ART & EXHIBITS
NOV. 15-17 Inspired Palouse, Plein-Air inspired art competition, Libey Gallery, the Center at Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St. Exhibit features 38 pieces in a variety of media. Reception: 5-7 p.m. Nov. 17. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 1-5 p.m. weekends. NOV. 15-DEC. 1 At War! Special Collections and Archives exhibit about the effects of World War I at the University of Idaho, UI library second floor, Moscow. 33rd annual Snake River Showcase, juried fine art exhibit and sale, Valley Art Center, 842 Sixth St., Clarkston. Features more than 60 entries by more than 20 artists from this region. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. NOV. 15-DEC. 2 Favorite Places and Things, Palouse Watercolor Socius annual show, Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. NOV. 15-DEC. 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. NOV. 15-DEC. 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. NOV. 15-DEC. 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. NOV. 15-DEC. 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. NOV. 15-DEC. 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. Reception: 5-6 p.m. Nov. 8. NOV. 15-JAN. 2 Stuff: What We Collect and Why, Third Street Gallery, 206 E. Third St., Moscow. Speaker series, all talks begin at 5:30 p.m.: Richard Old, Estate Services, Nov. 1; Sonya Meyer, Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences, UI, Dec. 6. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. NOV. 15-JAN. 30 The Body: Power, Meaning & Representation in Contemporary Art, Fine Arts Gallery 2, Washington State University, Pullman. Reception: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Nov. 15. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. NOV. 15-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.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
NOV. 15-16 Richard Scheuerman, author of Hardship to Homeland: The Pacific Northwest Volga Germans, presentation, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15, the Center at Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St.; and 4 p.m. Nov. 16, Washington State University Holland/Terrell Library Atrium, Pullman. NOV. 16 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. 17 Bernice Seward of Lewiston, childrens book author of This is the Book, signing, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., And Books Too, 918 Sixth St., Clarkston. NOV. 24 Local Author Book Signing, featuring eight authors, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., BookPeople of Moscow, 521 S. Main St. Schedule includes: Katherine Sterling, 10 a.m.-noon, Al Halsey and Nathan Barham, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sanan Kolva, noon-4 p.m., Mark Rounds, 2-4 p.m.; Guy Worthey, 2-6 p.m.; Priscilla Wegars, 4-6 p.m. NOV. 29-DEC. 1 Friends of the Lewiston City Library book sale, 3-7 p.m. Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 30 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 1, library basement, 411 D St. DEC. 1 Brad Judy, author of Deception: the Rise and Final Fall of a Decorated Vietnam Surgeon, signing, 2-4 p.m., And Books Too, 918 Sixth St., Clarkston. DEC. 5 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. 7 Coffee & Books, discussion of Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie, 10 a.m., Lewiston City Library, 411 D St. 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.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
NOV. 17 Range Benders, fundraiser concert to benefit cancer patient, 5-9 p.m., American Legion Cabin, 317 S. Howard St., Moscow. Event also will feature drawings, silent auction, chili feed, covered-dish meal, and no-host beer/wine. Admission: donation by cash or check. DEC. 1 Pullman Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast and Music Fest, 7-11 a.m., Lincoln Middle School, 315 S.E. Crestview Drive, Pullman. Cost: $7/regular price, $3/ages 3-12. Event includes a silent auction and live music by Snake River Six, Auf Gehts German band, and Pullman High School and LMS music groups. Advance tickets: Neills Flowers & Gifts, 234 E. Main St.; Dave Christy State Farm Insurance, 650 Bishop Blvd., Suite 100; Pullman Disposal Services, 135 N.W. Harold St. Info: kiwanisclubofpullman.org/pancake-breakfast-and-music-fest/
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
NOV. 17 Pullman Winter Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Brelsford Washington State University Visitor Center, 150 E. Spring St., Pullman. Lewiston Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lewiston Community Center, 1424 Main St. 28th annual Clarkston High School Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., CHS main building, auxiliary gym and auditorium building. NOV. 18 Auction and sale, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Holy Family School, 1002 Chestnut St., Clarkston. Silent Auction starts at 10:30 a.m. and live auction starts at 1:30 p.m. Free chili will be served. NOV. 21-24 34th annual Tri-State Hospital Foundation Festival of Trees, Nez Perce County Fair Pavilion, 1229 Burrell Ave., Lewiston. Schedule includes: Nov. 21 Family night, 5 to 8 p.m., admission by donation. Nov. 22 1 to 4 p.m., admission by donation. Nov. 23 Joanne Shears Vintage Style Show and Tea, 10 a.m., $20. Tickets: festivaloftrees.tristatehospital.org or (509) 758-4902 Nov. 24 Festival of Trees gala, dinner, auction and dance, 6 p.m. Features live and silent auctions, dinner and dancing to the 7 Devils. Cost: $100. Tickets: festivaloftrees.tristatehospital.org or (509) 758-4902 NOV. 30 Moscow Winter Carnival, 4-8 p.m., Main Street. Features tree lighting, parade, and live music by the Moscow Music Academy. DEC. 1 Winter Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow. 22nd annual Beadwork Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nez Perce National Historical Park visitor center, 39063 U.S. Highway 95, Spalding. 39th annual Lewis-Clark State College Christmas Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., LCSC Activity Center, 500 Eighth Ave., Lewiston. St. Marys Catholic Church Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m.-noon, Rebekah Hall, Potlatch.
