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Thursday, February 19th, 2026

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Good morning, Idaho Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.

CULTURE NEWS

  • Rising Star Theatre debuts Hadestown: Teen Edition at the Frontier Center as youth performers deliver a fresh Broadway musical reimagining Greek myth and soulful music. The production runs through Feb. 21 with tickets at $10, offering local audiences an engaging theatrical experience.  East Idaho News
  • Today, hundreds of Catholics gathered at Holy Rosary and Christ the King churches (local community venues) to mark Ash Wednesday as priests applied a cross of ashes to begin a 40-day Lent period.  KXPI

SPORTS NEWS

  • Club Apple and Yellowstone Arms will host their first annual arm wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 21 at noon in Idaho Falls; participants will weigh in on Friday, Feb. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. to vie for cash prizes + local champions will compete.  East Idaho News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Hand-Poured Candle Making Workshop

    6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho — $35 for members, $45 for non-members — Unleash creativity by crafting custom scented candles to brighten winter evenings.

    Fri, 2/20/26

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  • Tyler Nance Concert

    7:30-11:30 p.m. — Mountain America Center — Ticketed event — Experience the captivating sound of emerging Country music star Tyler Nance.

    Sat, 2/21/26

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  • The Pitching Mound: Business & Strategy Home Opener

    7-8 p.m. — Idaho Falls Public Library — Free entry — Engage in an interactive startup experience reminiscent of Shark Tank and help shape future pitching events.

    Wed, 2/25/26

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  • New Connections Network Event

    5-7 p.m. — The DEC - The Downtown Event Center — Free entry — Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your network in a collaborative setting.

    Thu, 2/26/26

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  • Poetry Slam

    6 PM – 12 AM — The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho — Competitive event — Experience a night of powerful poetry performances as poets compete for the top score.

    Fri, 2/27/26

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  • 21st Annual NP/PA Conference

    8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. — 850 Energy Place — Registration required — Connect and enhance skills at this essential gathering for nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

    Sat, 2/28/26

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  • Coffee and Caregivers Gathering

    10 AM – 4 PM — Sensory Getaway — Free entry — Enjoy coffee and connect with fellow caregivers while your children play in a safe space.

    Mon, 3/2/26

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  • Derina Harvey Concert

    7:30-9:30 PM — The Colonial Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable live performance by Derina Harvey in Idaho Falls.

    Wed, 3/4/26

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  • Think Like A Chef - Chef 3: Flavor Development

    10 AM - 1:30 PM — Rush's Kitchen Supply — $98 — Discover the art of flavor with techniques for roasting, caramelizing, and creating dressings.

    Sat, 3/7/26

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  • Coffee and Caregivers Gathering

    10 AM – 4 PM — Sensory Getaway — Free entry — Connect with fellow caregivers over coffee while your children play.

    Mon, 3/9/26

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