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music

Every House is a Safe House

Benefit for the YWCA’s Domestic Violence Safe House. An evening of cabaret with Abbey Crawford, Auntie Bijou Matinee, Lonesome Lyle Morse and Carla Louise. Today. 8 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane, 4340 W. Fort Wright Drive. $10/general, $9/with canned food donation. 326-1190.

“Going to the Stick Games”

CD release concert with Jim Boyd. Today. 7:30 p.m., The Met, 901 W. Sprague. $12/advance, $14/door, through TicketsWest, 325-SEAT.

Spokane Symphony – Rhythm is Nature

Classics with conductor Eckart Preu and 21-year-old violinist Tai Murray. Symphony Yes! Children ages 8-14 can enjoy hands-on activities and meet the artists. Special subscription price for series of four concerts. Today. 8 p.m., Spokane Opera House, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $15-34. 624-1200 or 325- SEAT.

String Festival Faculty Concert

Today. 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Recital Hall, Moscow. (208) 885-7212.

A Trio of Four

Formerly the Lionel Hampton Quartet. Saturday. 7:30 p.m., Kenworthy Theatre, Moscow. $30. 336-0828.

Billie Fletcher with Four on the Floor

Playing classic rock, country and blues. Saturday. 7 p.m., Tekoa Empire Theatre, Tekoa. $6/adults, $3/students. 284-2078.

Choral Festival

WSU hosts 17 high school and middle school choirs at the 11th Annual Educational Choral Festival. Saturday. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Washington State University, Kimbrough Concert Hall, Pullman. Free. 335-3581.

Kathy Colton & the Reluctants

North Idaho trio features the powerhouse voice of Kathy Colton. Saturday. 7:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main. 838-0206.

String Festival

All-day festival. Saturday. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., University of Idaho, Recital Hall, Moscow. $5/adults, $3/students and seniors. (208) 885-7212.

The Used

Alternative music. Saturday. 8 p.m., Washington State University, Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum, Pullman. $25, through TicketsWest, 325-SEAT.

Chuck Prophet Concert with five-piece band

Presented by KPND and Mountain Fever. Sunday. 7:30 p.m., Panida Theater, Sandpoint. $18/advance, $21/door. (208) 263-9191.

Faculty Recital

Soprano Pamela Bathurst. Sunday. 8 p.m., University of Idaho, Recital Hall, Moscow. $5/adults, $3/students and seniors. (208) 885-7212.

Good Charlotte/Sum 41

All-ages concert. Sunday. 7 p.m., Big Easy Concert House. $25, through TicketsWest, 325-SEAT.

Spokane String Quartet

“Variations on a German Theme.” Dinner at 5:30 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. Sunday. CenterStage, 1017 W. First Ave. $43. 747-8243.

Whitworth Faculty Recital

Sunday. 4 p.m., Whitworth College, Music

Building Recital Hall. Free. 777-3280.

Faculty Recital

With violist Ferenc Cseszko, pianists Jung Spooner and Steven Spooner, and clarinetist Roger Cole. Tuesday. 8 p.m., University of Idaho, Recital Hall, Moscow. $5/adults, $3/students and seniors. (208) 885-7212.

Hal Ketchum in Concert

Presented by Mountain Fever. Thursday. 7:30 p.m., Panida Theater, Sandpoint. (208) 263-9191.

Mark Lowry with Lordsong and Stan Whitmire

Christian concert. Thursday. 7 p.m., Bethel Church, Keene at Shockley, Richland. $18/advance, $20/door. 734-0449.

Pianist Karen Shaw

Guest recital. Thursday. 8 p.m., University of Idaho, Recital Hall, Moscow. $5/adults, $3/students and seniors. (208) 885-7212.

Spokane Symphony – Spokane Homecoming

Eckart Preu conducts with Spokane pianist Steve Drury. Performances Oct. 29: 7:30 p.m., Oct. 31: 3 p.m. The Met, 901 W. Sprague. $13-24. 624-1200 or 325-SEAT.

