FRIDAY, JULY 10

Christian rock/Twin Falls

Award-winning rock group ApologetiX (That Christian Parody Band) performs in concert at 7:30 p.m. at River Christian Fellowship, 4002 N. 3300 E. (corner of Falls Avenue East and Shoshone Falls Road). The band specializes in biblical parodies of classic and modern rock songs, and its repertoire covers rock 'n' roll from Elvis to today's artists, with an occasional rap or country song; appeals to both Christian and secular audiences. ApologetiX released its 15th CD, "Future Tense," in 2008 and is working on the follow-up, "Recovery," for release this summer. Tickets are $10 in advance at apologetix.com or $15 at the door.

Planetarium/Twin Falls

Faulkner Planetarium at Herrett Center for Arts and Science presents "Here Comes the Sun" at 2 p.m.; "Two Small Pieces of Glass" with live sky tour at 7 p.m.; and "Lynyrd Skynyrd: Fly On Free Bird" 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.

Storytime, painting/Twin Falls

"Storytime Pottery" event, 10 a.m. at Hands On, 147 Shoshone St. N., for children 2-6 and their parents. Features story "Splat the Cat," snack and painting. Cost is $11. Register: Hands On at 736-4475.

Music, painting/Twin Falls

CoffeeHouse Night, 8-10 p.m. at Hands On/The Divine Grind, 147 Shoshone St. N., with live music by MaryGrace and Jackson, coffee drink specials and studio-fee-free painting. No cover. 736-4475.

Music/Twin Falls

Sophia band plays at 10 p.m. at Woody's, and DJ Night with Joey Bravo and Icy in the Blue Room at Woody's, 213 Fifth Ave. S. No cover.

Music/Twin Falls

Pianist Linda Schoepp plays dinner music, 6:30-8:30 p.m. and vocalist and guitarist Rick Kuhn plays light rock, 9-11 p.m., at Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center, 330 Canyon Crest Drive. No cover.

Country, rock/Twin Falls

Copperhead, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Montana Steakhouse, 1826 Canyon Crest Drive. No cover.

Music/Twin Falls

Playtime Stage for local musicians, starts at 4 p.m. at Welch Music, 837 Pole Line Road. A venue for blues, acoustic, country singers/songwriters, soloists and other performers. Free for performers and the public. To audition or for information: Tim or Chris at 734-9010, Tim@Welchmusic.com or chriswelchmusic@hotmail.com.

Jazz/Twin Falls

Great Riff Jazz combo, 7-10 p.m. at Pandora's restaurant, 516 Hansen St. No cover.

Benefit dinner/Kimberly

Kimberly Lions Club's Community Benefit Dinner, part of Kimberly Good Neighbor Days, 6:30 p.m. at City Park, along with music and presentations. Cost of dinner is by donation. Proceeds benefit Ageless Senior Citizens Center and Kimberly Lions Club.

Theater/Buhl

West End Theatre Co. presents its summer theater production "Is There a Comic in the House" at 7:30 p.m. at Buhl High School auditorium. A comedy about a boarding house for stand-up comedians; a group of incompetent kidnappers breaks into the house and pandemonium reigns. Tickets are $5 from any cast member or $6 at the door. Information: Dave Blaszkiewicz at 490-1992.

Fundraiser/Murtaugh

Snake River Bros fourth annual Motorcycle Rally in the Valley, with live music, motorcycle rodeos, food and beverage vendors and tent sites, through Sunday at Murtaugh Lake Park. Gates open at 8 a.m. Bands include Teasin and Pleasin, 4-8 p.m., and Base Line Road, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Cost is $20 per person for the three-day event and $15 for ages 11-18. Children 10 and under admitted free. Proceeds go to help families with children in need. snakeriverbrossi.org or 404-6020.

Arts festival/Ketchum

Ketchum Arts Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Festival Meadows on Sun Valley Road (next to Our Lady of Snows Catholic Church). Features 100 artists' booths with a variety of arts and crafts from local artists; several nonprofit booths from Wood River Valley organizations; live music; activities for children and adults; and food and beverages. Free admission. Information: 725-4090, ketchum_arts_festival@yahoo.com or mountainangels.com/kaf.

