Stories by Azaria Podplesky for the Spokesman-Review

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Slayer announces Nov. 24 show at the Spokane Arena

Tue., July 9, 2019

Tickets for the band’s farewell tour are $39.50-$89.50 and go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. through the arena box office, 720 W. Mallon Ave., all TicketsWest outlets, (800) 325-SEAT and www.ticketswest.com.

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August Burns Red stops by Knitting Factory on Friday during ‘Constellations’ anniversary tour

Tue., July 9, 2019

The anniversary tour brings the metalcore band to the Knitting Factory on Friday.

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Khalid’s effortless talent, strong dancers and visuals carry Spokane Arena show

UPDATED: Thu., July 11, 2019

Khalid performed at the Spokane Arena on Tuesday as part of the “Free Spirit” tour.

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Robert Cray Band keeps the fun going with ‘Hi Rhythm’

Thu., July 4, 2019

The band headlines the Bing Crosby Theater on Saturday.

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CdA Summer Theatre puts new spin on ‘Oklahoma!’

Thu., July 4, 2019

The summer theater’s production, which opens Thursday and runs through July 28 at the Salvation Army Kroc Center, features a revolving stage, also known as a turntable.

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Fireworks ring in new round of First Friday exhibits

Thu., July 4, 2019

If you’re not too tired from celebrating the Fourth of July, head out for First Friday and check out a new collection of art on display around town. Receptions are from 5-8 p.m. Friday unless otherwise noted.

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Chart-topping R&B singer Khalid brings ‘Free Spirit’ tour to the Spokane Arena

Wed., July 3, 2019

“Free Spirit,” Khalid’s second album, was released in April.

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Folk trio Honeysuckle road tested personal songs before recording ‘Fire Starter’

Wed., July 3, 2019

“Fire Starter” brings the band, which last year won the Boston Music Award for best folk artist, to the Bartlett on Wednesday.

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Spokane Taiko offering hands-on experience during library tour

Tue., July 2, 2019

The tour kicks off July 9 with two performances at the Shadle Library.

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Artist Megan Perkins to lead Garland Sketch Crawl

Mon., July 1, 2019

During the two-hour class, participants will sketch Garland neighborhood landmarks while learning to sketch on location and add color with watercolors, colored pencils or markers.

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Bursting with fun: Fourth of July celebrations across the Inland Northwest

Fri., June 28, 2019

No matter how you hope to ring in the Fourth of July, and no matter where you live, there’s a celebration for you.

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Photographers Bill and Kathy Kostelec capture Spokane’s evolution one photo at a time

Thu., June 27, 2019

“Spokane Silver Celebration,” which was supported by a Spokane Arts Grant Award, opened June 20 and continues through Aug. 4.

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Itzhak Perlman announces Jan. 13 performance at the Fox

UPDATED: Thu., June 27, 2019

Tickets for the performance, presented by BachFest Artistic Director Zuill Bailey, are $25-$250 and on sale July 18.

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‘Drawn to the Wall VII’ invites artists to create temporary works of art

Thu., June 27, 2019

The drawings only last through the end of the exhibition, Aug. 17, at the Jundt Art Museum.

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Spokane Symphony names James Lowe as next music director

Wed., June 26, 2019

James Lowe, who beat out 188 applicants to succeed Eckart Preu, was formally introduced during a news conference at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox.

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Get Out Fest brings people, music, outdoors together

Wed., June 26, 2019

Get Out Fest, through Sunday at the Ferry County Fairgrounds, features hiking, biking, fishing, music and more.

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Eric Church to fill two nights at the Gorge with hits new and old

UPDATED: Fri., June 28, 2019

On his “Double Down” tour, Eric Church plays each venue twice, performing drastically different concerts each night.

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Following a new musical interest brought Cayucas to ‘Real Life’

Tue., June 25, 2019

The album, which was released in April, deals with the idea of nostalgia, and brings brothers Zach and Ben Yudin to the Bartlett on Sunday.

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Rapper Pitbull reschedules Northern Quest show for Sept. 6

Mon., June 24, 2019

All tickets purchased for the original date will be honored for the new show. Refunds are available by request until July 19 at www.ticketswest.com or at the Northern Quest box office, (509) 481-2800 or (877) 871-6772.

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Portland’s the Dandy Warhols to headline Gleason Fest

UPDATED: Mon., June 24, 2019

The Grizzled Mighty, Delbert and Left Hand Smoke will also take the Lilac Bowl Amphitheater stage in Riverfront Park during Gleason Fest on Aug. 10.

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Magician Nick Norton announces ‘Phantasm’ show at the Fox

Mon., June 24, 2019

Tickets are $25-$45 and are on sale today at 10 a.m.

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Summer Guide: Inland Northwest boasts packed summer music, theater calendar

Sat., June 22, 2019

Whether you love grooving out in the sun or prefer to be entertained in the comfort of an air conditioned venue, summer entertainment season in the Inland Northwest has something that fits the bill.