The Wild Halloween Hip-Hop Bash

Multiple DJs spinning today’s best hip-hop and dance tunes. Costume contests for cash and prizes. 21-and-older show. Oct. 29. 8 p.m., Big Easy Concert House. $5, through TicketsWest, 325-SEAT.

Vocal Extravaganza

Presented by Washington State University School of Music and Theatre Arts. Oct. 29. 8 p.m., Bryan Hall Auditorium, Pullman. $6. 335-5647.

dance

Western Dance

Traditional country western music with The

Share Croppers. Benefits Our Lady of the Rosary Academy. Saturday. 7-10 p.m., Valley Senior Center, 11423 E. Mission. $5/adults, $3/seniors and children ages 6-12, $12/family. 921-9024.

Rainbow Dance Theatre

Celebrating the world of dance with hip-hop, African and modern dances. One dance member is deaf and has mastered the art of dancing by feeling the vibrations through the floor. Presented by Inland Northwest Dance Association. Saturday. 8 p.m., The Met, 901 W. Sprague. $15, through TicketsWest, 325-SEAT.

Riverdance

The original international phenomenon returns to Spokane. Tuesday-Thursday: 7:30 p.m., Oct. 29: 8 p.m., Oct. 30: 2 and 8 p.m., Oct. 31: 1 and 6:30 p.m. Spokane Opera House. $20-55, through TicketsWest, 325-SEAT.

Dance for My Father

Phyllis Gooden-Young showcases her students from the Modern Dance and Jazz Dance classes. Expect lively music and choreography from this dance recital. Presented by WSU Theatre. Oct. 29 - 30. 8 p.m., Washington State University, Daggy Hall, Pullman. $10/adults, $7.50/seniors, $5/children and WSU students. 335-7236.

SFCC Multicultural Halloween Dance

Sponsored by Spokane Falls Community College. Oct. 29. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Student Union Building, Cafe at the Falls, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Dr. 533-3367.

festivals/fairs

Sports Career Seminar and Job Fair

Sports-related job fair for college seniors, recent graduates or anyone interested in a career in the exciting and rewarding world of sports man-

agement. Professional sports organizations will attend. Registration and check-in is at 8:30 a.m. and continues through the afternoon with job interviews. Attendees will be treated to a Spokane Chiefs hockey game vs. the Portland Winterhawks at 7 p.m. Today. $85. 328-0450, ext. 310.

Apple Festival

Featuring apples, fresh-pressed cider, produce, live music, food, craft booths, antiques, farm mazes and animals. Saturday and Sunday.

Green Bluff.

Whole Person Health Fair

Hosted by NIC nursing students. Includes 50 booths distributing information for all ages Speakers, screenings and more. Saturday. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., North Idaho College, Edminster Student Union Building, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-3485.

craft shows

St. James’ Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair

Today and Saturday. Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum, WSU campus, Pullman. 332-1742.

Craft Bazaar - GDLC

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church hosts this show. Saturday. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 3307 W. Rowan. 327-1914.

Craft Show - EVHS

Saturday. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., East Valley High School, Sullivan at Wellesley. 226-0765.

Craft Show - FHS

Saturday and Sunday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Ferris High School, 3020 E. 37th. 995-2141.

Craft Show - LCHS

Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Lewis and Clark High School, 521 W. Fourth. 747-1385.

Craft Show - St. John

Saturday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday: 9 a.m.-noon.

St. John Vianney Parish Hall, 503 N. Walnut.

Craft Show - MPC

Oct. 29: noon-7 p.m., Oct. 30: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 E. Marguerite.

holiday

Hauntingly Halloween

Halloween activities for ages 7-11, including pumpkin carving, decorating and a movie. Halloween-themed snacks will be provided. Bring a pumpkin. Today. 10 a.m.-noon, City of Pullman Parks and Recreation, 240 SE Dexter, Pullman. $12. 338-3227.

