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Music

Bells and Whistles:

Celebrating the International Year of the Organ, KPBX Kids Concert, Today, noon- 1 p.m., St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Free. (509) 328-5729.

Chuck Dunlap, Lindell Reason Trio:

Jazz. Today, 6 p.m.-midnight. Ella’s Supper Club, 1017 W. First Ave. (509) 747-7078.

Friday Night Concert Series:

Sponsored by Sterling Savings. Fridays, 6-8:30 p.m. River Park Square, Arbor Crest Wine Cellars Tasting Room, 808 W. Main Ave., third floor. Free admission. (509) 747-3903.

Musical Extravaganza:

Hosted by the Tonasket Community Cultural Center. Opening band is Hippies on Vacation (acoustic/danceable music) followed by Steve Kinzie with Seattle musicians Lance Haslund, Eric K. Smith and Mike Greenleaf, playing old-time folk music on banjo and guitar with a jazz/blues inspired sound. Baked goods and refreshments will be available. Today, 8 p.m. Community Cultural Center, 411 Western Ave., Tonasket. $6/general, $5/students, seniors, and Cultural Center members. Free/ages 10 and younger accompanied by an adult. (509) 486-1328.

Jonny Lang:

With opening band Dusty River and the River Band Doors. Saturday, doors open at 3 p.m., music begins at 4:30 p.m. Silver Mountain Resort, 75 miles east of Spokane, take Exit 49 off Interstate 90, Kellogg. $35-$45. (877) 230-2193.

Stoneridge Concert Series:

Free to the public and suitable for families. Today and Aug. 8th. The Kelly Hughes Band playing country music. Today, 6-8:30 p.m. Stoneridge Golf and Recreational Community, Blanchard and Stoneridge Roads, Blanchard, Idaho. (208) 667-3162.

Deer Park Concert Series:

Free to the public and suitable for families. Held Saturdays through the summer. Men of Rhythm a big band swing orchestra. Saturday, 6-8:30 p.m. Earl D. Mix Park, Fourth Street at Northwest Avenue, Deer Park. (208) 667-3162.

Joe Kloess:

Jazz. Saturday, 6-9 p.m. Ella’s Supper Club, 1017 W. First Ave. (509) 747-7078.

Dead Man’s Pants:

Dead Man’s Pants: Mixture of country, blues, rock, folk and roots music. Saturday, 7 p.m. Tekoa Empire Theatre, Crosby Street, Tekoa. $8/adults, $4/students. (509) 284-5000.

Palouse Country Cowboy Poetry Association:

Performance benefits the artisans. Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown. $5. (509) 229-3414.

The Police:

With special guest Elvis Costello and The Imposters. Saturday, 7:30 p.m. The Gorge, George, Wash. $78.75-$236.25. (509) 735-0500.

Coeur d’Alene City Park Concert Series:

Free to the public and suitable for families. Held Sundays through the summer. Bad weather moves concerts to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza (Third Street at Sherman Avenue). Hot Rod Duluxe playing classic rock music. Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Northwest Boulevard at Mullan Avenue. (208) 667-3162.

POAC Concerts on the Lawn:

Sponsored by the Pend Oreille Arts Council, Sundays in July. Carl Rey and the Blues Gators, playing jazz and blues. Sunday, 2-4 p.m. Dover Bay Marina, 651 Lakeshore Ave., Dover. Free. (208) 263-6139.

Organ Recital by Dr. Laura Ellis: Sunday, 4 p.m. St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Free. (509) 838-4277 ext. 17.

Summer Concerts at Arbor Crest:

Nu Jack City, Motown Magic from Club Max (no one under 21 permitted). Sunday, 5:30 p.m. Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruithill Road, Spokane Valley. $5. (509) 927-9463.

Bluegrass Spectators, Bruised Orange, Too Hot to Handle:

Bluegrass. Monday, 6:30 p.m. Rockin’ B Ranch, 3912 Spokane Bridge Road, Liberty Lake. $10.

“Summer Breezes and Sweet Sounds”: Musicians from the Lionel Hampton School of Music plays in the beautiful University of Idaho Arboretum. Parking is available along Nez Perce Drive across from the president’s residence or at the Arboretum parking lot at 1200 W. Palouse Dr. Transportation for the disabled will be available from the parking areas to the concert. Monday, 7 p.m. University of Idaho, University Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, 1200 W. Palouse Drive, Moscow. Free. (208) 882-2633.

