Holiday spirit abounds in the Treasure Valley this month, from the Idaho Botanical Garden's luminous Winter Garden aGlow to the glittering Canyon County Festival of Trees. You'll find festive fun for the whole family, with musical performances from "Messiah" by the Boise Master Chorale and a new "Nutcracker" by Ballet Idaho, to several community tree lightings and comic and touching holiday theater.

As always, if you don't see your event listed here, send it to calendar@idahostatesman.com and we will include it in our daily calendars.

MONDAY

Canyon County Festival of Trees, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. S.: The annual festival that benefits Meals on Wheels wraps up today with dozens of decorated trees plus entertainment, a silent auction, gift and book sales, pictures with Santa and more. $4 general, $3 seniors, $2 children, $12 family pass. 468-5500, www.CanyonCountyFestivalOfTrees.org.

Boise State women's basketball vs. Southern Utah, 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, Taco Bell Arena, 1401 Bronco Lane, Boise: $5 general, $3 seniors and juniors (age 2 through high school), at the door. 426-4737.

Idaho State Tree Lighting, 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, Capitol Boulevard and Bannock Street, Boise: Free.

TUESDAY

Slam of Steel Poetry Slam, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Woman of Steel Gallery, 3640 Chinden Blvd., Garden City: All-ages poetry slam by The LoudWriters Program, a monthly performance poetry workshop for Boise's teens, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2. Free. 426-0383. www.WomanOfSteelGallery.com.

Jim Brickman, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Velma V. Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise: Platinum-selling recording artist, pianist and composer performs across the country on his 13th annual holiday tour. $25, $35, $45 and $75. Select-a-Seat, 426-1494.

LBC, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Sublime tribute band. $10 in advance at Knitting Factory box office (not available day of show). $13 at TicketWeb, 466-8499.

WEDNESDAY

Boise State men's basketball vs. University of Wyoming, 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at Taco Bell Arena, 1401 Bronco Lane, Boise: $10.75 general, $10 seniors, $4 juniors (age 2 through high school). Select-a-Seat (426-1766) or at the door.

Shwayze, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Featuring Cisco Adler, DJ Skeet Skeet, with The Knux, Krista. $16.50. TicketWeb, 466-8499.

THURSDAY

First Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, Downtown Boise: Monthly gallery stroll. Meet the artists, participate in a variety of activities. Free admission to Downtown galleries and the Boise Art Museum from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. www.DowntownBoise.org.

Holiday Authors' Reception, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, Nampa Public Library basement, 101 11th Ave. S.: Book signing by local authors, with a keynote speech by Idaho's Writer-In-Residence Anthony Doerr, author of "Four Seasons in Rome," "The Shell Collector" and "About Grace." Free. 468-5824.

Holiday Sing for Bling, 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, Tully's Coffee outdoor patio, 794 Broad St., Boise: Sing your favorite holiday carol and receive a $25 gift card from a BoDo retailer. Giving away 50 gift cards. Hot chocolate and candy canes will be provided.

The Nutcracker for the Curious, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy, 516 S. 9th St., Boise: Learn fun facts about the "The Nutcracker" from Ballet Idaho's Peter Anastos. Hot chocolate and candy canes will be served. Free. 343-0556.

Western Writers Series Digital Editions, 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, The Cabin, 801 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise: Reading by Boise State University master of fine arts in creative writing professors, including Brady Udall, Janet Holmes and Mitch Wieland. Free.

FRIDAY

AdVenture Holiday Party, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, Fort Boise Community Center, 700 Robbins Road, Boise: Casino night with dinner, music, door prizes, cookies and Santa. $6 general, $4 children 12 and younger, at the door (includes dinner). Photos with Santa are $1. 384-4486.

Holiday Shopping, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at Ten Thousand Villages, 1609 N. 13th St., Boise: 15 percent of all purchases will benefit the Idaho Peace Coalition. 484-6233 or 377-3022.

Meridian Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration, 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, Generations Plaza at Main and Idaho streets: Holiday celebration begins with a showing of the cartoon "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" on an inflatable movie screen, followed by Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd lighting the tree and performances by school choirs. Free hot chocolate, doughnuts and carriage rides. Plus, take an unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots drop box. 888-3579.

