Social Calendar

Christmas Tree Elegance 2013 - 31st annual fundraiser to benefit Spokane Symphony. View and purchase raffle tickets for 12 trees at the Davenport Hotel on the Mezzanine from Dec. 3-15 and six trees at River Park Square (808 W. Main Ave.) on the second floor corridor. Tickets sales are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at both locations. Dec. 3, 5:30 p.m., opening ceremony in the Davenport Hotel lobby. Dec. 5, 11:30 a.m., Christmas Tree Elegance Fashion Show and Luncheon, in the Grand Pennington Ballroom, reservations required, $50/person. Dec. 5, 3:30 p.m., Afternoon Tea/Fashion Show, in the Grand Pennington Ballroom, reservations required, $35/person. Dec. 6, 11:30 a.m., Holiday Luncheon, sponsored by the Davenport Hotel, Grand Pennington Ballroom, reservations required, (509) 789-6819; $25/person. Hats are fun, but not required. Dec. 11, 6:30 p.m., “An Evening with Eckart and Friends,” one-hour concert with Spokane Symphony Orchestra music director and conductor Eckart Preu as he plays the piano, accompanied by a quartet of SSO musicians, in the Isabella Ballroom, $15/person. Dec. 14, 9:30 p.m., winning ticket drawings for hotel trees in lobby. Dec. 15, 4 p.m., winning ticket drawings for mall trees at River Park Square. The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. Raffle tickets are $1 each. For reservations and information call (509) 458-TREE (8733).

Peace on Earth - A Christmas Luncheon - Feast on mixed salad, glazed ham, scalloped potatoes, and organic green beans accompanied by bread and butter. For dessert, Royal Plaza will provide its famous Christmas cupcakes, served by employees of the Spokane Teachers Credit Union. Entertainment will consist of the Bell Choir from Palisade Christian Academy, Kirk Smich, a piano player from Gonzaga University, and readers from the Corbin board Penny Moore and Carolyn Bryan. Santa will be on hand for pictures. Dec. 6, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. $15/advance, $18/door. (509) 327-1584.

Mobius Kids Santa Breakfast Fundraiser - 10th annual event. Breakfast, festive activities and a visit with Santa. Purchase tickets at Mobius Kids Children’s Museum or by calling. Dec. 7, 8:30-10:30 a.m., the Davenport Hotel, Grand Pennington Ballroom, 10 S. Post St. $25 per person (12 months and younger free). (509) 321-7121.

47th Annual Crab Feed and Auction - Benefiting local children’s organizations including Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery, Support Care and Networking and the Children’s Home Society of Washington. Purchase tickets online at www.dsxc.org. Dec. 7, 4:30 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $65. (509) 340-0477.

Liberty Lake Holiday Ball - Champagne reception, three-course dinner, silent and live auctions and live music with dancing. The event is the sole fundraiser for Friends of Pavillion Park, which sponsors a free summer concert series, movies in the park, scholarships, an annual fun run, the Labor Day weekend Spokane Symphony concert and Shakespeare in the Park. Dec. 7, 5 p.m., The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $75/person. (509) 475-5674.

The Sky’s the Limit - Annual fundraising soiree for Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center. Food, great wine, entertainment and surprises. Dec. 7, 5:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $125/person. Reservations needed by Nov. 15. (208) 457-8950.

Holiday Cabaret - Take a musical journey through the 40s with Diane Copeland and Heidi Gnos-Kuban. Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m., Interplayers Theatre, 174 S. Howard St. $25-$50. (509) 455-7529.

“The Christmas Schooner”: A Benefit Performance - All proceeds will go toward supporting the Northeast Community Center. Dec. 11, 6:30 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $35. (509) 487-1603.

Harmony for the Holidays - An evening of holiday music and light opera featuring acclaimed vocalists Jonathan Mancheni and Isabella Ivy. Benefiting Catholic Charities Foundation and Second Harvest Food Bank. Dec. 20, 8 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $25. (800) 325-SEAT.

Puttin’ on the Ritz - New Year’s Eve benefit for the Spokane Symphony. Evening of dancing to the sounds of the Master Class Jazz Orchestra. Hosted by the Spokane Symphony Associates. Dec. 31, 9 p.m., the Davenport Hotel, Grand Pennington Ballroom, 10 S. Post St. $65/by Saturday, $75/purchase in December. (509) 624-1200.