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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Stage listings

Evan Achten as Jim Hawkins, left, squares off with Evan Clements as Israel Hands in Spokane Civic Theatre’s production of “Treasure Island,” which runs through Sunday. (Colin Mulvany)

Music

“SYM” – Today through Sunday. Dramatic dance symphony composed by North Idaho College composition instructor Gerard Mathes. Shows today and Saturday at 7 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. North Idaho College, Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-3220.

Paul Davis, Percussion - Student recital. Today, 3:10 p.m., Washington State University, Kimbrough Concert Hall, Pullman. Free. (509) 335-1151.

Steven Damouni, Piano - Student recital. Today, 4:10 p.m., Washington State University, Kimbrough Concert Hall, Pullman. Free. (509) 335-1151.

Pamela Brownlee - An evening of jazz from the Great American Songbook. Today, 6:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $20/general, $15/students. (208) 457-8950.

“Jazz Under the Stars” - The night includes dessert, live music by the CVHS Jazz Bands and middle school jazz bands, dancing and a silent auction. Today, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Central Valley High School, Commons, 821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $10/advance; $15/door. (509) 999-9880.

Piano Pedagogy Lab School Adopt a Composer - Student recital with featured composer Edwin McLean. Today, 6:30 p.m., Washington State University, Kimbrough Concert Hall, Pullman. Free. (509) 335-1151.

EWU Band Invitational - Today, 7 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Showalter Hall auditorium, Cheney. Free. (509) 359-2241.

3C’s Coeur d’Aleers Spring Concert - A performance by Rose Dempsey. Accompanist, Jeanie Donaldson. Tickets available from chorus members or Great Harvest Bread Co. in Coeur d’Alene. Today, 7:30 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. $8/each or $15/two. (208) 667-0606.

Billy White, Guitar - Student recital. Today, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6231.

Haydn’s “The Creation” - Presented by Palouse Choral Society, Palouse Festival Orchestra and Vandaleers Concert Choir. Today, 7:30 p.m., Clarkston High School Auditorium, Clarkston. $15/adults, $8/students. (509) 363-3135.

WSU Choral Concert - Today, 8 p.m., Washington State University, Bryan Hall Theatre, Pullman. Free. (509) 335-4148.

Piano Pedagogy Lab School Adopt a Composer - 9 a.m., master class with featured composer Edwin McLean; 10:30 a.m., Meet the Composer: Edwin McLean; 2 p.m., Composition Clinic in Room 101 with Edwin McLean. Saturday, Washington State University, Kimbrough Concert Hall, Pullman. Free. (509) 335-1151.

“Celebrate Harmony … Still Ringing Those Chords!” - Barbershop style a cappella music by the Palouse Harmony Chorus and friends to celebrate 75 years. Additionally, the Clarkston High School Jazz Choir will join the first show. Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m., Clarkston High School Performing Arts Auditorium, Clarkston. $10/general, $7/seniors and students, free/age 5 and younger. (208) 883-3600.

Martha McAlister, Saxophone - Student recital. Saturday, 1 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6231.

Flute Fest - Saturday, 4 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6231.

Kiwanis Kids Got Talent 2013 - Third-annual fundraising event to showcase the talents of the area’s school-aged youth. Fifteen act, including singers, interpretive dance, drama reading, bluegrass and piano performances. Saturday, 7 p.m., Lincoln Center, auditorium, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $10/adults, $5/age 15 and younger. (509) 534-5707.

The Pages of Harmony Spring Show - Presenting The Diamond Anniversary Men’s Chorus of 2013 in celebration of 75 years of Barbershop Harmony Society. Saturday, 7 p.m., Harrington Opera House, 19 S. Third St., Harrington, Wash. Donation. (509) 725-1170.

Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin - Feature the acclaimed songwriters performing material spanning their vast catalogues as well as some of their favorite songs. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $47-$57. 1-800-325-SEAT.

Greater Palouse Youth Orchestra Saturday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, University Auditorium, 851 Campus Drive, Moscow. (208) 885-6231.

Superpops: Pirates of Penzance – Set sail with the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players. Spokane Symphony, Spokane Symphony Chorale and Morihiko Nakahara, conductor. Saturday, 8 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $25-$58. (509) 624-1200.

Spring Fever - A night of performances by local musicians. There will also be no-host beer and wine. Tickets will be available at Bookpeople, 521 S. Main St., or at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m.; music starts at 8. For more information, please visit www.kenworthy.org. $12. Saturday, 8 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow, Idaho. $12. (208) 882-8537.