Practice New Year's Eve Party, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at The Bouquet, 1010 W. Main St, Boise: Traditional New Year's Eve activities, including a countdown and a ball drop. Silent auction and music by The Universal, The Invasion, Nude Oil, Somebody Else's Band and DJ Art Hodge. Benefit for Boise Community Radio. $6 at the door. www.RadioBoise.org.

The Black Dahlia Murder, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, The Venue, 521 W. Broad St., Boise: Opening: Soilent Green, Misery Index. $13. TicketWeb, 466-8499. $15 at the door.

Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, Meyer-McLean Theatre, 676 S.W. 5th Ave., Ontario: Treasure Valley Community College Choirs and Treasure Valley Symphony will perform. $7 general, $5 seniors and children, $1 TVCC students with ID. (541) 881-8822, Ext. 264.

Perla Batalla, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood, 100 Saddle Road, Ketchum: Mexican-American singer-songwriter will perform. $20 Sun Valley Center for the Arts members, $25 non-members, $5 children 12 and younger. (208) 726-9491, ext. 10. www.SunValleyCenter.org.

Whitney Women's Chorale, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 811 S. Latah St., Boise: Yuletide Rose concert with music from around the world. $10 general, $7 seniors and students.

SATURDAY

Kuna Down Home Country Christmas, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Downtown Kuna: Craft vendors (9 a.m.-5 p.m.), entertainment, Santa and Mrs. Claus, tree lighting at 5:30 p.m., nite-lite parade (6 p.m.) and community auction (7 p.m.). 922-9254.

Charity Santa Event, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at State Farm Insurance, 3015 W. McMillan Road, Meridian: Serving milk and cookies with Santa. Cameras are welcome. Accepting unwrapped toys for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. 888-4334.

Claus 'N' Paws, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Drive: Find discounts in Zootique, pictures with Santa Claus and musical entertainment throughout the day, and watch some of the zoo's residents receive special holiday treats. Free admission. 384-4260.

Eagle's Country Christmas, noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6: Tons of activities, including caroling children's choirs every half hour on three stages, professional ice-carving contest, ice fishing, an appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus, parade (5:30 p.m.) and the annual Christmas tree lighting in Heritage Park. 939-4222.

Winterland Parade, Noon Saturday, Dec. 6, Meridian: This year's theme is "Starry Nights and Snowball Fights." The parade begins at Storey Park, just north of Meridian Speedway, and proceeds north on North Main to Fairview, returning to Storey Park along East 3rd Street. 888-2817. Entries accepted through Monday, Dec. 1.

"Ballet Holiday," 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy, 516 S. 9th St., Boise: Open house for the family in an old-fashioned Victorian setting featuring characters from "The Nutcracker" ballet and activities such as ornament-making and cookie decorating. Enjoy traditional treats and watch open rehearsals for "The Nutcracker." Performances by Ballet Idaho's Youth Ensemble. Benefit for Ballet Idaho. $5-$12. 343-0556.

Tuba Christmas: 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, The Boise Center on The Grove, 850 Front St.: Annual tradition featuring local musicians. Free. 426-3980.

Sounds and Tastes of Christmas, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at University Christian Church, 1801 University Drive, Boise: Multi-denominational choirs will perform a worship celebration. Free admission and goodies. 343-5461.

"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," 7 p.m. Dec. 6, at Velma V. Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise: ENCORE! Players, a youth performance group based at the Morrison Center, will perform an original musical based on a story by Idaho writer Barbara Robinson. $10. Select-a-Seat, 426-1110.

Opera Idaho Sings Christmas, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise: Opera Idaho's resident company, children's chorus and selected soloists will perform selections from Handel's "Messiah" and other holiday tunes. There will be a sing-along. $25 general, $5 children 12 and younger. 345-3531.

Boise State men's basketball vs. Colorado State University, 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Taco Bell Arena, 1401 Bronco Lane, Boise: $10.75 general, $10 seniors, $4 juniors. Select-a-Seat (426-1766) or at the door.

Finn Riggins, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City: Benefit for Boise Community Radio. $5-$10 at the door. www.RadioBoise.org.

