FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12

Theater/Twin Falls

Twin Falls High School Drama Department presents Dessert Theater, a collection of competition selections and confections, at 7:30 p.m. at Roper Auditorium at Twin Falls High. Doors open and dessert served starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 (includes dessert). The production continues Saturday. Roper Auditorium is at 1615 Filer Ave. E.

Woodworking, welding auction/Twin Falls

College of Southern Idaho's Woodworking and Welding Show, formerly known as Woodstock, will be held in the Rick Allen Community Room at the Herrett Center for Arts and Science. Auction items can be viewed by the public 1 to 9 p.m. today and at 1 p.m. Saturday. The fundraiser auction begins at 1:45 p.m. Saturday. Items by woodworking and cabinetmaking students include an entertainment center, credenza, library cabinet, gun cabinet, blanket chest, kitchen cart, sleigh bed, hope chest, dresser, crib, bar stools, dining, kitchen, coffee and end tables, cutting boards and ornaments. Items by welding students include a bird bath, wishing well, planter, coffee tables, arbor, windmill, bench, porch swing, flower display and decorative metal cutouts. Residential construction students will sell at least one barn-like storage unit displayed outside the Herrett Center. CSI Culinary Arts students will provide refreshments. Proceeds will go for material costs and funds for the clubs.

Craft fair, bake sale/ Twin Falls

River Christian Fellowship Craft Fair and Bake Sale will be held 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the church. The event continues Saturday. River Christian is at the corner of Falls Avenue East and Shoshone Falls Road.

Crafts class/Twin Falls

"Make Christmas Ornaments and Christmas Candy" classes will be offered in two sessions, 2 to 3:30 p.m. or 3:45 to 5:15 p.m., at Twin Falls Creative Arts Center. The classes are for adults and children. Cost is $25 per person. Classes are limited. Pre-registration required: 737-9111. The arts center is at 249 Main Ave. W.

Music/Twin Falls

College of Southern Idaho's Percussion Ensemble Concert will be held at 7 p.m. at CSI's Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. The concert will feature traditional, modern and original works. Admission is a suggested donation at the door to the CSI Music Department scholarship fund.

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 seniors and students, are available at CSI's Fine Arts box office, 732-6288 or Tickets.csi.edu. The production continues Saturday.

Planetarium/Twin Falls

The Faulkner Planetarium at College of Southern Idaho's Herrett Center for Arts and Science will present "The Christmas Star" at 7 p.m. Tickets are $4.50 for adults, $3.50 for seniors and $2.50 for students. The Herrett Center is near CSI's entrance on North College Road.

Ski film/Twin Falls

"Under the Influence," an extreme ski and snowboard film by Teton Gravity Research, will be shown at 8 and 9:30 p.m. in the Rick Allen Community Room at College of Southern Idaho's Herrett Center for Arts and Science. CSI's Student Recreation Center is sponsoring the film, which showcases rides filmed in Alaska, Utah, Montana, Washington, British Columbia, Wyoming, Switzerland and Romania. National sponsors are offering prize packages, and local sponsors, including Donnelley Sports, Claude's Sports and Elevation Sports, are featuring prizes. Advance tickets are $8, at those locations and at the Herrett Center and CSI Student Recreation Center. CSI Student Activities office is offering free tickets to the first 140 current CSI students with student ID cards. Information: Scott Rogers, 732-6470. The Herrett Center is near CSI's entrance on North College Road.

Blues/Twin Falls

Swampcats play 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Woody's. Cover charge is $5. Woody's is at 213 Fifth Ave. S.

Easy listening/Twin Falls

Pianist Linda Schoepp plays easy-listening dinner music, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center. No cover charge. Canyon Crest is at 330 Canyon Crest Drive.

Easy listening/Twin Falls

We 3 (Linda Schoepp group) performs a variety of easy-listening music, 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.

Country, rock/Twin Falls

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

Cantata fundraiser/Gooding

Fundraiser dinner to benefit the Community Christmas Cantata will be held 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Gooding United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Menu is homemade soup, salad and bread. Gooding High School Honor Society members will help set up, serve dinner and clean up. Cost is $5 for adults. Children under 12 will be admitted free. Proceeds will go for the cost of music and supplies for the cantata. The church at 805 Main St.

Cantata/Gooding

Community Christmas Cantata, featuring the Gooding Community Chorale and Orchestra, will be at 7 p.m. at the Walker Center auditorium. The chorale and orchestra, directed by Rick Strickland, will perform Joseph M. Martin's "Festival of Carols." Featured soloists are Pastor Dave Buechler and Cindy Ervin. Refreshments will be served. Admission is a suggested donation to help with the cost of music and supplies. The cantata continues Saturday and Sunday. The Walker Center is at 605 11th Ave. E.

Nativity displays/Burley

Community Nativity Celebration will be held 5 to 9 p.m. at the Burley West LDS Stake Center. A special viewing for seniors and handicapped individuals will be 2 to 3:30 p.m. The event includes Nativity collections, artwork, Bibles, angels and wisemen, special children's displays, live Nativity enactments and musical performances. Free admission. The event continues Saturday. The church is at 2420 Park Ave.

Ballet/Burley

Centre Stage Studios will perform its 20th annual holiday production of "The Nutcracker" at 7:30 p.m. at the King Fine Arts Center. Cambree King will dance the leading role of Clara. Guest artists are Megan Olson as the Sugarplum Fairy and Addison Larsen as the Cavalier. Tickets are $10 for general seating and $8 for seniors. Reserved seating is $13 and $15, at 678-4117 or Premier Dancewear, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Tickets are also available at the door or from cast members. Performance proceeds go toward new scenery, new costumes and scholarships. The production continues Saturday. King Fine Arts Center 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.

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.

Country/Declo

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

Holiday craft show/Buhl

Christmas Craft Show will be held 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Grandy's and Juniper Street Farmhouse. Information: Leanne at 280-3198 or Brandy at 404-4148. The craft show continues Saturday. Grandy's is at Snake River Sprinklers Garden Center, 1675 E. 4100 N., on U.S. Highway 30.

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.

Rock/Buhl

Milestone plays 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at T.J.'s Lounge. No cover charge. T.J.'s is at 112 Broadway Ave. S.

Country/Jerome

Country Classics performs 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 performs 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 performs 6 to 9 p.m. at Ram Restaurant in the Sun Valley Village at Sun Valley Resort. No cover charge. Restaurant reservations: 622-2800.

Holiday programs/Hailey

Footlight Dance Centre students present holiday programs featuring tap, ballet and other dances at 12:45 p.m. at the Blaine Senior Center, 721 Third Ave. S., and at 1:15 p.m. at Blaine Manor, 706 S. Main St. Free admission.

Christmas market/Ketchum

Lisa Vierling will open her unique estate for the annual Croney Cove European Christmas Market from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is a $5 donation at the gate (includes a raffle ticket). Proceeds will be used to foster a children's exchange program between Ketchum and its sister city, Tegernsee, Germany. The event continues Saturday. The market is at 1034 Warm Springs Road (eight miles past the Warm Springs lifts).