Downtown Coeur d’Alene Concert Series:

Free to the public and suitable for families. Held Tuesdays through the summer. Bad weather moves concerts to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza (Third Street at Sherman Avenue). Coeur d’Alene Big Band, a big band swing orchestra. Tuesday, 6-8:30 p.m. Sherman Square Park, 316 Sherman Ave. (208) 667-3162.

Mozart on a Summer’s Eve:

The theme of the concerts is “Mozart In Prague – from Vienna’s Castles to Prague’s Parks” with a program that includes Mozart, Krommer and Dvorak. Presented by Connoisseur Concerts. Performances on Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday and Wednesday, 7 p.m. Manito Park, on the lawn east of Duncan Gardens, 4 W. 21st Ave. $10-$25, TW.

Hayden Concert Series:

Free to the public and suitable for families. Held Wednesdays through the summer. Loose Cannon playing R&B music. Wednesday, 6-8:30 p.m. Hayden City Park, 8930 N. Government Way.

(208) 667-3162.

Battle of the Bands against Cancer:

To raise money for Cancer Patient Care Spokane. Grand prize is 10 hours of recording time at a local studio. Other prizes will be awarded to runners up. Cancer Patient Care will be on site collecting donations and handing out information. For applications email: peterson_llyc@yahoo.com. Thursday, 4-8:30 p.m. Pavillion Park, intersection of Country Vista Drive and Molter Road, Liberty Lake. (509) 232-2510.

Browne’s Addition Summer Concert Series:

12th annual concert series held on Thursdays, presented by Browne’s Addition Neighborhood Council. Karli Fairbanks. No alcohol is allowed in park, but picnicking encouraged. Thursday, 6-8 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Park in Spokane’s Browne’s Addition, Second Avenue and Chestnut Street. Free. (509) 747-2853.

First American Title Free Concert Series:

Outdoor concerts held Thursdays. Bring chairs and a picnic. Coeur d’Alene Big Band. Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m. Riverstone Park, just off the Northwest exit from I-90, turn into Riverstone on Lakewood Drive, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 765-5505.

Joe Kloess, Barry Aiken and Northpoint:

Jazz. Thursday, 6 p.m.-midnight. Ella’s Supper Club, 1017 W. First Ave. (509) 747-7078.

Motion City Soundtrack, Spill Canvas, Sing it Loud:

Rock concert. Thursday, 7 p.m. The Knitting Factory (formerly Big Easy Concert House), 919 W. Sprague Ave. $20. (509) 244-3279.

Summer Carillon Concert: With Andrea McCrady and Byrl Cinnamon Cathedral Carillonneurs, Thursday, 7 p.m. St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Free. (509) 838-4277 ext. 17.

Pure Piaf:

Tribute show celebrating French singer Edith Piaf’s life and music. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox , 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $17-$30, TW.

The Stolen Sweets:

Summer “early bird” concert, presented by Spokane’s River 99.9 FM and the 2008 Thing Swing! Jazz and Blues Festival. Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Spokane Masonic Center, 1108 W. Riverside Ave. $18/adults, $12/seniors and students, TW.

Barry Aiken and Northpoint:

Jazz. July 18, 9 p.m.-midnight. Ella’s Supper Club, 1017 W. First Ave. $5. (509) 747-7078.

Floater:

Alternative/punk. July 18, 8:30 p.m. The Knitting Factory (formerly Big Easy Concert House), 919 W. Sprague Ave. $12/advance, $14/door, TW.

Friday Night Concert Series:

Sponsored by Sterling Savings. Fridays, 6-8:30 p.m. July 18. River Park Square, Arbor Crest Wine Cellars Tasting Room, 808 W. Main Ave., third floor. Free admission. (509) 747-3903.

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band (SOLD OUT):

July 18, 8:30 p.m. Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $80-$100, TW.

Variety Pak:

Cha cha/rumba/samba/swing /dance music from the ‘30s, ‘40s, and ‘50s; doors open at 6 p.m. for cabaret service. July 18, 6:30-10:30 p.m. CenterStage, 1017 W. First Avenue. $10/at the door. (509) 747-8243.

Comedy

“Seven Things”:

Short form improv fun with a theme of seven. All ages show. Today, 8 p.m. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $8/adults, $6/children, seniors and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045.

“Panda Phone”:

Mark Robbins and Pat Thomas doing improv comedy. For ages 17 and older. Saturday, 9 p.m. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $5. (509) 747-7045.

