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METALINE FALLS — The Cutter Theatre is celebrating the coming of autumn with a series of events this October.
Returning to the Cutter is Elvis impersonator Ben Klein, whose performance is a popular event there. He is performing again at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 for $20 per ticket. Showgoers may not want to miss one of Klein’s shows, which are high in energy. To make the evening even more fun, the Cutter encourages showgoers to dress in costume.
Fall Festival will return to the Cutter from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. The no-cost, family-friendly event features carnival games, a child-friendly movie, food and a costume contest for both children and adults. The movie starts at 1 p.m., followed by carnival games at 1:30 p.m., with the costume contest at 2 p.m. The games and contest will have prizes.
Seasonal celebrations will continue at the Cutter in November and December.
Saturday, Nov. 1 is a unique basket-making class for ages 14 and up for $10. Class hours are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., taught by Olivia Giannasi, who has led many basket-making classes at Create Arts Center in Newport. Participants are encouraged to reserve their spots, bring needle nose pliers and a sack lunch.
Sunday, Nov. 16 will be Turkey “Bingo in the Basement.”
Friday, Dec. 5 to Sunday, Dec. 7 is the annual Deck the Falls Weekend, with the red neck parade in downtown Metaline Falls that Friday, craft fair at the Cutter that Saturday and Christmas Concert, also at the Cutter, that Sunday. A recital taught by the Cutter’s ballet teacher Sydney DeGeest will be part of the Christmas Concert.
Outside of events, the Cutter is displaying 47 photos of the history of Metaline Falls and Metaline on the walls of its upper-level Skylight Room. The photos include descriptions of what each one portrays.
Circle Moon performing murder mystery
SACHEEN LAKE — Northwoods Performing Arts presents its annual play, titled “Attack of the Lake People,” directed by Terri Caldwell.
“Attack” features an eccentric rural slice of life full of oddball characters, funny lines and a few unexpected twists. A family reunion turns into a real upside-down adventure, where everybody is a suspect when someone unexpectedly dies. The play is written by Pat Cook, the same author of “Barbecuing Hamlet,” and is produced by special arrangement with Eldridge Publishing Co.
Remaining scheduled performances are Oct. 24–25. Dinner show tickets are $35 per person or $14 for the show only. Senior and children’s tickets are $12. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dining service begins at 6:30 p.m. and the curtain opens at 7:30 p.m.
For tickets and to inquire about the menu for dinner theater, call 208-448-1294 or go to www.northwoodsperformingarts. com. Tickets can also be purchased at Seeber’s Pharmacy in Newport.
Circle Moon Theatre is on Highway 211, 3-and-a-half miles north of Highway 2.
Holiday craft fair showcasing local vendors
USK — Local vendors are showcasing unique, hand-crafted gift and decor items at the Usk Holiday Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at 2442 Black Rd. in Usk. Lunch is also available from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Among the items vendors will showcase are wooden bowls, signs, pinecone ornaments, puzzles, baskets, wreaths, plants, jewelry, honey, jams, soap, scrubs, sea glass art, custom photo books, cards, calendars, string art kits, knitted, crocheted and sewed items, tote bags, afghans, aprons, animal bandanas and Christmas stockings.
For vendor information, email [email protected] or text 509-671-2521.
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