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(Chloe Rambo)
(Chloe Rambo)

So three cheers for another rendezvous through Spokane's world of entertainment! Here at The Slam we're going through all the shows, concerts, events, movies, (everything!), that Spokane has to offer! Here we go....Let's investigate another week...

Local Music Nite @ The Inlander - Wed. April 15
The hard workers down at The Inlander are getting ready for the big, bad Local Music issue, (quite a big deal.) So this Wednesday, the day before the issue hits the city, they're hosting a first-ever 'Release Party' at the Knitting Factory. Described by the Bomb Garden as an "evening of local rock, pop, folk, blues and electronica-ish-ness." Hit this show up to see the one and only 'People's Choice' champ. Cost is $5 and doors open at 6, music at 7.

Devil Wears Prada - Thur. April 16
Whew! This is going to be quite a party at The Knitting Factory. Not only do we have headliners Devil Wears Prada, but we'll also be hearing from A Day to Remember, Sky Eats Airplane, Emarosa, and WE ARE DEVASTATION. Doors open at 6, but show starts at 7.

2009 Woman's Show (ft. Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure) - Sat. April 18
This is a great cause to support, and what better way of showing your love to the breast cancer fund than participating in the 5k or 1 mile? Act fast: Online registration ends at noon this Thursday, while Team registration closes at midnight tomorrow.

GET LIT!
I've gotta apologize - I'm late on this one. This crazy-cool literature festival officially kicked off last Friday, and I have yet to cover it in The Slam. Featuring sponsors like Aunties Bookstore, Spokane Club, and the Spokane County Library District, GET LIT! is a festival for all those who wanting to eat, breathe, and be immersed in literature. Here's a quick overview of some (FREE!) events to come:

Wed. April 15
College Poetry Slam - Empyrean Coffeehouse, 7 pm. (Registration at 6:15)

Thurs. April 16
Paul Roberts on Sustainability - SCC Hagan Foundation Center, 10:30 am.

Fri. April 17
History Is in the Making of It, with William Dietrich and Buddy Levy - Aunties Bookstore, 5-6 pm.

Sat. April 18
Online Storytelling with Patrick Carman - Spokane Club, 11:30 am-12:30 pm.
Margaret Lippert Spokane Area Children's Chorus - Bing Crosby Theater, 1 pm.
Writing Workshop for Teens - Spokane Club, 2-4 pm. (This sounds like a good one.)

Sun. April 19
Love and Lies, with Ellen Wittlinger - Bing Crosby Theater, 1 pm.
Come One, Come All, Community Reading (all ages) - Magic Lantern, 3-4 pm. (registration at 2:30)
101-Word Fiction Showdown - Magic Lantern, 4 pm.

In 2006, then-editor Steve Smith of The Spokesman-Review had the idea of starting a publication for an often forgotten audience: teenagers. The Vox Box was a continuation of the Vox, an all-student staffed newspaper published by The Spokesman-Review. High school student journalists who staffed the Vox made all content decisions as they learn about the trade of journalism. This blog's mission was to give students an opportunity to publish their voices. The Vox Box and the Vox wrapped up in June 2009, but you can follow former staffers' new blog at http://voxxiez.blogspot.com.