11/06/07

Greetings, Readers!

Good news, BookPeople has a blog now! Check us out on the web at http://www.myspace.com/bookpeopleofmoscow. This blog is run by BookPerson Berit, who also has a radio show, Happy to be Alive, which airs Thursdays from 12-2pm on KRFP 92.5.

Curious about Graphic Novels? I bet you are! Well we've got just the thing for you! The illustrious Dr. Walter Hesford of the University of Idaho English Department will be hosting a discussion of Jewish Themes in Graphic Novels. The events will be on the second floor of the University of Idaho library. All sessions are free and open to the public, and everyone is encouraged to attend. The events and books are as follows: Thursday, November 8th, 7pm: The Quitter, by Harvy Pekar Thursday, November 29th, 7pm: The Rabbi's Cat by Joann Sfar Again, everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend, and if you'd like to read the books, we will have them at BookPeople shortly! For more information, contact Ben at 885-5858.

Washington State University will be hosting Peter Chilson on November 8th. The reading, part of WSU's Distinguished Visiting Writers series, will be at the WSU Museum of Art, at 7:00pm. We have copies of his newest book, Disturbance-Loving Species in stock, so come pick one up! Friday, November 9th -

Come on down to the Cafe Silos from 6-9pm and party with Lance Lushnig! His new gallery of Palouse Pictures will be on display. It's the Cafe Silos one year anniversary party, to boot, so it should be a good one! Definitely come stop by and see what's up! Lance is a great photographer, and you won't want to miss his excellent opening celebration!

A Friend of the Clearwater writes: Join us Friday, November 9, 6:30 p.m. at the 1912 Building in Moscow for our annual membership celebration! This is our yearly chance to celebrate our members and their dedication and also to reflect on our accomplishments this past year as a group of concerned wild land advocates. As usual we will be having wonderful live music, a silent auction, and plenty of food. Remember to bring your favorite dish and beverage 'cause we do this potluck style. Sounds like great fun, I think!

Friday, November 9th - Jack Nisbet will lecture on David Douglas and the Natural Treasures of the Inland Northwest. David Douglas was a Scottish Naturalist and the first outsider to travel the Hudson Bay Company's fur trade routes. He made extensive observations, which he recorded in letters sent to Europe. With the help of the Conner Museum and Ownbey Herbarium collections, this event seeks to explore the things that he saw. The event takes place at 7:00pm in the Heald auditorium, Heald G3. There is a pre-lecture open house at the Ownbey Herbarium (Heald G9, adjacent to the lecture hall) from 6:00-7:00, and a reception to follow at Abelson Hall, on the first floor.

Are you sorry that there's less Daylight to be had as we move in to the darker winter months? Well we've got something to cheer you up! Goodbye Daylight 2007! An evening of live music with Steptoe, Zugunrue, and Barewires! How could you possibly resist? I don't know either. Tickets are available at Bookpeople for $10, or at the door for $10.50. The event takes place at the Kenworthy theater on Friday, November 9th from 7:00-11:00pm.

Saturday, November 10th - Stephen Arno, author of Northwest Trees, will be holding a book signing AND slideshow at BookPeople! The event will take place from 3:00-5:00pm. Come prepared to be informed and entertained!

Sunday, November 11th - the Nepali Student's Association presents a free movie, The Day My God Died. The movie, narrated by Tim Robbins and Winona Ryder, shares the heartbreaking stories of young girls whose lives were shattered by the child sex trade. The showing is at the Borah Theater in the University of Idaho Student Union Building. The film starts at 3:00pm and is expected to run until 4:30. For more information on the movie, visit www.thedaymygoddied.com

Alert Reader Judy writes to tell us about an upcoming reading put on by the Moscow Community Creative Writing Workshop: Come hear members and instructors of the 2007 Moscow Community Creative Writing Workshop read short selections of original fiction, poetry, and nonfiction at 7 p.m. on Mon. November 12th at BookPeople. Refreshments will be served. Participating readers will be Jessica Lynch Alfaro, Christine Angiulo, Sue Benier, Mary Clearman Blew, Holly Chetwood, Peter Chilson, Jenny Davis, Laura Felicetti, Debi Fitzgerald, Guy Knudsen, Aly Lamar, Annie Lampman, Brian Leekley, Ron McFarland, Gail Miller, Joy Passanante, Picone, Janet Richards, Lorna Rose, Peg Sack, Brandon Schrand, Judy Sobeloff, Anya Spielberg, Ruby Stroschein, and Georgia Tiffany. This event is presented with support from the Latah County Arts and Culture Committee, the Moscow Arts Commission, the Idaho Commission on the Arts, and the Western States Arts Federation. For further information, email freewriting@turbonet.com. Thanks for the heads up, Judy!