Ballet/Boise

Ballet Idaho will present the holiday classic "The Nutcracker," with new choreography by artistic director Peter Anastos, and original costume and scenery designs by award-winning New York designer A. Christina Gianinni. It's set for 8 p.m. at the Morrison Center for Performing Arts. More than 100 young dancers from the community are cast in the production. The ballet's professional company will also be joined by the Boise Philharmonic, Opera Idaho Children's Chorus and Capital City Children's Chorus. Tickets range from $20 to $50 for adults and $10 to $40 for children; 426-1110, Idahotickets.org or Balletidaho.org. The ballet continues Saturday and Sunday. Morrison Center is at 1910 University Drive.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13

Recital/Twin Falls

College of Southern Idaho Music Department's Honors Recital will be held at 2 p.m. at CSI's Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. The recital will feature CSI music students performing on piano, violin, trombone, alto saxophone and voice. Performers include Becca Stonemets, Tony Espinosa, Natisha Lupton, Kathy Hansen, Christine Isom, Rachael Larson, Stephanie Santos, Tess Gregg, Joe Bosteder, Ahna Chevalier, Amber Wagner, Luci Walker, Kurt Richards and Chris Hess. Admission is a suggested $3 donation at the door to the music department's scholarship fund. Information: 732-6288.

Holiday music/Twin Falls

Magic Valley Chorale, directed by Joseph Casperson and accompanied by Magic Valley Chamber Orchestra, presents "The Many Moods of Christmas," arranged by Robert Shaw and Robert Russell Bennett. The performance is at 7:30 p.m. at College of Southern Idaho's Fine Arts Center auditorium. The program also features individual selections performed by members of the chorale. Tickets are $5 general admission and $3 for seniors and students. Tickets are available at Arlene's Flowers in Jerome; Welch Music, Everybody's Business or the CSI Bookstore in Twin Falls; at the door; or from chorale members. The event continues Sunday.

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.

Theater/Twin Falls

Twin Falls High School Drama Department presents Dessert Theater, a collection of competition selections and confections, at 7:30 p.m. at Roper Auditorium at Twin Falls High. Doors open and dessert served, starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 (includes dessert). Roper Auditorium is at 1615 Filer Ave. E.

Astronomy/Twin Falls

Star Party with telescope viewing will be 6 p.m. to midnight at the Centennial Observatory in the Herrett Center for Arts and Science on the College of Southern Idaho campus. Free 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.

Arts and crafts/Twin Falls

Parents Shopping Day, with arts and crafts for children while parents shop, will be offered in two sessions, 10 a.m. to noon or 1 to 3 p.m., at Twin Falls Creative Arts Center. Cost is $10 per child. Classes are limited. Pre-registration required: 737-9111. The arts center is at 249 Main Ave. W.

Craft fair, bake sale/ Twin Falls

River Christian Fellowship Craft Fair and Bake Sale will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church. River Christian is at the corner of Falls Avenue East and Shoshone Falls Road.

Woodworking, welding auction/Twin Falls

College of Southern Idaho's Woodworking and Welding Show, formerly known as Woodstock, will be held in the Rick Allen Community Room at the Herrett Center for Arts and Science. Auction items can be viewed by the public at 1 p.m., and the fundraiser auction begins at 1:45 p.m. Items include an entertainment center, credenza, library cabinet, gun cabinet, blanket chest, kitchen cart, sleigh bed, hope chest, dresser, crib, bar stools, dining, kitchen, coffee and end tables, cutting boards, ornaments, bird bath, wishing well, planter, arbor, windmill, bench, porch swing, decorative metal cutouts and a wooden barn-like storage unit. CSI Culinary Arts students will provide refreshments.

Storytime/Twin Falls

Holiday storytime offering, a "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" Party, runs from 9 to 11 a.m. at Hands On with reading of the Dr. Seuss classic, snacks and painting of Cookies for Santa Plates. Cost is $15. Pre-register: 736-4475. Hands On is at 147 Shoshone St. N..

Country, rock/Twin Falls

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

Easy listening/Twin Falls

Pianist Carolee Remington plays easy-listening dinner music, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center. No cover charge. Canyon Crest is at 330 Canyon Crest Drive.

Easy listening/Twin Falls

Robin Mingo performs easy-listening music, 8:30-10:30 p.m. at Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center. No cover charge. Canyon Crest is at 330 Canyon Crest Drive.

Blues/Twin Falls

Swampcats play 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Woody's. Cover charge is $5. Woody's is at 213 Fifth Ave. S.

Ballet/Burley

Centre Stage Studios will perform its 20th annual holiday production of "The Nutcracker" at 2 p.m. at the King Fine Arts Center. Tickets are $10 for general seating and $8 for seniors. Reserved seating is $13 and $15, at 678-4117 or Premier Dancewear, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Tickets are also available at the door or from cast members. Proceeds from the performances go towards new scenery, new costumes and scholarships. King Fine Arts Center is at 2100 Parke Ave.

Nativity displays/Burley

Community Nativity Celebration will be held 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Burley West LDS Stake Center. The event includes Nativity collections, artwork, Bibles, angels and wisemen, special children's displays, live Nativity enactments and musical performances. Free admission. The church is at 2420 Park Ave.

Movie/Burley

The annual canned food movie drive will be held at Century Cinema. Movies start at 10 a.m., with a choice of "Kung Fu Panda," "Indiana Jones 4" and a special surprise movie. Admission is two cans of food. Donated food goes to the Christmas Council, and concession proceeds go to Coats For Kids. Information: 678-3131.

Cantata/Gooding

Community Christmas Cantata, featuring the Gooding Community Chorale and Orchestra, will be at 7 p.m. at the Walker Center auditorium. The chorale and orchestra, directed by Rick Strickland, will perform Joseph M. Martin's "Festival of Carols." Featured soloists are Pastor Dave Buechler and Cindy Ervin. Refreshments will be served. Admission is a suggested donation to help with the cost of music and supplies. The cantata continues Sunday. The Walker Center is at 605 11th Ave. E.

Holiday music/Ketchum

Caritas Chorale will lead a Holiday Sing Along at 5:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. The chorale will sing selections from Handel's "Messiah" and popular holiday favorites. Free admission. St. Thomas is at 201 Sun Valley Road.

Dinner, dance/Ketchum

St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center's Winter Ball dinner, dance and silent auction will be held in the Limelight Room at Sun Valley Inn. Cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. Music will be provided by the High Street Band of Boise. Tickets are $175 per person (includes dinner, wine and entertainment). Reservations: 727-8406. Proceeds benefit St. Luke's new Women's Imaging Center for digital mammography services.

Multicultural festival/Ketchum

A Multicultural Holiday Party will be held 4-6 p.m. at Wood River Community YMCA. Celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza, Boxing Day, Day of the Kings, Dia de los Muertos and Lady of Guadalupe all at once. The family event includes prizes, crafts, food and pictures with Santa. Free admission; open to the public. Participants can donate canned goods for the Y's food drive or contribute to the Giving Tree. Information: 726-9622. The YMCA is at 101 Saddle Road.

