With the long, lazy days of summer fading away, the eastern Idaho arts community begins its busiest time of year.

This year's concerts and theater programs are geared to excite, conjure old memories and introduce talent to future generations. If any of those traits spark even a little curiosity in Idaho Falls art lovers, then this abridged calendar will lead arts supporters right into the new year.

Idaho Falls Arts Council
498 A St., Idaho Falls
www.idahofallsarts.org

"The Jungle Book," family friendly play about Mowgli and his jungle friends, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29, $16.

Cherryholmes, six-piece family band plays bluegrass, Celtic and jazz music, 8 p.m. Nov. 12, $29.

Jingle Bell Rock, fast-paced holiday celebration complete with Santa, 8 p.m. Nov. 27, $29.

iO Theater, an improvised Shakespeare company, 8 p.m. Jan. 15, $28.

"Poor Again ... Dagnabbit!" Idaho-born writer explores growing up poor with humor, 8 p.m. Jan. 23, $28.

Idaho Falls Symphony
450 A St., Idaho Falls
www.ifsymphony.org

Beethoven's 9th, Civic Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7.

Youthful Expressions, Colonial Theater, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20.

"The Nutcracker," Civic Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8.

The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho
300 S. Capital Ave.
www.theartmuseum.org

Beaux Cadeaux, two-day shopping extravaganza featuring work by regional artisans, 11 a.m to 8 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7, free.

Family Day, enjoy a day of viewing and making art with the whole family, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21, free.

Actors' Repertory Theatre
257 W. Broadway
www.artidaho.org

November, a political satire straight from Broadway, begins Jan. 8.

Blackfoot Performing Arts Center
870 S. Fisher Ave., Blackfoot
www.blackfootpac.com
All shows begin at 7:30 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m.

Dallas Brass, From Gershwin to hip-hop, the six-piece band has something for everybody, Nov. 10, $20 adults, $15 students and children.

Bar J Wranglers, holiday comedy show with music, Dec. 3, $20 adults, $15 students and children.

Brigham Young University-Idaho
525 S. Center St., Rexburg
http://calendar.byui.edu/

 

Jim Brickman, renowned pop-style pianist, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10, $20 public, $10 for BYU-Idaho students. No children younger than 6.

Other events

Deseret Books presents The Forgotten Carols starring Michael McLean, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 27, 28, 30, Civic Auditorium, $13, $17.50 and $22, www.deseretbook.com/tix/production/8.

This list can be updated to include your performance. Send your information to Felicia Muriel at fmuriel@postregister.com.