FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28

Festivity/Twin Falls

The 18th annual Christmas in the Nighttime Sky festivities will be held at Kimberly Nurseries. Highlights include a free chili and potato dinner, 5:30-7 p.m.; visiting with Santa; a live Nativity scene; entertainment by The Lighthouse Praise Band; and fireworks display choreographed with Christmas music on 95.7 KEZJ FM about 7:30 p.m. Admission is a new, quality, unwrapped toy (per family) for ages 0-16, with proceeds to benefit needy children through KMVT's Christmas for Kids program. Free shuttle buses from the Kmart and Grocery Outlet parking lot, 5-7 p.m. Information: Sherry Wright at 733-2717. Kimberly Nurseries is at 2862 Addison Ave. E.

Theater/Twin Falls

Mad Hatt'r Theatre Co. and Random Acts of Theatre present the holiday production "A Tuna Christmas" at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Theatre at Twin Falls Senior Center. A sequel to "Greater Tuna," this show stars Michael Johnson and Dustin Hobdey, who play 20 characters of the third smallest town in Texas. It's 24 hours before Christmas and the eccentric characters attempt to cope with seasonal traumas such as a disaster-prone little theater production of "A Christmas Carol," and a yard-decorating contest that is being sabotaged by a mysterious Christmas phantom. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and seniors, available at the door or 734-5084. The production continues Sunday. The senior center is at 530 Shoshone St. W.

Astronomy/Twin Falls

"How to Buy Your First Telescope" astronomy talk will be at 7:15 p.m. in the Rick Allen Room at the Herrett Center for Arts and Science on the College of Southern Idaho campus. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for students or $5 for families. Children 6 and younger admitted free. Telescope viewing will follow from 8:15 p.m. to midnight at the Centennial Observatory (weather permitting); admission is $1, or free with astronomy talk or planetarium show admission.

Planetarium/Twin Falls

The Faulkner Planetarium at College of Southern Idaho's Herrett Center for Arts and Science will present "Here Comes the Sun" at 2 and 4 p.m.; "The Christmas Star" at 7 p.m.; and "Steamrolling through the Holidays" at 8:15 p.m. Education-show tickets are $4.50 for adults, $3.50 for seniors and $2.50 for students. Tickets for the 8:15 p.m. entertainment show are $4.50 for all ages. The Herrett Center is near CSI's entrance on North College Road.

Acoustic/Twin Falls

Sassy Lee performs light rock and country and oldies, 8:30-10:30 p.m. at Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center. No cover charge. Canyon Crest is at 330 Canyon Crest Drive.

Country, rock/Twin Falls

Mixed Emotions performs from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Montana Steakhouse. No cover charge. The steakhouse is at 1826 Canyon Crest Drive.

Rock/Twin Falls

Milestone plays 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at The Oasis. No cover charge. The Oasis is at 1007 Blue Lakes Blvd N.

Blues/Twin Falls

Swampcats plays at 9 p.m. at The Pressbox. No cover charge. The Pressbox is at 1749 Kimberly Road.

Jazz/Twin Falls

Live music featured 7 to 10 p.m. at Pandora's restaurant. No cover charge. Pandora's is at 516 Hansen St.

Festival gala/Rupert

Caring and Sharing Christmas Festival gala will be held 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rupert Civic Auditorium. The event features a free luncheon for buyers and a preview of the trees on display. Information: 436-8124. The civic center is at 505 Seventh St.

Festival/Rupert

Caring and Sharing Christmas Festival is open to the public 3 to 10 p.m. at the Rupert Civic Auditorium. Free admission. The festival continues Saturday through Monday. Information: 436-8124. The civic center is at 505 Seventh St.

Holiday festivity/Rupert

Christmas City USA will hold its Christmas opening and annual chili feed on the Rupert Square. The chili feed starts at 5 p.m.; cost of chili is $1.50, cinnamon roll is $1.50, and hot chocolate or coffee is 50 cents. Santa will turn on the lights at 7 p.m. on the square, with fireworks to follow. Proceeds will be used for Christmas lighting, decorations and maintenance. The event is sponsored by the Rupert Christmas Lighting Committee.

Music/Rupert

Ratz Azz performs 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Blue Room. No cover charge. Blue Room is at 613 Fremont Ave.

Arts and crafts/Burley

Bel Cantos Christmas Arts and Craft Fair will be from noon to 8 p.m. at Burley High School. There will be a raffle drawing for prizes. Admission is $2. Proceeds will benefit the Burley High choir. The fair continues Saturday. The high school is at 2100 Parke Ave.

