MHAC launches latest volume of “The Whistle Pig”

The Fall Coffee House, set for Friday, Oct. 18, at the Cottonwood Collective (230 N 2nd E, Mountain Home), will debut the eleventh volume of Southwest Idaho’s literary journal The Whistle Pig. The program is highlighted by readings from featured writers and art by select visual artists, and this year’s volume has an expanded junior section for young writers and artists. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the program begins at 7 pm. Frank Monasterio will serve as master of ceremonies.

FEATURED WRITERS: Ann Wuehler * Elise Barker * John Hiler * Christine Riker * Billy Buttons * Tracy Morrison * Billy & Sandra Gresick * Janis Woodruff H * Beth DeVore * Gary M. Smith * Brian S. Orban * Bethany Buchi * Chris DeVore * Kim Monnier * Truman E. Parker * Cynthia R. Henstock * Sarah Maughan * Elijah Moseley * Lauren Sanchez * Liza Velarde * Jailyn Figueroa * Nathan Fontes * Amanda Bromley * Kaitlyn Francisco * Abigail Acarregui * Alakonn Hawkins * Adeline Bates * Kassidy Richardson * Madison Modde * Bella Gray * Jasmin A. Mendez * Torrance DeVore * Claira Darrow * Ruthie Modde * Aracely Lopez * Adrianna Cook * Grace Elizabeth Johnson * Chaz Rainge * Reagan Bradbury * Elise Meadows * Autumn Kollars * Gavin Hillman * Rebeca Vergara Juarez

FEATURED ARTISTS: Benjamin Parker * Cynthia R. Henstock * Patti Hamaishi * Ava Balderrama * Charlotte Moody-Emerson * Christine L. Riker * Brenda Raub * Meichelle Johnson * Tami Mouser * Jennifer DeVore

The Whistle Pig ($15, $10 for back issues), showcases select local writers and artists, and is published annually by the Literary Arts Committee of the Mountain Home Arts Council. The Mountain Home Arts Council entertains, enriches, and educates the community by promoting and presenting varied artistic and cultural events.