FOOD & DRINK
NOV. 16 Cougar Crest Estates, Bergevin Lane Vineyards wine tasting, 3-7 p.m., Brelsford Washington State University Visitor Center, 150 E. Spring St., Pullman. NOV. 22 Free Community Thanksgiving Feast, 4-8 p.m., Latah County Fairgrounds, 1021 Harold St., Moscow. NOV. 30 50th annual Gritman Medical Center Auxiliary Holiday Delights, 6-9 p.m., Best Western Plus University Inn, 1516 W. Pullman Road, Moscow. Event features wine-tasting, hors doeuvres and silent auction. Cost: $30. Tickets: gritman.org/holidaydelights
KIDS & FAMILIES
NOV. 17 Community contra dance, 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow. Music: Crooked Kilt. Caller: Nancy Staub. 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, free/children. DEC. 8 Second Saturday family arts & crafts event, 1-3 p.m., Lewis-Clark State College Center for Arts & History, 415 Main St., Lewiston.
MOVIES
NOV. 15 Grease: Singalong, 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Center, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. Cost: $5. NOV. 15-DEC. 6 University of Idaho Film Festival, Weimar Germany: History, Film and Memory 100 Years Later, all films at 7 p.m., Borah Theater, Pitman Center, Moscow: Schedule includes: Nov. 15 Menschen am Sonntag (People on Sunday): A silent drama following the lives of a group of Berlin residents on a summers day. Nov. 29 M: When the police are unable to catch a child murderer, other criminals join the manhunt. Dec. 6 Metropolis: In a future city sharply divided between the working class and city planners, the son of the citys mastermind falls in love with a working class prophet who predicts a coming change. Lectures on topics related to the films will be held prior to most screenings at 12:30 p.m., Room 028, Teaching and Learning Center, UI. on campus (TLC 028). Nov. 15 Hearts of Stone and Walls of Paper: Limitations on German-Jewish Emigration to the United States, 1933-1941, by Professor Raymond Sun from Washington State University Nov. 29 Serial Killers in Our Midst: Exploring M and the Psycho-Sexual Effects of World War I, by Professor Jason Crouthamel from Grand Valley State University in Michigan Dec. 6 Metropolis and Modernism During the Weimar Republic, by Professor Erika Kuhlman from Idaho State University NOV. 26 King Lear, National Theatre Live, 6:30 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Center, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. NOV. 27 Brave the Elements, Story Story Night: Live, 6 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Center, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. Live-streamed from Jump in downtown Boise. Cost: $10. NOV. 28 From the Waste Up, documentary, 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Center, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. DEC. 18 Summer 1993, International Film Series, 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Center, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. Cost: $5. DEC. 13 Mamma Mia: Singalong, 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. Cost: $5.
