5/16/06

Greetings, Readers!

What a lovely summer day this is in Moscow. Enough of those cold nights and lukewarm days. It looks like we're going to start having a proper summer, now, and I say "About time!" We've got a few things for you to enjoy, Readers, so I hope you're ready! First of all, remember that the Farmer's Market has started! Every Saturday morning, from eight until noon, you can find hand-picked, hand-made, or home-baked goods, as well as a variety of entertainment. The Farmer's Market is located in Friendship Square and the parking lot directly behind it.

Don't miss this event, Readers - it is truly a classic Moscow institution. I'm sure I don't need to remind you again, but just in case. the Latah Trail Foundation is having a party! This Friday, May 19th, 6:00pm, at the University Inn Best Western. There will be dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, and a whole lot of fun! Ticket prices are downright reasonable, as well, with $40 for a single or $75 for a couple. Tickets are available, of course, at Book People of Moscow, so stop by and pick one up today if you haven't already!

Also, Readers, this upcoming Saturday (the 20th) is your chance to meet Joan Opyr at the Moscow Food Co-Op! She will be there signing copies of her superb novel "Idaho Code". If you haven't already picked up your copy, Readers, I suggest you do so as soon as possible. And if you have, then go anyway, to meet the author and have your copy signed. Joan Opyr is a local treasure, and you would be remiss in the extreme to miss her.

Pure Imagination, with Julie's Jazz and Dance Pizzazz! A Musical and Dance Spectacle for the Senses! Does that sound good, Readers? Of course! It's a spectacular event, inspired by Dahl's classic "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". The event is Saturday, May 20th. The doors open at 6:30pm, and the show starts at 7. Get your Golden Ticket today, $5 in advance or $7 at the door. Tickets are available at Book People of Moscow, or the Moscow Chamber of Commerce, or from Julie Strobel at 208-596-2820.

 Starting May 22nd, the 2006 Curator's Choice Exhibit will be up at the Washington State University Museum of Art! It looks like this year's exhibit will, in keeping with tradition, be excellent. The artists this year are Heidi Oberheide, James Loney, and Henry Stinson. The exhibit runs until July 23rd.

Oh, and make sure to register for the Lonely Planet Cities Game, at Book People of Moscow! We are giving away a copy of "The Cities Book" by Lonely Planet, and after the in-store drawing, all entries will be sent to Lonely Planet for a chance to win a trip to Paris, France! That's all for this week, Readers! Enjoy the lovely weather and take care!

-Book People of Moscow

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