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A&E >  Stage

Civic’s ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ brings director Melody Deatherage back to former role

Thu., May 18, 2017

When Tami Knoell steps on stage as Lilli Vanessi/Katharine in Spokane Civic Theatre’s production of “Kiss Me, Kate,” director Melody Deatherage will know exactly how she feels, as Deatherage played the same character, on the same stage, 35 years ago. “Kiss Me, Kate” opens Friday.

A&E >  Music

By the numbers: Modest Mouse

Thu., May 18, 2017

Breaking down Issaquah-formed, Portland-based Modest Mouse by the numbers.

A&E >  Music

Spokane’s Kori Ailene rediscovers her voice on ‘Bear With Me’

Thu., May 18, 2017

Spokane-based Americana/folk musician Kori Ailene rediscovers her voice on debut album “Bear With Me.”

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A&E >  Music

U2’s ‘Joshua Tree Tour’ brings famed album, more hits to Seattle’s CenturyLink Field

UPDATED: Mon., May 15, 2017

U2’s “The Joshua Tree Tour” brings the famed album and more hits to Seattle’s CenturyLink Field.

A&E >  Stage

Updated “Cinderella” a musical the whole family can truly enjoy

UPDATED: Fri., May 12, 2017

Thanks to Douglas Carter Beane’s updated characters and just the right amount of snark, “Cinderella” is truly a show the whole family can enjoy.

News >  Family

Lilac City Figure Skating Club brings Vegas glamour to Ice-A-Delics show

Thu., May 11, 2017

The glitz and glamour of Las Vegas will come to Spokane when the Lilac City Figure Skating Club presents its biennial Ice-A-Delics show. This year’s exhibition, “Mirage,” features international medalist and 2011 national champion Ryan Bradley and will be held at Eagles Ice Arena on Friday and Saturday.

A&E >  Art

Spokane’s The Great PNW and Seattle’s Rainier Beer collaborate on clothing line

Thu., May 11, 2017

Spokane’s The Great PNW and Seattle’s Rainier Beer will celebrate its collaboration on a clothing line at the collection’s release party Friday at the Washington Cracker Building.

A&E >  Music

Q&A: Everclear’s Art Alexakis looks back on “So Much for the Afterglow”

Thu., May 11, 2017

Everclear’s Art Alexakis looks back on “So Much for the Afterglow” before the band hits Northern Quest Resort and Casino on Saturday as part of the “So Much for the Afterglow” 20th anniversary tour.

News >  Spokane

Cheney’s Wild Bill’s Longbar doubles as Wyoming in romantic thriller “The Purple Rose”

Thu., May 11, 2017

Bright and early Wednesday morning, far outside of normal business hours, Wild Bill’s Longbar in Cheney was packed, not with students from nearby Eastern Washington University, but by the cast and crew of “The Purple Rose,” a romantic thriller that’s being filmed there.

A&E >  Music

Classical guitarist Mak Grgic brings variety to Friends of the Guitar Hour

Wed., May 10, 2017

Classical guitarist Mak Grgic brings variety to his Friends of the Guitar Hour concert, Friday at Holy Names Music Center.

A&E >  Music

Canadian roots/indie rock quartet Current Swell matures on new album

Fri., May 5, 2017

Canadian roots/indie rock quartet Current Swell’s sixth album, “When to Talk and When to Listen,” brings the band to the Big Dipper on Thursday.

A&E >  Stage

Tatyana Lubov brings modern take on “Cinderella” to INB stage May 11-14

Fri., May 5, 2017

To prep “Cinderella” for its 2013 Broadway musical debut, playwright Douglas Carter Beane adapted the book Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote. The updated version comes to the INB stage Thursday-May 14.

A&E >  Music

LCD Soundsystem to replace Frank Ocean at Sasquatch! Music Festival

Fri., May 5, 2017

Famed dance-rock trio LCD Soundsystem will headline the first night of the Sasquatch! Music Festival, replacing R&B singer Frank Ocean, who had to drop out due to production delays beyond his control, according to a press release.

