees,” open house and celebration featuring local artwork and photography, Colfax LIbrary 102 S Main St.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
DEC. 16
Cheri Clark of Lewiston, author of “A Love Story That Knows No End,” and Sharon Hoseley of Clarkston, author of “A Bridge Named Susan,” 1-4 p.m., His Story Christian Gift Center, 1702 21st St., Lewiston.
Tracy Hammond of Lewiston, author of “A Dream, a Prayer and Cowboy,” signing, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., The Diamond Shop, 700 Main St., Lewiston.
DEC. 17
Tracy Hammond of Lewiston, author of “A Dream, a Prayer and Cowboy,” signing, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., North Forty, 2981 Thain Grade, Lewiston.
DEC. 20 AND 23
Tracy Hammond of Lewiston, author of “A Dream, a Prayer and Cowboy,” signing, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Rosauers, Lewiston.
DEC. 22
Tracy Hammond of Lewiston, author of “A Dream A Prayer and Cowboy”; Ida Smith, author of “Anticipated” and “The Neil Gatlin Thriller Series”; and LynnDee Wilks, author of “My Unpacked Suitcase”; signings, 2-5 p.m., Kodiak Coffee, Mall 21, 1702 21st St., Lewiston.
JAN. 17
Sara Zaske of Moscow, author of “Achtung Baby: An American Mom on the German Art of Raising Self-Reliant Children,” reading, Q&A and signing, 7 p.m., BookPeople of Moscow, 521 S. Main St.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
DEC. 14
Paradise Creek Musical Arts Society organizational meeting, 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Adams and Third streets, Moscow. Info: paradisecreekmusical.org
Holiday card-making party, 3:30 p.m., Disability Action Center, NW 505 N. Main, Moscow. Celebrating International Day of Disability by making cards to give to disabled veterans. Supplies provided.
DEC. 16
Wreaths Across America, 9 a.m., Lewis Clark Memorial Gardens Chapel, Seventh Street and Cedar Avenue. Volunteers needed to help lay wreaths on the graves of veterans. Contact: Sheila Kopczynski (208) 790-3263.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
DEC. 16
Annual Holiday Bazaar, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Clearwater River Casino event center, 17500 Nez Perce Road, Lewiston.
JAN. 26-FEB. 4
McCall Winter Carnival with theme of “There’s ‘Snow’ Place Like Home.”
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.
FOOD & DRINK
DEC. 16
Fundraiser breakfast to benefit the Clarkston Heights Grange, 8-11:30 a.m., 2202 Reservoir Road, Clarkston. Menu: pancakes, eggs, sausage or bacon, toast and beverages. Cost: $5 donation (free for ages 7 and younger).
DEC. 20
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. 21
Beer Carols with Beer Choir, 7 p.m., Moscow Slice & Biscuit, 125 East Second St., Moscow. Palouse-Two Rivers Beer Choir celebrates the pleasures of pub-singing and craft beer. Cost: Free.
KIDS & FAMILIES
DEC. 14-JAN. 5
Annual Winter Spirit holiday light display, Locomotive Park, bottom of 21st Street, Lewiston. Light hours: 4:30 p.m.-midnight daily. Fireplace hours: 5:30-8 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, 5:30-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
DEC. 15
Teen Loft Party, 6 p.m., Lewiston City Library, 411 D St., Lewiston. After-hours library party for teens 13-18. Virtual reality, karaoke, games and snacks.
DEC. 16
“An Afternoon with Santa,” 1-6 p.m., Clarkston Heights Grange No. 982, 2202 Reservoir Road, Clarkston. Features photos, cookies and milk, train display by the Lewis-Clark Train Club, lighted village and live music.
Holiday open house and covered-dish meal, 6:30 p.m., Lewiston Civic Theatre office, 832 Main St., Lewiston.
Community contra dance, 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow. Band: Under the Wire (John McInturff on fiddle, Greg Hodapp on will be playing banjo, David Christian on rhythm guitar and Doug Park on bass). Caller: several callers from the region. Free dance lessons begin at 7:30 p.m., and dance is from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Cost: $8/regular price, $6/Palouse Folklore Society members, $5/first-timers.
