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Dinner Opera at the Yellowstone
Join your NKA friends for dinner and opera vignettes at the Yellowstone restaurant. Several opera singers accompanied by piano will perform vignettes between dinner courses. Jennifer Erchul, Owner of the Yellowstone Restaurant will curate a meal that will delight your senses. Location: The Yellowstone Restaurant inside the Yellowstone Hotel, 230 W. Bonneville, downtown Pocatello Class Limit: 50 Class Fee: $65 – includes meal, a wine or mocktail, entertainment and gratuity for servers How to pay: Please send a check payable to Teresa Westfall at 375 McKinley Ave., Pocatello ID 83201 by April 14th to reserve your spot.
NKA Annual Meeting Skit
Ever want to try your hand at performing? This is your opportunity to express your creativity as we plan, rehearse and perform for 10-12 minutes at the NKA Christmas Party in December. In the past, we’ve performed silly skits, sang Christmas carols, read holiday stories and more. No memorization required. Class Limit: 15
Preview to the Jazz Fest
Swing and groove to the mesmerizing melodies of jazz. Delve into the world of improvisation, rhythm, and soulful tunes that will leave you tapping your feet and craving more. Performance Date: February 10, Jensen Hall, Stevens Performing Arts Center
Preview to the Play: Emme and the Taking of the Woods by Jef Petersen
Join nine-year-old Emme on a thrilling journey in Emme and the Taking of the Woods, as they heed a mysterious call for help from the dark woods behind their home. Tasked with confronting a cataclysmic force threatening the multiverse, Emme’s adventure unfolds with unexpected allies and formidable challenges. Through this enchanting quest, they learn that true heroism involves not just victory but also the courage to rise after failure. Experience a captivating tale of bravery, friendship, and self-discovery that celebrates the hero within us all. *The play was written by ISU theatre faculty member Jef Petersen and was the 2023 co-recipient of the KCACTF David Mark Cohen Playwriting Award. Rating: PG Content Warnings: Mild Frightening Imagery. Performance Dates: April 17th, 18th, 23rd, 24th, & 25th. Stephens Performing Arts Center, Bistline Theatre
Preview to the Play: The Marvelous Wonderettes by Roger Bean
Step back in time to the 1950’s and 1960’s as you meet the Wonderettes, a girl group from Springfield High School. As they prepare for their prom, the girls share their hopes, dreams, and the highs and lows of young love through a delightful medley of classic pop hits of the era. Full of charm and nostalgia, this upbeat musical celebrates friendship and the power of music, offering a fun and feel-good experience for audiences of all ages. Rating: PG Content Warnings: Mild suggestive themes, some innuendo. Performance Dates: February 27th, 28th; March 5th, 6th, & 7th.
Preview to the Symphony
Dr. Nell Flanders introduces the new symphony concert series Creative Courage. In these classes, she will describe what to expect in each upcoming performance, including the compositions, composers, their times and styles. These previews will enhance your enjoyment when attending the concerts. For more information, visit www.thesymphony.us. Symphony Performance Dates: September 26 – One Day at a Time November 7 – Voices Oppressed and Liberated December 12 & 13 – Joy to the World Location: ISU Fine Arts Building, Room 202 (please note room change from Spring semester),