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Fri., Oct. 17, 2008

Music

EWU Music Faculty:

Convocation. Today, noon. Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, Cheney. Free. (509) 359-2241.

Ochos Pies (Eight Feet):

Cuban contemporary music presented by Colville Valley Performing Association. Today, 7 p.m. Colville High School auditorium, 154 Highway 20 East, Colville. $15/adult, $28/couple, $5/students, free/ages five and younger. (509) 684-5687.

Spokane Symphony Casual Classics – The Anatomy of a Composer: Beethoven’s Second Symphony:

Today, 8 p.m. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $17-$28. (509) 624-1200.

WSU Music Faculty Artist Series:

Featuring Masterworks for Wind Ensemble, Nick Wallin, and Tim Robblee. Today, 8 p.m. Washington State University, Bryan Hall Theatre, Pullman. $10/general admission; $5/seniors and students. (509) 335-3970.

Forgotten Freight:

Traditional banjo-driven bluegrass. Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown. $5. (509) 229-3414.

Saturday Night Bluegrass Thang:

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

UI Student Recital:

With Britta Grange, flute and voice. Saturday, 1 p.m. University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music recital hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6231.

Visions of Elvis:

Elvis impersonator Doug Spencer will present his family-friendly show. Saturday, 7 p.m. Tekoa Empire Theatre, Crosby Street, Tekoa. $8/adults, $4/students, free/ages 12 and younger. (509) 284-4084.

An Organ Spectacular: Music from Four Centuries:

Organists Chelle Baraville, Kent Brocklebank, Robert Carr, Yvonne Goodwater, Mark Haberman, Chris Nelson, Janice Newell, Scot Stout, and James Tevenan; also violinist Elizabeth Lund and trumpeter Andrew Plamondon. Sunday, 4 p.m. St. Augustine Catholic Church, 19th Avenue at Bernard Street. $10. (509) 599-7930.

Fall Choral Preview:

A performance by the North Idaho College Concert Choir, Madrigal Singers and Jazz Co. jazz choir previewing their 2008-2009 season. Sunday, 3 p.m. Coeur d’Alene First Presbyterian Church, 521 Lakeside Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-3276.

Matching Ties:

Folk duo from Germany. Newgrass, bluegrass, blues, Irish and English folk sounds. Sunday, 4 p.m. Rick Singer Photography Studio, 415 1/2 W. Main Ave. $10. (509) 838-3333.

Spokane String Quartet:

Presents “Vienna,” Our Journey Begins with Haydn, Beethoven and Brahms. Sunday, 3 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $18/adults, $15/seniors, $10/students, TW.

Opera Buffs of Spokane:

Bill Graham, executive director of Spokane Opera, in a program on “The Magic Flute” by Mozart. Monday, 6:30 p.m. Rockwood Retirement Community Center, 2900 E. 25th Ave. Donation. (509) 535-7051.

Folk Singer Bill Staines:

Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Westminster Congregational Church, 411 S. Washington St. $15/general, $10/with student ID, free/ages 12 and younger. (509) 443-2710.

WSU Orchestra:

Tuesday, 8 p.m. Washington State University, Bryan Hall Theatre, Pullman. Free. (509) 335-3970.

EWU Junior Recital:

Kristy Purkett, piano. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, Cheney. Free. (509) 359-2241.

The Retrofits:

Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. Spokane Falls Community College, Student Union Building Cafe, 3410 W. Fort George Drive. Free. (509) 533-3558.

Community Holiday Choir:

Featuring the Coeur d’Alene Community Holiday Choir as they prepare to perform Handel’s Messiah. Rehearsals Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. Latter-day Saints Church, 2801 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 777-0545.

UI Student Chamber Music Series:

concert. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music recital hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6231.

WSU Student Recital:

Christina Liu, piano. Thursday, 8 p.m. Washington State University, Kimbrough Concert Hall, Pullman. Free. (509) 335-3970.

ZZ Top:

classic rock and roll. Thursday, 8 p.m. Washington State University, Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum, Pullman. $50-$500, TW.

Classical Guitar Concert:

Featuring classical/flamenco guitarist Andre Feriante and classical/jazz guitarist Leon Atkinson. Oct. 24, 8 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $22, TW.

Theater

“The Phantom of the Opera”:

Runs through Oct. 25. Tuesday-Thursday at 7:30 p.m., with Thursday matinee at 1 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., with Saturday matinees at 2 p.m.; Sundays at 1 and 6:30 p.m. INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $25-$68, TW.

