Amid an ongoing contract dispute, musicians with the Spokane Symphony picket outside the Fox Theater Saturday night. The striking musicians of the Spokane Symphony are planning a show of their own Saturday. Five symphony performances have been canceled since the musicians announced the strike Nov. 3. Story here. Chelsea Bannach story here. (SR photo: Chelsea Bannach)

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