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Talking Tolkien: International Tolkien Reading Day is Thursday

Tue., March 23, 2021

Best known for “The Hobbit,” “The Lord of the Rings” and other works of high fantasy, John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was an English writer, poet, philologist and academic.

A&E >  Music

‘Every human being is to not be subject to hate’: Gonzaga Chamber Chorus to perform ‘Considering Matthew Shepard’ with Kantorei

Sun., March 21, 2021

The Gonzaga Chamber Chorus will perform Craig Hella Johnson’s “Considering Matthew Shepard” in collaboration with Spokane Kantorei during an event livestreamed from the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center.

A&E >  Books

S.M. Hulse to discuss ‘Eden Mine’ in library program

Sat., March 20, 2021

Spokane-raised author S.M. Hulse will discuss her novel, “Eden Mine,” with representatives from the Whitman County Library during a free presentation followed by a Q&A at 6 p.m. Thursday. The event will be accessible via Zoom.

News >  Features

Adrienne Kisner details teen drama, ‘Mythic Pennsylvania,’ ‘Six Angry Girls’ tidbits in NWP Book Club talk

UPDATED: Fri., March 19, 2021

Author Adrienne Kisner joined a virtual gathering of the Northwest Passages Book Club to discuss her novel, “Six Angry Girls,” with Kristi Burns of the Spokesman-Review Thursday.

A&E >  Art

Music and art: BachFest’s ‘Across the Miles’; new music director; Julyamsh canceled; Art on the Green

UPDATED: Thu., March 18, 2021

Northwest BachFest’s “Across the Miles” continues with “Duo Parnas,” featuring violinist Madalyn Parnas and cellist Cicely Parnas. The performance will be available to stream from Friday through Monday.

A&E >  Entertainment

Spokane Civic Theatre presents 17 local ‘Leading Ladies’

UPDATED: Fri., March 19, 2021

Spokane Civic Theatre will present “Leading Ladies,” a production featuring 17 distinct musical performances filmed on the Civic Studio Theatre Stage with piano accompaniment by Civic Music Director Henry McNulty.

A&E >  Entertainment

What’s Worth Watching: ‘The Houseboat’ sails with its heartwarming male friendship

UPDATED: Thu., March 18, 2021

“Das Hausboot” (“The Houseboat”) follows German celebrities Olli Schulz and Fynn Kliemann on their quest to remodel the houseboat in which musician Gunter Gabriel lived until his death in 2017.

A&E >  Entertainment

Ireland in film: (Lucky) seven notable movies to watch set in the European country

Tue., March 16, 2021

With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Wednesday this year, most of this year’s celebrations will have likely taken place over the weekend, but there’s no reason they ought to end there. Here’s a list of (lucky) seven notable films set in Ireland.

A&E >  Books

Locally Writ: For poet Derek Sheffield, life is art, and art is life

Sat., March 13, 2021

Derek Sheffield’s writing journey began with adventures in science fiction and fantasy. But high school and college would introduce him to a host of new genres and styles of writing, most notably among them poetry.

A&E >  Books

Northwest Passages Book Club features YA author Adrienne Kisner

Sat., March 13, 2021

After living through her own high school and college years and then working with college and high school students even longer, author Adrienne Kisner found herself full of material for young-adult fiction.

A&E >  Art

Terrain, Black Lens and Laboratory unite to showcase BLM mural anew

Sat., March 13, 2021

The Black Lens and Terrain are teaming up with Laboratory to present a mixed-media display celebrating Black Lives Matter and the Black Lens’ “Create Health” initiative. The outdoor, pop-up event is set for 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Monday.

A&E >  Books

Author Alex Espinoza joins EWU’s ‘Visiting Writers Series’

UPDATED: Thu., March 11, 2021

Born in Tijuana and raised in L.A., author Alex Espinoza spent the majority of his young adulthood working a series of retail jobs. He sold everything from eggs and milk to used appliances, custom furniture, rock T-shirts and body jewelry. 

A&E >  Entertainment

What’s Worth Watching: Revisit Oscar-winning ‘The Queen’ for another view of palace in crisis mode

UPDATED: Thu., March 11, 2021

As social media flooded with references to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s “bombshell” interview with Oprah Winfrey over the weekend, my mind couldn’t help wandering back a couple of decades to a similar royal catastrophe. 