Music/Burley

Kroakers DJ featured 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Riverside. Cover charge is $2. Riverside is at 197 W. U.S. Highway 30.

Country/Declo

The Fugitives perform 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Shakers. No cover charge. Shakers is at 826 Idaho Highway 81.

Gallery walk/Ketchum

Sun Valley Gallery Association's Galley Walk will be 6 to 9 p.m. at downtown art galleries. Visit with featured artists. Free admission. Information: 726-3423 or Svgalleries.com.

Art/Ketchum

Opening reception of "Conjugating Nature," a collection of new mixed media works by Cynthia Fusillo, will be held 6-9 p.m. at Gallery DeNovo. The exhibit will be on display through DEC. 22. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Free admission. Information: 726-8180. Gallery DeNovo is at 320 First Ave. N., Suite 101.

Blues, folk/Ketchum

FourStroke Bus will play old-school blues, folk, country and bluegrass, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Papa Hemi's Hideaway. No cover charge. The Hideaway is at 310 S. Main St.

Holiday open houses/Buhl

Buhl Christmas Open Houses will be held at several locations, featuring Christmas gift ideas. Open houses are scheduled at Rivers Edge Antiques & Collectibles, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (every weekend through Dec. 20), 118 Broadway Ave. N., 543-6538; Snyder Blue Rock Vineyard, Winery & Gift Shop, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (every weekend through Dec. 20), 4060 N. 1200 E., 543-6938; and Nehemian Picture Framing & Antiques, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (open Monday to Saturday until Dec. 23), 1553 E. 4000 N., 543-4253. Free admission.

Country/Jerome

Country Classics will perform 8 p.m. to midnight at Snake River Elks Lodge. Cover charge is $5 per person or $9 per couple. Everyone is welcome. Dinner available 6-9 p.m. The lodge is at 412 E. 200 S.

Jazz/Sun Valley

Sun Valley Trio will perform 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Duchin Lounge at Sun Valley Resort. No cover charge. Information: 622-2145

Music/Sun Valley

Pianist Larry Harshbarger will perform 6-9 p.m. at Ram Restaurant in the Sun Valley Village at Sun Valley Resort. No cover charge. Restaurant reservations: 622-2800.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29

Book signing/Twin Falls

Ranse Parker, former Castleford native and author of the mystery adventure novel "Circle Of Doors," will sign copies of his book at 1 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers. Parker began his five-year writing project in 2002 after seeing the story as a movie in a two-night dream. "Circle Of Doors," self-published by Parker, received the 2008 national Silver Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY Awards) in Visionary Fiction. The book chronicles a time in the life of Ethan Grey, a research scientist who receives a video journal containing a world history that doesn't exist. A quest for answers puts a lifetime of cynical ideology on trial when clues and a strange revelation reveal a plot to undermine the world's economies. Parker was recently the featured speaker at New York Times bestselling author Richard Paul Evans' writers' conference in Salt Lake City. Information: RanseParker. com. Barnes & Noble is at 1239A Pole Line Road.

Crafts class/Twin Falls

"Make-n-Take Christmas Crafts" class will be held 9 a.m. to noon at Twin Falls Creative Arts Center. The class is for adults and children. Cost is $5 per person (walk-ins welcome). Information: 737-9111. The arts center is at 249 Main Ave. W.

Art/Twin Falls

Final day of Magic Valley Arts Council's Full Moon Gallery of Fine Art & Contemporary Craft with new works by member artists, and mixed media work by Barbara Jensen Koch at Galeria Pequena. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The galleries are at 132 Main Ave. S. Free admission. Information: 734-2787.

Planetarium/Twin Falls

The Faulkner Planetarium at College of Southern Idaho's Herrett Center for Arts and Science will present "Here Comes the Sun" at 2 and 4 p.m.; "The Christmas Star" at 7 p.m.; and "Steamrolling through the Holidays" at 8:15 p.m. Education-show tickets are $4.50 for adults, $3.50 for seniors and $2.50 for students. Tickets for the 8:15 p.m. entertainment show are $4.50 for all ages. The Herrett Center is near CSI's entrance on North College Road.

Blues/Twin Falls

Swampcats will play at 9 p.m. at The Pressbox. No cover charge. The Pressbox is at 1749 Kimberly Road.

Folk, country/Twin Falls

Renee Lewis — Front Porch Flavor will perform folk, country, light rock and Irish songs, 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center. No cover charge. Canyon Crest is at 330 Canyon Crest Drive.

Rock/Twin Falls

Milestone will play 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at The Oasis. No cover charge. The Oasis is at 1007 Blue Lakes Blvd. N.