Amazing Corn Maze

Three miles of path with three mazes, each with its own level of difficulty. Also, a food court, family fun area with bounce castle, games, and Harvest Time family photos. Thursdays: 4-10 p.m., Fridays: 4 p.m.-midnight, Saturdays: 10 a.m.-midnight, Sundays: noon-6 p.m., through Nov. 6. On Sundays, bring two non-perishable food items and receive $1 off admission. From I-90: take Exit 299, head east to Stateline Village, travel north on Beck road one mile past Stateline Speedway sign. Prairie Road, off Highway 53. $6/ages 13 and older, $4/age 5-12, free/younger than 5. 242-2668.

BooFest

Family-friendly “frights” and an adventure revealing illusions and bizarre “exhibits” around every corner. Hands-on activities, behind-the-

scenes tour, magic show, food vendors, pumpkin glow on Thursday and more surprises. Thursdays and Sundays: 5:30-9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays: 5:30-10 p.m., through Oct. 31. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First. $5. 456-3931.

Haunted House – Post Falls

Post Falls Lions Club is hosting its annual haunted house (not recommended for young children). Weekdays: 6-10 p.m., weekends: 6 p.m.-midnight, through Oct. 31. Corner of Fourth and Post, Post Falls. $5.

Haunted House – Spokane

Tuesdays-Thursdays and Sundays: 7-10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays: 7 p.m. to midnight, through Oct. 31. Take Altamont exit, west on Sprague, north on Stone. Corner of Stone and Main. $6.

Haunted Movie House

Gruesome movies will play continuously throughout the evening. Today and Saturday.

7-10 p.m., Palouse Community Center, Palouse. Free. 595-1418.

Haunted Palouse

Ages 12 and older will wind through the New Morning Glass building and the Boomerang Museum for an authentic Night of Fright. An old-fashioned corn maze will send chills up your spine. Benefiting the Palouse Community Center and Palouse Arts Council. Today and Saturday. 7-10 p.m., Palouse. $10. 595-1418.

Haunted Palouse Scarecrow Contest

Signup available through Oct. 30. Prize money for the winner. Judging on Oct. 30. Palouse Health Center, 235 E. Main St., Palouse. 878-8000.

Scary Stories

Get the shivers at the library. Leave your baby brother at home for this one. Halloween costumes optional. For school-aged children. Monday: 7 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes, 444-5395; Tuesday: 7 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry. 444-5390.

BooFest Pumpkin Glow

Bring a carved pumpkin to the MAC to be placed in the outdoor amphitheatre for a massive pumpkin glow in conjunction with BooFest. No fee to partipate in the pumpkin glow. Thursday. 7 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First. Free. 456-3931.

7th Annual Ghoul Ol’ Fashioned Halloween Fun

With old-fashioned Halloween Party and a “not-so-haunted house,” crafts, hay rides, food and more. Oct. 29: 4:30-7 p.m., Oct. 30: noon-4 p.m., Oct. 31: noon-3 p.m. Camp Dart-Lo, 14100 N. Dartford Drive. $5. 747-6191, ext. 10.

ComedySportz: Halloween Spooktacular

Improvisational comedy with frightening games such as Oxygen Deprivation, Death Pendulum, 5 Scary Things and Spookamatronic Jamboree. Smoke-free and alcohol-free. Free pizza for every sold out show. Rated E for everyone. Oct. 29 - 30. 8 p.m., 227 W. Riverside. $10/door, $8/advance. 363-1279.

Halloween Family Fun Night

Sponsored by Spokane Community College. Oct. 29. 5:30-7 p.m., SCC Lair, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. 533-7081.

SFCC Multicultural Halloween Dance

Sponsored by Spokane Falls Community College. Oct. 29. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Student Union Building, Cafe at the Falls, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Dr. 533-3367.

things to do

Rock ‘n’ Roll Extravaganza

Visitors learn about on- and off-campus employment opportunities, career counseling, assessment services and other department features. Refreshments served. Runs through today. 8 a.m.-noon, Spokane Community College Lair-Student Center, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. 533-8009.

