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George Thorogood and "Swingers" taught me all I used to know about Scotch. I'd pour single malts over rocks, drink shots of Scotch alongside Bourbon and beer, and when I had the money, "any Glen" would do.

while. His friend, our neighbor, asked what I was doing living at his house. "She's my family; she and my mom are getting married," he answered. "Eww, gross, that's sick. That's so gay," the 6-year-old neighbor responded.

It took some digging, but I sleuthed out the identity of the sheriff's deputy who pulled a foolish prank earlier this month on Spokane streets that led to two damaged cop cars and gave the department a big ol' black eye. In case you didn't read reporter Jonathan Brunt's account of the fiasco in Tuesday's Spokesman- Review, here's the gist: A deputy hit the flashers Oct. 3 and chased two colleagues in an unmarked Mustang, who played along with the dangerous joke.

"You get the car, I'll get the night off. We'll get the chance to take the world apart and figure out how it works." – "Car," Built to Spill Doug Martsch treats the opening lines from his fan-favorite indie-rock anthem as a credo.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. See how much you know about the disease. 1. What type of cancer is the top killer of women?

CHICAGO – When Carol Mullen was a cashier for the old Venture retail store back in the mid-1980s, she was invited to a Fourth of July picnic that she just had to attend. Problem was, Mullen was scheduled to work. The 19-year-old made a grown-up decision: She called in sick.

