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Music

“A Little Night Music”:

Magical night of heavy hors d’oeuvres, fine wine, auction and live music by Sammy Eubanks. Benefits the Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant. Today, 6-10 p.m. CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point Park, Spokane Valley. $50. (509) 324-1995.

“An Evening of Dessert” with Frank Peretti:

Fundraiser for the pro choice Open Arms Pregnancy Care Center and Real Choices Clinic. Event includes desserts made by the pastry chef at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, musical selections, and a brief drama presentation. Visit www.OpenArmsEvents.com for tickets. Today, 7-9 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St. $35/each, $280/table reservation. (208) 687-6906.

Brian Crain in Concert:

With cellist David Hunt and pianist Val Wold. Benefiting Children’s Village Foundation. Saturday, 7 p.m. Lake City Community Church, 6000 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. $20. (208) 667-1189.

Hottell’s Ragtime Jazz Band:

Dixieland melodies. Pianist Bill Hottell heads up a talented group of musicians including Diana Hottell on banjo, Wayne Mendro on sax and clarinet, Maren Noyes on bass and Dick white on guitar. Saturday, 2-4 p.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Lake City Blues Benefit:

Ninth annual event presented by Inland Empire Blues Society with live blues music, dancing, silent auction, raffles and prizes. Open to all ages until 10 p.m., open to ages 21 and older until midnight. Benefits Coeur d’Alene’s Project Safe Place. Saturday, 7 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel, Worley. $10. (800) 523-2464.

Living Legends:

Hip hop music. Saturday, 8 p.m. The Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. $17.50, TW.

Opera Plus Studies:

An in-depth examination of the fall opera production with Fred Glienna. Saturday, noon. North Idaho College, Molstead Library, Todd Lecture Hall, Coeur d’Alene. $15. (208) 964-4469.

Love Songs from WWII:

Valerie Wolf Hughes sings, accompanied by pianist Junie Tonkin. Saturday, 7 p.m. Tekoa Empire Theatre, 126 S. Crosby Street, Tekoa. $8/adults, $4/high school students, free/ages 12 and younger with paid adults. (509) 284-3801.

Spare Time:

Outdoor Americana concert. Bring blanket or chair. Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown. $8. (509) 229-3414.

Spokane Farmers’ Market:

Live blues music by Brad Keeler. Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Second Avenue at Division Street, behind First Covenant Church. Free admission. (509) 995-0182.

Geoff Tate Band:

Of Queensryche, playing rock music. Sunday, 8 p.m. The Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. $20, TW.

Organist Bruce Neswick:

One of America’s major talents in organ performances. Sunday, 4 p.m. St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Free. (509) 838-4277.

Summer Concerts at Arbor Crest:

Singlewide, roots rock. No one under 21 allowed and no outside alcohol. Sunday, 5:30 p.m. Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruithill Road, Spokane Valley. $5. (509) 927-9463.

Triple Threat Dinner:

Sit-down dinner with Blackhawk, Restless Heart and Little Texas. Includes meet and greet, photo opportunities, memorabilia auction and raffle. Doors open at 4 p.m., dinner at 5 p.m. Concert tickets are not included. To benefit the Van Stephenson Memorial Cancer Research Fund, who was one of the founding members of Blackhawk and lost his battle with melanoma cancer in 2001. Sunday. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $55. (414) 430-LORI.

Triple Threat Tour Concert:

Featuring three legendary country bands: Restless Heart, Little Texas, and Blackhawk. Sunday, 7 p.m. INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $32-$38, TW.

Filter:

Presented by Big Machine Media. Monday, 8 p.m. The Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. $18, TW.

Journey, Heart and Cheap Trick:

Legendary rock bands. Monday, 7:30 p.m. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $35-$75, TW.

Toby McClenon, Castillas and Afterthoughts, Moly and Tenbrooks:

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

Music at the Moscow Food Co-op:

Part of the Moscow Food Co-op’s Tuesday Night Music Series concerts. Tara Howe, folk. Tuesday, 4:30-6:30 p.m. 121 East Fifth Street, Moscow. Free. (208) 882-8537.

Music from the Palouse:

Presented by Auditorium Chamber Music Series. Highlighting the finest chamber musicians from the Palouse region. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. University of Idaho auditorium, Moscow. $18/general, $15/seniors, $10/students. (208) 301-1011.

Spokane Symphony – Fall Chamber Soiree:

Hosted by The Davenport Hotel, musicians of the Spokane Symphony form chamber ensembles to play baroque, classical, and contemporary music of their own selection. The luxurious setting complimented by musical intimacy makes this series an affair to remember. Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30-9 p.m. The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $48-$120, TW or (509) 624-1200.

Spokane Farmers’ Market:

Live bamboo flute music by Todd Milne. Wednesday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Second Avenue at Division Street, behind First Covenant Church. Free admission. (509) 995-0182.

