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The newspaper isn’t just good for the latest local news. According to mystery novelist Craig Johnson, it also can inspire authors.

While there are a variety of exciting factors to frequently-updated “games as a service” – balance updates, new content and a lively community – there are also downsides. If a game is ever-changing, its overall quality is bound to have peaks and valleys.

Classical royalty in the form of violinist Itzhak Perlman debuted in Spokane in 2020. Yo-Yo Ma is the latest top tier musician, who will finally play the Lilac City in 2023. The cello virtuoso, who will perform Wednesday at the Fox Theater, is recognized not only for his technical brilliance but also for his engaging interpretative ability.

On Aug. 17, Microsoft announced that support will be dropped for the Xbox 360 online storefront next summer, on July 29. This news follows a trend set by other console makers, with Nintendo withdrawing access to their eShop for the 3DS and Wii U in March and Sony discontinuing store access for the PlayStation Portable in July 2021.

During a “Seinfeld” episode, the character Kramer questions whether protagonist Jerry Seinfeld is really a stand-up. “Jerry’s too normal to be a comedian,” Kramer cracked.

The first time Hannah Dasher headlines the Evergreen State is during the next to last concert scheduled for the Lucky You Lounge.

Aug. 17—Washington State University welcomes artist Jeffrey Gibson and his exhibition to its Schnitzer Museum. His exhibit, "Jeffrey Gibson: They Teach Love, From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation," will run Aug. 22 to March 9, according to a news release. It can be viewed between the museum's newly extended hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. ...

When John Fogerty sang “Born on the Bayou” with Creedence Clearwater Revival during the iconic band’s prime back in the ‘60s, it was belted out from a distance. Fogerty grew up in Northern California but the song worked.

Step aside, Krispy Kreme – the new champion of overexpansion is here, and its name is Embracer Group. The ambitious video game publishing giant’s years-long spending spree finally ended in May when CEO Lars Wingefors announced that “we were informed that one major strategic partnership that has been negotiated for seven months will not materialize.”

It’s almost six years to the day since Spoon last performed at the Knitting Factory.

”Don’t look back. Something might be gaining on you.”

It’s been 40 years since Night Ranger’s debut album, “Dawn Patrol” was released. The initial single, the anthemic “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me” peaked at No. 4 on Billboard’s Top Rock Tracks chart, thanks to heavy MTV play.

Much has changed since Noah Kahan made his Spokane debut in autumn 2021.

Following an early access demo release all the way back in 2020, Baldur’s Gate 3 was finally released in full on Aug. 3, with the macOS and PlayStation 5 versions to follow on Sept. 6. It’s been successfully defying all expectations, peaking at 814,000 concurrent Steam players during its first weekend – and that doesn’t account for those playing via GOG or GeForce Now.

Rumors are swirling at “Saturday Night Live” that creator and producer Lorne Michaels, 78, soon will step down from his longtime gig since he’s on the edge of octogenarian status, to be replaced by former “SNL” writer and star Tina Fey.

There’s been talk of an Eddie Van Halen tribute concert and even a Van Halen tour featuring David Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen and Wolfgang Van Halen. There have been rumors about what guitarist would possibly perform Eddie Van Halen’s familiar parts.

The title of the National Parks’ latest album, “8th Wonder,” can mean anything to anybody, said the band’s vocalist-guitarist Brady Parks.

Gunnar Rorholm and Mary Davidow are well aware how difficult it is to make the “Rising Stars” cut. Myriad local young men and women tried out for the Spokane Valley Summer Theatre showcase. However, only 17 vocalists were picked for the event, which is slated for Saturday and Sunday at Spokane Valley’s University High School Theatre.