Fall Arts Schedule Spokane Symphony

MUSIC

Spokane Symphony

Opening Night Gala, 8 p.m., tonight, Spokane Opera House, $14/$33. (624-1200) or G&B

Superpops: “The Last Swing of the Century,” 8 p.m., Sept. 25, Opera House, $31/$26/$20/$15. (624-1200) or G&B

“Beethoven!” with pianist Terrence Wilson, 8 p.m. Oct. 8, Opera House, $32/$26/$20/$14. Repeats 8 p.m. Oct. 9 at North Idaho College, $22/$16. (624-1200) or G&B

“Guitar Fantasia,” 8 p.m., Oct. 29, Opera House, $32/$26/$20/$14. (624-1200) or G&B

“Variations,” 3 p.m., Nov. 7 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9, The Met, $22/$18/$16/$11. (624-1200) or G&B

Pink Martini with the Spokane Symphony, 8 p.m., Nov. 13, Opera House, $31/$26/$20/$15. (624-1200) or G&B

“Elijah,” 8 p.m., Nov. 19, Opera House, $32/$26/$20/$14. (624-1200) or G&B

Holiday Pops Christmas Concert, 8 p.m. Dec. 11 and 2 p.m. Dec. 12, Opera House, $31/$26/$20/$15. (624-1200) or G&B

New Year’s Eve Spectacular, with Spokane Jazz Orchestra, 9:30 p.m., Dec. 31, Ag-Trade Center, Spokane, $99. (624-1200) or G&B

Concerts

Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Shawn Colvin, and Bruce Hornsby, 7 p.m., Sept. 25, The Gorge, George, Wash., $58.05, $37.05. Ticketmaster

Jethro Tull, 8 p.m., Sept. 29, Spokane Opera House, $39.50/$29.50/$25. G&B

Lonestar, 7 p.m., Sept. 30, Coeur d’Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, $40/$25. G&B

They Might Be Giants with You Were Spiraling, 8 p.m., Oct. 2, The Met, $21.50/$20.50/$19.50/$18. G&B

Mahaal, a Filipino vocal duo, 7 p.m., Oct. 6, The Met, $12/$8. G&B

Civilized Animal, Delbert, The Carcinogens and Upper Class Racket, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 8, The Met, $10. G&B

Stuck Mojo, 8 p.m., Oct. 8, Ichabod’s North, $8/must be 21 years old. G&B

Natalie MacMaster, Nov. 1, Beasley Coliseum, WSU, Pullman, $12.50/$8. G&B

Also in the region Hobart’s Jazz Lounge

Dan Balmer Group, 9 p.m., Sept. 24, Cavanaugh’s Fourth Avenue, Spokane, $7/$6. (838-6101)

Cocinando, 9 p.m., Oct. 1, Cavanaugh’s Fourth Ave., $10/$9. (838-6101)

John Stowell/Cheryl Hodge Quartet, 9 p.m., Oct. 2, Cavanaugh’s Fourth Ave., $5/$4. (838-6101)

Rob Scheps and David Haney, 8 p.m., Oct. 7, Cavanaugh’s Fourth Ave., $5/$4. (838-6101)

Michael Kaeshammer Duo, 8 p.m., Oct. 14, Cavanaugh’s Fourth Ave., $5/$4. (838-6101)

Washington Idaho Symphony

“Milestones of the Millennium,” 8 p.m., Sept. 25, Gladish Auditorium in Pullman, 3 p.m., Sept. 26, Lewiston High School Auditorium in Lewiston, $10/$5. (509-332-3408)

Jazz for Organ, organist Uwe-Karsten Gross, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 28, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Spokane, donations. 9747-6677)

“Don Giovanni,” San Francisco Opera’s Western Opera Theater, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 30, Panida Theater in Sandpoint, $20/$12. (208-263-9191)

Allegro

“Venice — Music Along the Grand Canal,” Oct. 1, The Met. G&B (455-6865)

“Music of Vienna,” Nov. 12, The Met. G&B (455-6865)

Spokane Jazz Orchestra

Oktober Swing Fest, 7 p.m., Oct. 9, Doubletree Hotel City Center Ballroom, $35. G&B (325-SEAT)

“A Salute to Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman,” 8 p.m., Oct. 23, The Met, $18.50/$16.50/$15.50. G&B (325-SEAT)

Duke Ellington’s “Nutcracker,” holiday concert with vocal group Top Flite, 8 p.m., Dec. 4, The Met, $18.50/$16.50/$15.50. G&B (325-SEAT)

Guitar concert by James Reid, 4 p.m., Oct. 10, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Spokane, $10. (448-4024)

The Spokane British Brass Band

“Of Moors & Mountains” concert, 3 p.m., Oct. 17, The Met, $8/$5. G&B

“Festive Brass” concert, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 14, $8/$5. G&B

Zephyr

“A Zephyr Bestiary: Music Celebrating Creatures Real and Imaginary,” 8 p.m., Oct. 22, The Met, $15/$12/$8. G&B.