Zeppoz & Motley Motley Youth Christmas Party, 1 p.m., Zeppoz, 780 SE Bishop Blvd., Pullman. Youth ages 10 years and younger are invited to a free party where they will receive two games of bowling and a Christmas stocking. More information: Ned L. Bowman at Bowl3004fun@gmail.com
MOVIES
DEC. 14
“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” National Theatre Live performance, 6:30 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. Cost: $12.
DEC. 15-17
“It’s a Wonderful Life” (PG), 7 p.m., Kenworthy Theatre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. Cost: $6.
DEC. 19
“The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Maki” (NR), International Film Series, 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. In Finnish with subtitles. Cost: $5.
DEC. 22-23
“The Nutcracker” staged by the Royal Ballet and filmed live in London, 7 p.m. Dec. 22-23 and 2 p.m. Dec. 23, Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. Cost: $10/regular price, $5/ages 12 and younger.
MUSIC
DEC. 14
Raul Blanco, 9 p.m., Rico’s, 200 E. Main St., Pullman.
Open jazz jam night, 8 p.m., Bucer’s, 201 S Main St, Moscow.
Third Thursday Celtic and Old Time Sessions, 7 p.m., Cafe Reuben, 607 Seventh Ave., Lewiston.
DEC. 14 AND 16
Heustis Kountry Band, dance music, 7-10 p.m., Sixth Street Senior Center, 832 Sixth St., Clarkston. Cost: $5.
DEC. 15
The Intentions, 9:30 p.m., John’s Alley, 114 E. Sixth St., Moscow. Cost: $5.
Colby Acuff, country, 8 p.m., Bucer’s, 201 S. Main St., Moscow.
DEC. 16
Dan Maher of Pullman, pub songs, 8 p.m., Bucer’s Coffeehouse Pub, 201 S. Main St., Moscow.
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. Concert will feature performances by Chad Bramlet, Amy Baker-Stout, Nancy McIntosh, Becci Tank, Kelly Riddle, Shania, Clearwater Pipes and Drums, Jeanene Sander, Frances Hasenoehrl, Patricia Brinegar, the Dave Marran Family Singers, Isaiah Trembley and Elle Uhling.
Wallowa Valley Music Alliance Community Christmas Concert, 4 p.m., Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403, N. Main St., Joseph, Ore. Performers include Janis Carper, Bruce Coutant, Rebecca Lenahan (and students), Harmony Rising, the Hobbs Family, Randy Morgan and Jesse Borgerding, Shannon McNerney, Heidi Muller and Bob Webb, Nick Porter and Gail Swart. Admission: $10 donation.
DEC. 21
Palouse-Two Rivers Beer Choir, 7 p.m., Slice and Biscuit, 125 E. Second St.
Third Thursday Celtic and Old TIme Sessions, 7 p.m., Cafe Reuben, 607 Seventh Ave., Lewiston. Cost: Buy a beverage and/or menu item from Cafe Reuben. No outside food or drink, please.
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.
The Senders, 8:30 p.m., John’s Alley, 114 E. Sixth St., Moscow. Cost: $5.
Ugly Sweater and/or Christmas Pajama Jam featuring Shania Rales and Side of Shara, 6-10 p.m., Brock’s Towne Square, 504 Main St., Lewiston.
DEC. 31
C.D. Woodbury Trio, 8 p.m., Kamiah Hotel Bar and Steakhouse, 501 Fourth St., Kamiah.
JAN. 11
Nappy Roots, 9:30 p.m., John’s Alley, 114 E. Sixth St., Moscow.
JAN. 12
Carol Padgham Albrecht, oboe, accompanied by Catherine Anderson, piano, faculty recital, 7:30 p.m., Haddock Performance Hall, Blake and West Sweet avenues, University of Idaho, Moscow. Cost: $5/regular price, $3/students and seniors.
JAN. 13
Scott Pemberton Band, 9:30 p.m., John’s Alley, 114 E. Sixth St., Moscow. Cost: $7.
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. 21
Gayla Bauer Blaisdell, soprano, and Elaine Ross, piano, guest recital, 4 p.m., Haddock Performance Hall, Blake and West Sweet avenues, University of Idaho, Moscow. Cost: $5/regular price, $3/students and seniors. Blaisdell is associate professor of voice and opera at Central Washington University in Ellensburg and Ross is visiting assistant professor of music theory at Towson University in Maryland.
