Because of these turbulent economictimes, Caldwell Fine Arts (CFA)made a conscious effort to support

local and regional artists in the 2009-2010Season. Local artists were highlighted withthe Buy Idaho trademark.

The first event on September17 was adelightful program with “drawing room”ambiance which featured The College ofIdaho’s Langroise String Trio (Jill Rowley,guest volinist) with countertenor CoreyMcKnight in a composition by Idaho com-poser Jim Cockey. Vocalist Mari Jo Tynon,pianists Robyn Wells, Lisa Derry, and PaulMoulton, doucaine and early music spe-cialist Aage Nielson, and organist SeanRogers performed. The new jazz bandteacher, trumpeter Rob Walker, and theJustin Nielsen Trio (Damien Bard (drums)and Tom Jensen (bass) were also includedin performance with the vocal jazz teacher,Marianne Saunders. Community residentsand The College of Idaho students wereenthusiastic about the opportunity to hearthese teachers. Caldwell Fine Arts wasthankful for their generous donation of theopening program to this year’s season.

CFA collaborated with the Sun ValleyJazz Jamboree to bring Louis Ford & theNew Orleans Flairs to the stage on October12. They included a parasol parade throughthe aisles of the auditorium led by ourCollege of Idaho ushers. The BoisePhilharmonic Chamber Orchestra withMaestro Robert Franz enjoyed performingBeethoven, Aaron Copland’s “AppalachianSpring” in its original form and the clever Ibert“Divertissmente” on November 7th. Audience membersliked the closer dynamic to the group which played onthe apron of the stage. Only the piano remained on stageand it was certainly appropriate because pianist DelParkinson had an especially challenging score.

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(Top) From the College of Idaho (C of I) Showcase, left to right, Justin Nielsen,Damien Bard, Rob Walker (jazz band teacher), Tom Jensen, and Dr. MarianneSaunders (vocal jazz teacher). Bottom: Krista Hafez, Caldwell Fine Arts C of I stu-dent representative and saxophone player with Louis Ford, New Orleans jazzartist; C of I Music Department Pianists: Dr. Lisa Derry (Department Chair), RobynWells, and Dr. Paul Moulton (Music History).

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CALDWELL CENTENNIAL BAND SUMMER CONCERTS,August 9 and August 23, 7:30 pm, Caldwell MemorialPark, opposite the Fairview Golf Course. Enjoy a crowd-pleasing variety of show tunes, marches, and jazz. Lawnseating. Bring your own chair and enjoy the music! FREE

BOOK SIGNING on August 10, 6-8:00, at Music of theVine, with photographer Paul Hosefros and writer AlanMinskoff. They have spent 18 exciting months travelingthroughout Idaho to produce Idaho Wine County.www.caxtonprinters.com

BLUES ON THE BANKS, August 13, Bent Fork Bar & Grilland Music of the Vine patio seating 7-11:30 pm, $15 per-son, $25 couple; August 14, 4-10 pm, the performances areOn the Creek at 7th and Kimball, Downtown and FREE!Featured bands include Romagossa Blue from the Tri Cities,Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krewe from Louisiana, Chris Benderfrom Salt Lake City, and Wired from Seattle. Marshall Poole,Roman and the Crusaders, Lori B, Soul Serene, and WillBell & the Low Country Boil from the local area round outthe entertainment. www.bluesonthebanks.com

8th Annual INDIAN CREEK FESTIVAL, September 17,Grand Opening of Treasure Valley Community College'snew Campus on the Creek. The Collegiate/Community

Night Dance welcomes students of The College of Idahoand Treasure Valley Community College. September 18,entertainment on two stages*, Tug of War over the Creekand the annual Cardboard Kayak Regatta. Food, car show,military vehicles, and motorcycles. Special events for kids.Duck race with many prizes. Even an award for the lastduck floating! Get your ducks from Caldwell Fine Arts. $5a duck $25 for a 6-Quack. All proceeds defray the expens-es of the festival and go to school music projects.

Started as a celebration marking the beginning of the IndianCreek Restoration project through Caldwell's downtown, theFestival now celebrates the completion of the project and thecontinuation of the greater revitalization of Caldwell's core

*includes favorites from the Local Legends Concerts,Reckless Abandon (winner of the Friday Night Express”Battle of the Bands,” traditional Mexican dancers,Summerwind Skippers (Award-winning jump-rope team),and Scott Knickerbocker, a C of I professor who plays old-time music on banjo and guitar.