Spokane Chiefs Hockey

Today vs. Portland Winterhawks. Karaoke Night with Oldies 101.1 FM. Fans can sign up for a chance to show off their vocal skills. Saturday vs. Kamloops Blazers. 7 p.m., Spokane Arena. $8-16, through TicketsWest, 325-SEAT.

Tutxinmepu Pow Wow

Presented by the Native American Student Association (NASA). Featuring traditional dance, dress, food, arts, drumming and singing. Host drum is White Horse Singers. Dancing today at

7 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m. for grand entry, dancing continues at 5 p.m., with third grand entry at 7 p.m. University of Idaho, Kibbie Dome, Moscow. (208) 885-5173.

Donate-a-Phone

Spokane Falls Community College’s Associated Students group is collecting used wireless phones to champion the safety of domestic violence victims. Phones may be dropped off in rooms 125 and 127 in the Student Union Building #17, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Runs through Oct. 29. SFCC. 533-4197.

90th Anniversary of the Davenport Hotel

First Annual Davenport District Does Broadway, a Beaux Arts Ball and Dessert Festival, sponsored and benefiting the Davenport District Arts Board. The ball is costume-optional with live big band sounds by Men of Rhythm, an 18-piece band. Saturday. 8 p.m., Grand Pennington Ballroom. $75. 838-370 or 624-4151.

Benefit Auction for the Arts

26th annual event with silent auction at 6:30 p.m., live auction at 8 p.m. Saturday. The Old Hotel Art Gallery, Highway 26 and First Avenue, Othello. $12/general, $7/seniors. 488-5936.

Dogtoberfest Dog Jog

Sponsored by SCRAPS (Spokane County Regional Animal Care & Protection Services). Participants will meet at the Centennial Trail at Sullivan Park for a 4 mile Dog Jog or a 2 mile walk and then to the shelter for an adoption festival. Saturday. 1-4:30 p.m., SCRAPS Shelter, 2521 N. Flora Road. $25. 477-2532.

Falls Colors Excursion

One-day train excursion from Sandpoint to Plains, Mont., and back aboard Montana Rockies Railtours. Scenic rail journey along the north shore of beautiful Lake Pend Oreille and on the banks of the Clark Fork River to Plains. Snacks, full bar and souvenirs available onboard.

Saturday and Sunday. Sandpoint. $95-135/adults, $55/children. (800) 519-7245.

Lions Train Rides

Enjoy the fall colors on a train ride from Ione to Metaline Falls. Saturday and Sunday. 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Ione. $10/general, $7/seniors and children ages 2-12. 442-5466.

Live and Silent Auctions

To benefit the Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant. Auctions are from 8-11 p.m. with live auction beginning at 9 p.m. Saturday. Gonzaga University, Cataldo Hall. Free. 324-4638.

Mount Spokane Ski Swap

40th annual event sponsored by the Ski Patrol. To sell items: Bring them to the north side entrance of the Spokane fairgrounds today from 3-9 p.m. Items must be clean and in good condition, bindings must be DIN approved (made after 1990) or be removed. All winter items (skis, snowboards, boots, clothing, etc.) are welcome. Fee is 50 cents for item to register, plus 16 percent of sale price when it sells. Shopping hours are Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday: 9 a.m.-noon. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center. $4. 995-3944.

Spokane Christian Singles speed dating

Open to singles ages 20-49. Registration is required. Refreshments will be served. Saturday. 5 p.m., Rock Inn, 8122 E. Sprague. $10. 226-7674.

Fall Color Cruises

Interpretive program featuring fall colors and the abundant wildlife along the river. The cruise is two hours and travels up and back the Shadowy St. Joe River. Brunch is available. Sunday. Heyburn State Park, St. Maries. Brunch: $19.95/adults, $14.95/ages 6-15; without brunch: $12.95/adults, $7.95/children. (208) 686-4030.