Patrick Jones, saxophone and Rajung Yang, piano, faculty recital, 7:30 p.m., Haddock Performance Hall, Blake and West Sweet avenues, University of Idaho, Moscow. Cost: $5/regular price, $3/students and seniors. Jones is UI lecturer of saxophone and Yang is UI associate professor of piano.
JAN. 23
Javier Rodriguez, faculty bassoon recital, 7:30 p.m., Haddock Performance Hall, Blake and West Sweet avenues, University of Idaho, Moscow. Cost: $5/regular price, $3/students and seniors. Rodriguez is UI assistant professor of bassoon.
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.
That 1 Guy, 9:30 p.m., John’s Alley, 114 E. Sixth St., Moscow. Cost: $10.
JAN. 25
Ying String Quartet, 7:30 p.m., Administration Building auditorium, University of Idaho, Moscow. Part of the Auditorium Chamber Music Series. Cost: $10-$22. Tickets: BookPeople of Moscow.
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).
Jovanni-Rey de Pedro, faculty piano recital, 7:30 p.m., Haddock Performance Hall, Blake and West Sweet avenues, University of Idaho, Moscow. Cost: $5/regular price, $3/students and seniors. De Pedro is UI assistant professor of piano and piano pedagogy and is co-director of the preparatory division.
JAN. 28
Five Alarm Funk, 9 p.m., John’s Alley, 114 E. Sixth St., Moscow. Cost: $7/advance, $10/door.
JAN. 30
Scott (clarinet)/Garrison (flute) Duo with Rajung Yang, faculty recital, 7:30 p.m., Haddock Performance Hall, Blake and West Sweet avenues, University of Idaho, Moscow. Cost: $5/regular price, $3/students and seniors. Leonard Garrison is UI professor of flute and Shannon Scott is Washington State University assistant professor of music and coordinator of graduate studies, clarinet and music history. Yang is UI associate professor of piano.
FEB. 3
Eddie Money, rock, 8 p.m., Clearwater River Casino event center, 17500 Nez Perce Road, Lewiston. Tickets: TicketsWest.com or casino box office.
FEB. 9
Sara Evans, acoustic 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.
FEB. 11
The Pointer Sisters, R&B, 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. Currently, the group features original member Ruth Pointer, her daughter, Issa Pointer; and her granddaughter, Sadako Pointer.
MARCH 1
Queensryche, heavy metal, 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.
STAGE
DEC. 14-16
“James and the Giant Peach: the Musical,” staged by the Clarkston and Lewiston High School drama clubs, 7 p.m. Dec. 14-16 and 2 p.m. Dec. 16, CHS auditorium, 401 Chestnut St. Cost: $12/regular price, $10/students and seniors.
DEC. 21-23
“A Cozy Christmas Cabaret,” 7 p.m., Orchid Room, upstairs at Morgans’ Alley, 301 Main St., Lewiston. Event also will feature a specialty baked goods silent auction and proceeds will benefit the Lewiston Civic Theatre. Includes desserts and a no-host bar. Cost: $20/regular price, $12/ages 12 and younger when accompanied by an adult. Tickets: Lewiston Civic Theatre, 832 Main St., noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, (208) 746-3401, www.lctheatre.org.
JAN. 5-21
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” staged by the Lewiston Civic Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 5-6, 12-13 and 19-20, 2 p.m. Jan. 7, 14 and 21, Silverthorne Theater, Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston. Tickets: lctheatre.org. Cost: $19/regular price, $16/veterans and those age 60 and older, $14/students ages 13-college, $11/ages 12 and younger.
JAN. 15-16
“The Mountaintop” by Katori Hall, staged by L.A. Theatre Works, 2 p.m. Jan. 15 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16, Jones Theatre, Daggy Hall, Washington State University Performing Arts, Pullman. Cost: $18/regular price, $15/ages 60 and older, $9/non-WSU students and youth, free/WSU students. Tickets: TicketsWest.com, (800) 325-7328, any TicketsWest outlet.
MARCH 15
Carlos Mencia, comedian, 7:30 p.m., Pend Oreille Pavilion, Northern Quest Resort and Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights, Wash. Cost: $39/$49/$69. Tickets: (877) 871-6772.
