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: Saturday, 8 p.m.
Where: Fox Theater, 1001 W. Sprague Ave.
Tickets: $25-$100 through TicketsWest, www.ticketswest.com or (509) 325-SEAT
Saint George’s School Hall of Fame Gala Banquet
Inductees include an athletic director, two coaches, three state champion teams and eight outstanding high school athletes.
When: Next Sunday. Hors d’oeuvres at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 6.
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.” A 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
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. Chefs from throughout the Inland Northwest prepare a five-course culinary masterpiece to pair with complimentary wines. The evening also features silent and live auctions.
When: Jan. 26, 6 p.m.
Where: Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St.
Tickets: $150
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.
Kids at Heart Charity Lunch
Benefiting Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital, to expand the pediatric emergency center. Guest speaker is Kellie Lim who, at 8 years old, lost three limbs to bacterial meningitis, but didn’t give up her dream to become a pediatrician.
When: Feb. 20.
Where: Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Tickets: $100
Contact: (509) 474-2819.
Chocolate Champagne Gala
24th annual event benefits the SAFeT Response Center, a program of Lutheran Community Services Northwest, providing therapy, medical and legal advocacy, and education for victims of violent crime and their families. Silent and live auctions, champagne, chocolate and coffee samplings, hors d’oeuvres, followed by dancing to Six Foot Swing. Emcees are Shelly Monahan and Dave Cotton.
When: March 14, 6 p.m.-midnight
Where: Red Lion Hotel - Inn at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive
Tickets: $50/advance, $60/door through TicketsWest
Contact: (509) 343-5021.
Shamrock Gala Dinner and Auction
To benefit the greatest needs of Holy Family Hospital.
When: March 22. 6-10 p.m.
Where: Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St.
Tickets: $150
Contact: (509) 482-2588.