ART & EXHIBITS
NOV. 29-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. 29-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. 29-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. 29-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. 29-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. 29-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. 29-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. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. NOV. 29-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. NOV. 29-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. NOV. 29-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. NOV. 29-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. 1 “Illuminata: 14 Years of Christmas,” open house, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Bank Left Gallery, 100 S. Bridge St., Palouse. 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
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. Susanne Maynes, author of “Releasing Your Brave Love”; Mark Brewster, author of “A Safe Place in the Storm”; and Pam Thorson, author of “Out from the Shadows”; signings, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., His Story Christian Gift Center, 1702 21st St., Lewiston. DEC. 5 Janet Richards of Moscow, author of “Only a Shadow,” reading/presentation, 5:30 p.m., Moscow Public Library, 110 S. Jefferson St. DEC. 5 AND 21 Steven Branting of Lewiston, author of “Our Fruitful Dreams: the Orchards As it Once Was,” signings, 4-8 p.m. Dec. 5, the Owl Southway, 720 16th Ave., Lewiston; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 21, Rosauers, 332 Thain Road, Lewiston. 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.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
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: Neill’s 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. 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. Mary’s Catholic Church Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m.-noon, Rebekah Hall, Potlatch. 49th annual Ladies of the Round Table Craft, Baked Goods and Pie Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Palouse Community Center, 220 E. Main St. Event features drawings and homemade pie for $5 a slice. Proceeds benefit scholarships provided to Garfield-Palouse High School seniors. Patchwork Bazaar, 10 a.m., Orofino Junior-Senior High School, 300 Dunlap Road. Holiday Fest and Tree Lighting, 4 p.m., Pine Street Plaza, Pullman. 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. DEC. 15 Pullman Winter Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Brelsford Washington State University Visitor Center, 150 E. Spring St.
FOOD & DRINK
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 d’oeuvres and silent auction. Cost: $30. Tickets: gritman.org/holidaydelights
KIDS & FAMILIES
DEC. 1 Annual Appaloosa Museum & Heritage Center Open House, 10 a.m.-noon, 2720 Pullman Road, Moscow. Santa Claus will arrive riding his Appaloosa horse at 10:15 to hand out treats and visit with children. Santa’s Appaloosa will be available for photos. DEC. 8 Second Saturday family arts & crafts event, 1-3 p.m., Lewis-Clark State College Center for Arts & History, 415 Main St., Lewiston. 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
NOV. 29 “Ride With Larry,” documentary, 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Center, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. Screening will be followed by Q&A session with a panel of experts on Parkinson’s disease therapy and treatment from Pullman Regional Hospital, Gritman Medical Center, and a certified medical marijuana representative. Admission: donations. NOV. 29-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. 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 city’s 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. 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 DEC. 1, 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. 1 — “Elf” (PG-2003); Dec. 8 — “The Santa Clause” (PG-1994); Dec. 15 — “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (PG-2000) DEC. 3 “Symphony of the Soil,” documentary by Deborah Koons Garcia, 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. 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
