Calendar

ART & EXHIBITS

DEC. 7-16

"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. 7-23

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. 7-27

Holiday Memories Show, Blue Mountain Artists Guild Art Center, 745 Main St., Pomeroy. Featured artist: 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.

DEC. 7-31

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. 7-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. 7-30

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. 7-31

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. 8-JAN. 31

Drawings and paintings by 13-year-old Molly Klingler of Moscow, Moscow Food Co-op deli gallery, 121 E. Fifth St. Reception: 5-6:30 p.m. Dec. 8. Hours:

7 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.

DEC. 9-27

Gingerbread house competition and display, Oakesdale Library. Competition is 1-5 p.m. Dec. 9, and voting begins Dec. 11, with winners in three categories announced at 1 p.m. Dec. 27.

DEC. 9-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. Reception: 1 p.m. Dec. 9. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

DEC. 7

26th annual Washington State University Press Holiday Book Fair, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Terrell Library Atrium, Pullman. Features book signing by Rodney Frey, author of "Carry Forth the Stories,"

DEC. 8

Coffee and Books, discussion of "Today Will Be Different" by Maria Semple, 10 a.m., Lewiston City Library, 411 D St.

Dick Riggs of Lewiston, author of "Pictures on the Wall: Stories of Historical Interest About Lewiston, Idaho," signing, 9 a.m.-noon, Rosauers, 332 Thain Road, Lewiston.

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.-4 p.m., Rosauers, Lewiston.

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.

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

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

DEC. 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.

McCall Winter Carnival with theme of "There's 'Snow' Place Like Home."

FOOD & DRINK

DEC. 9

Christmas Tea and Luncheon, presented by the Tea Ladies group, 12:30 p.m., the Center, Whitman County Library, 102 S. Main St., Colfax. Cost: $25/person, $125/ table of 6. Reservations: (509) 553-9344 or (509) 592-0317.

DEC. 13

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. 16

Fundraiser breakfast to benefit the Clarkston Heights Grange, 8-11:30 a.m., 2220 Reservoir Road, Clarkston. Menu: pancakes, eggs, sausage or bacon, toast and beverages. Cost: $5 donation (free for ages 7 and younger).

KIDS & FAMILIES

DEC. 7

Light Up the Night Parade and Winter Wonderland Tree Lighting, Friendship Square, 400 S. Main St., Moscow. Cookies and cocoa will be served beginning at 6:15 p.m. in Friendship Square with tree lighting at 7 p.m. Parade will follow on Main Street in downtown Moscow.

DEC. 7-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. 9

Latah County Historical Society Victorian Christmas Party, 1-4 p.m., McConnell Mansion, 110 S. Adams St., Moscow. Event features treats, hot wassail, children's crafts and performances by the Palouse Chorale Society's Chamber Choir.

A visit with Santa Claus, 10 a.m.-noon, Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown. Features personal photos, cookies and cocoa, as well as activities.

DEC. 16

"An Afternoon with Santa," 1-6 p.m., Clarkston Heights Grange No. 982, 2220 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.

MOVIES

DEC. 9 AND 11

"Hansel and Gretel," MET Live in HD performance, 9:55 a.m. Dec. 9 and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11, Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. Cost: $10/regular price, $15/students.

DEC. 13

"In the Mood for Love" (Hong Kong, PG, 2000), Chinese Movie Night sponsored by the University of Idaho Confucius Institute, free, 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow.

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.

"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.

"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. 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. 7 AND 9

Heustis Kountry Band, dance music, 7-10 p.m., Sixth Street Senior Center, 832 Sixth St., Clarkston. Cost: $5.

DEC. 8

University of Idaho Jazz Choirs annual holiday concert, 7 p.m., ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center, Moscow. Joining the UI choirs will be nearly 1,000 elementary, junior high and high school students from around the region. Admission: donations to benefit Lionel Hampton School of Music student scholarships.

Jim Basnight Band, 9:30 p.m., John's Alley, 114 E. Sixth St., Moscow. Cost: $5.

DEC. 9

Hell's Belles, all-woman AC/DC tribute band, 8 p.m., Clearwater River Casino event center, 17500 Nez Perce Road, Lewiston. Cost: $15-$25. 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.

