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Music calendar for Jan. 21-28 – Jason Perry, Stagecoach West, Militarie Gun and Supercrush

UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 20, 2022

WSU Faculty Artist Series – Featuring collaborations with WSU music faculty and students. The first half will feature a new work for euphonium, piano and percussion by Welsh composer Tom Davoren, followed by an euphonium and marimba duet by British composer Hannah Drage.

A&E >  Stage

Stage listings for Jan. 21-29 – Quiero Flamenco, Social Hour Comedy, ‘Almost, Maine’ and ‘Play That Goes Wrong’

Thu., Jan. 20, 2022

Quiero Flamenco: Clasica – an evening featuring both classical and Spanish music and dance, featuring flamenco performers from across the country. Saturday, 7 p.m. Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center, Gonzaga University, 211 E. Desmet Ave. $21.50-$31. (509) 313-2787.

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Things to do in Spokane from Jan. 21-28 – Inland Northwest RV Show, Lego Build Challenge and ‘The Secret Life of Bears’

UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 20, 2022

34th Annual Inland Northwest RV Show – Continues featuring nine buildings packed with RVs and accessories, presented by six dealers. Learn more at spokanervshow.com. One ticket is valid for entry all weekend. Cash-only admission. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. More dates and times.

News >  Education

Achievements: SFCC posts fall quarter honor roll

UPDATED: Mon., April 11, 2022

Spokane Falls Community College has announced its honor roll for the 2021 fall quarter, requiring students to achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0. The honorees are listed alphabetically by hometown

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Family Calendar for Jan. 17-24 – Books and Crafts On-the-Go, story times and writing

UPDATED: Sun., Jan. 16, 2022

Books and Crafts On-the-Go – Stop by the Children’s Library every Friday in January to pick up a kit to make wishing wands for the new year. Kits available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Coeur d'Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d'Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.

Achievements

UPDATED: Sun., Jan. 16, 2022

Ethan Flynn of Spokane has received a scholarship from the Lassonde Entrepreneur institute at the University of Utah, in Salt Lake City, for the 2021-22 school year.

Family Calendar for Jan. 10-17 – Youth pottery class, Mindful Mondays story time and open house at the Hive

UPDATED: Sun., Jan. 9, 2022

Youth Pottery Class With Alydia Grover – Learn how to make pinch pots, coil pots and the basics of throwing. Open to children ages 7 and older. This is a four-week course. MondaysJan. 10-Jan. 31, 6-8 p.m. Register at eventbrite.com/o/emerge-27157729629. Emerge, 119 N. Second St., Coeur d'Alene.

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Family Calendar for Jan. 3-10 – Game night, Scribbler’s Society, youth pottery class and hot chocolate party

UPDATED: Sun., Jan. 2, 2022

Minecraft Club – Explore architecture, engineering and art through Minecraft. Participants are given a building prompt and a brief lesson, then join a Minecraft world to build around the prompt. Friday, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Spark Central, 1214 W. Summit Parkway. Free. (509) 279-0299.

News >  K-12 education

Education notebook: East Valley High FBLA takes part in LeaderConLive, Teddy Bear Toss

Thu., Dec. 23, 2021

East Valley High School Future Business Leaders of America group participate in LeaderConLive in Yakima.

Family Calendar for Dec. 13-20 – Winter Glow Spectacular, Santa Express, Children’s Village Gift Drive and holiday lights

UPDATED: Sun., Dec. 12, 2021

Winter Glow Spectacular – A drive-through lighting festival held at Orchard Park through Jan. 2. Orchard Park, 20298 E. Indiana Ave., Liberty Lake. Free; donations accepted. (509) 755-6700.

A&E >  Entertainment

Review: Trans-Siberian Orchestra is a welcome return to Spokane Arena

Mon., Nov. 29, 2021

Trans-Siberian Orchestra returned to its annual Black Friday performance of "Christmas Eve and Other Stories" at Spokane Arena and was welcomed with open arms and hearts and a nostalgia felt across multiple generations. The audience was ready for the 25th anniversary performance.

