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Music

Fifth Annual Homecoming Jazz Concert:

With Cheney High School. Today. 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, Cheney. $10/adults, $5/seniors and children. (509) 359-2241.

Boogieman’s Ball:

Age 21 and older only. Today. 8 p.m., The Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. $10. TW.

EWU Music Convocation:

concert. Today. Noon. Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, Cheney. Free. (509) 359-2241.

Halloween Party at Schweitzer Mountain Resort:

Featuring music by the Jason Spooner Trio (folk/rock), a costume contest with $500 cash prize for first place, and plenty of fun. Today. 9 p.m., Schweitzer Mountain Resort, 10000 Schweitzer Mountain Road, Sandpoint, Idaho. $25, $20/with 2008-09 season pass. (208) 255-3031.

Tubaween:

concert. Today. 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music recital hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6231.

WSU Organ Studio:

concert. Today. 3:10 p.m., Washington State University, Bryan Hall Theatre, Pullman. (509) 335-3970.

WSU Student Recital:

Ryan Di Faccio, piano. Today. 4:10 p.m., Washington State University, Kimbrough Concert Hall, Pullman. Free. (509) 335-3970.

EWU Jazz Concert:

event. Saturday. 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, Cheney. (509) 359-4839.

Musical Harvest:

A Performathon is a fundraiser that is a marathon of musical performances to raise visibility and support for Holy Names Music Center’s scholarship/financial aid program. All of the funds raised at this event will go directly to help students with financial need to take music classes at Holy Names Music Center. Saturday. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., River Park Square. (509) 326-9516.

Pioneer Day:

Honoring the thousands of German-speaking immigrants who settled in the Pacific Northwest during the last two centuries. Presented by The German American Society of Spokane. Music by The Concordia Choir of Spokane, and The Austrian Melody Choir of Vancouver, B.C. Dinner at 6 p.m., concert at 7:30 p.m. Dancing to the music of The Good-n-Plenty Band. Age 21 and older only. Saturday. 25 W. Third Ave. $15. (509) 325-1113 or (509) 838-8164.

Prairie Flyer:

Bluegrass. Saturday. 7:30 p.m., Artisans at the Dahmen Barn (419 N. Park Way), Uniontown. $5. (509) 229-3414.

Shriners Benefit Concert:

Featuring Nate Schierman and Matt Ridenour. All proceeds from the show will go to the Shriners Children Hospital. Saturday. 2 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $16. TW.

Songs for Paws:

Benefit concert and silent auction for the River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary hosted by Kurt Olsen from Spokane Poetry Slam featuring performances by Mark Ward, Wayne Patrick and Caroline Francis, Jennifer Cadence and more. Saturday. 2-5 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, Music Auditorium Building 15, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $10/in advance, $15/door. (509) 326-8046.

Spooktacular!:

Halloween favorites return with one-hour Spokane Symphony Family Concerts for elementary ages. Come early for lobby activities – including the popular Musical Petting Zoo – and compete with the musicians onstage in the Best Costumes Contest. Lobby activities begin at 1 p.m. Saturday. 2 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox , 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $8/children, $18/adults. (509) 624-1200.

Washington Idaho Symphony:

Presents Concert II: Popular Classics. Ravel, Stravinsky, Beethoven, Jeremy Briggs Roberts, conductor. Saturday. 8-10 p.m., Domey Auditorium at Gladish Community and Cultural Center, 115 NW State St., Pullman. $15/general, $6/students; one child free with each paying adult. (509) 332-3408.

Ninth Annual Inland Northwest Music Swap:

Recorded music, audio gear, instruments, memorabilia, and collectibles. Table sales and donations benefit KYRS Thin Air Radio. Sunday. 1-5 p.m., Community Building, 35 W. Main Ave. (509) 230-9264.

Pianist Tara Swanson:

UI Guest Artist Recital Series. Swanson’s recital offers a wide range of works, from Baroque through early 20th century. Her program includes Georg Frederic Handel’s “Suite in F-minor, Vol. 1, No. 8 (HWV 433);” Beethoven’s “Sonata No. 30 in E-major, Op. 109;” Gabriel Faure’s “Nocturne No. 6 in D-flat Major, Op. 63” and an improvisation from the “Pieces breves, Op. 84;” and Robert Schumann’s “Kreisleriana, Op. 16.”. Sunday. 4 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music recital hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. $5/general, $3/students and seniors. (208) 885-6231.

