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The Flaming Lips reschedule Fox show for March 19; tickets go on sale Tuesday

UPDATED: Tue., March 31, 2020

The Grammy-winning the Flaming Lips have rescheduled their date for March 19 at Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, and tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Tuesday at foxtheaterspokane.org.

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Spokane crime story airs on HLN’s ‘Forensic Files II’ on Sunday night

UPDATED: Sun., March 29, 2020

The true crime stories featured on “Forensic Files” have been a longtime TV viewing favorite – it’s a series in which I could watch the 30-minute episodes (less when forwarding through the commercials) for hours and hours and hours on end.

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Kenny Rogers crooned love songs, gambled on flipping mansions

UPDATED: Sun., March 29, 2020

Before the list of Hollywood home flippers included Ellen DeGeneres, Diane Keaton and Meg Ryan, there was country superstar Kenny Rogers, and they were all successful entertainers who performed for audiences and flipped houses on the side.

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Want some tots? ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ stars schedule Fox theater date on Nov. 12

Thu., March 26, 2020

“Napoleon Dynamite: The Film and a Conversation With Stars Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez and Jon Gries” goes on sale at 12 p.m. Friday for a date at Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12.

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Spokane Civic Theatre streaming returns with ‘Curious Incident,’ ‘Young Frankenstein’

Wed., March 25, 2020

The shows must go on! Spokane Civic Theatre’s streaming series returns tonight at 7:30 with the Tony Award-winning “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time,” followed by “Young Frankenstein” at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

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Sarah Colonna goes live on Instagram at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to raise money for Spokane Comedy Club

Wed., March 25, 2020

Comedienne Sarah Colonna (“Shameless,” “Insatiable,” “Chelsea Lately”) will go live on her Instagram @sarahcolonna1 tonight at 7:30 p.m. to help raise money for the out-of-work staff at the Spokane Comedy Club.

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Ronnie Milsap reschedules concert for Sept. 28 at Fox Theater

Wed., March 25, 2020

Music legend Ronnie Milsap has rescheduled his concert for Sept. 28 at Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox. Ticketholders for the original March 24 date are encouraged to hold on to their tickets, as those tickets will be honored for the new performance.

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Excelsior Youth Behavioral Center offers gift cards to employees

Wed., March 25, 2020

Sharing a nice gesture in Spokane this morning amid our coronavirus quarantine life: Excelsior Youth Behavioral Center has offered to give each of its more than 200 employees a $35 gift card to any one restaurant from The Spokesman-Review’s continually updated takeout menu list. Awesome! Please be safe and well!

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Restaurants are available for takeout orders

Thu., March 19, 2020

With the closure of restaurants since Tuesday, businesses have reached out to The Spokesman-Review to be added to our list of establishments offering takeout. Please continue to reach out.

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Philip Stanton, Park Lodge owner and chef, a charitable son amid COVID-19 pandemic, his mom says

Wed., March 18, 2020

My son, Philip Stanton, is the chef/owner of Park Lodge restaurant in Kendall Yards. Yesterday he distributed all his fresh produce to shelters and to people in quarantine. Today – right now –he’s preparing gallons of homemade chicken noodle soup to deliver to the shelters.

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Irish eyes are smiling on Spokane, the second-most Irish city in America per Apartment Guide

Tue., March 17, 2020

Apartment Guide released data today on the 10 most Irish cities in America – great timing, right? – and Spokane made the list at a surprising No. 2.

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Order for pickup! A list of online menus: Spokane and area restaurants and bars focus on takeout amid quarantine

UPDATED: Fri., April 24, 2020

Gov. Jay Inslee on March 15 ordered all restaurants and bars closed by 12:01 a.m. March 17 to fight coronavirus as confirmed cases of COVID-19 increased again on March 15 with 127 new patients in Washington state. All entertainment and recreational activities also were ordered to shut down.

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Webb of laughter: Openly gay Texas comedian is living a dream touring with Margaret Cho

UPDATED: Thu., March 12, 2020

It’s no surprise that comedienne Margaret Cho’s run of four shows at the Spokane Comedy Club from Feb. 27-29 included sold-out dates, but one surprise was her opening act, openly gay comedian and Texas native Daniel Rugg Webb.