Christmas market/Ketchum

Lisa Vierling will open her estate for the annual Croney Cove European Christmas Market from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is a $5 donation at the gate (includes a raffle ticket). Proceeds will be used to foster a children's exchange program between Ketchum and its sister city, Tegernsee, Germany. The market is at 1034 Warm Springs Road (eight miles past the Warm Springs lifts).

Holiday craft show/Buhl

Christmas Craft Show will be held 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Grandy's and Juniper Street Farmhouse. Information: Leanne at 280-3198 or Brandy at 404-4148. The craft show continues DEC. 19-20. Grandy's is at Snake River Sprinklers Garden Center, 1675 E. 4100 N., on U.S. Highway 30.

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.

Rock/Buhl

Milestone plays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at T.J.'s Lounge. No cover charge. T.J.'s is at 112 Broadway Ave. S.

Country/Declo

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

Jazz/Sun Valley

Sun Valley Trio performs 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 performs 6-9 p.m. at Ram Restaurant in the Sun Valley Village at Sun Valley Resort. No cover charge. Restaurant reservations: 622-2800.

Ballet/Boise

Ballet Idaho will present the holiday classic "The Nutcracker" at 2 and 8 p.m. at the Morrison Center for Performing Arts. More than 100 young dancers from the community are cast in the production. The ballet's professional company will also be joined by the Boise Philharmonic, Opera Idaho Children's Chorus and Capital City Children's Chorus. Tickets range from $20 to $50 for adults and $10 to $40 for children; 426-1110, Idahotickets.org or Balletidaho.org. The ballet continues Sunday. Morrison Center is at 1910 University Drive.

Music/Stanley

Music From Stanley radio show series, featuring "2008 Collection," 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, DECEMBER 14

Christmas event/Twin Falls

Twin Falls Parks and Recreation and the Kiwanis Club of Twin Falls will present the 24th annual free Christmas in the Park at 5 p.m. at the band shell in City Park. Pastor Mike Littleton of Lighthouse Christian Fellowship in Twin Falls will give an Advent message, and Stained Red of Lighthouse Christian will present special music.

Holiday home tour/Twin Falls

The 19th annual Holiday Home Tour will be held 1-6 p.m.to benefit the Ike Kistler Safe House and Crisis Center of Magic Valley. The featured homes on tour: Sherm and Loretta Mullins, Linda Virgin, Shawn and Camille Barigar, Steve and Pam Brown, Roger and Kelly Vincent, and Tammie Hall. Tickets are $8 (children 8 and older are welcome with tickets), available at Everybody's Business, Java Jungle (both locations), Kelly Garden Center, Inspired Living, Kimberly Nurseries, Kurt's Pharmacy, Rosebud's Florist, The Little Red Hen and The Black Sheep Gallery. Information: Shelly Olsen at 731-4463 or Ruth Mes at 320-1602.

Holiday music/Twin Falls

Magic Valley Chorale, directed by Joseph Casperson and accompanied by Magic Valley Chamber Orchestra, presents "The Many Moods of Christmas," arranged by Robert Shaw and Robert Russell Bennett. The performance is at 4 p.m. at College of Southern Idaho's Fine Arts Center auditorium. Tickets are $5 general admission and $3 for seniors and students. Tickets are available at Arlene's Flowers in Jerome; Welch Music, Everybody's Business or the CSI Bookstore in Twin Falls; at the door; or from chorale members.

Cantata/Gooding

Community Christmas Cantata, featuring the Gooding Community Chorale and Orchestra, will be at 4 p.m. at the Walker Center auditorium. The chorale and orchestra, directed by Rick Strickland, will perform Joseph M. Martin's "Festival of Carols." Soloists are Pastor Dave Buechler and Cindy Ervin. Refreshments will be served. Admission is a suggested donation to help with music and supplies. The Walker Center is at 605 11th Ave. E.

Music/Sun Valley

Pianist and singer Leana Leach performs 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.

Ballet/Boise

Ballet Idaho will present the holiday classic "The Nutcracker" at 2 p.m. at the Morrison Center for Performing Arts. Tickets range from $20 to $50 for adults and $10 to $40 for children; 426-1110, Idahotickets.org or Balletidaho.org. Morrison Center is at 1910 University Drive.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15

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: $45 per month. Information: 737-9111. The arts center is at 249 Main Ave. W.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16

Jazz/Twin Falls

Great Riff Jazz with drummer Tony Bowler will perform 6-8 p.m. at Pandora's restaurant. No cover charge. Pandora's is at 516 Hansen St.

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.

Planetarium/Twin Falls

The Faulkner Planetarium at College of Southern Idaho's Herrett Center for Arts and Science will present "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.

Artist reception/Twin Falls

An artist reception for Russ Hepworth's "Retrospective" will be held 7-9 p.m. in the Jean B. King Gallery at the College of Southern Idaho's Herrett Center for Arts and Science. Open to the public; free admission. The exhibit is on display through FEB. 14. The Herrett Center is near CSI's entrance on North College Road.

Music/Sun Valley

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

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17

Holiday concert/Twin Falls

Xavier Charter School Christmas Concert will be held at 7 p.m. at the College of Southern Idaho's Fine Arts Center auditorium. The concert features kindergarten through eighth-grade students with singing and dancing. Admission is free.

Music, dinner/Sun Valley

Holiday Caberet "As Time Goes By" will be held in the Lodge Dining Room at Sun Valley Resort, featuring Trisha Baker, Melodie Taylor-Mauldin, Brandon Ellison and Craig Williams, accompanied by a four-member jazz combo. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with dinner served at 7:15 p.m., followed by the show at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $89 for balcony and front-stage tables, and $79 for all other tables. Reservations: Claude Guigon at 622-2043. The show continues Thursday and DEC. 20.

Music/Sun Valley

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

Cantata/Buhl

West End Community Singers present a Christmas Cantata at 7:30 p.m. at United Methodist Church. Free admission. A second performance is DEC. 21 at Clover Trinity Lutheran Church. United Methodist Church is at 908 Maple St.

Holiday concert/Shoshone

Shoshone Elementary School students present their annual Holiday Music Concert at 7 p.m. at the Shoshone Schools gym. "A Whacky Christmas" is directed by Emily Krohmer. Free admission. The school is at 61 E. Idaho Highway 24.

Theater/Hailey

Company of Fools presents "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" for a "pay what you feel" preview at 7 p.m. at Liberty Theatre. The play adapted by Joe Landry is from the screenplay by Frank Capra, Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett and Jo Swerling. The setting is Christmas Eve 1946 at radio station WCOF, where several talented radio players create all the characters, plus commercials, sound effects and music. The production, directed by Lynn Allison, features Andrew Alburger, Jana Arnold, Greg Cappel, Kathryn Cherasaro, Scott Creighton, Keith Joe Dick, John Glenn and Denise Simone. Musical direction is by R.L. Rowsey, set design by Joe Lavigne and costume design by Ann Hoste. Tickets are on sale one hour before the performance; no reserved seats. Information: 578-9122. Liberty Theatre is at 110 N. Main St.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18

Holiday concert/Twin Falls

Robert Stuart Junior High School's Christmas Concert will be held at 7 p.m. at the College of Southern Idaho's Fine Arts Center auditorium. The concert features the school's choral students. Admission is free.

