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Idaho Washington Concert Chorale
Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 8:00 pm
University of idaho, administration BUilding aUditoriUm, Moscow, Idaho
Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 4:00 pm
lewiston high school aUditoriUm, Lewiston, IdahoSunday, December 20, 2009 at 4:00 pm
University of idaho, administration BUilding aUditoriUm, Moscow, Idaho
Concert 2009-20102
Sponsored by Decagon Devices, Inc & VMRD/ABR, Inc.
Messiah Handel’s
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Our Concert Sponsor k VMRD/ABR, Inc.
Hallelujah!This well known and most beloved part of Handel’s Messiah heralds the climax of this music masterpiece! Welcome to our presentation of this masterwork! The Chorale is pleased to present several arias and choruses from all three sections of “Messiah.” We hope you will enjoy our offering to you this holiday season.We extend our particular thanks to our sponsors for this concert: Decagon Devices, Inc. (Gaylon and Judy Campbell) and VMRD/ABR, Inc. (Scott and Janet Adams). Their generous donations are deeply appreciated. We also extend our thanks to the soloists and instrumentalists participating with us in this glorious work.“Messiah” evokes a deeper dimension of our lives. Unflinching in the face of “darkness” and even “death,” this artful masterpiece soars with the angels and all creation with strains of “glory” and rays of “light.” We hope the hearing again of this wonderful work will evoke in you the mystery as well as the hope of this season of light!Welcome to our presentation of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah – an oratorio, in three parts.
b Jack Kelly, Chorale President
President’s Welcome
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It is mid August 1741 and George Frideric Handel is fifty-six years of age. After
many failed operas, Handel has finally accepted that his love for opera is not shared by his audience. A sizeable libretto lay on his table from his friend Charles Jennens. Jennens’ libretto was unique for it had no narrative feel (except for the short excerpt from Luke in the first section), as was custom of the day. Instead this libretto drew on scripture from Isaiah, Haggai, the Psalms, Zachariah, Luke and Revelatio. The mastery of the libretto created a perfect foundation upon which Handel could create his musical masterpiece.
The impetus for this creative work was an invitation from the Duke of Devonshire for Handel to come to Dublin and perform a series of subscription concerts. Handel welcomed this opportunity to leave the city and the music critics. He had completed the original Messiah in an astounding twenty-four days and immediately began work on what would become another successful oratorio – Samson. Both works were taken with Handel to Dublin and yet Messiah was not performed on the original subscription concerts. The concert series was received with such positive enthusiasm that the series was extended for six more concerts – again without the programming of Messiah.
It was not until March, at the discussion of a benefit concert for Mercer’s Hospital, the Infirmary and the Prisoners of Marshalsea, that Messiah was finally programmed. Public announcements were posted around the city stating that a ticket to the dress rehearsal ensured a gratis entrance to the concert. This proved to be a highly successful advertising campaign because the excited word of mouth from the rehearsal brought out seven hundred attendees to the premiere performance of Messiah on April 17, 1742.
Following the incredible Dublin premiere, Handel returned to London and immediately slated Samson for a six-concert run, which was extended to twelve concerts. The London premiere was March 19, 1743 at Covent Garden on the ninth concert of this extended series. Audience response was mediocre. Many found fault with a “sacred” oratorio that combined scriptures in such a haphazard way and was not performed in a cathedral – but in a concert hall. The lukewarm response from the Londoners motivated Handel to postpone programming Messiah from the 1743-1744 concert season to the 1744-1745 season. Although slated
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for twenty-four performances at King Albert Hall, the season was cancelled after only six performances, due to extreme loss of revenue. Handel’s friends rallied and, in the end, twelve performances actually occurred. Messiah was not performed again until 1749.