Comedian Sean Morey:

Winner of first and third place in the International Songwriting Contest Comedy category will be performing his stand-up and musical comedy. Sean is well known in Spokane from his airplay on several local morning radio shows. Visit www.SeanMorey.com. Wednesday, 8-9:30 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $15. (509) 325-7320.

Festivals/Fairs

Lavender and Herb Festival:

Features live music, fresh vegetables and herbs, blooming lavender, handmade paper, candles and soaps, artwork, garden decorations, flowering perennials, drop spindle demonstrations and yarns. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Trees Company Christmas Tree Farm, 1.5 miles south of the Four Lakes-Cheney exit off I-90, Cheney. Free admission. (509) 624-1901.

Mohawk-a-thon:

Hairstylists at Gretchen’s Hair Studio will create dozens of “faux-hawks.” The colorful, sparkly, temporary hairstyle can be created with any type or length of hair and will be offered as a way to raise money for Crosswalk, a program of Volunteers of America and Spokane’s only emergency shelter for teens. Festivities will include live music, appearances by the Lilac City Roller Girls, a raffle for a guitar, food and ice-cream, games for kids, Mohawk-a-thon t-shirts and prizes for the tallest, the youngest and the most outrageous Mohawks or Faux-hawks. Elaborate, colorful, up-do style faux-hawks will be provided for a $20 donation per participant; simpler haircuts (including permanent Mohawks) and styles will be available for a $10 donation. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 1711 N. Hamilton St. (509) 482-0419.

Northwest Renaissance Festival:

Saturdays and Sundays through July 20. Enjoy entertainment including gypsies, the mud show, Whip Show, Variety Puppet show, nine-foot Ogre, foot-stomping music, jousting tournaments, quadrille and more. Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 6493 Highway 291, 18 miles north of Spokane, between mile markers 18 and 19, Nine Mile Falls. $9.50/adults, $6/seniors and children age 12 and younger, $30/family. (509) 276-7728.

Pend Oreille Valley Lavender Festival:

See lavender at peak bloom in a Tuscan garden setting, shop 60 plus booths featuring regional artisans, juried artists, and local growers. Enjoy demonstrations, culinary delights, live music, and wine tasting. Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The Park at First and Calispel, Newport. $5/general, free/ages 12 and younger. (509) 447-6451.

Artists Loose on the Palouse:

July 18-19. Arts and crafts fair with more than 20 artists and vendors. July 18, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., with dinner from 5:30-7 p.m. and music by Michael Robinson and Jason Luoto and friends, RSVP required. July 19, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. On Sacred Grounds: Books & Art Gallery, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. $10/Friday dinner. (509) 747-6294.

Davenport Pioneer Days and Alumni Reunion Celebration:

Themed “Celebrating Americana in our Backyard.” Enjoy the chalk art contest, where artists gather to create and display drawings on Davenport city sidewalks in a competition for cash prizes; several performances of “Little Shop of Horrors” performed by the local theater group in the Davenport High School auditorium; and the All American Root Music mini-concert in the park with country music by The Two Dudes, blues by Don Millard, and bluegrass by the Kettle Creek Band. Also featuring The Road Knights car show, duck races, quilt show, teen dance, book sale, Saturday morning Pioneer Plod Fun Run, parade, Lion’s Club barbecue, pies by the Davenport Women’s Club, the “Road Rage Rally,” and more. July 18-20. Downtown Davenport Pioneer Park, Davenport. Free admission. (509) 725-1000.

Rathdrum Days:

Friday night includes a car cruise, street dance and beer garden downtown on Main Street; Saturday parade downtown at 10 a.m. Both days include live entertainment, food and craft vendors, climbing wall, dunk tank, wiener dog races, lawn mower races, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, and games and activities for the kids. July 18-19. Highway 41, Rathdrum, Idaho. Free. (208) 687-2866 or (509) 954-6446.

Cheney Rodeo and Parade:

41st annual rodeo held today through Saturday at 8 p.m., with parade Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in downtown Cheney. Dance following today and Saturday rodeos from 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Cheney Rodeo Grounds, Cheney. Rodeo: $12/advance, $16/gate, $6/ages 7-12, free/ages 6 and younger; Dance: $5. (509) 235-4848.

