Idaho State University events Dec. 7-18

The Idaho State University Office of Marketing and Communications distributes this event calendar to let the public and media know about upcoming non-athletic events at the University. This information is intended for release in print and broadcast events calendars. Various events calendars with more complete information are available online at the website www.isu.edu/calendar.

A copy of this release can also be accessed via ISU’s homepage at www.isu.edu. Information about ISU athletic events is available at www.isubengals.com. The area code for all phone numbers is 208 unless otherwise noted. The phone number for Marketing and Communications is (208) 282-3620.

Friday, December 7

            • ISU Civic Symphony "Joy to the World": The Idaho State-Civic Symphony, Idaho State University Choirs, the ISU Bands and the Camerata Singers will combine to present the first ISU Department of Music and community holiday music performance "Joy to the World: An ISU Christmas," on Dec. 7 and 8 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., at the Stephens Performing Art Center in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall. Tickets, info – 282-3595.

 Saturday, December 8

            • ISU Annual Santa Claws 5K Fun Run and Fitness Fair: Idaho State University Department of Sport Science and Physical Education will host the fourth annual Santa Claws 5k Fun Run and Fitness Fair on Dec. 8 at Reed Gym from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Festivities kick off with the Fitness Fair for one hour starting at 8:30 a.m., followed by the Kids 1k at 9:30 and finishing with the Adult 5k at 10:30 a.m. Register at www.active.com, keyword: Santa Claws 5k. Event fees are $10 per child to enter the Kids 1k and $20 per adult for the Adult 5k. If you have any questions about this event, contact Jeff Struhs at Strujeff@isu.edu or promotions coordinator Carl Kuznicki at Kuzncarl@isu.edu.

            • ISU Civic Symphony "Joy to the World": The Idaho State-Civic Symphony, Idaho State University Choirs, the ISU Bands and the Camerata Singers will combine to present the first ISU Department of Music and community holiday music performance "Joy to the World: An ISU Christmas," on Dec. 7 and 8 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., at the Stephens Performing Art Center in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall. Tickets, info – 282-3595.

Tuesday, December 18

          • ISU 'A Season of Note' to Present Kurt Bestor Christmas: The duo will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $38 and $34. Tickets can be purchased at the Stephens Center Box Office, open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the school year; over the phone at (208) 282-3595; online at www.isu.edu/tickets; or at Vickers Western Stores in Pocatello or Idaho Falls. Website: www.kurtbestor.com.

Friday, December 21

         • Last day fall semester.

Monday, December 24 through Friday, December 28

         • Holiday closure: ISU offices closed.

 Monday, December 31, and Tuesday, January 1

        • Holiday closure: ISU offices closed.

Monday, January 14

         • First day of spring semester.

Friday, January 18

         • ISU ‘A Season of Note’ to Present Imago Theatre – ZooZoo: The series of short acts involving animals or other creatures with gorgeous masks will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $28 and $24 or $16 and $12 for children 4-12. Tickets can be purchased at the Stephens Center Box Office, open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the school year; over the phone at (208) 282-3595; online at www.isu.edu/tickets; or at Vickers Western Stores in Pocatello or Idaho Falls. Website: www.imagotheatre.com/zoozoo.

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