Idaho calendar
Today
University of Idaho Summer Orientation Program – 7 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Inn, 414 W. Appleway; 885-6757.
Downtown Coeur d’Alene Concert Series – free music, 6-8:30 p.m., Sherman Square Park, 314 Sherman Ave.; inclement weather moves to the show to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza at Third St. and Sherman Ave.; featuring The Dixie Dandies; 667-3162.
“The Magic of Jay Owenhouse” – theatrical event at 7 p.m., Sandpoint Middle School gymnasium, 410 S. Division; proceeds benefit the Bonner County Sheriff’s Explorers program; advance tickets $12, tickets at the door will be $20 adults, $15 kids under 12; (800) 779-8600.
Music of Common Ground – 7:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Tea House, 401 N. Second St.; 45 suggested donation; 676-0818.
Fresh Aire Concert Series – Free show, 6:30-7:30 p.m., East City Park, Moscow. Feturing the Moscow City Band; 883-7036.
“Rodgers & Hammerstein on Broadway” – today and Friday, 7:30 p.m., Bonners Ferry High School Becker Auditorium, and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Panida Theater, Sandpoint; $10 adults, $5 youth, tickets available at the door, The Badgers Den in Bonners Ferry, or Monarch Mountain Coffee, and Eve’s Leaves in Sandpoint; 255-9758.
From Scratch – art show runs through July 15 at the Post Falls Public Library, 821 N. Spokane St.; featuring clay pieces by members of the Clay Arts Guild of North Idaho; 651-5222.
University of Idaho Seeking Idaho Authors – The UI English Department is seeking nonfiction essays by Idaho authors on the topic of air for publication in a future anthology. Deadline is Sept. 15; contact Mary Blew or Phil Druker at the UI English Department, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844-1102, or go online at www.class.uidaho.edu/druker/
Lake City Playhouse 2005-06 Season Tickets – $70 adults, $65 seniors, $65 students and $40 for children; theater is seeking volunteers for various duties, call 667-1323.
North Idaho Fair and Rodeo – Exhibitors handbooks and advance admission tickets available until Aug. 19; adults $4.50, ages 6-12 $2.50; five-day parking pass, $7.50; for details, call 765-4969.
Upcoming
Front Porch Book Sale – Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the flagpole in front of the Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 201 E. Harrison Ave.; 769-2315.
Coeur d’Alene Common Ground Festival – Friday, 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, 9:30 a.m., Coeur d’Alene Unity Center, 4465 N. 15th St.; donations accepted; 676-0818.
Mary Farrel Prints and Drawings – opening reception and ArtWalk Friday, 5-8 p.m. at The Art Spirit Gallery, 415 Sherman Ave.; exhibit runs through Aug. 6; 765-6006.
St. Maries Farmers’ Market – Friday, 3:30-6:30 p.m., in the lot adjacent to the Hughes Historical House; vendor information, 245-2422.
Downtown Coeur d’Alene Artwalk – opening reception Friday, 5-8 p.m. at The Painter’s Chair Gallery, 223 Sherman Ave.; featuring the original oils of gallery owner and romantic impressionist, Stephen Shortridge; 667-3606.
Hot Rod Café River City Rod Run – Friday, Saturday and Sunday, at the Greyhound Park and Event Center in Post Falls; car show, contests and live music including Friday’s entertainment by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, and a Saturday performance by the 1980s rock band, Poison; For tickets and info, call 777-1712.
Kootenai County Farmers’ Market – Saturday,8 a.m.-1 p.m., corner of Highway 95 and Prairie Avenue; live music by Full Circle; 667-0151.
Plummer Farmers’ Market – Saturday,9 a.m.-1 p.m., intersection of U.S. Highway 95 and B Street; 686-1716.
Boundary County Farmers’ Market – Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Visitor’s Center parking lot in downtown Bonners Ferry; 267-7698.
Priest River Farmers’ Market – Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., High and Treat streets; 448-0944.
Moscow Farmers’ Market – Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon, Friendship Square, downtown Moscow; entertainment by Daniel Jaklich, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; 883-7036.
Summer Sounds at Park Place – Free Sandpoint concert, Saturday, noon to 2 p.m. at the corner of First Ave. and Cedar St.; featuring the Robin Marks Trio; 263-6139.
Leap of Faith Children’s Theater Workshop – Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Panida Theater, 300 N. 1st St. in Sandpoint; 263-9191.
Coeur d’Alene Chapter of National Audubon Society – educational field trip, Sunday meets at 8 a.m. at the Fernan Ranger Station; bring a sack lunch; 682-4808.
Benewah Valley Association Auction and Potluck Picnic – Sunday, 11 a.m. at the Old Benewah School House;, featuring raffles, auction and prizes; 772-2032.