Sandpoint Wooden Boat Festival:

Sixth annual event runs today through Sunday. All three days: kid and family activities, find the Sandpoint surfer, sidewalk chalk. Saturday and Sunday, boat show featuring with more than 60 antique and wooden boats. Music: today, The Other White Meat; Saturday, Crosstown, Bone Yard Butchers and Rock Bottom. Sponsored by the Inland Empire Antique and Classic Boat Society and the Downtown Sandpoint Business Association. Sandpoint City Boardwalk, Sandpoint. Free. (208) 255-1876.

Things to do

38th Annual Spokane Swap Meet:

Presented by the early Ford V-8 Club. Today, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $5/Friday-Saturday, $3/Sunday, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 994-4924.

Southside Family Aquatic Center:

Swimming lessons available. Runs through Sept. 1. Open daily, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 3724 E. 61st Ave. $5/general, $2.50/ages 3-5, free/ages two and younger. (509) 477-4731.

Northside Family Aquatic Center:

Swimming lessons available. Runs through Sept. 1. Open daily, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 18120 N. Hatch Road. $5/general, $2.50/ages 3-5, free/ages two and younger. (509) 477-4731.

Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach:

Admission includes all rides, attractions and shows in the park and at the beach. July: Sundays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Boulder Beach open daily from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Runs through July 31. 27843 North Highway 95, 15 minutes north of Coeur d’Alene, Athol. $36.99/general, $19.99/ages 3-7 and seniors ages 65 and older, free/ages 2 and younger. Two-day passes: $58.99/adults, $31.99/ages 3-7 and seniors ages 65 and older. Tax not included in admission fee. $4/parking. (208) 683-3400.

River City Rod Run:

11th annual event. Burn outs, neons, flame throwing, Miss Hot Rod 2008, Vendor’s Alley, power cruise, kids’ games, food, beverages and more. Today and Saturday. Hot Rod Cafe, Post Falls. (208) 777-1712.

Horse and Carriage Rides:

Friday evenings in July and August. Travels through downtown Spokane, guests receive a complimentary rose, as well as a sheet of dining specials and at some of downtown’s restaurants. Sponsored by the Spokane Teachers Credit Union and the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District. Today, 4-10 p.m. Wall Street at Main Avenue. $5/person. (509) 456-0580, ext. 102.

Nestting Vintage Market:

Today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, noon-4 p.m. 1909 W. Monroe St. (509) 995-5335.

Spokane Christian Singles Speed Dating:

For single Christians age 45 and older today; and ages 20-49 on Saturday. Reservations required. 6 p.m. Cafe Donna, 12005 E. Trent Ave., Spokane Valley. $10/first attendance, $7/thereafter; $6.50/buffet. (509) 226-7674.

100 Years of State Parks Celebrations:

Free day-use and birthday cake at every Idaho State Park to commemorate 100 years of state parks. The biggest celebration will be held at the state’s first park Heyburn State Park in Plummer with live music and boat cruises. Saturday, 1 p.m. Heyburn State Park. Free. (208) 514-2254.

Biological Drawing Workshop:

Lead by Eastern Washington University professor Heather McKean. All ages are welcome; bring a lunch. Please RSVP. Supported by Friends of Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, Cheney. $10/fee for materials, $3/vehicle entrance fee at the Refuge gate. (509) 235-4531.

Celebration of Neighborhoods and Country Auction:

Catered festivities along the banks of the Little Spokane River. Saturday, 6-10 p.m. Haggin Farm, 15418 Little Spokane Drive. $25/general, free/ages 11 and younger. (509) 232-2772.

Coeur d’Alene Parks Day Celebration:

Bluegrass Park events from 9 a.m.-noon, includes free pancake feed, demonstrations, free helmet, bicycle rodeo. Ramsey Park events from noon-3 p.m. includes free hotdogs, Fish and Game with live owls, bounce castle. Prairie Trail Grand Opening dedication, 3-7 p.m. at Riverstone Park includes Dutch oven cooking and a catered picnic. An award will also be presented to the neighborhood of the year. Saturday, 9 a.m. various local parks. Free. (208) 769-2252.

Farmers and Flea Market:

Every Saturday. Vendor spaces available for $10. To reach Rockford Park, head south on Highway 27, turn left on Emma in Rockford, then right on First. Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Rockford Park. (509) 291-4601.

IEMC 7th Annual Ride for Families of Children with Cancer:

Presented by Inland Empire Motorcycle Coalition. Saturday: 8:30 a.m., no host breakfast; 9:30 a.m., ride check-in; 3:30 p.m., closing ceremonies. All funds raised will be presented to Inland Northwest Candlelighters. Refreshments also will be served. Eagles Aerie #2 Lodge, 6410 N. Lidgerwood St. $6/breakfast; registration fee is by donation. (509) 326-7154.