Tunesmith Night featuring performances by songwriters Erisy Watt, Joseph Hein and Bart Budwig, 7 p.m., Gold Room, Jennings Hotel, 100 N. Main St., Joseph, Ore. Cost: $10.

Breakfast 4 Dinner, 9:30 p.m., John's Alley, 114 E. Sixth St., Moscow. Cost: $5.

Erik Bowen Trio, 6 p.m., Lindsay Creek Vineyards, 3107 Powers Ave., Lewiston.

Innerlit, 7 p.m., One World Cafe, 533 S. Main St., Moscow. Members include April Rubino and Mark Williams.

DEC. 10

Christmas Music Concert, free, 7 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ninth Street and Preston Avenue, Lewiston. Concert will feature choirs, instrumental ensembles and small singing groups.

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.

Holiday Concert, Community Band of the Palouse, 7 p.m., Domey Auditorium, Gladish Cultural & Community Center, 115 N.W. State St., Pullman. Jacob Ward will be the featured clarinet soloist. Admission is free; donations will be accepted.

Open mic, 8:30 p.m., Mystic Cafe, 1303 Main St., Lewiston. Sign-ups start at 8 p.m.

DEC. 15

The Intentions, 9:30 p.m., John's Alley, 114 E. Sixth St., Moscow. Cost: $5.

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.

Palouse-Two Rivers Beer Choir, 7 p.m., Slice and Biscuit, 125 E. Second St.

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.

C.D. Woodbury Trio, 8 p.m., Kamiah Hotel Bar and Steakhouse, 501 Fourth St., Kamiah.

Nappy Roots, 9:30 p.m., John's Alley, 114 E. Sixth St., Moscow.

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.

Scott Pemberton Band, 9:30 p.m., John's Alley, 114 E. Sixth St., Moscow. Cost: $7.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Five Alarm Funk, 9 p.m., John's Alley, 114 E. Sixth St., Moscow. Cost: $7/advance, $10/door.

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.

Eddie Money, rock, 8 p.m., Clearwater River Casino event center, 17500 Nez Perce Road, Lewiston. Tickets: TicketsWest.com or casino box office.

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.

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.

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. 7-9

Live Drive-Through Nativity, 6-8 p.m., Living Faith Fellowship, 1035 S. Grand Ave., Pullman.

DEC. 7-10

"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. 7 and 9, 2 p.m. Dec. 10, Hartung Theater, 625 Stadium Drive, Moscow. Cost: $5-$15. Tickets: BookPeople of Moscow, Shoup Hall Room 201, or (208) 885-6465.

DEC. 7-10

"Babes in Toyland," staged by the Pullman Civic Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7-9, 2 p.m. Dec. 10, 1220 N.W. Nye St., Pullman. Cost: $10-$12. Tickets: online at pulmancivictheatre.org/tickets, (509) 332-8406 or via email boxoffice@pullmancivictheatre.org

DEC. 7, 9, 14-16

"James and the Giant Peach: the Musical," staged by the Clarkston and Lewiston High School drama clubs, 7 p.m. Dec. 7, 9, 14-16 and 2 p.m. Dec. 9 and 16, CHS auditorium, 401 Chestnut St. Cost: $12/regular price, $10/students and seniors.

DEC. 9

"A Christmas Carol," staged by Main Street Dance Studio, 1 and 7 p.m., Lewiston High School auditorium, 1114 Ninth Ave. Features a variety of dance styles including ballet, Irish, tap, ballroom and dance team. Cost: $10/regular price (or $5 with a donation of two cans of food), $5/ages 4-11, free/ages 3 and younger.

Live Nativity Program, 4-4:30 p.m., Hells Canyon Harley-Davidson, 306 21st St., Lewiston. Refreshments and a free gift for everyone will follow.

"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.

"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.

"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.

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.

TALKS

DEC. 7

Representatives from the Kelley Lab at Washington State University, Science After Hours presentation on evolutionary genomics and adaptations to extreme climates, 7 p.m., Last Frontier Pizza Co., 100 W. Fourth St., Moscow.

DEC. 13

"Single Payer Systems and American Healthcare," by John Rusche of Lewiston, League of Women Voters of Moscow forum, noon-1 p.m., 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow. Rusche is a retired physician who served six terms in the Idaho House of Representatives.