This is the calendar of arts events in the Eastern region of Idaho. Please click on the regional gallery calendar to view regional gallery schedules.
Regional Art
Events are listed below
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Saltgrass Printmakers
May 8 - July 4, 2009
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Opening reception begins at 7pm on Saurday, May 9.
Saltgrass Printmakers is a non-profit printmaking studio located in Salt Lake City. The facility offers member artists access to printmaking equipment that might otherwise be cost-prohibitive on an individual basis. This exhibit features the work of its 2 founders, Stefanie Dykes and Sandy Brunvand, along with a selection of work from other association members. A number of printmaking processes will be on display.
Sponsored by: The Idaho Lottery
July 1-3, 7-8 & 10-11
BYU-Idaho Department of Theatre presents:
Two Short Operas, Gianni Schicchi and Dido & Aeneas
Tickets $6/Call 496-2230
Snow Black Box Theatre, Rexburg. You can also order tickets online at www.byui.edu/tickets.
July 2, 7:00 pm.
The American Festival Chorus & Orchestra presents:
An American Tribute! With special guest Maureen McGovern
Tickets $25 & $18
Civic Auditorium. Tickets only available online at www.eidahotix.com.
July 2 - 23, 7-9:00 pm.
Bachelor of Fine Art:
Senior Students
BYU-Idaho, Rexburg.
July 4, 7:30 pm.
Blackfoot Community 4th of July Celebration Concert
FREE/Call 317-5508
Featuring a community band, men's chorus, and other area musicians. No tickets needed!
July 7, 7:00 pm.
Celtic Air!
A contemporary fiddle band comprised of fiddle, guitar, bass, piano and drums. Celtic air plays many genres of music including jazz, western swing, Celtic, old-time, bluegrass and contest style show tunes. The members of Celtic Air enjoy playing many different styles of music but the glue that binds them together is their love for hard driving; in your face Celtic fiddle tunes. Each member of Celtic Air has their own stylistic flair they bring to the music.
Sponsored by: Burns & Roe Enterprises, Inc. and Sleep Inn & Suites, Idaho Falls (I-15 Exit 116)
July 7, 9-3:00 pm.
Create a Nature Sketchbook
The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, Idaho Falls.
July 8, 5:00 pm.
Alive After 5:
Somewhere in the Middle
Civitan's Plaza, Idaho Falls.
July 9, 10-8:00 pm.
Gallery Walk
Idaho Falls Gallery Association. Call 522-0471 For more information.
July 11, 12-4:00 pm.
Idaho Falls Magazine presents:
Scoop Jam! All-You-Can-East Ice Cream Festival
Tickets/call 522-0471
Civitan's Pocket Park, corner of B & Shoup, Idaho Falls. In conjunction with the Idaho Falls Magazine Cook-off series, to benefit The Snake River Roaring Youth Jam. Tickets $7/in advance, $10/at the gate. Children under 3 get in FREE with paying adult. Limted Tikcets available, pre-purchase tickets at the Idaho falls Arts Council.
July 13 - 16, 2009
Playmill Theater Summer Camp
Ages 15-18.
July 14, 7:00 pm.
Vince & Mindi
www.vinceandmindi.com
Vince & Mindi are western duo from Firth, Idaho. Mandi plays the bass and has an outstanding voice that is guaranteed to inspire. Vincent’s excellent guitar or mandolin work and harmony lines bring rich color and variety to their cowboy, swing, and old-time music. Vince also offers a wealth of vintage fiddle tunes that deliver a toe-tippin’ variety to their repertoire.
Sponsored by: O'Brien Tomchak Co. and Steve & Cindy Carr
July 14, 9-3:00 pm.
Create a Nature Sketchbook
The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, Idaho Falls.
July 15, 5:00 pm.
Alive After 5:
Swing Shift
Civitan's Plaza, Idaho Falls.
July 16, 7:30 pm.
