4/1/08

Greetings, Readers!
I just want you to know that I thought long and hard about pulling some April Fools pranks with this newsletter, but decided against it. I like you all far too much to pull the wool over your eyes (although putting "The Latest from BookPeople of Colfax" in the subject line was really, really tempting). But I hope you did something funny for April Fools! There are little jokes all over the internet, keep your eye out for them! I hear that the Google Documents page has something where you can print out paper airplane schematics...

The Borah Symposium 2008 is coming to the University of Idaho! The theme is Reconciliation, a worthy cause at this troubled time in the world. This year, the events are as follows:  Sunday, March 30th - Documentary presentation "Encounter Point" with director/producer Ronit Avni, 7:00pm Kenworthy Theater.  Monday, March 31st - "Reconciliation around the World" with Padrig O'Malley. 7:00pm, SUB Ballroom.  Tuesday April 1st - "End of Apartheid and Reconciliation in South Africa" with Nobel Laureate and former President of South Africa F.W. de Klerk. 7:00pm, SUB Ballroom.  Wednesday April 2nd - "The Challenges of Reconciliation: A Discussion" with Ken Attafuah of the Ghana Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Mason Smith, deputy permanent representative of Fiji to the United Nations. 7:00pm SUB Ballroom.  For more information on the events, check out www.martin.uidaho.edu/borah!

Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin will be speaking at the University of Idaho on Thursday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the MEMORIAL GYM (venue has been changed). The event is free and open to the public. However, tickets must be reserved in advance. Reserve your ticket by emailing tickets@uidaho.edu or calling 885-7212. Don't delay-tickets are going fast! Some overflow seating will be available. Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin are the authors of Three Cups of Tea, a book that I am sure a great many of you are familiar with! We have plenty of copies left in stock, so stop on by and pick one up!
For more information about the event, please check the Latah County Library website at http://www.latahlibrary.org/

Finding the Center, the action-oriented human rights conference, is coming soon! This year's topic is Resolving Differences: The Seed of Unity. The event will take place April 4th and 5th on the University of Idaho campus. But more importantly, registration is open! They prefer you register online at www.uidaho.edu/ftc. The website also provides many details about the event and what to expect.

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:
Fred Garbo's Inflatable Theater Monday, April 7th (2008) - 7:00pm

The Moscow Renaissance Faire proudly presents the world premier of the Ren Fair Movie! The showing is Thursday, April 10th at 7:00pm. Tickets, which are available at BookPeople, are $10, cash or cheque only. If you'd like to get an idea of what it's about, come to BookPeople - It's playing in our front window!

Seussical! The Meussical! Well, musical, really, but you get the idea! Dr. Seuss, beloved the world over, is coming from the page to the stage! Showtimes are: 7:30pm on April 10th, 11th, 12th, as well as April 17th, 18th, and 19th. There's also a special matinee showing at 2:30pm on the 19th. Tickets are $12 for adults in advance, or $15 at the door; $8 for Children 12 and under, or $10 at the door. For more information, head to their website at www.rtoptheatre.org, or call 509-334-0750.

Readers Theater - Participants wanted, for staged readings of short comedies by David Ives. Each role is for part of a 10-15 minute comedy. All the roles are short-term projects; there are only six rehearsals, two performances, no Sundays, and no memorizing! All performances are at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Center. Anyone aged 16 or older may participate, and no auditions are necessary. To find out more, come to an informational meeting. There are two, one on April 11th at 7:00pm, and the other on April 12th at 3:00pm. Locations are to be determined, check the website at www.kenworthy.org/mct.htm for further details.

Palouse Patchers 28th Annual Quilt Show - the theme this year is Architectural Allusions. The show is at the Latah County Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 12th from 10:00am to 6:00pm, and Sunday April 13th from noon to 5:00pm. Admission is $3.00. There will be a raffle, and more than 200 quilts on display. Also, northwest fabric and quilting supply vendors, the Janet Freitag Memorial Challenge, and complimentary home-made refreshments during the show!