September 23-26 The College of Idaho HomecomingTASTE OF HARVEST 10th Anniversary, September 25,1-5 pm, Morrison Quadrangle. $10 adult, children 5 andunder FREE. Special food, wine tasting, entertainment,and children’s activities..

improvements includea handicap ramp intothe auditorium insidethe foyer andupgrades to the light-ing and sound sys-tems. The adjacentBoone Science Centeris being completelyrenewed. The parking lot is crowded with pickups!

Since May, I have enjoyed seeing the improvementsto Jewett Auditorium. The College of Idaho is upgradingthe restrooms and special needs access to the auditori-um. The restrooms have been completely remodeledwith handicap spaces, seamless sinks and counter, andfaucets that work with the wave of a hand.

There is a separate door for a family restroom with achanging table for babies. The extra space was takenout of an office and the janitor closet. Additional

In December, Eugene Ballet brought the Nutcracker tothe stage for two school shows and an evening perform-ance which included a group of 90 Wilder students andparents. It was the first experience of this kind for themand many other audience members. Their teacher wrote:“The families were so into it, I could see it on their faces.It touched my heart. The Nutcracker is something differ-ent from the posadas some of our families enjoy.”

Boise Baroque Orchestra, conducted by Daniel Stern,was another Buy Idaho highlight which featured twoFrench horn soloists in a Mozart concerto on February 4.The Missoula Children’s Theatre two actors with The Pied

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Piper were especially adept at organizing the 57 studentparticipants on February 20 for two public performancesat 3:00 and 7:30 p.m. The company actors were ablyassisted by Maurine Wise. The pianist and co-chairmanfor many years, Jayne Arbon, was unable to participatethis year because of cancer treatments. Evie Griswoldhelped Maurine, and Krista Beaty was a fine pianist. Thestudents had no Thursday practice in Jewett or public per-formance on Friday night as usual because CFA sharedJewett with the Boise Philharmonic, which needed theauditorium for their practice on February 18 and their self-produced concert on February 19.

The Caldwell Fine Arts ended the 49th season with aflurry of spring activity. On March 12, the BYU (Provo)Ballet Theatre brought several story ballets to the stage.The artistic director, Shani Wright, whose parents live inMeridian, remembered dancing in the Jewett Nutcrackeras a student. New board members, Alison and her hus-band, Dr. Paul Moulton, arranged an overwhelmingly suc-cessful pre-show “Princess & Prince Party” for young audi-ence members to meet Cinderella and other characters inthe story. An impromptu invitation to dance on stage inCinderella’s ballroom during the intermission was a magi-cal moment for dozens of community princes andprincesses and parents too.

From April 5-9, Faustwork Mask Theatre presented 4school assemblies, two workshops, and a performance inJewett. Our performance was followed with an interesting“curtain conversation.” People transformed themselves asthey tried on some of the masks. A parent/teacher wrote:The valuable part about the visual arts is that all childrenenjoy and understand what they experience at their ownlevel. The diverse performances provided through CFA,raises my students’ awareness of their culture and thosearound the world. My students always leave with activeimaginations and new knowledge. CFA partnered with theMountain Home Arts Council to “block book” this artist.Their presentation was on April 8.

The formal series programs ended on Friday, April 30,with the Colorado Children’s Chorale. They presented aremarkable program which included about 40 choir stu-dents from Van Buren and Washington elementary schoolswho had participated in workshops and performance attheir respective schools and shared the stage with twoselections: “Monkeys in the House,” a clever, animatedoriginal song, and the familiar “Do, Re, Mi” from Sound ofMusic. The 36 chorale members aged 7-14 were hosted bylocal families. It was a great experience for all! Thechorale said it was a highlight of their Northwest Tour tosing in Jewett Auditorium with its outstanding acousticsand the visual impact of organ pipes behind them. It wasso inspiring that they took a professional photo for use infuture publicity. All the children remarked about thehome stays too. Zac wrote: It was a great experience beinga part of your lives. We loved to share our talents with you.The meals you made for us and for the chorale as a wholewere delicious, Yummy! …We will miss you and let’s keepin touch!