United Nations Day Celebration and Dinner

Featuring Senator Lisa Brown as keynote speaker. Social at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., program begins at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, 4000 W. Randolph Road. $22/general, $10/students. 448-0762.

Mini Drag Show

Learn the proper etiquette for a drag show performance. Monday. 11:30 a.m., University of Idaho, Commons Food Court, Moscow. Free. (208) 885-7716.

Riverdance

The original international phenomenon returns to Spokane. Tuesday-Thursday: 7:30 p.m., Oct. 29: 8 p.m., Oct. 30: 2 and 8 p.m., Oct. 31: 1 and 6:30 p.m. Spokane Opera House. $20-55, through TicketsWest, 325-SEAT.

Rock the Future, Get Out And Vote

Music by Presidents of the United States. Representatives from the College Democrats, Young Republicans, Whitman County Democrats, Whitman County Republicans and Washington Student Lobby to be present. Thursday. 7 p.m., Washington State University, Compton Union Building Ballroom. Free. (509) 335-3503.

farmers’ markets

Cheney Farmers’ Market

Fridays, 2-6 p.m. First and College, Cheney.

Chewelah Farmers’ Market

Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Area growers offer vegetables, herbs, berries, flowers, fruits, baked goods and preserves. Saturday. 1/2 block east of Highway 395 on Webster Street, Chewelah. 935-4938.

Columbia Basin Farmers’ Market and Bazaar

Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 30. Entertainment by Cows Gone Mad, formerly Engine #5. Moses Lake Civic Park, Moses Lake.

Hope Farmers’ Market

Fridays, 3-6 p.m. Hope Memorial Community Center, Highway 200 and Centennial, Hope.

(208) 264-5481.

Moscow Farmers’ Market

Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, through Oct. 30. Friendship Square, Moscow. (208) 883-7036.

Northeast Washington Farmers’ Market

Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 30. Astor at Main Street, Colville.

Spokane Farmers’ Market

Saturdays and Wednesdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., through October. Saturday. Second Avenue, between Division and Browne. 487-6432.

film

“The Saddest Music in the World”

In 1933, a failed Broadway producer (Mark McKinney) attempts to recoup his losses by winning a contest held in his hometown of Winnipeg. The contest, run by a saloon owner with glass legs (Isabella Rossellini), has groups from various countries competing to perform, yes, the saddest music in the world. Not Rated. Today: 7 and 9:30 p.m., Sunday: 4:30 and 7 p.m. Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, Moscow. $5/adults, $2/age 12 and younger. (208) 882-4127.

“Bride of the Monster”

CenterStage hosts “The Worst Midnight Movie Series Ever.” Saturday. 1017 W. First Ave. $3. 747-8243.

Warren Miller’s “Impact”

Ski film. Saturday. 3 and 7 p.m., Panida Theater, Sandpoint. $8/3 p.m. show; $10/7 p.m. show. (208) 263-9191.

“Libby, Montana”

An incisive and unrelenting portrayal of a small northern mining town’s codependent and ultimately tragic 40-year relationship with the W.R. Grace company that sustained it. The Environmental Protection Agency calls Libby the worst case of community-wide exposure to a toxic substance in U.S. history. “Libby, Montana” is a journey into the world of a hard-working, blue-collar community that exemplifies the American Dream gone horribly wrong. Sunday and Monday. 3, 5:30 and 8 p.m. The Met, 901 W. Sprague. $9/adults, $8/students, seniors and military, through TicketsWest, 325-SEAT.

“Unconstitutional”

A Robert Greenwald-produced documentary (66 minutes) supported by the ACLU about the U.S. Patriot Act’s attack on civil liberties. A discussion will follow. Monday. 7 p.m., Gonzaga Law School courtroom, 721 N. Cincinnati. Free.