CLUBLOCATION/PHONETONIGHTSATURDAYNEXT WEEKAirport Ramada Inn (S)Remington's Solarium Lounge,8909 Airport Drive, 838-5211Gabe Lapano (variety)Gabe Lapano (variety)Gabe Lapano (variety) on ThursdayAnnie Fannie's (S)3827 E. Boone Ave., 534-1212New Jack City (funk/R&B)New Jack City (funk/R&B)*The B-Side (S)230 W. Riverside Ave., 624-7631Tangled Roots, Ohmega Watts, James Two, Boom Bap Project (original)Eleven Eyes, Crown City Rockers (original)James Pants, Lifesavas, The Coup (original) on Sunday; Mistress and Misters, Seaweed Jack (original) on ThursdayBeverly's (N)Coeur d'Alene Resort, Coeur d'Alene, (208) 765-4000Robert Vaughn (listening) Robert Vaughn (listening) Big Easy Concert House (S)921 W. Sprague Ave., 244-3279Dark Star Orchestra, Club Mystique Club Fusion Tha Alkaholiks on Sunday; karaoke and College Night on ThursdayBigfoot Pub and Eatery (S)9115 N. Division St., 467-9638Emerson and Baumer on Monday (variety); karaoke on Tuesday; Exit 7 on Thursday (country)*Blue Spark (S)15 S. Howard St., 838-5787Stephen Ashbrook (original)Open mike with Flyreal on Monday; Eighth Element oxygen bar on Thursday Bluz at the Bend (S)2721 N. Market St., 483-7300Big Mumbo Blues BandBig Mumbo Blues BandRiverside Talent Showcase on Sunday; Charlie Butts and the Filter Tips on Thursday*The Blvd.333 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., 218-6735Mark Ward, Matthew Lindley Mistake (original)Milonga (original)Bolo's Bar & Grill (S)116 S. Best Road, 891-8995Deep 6 (variety)Deep 6 (variety)Karaoke on Monday-Thursday Bourbon Street Uptown (S)921 W. Sprague Ave., 244-3279Total Request Live & Unplugged on Wednesdays Brickwall Comedy Club (S)Budget Inn, 110 E. Fourth Ave., 484-2431Leif Skyving (comedy)Leif Skyving (comedy)Open mike on Sunday; karaoke on Monday and Tuesday; Vince Valenzuela (comedy) on Wednesday and ThursdayBrotherhood of Friends (B.O.F.) (S)933 W. Third Ave., 624-5159The Variety Pack (ballroom) The Variety Pack (ballroom) Buckhorn Inn (S)Highway 2, Airway Heights, 244-3991Native Son (variety) Native Son (variety) CJ's (S)112 N. Main St., Moscow, (208) 883-3147Club Night (top 40) Club Night (top 40) Karaoke on Wednesday and Thursday Café Moro (N)100 E. Main St.,Pullman, (509) 338-3892Brian Taylor (country/jazz)Leslie Jo Sena (original)The Irish Jam (Celtic) on ThursdayCatacombs (N)110 S. Monroe St., 838-4610Live music on MondaysCrazy 8 Sports Club (S)20 E. Lincoln St., 467-1363DJ Lique and Parafyn DJ Lique and Parafyn DJ Lique and Parafyn on Tuesday-Thursday *Dempsey's Brass Rail (S)909 W. First Ave., 747-5362DJ Scott (top 40); drag shows; Eighth Element oxygen bar DJ Scott (top 40); drag shows; Eighth Element oxygen bar Dancing on Sunday; karaoke on Monday and Wednesday; '80s night on Thursday Ella's Supper Club (N)CenterStage, 1017 W. First Ave., third floor, 747-7078The Les Peetz Trio and Rachael Gonzales (jazz)The Les Peetz Trio and Rachael Gonzales (jazz)*Europa Pizzaria and Bakery (N)125 S. Wall St.,455-4051Sidhe on Sunday and MondayFat Tuesday's (S)109 W. Pacific Ave., 489-3969Fear Before the March of Flames, Bear vs. Shark, Since By Man, The Fall of Troy (original)The Click Five (original) on MondayFizzie Mulligan's (S)331 W. Hastings Road, 466-5354Satellite (variety)Satellite (variety)Karaoke on Wednesday; Sammy Eubanks (blues) on Thursday The Flame (S)2401 E. Sprague Ave., 534-9121The Sneaks, DJ Mayhem (variety) The Sneaks, DJ Mayhem (variety)Karaoke on Tuesday and Wednesday; DJ Mayhem on Thursday Goodtymes Bar & Grill (S)9214 E. Mission Ave., 928-1070Twister (variety)Twister (variety)DJ and comedy on Sundays; karaoke on TuesdayHope Market Cafe620 Wellington Place, Hope, Idaho,(208) 255-4410Larry Mooney (original) on SundayJohn's Alley (S)114 E. Sixth St., Moscow, (208) 883-7662Jazz Night on Sunday Kafka Coffee (N)410 Second Ave., Cheney,235-2577Nate Schierman (original)Lone Cactus (S)415 W. Hastings Road, 468-2672Bob Juhlin (listening) Bob Juhlin (listening) on Thursday Max at Mirabeau (N)I-90 at Sullivan Road, 922-4252Aaron Richner (blues/jazz) Aaron Richner (blues/jazz) Medley's (S)14415 E. Sprague Ave., 927-4555Mr. Happy (variety) Mr. Happy (variety) Open jam and karaoke on Sunday; Riverside Rhythm and Bluez Jam (blues) on Tuesday; karaoke on Wednesday and ThursdayMerq Café & Liquid Lounge (S)706 N. Monroe St., 325-3871Element Tribe DJs DJ musicKaraoke on Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday w/ DJ Yasmine*Moon Time (S)1602 Sherman Ave., Coeur d'Alene,(208) 667-2331I, Kona (original) on Thursday*Mootsy's (S)406 W. Sprague Ave., 838-1570Mark Mallman, Spokompton's Finest (original)O'Shay's Irish Pub (S)313 Coeur d'Alene Lake Drive, Coeur d'Alene, (208) 765-7723John Sylte and Dian Newell (old-time jam)Open mike on ThursdayPeacock Room (S)Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St., 455-8888Chris Rieser Acoustic Trio on WednesdayPeking Garden (S)3420 E. Sprague Ave., 534-2525Karaoke Ben and Sherry (variety)Pullman Grill & Bar (S)300 S. Grand Ave., Pullman, (509) 334-0477Ray B's Groove Project (jazz/funk/R&B) on WednesdayRock Coffee (N)920 W. First Ave., 838-1864Rory Stitt, Glenn Case (original)Radio Arms, Shoved, Liquid Ambition (original)Open mike on TuesdayRock Inn (S)8122 E. Sprague Ave., 922-4649Ray Vasquez Band (variety)Ray Vasquez Band (variety)Karaoke on Sunday-Thursday; The Grind on ThursdaySaddle Inn (S)10211 S. Electric Ave., Cheney, 455-8324Karaoke 2 Late with Don Smet (country) on SundaySatellite (S)425 W. Sprague Ave., 624-3952Cary Fly Evolution (original) on SundayThe Service Station (N)9315 N. Nevada St.The Danny McCollum Band (original)*The Shop (N)924 S. Perry St., 534-1647Camille Bloom (original)The Slab Inn (S)800 W. Seltice Way, Post Falls, (208) 773-5440Thunder Road (country)Thunder Road (country)Karaoke on Sunday-Thursday Snoops Saloon (S)805 E. Rosewood Ave., 487-6013Digital streaming jukebox Digital streaming jukeboxDigital streaming jukebox dailySpencer's (S)DoubleTree Hotel, 322 N. Spokane Falls Blvd.2for2 (acoustic duo) Spokane Eagles (S)315 E. Francis Ave., 489-3030Skrach (variety)Skrach (variety)Karaoke on SundaySpokane House (S)4301 W. Sunset Highway, 838-1471Diane Copeland (variety) Diane Copeland (variety) Tone Deff karaoke on TuesdaySpokane Valley Eagles (S)16801 E. Sprague Ave., 928-2063Rhythm Chiefs (country) Rhythm Chiefs (country) North Kountry (country), karaoke on SundaySunset Junction1801 Sunset Blvd., 455-9131Audioburn (cover)Audioburn (cover)Thumper's (S)718 E. Francis Ave., 484-8489Chris Rieser Acoustic Quartet on Thursday Top Hat (S)6412 N. Division St.,489-6540DJ Ryndog ('80s music) Twilight Room (N)112 S. Monroe St., 456-5654DJ Ovey (hard house) on Tuesdays Unified Groove Merchants (N)2607 N. Monroe St., 326-4842Belt of Vapor (original)Open mike on TuesdayVFW #1435 (S)212 S. David St., 535-9315Sissy Starr (variety) VFW #1474 (S)3004 E. Queen Ave., 487-3784Mavericks (country) Mavericks (country) Mavericks (country) on Sunday VFW #2218 (S)3207 E. Sprague Ave., Ben & Sherry (variety) on Thursday Westwood Saloon8162 W. Main St., Rathdrum, (208) 687-3987Skrach (variety) on Sunday

