Etcetera

Thorn Creek

to play Empire

Tekoa Empire Theatre Sunday, June 14, at 2:30 p.m. will present a performance of the Thorn Creek Express. This four-man Bluegrass band based out of Genesee, Idaho, is comprised of Lucas, Tyler, Austin and Carson Sass, also known locally as the "Sass Brothers", who got their start as children playing with the Old Time Fiddlers in the Lewis-Clark Valley.

They play a wide variety of music including bluegrass standards, classic country, as well as some classic rock tunes and more recently, original music.

All four brothers take turns singing lead and backup vocals and enjoy the tight harmonies that are only possible among family. They also have taken lessons from their mentor Michael ‘Doc’ Rosgen in Moscow, Idaho, to whom they credit much of their success.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for teens, and will be for sale at the door. Refreshments will be served at an intermission and a “meet the band time” is available following the performance.

RTOP offers

4- musical pass

Regional Theartre of the Palouse now offers a season pass for four musicals, which they have scheduled for the upcoming season. The pass will be available for $70.

The four-show season will include "The Wizard of Oz", "Sweeney Todd", "I Do!, I Do!", and "Anything Goes."

They have also scheduled a regular run performance of "Tuesday's With Morrie" which can be added for $85 for all four shows.

Bank Left

sets 9th Floriade

Bank Left Gallery & Bistro in Palouse will celebrate summer solstice with the ninth annual Floriade.

Participating artists and garden designers will include Heidi Kite, Dottie Jo Rahrer, Ross Coats, Marilyn Lysohir, SYG Nursery, Dissmores Floral and Jane Stratton farms.

The exhibit opens June 20 from 11 to 3 and runs until July 10.

The Bank Left bistro will offer a luncheon "Into the Rose Garden" experiencing food through flowers from 12-2.

The art exhibit is free to the public.

Class of ‘70 reunion?

Carl Draper, a member of Colfax High School’s class of 1970 who now resides in Spokane, reports he is contemplating a 45-year class reunion. Contact: (509) 230-1216.

Masters art class

A series of classes at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn where participants will paint in the style of one of the great masters will be led by artist Laurel Macdonald of Moscow on the last Thursday of each month from 6 to 9 p.m.

The class fee of $39 includes the prepared canvas, paint and use of tools along with the beverage and snacks.

BIRTHS

Whitman

County Gazette,

June 11, 2015

AT PULLMAN

REGIONAL HOSPITAL

Goodman, Jacob Hang, born June 3 at six pounds, 11 ounces, to Tran Hang and Alan Goodman, Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Daniel and Carol Goodman, New Hartford, N.Y. Maternal grandparents are Quang and Huong Hang, San Jose, Calif.

Karino-Evans, Ruby Hemae, born June 4 at six pounds, seven ounces, to Henry and Emi Karino-Evans, Moscow. Baby joins brother Rocky, 4.

Wang, Owen, born June 4 at seven pounds, 12 ounces, to Haoni and Peng Yu Wang. Paternal grandparents are Li Feng and Fukai Wang, China. Maternal grandparents are Xiaohong Fu and Sheng Wang, China.

AT WHITMAN HOSPITAL

& MEDICAL CENTER

James, Evelyn, born June 2 at eight pounds, two ounces, to Karla and Phillip Luft. Paternal grandparents are Gary and Janet Luft. Maternal grandparents are Jim and Terri Koller.