Folk/Ketchum

The Mighty Shims, duo Jim Paisley and Fletcher Brock, perform Americana and contemporary folk music, 6:30-9:30 p.m. on the patio at Papa Hemi's Hideaway, 310 S. Main St. No cover.

Theater/Hailey

Company of Fools presents the musical "110 in the Shade" by N. Richard Nash, Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt, at 8 p.m. at Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., as part of the Summer Fools Festival. Directed by John Glenn with musical director R.L. Rowsey. Tickets are $25 for adults, $18 for senior citizens (62 and over) and $10 for students (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 show.

Movie/Bellevue

Hot Summer Nights Outdoor Movie, featuring "Escape to Witch Mountain" (the original), at Bellevue Memorial Park. Show starts at 9:20 p.m. with cartoon trailers. Bring lawn chairs. Made possible through a grant from Hayward Family Foundation, and sponsored by Hailey Chamber of Commerce and Bellevue Council. Free admission; bring a non-perishable food donation for the Hunger Coalition.

Jazz/Sun Valley

Joe Fos, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Duchin Lounge at Sun Valley Lodge. No cover. 622-2145.

Country/Jerome

Country Classics, 8 p.m. to midnight at Snake River Elks Lodge, 412 E. 200 S. Open to the public; $5 per person or $9 per couple. Dinner available 6-9 p.m.

Music/Burley

Kroakers DJ, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Riverside, 197 W. U.S. Highway 30. $2 cover.

Country/Declo

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

Theater/Glenns Ferry

Historic Opera Theatre presents a comedy murder mystery, "Let Him Sleep 'Til It's Time For His Funeral," at a dinner show at 208 E. Idaho Ave. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m.; show at 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $22.50 for dinner and show (choice of steak or chicken); show-only tickets are $7 general admission, $6 for seniors and children. Dinner reservations required; 366-7408.

Book signing/Boise

Idaho author and artist Joe Thames Gundy will sign copies of his latest book, "Computeritis, and How to Survive the Technological Age," at 5-8 p.m. at Hastings Book Store, 10539 Overland Road. Presented by Rancho Arco Iris Inc., a consulting and publishing firm. The book is an autobiographical example of the experience in modern business of competition, and includes the author's ability to find ways to overcome computeritis and survive the technological age. 899-4474.

Lecture/Stanley

Sawtooth Forum and Lecture Series with a presentation by Kim Pierson, "Plants of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area," 5 p.m. at Stanley Museum on Idaho Highway 75, followed by a campfire talk at 8:30 p.m. at Redfish Lake Amphitheater, five miles south of Stanley. A discussion on the flora of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, including those special, rare and endangered, and how humans affect the botanical diversity. Pierson is botanist for the Sawtooth National Forest. Series presented by Sawtooth Interpretive and Historical Association. Free admission. discoversawtooth.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 11

Kids art/Twin Falls

Magic Valley Arts Council's 18th annual Kids Art In the Park at Twin Falls City Park, for children ages 3-14. Workshops on visual, performing, literary and musical arts. Also, sessions for preschool children. A children's variety show will be at noon, showcasing young singers, musicians, dancers and dramatic actors from the area. Hot dog lunch available for $3 during the noon hour. Registration fee is $2 (includes materials and instruction). Register: 734-2787 or magicvalleyartscouncil.org.

Crafts/Twin Falls

Make-n-Take crafts, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Twin Falls Creative Arts Center, 249 Main Ave. W. Show up between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and make a fun craft in less than 30 minutes. Cost is $5; no registration required. tfcreativeartscenter.com or 737-9111.

Planetarium/Twin Falls

Faulkner Planetarium at Herrett Center for Arts and Science presents "Sky Quest" with live sky tour at 2 p.m.; "More Than Meets the Eye" with live sky tour at 4 p.m.; "Two Small Pieces of Glass" with live sky tour at 7 p.m.; and "Pink Floyd: The Wall" 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.

Astronomy/Twin Falls

Star Party with telescope viewing, 9:45 p.m. to midnight in the Centennial Observatory at the Herrett Center for Arts and Science. View Saturn, star clusters and galaxies. Free admission.

Music/Twin Falls

Baseline Road plays at 9 p.m. at Woody's, and DJ Night with Joey Bravo and Icy, 9 p.m. in the Blue Room at Woody's, 213 Fifth Ave. S. No cover.