Live Roller Derby:

Saturday, 7 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel, Worley. $15/adults, $7/seniors and students. (800) 523-2464.

Roman Nose Lake Restoration:

At least eight volunteers needed to serve. Team up with the U.S. Forest Service to restore this heavily utilized area. Call to register or for more information. Sponsored by the Idaho Conservation League. Saturday. Boundary County. Free. (208) 265-3511.

Scrapbooking Fundraiser:

For Christian Youth Theatre. Bring another project if you don’t scrapbook. Lunch, beverages and snacks provided; hourly prizes. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 6205 E. Mansfield Ave., Spokane Valley. $25. (509) 487-6540.

Spar Peak Hike:

Contact hike leader Bill for details about this hike. Sponsored by the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. Saturday. Bonner County. Free. (406) 295-5258.

Summer Splash-tacular:

Games, activities, information tables and more. Presented by City of Spokane Valley Parks and Recreation Department. Saturday, 1-3 p.m. Valley Mission Pool. $1. (509) 688-0300.

Vintage Barn Antique Show:

50 vendors with antiques ranging from farmhouse primitives, cottage antiques, painted furniture, rustic cabin, yummy food, fresh baked goods, and music. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 22277 N. Ramsey Road, Rathdrum. (208) 640-1318.

Treasure Towne:

Year-round, indoor marketplace. Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 3530 W. Fifth Ave., off of exit 2 and Interstate 90, next to McDonald’s and Flying J , Post Falls. (208) 777-8080

Benewah Valley Oldtimer’s Picnic:

Meat and coffee furnished for the 32nd annual potluck event. Includes parade, fiddlers, music, exhibits, games, horse rides, historical displays, contests and more. $5 raffle for a rustic log cabin playhouse, proceeds benefit the upkeep of Community Center/old schoolhouse. Sunday, 11 a.m. Benewah Community Center on Benway Creek Road, St. Maries. Free admission. (208) 245-2349.

Spokane Indians Baseball:

vs. Yakima Bears. Special Events: Monday, Hair Show Night, sponsored by Glen Dow Academy and Live 104.5 FM; Tuesday, Baseball Hat Night, sponsored by Pepsi, Arby’s and The Inlander; Wednesday, Dollars in Your Dog Night, sponsored by Mirabeau Park Hotel and 103.9 BOB FM. 6:30 p.m. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St. $9/box seats, reserved bench seats: $6/general, $5/ages 12 and younger, seniors, military. (509) 535-2922.

Limerick Literary Pub Crawl and Ploughman’s Dinner:

Presented by Spokane Sister City Association and Spokane-Limerick Sister City Society. Proceeds benefit the Sister City/Limerick Scholarship fund. Tuesday: 5:15 p.m., park at Shenanigan’s, get van rides to the Blue Spark Pub for readings and libations; 6:15 p.m.,The Satellite Pub for more readings, libations and bagpipers; 7 p.m., O’Doherty’s Irish Grille for readings from senache’ Tim O’Doherty with libations and slides of Ireland; 7:30 p.m. back to Shenanigan’s for traditional Ploughman’s Dinner with Shepherd’s Pie, soda bread and Bailey’s Irish cream cake. Tuesday, 5:15-9:30 p.m. $50. (509) 624-6564.

TESH-Thrift Store Fashion Show:

Includes fashion show fundraiser from 1-3 p.m. and a Red Hat craft show from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Light refreshments available, bring non-perishable food item for donation. Tuesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave. Non-perishable food item donation. (208) 773-9582.

Sherman Alive:

Held Thursdays through August with each week having a new theme ranging from new cars to a community picnic. Stores and galleries will join in the fun on the street by offering their wares until late and sidewalk seating will be offered with no traffic disruptions. Family movies and music will be featured in Sherman Park and live performances on the street. Food vendors and information booths will also be scattered up and down Sherman Avenue to make the festivities complete. Thursday. 5:30-9:30 p.m., along Sherman Avenue from Second to Sixth Street. (208) 415-0116.

Spar Peak Hike:

Contact hike leader John for details about this moderate hike. Sponsored by the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. July 25. Sanders County, Montana. Free. (208) 263-9894.