Music, dinner/Sun Valley

Holiday Caberet "As Time Goes By" will be held in the Lodge Dining Room at Sun Valley Resort, featuring Trisha Baker, Melodie Taylor-Mauldin, Brandon Ellison and Craig Williams, accompanied by a four-member jazz combo. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with dinner served at 7:15 p.m., followed by the show at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $89 for balcony and front-stage tables, and $79 for all other tables. Reservations: Claude Guigon at 622-2043. The show continues DEC. 20.

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.

Theater/Hailey

Company of Fools presents "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" for Educators Night at 7 p.m. at Liberty Theatre. Tickets, $10, are available to currently employed educators and school administrators. Limit two per person. Tickets are available at Liberty Theatre (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday) or 578-9122. Another Educators Night is DEC. 19. Liberty Theatre is at 110 N. Main St.

Celtic music, dance/Boise

Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance, the international Irish dance show, will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts on the Boise State University campus. Tickets, $25-46, at Idahotickets.com or 426-1110. Morrison Center is at 1910 University Drive.

NEXT WEEK

Dance/Burley

A Dance Arts Christmas Concert will be presented at 7 p.m. DEC. 19 by the students of Julie's Danceworks, owned/operated by Julie Goodfellow; The Ballet Conservatory, owned/operated by Katriina Beck; An Daire Academy of Irish Dance, owned/operated by Stephanie Jeffs; and American Heritage Irish Dancers, directed by Jeffs. Students of all ages will present a variety of dance styles, including ballet, ballet en pointe, lyrical, jazz, contemporary and Irish. Special guest vocalist is Lori Wilson. Admission to the concert, at the King Fine Arts Center, is free.

Planetarium/Twin Falls

The Faulkner Planetarium at College of Southern Idaho's Herrett Center for Arts and Science will present "The Christmas Star" at 7 p.m.; and "Steamrolling through the Holidays" at 8:15 p.m. DEC. 19. 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 CSIÃ-s entrance on North College Road.

Easy listening/Twin Falls

Pianist Carolee Remington plays easy-listening dinner music, 6:30-8:30 p.m. DEC. 19 at Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center. No cover charge. Canyon Crest is at 330 Canyon Crest Drive.

Folk, country/Twin Falls

Renee Lewis - Front Porch Flavor performs folk, country, light rock and Irish songs, 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. DEC. 19 at Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center. No cover charge. Canyon Crest is at 330 Canyon Crest Drive.

Arts class/Twin Falls

Fab Fridays "Creative Arts" class for ages 10 to adults will be offered in two sessions, 2-3:30 p.m. or 3:45-5:15 p.m. DEC. 19 at Twin Falls Creative Arts Center. Learn different art media (painting, drawing and sculpting) plus the home arts (candle-making, knitting, candy making and counted cross stitch). Cost: $45 per month. Information: 737-9111. The arts center is at 249 Main Ave. W.

Country, rock/Castleford

Milestone plays 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. DEC. 19 for the third anniversary celebration at On The Rocks Bar & Grill. No cover charge. On The Rocks is at 290 Main St.

Theater/Hailey

Company of Fools presents "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" for Educators Night at 8 p.m. DEC. 19 at Liberty Theatre. Tickets, $10, are available to currently employed educators and school administrators. Limit two per person. Tickets are available at Liberty Theatre (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday) or 578-9122. Liberty Theatre is at 110 N. Main St.

Pop/Utah

Legendary performer NeilDiamond will perform at 8 p.m. DEC. 19 at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City. Tickets are $27.50 to $120, available at ticketmaster.com.EnergySolutions Arena is at 301 W. South Temple.

Jazz/Twin Falls

Great Riff Jazz with drummer Tony Bowler will perform 7-10 p.m. DEC. 19-20 at Pandora's restaurant. No cover charge. Pandora's is at 516 Hansen St.

Country, rock/Twin Falls

Wild Nights performs from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. DEC. 19-20 at Montana Steakhouse. No cover charge. The steakhouse is at 1826 Canyon Crest Drive.

Holiday open houses/Buhl

Buhl Christmas Open Houses will be held DEC. 19-20 at several locations, featuring Christmas gift ideas. Open houses are scheduled at Rivers Edge Antiques & Collectibles, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 118 Broadway Ave. N., 543-6538; Snyder Blue Rock Vineyard, Winery & Gift Shop, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 4060 N. 1200 E., 543-6938; and Nehemian Picture Framing & Antiques, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1553 E. 4000 N., 543-4253. Free admission.

Jazz/Sun Valley

Holiday Party with the High Street Jazz Band will be at 9 p.m. DEC. 19-20 in the Limelight Ballroom at Sun Valley Inn. Dance to the big-band sound. Cover charge is $10 at the door. Cash bar and snacks available.

Holiday craft show/Buhl

Christmas Craft Show will be held 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. DEC. 19-20 at Grandy's and Juniper Street Farmhouse. Information: Leanne at 280-3198 or Brandy at 404-4148. Grandy's is at Snake River Sprinklers Garden Center, 1675 E. 4100 N., on U.S. Highway 30.

Easy listening/Twin Falls

Pianist Linda Schoepp plays easy-listening dinner music, 6:30-8:30 p.m. DEC. 20 at Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center. No cover charge. Canyon Crest is at 330 Canyon Crest Drive.

Easy listening/Twin Falls

Robin Mingo performs easy-listening music, 8:30-10:30 p.m. DEC. 20 at Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center. No cover charge. Canyon Crest is at 330 Canyon Crest Drive.

Holiday concert/Burley

Del Parkinson, professor of piano at Boise State University, presents "Classical Christmas," a piano concert with detailed commentary at 2 p.m. DEC. 20 at the Burley Public Library. Free and open to the public. Information: 878-7708. The library is at 1300 Miller Ave.

Tree lighting/Sun Valley

Tree Lighting and Luminary Festival will be DEC. 20 at Sun Valley Village. The event features carolers, ice bars, ice and snow sculptures, Santa Claus, free hot chocolate and cookies. Festivities begin at 5 p.m., with the tree lighting around 6 p.m.

Music, dinner/Sun Valley

Holiday Caberet "As Time Goes By" will be held DEC. 20 in the Lodge Dining Room at Sun Valley Resort, featuring Trisha Baker, Melodie Taylor-Mauldin, Brandon Ellison and Craig Williams, accompanied by a four-member jazz combo. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with dinner served at 7:15 p.m., followed by the show at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $89 for balcony and front-stage tables, and $79 for all other tables. Reservations: Claude Guigon at 622-2043.