Country, rock/Twin Falls

Copperhead, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Montana Steakhouse, 1826 Canyon Crest Drive. No cover.

Music/Twin Falls

Pianist Linda Schoepp plays dinner music, 6:30-8:30 p.m., and vocalist and guitarist Willson Roberts plays, 9-11 p.m., at Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center, 330 Canyon Crest Drive. No cover.

Jazz/Twin Falls

Great Riff Jazz combo, 7-10 p.m. at Pandora's restaurant, 516 Hansen St. No cover.

Festivity/Kimberly

Kimberly Good Neighbor Days starts with a breakfast at 6 a.m. (sponsored by Miss Kimberly Scholarship Pageant); parade lineup at 9 a.m. at Kimberly High School parking lot (horse entries meet at Oak Street South); parade at 10:30 a.m; and food, games and live music all day at City Park.

Theater/Buhl

West End Theatre Co. presents its summer theater production "Is There a Comic in the House" at 7:30 p.m. at Buhl High School auditorium. Tickets are $5 from any cast member or $6 at the door. Information: Dave Blaszkiewicz at 490-1992.

Fundraiser/Murtaugh

Snake River Bros fourth annual Motorcycle Rally in the Valley, with live music, motorcycle rodeos, gambler's run, food and beverage vendors, a raffle and tent sites, through Sunday at Murtaugh Lake Park. Gates open at 8 a.m. Bands include Unknown Substance, noon-2 p.m., Sound County, 3-7 p.m., and Hood Wink, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Cost is $20 per person for the three-day event and $15 for ages 11-18. Children 10 and under admitted free. Proceeds help families with children in need. snakeriverbrossi.org or 404-6020.

Art, music/ Shoshone

Shoshone Arts in the Park, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Lincoln County Courthouse grounds, 111 W. B. The fiddler's contest is the state qualifying event for the Old Time Fiddling Contest. The event includes a quilt show; several vendors with artwork, pottery, Middle Eastern food, handmade cotton and woolen textiles, rugs, children's clothing and handbags; antique dealers and local antique collectable cars; Union Pacific with rides on the Operation Lifesaver train; three-on-three basketball tournament at 10 a.m. at the outdoor courts across C Street; and street dance with the band Slow Children Playing at 8 p.m.

Book signing/Burley

Author Don Mills will sign copies of his Christian living book, "Precepts of the Blessed Hope: A View of the Types and the Great Light from Above," 1-3 p.m. at Creations Christian Bookstore, 2275 Overland Ave. Information: Terry Cordingley at 888-361-9473 or terry@ tatepublishing.com.

Horse racing/Rupert

Horse races at 1 p.m. at Rupert Fairgrounds, 80 E. Baseline, with quarter horses, Appaloosas, paints and thoroughbreds. Pari-mutuel betting and food. Admission is $2 for 12 and older. Information: Becky at 431-9766.

Acoustic/Ketchum

Rick Kuhn with contemporary folk music and acoustic indie with harmonies, 6:30-9:30 p.m. on the patio at Papa Hemi's Hideaway, 310 S. Main St. No cover.

Arts festival/Ketchum

Ketchum Arts Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Festival Meadows on Sun Valley Road (next to Our Lady of Snows Catholic Church). Features 100 artists' booths with a variety of arts and crafts from local artists; several nonprofit booths from Wood River Valley organizations; live music; activities for children and adults; and food and beverages. Free admission. Information: 725-4090, ketchum_arts_festival@ yahoo.com or mountain angels.com/kaf.

Garden tour/Ketchum

Sawtooth Botanical Garden's 14th annual Garden Tour, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring seven diverse gardens: Kathleen and James Britt, 319 River Run Drive; Janet and Roger DeBard, 230 Graduate; Lila and Jack Corrock, 210 Huffman Drive; Kelle Weston and Parker Bryan, 360 W. First St.; Lynn and Barry Welker, 571 N. Third Ave.; Lisa Vierling and Michael Stoneback, 1034 W. Warm Springs Road; and Geoff and Alison Rusack, 411 Northwood. Horticultural highlights at each garden, and Master Gardeners explaining useful techniques. Tickets are $35 for Sawtooth Botanical Garden members and $45 for nonmembers. Tickets at the botanical garden at Idaho Highway 75 and Gimlet Road, or at any of the gardens the day of the tour. 726-9358.

