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Music
Pig Out in the Park:
29th annual food and music festival with 50 food booths and three beverage gardens. 75 entertainment acts perform on three stages for all six days of this event. Music performers include: Today: Sammy Eubanks, Ricochet, Curtis Salgado; Saturday: Electric Flag with the Tower of Power Horns; Sunday: Lucinda Williams, Too Slim & the Taildraggers, Jr. Cadillac; Monday: Smash Hit Carnival. Dick Frost, strolling magician, performs Saturday and Sunday, 4-6 p.m. See full line up of music at www.spokanepigout.com. Today through Monday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Riverfront Park. Free admission. (509) 921-5579.
“Life is a Cadenza” by Diana Clemons:
Benefit performance for Harmony Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center. Today, 7 p.m. Harmony Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center, 4929 W. Orchard Ave., Rathdrum. $10. (208) 819-2603.
Dave Matthews Band:
With special guests O.A.R. Today through Sunday, 7 p.m. The Gorge, George, Wash. $48.50/lawn, $70/reserved seating. (509) 735-0500.
Jazz at Ella’s:
jazz. Today, 6 p.m.-midnight. Ella’s Supper Club, 1017 W. First Ave. (509) 747-7078.
Jonathan Nicholson:
Acoustic fingerstyle guitar. Today, 7 p.m. Borders Books & Music, 9980 N. Newport Highway. Free. (509) 466-2231.
Mark Holt and Kimberlee Holt Tully:
Country. Today, 8 p.m. Moose Market Lounge, 403 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene.
Variety Pak:
’30s, ’40s and ’50s dance music. Today, 6:30-10:30 p.m. CenterStage, 1017 W. First Ave. (509) 747-8243.
Hot Club of Spokane:
Swing/folk/jazz. Today, 10 p.m. Zola, 22 W. Main Ave. (509) 624-2416.
Schweitzer Fall Fest:
Tasting tents will feature regional microbrews, wine and soda. Also featuring chairlift rides, activities for children and free live music. Saturday and Sunday. Schweitzer Mountain Resort, Sandpoint, Idaho. (208) 255-3081.
Spokane Farmers’ Market:
Live original acoustic blues music by Annie O’Neill. Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Second Avenue at Division Street, behind First Covenant Church. Free admission. (509) 995-0182.
Milonga:
Latin/club/salsa. Saturday, 10 p.m. Zola, 22 W. Main Ave. (509) 624-2416.
Tumbleweed Music Festival:
Acoustic music on the banks of the Columbia River, daily 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Evening events include Saturday concert from 7-10 p.m. and a Sunday contra dance from 8-11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Howard Amon Park, Richland. Free admission to day events; evening events are $8 each. (509) 528-2215.
Tyrone Wells:
Folk pop music by Spokane resident, with Jason Reeves. Saturday, 8 p.m. The Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. $12/in advance, $14/at the door. (509) 244-3279.
Michael McDonald:
Concert. Sunday, 7 p.m. Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $55-$65, TW.
Summer Concerts at Arbor Crest:
Just in Time, playing variety music. No one under 21 allowed and no outside alcohol. Sunday, 5:30 p.m. Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruithill Road, Spokane Valley. $5. (509) 927-9463.
Labor Day Concert in the Park:
Free Labor Day Concert featuring the Coeur d’Alene Symphony Orchestra. Monday, 1-4 p.m. Coeur d’Alene City Park, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Free.
Labor Day Season Arts Preview and Free Symphony Concert:
The Spokane Symphony will perform and more than 30 area arts organizations will present information about their 2008-2009 season activities. Monday, 4-6 p.m. Comstock Park, Lincoln and 29th. Free.
Thrash & Burn Tour:
Rock. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. The Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. $17. (509) 244-3279.
Spokane Farmers’ Market:
Live bamboo flute music by Todd Milne. Wednesday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Second Avenue at Division Street, behind First Covenant Church. Free admission. (509) 995-0182.
Southeast Asian Concert:
Oboist and WSU faculty member Keri McCarthy will join pianist Jeffrey Savage in concert for the American premiere of four new works by leading Southeast Asian composers. Thursday, 8 p.m. Washington State University, Bryan Hall Theatre, Pullman. (509) 335-7966 or (509) 335-3898.
Jackie Green:
Concert. Sept. 5, 8 p.m. Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $18/in advance, $20/at the door. (208) 263-9191.
The Duke Robillard Band:
Blues. Sept. 5, 8 p.m. Di Luna’s Café, 207 Cedar St., Sandpoint. $20/in advance, $23/at the door. (208) 263-0846.
Literary/Poetry
Entree Gallery at Coolin Bay:
Photos and poetry by Sara Mundt. Today through Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 379 Bay View Road in the former Priest Lake Medical Clinic, Priest Lake, Idaho. (208) 443-2002
. Author Event & Book Signing:
J. R. Nakken will sign her new book, “Stream and Light: A Woman’s Journey,” Saturday at two Hastings locations: 15312 E. Sprague Ave., 1-4 p.m. and 2512 E. 29th Ave., 5-8 p.m. Ms. Nakken is the author of the award-winning novel for young adults, “Three-Point Shot,” and a former longtime resident of Spokane. Hastings Bookstore.
Author Margot Kahn:
Seattle author presents her book, “Horses That Buck: The Story of Champion Bronc Rider Bill Smith.” A story of how a talented and determined man forges himself into a champion, both inside the arena and out. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.
Author Bill Ferguson:
Former Marine and retired police Captain Bill Ferguson grew up in Spokane’s Hillyard neighborhood, where he was involved in many adventures with his loyal group of four buddies. Bill will sign copies of his book, “The Queen Street Kids and Some Fishy Tales,” a jolly and entertaining piece of local nostalgia. Thursday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.
Author Kathleen Flinn:
When corporate middle manager Flinn found herself downsized out of a job, she cashed in her savings and moved to Paris to pursue her lifelong dream of attending Le Cordon Bleu cooking school. Her experience had so many highs and lows that Flinn put it all into a book “The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry.” Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.
Comedy
Breck Wall’s Bottoms Up:
Starring Rip Taylor. For ages 21 and older only; cabaret seating. Thursday and Sept. 9-11, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 5 and 12, 8:30 p.m.; Sept. 7, 5 p.m. Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road. $40, TW.
Theater
“Radio Gals”:
Cutter’s summer musical. Join Hazel Hunt as she broadcasts her Prairie Home Companion-style radio show from Cedar Ridge, Arkansas. Today and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Opening night dinner will be available with advanced reservations today for $12. The Cutter Theatre, 302 Park St., Metaline Falls, Wash. $10. (509) 446-4108.
(Blank) to the White House:
Who wants to sit in the Oval Office? The improvisers pose as presidential hopefuls, debating the topics while also providing the audience a candid look at the characters’ lives. All ages show Fridays through Sept. 12. Today, 8 p.m. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $8/general, $6/children, seniors and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045.
“The Sound of Music”:
The classic play about Maria, a failed nun who is sent to live with the family of a retired naval captain as a governess for his seven children. Maria teaches the children to sing and that becomes their bonding force, of course leading her to fall in love with their father, whom she marries. Experience the play in a German-like town. Saturday and Sunday, 8 p.m. Leavenworth Summer Theater, Ski Hill Amphitheater, Leavenworth, Wash. $14-$35. (509) 548-2000.