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Fri., Sept. 26, 2008

Music

Bearfoot:

Concert sponsored by the Pend Oreille Arts Council. Featuring Alaska’s bluegrass sensation playing bluegrass to jazz music. Today, 8 p.m. Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $20/general, $8/ages 18 and younger. (208) 263-9191.

Coeur d’Alene Opera Plus:

Presents Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata. This classic opera of forbidden love provided the inspiration for the movies “Pretty Woman” and “Moulin Rouge.” La Traviata’s Violetta Valery is a beautiful Parisian courtesan who falls in love with a respectable young man. In order to preserve her lover’s honor, however, she must sacrifice her own happiness – to tragic ends. Performances today at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. A free pre-opera lecture is presented one-hour prior to each performance by Fred Glienna. North Idaho College, Schuler Performing Arts Center, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $18-$35. (208) 964-4469 or (800) 4CDATIX.

Foreigner:

Feels Like the First Time Tour. Rock band racked up a string of Top 10 hits during the 1970s and 1980s and has sold more than 50 million albums. Today, 8:30 p.m. Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $50-$60, TW.

Historic Song Swap:

Gary Eller will be in North Idaho sharing and collecting historic songs about the area and sharing his current project, collecting songs of the Idaho Panhandle. Today, 7 p.m., Boundary County Museum, Bonners Ferry; Sunday, 2 p.m., Bayview Community Center. Free. (208) 664-3448.

Ritmo Aguila:

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

Trailer Park Girls CD Release Concert:

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. Today, 7 p.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

UI Jazz Band I and Jazz Choir II:

Concert. Today, 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. Today, 8 p.m. Washington State University, Bryan Hall Theatre, Pullman. $10/adults, $5/seniors and students, free/WSU students with ID. (509) 335-3898.

Celtic Concert:

Featuring Irish and Scottish music by Free Whiskey and Arvid Lundin and Deep Roots, the Saint Patrick’s Irish Dancers, the young Sam Bates, and storyteller, Amy Wilkerson. Saturday, 3 p.m. Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. $10/adults, $5/students and seniors ages 60 and older. (208) 683-2169.

Hog Heaven Big Band:

16-piece band plays tunes from the ’20s to ’40s. Free beginning dance lessons available at 6 p.m. Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown. $5. (509) 229-3414.

Hot Club of Spokane:

Swing/folk/jazz. Saturday, 10 p.m. Zola, 22 W. Main Ave. (509) 624-2416.

Joel Brantley:

Original country music and variety tunes at CheneyFest. Saturday, 7-9 p.m. Bi-Mart Arena (Cheney Rodeo Grounds), Cheney. Free. (509) 235-6707.

Spokane Farmers’ Market:

Live folk music by Have Violin, Will Travel. Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Second Avenue at Division Street, behind First Covenant Church. Free admission. (509) 995-0182.

Spokane Jazz Orchestra:

“Cookin’ Up Swing and Serving It Hot,” featuring jazz singing sensation and two-time Grammy winner Diane Schuur, accompanied by the 17-piece Spokane Jazz Orchestra directed by Dan Keberle. Saturday, 8 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $29.50/adults, $26/seniors and students. (509) 777-4582.

Spokane Symphony SuperPops – Peter Cetera:

Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter and former lead singer and bassist for rock group Chicago. Cetera wrote and sang some of the biggest hits of the 1970s rock and pop music era, including “The Glory of Love.” Saturday, 8-10 p.m. INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $20-$44. (509) 624-1200.

Mark Chesnutt:

Country music at Cheneyfest Carnival. Sunday, 7 p.m. Bi-Mart Arena (Cheney Rodeo Grounds), Highway 904, Cheney. $25/advance, $35/gate, TW.

Summer Concerts at Arbor Crest:

Columbia, bluegrass. 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.

Music at the Moscow Food Co-op:

Part of the Moscow Food Co-ops Tuesday Night Music Series concerts. Daniel Mark Faller, country. Tuesday, 4:30-6:30 p.m. 121 East Fifth Street, Moscow. Free. (208) 882-8537.

UI/WSU Elliott Carter Festival:

Pre-concert lecture by Jonathan Bernard at 7 p.m. Music of Elliot Carter, celebrating his 100th birthday. Tuesday, 8 p.m. Washington State University, Bryan Hall Theatre, Pullman. Free. (509) 335-3898 or (208) 885-6231.

Spokane Farmers’ Market:

Live traditional Middle Eastern music by Robbie Parker. Wednesday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Second Avenue at Division Street, behind First Covenant Church. Free admission. (509) 995-0182.