Theater/Hailey

Company of Fools presents "Welcome Home Jenny Sutter," by Julie Marie Myatt, at 8 p.m. for a pay-what-you-feel preview at Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., as part of the Summer Fools Festival. Directed by Joel Vilinsky. Tickets on sale one hour before the performance; no reserved seats. 578-9122.

Figure skating/Sun Valley

Brian Boitano, Olympic gold medalist, two-time world champion and four-time U.S. champion, and Alyssa Czisney, 2009 U.S. gold medalist, perform at the Sun Valley Ice Show, 9:30 p.m. at the Sun Valley Ice Rink. Tickets are $32 to $52 for bleacher seats and $62 for dessert buffet and ice show, at seats.sunvalley.com, 622-2135 or 888-622-2108.

Fundraiser/Sun Valley

Lee Pesky Learning Center's Eighth Annual Scavenger Hunt, Dinner and Auction, with sign-up beginning at 4 p.m. at Ketchum Town Plaza, and the hunt at 4:30 p.m., followed by drinks, dinner and live and silent auctions at The Community School, 181 Dollar Road. Honorees are Sue Dumke and Blaine County educator Krista Jones. Scavenger hunt teams, of up to eight players, race through the streets of Ketchum solving clues testing their ingenuity and creativity. A student runner can help teams get clued in, or the more adventurous can track down their own hunches. The pursuit is to win the Golden Sneaker Award. Proceeds benefit scholarship programs and other services provided by Lee Pesky Learning Center. The center offers one-on-one testing and academic assessment for those with learning disabilities, teacher training, early literacy education and a College Aspirations Program. Pre-registration suggested. Dinner and auction costs $150 at 333-0008. lplearningcenter.org.

Jazz/Sun Valley

Joe Fos, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Duchin Lounge at Sun Valley Lodge. No cover. 622-2145.

Theater/Glenns Ferry

Historic Opera Theatre presents the melodrama "Blazing Guns at Roaring Gulch," at a dinner show at 208 E. Idaho Ave. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m.; show at 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $22.50 for dinner and show (choice of steak or chicken); show-only tickets are $7 general admission, $6 for seniors and children under 12. Dinner reservations required; 366-7408.

SUNDAY, JULY 12

Fundraiser/Murtaugh

Snake River Bros fourth annual Motorcycle Rally in the Valley concludes at Murtaugh Lake Park. Gates open at 8 a.m. Cost is $20 per person for the three-day event and $15 for ages 11-18. Children 10 and under admitted free. Proceeds help families with children in need. snakeriverbrossi.org or 404-6020.

Art, music/Shoshone

Shoshone Arts in the Park, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Lincoln County Courthouse grounds, 111 W. B. The event includes nondenominational church service at 8 a.m. on the courthouse grounds; breakfast, 8-10 a.m. (cost is by donation); a quilt show; several vendors with artwork, pottery, Middle Eastern food, handmade cotton and woolen textiles, rugs, children's clothing and handbags; and antique dealers and local antique collectable cars.

Music/Paul

Piano concert by John Nilsen, 2 p.m. at Paul United Methodist Church, 127 W. Clark St. Nilsen is a Magic Wing recording artist from Oregon. His concert features folk, jazz, classical woven compositions and traditional hymn arrangements. Freewill offering collected. Open to the public.

Horse racing/Rupert

Horse races at 1 p.m. at Rupert Fairgrounds, 80 E. Baseline, with quarter horses, Appaloosas, paints and thoroughbreds. Pari-mutuel betting and food. Admission is $2 for 12 and older. Information: Becky at 431-9766.

Theater/Hailey

Company of Fools presents "Welcome Home Jenny Sutter," by Julie Marie Myatt, at 2 p.m. for Educator Night at Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., as part of the Summer Fools Festival. Directed by Joel Vilinsky. Tickets are $10 for currently employed educators and school administrators. Limit two per person. Tickets at Liberty Theatre (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday) or 578-9122.

Theater/Hailey

Company of Fools presents Robert Harlig's "Steel Magnolias" at 7 p.m. at Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., as part of the Summer Fools Festival. Directed by Steve Perigard. Tickets are $25 for adults, $18 for senior citizens (62 and over) and $10 for students (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 show time.