BYU-Idaho Department of Music presents:
Three Choir Concerts
Call 496-2230
Barrus Concert Hall. Three choir concerts feature Collegiate Singers, Men's Choir, Women's Choir and Women's Glee. This semester the choral repertoire will include music inspired by Abraham Lincoln, new patriotic and pioneer arrangements, excerpts from the new oratorio, God's Everlasting Love, which will be premiered in the Fall Semester. See the Department of Music calendar and publicity for more specific information about individual concert events. You can also order tickets online at www.byui.edu/tickets.
July 18, 7:30 pm.
BYU-Idaho Department of Music presents:
Brian Bromberg with the Jazz Lab Band
Call 496-2230
Kirkham Auditorium. The BYU-Idaho Jazz Lab Band performs with world-renowned bassist Brian Bromberg. Bromberg's extensive work on both acoustic and electric bass has set new standards in the field. As one of director Ryan Nielsen's earliest musical heroes, Bromberg has inspired thousands of young musicians across the globe. He has performed with inspired thousands of young musicians across the globe. He has performed with dozens of jazz legends, including Dizzy Gillespie, Elvin Jones, Herbie Hancock and Sarah Vaughan. His distinctive sound and virtuosic technique will astound you. You can also purchase tickets online at www.byui.edu/tickets.
July 20, 8:00 pm.
Idaho Falls Arts Council Presents:
Blues Traveler
Tickets $36 & $29/Call 522-0471
Civic Auditorium. Led by John Popper's virtuoso harmonica playing, Blues Traveler really knows how to rock. The band has been influenced by a variety of genres, including blues-rock, psychedelic rock, folk rock, soul, and Southern rock. Fans know and love them for their improvisational live shows, but the general public is most familiar with the group from their singles "But Anyway", "Run Around " and "Hook".
Sponsored by: Bechtel BWXT Idaho, Channel Blend, B106 The Beat of Eastern Idaho
and River City Weekly.
July 21, 7:00 pm.
Henry's Fork Pipe & Drum
www.henryspipeband.org
The Henry's Fork Pipes and Drums is proud to be the first bagpipe band to take root in Eastern Idaho. Our purpose is simple: to promote, practice and perform bagpipe music and pipe band drumming at the highest possible level. We offer our distinctive music to the community and throughout the region in a variety of performance contexts including parades, memorial services, exhibitions, fairs, cultural events, and competitions. The organization consists of members ranging from novices to award-winning competitors.
Sponsored by: Lincoln Court Retirement Community and Fairwinds Sand Creek Retirement Community
July 21, 9-3:00 pm.
Create a Nature Sketchbook
The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, Idaho Falls.
July 22, 5:00 pm.
Alive After 5:
40 Somethin' Band
Civitan's Plaza, Idaho Falls.
July 25 & 26, 10-7:00 pm.
Eagle Rock Art Guild's 55th Annual Sidewalk Art Festival
Greenbelt, Idaho Falls.
July 28, 6:30 pm.
Pocatello Arts Council presents:
The Tempest; Performed by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks
FREE/Call 282-2695
Idaho State University Quad. Call or email John Gribas gribjohn@isu.edu for more information.
July 28, 7:00 pm.
40 Something Band
www.40somethinband.blogspot.com
Classic 70s show. Acoustic performance, 3 part vocal harmony music. Six performers.
Sponsored by: Portage, Inc. and Jensen, Poulsen & Company, PPLC
July 28, 9-3:00 pm.
Create a Nature Sketchbook
The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, Idaho Falls.
July 29, 5:00 pm.
Alive After 5:
Mid Life Crisis
Civitan's Plaza, Idaho Falls.
July 30, 7:30 pm.
BYU-Idaho Center Stage presents:
An Evening with Daniel Beck and Missy Babcock, Education Week Concert
Tickets $8/Call 496-2230
Kirkham Auditorium. Daniel Beck teams up with Missy Babcock for a delightful night of popular, jazz and inspirational music. Daniel is known for appearances in the Liken the Scriptures video series, has been featured on Especially for Youth recording, and recently released his first CD entitled Love Like That. Missy is a popular vocalist who lives in Rexburg. Tickets go on sale June 1. No children under 4. You can also order tickets online at www.byui.edu/tickets.