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Review: High-energy Prince Royce’s ‘Alter Ego’ showcases his charisma and talent at the Fox

UPDATED: Thu., March 12, 2020

This journalist doesn’t speak or understand Spanish, but Prince Royce’s “Alter Ego Tour” stop at Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on March 6 was nonetheless a thoroughly enjoyable, high-energy showcase for the singer-songwriter’s vocal talent, charisma and dance moves.

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Happy Hour of the Week: Saranac Public House

Wed., March 11, 2020

Details + don’t miss: A pub with generous Happy Hour hours! Flatbreads and starters are $3 off; chips and salsa is $3; and house wines, well drinks and draft beer are $1 off. Bar food to the core was ordered – pepperoni and Thai flatbreads, pretzels and wings with honey Siracha sauce – and washed down with Bad Granny hard cider from Wenatchee.

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New on the Menu: A successful Eyvind + Hunt, plus dining at Osprey, Texas Roadhouse and Cosmic Cowboy Grill

UPDATED: Tue., March 10, 2020

It seems as if there is always a new restaurant popping up here and there in Spokane and the surrounding areas, and it’s a challenge to keep up with all the openings – but I’ll try. Truthfully for this first New on the Menu column, I’m playing catch-up. Here are some of my latest stops in the vibrant culinary scene.

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New shows in Spokane: Wilco, Sleater-Kinney, Dwight Yoakam, Kevin James, Slightly Stoopid + Iration

UPDATED: Tue., March 10, 2020

The social calendar for music and comedy continues to get busier and busier in Spokane, as new shows have been added in the last week.

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Weekly Ceviche Takeover brings guest chefs to Chad White’s Zona Blanca; Adam Hegsted is up first

UPDATED: Tue., March 10, 2020

“Top Chef” Season 13 cheftestant Chad White of Spokane is hosting a new weekly Ceviche Takeover on Wednesdays at his downtown ceviche bar Zona Blanca, and Adam Hegsted will be the first guest chef to create his spin on the seafood dish.

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Tavia Smith of Spokane auditions on ABC’s ‘American Idol’ tonight

Sun., March 8, 2020

Singer Tavia Smith of Spokane auditions on ABC’s “American Idol” tonight in front of the all-star judging panel of Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie.

Sports >  Gonzaga basketball

How to celebrate after watching Gonzaga feast on its foes in Las Vegas

UPDATED: Fri., March 6, 2020

The West Coast Conference men’s and women’s basketball tournaments have called The Orleans in Las Vegas home since 2009, and whether you’re staying at the off-the-Strip hotel or nearby, you’re certainly going to work up an appetite celebrating the Gonzaga Bulldogs’ latest victory.

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A royal career: Prince Royce, 30, celebrates a decade of success on his new ‘Alter Ego Tour’

Thu., March 5, 2020

Singer-songwriter Prince Royce broke out in 2010 with his No. 1 self-titled album and two No. 1 hits, “Corazon Sin Cara” and his Spanish cover of Ben E. King’s “Stand by Me.” Since that initial success, more top albums and singles have followed, and Royce is celebrating his career with the new “Alter Ego Tour.”

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The fab four: New James Beard Award-nominated chef Chad White’s restaurants are varied in town

Tue., March 3, 2020

“Top Chef” Season 13 cheftestant Chad White joined an elite culinary list last week when the Spokane native and resident was named a James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: Northwest & Pacific (Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington).

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Sunday in Spokane: Monster Jam is a learning day and fun family time at the Arena

UPDATED: Sun., March 1, 2020

The Monster Jam Triple Threat Series was at the Spokane Arena from Feb. 21-23, and I attended my first

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Krispy Kreme, Olive Garden, 7-Eleven, J.Crew, Reebok and more offer Leap Day specials

Sat., Feb. 29, 2020

Leap Day occurs only once every four years, so it makes perfect sense to commemorate the uncommon day of Feb. 29 – and business agree (thanks to the Real Deal blog for its list).

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Myles Kennedy and Alter Bridge receive warm hometown welcome at Knitting Factory

UPDATED: Sat., Feb. 29, 2020

“Are you ready to rise, Spokane?” Spokane native and Alter Bridge frontman Myles Kennedy asked from stage right at Knitting Factory on Thursday night, incorporating the rock band’s hit “Rise Today” into his question.