NOV. 29 Brad Parsons and Starbird, 9:30 p.m., John’s Alley, 114 E. Sixth St., Moscow. Cost: $7. NOV. 29 AND DEC. 1 Heustis Kountry Band, dance music, 7-10 p.m., Sixth Street Senior Center, 832 Sixth St., Clarkston. Cost: $5. 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 Students, 5:10 p.m., Room 101, Kimbrough Music Building, Washington State University, Pullman. Naughty Pine of Missoula, 9:30 p.m., John’s Alley, 114 E. Sixth St., Moscow. Cost: $5. Members are Kyle Boone (bass guitar and vocals), K.W. Lloyd (guitar) and Jake Smith (percussion). Heidi Muller and Bob Webb, folk, 7:30 p.m., 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow. Muller and Webb will perform a concert of Northwest original songs and traditional Appalachian tunes. Cost: $15/regular price, $12/Palouse Folklore Society members. 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., University of Idaho, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Washington State University School of Music Holiday Concert, 2 p.m., Bryan Hall Theatre, Pullman. Features performances by the WSU Madrigal Singers, Treble Choir, Tenor/Bass Choir, Concert Choir and the Symphony Orchestra. Cost: $15/regular price, $10/students and seniors, free/ages 12 and younger. Innasci, 9:30 p.m., John’s Alley, 114 E. Sixth St., Moscow. Cost: $5. Olde Fashioned Christmas Show, featuring talent from around the Clearwater Valley, 6 p.m., Kamiah American Legion Post, Main Street. Cost: $5/regular price, $3/seniors and students through 12th grade, free/veterans, and children age 3 and younger. 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., University of Idaho, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Khaymen Tylinski, student composition recital, 1 p.m., University of Idaho, 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. Zion I of Oakland, rap/hip-hop, 9:30 p.m., John’s Alley, 114 E. Sixth St., Moscow. Cost: $15/advance, $20/door. Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3906097 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. 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. 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. DEC. 12 Riverport Band Jam, 6-9 p.m., Riverport Brewing Co., 150 Ninth St., Clarkston. 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. DEC. 16 Ultimate Christmas Concert and Sing Along, 3:30 p.m., Clarkston High School auditorium, 401 Chestnut St. John Elwood and Sally Burkhart, 5-8 p.m., the Center, Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St. 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. 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. 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.
SCHOOL & CAMPUS
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. DEC. 3 50th anniversary screening of the 1968 Elvis Presley television special, 5:30 p.m., Lewis-Clark State College Center for Arts & History, 415 Main St., Lewiston. Amy Canfield, professor at LCSC, will lead a brief discussion following the screening, and grilled peanut butter and banana sandwiches will served. JAN. 14 Lecture by Paul Rucker, visual artist and composer, 7-9 p.m., Compton Union Building auditorium, Washington State University, Pullman.
SPORTS & OUTDOORS
NOV. 29-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. Cookies with Santa: 5-9 p.m. Dec. 1. NOV. 30 Annual Christmas Light Parade, 6 p.m., Main Street, Kamiah. Children’s Flashlight Serpentine Parade will precede the main parade. Theme: “Winter Wonderland.” DEC. 1 32nd annual Lighted Christmas Parade, 4:30 p.m., Sixth Street, downtown Clarkston. Theme: “Holly Jolly Christmas.” DEC. 22 2018 Lighted Boat Parade, sponsored by the Northwest River Runners, 6-7 p.m., Snake River, between Lewiston and Clarkston.
STAGE
NOV. 29-DEC. 1 “Unraveling Motion, Revealing Intention,” performance by University of Idaho Dance Program, 7:30 p.m., Dance Lab 110, Physical Education Building, Moscow. Program was choreographed by four students, Aleks Day, Taylor Eddleston, Claire Raynard and Abby Shepard. Cost: $5. NOV. 29 AND DEC. 6 Auditions for “Cabaret” and “Mamma Mia!” to be staged by the Regional Theatre of the Palouse, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 29 and 5:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 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. NOV. 30-DEC. 9 “A Midwinter Night’s Dream,” holiday interpretation of Shakespeare’s 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, UI’s 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; UI’s Forge Theater, 404 Sweet Ave., Moscow. Cost: $5-$15 evening performances, pay-what-you-can/matinee performances. DEC. 1 “The Nutcracker,” staged by students from the Main Street Dance Studio. 1 and 7 p.m., Lewiston High School auditorium. Program will feature ballet, tap, Irish, jazz, dance team and ballroom dancing. Cost: $10/regular price, $5/children, free/ages 3 and younger. 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, 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. 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.
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. DEC. 5 Panel discussion, “Recycling on the Palouse,” League of Women Voters of Moscow forum, noon-1 p.m., 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow. Panel features Stevie Steely, communications manager at Latah Sanitation, and business owners Brandy Sullivan and Louise Todd.