After three more revisions, Handel programmed one performance of Messiah to be performed in Covent Garden for the 1749-1750 season, which little documentation has survived. However, in 1750, Handel organized and self-promoted a concert in the same way of the Dublin premiere performance of Messiah. Handel was a sympathetic supporter of the Foundling Hospital, a home for orphaned infants. The hospital had plans to unveil the new chapel and desired a new organ. Handel offered to provide the new organ and also perform a recital on it himself, at its unveiling, to be followed by a performance of Messiah. All proceeds from the concert, which would be performed in the chapel, were to go to the Foundling Hospital – even the soloists donated their fees to the orphanage. With this performance a great change of tides occurred. Messiah brought in an overflowing house on May 1, 1750 and was, according to Sir John Hawkins, “received with universal applause.” Messiah enjoyed annual fundraising performances, which were conducted by Handel for the remainder of his life, for the Foundling Hospital.
Tonight, we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Idaho-Washington Concert Chorale as well as the 250th anniversary of Handel’s death by performing Handel’s masterpiece in almost its entirety. Handel composed Messiah in three parts. The first is of the prophecy and birth of the Messiah. Part two is the Messiah’s life on earth, His suffering and His death. Part three is a glorious affirmation and thanks for Christ vanquishing death. Messiah is one of the most beloved works of all time. It enjoys more performances each year than any other major work. What Handel achieved in Messiah was a wonderful blend of elegant, Italianate melody alternating with virtuosic vocalism for the soloists and, for the chorus, unmatched choral sonorities ranging from madrigalesque lightness to the composer’s characteristic ceremonial style. Across the span of 250 years, Messiah still holds its extraordinary grip on musician and audience member alike. It reaches us with its directness of expression and its infinite capacity for self-renewal. It bestows on us the special gift of aesthetic and spiritual grace.
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MessiahGeorge Frideric Handel
(1685–1749)
Announcement & Plan for Redemption by the MessiahSinfonia (Overture) – Festival OrchestraComfort ye my people – Bray WilkinsEv’ry valley shall be exalted – Bray WilkinsAnd the glory of the Lord shall be revealedBehold, a virgin shall conceive – Nancy Grunewald (Thursday), Sheila ConverseO Thou that tellest good tidings to Zion – Nancy Grunewald (Thursday), Sheila ConverseFor behold, darkness shall cover the earth – Matt Kelly (Thursday), Chris ThompsonThe people that walked in darkness – Matt Kelly (Thursday), Chris ThompsonFor unto us a child is bornPifa (Pastoral Symphony) – Festival OrchestraThere were shepherds abiding in the field – Pamela BathurstAnd lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them – Pamela BathurstAnd the angel said unto them – Pamela BathurstAnd suddenly there was with the angel – Pamela BathurstGlory to God in the highestRejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion – Pamela BathurstThen shall the eyes of the blind – Nancy Grunewald (Thursday), Sheila Converse He shall feed his flock – Nancy Grunewald/Mary Macey (Thursday),
Sheila Converse/Pamela BathurstHis yoke is easy, and his burthen is light
Intermission
5Handel’s “Messiah”Passion: Rejection of the Messiah and defeat of the rebelsBehold the Lamb of GodHe was despised and rejected of men – Cheryl Blackburn (Thursday), Sheila ConverseSurely, He hath borne our griefsAnd with His stripes we are healedAll we like sheep have gone astrayAll they that see him laugh him to scorn – Bray WilkinsHe trusted in GodThy rebuke hath broken His heart – Bray WilkinsBehold, and see if there be any sorrow – Bray WilkinsHe was cut off out of the land of the living – Bray WilkinsBut thou didst not leave his soul in hell – Pamela BathurstLift up your heads, O ye gatesUnto which of the angels said he at any time – Bray WilkinsLet all the angels of God worship HimHow beautiful are the feet – Jill Freuden (Thursday), Pamela BathurstHe That dwelleth in heaven – Bray WilkinsThou shalt Break Them – Bray WilkinsHallelujah!
