10 Under $10: Cheap thrills in the INW

Thu., Oct. 27, 2016

1. Genghis Khan and the Quest for God 7 p.m. Wednesday, Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. Renowned anthropologist and New York Times best-selling author Jack Weatherford will discuss how Genghis Khan harnessed the power of religious tolerance to rule the world’s largest empire. Weatherford will reveal that despite his bloody reputation as ruler of the Mongolian Empire, Khan was also a champion of religious freedom whose ideas influenced the thoughts and writings of Thomas Jefferson. (509) 624-1200. Admission: FREE

2. Heather McHugh: EWU Visiting Writer Series 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Heather McHugh is the author of eight books of poetry and four books of poetry in translation. She was the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation “genius grant” for her poetry in 2009. She has won numerous awards including grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the PEN/Voelcker Award for Poetry, a United States Artists Awards, a Guggenheim fellowship and a Witter Bynner fellowship. She will be reading from selected works followed by a brief Q&A session and book signing. Series co-presented by EWU’s MFA program in creative writing and Get Lit. (509) 828-1498. Admission: FREE

3. “Play On! Shakespeare and Music” 2 p.m. Saturday, Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, Eric A. Johnston Auditorium, 2316 W. First Ave. To mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, composer Donivan Johnson will discuss the background of the vocal and instrumental music in Shakespeare’s plays and the numerous compositions inspired by The Bard. Special guest performers will be Paul Grove on guitar, who will perform three Shakespearian character sketches, and vocalist Randi Lithgow, who will perform three songs composed by Johnson. This presentation is for all age groups and will include some fun audience participation. (509) 456-3931. Admission: $10

4. “Ruin & Rose” 7 p.m. Thursday, Hayden Cinemas, 300 W. Centa Drive, Hayden. Ski movie by Matchstick Productions. A world without water, consumed by sand: this is the Big Empty. On the edge of the endless desert, a group of children survive alone. When a young boy unearths an ancient relic hinting at the lost wonders of winter, he sets off in search of the ghosts that once called the mountains their home. Proceeds from this movie premier go the the Lookout Pass Race Team. www.skicda.com. Admission: $10

5. WSU Jazz Festival 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Washington State University, Bryan Hall Theatre, Wilson at Library Road, Pullman. A day of public jazz performances. A free noon concert will feature saxophonist John Nastos performing with the award-winning WSU Jazz Big Band, in Bryan Hall Theatre. (509) 335-4148. Admission: FREE

6. Tubaween 7:30 p.m. Monday, University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave. This student production will feature high energy tuba playing on a low budget. The production will feature a combination of solos, duets and ensemble recitals. Those who attend are encouraged to dress up in costumes for the event and a prize for best costume will be awarded. Donations benefit the tuba/euphonium events and guest artists. (208) 885-6231. Admission: FREE

7. Gonzaga Symphonic Band Concert 3 p.m. Sunday, Gonzaga University, Cataldo Hall Globe Room, 502 E. Boone Ave. (just northeast of St. Aloysius). Featuring Cajun and Shaker folk music as well as British rock classics. Symphonic Band will be joined by the Gonzaga Percussion Ensemble and the Gonzaga Clarinet Choir. Robert Spittal, Peter Hamlin and Chris Grant, conductors and directors. (509) 313-6733. Admission: FREE

8. Snake Pit Derby Dames Roller Derby Bout 6 p.m. Saturday, Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. Night of the Rolling Dead features Babe-raham Lincolns vs. Vampires, plus costume contests and raffles. www.snakepitrollerderby.com. Admission: $5/advance, $8/door, FREE for children 10 and younger

9. Children’s Event: John Bladek 4-5 p.m. Saturday, Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. John Bladek’s latest middle-grade novel, “Lost in Ghostville,” is the spooky/funny tale of 12-year old Trey Newton, a boy with a homemade ghost detector who discovers that all the ghosts in town have been kidnapped, including his beloved grandma. Bladek will teach you how to hunt ghosts like a pro and show you how to use ghost-detecting apps like and find out just how haunted Auntie’s really is. Then sit back, eat some candy, and enjoy a spooky tale for Halloween. Wear your costume. (509) 838-0206. Admission: FREE

10. KYRS 13th Birthday Bash 7:30 p.m. Saturday, the Big Dipper, 171 S. Washington St. Celebrate 13 years of community radio with a Halloween bash. Music by the Moondoggies, the Hoot Hoots and Evening Bell. Prizes for best costume along with door and raffle prizes. An all-ages event with bar for 21 and older. Purchase tickets at www.kyrs.org or by phone. (509) 747-3012. Admission: $10