Etcetera: Oct. 26, 2017

Charlie B & FT slated at Dahmen

The Charlie Butts and the Filter Tips concert and dance will be at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn Oct. 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission will be $15, with the doors opening at 6 p.m.

Beer, wine and food will be served.

Charlie Butts and the Filter Tips have been playing high-energy R&B around the Inland Northwest since 1994. The band combines elements of soul, funk, jazz and rock with classic rhythm and blues to create a danceable sound that stirs the emotions of the audience. Charlie was recognized by the Inland Empire Blues Society last November as the best harmonica player and best instrumentalist for his high-power saxophone playing. Guitarist Joe Brasch was also recognized as best guitarist. Other band members are Mark Norton on keys, Eddie Ramirez on bass and Luther Hughes on drums, the group presents an all-star lineup that should not be missed.

'Trunk or Treat'

set for Garfield

Youngsters of all ages are invited to Trunk or Treat Oct. 31, from 5 - 7 p.m. in downtown Garfield. The Garfield branch of Whitman County Library, along with other local businesses, will line up on California Street to hand out candy and goodies as kids and families walk through dressed in costumes. There will be contests and prizes for Best Costume, Best in Car Show, Kids' Choice Car and other classes.

Trunk or Treat is designed to provide a safe alternative to door-to-door trick or treating.

Roots music set for Dahmen

Paul Ely Smith and Bigger Boat will host a concert of “American Roots Music” at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn Nov. 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission will be $15, and doors will open at 6 p.m. with beer, wine and food served.

Smith has been part of the traditional and acoustic music scene in the Northwest for nearly four decades, beginning with a pair of critically-acclaimed LPs on the Flying Fish label in the early 80’s.

Smith found the Rosetta Stone of American music in the piano music of Louis Moreau Gottschalk, especially in his 1854 piece “The Banjo,” which turned out to be a transcription, in fact the only surviving document of African-American banjo music until the 20th century .

In the next few decades, Smith published his research, built gourd banjos, and mastered this intoxicating banjo music, culminating in this CD project, "American Akonting."

Smith demonstrated gourd banjo building at the annual demonstration day at the Dahmen Barn in April of 2015.

Flamenco quartet will play at WSU

The Spanish quartet Las Migas will perform flamenco and Mediterranean music at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1 in WSU’s Jones Theatre. They will also present a free lecture and demonstration at noon in Jones Theatre.

The women of Las Migas come from Barcelona, Sevilla, Cordoba and Lerid.

Reserved seating costs $18 adults, $15 seniors (ages 60 and older) and $9 students and youth. WSU student admission is free with valid ID.

Tickets are on sale through TicketsWest, and Beasley Coliseum. The Daggy box office will open for ticket sales two hours before the performance.

Parking will be available without permits or fees in the Daggy Hall parking garage and in the Green 3 lot directly across the street from Daggy Hall.

Rosalia Halloween set for park

Rosalia's "Halloween at the Park" Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. will include face painting, a coloring contest, crafts, games, pumpkin painting, a scavenger hunt, Halloween and family pictures. Refreshments will include cookies and cocoa.

The event is sponsored by Rosalia Parks and Rec with Smith’s Country Store, Whole in the Wall Pizza, Rosalia Coffee and more, Rose Garage and Rosalia Empire Foods assisting.

Garfield bazaar

Garfield Ladies Aid bazaar is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 4, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Garfield Fellowship Christian Church. Fresh cinnamon rolls will be offered for $1.50, maple bars for $1.

Chicken noodle dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $5 or $6 with dessert.

Exhibit extended

Dennis Witmer’s exhibit, "The Grain Elevators of Whitman County", has been extended through Nov. 15 in The Center at Colfax Library. Exhibit hours are Mon.-Wed., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thurs.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat.-Sun., 1-5 p.m.

CLUBS & YOUTH GROUPS

Athenaeum

Athenaeum Club had its fall business meeting Oct. 20 at the Methodist Church. After the meeting a presentation was given by Sharon Baum on Foods of the Northwest.

They were served Cougar Gold Cheese and sweet curds with crackers. Lois Scholz was the hostess.

The next meeting will be at the Methodist Church at 1 p.m., Nov. 3. Hostess will be Chris Kackman and the program will be South/Southwest Cuisine presented by Dana Carroll.

Rosalia Garden Club

A Rosalia Garden Club guest day is planned Nov. 1 for a 1 p.m. dessert at the Rosalia United Methodist Church. Laura Fulton and Jennifer Snead will be hostesses.

Guest Speaker for the day is Eva Lusk. Her program topic is "Hummingbirds and Butterflies: What to plant in gardens to keep these pollinators”. Eva has been a Spokane County WSU Master Gardener for many years and on the speakers list.

President Rana French has chosen "Protecting Pollinators" as her theme for this gardening year and is encouraging members to help out pollinators by planting certain cultivars in their garden.

National Garden Clubs, Inc. is also encouraging members to "Bee Wise" and make sure there's appropriate food for pollinators whenever they're active in our area. The million pollinator garden challenge is to have over a million pollinator gardens registered with NGC during the next two years.

To attend the meeting, visitors should contact Penni Barringer and let her know they are interested in attending the meeting.

Births

Whitman County Gazette, Oct. 26, 2017

At Whitman Hospital and Medical Center

Luft, Kinslee Jean, born Oct. 19 at six pounds, nine ounces, to Keith and Ashley Luft, Endicott. Paternal grandparents are Gary and Janet Luft, Endicott. Maternal grandparents are Rich and Lynda Kramlich, Colfax. Baby joins sibling Braxten.