Country/Nevada

Country music singer Mark Chestnut will perform at 7 p.m. DEC. 20 at Peppermill Concert Hall in West Wendover. Tickets are $10-40, available at Wendoverfun.com or (800) 537-0207. Peppermill is at 1045 Wendover Blvd.

Cantata/Buhl

West End Community Singers presents a Christmas Cantata at 3 p.m. DEC. 21 at Clover Trinity Lutheran Church. Free admission. The church is at 3552 N. 1825 E.

Dinner, music/Sun Valley

Limelight Family Holiday Feast will be held 6:30-9:30 p.m. DEC. 21 in the Limelight Ballroom at Sun Valley Inn. The event includes a traditional Christmas buffet with all the trimmings, and entertainment by "As Time Goes By" with a dinner show performance and the Sun Valley Carolers. Tickets are $29 for adults and $16 for children (age 12 and under). Tickets available at the door or at the Sun Valley Recreation Center, 622-2135. Reservations not accepted.

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. DEC. 20, 23, 26-27 and 30. 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 CSIÃ-s entrance on North College Road.

Theater/Hailey

Company of Fools presents "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" at 8 p.m. DEC. 20 and 26-27, at 3 p.m. DEC. 21, 24 and 28, and at 7 p.m. DEC. 23 and 30-31 at Liberty Theatre. The play adapted by Joe Landry is from the screenplay by Frank Capra, Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett and Jo Swerling. The setting is Christmas Eve 1946 at radio station WCOF, where several talented radio players create all the characters, plus commercials, sound effects and music. The production, directed by Lynn Allison, features Andrew Alburger, Jana Arnold, Greg Cappel, Kathryn Cherasaro, Scott Creighton, Keith Joe Dick, John Glenn and Denise Simone. Musical direction is by R.L. Rowsey, set design by Joe Lavigne and costume design by Ann Hoste. Tickets are $25 for adults, $18 for senior citizens (62 and over) and $10 for children (18 and under). Tickets are available at Liberty Theatre (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday), 578-9122 or at the box office one hour before the show. The production continues JAN. 2-4. Liberty Theatre is at 110 N. Main St.

Film festival/Burley

Family Film Festival will be held at 7 p.m. DEC. 22 at the Burley Public Library's community room. The featured movie will be "It's a Wonderful Life," followed by a discussion and question-and-answer period led by Rob Mayer. Punch and popcorn will be provided. The film festival, courtesy of a grant from Idaho Humanities Council, will be held the fourth Monday of each month through December 2009. Free admission. Information: 878-7708. The library is at 1300 Miller Ave.

Jazz/Twin Falls

Great Riff Jazz with drummer Tony Bowler will perform 6-8 p.m. DEC. 23 at Pandora's restaurant. No cover charge. Pandora's is at 516 Hansen St.

Holiday music/Burley

Magic Philharmonic Orchestra's Christmas Concert will be at 7:30 p.m. DEC. 23 at the King Fine Arts Center. Bonnie Bair is guest conductor. She sang with the Baltimore Symphony Chorus and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Tickets are $7 for adults, $3 for students and $17 for families, at The Book Store in Rupert and Book Plaza and Welch Music in Burley. King Fine Arts Center is at 2100 Parke Ave.

Christmas concert/Sun Valley

Classical Christmas Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. DEC. 23 at the Sun Valley Opera House. Doors open at 7 p.m. The concert features professional opera singers John Mauldin, Leslie Mauldin and Jason and Michelle Detwiler, with Christmas classics and new favorites. Tickets are $35 plus tax (no children under 8). Tickets available at Sun Valley Recreation Center, 622-2135.

Festival/Sun Valley

Christmas Eve Festival will be held DEC. 24 at Sun Valley Lodge terrace and outdoor Ice rink. Carolers begin about 5:30 p.m. Free hot chocolate and cookies, followed by a free performance of Sun Valley Nutcracker on Ice, Torchlight Parade, Santa Claus and fireworks. Free ice skating after the show.

THIS MONTH

Easy listening/Twin Falls

Pianist Carolee Remington plays easy-listening dinner music, 6:30-8:30 p.m. DEC. 26 at Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center. No cover charge. Canyon Crest is at 330 Canyon Crest Drive.

Easy listening/Twin Falls

We 3 (Linda Schoepp group) performs easy-listening music, 8:30-10:30 p.m. DEC. 26 at Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center. No cover charge. Canyon Crest is at 330 Canyon Crest Drive.

Art camp/Twin Falls

Holiday Art Camps for ages 5-18 will be held 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. DEC. 26 at Twin Falls Creative Arts Center. Children will participate in a variety of arts projects in various media, including art history, drama and script writing. Students must bring their own snacks and sack lunch. Cost: $45 per day or $80 for both days. Fee for current students: $35 per day or $65 for both days. The event continues JAN. 2. Information: 737-9111. The arts center is at 249 Main Ave. W.

Country, rock/Twin Falls

Wild Nights perform from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. DEC. 26-27 at Montana Steakhouse. No cover charge. The steakhouse is at 1826 Canyon Crest Drive.

Jazz/Twin Falls

Great Riff Jazz with drummer Tony Bowler perform 7-10 p.m. DEC. 26-27 at Pandora's restaurant. No cover charge. Pandora's is at 516 Hansen St.

Blues/Twin Falls

Swampcats play 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. DEC. 26-27 at The Oasis No cover charge. The Oasis is at 1007 Blue Lakes Blvd N.

Youth games, crafts/Sun Valley

"Evening Fun for Youths," ages 6-14, will be held 6-10 p.m. DEC. 26-30 at the Sun Valley Inn Continental Room. Fun adult-supervised activities including arcade games, crafts and fast-track auto racing. Cost is $25 per person at the door. Reservations not required.

Easy listening/Twin Falls

Pianist Linda Schoepp plays easy-listening dinner music, 6:30-8:30 p.m. DEC. 27 at Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center. No cover charge. Canyon Crest is at 330 Canyon Crest Drive.

Acoustic/Twin Falls

Sassy Lee performs light rock and country and oldies, 8:30-10:30 p.m. DEC. 27 at Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center. No cover charge. Canyon Crest is at 330 Canyon Crest Drive.

Jazz/Twin Falls

Great Riff Jazz with drummer Tony Bowler will perform 6-8 p.m. DEC. 30 at Pandora's restaurant. No cover charge. Pandora's is at 516 Hansen St.

New Year's Eve party/Twin Falls

Danny Marona's New Year's Eve Blowout, with dinner, show and dance, will be held 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. DEC. 31 at Canyon Crest Event and Dining Center. The party will start with cocktails and music by Renee Lewis and Front Porch Flavor, followed by dinner. Two bottles of house chardonnay and two bottles of house merlot will be included at each table of eight. Marona, a 12-time "Entertainer of the Year," will do his first full performance since retiring. Also performing will be Jill Skeem, who took first place in Marona's comedy competition from the class he taught at the College of Southern Idaho, and Pete Peterson, a comedian friend of Marona's who recently completed a comedy tour of Great Britain. After the show, dance to the sounds of a southern Idaho band Crossfire. Proceeds will benefit Marona's Performing Arts Scholarship Fund. Cost is $85 per person. Reservations and information: Don Hall at 280-2582 or send payment to Canyon Crest Dining, 330 Canyon Crest Drive, Twin Falls, ID 83301.

