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Downtown music venue the Bartlett to close Nov. 8

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 11, 2019

The Bartlett, a downtown staple for local, regional and national musicians since it opened six years ago, will host its last show Nov. 8. Co-owners Caleb and Karli Ingersoll announced the news in a Facebook post.

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Q&A: Music director James Lowe prepares for first season with the Spokane Symphony

UPDATED: Sun., Sept. 8, 2019

Season opener “Masterworks 1: American Rhythms,” Saturday and Sept. 15 at the Fox, features guest pianist William Wolfram.

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Kansas’ Richard Williams reflects on ‘Leftoverture,’ ‘Point of Know Return’

Thu., Sept. 5, 2019

The “Point of Know Return” anniversary tour brings Kansas to the First Interstate Center for the Arts on Wednesday.

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Spokane County Fair features fun for young and young at heart

Thu., Sept. 5, 2019

The fair opens Friday and continues through Sept. 15 at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center in Spokane Valley.

A&E >  Stage

Stage Left opens ‘Beyond Barriers’ season with ‘References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot’

Thu., Sept. 5, 2019

“References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot,” which is directed by Juan Mas, opens Friday and runs through Sept. 22.

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Say goodbye to summer, hello to fall at Schweitzer Mountain Resort’s Fall Fest

Thu., Aug. 29, 2019

Fall Fest begins today and runs through Monday at Schweitzer Mountain Resort.

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Dave Matthews Band, fans return to the Gorge for Labor Day Weekend

Thu., Aug. 29, 2019

The band will perform Friday through Sunday, joined by Lettuce, Gov’t Mule and Hurray for the Riff Raff.

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Spokane, Coeur d’Alene symphonies present Labor Day weekend concerts

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 28, 2019

The Spokane Symphony will perform in Pavillion Park and Comstock Park, and the Coeur d’Alene Symphony will perform in Coeur d’Alene City Park.

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Kenny G, Queensrÿche announce Northern Quest concerts

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 26, 2019

Tickets for both shows go on sale Friday at 9 a.m. through northernquest.com or the casino’s box office, (509) 481-2800 or (877) 871-6772.

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Eli Young Band to bring greatest hits from new collection to the Knitting Factory

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 26, 2019

The band – Mike Eli, Jon Jones, Chris Thompson and James Young – released “This Is Eli Young Band: Greatest Hits” in March.

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Hog wild! Pig Out in the Park is celebrating 40 years of food, music and fun

Thu., Aug. 22, 2019

As far as growing pains go, Pig Out in the Park, which is celebrating the big 4-0 this year, has had it relatively pain-free. On the food side of things, Pig Out will feature 57 food booths, 245 menu items and four beer/wine gardens.

A&E >  Art

Theater Fest celebrates Spokane’s diverse performing arts community

Thu., Aug. 22, 2019

This year, Theater Fest, now in its second year, features showcases at the Fox from 1-4 p.m. and the Bing Crosby Theater from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday.

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Amos Lee uses pain, darkness as starting points for healing, growth on ‘My New Moon’

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 22, 2019

Amos Lee will headline the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Saturday.

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra announces Nov. 22 concert at Spokane Arena

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 19, 2019

Tickets are on sale now through the band’s “12 Days of TSO Verified Fan Registration” at tso.tmverifiedfan.com.

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‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, Styx mark eclectic week at Northern Quest

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 15, 2019

Northern Quest Resort and Casino’s summer concert series always features an eclectic mix of performers, and this week’s lineup is the perfect example. “Weird Al” Yankovic will perform Sunday, and Styx, joined by Loverboy, will perform Thursday.

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Bob Gallagher celebrates 30 years of 4000 Holes

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 15, 2019

There will be performances at 4000 Holes and the Big Dipper on Saturday to mark the record store’s 30th anniversary. Since opening in 1989, the store has been the place for music fans and musicians to gather, talk shop and check out the newest releases or find a hidden (read: used) gem.

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3 Doors Down’s Brad Arnold talks changing industry, new music

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 15, 2019

3 Doors Down will headline the First Interstate Center for the Arts on Wednesday.

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North Idaho State Fair focuses on ‘Fair Necessities’

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 12, 2019

Country singers Craig Morgan and Jerrod Niemann will headline the opening day “Party in the Dirt” concert.

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Double duty: The Avett Brothers are at Sandpoint, then the Gorge this weekend

Thu., Aug. 8, 2019

“We speak as if we are not one body, though we are,” Seth Avett writes. “We judge as if we don’t value the judgment of others upon us, though we do. We forget to put our feet into the shoes of our neighbor and curse them for making the same ancient mistake.”

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Emma Larson reunites with Spokane Valley Summer Theatre in ‘Mamma Mia!’

Thu., Aug. 8, 2019

Spokane Valley Summer Theatre’s production of “Mamma Mia!” opens Friday and runs through Aug. 18.

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Gleason Fest brings Dandy Warhols, Grizzled Mighty, more to Riverfront Park

Thu., Aug. 8, 2019

Delbert and Left Hand Smoke also perform at the festival, inspired by Spokane’s Steve Gleason, at Riverfront Park on Saturday.

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GU’s Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center announces 2019-20 season

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 8, 2019

Tickets go on sale beginning Aug. 21 through the box office, 211 E. Desmet Ave. and (509) 313-2787.

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‘Smokey Joe’s Café’ celebrates nostalgic work of Leiber, Stoller

Wed., Aug. 7, 2019

The Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre will close its 2019 season with a production of “Smokey Joe’s Café,” which opens Aug. 8 and runs through Aug. 25.

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Spokane Symphony’s Arbor Crest concert moved to the Fox

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 7, 2019

According to a Facebook post, the heat and poor air quality are to blame for the decision.

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Travis Tritt reflects on lengthy music career in ‘Homegrown’

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 6, 2019

Travis Tritt, the Charlie Daniels Band and Love and Theft will perform at Northern Quest on Aug. 13.