Alisa Volz

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A&E > Stage

‘There’s a place for everybody in theater’: Spokane Valley Summer Theatre journeys to ‘South Pacific’

UPDATED: Fri., June 21, 2024

Spokane Valley Summer Theatre is rehearsing their rendition of "South Pacific"

A&E > Art

‘Art lives everywhere’: Arts and culture organizations in Washington receive $10 million in grants

Sun., June 9, 2024

ArtsFund and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation announced $10 million in funding for more than 800 arts and culture organizations throughout Washington late last month.

A&E > Music

Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations provides hope through music

UPDATED: Thu., May 30, 2024

At the Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations (HL7N), music acts as a guiding light to hope.

North Idaho photographer captures wildlife in its purest form

UPDATED: Sat., May 11, 2024

Nature has always captured Sheila Newenham’s heart.

A&E > Cooking

Second Harvest to host Flavors of India Cooking Class

Wed., May 8, 2024

Spokane’s Second Harvest Food Bank will host Flavors of India Cooking Class, taught by registered dietitian Carolyn Negley, on May 15.

News > Local business

Local businesses host events for Free Comic Book Day

UPDATED: Fri., May 3, 2024

Hobby shops in Spokane are hosting events and promotions in celebration of Free Comic Book Day, which takes place annually on the first Saturday of May.

A&E > Stage

‘That’s fab’: The story of Dungeons & Drag Queens

UPDATED: Thu., May 2, 2024

Though the creative, queer and comedic adventurers of “Dungeons & Drag Queens,” may now fight fantasy villains in the iconic tabletop game, Dungeons & Dragons, the group’s first archenemy was a rice cooker in the basement of a now-closed Seattle restaurant.

A&E > Stage

Bright Comet Theatre’s ‘Mr. Burns’ is a charmingly weird spin on a post-apocalyptic world

UPDATED: Thu., April 25, 2024

The apocalypse has destroyed the world.

A&E > Stage

Mead dance team places at State Championships

UPDATED: Thu., April 18, 2024

For the first time, the Mead High School dance team placed fourth at the Washington State Dance/Drill Championships on March 23.