New Year's Eve/Twin Falls

Kroakers Karaoke is featured 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. DEC. 31 at Montana Steak House, 1826 Canyon Crest Drive. No cover charge.

Kids party/Sun Valley

Sun Valley Playschool New Year's Eve activities for children ages 18 months to 5 years will be 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. DEC. 31. The event includes games, crafts, movies and a visit to the Sun Valley Continental Room Youth Party. Snacks provided; sleeping facilities available. Cost is $18 per hour, per child. Dinner is optional for an additional $8. Reservations required: 622-2288.

Youth party/Sun Valley

New Year's Eve Party for youths, ages 6-14, will be held 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. DEC. 31 at the Sun Valley Inn Continental Room. Fun, adult-supervised activities including arcade games, crafts, fast-track auto racing, games and prizes. Food and beverages included. Cost is $75 per child. Reservations recommended: Sun Valley Recreation Center at 622-2135.

New Year's Eve party/Sun Valley

New Year's Eve Party will be held 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. DEC. 31 in the Limelight Ballroom at Sun Valley Inn. The event includes hors d'oeuvres buffet, dancing, music by High Street Jazz Band, cash bars, party favors and champagne toast. Tickets are $79, at Sun Valley Recreation Center at 622-2135.

New Year's Eve party/Sun Valley

New Year's Eve dinner and dancing will be held DEC. 31 in the Lodge Dining Room at Sun Valley Resort. Seating at 8 p.m. The event includes gourmet five-course meal, bottle of champagne, dancing and music by the Sun Valley Trio. Cost is $425 per couple. Reservations: Sun Valley Resort Restaurant at 622-2800.

NEXT MONTH

Art camp/Twin Falls

Holiday Art Camps for ages 5-18 will be held 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. JAN. 2 at Twin Falls Creative Arts Center. Children will participate in a variety of arts projects in various media, including art history, drama and script writing. Students must bring their own snacks and sack lunch. Cost: $45 per day or $80 for both days. Fee for current students: $35 per day or $65 for both days. Information: 737-9111. The arts center is at 249 Main Ave. W.

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, 4 and 7 p.m.;and "Led Zeppelin" at 8:15 p.m. JAN. 2. 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 CSIÃ-s entrance on North College Road.

Planetarium/Twin Falls

The Faulkner Planetarium at College of Southern Idaho's Herrett Center for Arts and Science will present "Planet Patrol" at 2 p.m.; "Journey to the Edge of Space and Time" at 4 p.m.; "Here Comes the Sun" at 7 p.m.; and "Lynyrd Skynyrd" at 8:15 p.m. JAN. 3. 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.

Theater/Hailey

Company of Fools presents "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" at 8 p.m. JAN. 2-3 and at 3 p.m. JAN. 4 at Liberty Theatre. The play adapted by Joe Landry is from the screenplay by Frank Capra, Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett and Jo Swerling. The setting is Christmas Eve 1946 at radio station WCOF, where several talented radio players create all the characters, plus commercials, sound effects and music. The production, directed by Lynn Allison, features Andrew Alburger, Jana Arnold, Greg Cappel, Kathryn Cherasaro, Scott Creighton, Keith Joe Dick, John Glenn and Denise Simone. Musical direction is by R.L. Rowsey, set design by Joe Lavigne and costume design by Ann Hoste. Tickets are $25 for adults, $18 for senior citizens (62 and over) and $10 for children (18 and under). Tickets are available at Liberty Theatre (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday), 578-9122 or at the box office one hour before the show. Liberty Theatre is at 110 N. Main St.

Reggae/Boise

Reggae group The Wailers will perform their legendary album Exodus at 8 p.m. JAN. 6 at TheKnitting Factory. Tickets are $20 to $50, at ticketweb.com or 343-8883, ext. 112. Knitting Factory is at 416 S. Ninth St.

Auditions/Oakley

Oakley Valley Arts Council will hold auditions for its production "Oliver," 7-9 p.m. JAN. 8 and 9 a.m. to noon JAN. 10, at Howells Opera House. Performances will be March 26 through April 11. Information: 677-ARTS. The opera house is at 160 Blaine Ave.

Jazz/Sun Valley

Brubeck Brothers Quartet will perform at 7:30 p.m. JAN. 9 at Sun Valley Opera House, as part of Sun Valley Center for the Arts' Concert Series. The Brubecks are the sons of jazz pianist Dave Brubeck. The brothers, Dan on drums and Chris on trombone and bass, and their bandmates, Mike DeMicco on guitar and Chuck Lamb on piano, have performed at several jazz festivals across the country. They conducts workshops and clinics at universities nationwide. Tickets are $25 for Sun Valley members and $30 for non-members, at Sunvalleycenter.org or 726-9491.

Country/Boise

Western swing group Asleep at the Wheel will play at 8 p.m. JAN. 9 at The Knitting Factory. Tickets are $23.50 to $75, at ticketweb.com or 343-8883, ext. 112. Knitting Factory is at 416 S. Ninth St.

Musical/Boise

Broadway musical, "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," national tour will perform at 8 p.m. JAN. 9 and at 2 and 8 p.m. JAN. 10 at the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts on the Boise State University campus. The comedy is set on the French Riviera and follows two con artists as they take on the lifestyles of the rich and shameless. After a series of schemes, masquerades and double-crosses, the con artists end up with more than they bargained. The musical was awarded 11 Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical. Tickets are $28-$48 plus fees, at Idahotickets.com or 426-1110. Morrison Center is at 1910 University Drive.

Crafts class/Twin Falls

"Make-n-Take Crafts" class will be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. JAN. 10 at Twin Falls Creative Arts Center. Cost: $5 per person. No registration required. Walk-ins are welcome. Information: 737-9111. The arts center is at 249 Main Ave. W.

Lecture/Ketchum

Activist and feminist Gloria Steinem will speak at 7 p.m. JAN. 14 at Church of the Big Wood, as part of Sun Valley Center for the Arts Lecture Series. Tickets, $20 for Sun Valley Center members and $25 for non-members, are available at Sunvalleycenter.org; 726-9491, ext. 10; or at the center, 191 Fifth St. E. in Ketchum. Church of the Big Wood is at 100 Saddle Road.

Comedy/Boise

Grammy-nominated comedian Ron White will perform at 7:30 p.m. JAN. 16 at The Morrison Center. Caution:This show contains adult themes and isn't recommended for children. Tickets are $42.75, at idahotickets.com. Morrison Center is at 1910 University Drive.

Comedy/Boise

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld performs at 7 p.m. JAN. 22 at the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts on the Boise State University campus. Tickets are $47-$77 plus fees, at Idahotickets.com or 426-1110. Morrison Center is at 1910 University Drive.

