3/18/08

Greetings, Readers!

First, I would like to call your attention to some events coming up in the next couple of days, that we think you might very well wish to attend:

BookPeople of Moscow, in partnership with Friends of the Library, is proud to announce the Readers and Writers Roundtable - come get fresh ideas for your bookclub, or just for yourself! This event will feature several local writers with broad national appeal. Refreshments provided, as are Advance Reader Copies of promising new titles. Sponsored by BookPeople of Moscow and the Friends of the Library. Friday, March 21st 6:00-8:00pm at the 1912 Center, come see Kim Barnes, Pete Chilson, Joan Opyr, and Daniel Orozco.

Unite for Peace and Justice, and a saner foreign policy! Saturday, March 22nd, attend the Palouse Peace Coalition rally at Friendship Square at 12:00 noon. Be a voice to change the course! For more information, see www.palousepeace.org.

But that's not all! We have plenty more news where that comes from; we are excited beyond all possible measure to present you with the following events, for your perusal:

The University of Idaho Indian Studies Program is bringing Sapatq'ayn Cinema to the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre. The schedule for the event follows:
Wednesday, March 26th - 7:00pm Opening Welcome with Nez Perce Elder Horace Axtell. The film is Teachings of the Tree People: The Work of Bruce Miller. Thursday March 27th - 12:00 - 1:30pm - Meet Blackhorse Lowe at the University of Idaho Commons, Clearwater Room. Later, at 7:00pm, the film at the Kenworthy is Fifth World. Friday March 28th - 7:00pm - many films: Conversion, Sunshine, Divided by Zero, From Cherry English, Gesture Down (I Don't Sing), Share the Wealth, Metrosexual Indian, Demonstration of Indianness #31.  Saturday March 29th - 7:00pm - Two films: Goodnight Irene, and Four Sheets to the Wind  For more information about the events, check out the website at http://www.webs.uidaho.edu/SapatqaynCinema/

Focus the Nation is coming to Mikey's Gyros! Come join the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute and help raise awareness about global climate change. The event will take place at Mikey's Gyros on Main Street in Moscow, Idaho. It starts at 6:00pm. The evening will consist of a panel discussion on "Obstacles to Countering Climate Change and How to Overcome Them", followed by a screening of the film "Revolution Green: a True Story of Biodesiel in America". There will also be a raffle@ Come check it out, and have a great time and some great food while you're at it!

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!

The Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute is having a Three-Mile Creek Restoration Event soon! It's happening Saturday, March 29th from 10:00am - 2:00pm. If you would like to attend, meet the crew at the site in Grangeville, Idaho at 10:00am, or call ahead of time for help carpooling. If you need directions to the site, look no further than www.pcei.org/sites.htm. Prepare for both sunny and cold weather, and bring sunscreen, water, a hat, and whatever else you may need!

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

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 has been wildly well-received. 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!

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 oganic 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 208-425-3043, 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 208-425-3043, or visit www.geocities.com/oldways_id

Hope you all have a lovely week! Thank you for reading, and take care!

-BookPeople of Moscow

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