Joe Ehrbar

Kids and kids are typical sights at the Interstate Fair.

There is something terribly puzzling about One Eye Open. Either the band hails from a distant planet or its members fled the looney bin.

Kiss used every gimmick available in its concert, and the crowd loved it.

1. Eddie Vedder and Pearl Jam experimented with new styles on "No Code." Photo by Knight-Ridder 2. Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder: Lonely at the top.

Interested in furthering the future of classical music in Spokane? The Spokane Symphony is looking for enthusiastic music aficionados to participate in its Docent Program. The guides will teach elementary students about classical music and prepare them for the symphony's Children's Concert on Nov. 5.

To call Richard Terzieff a Kiss fan would be a loud understatement. The owner of Recorded Memories dones Gene Simmons makeup and opens his record shop at midnight whenever a new Kiss album is released. Photo by Dan McComb/The Spokesman-Review

As part of their two-year reunion tour, the original members of Kiss will appear in full regalia at the Spokane Arena.

Super Sonic Soul Pimps play Outback Jack's on Saturday.

1. Peter Frampton still knows how to play that guitar. Photo by Ken Settle. 2. REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin. Photo by Ken Settle

FROM FOR THE RECORD (Saturday, August 24, 1996): The photo on page 2 of the Friday Weekend entertainment section was of Guzzard. The photo caption was wrong. After several years in the Inland Empire, Shoveljerk is ready for a change of pace.

Politicians lecture at length about family values. But do they know what real family values are? In the summer, it's swimming, baseball, hot dogs, picnics and pie-eating contests. Organizers of the Family Festival at Comstock Park (29th and Post) realize this, and that's why on Saturday the park will become a playground for Spokane families.

Singer Tish Hinojosa participated in the Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta. She didn't tumble through the air on the vault. Nor did she tear down the track in the 100-meter dash. And she wasn't awarded any medals for her efforts.

Phil Korell, Great Falls, Mont., artist and architect, has designed and donated a poster for the Nature Conservancy's second annual North Idaho Benefit and Auction on Monday at the Hayden Lake Country Club. "In sketching the image of the poster, I wanted to create a treasure hunt for wildlife, because that's how I see the conservancy's work," Korell said in a press release. "They're out there hunting for the last best remaining wildlife habitat and working to preserve it for generations to come."

For Gary Yeoman, life is a success.

Always one of the major highlights of KidsWeek is the Battle of the Bands competition at Riverfront Park. On Saturday in the Lilac Bowl, 12 local high school bands, covering a broad base of styles such as rock, alternative rock, heavy metal and instrumental music, will duel for the crowns of Best Band and People's Choice. The 12 were selected from 29 demo tapes sent to KidsWeek.

FOR THE RECORD (August 16, 1996): Parachute Express, a professional children's pop music group, will give two shows Thursday, at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., at the Civic Theatre. Call 328-4886 for more information. The day was wrong in a story in Thursday's IN Life section. (Photo of group)

Jack Russell sings vocals for Great White. Photo by Ken Settle

Not surprising, with summer winding down and local theater and music groups preparing for their upcoming seasons, there are a slew of auditions notices. Spokane's Children Theatre is conducting auditions for its forthcoming production of "The Pale Pink Dragon" on Sunday, Aug. 18, at 4 p.m. and Monday, Aug. 19, at 6 p.m. at St. Aloysius School, 611 E. Mission. There are main roles open for children ages 10 and up. A few chorus parts are open for children 5-9. Candidates 10 and older must prepare a brief song no longer than one minute. An accompanist will be provided. Bring sheet music and be prepared to dance.

Here from his Austin, Texas, stomping grounds, W.C. Clark will perform the kind of music that makes his albums "Heart of Gold" and "Texas Soul" standouts.

Styx broke onto the scene with "Lady" in 1973, hitting their stride by 1977.

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Two years ago, retirement pounded furiously on Neil Diamond's career. Had he quit, it would have been the most unspectacular and disappointing finish to a distinctive recording career that spans over four decades. At the time, Diamond had just released a live double-album called "Live in America," and, sorry Neil, it was awful.

Goodness hopes for a good showing this time.

Lollapalooza Tuesday, July 30, The Gorge Tuesday's Lollapalooza concert at The Gorge confirmed what most of us have been thinking all summer. Lollapalooza '96 is nothing more than overhyped, bloated rock fare with very few unique qualities.