Arts festival/Ketchum

Ketchum Arts Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Festival Meadows on Sun Valley Road (next to Our Lady of Snows Catholic Church). Free admission. Information: 725-4090, ketchum_arts_festival@yahoo.com or mountainangels.com/kaf.

Jazz/Ketchum

Jazz in the Park, featuring Ketchum pianist Alan Pennay and vocalist Cheryl Morrell, 6-8 p.m. in Rotary Park across from the YMCA on Warm Springs Road. Bring low-back chairs, a picnic and beverages; no food or beverages available for sale. Free admission.

Music/Sun Valley

Billy Franklin Trio from New Orleans, 7-9 p.m. at Duchin Lounge at Sun Valley Lodge. No cover. 622-2145.

Music/Sun Valley

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

Music/Stanley

Music From Stanley concert series, featuring Carrie Rodriguez and Bearfoot, 4-8 p.m. at Redfish Lake Lodge. Singer, songwriter and fiddler Rodriguez recently was featured on "Austin City Limits" and performed on "Live In Louisville" during her tour with Lucinda Williams in 2007. Bluegrass band Bearfoot is a past Telluride Bluegrass Band champion. Free admission. Concert recordings to be aired in radio series on KBSU and KISU in the fall. musicfromstanley.com.

MONDAY, JULY 13

Music/Twin Falls

Reggae Night, 9 p.m. in the Blue Room at Woody's, 213 Fifth Ave. S. No cover.

Dance camp/Twin Falls

College of Southern Idaho/Idaho Dance Arts Alliance summer dance workshop, for students 12 and older, on the CSI campus. Choice of a one-week workshop through JULY 17 and a two-week workshop through JULY 24 for students who have a minimum of two consecutive years' dance experience. Classes include ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical and modern techniques, musical theater, world dance and choreography, which are taught by guest faculty of professional dancers and dance instructors from around the U.S. Fun activities include game night, movies, fashion show, ice cream social, barbecues, carnival and a recital. Cost ranges from $247 to $364 (without room and board) to $418 to $750 (with room and board). Registration forms at csi.edu/communityed, at CSI Fine Arts office or from local dance teachers. Information: Camille Barigar at 732-6288.

Jazz/Sun Valley

Bruce Innes, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Duchin Lounge at Sun Valley Lodge. No cover. 622-2145.

Music/Hailey

"Night of Music," 4-9:30 p.m., with bands playing outside restaurants and bars in downtown Hailey, as part of "A Month of Art" celebration. Participating venues include Zou 75, Wicked Spud, Sun Valley Brewery, Main Street Bistro, KB's, Wiseguy Pizza, Fresshies, CK's, Hailey Hotel, Miramar, Java, Cowboy Cocina and DiVine. Bands and musicians include FourStroke Bus, Kim Stocking Band, Piers Lamb, Wood River Community Orchestra and Guitar Club, Finn Riggins, Up A Creek, No Cheap Horses and Sheryll Mae Grace. The event is presented by Hailey Chamber of Commerce and Hailey Arts Commission, and produced with Figgleaf Productions. Free. Information: Dana DuGan at figgleafproductions.com, 788-0939, or Mark Johnstone, Hailey Arts Commission, at 720-5578.

TUESDAY, JULY 14

Theater/Twin Falls

JuMP Company presents "The Totally Awesome 80s Revue," 7 p.m. at Roper Auditorium at Twin Falls High School, 1615 Filer Ave. E. Directed by Larry and Stephanie Johnson, with choreography by Kiah Carpenter. Tickets are $7 for general admission, at Everybody's Business, Kurt's Pharmacy, Crowley's - The Quad and Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, or from any cast member or at the door. Tickets for reserved seating are $9, at The Mail Room in Twin Falls.

Planetarium/Twin Falls

Faulkner Planetarium at Herrett Center for Arts and Science presents "Sky Quest" with live sky tour at 2 p.m.; "Two Small Pieces of Glass" with live sky tour at 7 p.m.; and "Space Jammin'" 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.

Music/Twin Falls

TattTuesday, 9 p.m. in the Blue Room at Woody's, 213 Fifth Ave. S. No cover.

Comedy/Albion

Comedy Night, 7 p.m. at Sage Mountain Grill, 251 N. St. Seating starts at 6:30 p.m. $10 cover. 673-6696.

