Stage Listings
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Music
Soundscapes Concert - Featuring EWU Wind Ensembles and Chamber Groups. Today. 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, Cheney. $5/general, $3/seniors and students. (509) 359-2241.
University of Idaho Symphony Orchestra - Today. 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Administration Building, University Auditorium, Moscow. $5/adults, $3/students and seniors. (208) 885-6231.
Celtic Music Spokane – “Magical Strings – Family Yuletide Celebration,” song, dance, storytelling and juggling. Today, 8 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $18/adults, $16/students and seniors. (509) 922-5931.
Jazz Festival Preview – With Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival artistic director John Clayton; festival wine blend will be released. Friday, 6-8 p.m., Wawawai Canyon Winery, 5602 State Route 270, Pullman. Free. (208) 885-0115.
Christmas Candlelight Concert - Featuring the Gonzaga University Choir. Friday and Saturday. 8 p.m., St. Aloysius Church, 330 E. Boone Ave. Advance, $10/adults, $5/seniors and students, free/children age 12 and younger, $12/door. (800) 325-SEAT
WSU Holiday Concert - With the WSU Concert Choir, Madrigal Singers, Orchestra and other guests. Saturday, 2 p.m., Washington State University, Bryan Hall Theatre, Pullman. $10/adults, $5/seniors and children age 13 and older, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 335-3898.
“Sounds of Christmas” - Featuring the NIC Concert Choir, Wind Symphony, Madrigal Singers, and Jazz Co. Saturday-Sunday, 2 p.m., North Idaho College, Schuler Performing Arts Center, Boswell Hall, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-7764.
Spokane Jazz Orchestra – “A Count Basie Christmas,” with Basie vocalist Carmen Bradford. Saturday, 8 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $29.50/adults, $26/seniors and students. (800) 325-SEAT
“A Christmas in Wales” – Featuring the Spokane Youth Orchestra and Spokane Area Children’s Chorus. Sunday, 4 and 7 p.m., St. John’s Cathedral, 12th Avenue at Grand Blvd. Free.
A Gospel Jazz Christmas - Sunday. 6:30 p.m., Bethel AME Church, 645 S. Richard Allen Court. $5. (509) 534-3007.
Cabaret Evening - With Mark Cotter. Sunday, 7:30 p.m., 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow. $15/general, $10/students. (208) 885-5017.
Handel’s Messiah Community Sing-Along - Hundreds of community singers will be led by the Chancel Choir, with professional soloists and an orchestra made up primarily of Spokane Symphony members. To sing in community chorus, arrive by 4:45 p.m. (scores available); rehearsal at 5, performance at 7. Sunday, First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. (509) 747-1058.
Heart Songs … From the Edge of the World - Concert by formerly homeless families, to benefit the Voiceless Homeless Choir and Crosswalk Teen Shelter. Sunday, silent auction 5:30 p.m., concert 6:30 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $10. (509) 922-5931.
EWU Choral Concert – Monday, 7:30 p.m., St. John’s Cathedral, 12th Avenue and Grand Blvd. Free. (509) 359-2241.
Celtic Thunder - Five-man vocal group. Monday, 8 p.m., Spokane Arena, Star Theatre, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $37.50-$57.50. (800) 325-SEAT.
Gonzaga Symphony Orchestra - Monday, 7:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $7/general, $5/students. (509) 313-6733.
University of Idaho Chorus and Vandaleer Concert Choir - Tuesday. 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Administration Building, University Auditorium, Moscow. $5/adults, $3/students and seniors. (208) 885-6231.
Dance
“An Evening of Repertory” - Featuring the choreography of Bill T. Jones and Arnie Zanes. Friday-Saturday. 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho’s Hartung Theatre, Sixth Street and Stadium Drive, Moscow. $8/adults, $6/seniors/students, free/age 2 and younger (must sit on lap). (208) 885-2184.
Live Holiday Performances at River Park Square - Excerpts from “The Nutcracker.” Sunday and Dec. 14, 3-4 p.m., and Dec. 21 and 24, 1-2 p.m. 808 W. Main Ave. Free.
Theater
“Together Again for the First Time” - Comedy/drama about a family gathering at Christmas. Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m. Spokane Interplayers Theatre, 174 S. Howard St. $21/adults, $19/seniors; Saturday matinee, $15/adults, $12/seniors. (509) 455-PLAY.
“Rabbit Hole” - Today-Saturday and Dec. 11-13, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, 2 p.m. University of Idaho’s Kiva Theatre, Moscow, Idaho. $7-$11. (208) 885-7212.
“A Christmas Carol, The Musical” - Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m., through Dec. 20. Spokane Civic Theatre, Main Stage, 1020 N. Howard St. $26/adults, $24/seniors, $16/students, $8/student rush tickets. (509) 325-2507.
“A Christmas Story” - Christian Youth Theater-Spokane presents this modern Christmas classic involving Ralphie and his Red Ryder BB gun. Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday and Dec. 13, 3 and 7 p.m.; Dec. 14, 3 p.m. Trent Elementary, Adamson Auditorium, 3303 N. Pines Road. $9/adults, $8/children and seniors, $7/group, $6/discount matinee Saturday. (509) 487-6540, www.cytspokane.com.
“Christmas Everyday” - Theater Arts for Children. Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m., through Dec. 21. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $7/adults, $5/ages 12 and younger. TicketsWest outlets or at the door.
“Season’s Greetings” - Audience members should bring in used greeting cards that will be used as the suggestions for this improv show. Fridays through Dec. 26, 8 p.m., at Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/adults, $7/children, seniors and students with ID. (509) 747-7045.
“Madeline’s Christmas” - Presented by Spokane Children’s Theatre. Saturday, 10 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m.; Sunday, 7 p.m.; Dec. 13, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Spokane Community College, Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. $10/adults, $8/age 18 and younger. (800) 325-SEAT.
“The Color Purple” – Touring Broadway show based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 11, 1 and 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 12, 8 p.m.; Dec. 13, 2 and 8 p.m.; Dec. 14, 1 and 6:30 p.m. INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (800) 325-SEAT.