Sometimes films that seem to say nothing end up saying just about everything that's worth putting in words. Or, in the case of the 1992 film "Baraka," everything that's worth putting in images accompanied by music.

Presenting a host of local, regional and national hip-hop acts, plus a break-dancing contest, a freestyle competition and a "Lyricist Lounge" style poetry slam, the four-day hip-hop summit Hiphopolis Now starts on Thursday and runs through Oct. 9 at The B-Side, 230 W. Riverside Ave. All shows start at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for all four nights, through TicketsWest, www.ticketswest.com or (800) 325-SEAT, or $10 per night at the door. The B-Side also will offer a soul food menu including gumbo, catfish, black-eyed peas, ribs, wings, macaroni and cheese and red beans and rice. Thursday

After the devastating emotional rawness of Roman Polanski's Holocaust drama "The Pianist," the director's take on Charles Dickens' "Oliver Twist" is an oddly distant and disappointing affair. Other than its rich, technically sumptuous production values and a wickedly gnarled performance by Ben Kingsley as den-of-thieves master Fagin, Polanski's "Oliver Twist" has little to distinguish it from the many other fine and proper adaptations of the orphan boy's adventures.

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RESTAURANTPHONE/LOCATIONREGIONCUISINEPRICENOW SERVINGTHE INSIDE DISHAnthony's HomePort at Spokane Falls(N)510 N. Lincoln St., 328-9009Downtown SpokaneSeafood $$$- $$$$Monday – Thursday: 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 11:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2 to 9:30 p.m., brunch 10 a.m.–2 p.m.The Spokane branch of this West Side seafood chain is perched right on the cliff above the Spokane River's upper falls. Anthony's does the view justice with a stylish atmosphere, a well-managed dining room and an array of high-quality seafood dishes. Offerings change seasonally, yet you should always be able to count on the alder-planked salmon. Give the Dungeness crab cakes a try as well. Otherwise, pay close attention to the fresh sheet. (September 2004) Commellini's Italian Restaurant(N)14100 N. Dartford Drive,466-2088Northwest Spokane Italian$$$- $$$$Tuesday – Saturday: 5 pm. – 9 p.m.; Sunday: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.The place used to be an old bootlegger's hideout – the underground tunnels still exist. Current owner Al Jouan has spiffed up the menu and converted it into a relatively high-end dining experience, with crisp linens on the tables and classical arias floating overhead. The menu reflects this new sophistication as well, especially in the Lobster Gnocchi, an outstanding langoustine sauté flavored with truffle oil. Even the Chicken Cacciatore has been spiffed up to become a sauté dish. Traditionalists can still find top-quality ravioli, cannelloni and other pasta dishes. Don't miss out on the rich and earthy house Mushroom Soup. (April 2005)Kim Do (N)2018 N. Hamilton St., 487-7700Northeast SpokaneVietnamese$Monday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.Kim Do Restaurant is a friendly, lime-scented Vietnamese restaurant in the Gonzaga District. Try the Pho, the beef- or chicken-based Vietnamese soups. With generous garnishes of fresh basil and bean sprouts, think of it as a soup and salad combo, all in one. Or try one of the many excellent vermicelli rice-noodle dishes, or the curry. You might want to avoid anything with tendon, unless you're a Vietnamese food veteran, or just plain adventurous. It's tasty, but gelatinous. The translucent spring rolls are a must. And don't forget to try the sweet iced coffee, made with condensed milk. (May 2004)Maggie's South Hill Grill(N)2808 E. 29th Ave., 536-4745South SpokaneBistro/ Eclectic$-$$Daily from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.This South Hill bistro-grill is routinely packed with people who have discovered the uncommonly stylish Chicken Pot Pie, which comes with a jaunty pastry hat, the zesty Pan-Seared Ahi and the excellent pasta dishes and sandwiches. Maggie's is also exceptionally warm and welcoming, especially to families with kids. (April 2005)Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant(N)2008 Northwest Blvd., 328-9733Northwest SpokaneMoroccan$$$Daily from 5 – 10 p.m.Diners sit on the floor or on low cushions and the food is eaten with the fingers (or utensils if you want). The best way to go is with the prix fixe menu, in which you get five courses, including a lentil soup, a marinated salad and the outstanding Bastela Royale, a filo pastry with with scrambled eggs, ground chicken and powdered sugar (trust me, it all works well together). Among the entrees, I'd try the Chicken with Honey and Prunes or the Lamb M'Rouzia. The meal ends with a sweet mint tea ceremony. (November 2004)Neva Russian Tea Room and Restaurant(N)2909 N. Division St., 325-3552North SpokaneRussian/ Ukrainian/ Uzbeki $-$$Sunday – Thursday: 11 a.m – 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.The masterpiece is the light and fragrant borscht (a beet soup), filled with delicate shreds of beet and cabbage and flavored with tender cubes of veal and sour cream. Be sure and try some of the many kinds of bliny (stuffed crepes, or blintzes) and vareneki (filled dumplings). You also can't go wrong with the more familiar items, such as a wonderfully rich Chicken Kiev and a delicate, sherry-infused Beef Stroganoff. The tea, with delicate floral notes, is worth a trip alone. (March 2005) Percy's Café Americana(N)10502 E. Sprague Ave., 924-6022Spokane ValleyAmerican$$Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.This Valley institution, with an art-deco theme, serves simple food with good value. The menu is full of entrees that have stood the test of time: prime rib, steaks, chicken and seafood with a few pasta dishes. Try the French Peppered Filet of Sirloin, topped in mushrooms and flamed with brandy. The Potatoes Romanoff, mashed with garlic and cheese, is a house specialty side dish. Give the fish and chips and the sandwiches a try as well. You might want to avoid the salami, ham and mozzarella panini, which combined too many strong flavors. Service is friendly but sometimes too casual. (December 2004)Shogun(S)821 E. Third Ave., 534-7777Downtown SpokaneJapanese$$- $$$$Sunday – Thursday: 5 – 10 p.m.;Friday and Saturday: 5 – 11 p.m.Around back, past the waterfall and the karaoke stage, is one of the biggest and best sushi bars in Spokane. The sushi chefs are thorough pros and the ingredients are fresh and beautifully presented. Try something adventurous, such as the smoke eel roll. (July 2004)

