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‘I wanted to show a world of purity’: GU soccer player turned director’s ‘Nando’ premieres at Tribeca

UPDATED: 2:57 p.m.

Ferris alum Alec Cutter's short film "Nando" premieres at New York's Tribeca Film Festival. The work, which is about a Brazilian boy who lives in a hardscrabble neighborhood across from Rio's soccer stadium, is a compelling, hopeful project.

Entertainment

Plastique Tiara, of ‘RPDR’ Season 11, to appear at Globe Bar & Kitchen for Pride

UPDATED: 8:23 a.m.

Entertainment

10 Under $10: June 11-17 – ‘Goonies,’ ‘Sherlock Holmes’ and ‘A Call to Love’

UPDATED: 2:31 p.m.

Entertainment

Around the Remote: ‘Blindspotting’ gets a second run on television

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Entertainment

Q&A: Leslie Grace lives full-circle moment ‘In the Heights’

UPDATED: 3:39 p.m.

Travel

How the Earth’s tumultuous history gave the Mid-Atlantic its beloved destinations

4 p.m.

Books

‘The Other Black Girls’ is a literary mashup of ‘Get Out,’ ‘The Devil Wears Prada’

11 a.m.

Music

No trash talk from Garbage drummer Butch Vig, who discusses new album, Nirvana and other icons

UPDATED: Thu., June 10, 2021

Pop Culture

Game On: Why ‘Minecraft’ continues to attract new players

UPDATED: Thu., June 10, 2021

Stage

Plastique Tiara, of ‘RPDR’ Season 11, to appear at Globe Bar & Kitchen for Pride

UPDATED: Fri., June 11, 2021

Movies

‘I wanted to show a world of purity’: GU soccer player turned director’s ‘Nando’ premieres at Tribeca

UPDATED: Sat., June 12, 2021

Cooking

Rhubarb shines in this upside-down cornmeal cake

Tue., June 8, 2021

Dining

Eclectic eight: Local menus include crickets, fried olives, Kool-Aid pickles and a sherry luge bone marrow

Wed., June 9, 2021

Dorothy Dean

Dorothy Dean presents: French buttercream frosting is ultra-smooth and mildly sweet

UPDATED: Tue., June 8, 2021

Beer & Drinks

Hungry for a post-vaccine road trip? Take a food tour of the Columbia River Gorge area

Tue., May 25, 2021

TV

Around the Remote: ‘Blindspotting’ gets a second run on television

Sat., June 12, 2021

Visual arts

Hazel Miller’s first solo exhibit, ‘The Black Universe,’ explores humanity and being alive

UPDATED: Thu., June 10, 2021

Books

‘The Other Black Girls’ is a literary mashup of ‘Get Out,’ ‘The Devil Wears Prada’

Sat., June 12, 2021

Family

The music man: Known for his middle school marching bands on the South Hill, Patrick Shamblin to retire from Sacajawea

Sun., June 13, 2021

Travel

How the Earth’s tumultuous history gave the Mid-Atlantic its beloved destinations

Sat., June 12, 2021

Home & gardening

In the Garden: Help your garden grow by learning from the mistakes of others

Sat., June 12, 2021

Marijuana

Washington’s ‘joints for jabs’ vaccine program falling flat

UPDATED: Wed., June 9, 2021

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The music man: Known for his middle school marching bands on the South Hill, Patrick Shamblin to retire from Sacajawea

Sun., June 13, 2021

Humor has served as a constant instrument for Patrick Shamblin in his 37-year role as middle school band director for Spokane Public Schools. His motive, though, is to bring kids to music.

News > Travel

How the Earth’s tumultuous history gave the Mid-Atlantic its beloved destinations

Sat., June 12, 2021

The 9½-mile loop trail to the top of the Blue Ridge’s Old Rag Mountain and back is Shenandoah National Park’s most popular hike, according to the National Park Service. The steep climb is challenging.

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Dear Annie 6/12

Sat., June 12, 2021

Dear Annie: My “Laura” is the light of my life. It’s been more than a year since we found each other, but my whole body still shakes with anticipation every time I see her. Recently, though, I can’t help but feel a growing tension between us.

A&E > Books

‘The Other Black Girls’ is a literary mashup of ‘Get Out,’ ‘The Devil Wears Prada’

Sat., June 12, 2021

The publicity materials for Zakiya Dalila Harris’s debut novel, “The Other Black Girl,” describe the book as a literary mashup of “The Devil Wears Prada” and “Get Out.” That sets the bar high with the promise of a cultural landmark.

News > Home and garden

How to keep your home in order without spending a lot on storage

Sat., June 12, 2021

Can woven bins, plastic boxes and lacquer trays help you get organized? Yes. Are they necessary? No. Yes, buying a fun, colorful or sleek storage container can provide motivation toward keeping items neat.