SUNDAY

Boise Philharmonic Encore Chamber Series, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4601 S. Surprise Way, Boise: Boise Philharmonic's Brass Quintet performs Christmas favorites and classical masterpieces. $10-$15. 344-7849, www.BoisePhilharmonic.org.

Scandinavian Society Christmas Party and Lucia Celebration, 4 p.m., dinner at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, The Grove Hotel, 245 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise: Reservation deadline is Dec. 1. Call 336-4637 for tickets.

Wine, Women and Hockey Fundraiser, 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, Legends Sports Pub & Grill, 7609 W. Overland Road, Boise: Wine tasting, munchies, prize give-aways and silent auction to benefit Boise Women's Hockey Association. $10. www.BoiseWomensHockey.org, 850-5433.

Gib Hochstrasser Memorial Benefit Concert, 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy, 516 S. 9th St., Boise: Jazz by Emily Braden, with Camden Hughes on piano, Jay Multanen on bass and Patrick Kurdy on drums. Take canned food for the Idaho Foodbank. Tickets $15 in advance at Gigs Music, The Record Exchange, Dunkley Music, Welch Music, Dorsey Music, and Sunset Music in Meridian. $20 at the door. 336-4447, www.IdahoJazzSociety.org.

The Christmas Star Concert: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, First Baptist Church, 607 N. 13th St., Boise: Contemporary Christmas concert featuring the Life Out Loud Praise Band and special guests God's Kids. Lots of sing-along Christmas favorites and refreshments. Free. 344-7809.

Boise State University Family Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, Velma V. Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise: $8 general, $6 seniors, $1 non-BSU students and children. Select-a-Seat, 426-1110.

"Trouble the Water," 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, Special Events Center, Boise State University: Winner of the Grand Jury Prize for documentary at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, the film tells the story of an aspiring rap artist and her streetwise husband, trapped in New Orleans by the deadly floodwaters of Hurricane Katrina. Benefit for Treasure Valley Community Television. $11. 343-1100.

MONDAY, DEC. 8

"Glenn Beck's The Christmas Sweater," 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, at Qwest Arena, 233 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise: Filled with warmth and humor, it is the story of real people as they come to terms with tragedy, family, redemption, love and the power of faith. Based on Glenn Beck's novel of the same name. $45-$120. Qwest Arena, 331-8497.

The English Beat, 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Opening: Chris Murray. $15. TicketWeb, 466-8499. $17.50 at the door.

Nine Inch Nails, 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, at Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa: Opening: The Bug. $29.50 and $39.50. ICTickets, 442-3232.

TUESDAY, DEC. 9

Author Michael Chabon, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Church of the Big Wood, 100 Saddle Road, Ketchum: Author Michael Chabon, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for his novel "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay," will speak about why superheroes wear costumes (and other mysteries related to comic books and superpowers). $15 Sun Valley Center for the Arts members, $20 non-members. (208) 726-9491, www.sunvalleycenter.org.

Biotzetik Basque Choir Christmas Concert, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at St. John's Cathedral, 775 N. 8th St., Boise: An evening of traditional Basque and English Christmas carols. Free, donations accepted. 888-2537.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10

"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," 5 p.m. cocktail reception, 6 p.m. screening, Wednesday, Dec. 10, Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise: Advance premiere of the Brad Pitt film with producer Frank Marshall in attendance. Post-screening reception and Q&A with Marshall will be held at The Rose Room, 718 W. Idaho St. The film opens nationwide Dec. 25. This premiere is a benefit for Boise Contemporary Theater. $25 for film only (includes pre-screening no-host cocktails) at 387-1273. $100 for the reception (includes screening and cocktail hour) at 331-9224. Also, enjoy breakfast with Frank Marshall the morning of Dec. 10 for $250 (includes all evening events).

Boise State women's basketball vs. Idaho State, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Taco Bell Arena, 1401 Bronco Lane, Boise: $5 general, $3 seniors and juniors (age 2 through high school) at the door. 426-4737.

Idaho Stampede basketball vs. Dakota Wizards, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, Qwest Arena, 233 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise: $7-$20. Qwest Arena, 331-8497.