“Hijacking Catastrophe”

A documentary (70 minutes) about the plans to establish the U.S. as the dominant world power before and after 9/11. A discussion will follow. Wednesday. 7:30 p.m., Gonzaga Law School courtroom, 721 N. Cincinnati. Free.

“Great Dames”

Video of five ordinary women, ages 74-85, who refuse to age according to societal stereotypes. Sponsored by EWU Women’s Studies Center program. Thursday. Noon-1 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Monroe Hall, room 207, Cheney. Free. 359-2847.

“A Dream in Hanoi”

Presented by Pend Oreille Arts Council. Documentary tells the story of the two theater companies, one American and one Vietnamese, as they come together to stage the first performance in Vietnam of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Oct. 29. 8 p.m., Panida Theater, Sandpoint. $6. (208) 263-9191.

food/drink

Catacombs’ Oktoberfest

Catacombs will feature a “Bavarian Plate” for $10.95, which includes bratwurst cooked on Hefeweiszen; braised port shank with cider sauce; rotkraut red cabbage braised with onions, red wine and apples; spaetzle, homemade German egg noodles; and hot Bavarian potato salad. A Jagermeister party will be held tonight, with drink specials and giveaways. Beverage specials for today and Saturday include $3 Jager shots, $2 pints of Spaten Oktoberfest, $4 Ayinger Oktoberfest, and $4 German Toddies. Oktoberfest menu available through Saturday. Catacombs, 110 S. Monroe St. 838-4610.

Fall Festival of Wines

Includes a silent auction. Saturday. 7-9:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene. $40/advance, $50/door. 838-1247.

Vintners’ Dinner

The event will bring together the expertise of executive chef Matthew Young (The Davenport Hotel), winemaker Frederique Spencer (Sagelands Winery) and vineyard manager Michael Means (Canoe Ridge Winery) for an evening of hospitality. The evening begins fireside in the hotel lobby with a private reception, then moves to the hotel’s Palm Court restaurant for the remainder of the evening. Limited seating available; reservations recommended. Sunday. 5:30 p.m., Davenport Hotel. $65/per person (tax and gratuity not included). 789-6848.

Pancake Breakfast

To benefit the Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant. Sunday. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Gonzaga University, Cataldo Hall. $5. 324-4638.

Spaghetti Dinner

Proceeds benefit Shriner’s Hospital Burns Center and Transportation Fund. Menu consists of spaghetti, green salad, garlic bread, dessert, coffee and lemonade. Thursday. 4:30-7 p.m., North Hill Masonic Lodge #210, Garland at Wall. $5/adults, $3/younger than 12. 484-1486.

Wine Tasting Symposium

Presented by Community Colleges of Spokane Foundation and the Spokane Winery Association. Cost includes three wine flights accompanied by wine-friendly appetizers. Columnist Matt Kramer, of “Wine Spectator,” speaks. Thursday. 7-9 p.m., Spokane Community College, Lair Student Center, 1810 N. Greene St. $75. 434-5123.

Feast of the Arts

Four-course meal and wines presented by WSU School of Hospitality Business Management Chef Gene Fritz and students. Visit with alumni vintners from across the state, WSU’s finest musicians and vocalists and see art exhibits from WSU’s Museum of Art. Early reservations are suggested. Oct. 29. 6 p.m., Washington State University, Todd Hall Dining Room 268, Pullman. $50/includes gratuity. 335-DINE.

Winefest 2004

21st annual event with silent auction and two sessions to choose from for wine tasting, 5-7 p.m. and 8-10 p.m. Each guest will receive up to 10 one-ounce samples of wines, a catered buffet of hearty Italian hors d’oeuvres, courtesy of Spokane’s Old Spaghetti Factory, commemorative wine glasses and entertainment by Rachel Bade. Proceeds benefit Sigma Iota for scholarships, educational opportunities and special student programs. Oct. 29. Gladish Community Center, Pullman. $25/session. 335-3581.

lecture/seminar

An Alternate History: The Friendship Dolls of 1927

By Michiko Takaoka, director of the Japanese Cultural Center. Reservation deadline was Oct. 21. Today. 6:45 p.m., Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute. Free. (202) 822-6524.