Song Swap:

Gary Eller will be in North Idaho sharing and collecting historic songs about the area, along with sharing his current project, collecting Songs of the Idaho Panhandle. Saturday, 10 a.m., Rathdrum Heritage Festival; Saturday, 2 p.m., Museum of North Idaho, Coeur d’Alene; Sunday, 2 p.m., Staff House Museum, Kellogg; Wednesday, 7 p.m., McConnell Mansion, Moscow; Sept. 26, 7 p.m., Bonner’s Ferry Museum; Sept. 28, 2 p.m., Bayview Community Center. Free. (208) 882-1004.

Classical Guitarist Brad Richter:

With Viktor Uzur. Thursday, 7 p.m. Jacklin Arts and Culture Center at the Old Church, 405 Williams St., Post Falls. $25/adults, $15/seniors and students. (208) 457-8950.

Foreigner:

Feels Like the First Time Tour. Sept. 26, 8:30 p.m. Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $50-$60, TW.

Ritmo Aguila:

Chicano/Latino at Cheneyfest. Sept. 26, 7-9 p.m. Bi-Mart Arena (Cheney Rodeo Fairgrounds), Cheney. Free. (509) 235-6707.

Trailer Park Girls CD Release Concert:

Nobody sees Spokane and all its comical foibles like our own Trailer Park Girls. Join Doug Clark, Joe Brasch, Jeff Peterson, and Dan Cox for a lively performance to celebrate the release of their CD, Cosmic Fleck of Rust. Sept. 26, 7 p.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

UI Jazz Band I and Jazz Choir II:

Concert. Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. University of Idaho, recital hall, Moscow. $5/adults, $3/students and seniors. (208) 885-6231.

WSU Music Faculty Artist Series:

Brass, Organ and Percussion Spectacular. Sept. 26, 8 p.m. Washington State University, Bryan Hall Theatre, Pullman. $10/adults, $5/seniors and students, free/WSU students with ID. (509) 335-3898.

Dance

Big Band Concert:

The Swing Street Trio will perform for an evening of dancing. Donations will be accepted to benefit future events for residents. Saturday, 6:30-10 p.m. Good Samaritan Community Center, 17028 E. Eighth. (509) 924-6161.

Pole Dancing SPINS Workshop:

Experience a workshop on SPINS on the pole – multiple different skills and styles of using the pole for spinning moves that are both creative and strength-building. Saturday, 2-3 p.m. Goddess Arts Academy, 421 W. Riverside Ave., suite 252. $10. (509) 868-2168.

Spare Time:

Outdoor Americana concert. Bring blanket or chair. Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown. $8. (509) 229-3414.

All ages dance:

Music by the Country Jammers. Refreshments will be served. Admission is by donation. Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Tri-Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. (509) 926-3803.

Free Introduction to Pole Dancing for Fitness Classes:

Thursdays at 6 p.m. through September. Visit Myspace.com/Goddessartsnw for more information. Thursday, 6-6:30 p.m. Goddess Arts Academy, 421 W. Riverside Ave., suite 252. Free. (509) 868-2168.

Sons of Norway Dinner and Dance:

Thursday. Happy hour at 5:30 p.m., with dinner and dancing at 6:30 p.m. Sons of Norway Tordenskjord Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $8.50/per person. (509) 326-9211.

Literary/ Poetry

“Carl Maxey: A Fighting Life” Book Release:

Carl Maxey made a name for himself first as an NCAA championship boxer at Gonzaga University, and then as eastern Washington’s first prominent African American lawyer and renowned civil rights attorney. Maxey defended the Seattle Seven and took his anti-war causes to the U.S. Senate when he ran against Henry M. Jackson. In this biography, local author Jim Kershner explores the passions and the struggles of the man called a “Type-A Gandhi” by the New York Times. A reception and book signing will follow the book talk. This program is sponsored by the MAC and the University of Washington Press. Saturday, 3 p.m. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, Eric A. Johnston Memorial Auditorium, 2316 W. First Ave. Free. (509) 456-3931.

Author Jean Flanigen:

Booking signing of “THe Zhombie Conspiracy.” Saturday, noon-3 p.m. Hastings Bookstore, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. Free.

Author Jim Bennett:

Local author presents his memoir, “A Life Well Spent.” A veteran Marine who served in Vietnam, Jim earned a business administration degree at Eastern Washington University, worked as a real estate broker, then served with the National Guard. In his spare time he was a volunteer firefighter and became a fire chief in Grant County. With his wife, Judi, he built a log cabin. Jim enjoys telling about his many adventures, so prepare for an enjoyable evening. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, main floor, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Author Antoinette May:

The author of the historical novel, “Pilate’s Wife,” will discuss her work, a tale of the Roman Empire. The novel has been translated into 17 languages. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Public Library, Community Room, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.

Author Joshua Ferris:

Book reading of his first novel “Then We Came to the End.” Wednesday, 7 p.m. University of Idaho, College of Law Courtroom, Moscow. Free. (208) 882-7957.