Film

Free Kids Summer Movies at the Garland Theatre:

Doors open at 9 a.m., show at 9:30 a.m. Today, “Spirited Away” (PG); Monday through July 18, “The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep” (PG). Garland Theatre, 924 W. Garland Ave. (509) 327-1050.

“Shine a Light”:

Martin Scorsese’s concert documentary on the Rolling Stones (PG-13). Global Cinema Café film. Today and Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $7/adults, $6/seniors and students. (208) 263-9191.

“Babe”:

Babe, a pig raised by sheepdogs, learns to herd sheep with a little help from Farmer Hoggett. Rated G. Part of the Outdoor Cinema Series 2008, sponsored by Greenstone. Films begin at dusk. Directions: I-90 to Northwest Blvd., turn left (north) on Ramsey, left (west) on Hanley, right (north) on Madellaine, and follow the signs. Friday. Park at Palais, Coeur d’Alene Place, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (509) 252-7507, ext. 220.

Free Outdoor Movies at Willamette Park:

Movies start at dusk. Saturday, “Shrek” (PG). Part of the Outdoor Cinema Series 2008, sponsored by Greenstone. Directions: Take I-90 to the Spokane Street exit, turn left (north) on Spokane Street then left (west) on Seltice to Chase Road; turn right and head north on Chase, turn left (west) on Willamette and it is at the corner of Willamette and Snoqualmy. Willamette Park, Post Falls. (509) 252-7507, ext. 220.

Liberty Lake Outdoor Cinema:

This week: “The Incredibles.” Saturday, dusk. Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road. Free.

Free Family Film Festival:

Movies play at the same time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. July 15-17, “Mr. Beans Holiday” (PG); and “Nancy Drew” (PG). Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. Spokane Valley Mall Cinemas, 14760 E. Indiana Ave., (800) 326-3264 and Riverstone Cinemas, 2416 Old Mill Loop, Coeur d’Alene, (208) 676-8185.

“The Visitor”:

A gentle portrait of friendship and how strangers can alter our lives. Global Cinema Café film. Thursday through July 19, 7:30 p.m. Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $7/adults, $6/seniors and students. (208) 263-9191.

Summer Outdoor Movies in the Park:

“The Goonies” (PG) Come an hour before and participate in fun activities, at the park for kids. Thursday, 8:45 p.m. Mirabeau Meadows, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 688-0300.

“Racing Stripes”:

Free outdoor family movie. Adventure/comedy of a baby zebra named Stripes with a dream to race. Rated G. Free snacks will be offered. July 18, 9 p.m. Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church, 4449 N. Nevada St. (509) 487-9667.

Art

Spokane

Avenue West Gallery:

Featuring new co-op members Loretta West, Lezlie Finet, Sandie Key, Jack Lantz and Lee McLeron as well as other local artists. Runs through July 31. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 122 S. Monroe St. (509) 838-4999.

Avista Stadium:

Ongoing exhibit dedicated by the Spokane Indians baseball team to their namesake, the Spokane Tribe of Indians, which honors their culture, people and history. Havana Street at Broadway Avenue, outside of the first base tunnel. (509) 535-2922.

Carr’s Museum:

Cars owned by Elvis and Jackie Gleason; the most elegant 1946 Chrysler Windsor in the world; multiple exhibits including WWII Complete Binnacle, anaconda and boa snakes over 13’ long, and one of only two bronze chess sets of its kind in the world; master works of Gordon C. Kibbe, Harold Balazs, Roch Fautch, Padeford, Marsha Marcuson, Ron Herron, R. Lending and William Hoffman. Saturdays and Sundays, 1-4 p.m., arrive no later than 3 p.m. 5225 N. Freya St. $8/adults, $7/seniors, free/age 9 and younger. (509) 489-8859.

Chase Gallery:

Works by Sally Machlis and Todd Volz. Runs through August 29. Mondays, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tuesdays-Fridays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (509) 625-6050.

The Davenport Hotel and Tower:

Work of architect Kirtland Cutter (1860-1939). Also, contemporary works by Melville Holmes, woodcarvings by Petr Shiva and stained glass works by Susan Kim. Ongoing exhibit. Ask for complimentary brochures of the hotel’s “Historical Walking Tour” and “Art and Architecture” at the front desk. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 10 S. Post St. (509) 455-8888.

Escent Lighting Gallery:

Oil and acrylic figurative and botanical paintings by Jennifer Zurlini, ongoing. “Works by David Govedare and Jennifer Zurlini,” aluminum sculpture with glass accent pieces by David Govedare, through July. Mondays-Thursdays, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.-noon. 605 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., at Riverfront Park. (509) 838-9028.