Spokane Youth Symphony:

Presenting “First Edition.” All four of the Youth Symphony’s progressive orchestras perform beginning with the Intermediate String Orchestra conducted by Faye Atwood. The Junior Orchestra, conducted by Carol Pederson follows and just before intermission the Junior Symphonic Orchestra, Paul Featherstone conducting, takes the stage. The senior orchestra, the Spokane Youth Orchestra, conducted by Verne Windham and 66 members strong completes the concert following the intermission. Sunday. 4 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (509) 448-4446.

This Time It’s Political:

A pre-election concert of songs about politicking and elections presented by well-known Spokane musicians: soprano Susan Windham and pianist Linda Sieverts. Sunday. 7 p.m., Unitarian Church, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Donation. (509) 325-6383.

Wild Mountain Thyme:

“Give Peace a Chance,” presented by Rosalia Church Performing Arts Center. Soup supper from 5-6 p.m.; concert at 6:30 p.m. The event will raise money to put a new roof on the church. Sunday, at the center (formerly Christian Church), 114 E. Seventh St., Rosalia. $10/general, $5/age 12 and younger. (509) 523-3112.

WSU Faculty Recital:

By Michelle Mielke, “Inspired by Poets and Painters: A Recital of Works for Solo Piano.” Tuesday. 8 p.m., Washington State University, Kimbrough Concert Hall, Pullman. Free. (509) 335-3970.

Experience Hendrix:

2008 Tribute Tour. Wednesday. 7:30 p.m., INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $49.50-$69.50. TW.

Xiayin Wang:

pianist. Wednesday. 7:30 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. (208) 263-9191.

Corbin Honors Veterans:

Project Joy Orchestra performing. Thursday. 2 p.m., Corbin Senior Center, Henderson Room, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. $5.

EWU Jazz Cabaret:

and jam session. Thursday. 7:30 p.m., Gatto’s Pizzeria, Cheney. Free. (509) 359-2241.

The McDades:

Award-winning Canadian group playing folk. Thursday. 7:30 p.m., The Cutter Theatre, 302 Park St., Metaline Falls, Wash. $15. (509) 446-4108.

Dance

Tiempo de Tango:

Argentine Tango offered every first and third Monday. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Eagles, 16801 E. Sprague Ave. $5. (509) 892-7475 or (208) 667-4502.

Nocturnus:

A night featuring many unique styles of belly dance with a Halloween theme. Performers include A’isha Azar, Kendra, Nicole, Arika, P.J., Janelle, and Yasmin, featuring the music of Thomas Richardson and Giray Yalcin. Today. 7-9 p.m., Bombay Palace, 128 W. Third Ave. $7/adults $3/children. (509) 535-1107.

Autumn Classic Showcase and Dance:

Ballroom dancing, dance demonstrations, snacks, and beverages. Reservations required. Sunday. 3-6 p.m. Simply Dance Studio, 820 W. Sprague Ave. $5. (509) 892-1480.

Survey of Belly Dance Techniques:

Learn the most commonly used moves in belly dance. Wednesday. 7-8 p.m., The Warehouse, 800 N. Hamilton St. $20/two-week session. (509) 993-4423.

International Folk Dance Classes:

1 ½ hour line and circle class suitable for all ages and abilities. Beginners as well as experienced dancers are encouraged to participate and may join at any time; classes are ongoing. No partner required. A new folk dance will be taught each week. Thursday. 7 p.m., 411 Western Ave., Tonasket. $5/class, free/ages 12 and younger when accompanied by an adult. (509) 486-1328.

Literary/ Poetry

Author Ted Sabine:

Signing only by this retired creative writing teacher of his first novel, “Tsantsa,” which is a story drawn from the author’s lifetime of travels to exotic lands which produced this story of suspense. Drop by to see the author’s amazing collection of jungle butterflies. Saturday. 1-3 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Madeline Storytime:

Come listen to the first new Madeline adventure in almost 50 years - “Madeline and the Cats of Rome.” Color a picture, do a maze and play “Find Madeline’s Yellow Hat.” Saturday. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Authors Gina Robinson and Gerri Russell:

Romance takes the stage with these Seattle-area authors. Spokane-native Robinson reads from her debut novel, “Spy Candy.” Russell, a former broadcast journalist, newspaper reporter and an award-winning romance author, present her novel, “Warrior’s Lady.” Sunday. 7:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

“Planet of the Blind” and “Eavesdropping: A Memoir of Blindness and Listening”:

Reading by author Stephen Kuusisto. Sponsored by the University of Idaho Department of English and the Master of Fine Arts Creative Writing Program. Wednesday. 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho Law School Courtroom, Moscow. Free. (208) 885-7407.

