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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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‘Hamilton’ star Anthony Ramos calls out Madonna for disrespectful behavior during show

NEW YORK — Former “Hamilton” star Anthony Ramos is calling out Madonna for being on her iPad the entire time she was in the audience of the Tony-winning Broadway hit. While appearing on “Watch What Happens Live” this week, the Brooklynite, 33, exposed the Queen of Pop’s lack of etiquette after Andy Cohen asked him to identify “the most terrifying celebrity” he’d seen in the crowd during his ...
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10 under $10 for the weekend of June 13-15

1 Spokane Pride Parade and Festival: Spokane’s annual celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community featuring a parade, five stages with various performances, 100-plus vendors, activities and more. Noon Saturday. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. Admission: Free.
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Kehlani’s Cornell show canceled over ‘antisemitic, anti-Israel sentiments’

Cornell University has pulled the plug on R&B singer Kehlani performing at its annual campus concert over her antisemitic and anti-Israel sentiments. The five-time Grammy Award-nominated artist, who has been outspoken about Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, was dropped from the upstate New York Ivy League school’s 2025 Slope Day festivities, taking place May 7. Newly appointed school ...
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Lil Nas X reveals half his face is paralyzed: ‘Can’t even laugh right,’ he says from hospital bed

LOS ANGELES — Grammy winner Lil Nas X stayed mostly calm, cool and pretty comedic as he informed fans from a hospital bed on Monday that he had "lost control" of half of his face. The 26-year-old "Old Town Road" and "Industry Baby" singer shared a selfie video on Instagram documenting the stillness of the right side of his face as he attempts to smile. "This is me doing a full smile right ...
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10 under $10 for the weekend of March 28-30

1 Shadle Park Boosters Spring Craft Show – The show will feature local crafters, artisans, bakers and small business owners selling their fine art, handmade goods and specialty foods. This is a fundraiser for Shadle Park High School. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Shadle Park High School, 4327 N. Ash St. (509) 354-6700. Admission: Free.
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10 under $10 for the weekend of March 21 - March 23

1 Musical Migration Concert: Norway — An exploration of music composed by Norwegians who immigrated to the United States over the last two centuries. A Nordic inspired lunch of open-faced sandwiches and soup will be served before for $10. 1-2 p.m. Saturday. The Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. Williams St. Post Falls. Admission: $10
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10 under $10 for the weekend of March 7-March 13

1 The Lilac City Book Festival for Writers & Illustrators of Children’s Books – Whether you're an aspiring writer, illustrator or experienced author, this event offers workshops, panel discussions and creative insights to help you grow your craft. The festival brings together local experts to inspire your storytelling journey. Register on the Spokane Public Library’s website to attend. Noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Shadle Park Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Admission: Free.
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10 under $10 for the weekend of Feb. 28-March 2

1 "The Big Lebowski” on 35mm – Watch the cult classic movie on 35mm film at the Garland Theater. The 6 p.m. screening is family-friendly with nonalcoholic beverages. The 8:30 p.m. screening features adult drinks, including Dry Fly White Russians. Lebowski attire is encouraged in order to win a prize. Friday. The Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. Admission: $10.
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10 under $10 for the weekend of Feb. 21-23

1 Spokane Comedy Film Festival – A night of short-form comedy films from Spokane’s local comedians and filmmakers. Showing 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. Admission: $10
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Kendrick Lamar televised ‘the revolution’ during Super Bowl halftime performance. Here’s what it meant

Standing atop a Buick GNX, rapper Kendrick Lamar warned, “The revolution 'bout to be televised. You picked the right time, but the wrong guy.” Flipping Gil Scott-Heron’s 1971 poem about Black liberation, “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,” (and possibly taking aim at President Donald Trump, who was in attendance), Lamar utilized his 13-minute Super Bowl halftime performance to tell a ...
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Poetry Rising features visual artists, music, writings – and of course poetry – as part of Black History Month

For Stephen Pitters, it’s all about evolution. In 1985, he started the Spokane Open Poetry Association. When that ran its course, Pitters started hosting the Open Poetry Program on KYRS in 2004. With this program, he brought together not just the voices of poets, but artists of many mediums. He brings this same eye for curation to Poetry Rising, a quarterly event he’s hosted for about six years.