Gallery 1889:

Watercolors by Rhedi Williams Red. Permanent exhibit. By appointment. 2124 W. Second Ave. (509) 624-4957.

GU Jundt Art Museum:

“Pam Ingalls: Ah Life!” oil paintings by GU alumna Pam Ingalls. Runs through July 31. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, noon-4 p.m., closed Sundays. Gonzaga University, Arcade Gallery, 202 E. Cataldo Ave. (509) 323-6611.

Kress Gallery:

“In the Open Air,” plein air paintings by Gregg Caudell. Runs through July 30. River Park Square, third level, behind the food court, 808 W. Main Ave.

Lillian Conn Antiques and Fine Art Gallery:

Features antiques, bronze sculptures by Dinah Carlson, oil paintings by Melville Holmes and hard to find limited edition prints. Also, Asian and European antiques. Permanent exhibit. Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1001 W. Augusta Ave. (509) 329-1005.

MAC Summer Art Program:

Held every Thursday and Friday during the month of July. For children 6-13 years of age. Explore the artworks of John Buck and other regional artists. Program will include an interactive art gallery tour and a hands-on creative project. Registration required. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2136 W. First Ave. $10/per person; $5/per person for groups of 10-30. (509) 363-5306.

Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture:

“Contested Ground: The Landscape Redrawn,” bringing together contemporary Pacific Northwest artists whose works explore our evolving and increasingly freighted relationship to the natural world, through Aug. 17. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Runs through Aug. 17. “The Olmsted Brothers: Designing Spokane Landscapes,” features items from the Olmsted Brothers, a Boston landscape design firm, hired by Spokane in 1907 to design parks, residential landscapes, and public projects. Sponsored by Spokane Parks Foundation, Sahlin Foundation and DEX Inc. “A Litany of Salmon,” by Eileen Klatt running concurrently with the major exhibition “A River of Memory, The Everlasting Columbia.” The exhibit is a study of more than 60 species of Pacific Northwest salmon, now extinct. Runs through October 28. “Spokane Timeline: Personal Voices,” an ongoing exhibit of items related to Spokane’s history with periodic artifact changes. “John Buck: Iconography,” an overview of the Montana-based artist’s 40-year career in printmaking and sculpture. More than 60 works including prints, large-scale sculpture, wood constructions and glass and wood works created at Pilchuck. Interactive tours of the historic Campbell House, which was built in 1898 by architect Kirtland Cutter: Tuesdays-Fridays, every hour on the hour between 1-4 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, every half hour between 12:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 2316 W. First Ave. $7/adults, $5/seniors and students, free/ages 5 and younger. (509) 456-3931.

Pottery Place Plus:

Featuring glass artwork by Sharon Davidson (owner of The Clay Connection). Runs through July 31. 203 N. Washington, main floor of Auntie’s Bookstore. (509) 327-6920.

Spokane Falls Community College:

“The Other Side of the World,” works reflecting two artists’ visual responses to their travels in India and Ireland. The collection from India is acrylic on paper by Patty Haag, and the collection inspired by Ireland is a mixed-media installation by Tom O’Day. Runs through July 18. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. SFCC Fine Arts Gallery, Building 6, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. (509) 533-3746.

Spokane Transit:

Featuring an installation piece and contemporary sculptures by Kimiko Ishii, a student from Eastern Washington University. Runs through July 31st. 701 W. Riverside Ave., second floor. (509) 328-7433.

Tinman Gallery:

“Guys and Dolls,” featuring new jewelry and sculpture by husband-wife team Margot Casstevens and Kurt Madison. The jewelry utilizes found objects and often doll parts. Large sculptural objects and installations follow the same theme. Runs through July 26. 811 W. Garland Ave. (509) 325-1500.

Coeur d’Alene

Area 58:

Featuring Karen Mobley’s birds in charcoal, oil, print, encaustic and mixed media through the summer. Continuing to show is Thome George’s rustic Piedmont chair. Tuesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Runs through Aug. 31. 3036 N. Monroe St. Free. (509) 327-0427.

Frame of Mind Gallery and Framing:

Paintings by Carrie Stuart Parks, Carl Funseth, Barbara Peretti, Jim Carkhuff, Nona Hengen and raku pottery by Bill Meehan. Tuesdays-Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 119 N. Second St. (208) 667-6889.