Hymn of thanks for vanquishing DeathI know that my Redeemer liveth – Pamela BathurstSince by man came deathBehold, I tell you a mystery – Chris ThompsonThe trumpet shall sound – Chris ThompsonThen shall be brought to pass – Sheila ConverseO death, where is thy sting? – Sheila Converse & Bray WilkinsBut thanks be to GodIf God be for us – Cheryl Blackburn (Thursday), Sheila ConverseWorthy is the Lamb that was slainAmen
6 Festival OrchestraViolin IMeredith Arksey, concertmistressJennifer HammondBrian FazzariAbbie Smith
Violin IIRebecca Miller aGladys PattonKira FazzariCarol Reid
ViolaAngela Shauer aMolly Banks
CelloWilliam Wharton aSheila Kilcoyne
a Principal
BassDan Wiedeback aAustin Becker
OboeTyler Chen aHolly Blanchette
BassoonRyan Hare
TrumpetDavid Turnbull aDan Adamson
TimpaniQuentin De Witt
HarpsichordElena Panchenko
Pamela Bathurst is a lyric soprano who has performed in a variety of venues. From singing back-up for Barbara Cook, to musical theatre to opera, Pamela has been an active performer throughout the United States.
An A.G.M.A. and Equity member, Pamela attended the University of Michigan for graduate work and subsequently studied with Boris Goldovsky, Richard Crittenden, Judith Raskin, Thomas Martin and Joan Dorneman.
Pamela has sung lead roles in more than 20 operas, including: Olympia in Les Contes d’Hoffmann, Gretel in Hansel and Gretel, Lucy in The Telephone and Little Red in Little Red Riding Hood with the Cincinnati Opera; Micaela and Frasquita in the Dayton Opera’s Carmen; Sophie in the Liederkrantz Foundation’s Werther (NYC); Norina in the Westside Opera’s Don
SoloistsPasquale (NYC); and Mabel in the Topeka Opera’s Pirates of Penzance. She has also sung lead roles with the Ann Arbor Comic Opera Guild, the Ann Arbor Gilbert and Sullivan Society, the Ann Arbor Civic Opera, Richmond Theatre Collection (NYC), and North Country Productions (ME).
In concert, Pamela has soloed with orchestras throughout the United States. Her repertoire includes Bach’s Magnificat, Brahms’ Requiem, Handel’s Messiah, Haydn’s Creation, Mahler’s Symphony No. 4, Vaughn Williams’ Serenade to Music, and Vivaldi’s Gloria.
Pamela is presently Associate Professor of Voice at the University of Idaho where she teaches studio voice, Freshman Voice Studio, Vocal Pedagogy, and History of Musical Theatre.
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Sheila Kearney Converse, a native of upstate New York, teaches Studio Voice, Vocal Pedagogy and Women and Music. Before joining the faculty at WSU, Ms. Converse taught at the University of Idaho in Moscow Idaho and at Centre College in Danville Kentucky.
She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Manhattanville College in Purchase, New York: a Master of Arts in Music Therapy from New York University, New York, NY; a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from The University of Idaho, Moscow, ID; and an Interdisciplinary Ph. D. exploring gender issues in 20th Century music from Washington State University. Her voice teachers have included Evelyn Hertzmann, Giulio Gari, Marjorie Lawrence, Elisabeth Parham, Leona Roberts and Dorothy Barnes.
Among the roles Ms. Converse has sung are Carmen in “Carmen”, Dorabella in “Cosi Fan Tutte”, Marthe in “Faust”, the Mother in “Amahl and the Night Visitors”, Hansel in “Hansel and Gretel”, Augusta in “The Ballad of Baby Doe” and the Principessa in “Suor Angelica”. She has appeared with the New Jersey Opera Young Artist’s Quartet, The Long Beach Grand Opera, The Opera of Central Kentucky, and Washington Opera East. Additionally with organizations as diverse as The Washington Idaho Symphony, The Arkansas Symphony, The Lexington Philharmonic, she has sung Handel’s “Messiah”, Verdi’s “Requiem”, Rossini’s “Petit Messe Solenelle” and Mozart’s “Requiem”.
An active recitalist, her performances have included faculty recitals at The University of Idaho and Washington State University, a duet recital with colleague Dr. Julie Wieck, a recital of music by women and a lecture recital on the songs of Nadia Boulanger.
Sheila Converse is a member of The National Association of Teachers of Singing and music director of the United Church of Christ in Pullman, WA.
