Carolyn Lamberson

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Violent Femmes prove anything is possible

Thu., May 12, 2016

Lead singer Gordon Gano, bassist Brian Ritchie patch things up – sort of – to make the Violent Femmes sing again

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Tricks of the stage: Penn & Teller return Friday to Northern Quest

Wed., May 11, 2016

Penn Jillette and Teller first performed together in 1974. In the subsequent 40 years, the comedic magic duo have written several books, created films, had hit television shows, played on Broadway, and since 2001 has performed at the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

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Iron Goat a new stop on the First Friday trail

Thu., May 5, 2016

Other highlights for this month: Historic images and films from the Chronicle Building, Bonnie Griffith’s “Seasons in Landscape,” and multiple Window Dressings

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High-energy ‘Newsies’ a ton of fun

Wed., May 4, 2016

Morgan Keene shines in her homecoming performance of “Newsies” at the INB Performing Arts Center.

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‘Thank You, Teacher’: Book gets a new life

Sat., April 30, 2016

Bruce and Holly Holbert revise and expand their collection of teacher appreciation essays into a new book, “Thank You, Teacher.”

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A ‘Newsies’ homecoming for Morgan Keene

Thu., April 28, 2016

Morgan Keene, who got her start at CYT and Spokane Civic Theatre, is coming home with a leading role in the touring production of “Disney’s Newsies.”

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Pulitzer winner William Finnegan to speak at Auntie’s

Wed., April 27, 2016

William Finnegan has made a career of reporting stories in far-flung parts of the world: Africa, Asia, Europe, even Sunnyside, Washington, where in 1996 he wrote about the gang troubles plaguing the Yakima Valley community.

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Best of Broadway bringing back ‘Phantom’ to Spokane

Tue., April 26, 2016

“Phantom” returns, while “Kinky Boots,” “Beautiful” make their Spokane debuts.

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Young skaters find inspiration at Team Challenge Cup

Sun., April 24, 2016

Team Challenge Cup finale is just the beginning for 42 young regional skaters.

A&E >  Art

Escape into a world of color: Adult coloring books are growing source of relaxation

Sun., April 24, 2016

Adult coloring was hot in 2015, and is still going in 2016, as people pick up their colored pencils when it’s time to relax

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‘A Bright New Boise’ showcases talented young playwright

Sat., April 23, 2016

In the drab break room of a Boise Hobby Lobby store, five employees confront family, faith and futility in Samuel D. Hunter’s award-winning “A Bright New Boise,” now running at the Modern Theater Coeur d’Alene.

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Art of the every day: Elise Engler offers detailed look at common scenes, objects

Thu., April 14, 2016

Elise Engler will bring her eye for detail to the Spokane area next week as part of the region’s Visiting Artist Lecture Series. In conjunction with her local appearances, her large drawing installation “A Year on Broadway” is on display at the EWU Downtown Student Gallery, 402 Second St., Cheney.

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Symphony, chorale will join voices for Orff’s ‘Carmina Burana’

Thu., April 14, 2016

The Spokane Symphony, joined by the Spokane Symphony Chorale, soloists and guest artists, will bring Orff’s stunning work to life on the stage of the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Thursday.

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Casino adds shows from Parton, Duran Duran

Mon., April 11, 2016

Casino adds shows from Parton, Duran Duran

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In debut novel, author Shawn Vestal dares to challenge traditions

Sun., April 10, 2016

Shawn Vestal’s debut novel, “Daredevils,” is released from Penguin Press on Tuesday.

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Ligon balances dark and light with dual book release

Sun., April 10, 2016

Most authors don’t release two books at the same time. But to Sam Ligon, it made perfect sense to bring his story collection “Wonderland” and the novel “Among the Dead and Dreaming” into the world simultaneously.

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Ready, set, Get Lit!

Thu., April 7, 2016

For seven days, Spokane is literature central. Get Lit returns with Garth Stein, Paul Harding, Cornelius Eady, Diane Cook and a host of local talent.

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Valley theater company plans shows, classes

Thu., March 31, 2016

There’s a familiar face returning to the Inland Northwest theater scene. Yvonne A.K. Johnson, who was executive director of Spokane Civic Theatre for eight years before she was fired – messily – in 2013, is coming back to town, and teaming up with one of her former actors, to open the Spokane Valley Summer Theatre.

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Theater review: ‘42nd Street’ packs a lot of charm into those tap shoes

Fri., March 25, 2016

It’s impossible to be sad when there is tap dancing. And if you need cheering up, head to “42nd Street.”

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Local novelists win honors

Sun., March 20, 2016

It was a good week for Spokane writers.

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‘42nd Street’ sings the lullaby of Broadway

Thu., March 17, 2016

The show, set in 1933, centers on the backstage antics of “Pretty Lady,” the latest Broadway musical directed by Julian March (Matthew J. Taylor). Peggy Sawyer (Caitlin Ehlinger), a young actress right off the bus from Allentown, Pennsylvania, lands a coveted spot in the chorus line, only to become a star when original leading lady Dorothy Brock (Kaitlin Lawrence) is injured.

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‘Microbiography’ improvises on real-life stories

Thu., March 17, 2016

Real-life stories form the basis for this evening of improv featuring Mark Robbins and friends

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Poet Robyn Schiff explores domestic horrors in ‘A Woman of Property’

Thu., March 17, 2016

Poet Robyn Schiff did not set out to write about the dark side of home life. “In fact, I did not want to write about domestic horrors,” she said with a laugh. “I didn’t want to have one.” She will read at Gonzaga University next week as part of GU’s Visiting Writers Series.

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CST undergoes change at top

Sat., March 12, 2016

Laura Little is stepping down as executive director of Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre. Stepping in is Tracey Vaughan.

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‘Chipping the Block, Painting the Silk: The Prints of Norma Bassett Hall’

Fri., March 11, 2016

‘Chipping the Block, Painting the Silk: The Prints of Norma Bassett Hall’