Ugandan Orphans Choir - The children will sing in the Luganda language. Performances at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Eastpoint Church, 15303 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. By donation. (509) 533-6800, ext. 121.

Brenda Burns, Trombone - Student recital. Sunday, 1 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6231.

Whitworth Women’s Choir Concert - Spring concert. Sunday, 3 p.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 316 E. 24th Ave. Free. (509) 777-3280.

BASSOONarama Concert - Sunday, 4 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, Cheney. Free. (509) 359-2241.

Haydn’s “The Creation” - Presented by Palouse Choral Society, Palouse Festival Orchestra and Vandaleers Concert Choir. Sunday, 4 p.m., University of Idaho, University Auditorium, 851 Campus Drive, Moscow. $15/adults, $8/students. (509) 363-3135.

Ashley Bertsch, Piano - Student recital. Sunday, 4 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6231.

Spokane Youth Symphony - Led by Artistic Director Julián Gómez Giraldo, and conductors John Marshall and Heather Montgomery. The music of love includes the Overture from Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo and Juliet,” the 2nd movement of Brahms’ Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra, and a vocal and orchestral performance of “Love is a Many Splendored Thing.” Sunday, 4 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $17/adults, $15/seniors, $13/age 17 and younger. (509) 624-1200.

Pipe Organ Concert - A varied program will be played on the Wallace Burke United Methodist Church’s historic 1908 pipe organ by Jeff Fox from Bellingham, Wash. Free concert to benefit the local food pantry, so please bring a donation of a nonperishable food item or cash donation. Sunday, 7 p.m., 213 Fourth St., Wallace. Free with donation to food pantry. (208) 556-7351.

Spokane Symphony Chorale Benefit Concert - The Spokane Symphony Chorale will perfrom Maurice Durufle’s Requiem as a benefit for the Spokane Symphony. Sunday, 7:30 p.m., St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. $10/person, $25/family. (509) 624-1200.

Hector Sosa, Guitar - Student recital. Sunday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6231.

Carlin Mitchell, Voice - Student recital. Monday, 6 p.m., University of Idaho, University Auditorium, 851 Campus Drive, Moscow. $5/adults, $3/seniors and students. (509) 363-3135.

Don Williams - His musical style has earned Don Williams more than 50 major hits. Monday 7:30 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $39.50-$55/advance, $42.50-$58/day of show. (509) 624-1200.

Martin Taylor - Multi-award winning guitarist. His solo shows combine virtuosity, emotion, humor and a strong stage presence. Monday, 7:30 p.m., Chateau Rive, Flour Mill, 621 W. Mallon Ave. $25. (509) 795-2030.

UI Guitar Ensemble Concert - Monday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. (208) 885-6231.

Tuesday Night Music Series - Tuesday, Jeremiah Akin (singer/songwriter), 5-6:30 p.m. Moscow Food Co-Op, Deli, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow. Free. (208) 882-8537.

UI Wind Ensemble - Concert band. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, University Auditorium, 851 Campus Drive, Moscow. $5/adults, $3/seniors and students (208) 885-6231.

Whitworth Concert Band - Spring concert. April 23, 8 p.m., Whitworth University, Cowles Auditorium Mainstage. Free. (509) 777-3280.

UI Student Composers Concert - April 24, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6231.

California Guitar Trio - Performs with Montreal Guitar Trio. Part of the Chateau Rive Guitar Masters series. All ages. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Chateau Rive, Flour Mill, 621 W. Mallon Ave. $20/advance, $25/door. (800) 325-SEAT.

Shoko Nelson, Piano Recital - UI graduate student recital. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6231.

Dance

Ballroom Dancing - Dance to the five-piece combo, Variety Pack, Today, 7:30 p.m. All ages, all abilities welcome. Sons of Norway Hall, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $8. (509) 326-9211.

Belly Dancing - Belly dancing every Friday at 7 p.m. Today, Red Dragon North, 3011 E. Diamond Ave. Free. (509) 483-6700.

Belly Dancing - Belly dancing every Friday night at 5 p.m. and every Saturday at 9:30 p.m. Red Lantern Room, 1406 W. Third Ave. Free. (509) 838-6688.

Kelly Irish Dancers presents “The Book of Kells” - Monday and Tuesday. Annual show by this traditional Irish dance school from Chattaroy. Performances nightly at 7 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $10. (509) 227-7638.