Author Scott W. Reed:

An attorney in Coeur d’Alene, Reed has many cherished memories of hikes and other time spent on Tubbs Hill. He will present his book, “The Treasure Called Tubbs Hill,” which is a history of this unique natural area. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, main floor, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Historic Photos of Washington State:

Local author Dale Soden will be signing his latest book, “Historic Photos of Washington State.” Sept. 26, 6-8 p.m. Davenport Hotel and Tower, 10 S. Post St. (509) 455-8888.

Comedy

Frank Caliendo:

MadTV alum and star of the hit sketch comedy show, Frank TV. Today, 8 p.m. INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $40.75, TW.

Rod Long:

Doors open at 7 p.m. with full dinner menu and bar service. Today and Saturday; show starts at 8 p.m. Uncle D’s Comedy Underground, Bluz at the Bend, 2721 N. Market St. $10. (509) 483-7300.

Josh Blue:

Winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing. Today, 7 p.m. The Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. $22, TW.

Persian Comedy Night Fundraiser:

Benefiting Spokane families traveling to Iran to plant a peace tree and present slide shows about life in Spokane to school kids. Includes Middle Eastern food, wine and gourmet coffee, followed by a showing of the hilarious Axis of Evil Comedy Tour. Silent auction for viewing. Tickets available at Merlyn’s. Saturday, 7 p.m. Magic Lantern Theatre, 25 W. Main Ave. $20.

Dean Austin:

Doors open at 7 p.m. with full dinner menu and bar service. Show starts at 8 p.m. Sept. 26-27. Uncle D’s Comedy Underground, Bluz at the Bend, 2721 N. Market St. $10. (509) 483-7300.

Theater

“3:1”:

The Way off-Broadway Theatre Group presents three one-act plays in one show. “The Siren Song of Stephen Jay Gould,” by Benjamin Bettenbender; “The Right to Remain,” by Melanie Marnich; and “Helen at Risk,” by Dana Yeaton. Today at 6:30 p.m., Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. at Empyrean Coffee House, 154 S. Madison St. $7/general, $5/students. (509) 280-8358.

“50’s Barbecue – A Mystery Dinner”:

Everyone’s a suspect when murder is on the menu. It’s a cookout with a twist as you go back in time to 1959 for this mystery. Could it be Ivan Spudnik, the Russian rocket scientist, or maybe Chubby Cheddar, the hit rock ‘n’ roll musician with a secret? Somebody put a barbecue fork through car dealer Tom Dooley, and that somebody is at your barbecue. The menu consists of ham with barbecue sauce, potato salad, coleslaw, Jell-O salad, chips, Cherry cobbler, root beer, and wine. Dress in “barbecue attire” (optional). Cash prizes for costumes and mystery solver. Today, 4:30-8:30 p.m. Corbin Senior Activity Center, 827 W Cleveland Ave. $20/in advance, $25/at the door. (509) 327-1584.

“Capitol Steps”:

The only group in America that attempts to be funnier than the Congress, is a troupe of current and former Congressional staffers who monitor events and personalities on Capitol Hill, in the Oval Office, and in other centers of power and prestige around the world and then take a humorous look at serious issues while providing a nationwide laugh for millions. Saturday, 8 p.m. INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $25-$38, TW.

Cagematch:

Improv teams compete for your applause and approval! The audience votes for their favorite team in this month-long improv competition. Not suitable for all ages; mature content. Saturdays through Sept. 27. Saturday, 8 p.m. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7/all seats; no special offers, coupons or group discounts. (509) 747-7045.

“The Dining Room”:

Six performers portray a wide array of diverse characters as they delineate the decline of the now neglected room which was once the vital center of American family life. The actors change roles, personalities and ages with virtuoso skill as they portray a variety of characters, from little boys to stern grandfathers, and from giggling teenage girls to Irish housemaids. Runs through Oct. 4. 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. 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!”:

As Oklahoma prepares to unite as a state, two fickle farm girls prepare to unite with their beaus. Now, if they can just figure out which fellas to choose. Enjoy boot-stomping tunes like “The Surrey With the Fringe On Top” and “I Can’t Say No.” Runs Sept. 26 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.

“One Flea Spare”: The play takes place in the era of the Black Plague and stars four characters that are trapped inside a house and a guardsman. The play involves the transcendence of cultural, social, class and sexual boundaries. Tickets available by phone or at the door. Thursday, Sept. 26-27 and Oct. 2-4, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 28 and Oct. 5, 2 p.m. University of Idaho, College of Education, Kiva Theatre (second floor), 921 Campus Drive, Moscow. (208) 885-7212.

“The Rant”:

One word, a million possibilities. This long form improv show sees the improvisers get a one word suggestion from the audience and then the audience watches that one word be explored with endless possibilities. All ages show, Fridays through Oct. 3. Today, 8 p.m. 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. Sunday and Sept. 28, “Love’s Labor’s Lost”; Oct. 19 and 26, “King John”; Nov. 16, “Macbeth”; March 22 and 29, “All’s Well That Ends Well”; April 19 and 26, “Cymbeline.” 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, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 111 S. Jefferson at First Street, Moscow, Idaho. $3.