"The Massacre at Sand Creek and the Civil War" documentary and talk will be this Thursday at 6 p.m. at Idaho State University's Frazier Hall. This important documentary vividly portrays a dark chapter in American history and is an ideal addition to the Idaho Museum of Natural History's yearly remembering of the Bear River Massacre near Preston, Idaho. This film delves into the tragic events of 1864 when a Colorado militia ruthlessly attacked a peaceful Cheyenne and Arapaho village at Sand Creek, resulting in a significant loss of life. Things begin with Introductory remarks by Dr. Charles "Andy" Speer, followed by a 6:30 pm: Screening of "The Massacre at Sand Creek and the Civil War." All are welcome to attend.

Disney's "Wish" plays this Thursday through Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Bengal Theater, with a 4 p.m. matinee on Saturday also. Young Asha makes a wish so powerful that it's answered by a cosmic force, a little ball of boundless energy called Star. With Star's help, Asha must save her kingdom from King Magnifico and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen. Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff and children under 12, and free for ISU students with valid Bengal ID. For more information and a trailer, go to isucinema.com.

"Brand New Year" a Mindfulness Meditation retreat, will be this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Wood River room at the ISU Pond Student Union. Zoom option is available also. Meditation instruction is provided. Chairs are provided or bring a cushion. People can also bring a yoga mat for optional Yoga instruction that will be available during the movement meditation period. Feel free to bring a snack or sack lunch for mindful eating. To register, contact Tony Seikel at seikel@isu.edu.

The Idaho State women's basketball team plays Weber State this Saturday at 2 p.m. in Reed Gym. Tickets run $8 to $15 and can be purchased online at idahostatetickets.com, or the Reed Gym ticket office opens one hour before the game.

The acclaimed movie, "The Creator" will be shown this Sunday at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Bengal Theater. As a future war between the human race and artificial intelligence rages on, an ex-special forces agent is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced artificial intelligence, but they soon discover the world-ending AI in the form of a young child and not everything is as it seems. The Minneapolis Star Tribune writes, "How has a movie this good and this big arrived in theaters with so little fanfare?," while Vanity Fair calls it, "Sleek, but thoughtfully so... impressive, but humble... a true vision, a filmmaker reasserting their unique talent for spectacle." Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff, and free for ISU students with Bengal ID. For the trailer and more information, go to pocatellofilmsociety.com/creator.