Bray Wilkins, a native of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, received his B.A. in vocal performance from the University of Idaho, where he is currently pursuing a graduate degree. Wilkins returns for his second residency with the Seattle Opera Young Artists, after singing Lensky in Tatyana’s Letter: Lyrical Scenes from Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin and Lysander in Britten’s Midsummer Night’s Dream last season. In June 2007, Wilkins made his debut with Rochester, New York’s Mercury Opera Company as Gaylord Ravenal in Showboat. Operatic roles include Basilio in Mozart’s Nozze di Figaro, Rinuccio in Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi, Marco Palmieri in Sullivan’s Gondoliers, and Frederic in Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance. His musical theater roles include Anthony in Sweeney Todd and Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls. Wilkins, a three-time former Fellow at the Music Academy of the West, was district winner of the Washington, Idaho, and Montana Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions.
Chris Thompson, lyric baritone, earned his D.M.A. in vocal performance from the University of Kansas, his master of music from Loyola and his B. Mus. from Kansas State. He has sung with San Diego Opera, San Diego Comic Opera, Rimrock Opera, Opera Idaho, Rogue Opera, The CoOPERAtive Opera, Utah Festival Opera Company, New Orleans Opera, British Youth Opera, University of Kansas Opera, and Loyola Opera Theatre.
A strong advocate of new music, Chris has appeared in several readings and world premières including Guest from the Future with Nine Circles Chamber Theatre at Lincoln Center, The Scrimshaw Violin at An Appalachian Summer Festival, Box and Cox at the University of Utah, and Hester Prynne at Death at CUNY.
In concert, Chris has sung with the Westchester Oratorio Society, Armor Artis, Canticum Novum, The Louisiana Philharmonic, the Virgin Consort, St. Jean’s Choral Society, Augustana Oratorio Society,
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the Kansas City Youth Symphony, the Rogue Valley Chorale, the University of Kansas Symphony and Wind Ensemble, and the Fort Hays State University Orchestra in works such as: B minor Mass (Bach), Magnificat (Bach), St. John and St. Matthew Passions (Bach), the Requiem masses of Brahms, Faure, and Willan, Messiah and Judas Maccabeus (Handel), Te Deum (Dvorak), Verspers (Monteverdi), Christmas Oratorio (Saint-Saens), Hodie (Vaughan Williams), African Portraits (Peterson), and Five Mystical Songs (Vaughan Williams).
Chris is a founding member of the Quinn Arts Players in which he has collaborated with actors and musicians on original works by New York author and poet Terry Quinn for the Nathaniel Hawthorne bicentennial (2004) and premiered new music projects based on poems from Mad for New Yorktown. In addition, Chris made his Off-Broadway debut as Daniel Keane in Fermat’s Last Tango (Original Cast Recordings) and is a featured soloist on the recently released CD of music by Joshua Rosenblum, Impetuosities. (Albany Records)
Cheryl Blackburn, a native of the Seattle area, has always considered singing to be her favorite hobby. She has had the privilege of traveling to Europe several times with various choirs, performing in great concert halls and churches such as the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Her love of choral music grew significantly in college as she sang with the Adelphian Concert Choir at the University of Puget Sound, and her love of Baroque music was cultivated while Cheryl performed with the Seattle Chamber Singers under the baton of George Shangrow. While singing with this group, Cheryl estimates that she performed Handel’s Messiah in its entirety nearly 30 times. After her move to Moscow, Cheryl has enjoyed being a member of IWCC and Chamber Choir, and is honored to have been chosen to sing numerous solos within the group.
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Jill Freuden, soprano, is the Chorale’s Soprano Section Leader, Marketing Director, and graphic designer and has sung with the Chorale 18 years. A graduate of the WSU School of Music, Jill has performed as a recitalist and has appeared with the Washington Idaho Symphony, Rendezvous Orchestra, and Pullman Civic Theatre. She studies voice with Chris Thompson. Jill makes her home in Pullman where she manages the local McDonald’s and enjoys her family and four very pampered cats.