CCF XV "Nightmare Before Christmas," 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, Qwest Arena, 233 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise: Tyler "Shorty" Freeland makes his return to Idaho soil to bite, scratch, whatever it takes, to get back his lightweight CCF World Title from the undefeated CCF Champion Anthony "The Grim Reaper" Bartlett. $20-$50. Qwest Arena, 331-8497.

Ralphie May, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Comedian. $29. TicketWeb, 466-8499.

SATURDAY, DEC. 13

Sports Cards Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Holiday Inn-Boise Airport, 3300 S. Vista Ave., Boise: Collectors and vendors will show the newest sports and entertainment cards and collectibles. Free admission. 338-3828.

Jane Austen Society of North America, Idaho Chapter, annual tea, 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, The Grove Hotel Ballroom, 245 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise: Featuring author Syrie James. $20 per person. Reservations and pre-payment required by Dec. 5. 344-5037.

Holiday Classic, 3 and 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Idaho IceWorld, 7072 S. Eisenman Road, Boise: Costumes and holiday music presented by the Boise Figure Skating Club and Learn to Skate participants. $7 general, $5 children, $10 VIP. 331-0044.

Naughty and Nice Fashion Show, 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Dynamic Services. Benefits the Hemophilia Foundation of Idaho. $35 general, $50 VIP. TicketWeb, 466-8499. 18 and up.

Christmas Home Tour and Library Open House, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Emmett Public Library, 275 Hayes St.: Music by Old-Time Fiddlers, door prizes and refreshments. Free. Participants purchase tour tickets at the open house and then drive to the historical Andrew Little Mansion, 498 S. Substation, Emmett. Tickets are $5 general, $2 children 2-12. Benefit for Emmett Library. 365-6057.

Idaho Stampede basketball vs. Utah Flash, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Qwest Arena, 233 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise: $7-$20. Qwest Arena, 331-8497.

Boise State men's basketball vs. University of San Francisco, 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Taco Bell Arena, 1401 Bronco Lane, Boise: $10.75 general, $10 seniors, $4 juniors (age 2 through high school). Select-a-Seat (426-1766) or at the door.

Hell's Belles, 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: All-chick AC/DC cover band. $13. TicketWeb, 466-8499.

SUNDAY, DEC. 14

Holiday Skate, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, Idaho IceWorld, 7072 S. Eisenman Road, Boise: Skate to holiday music and meet Santa. Open to all ages and ability levels; wheelchairs and adaptive equipment are welcome on the ice. Benefits scholarships and programs for AdVenture. $8 general, $7 children 12 and younger; includes skate rental. 384-4486.

It's a Wonderful Christmas with Michael W. Smith, 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 14, Taco Bell Arena, 1401 Bronco Lane, Boise: Full symphony orchestra performing many of your favorite Christmas classics and songs from Smith's Christmas album, "It's A Wonderful Christmas." Opening: Melinda Doolittle. $40-$75. Select-a-Seat, 426-1766.

MONDAY, DEC. 15

Concert for Cause, 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Presented by 94.9 The River, the lineup includes a silent auction and performances by 12-year-old comedian Trevor Hattabaugh, a live auction from stage and ending with indie-pop, folk singer/songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, with Andy Byron opening. $3 from every ticket will benefit Terry Reilly Health Services. $19.50. TicketWeb, 466-8499.

THURSDAY, DEC. 18

Lord of the Dance, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, Velma V. Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise: Michael Flatley's award-winning international dance show. $25-$46. Select-a-Seat, 426-1110.

SATURDAY, DEC. 20

Tree Lighting/Luminary Festival, 5 p.m., tree lighting around 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 20, Sun Valley Village: Carolers, ice bars, ice and snow sculptures, Santa Claus, free hot chocolate and cookies. Village shops open until 9 p.m., and shop tax free.

No Quarter, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise: Led Zeppelin tribute band. $8. TicketWeb, 466-8499.

SUNDAY, DEC. 21

X-Treme Holiday X-Travaganza, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise: An anything-goes holiday variety show with an all-star cast of Idaho's finest musicians, comedians and dancers, all donating their talents to raise funds for Interfaith Sanctuary, a Boise shelter for the homeless. Hosted by Curtis Stigers and The Fool Squad. $25, available at Boise Co-op, The Record Exchange and www.CurtisStigers.com.

