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Greater Tuna

set for Empire

The Sixth Street Melodrama theatrical company from Wallace, Idaho, will present the comedy “Greater Tuna” on stage Saturday, April 5, at the Empire Theatre. “Greater Tuna” is a light-hearted foray into the third smallest town in Texas, Tuna, and its crazy citizens, where the Lion’s Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies.

The action in this “tall Texas tale” begins with two disc jockeys at local radio station OKKK as it goes on the air in the morning. They deliver not only news and farm reports, but by the time they sign-off at the end of the day, you will meet 21 of Tuna’s eccentric citizens, all played by only two actors, who portray men, women and children with fast costume changes. The characters include UFOlogist R.R. Snavely, Vera Carp and perhaps even an animal, as well as a character or two that you might encounter in, well, Tekoa or Colfax. The play has a rating of PG-13 (language).

Curtain time is 7 p.m. Admission will be $15 for general seating.

Quilt show set

at Moscow

“Cut to the Chase” Quilt Show at Latah County Fairgrounds in Moscow will be Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are available at the door for $5 general and $3 for seniors and youth.

Over 200 hand-made quilts from the Palouse area will be displayed. Many vendors will also participate.

Kite art display

set at Bank Left

Bank Left Gallery in Palouse will present “Interpretations of Light” by local artist, designer and entrepreneur, Heidi Kite. Her one-of-a-kind designs are a fusion of antiques and modern materials which she blends to create unique forms, functions and lighting.

She was introduced to and influenced by antique designs at an early age by her parents, and she currently owns Open Eye Antiques, a thriving business in Palouse.

Opening reception with artist will be April 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. The exhibit will be from April 12 to May 10.

Watercoler exhibit

A watercolor exhibit by Rob Smith will be featured in the foyer of the Colfax Library during April. Smith loves to tell stories through his work and recently self-published his own children’s e-book “Undead Ted.”

Besides watercolors, Rob creates animations, editorial cartoons, websites and videos. For more information: http://www.robsmithstudios.com.

BIRTHS

Whitman County Gazette, April 3, 2014

AT WHITMAN HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER

Hall, Bailey Marie, born March 29, 2014, at seven pounds even to Dustin and Holly Hall of Pullman. Paternal grandparent is Monica Hall, Lewiston. Maternal grandparent is Sharon Miller, Colfax.

Childers, Abigail Ann, born March 25, 2014, at seven pounds, five ounces to John Childers and Ashley Bergey, Colfax. Paternal grandparents are John and Paula Childers, Paris, Tenn. Maternal grandparents are Pam and Wayne Bergey, Colfax. The baby joins Landen, Kyson and Preston Novak.

AT PULLMAN REGIONAL

HOSPITAL

Phillips, Maggie Lou, born March 17, 2014, at eight pounds, three ounces to Justin Phillips and Julie Parzyck, Garfield. Paternal grandparents are Mark and Bev Phillips, Garfield. Maternal grandparent is Julie Perras, Garfield. The baby joins sisters Aubrey, 5 and Kylie, 2.

Turner, Jackson Matthew, born March 18, 2014, at seven pounds, 12 ounces to Erika Hansen and Dillon Turner, Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Teri Turner, Sandpoint, Idaho, and Larry Turner,Washtucna. Maternal grandparents are Linda and Jeff Hansen, Pullman.

Owens, Freya Rochelle, born March 24, 2014, at eight pounds, 13 ounces to Matt and Cierra Owens, Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Russ Owens and Marilyn Owens, St. George, Utah. Maternal grandparents are Kelsey and Debra Phelps, Hurricane, Utah. The baby joins sister Ellis, 18 months.