Idaho calendar

Entertainment

“Harvey” – today at 2 p.m. at the Lake City Playhouse. Also onstage Thursday through next Sunday. Showtime is 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Cost: $14 adults, $12 seniors and students under 18, $8 children. Information: 667-1323.

Lionel Hampton School of Music – Rainier Winds, a chamber music series, Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the University Auditorium. Contact the UI ticket office at 885-7212 for tickets.

Lionel Hampton School of Music – Faculty recital with Merrie Siegel on flute, and Jay Mauchley and Catherine Schulhauser on piano, Thursday at 8 p.m. in the UI recital hall. Contact the UI ticket office at 885-7212 for ticket information.

George Winston Concert – The pianist will perform Friday at 8 p.m. at the Panida Theater in Sandpoint. $16 for POAC members, $20 for nonmembers, $8 for students 18 and under. Tickets available at Eve’s Leaves, Eichardt’s Pub, Mercer’s Memories Antique Mall, Bonner Books, the Hi Hopes Cafe or online at www.SandpointOnline.com.

Opera in the Plaza – The kick-off for “Art from the Heart,” this free one-hour concert in the Coeur d’Alene Plaza Shops Courtyard is at 6 p.m. Friday.

“The Big Band Era” – Variety show at the Panida Theater Saturday at 7:30 p.m. $15 adults, $12 seniors, $5 students 18 and under. Information: 263-9191.

Events

Hispanic Heritage Month – The film “Chicano! Fighting for Political Power,” will be shown at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Union Building Gold Room at the University of Idaho, Monday. Information: 885-7716.

“Why Abandon Dieting for Health at Every Size?” – Joanne Ikeda, a nationally recognized expert on childhood obesity and University of California – Berkeley lecturer, will speak Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Moscow Community Center, second floor of the city council chambers at Third and Washington, and Friday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Student Union Building Borah Theater at the University of Idaho. Information: 885-6546.

Reading Lewis and Clark – Part of the “Let’s Talk About It” series, Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Sandpoint Public Library, 1407 Cedar St. Information: 263-6930.

Rose Lake Historical Society Rummage sale – Saturday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the old Rose Lake School. Information: 682-2643 or 682-3478.

“Yesterday’s Tommorrows: Past Visions of the American Future” – A new traveling exhibit developed by the Smithsonian Institute will open Saturday at the Hayden Library and remain on view until Nov. 6. See how the future used to be envisioned. Information: 772-5612.

Classes

Playwright’s Workshop – Begins Sunday at the Lake City Playhouse and continues for six weeks. There is no cost. It is a workshop, not a class – you will read your work to other playwrights and get feedback. For more information call 667-1323.

Computer Workshop at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library – Topic will be setting up a free e-mail account, Wednesday at 6 p.m. The workshop is free but space is limited, so call 769-2315 to reserve a space.

Opera Workshop – Saturday with Fred Glienna, Bob Brown and Florine Dooly at the Harding Family Center. Call Bob Brown at 667-7507 for more information.

Meetings

The Alliance for Retired Americans – will meet Tuesday at the Coeur d’Alene Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive. Information: 773-7964.

Kootenai County Democratic Club – will meet Friday at noon at the Iron Horse restaurant. This week is the monthly business meeting followed by an “open mike” discussion. Information: 777-1588.