Choosing to Label: What’s in a Name

Workshop by Robyn Ochs, co-founder of the Boston Bisexual Women’s Network and the editor of the Bisexual Resource Guide. Today. 12:30-1:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Food Research Center, Moscow. Free. (208) 885-7716.

Scholarship Searching on the Internet

Louise Sullivan will discuss how to find information on scholarships and financial aid by searching the Internet. Saturday. 11 a.m., Downtown Spokane Library. Pre-registration is not required. Saturday. Free. 444-5336.

Contemporary Issues in Feminist Research

“From Mammies to Women: The Use of the ‘Homeplace’ in the creation and Transformation of Identity in African American Women in Film.” Andrea Schwendiman describes the changing representation of women and the ongoing struggle to project a feminine consciousness. Sponsored by EWU Women’s Studies Center program. Tuesday. Noon-1 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Monroe Hall, room 207, Cheney. Free. 359-2847.

Naked Lunches: Stripping the Pretense off Food-related Issues

Weekly sessions connecting academic disciplines with the passion for food. Presented by Spokane Community College faculty and staff and other area experts. Wednesday’s topic will be “Geology of Wine.” 11:30 a.m., SCC Center for Humanities, second floor of the Learning Resource Center, Building 16, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. 533-7382.

American Quilt Voices

Rik Nelson discusses the “voices” of historical and contemporary quilt projects to viewers. Sponsored by EWU Women’s Studies Center program. Wednesday. Noon-1 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Monroe Hall, room 207, Cheney. Free. 359-2898.

College Knowledge for Adults

Free program providing information for those who have not started college, those who started but not completed a degree and those interested in pursing additional education. Wednesday. 6-8 p.m., WSU Spokane Building, Health Science Building, room 110C, 310 N. Riverpoint Blvd. 358-7537.

Who Are We?

Annual Gonzaga University Luvera lecture by Gerry Spence, known for his powerful courtroom presence and victories. Wednesday. 11:30 a.m., Red Lion Hotel, Skyline Ballroom, 303 W. North River Dr. $20, includes lunch. 323-3759.

Will Work For Food: Careers in the Food Industry

Sponsored by Spokane Community College. Experts share their insights about the power of food to effect the individual and society as a whole. Thursday. 12:30 p.m., SCC Center for the Humanities, second floor the the Learning Resource Center, Building 16, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. 533-7382.

Wine, Whines and Popes: Chateauneuf de Pape

SFCC Brown Bag Program. Wednesday. 11:30 a.m., Spokane Falls Community College library, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Dr. Free. 533-3617.

Worship: Where Has All the Justice Gone?

By Robert Webber of Northern Baptist Seminary. Wednesday. 7 p.m., Whitworth College, Weyerhauser Hall. Free. 777-3280.

Discover Japan

Free lecture series presented by Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute students. Monday - Thursday. 7-8:30 p.m., 400 W. Randolph Road. Free.

Oil and the American Way of Life: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

Dr. Robert Kaufmann will discuss whether the world is running out of oil and how much the remaining supply will cost. Thursday. 7 p.m., Spokane Community College Lair auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. Free.

Wine Tasting Classes

Dr. James Hoffman will teach the history and geology of wines, and explore the many factors which influence flavor differences. Proceeds benefit St. Luke’s. Thursdays through Nov. 11. 5-7 p.m., St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute. $50/class, $200/series. 473-6746.

literary/poetry

Author Jeff Copeland

Regional author of “Paralysis.” Today. 1 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main. 838-0206.