Country, rock/Twin Falls

Mixed Emotions will perform from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Montana Steakhouse. No cover charge. The steakhouse is at 1826 Canyon Crest Drive.

Jazz/Twin Falls

Live music will be featured 7 to 10 p.m. at Pandora's restaurant. No cover charge. Pandora's is at 516 Hansen St.

Festival breakfast/Rupert

Caring and Sharing Christmas Festival's Teddy Bear Breakfast will be 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Rupert Civic Auditorium. Children are invited to eat breakfast with Santa Claus. Admission is a new, unwrapped toy for the Mini-Cassia Christmas Council or $3 per person without a toy. Information: 436-8124. The civic center is at 505 Seventh St.

Festival/Rupert

Caring and Sharing Christmas Festival is open to the public from noon to 8 p.m. at the Rupert Civic Auditorium. Free admission. The festival continues Sunday and Monday. Information: 436-8124. The civic center is at 505 Seventh St.

Arts and crafts/Burley

Bel Cantos Christmas Arts and Craft Fair will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Burley High School, with a raffle drawing for prizes. Admission is $2. Proceeds benefit the Burley High choir. The high school is at 2100 Parke Ave.

Art show/Burley

An art show will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Donna and Heywood's Studio. The show will feature the original oil paintings of Kent Harper, Bonnie Harper and Ka Harper for the first time, and other artists' work will be on display. The studio is at 401 E. 16th St. Information: 678-5056.

Jazz/Sun Valley

Sun Valley Trio will perform 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Duchin Lounge at Sun Valley Resort. No cover charge. Information: 622-2145.

Music/Sun Valley

Pianist Larry Harshbarger will perform 6 to 9 p.m. at Ram Restaurant in the Sun Valley Village at Sun Valley Resort. No cover charge. Restaurant reservations: 622-2800.

Bluegrass, rock/Ketchum

Damphools will play Southern rock, bluegrass, country and original songs 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Papa Hemi's Hideaway. No cover charge. The Hideaway is at 310 S. Main St.

Holiday open houses/Buhl

Buhl Christmas Open Houses will be held at several locations, featuring Christmas gift ideas. Open houses are scheduled at Rivers Edge Antiques & Collectibles, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (every weekend through Dec. 20), 118 Broadway Ave. N., 543-6538; Snyder Blue Rock Vineyard, Winery & Gift Shop, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (every weekend through Dec. 20), 4060 N. 1200 E., 543-6938; and Nehemian Picture Framing & Antiques, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (open Monday to Saturday until Dec. 23), 1553 E. 4000 N., 543-4253. Free admission.

Country/Declo

The Fugitives will perform 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Shakers. No cover charge. Shakers is at 826 Idaho Highway 81.

Metal/Boise

Five Finger Death Punch, with In this Moment, will play at The Knitting Factory. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20, available at ticketweb.com or 343-8883, ext. 112. The Knitting Factory is at 416 S. Ninth St.

Festivity/Boise

Eighth Street Marketplace holiday celebration will be held 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the downtown area. The event features complimentary food and drink, live music with bluegrass musician Kayleigh Jack, and extended holiday hours. Free admission. Information: Courtney at 830-6416.

Music/Stanley

Music From Stanley radio show series, featuring Kelly Lynae and Sean Hatton, will air at 2 p.m. on KBSU (Bellevue, 89.3 FM; Hailey, 90.5 FM; Ketchum, 93.5 FM; and Twin Falls, 91.7 FM). The radio shows include concert audio, commentary and interview segments with the artists.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30

Christian music/Twin Falls

Greg and Glenda Bostock with Heart & Soul will perform in concert at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. at Eternal Life Christian Center. Admission is a freewill offering. Information: 732-8092. The center is at 451 Orchard Drive.

Theater/Twin Falls

Mad Hatt'r Theatre Co. and Random Acts of Theatre present the holiday production "A Tuna Christmas" at 2 p.m. at the Community Theatre at Twin Falls Senior Center. A sequel to "Greater Tuna," this show stars Michael Johnson and Dustin Hobdey, who play 20 characters of the third smallest town in Texas. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and seniors, available at the door or 734-5084. The senior center is at 530 Shoshone St. W.

Rock/Twin Falls

Milestone will play 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Pioneer Club. No cover charge. Pioneer is at 1519 Kimberly Road.

Music/Sun Valley

Pianist and singer Leana Leach will perform 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. during Sunday brunch in the Lodge Dining Room at Sun Valley Resort. No cover charge. Restaurant reservations: 622-2800.

