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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Stage Listings

Music

Clarion Brass Choir, “This is What the Holidays Sound Like” - Annual Christmas concert, with soprano Ann Fennessy. Today. 7:30 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $15-$20/adults, $12/students and seniors. (509) 624-1200, (509) 325-SEAT

Making a Joyful Noise - Christmas program by St. Patrick School students. Refreshments served following the program. Today, 7 p.m., 5021 N. Nelson St. (509) 487-2830

“White Christmas” in Concert – Presented by Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. Schuler Auditorium, Boswell Hall, North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $25/adults, $5/children. (208) 769-7780, (800) 423-2849.

Idaho-Washington Concert Chorale - “Gloria!” conducted by Michael Murphy. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 4 p.m. St. Boniface Catholic Church, Uniontown, Wash. $12/adults, $10/seniors, $5/students. Tickets available at BookPeople in Moscow, Idaho. (509) 335-5488

Winter in the Highlands Concerts - Featuring the St. Joseph Pipe & Drum Corps, Shadle Park Highlanders and Highland Dancers, Along Four the Ride and others. Friday, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 601 S. Lincoln, Sandpoint; Saturday, Spokane Falls Community College Music Building (Building 15), Spokane. $12/adults, $10/students, military and seniors. (208) 255-9829, (509) 869-5409

Winter Sing-along with Spokane Community Choir - Friday. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206

Saturday Night Bluegrass Thang - Presented by the Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association. Saturday, 7 p.m., Trent Elementary School, 3303 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. $5/adults, free/age 13 and younger with adult. (509) 466-7018

Spokane Symphony Holiday Pops – With the Symphony Chorale and Spokane Area Children’s Chorus; traditional audience sing-along and a visit by Santa. Saturday, 8 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Saturday, $30 to $46; Sunday, $19 to $32 ($12 for children 12 and under, $49 Family Four Pak). (509) 624-1200

Too Slim and the Taildraggers - With the Underworld Orchestra. Saturday, buffet dinner 6 p.m., show 8:30 p.m., The Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. $23.50/show only, $38.50/dinner and show. (509) 244-3279

Live Holiday Performances at River Park Square - Kendall Watson, 14-year-old pianist, Sunday and Wednesday, 1-2 p.m. 808 W. Main Ave. Free

Dance

“A Danceworks Christmas” - Presented by Danceworks and Co. Today, 7 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $9. (208) 263-9191

Comedy

Sharon Lacey and Magan Flaherty - Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. (doors open 7 p.m.), Uncle D’s Comedy Underground at Bluz at the Bend, 2721 N. Market St. $10. Reservations recommended. (509) 483-7300

Open Mike – Sundays, 7:30 p.m., Uncle D’s Comedy Underground, Bluz at the Bend, 2721 N. Market St. (509) 483-7300

Theater

“A Reduced Christmas Carol” - The Dickens classic, condensed into 15-minute, five-minute and one-minute versions. Today-Friday, 4 and 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2, 4 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Spokane Interplayers Theatre, 174 S. Howard St. $8/adults, $6/juniors, $2/children 2-12. (509) 455-PLAY, (509) 325-SEAT

“Miracle on 34th Street” - Pullman Civic Theatre presents a radio play rendition of the beloved holiday classic. Today-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. 1220 NW Nye St., Pullman. $12/advance, $15/door. (509) 332-8406

“The Christmas County Spelling Bee” - Musical presented by Prairie Avenue Christian Center School. Today, 7 p.m., 3639 W. Prairie Ave., Hayden, Idaho. Free, donations accepted. (208) 772-7541

“A Christmas Carol, The Musical” - Scrooge isn’t any kinder, but he sure can carry a tune in this light-hearted version of everyone’s favorite holiday classic. Today, 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, Main Stage, 1020 N. Howard St. $26/adults, $24/seniors, $16/students, $8/student rush tickets. (509) 325-SEAT, (509) 325-2507

“Christmas Everyday” - A Theater Arts for Children production. Adapted by Burton Bumgarner from the story by William Dean Howells. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $7/adults, $5/ages 12 and younger. (509) 325-SEAT

“Season’s Greetings” - A man is incapable of emotions during the holiday season. Will he or won’t he be able to smile by the end of the show? Audience members should bring used greeting cards that will be used as suggestions for this improv show. Fridays through Dec. 26, Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/adults, $7/children, seniors, and students with ID. (509) 747-7045

Safari Saturday – Fast-paced short-form improv games. Saturday, 9 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045