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Soaring with movie musicals: If you loved ‘In the Heights,’ here are other musicals you might enjoy

UPDATED: Thu., June 17, 2021

With the release of Jon M. Chu’s “In the Heights” and a revitalization of the movie musical, it is worth looking at the history of musicals and some of the best that Hollywood has offered over the decades.

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What’s Worth Watching: ‘Oslo,’ ‘In the Heights,’ ‘Loki,’ ‘Manifest’ and ‘Billions’

UPDATED: Thu., June 17, 2021

A musical conceived by “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, “In the Heights” follows bodega owner Usnavi (Anthony Ramos) through his daily life in New York’s largely Dominican Washington Heights neighborhood.

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Game On: ‘Halo Infinite’ to introduce new fans to a legendary series

UPDATED: Thu., June 17, 2021

The Electronic Entertainment Expo came and went last weekend, and while there are veritable boatloads of game reveals I could break down, it seems more prudent to discuss a game shown in a nearly complete state.

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Dwight Yoakam added to concert lineup; full on-sale list for Spokane Arena, First Interstate Center for the Arts

UPDATED: Thu., June 17, 2021

First Interstate Center for the Arts announced this morning that legendary country star Dwight Yoakam will take the stage on Sept. 19 downtown, and tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at ticketswest.com.

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Half a round of golf films for Phil Mickelson’s 51st birthday includes ‘Caddyshack,’ ‘Happy Gilmore,’ ‘Bagger Vance’

UPDATED: Tue., June 15, 2021

Based on Mark Frost’s 2002 book of the same name, “The Greatest Game Ever Played” follows the young life of golf champion Francis Ouimet (Shia LaBeouf), who made history as the first amateur player to win the U.S. Open.

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Sidewalk symphony: Musicians out in force as Street Music Week returns

UPDATED: Tue., June 15, 2021

The annual music event was all-virtual last year due to the pandemic, but musicians were back on the streets Monday playing for a good cause. Playing chamber music on a street corner comes with some acoustical challenges.

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Delayed COVID-19 federal aid has some Spokane venue owners anxious about reopening

UPDATED: Mon., June 14, 2021

Shuttered Venues Operator grants have been delayed, which impacts a number of local venues. They are waiting on help from Congress so they can start to rehire staff, plan shows and take the next steps to reopening.

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The great outdoors: Summer in Spokane is on the horizon, and we’re looking forward to spending time outside

UPDATED: Wed., June 16, 2021

Summer is on the horizon – the first day is next Sunday – and the features staff at The Spokesman-Review is looking forward to getting outside and spending time with friends, family and the community.

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Ned Beatty, titanic character actor of ‘Network,’ dies at 83

UPDATED: Mon., June 14, 2021

Ned Beatty, the Oscar-nominated character actor who in half a century of American movies, including “Deliverance,” “Network” and “Superman,” was a booming, indelible presence in even the smallest parts, has died.

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

UPDATED: Sun., June 13, 2021

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.

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

UPDATED: Wed., June 16, 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.

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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.

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‘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.

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‘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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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.

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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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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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Soaring with movie musicals: If you loved ‘In the Heights,’ here are other musicals you might enjoy

What’s Worth Watching: ‘Oslo,’ ‘In the Heights,’ ‘Loki,’ ‘Manifest’ and ‘Billions’

Game On: ‘Halo Infinite’ to introduce new fans to a legendary series

Dwight Yoakam added to concert lineup; full on-sale list for Spokane Arena, First Interstate Center for the Arts

Half a round of golf films for Phil Mickelson’s 51st birthday includes ‘Caddyshack,’ ‘Happy Gilmore,’ ‘Bagger Vance’

Sidewalk symphony: Musicians out in force as Street Music Week returns

Delayed COVID-19 federal aid has some Spokane venue owners anxious about reopening

The great outdoors: Summer in Spokane is on the horizon, and we’re looking forward to spending time outside

Ned Beatty, titanic character actor of ‘Network,’ dies at 83

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

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

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

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

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

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

All hail Sandpoint’s Queen Bonobo of jazz and folk

Comic-musician Trey Kennedy headlines Spokane Comedy Club

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

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

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