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Theater review: ‘Forever Plaid’ a sweet blast from the past

UPDATED: Fri., June 15, 2018

In most musical revues, the plot comes second to the music. But in “Forever Plaid,” which opened Thursday at Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre, the plot explains the urgency behind the songs. The plot of “Forever Plaid,” quickly introduced by an offstage announcer before the title quartet takes the stage, goes something like this:

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Illusionist Jay Owenhouse brings tricks, escapes to the Fox in ‘Dare to Believe’

Fri., June 15, 2018

Jay Owenhouse will perform at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Thursday.

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Q&A: Cedric the Entertainer on comedy versus drama and his role in the U.S.-North Korea summit

Fri., June 15, 2018

Cedric the Entertainer will headline the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel on Thursday.

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A&E >  Music

Bartlett owners announce plans for a larger concert venue

Thu., June 14, 2018

Karli and Caleb Ingersoll hope to raise the remaining $40,000 needed during a fundraising event at the Bartlett.

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Little Big Town bring ‘Summer Fever’ to Northern Quest

Thu., June 14, 2018

The country music quartet will perform at Northern Quest Resort and Casino on Monday.

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During his final season with Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre, Jadd Davis stars in ‘Forever Plaid’

Wed., June 13, 2018

The theater’s artistic director will leave at the end of the summer to work toward an MFA in directing at the University of Montana.

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Steve Earle and the Dukes to play the Bing Crosby Theater in October

Mon., June 11, 2018

Tickets for the Oct. 1 show go on sale Friday.

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Spokane Civic Theatre’s RADAR offer classes in acting, musical theater and creativity

Mon., June 11, 2018

The program has expanded to feature a week’s worth of acting, creativity and musical theater masterclasses for students.

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Bob Ross celebration doubles as fundraiser for KSPS

Mon., June 11, 2018

Attendees can paint “Purple Mountains Majesty” on Thursday at Pinot’s Palette.

A&E >  Movies

Magic Lantern to screen locally filmed romantic thriller ‘The Purple Rose’

Fri., June 8, 2018

The movie, which stars Janel Parrish and Jonah Platt, was filmed in Cheney and Spokane last May.

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Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre kicks off season with ‘Forever Plaid’

Fri., June 8, 2018

The musical opens Thursday and runs through July 1.

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Spokane folk duo Caridwen and Greg Spatz release ‘All Along the Sea’

Fri., June 8, 2018

The evening kicks off at 6 p.m. with a potluck. The music starts at 7 p.m.

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SFCC students shine in PACE Has Got Talent showcase

Thu., June 7, 2018

The 35 students in the class will perform Friday at Life Center Church. Art created by PACE students will also be on display during the show.

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Ignite Community Theatre closes season with ‘Is He Dead?’

Thu., June 7, 2018

The Mark Twain play, directed by Jerry Uppinghouse, opens Friday and runs through June 24.

A&E >  Music

Spokane’s Boat Race Weekend to play ‘Near and Dear’ release show at the Bartlett

Thu., June 7, 2018

The album is already earning buzz from websites like Distinction Music Management and Sick Snaps.

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Country duo Sugarland returns with ‘Bigger,’ the record they were ‘supposed’ to make

UPDATED: Thu., June 7, 2018

Sugarland will perform at the Spokane Arena on Friday.

A&E >  Music

Washington’s Dylan Jakobsen finds success in country music

UPDATED: Wed., June 6, 2018

Dylan Jakobsen will headline the Roadhouse on Sunday.

A&E >  Art

MAC exhibit highlights sculptures of eco-artist Sayaka Ganz

UPDATED: Wed., June 6, 2018

“Sayaka Ganz: Reclaimed Creations” opens at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture on Saturday and runs through Aug. 26.

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Civic Theatre opens stage to regional playwrights during Playwrights’ Forum Festival

Fri., June 1, 2018

The festival runs from Thursday through June 17.

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Volume Music Festival brings eclectic mix of artists to Spokane

Thu., May 31, 2018

We suggest making time for the Helio Sequence, Donna Donna, Indian Goat and more.

A&E >  Art

Farm Chicks Vintage and Handmade Fair celebrates the big 2-0 with party theme

Thu., May 31, 2018

The 2018 fair will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center.

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Spokane String Quartet closes season with KPBX Kids’ Concert, ‘Schubert and Beethoven’

Wed., May 30, 2018

The quartet will make its KPBX Kids’ Concert debut Saturday before performing at the Fox Sunday.

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Rapper Bhad Bhabie turning catchphrase into a career

Tue., May 29, 2018

Bhad Bhabie, aka Danielle Bregoli, will perform at the Knitting Factory on Saturday.

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Comedian Julia Sweeney, Second City coming to the Fox this fall

Fri., May 25, 2018

Tickets for “Julia Sweeney: Older and Wider” and “The Best of the Second City” go on sale June 21.

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Spokane filmmaker Kendra Ann Sherrill’s ‘Pink Tablet’ to screen at SIFF

Fri., May 25, 2018

“The Pink Tablet” explores poet Ellen Welcker’s work and the “feral opera” she created, part theater, part dance, part song, to release a collection of poems in lieu of a typical poetry reading.