Elliott Carter Festival:

The program includes: “Canonic Suite for Four Clarinets” (1939; revised, 1956); “Figment for Cello Solo” (1994); “A6 Letter for Solo English Horn” (1996); “Piano Sonata” (1946); “Esprit Rude/Esprit Doux for Flute and Clarinet”(1984); “Esprit Rude/Esprit Doux, II Flute, Clarinet, and Marimba” (1994); “Retrouvailles for Solo Piano” (2000); “Tell Me Where Is Fancy Bred” (1938) for voice and guitar; and “Eight Etudes and a Fantasy for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet and Bassoon” (1949). Thursday, 7:30 p.m. University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music recital hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. $5/adults, $3/students and seniors. (208) 885-6231.

Celtic Music Spokane:

Presents Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill, Traditional Irish Duo. Winner of the National Entertainment Award (the Irish Grammies). Oct. 3, 8 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. (509) 922-5931.

Rocktoberfest 2008:

Doors open at 7 p.m., music by Kent Rockmore at 8 p.m.; followed by Fairmont Chase at 10 p.m. Proceeds will be donated to “A Time for Veterans” a non-profit organization dedicated to mental health treatment for veterans of all ages. Beer, wine and bratwurst dinner available for purchase. Ages 21 and older only. Oct. 3. German American Society, 25 W. Third St. $10. (509) 270-0957.

WSU Music Faculty Artist Series:

The program will feature Jazz Northwest. Oct. 3, 8 p.m. Washington State University, Kimbrough Concert Hall, Pullman. $10/general admission; $5/seniors and students. (509) 335-3970.

WSU Student Recital:

The program will feature Tiffany Stephens on percussions. Oct. 3, 3:10 p.m. Washington State University, Kimbrough Concert Hall, Pullman. Free. (509) 335-3970.

WSU Student Recital:

Katherine Brown, violin. Oct. 3, 3:10 p.m. Washington State University, Bryan Hall Theatre, Pullman. (208) 885-6231.

Dance

Tiempo de Tango:

Argentine Tango offered every first and third Monday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Spokane Valley Eagles, 16801 E. Sprague Ave. $5. (509) 892-7475 or (208) 667-4502.

Annie P. Warren & The Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo Dancers:

Family program featuring stories of everyday life in Southern Mexico. In Focus artist/photographer Annie P. Warren will discuss her artwork, and then the dancers will perform in the outdoor amphitheater. Warren’s photographs in the exhibition “Betty and Other Stories from Rural Mexico,” display day-to-day lives and rich cultural traditions of the rural southern Mexican people. Saturday, 1-2:30 p.m. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $7/adults, $5/seniors and students with ID, free/ages 5 and younger. (509) 456-3931.

Hog Heaven Big Band:

Layali Tarab VIII: An Evening of Middle Eastern Dance Enchantment:

Presented by Baharat dance company. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sri Prasert Thai Bar and Grille, 5908 E. Broadway Ave. $12/in advance, $15/at the door. (509) 535-7101.

Oktoberfest:

Presented by the German-American Society of Spokane. Enjoy imported beer and wine, traditional Oktoberfest food, dancing, and music by Good-N-Plenty and the Concordia Choir, and special entertainment provided by the Stepping Our Dancers of Kimberly, B.C. Reservations are encouraged. Age 21 and older. Saturday, 6 p.m. Deutsches Haus, 25 W. Third Ave. $10 admission, not including food and drinks. (509) 325-1113.

Sandpoint Dance:

To celebrate National Ballroom Dance Week. Includes Argentine Tango lesson. Singles or couples, beginners and advanced dancers welcome. This dance is alcohol and tobacco free. Saturday, 7-9 p.m. Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave, Sandpoint. $9/general, $5/students. (208) 699-0421.

Community Dance Sampler:

Presented by Baharat dance company, featuring workshops with three regional Middle Eastern Dancers. A’isha Azar, Kendra and Yasmin will all present sampler classes. Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Time to Dance Studio, 3815 N. Post St. $45/in advance, $50/at the door. (509) 535-7101.

Literary/Poetry

Author Larry Mayer:

Reads his story, “Love for Miss Dottie,” which was selected for the 2009 Best New American Voices. He speaks in multiple voices but has channeled them all into this story. Today, 7-9 p.m. BookPeople of Moscow, 521 S. Main St., Moscow. Free. (208) 882-7957.

Gary Eller Historic Song Swap:

Gary Eller will be visiting the Idaho Panhandle to collect and share historic songs about the region. Made possible by an Idaho Humanities grant sponsored by the Museum of North Idaho. Today, 7 p.m. Boundary County Museum, Bonners Ferry. Free. (208) 664-3448.

