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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Social Calendar

“Greater Tuna” - Interplayers will present this comedy starring Patrick Treadway and Michael Weaver. Shows July 6-7, 10-12, 14, 17-18 and 21 at 7:30 p.m.; matinees on July 7-8, 14-15 and 21 at 2 p.m. Special benefit performances: Thursday, 20 percent of sales will benefit the Honor Flight Program; Friday, the Boys & Girls Club with host an art exhibit in the Gellhorn Gallery, adult tickets will be $4 off for patrons who donate a new children’s book or art supplies; July 12, receive $2 off a $10 purchase at the lobby concession bar by donating a canned food item to Second Harvest food bank. Interplayers Theatre, 174 S. Howard St. $15-$24. (509) 455-7529 or 1-800-325-SEAT.

Rumble on the Rooftop - Performances by Sunshine Disaster, Tim Blood and the Gutpanthers, the Cameros and the BBBBandits to fight hunger. Benefits the Campus Kitchen at Gonzaga University. Purchase tickets at http://ckgu.eventbrite.com. Age 21 and older only. July 12, 6 p.m., Saranac Public House, 21 W. Main Ave. $10/advance, $12/door. (509) 443-3865.

North Idaho AIDS Walk, Paws for AIDS Awareness - Second annual people and pet walk presented by the North Idaho AIDS Coalition (NIAC). Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.; walk held from 9-11 a.m. July 14, Riverstone Park, Coeur d’Alene. $20, includes a T-shirt; $5 for a pet bandanna. (208) 665-1448.

Hidden Gardens and Organic Orchards of Stevens County - Ninth annual event. Featuring organic orchards, personal gardens and farms along Highway 25 S. between Kettle Falls, Wash., and Rice, Wash. Tickets available at: Meyers Falls Market in Kettle Falls; Colville Chamber of Commerce; Hedrick’s Floral; Wynne Street Nursery; and The Front Porch and Valley Drug in Chewelah, Wash. Proceeds benefit the American Association of University Women Colville Branch’s scholarship fund for women and girls in Stevens County. For more information, visit http://colville-wa.aauw.net. July 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Highway 25 S. $10.

Alex Meixner Band - Grammy-nominated musician and producer playing polkas like you’ve never heard before and much more! Fundraising concert to promote the Trophee Mondial - World Championships for Accordion coming to the U.S. for the first time in 62 years. Hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, raffle tickets and more. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. July 16, Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $20/adults, $15/seniors and students, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 998-5422.

Mozart on a Summer’s Eve - July 17-18. 22nd annual event. “Ciao, Bella Donne!” Presented by Connoisseur Concerts, with special guest baritone Max Mendez and Verne Windham, music director. Reservations recommended. Performances 7 p.m. each evening. Manito Park, on the lawn east of Duncan Gardens, 4 W. 21st Ave., just off Tekoa St. $10/lawn (bring blankets or chairs); $25/person for table seating and includes gourmet dessert and coffee. (800) 325-SEAT.

Opera Performer Douglas Webster - Webster will be singing a varied repertoire from his past roles and vocal standards including “Les Miserables,” “Man of La Mancha” and “Phantom of the Opera.” Local talents, Robbie French and Aaron Baldwin, will join him for selected works. Tickets can be purchased from CYT North Idaho. July 18, 7 p.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1756 Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $25.

Steak-Fry and BBQ Fundraiser - Fourth annual St. Vincent de Paul event to benefit North Idaho’s Family Emergency Shelter Program. Includes food by award-winning pitmasters of Bents BBQ, Jeff Selle and Jay Brenner, dessert by Holy Family Catholic School and music by Colby Acuff and Torino Drive. Tickets available at the Coeur d’Alene or Post Falls thrift stores or online at www.stvincentdepaulcda.org. July 21, 5-9 p.m., Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $25. (208) 664-3096.

An Evening at the Hagadone Estate on Lake Coeur d’Alene - This is a benefit for Boys & Girls Club of Kootenai County. The event is being held on the lawn of one of the most beautiful homes in the Northwest. Guests will be transported via boat to the Hagadone estate. Heavy appetizers, open bar, entertainment, and a live auction will be at the event. July 24, 5:30 p.m., home of Duane and Lola Hagadone. $100; $2,000/VIP, includes a private reception with Duane and Lola Hagadone, a private tour of their home, and special boat ride to the estate.

An Evening Under the Stars - Spokane Public Radio station’s annual gala fundraiser with a buffet, music with Paul Grove and Rhonda Bradetich, and classic rock dance tunes from Diminishing Faculties. Attendees are invited to dress like the Romans of yore for the chance to win prizes for best toga. Aug. 2, 6 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruithill Road. $42; $37/SPR members. (509) 328-5729.

Country Music Tribute Concert - To Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline. Opening will be Terry Burrus, Michael Jackson’s pianist. Presented by KTR Entertainment. Sept. 3, 8 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint, ID. $22. (208) 263-9191.