Airport Exhibit Displays City’s ‘Age Of Elegance’

Sun., Dec. 28, 1997

Lynn Gibson Correspondent

Travelers passing through Spokane International Airport this season can glimpse regional history from a century ago at a new exhibition adjacent to the baggage claim area.

“The Age of Elegance: Spokane Celebrates the Arts & Architecture of 1898” gives viewers a visual feast of the decorative arts and building styles of the late 1800s. The exhibit features stained glass, furnishings, photographs, and reproduction wallpapers and carpets depicting turn-of-the-century elegance in the Inland Northwest.

The exhibition runs through late March and is part of the Art at the Airport program. Exhibitions selected for the program are to give visitors a greater understanding of the region’s art, history and culture.

“The Age of Elegance” is a cooperative effort between the Cheney Cowles Museum, Spokane Airport Board, Spokane City and County Historic Preservation Office, Corbin Art Center, and the Spokane Convention and Visitors Bureau.

It is one of the first events associated with the Campbell House Centennial Celebration at the Cheney Cowles Museum.

Throughout 1998, the museum will sponsor several events highlighting the history surrounding the stately 1898 Tudor mansion designed by renowned architect Kirtland K. Cutter.

Help HEAL

Explore the music of Broadway during a fund-raiser Jan. 8 to benefit the Hanford Education Action League - HEAL.

“Broadway Rendezvous” begins at 7 p.m. and will feature pianist Kendall Feeney, artistic director of the musical group Zephyr. She will play classic and modern Broadway favorites at the elegant Glover Mansion, 321 W. Eighth.

Appetizers and fine wines will accompany the sing-along event. Lyric sheets will be provided.

Tickets are $20. Proceeds will support HEAL, a nonpartisan citizens group working to understand the continuing effects of nuclear weapons.

To reserve tickets, call 326-3370 by Jan. 5.

Girls basketball

There are still openings in the YWCA’s 3-on-3 Girl’s Basketball League, which begins Jan. 12. This is the only league specifically designed for girls 6 to 13 years old.

To register, call 326-1190, Ext. 119, or stop by the YWCA, 829 W. Broadway.

Volunteer coaches and referees are needed.

Family notes

Searching for things to do this week with your kids? Riverfront Park attractions are open, including the IMAX Theatre, the Ice Palace, Carrousel and Bumper Cars.

For prices and hours of operation, call 456-4386.

Enjoy a fun, safe and economical New Year’s Eve at Riverfront Park. Junior- and senior-high students, families and youth groups are invited for games, skating and prizes from 7 p.m. through midnight.

The $7.95 tickets includes ice-skate rental and admission to the Ice Palace, an IMAX movie ticket, prizes, giveaways and unlimited rides on SR-2 simulator, Bumper Cars and the Choo-Choo train.

Reservations aren’t necessary. Groups of 15 or more are eligible for a group rate; call 625-6624.

Kudos

Employees of Dana’s An Aveda Concepts Salon recently donated a day of wages to Anna Ogden Hall.

“We decided to give back to our community for everything it has given to us,” said Pamela Tague, salon owner. “This was a group effort, and since most of our business is women, we chose a center that would help women at the time they need help most.”

The salon, 8617 N. Division, delivered a check for $555 to Ogden Hall, which offers shelter and support to needy women and children.

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