Recent stories by Carolyn

• ‘Big River’ powerful, entertaining, poignant

  June 15, 2013 in City on Page B3 “Big River” is not a flashy musical. There are no gigantic, complicated dance numbers. The songs are not overbearing. The effects are not wrapped up in over-the-top pyrotechnics.

• Rising comedy star brings stand-up routine home

  June 14, 2013 in Features on Page C13 Kelsey Cook is a professional foosball player. It says so, right there on her Twitter profile (@KelseyCook).

• Book Notes: Beeman set to share book of poetry

  June 9, 2013 in Features on Page D7 Linda Beeman’s poetry is set in the hard country of Idaho’s Silver Valley. In her chapbook of poems simply titled “Wallace, Idaho,” the Wallace native writes about mine deaths and …

• Spotlight: Spokane Fair unveils music lineup

  June 9, 2013 in Features on Page D6 Since I rounded up a host of new concerts in Friday’s 7 section, several more have been announced. The Spokane County Interstate Fair posted its lineup of Grandstand Concerts in …

• Theater season sets sail

  June 7, 2013 in Features on Page C12 Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre kicks off its season Thursday with a production of “Big River.” Here are four things to know about CST this year. 1. The first two plays …

• Interplayers Mark Twain production has been canceled

  June 4, 2013 in City, Features Interplayers’ scheduled production of “Mark Twain: On Man and His World” starring veteran Hollywood actor Jerry Hardin has been canceled. 4

• Spotlight: Waldman installation shows ‘Why We Live Here’

  June 2, 2013 in Features on Page D6 The Spokane Convention Center is sporting a new work of art. “Why We Live Here,” a photo installation by Spokane artist Gay Waldman, will be formally dedicated in a ceremony …

• Macklemore & Ryan Lewis found history-making global success

  May 31, 2013 in City on Page A1 It’s understandable that Ryan Lewis doesn’t know what day it is. The former Spokane resident, now half of the Seattle hip-hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, headlined Sasquatch! at the … 10

• Enough music to carry you into October

  May 31, 2013 in Features on Page C2 By now, you’ve likely heard the news that ’80s arena rockers Bon Jovi will be coming to the Spokane Arena on Oct. 6, and that between now and then, they’re …

• Fans, family motivate this musical multitasker

  May 31, 2013 in Features on Page C3 It’s been 18 years since Jewel released her debut album, “Pieces of You,” which would spawn three hit singles and go platinum 15 times. In the ensuing years, Jewel has …

• Spotlight: Local musicians hope to help tornado victims

  May 26, 2013 in Features on Page D5 Area musicians will perform a concert to benefit victims of last week’s powerful tornado in Moore, Okla. The lineup features Mark Schirtz, winner of the 2011 Spokane’s Got Talent contest …

• Book Notes: Sweeney hits Auntie’s on Friday

  May 19, 2013 in Features on Page D7 Actress-comedian-writer Julia Sweeney is returning to her hometown on Friday to read from her new book, “If It’s Not One Thing, It’s Your Mother.” The reading, at 7 p.m. at …

• Spotlight: Nomee new head at Jacklin Arts Center

  May 19, 2013 in Features on Page D7 The Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center has a new acting executive director. The JACC’s board named Shaina Nomee to the post on Thursday after Liisa Spink announced she was leaving …

• Civic Theatre brings popular musical to the stage

  May 16, 2013 in Features on Page C1 “Grease,” as they say, is the word. And the word will be heard starting this weekend at Spokane Civic Theatre. “Grease,” the 1971 musical that spawned a hit 1978 movie …

• Book Notes: Trueman’s ‘Neutral’ makes stage debut

  May 12, 2013 in Features on Page D5 Spokane writer Terry Trueman’s young adult novel “Stuck in Neutral” has been adapted into a play that debuted this weekend in Los Angeles. “Stuck in Neutral” tells the story of …

• Spotlight: Chang to perform hometown recital

  May 12, 2013 in Features on Page D5 New York City pianist Hsia-Jung Chang will perform a hometown recital on June 1 at the Holy Names Music Center. In her “Piano in Nature” recital, Chang will perform Ludwig … 1

• Spotlight: Patty Duke eager to join Baxter for spin on ‘Glee’

  May 5, 2013 in Features on Page D6 Local fans of the television show “Glee” will see a familiar face on screen. Patty Duke, the Oscar- and Emmy-winning actress who has called Coeur d’Alene home since the late … 1

• Clarion album will give fans what they want to hear

  May 3, 2013 in Features on Page W13 Clarion Brass, the Spokane-based brass ensemble, is giving fans the chance to help shape the group’s next holiday CD. Not only is Clarion soliciting public suggestions on what to name …

• Book Notes: Ritchie hits Auntie’s on Thursday

  April 28, 2013 in Features on Page D7 Auntie’s Bookstore is kicking off May on a musical note. On Thursday, longtime Northwest singer-songwriter T.R. Ritchie will read from his anthology of poetry, “Works on Paper,” sing some songs …

• Spotlight: Hayden Cinemas shuts its doors after a 15-year run

  April 28, 2013 in Features on Page D6 And then there was one. Hayden Cinemas, an independent movie theater located in the Prairie Shopping Center in Hayden, will close after today.

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