Other presentations on the CFA schedule this yearpleased a variety of audiences and ages. On October 18,the United States Air Force Band of the Golden Westbrought their 12-piece jazz band to the community. Thiswas a free event (we all pay taxes) and a large audienceappreciated the solo appearance of jazz teachers RobWalker from The College of Idaho and Kurtis Adam, saxo-phonist, from Boise State with the group. It was a collabo-ration initiated by CFA which provided local professionalswith new opportunities.

On April 10, the Caldwell Fine Arts Music Festival washeld in the Langroise Fine Arts Building at The College ofIdaho. The festival is an opportunity for string and pianostudents to play for an evaluation with a teacher who isable to give encouragement and offer suggestions. It wasunfortunate the the Caldwell Thursday Musicale disband-ed, but they found a suitable home for the Music Festival,and transferred their funds to CFA. Over 110 piano stu-dents and 35 string students participated. Peggy Millerand Lorie Scherer organized the strings and Dr. Lisa Derryand two senior College of Idaho music students, AnnaChapman and Erica Sheppard, took care of the pianoapplicants.

On April 13, “The Grand Canyon and Other Wonders”was presented by pianist Paul Schiller and Colorado pho-tographer Ron Ruhoff. This was a fund-raiser for CaldwellFine Arts and raised $830 in donations. Selections includ-ed “The Grand Canyon Suite” by Ferde Grofe, “Rhapsodyin Blue” by George Gershwin, and “Debussy’s “Clair deLune” complete with evening sounds. It was a compli-ment to the artists that an audience member who spent amonth at the canyon found the photos and music to betotally fascinating. On April 19, CFA helped promote theCaldwell Centennial Band’s “Spring Fling” concert inJewett. This fund-raising event allows the band to providefree concerts in the city park during the summer.

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Oct. 12, TuesdayBig Bang Jazz Band

Who would have thought a group of youngmusicians from a small town in British Columbiacould produce music this hot? This group oftwenty-somethings plays traditional jazz withvigor and drive.

Dec. 7, TuesdayAmahl and the Night Visitors OperaIdaho with Orchestra

Enjoy the most performed opera in the worldsince its 1951 premier on NBC TV. Join the WiseMen as they bring gifts to the Christ Child, andchange the life of a poor boy.

Oct. 2, SaturdayBrad Richter, guitar & Victor Uzur, cello

Richter and Uzur are two highly skilled artists,classically trained and street-savvy. They havepooled their love for music of all genres to satisfyevery musical whim while simultaneously leavingan audience to marvel at their individual virtuosity.

Sept.18, Saturday

Ben Model, Theatre Organist Boise Philharmonic Pit Orchestra Conductor Robert Franz

Ben Model, the country’s premier silent filmaccompanist, has created new orchestralaccompaniments for two short comedies and alonger classical film. Dec. 9, Thursday Nutcracker Eugene Ballet

Toni Pimble Artistic Director/Choreographer

A holiday tradition! For the 21st year, local youthjoin the professional company to share a magical,Victorian Christmas. A heartwarming tale for all ges.

March 8, TuesdayGolden Dragon Acrobats

Thrilling for the whole family! For more than27 centuries, audiences have been captivat-ed by Chinese acrobatics, making it thelongest running folk art form in history.

Feb. 25-226 Fri. 7:30 pm, Sat. 3 pm

Missoula Children’s TheatreSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs

“Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall” is celebrated theworld over for its timeless story and iconic charac-ters. Snow White sparkles like never before.

Feb. 15, TuesdayThe Perfect Gentlemen A Salute to the 20th Century

Marvelous melodious music mingled with masterfulmirth, mischief, and merry-making. The versatility ofthe quartet allows for effortless shifts between vocalstyles with an air of ease, whether singing a cappel-la or accompanied by guitar or ukulele.

March 21, MondayMartina FiljakCleveland International PianoCompetition Winner

Martina Filjak is one of those few youngartists who have successfully made it fromchild prodigy to mature musician. Critics andfans agree — she has personality, stagepresence and performance charisma.

