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Lake City Playhouse production marks regional premiere of ‘Fun Home’

Thu., Jan. 16, 2020

“Fun Home” opens today and continues through Feb. 2. The musical is directed by Brooke Wood, with musical direction by Heather Brown and choreography by Crystal Bain.

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‘Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live’ rescheduled to Feb. 6

UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 16, 2020

Due to weather conditions preventing the “Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live” show from arriving in Spokane in time for tonight’s performance at the First Interstate Center for the Arts, the show has been rescheduled to Feb. 6.

A&E >  Music

Boz Scaggs announces May 27 concert at Northern Quest

UPDATED: Mon., Jan. 13, 2020

Acclaimed blues-rock singer/guitarist Boz Scaggs will perform at Northern Quest Resort and Casino on May 27. Tickets are $59-$89 and go on sale Friday at 9 a.m. through TicketsWest.

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A&E >  Music

Lord of the strings: Itzhak Perlman to share music, memories at the Fox

UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 9, 2020

Cellist Zuill Bailey is bringing Itzhak Perlman to town in celebration of the violinist’s 75th birthday.

A&E >  Stage

New year brings new theatrical productions to Inland Northwest

UPDATED: Fri., Jan. 10, 2020

Stage Left Theater, Spokane Civic Theater, the First Interstate Center for the Arts and Lake City Playhouse will open “Mandelstam,” “Present Laughter,” “An American in Paris” and “Fun Home,” respectively.

A&E >  Music

Yanni announces April 9 concert at Northern Quest

UPDATED: Mon., Jan. 6, 2020

Instrumental musician Yanni will headline the Northern Quest Resort and Casino’s Pend Orielle Pavilion on April 9.

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Amy Grant announces April 7 concert at the FICA

UPDATED: Fri., Jan. 3, 2020

Grammy Award-winning contemporary Christian/pop singer Amy Grant has announced an April 7 concert at the First Interstate Center for the Arts.

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A winter of comedy, dance, theater: Tom Segura, Broad Comedy, ‘An American in Paris,’ ‘Jay and Silent Bob’

UPDATED: Fri., Jan. 3, 2020

Spokane is kicking off 2020 on a high note with plenty of theater, comedy and dance shows happening in the coming months.

A&E >  Music

Winter music lineup ready to roll: List includes Spokane’s Myles Kennedy, Chewelah’s Allen Stone

Thu., Jan. 2, 2020

New year, new concert calendar. No matter your genre of choice, Spokane’s winter concert lineup has got you covered.

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Decade in Review: Arts and Culture in the Inland Northwest

Mon., Dec. 30, 2019

Sold-out shows from some of the biggest national artists, the debut of a local, annual exhibition of local art and new buildings, people and shows in the theater scene. They were all part of the busy 2010s in arts and culture in the Inland Northwest.

News >  Spokane

Difference Makers: Jeff vom Saal brings new focus to the Fox and the Spokane Symphony

Fri., Dec. 27, 2019

Vom Saal was hired as the executive director in 2016, replacing Brenda Nienhouse, who left the symphony after 10 years.

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Ring in 2020 at one of these celebrations

Thu., Dec. 26, 2019

A collection of New Year’s Eve events, plus a concert announcement from Tech N9ne. Beethoven’s Ninth

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2019 in Review: Stage

Thu., Dec. 26, 2019

Here’s a look back at some of the events that wowed us and made us laugh, think and maybe even cry in 2019.

A&E >  Music

2019 in Review: Music

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 26, 2019

Here’s a look back at just a few of the many concerts, from local and touring acts, that got Inland Northwesterners grooving this year.

A&E >  Music

Christmas Guitar Summit brings Leon Atkinson, Tonedevil Bros., Mike Johnson to Inland Northwest

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 17, 2019

This year, Friends of the Guitar Hour is gifting fans with four days of concerts during the Christmas Guitar Summit. The Christmas Guitar Summit features the music of Leon Atkinson, the Tonedevil Bros. and Mike Johnson from Thursday through Sunday at venues across the Inland Northwest.

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‘Traditions of Christmas’ keeps Broadway producer Laura Little coming back to Coeur d’Alene

UPDATED: Sat., Dec. 14, 2019

Since 2011, Laura Little’s name has been synonymous with Christmas in Coeur d’Alene thanks to “Traditions of Christmas,” a Radio City Music Hall-style show she brought to the city from San Diego.

A&E >  Movies

Gonzaga professor Matt McCormick’s ‘The Deepest Hole’ to premiere at Sundance

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 12, 2019

The documentary “The Deepest Hole” tells the story of the United States and Soviet Union’s Cold War race to see which country could reach the Earth’s mantle first.

A&E >  Music

‘An Appalachian Christmas’ a holiday tradition for Mark O’Connor and audience

Thu., Dec. 5, 2019

Growing up, acclaimed musician Mark O’Connor’s home was full of music during the holidays, a mix of Christmas songs, fiddling, bluegrass and Americana. Grammy-winning O’Connor remembered those being the best times during the school year.

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra brings ‘Christmas Eve and Other Stories’ to Spokane Arena

Thu., Nov. 21, 2019

For the last three years, rock orchestra Trans-Siberian Orchestra has delighted audiences with performances of “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve.” The story, first showcased in a 1999 made-for-TV movie, follows a young runaway who hides in an abandoned theater on Christmas Eve

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All-inclusive choir Spectrum Singers gives everyone a voice

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 14, 2019

Spectrum Singers will present “Still Standing: Songs of Protest and Hope,” the first main performance of its second season, at Spokane Falls Community College on Saturday.

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Director Andrew Start highlights nostalgia in Civic’s ‘This Is Our Youth’

Thu., Nov. 14, 2019

“This Is Our Youth” opens Friday and runs through Dec. 8 in the Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre.

A&E >  Music

After six years, the Bartlett says ‘Farewell’

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 7, 2019

Farewell to the Bartlett, on Friday, features Miles Martin, Bristol, Cate, Bandit Train, Scott Ryan, the Holy Broke, Jenny Anne Mannan, Cedar and Boyer, Chris Molitor, Bob Riggs, Windoe, Blake Braley, Sisters, Cathedral Pearls, Little Wins, Dead Serious Lovers, T.S the Solution and more.

A&E >  Music

Allen Stone announces March 23 concert at the Knitting Factory

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 5, 2019

Tickets are $25-$27 and on sale at 10 a.m. Friday through Ticketweb.

A&E >  Music

‘Room to Spare’ brings Kip Moore back to the Fox

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 5, 2019

The “Room to Spare” EP features an acoustic version of “Plead the Fifth,” from 2017’s “Slowheart,” as well as six never-before-released songs.

A&E >  Music

Renowned trombonist Ryan Keberle returns to Spokane with band, new music

Thu., Oct. 31, 2019

Ryan Keberle and his band Catharsis will reunite with the Whitworth University jazz ensemble, which is directed by his father, at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox.