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10 under $10

1 Beauty in Hand – 11 a.m. daily through Aug. 1, Art Spirit Gallery, 415 Sherman Ave., Coeur d'Alene. Curated by Peter Held, this collection will feature more than 300 works by painters and mixed media artists including Shoko Teruyama, Sue Tirrell, Kurt Weiser, Sunkoo Yuh, Claudia Pettis, Mary Frances Dondelinger, Louise Lamontagne and Steve MacFarlane. For information, visit TheArtSpiritGallery.com or call (208) 765-6006. Admission: FREE

10 under $10: Farmers’ markets, food trucks and a little ‘Arting Around’ at the night market

1 Spokane Valley Farmers Market – 4 p.m. Friday, CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. In addition to local farmers and producers, the event will feature artisans, food trucks, live entertainment, the Kids KERNEL Program and SNAP Market Match. WIC/Senior check are accepted. For information, visit spokanevalleyfarmersmarket.org. Continues through Sept. 16. Admission: FREE

SVST’s ‘Newsies’ features musical father-son duo

Since moving from Northern California to Coeur d’Alene 10 months back, composer and violinist Richard Altenbach (64) and his son Bren (14) have been busily integrating themselves into the local music scene. This weekend, the pair will appear together – one on stage, the other in the orchestra pit – as Spokane Valley Summer Theatre opens its latest musical production, “Newsies.”
A&E >  Movies

What’s Worth Watching: See how to make a movie and say goodbye to Saul

We kick things off this week with a movie about the making of a movie, a new series about a utopian moon colony 100 years in the future, and the latest from the mind behind “Moana” and “Big Hero 6.” Netflix brings us “The Sea Beast.” And to finish, we have a new crime thriller about a bomb squad in London and a return to an old favorite, as “Better Call Saul” wraps up.

10 under $10: Family activities, music and improv comedy

1 Game On! – 4 p.m. Friday, CenterPlace West Lawn Plaza, 2426 N Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. The city of Spokane Valley kicks off national Parks and Recreation month with Game On! The free event will feature live music, market offerings and a “build a park” activity, among other activities. The evening will conclude with a screening of “The Lorax” on the CenterPlace West Lawn Plaza. Organizers encourage families to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets for the movie. For information, visit spokanevalley.org/gameon. Admission: FREE
A&E >  Books

Former Spokane poet laureate Mark Anderson releases debut collection

Mark Anderson has always been a writer. Before he could manage a pencil, he remembers dictating stories to his parents and illustrating them in handcrafted books bound with yarn and staples. Anderson’s debut poetry collection, “Scarecrow Oracle” is now available through Korrektiv Press.
A&E >  Seven

10 under $10

1 Spokane Valley Farmers Market – 4 p.m. Friday, CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. The Spokane Valley Farmers Market will be at CenterPlace near the Discovery Playground every Friday through Sept. 16. In addition to local farmers and producers, the event will feature artisans, food trucks, live entertainment, the Kids KERNEL Program and SNAP Market Match. WIC/Senior check are accepted. For information, visit spokanevalleyfarmersmarket.org. Admission: FREE
A&E

Short stories: Local authors deliver recommended readings

In honor of the release of Jess Walter’s latest short story collection, “The Angel of Rome,” several local authors offered their recommendations for other favorite short story collections. “The Angel of Rome” is slated for release on Tuesday.
A&E >  Stage

Review: SVST opens ‘The Bridges of Madison County’

Spokane Valley Summer Theatre’s 2022 season opened Friday with the regional premiere of “The Bridges of Madison County.” Back on the University High School stage, the show met nothing but applause all evening.
A&E >  Seven

10 under $10

1 Library Book Sale – Friday and Saturday, Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E Mission Ave., Liberty Lake. Friends of the Liberty Lake Municipal Library will host its June Book Sale on Friday and Saturday at the Liberty Lake Municipal Library. This event is free and open to the public. Hours are noon-6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Saturday. Items will be available from for 10 cents-$2; organizers request that visitors pay with cash or check. For information, visit libertylakefriends.org. Admission: FREE