Matt Kelly just recently moved to the Palouse and is thoroughly enjoying his time here. A graduate of Oakland University in Rochester, MI; Matt has a degree in music and is loving singing with the IWCC. For his “day” job, Matt works for the Department of Residence Life at Washington State University. He will also be enrolling in the Masters in Higher Education program this winter at WSU. He would like to give a shout-out to Karen Weathermon, another IWCC member, who recruited him to this phenomenal group. Enjoy the art and the music that is Messiah.
Nancy Grunewald, mezzo soprano, graduated from Washington State University in vocal performance, and is an active recitalist. She has sung with the IWCC since fall 2004, and has performed in several solo capacities with the Chorale. This season, she is very honored to sing of her Lord and Savior in Handel’s great tribute to The Messiah.
Mary Macey, a member of the Concert Chorale since 2002, is currently taking vocal instruction from Dr. Chris Thompson at the University of Idaho. She has performed in many musical productions at Lewiston’s Civic Theatre and played Mrs. MacAfee in Pullman Civic’s presentation of Bye Bye Birdie. She currently teaches at Culdesac, Idaho, where she runs an after-school drama program and shares her enthusiasm for music with her students.
9Michael Murphy, Artistic & Musical Director
Michael Murphy is the Director of Choral Activities and Assistant Professor of Music of the Lionel Hampton School of Music at the University of Idaho. There he conducts the Vandaleers, University Chorus and teaches Advanced Conducting, Advanced Choral Methods, and Studio Voice.Dr. Murphy, a native of Wilmington, North Carolina, received his Ph.D in Choral Conducting and Choral Music Education from The Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida and Master and Bachelor degrees in Choral Conducting and Choral Music Education from East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. Dr. Murphy’s dissertation, Performance Practice of Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Passio secundum Johannem”
– A Study of Twenty-Five Years of Recorded History as Influenced by the Historically Informed Performance Movement was awarded a grant for dissertation research.In 2007, Dr. Murphy made his international conducting debut in the People’s Republic of China. He conducted choirs in concert venues such as the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing, China, the Yanshan University in Qinghuandao and Tianjin University in Tianjin. The same year, he conducted The Florida State University Singers at the American Choral Directors Association National Convention in Miami, Florida for the Exhibitors Concert.Prior to his move to the University of Idaho, Professor Murphy taught all levels from elementary to university students. His choirs consistently were recognized with distinction earning all superior ratings at choral festivals. For eight years Dr. Murphy was fortunate to serve as Conductor and Assistant Conductor of the Greenville Choral Society Community Choruses. As a seasoned church musician he has led several congregations as Director of Music. In 2001, Dr. Murphy was a recipient of the prestigious Calvin Institute of Christian Worship grant made possible through the generous support of the Lilly Endowment.As an active member, Dr. Murphy has held several leadership positions in the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) and the Music Educators National Conference (MENC). Dr. Murphy continues to serve as an active adjudicator and clinician for workshops, festivals, honor choirs and clinics.
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Elena Panchenko, Accompanist
Chorale Member Profile
Melissa Smith (Sop I and Chamber Choir) is in her third year of singing with the Chorale. Graduate studies in Biology brought Melissa to the Palouse, where she is doing PhD research to develop protocols to screen the potential invasiveness of horticultural imports. As part of her graduate work, Melissa also is a teaching assistant for ecology and general biology courses. Melissa’s interest in ecology stems from a study abroad experience in Costa Rica while she was an undergraduate at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, a pivotal experience she built upon with three years work with the National Park Service in Glacier and Everglades National Parks. A native of Dallas, Oregon, Melissa reports that she cannot recall a time when she did not sing or play piano; she attended Willamette on a music scholarship and sang in the university’s jazz and chamber choirs. She continues her musical interests by studying voice with Chris Thompson (one of this concert’s soloists), and she has also begun
playing guitar. The tight harmonies of jazz and madrigals are Melissa’s particular passion, along with big spiritual pieces like those of Moses Hogan. A musical highlight was singing a Swahili piece for Archbishop Desmond Tutu when he spoke at Willamette. Though graduate study and music fill most of her schedule, Melissa is also a member of the Palouse Enological Society—and she is engaged to be married to John Clark, a botanist currently working at Mary Selby botanical gardens in Florida.
