Kids’ corner

Mon., May 22, 2006

The Spokesman-Review

TODAY

Spokane Youth Symphony - Spokane Youth Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. Ferris High School auditorium, 3020 E. 37th Ave. $4. (509) 448-4446.

TUESDAY

Book Babies Lap-Sit - Ages newborn-2 years. Tuesdays, 9:30-10 a.m. Coeur d’Alene Library, 210 E. Harrison Ave. Free. (208) 769-2315.

WEDNESDAY

Riverfront Park Pavilion Attractions - Enjoy the rides and the tour train Saturdays-Sundays, noon-6 p.m. The Looff Carrousel and Spokane Falls Skyride operate Sundays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Riverfront Park. Runs through Sept. 4. Riverfront Park. (509) 625-6600

THURSDAY

Puckerama 2006 - A Musical Whistling Festival - Several of the world’s top whistlers will gather in Coeur d’Alene to share their musical talent and promote the art of musical whistling. The main presentation is from 3:30-7 p.m. Visit www.whistling festival.com for further details. Runs through Sunday. Sherman Square, Sherman Avenue between Third and Fourth streets, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-3199.

FRIDAY

Coulee City Last Stand Rodeo - 54th annual event. Bull-A-Rama, Friday at 6 p.m.; PRCA Rodeo Saturday-Sunday at 2 p.m. Enjoy Cowboy Breakfast, Cow Pie Jog, parade and Main Street Parade. Runs through Sunday. Coulee City. (509) 632- 5591 or (509) 632-5697.

SATURDAY

Seussical - The Musical - Presented by Christian Youth Theater. A Broadway show starring 57 local youth and hosted by The Cat in the Hat. May 26-27 and June 2-3, 7 p.m.; May 27-28 and June 3, 3 p.m. Discount matinee performance May 27, $5/all tickets. The Met, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $7/ages 12 and younger, $8/adults. (509) 487-6540

SUNDAY

Silverwood Theme Park/Boulder Beach Waterpark - Admission to the park includes all rides, attractions and shows. 15 minutes north of Coeur d’Alene on Highway 95, Athol. Call for theme park hours. $32.99/general, $19.99/ages 3-7 and seniors ages 65 and older, free/ages 2 and younger. Two-day passes: $52.99/adults, $31.99/ages 3-7 and seniors ages 65 and older. $4/parking. (208) 683-3400.

FEATURED

EVENT

As You Like It - A Shakespearean comedy presented by Lake City High School. Tickets are available at the door, or at Lake City High School’s front office, Figpickle’s Toy Emporium, 218 Sherman Ave., and Hands on Art, 3115 N. Government Way. Runs Thursday through Friday. 7 p.m., Lake City High School, auditorium, 6101 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. $5/adults, $4/students and seniors. (208) 769-0769.

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