MUSIC
NOV. 15 University of Idaho Concert Band and Wind Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Administration Building auditorium, 851 Campus Drive, Moscow. Cost: $5/regular price, $3/students and seniors. Third Thursday Celtic and old-time jam session, 7 p.m., Cafe Reuben, 607 Seventh Ave., Lewiston. Moscow Song Circle, 7 p.m., One World Cafe, 533 S. Main St., Moscow. Annual Lewis-Clark State College Jazz Band Fall Concert, 7 p.m., Silverthorne Theater, LCSC, Lewiston. The 21-member band, conducted by Shawn Bowman, will perform pieces including those by Gordon Goodwin, Chick Corea, Tom Kubis, Herbie Hancock and Post Modern Jukebox. Magnificent Mozart, Washington State University Opera Workshop, 8 p.m., Bryan Hall Theatre, Pullman. Odd Bird, classic rock/blues, 9 p.m., Ricos, 200 E. Main S., Pullman. Five-member band from the Palouse. NOV. 15 AND 17 Heustis Kountry Band, dance music, 7-10 p.m., Sixth Street Senior Center, 832 Sixth St., Clarkston. Cost: $5. NOV. 16 The Jauntee, 10 p.m., Hogans Pub, 906 Sixth St., Clarkston. Cost: $5. Band members are Scott Ferber, drums; Caton Sollenberger, guitar; Tyler Adams, keyboards; and John Loland, bass. NOV. 16 Thomas Hill, student trombone recital, 3:10 p.m., Bryan Hall Theatre, Washington State University, Pullman. Stasia Kulsa, student flute recital, 4:10 p.m., Bryan Hall Theatre, Washington State University, Pullman. Royal Bliss with Joyous Wolf, Messer and the Kevin Black Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Third Wheel, 1634 Main St., Lewiston. Cost: $15. The Jauntee, 9 p.m., Hogans Pub, 906 Sixth St., Clarkston. NOV. 17 Newsboys United with Zealand and Adam Agee, 7 p.m., ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center, University of Idaho, Moscow. Features Peter Furler and Phil Joel, and current members Michael Tait, Duncan Phillips, Jeff Frankenstein and Jody Davis. Cost: $18-$100. Tickets: www.premierproductions.com/tour/newsboys-united/moscow-id Swingin in the Moonlight, 7-9:30 p.m., Detrick Gym, Asotin High School. Features live music by groups in the Asotin Music Department, including the Swing Notes. Also features desserts and beverages. Cost: $10/families, $5/person, $3/students. Gefilte Trout, klezmer, 7 p.m., One World Cafe, 533 S. Main St., Moscow. NOV. 18 Lewis Clark Community Concert Band, 3 p.m., Lewiston High School auditorium, 1114 Ninth Ave. Donations accepted. NOV. 19 Open mic, 9 p.m., Ricos, 200 E. Main St., Pullman. NOV. 20 Open mic, 8 p.m., Mystic Cafe, 1303 Main St., Lewiston. NOV. 21 Mark Holt of Lewiston, guitar instrumentals, 5:30 p.m., Parejas Cellars Tasting Room, 903 Sixth St., Clarkston. NOV. 23 Wide Stance and Brothers, 10 p.m., Hogans Pub, 906 Sixth St., Clarkston. NOV. 24 Live jazz jam, 8 p.m., Mystic Cafe, 1303 Main St., Lewiston. Mark Holt of Lewiston, Americana, 7 p.m., Kamiah Hotel Bar & Grill. NOV. 26 Guitar Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. NOV. 27 Bryson Roberts, student tuba recital, 8 p.m., Bryan Hall Theatre, Washington State University, Pullman. NOV. 28 Symphonic Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble, 8 p.m., Bryan Hall Theatre, Washington State University, Pullman. NOV. 30 University of Idaho Jazz Bands and Chamber Jazz Choir, 7:30 p.m., Administration Building auditorium, 851 Campus Drive, Moscow. Features UI Jazz Bands I, II and II, and the Jazz Choir. Cost: $5/regular price, $3/students and seniors. Happiness Yi, graduate student percussion recital, 4:10 p.m., Kimbrough Concert Hall, Washington State University, Pullman. Guitar Student, 5:10 p.m., Room 101, Kimbrough Music Building, Washington State University, Pullman. DEC. 1 University of Idaho Choirs, 7:30 p.m., Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Concert features Vandaleers, Treble Chorus and University Chorus. Cost: $5/regular price, $3/students and seniors. Mayalisa Bordenkircher, graduate student piano recital, 1 p.m., Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. DEC. 2 University of Idaho Orchestra Concert, 4 p.m., Administration Building auditorium, 851 Campus Drive, Moscow. Cost: $5/regular price, $3/students and seniors. The Oak Ridge Boys, country, 6 p.m., Clearwater River Casino, 17500 Nez Perce Road, Lewiston. Tickets: TicketsWest or the venue box office. Logan Ellis, student jazz vocals recital, 10 a.m., Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Khaymen Tylinski, student composition recital, 1 p.m., Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. DEC. 5 Bingo Players, Dutch electro house musician, 11 p.m., Etsi Bravo, 215 E. Main St., Pullman. Cost: $20. DEC. 6 Lionel Hampton School of Music students and ensembles, 2:30 p.m., Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. DEC. 7 29th Jazz Choirs Holiday Concert, 7 p.m., ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center, University of Idaho, Moscow. 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 (womens and mens barbershop harmony groups). Concert and sing-along proceeds will benefit Family Promise of the Palouse and Family Promise of Lewis-Clark Valley. DEC. 16 Ultimate Christmas Concert and Sing Along, 3:30 p.m., Clarkston High School auditorium, 401 Chestnut St.