Poetry, music/Nevada

The 25th annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, a week-long festival celebrating the arts of ranching and cowboy culture, will be held JAN. 24-31 at Western Folklife Center and other sites around Elko. The event features dozens of performances on six stages by 53 poets, 24 musicians and musical groups; plus exhibits of western art; hands-on workshops in writing, gearmaking and cooking; films about the West; lectures; panel discussions of issues facing the rural West; ranch dances and jam sessions. Ticketed programs and workshops are sold separately from majority of performances. A four-day Deluxe Pass provides admission to all non-ticketed sessions Jan. 28-31; cost is $50 (if purchased by Dec. 19) and $60 after Dec. 19. A single Day Pass for Jan. 28 is $15; and Single Day passes for Jan. 29-31 are $20. Children under 12 are admitted free to non-ticketed daytime events. Tickets and information: Westernfolklife.org or (888) 880-5885. Western Folklife Center is at 501 Railroad St. and Elko Convention Center is at 700 Moren Way.

FEBRUARY EVENTS

Musical/Boise

"The Pajama Game," an award-winning Broadway musical, will be at 7:30 p.m. FEB. 3 at the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts on the Boise State University campus. Tickets, $25-46, are available at Idahotickets.com or 426-1110. Morrison Center is at 1910 University Drive.

Music/Ketchum

Shanghai Quartet will perform at 7:30 p.m. FEB. 7 at Church of the Big Wood, as part of Sun Valley Center for the Arts' Concert Series. Formed in Shanghai, the versatile ensemble is known for its passionate musicality, virtuoso technique and multicultural innovation. Tickets are $25 for Sun Valley Center members and $30 for non-members, at Sunvalleycenter.org or 726-9491. Church of the Big Wood is at 100 Saddle Road.

Pops/Burley

Magic Philharmonic Orchestra's Pops Concert will be at 7:30 p.m. FEB. 10 at the King Fine Arts Center. Paul Pugh is guest conductor. He has served as professional educator, clinician and trumpet performer for more than 20 years. Pugh is director of sixth- to eighth-grade bands and fourth- to 12th-grade strings for Cassia School District and is appointed College of Southern Idaho Jazz Band director for 2008-09. Tickets are $7 for adults, $3 for students and $17 for families, at The Book Store in Rupert and Book Plaza and Welch Music in Burley. King Fine Arts Center is at 2100 Parke Ave.

Jazz/Twin Falls

Arts on Tour presents jazz vocalist Sophie Milman at 7:30 p.m. FEB. 14 at College of Southern Idaho's Fine Arts Center auditorium. Milman is a sophisticated and torchy singer with a bent toward American popular songbook standards. She evokes the spirit of the great jazz singers of the '40s and '50s. Her new album, "Make Someone Happy," was listed as one of iTunes "Best Selling Jazz Albums of 2007." Tickets, $29 for adults and $21 for children, are available at CSI Fine Arts box office, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 732-6288 or Csi.edu/artsontour.

Music/Burley

Emily Skinner will perform the third event of the Mini-Cassia Community Concerts season at 7:30 p.m. FEB. 20 at the King Fine Arts Center. Tony-nominated singer and actress Skinner brings music and mastery together in Broadway, "Her Way," a tribute to the music and performers that have graced the Great White Way's stages. Admission is by season membership and is available at the door at any concert. No individual tickets are sold at the door. Season membership prices are $40 for adults, $20 for students and $110 for families. Information: 678-1798 or 678-7447. King Fine Arts Center is at 2100 Parke Ave.

Theater/Twin Falls

College of Southern Idaho Theater Department presents Ariel Dorfman's "Speak Truth to Power: Voices from Beyond the Dark" at 8 p.m. FEB. 25-28 at CSI's Fine Arts Center Theater. The play was written and adapted from a book by veteran human rights advocate Kerry Kennedy, which examines the quality of courage within women and men who are dramatically changing the course of events in their communities and countries. 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 MARCH 4-7.

Jazz festival/Moscow

Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival will be held FEB. 25-28 at University of Idaho, with a tribute to world rhythms of jazz and honoring bassist Ray Brown. The concerts are FEB. 25, "Latin Rhythms Meet Dizzy Gillespie," with Gillespie, Jon Faddis and an all-star band, vocalist Jackie Ryan, and Jose Rizo; FEB. 26, "Island Fever - Grooves From Brazil and the Caribbean," with Monty Alexander's Jazz and Roots, Kenny Barron's Canta Brazil with Trio da Paz and flutist Anne Drummond, and Anthony Wilson and Chico Pinheiro band; FEB. 27, "Sing and Swing, Tribute to Ray Brown," with Bobby McFerrin, Monty Alexander Trio, drummer Jeff Hamilton and bassist John Clayton; and FEB. 28, "Everybody Dance," with pianist Eldar Djangirov, vocalist Gretchen Parlato, and Lionel Hampton New York Big Band with Joe Locke. Tickets, $22-32, go on sale Nov. 17 for series tickets and Dec. 8 for general admission. Tickets are available at UItickets.com or (888) 8UI-DAHO.

Classical/Twin Falls

Magic Valley Symphony's Winter Concert, featuring guest conductor Jose Luiz Egiluz, will be held at 7:30 p.m. FEB. 27 at College of Southern Idaho's Fine Arts Center auditorium. Egiluz, a Basque conductor from Bilbao, Spain, will lead the orchestra in a concert of Spanish music. Tickets, $8 for adults, $7 for senior citizens and $5 for students, are available at Everybody's Business in Twin Falls or at the door.

MARCH EVENTS

Bluegrass/Twin Falls

Arts on Tour presents Bearfoot at 7:30 p.m. MARCH 4 at College of Southern Idaho's Fine Arts Center auditorium. The fast-rising young acoustic bluegrass band based out of Anchorage, Alaska, features powerful vocals, touching arrangements and instrumental excellence backed by solid rhythm. With their fresh approach to bluegrass and acoustic music, their repertoire ranges from three-part harmonies evoking the high-lonesome sound of Bill Monroe, to original tunes, and to bluesy songs of Bonnie Raitt and Aretha Franklin. Tickets, $18 for adults and $13 for children, are available at CSI Fine Arts box office, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 732-6288 or Csi.edu/artsontour.

Theater/Twin Falls

College of Southern Idaho Theater Department presents Ariel Dorfman's "Speak Truth to Power: Voices from Beyond the Dark" at 8 p.m. MARCH 4-7 at CSI's Fine Arts Center Theater. The play was written and adapted from a book by veteran human rights advocate Kerry Kennedy, which examines the quality of courage within women and men who are dramatically changing the course of events in their communities and countries. 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.

Opera/Boise

Opera Idaho will perform Wolfgang Mozart's "Cosi fan tutte" at 8 p.m. MARCH 7 and at 3 p.m. MARCH 8 at Egyptian Theater. A comical opera that follows fiancee swapping, which dates back to the 13th century. Tickets, $10-80, are available at 345-3531 or Operaidaho.org. The Egyptian is at 516 S. Ninth St.

