On a Friday night in late December, the light spilled out of the massive windows illuminating the wintery exterior of Frank and Sherry Knott's unique residence on the Western edge of Spokane's Liberty Park. The building, a former power transfer station for the streetcar system in early Spokane, is now a warm and antiques-filled home, and for this event it was the scene of an invitation-only reception for acclaimed singer Thomas Hampson. Hampson, who considers Spokane to be his hometown, was back to perform in the newly renovated Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox. Guests included Spokane Mayor Mary Verner, Spokane Symphony conductor Eckhart Preu and fiancé Neeley Hall as well as other local arts benefactors and supporters.