“Exits and Entrances”:

The story of the relationship between a young actor on the threshold of his career as a playwright and an aging actor who has reached the end of his career on the stage. Runs through Nov. 1. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Fridays, 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Spokane Interplayers Theatre, 174 S. Howard St. Preview, $14/general, $12/seniors; Wednesday and Thursday, $17/general, $15/seniors; Friday and Saturday, $21/general, $19/seniors; Saturday and Sunday matinee, $15/regular, $12/seniors. (509) 455-PLAY.

“Oklahoma!”:

Runs through Oct. 26. Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, Main Stage, 1020 N. Howard St. $26/adults, $24/seniors, $16/students, $8/student rush tickets, TW.

“Robin Hood”:

Presented by Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy Drama Department. Today, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $5/adults, $3/students and children; available only at the door.

“To Kill A Mockingbird”:

Pullman Civic Theatre. Today and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. 1220 NW Nye St., Pullman. $12/in advance, $15/at the door. (509) 332-8406.

“Rip Van Winkle”:

A Theater Arts for Children production. Today and Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $7/general, $5/ages 12 and younger, TW or at the door.

“The Cradle Will Rock”:

Presented by the Whitworth University Theatre Department. Today and Saturday, 8 p.m. Cowles Auditorium, Whitworth University. $7/general, $5/students and senior citizens. (509) 777-3707.

“Abigail Adams: The Dearest Friend of John Adams”:

Presentation by Janet Evans Worthington. Dessert and coffee available. Today, 7 p.m. Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Place, Hope. Free. (208) 264-5481.

“Night of the Living Wake”:

Someone has died. Watch the improvisers celebrate the life of the dead person at this improvised wake. Today, Oct. 24 and Nov. 7, 8 p.m. All ages shows. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general, $7/children, seniors and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045.

“Alice the Musical”:

Presented by the Spokane Children’s Theatre. Based on “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” Saturday, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Sunday and Oct. 26, 1 and 4 p.m.; Oct. 24, 7 p.m. Spokane Community College, Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. $10/adults, $8/ages 18 and younger, TW.

“No Clue”:

An improvised murder mystery of comedic proportions. Saturday and Oct. 25, 9 p.m. Material not suitable for all ages. Oct. 31, 8 p.m., all-ages show. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general, $7/children, seniors and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045.

Shakespeare Sundays:

Presented by the Mirror Theater. An event where the audience does the acting. “King John.” Enter through the rear of the church. Sign in at 1:15 p.m. for the part you would like to play regardless of race, gender or age. Script provided; bring your own costume. Sunday and Oct. 26, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 111 S. Jefferson at First Street, Moscow, Idaho. $3.

“The Best of Momix”:

Dancer-illusionists under the direction of Moses Pendleton. For 20 years, MOMIX has been celebrated for its ability to conjure up a world of surrealistic images using props, light, shadow and the human body. Monday, 7:30 p.m. Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $17-$32. (509) 624-1200.

Opera Buffs of Spokane:

Bill Graham, executive director of Spokane Opera, in a program on “The Magic Flute” by Mozart. Monday, 6:30 p.m. Rockwood Retirement Community Center, 2900 E. 25th Ave. Donation. (509) 535-7051.

“Flowers for Algernon”:

Lakeland Hawk Stars Drama Club will be presenting three performances of David Rogers’ adaptation. A portion of the ticket proceeds go to support Special Olympics Idaho. Thursday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m.; Oct. 25, 1 p.m. Lakeland High School Commons, 7006 W. Highway 53, Rathdrum. $5/general, $4/students with ASB card, $3/children and seniors. (208) 687-0181, ext. 1313.

“Moira’s Crossing”:

Part of NIC’s 75th Anniversary Celebration. By Coeur d’Alene native and former NIC Theatre director Tim Rarick. Thursday through Oct. 25, Oct. 30, 31, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m. North Idaho College, Boswell Hall, Schuler Performing Arts Center, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-3220.

“Murder at the Castle”:

Presented by Sandpoint Theatre Company. Thursday through Oct. 26, 8 p.m. Panida Theater, Little Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. (208) 263-9191.

Stage One Plays:

“Hedda Gabler,” written by Henrik Ibsen and directed by Terry Converse. Thursday through Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m. Washington State University, Daggy Hall, Jones Theatre, Pullman. $10/adults, $7.50/seniors. (509) 335-7236.