Aug. 1 - 18, 2009
International Dance & Music Festival
Rexburg.
Aug. 3, 6:30 pm.
Idaho Falls Arts Council Season Premier Party
Call 522-0471 to RSVP
Colonial Theater.
Aug. 4, 7:30 pm.
Idaho International Dance & Music Festival
Tickets $14/Call 522-0471
Colonial Theater. First time ever in Idaho Falls!
Aug. 4, 9-3:00 pm.
Create a Nature Sketchbook
The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, Idaho Falls.
WEDNESDAY
August 5, 7:00 pm.
Swing Shift
Idaho’s Premier Jazz Group. Swing Shift originated in the spring of 1995. It started as a trio with rhythm guitar, a stand up bass player, Terrel Merkley on keyboard and Romana Awes singing. Their first gig was at the Bistro in Pocatello where they played for 2 weeks. Since then Swing Shift has been south east Idaho's finest sound in jazz, R&B, blues, rock, and country music.
Sponsored by: Jerry & Ann Shively and Jeffrey Ring & Susan Walber-Ring
Aug. 5, 5:00 pm.
Alive After 5:
Lyle Albertson
Civitvan's Plaza, Idaho Falls.
Aug. 5
International Dance Festival
Call 317-5508
Dancers from the International Dance Festival in Rexburg will present a one night show in Blackfoot. Call for ticket information.
Aug. 6, 7 & 8, 10-4:00 pm.
Snake River Roaring Youth Jam!
The Blues Berries will perform all 3 nights at the Colonial Theater
FREE!
Three fun filled days of art and music for the whole family!
Snake River Greenbelt, Idaho Falls. for more information.
August 8 from 3-10 pm.
Breaking Boundaries presents:
BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2009
Civitan's Pocket Plaza, corner of B & Shoup
For information call 522-0471
Presented with help from The Snake River All Stars and Mike's Music.. $50 entry fee per band or $100 business sponsorship. All band members must be 21 or younger. This event has become the premiere showcase for young bands in eastern Idaho. As many as 15 bands will compete for their share of over $2000 in prizes. Judges will be a mix of Snake River All Star musicians as well as area high school students. Entrants will receive by e-mail a complete judges tally with comments. Bands will have the chance to garner a local business for sponsorship if their band. All participants will have the opportunity to attend the free judges workshop presented by members of the Snake River All Stars.
Aug. 11, 8:00 pm.
An Evening with Joan Baez
Tickets $40/in advance and $43/at the door
Call 522-0471
Colonial Theater. The years 2008 and 2009 are landmark years for Joan Baez, respectively marking 50 years since she began her legendary residency at Boston’s famed Club 47 and 50 years since she made her debut at the 1959 Newport Folk Festival.
Aug. 11, 7:00 pm.
Random Sam
www.randomsam.com
All vocals, classic rock & blues!
Sponsored by: Charles C. Just Esquire and Katrina & Andy Beckwith
Aug. 11, 9-3:00 pm.
Create a Nature Sketchbook
The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, Idaho Falls.
Aug. 12, 5:00 pm.
Alive After 5:
Cruz Control
Civitan's Plaza, Idaho Falls.
Aug. 15, 10am-6pm & Aug. 16, 10am-4pm.
"Art in the Park"
FREE
Swan Valley Park. Contact Teresa Nye, Director, 208-483-2461 tnye@silverstar.com or DeeAnn Austin, Artist Coordinator, 709-5773.
Aug. 18, 7:00 pm.
The Fabulous Nobody's
www.thefabulousnobodys.com
Liatt is currently performing in a duo with Kim David Tweedy called the “The Fabulous Nobody’s.” They focus on Blues, folk, and jazz. She is also in a 5-piece band called “LP and the Soul Sensations.
Sponsored by: Bank of Idaho and Voigt Davis Realtors
Aug 18, 9-3:00 pm.
Create a Nature Sketchbook
The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, Idaho Falls.