Pages of Harmony, Barbershop Chorus and Quartet Contest, Oct. 22-23, Spokane Opera House, $15/$12/$8. G&B

The Cathedral and The Arts

Hildegard of Bingen, women’s choirs with medieval music, 3 and 7 p.m., Oct. 24, St. John’s Cathedral, Spokane, $14/$12/$7, G&B. (325-SEAT)

“Phantom of The Opera,” 1925 silent film with organ music, 8 p.m., Oct. 29 and 30, St. John’s Cathedral, $7/$5/$3.50, G&B. (325-SEAT)

Wolcum Yole! A Yuletide Story, youth sing, dance and play music, 3 and 7 p.m., Dec. 5, St. John’s Cathedral, free. (838-4277)

Candlelight Christmas Concert, brass choir and singers, 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 19 and 8 p.m. Dec. 21, St. John’s Cathedral, $14/$12/$7. G&B

New Year’s Eve Gala Concert, 8 p.m. Dec. 31, St. John’s Cathedral, $20/$18/$7, G&B

Eastern Washington University

Jazz Festival with the Phil Markowitz Trio, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 4, EWU Music Building recital hall, $7/$5. (359-7073)

Jazz Festival with the Rob Scheps/Nancy King Trio, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 5, EWU Music Building, $7/$5. (359-7073)

Jazz Festival with the John Hansen Trio, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 6, EWU Music Building, $7/$5. (359-7073)

Symphony Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 30, EWU Showalter Auditorium, free. (359-6120)

Trio Voronezh, Russian folk music, 8 p.m., Nov. 5, Panida Theater in Sandpoint, $12/$7. (208-263-9191)

Gonzaga University

Symphonic Band, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 12, St. Aloysius Church, Spokane, free. (323-6733)

Jazz Night at the Met, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 18, The Met, free. (323-6733)

Chamber Winds, 2 p.m., Nov. 21, Jesuit House Chapel, GU campus, free. (323-6733)

Spokane String Quartet, 3 p.m., Nov. 21, The Met, $15/$12/$6. G&B

EWU “Soundscapes,” 7:30 p.m., Dec. 5, Showalter Auditorium, EWU campus in Cheney, free. (509-359-7028)

THEATER

Lake City Playhouse

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” Sept. 24-26, Oct. 1-3, 8-10, and Oct. 14-16, Lake City Playhouse, Coeur d’Alene, $10/$8/$7/$6. (208) 667-1323

“Taming of the Shrew,” Nov. 5-7, 11-14 and 17-20, Lake City Playhouse, Coeur d’Alene, $10/$8/$7/$6. (208) 667-1323

“It’s Christmas and It’s Live,” Dec. 3-5, 9-12, 16-18, Lake City Playhouse, Coeur d’Alene, $10/$8/$7/$6. (208) 667-1323

Jubilarium

“Jubilarium,” 7:30 to 11 p.m. tonight, Sept. 24, Oct. 30, Dec. 31, Affair at the Falls, Spokane, $75/$65, G$B. (325-SEAT)

Interplayers

“Arcadia,” Sept. 17-Oct. 9, Interplayers Theatre, Spokane, $17.45/$15.10/$13.90/$10. (455-PLAY)

“A Touch of the Poet,” Oct. 22-Nov. 13, Interplayers Theatre, $17.45/$15.10/$13.90/$10. (455-PLAY)

“All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten,” Nov. 26-Dec. 18, Interplayers Theatre, $17.45/$15.10/$13.90/$10. (455-PLAY)

Circle Moon Theater

“Clockwork,” a mystery comedy dinner theater, 6 p.m. Sept. 27, Oct. 1-2, 2 p.m. Oct. 3 and 6 p.m. Oct. 8-9, Circle Moon Theater, Highway 211 near Sacheen Lake, $16/$8. (208) 437-0179

15th Annual Christmas Show, Northwoods’ style, Dec. 3-12, Circle Moon Theater, Highway 211 near Sacheen Lake, $16/$6/$4. (208) 437-0179

Woodland Theatre

One-act plays by Anita Higman, Oct. 14-16, 21, 22 and 24, Woodland Theatre, Kettle Falls, Wash., $8/$6. (509) 935-6681

The Second City, theatrical satire, 8 p.m., Oct. 15, The Met, $15. G&B (325-SEAT)

Paula Poundstone, comedy, 8 p.m., Nov. 20, Spokane Opera House, $25. G&B

Express Theatre Northwest

“Vincent,” 8 p.m. Oct. 29, The Met, Spokane, $27.50. G&B.

“Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley,” Nov. 26-28, Dec. 3-5, 10-12 and 17-19, location to be announced. (624-8073)

Rogue Players

“War of the Worlds,” Oct. 15-17; St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Spokane. G&B.

“Shadowlands,” Nov. 5 and 6, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Spokane. G&B.

Spokane Civic Theatre

“1776,” Oct. 1-30, Spokane Civic Theatre, $17/$14/$10. (325-2507)

“Mere Mortals,” Oct. 29-Nov. 20, Studio Theatre, $8. (325-2507)

“Nuncracker,” Nov. 19-Dec. 19, Spokane Civic Theatre, (325-2507)

Best of Broadway Millennium Series

“Showboat,” Nov. 4-7, Spokane Opera House, $39-$15. G&B

“Miss Saigon,” Dec. 30-Jan.9, Spokane Opera House, $65-$15. G&B

“Scrambled McManus”

More Patrick McManus stage antics, starring Tim Behrens, 8 p.m. Dec. 9-11, The Met, Spokane, $14/$7, G&B.

Spokane Opera performs Terrence McNally’s “Master Class,” 8 p.m. Dec. 17 and 3 and 8 p.m. Dec. 18, The Met, $18, G&B. (325-SEAT)

DANCE

New England Contra Dance and Jam Night, 8-10 p.m., Sept. 22, Woman’s Club Hall, 1428 W. Ninth, $4. (747-2640)

Lakota Sioux Indian Dance Theater 7:30 p.m., Sept. 28, The Met, $20/$15, G&B

Family Dance, 5-8 p.m., Oct. 1, Corbin Community Center, 827 W. Cleveland, $5/$4/$2. (838-2160)

Korean Dancers, 7 p.m., Oct. 2, Spokane Community College Auditorium, $12/$8. G&B

Bharata Natyam Dance Theatre, 7 p.m., Oct. 9, The Met, $12/$8. G&B

Biggest Barn Dance 6 p.m., Oct. 9, Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds, $10. G&B

Paul Taylor, Oct. 18, Beasley Coliseum, WSU, Pullman, $25/$20/$16/$12/$10/$8. G&B

Philippine Dance Troupe and String Band 7 p.m., Oct. 23, $12/$8. G&B.

“Aurora’s Wedding,” Saint-Petersburg Ballet Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 24, Panida Theater in Sandpoint, $17/$10. (208-263-9191)

Fourth Annual Spokane Folklore Society Folk Festival, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Nov. 13, Unitarian Church, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Dr., free. (747-2640)

Trinity Irish Dance, Nov. 15, Beasley Coliseum, Washington State University, Pullman, $28/$24/$18/$14/$10. G&B

Family Dance, 5-8 p.m., Nov. 20, Corbin Community Center, 827 W. Cleveland, $5/$4/$2. (838-2160)

“The Nutcracker,” performed by Western Ballet Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29, Panida Theater in Sandpoint, $16/$9, (208) 263-9191; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30, North Idaho College Schuler Auditorium, (208) 769-7780; 7 p.m. Dec. 5, Beasley Coliseum, Pullman, $25/$20/$16/$12/$10/$8. (325-SEAT)

“The Nutcracker,” Alberta Ballet and Spokane Symphony, 8 p.m. Dec. 3 and 4, 2 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5, Spokane Opera House, $33/$22/$16/$13. (624-1200) or G&B

Christmas Dance, 8-11 p.m., Dec. 11, Woman’s Club Hall, 1428 W. Ninth, $5/$4/$2. (747-2640)

“The Toy Shelf,” by Dance Theatre Northwest, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Dec. 12, The Met, $12/$6. (922-3023)

“Ballet and Bubbly,” reception begins 8 p.m., Dec. 31, The Met, $15/$12. G&B

Traditional New Year’s Eve Dance, 8-12:30 a.m., Dec. 31, Woman’s Club Hall, 1428 W. Ninth, $5/$4/$2. (747-2640)

ART GALLERIES

Spokane Art School

920 N. Howard, “Faculty Exhibit,” through Saturday; “Exterra,” by Joan G. Smith, Sept. 27-Oct. 22; “Apparitions,” by Ann Chadwick Reid, Nov. 1-24. (328-0900)

Jundt Art Museum

Gonzaga University, “A Line Made Flesh: Classic to Modern” and “Mary Farrell: Figure and Figural,” through Oct. 15. (328-4220, ext. 3211)

MULTI-CULTURAL

Finding Common Ground series, sponsored by the Washington Commission for the Humanities in conjunction with the City of Spokane Human Rights Office

Author Carl Mack, 7 p.m., Sept. 24, Avista Corp., 1411 E. Mission, Spokane, free.

