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Actors’ Repertory Theatre of Idaho (ARTI), established in 1986, is a non-profit organization that produces professional quality theatre. The volunteer members of ARTI share a unique performance philosophy reflecting their desire to explore diverse forms of drama, with a commitment to excellence, professionalism and entertainment. New members are welcome. Call Melanie Seneff, 522-8450 or Rebecca Beck 542-0269.
American Guild of Organists, Eastern Idaho Chapter is affiliated with a national professional association. Membership includes professional and amateur musicians and dedicated supporters. The local chapter presents concerts, recitals and meetings featuring repertoire sessions, seminars and discussions. Contact David Perry (208) 238-8786 or Ann Shively, 522-4774.
Anam Cara-The Chamber Choir of Idaho has gained a reputation for excellence performing major works of all eras, from Renaissance masses to modern jazz and blues. Concerts are performed twice a year, free to the public. The choir meets Tuesday evenings at St. Paul’s Methodist Church on the corner of 17th Street and St. Clair, in Idaho Falls. Call Diane Mondell at 529-5395 or log onto www.anamcarachoir.org
The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, 300 S. Capital, Idaho Falls. Tues. – Sat. 11-5pm. Offering a variety of dynamic exhibits including works by acclaimed Idaho artists, an interactive children’s gallery, gift shop and classes for adults and children. The galleries provide a stimulating venue for poetry readings, concerts, classes, workshops and special events. Chris Hatch, Director, 524-7777.www.theartmuseum.org
Artistique Ballroom Company, 2633 E 14 N. Ammon, ID. If you’re looking to improve your dance skills, charm your loved one, or get into better shape, we have a class for you. We offer ballroom dance education for all ages. From 6 years – adult. We have many classes in different levels, styles, and either private or group lessons. We also host weekly Friday night dances for our clients to practice what they learn as well as socialize and meet new people. These dances include a group lesson at 8pm followed by general dancing until 10pm. The dances are only $3.00/person! We also offer Zumba fitness classes by our professional and certified instructor, Arica Sproul. This is your chance to try a fun and exciting way to dance your body into shape. Please visit www.artistqueballroom.com and www.zumba.com for more information about what class is right for you.
Blackfoot Community Players formed in 1977 to provide quality community theater in Eastern Idaho. BCP operates the Nuart Theater, a historic art deco structure located at 195 N. Broadway in Blackfoot. BCP produces 5-6 plays a year. For more information, call Cindy Campbell, 680-7904 or Sharon Hoge, 785-6781. www.nuarttheatre.org
The Blackfoot Performing Arts Center is operated under the auspices of the Blackfoot School District. The theater is attached to Blackfoot High School. It seats 1223 and is a state-of-the-art facility. It has a full fly system, professional sized stage, full acoustic sound shell, orchestra pit, and full theater lighting and sound technical abililties. It hosts district-wide school events, community events, and professional concerts that outreach to surrounding communities in southeast Idaho. Contact Susan Mann at sdmann@cableone.net or at 317-5508. Visit the website at www.blackfootpac.com
Bonneville Art Association, features artists that get together and paint every Wednesday from 9-3:00 pm at the Bonneville Art Gallery, 3670 N Main Street, Iona, Idaho. Artists of every level are welcome – we help each other. Call Rehle Higham 357-3401, Ruth Blackadar 709-2622 or Ramona Horton 529-0499.
Breaking Boundaries is a non-profit organization that supports and promotes diversity in our community. We sponsor events and fundraisers that foster a community environment in which all individuals are inspired to do their best regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, family or other minority status.
BYU-Idaho Center Stage Performing Arts Series offers a wide range of programs. A free brochure is available on campus or from the Rexburg Chamber of Commerce, or by calling 496-1150. For tickets, call 496-2230 or order online at www.byui.edu/tickets. BYU-Idaho Spori Art Gallery call 496-2875 or to book school visits call 496-2860.