Aug. 19, 5:00 pm.
Alive After 5:
Fred & Emily Frank
Civitan's Plaza, Idaho Falls.
Aug. 21, 8:00 pm.
Idaho Falls Arts Council Presents:
Roy Clark
Tickets $36 & $29/Call 522-0471
Civic Audiotorium. Roy Clark may be best known for hosting Hee Haw , but this iconic figure in country music has received numerous awards over the years including Comedian, Entertainer, and Instrumentalist Of The Year. Clark is highly regarded as both a guitarist and banjo player. Hit songs include "Yesterday, When I was Young" "Thank God and Greyhound".
Sponsored by: Bechtel BWXT Idaho, The Westside People & KUPI 99.
Aug. 22
The Heart of Idaho Century Ride
Call 524-7777
The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho 300 So. Capital Ave, Idaho Falls. Celebrating the Cycles of Sam exhibit, the Century Ride includes flat to rolling 25, 50, 62, 100 mile options through the upper Snake River valley and short children's rides away from traffic. Registration includes T-shirt, goodie bag, post-ride barbeque, and free admission to the art museum. $22 for shorter rides, $32 for century. Pre-register at www.theartmuseum.org.
Aug. 25, 7:00 pm.
Idaho Falls Symphony Bass Quartet
Sponsored by: Paul & Jan Litteneker and Galusha, Higgins and Galusha
Aug. 25, 9-3:00 pm.
Create a Nature Sketchbook
The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, Idaho Falls.
Aug. 26, 5:00 pm.
Alive After 5:
Ray Street Blues
Civitan's Plaza, Idaho Falls.
Aug. 29, 2009
AUDITIONS:
Movie Magic 2
First Baptist Church in Idaho Falls.
September 11 – October 3
Sealed for Freshness.
Dinner at 6:30 pm and show 7:00 pm.
ARTI Theatre 257 W. Broadway. A Raucous Comedy! Sealed for Freshness is the story of 5 Midwestern women who believe in being good wives, mothers, and neighbors. These women were raises to trade their dreams, hopes, and desires for society’s norms and now they want them back! Only 1968 Tupperware party gone awry will help them find what they’ve lost. Tickets $28, includes dinner and show. Season tickets available for $100 (includes dinner and 4 shows). You can purchase at www.artidaho.org or for assistance call The Country Store Boutique at 522-8450.
October 15-31, excluding Sundays
Grandstands of Terror-spook alley!
7:30-10:00 pm weekdays, 7:30-11:30 pm weekends.
Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds. $7 admission at the gate. Contact Cindy Campbell
680-7904 for more information.
October 22, 8:00 pm.
Loggins & Messina
Tickets $39 & $34
Call 522-0471
Civic Auditorium *Special Engagement, not part of season package*
Over 35 years since first Sittin’ In together, Kenny Loggins and Jimmy Messina are again side-by-side for a nationwide tour. The American rock-pop duo first achieved their success in the early to mid-70s. Their style features exceptional harmony and thoughtful lyrics, whose most enduring songs were so well crafted that they have never really gone away. Among their well-known songs are "Danny's Song" and "Your Mama Don't Dance".
Sponsored by Nelson Hall Parry Tucker, P.A.; Rex & Tiffany Redden, Good Times Music 98.1 KGTM, Le Ritz Hotel & Suites & Post Register
November 4, 7:30 pm
Rexburg Tabernacle Orchestra Fall Concert
Rexburg Tabernacle Civic Center, Center St, Rexburg. Free, donations gratefully accepted. Call 208-359-3020 for more information.
November 26, 10-11:00 am
Annual Turkey Choir Concert
Rexburg Tabernacle Civic Center, Center St, Rexburg. Free, donations gratefully accepted. Call 208-359-3020 for more information.
December 4, 5, 7, 11, 12 & 14, 7:30 pm.
Christmas Belles
Nuart Theatre, 195 No. Broadway, Blackfoot. Tickets $5/dec. 4, $7 all other nights. You can purchase tickets by phone at 680-7904, or at the door each night.
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