7 Nights Out: The entertainment options for the week ahead
1. Myles Kennedy
The Future Song Foundation Benefit Concert features Spokane’s Myles Kennedy, vocalist/guitarist of Alter Bridge and Slash and the Conspirators, along with Peter Rivera, former lead sing and drummer of Rare Earth, in an evening of intimate acoustic performances; hosted by Randy Shaw, former anchorman from KREM. The mission is to connect the young people in our area with music teachers, musical instruments and opportunities to help them achieve their potential.
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $25, through TicketsWest
Info: (509) 227-7638 or www.bingcrosbytheater.com
2. KC and The Sunshine Band
Band behind the huge disco/R&B hits “Get Down Tonight,” “That’s The Way (I Like It),” “Boogie Shoes,” “Rock Your Baby,” “I’m Your Boogie Man,” “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty” and “Keep It Comin’ Love” returns to the Inland Northwest for a night of funky rhythms.
When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday
Where: Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Pend Oreille Pavilion, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights
Cost: $55-$85, through the casino box office
Info: (509) 481-6700 or www.northernquest.com/
3. An Evening with Gentri: The Gentleman Trio
Three highly trained tenors – Brad Robins, Casey Elliott and Bradley Quinn Lever – perform a brand of music best described as “cinematic pop,” with lush orchestrations and rich, dynamic three-part harmonies all composed by the group’s producer Stephen Nelson.
When: 8 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $29-$39, through TicketsWest
Info: www.bingcrosbytheater.com
4. Affiniti: A Celtic Christmas Concert
This trio of harp, violin and soprano voice performs classical and Celtic music, Christmas songs and movie music, all with a Celtic lilt.
When: 7 p.m. Sunday
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $22/adults, $17/seniors and students, through TicketsWest
Info: www.bingcrosbytheater.com
5. Chris Tomlin
Contemporary Christian singer presents the “Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship” tour with guest Matt Redman.
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Cost: $35-$75, thorugh TicketsWest
Info: www.inbpac.com
6. Spokane Jazz Orchestra
“A Christmas Celebration” from Spokane’s long-running jazz band will include Duke Ellington’s “Nutcracker Suite” along with with Seattle vocalist Kelley Johnson.
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Where:Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $26.50/adults, $12/age 17 and younger and college students, through TicketsWest
Info: www.spokanejazz.org
7. Porter Robinson and Madeon
An American producer/DJ and his friend, who hails from France, team up for the “Shelter Live” tour.
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: SOLD OUT
Info: sp.knittingfactory.com