ART & EXHIBITS
JAN. 24-26
“Black and White Exhibit,” featuring black and white or monochromatic works in graphite, charcoal, scratch board, photography and encaustics, Valley Art Center, 842 Sixth St., Clarkston. Exhibiting artists are Catherine Della Maggiora, Larry Ferguson and Jodee Maiorana, all of Clarkston; Lynne Guillot of Lewiston; and Jordan Henderson of Dayton. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
JAN. 24-30
“The Body: Power, Meaning & Representation in Contemporary Art,” Fine Arts Gallery 2, Washington State University, Pullman. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays.
JAN. 24-FEB. 1
“Meet the Moscow Arts Commission and the Arts Department,” works by members of the City of Moscow’s team of arts advocates, Third Street Gallery, 206 E. Third St., Moscow. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. Reception: 5-7 p.m. Jan. 31, council chambers. Commissioners Christine Gilmore and Caitlin Caldwell will provide music from 5-5:30 p.m. Panel discussion featuring artists and Megan Cherry, city of Moscow arts program manager, will join in a panel discussion, 6 p.m.
JAN. 24-FEB. 6
Works by Jim Miley of Moscow, landscapes and photographs, Moscow Food Co-op, 121 E. Fifth St. Hours: 7 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.
JAN. 24-FEB. 8
Undergraduate Juried Exhibition, Ridenbaugh Hall Gallery, University of Idaho, Moscow. Reception and awards presentation: 4-6 p.m. Jan. 25. Hours: noon- 5 p.m. Monday, 1:30-5 p.m. Tuesday, 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, 2-5 p.m. Thursday-Friday.
JAN. 24-FEB. 24
“Push Factors: Perspectives on Guatemalan Migration,” exhibit of photographs that explore the factors driving residents of Guatemala from their homes in search of a better life, Prichard Art Gallery, University of Idaho, 414 S. Main St., Moscow. Exhibit includes work by photographers and photojournalists Rodrigo Abd, James Rodríguez and William B. Plowman, along with written accounts from migrant youth. Videos and additional still images by Rodriguez and Abd will be projected in the balcony galleries. Gallery talk by Rodriguez will be noon Jan. 24. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday.
JAN. 24-FEB. 27
“Fabulous Fabrics,” exhibit of works in fabric, Blue Mountain Artisan Guild Art Center, 745 Main St., Pomeroy. Featured artists are Sharon Ruchert (adult) and Camryn Claassen (junior), both of Pomeroy. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday.
JAN. 24-FEB. 28
Abstract works by Jeanne Fulfs of Colfax, the Center adjacent to the Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Friday and 1-5 p.m. weekends.
JAN. 24-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.
JAN. 24-MARCH 16
“Social Space,” works by Mark Bradford, Leonardo Drew, Julie Mehretu and Wangechi Mutu from the collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and his Family Foundation, Galleries 2 and 3, Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Washington State University, Pullman. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
JAN. 24-APRIL 26
“Win the Day for Crimson and Gray: Celebrating a Century of the Fight Song,” exhibit marking the Feb. 20, 1919, birth of the Washington State University fight song, Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections, off the central atrium in the Terrell Library, Pullman. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays.
JAN. 24-JUNE 29
“Michael Schultheis: Venn Pirouettes,” paintings, Gallery 5, Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Washington State University, Pullman. Reception: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 24, Wright/Harmon Gallery. Features performance by Schultheis. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
JAN. 24-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.
JAN. 26-27
“enTropic,” exhibit of mixed media contemporary artwork by more than 10 artists from the Northwest, Studio 84, 134 Walnut Ave., Genesee. Hours: 3-7 p.m.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
JAN. 24
Book discussion about “The Weight of Ink” by Rachel Kadish, 7 p.m., Asotin County Library, 417 Sycamore St., Clarkston.
JAN. 26
Steven Branting of Lewiston, author of four Lewiston history books, “Historic Firsts,” “Hidden Lewiston,” “Lost Lewiston” and “Wicked Lewiston,” signing, 1-4 p.m., the Valley Collective, 419 Snake River Ave., Lewiston.
JAN. 28
2019 Winter Read kick-off party for adults, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Genesee Community Library, 140 Walnut Ave.
JAN. 30
Book discussion of “The Aviator’s Wife“ by Melanie Benjamin, 7 p.m., Nezperce Community Library, 402 Sixth Ave.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
JAN. 26
Jackson Baldwin’s Pay it Forward Biennial Auction, 4:30 p.m., Nez Perce County Fair Pavilion, 1229 Burrell Ave., Lewiston. Features games, drawings, silent and live auctions, and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Live auction begins at 7 p.m. and live music by Marcos Dominguez from 9 p.m. to midnight. Cost: $35. Tickets: online at jacksonspayitforward.com.