Author Dale Soden:

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

Gary Eller Historic Song Swap:

Gary Eller will be visiting the Idaho Panhandle to collect and share historic songs about the region. Made possible by an Idaho Humanities grant sponsored by the Museum of North Idaho. Sunday, 2 p.m. Bayview Community Center, Bayview. Free. (208) 664-3448.

Author Barbara Olivo Cagle:

Book reading and signing by Loon Lake author who presents “16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood,” a story of family, love, and legacy. Cagle’s mother, Jacqueline Rose Olivo, was pregnant 4,500+ days, of which Cagle was child number 13. Potluck lunch. Tuesday, noon-1 p.m. Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. (509) 535-0803.

Author Garth Stein:

New York Times bestselling author presents his latest novel, “The Art of Racing in the Rain.” The narrator is Enzo, a mixed breed dog with a fully developed personal philosophy about his place in the world and the family that loves him. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Auntie’s Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

The Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Writers’ Workshop:

This unique class for age 14 and older offers a serious, supportive environment for writers in the imaginative arena. Held Wednesdays for six weeks beginning this week. Register by Monday. Wednesday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $60. (509) 892-7819.

Author Rachel Toor:

Eastern Washington University professor Toor presents her latest book, “Personal Record: A Love Affair with Running.” Starting as a bookish academic who only ran to catch a bus, she evolved into a hard-bodied marathoner. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Auntie’s Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Author James C. Glass:

Local science fiction author Jim Glass presents his latest book, “The Viper of Portello.” Eduardo Cabral, nicknamed “the Viper,” is on hiatus from his career as a military strategist/assassin and has fled to an artistic life on a peaceful planet. His involvement in a recent war is not completely over, and Eduardo finds himself drawn back into the fray. Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m. Auntie’s Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Teacher and Librarian Appreciation Day:

Stop by and pick up a bag full of goodies. There are book reviews, study guides, stickers, posters and more for you to take back to the library or classroom and share with your kids. Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Comedy

Comedian Dean Austin:

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

Laughing Stock 2:

Dan Cummins headlines Spokane’s best comedy festival. Also featuring Hary J. Riley and Brent; hosted by Roadkill Riggin. Music by Civilized Animal. Saturday, 8 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $16/in advance, $18/at the door. (509) 217-1294.

“My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m In Therapy”:

One-man show by comedian Steve Solomon. Sunday, 7 p.m. Northern Quest Casino, Pend Oreille Pavilion, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $30-$40, TW.

Theater

Cagematch:

See 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. Saturday, 8 p.m. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7/all seats; no special offers, coupons or group discounts. (509) 747-7045.

“Colors”:

A play by the Sandpoint Theater Company. Oct. 3, 8 p.m. Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. (208) 263-9191.

“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. First Thursday performance is considered a preview. 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.

“One Flea Spare”:

The play takes place in the era of the Black Plague and stars a guardsman and four characters that are trapped inside a house. The play involves the transcendence of cultural, social, class and sexual boundaries. Tickets available by phone or at the door. Today, Saturday, Thursday and Oct. 3-4, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday and Oct. 5, 2 p.m. University of Idaho, College of Education, Kiva Theatre (second floor), 921 Campus Drive, Moscow. (208) 885-7212.

“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 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.

“Oklahoma!” Benefit Show:

Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Downtown Spokane. The event raises funds for the Club’s many community service projects which support local neighborhoods, serve and challenge youth, and help build the next generation of leaders in our community. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with a reception featuring raffles, drawings, prizes and light hors d’oeuvres. No-host drinks will be available. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, Main Stage, 1020 N. Howard St. $30. (509) 536-6175.

“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, today and Oct. 3, 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, “Love’s Labor’s Lost.” 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. $3.

“Something Borrowed, Something Blue,” by Aubry Whitfield, follows a wild story of family and friendship that takes place as the youngest relative prepares to walk down the aisle. In “Behind Closed Doors,” by Mike Coletta, boundaries are tested through the relationship of a young teacher and his student as unsettling accusations are made against a well-respected professor. The final play, “Commitments,” by Dana Bensel, exemplifies sisterhood as two women bond over a life-changing experience and reaffirm their love for each other. Thursday through Oct. 4 and Oct. 9-11, 7:30 p.m. Washington State University, Daggy Hall, Wadleigh Theatre, Pullman. $10/adults, $7.50/seniors. (509) 335-7236.

Stage One Plays:

Tenth annual production. Featuring four one-act plays written, directed and produced by students and presented in conjunction with the WSU theatre program. In “Few and Far Between,” by Lonnie Stuart, the death of a hit man is overshadowed by a comedic lover’s spat.