BookPeople of Moscow is proud to host author Gregg Olsen on Tuesday, November 13. Olsen's latest book is The Deep Dark, an account of the Sunshine Mine disaster in Kellogg, Idaho in 1972. He will appear at BookPeople at 4 p.m. and then read from his work at the Kenworthy at 7 p.m. Throughout his career, Gregg Olsen has demonstrated an ability to create a detailed narrative that offers readers fascinating insights into the lives of people caught in extraordinary circumstances. The Seattle native lives in rural Washington state with his wife, twin daughters, cat, six chickens, Milo (an obedience school dropout cocker spaniel) and Suri (a mini dachshund so spoiled she wears a sweater).

The University of Idaho and Washington State University are both hosting some (very) distinguished visiting writers this fall semester! The University of Idaho will host Patricia Hampl on November 14th and Ann Pancake in March of next year. The readings will all be at 7:30pm, on their respective days, in the University of Idaho Law Building Courtroom. BookPeople will, of course, be present at all three events with plenty of books for sale, and we will also have their books for sale in the store before the events.

Alert Reader Bill writes to tell us of an upcoming event put on by Buy Local Moscow: Buy Local Moscow, the new organization for locally-owned independent businesses, invites everyone to the group's Kickoff Party at the 1912 Center, 412 East Third in Moscow, on Friday, November 16, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Admission to the party, samples of food from local restaurants, live music, and fun for all ages will be provided free. Forty Moscow businesses will offer displays and giveaways at the party. A raffle of gifts and prizes from locally-owned businesses will be held with winners selected every 15 minutes. Raffle tickets will be available at the event for $1 each. At the Kickoff Party, participants will be able to visit with the owners of local businesses, see what's available locally for holiday giving, sample food from local restaurants and caterers, and support the independent businesses that make Moscow unique. At the party, beer and wine will be available for purchase. More than 50 Moscow businesses have joined Buy Local Moscow since the organization was formed this year. The businesses are profiled on the website, www.buylocalmoscow.com The mission of Buy Local Moscow is to showcase and to support the locally-owned independent businesses of the community. Moscow continues to be a vibrant community because these businesses reinvest their profits locally, donate consistently to local programs, maintain diverse product choices, and strengthen Moscow's unique character. Thanks for the heads up, Bill, it sounds like a blast!

Alert Reader Gina writes with some exciting news: a Winter Solstice Call for Artists! The Moscow Arts Commission is currently accepting submissions from local and regional artists for the 7th Annual Winter Solstice Festival. The show will open December 14 and run through February 1 at the Third Street Gallery in Moscow City Hall. Original works in all mediums interpreting the winter season will be considered for entry. Submit a photograph or slide of each entry (limit 3) by November 23rd to the Arts office at City Hall. Please include an artist statement and small biography for display along with the submission in a self-addressed stamped envelope. Sale of work is encouraged and a 20% commission will be taken. Pick-up applications at the Arts office in Moscow City Hall located at 206 East Third Street, Room 106 or call 208-882-7036. For more information contact gbaldwin@ci.moscow.id.us

The Mirror Theater presents Shakespeare Sundays! You, the audience, will do the acting for these performances. Come sign in at 1:15 for the part you're dying to play. No preference is given for race, gender, or age, and scripts are provided! If you're musically inclined, then come accompany the acts on your instrument of choice! The schedule: The Merchant of Venice: December 2nd and 16th Henry the Fourth, Part I: January 13th and 27th Hamlet: February 10th, 24th and March 16th The Tempest: May 4th and 18th. A two-dollar contribution is required to participate. The plays will be based on the Oxford Shakespeare, second edition, but as noted above, scripts will be provided! For more information, visit www.MirrorTheater.org !

The Family Series is returning to Beasley Coliseum at WSU for a 6th year! These family-oriented productions are perfect for fun-loving parents and kids, and are a steal at only $6 for adult tickets and $4 for kids under 13. The events this year are: Babes in Toyland, by the American Family Theatre, Wednesday, December 12th - 7:00pm Mad Science presents "Newton's Revenge" Monday, February 11th (2008) - 7:00pm Fred Garbo's Inflatable Theater Monday, April 7th (2008) - 7:00pm

All the Best, Readers!

--BookPeople of Moscow

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