A Thousand Miles of Dreams sounds like a long way, but you won't have to go far to come to the booksigning! A Thousand Miles of Dreams, by Sasha Su-Ling Welland, tells the story of two Chinese sisters and their amazing journey. Come see what it's all about, at the 1912 Center in Moscow, on Sunday April 13th at 2:30pm. Sponsored by the Palouse Asian-American Association.

April 17th is Poem In Your Pocket Day. Have a favorite poem? Carry it around with you on April 25th of this year, and share it with others you may meet. Poetry is a vital part of any culture, and to be perfectly honest, Americans need to appreciate it more! Help them out by helping them to appreciate a favorite verse of yours. Share the love - spread Poetry!

NEW EVENT - Buddy Levey, Andrea Mason, Peter Chilson, and Debbie Lee will be having a group reading at the Cafe Silos. The event is Friday, April 18th from 6:00 - 7:30pm. The Cafe Silos are located at 693 Styner Ave in Moscow, Id. For more information, email deblee@wsu.edu

Want to hear some good old-fashioned barbershop harmony? The Palouse Harmony Chorus is hosting a barbershop song-fest, featuring International Quartet Champions Friendly Advice, Moscow High School's own Bearitones, and a parade of men's choruses from all over the Inland Empire. The event is Saturday, April 19th at 7:00pm, and takes place at the Moscow High School Auditorium, 301 E. 3rd. Tickets are available from BookPeople of Moscow, Hodgins Drugs, Sears at Eastgate, Cowgirl Chocolates, Rosauers, and Neill's Flowers and Gifts in Pullman.

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 last remaining play is The Tempest which will be performed on 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!

Oldways - Traditional, Low-Tech, People-Power! Come learn how things were done in the good old days! You'll have so much fun, you'll finally come to understand why people always call them "the good old days". The events take place from May 9th through 11th in Santa, Idaho. Here are the available workshops:  Woodland Crafts - From forest to finished product using hand tools. Making quick sawhorse, axe use, peevee, bucksaw, crosscutting, and more!  Tool Sharpening - Techniques for sharpening all kinds of tools; bring some things of your own to work on!  Fiber Processing - From fiber to spun thread or cordage. Linen, hemp, and wool, using drop spinning and spinning wheels.  Systems - Learn more about 12-volt and solar electricity, grey- and rain water reclamation, compost, and convection hot water. Everything you need to know about everything you need to stay comfortable!  Field Trip! - Take a tour of a local organic farm, learn about wood stove use, cooking skills, basket-making, mouse-catching, mole-trapping, treadle sewing machines, and much much more!  For more information, for dates and times, or to register, contact Jim Croft and Melody Eckroth at oldway@imbris.com, or call 208-245-3043, or visit www.geocities.com/oldways_id

Do you like books? Ever wanted to make one the old-fashioned way? The way the professionals of yesteryear did? Then we have some great news for you! Jim Croft of Oldways is hosting some classes on bookmaking! And let us tell you, Jim Croft knows his bookmaking; he's one of the very best! The classes:
Wooden Boards and Clasps - June 6th through 16th - Wherein you make two books, 9 days total.
Tool Intensive - June 24th through 25th - Wherein you learn all about making tools, knives, bones, awls, scrapers and more.
Or, for those of you who want to know everything there is to know:  Oldways of Making Books from Raw Materials - June 26th through July 11th. This gets you everything: tool making and sharpening, lessons on fibers hempen and flaxen, traditional hand papermaking and loft-drying, gelatin sizing and burnishing, and making a book with wooden boards and clasps.  Space is limited, so inquire today! For more information, for dates and times, or to register, contact Jim Croft and Melody Eckroth at oldway@imbris.com, or call 208-245-3043, or visit www.geocities.com/oldways_id

This Fall, the University of Idaho will be offering Nez Perce Language classes. Ever wanted to learn Nez Perce? Here's your chance! The class is open to all UI students, and both first- and second- year levels are offered. For information, contact Harold Crook at hcrook@lcsc.edu, Yolanda Bisbee at yobiz@sub.uidaho.edu, or Hil Priest at 885-6179.

And that's all for today!

All the best,

-BookPeople of Moscow

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