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Museums & Exhibits
Bonneville Museum.
Box 1784, Idaho Falls, ID. Phone: 208-522-1400.
Presents many artifacts, photographs, and artistic interpretations that depict the
varied perspectives of the area's history. Also, permanent displays of natural
history, early inhabitants and explorers, agriculture, mining, military, and nuclear
energy. A reading room and reference room adjoining the main floor offers quiet
access to historical documents, oral histories, videos, photographs, literature and other
research information. There also is a small gift shop on the main floor helps
support the museum.
W.
Wilson Rawls Memorial Statue
The children's classic, "Where the Red Fern Grows," was written when the author,
W. Wilson Rawls, lived in Idaho Falls from 1958 to 1975. To commemorate the book’s
success, a statue is placed on the lawn of the Library which depicts the story’s
hero, Billy Coleman, and his two hounds. Web site provides information about Rawls, his
book and the movie based on his book.
Performing Arts
Idaho
Falls Arts Council
Private nonprofit organization that serves as a cultural advocate for the community.
The council sponsors musical and dramatic performances, arts classes for
children and adults and an arts calendar of regional events. Among its
offerings are: "Along the River Concerts", which are free music concerts on the
Snake River greenbelt from late June through August. Also, gallery exhibits in the
Willard Arts Center.
Idaho Falls Opera Theatre
Presents opera and musical productions for Idaho
Falls and surrounding communities utilizing the talents of local musicians, actors and
technicians of all ages in all aspects of production while promoting a broad public
knowledge and appreciation of opera. Performs two fully staged productions each year and
sponsors a professional Broadway touring show.
Idaho
Falls Symphony. 498 A Street, Idaho Falls, ID
83402. Phone: 208-529-1080.
Founded in 1949 when student and adult musicians gathered to rehearse for the community's
production of Handel's Messiah, the orchestra today still consists of volunteer and paid
musicians from Idaho Falls and surrounding communities gathering together to play the
world's great music.
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