Family Calendar for Nov. 29-Dec. 6 – Santa Express, Northwest Winterfest, Jurassic Quest and Totally Tubular Tuesdays

UPDATED: Sun., Nov. 28, 2021

Santa Express – Children ages 4-12 can shop for gifts, $1-$10, for their loved ones with the help of a Santa Express Elf. An online store is also available at santaexpress.org. Mondays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Dec. 23. 

News >  K-12 education

Education notebook: Dedication ceremony set for The Podium

Thu., Nov. 25, 2021

Groundbreaking of new stadium site will take place Tuesday at 3 p.m. near The Podium, 511 W. Dean Ave., in Spokane. 

News >  K-12 education

Centennial Middle School names students to first-quarter honor roll for 2021-22 school year

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 23, 2021

Centennial Middle School in the West Valley School District in Spokane Valley has announced its first quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 school year

Family Calendar Nov. 22-19 – COVID-19 and flu vaccination clinics, Winterfest and Numerica Tree Lighting

UPDATED: Sun., Nov. 21, 2021

SHRD Pediatric COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination Clinic – Appointments are required. Open to the community for ages 5-18. Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and the seasonal flu vaccine will be available. Schedule an appointment at srhd.org/events. Available at several dates and locations.

News >  Spokane

Education Notebook: Innovation students paint unity- and diversity-themed mural at Something Else Deli

Thu., Nov. 18, 2021

Innovation High School of Pride Schools has announced the completion of a large-scale mural on the side of Something Else Deli.

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Family Calendar Nov. 15-22 – ‘Castle in the Sky,’ the Inklings, ‘ParaNorman’ and Sketchbook Club

UPDATED: Sun., Nov. 14, 2021

"Castle in the Sky" 35th Anniversary – A young boy and a girl with a magic crystal must race against pirates and foreign agents in a search for a legendary floating castle. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Rated PG. 125 minutes. Subtitled: Monday, 7 p.m. Dubbed.

Family Calendar Nov. 8-15 – cranberry science, Imaginarium, Sketchbook Club and Minecraft

UPDATED: Sun., Nov. 7, 2021

Cranberry Science – Learn about the history, uses and science of cranberries using stories, videos and hands-on activities. Open to children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Register at events.spokanelibrary.org/event. Tuesday, 4-4:45 p.m. Presented by Spokane Public Library. Free. (509) 444-5300.

Family Calendar – reading, writing, volunteering and video games

UPDATED: Sun., Oct. 31, 2021

The Inklings: Teen Writers' Group – Get feedback on writing and create new work using a variety of writing prompts. Hosted by EWU MFA student Connor Dahlin. Snacks provided. Open to children in eighth through 12th grades. Monday, 5:30-7 p.m. Spark Central, 1214 W. Summit Parkway. Free. (509) 279-0299.

Achievements

UPDATED: Sun., Nov. 7, 2021

Gracen Crosby of Spokane Valley has been named to the summer term dean’s list at Georgia State University in Atlanta, requiring a minimum GPA of 3.5 and at least six semester hours of academic credit with no incompletes.

News >  Education

Education notebook: New Glover Middle School to hold open house

Thu., Oct. 14, 2021

Glover Middle School will host a community open house Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Masks are required.

A&E >  Entertainment

Review: Louis the Child brings ‘Euphoria’ to Pavilion at Riverfront

UPDATED: Fri., Sept. 17, 2021

Just after 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Robby Hauldren and Freddy Kennett of Louis the Child approached the paint-splattered mix table covered just as generously themselves in glow-in-the-dark paint. The crowd went wild. The sun had set over the Spokane River, and the Pavilion was lit up.

News >  Higher education

Achievements: SFCC posts summer quarter honor roll

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 15, 2021

Several area students were named to Spokane Falls Community College’s honor roll for the 2021 summer quarter, requiring students to achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0.

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Review: The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz and Michael Nesmith say farewell in style

UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 14, 2021

Like a story time for grown-ups, Michael Nesmith and Micky Dolenz joked with each other, told stories and gave nearly every song a little bit of context. Even for viewers who didn’t grow up during the Monkees’ era, the setlist and commentary were nostalgic. 

Achievements

UPDATED: Sun., Sept. 12, 2021

Emma McKinney of Mead has been named to the spring semester dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York, requiring a minimum GPA of 3.4. McKinney is majoring in design and imaging technology.