JAN. 27
Latah County Historical Society annual meeting, 3 p.m., 1912 Center, Arts Room, 412 E. Third St., Moscow. Appetizers will be served and a no-host bar will be available.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
JAN. 24-26
2019 Pierce Winter Festival. Schedule includes:
Jan. 24-26: Timberline High School Student Art Show, opening reception, 4-7 p.m. Jan. 23, Studio 205; exhibit hours, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 24-26
Jan. 25
6-8 p.m. — sledding on Carle Street, with bonfire and snacks
Jan. 26
7-9 a.m. — breakfast, Pierce Community Center
10 a.m.-noon — ice man relay, downtown museum pavilion
1 p.m. — ATV treasure hunt, register 10 a.m.-noon at Dill’s
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — children’s activities
12:30-2 p.m. — snowball toss, Idaho Central Credit Union
1:45-2:30 p.m. — doratidi (Iditarod backward) races, museum pavilion
2:30-3:30 p.m. — barstool races, the Outback
6:30-8 p.m. — open mic, Pioneer Inn (festival winners announced at 7 p.m.)
JAN. 25-FEB. 3
54th annual McCall Winter Carnival. Theme: “Legends, Myths and Superheroes.” Info: McCallChamber.org.
FOOD & DRINK
FEB. 2
“Meet Us at the Museums,” a progressive dinner sponsored by the Appaloosa Museum and Latah County Historical Society, Moscow. The Vandal Trolley will shuttle guests to the Appaloosa Museum for appetizers and a champagne toast at 3:30 p.m., and will return guests to the McConnell Mansion for a plated dinner by the chef at Bloom beginning at 5:45 p.m. Cost: $50. Tickets (must be reserved by Jan. 25): Appaloosa Museum or the historical society, or online at www.latahcountyhistoricalsociety.org.
“Dirt and Diamonds,” 12th annual American Legion “Steak Out,” 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Nez Perce County Fair pavilion, 1229 Burrell Ave., Lewiston. Menu: steak, baked potato, salad, baked beans, roll, dessert. Social hour with no-host bar begins at 5, dinner is 6-8 p.m., DJ music and dancing, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Cost: $25/single, $40/couple. Tickets: Potlatch No. 1 Federal Credit Union or Les Schwab Tire Co. Event is fundraiser to benefit Lewis-Clark American Legion Baseball.
FEB. 3
Annual Ground Hog Day Breakfast, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., IOOF Hall, Clearwater. Cost: $8.
MOVIES
JAN. 25-27
“Instant Family” (PG-13), 6 and 9 p.m Jan. 25-26, 4 and 7 p.m. Jan. 27, Compton Union Building auditorium, Washington State University, Pullman. Cost: $2/regular price, free/WSU students.
JAN. 27
“Who Will Write Our History,” documentary about the Warsaw Ghetto, 3:30 and 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. In English/Yiddish/Polish.
JAN. 30
“Bye, Bye Birdie,” 7 p.m., Lewis-Clark State College Center for Arts & History, 415 Main St., Lewiston. Film is shown as part of From Stage to Screen series in conjunction with the Lewiston Civic Theatre production of the same name.
Backcountry Film Festival, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. Cost: $10. Presented by the University of Idaho Outdoor Program with money raised going to support regional “human-powered recreation and conservation efforts, winter education and avalanche/safety programs and to raise awareness of winter management issues.”
JAN 31
“Darkest Hour” (PG-13), Soup and Movie Night For Adults, 6 p.m., Nezperce Community Library, 402 Sixth Ave., Nezperce. RSVP: Nezperce Library, (208) 937-2458.
FEB. 2 AND 4
“Carmen,” MET Live in HD, 9:55 a.m. Feb. 2 and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 4, Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. Cost: $20.
MUSIC
JAN. 24
JACK Quartet, Auditorium Chamber Music Series, 7:30 p.m., Administration Building auditorium, University of Idaho, Moscow. Cost: $10-$25. Tickets: BookPeople of Moscow. The quartet also will perform at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Moscow Public Library.
Greg Yasinitsky, saxophone, “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. Yasinitsky will perform with the WSU faculty quartet Gator Tail (Brian Ward, Hammond organ; Brad Ard, guitar; and David Jarvis, drums) and with the WSU-University of Idaho quintet Crosscurrent (Vern Sielert, trumpet and flugelhorn; Ward, piano; F. David Snider, bass; and Dan Bukvich, drums).
Open jazz jam with Erik Bowen Band as host, 8-10 p.m., Bucer’s Coffeehouse Pub, 201 S. Main St., Moscow.
JAN. 24 AND 26
Heustis Kountry Band, dance music, 7-10 p.m., Sixth Street Senior Center, 832 Sixth St., Clarkston. Cost: $5.
JAN. 25
Cantiamo! “Nature in Song,” Faculty Artist Series, 8 p.m., Bryan Hall Theatre, Washington State University, Pullman. Ensemble members are Julie Anne Wieck (soprano), Lori Wiest (mezzo-soprano), Aaron Agulay (tenor) and Christopher Nakielski (baritone). Joining the singers will be Karen Savage on piano and Shannon Scott on clarinet. Cost: $10/regular price, $5/non-WSU students and seniors age 55 and older, free/WSU students.
Jim Basnight Band, 9:30 p.m., John’s Alley, 114 E. Sixth St., Moscow. Cost: $5.