Family Holiday Feast, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, Limelight Ballroom, Sun Valley Inn, 1 Sun Valley Road: Christmas buffet with all the trimmings, "As Time Goes By" dinner show performance and the Sun Valley Carolers. $29 general, $16 children 12 and younger, at the door or call (208) 622-2135. First-come, first-serve; no reservations. www.VisitSunValley.com.

MONDAY, DEC. 22

Boise State women's basketball vs. Saint Mary's, 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, Taco Bell Arena, 1401 Bronco Lane, Boise: $5 general, $3 seniors and juniors (age 2 through high school), at the door. 426-4737.

TUESDAY, DEC. 23

Classical Christmas Concert, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, Sun Valley Opera House: Enjoy Christmas classics and new favorites by opera singers John Mauldin, Leslie Mauldin and Jason and Michelle Detwiler. $35. No children younger than 8. (208) 622-2135. www.VisitSunValley.com.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24

Christmas Eve Festival, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, Sun Valley Lodge Terrace, Outdoor Ice Rink: Free hot chocolate and cookies and a performance of Sun Valley Nutcracker on Ice, torch-light parade, Santa, fireworks, and free ice skating after the show. Free. www.VisitSunValley.com.

FRIDAY, DEC. 26

Idaho Steelheads Hockey vs. Utah Grizzlies, 7:10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, Qwest Arena, 233 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise: $15-$32.50 general, $9-$32.50 seniors and juniors. Qwest Arena, 331-8497.

Sun Valley Gallery Walk, 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, Ketchum: The Ketchum galleries open their doors for a holiday gallery stroll to open their new shows. Highlights include Friesen Gallery's show of work by Lino Tagliapietra, considered one of the best glass artists in the world (he will make an appearance at the gallery in January). www.SVGalleries.org.

SATURDAY, DEC. 27

Idaho Stampede basketball vs. Sioux Falls Skyforce, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, Qwest Arena, 233 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise: $7-$20. Qwest Arena, 331-8497.

SUNDAY, DEC. 28

Handel's "Messiah," 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, First Presbyterian Church, 950 W. State St., Boise: Presented by community singers, chamber orchestras and soloists. Free. 345-3441.

Candlelight Tour of Historic Houses of Worship, 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, Downtown Boise: Self-guided walking tour to see Christmas decorations, hear music and enjoy refreshments. The tour can begin at any church: Capitol City Christian Church, 9th and Franklin streets; First Church of Christ Scientist, 9th and State streets; First Presbyterian Church, 10th and State streets; Immanuel Lutheran Church, 7th and Fort streets; St. John's Roman Catholic Cathedral, 8th and Hays streets; Saint Michael's Episcopal Cathedral, 8th and State streets; and St. Paul First Baptist Church, 14th and Bannock. Free. 345-3441, ext. 113.

MONDAY, DEC. 29

Boise State women's basketball vs. Arizona, 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, Taco Bell Arena, 1401 Bronco Lane, Boise: $5 general, $3 seniors and juniors (age 2 through high school), at the door. 426-4737.

Boise State men's basketball vs. Eastern Washington University, 8:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, Taco Bell Arena, 1401 Bronco Lane, Boise: $10.75 general, $10 seniors, $4 juniors (age 2 through high school). Select-a-Seat (426-1766) or at the door.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31

Bulls and Broncs New Year's Eve Bash, 8 p.m. to 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, Canyon County Fairgrounds, 111 S. 22nd Ave., Caldwell: Bareback, saddle bronc and bull riders will compete for prize money, then dance to the Jeff Palmer Band. $20 advance, $25 at the door, $10 children 6-12, available at Treasure Valley D&B Supply store and Idaho's Cowboy Supply. 455-8500.

Limelight New Year's Eve Party, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, Limelight Ballroom, Sun Valley Inn, 1 Sun Valley Road: Cash bars, complimentary party favors, dancing to High Street jazz band and champagne toast. $79. (208) 622-2135. www.VisitSunValley.com.

Dana Oland: 377-6442