Book signing with Ursula Solom

Ursula Solom will sign copies of her “Low-Carb Baking and Dessert Cookbook.” Saturday. 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

J.R.R. Tolkien Anniversary Reading

Oct. 21 marked the 50th anniversary of the U.S. publication of “The Fellowship of the Ring,” the first book in J.R.R. Tolkien’s trilogy, “The Lord of the Rings.” Call in advance to sign up for a 15-minute slot to read. Saturday. 1-3 p.m.,

Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main. 838-0206.

Author Harold S. Kushner

The author’s latest book is “The Lord is My Shepherd: Healing Wisdom of the Twenty-Third Psalm.” Monday. 7:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main. 838-0206.

Author Craig Ward

Presenting his book “Lenders’ Secrets Revealed: What Real Estate Lenders DON’T Want You to Know.” Wednesday. 7:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main. 838-0206.

Author Orson Scott Card

Book signing by author of “Ender’s Game” at 1:30 p.m. at North Spokane Library, and at 7 p.m. at Masonic Temple. Thursday. Spokane. 924-4122, ext. 214.

Author Terry Trueman

Spokane author whose newest novel for young adults is “Cruise Control,” the sequel to “Stuck in Neutral.” Oct. 29. 7:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main. 838-0206.

children/family

Spokane Symphony – Rhythm is Nature

Classics with conductor Eckart Preu and 21-year-old violinist Tai Murray. Symphony Yes! series: children ages 8-14 takes can enjoy hands-on activities and meet the artists. Special subscription price for series of four concerts. Today. 8 p.m., Spokane Opera House, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $15-34. 624-1200 or 325-SEAT.

Sunset PTO Children’s Carnival

With games, silent auction and a cake walk. Canned food donations for the Airway Heights food pantry will be accepted. Today. 5-7:30 p.m., Sunset Elementary School, 12824 W. 12th, Airway Heights. 244-3712.

Hayden Library

“Yesterday’s Tomorrow: Past Visions of the American Future,” traveling exhibition developed by the Smithsonian Institution. Mondays-

Thursdays: 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays: noon-5 p.m. Runs through Nov. 6. 8385 N. Government Way, Hayden, Idaho. (208) 772-5612.

“Rapunzel”

Theater Arts for Children presents. Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., through Oct. 31. Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. $4. 892-5413.

It’s Alive: Teen Read Week Celebration

Enjoy a movie and pizza party celebrating Teen Read Week. Saturday. 2-4 p.m., Hayden Library, 8385 N. Government Way, Hayden, Idaho. Free. (208) 772-5612.

Live Owls

Program by Beth Paragamian of Idaho Fish and Game. All-ages Fall Family Fun Nights, sponsored by the Friends of Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge. Saturday. 7 p.m., Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge, Environment Education Center (Barn), adjacent to the Refuge Headquarters, Bonners Ferry. Free. (208) 267-3888.

Storytime at Barnes & Noble

The story is “The Polar Express” by Chris Van Allsburg. Saturday. 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Storytime at Borders Books

Saturday is Spider Day. Hear a story and make fingerprint spiders. 11 a.m., Borders Books, 9980 N. Newport Highway. Free. 466-2231.

Garden Song

Program will be “Garden Song” by Jerry Pavia, a local outdoor photographer and author. All-ages Fall Family Fun Nights sponsored by the Friends of Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge. Oct. 29. 7 p.m., Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge, Environment Education Center (Barn), adjacent to the Refuge Headquarters, Bonners Ferry. Free. (208) 267-3888.

Harry Potter Party

For ages 8 and older. Enjoy fun games, special treats, prizes and crafts. Pre-registration required. Oct. 29. 4 p.m., Post Falls Library, 821 N. Spokane St., Post Falls. Free. (208) 773-1506.

“The Prince and the Pauper”

Presented by Christian Youth Theatre. Oct. 29-30 and Nov. 5-6 at 7 p.m.; Oct. 30, Nov. 6-7 at 3 p.m. Trent Elementary School auditorium, 3303 N. Pines Road. 487-6540.