Making it feel more like home, we are here to welcome people moving to the Magic Valley. We offer our services as a conduit between the people and the community which they have chosen as a home. We would also love to post & share YOUR community events. They must be emailed no later than 2 weeks previous to the event to: twinfallswelcomemat@gmail.com
Feb 13th
Feb 2nd
Feb 2nd
Get in the spirit of Valentine’s Day with a performance of “McManus in Love,” a one-man comedy written by nationally renowned humor writer Patrick F. McManus, and starring his indentured actor, Tim Behrens. Follow the hilarious antics of the young Pat and his pal Crazy Eddie Muldoon, as they discover their fear of the dark is child’s play compared to their fear of girls! Actor Tim Behrens portrays the one-man cast of 15 characters, including a bat, a bear, a bicycle, and an even stranger assortment of humans. Tickets are $23 for adults, $18 for children and are available at the CSI Fine Arts Box Office, by calling 732-6288, or by going online to http://tickets.csi.edu Sponsored by KLIX.
Jan 24th
Magic Valley Arts Council presents the first of a series of Jazz Club dinner and music events, featuring Fox-Jensen Jazz Band, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Twin Falls Center for the Arts, 195 River Vista Place, Suite 101. Door opens at 6:30 p.m. Band members are Jesse Hadley on piano, Adam Crofts on bass, Michael Frew on guitar, Brent Jensen on sax, Jeff Fox on sax and Alex Doetsch on drums. Tickets, which include dinner, are $50, at Twin Falls Center for the Arts or 734-2787. Seating is limited; tickets must be purchased in advance.
Jan 23rd
Jan 23rd
Jan 23rd
From the creators of Gaelforce Dance, “the unmissable two hour spectacular, that brought over 1 million to their feet worldwide,” (Evening Herald, Ireland) comes a brand new show in celebration of song. Celtic Nights expertly weaves together the lilting melodies and plaintive lyrics of the rich Celtic heritage to tell the story of a people. In this stirring tale of the Celtic experience, the audience is invited to travel along on a journey of hope, transported in time through traditional ballads, vivid choreography and the story of a people struggling… to find their place in a changing world. Celtic Nights is a unique show which features both the finest male and the finest female voices of the Celtic world, showcased against a thundering backdrop of expert dancing and musicianship. In this glittering production, six of Ireland’s most prominent vocal talents are complimented by six of its most accomplished step dancers, creating an exhilarating picture of a proud people who dared to dream big and doggedly carved out a home in the New World. In Celtic Nights, their story is told, through the power and majesty of music and the hypnotic fury of dancing feet. Search for Celtic Nights at www.camimusic.com Tickets are sold out. 7:30 p.m. at CSI.
Nov 7th
Oakley Valley Arts Council’s production of “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol,” 7:30 p.m. NOV. 10-12*, 14-15 and 17-18 and at 2 p.m. NOV. 19 at Howells Opera House, 160 N. Blaine Ave. Directed by Kent Evensen. The story begins with Jacob Marley, Ebenezer Scrooge’s former business partner, in chains and shackles. Marley accepts his one chance to free himself, but he must first redeem Scrooge – so begins a journey of laughter and terror, redemption and renewal. Tickets are $8 and go on sale Oct. 10 at 677-2787 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday).
(*Thursday, Nov 10, 2011; Friday, Nov 11,2011; Saturday, Nov 12,
2011.)
Nov 7th
Twin Falls ‘Random Acts of Theatre Players’ open auditions for its January production of “Arsenic and Old Lace,” 7 p.m. NOV. 9 in the College of Southern Idaho Fine Arts Recital Hall.
Nov 3rd
Buhl High School drama department presents its first production of the season, “Blithe Spirit,” a classic haunting tale by Noel Coward, 7:30 p.m. NOV. 3-5 at the school auditorium. Tickets are $5 at the door. Information: David Blaszkiewicz, 490-1992.
Nov 3rd
Magic Valley Youth Orchestra fall concert, 3:00 PM, Nov. 5 at College of Southern Idaho Fine Arts Auditorium. The strings ensemble, directed by Diane Davis, performs “Allegro in G” by Vivaldi and Celtic Woman’s “O America” by Brendan Graham. The chamber ensemble, a select group of string players directed by Carson Wong, features soloist Patrick Barga with “Concerto for Violin” by Accolay. The orchestra, directed by Davis, features soprano Jocey Taylor with a vocal solo “Nella Fantasia,” and the orchestra performs “The Pirates of Penzance” and a medley from “Pirates of the Caribbean.” The orchestra is comprised of young musicians from throughout the
Magic Valley. Suggested $2 donation at the door.
Nov 3rd
The Snake River Council Boy Scouts of America welcome back Jon Schmidt with special guest, Steven Sharp Nelson, to the Magic Valley. Friday night in Twin Falls and Saturday night in Burley at the King Fine Arts Center. Come experience an amazing night of entertainment by Jon Schmidt as his music touches people of all ages and cultures. Tickets are $12 per person and are available at www.srcouncil.org, Crowley’s ‘the Quad’, Bells Books, Welch Music in T.Falls & Burley and the Book Plaza in Burley. ALSO…an outstanding Dinner will be provided prior to the show for $150 per couple.