Social calendar
Thomas Hampson “Home for the Holidays”
International opera sensation and Spokane’s own Thomas Hampson will round out the grand-opening festivities with a benefit recital. He will be accompanied by Craig Rutenberg. All proceeds will go toward the Fox Theater capital campaign.
When: Dec. 29, 8 p.m.
Where: Fox Theater, 1001 W. Sprague Ave.
Tickets: $25-100, through TicketsWest at www.ticketswest.com or (509) 325-SEAT.
Saint George’s School of Fame Gala Banquet
Inductees include an athletic director, two coaches, three state champion teams and eight outstanding high school athletes.
When: Dec. 30, hors d’oeuvres at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m.
Where: Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St.
Tickets: $50, Reservations required.
Contact: (509) 466-1636.
Diamonds and Divas Black Tie Gala and Wine Auction
“Passport to St. Petersburg.” Champagne welcome, hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auctions, dinner with wine, entertainment, late night dancing, champagne toast at midnight. Presented by and benefits Spokane-Coeur d’Alene Opera.
When: Dec. 31, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St.
Tickets: $175
Contact: (509) 533-1150.
Toast the Tigers Fundraiser
Second annual wine tasting and dinner along with a silent auction to support the Lewis and Clark High School class of 2008 senior all-nighter.
When: Jan. 12, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave.
Tickets: $45/advance, $55/door
Contact: (509) 747-1519.
Robert Burns Supper
Join the St. Andrew’s Society of the Inland Northwest in an evening of celebrating the 249th birthday of Scottish Poet Laureate Robert Burns with dining, entertainment and social dancing.
When: Jan. 25, 6 p.m.
Where: Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights.
Tickets: $35, through TicketsWest
Chef’s Culinary Classic
An intimate, black-tie dining experience provided by the American Culinary Federation Chefs de Cuisine of the Inland Northwest and Children’s Miracle Network. The most outstanding chefs from throughout the Inland Northwest prepare a five-course culinary masterpiece to pair with outstanding complimentary wines. The evening also features high-end silent and live auctions.
When: Jan. 26, 6 p.m.
Where: Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St.
Tickets: $150/person
Contact: (509) 473-6370.
NICs Wild Game Feast
The ninth annual event features a four-course meal of extraordinary wild game delicacies created by Steve Taylor of NIC Food Services. The menu will feature alligator wontons, Tibetan yak meatballs, wapiti quesadillas, Creole turtle soup, spinach salad with crispy boar bacon and quail eggs, kangaroo medallions and a huckleberry bread pudding. All proceeds benefit the NIC Alumni Association and scholarships for NIC students.
When: Feb. 2, 6 p.m.
Where: North Idaho College, Ts’elusm Dining Room of Edminster Student Union Building, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene.
Tickets: $75.
Contact: (208) 769-7806.