Joe Ehrbar

The Galaxy Gallery, above Auntie's Bookstore, is showcasing art of Spokane-area youth; youth the public have, perhaps, written off - juvenile delinquents and runaways. Titled "Overcoming Risk," the exhibit not only gives the misrepresented youths a voice but it also conveys the grave odds the kids face daily. "Overcoming Risk," which runs through the end of this month, spotlights the work of artists between 10 and 19 years of age. All pieces are for sale. A percentage of the funds will be allotted to the artists, with the rest benefiting the Galaxy Gallery's programs involving at-risk youths.

A do-it yourself tree cutter hauls his prize out of the Colville National Forest. File/The Spokesman-Review

The Rude Boys play two shows at Ugly Rumors on Saturday.

In the mood for a little Celtic cheer this Christmas season? Then you don't want to miss Friday's Celtic Yuletide Concert featuring the family folk combo Magical Strings. For 17 years, the Seattle combo has produced its spectacular family Celtic Yuletide Concert before thousands of people in Seattle, where it's an institution. The show typically includes performances by Magical Strings, pipers, Celtic harpists and other musicians. Magical Strings was the conception of the husband-and-wife team of Phillip and Pam Boulding, who began shaping the group over a decade ago. But what makes this group special is that it is almost entirely comprised of family members. The Boulding's children - Morgan, Marshall, Brittany, Geoffrey and Brenin - all play instruments in the band.

A new sculpture is sure to brighten up Cheney Cowles Museum. Literally.

Guitarist Mark Bryan kicks in some hot licks as lead singer Darius Rucker belts out the words at the start of their show in the Spokane Arena. Photo by Dan Pelle/The Spokesman-Review

The Meices will appear at Outback Jack's on Tuesday.

Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour at one of the band's rare concerts in Los Angeles in 1994. Photo by Associated Press

Being signed to a major label often means relinquishing control and surrendering to the decisions of the record label. Such as touring as the opening band for Motley Crue.

Phish Friday at the Spokane Arena Fans lumbered their way toward the doors of the Spokane Arena Friday for Phish, while loose dogs circled them and a school of neo-hippie Phisheads begged for spare tickets. Yes, it was a weird scene.

FOR THE RECORD (November 25, 1996): Corrections: Auditions for Spokane Civic Theatre's production of Romeo and Juliet will be held today and Tuesday on the main stage at 1020 N. Howard. An IN-Life story Sunday gave the wrong location. The same story incorrectly reported how people should prepare for the audition. Prospective actors should learn a monologue of about 25 lines from a Shakespeare play other than Romeo and Juliet.

Isn't the term, Christian punk-rock, an oxymoron? Traditionally, punk strived to chisel away at the foundation of organized religion, particularly Christianity. Bremerton's MxPx, which plays an all-ages show at the Howard Street Underground on Saturday, doesn't see a conflict in juggling their devotion to the Sex Pistols and to Jesus.

Rock 'n' roll has always been a close companion to hot rods and motorcycles. Like mom and apple pie or militias and automatic weapons, the marriage of gas-guzzling cars and rock has long been celebrated.

Seaweed, shown here at a 1993 concert in Longview, Wash., is one of the bands featured in "Hype!"

1. Hootie and the Blowfish got their start in Columbia, S.C. 2. Singer-guitarist Darius Rucker fronts Hootie and the Blowfish. The band plays the Arena on Tuesday night.

1. Guitarist Trey Anastasio of Phish. For the first time in several years, Phish didn't embark on a big summer tour of the United States. Instead, the band went to Europe in July and played a few select American concerts in August. 2. Trey Anastaio, keyboardist Page McConnell, bassist Mike Gordon and drummer Jon Fishman.

Big Head Todd and the Monsters Friday at The Met You get the sense that Colorado rock band Big Head Todd and the Monsters has traversed a few highways. Because it's a feeling of travel and being out on the open road that occupies a palpable presence in the band's music.

Tammany Bank is included in the Seafirst collection.

(From Nightwatch column, November 22, 1996:) Last week in this column Charlie Butts and the Filter Tips were said to be playing the Kamloops in Sandpoint tonight and Saturday. They're not. Instead, the blues combo plays Ugly Rumors at the Mars Hotel tonight and Saturday. They'll be at the Kamloops next weekend - Nov. 29 and 30.

Coolio

Got your tickets for the Big Head Todd and the Monsters concert Friday at The Met? We certainly hope so. The concert sold out almost two weeks ago. It's hard to believe, considering the trio hasn't released an album in two years.

froSTed, with ex-Go-Go Jane Wiedlin, plays Outback Jack's on Tuesday.

1. Coolio accepting the award for Best Rap Video at this year's MTV Awards. 2. (Photo of Coolio)

Radio stations KNJY (Z-Rock) and KEZE as well as JF Productions will stage a Battle of the Bands Saturday at 8 p.m. at The Met. Six local bands, ranging from death-core to Christian rock will, be vying for free studio times. From 40 entries, six were chosen - Oil Filter, Plug Ugly, Major Buzz, Kidd Robin, Taant and Morning Breath.