Kids’ corner

Mon., Feb. 13, 2006

The Spokesman-Review

TODAY

Play with the Playhouse - An ongoing drama workshop for ages 6-18. Mondays through May 8. Students are not required to attend every class. The first hour covers preliminary skills and the second focuses on developing the skills. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Harding Family Center Gym, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. $5/hour. (208) 667-1323.

TUESDAY

Toddler and Preschool Story times - Downtown Ages 18 months-3 years, 10 a.m. Ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m. Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. 444-5356.

WEDNESDAY

Kinder!Science: Water Clock - For kindergartners. 1:30 p.m., Palouse Discovery Science Center, 2371 NE Hopkins Court, Pullman. $6/adults, $5/seniors, $4/ages 12 and younger. 332-6869.

THURSDAY

Lionel Hampton School of Music Jazz Student Concert - With special guest Jeff Hamilton Trio. 8 p.m., University of Idaho, Recital Hall, Moscow. 325-SEAT.

FRIDAY

Space the Final Frontier Workshop - For ages 5-11. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $28. 625-6677.

SATURDAY

U.S. Hot Rod Monster Jam - Feb. 17-19. Shows are Friday, 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Runs through Feb. 19. Spokane Arena. Adults: $17-20/advance, $19-22/door, ages 12 and under: $7/advance, $5/door. 325-SEAT.

SUNDAY

Ballet for Books: A Wonderland Miscellany - Benefits children’s literacy in Spokane, presented by Page Ahead, Ballet Spokane and Interplayers. A special performance of “Alice in Wonderland” will be presented by Ballet Spokane. 2 p.m., Interplayers, 174 S. Howard St. Cost is one children’s book or $5. 789-3548.

FEATURED

EVENT

The Little Mermaid: A Story of Aloha - Feb. 18 and 19. Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fish tale written and directed by Maria A. Caprile, presented by Spokane Children’s Theatre. Performances are Saturday, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. Spokane Community College, Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. $7/adults, $6/18 and younger. 325-SEAT.

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