1/29/08

Greetings, Readers!

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: 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 !

Idaho Commons & Union Foreign Films Presents the 2008 Tournees Film Festival - New French Cinema at the Borah Theatre, January 28th-31st, 2008. The films: Private Fears in Public Places - January 28th, 7:00 and 9:00. In Paris, six lonely strangers are all in search of love despite having their romantic aspirations dashed at every turn. Days of Glory - January 29th, 7:00 and 9:00. 1943 - 130,000 North African "indigenous soldiers" enlisted in the French Army to liberate the "fatherland" from the Nazi enemy. Come see the story of the heroes that history forgot! Gabrielle - January 30th, 7:00 only. A stunning adaptation of the short story "The Return" by Joseph Conrad, which recreates turn-of-the-century France with superb attention to detail. Lady Chatterley - January 30th, 9:30 only. A modern adaptation of D.H. Lawrence's Lady Chatterley's Lover, tells the story of a passion both innocent and subversive. Into Great Silence - January 31st, 7:00 only. A documentary about an ascetic monastary, and a mesmerizing and poetic chronicle of spirituality. Tickets for all shows are available from the Student Union Information Desk on the day of the screening. $2 for students, $3 for the general public.

Saturday, February 2nd, 11:00am - 1:00pm - Come to BookPeople and see Daniel Miller, author of Little Patch of Idaho, a History of the Craig Mountain Region. There will be a reading and signing, with refreshments provided, so come check it out!

What's in a book? Make one and find out! I shamelessly stole that tagline from the flier for this event, but if you think their writing is clover, wait until you see their bookmaking! Tuesday afternoons at BookPeople, from 1:00pm - 3:00pm, come learn how to make books! Topics include making pages, writing text, getting ideas, being artistic, bindings, covers, titles, and more! There are five classes; the first is on February 5th, and the last March 4th. Space is limited, so come by BookPeople and reserve your spot today! The cost of attendance is $45, and a $20 deposit reserves your spot.

Mike Finkel's True Story - come see Mike Finkel, former contributing editor for the New York Times Magazine and current freelance writer, as he reads from his 2005 book True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa, and discusses writing and journalistic ethics. The event is Wednesday, February 6th at 7:30pm, and takes place in the University of Idaho Teaching Learning Center, room 040.

The University of Idaho is hosting a Korean Film Festival! The films: Thursday February 7th - Guns & Talks, 7:00pm, Magicians 9:30pm Friday February 8th - Crying Fist 7:00pm, Murmuring 9:30pm Saturday February 9th - Welcome to Dong-Mak-Gold 7:00pm, Oasis 9:30pm For information about the films, check out www.koreanfilm.org or www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~harn4828. Tickets are $2 per film, or $8 gets you in to all six. Screenings take place at the University of Idaho Student Union Building, in the Borah Theater.

UI Vox presents the University of Idaho Production of Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues. I don't think I need to say anything about this production, but I will - it's high a high quality, high-powered production put on by dedicated and passionate performers, and has received rave reviews every year. There are three showings this year: Friday, February 8th and Saturday February 9th at 7:30pm, and a Sunday matinee at 2:00pm. The show was so popular in past years that it's moved over to the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre to fit a larger audience. Come check it out, it's well worth it! Festival Dance Presents: Swing Kings! That sounds pretty kickin' to me! And it's your lucky day, tickets are now on sale!

The Eugene Ballet Company, one of the largest touring companies, in the Western United States, is putting on a swing show! Interested? Check out a sneak peak at www.festivaldance.org! The show is Sunday, February 10th, at 3:00pm, and will take place at Beasley Coliseum at WSU. The Prichard Art Gallery is having an auction and art exhibit! The date is Saturday, February 9th. The event kicks off with a social hour from 6:30 to 7:30, and will be followed by a live auction starting at 7:30. Hors d'oeuvres, deserts, and premium wines (all of the highest quality, of course!) will be provided by Nectar. Tickets are $10, and are available at BookPeople (Cash or check only, please, checks payable to Prichard Art Gallery!

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: Mad Science presents "Newton's Revenge" Monday, February 11th (2008) - 7:00pm Fred Garbo's Inflatable Theater Monday, April 7th (2008) - 7:00pm

The Winter Fishtrap is coming up! This year's theme is "Living Right: Empathy, Charity, and Responsibility". This year's presenters are: Debra Dean, the author of a (best-selling!) novel about art and Alzheimer's, 'The Madonnas of Leningrad'. Michael Rohd, the founding artistic director of Sojourn Theatre in Portland, Oregon. The event takes place from February 22nd to February 24th. For more information, or to register, visit http://www.fishtrap.org/winter.shtml - remember, last year's Winter Fishtrap sold out, and was a smashing success! So don't wait to register, get your spot today!

It's 2008, and you know what that means! The Moscow Renaissance Fair Poster Contest is here again! Pick up an entry form at BookPeople, we have tons. The prizes are: 1st place - $200 with artwork appearing on the annual poster; 2nd place - $100 with artwork appearing on the program cover. All entries must be received by 12:00 noon on Saturday, February 23rd. Entries can be submitted at BookPeople of Moscow. Public judging of finalists will begin at 2:00pm, Saturday February 23rd at BookPeople of Moscow, and winners will be notified that very day! Contact Jennifer Whitney at jenwhitney@gmail.com / 208-882-1942 with any questions.

A Night at the Oscars is coming back! Join Sojourners' Alliance, get dressed up, walk the red carpet, and watch the stars, all while enjoying a silent auction, a live auction, a cash bar, and dinner and dessert! Tickets are $45 per person, or for $360 you can reserve a table for eight. The event will be Sunday, February 24th at the University Inn Best Western, from 4pm-9pm. Tickets will be available at the door, or can be purchased from Sojourners' Alliance by calling 883-3438.

April 25th 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!

Demi - The Firebird, $7.95. The Firebird, a Russian fairy tale, has been beautifully retold by Demi. The illustrations are spectacular! Eage page is a stunning symphony of color and delight. The Firebird is sure to thrill adults and children alike, and at $7.95 is reasonably priced to bring wonder and amazement to your home!

Bookperson Betsy recommends this recipe, from Al Forno - Oven-Baked Dishes from Italy, by Maxine Clark. Eggplant, Tomato, and Parmesan Gratin: Ingredients: 1 Large Eggplant, 1lb ripe red tomatoes, 2/3 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh basil, 1 1/4 cups fresh grated Parmesan cheese, sea salt and fresh-ground black pepper (to taste). Cut the eggplant lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices. Sprinkle with salt and let drain in a colander for 30 minutes. Rinse well and pat dry with paper towels. Cut the tomatoes in half through the middle. Heat the oil in a skillet and sauté the eggplant in batches until deep golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Arrange a layer of eggplant in the prepared dish, then top with a layer of tomato halves, cut side up. Sprinkle with the chopped basil, salt, pepper, and half of the Parmesan. Add another layer of eggplant, then the remaining Parmesan. Bake the gratin in a preheated oven at 400 degrees F for 25-30 minutes, or until browned and bubbling on top. Let cool slightly and serve warm, or cool completely and serve as a salad. Join us next week for another delicious recipe and another batch of local news!

All the best, and thank you for reading!

--BookPeople of Moscow

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