Challis Arts Council and MadDog Gallery promotes and encourages the arts and humanities in Custer County, with the hope that it may initiate projects and activities that will foster growth and expansion of the arts in the Challis Area. Regular meetings are held at the MadDog Gallery on 630 Main Street, Challis, Idaho on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 pm. Challis Arts Council, PO Box 1131, 632 Main Street, Challis, Idaho 83226. 208-879-2745. E-mail challisarts@custertel.net
The Choralaires is a women’s choral group, sponsored by the Idaho Falls Music Club, has been performing and serving the community for over 50 years. The ladies come from several communities in the area and are all different ages. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays, Thursdays from 9–11 am. At the Castlerock LDS Church near Taylorview Jr. High. Call Sheri Long, 523-1337. We will be accepting new members the first of September.
Collector’s Corner Museum, 900 John Adams Pkwy., Idaho Falls, preserves, displays and promotes the collecting hobby. Over 90 collections on exhibit for education and entertainment in the 5,000 square foot facility. Open Tues.-Sat., 10 am-5 pm. Many unique exhibits for school classes and families. Group and evening events/tours by advance reservation. Handicapped accessible. Small admission. Call 528-9900.
Colored Pencil Society of America-DC 217 is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of colored pencil as a fine art medium. Meetings are held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 290 E. 7th Street at 7:00 pm the fourth Thursday of the month. Contact Dava Dahlgran at idahofalls-dc217@cpsa.org
Dance Tech is recognized all over the region as one of the premier dance studios in Idaho. We have won numerous awards at competitions and have had dancers go on to dance and/or teach at Studios, High Schools, Colleges, Universities and Professionally. Our instructors are very positive and highly trained. Our goal is for the student to gain self confidence, poise, flexibility, coordination, and have fun in our variety of classes. We offer jazz, ballet, modern, tap, hip-hop, clogging, ballroom, tumbling, yoga, step aerobics, latin, and break dancing. We have classes for the beginner to the expert ages 2 to adult, with performance opportunities in most classes. To register for fall classes contact 525-3229, or visit www.dancetechstudio.com.
Dance Tech Studio, Lori Webb 3260 Hartert Drive, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83404
208-524-2647 or email loriswebb@yahoo.com
Eagle Rock Art Guild was founded more than 50 years ago by a group of artists to support art education and to promote the appreciation of fine arts. Tuesday night activities feature paint nights, demonstrations and videos. ERAG artists offer workshops to members as well as nonmembers. Meetings are held Tuesdays at 7 pm at 287 Cliff Street, Idaho Falls. Call 529-2555.
Eastern Idaho Chorale Formerly known as Viva la Voce, the Eastern Idaho Chorale choir has a history of some fifty years. As the Idaho Falls Symphony Chorale, it performed many choral classical master works. Reorganized in 2006, its repertoire has expanded to include lighter fare as well. Our mission is to perform beautiful choral music and enrich educational opportunities in Eastern Idaho. Call 523-6393 or 529-1547.
Eastern Idaho Jazz Festival the newly formed Eastern Idaho Jazz Society (EIJS) is a nonprofit, all-volunteer, organization dedicated to promoting the art of jazz. Every penny from membership fees and donations goes towards providing live jazz concerts and jazz education events for the people of Eastern Idaho. Membership is $20/year with discounts for students and families. Contact Kevin at 208-604-2844 if you would like to learn more or are interested in joining.
Eastern Idaho Photographic Society (EIPS) was founded in 1978 as an organization of amateur and professional photographers dedicated to advancing the art of photography with montly lectures, advancement programs to share of efforts and frequent field trips to interesting photogrphic sites. We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at Good Samaritan Society, 840 E Elvia St. Right door, IF. Membership $20/year. Call Roger Heng 529-8427 or visit www.eips.net for more information.