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April 29, FridayBoise Baroque Orchestra Dan Stern, Conductor Rebecca Stern, Violin

Rebecca Stern is returning by populardemand with the Vitali Ciaconna thatbrought audiences to their feet two yearsago. The synergy created by the combina-tion of daughter and father is pure joy

(Top) The Mariachi Sol deAcapulco highlighted theCinco de Mayo Celebrationsat Lincoln ElementarySchool and at Washington,Sacajawea, and Van Buren.(Left) Cinderella’s step-sis-ters and a young princess atthe BYU Fairy Tales andFantasies pre-concert party.

CALDWELL FINE ARTSCELEBRATES THESE CONTRIBUTORS!

Volunteer Recognition and Thanks!2009-2010

MAILING CREWBetsy and the late Phil Eldredge, Shirley & Loren Marmon,Ruth Marshall, Linda Luff, Gene England, Jack Hunt, LynnStubblefield, Virginia Griffiths, Nancy Payne, Evonne Earl,David Miles, Pat and Charles Kerrick, Eleanor Hayman,Annie Gigray, Gwenn & Ali Hogg, Margaret Lewis, HelenStrine, Jaci Skinner, Juliann Teasdale, Rick and LorieScherer & Melissa Courtwright, Connie Roeder, AnnStephan, Roanne King, Kimber Jackson, Ali and PatriciaWalker White, Carrie, Mara, & Molly Dayley, WesternResources Marketing

PUBLICITYSylvia Hunt, Steve Grant (Fans of Fine Arts, Brochure, andWeb Site); C of I Mail Center: Kris Hooker, Liza Safford,& Kean-San Choo; Campus: Lisa Derry, Debbie Swanson,Savala Smith, Mary Garceau, Tammy Harris, Evonne Earl,Jennifer Oxley; Idaho Press Tribune: Kay Steffler & Dan Lea;Advertising: Trish Usabel; Statesman: Niki-Forbing Orr,Dana Oland, Kristin Rodine, Katherine Jones, MichaelDeeds, Marie Gaylean; Ontario Argus Observer; Boise Weekly:Jill Weigel; Channel 6 KIVI (ABC) Kraig Spille; Channel 7KTVB (NBC); Channel 2 KBCI (CBS); Channel 9 KNIN (CW);Channel 12 (FOX)

PRODUCTION Stage Technical: Seth Asa Sengel; Facilities: Tracylea Balmer

COMMUNITY STAGE CREWNutcracker: Members of the Caldwell High School StageCraft Class, Teacher Shelley-jeane JEWETT CLEAN-UP:College of Idaho Staff, Bedford Boston, Sylvia Hunt andparents of Nutcracker and Pied Piper programs. USHERS:(Chair) Lani Boykin, & The College of Idaho Music Club,Lisa Derry, Elaine Derry

TABLE DECORATIONS Louisa Cone

SELECTIONS Dr. Lisa Derry, Chair; Sylvia Hunt, Jeanne Hayman, ShirleyMarmon, Pete Rathbone, Sherry Fanning, Mary Colwell,Marie Allen, Patricia Walker White, Dr. Louie Attebery, Dr.Scott and Amy Truksa, Lani Boykin, Ricardo Osuna, KristaHafez

NUTCRACKER AUDITIONLinda Barnes & Amber Barnes, rehearsal space at CaldwellCenter for the Arts, Patricia Walker White and Julie Larson.COSTUME HELP: Patricia Walker White LOCAL STUDIOS:Amber Barnes (rehearsal teacher) of The Dance Academy,Canyon Dance Academy, Lori Mans Studio, Boise DanceCollaborative (Collective), Treasure Valley Ballet, Studio C,The Next Step, BSU, Kennedy School of Dance, and FourRivers Dance Academy of Ontario. STAGE CREW: CaldwellHigh School Stage Craft Class, Teacher Shelley-jeane Soule

TICKET DESK Shirley Marmon, Hanni Hinkle, Sylvia Marmon, JoanMyrick, Keri Crookham, Gwenn Hogg, Robin Maclay,Carrie Dayley

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BOARD MEMBERSDr. Lisa Derry, PresidentJudy Bush, Vice-PresidentLorie Scherer, SecretaryHanni Hinkle, Treasurer

Shirley Marmon, P.T. “Pete” Rathbone, Amy & Dr. ScottTruksa, Dr. Louie Attebery, Yolanda DeLeon, Gwenn Hogg,Elaine Derry, Dr. Bedford Boston, Dr. Paul and AlisonMoulton, College of Idaho students: Lani Boykin, RicardoOsuna, Krista Hafez

MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRECOORDINATORS and COMMITTEE: Maurine Wise andEvie Griswold, Pam Berg, Carol Blaisdell, MelodyThompson, Krista Beaty (pianist); Musical Revue DirectorTracey Newcomb; Special thanks to Caldwell's WilsonSchool for audition and rehearsal space and to all schoolswhich contributed decorative art.

