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Fri., Nov. 26, 2004

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Today

Everclear

Heavy-hitting Portland alt rockers will play hits from their extensive catalog. This is the band’s first tour with its latest lineup. 6:30 p.m. Big Easy Concert House. $25, through TicketsWest, 325-SEAT.

Campbell House Holidays: Come Share the Warmth

Wintertime fun in historic Campbell House, decorated for the holidays. Enjoy the scent of hot cookies baking in the oven, entertaining children’s activities and storytelling. Today-Dec. 17, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and holidays. Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $7/adults, $5/seniors and students, free/ages 5 and younger. 456-3931.

Saturday

Breakfast with Santa

Including a deluxe buffet, photo with Santa and make-and-take crafts. Watch Balloon Bonanza’s Ryan Oelrich create a Christmas tree from balloons. All proceeds to benefit the Children’s Museum of Spokane. 8-11 a.m., The Davenport Hotel. $20. 624-KIDS.

Rex James

North Idaho brothers David Rex Powell and Anthony James Powell play acoustic 6- and 12-string guitars. 7:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main. 838-0206.

Sunday

Christmas Victorian High Teas

Includes soup, salad, English tea sandwiches, scones and sweets. Thursdays and Sundays through November. Tuesdays and Thursdays-Sundays through December. Arrive between 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Fotheringham Bed & Breakfast, 2128 W. Second. $21, includes tax. 838-1891.

Monday

William Berry

Local musician and composer of music for locally produced film “The Basket,” along with his new CD “American Carols.” 7:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main. 838-0206.

Tuesday

Ozomatli

Funky Latin-rock prophets with Latin and Middle Eastern style. 7:30 p.m., Washington State University, Beasley Coliseum, Pullman. $25/general, $15/students, through TicketsWest, 325-SEAT.

Wednesday

Disney on Ice with Monsters, Inc.

Wednesday-Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 4, 11:30 a.m., 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 5, 1 and 5 p.m. Spokane Arena. $12-35, through TicketsWest, 325-SEAT.

Drowning Pool

With special guests A Dozen Furies. All-ages concert. 7:30 p.m., Big Easy Concert House. $18.50, through TicketsWest, 325-SEAT.

Thursday

An Irish Chrsitmas with Michael Lundra

Thursday and Dec. 3. 8 p.m., The Met, 901 W. Sprague. $17/adults, $14/students and seniors, through TicketsWest, 325-SEAT.

Gala Opening Night Party

Sponsored by Spokane Art School. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, festivities and your choice of unique gifts. 5-9 p.m., 920 N. Howard. $35. 328-0900.

December 3

Gingerbread House Showcase

Display and silent auction of decorated gingerbread houses. Cost is $5 to decorate a house; children take home the houses they decorate. Sponsored by Gamma Epsilon. Net proceeds benefit Multiple Sclerosis, Ronald McDonald House, Salvation Army, Women’s Health Network and Woman in Transition. Dec. 3, 4-7 p.m.; Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Dec. 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. River Park Square, Main Avenue at Post Street. 448-7867.

Gonzaga Christmas Candlelight

Dec. 3-4. St. Aloysius Church. $12/adults, $10/students and seniors, through TicketsWest, 325-SEAT.

“The Nutcracker”

Presented by Alberta Ballet. Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 4, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 5, 2 p.m. Spokane Opera House. $13-26/adults, $13/children, through TicketsWest, 325-SEAT.

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