The 10th annual Evening of the Arts, hosted by the Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital Foundation, will be on Thursday, April 6, from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Event Center at the Fairgrounds.  This event is the major fundraiser to benefit the local Hospital while providing a venue for some of Oneida County’s exceptional artists to display their works.

The Evening of the Arts strives to highlight different artists each year.  This year’s featured artists will be Joan Hawkins (oil painting), Brian Llewellyn (bonsai plants), Lad Neilson (metal art), Patrick Werk (leather work) and Ron Spomer (photography). Future articles in the Idaho Enterprise will introduce these talented individuals.

The art students of Dianne Adams will display their watercolor works. Art created by the 4th and 5th graders of Malad Elementary School and the art students of Malad Middle and High Schools will also be displayed.  The Malad High School culinary arts students will prepare popcorn treats. Malad High School’s Chamber Choir will perform during the evening.

The Easter Bunny will be a special guest handing out treats at the Evening of the Arts this year. To further celebrate spring, the Peeps dioramas designed by the various departments at the Hospital will be on display.  It is amazing what people can create with marshmallow chicks and bunnies!

Admission to the Evening of the Arts is free, but everyone is invited to purchase gifts for themselves or others during the live and silent auction of gift baskets and artwork. Tickets to events, restaurant coupons, overnight stays, gardening supplies, car accessories, toys, housewares, clothing, and all kinds of unique, beautiful and practical items will be auctioned at the event.  All proceeds go toward renovating patient rooms at the Hospital.