Monday Night Dance - Hear the songs of yesteryear played by John Labbe. Food and drinks are available for a donation. Monday, 7-9 p.m., Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. $3.50/per person. (509) 327-1584.

Comedy

Poets Up! – Today and April 26. Poetry inspired by improv. Friday nights at 8 p.m. For more information or reservations, please call (509) 747-7045 or visit www.bluedoortheatre.com. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general; $7/children, seniors, students, and military.

Southside Roundup Extravaganza - Benefits Southside Senior and Community Center. Emcee and auctioneer is actor Tim Behrens of the McManus Comedies. Music by Sam Mazzola of the Riders of the Rockin’ B, Tom McArthur and Leslie Ann Grove. Saturday, 5 p.m., Southside Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $25/includes dinner and entertainment. (509) 535-0803.

Cagematch – Saturday and April 27. Teams of improvisers compete and the audience chooses their champion. Saturday nights at 9 p.m. For more information or reservations, please call (509) 747-7045 or visit www.bluedoortheatre.com. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7/all seats.

Theater

“Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare” – Today through April 28. Presented by The UI Department of Theatre Arts. A comedy of love lines crossed and mistaken identity. Performances are 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and April 25-27; and 2 p.m. Sunday and April 28. University of Idaho, Hartung Theatre, 625 Stadium Drive, Moscow. $10. (208) 885-7212.

“Macbeth” - Today and Saturday, presented by Rogers High School Encore Drama. In this adaptation, the year is 2014 and nuclear warfare has destroyed almost all civilization on earth. Some material may not be suitable for all ages. Shows nightly at 7 p.m. Rogers High School, 1622 E. Wellesley Ave. $5. (509) 354-6551.

“Marx in Soho” – Today through May 4. Come see what Karl Marx would have to say about his life, his works, and society today. Written by Howard Zinn. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Stage Left, 108 W. Third Ave. $10/all seats. April 19, Stage Left, 108 W. Third Ave. $10/all seats.

“Alice in Wonderland” – Today-April 28. The Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre presents a musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s classic. Fridays-Saturdays at 7 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m. For tickets call (509) 671-3389; go to www.pendoreilleplayers.org, or the box office. Pend Oreille Playhouse, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport.

“Sirens” – Today and Saturday. Performances are today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; matinee at 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are available at the box office, at (509) 455-7529, or through TicketsWest. Interplayers, 174 S. Howard St. $15-28.

“Treasure Island” – Today-Sunday. Performances are today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets available at the theatre box office, www.spokanecivictheatre.com/ tickets, or at (509) 325-2507. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $24/adults; $22/senior and military; $18/students.

“I Hate Hamlet” – Today through April 28. Can a successful television actor take on the role of Hamlet while juggling a ghost in his new apartment, his girlfriend, and a job offer? Fridays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday and April 28 at 2 p.m. Ignite! Theatre, 10814 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley. In advance: $18/adults; $16/seniors and military; $15/students; $20/door. (509) 795-0004.

“Moments of Magic” - Spokane Children’s Theatre presents an evening of entertainment to raise money for a new theater. There will a silent auction and refreshments. Tickets will be available at the door or at (509) 328-4886. $10/advance; $15/door. Today, 7:30 p.m., 2727 N. Madelia St. $10/advance; $15/door.

“How I Became A Pirate” - Spokane Civic Theatre Academy presents a musical comedy. Directed by Chris Taylor. Tickets are available at the Theatre Box Office, by calling (509) 325-2507, or by visiting www.spokanecivictheatre.com/ tickets. 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday, Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $10/adult; $5/ages 12 and younger. (509) 325-2507.

“Regal Avengers Project Blueprint” - This 50th annual fundraising event is presented by the Ham on Regal Players. Performances are Sunday at 2 p.m.; Wednesday-Thursday and April 26 at 7 p.m.; and April 27 at 1:30 and 7 p.m. For more information, please visit www.hamonregal.com. Ferris High School, 3020 E. 37th Ave. $7-$9.

“Out of the Shadows” - A one-woman show on the life of Joy Davidman Lewis, the wife of C. S. Lewis. Presented by The Lion’s Share Theatre of Spokane and Moody Radio Northwest. Sunday, 3 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $15/advance, $20/door. (800) 325-SEAT.

“Spy School or Not!” – Wednesday-Thursday and April 26. A fun, family comedy filled with intrigue and suspense. Written by local playwright Mary Hanks. Shows 7 p.m. nightly. Christian Center School, 3639 Prairie Ave., Hayden. $5/adults, $3/students. (208) 772-7541.