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Wed., Jan. 19, 2005

The Spokesman-Review

Today

Reader’s Theatre – Henrik Ibsen’s “Hedda Gabler” will be performed at 7 p.m. at Brix in downtown Coeur d’Alene. No charge. For more information, call the Lake City Playhouse at 667-1323.

Auction to benefit Lake City Playhouse – Two tickets for Cher, The Farewell Tour 2005, at the Spokane Arena, will be auctioned. Minimum bid is $50, minimum raise is $5. Bidding closes at noon Jan. 19. E-mail bids to Littlesidaho@adelphia.net.

Upcoming

“Something’s Afoot” – Continues Thursday at 7 p.m., at the Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave. Additional performances Friday through Sunday and Jan. 27-29. Thursday shows are at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., and the Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Cost: $14 adults, $12 seniors and students and children $8. Information: 667-1323.

“Perils of Early Sandpoint…or Heroes in the Sand” – Thursday at 7:30 at the Panida Theater in Sandpoint, with the Sandpoint Public Charter School music, drama and history students presenting. Cost: $5 adults, $3 students, free for ages 5 and under. Information: Anita Price at 290-7183 or the Sandpoint Public Charter School at 255-7771.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Timberlake Fire Station in Athol, Thursday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for dental only. For an appointment, call 415-5100.

“The Tao of Wellness” – Presented by Dr. Mark Cochran, at Cafe Doma, Fifth and Sherman, Thursday from 7-8 p.m. Information: 664-6359.

George Farragut Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution – will meet Friday, 11 a.m., at the Jewett House.

Maya Soleil – The African World-Fusion performers will be at the Panida Theater in Sandpoint, Friday, 8 p.m. Cost: $16 adults, $12 POAC members and $8 students 18 and under. Purchase tickets online at www.sandpointonline.com. Information: 263-6139.

Kootenai County Democratic Club – will meet Friday at noon at the Iron Horse restaurant. Larry Belmont will discuss RxIdaho, an AARP prescription drug plan. Information: 777-1588.

Evidence of the After Life Show – Friday at 7 p.m. at the Days Inn Hotel, 2200 Northwest Blvd., with Bonnie Whiting. Cost: $10.

John Sylte and Friends – will play Irish tunes at O’Shay’s Irish Pub and Eatery, 313 Coeur d’Alene Lake Drive, Friday at 7:30 p.m. Information: 667-4666.

“Death in Them Thar Hills” – Mystery dinner theater opens Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Song Bird, 315 N. Fourth. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $35 includes a four-course dinner. Additional performances Jan. 28-29, Feb. 4, 5 and 12. Sunday matinees, $22 per person, serving dessert/appetizers are Jan. 23 and 30, and Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. Reservations required. Call 664-3672.

95 Years of Harald Haarfager #11 of the Sons of Norway – Saturday at the Greenbriar Inn, 315 Wallace, with social hour beginning at 5 p.m., dinner at 5:30. Cost: $10 members, $25 nonmembers. Reservations: 777-1030 or 772-4631.

A Winter Wonderland of Wine – This benefit for 3C’s (Cancer and Community Charities) will be Saturday, 6-10 p.m., at the Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive. $25 includes food banquet by executive chef Tim Heinig of the BeachHouse restaurant, and Dean Opsul of Odom Northwest Beverage will present the wine. Tickets: 667-1479.

Art in the Window – Saturday, 1-4 p.m., at Angel Gallery of Fine Art and Antiques, 423 Sherman. Robert Krogel will be doing oil painting in the front window of the gallery.

Audubon Society – Annual gull search Saturday. Meet at 9 a.m. at the south end of the Kmart parking lot. This is a half-day trip. For more information, call Roland Craft at 457-8894 or Dick Cripe at 665-0010.

Road Safe Workshop – Saturday, 1-3 p.m., at Idaho State Police in Coeur d’Alene, 602 W. Prairie. Reserve seating by calling ISP between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays at 772-6055.

Kootenai Environmental Alliance’s Annual Membership Gathering – Saturday, 7 p.m., at Art Spirit Gallery.

Homebuyer Education Class – Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon, at North Idaho College Workforce Training Center in Post Falls. Cost: $10. Register by calling 769-3333.

Coeur d’Alene Art Association – will show a variety of works at the Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave., in Spokane, beginning Sunday and running through Feb. 24. Information: 623-5194.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Harrison City Hall, Monday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For an appointment, call 245-4556.

Downtown Kids Playgroup – Begins Monday, 9-11:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 521 E. Lakeside. Children to age 5 and their parents are welcome to this nondenominational group. For more information, call Susie at 667-8446 or 664-8626 or e-mail firstpres@mailblocks.com.

Auditions for “Little Women” – Monday and Tuesday at the Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave, at 6:30 p.m. Seven women ages 10 and up and five men ages 13 and up are needed. One monologue is suggested but not required. Based on the Louisa May Alcott novel and directed by Tracey Benson. Information: 667-1323.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at Gary’s Drug Center in Pinehurst Tuesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For an appointment, call 786-7474.

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