Events & Programs at the Center
Upcoming Events
Oct. 25 - Pumpkin Palooza
12 - 4 p.m.
Join us for Pumpkin Palooza, an annual family-friendly Halloween celebration in beautiful downtown Lewiston! Enjoy an afternoon filled with trick-or-treating, Halloween-themed games, music, live entertainment, food and merchandise vendors, costume contests for both people and pets, and the always-popular Great Pumpkin Roll. The Center for Arts & History will be hosting festive themed crafts for kids and families—so be sure to stop by and get creative!
This event is free and open to the public.
Dec. 12 - Everdream Christmas Concert
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Join us for A Celtic Christmas with Everdream, an all-female Irish trio blending harp, violin, and voice into a magical mix of classical, Celtic, and contemporary music. Presented by The Center for Arts & History, this festive concert brings the spirit of Ireland to the Silverthorne Theatre at Lewis-Clark State College. With a sound likened to Enya, Celtic Woman, and Sarah Brightman, Everdream has toured internationally for over a decade, enchanting audiences with their unique style and Irish charm.
Tickets available soon – stay tuned!
Past Events
Join us for an evening of craft beer and local wine tastings from Lindsay Creek Vineyards, Jovinea, Merry Cellars, Clearwater Canyon, Riverport Brewing, and Groundwork Brewing. Enjoy artisanal bites, live music, and interactive art demos by featured exhibit artists. Support the Lewis-Clark State College Center for Arts and History as we celebrate local flavor, creativity, and community.
Join us from 5-9 p.m. for the vibrant opening reception of Radiant Realms, held in conjunction with the Downtown Artwalk. Meet three of the featured artists as they share insights and showcase their creative process through live demonstrations. Enjoy live music, complimentary drinks, and light snacks as you immerse yourself in an evening celebrating bold, colorful art. Don’t miss this dynamic kick-off to the exhibit! This event is free and open to the public.
Bring the whole family from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a fun and creative afternoon during Downtown Artwalk! Join us at The Center for hands-on children’s crafts inspired by the Radiant Realms exhibit. It’s the perfect opportunity for kids to explore their creativity while enjoying a vibrant community celebration. All ages welcome—come make art and memories with us! This event is free and open to the public.
Perceptually tactile and expressively verdant, elemental references to light, air, water, earth, and fire are embedded in the interdisciplinary works by the eight artists featured in The Garden. Benitez’s luxuriant weavings seemingly float on the breath of a breeze, while Baroque arabesques and Chinese Gongshi animate Bolduan’s intimate landscape paintings. Geometric constructs are fused with the organic in Bowring’s layered lattices, Crotchett’s burnished encaustics, Gregson’s topographical mappings, and Potter’s striated weavings crafted with fibers harvested from a papermaker’s garden. The optical and spiritual effects of color and light are radiant in Gower’s elusive papercuts as well as in Tapia’s fiery and fluid watercolors.
Discover the history and legacy of NAIA and LC State Baseball in our current exhibit. From memorable moments on the field to stories from the players and coaches who shaped the program, this exhibit brings the community together to celebrate a lasting tradition. The exhibit features trophies, team photos, championship rings, fan memorabilia, and more!
Join us for an opening reception on April 24, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., featuring guest speakers, food, and an opportunity to meet players and coaches—kicking off Athletics Hall of Fame induction weekend and a four-game series. We hope to see you there!
Admission is free and open to the public. The exhibit runs from: April 1 – June 7
Gold, Ghosts, and Grit: How a ‘Boom-and-Bust’ Town Still Survives
Thursday, February 20th, 5:30p.m, at the LC State Center for Arts & History.
In conjunction with the Center's current exhibit "Ghost Towns: The Photography of Denes G. Istvanffy," Dr. Amy Canfield's presentation explores the history of Virginia City, Montana, from its glory years as a major mining center to its “bust” years once the gold played out to its new life as a site for historic structure preservation, historical tourism, and education.
Admission is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
The Incredible Saga of the Montana, Wyoming and Southern and Yellowstone Park Railroads
Thursday, February 27th, 5:30p.m. PST.
Virtual event - Zoom only
Join author Robert Schalla as he delves into fascinating story of Frank Avery Hall and his dream of building a tourist railroad to Yellowstone National Park. This talk is in conjunction with the Center's current exhibit "Montana's Black Gold: Underground Coal Mining Communities, 1880-1950."
In Black Diamonds from the Treasure State, Schalla examines early efforts to bring rail transport to the New World Mining District near the northeast corner of Yellowstone National Park and Red Lodge–Bear Creek Coal Field in south-central Montana. The saga began with a chance discovery in 1866 and follows the exploits of individuals who worked to bring rail transport to the mines of southern Montana.
