Northwest Passages: Peter Rivera's Celebrate Symphony A night of Rare Earth music

Friday is the first of two nights of music to benefit Gonzaga University and Whitworth University's music programs. Peter Rivera fronts the 40-piece R&B orchestra playing specially arranged Rare Earth compositions showcasing Spokane's talented musicians. Last year's event generated 10K - all profits from these shows stay here in Spokane, benefiting the featured Gonzaga University and Whitworth University music programs.

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Fri., Sept. 29, 2023

Peter Rivera belts out tunes and plays the drums during his Celebrate Symphony: A Night of Rare Earth Music event, featuring a 40-piece R&B orchestra on Friday in the Gonzaga University Coughlin Theater.

Colin Mulvany The Spokesman-Revi
Peter Rivera’s Celebrate Symphony performs Friday at the Coughlin Theater. The Northwest Passages sponsored concert benefited the Gonzaga University and Whitworth University music programs that also performed with Rivera.

Colin Mulvany The Spokesman-Revi
Peter Rivera’s Celebrate Symphony fronts a 40-piece R&B orchestra playing specially arranged Rare Earth compositions showcasing Spokane’s talented musicians on Friday at the Gonzaga University Coughlin Theater.

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Peter Rivera’s Celebrate Symphony: A Night of Rare Earth Music, fronts a 40-piece R&B orchestra playing specially arranged Rare Earth compositions showcasing Spokane's talented musicians, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in the Gonzaga University Coughlin Theater. The Northwest Passages sponsored concert benefited the Gonzaga University and Whitworth University music programs that also performed with Rivera.

Colin Mulvany The Spokesman-Revi
Peter Rivera’s Celebrate Symphony: A Night of Rare Earth Music, fronts a 40-piece R&B orchestra playing specially arranged Rare Earth compositions showcasing Spokane's talented musicians, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in the Gonzaga University Coughlin Theater. The Northwest Passages sponsored concert benefited the Gonzaga University and Whitworth University music programs that also performed with Rivera.

Colin Mulvany The Spokesman-Revi
Peter Rivera’s Celebrate Symphony: A Night of Rare Earth Music, fronts a 40-piece R&B orchestra playing specially arranged Rare Earth compositions showcasing Spokane's talented musicians, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in the Gonzaga University Coughlin Theater. The Northwest Passages sponsored concert benefited the Gonzaga University and Whitworth University music programs that also performed with Rivera.

Colin Mulvany The Spokesman-Revi
Peter Rivera’s Celebrate Symphony: A Night of Rare Earth Music, fronts a 40-piece R&B orchestra playing specially arranged Rare Earth compositions showcasing Spokane's talented musicians, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in the Gonzaga University Coughlin Theater. The Northwest Passages sponsored concert benefited the Gonzaga University and Whitworth University music programs that also performed with Rivera.

Colin Mulvany The Spokesman-Revi
Peter Rivera’s Celebrate Symphony: A Night of Rare Earth Music, fronts a 40-piece R&B orchestra playing specially arranged Rare Earth compositions showcasing Spokane's talented musicians, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in the Gonzaga University Coughlin Theater. The Northwest Passages sponsored concert benefited the Gonzaga University and Whitworth University music programs that also performed with Rivera.

Colin Mulvany The Spokesman-Revi
Peter Rivera’s Celebrate Symphony: A Night of Rare Earth Music, fronts a 40-piece R&B orchestra playing specially arranged Rare Earth compositions showcasing Spokane's talented musicians, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in the Gonzaga University Coughlin Theater. The Northwest Passages sponsored concert benefited the Gonzaga University and Whitworth University music programs that also performed with Rivera.

Colin Mulvany The Spokesman-Revi
Peter Rivera’s Celebrate Symphony: A Night of Rare Earth Music, fronts a 40-piece R&B orchestra playing specially arranged Rare Earth compositions showcasing Spokane's talented musicians, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in the Gonzaga University Coughlin Theater. The Northwest Passages sponsored concert benefited the Gonzaga University and Whitworth University music programs that also performed with Rivera.

Colin Mulvany The Spokesman-Revi
Peter Rivera’s Celebrate Symphony: A Night of Rare Earth Music, fronts a 40-piece R&B orchestra playing specially arranged Rare Earth compositions showcasing Spokane's talented musicians, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in the Gonzaga University Coughlin Theater. The Northwest Passages sponsored concert benefited the Gonzaga University and Whitworth University music programs that also performed with Rivera.

Colin Mulvany The Spokesman-Revi