PROOF READING/GRANT REVIEWSJeanne Hayman, Dr. Louie Attebery, Dr. Lisa Derry, Dr.Steve & Ruth Marshall, Dr. Karen Brown, NicoleBradshaw; Jesus DeLeon, Lisa Thompson, & Dawn Jensenfrom the Caldwell School District

The College of Idaho

Associated Students of The Collegeof Idaho

Caldwell Community Foundation

Caldwell School District #132

City of Caldwell

The Walter and Leona Dufresne Fundin the Idaho Community Foundation

Sundowner Motel, Inc.

Whittenberger Foundation

(Top) Ushers from the College of Idaho Music Club. (Above left)Jesus de Leon, former CFA Board Member and family, are stuff-ing the program for MCT matinee. (Above right) Syringa MiddleSchool band and the h.s.jazz band were fascinated by RobertVerdi's "Saxophobia" demonstration. The bass sax is so big that heneeded a stool to stand on.

INTERMISSIONS Lorie Scherer, Patricia Walker White, Jack Hunt, & College ofIdaho Music Club, Caldwell High School Food and Nutritionclasses, teacher Linda Cooper;

PROGRAMS Jeanne Hayman, Evonne Earl,Printcraft, Kris Porkoney,Randy Towery

OUTDOOR SIGNS Sundowner Motel, Treasure Craft Decals: Lorie Scherer,Jack Hunt

Contributions from all individuals will be included on the web site www.caldwellfinearts.org

HOUSING Storyteller Jim Cogan: John Roeder & Mary Roeder;Missoula Children's Theatre: Eloise Van Slyke, Sylvia &Jack Hunt; BYU Ballet Theatre: Mitzi & Bill Moore, Mary &Ted Colwell, Paul & Alison Moulton, Krista & Aaron Beaty,Jaymalee Johnson, Judy & Val Bush, Valden & ValerieChristensen, Kathy & Ernie Shell, Lisa & Geoff Settle Colorado Children's Theatre: Pam & Jack Carr, Mary Ensley,Sylvia & Jack Hunt, Brenda and Gil Maiuro, Mitzi and BillMoore, Brenda & Bruce Pittard, Kelse Puri, Jennifer &Robert Riebe, Rowena and Dick Roberge, Jenny & BrookThomson (Middleton), Eloise Van Slyke, Peggy Waterman,Laura & Carl Anderson, Marilyn & Jerry Bauman.

Benefactor ($1,000 & over)Best Western Caldwell Inn & SuitesMary & Ted ColwellSylvia & Jack HuntMarjorie & Al KoenigCristina & Robert RathboneMemorial to Phyllis

& Art Van Slyke

Donor ($500 & over)Bon Appetite (College of Idaho)Boise Weekly Caxton PrintersCrookham CompanyLa Quinta Inn & SuitesPaul Collins/Orthopedic Health

Care Clinic

Phil & Betsy Collins P. T Rathbone & Sherry FanningMary Parsons/Women’s

Charitable Network

Patron ($250 & over)Blaisdell Dental CenterDunkley MusicVirginia GriffithsHartwell CorporationHanni HinkleJeanne Skyrm HaymanWally & Luise LonerganMargaret & Bob VernonPrintcraft, Randy ToweryTreasure Craft, Lorie SchererUnited Oil

ARTIST SPONSOR ($2,000 & over)

Two actors in intense discussion during the MCT Pied Piper.

The Meridian Symphony returned to Jewett on May 1with their Young Concert Artist winners: pianist JiwonKim and violinist Jacqueline Audas. The orchestra is total-ly volunteer and has developed a loyal following for theirMeridian concerts held in different school auditoriums.The Jewett concert is a special delight for the players eventhough it involves a lot of work to move risers, tympani,etc. It was generous of them to donate the funds raised toinsure that Caldwell Fine Arts would meet its expensesthis season. We would like to have a larger audience forthem.