Eastern Idaho Youth Symphony performs live classical music concerts in Idaho Falls and surrounding communities. The orchestra consists of students in the 9th through 12th grade. The EIYS is governed by the Idaho Falls Symphony and is dedicated to the education of Eastern Idaho’s youth through music. For audition information, contact the Youth Symphony conductor, David Burger at 523-1364. www.ifsymphony.org
Gayle Tingey School of Dance and Storybook Theatre,
The “‘barre’ has been raised,” but it has always been high at Gayle Tingey School of Dance!Acclaimed for high moral and artistic standards in costuming, music and movement! Instruction and Performing Opportunities in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Clogging For Children and Teens And Tap and Clogging for Adults. Studio Location: 680 W. Broadway, Idaho Falls. Mailing Address: 5374 South 9th East, Idaho Falls, ID 83404. Call or Email Gayle dancinpro@hotmail.com. (208)522-6197
The Henry’s Fork Pipes and Drums are the premiere Scottish style bagpipe band in eastern Idaho. This award winning organization, which began in 2003 as a two-man jam session, now comprises more than 25 members ranging in age from pre-teen to 70+ years. We perform in a variety of events throughout the region including parades, festivals, memorial services, educational programs, and pipe band competitions. We offer instruction to prospective bagpipers and drummers, and new members are always welcome. Contacts: Pipe Major David Rock, 208-656-0059; Drum Sergeant Jason Lenz, 208-356-5126; Band Manager Charles Anderson, 208-552-0712. www.henryspipeband.org
Idaho Ballet Theatre is located at 3149 McNeil Dr. Idaho Falls, Idaho. 5 Idaho Ballet Theatre provides recreational and professional-track ballet training and performance opportunities for ages three to young adult. The owner/Instructor, Brandy K. Jensen, is certified in all levels of the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum. Contact us by visiting our website at www.idballettheatre.org or email brandyjensibt@gmail.com by phone 529-316
Idaho Children’s Dance Theater includes clogging, tap and jazz, lyrical and classical, ballet and gymnastic and river dancing. Children are introduced to the fundamentals of ballet, gymnastics, river dancing, clogging, tap and jazz and helping youth become true dancers on stage. Contact Caroline Duffin, 542-1595 or email mduf@ida.net.
Idaho Falls Acapella Chorus an award winning women’s chorus singing fun, contemporary, four-part harmony for performances and competition. Rehearsals on Thursdays from 7-10 pm. Phone 208-525-1525. Member of Sweet Adelines International.
Idaho Falls Arts Council is a private, non profit organization that promotes and presents visual and performing arts in eastern Idaho. It owns and operates the Willard Arts Center, encompassing the Colonial Theater and Carr Gallery at 450 A St. in historic downtown Idaho Falls. For more information, call 522-0471 or log onto www.idahofallsarts.org.
Idaho Falls Community Concert Association is a non-profit organization offering a series of affordable professional concerts. The 2011-2012 season series includes Carpe Diem String Quartet, Anita Chen, piano and violin soloist, Evan Marshall, mandolin virtuoso, and Chris Burton Jacome Flamenco. Tickets on sale now! Contact Ann Shively, 522-4774 or Dwayne Bryngelson, 524-2182 www.ifcommunityconcerts.com
Idaho Falls Music Club. President, Connie Hutchens, 522-7043
Idaho Falls Opera Theatre is a nonprofit community opera company incorporated in 1978. IFOT presents professional quality performances in grand opera, light opera and musical theater. IFOT attracts talent from all theater arts disciplines and provides educational outreach and student apprentice opportunities. P.O. Box 50204, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83405. Amy Staiger, amystaiger@gmail.com or Joan D. Tallman. 524-5056. www.idahofallsoperatheatre.org
Idaho Falls Symphony performs live classical music concerts in Idaho Falls and surrounding communities. Founded in 1949, the orchestra is currently conducted by Music Director, Dr. George Adams. Office at 450 A St, adjacent to the lobby of the Colonial Theater. Call 529-1080 or log onto www.ifsymphony.org.
Idaho Falls Youth Arts Centre (IFYAC) provides quality year-round opportunities for young people to enrich their lives through participation in music, dramatic arts and creative movement. IFYAC programs include Eastern Idaho Children’s Choir, Summer Theater Camp, Evening of Dance, Fall Musical (Willy Wonka). IFYAC also offers educational workshops to enhance and develop performing arts skills such as our audition workshop. For volunteer opportunities or program and workshop information contact Tina VanderMeer 403-5166 or www.ifyac.org.
Idaho Museum of Natural History, S. 5th Ave. & Dillon St., Pocatello. Discover dinosaurs, Ice-Age mammals, volcanic hotspots and more. Experience science “hands-on” in the Discovery Room. Call 282-3317.