Author Kim Barnes (RESCHEDULED from Oct. 16):

Pulitzer Prize finalist Kim Barnes presents her novel, “A Country Called Home.” A young, wealthy Connecticut couple leave their secure living to chase their dream of a utopian wilderness in Idaho. Wednesday. 7:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Authors Suzanne and Tony Bamonte:

Local historian-publishers, together with the Spokane Police Department History Book Committee, present their book, “Life Behind the Badge: the Spokane Police Departments Founding Years, 1881-1903.”. Thursday. 7:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Theater

Down To Earth:

Presented by The Park Avenue Players, this hilarious comedy features a trio of unconventional angels who come “down to earth” to call their “clients” to their heavenly homes. Runs through Nov. 9. Today, 7 p.m., Saturday dinner theater at 6 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. Civic Center, Chewelah. $8/Friday and Sunday, $12/Saturday. (509) 389-4967.

“Exits and Entrances”:

The story of the relationship between a young actor on the threshold of his career as a playwright and an aging actor who has reached the end of his career on the stage. Runs through Saturday. Today, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m. Spokane Interplayers Theatre, 174 S. Howard St. Today and Saturday, $21/general, $19/seniors; Saturday and Sunday matinee, $15/regular, $12/seniors. (509) 455-PLAY.

War of the Worlds:

Pullman Civic Theatre honors the 70th anniversary of Orson Welles’ radio show that shocked the country performing as a live radio play. Today and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Nye Street Theatre, 1220 NW Nye St., Pullman. $12/in advance, $15/door. (509) 332-8406.

“Moira’s Crossing”:

By Coeur d’Alene native and former NIC Theatre director Tim Rarick. The production takes place in the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene area in 1936, just as NIC was becoming established. Today and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. North Idaho College, Boswell Hall, Schuler Performing Arts Center, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-3220.

“Tartuffe”:

By Jean Baptiste Moliere. In the home of the wealthy Orgon, Tartuffe a fraud and pious imposter has insinuated himself. He succeeds in winning the respect and devotion of the head of the house and then tries to marry his daughter and seduce his wife and scrounge the deed to the property. Today-Saturday and Thursday-Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday and Nov. 9, 2 p.m. Hartung Theatre, 625 Stadium Dr., Moscow, Idaho. $11/adults, $9/seniors. TW.

Stage One Plays:

“Hedda Gabler,” written by Henrik Ibsen and directed by Terry Converse. Today and Saturday. 7:30 p.m., Washington State University, Daggy Hall, Jones Theatre, Pullman. $10/adults, $7.50/seniors. (509) 335-7236.

“A Few Good Men”:

A rookie lawyer is assigned to defend two Marines on trial for murder of one of their platoon members. Runs through Nov. 15. Thursdays-Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $16/adults, $13/seniors and students, $10/ages 12 and younger. (208) 667-1323.

“Graceland” and “Never Swim Alone”:

Two one-act plays. Two women and an obsession. Two men and a referee. Will complete strangers sacrifice their own desires for the sake of human compassion? Will long-time friends sacrifice human compassion for the sake of their own desires? Today and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $15. (509) 325-2507.

“Murder, Masks and Handy Work”:

Murder mystery, a dance party and a costume ball all rolled into one. “Lady Smithereen,” a popular (if not fictional) Las Vegas entertainer, will be celebrating the release of her new album when a member of her entourage is murdered. Guests are encouraged to wear costumes. Today. 8:30 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $35-$45. TW.

No Clue:

An improvised murder mystery of comedic proportions. Today, 8 p.m., all-ages show. Blue Door Theatre (815 W. Garland Ave.). $9/general, $7/children, seniors and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045.

“Curse of the Starving Class”:

Sam Shepard’s modern American classic and black comedy tells the story of a blue-collar family trying furiously to escape the “curse” of alcohol, fate, lost hope, and disastrous economic judgments in their attempt to seize the so-called “American Dream.” Shows Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Gonzaga University, Harry and Colleen Magnuson Theatre (formerly the Russell Theatre). $12/adults, $8/students. (509) 313- 6553.

“The Hound of the Baskervilles”:

Mystery dinner theater. Saturday and Nov. 15. Reservations required. 6:30 p.m., Songbird Theater, 315 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. $38. (208) 664-3672.

Safari Saturdays:

Fast-paced and hilarious short form improv. Saturdays. Tickets may be purchased at the door the night of the show. 9 p.m., Blue Door Theatre (815 W. Garland Ave.). $7/all seats; no special offers, coupons or group discounts. (509) 747-7045.

“Murder at the Castle”:

Presented by Sandpoint Theatre Company. Thursday-Nov. 9. 8 p.m., Panida Theater, Little Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. (208) 263-9191.