Music/Hailey

Carrie Rodriguez, Brooklyn, N.Y.,-based singer, songwriter and fiddler, performs at 8 p.m. at The Mint, 116 S. Main St., with opening act Tift Merrit. Doors open at 7 p.m. (21 and older). Rodriguez performed on "Live In Louisville" during her tour with Lucinda Williams; the performance was recorded in April 2007, featuring Rodriguez's 12-song set. She released "She Ain't Me," in 2008 and "Seven Angels On A Bicycle" in 2006. Tickets are $15 at brownpapertickets.com, Atkinsons Market in Hailey and Ketchum or Note's Music Store in Hailey; or $18 at the door.

Theater/Hailey

Company of Fools presents the musical "110 in the Shade" by N. Richard Nash, Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt, at 7 p.m. at Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., as part of the Summer Fools Festival. Tickets are $25 for adults, $18 for seniors (62 and over) and $10 for students (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 show.

Live music/Ketchum

Ketch'em Alive free concert and dance, 7 p.m. at Forest Service Park, First Street and Washington Avenue. Local bands warm up the crowd at 7 p.m. The headliners start at 7:30 p.m.; Indian master guitarist Fareed Hague and his band play jazz-influenced world beat from India and America. Picnics, low-back chairs and blankets are welcome. Drinks are sold at the park.

Jazz/Sun Valley

Joe Fos, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Duchin Lounge at Sun Valley Lodge. No cover. 622-2145.

Acoustic/Boise

Moscow native Josh Ritter and his band perform at 8 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St. Opening the show is Blind Pilot, a Portland-based folk-pop duo. Ritter's first album, "Golden Age of Radio," was followed by his 2007 album, "The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter," debuting at No. 79 on the Billboard album chart. Tickets are $24 in advance or $40 for two concerts, at 387-1273, joshritter.com and musicfrom stanley.com, or $26 the day of show. (Boise Rock School offers a 15 percent tuition discount for its rock camps in July and August to concert attendees; 830-2829 or boiserock school.com.)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15

Rock/Twin Falls

Twin Falls Tonight's final summer concert, featuring Crossfire, 6-9 p.m. at the fountain downtown on Main Avenue. Free. Food and beverages available for purchase. Information: Robin at 420-0916.

Theater/Twin Falls

JuMP Company presents "The Totally Awesome 80s Revue," 7 p.m. at Roper Auditorium at Twin Falls High School, 1615 Filer Ave. E. Tickets are $7 for general admission, at Everybody's Business, Kurt's Pharmacy, Crowley's - The Quad and Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, or from any cast member or at the door. Tickets for reserved seating are $9, at The Mail Room in Twin Falls.

Planetarium/Twin Falls

Faulkner Planetarium at Herrett Center for Arts and Science presents "Here Comes the Sun" at 2 p.m. $4.50 for adults, $3.50 for seniors and $2.50 for students.

Music/Twin Falls

Open Mic Night, 9 p.m. in the Blue Room at Woody's, 213 Fifth Ave. S. No cover.

Reading programs/Buhl

"Be Creative @ Your Library" summer reading program, 10 a.m. with the theme "Have you ever seen a Book Walk?"; and "Express Yourself" teen summer reading program, 1-2:30 p.m., both at Buhl Public Library, 215 Broadway Ave. Free admission. 543-6500.

Book talk/Ketchum

Stephen Trimble, author of "Bargaining for Eden: The Fight for the Last Open Spaces in America," discusses his book at 6 p.m. at The Community Library, 415 Spruce Ave. N., followed by a book signing. Hosted by Iconoclast Books and The Community Library. "Bargaining for Eden" explores the tension between community and development in what Trimble terms "the Middle-Aged West" and looks for common ground as open space shrinks in 21st century America. In his talk, Trimble presents shows slides, tells provocative stories, and reads excerpts from the text. Trimble of Salt Lake City has been a freelance writer and photographer since 1981, and was a Wallace Stegner Fellow at University of Utah's Tanner Humanities Center for the 2008-09 academic year. He has published more than 20 books and received awards for his photography, nonfiction and fiction. Free admission.