Northwest African American Ballet, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 8, Spokane Falls Community College Building 15, free.

Talking Drums, 5:30 p.m., Oct. 15, Spokane Transit Association Plaza, free.

Film: “American History X,” 9:30 a.m., Oct. 23-24, Garland Theatre, Spokane, free.

A Human Psych-Drama, 3 p.m., Nov. 6, Spokane Convention Center, free.

International Film Festival

“The Blue Kite,” 7 p.m., Oct. 15-16, WSU Riverpoint Campus auditorium, $3. (625-6252)

“Das Schreckliche Madchen” (“The Nasty Girl”), 7 p.m. Nov. 12-13, WSU Riverpoint Campus auditorium, $3. (625-6252)

Asian Cultural Festival

Asian Cultural Festival, Oct. 1-31. (363-5315)

BENEFITS

KPBX Tedesca Concert, with NPR reporter/host Susan Stamberg, 8 p.m., Sept. 23, The Met, $22/$20. (328-5729)

1999 Scholarship Benefit Concert, featuring violinist Jason Moody, 6 p.m., Sept. 26, Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer, $30/$12/$7. (326-9516)

Fashion Show and Luncheon, sponsored by the Daughters of the Nile, noon, Sept. 27, at The DoubleTree Hotel, city center, $25. (924-9021 or 226-3336)

Heart Follies, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Oct. 2, Spokane Opera House, $6. G&B.

WAMPUM Oktober Swing Fest, with the Spokane Jazz Society and the Spokane Jazz Orchestra, 7 p.m.-midnight, Oct. 9, The DoubleTree Hotel, city center, $35. G&B

Inland Empire Council of Camp Fire Boys and Girls Benefit Evening, featuring the play “1776,” 7:30 p.m., Oct. 13, $17. (747-6191)

Suzanne Westenhoefer, comedy night to benefit “No on Discrimination,” 8 p.m., Oct. 23, Spokane Falls Community College Performing Arts Center, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Dr., $18/$16. (747-4646)

“Late Nite Catechism,” to benefit Catholic Charities, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 16, The Met, $50/$30/$18. G&B

Christmas Tree Elegance, benefit for the Spokane Symphony, Nov. 28-Dec. 3, Cavanaugh’s Inn at the Park, (326-3136).

CHILDREN’S

Theater Arts for Children

“The Princess and the Pea,” Oct. 2-17, University City Mall, Spokane Valley. (892-5413)

“World of the Beauty and the Beast,” Dec. 4-19, University City Mall, Spokane Valley. (892-5413)

“Hansel and Gretel,” Oct. 9-18, Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard, $3.50. (328-4886)

KPBX Kids’ Concerts, The Urban Coyote Bush Band, 2-3 p.m., Oct. 9, Spokane Valley Mall; Roots of Rock `n’ Roll, Part 1, 2-3 p.m. Nov. 20, The Met; Winter Solstice Music, Stories, 2-3 p.m., Dec. 18, Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main; all free. (328-5729)

KPBX Family Dance, featuring music of Celtic Nots, 7:30-10 p.m., Oct. 15, West Central Community Center, 1603 N. Belt, $15/family. (328-5729)

Symfunnies, “Where in the World of Music is Carmen Sandiego?” and “The Case of the Missing Planet,” 2 p.m., Oct. 31, Spokane Opera House, $8/$5. (624-1200)

Lunch with Santa, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 6, Circle Moon Theater, Highway 211 near Sacheen Lake. (208-437-0179)

Wolcum Yole, featuring the Spokane Symphony, the Spokane Area Children’s Chorus, and the Spokane Youth Orchestra, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., Dec. 5, St. John’s Cathedral, 12th and Grand, free. (624-7992)

Spokane Area Children’s Chorus, “A Ceremony of Carols,” 7:30 p.m., Dec. 17-18, Westminster Congregational Church, 411 S. Washington, $6/$4. (624-7992)

“Scrooge,” Spokane Children’s Theatre, Nov. 25-28 and Dec. 1-3, The Met. G&B

EVENTS

Elegant Designs with Flair, by Ann Chandler, Inland Empire District of Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs, 12:30 p.m., today, Kempis Hotel Suites, 523 S. Washington. (747-4926)

Archaeological Lectures

“Archaeological Perspectives from Transjordan on the Origins of Ancient Israel,” sponsored by the Archaeological Institute of America, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 22, 1020 W. Riverside (new Cheney Cowles Museum location in former Chamber of Commerce building).

