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RTOP to begin

Oklahoma run

Regional Theater of the Palouse will present Rodgers and Hammerstein's “Oklahoma!” Nov. 6 through Nov. 16.

“Oklahoma!” was the first collaboration between these two giants of American Musical Theater. Originally produced in 1943, the show was a box office smash hit that saw an unprecedented 2,212 performances before closing.

RTOP brings to life this popular musical for audiences on Nov. 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15 at 7:30 p.m. Matinees are at 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 8, 9, 15 and 16.

RTOP Artistic Director John Rich will direct the musical for the fifth time.

Some familiar songs which have become standards of the American musical, are “Surrey with the Fringe on Top,” “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning,” “Can't Say No,” and the title song, “Oklahoma.”

Reservations are required and ticket prices are $12 for ages 12 and younger and $20 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at the RTOP Box Office in Pullman.

http://www.rtoptheatre.org.

Glass blowing class on

Dahmen agenda

Dahmen Barn will sponsor a glass blowing workshop in a Clarkston shop on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Here is chance to spend a day in a working glassblowing studio to create holiday keepsakes. Bob and Kathy Kernan of Sky River Glass will offer hands-on instruction and guidance in making glass floats, ornaments or paper weights.

The class fee of $125 includes all materials. Students should bring sun or safety glasses and a sack lunch. There is a maximum of six students and past classes have filled quickly.

The Kernan in 1995 founded their glassblowing studio in Clarkston. They specialize in hand-blown glass art inspired by the Venetian style of glassblowing.

CLUBS & YOUTH GROUPS

Dusty Taste 'n Tear

First meeting of the new season will be Saturday, Nov. 8, beginning at 9 a.m. in the home of leader Helen Appel. New members are always welcome. Call Mrs. Appel for more information.

Pullman LWV

The Pullman League of Women Voters will host a brown bag discussion with Commissioner Michael Largent, previously a legislative aide, who will discuss ways to promote effective communication with legislators. The meeting will be Thursday, Nov. 20, from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Congregational Church at 525 Campus Avenue. There is free parking in the lot next to the church at the corner of Campus and Opal streets. The public is invited to attend.

BIRTHS

Whitman County Gazette,

Nov. 6, 2014

AT PULLMAN

REGIONAL HOSPITAL

Mallett, Audrey Rose, born Oct. 28 at eight pounds, one ounce, to Travis and Andrea Mallett, Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Clay and Kristi Mallett, Pullman. Maternal grandparents are Donald and Kristina Rasmussen, Libby, Mont.

Lam, Elliana Belle, born Nov. 2 at six pounds, 13 ounces, to Ashley and Kenny Lam, Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Loi and Lan Lam, Pullman. Maternal grandparents are Larry Miller and Cheryl Miller, Aberdeen. Baby joins brother Pierce, 1.