OPINION: Why the community loves the Kenworthy
The Kenworthy theater is more than a movie theater, and Moscow cherishes it as a member of the community.

In 1925 Milburn “Judd” Kenworthy bought the Crystal Theater Opera House, where it opens as a movie theater one year later, where it became the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre. Although […]

Kenworthy celebrates 100 years in Moscow with ‘Hadestown’ screening
The historical downtown theater marked its centennial Monday by bringing a filmed Broadway musical to the Palouse

The Kenworthy Preforming Arts Centre celebrated a century of bringing entertainment to Moscow Monday night with a screening of “Hadestown: The Musical.” The Historical downtown theater hosted the filmed Broadway production at 7 p.m. […]

KINO Film Festival returns for its 26th year
The festival features films from across the Pacific Northwest

The 26th Annual KINO Short Film Festival will take place on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, at the Kenworthy.   Festival passes will be available to purchase in advance for $20. The festival […]

“Left-Handed Girl” provides commentary on generational splits in East Asian culture
Academy award nominated film shown at Kenworthy Theatre as part of UI Chinese New Year celebration

“Left-Handed Girl,” a 2025 Taiwanese film and directorial debut for Shih-Ching Tsou, was shown at the Kenworthy Theatre in partnership with the University of Idaho Habib Institute of Asian Studies on Thursday, March 5, as their final event for the Chinese New Year.  […]

Professional dance company to perform at the Kenworthy
The performance centers on the experiences of Black women, and the broader program it is part of focuses on uplifting people and communities

On Friday, Feb. 13, the New York-based dance company Urban Bush Women will be performing “This Is Risk” at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre from 7:30-9 p.m.   “Urban Bush Women is a […]