La Muse Galerie d’Art:

“Dancing Waters,” jewelry by Bonnie Cooper. Runs through July 31. Champagne reception today, 5-8 p.m., featuring live model drawing. 413 ½ E. Sherman Ave. (509) 998-4894.

Museum of North Idaho:

“Wings Over North Idaho,” features Weeks Field, the first municipally owned airport in America. 115 Northwest Blvd. $3/adults, $1/children, $7/family. (208) 664-3448.

Northwest Artists’ Co-op:

“Orni-Vita,” photography by Rick Barlow, and wood work by Vern Judkin. Reception held today, 5-8 p.m. Runs through July 31. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 217 Sherman Ave. (208) 667-1464.

Theater

“Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day”:

Presented by Idaho Repertory Theatre. adaption of her popular children’s book, Judith Viorst sets Alexander’s rather trying life to music and brings to the stage one of America’s feistiest characters. Music is by Shelly Markham. Tuesday. 6 p.m. University of Idaho, Kiva Theatre, College of Education Building, Moscow. $5. (208) 885-7212.

“Baby”:

Washington State University School of Music Opera Workshop presents a musical about three couples on a university campus as they deal with the painful, rewarding and agonizingly funny consequences of pregnancy and new parenting. July 18-19 and 25-26, 8 p.m. Washington State University, Bryan Hall Theater, Pullman. $10/adults, $5/students and seniors. (509) 335-4331 or (509) 335-7209.

“Forever Plaid”:

En route to pick up their custom-made plaid tuxedos for their first big gig, four male singers are broadsided by a school bus and are killed instantly. Through a strange alignment of time and space, the men are returned to earth for one final chance at musical glory before returning to heaven. Presented by Idaho Repertory Theatre. For ages eight and older. Thursday and July 23, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday and July 27, 2 p.m. University of Idaho, Hartung Theatre, 625 E. Stadium Way, Moscow. $18/adults, $16/seniors, $13/students and youth. (208) 885-7212.

“La Cage aux Folles”:

The story of two middle-aged partners who run a drag nightclub in St. Tropez. Their peace turns to mayhem when their son announces that he is marrying the daughter of a local morals crusader. Today and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre, Coeur d’Alene. $35/adults, $33/seniors, $25/ages 12 and younger. (208) 769-7780.

“The Nerd”:

Presented by Idaho Repertory Theatre. Mild-mannered Indiana architect, Willum Cubbert is getting ready for his 34th birthday party, when he receives an unexpected call from Rick Stedman, the man who saved his life in Vietnam. The two have never met face to face, but in letters Willum has always expressed his gratitude and willingness to do “anything” for Rick to pay him back. But when Rick – an oafish, inept “nerd” – shows up on Willum’s doorstep and becomes the nightmare guest that never leaves, Willum will do almost anything to get rid of him. For ages 10 and older. Saturday, July 18, 24, 26 and 29, 7:30 p.m. Hartung Theatre, 625 E. Stadium Way, Moscow. $18/adults, $16/seniors, $13/students and youth. (208) 885-6365.

“Sindee Lou Ella (A Cinderella Story)”:

Presented by Theater Arts for Children, written and directed by Ken Boles. Today, Saturday, July 18-19 and 25-26, 7 p.m.; Sunday, July 20 and 27, 2 p.m. Purchase tickets through TicketsWest or at the door. Theater Arts for Children, Spokane Valley Partners Building, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $5. (509) 892-5413.

“Twelfth Night”:

Presented by Idaho Repertory Theatre. Shakespeare’s classic comedy. Twins Sebastian and Viola are separated by a shipwreck and washed onto a remote beach. Each believes the other is lost. As they try to make new beginnings, a set of silly circumstances leads to mistaken identities, misdirected passions, unrequited love, fools, reveling and madness. Today, Wednesday, July 19, 25, 30 and Aug. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the University of Idaho ticket office, (208) 885-7212. Hartung Outside Theatre, 625 Stadium Way, Moscow. $18/adults, $16/seniors, $13/students and youth. (208) 885-7212.

“You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” – The Musical:

Pullman Civic Theatre presents rollicking good summer fun for the entire family. Join Snoopy and the gang when they bring down the house. Evening performances on July 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 7 p.m.; matinees on July 20 and 27 at 2 p.m. 1200 NW Nye Street, Pullman. $12/in advance, $15/at the door. (509) 332-8406.