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICESOVER 12,000 students enjoyed culturally diverse and

enriching programs which met the Idaho StateHumanities Standards. These included 2009-10 seasonartists such as Eugene Ballet’s Nutcracker, MCT’s PiedPiper and workshops, Faustwork Mask Theatre, and theColorado Children’s Chorale. Other artists engaged specifi-cally for schools featured saxophonist Robert Verdi, organ-ist Sylvia Hunt, Grand Canyon Multi-media, storytellerJim Cogan, Mariachi Sol de Acapulco and BalletFolklorico Mexico Lindo Dancers, and Tears of Joy PuppetTheatre’s Rumpelstiltskin.

The school outreach committee included Dr. Paul andAlison Moulton, and Dr. Scott Truksa and Amy Truksa(home-school contacts) and Dr. Bedford Boston, GwennHogg, and Judy Bush who did outstanding work andorganized procedures which will be helpful in the future.The committee extends particular thanks to Roanne Kingof the Van Buren PTA and Katie Doyle of the Wilson PTO

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Caldwell Fine Arts welcomes Gaye Bennett (Hosefros)to serve on the board. Gaye is a relative “new-comer” toCaldwell and has a distin-guished resume of involvementwith non-profits includingUnited Way of Treasure Valleyas Vice-President of Admin-istration/Government Reg-ulations. As United Way’s grantwriter, she helped gain thefunding for the regional Com-munity Detox and Crisis MentalHealth Center project in Boiseand has been involved in manyhuman services programs.. In1987-1991, Gaye served as leg-islative and executive assistantfor Senator Steve Symms officein Washington, D.C.

Gaye and her husband, Paul Hosefros, are active sup-porters of the arts where ever they have lived. Their son,Brian Hosefros, a 2010 C of I graduate and student mem-

Fine Arts board welcomes a new member, Gaye Bennett (Hosefros)ber of the CFA Board 2008-09 and is preparing foradvanced study of composition in London.

Amy and Dr. Scott Truksaand Dr. Lisa Derry were re-elected to 3-year terms. C of Istudents: Krista Hafez,Ricardo Osuna, and LaniBoykin were appointed to oneyear terms. Dr. LouisAtteberry, Elaine Derry, andPatricia Walker White com-pleted their service.

Hanni Hinkle was recog-nized for her excellent serviceas treasurer. She performs allthe services of a full-timebookkeeper as a volunteer.Shirley Marmon also devoteshours to ticket sales and serv-

ice. New credit card rules will not allow us to acceptnumbers on the current web site, so please call 459-3405/459-5783 or use the mail.

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for their efforts. CFA appreciates the cooperation of theCaldwell School District and each building’s administra-tors. Schools participating included Caldwell’sSacajawea, Van Buren, Lincoln, Washington, Wilson, &Lewis and Clark Elementary Schools; Syringa & JeffersonMiddle Schools, and Caldwell High School drama, musicand other selected classes. Homedale, Marsing, andNotus Elementary Schools; Parma Middle School,Centerpoint, Canyon Springs, Vision Charter, HolmesElementary in Wilder, Caldwell Adventist Elementary,Nampa’s Initiative Learning, Endeavor Elementary,Nampa Christian Elementary, Idaho Arts Charter; SouthWest Detention Center, Caldwell Public Library, andhome-school networks which extended to Weiser.

From March 22-26, storyteller Jim Cogan was at work.He had a busy schedule of 27 performances for Caldwellschools, Nampa Christian, South West Detention Center,Kiwanis, and The College of Idaho Planetarium whichserved 4,430 students. He and Amy Truksa developed a“March Skies” program at The College Planetariumwhich was so successful that two more shows wereadded. Jim wrote a thanks to all the individuals, schoolsand foundations which brought him back “home” toshare words with Caldwell’s world of wonderful people.

“So many good memories came up for me who startedmy professional educational career right here teaching8th grade at Jefferson JHS in 1977. I had so much funmeeting old friends and making new ones. I grew as anartist by trying new pathways for storytelling and findingthem fertile (the planetarium program and the brilliantteacher, Amy Truksa). Of course, your wonderful ‘oldschool’ approach to your work…endless organizing, beingpresent at most programs, offering feedback, massagingme with an uplifting comment and being more hospitablethan a caravan of welcome wagons…you sure treat artistslike royalty! What true, honest and unrivaled joy I experi-enced. Thank you for bringing me back to the best homeI ever had…Caldwell.”

