African Art Display At Koehler Gallery

Maybe you spent more money than you expected during the holidays and now Uncle Sam is reminding you that taxes are due soon - which makes this a good time to explore some of the area’s free or inexpensive indoor attractions to amuse yourself until the warm weather returns.

Spokane-area residents are fortunate to have a number of cultural outlets which offer just such attractions.

African art displayed, donated: Several items of original African art are on display in the Koehler Gallery on the Whitworth College campus. The collection was donated by Clyde and Anne Matters, two Whitworth alumni who collected the art during their African travels. Included in the display are bronzes, masks and fibers.

A reception for the Matters will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Jan. 15 in the gallery, when information on the pieces will be presented.

The art, the latest addition to the college’s permanent collection, will be on display through Feb. 3. Regular gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 4 p.m. This exhibit also will be available for viewing during the Spokane Visual Arts Tour, Feb. 3, from 5 to 9 p.m.

For more information, call Whitworth’s art department at 466-3258.

She was a feminist before the word was invented: “Susan B. Anthony: The Napoleon of the Movement,” a one-woman dramatization by Melinda Strobel, will be presented at the Cheney Cowles Museum, W2316 First, at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 18.

The “event” depicts the 50th birthday of Anthony who was instrumental in shaping the political rights of American women from 1850 until her death in 1906.

Strobel studied acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Her presentation is free and open to the public.

Spokane’s past remembered: John Fahey, a local historian and author of several area history books, will discuss the life of J.P. Graves, a businessman important to Spokane’s early history, Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m., in the Cheney Cowles Museum, W2316 First.

Fahey, a retired Eastern Washington University professor of radio and television and author of “Shaping Spokane: J.P. Graves and His Time,” will disscuss the man’s involvement with the Granby Smelter, the Spokane and Inland Empire Railroad and other subjects.

Fahey’s latest book is to be released by the University of Washington Press the middle of January.

His presentation is part of the museum’s Wednesday Night Program Series and is free and open to the public. Donations, however, are welcome.

Who’s the surprise signer?: Isabelle Moe will discuss “The Surprise Signer of the Declaration of Independence” at the Daughters of the American Revolution, Spokane Garry Chapter, meeting, Tuesday at the Liberty Park United Methodist Church, E1526 11th. Hostesses will be Virginia Ruark and Marvel Miller. For information, call 466-0581.

Good Citizens recognized: Six area high school seniors will be recognized as Good Citizens by the Daughters of American Revolution, Esther Reed Chapter, at its 11 a.m. meeting, Jan. 14, at Lilac Plaza, 7007 North Wiscomb.

The students and their high schools are:

Heather Sylvester, East Valley; Kristin Olson, Liberty; Carolyn Kruger, Davenport; Andrew Richardson, University; Esther Thomas, Christian Heritage in Edwall; and Jason Beeler, Cheney.

In addition, Maj. James D. McMullin will speak on national defense.

Hostesses will be Effie DeZonis. For more information, call 283-2528.

Irving Berlin remembered: The Monday Musicale met recently for a study on the life and music of Irving Berlin led by Sharon Daggett. Mary Clark was hostess for the meeting and luncheon, assisted by Ruth Simpson. Donna McMackin, Mary Clark and Kaz Honda performed.

The Monday Musicale Madrigal performed at several pubic holiday programs. Madrigal members are Donna McMackin, Sharon Care, Colleen Meighan, Kaz Honda, Sharon Rancour, Mary Mackay, Ruth Simpson, Karen Valandra, Mary Clark and Barbara Ringrose. Carol Jean Lewis is their accompanist.