SCHOOL & CAMPUS
NOV. 15 Is Truth Dead? presentation by Steven Stehr, noon, Washington State University, Room 308, Bryan Hall, Pullman. Stehr is the Sam Reed Distinguished Professor in Civic Education and Public Civility and director of the School of Politics, Philosophy and Public Affairs at WSU. NOV. 30 AND DEC. 2 New Horizons To Pluto and Beyond, planetarium show, 7 p.m. Nov. 30 and 5 p.m. Dec. 2, Room 231, Sloan Hall, Spokane Street, Washington State University, Pullman. Show will describe Pluto, its discovery, demotion and eventual rediscovery. Cost: $5/regular price (cash or check only), free/ages 6 and younger.
SPORTS & OUTDOORS
NOV. 17 Grand opening of Blackbird Station, 10 a.m., along the Latah Trail between Blaine Street and Alturas Parkway, Moscow. NOV. 22 14th Annual Turkey Leg Fun Run, Palouse. Race begins at 7:45 a.m. at the Roy Chatters Museum. Cost: donation with proceeds going to benefit the Palouse Library. NOV. 30 Kamiah Chamber of Commerce annual Christmas Parade and Lighting Ceremony, 6 p.m., Main Street, Kamiah. DEC. 1 32nd annual Lighted Christmas Parade, Sixth Street, downtown Clarkston. Theme: Holly Jolly Christmas
STAGE
NOV. 15-17 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, staged by Pullman High School Drama, 7 p.m. Nov. 15-17 and 2 p.m. Nov. 17, PHS auditorium, 510 N.W. Greyhound Way. Cost: $5-$10. NOV. 16-17 Exit, Pursued by a Bear, staged by the Pullman Civic Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Nye Street Theatre, 1220 N.W. Nye St., Pullman. Cost: $10/regular price, $5/members. NOV. 30-DEC. 9 A Midwinter Nights Dream, holiday interpretation of Shakespeares play staged by University of Idaho Theatre Arts Department, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 6 and 8; 2 p.m. Dec. 1, 2 and 9, UIs Hartung Theater, 625 Stadium Drive, Moscow. Cost: $5-$15 evening performances, pay-what-you-can/matinee performances. NOV. 30-DEC. 9 The Gift of the Magi, staged by University of Idaho Theatre Arts Department, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and 8; 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7; noon, Dec. 2 and 9; UIs Forge Theater, 404 Sweet Ave., Moscow. Cost: $5-$15 evening performances, pay-what-you-can/matinee performances. DEC. 7-9, 14-16 Its 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. 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 Its 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
TALKS
NOV. 29 A Man from Walla Walla and the Birth of Archaeology in China, presentation by Jeff Kyong-McClain, 4 p.m., Room 028, Teaching and Learning Center, University of Idaho, 875 Line St., Moscow. Kyong-McClain, a historian and co-director of the Confucius Institute at the UI, will talk about how David Crockett Graham, a Baptist missionary from Walla Walla, became a pioneer of modern archaeology in southwest China in the 1920s and 30s.