Festival/Rupert

Caring and Sharing Christmas Festival is open to the public noon to 5 p.m. at the Rupert Civic Auditorium. Free admission. The festival continues Monday. Information: 436-8124. The civic center is at 505 Seventh St.

Hip-hop/Boise

New York City-based hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan will play at 8:30 p.m. at The Knitting Factory. Tickets are $37.50 to $99, available at ticketweb.com or 343-8883, ext. 112. Knitting Factory is at 416 S. Ninth St.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 1

Arts class/Twin Falls

"Creative Arts" class for ages 12 to adults will be held 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays at Twin Falls Creative Arts Center. Participants will learn a variety of art media, including painting, drawing, sculpting and other creative arts. Beginners, intermediate and advanced students are welcome. Cost is $45 per month. Information: 737-9111. The arts center is at 249 Main Ave. W.

Slide presentation, vigil/ Twin Falls

World AIDS Day Awareness will be held at the College of Southern Idaho. A slide presentation will be shown noon to 1:30 p.m. at CSI's Fine Arts Center Recital Hall and a candlelight vigil will be 7:30-9:30 p.m. at CSI's atrium. Free admission.

Festival/Rupert

Caring and Sharing Christmas Festival is open to the public 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Rupert Civic Auditorium. A Senior Social will be 1-3 p.m. Free admission. Information: 436-8124. The civic center is at 505 Seventh St.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2

Astronomy/Twin Falls

Family night telescope viewing will be 6-9 p.m. at the Centennial Observatory in the Herrett Center for Arts and Science on the CSI campus. Admission is $1, or free with planetarium show admission. Free for children 6 and under.

Music/Sun Valley

Pianist Larry Harshbarger will perform 6-9 p.m. at Ram Restaurant in Sun Valley Village at Sun Valley Resort. No cover charge. Restaurant reservations: 622-2800.

Holiday music/Boise

Pianist Jim Brickman will perform a holiday concert, along with friends Mark Masri, Anne Cochran and Tracy Silverman, at 7:30 p.m. at the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts on the Boise State University campus. The concert includes holiday music from classic to contemporary. Tickets are $25-75, at 426-1110 or Idahotickets. com. Morrison Center is at 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3

Gala opening/Twin Falls

Opening night gala of St. Luke's Magic Valley Health Foundation's Festival of Trees will be held at Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center. Social hour begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner, a live auction and music performed by High Street Band. Tickets, $100, are available at 737-2480 (table reservations available in groups of eight only). Canyon Crest is at 330 Canyon Crest Drive.

Theater/Twin Falls

College of Southern Idaho Theater Department presents Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" at 8 p.m. at CSI's Fine Arts Center Theater. The classic story features the characters Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future; Jacob Marley; Tiny Tim; Bob Cratchit; and Ebenezer Scrooge. Tickets, $8 for adults and $6 for senior citizens and students, are available at CSI's Fine Arts box office, 732-6288 or Tickets.csi.edu. The production continues Thursday and DEC. 5-6 and 10-13.

Music/Twin Falls

Open Mic Night will be featured at 9 p.m. in the Blue Room at Woody's. No cover charge. Woody's is at 213 Fifth Ave. S.

Gala opening/Burley

Cassia Festival of Trees gala opening will be held at 6 p.m. at Mini-Cassia College of Southern Idaho's gym (old Burley High School). The gala features dinner, entertainment and a preview of this year's display. Tickets are $35, available at 678-4786. Reservations required. The Mini-Cassia CSI center is at 1600 Park Ave.

Music/Sun Valley

Pianist Larry Harshbarger will perform 6-9 p.m. at Ram Restaurant in Sun Valley Village at Sun Valley Resort. No cover charge. Restaurant reservations: 622-2800.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4

Jazz/Twin Falls

College of Southern Idaho's Jazz Ensemble Concert will be at 7:30 p.m. at CSI's Fine Arts Center auditorium. The program features CSI's Big Band with a variety of big band jazz arrangements and several soloists and vocalists. Admission is a suggested donation at the door to the CSI Music Department scholarship fund.

Style show/Twin Falls

"Ladies Night Out" at St. Luke's Magic Valley Health Foundation's Festival of Trees will be at 7 p.m. at Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center. The event includes complimentary hors d'oeuvres, no-host bar, a silent auction and a style show featuring fashions by Black Rock Clothier, Cobble Creek, Fashion Cents and Sheepskin Coat Factory and Fur Salon. Tickets, $40, available at 737-2480. Canyon Crest is at 330 Canyon Crest Drive.