A&E >  Pop culture

Lost time: Eight things to consider doing before daylight saving time arrives on Sunday

UPDATED: Tue., March 9, 2021

This Sunday morning, we’re losing an hour due to daylight saving time. But after losing an entire year, what’s one more hour? Here are eight things to consider doing in Spokane before that lost hour arrives this weekend.

A&E >  Books

Locally Writ: Near-death experience inspires Ike Andrews’ ‘Lessons From the Trail’

Sat., March 6, 2021

Following the loss of a dear friend, Ike Andrews felt moved to take a break from his old love, fiction. His latest work, “Lessons From the Trail,” relates a series of anecdotes taken from decades spent exploring.

News >  Spokane

Northwest Passages Book Club: Author Sarah Gailey discusses clone novel ‘The Echo Wife’

UPDATED: Fri., March 5, 2021

Sarah Gailey, author of “The Echo Wife,” joined Northwest Passages Book Club just hours after Deadline announced that Annapurna Productions had successfully optioned the book for film adaptation.

News >  Spokane

Spokane area voices show support for Dr. Seuss Enterprises’ choice to stop printing ‘hurtful and wrong’ books

UPDATED: Fri., March 5, 2021

Many local literary voices agree with Dr. Seuss Enterprises’ choice to stop printing certain books over their depictions of people of color.

A&E >  Books

Former U.S. poet laureate to virtually visit Spokane Community College

UPDATED: Thu., March 4, 2021

Former U.S. poet laureate Tracy K. Smith will give a virtual presentation for Spokane Community College's “Diversity Dialogue” speaker series. The presentation is free and open to the public and will be streamed.

A&E >  Entertainment

What’s Worth Watching: Turns out the ‘Secret’ is in the actress: Lily Rabe

UPDATED: Thu., March 4, 2021

While watching HBO’s “The Undoing” a couple of months back, I remember thinking, “Wow, Nicole Kidman’s girlfriend (Lily Rabe) is great – I’d love a show about her.” Amazon Prime Video’s “Tell Me Your Secrets” is definitely not that.

A&E >  Entertainment

‘Napoleon Dynamite’ is rescheduled at the Fox again for 2022

UPDATED: Wed., March 3, 2021

After the screening, cast members Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Efren Ramirez (Pedro) and Jon Gries (Uncle Rico) will take to the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox stage for a discussion and Q&A session.

A&E >  Music

Pitch perfect: These five female singers got ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ right

UPDATED: Wed., March 3, 2021

“God Save the Queen” is a classic, Russia’s national anthem kind of slaps, but – and I hope you’ll forgive me for being partial – I love “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Sure, it’s not the first song on my road trip playlist.

A&E >  Entertainment

‘Alton Brown Live: Beyond the Eats’ tour to stop in Spokane

UPDATED: Wed., March 3, 2021

“Good Eats” star Alton Brown is hitting the road with “Alton Brown Live: Beyond the Eats,” his latest culinary variety show. Presale for tickets to the Nov. 23 show at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox began at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

A&E >  Books

Locally Writ: Sarah Gailey’s ‘The Echo Wife’ focuses on personal relationships

Sat., Feb. 27, 2021

It took some time for author Sarah Gailey to earnestly put pen to paper, but Gailey's earliest memories were overflowing with story ideas. “I tossed around wanting to be a writer when I was a teenager," Gailey said.

A&E >  Pop culture

UW professor uses hairstyles, beauty to discuss race, gender bias

UPDATED: Thu., Feb. 25, 2021

University of Washington professor Anu Taranath will explore cultural perceptions and the role of hairstyles and beauty in a discussion of race and gender bias at Spokane Community College’s Hagan Center.

A&E >  Entertainment

Gonzaga University choirs celebrate Black History Month

UPDATED: Thu., Feb. 25, 2021

In honor of Black History Month, Gonzaga University Choirs will present a concert celebrating the work of Black American composers livestreamed from the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center. “Can You See?” is at 7 p.m. Saturday.