Music/Ketchum

Art Wallace with Spanish guitar and flamenco, 6 p.m. on the patio at Papa Hemi's Hideaway, 310 S. Main St. No cover.

Music/Hailey

Back Alley Parties, featuring free live music, Wednesday nights through AUG. 26 outdoors at The Wicked Spud on Main Street. Benefits a different local nonprofit every week.

Theater/Hailey

Company of Fools presents Robert Harlig's "Steel Magnolias" at 7 p.m. at Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., as part of the Summer Fools Festival. Directed by Steve Perigard. Tickets are $25 for adults, $18 for seniors (62 and older) and $10 for students (18 and younger). 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 show time.

Jazz/Sun Valley

Joe Fos, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Duchin Lounge at Sun Valley Lodge. No cover. 622-2145.

Acoustic/Boise

Moscow native Josh Ritter performs a solo acoustic set, accompanied by Boise Philharmonic's string quartet, at 8 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St. Opening the show is Tift Merritt, a Grammy-nominated roots-rocker. Tickets are $24 in advance at 387-1273, joshritter.com or musicfrom stanley.com, or $26 the day of show. (Boise Rock School offers a 15 percent tuition discount for its rock camps in July and August to those attending the Ritter show; 830-2829 or boiserock school.com.)

THURSDAY, JULY 16

Planetarium/Twin Falls

Faulkner Planetarium at Herrett Center for Arts and Science presents "Sky Quest" with live sky tour at 2 p.m. $4.50 for adults, $3.50 for seniors and $2.50 for students.

Theater/Twin Falls

JuMP Company presents "The Totally Awesome 80s Revue," 7 p.m. at Roper Auditorium at Twin Falls High School, 1615 Filer Ave. E. Tickets are $7 for general admission, at Everybody's Business, Kurt's Pharmacy, Crowley's - The Quad and Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, or from any cast member or at the door. Tickets for reserved seating are $9, at The Mail Room in Twin Falls.

Music/Twin Falls

Twin Falls Municipal Band performs an outdoor concert, "Christmas in July," at 8 p.m. at Twin Falls City Park. Program highlights include "Sleigh Ride," "Fantasy of Carols," "Go Tell It On The Mountain," "Latin Bell Carol," Brazilian Sleigh Bells" and "Jingle Bells Forever." Free admission.

Live music/Ketchum

Thursday Plaza Nights, a free concert series, 6 to 8 p.m. in Town Plaza across from Atkinsons' Market. Ice cream and crepes will be for sale at Leroy's Ice Cream booth, with part of the profits going to Wood River Valley nonprofit organizations.

Music/Sun Valley

Elkhorn Summer Concert Series begins at 6 p.m. in the Elkhorn Village Center, featuring G. Love and Special Sauce. Advance tickets are $37.50 plus tax, at Atkinsons' Market and The Market at Elkhorn Springs or elkhornconcerts.com. Tickets at the gate are $47. Series tickets are $100 plus tax, online or 1-503-265-2270.

Book talk/Ketchum

Author Ridley Pearson discusses his new book, "Killer Summer," the third in the Sun Valley thrillers, at 6 p.m. at The Community Library, 415 Spruce Ave. N., followed by a book signing. Hosted by Iconoclast Books and The Community Library. With more than 30 novels, New York Times best-selling author Pearson has earned a reputation for stories that grip the imagination, emphasize high-tech crime and dazzling forensic detail, and imitate life. His crime series set in Sun Valley debuted with "Killer Weekend" in 2007, followed by "Killer View" in 2008; both are New York Times bestsellers. "Killer Summer" was released June 30. Pearson lives in St. Louis and Sun Valley. Free admission. Information: Iconoclast Books at 800-726-1564 or Community Library at 726-3493.

Jazz/Sun Valley

Joe Fos, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Duchin Lounge at Sun Valley Lodge. No cover. 622-2145.

Theater/Hailey

Company of Fools presents "Welcome Home Jenny Sutter," at 7 p.m. at Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St. Tickets are $25 for adults, $18 for seniors (62 and older) and $10 for students (18 and younger). 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 show time.