Jazz House Big Band plays big band jazz, dance music of the 30s and 40s, in the style of Glenn Miller, Count Basie and Duke Ellington. The band plays concerts, weddings, parties and special events. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Eastern Idaho Technical College. Call Doug Wareing at 785-0572 or 681-3264.
Jefferson Montessori School is a private school, grades pre-school through 12th grade. Classical, liberal arts education with an emphasis on leadership. NAAS accredited. Regular meeting times and places. 3866 Menan Lorenzo Hwy, Rigby, Id, 83442. Contact Heidi Merrill, Virginia Porter or Sue Velasquez. 745-8996.
Kiwanis Club of Idaho Falls is a sponsor of the annual Teen Film Festival
Mary Jane’s Costume Gallery is operated by the Idaho Falls Opera Theatre. It is a costume design and rental business in Idaho Falls for over a decade. The Costume Gallery provides permanent storage for our 6000 costumes, costume display space, work space for making new costumes, and meeting space for board meetings. The Opera Theatre costumes are frequently used in other local school and community productions. The gallery is located at 1753 W Broadway, IF and open Saturdays from 2-4 pm or call for an appointment 522-0875 or 521-0657.
Museum of Idaho, 200 N Eastern Avenue, Idaho Falls. Preserves and showcases the natural and cultural history of Idaho and the Intermountain West. The museum regularly hosts nationally acclaimed exhibitions. www.museumofidaho.org
Petit Ballet of Idaho Falls inspires young dancers ages 4-12. School year and summer workshops are structured and curriculum driven. Petite Ballet is under the direction of Kristen Wood Clayton, an experienced teacher and former professional ballet dancer. Call 757-9224 or www.petiteballet.com.
Pocatello Arts Council is an all volunteer, non-profit organization, formed more than 40 years ago, that provides a community center for the visual arts. We provide exhibition space for local artists, art classes for people of all ages and abilities, and workshops in various media often conducted by nationally known artists. Our organization includes the Portneuf Valley Photographic Society and the Porcelain Artists of Southeast Idaho. The Art Center is run by a volunteer Board of Directors whose members are artists, patrons and business people from the community. Parking is available behind the Art Center in the large railroad parking lot. 444 N. Main. 232-0970. Log onto www.pocatelloartctr.org
Quilt Heritage Museum is a nonprofit organization committed to preserving quilts and sharing this age-old art form with the public. The museum honors a wide spectrum of quilts from antique to very contemporary art quilts. Collections of quilts will be shared with Eastern Idaho communities on a limited basis until the Museum finds a permanent location. Call Linda Echo at 529-2522, Marietta Womack at 785-1842 or Joyce Shoemaker at 785-5936 for more information.
The Rexburg Arts Council. The mission is to enhance the visual and performing arts in our community by increasing visibility and awareness of current programming, encouraging expanded offerings through support of new programs, and restoration and preservation of historical buildings for use as civic centers and places of gathering. Kristy Geisler, Community Affairs Director at 208-359-3020, ext 347.
Salmon Art’s Council. Serving the Salmon area since 1978, The Salmon Arts Council is located on the west end of Main Street, in the City Center building, next to the Library. We are a non-profit organization fostering the growth, quality and awareness of the arts and humanities. (209) 756-2987. Mary Cerise, 200 Main St. Salmon, Id. 83467 sacl@centruytel.net
Sites Music School, 1120 S. Boulevard, Idaho Falls, specializes in teaching private and group instruction for students of all ages. Private lessons begin as young as age 3 and the sky’s the limit for the older beginner. You may choose to learn violin, viola, cello, bass, banjo, guitar, mandolin, flute, piano, singing or fiddle. Prices range from $25.00 – $120.00 per semester for group lessons and $50.00 – $80.00 per month for weekly private lessons. Visit www.sitesmusicschool.com or call 522-9005.
Sites Violin Shop and Music School 1120 S. Boulevard, Idaho Falls, specializes in sales, rentals of and repairs to all stringed instruments. We have a highly qualified luthier and the best prices
on repair in town. We currently have the largest selection of new and vintage violins in the state. We have a selection of new and vintage violins, cellos, violas, basses, guitars, mandolins, fiddles and banjos as well as accessories and music, books and CD’s. Owners Joe and Jacie Sites are members of the band Celtic Air. Visit www.jaciesites.com and www.sitesviolinshop.com.