A&E >  Stage

Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre fundraiser brings local celebrities to dance floor

Thu., May 4, 2017

For the second year, Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre has gathered local celebrities to strut their stuff on the dance floor during its “Dancing with Celebrities” fundraiser, which will be held at the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel on Saturday.

A&E >  Music

Uzcátegui makes Coeur d’Alene Symphony debut with “Music from Scandinavia”

Thu., May 4, 2017

Classical music fans in Coeur d’Alene will get their first taste of Spokane Symphony assistant conductor Jorge Luis Uzcátegui Friday and Saturday when he makes his Coeur d’Alene Symphony debut at “Music from Scandinavia” at the Salvation Army Kroc Center.

A&E >  Stage

Cheney’s Vincas Greene brings modern dance to Spokane with Vytal Movement Dance Company

Thu., May 4, 2017

His dance career has taken him to every corner of the country and as far away as China, but Vincas Greene has returned home to the Inland Northwest to open Vytal Movement Dance Company, a professional modern dance company. Vytal Movement will present its dance concert “Awakenings” Tuesday at the Bing Crosby Theater.

A&E >  Books

Local author Erin Pringle highlights the beauty, awkwardness of grief in new short story collection

Wed., May 3, 2017

In her latest collection of stories, “The Whole World At Once,” local author Erin PringleCQ highlights the beauty and awkwardness of grief and loss, things we often sweep under the rug. She will read from the book at Auntie’s Bookstore on FridayMay 5 as part of First Friday.

A&E >  Stage

Civic adds needed modern twist to ‘Taming of the Shrew’

UPDATED: Mon., May 1, 2017

While the language is as Shakespeare wrote, director/scenic and lighting designer David Baker has added a modern touch to the Shakespeare comedy with updated costumes and more attitude than the Bard could’ve imagined.

News >  Spokane

NPR’s Tom Ashbrook reschedules Spokane show for Sept. 22

UPDATED: Fri., April 28, 2017

Tom Ashbrook, host of NPR’s “On Point,” has postponed his visit to Spokane until Sept. 22. Ashbrook will undergo surgery to repair an artery in May and will be unable to fly.

A&E >  Music

“Ultimate Beatles tribute” the Fab Four brings the Beatles to Spokane for SuperPops 6

Fri., April 28, 2017

The Fab Four, a Beatles tribute band, made the decision early on in its career to make every single aspect of its show as accurate as possible, proving they deserve their self-appointed status as the ultimate Beatles tribute. The Fab Four brings its show, which covers the span of the Beatles’ career, to Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Saturday for “SuperPops 6: The Fab Four.”

A&E >  Music

Musician Tim Kasher brings cinematic elements of new album to the big screen

Thu., April 27, 2017

Cursive and the Good Life frontman Tim Kasher will stop by the Bartlett Friday in support of his new album, “No Resolution.” The album will soundtrack his directorial debut film of the same name, which will be released later this year.

News >  Family

Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture celebrates 100 years as Spokane institution

Thu., April 27, 2017

The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture has been a Spokane institution since its beginnings in 1916. To celebrate the centennial milestone, reflecting on the last 100 years while also looking to the future, the museum will host a gala Saturday.

A&E >  Music

Local musicians join forces to create retro-pop outfit Super Sparkle

UPDATED: Thu., April 27, 2017

Retro-pop six piece Super Sparkle, which features members of several local bands, will release its “Songs Out the Window” EP Saturday at the Bartlett.

A&E >  Stage

Civic’s “Taming of the Shrew” rids material of stigma of being dull

UPDATED: Thu., April 27, 2017

When “The Taming of the Shrew” opens Friday at Spokane Civic Theatre, director David Baker, who is also handling scenic and lighting design, hopes to rid the material of its stigma of being dull and make the work more theatergoer-friendly.

A&E >  TV

Numerica, Lifetime team up to give Spokane couple a money makeover

Tue., April 25, 2017

Numerica Credit Union has teamed up with Lifetime’s “Dream Big Money Makeover” to give Spokane couple Erica and Cameron Johnson a money makeover, which will help them balance home and small business finances with the financial needs of their growing family.