The response to Jim’s programs was overwhelminglypositive. Storytelling is becoming a “popular” product.The Linen Building and The Cabin in Boise have hadsuccessful events described in a front-page story in theJuly 12th Statesman recently. Students from JeffersonMiddle School reflected on an “Animal People” story fromthe Nez Perce Tribe. “There was a wolf, frog, Mallardducks, and a bear. It was funny when the grizzly bear losthis voice yelling too much. Also when coyote ran awayand wolf caught all the night.” …“I liked the animal voic-es and imitations. I especially like the frog because he’ssmall and strong at heart.”

A thoughtful youth at the Detention Center wrote: “Hetold a story of valiant everyday people who risked andlost their lives to save others. It was a story that remindedus how much better we can make this world by everyoneof us just being the best we can be. He topped it off witha story involving our participation. It was a simple storythat showed us we too can be good storytellers if we try.”

INDIAN CREEK FESTIVALCaldwell Fine Arts continues its interest in the Indian

Creek Festival held on September 19. Judy Bush, CFA vicepresident, assisted by her husband Val, organized theentertainment for three stages. Amy Truksa helped withthe staging. Brad Jackson and Kristine Pollard did anexcellent job of introducing the entertainment on stagesconstructed by Caldwell city employees. Vallivue andCaldwell High School Bands roused the crowds in per-formances at the depot and gave extra pep to the festivi-ties as the bands marched through the downtown area.

DUCK RACE: Thanks to Bettie Pilote and Joshua Pilote ofthe Sundowner Motel for the ducks, their creative idea forthe very first festival eight years ago and generous yearlycontributions. Bedford Boston, Ken Wein, Dick and PatFoster, Dennis Cannon, and members of the Mayor’s YouthAdvisory Council helped to sell the fastest ducks this year.We maintained a booth at the Farmer’s Market and at theFestival. Two of the prize winners returned the funds to thefestival as several previous winners have done. The moneydefrays the cost of tents, sound systems, and provides anhonorarium to the entertainers.

The season of 2009-10 has ended with a sigh of reliefand joy for me personally. It has been a year when severalpeople have given extraordinary service. New board mem-ber Dr. Bedford Boston is using his skills as an administra-tor and educational consultant to help Caldwell Fine Artsdevelop a written record and organizational book whichwill guide future officers and volunteers. It is a mixedblessing, but a necessary procedure when so much of theinstitutional history is centered in a few individuals.

As the 2009-10 season has closed and I recognize that Iam at least a month behind my expectations, I have taken

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time to reflect on the accomplishments and the manypeople and organizations who have participated someway with Caldwell Fine Arts. In total, over 20,000 peoplehave shared in the arts this season; not counting the 5,000or so that attended Indian Creek Festival. We ended theyear with a balanced budget. All the guest artists are sur-prised that we offer so much opportunity in such a smallcommunity. However, as a prominent professional inBoise received the new brochure, he said, “It’s reallytough to think of any arts coming out of Caldwell.” Iknow we still have a lot of work to do, especially in shar-ing the history of our superb experiences with the arts inCaldwell. All the artists who perform here want to comeback. Not only do they enjoy the sound that surroundsthem, but they appreciate the warm, attentive audience.So far, our audiences have had the good sense to turn offtheir cell phones without reminders. I thank all of theboard members and the community for their interest inmaintaining and increasing the supporters of the arts inCaldwell and Treasure Valley.

Sylvia Hunt, Executive Director

(Above) Storyteller JimCogan enchants agroup of Van Burenstudents in the schoollibrary. (Left) Two stu-dent bass players alongwith all the studentorchestra strings join inthe performance by theMariachi Sol deAcapulco.

Ducks forSale! TheMayor’sYouthAdvisoryCouncilmembersare readyto help.

Back Row: Alison Moulton, Gaye Bennett, Bedford Boston,Judy Bush (Vice-President), P.T. Rathbone, Lorie Scherer(Secretary). Seated: Shirley Marmon, Sylvia Hunt, Dr. LisaDerry (Board President and Music Department Chair),Hanni Hinkle (Treasurer)