CLUBLOCATION/PHONETONIGHTSATURDAYNEXT WEEKAnnie Fannie's (S)3827 E. Boone Ave., 534-1212New Jack City (hip- hop) New Jack City (hip- hop) Auntie's Bookstore (N)402 W. Main Ave., 838-0206Frank Delaney (blues/folk)*The B-Side (S)230 W. Riverside Ave., 624-76381DJ Nealie Neal, Breezy Brown, Supervillain (original)Belt of Vapor, The Black March, Book of Maps, Malevolent (original)The Kissers, Spelling Bee II (original) on WednesdayBeverly's (N)Coeur d'Alene Resort, Coeur d'Alene, (208) 765-4000Robert Vaughn (listening) Robert Vaughn (listening) Big Easy Concert House (S)921 W. Sprague Ave., 244-3279Club Mardi Gras Queensryche, Club Fusion Kiss Army on Wednesday; George Thorogood, karaoke on Thursday Bigfoot Pub and Eatery (S)9115 N. Division St., 467-9638Emerson and Baumer on Monday (variety); karaoke on Tuesday; Exit 7 on Thursday (country) Blue Dolphin (S)16 S. Robie Road, 924-7168Karaoke on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (w/ Tom); open mike on Wednesday*Blue Spark (S)15 S. Howard St., 838-5787Buffalo Jones (original)Open mike with Flyreal on Monday; Eighth Element oxygen bar on Thursday Bluz at the Bend (S)2721 N. Market St., 483-7300Big Mumbo Blues BandBig Mumbo Blues BandRiverside Talent Showcase on Sunday*The Blvd.333 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., 218-6735The Green Light District (original)Bolo's Bar & Grill (S)116 S. Best Road, 891-8995Somebody's Hero (variety)Somebody's Hero (variety)Karaoke on Monday-Thursday Bourbon Street Uptown (S)921 W. Sprague Ave., 244-3279Total Request Live & Unplugged on Wednesdays Brickwall Comedy Club (S)Budget Inn, 110 E. Fourth Ave., 484-2431Mickey Joseph, Tony Castle (comedy)Mickey Joseph, Tony Castle (comedy)Open mike on Sunday; karaoke on Monday and TuesdayBrotherhood of Friends (B.O.F.) (S)933 W. Third Ave., 624-5159The Variety Pack (ballroom) The Variety Pack (ballroom) Buckhorn Inn (S)Highway 2, Airway Heights, 244-3991Mr. Happy (variety) Mr. Happy (variety) CJ's (S)112 N. Main St., Moscow, (208) 883-3147Club Night (top 40) Club Night (top 40) Karaoke on Wednesday and Thursday Café Moro (N)100 E. Main St., Pullman, (509) 338-3892Matt Fu with Old Shoes and Annie J and the Radiant Murmur (original)Brian Gill (original)Catacombs (N)110 S. Monroe St., 838-4610Live music on Mondays Crazy 8 Sports Club (S)20 E. Lincoln St., 467-1363DJ Lique and Parafyn DJ Lique and Parafyn DJ Lique and Parafyn on Tuesday-Thursday *Dempsey's Brass Rail (S)909 W. First Ave., 747-5362DJ Scott (top 40); drag shows; Eighth Element oxygen bar DJ Scott (top 40); drag shows; Eighth Element oxygen bar Dancing on Sunday; karaoke on Monday and Wednesday; '80s night on Thursday Ella's Supper Club (N)CenterStage, 1017 W. First Ave., third floor, 747-7078Don Goodwin (jazz piano); Secondary Sense (jazz)Don Goodwin (jazz piano); Secondary Sense (jazz)Danny McCollim (jazz piano) on Tuesday; Abe Kenney (guitar) on Wednesday; Eugene Jablonsky, Big Mumbo Blues Band on Thursday*Europa Pizzaria and Bakery (N)125 S. Wall St., 455-4051Sidhe on Sunday and MondayFat Tuesday's (S)109 W. Pacific Ave., 489-3969Asima Theory, Red Metric (original)Radio Arms, For Years Blue (reggae/rock)Vendetta Red, School Yard Heroes (original) on Sunday; comedy on Monday; Tim Reynolds (original) on Tuesday; Out for Blood (original) on WednesdayFizzie Mulligan's (S)331 W. Hastings Road, 466-5354Karaoke on Wednesday; Sammy Eubanks (blues) on Thursday The Flame (S)2401 E. Sprague Ave., 534-9121Word of Mouth (variety)Word of Mouth (variety)Karaoke on Tuesday and Wednesday; DJ Mayhem on ThursdayGoodtymes Bar & Grill (S)9214 E. Mission Ave., 928-1070Twister (variety)Twister (variety)DJ and comedy on Sundays; karaoke on TuesdayJohn's Alley (S)114 E. Sixth St., Moscow, (208) 883-7662Jazz Night on SundayLone Cactus (S)415 W. Hastings Road, 468-2672Bob Juhlin (listening) Bob Juhlin (listening) on Thursday Max at Mirabeau (N)I-90 at Sullivan Road, 922-4252Aaron