We all have different night-time routines. Some of us read, some of us watch television, some of us count sheep. And some of us – the lucky ones – drift right off to sleep.
The first time Paul Raymond played with the Spokane Symphony in Spokane, the governor was in the audience. On stage was international opera star Roberta Peters, renowned ballet dancer Edward Villella and ballerina Lucette Aldous, who was more accustomed to playing world-famous venues like the Sydney Opera House.
It’s been over five decades since the first “Planet of the Apes” movie premiered in 1968, and this week, the 10th “Planet of the Apes” film bows in theaters, “The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” seven years since the last “Apes” film. A franchise filled with sequels, remakes and reboots, here’s your guide to all things “Planet of the Apes” to get you ready for the new movie.
Since Charlton Heston first gazed upon the remnants of the Statue of Liberty emerging from a sandy beach in horror, 56 years ago, the “Planet of the Apes” movies have been extremely popular with moviegoing audiences. The appeal of these earnest, big-budget spectacle movies is the opportunity to explore complex characters, power dynamics and wrestle with social issues within the franchise’s allegorical representation of our world. They’re not escapism, but reflection.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: We live in a 55-plus community on a golf course. One woman, who is very heavy, always wears a knee-high or above-the-knee skirt when golfing. She is actually the only woman here who does.
Since opening their Liberty Lake location in 2022, 3 Ninjas has been serving up flavorful dishes in large portion sizes for lunch and dinner. Now, they’re taking that same approach with breakfast, adding five menu items that are “ninja delicious,” according to Steven Kitchens, one of the three co-owners of the restaurant.
As North Idaho’s population continues to increase, Coeur d’Alene’s Adam Schlüter has created a bonding avenue within his community, a beloved concept that he hopes can be applied to many different cultures and communities worldwide: a potluck dinner with live music and fellowship.
Pancakes are often considered a spurge that veers away from healthy breakfast goals – a reputation that isn’t entirely unwarranted. Since many batters are made primarily with white flour, sugar and butter, they’re literally a type of cake cooked in a pan – fine to eat now and then, but not every day.
Dear Annie: I’ve been reading more and more of your stories and enjoying them. But the one that really caught my eye is from “Heartbroken Nana,” the woman who wants to have a better relationship with her grandchildren.
Dear Doctors: I have Parkinson’s disease. I was diagnosed 10 months ago, and it is already affecting my ability to walk and to use my hands. My husband recently read that there’s a diabetes drug that can slow down the symptoms. Do you know anything about that?
New Spokane leaders of a show all about motherhood refused to end the stories about those connections, when founders of the local production announced their retirement after 2022. Three women are carrying on the tradition of the "Listen to Your Mother" show, with speakers doing live storytelling at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Bing Crosby Theater.
Cardi B made a late entrance in her billowing black gown, Dua Lipa showed up in a deconstructed lace emsemble, Rosalia kept it classic in a strapless black dress – and Zendaya came around twice, with two different looks.
Dear Annie: I’m sad to say that my mother has been lonely for far too long. Her relationship with my father was unsatisfying, and they separated years before his untimely death 18 years ago. Since then, she has neither dated nor maintained any close friendships. My brother lives nearby and sees her a few times a month with his toddler son.
Bernard Hill, the British actor best known for his portrayal of embattled King Théoden in two of the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy films and the stoic Capt. Edward Smith in “Titanic,” has died. He was 79.