Elena Panchenko
is originally from Ukraine and studied at the Moscow Conservatory where she earned her degree in piano performance, music history and music theory. She served as the Musical Director of the Penn State Opera for four years and performed the debut of two new operas, including Mrs. Satan, an opera about the life of the first woman presidential candidate, Victoria Woodhall. Working extensively as an accompanist and church musician, Elena has performed with groups as varied as a children’s dance group to such well-known musicians as Francis Orval and David Shifrin, clarinetist and Music Director of Chamber Music at the Lincoln Center. In addition to Elena’s duties with the chorale, she is also the Music Director at St.
James’ Episcopal Church in Pullman. Elena’s family includes her husband, Alex, WSU Math Professor and former Ukrainian rock star (as is Elena); her son Ivan, a student at UW; and their dog, Tasha.
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Chorale LeadershipCheryl BlackburnDatabase Manager & Alto Section Leader
Tom BrandtTenor Section Leader
Debbie BrudieCo-House Manager
Heather DixonDress Coordinator, Co-House Manager
Jill FreudenSoprano Section Leader & Graphic Designer
Jan KellerReceipts Treasurer Box Office Manager
Mary MaceyChorale Librarian
Sarah MarhevskyAdvertising Manager
Ann NortonChorale Librarian
David SpencerBass Section Leader &Wreath Craftsman
Gordon ThomasChief Signboard Wrangler
Karen WeathermonPress Releases & NotecardsNominations Committee Chair Signboard Artist
Kay YoungbloodCo-House Manager
Board of DirectorsAlice BarbutPatron of the Arts, Moscow
Kevin DowPastor, Spokane
Barbara HayesPatron of the Arts, Lewiston
Jack KellyChorale President
Helen LombardChorale Member-at-Large
Holly McCollisterChorale Member-at-Large
Janice O’TooleChorale Vice-President
Jim ReeceChorale Treasurer
Robert StaabPatron of the Arts, Moscow
Chris ThompsonUI Faculty, Moscow
Charmaine WellingtonChorale Secretary, New Website & Online Tickets
Artistic & Musical DirectorMichael Murphy
AccompanistElena Panchenko
IWCC is an auditioned choir of community members from the Palouse and surrounding communities.
We rehearse Monday nights at Moscow High School from the end of August through the first week of May.
Auditions for the remainder of the 2009-10 season will be held in January 2010.
If you are interested in joining us, please contact: Janice O’Toole, [email protected], 509.597.8917
SopranosJanet AdamsKathy AndersonSusan BeamerHope CarpenterLaurie CaraherShari CarterAndrea Chavez Jill FreudenMeredyth GoodwinKara JohnsonJana JoyceKaren KellyAnna LarsonMonique LillardHelen LombardLana LynchHeather NelsonAnn NortonKari OlsenMelissa SmithHannah StilesLacy SutterTybee WallJanice Willard
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HOLIDAY SHOPPING AT PULLMAN’S WINERY
Regular tasting room hours: 1:00 - 8:00 pm · Thursday - Saturday245 SE Paradise St. · Pullman · WA · 99163 · merrycellars.com
Amid the dramatic backdrop of the Palouse, local wineries are positioned in what is becoming “one of the Northwest’s newest wine destinations”, as featured in Wine Press Northwest.
Enjoy Award Winning WinesPerfect for the Holidays
Shipping to 21 StatesNow offering custom wine labels
509.338.4699
509-332-4546
www.remax.com 710 SE Bishop Blvd Pullman, WA
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Wine Companyof Moscow
The best selection of importedwines & cheese on the Palouse!
113 E Third, Moscow, Idaho 83843 208.882.6502
Tuesday-Friday 12-8pmSaturday 10-6pm
Harmony A Chorus of Wine, Cheese & Song
Wine & Cheese FundraiserSaturday, April 10, 2010 a 7–9 pm
1912 Building a Moscow, ID
An American JourneyFriday, April 30, 2010 a 7:30 pm
Silverthorne Theatre, LCSC a Lewiston, ID
Sunday, May 2, 2010 a 6:00 pmSt. Boniface Catholic Church a Uniontown, WA
A complete, full scale jewelry store locally owned and operated. Featuring the most comprehensive
selection of engagement, wedding, and anniversary rings. We do repairs, custom made jewelry and appraisals.