Music/Burley

Crystal Harmony will perform the fourth event of the Mini-Cassia Community Concerts season at 7:30 p.m. MARCH 13 at the King Fine Arts Center. The three musicians play a collection of sculpted instruments made of glass - instruments seldom seen since the 1700s. Admission is by season membership and is available at the door at any concert. No individual tickets are sold at the door. Season membership prices are $40 for adults, $20 for students and $110 for families. Information: 678-1798 or 678-7447. King Fine Arts Center is at 2100 Parke Ave.

Folk/Twin Falls

Arts on Tour presents Tom Rush at 7:30 p.m. MARCH 27 at College of Southern Idaho's Fine Arts Center auditorium. Rush, a '60s folk icon, first introduced the world to the songs of Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne and James Taylor more than 35 years ago and has been captivating audiences with his ever-romantic, gently rustic folk music. With his distinctive guitar style, wry humor and warm, expressive voice, his shows are filled with the rib-aching laughter of terrific story-telling, the sweet melancholy of ballads, and the passion of gritty blues. Tickets, $22 for adults and $16 for children, are available at CSI Fine Arts box office, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 732-6288 or Csi.edu/artsontour.

APRIL EVENTS

Classical/Burley

Magic Philharmonic Orchestra's Spring Concert will be at 7:30 p.m. APRIL 10 at the King Fine Arts Center. Steve Floyd is guest conductor. He has been a music educator for 37 years, with the last 29 years as band director at Burley High School. Floyd has sung the lead in more than 100 performances of major musicals. Tickets are $7 for adults, $3 for students and $17 for families, at The Book Store in Rupert and Book Plaza and Welch Music in Burley. King Fine Arts Center is at 2100 Parke Ave.

Awards gala/Twin Falls

The 2009 Curtain Call Awards Gala will be held in conjunction with the Danny Marona Performing Arts Scholarship Finals at 7 p.m. APRIL 18 at the College of Southern Idaho's Fine Arts auditorium. Admission is by a donation at the door.

Theater/Twin Falls

College of Southern Idaho Theater Department presents Shakespeare's "Othello" at 8 p.m. APRIL 22-25 and 29 at CSI's Fine Arts Center Theater. The play is a tale of jealousy, prejudice, revenge and the destruction of innocence. 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 MAY2.

MAY EVENTS

Classical/Twin Falls

Magic Valley Symphony's Pops Concert, featuring special guests Magic Valley Chorale with director Joseph Casperson, will be held at 7:30 p.m.MAY 1 at College of Southern Idaho's Fine Arts Center auditorium. The symphony and chorale will perform a concert featuring the full orchestra, chorus and soloists. Tickets, $8 for adults, $7 for senior citizens and $5 for students, are available at Everybody's Business in Twin Falls or at the door.

Music, comedy/Burley

Bar J Wranglers will perform the final event of the Mini-Cassia Community Concerts season at 7:30 p.m. MAY 1 at the King Fine Arts Center. The group from Jackson Hole, Wyo., delivers an unique style of western music and ranch humor. Admission is by season membership and is available at the door at any concert. No individual tickets are sold at the door. Season membership prices are $40 for adults, $20 for students and $110 for families. Information: 678-1798 or 678-7447. King Fine Arts Center is at 2100 Parke Ave.

Theater/Twin Falls

College of Southern Idaho Theater Department presents Shakespeare's "Othello" at 8 p.m. MAY 2 at CSI's Fine Arts Center Theater. The play is a tale of jealousy, prejudice, revenge and the destruction of innocence. 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.

Brass/Twin Falls

Arts on Tour presents New Orleans-based Hot 8 Brass Band at 7:30 p.m. MAY 5 at College of Southern Idaho's Fine Arts Center auditorium. The band has epitomized New Orleans street music, playing the traditional Second Line parades and infusing their performances with funk and energy. The group blends hip-hop, jazz and funk styles with traditional marching music, making magical harmonies and tones. The band participated in Hurricane Katrina relief projects and has been featured on CNN, Nightline and New York Times. Tickets, $23 for adults and $16 for children, are available at CSI Fine Arts box office, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 732-6288 or Csi.edu/artsontour.

Auditions/Oakley

Oakley Valley Arts Council will hold auditions for its production "Paint Your Wagon," 7-9 p.m. MAY 14 and 9 a.m. to noon MAY 16, at Howells Opera House. Performances will be July 16 through Aug. 1. Information: 677-ARTS. The opera house is at 160 Blaine Ave.

JULY EVENTS

Jazz music camp/Twin Falls

The third annual Great Basin Jazz Camp will be held JULY 27 through JULY 31 on the College of Southern Idaho campus. The camp will feature a Junior Jazz Camp for students age 12 to 14 and upper division classes for students age 15 and older. Students should have at least two years of playing experience. Study areas include ensemble performance skills, instrument technique, ear training, one-on-one instruction, digital media and improvisation. Registration begins JAN. 1. Several tuition and housing plans available. Information: Greatbasinjazzcamp.com; or at CSI, George Halsell, ghalsell@csi.edu, 732-6767, or Brent Jensen, bjensen@csi.edu, 732-6765.

Jazz concert/Twin Falls

The third annual Great Basin Jazz Camp presents "An Evening of Big Band Music" at 6:30 p.m. JULY 31 at College of Southern Idaho's Fine Arts Center auditorium. The concert features world-renowned trombone soloist Bill Watrous performing with the students of the Great Basin Jazz Camp, and guitarist Bruce Forman and trumpeter Carl Saunders. Watrous lives in the Los Angeles area and is a professor of music at Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California. He has been voted the "Number One Jazz Trombonist" in Downbeat Magazine's readers' poll seven years in a row and has won the Magazine's Critics Award twice. He has recorded 19 solo albums and has been a guest soloist on many albums by other jazz musicians. His album "The Tiger of San Pedro" was nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Performance by a Large Jazz Ensemble. He has been a staff musician and featured soloist on several television shows and movies. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $5 for seniors and $3 for students under 18. Information: 732-6767. CSI is at 315 Falls Ave. W.

AUGUST EVENTS

Auditions/Oakley

Oakley Valley Arts Council will hold auditions for its production "1940's Radio Hour," 7-9 p.m. AUG. 20, 9 a.m. to noon AUG. 22 and 7-9 p.m. AUG. 27 (band auditions), at Howells Opera House. Performances will be Nov. 8-17, 2009. Information: 677-ARTS. The opera house is at 160 Blaine Ave.

Country/Garden City

Country music singer Blake Shelton will perform at 7:30 p.m. AUG. 28 in the Grandstand Arena at Western Idaho Fairgrounds. His album "Startin' Fires" was listed on Billboard's Top Country Albums. His single "Home," added late to the "Pure BS" album and included in Shelton's Collector's Edition, went to number one on Billboard's country chart in July. The concert is free with gate admission. Information: 287-5650.