Ron Greene of Coeur d’Alene, rock/soul, 8-10:30 p.m., Bucer’s Coffeehouse Pub, 201 S. Main St., Moscow.
JAN. 26
Kenny James Miller Band, blues, 6 p.m., Lindsay Creek Vineyards, 3107 Powers Ave., Lewiston.
Jazz jam, 7 p.m., Mystic Cafe, 1303 Main St., Lewiston.
Heather and the SoulMotions, soul/R&B, 7 p.m., One World Cafe, 533 S. Main St., Moscow.
Jon & Rand, vintage favorites, 8-10:30 p.m., Bucer’s Coffeehouse Pub, 201 S. Main St., Moscow.
2019 Washington Idaho Symphony Young Artist Competition finalists recital, 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 322 E. Third St., Moscow. Musicians are, in the high school division, Jonna Sobeloff-Gittes, Yvette Kraft, Melody Gebremedhin, and Rebekah Heo; and in the college division, Jake Berreth, Bridget Scoles, Larissa Opp, Bogdan “Theo” Mynka, and Kathryn Frostenson.
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.
JAN. 30
Jazz Forum informal jam, 7 p.m., Room 101, Kimbrough Music Building, Washington State University, Pullman.
JAN. 31
Heather Ryan, graduate clarinet recital, 8 p.m., Bryan Hall Theatre, Washington State University, Pullman.
FEB. 1
Equinox Brass Quintet, 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.
FEB. 2
Big Band Bash, 6-10 p.m., Ensminger Pavillion, Washington State University, Pullman. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., swing dance lesson is at 6 p.m., Jazz Band II plays at 7 p.m. and Jazz Band I plays at 8 p.m.
SCHOOL & CAMPUS
JAN. 24-MARCH 1
IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) spring semester seminar series, Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston. Schedule includes:
Noon Jan. 24 — “Real-time Heterogeneous Data to Guide Infectious Disease Forecasting Models” by Sara Del Valley of the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Room 208, Sacajawea Hall.
Noon Feb. 11 — “Human History and Health Through the Lens of Genetics” by Eimear Kenny of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Room 115, Sacajawea Hall.
11:10 a.m. Feb. 15 — “Research Areas: Mathematical Epidemiology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases” by Jan Medlock of Oregon State University in Corvallis, Room 100, Meriwether-Lewis Hall.
Noon Feb. 22 — “Research Areas: Evolutionary and Ecological Genomics” by Michael Pfrender of the University of Notre Dame, Room 115, Sacajawea Hall.
Noon March 1 — “Rapid Evolution of Mutational Processes in Humans, Apes, and Across the Tree of Life” by Kelly Harris of the University of Washington in Seattle, Room 115, Sacajawea Hall.
JAN. 25 AND 27
“Skies of 2019,” planetarium show, 7 p.m. Jan. 25 and 5 p.m. Jan. 27, Room 231, Sloan Hall, Washington State University, Pullman. Show features a preview of sky highlights for 2019. Cost: $5/regular price (cash or check only), free/ages 6 and younger.
FEB. 2
Annual “Cruise the World,” 11 a.m.-4 p.m., International Ballroom, Bruce M. Pitman Center, University of Idaho, Moscow. UI international students, faculty and staff will showcase the culture, food and music of about 30 countries. Cultural performances will be given about once an hour, with students performing traditional dances and songs as well as demonstrating other activities from their home counties. Food and drink will be available for purchase.
STAGE
JAN. 24-FEB. 3
“Bye, Bye Birdie,” staged by the Lewiston Civic Theatre and directed by Fred Scheibe, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24-26 and Jan. 31-Feb. 2; 2 p.m. Jan. 27 and Feb. 3; Lewiston High School auditorium, 1114 Ninth Ave. Cost: $19/regular price, $16/seniors and veterans; $14/students; $11/children.
JAN. 25
Open mic, 7-10 p.m., One World Cafe, 533 S. Main St., Moscow. Signups begin at 6:30 p.m.
JAN. 27-28
Auditions for “Wait Until Dark,” staged by the Lewiston Civic Theatre, 2 p.m. Jan. 27 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28, LCT office, 832 Main St., Lewiston. Audition materials available at the LCT box office noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. Production dates are March 21-30.
JAN. 28
Open mic, 9 p.m., Rico’s, 200 E. Main St., Pullman.
JAN. 29
Open mic, 7 p.m., Mystic Cafe, 1303 Main St., Lewiston.
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
JAN. 30-FEB. 3
“Up Chimacum Creek,” staged by University of Idaho Theatre Arts, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30-Feb. 2 and 2 p.m. Feb. 2-3, the Forge Theater, 404 Sweet Ave., Moscow. Written by Ben Gonzoles and directy by Justin Cerne, both graduate students. Cost: $10-$15, and free for UI students. Tickets: (208) 885-6465 or Suite 20, Shoup Hall.
TALKS
JAN. 30
League of Women Voters of Moscow forum featuring members of the Latah County Board of Commissioners, noon-1 p.m., 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow. Participants include Dave McGraw, Tom Lamar and Kathie LaFortune.