Sam Dial, owner
255 E Main, Suite #101, Pullman509.334.DIAL (3425)
www.samdialjewelers.com
Louise RegelinPacifi c Northwest KiwanisDistrict Governor, 2003-2004
P. O. Box 9212Moscow, Idaho 83843-1712
Books, Reading & Literacy
Moscow Kiwanis meets Thursdays at 6:45 am at University Inn/ Best Western
The Shop at the Barn selling creations of more than 90 regional artisans
artisans at work in their studios classes & workshops for all ages
music performances & dances Thurs-Sun 10-6 www.ArtisanBarn.org 509-229-3414
bringing fine & folk art to the public
Uniontown WA
The Community Current Newspaper serving the
families & business community of St. John, Wash.
Since 1994 Becky Dickerson, publisher
(509) 648-3264
Jack R. PorterAttorney at Law
609 S. Washington, Suite 206Moscow, Idaho 83843
(208) 882-6595
Post Office Square209 East ThirdMoscow, Idaho208.882.7541
Open Monday – Friday 9am-6pmSaturday 9am – 4pm
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Hodgins Drug & Hearing
307 South Main, Moscow, Idaho208.882.5536
Open Monday - Friday 9-6, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 12-5
Something for everyone since 1890
sumptuous soapswww.sumptuoussoaps.com
High quality handcrafted soaps, balms, and cleaning supplies that are healthy and
pleasing to the senses.Mild soothing soaps created with vegetable oils and extra nutrients.
Find us at Lily Bee’s, Moscow Food Co-op, & Dahmen Barn.
Kathleen Tetzlaff980 SW Alcora Drive, Pullman
509.334.1890
Good Luck Tonight, Chorale!
from the crew & managers at the Stadium Way McDonald’s
McDonald’s of Pullman400 NE Stadium WayThe McDonald’s near Dissmore’s
420 E. Second Street, Moscow ID 83843208-882-4328
www.palouseuu.org
We affirm the inherent dignity and worth of every person.
Services on Sunday at 10:00am.Everyone is welcome!
Our Business Supporters
The Shop at the Barn selling creations of more than 90 regional artisans
artisans at work in their studios classes & workshops for all ages
music performances & dances Thurs-Sun 10-6 www.ArtisanBarn.org 509-229-3414
bringing fine & folk art to the public
Uniontown WA
The Community Current Newspaper serving the
families & business community of St. John, Wash.
Since 1994 Becky Dickerson, publisher
(509) 648-3264
Jack R. PorterAttorney at Law
609 S. Washington, Suite 206Moscow, Idaho 83843
(208) 882-6595
Post Office Square209 East ThirdMoscow, Idaho208.882.7541
Open Monday – Friday 9am-6pmSaturday 9am – 4pm
Our Business Supporters
Hodgins Drug & Hearing
307 South Main, Moscow, Idaho208.882.5536
Open Monday - Friday 9-6, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 12-5
Something for everyone since 1890
sumptuous soapswww.sumptuoussoaps.com
High quality handcrafted soaps, balms, and cleaning supplies that are healthy and
pleasing to the senses.Mild soothing soaps created with vegetable oils and extra nutrients.
Find us at Lily Bee’s, Moscow Food Co-op, & Dahmen Barn.
Kathleen Tetzlaff980 SW Alcora Drive, Pullman
509.334.1890
Good Luck Tonight, Chorale!
from the crew & managers at the Stadium Way McDonald’s
McDonald’s of Pullman400 NE Stadium WayThe McDonald’s near Dissmore’s
420 E. Second Street, Moscow ID 83843208-882-4328
www.palouseuu.org
We affirm the inherent dignity and worth of every person.
Services on Sunday at 10:00am.Everyone is welcome!
Our Business Supporters