“Honduras Before Playa de los Muertos: The Ulua River Valley and Early Formative Mesoamerica,” 7:30 p.m., Oct. 6, 1020 W. Riverside.

“Imaging Death in Classical Athens: Athenian White Lekythoi,” 7:30 p.m., Nov. 10, 1020 W. Riverside.

Flower Arranging Lessons, by the Inland Empire Garden Club Judges Council, 10 a.m.-noon, Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, free. (535-2574 or 928-7928)

Spokane Film Festival, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sept. 25, The Met, $10/$8.50. (455-6500)

Valleyfest, celebration for children and families, Sept. 25-26 at Terrace View Park, 24th and Blake, free. (928-3543)

Fall Festival of Wines, 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 2, Cavanaugh’s Templins Resort, Post Falls, $30. (208) 765-8100.

Regional Juried Watermedia Competition, Sept. 26-Oct. 30, Colburn Gallery, 203 W. Riverside. (747-0557 or 535-5167)

Artistry in Wood, competition and show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 2 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 3, Spokane Community College Lair building, $3/$2. (489-2271)

Custer’s Annual Fall Antique and Collector’s Sale, 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct.2 and 11 a.m. -5 p.m. Oct. 3, Spokane Fairgrounds, $4.50. (924-0588)

Octobrewfest, 5:30 p.m., Oct. 2, Fore Seasons Sports Dome, 7115 E. Cataldo, $14/$12. G&B

Fall Salon, art, fashion, and literary arts, 3-8 p.m. Oct. 9 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 10, Jennifer’s on Latah Creek, 1418 S. Chestnut. (747-8979)

Inland Craft Warnings, sale of exhibition of fine contemporary crafts, preview evening Oct. 8, $25, continues 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Oct. 9-10, Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds, $4. G&B and at the door

Quilt Show, by the Spokane Chapter of the Washington State Quilters, noon-9 p.m. Oct. 15, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 17, Spokane Convention Center, $4/$3. (467-0766)

Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Oct. 16, Circle Moon Theater, Highway 211 near Sacheen Lake, free. (509) 447-4851 or (509) 447-9200

Flower Show, “Holiday Harvest,” Inland Empire District Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs, 3 p.m. Nov. 5, 10 a.m., Nov. 6, Finch Arboretum, free. (747-4926)

Tolefest, a Christmas boutique, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov. 11-13, Spokane Art Supply, Too, 14208 E. Sprague. (992-8106 or 534-7752)

Warren Miller’s “Fifty Years of Skiing,” 5 and 8 p.m., Nov. 14, Spokane Opera House, $13.50. G&B

Colville’s Ale and Art, fourth annual art exhibition and sale, 6-9 p.m., Nov. 15, Barman’s building, 230 S. Main, Colville, $15/$20. (509) 684-5331

On the Air, featuring the Coeur d’Alene Sweet Adelines and Main Event, 8 p.m., Nov. 20, NIC, Coeur d’Alene, $12/$10. (208) 777-3047 or (208) 777-8554

Custer’s Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Show, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 19, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 20 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 21, Spokane Fairgrounds, $4.50. (924-0588)

Christmas Tree and Table Settings Exhibit, Inland Empire District of Wash. St. Federation of Garden Clubs, 1-3:30 p.m., Dec. 9, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh, $5. (747-4926)

Y2K Grand Millennial Ball, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Dec. 31, Gladish Community Center, Pullman, $60. (509) 332-8081

The Opera Buffs of Spokane

Perry Lorenzo of the Seattle Opera, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 20, Rockwood Retirement Community Center, Spokane, free. (535-7051 or 534-3830)

Gonzaga University, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 18, Rockwood Retirement Community, free. (535-7051 or 534-3830)

Spokane Opera, 6:30 p.m., Nov. 15, Rockwood Retirement Community, free. (535-7051 or 534-3830)

Carla Roland, 6:30 p.m., Dec. 20, Rockwood Retirement Community, free. (535-7051 or (534-3830)