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‘I wanted to show a world of purity’: GU soccer player turned director’s ‘Nando’ premieres at Tribeca

UPDATED: Sat., June 12, 2021

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Around the Remote: ‘Blindspotting’ gets a second run on television

Sat., June 12, 2021

“Blindspotting” – Inspired by the acclaimed 2018 indie film from Rafael Casal and Daveed Diggs, this new dramedy follows Ashley (“Hamilton” alum Jasmine Cephas Jones), whose life in Oakland, California, is thrown into disarray.

News > Home and garden

In the Garden: Help your garden grow by learning from the mistakes of others

Sat., June 12, 2021

If you’ve ever made mistakes in your landscape, take comfort in knowing you are not alone. I recently asked my Facebook friends to share their garden blunders and what they learned from them. They weren’t bashful about discussing this at all.

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Ask the Doctors 6/12

Sat., June 12, 2021

Dear Doctor: My husband was in the hospital for three weeks with COVID-19. He’s home again and seems OK physically, but he’s not the same person. He’s withdrawn and angry, and I think he’s depressed. He won’t talk about it to me or our kids. What can we do?

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Q&A: Leslie Grace lives full-circle moment ‘In the Heights’

UPDATED: Sat., June 12, 2021

Like her Nina character in “In the Heights,” Leslie Grace says she's struggled to fit in as an Afro-Latino woman and artist. “All the time,” the 26-year-old singer said in an interview with the Associated Press.

A&E > Entertainment

‘In the Heights’ film adaptation soars in combining magical realism with gritty urban details

UPDATED: Thu., June 10, 2021

Before his blockbuster Founding Fathers remix “Hamilton,” Lin-Manuel Miranda burst onto the scene with his Tony-winning ode to his hometown, the musical “In the Heights,” set in the gentrifying Manhattan neighborhood of Washington Heights.

A&E > Entertainment

‘Perfect Candidate,’ a Saudi drama about a woman running for office, is a candid look at a culture in flux

UPDATED: Thu., June 10, 2021

In 2012, filmmaker Haifaa al-Mansour became the first woman to direct a feature film in Saudi Arabia when she made “Wadjda,” a terrifically entertaining movie about a girl who enters a Koran recitation competition to raise funds for a bicycle.

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No trash talk from Garbage drummer Butch Vig, who discusses new album, Nirvana and other icons

UPDATED: Thu., June 10, 2021

Butch Vig is one of the most humble icons in music. The drummer from Garbage, which is releasing its latest album, "No Gods, No Masters," on Friday, produced Nirvana's "Nevermind," which altered the musical and pop culture landscape.

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Pandemic kept Patrick Page from ‘Hadestown,’ but Spokane-born actor stayed busy, with ‘In the Heights’ his latest role

UPDATED: Fri., June 11, 2021

For Spokane-born actor Patrick Page, the pandemic and lockdown of 2020 was productive. While his Tony-nominated run as Hades in the Broadway hit musical "Hadestown" was abruptly halted, he found many ways to keep busy.

A&E > Entertainment

All hail Sandpoint’s Queen Bonobo of jazz and folk

UPDATED: Thu., June 10, 2021

The music and story of Sandpoint artist Queen Bonobo (Maya Goldblum) are characterized by frequent and significant change. On her latest EP, “Sail From This Life,” jazz and folk unite for a dynamic and diverse sound.

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Comic-musician Trey Kennedy headlines Spokane Comedy Club

UPDATED: Thu., June 10, 2021

"The Are You for Real Tour," the moniker of Trey Kenney's 2020 tour, was torpedoed by COVID-19. The jaunt, which was slated to commence March 11, was iced, but Kennedy continued to rack up big social media numbers.

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Love in the time of COVID-19 from Danny Elfman, the man behind Oingo Boingo, ‘Simpsons’ theme

UPDATED: Thu., June 10, 2021

"Love in the Time of Covid" is one of the most compelling and inventive songs of the pandemic. The quirky tune is accompanied by a visually stimulating video, but that shouldn't be surprising since the song was crafted by Danny Elfman.

A&E > Art

Arts Wrap: Mozart on a Summer’s Eve, Art Salvage mini-grants, ‘Traditions of Christmas’

UPDATED: Thu., June 10, 2021

Northwest BachFest will celebrate the 30th anniversary of “Mozart on a Summer’s Eve” over the course of two “Magical Musical Evenings” beginning at 7 p.m. July 20 and with a repeat performance at 7 p.m. July 21.

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Hazel Miller’s first solo exhibit, ‘The Black Universe,’ explores humanity and being alive

UPDATED: Thu., June 10, 2021

The big picture window in front of the home of painter Hazel Miller, 27, was recently cracked, exposing a jagged hole marring its center. Shards of glass are still embedded in the living room sofa.

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Stream on Demand: There are ‘Infinite’ options, from ‘Heights’ to ‘Loki’

UPDATED: Thu., June 10, 2021

Before "Hamilton," Lin-Manuel Miranda created a Tony-winning stage musical set in the predominantly Latino Manhattan neighborhood of Washington Heights. "Crazy Rich Asians" director Jon M. Chu takes the helm for the big screen.

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