Festival/Twin Falls

St. Luke's Magic Valley Health Foundation's Festival of Trees, "A Child's Wish," will be open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. for Seniors' Day at the Herrett Center for Arts and Science. There will be complimentary photos 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and treats. General admission is $4 for adults; free for seniors 60 and over on Seniors Day; and $1 for children 12 and under. Those attending the festival will receive free admission to special planetarium shows. Proceeds will benefit children's health care at the new St. Luke's. The festival continues DEC. 5-7. Information: 737-2480. The Herrett Center is on the College of Southern Idaho campus at 315 Falls Ave.

Planetarium/Twin Falls

The Faulkner Planetarium at College of Southern Idaho's Herrett Center for Arts and Science will present "Season of Light" at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.; "Steamrolling through the Holidays" at 1 and 8:15 p.m.; "Here Comes the Sun" at 2:30 p.m.; and "The Christmas Star" at 7 p.m. Planetarium shows are free with paid admission to the Festival of Trees. The Herrett Center is near CSI's entrance on North College Road.

Theater/Twin Falls

College of Southern Idaho Theater Department presents Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" at 8 p.m. at CSI's Fine Arts Center Theater. Tickets, $8 for adults and $6 for senior citizens and students, are available at CSI's Fine Arts box office, 732-6288 or Tickets.csi.edu. The production continues DEC. 5-6 and DEC. 10-13.

Pottery show and sale/ Twin Falls

Magic Mud, the College of Southern Idaho Art Department's annual fundraiser, will be held 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the CSI Student Union Building. The event will feature the works of student and professional potters. Items include platters, bowls, vases, casserole dishes, cups, teapots and many unique objects, along with batik-dyed silk scarves and handmade jewelry. Students of CSI Art instructor Mike Youngman will sell various artworks. Featured potters will include Brandie Heck, Alta Harris, Carrie Gruver, Cole Hanson, Shekinah Davies, Alex Bramwell, Andrea Stevens and Bill and Sheryl West. The show continues DEC. 5-6.

Film/Twin Falls

College of Southern Idaho Spanish Department offers "Noche de Cine Latino" (Latin Film Night) at 7 p.m. in Canyon room 106. Free admission. Discussion follows.

Festival/Burley

Cassia Health Care Foundation's Festival of Trees will be held at Mini-Cassia College of Southern Idaho's gym (old Burley High School). The festival is open 10 a.m. to noon for seniors and handicapped individuals, and noon to 8 p.m. for the public. Admission is $1 for adults and 50 cents for children. The festival continues DEC. 5-6. Information: 654-2770 or 678-1353. The Mini-Cassia CSI center is at 1600 Park Ave.

Art studio tour/Burley

First Thursday Artist Studio Tours will be held 4-8 p.m. at four participating studios in the Burley area. All studios will have new work to show. Studio at 326 S. 250 E. features Nicole Maier with ceramic bowls, 219-1384; Kathleen Hawkins with ceramic plates, including a nativity platter (see photo), 878-2222; and goldsmith Billie Larios. The gallery at Springdale School, 494 E. 200 S., features several artists: Claudette Bray with paintings, 654-2808; June Carey with paintings; Joan Turner with oil painting, 654-2802; and Maize Bowers with watercolor paintings, 678-5666. The studio at 401 E. 16th St. features Donna Arbogast with paintings, 678-5056; Heywood Williams with paintings, including new Christmas paintings, 679-1065; and Everett Spencer with paintings of trees, 436-5888. The studio at 637 W. 18th St. features Marilyn Miller with paintings, including carved and painted wooden Nativity pieces, 878-7540.

Gala opening/Gooding

Gooding County Hospital Foundation's Festival of Trees Gala Opening Celebration will be held 7-9 p.m. at the Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind round building. The event includes wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres and silent auction. Admission is $20 per person. The building is at 202 14th Ave. E. Information: 934-5760.

Music/Sun Valley

Pianist Larry Harshbarger will perform 4 to 9 p.m. at Ram Restaurant in the Sun Valley Village at Sun Valley Resort. No cover charge. No table reservations; seating is as available. Information: 622-2800.

Ballet history/Boise

"The Nutcracker for the Curious" will be held 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy. Ballet Idaho's artistic director Peter Anastos and board member Carl Daugenti will present interesting facts about the beginnings and the past productions of the "The Nutcracker." The event includes a sneak peek of the set model and costume samples designed exclusively for the new production. Hot chocolate and candy canes will be served. Free admission. Information: Ballet Idaho at 343-0556. The arts academy is at Ninth and Myrtle streets.