Theater/Oakley

Oakley Valley Arts Council presents Alan Jay Lerner's "Paint Your Wagon," at 7:30 p.m. at Howells Opera House, 160 N. Blaine Ave. Directed by Kent Severe and assisted by Jolene Smith. Old miner Ben Rumson claims land in the California wilderness in May 1853, and prospectors flock to the new town of Rumson. It later has a population of 400 - all men except Jennifer. Music includes "They Call the Wind Maria," "I'm On My Way" and "I Talk to the Trees." Reserved tickets are $8 at 677-2787 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday). oakleyvalleyarts.org.

Music/Donnelly

Summer Music Festival, 6-11 p.m. at Roseberry Performance Center, 13131 Farm to Market Road. Featuring music by Shanti, Equaleyes, Shook Twins, Mike Marshall, Darol Anger, Vasen, JJ Grey and Mofro. Tickets are $13 at www.thesummermusicfestival.com. Children 12 and under admitted free.

NEXT WEEK

Music/Twin Falls

Pianist Andrew Bortz plays dinner music, 7-9 p.m. JULY 17, and vocalist Robin Mingo plays easy listening music, 9-11 p.m., at Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center, 330 Canyon Crest Drive. No cover.

Music/Twin Falls

Broke City plays at 9 p.m. JULY 17 at Woody's, and DJ Night with Joey Bravo and Icy, 9 p.m., in the Blue Room at Woody's, 213 Fifth Ave. S. No cover.

Astronomy/Almo

City of Rocks Star Party with solar viewing, 2-6 p.m. JULY 17 at Smoky Mountain Campground at Castle Rocks State Park. Nightime telescope viewing from 10 p.m. to midnight near the ranch-house site.

Music/Sun Valley

Barrage performs at 7:30 p.m. JULY 17 at the Sun Valley Pavilion at Sun Valley Resort, as part of the Summer Concert Series. A high-energy fiddle-fest with an international, multi-talented cast performing a mix of music, song and dance, with a diverse fusion of cultures and musical styles. The show, featuring six violinists/vocalists, drummer, bass player and guitarist, combines contemporary world music influences, layered vocal arrangements and pulsating modern beats and rhythms. Since its creation in Calgary, Canada, in 1996, Barrage has been featured many times at events worldwide and their television productions aired on several international TV networks. Tickets are $20, $32 and $40, at sunvalleypavilion.com, 622-2135, 888-622-2108 or at Sun Valley Recreation box office. ($5 discount at the box office with G. Love and Special Sauce concert ticket or ticket stub.)

Art walk/Hailey

Art Walk, 5-8 p.m. JULY 17 at area businesses, featuring work created by Wood River Valley artists. Event is part of "Month of Art," which partners local area artists with businesses in a month-long exhibition of paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, jewelry and sculpture. Sponsored by Wood River Arts Alliance, Hailey Chamber of Commerce and Hailey Arts Commission.

Folk/Ketchum

Cow Says Mooo, a trio with contemporary folk and acoustic indie, 6:30-9:30 p.m. JULY 17 at Papa Hemi's Hideaway, 310 S. Main St. No cover.

Movie/Bellevue

Hot Summer Nights Outdoor Movie, featuring "Pillow Talk" with Rock Hudson, JULY 17 at Bellevue Memorial Park. Show starts at 9:20 p.m. with cartoon trailers. Bring lawn chairs. Made possible through a grant from Hayward Family Foundation, and sponsored by Hailey Chamber of Commerce and Bellevue Council. Free admission; bring a non-perishable food donation for the Hunger Coalition.

Theater/Glenns Ferry

Historic Opera Theatre presents a comedy murder mystery, "Let Him Sleep 'Til It's Time For His Funeral," at a dinner show JULY 17 at 208 E. Idaho Ave. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m.; show at 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $22.50 for dinner and show (choice of steak or chicken); show-only tickets are $7 general admission, $6 for seniors and children. Dinner reservations required; 366-7408.

Lecture/Stanley

Sawtooth Forum and Lecture Series with a presentation by Dr. Rochelle Johnson, "Developing a Sense of Place," 5 p.m. JULY 17 at Stanley Museum on Idaho Highway 75. A focus on the meaning of having a sense of place, the benefits knowing a landscape well, and the role that knowledge of natural history plays in developing a sense of place. Johnson, an assistant professor of English, has directed the College of Idaho's Environmental Studies Program and has published several articles and books. Series presented by Sawtooth Interpretive and Historical Association. Free admission. discoversawtooth.org.