Richner (blues/jazz) Aaron Richner (blues/jazz) Medley's (S)14415 E. Sprague Ave., 927-4555Open jam and karaoke on Sunday; Riverside Rhythm and Bluez Jam (blues) on Tuesday; karaoke on Wednesday and Thursday Merq Café & Liquid Lounge (S)706 N. Monroe St., 325-3871Element Tribe DJs DJ musicKaraoke on Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday w/ DJ Yasmine *Moon Time (S)1602 Sherman Ave., Coeur d'Alene, (208) 667-2331Black and Tan (original) on Thursday*Mootsy's (S)406 W. Sprague Ave., 838-1570Seaweed Jack, Willoughby, Longnecks (original)Cock Punchers, Starting Over (original)Northern Lights (N) 1003 E. Trent Ave., 242-2739Vapor Trail (jazz) O'Shay's Irish Pub (S)313 Coeur d'Alene Lake Drive, Coeur d'Alene,(208) 765-7723Open mike on ThursdayPeacock Room (S)Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St.,455-8888Chris Rieser Acoustic Trio on Wednesday; Schauer with Friends on ThursdayPeking Garden (S)3420 E. Sprague Ave., 534-2525Karaoke Ben and Sherry (variety)Peking North (S)4120 N. Division St., 484-4321Ray Vasquez Band (variety)Ray Vasquez Band (variety)Pepperdine (S)2911 E. 57th Ave., 448-8111Nightshift (variety)Nightshift (variety)Pullman Grill & Bar300 S. Grand,Pullman,(509) 334-0477Ray B's Groove Project (jazz/funk/R&B) on Wednesday Rock Coffee (N)920 W. First Ave., 838-1864The Noted (original)Chuck Dunlap and Kevin Tubbs (blues/acoustic guitar) Rock Inn (S)8122 E. Sprague Ave., 922-4649Sneaks (variety)Sneaks (variety)Karaoke on Sunday-Tuesday and Thursday; The Grind on ThursdayRocket Market (N)726 E. 43rd Ave., 343-2253Steve Simmons (canned music)Sam Endress (pop/soul) on TuesdaySaddle Inn (S)10211 S. Electric Ave., Cheney, 455-8324Karaoke 2 Late with Don Smet (country) on SundaySatellite (S)425 W. Sprague Ave., 624-3952Cary Fly Evolution (original) on SundayThe Slab Inn (S)800 W. Seltice Way, Post Falls, (208) 773-5440Thunder Road (country)Thunder Road (country)Karaoke on Sunday-ThursdaySnoops Saloon (S)805 E. Rosewood Ave., 487-6013Digital streaming jukebox Digital streaming jukeboxDigital streaming jukebox dailySpencer's (S)DoubleTree Hotel, 322 N. Spokane Falls Blvd.2for2 (acoustic duo) Spokane House (S)4301 W. Sunset Highway, 838-1471Diane Copeland (variety) Diane Copeland (variety) Tone Deff karaoke on Monday Spokane Valley Eagles (S)16801 E. Sprague Ave., 928-2063Rhythm Chiefs (country) Rhythm Chiefs (country) North Kountry (country), karaoke on SundaySunset Junction1801 Sunset Blvd.Elixir (variety)Elixir (variety)Thumper's (S)718 E. Francis Ave., 484-8489Chris Rieser Acoustic Quartet on Thursday Top Hat (S)6412 N. Division St., 489-6540DJ Ryndog ('80s music) Trick Shot Dixie (S) 321 W. Sprague Ave., 624-4549The Dixie Rockers (variety)The Dixie Rockers (variety)Karaoke on WednesdayTwilight Room (N)112 S. Monroe St., 456-5654DJ Ovey (hard house) on Tuesdays Unified Groove Merchants (N)2607 N. Monroe St., 326-4842What the Kids Want, Medeling and Free Association (original) on SundayVFW #1474 (S)3004 E. Queen Ave., 487-3784Mavericks (country) Mavericks (country) Mavericks (country) on SundayVFW #51 (S)300 W. Mission Ave., 327-9847Classic Country on SundayVolcano's Sports Bar (S)20 N. Raymond Road, 893-3667Karaoke on Sunday-Tuesday*The Wine Cellar (N)313 Sherman Ave., Coeur d'Alene,(208) 664-WINELaffin Bones Unplugged (blues)Laffin Bones Unplugged (blues)Chuck Dunlop (blues) on Tuesday; Mark Rhodes (blues) on Wednesday; Innocent Bystander (classics) on Thursday

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Spokane police say there has been an increase of reports from women who think they have been victims of illicit "date-rape" drugs used to leave them incoherent, sometimes so they can be easily raped. Here are the stories of two Spokane women, who believe they were drugged, and consider themselves lucky not to have become victims of rape. They agreed to talk in the hope that other women will become more vigilant. Lucky to be alive