Snake River Plein Air Painters, Regular meeting times and place: No scheduled place or time (we meet once a year to discuss the annual retreat, and the annual exhibit…place and time varies.) Founded in 1998, the organization is a small group of regional professional artists, specializing in plein air painting; also work in other techniques such as portraiture and figure painting. Members of the group include professional art instructors who organize and teach workshops regionally. P.O. Box 335 Ucon, Idaho 83454, Contact: Marjorie Clearwater, 523-2161, email: mrca@cableone.net
Website: www.snakeriverpleinair.com or www.whitepineartstudio.com
Snake River Valley Quilt Guild. We encourage the arts through fabric. Many avenues are available and promoted by the guild. Our monthly meetings include an education workshop, show-n-tell, and conclude the meeting with a show of some medium. We have several active quilt bees that are a great source for a more social learning environment. Several workshops are offered each year bya national presenter. The guild sponsors a quilt show ever other year to promote Art through Fabric. Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at Christ Community Church.
Contact Linda Townsend at 552-9421 or www.ifquiltguild.citymax.com
Sounds Choir iis the longest running mixed voice choir in Idaho Falls, the group performs two annual concerts as well as sponsors a summer Broadway musical that is open to the community for audition. P.O. Box 50483, Idaho Falls, Id. 83405. For summer musical info, contact Jay Dye at 529-5637. For choir info, contact Ronda Groberg (Choir Director) at 522-7914 or Dixie Johnson (Choir Asst. Director) at 522-5037.
Strings for Kids is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to help qualified and deserving students gain an appreciation for music by providing stringed instruments and lessons at little or no cost to the student or family. The scope of this mission is to target children between the ages of 5-12 who show desire, musical potential and/or financial need. Sign up or drop off a donation between 11 am and 7 pm Mondays thru Fridays.Call 522-9005.
Studio of Music offers voice building, vocal coaching, piano (Robert Pace certified), choral conducting masters, composing- arranging, publishable quality music printing. Contact Kathryn Wright-Robinson, Master of Music, University of Washington. 522-8278.
Strings for Kids is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to help qualified and deserving students gain an appreciation for music by providing stringed instruments and lessons at little or no cost to the student or family. The scope of this mission is to target children between the ages of 5-12 who show desire, musical potential and/or financial need. Sign up or drop off a donation between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Mondays thru Fridays.
Call 522-9005.
Swan Valley Arts Council, PO Box 186, Swan Valley, ID 83449. Our mission is to foster and maintain a high-level of visual and performing arts for the enrichment of the community. Annually, we host a fund raiser, Art in the Park, to benefit our local school. Contact Teresa Nye, 208-313-3174.
Teton Arts Council, PO Box 627, Driggs, Idaho 83422, is a non-profit organization committed to strengthening community and cultural diversity through the arts.
Call 354-4ART or email info@tetonartscouncil.com, or log onto www.tetonartscouncil.com for a list of upcoming classes and events.
The Weaving, Spinning and Fiber Arts Guild of Idaho Falls, Inc. meets every Tuesday from 7-9 pm and the third Monday of the month from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at our Fiber Arts Studio at 482 Constitution, B-14, Idaho Falls. Weaving, spinning, knitting, rug hooking, needlepunch rug hooking, Russian needlepunch embroidery, needle felting, wet felting, beading, basketry, kumihimo, embellishment and altered couture are the fiber arts being explored by members. Dues are $20/yr. Call 522-1337 or 523-7260 or visit their website at www.srfiberarts.org
Willowtree Gallery, 210 Cliff St. Idaho Falls, features a wide variety of original art and sculptures by local and regional artists, a large selection of limited edition prints, posters, and unique books and gifts. Custom framing is available. Call 524-4464.
**see the Membership page to find out the benefits of Membership and to join the Idaho Falls Arts Council
Administrative Office
498 A Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208)522-0471
Colonial Theater & Carr Gallery/Willard Arts Center
450 A. Street
Idaho Falls, ID 84302
