Stage Listings

Thu., Sept. 23, 2010

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Music

Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival - Featuring Disturbed and Avenged Sevenfold, with Stone Sour, Halestorm, Hellyeah, Airbourne, Hail the Villain and New Medicine. Friday, 2:45 p.m., Greyhound Park and Event Center, Post Falls. $45.25. (877) 435-9849

Dana Lyons - Witty singer-songwriter of “Cows With Guns” fame, in a benefit concert for the 3rd Legislative District Democrats. Friday, 7 p.m., ROW Adventure Warehouse, 17 W. Main Ave. $12/door; a portion of ticket sales and any extra donations will benefit the Waterkeepers Alliance for Gulf oil spill relief.

Juni Fisher - Western/folk singer-songwriter. Friday, 7 p.m., Tekoa Empire Theatre, Tekoa, Wash. $15/adults, $5/students, free/age 11 and younger with adult, (509) 285-4084; also Sunday, 2 p.m., Dahmen Barn, Highway 195, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash., $10, (509) 229-3414.

“La Boheme” - Opera Coeur d’Alene presents Puccini’s popular classic. Friday, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m., Schuler Performing Arts Center, North Idaho College. $29/$35 ($18 for students with ID). (208) 769-7780

Barbara’s Bench Benefit Concert - With Leon Atkinson, Kim and Doug Bond, Joan Lassen and Gordon Anderson. Friday, 7:30 p.m., Panida Theater, Little Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $13. (208) 263-9191

Spokane Jazz Orchestra - Season-opening concert with guest vocalist Lorraine Feather. Friday, 8 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $24.50/adults, $21/seniors, military and students. (800) 325-SEAT

British Export - Beatles tribute band. Friday, 8 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $30. (208) 263-9191

Salsa Fiesta - Live music by Milonga, salsa dance demonstration, gourmet Mexican food, organic wines and more. Saturday, noon-5 p.m., China Bend Winery on Lake Roosevelt, 3751 Vineyard Way, Kettle Falls, Wash. $10. (509) 732-6123, (800) 700-6123

Spokane River Acoustic Blues Festival - Featuring Alice Stuart, Terry Robb, Ray Roberson, The Delta Preachers and The Parchmen. Saturday, 2:30 p.m., Northern Lights Brewery, 1003 E. Trent Ave. $12/advance, at the brewery and Replay Music, 1927 Northwest Blvd.; Bronco Inn, 8714 E. Sprague Ave.; and The Long Ear, 2405 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene; $15/door. (509) 981-1468

Hog Heaven Big Band - Tunes from the ’20s to the ’40s. Saturday, complimentary dance lessons 6 p.m., music 7:30 p.m., Dahmen Barn, Highway 195, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $5/single, $8/couple, free/age 11 and younger. (509) 229-3414

Under the Skylight - Annual dinner and concert by candlelight, with James Reid and Tiana Gregg. Prior to the dinner, from 4:30-6 p.m., local author Martha Mullen will sign her new book, “Reflections on the Road: A Journey Through Whitman County Past and Present.” Saturday, 6 p.m., Bank Left Gallery, 100 S. Bridge, Palouse, Wash. $35; reservations required. (509) 878-1800

Washington Idaho Symphony - Season-opening concerts featuring works by Mozart, Liadov and Brahms. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Downey/Gladish Auditorium, Pullman (wine tasting reception during intermission and after concert); and Sunday, 3 p.m., Lewiston High School Auditiorium, Lewiston. $20/adults, children 17 and younger free with paying adult; $5 rush tickets available at the door 30 minutes prior to each performance. (509) 332-3408

Spokane Symphony - “Russian Feast,” season-opening classics concerts featuring Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Russian Easter” Overture, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10 and Glazunov’s Violin Concerto with guest soloist Philippe Quint. Saturday, 8 p.m. and Sunday, 3 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $22-$44. (509) 624-1200

Arbor Crest Wine Concert Series - Hot Club of Spokane, swing. Sunday, 4:30 p.m., Arbor Crest Winery, 4705 N. Fruithill Road, Spokane Valley. $5; tables for eight guests may be reserved for additional $40. No one under age 21, no outside alcohol allowed; food available for purchase, outside food is also allowed. (509) 927-9463

Dueling Pianos - Hosted by the UI Office Of Alumni Relations. Monday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Student Union Building Ballroom, 709 Deakin Ave., Moscow, Idaho. $15/advance, through www.UIRSVP.com; $20/door. (208) 885-7725

Tuesday Night Music Series - David Roon, acoustic folk and Americana. Tuesday, 5-7 p.m., Moscow Food Co-op, 121 E. Fifth St, Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 882-8537

Cirque du Soleil: “Alegria” - Aerobatics performed by a cast of 55 performers and musicians from 17 countries. Today, 7:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1 and 5 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $28-$94. (800) 325-SEAT

Fallapalooza! - Annual variety show presented by Pend Oreille Players. Saturday, 7 p.m., Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. $5/door. (509) 671-3389

Comedy

“It’s Just a Game”- Improvised comedy show where audience members provide suggestions for a completely new sport. All ages. Friday, 8 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/adults, $7/children, seniors and students with ID. (509) 747-7045

“Rube Goldberg Device” - Sketch comedy, improv and live music presented by Squeaky’s After Hours. Saturday, 9 p.m., Players and Spectators Casino, 12828 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. $5; 18 and older only. (509) 924-5141, www.squeakyscomedy.com

Jailbreak Comedy - Featuring Joe Fontenot and Andrew Ouellette, with host Yasmine Cortier. Saturday, 9 p.m., Magic Lantern Theatre, 25 W. Main Ave. $5; 21 and older only. (509) 209-2383, www.brownpapertickets.com /event/121804

Safari Saturday - Fast-paced short-form improv. Some material may not be suitable for all ages. Saturday, 9 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045

Theater

“Together Again for the Next Time” - Sequel to last season’s “Together Again for the First Time,” featuring further adventures of Spokane’s fictional, dysfunctional Frobisher family. Written and directed by and starring Reed McColm. Today-Friday, 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Interplayers Professional Theater, 174 S. Howard St. $12 to $21. (509) 455-PLAY

“Almost Maine” - John Cariani’s collection of nine stories focusing on one moonless night in a Maine town where “love is found, love is lost, and love is repaired,” performed by University of Idaho Theatre Arts. Today-Saturday and Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday and Oct. 3, 2 p.m., UI Hartung Theater, 625 Stadium Drive, Moscow, Idaho. (208) 885-7251

Rockin’ B Ranch Cowboy Supper Shows - Pre-show youth performers, 5:30 p.m.; “Twilight at Spokane Bridge,” cowboy vampire melodrama, 6:10 p.m.; barbecue beef/chicken/ribs dinner, 7 p.m.; cowboy/Western music by Riders of the Rockin’ B, 8 p.m. (beer and wine available for purchase). Friday-Saturday, Rockin’ B Ranch, south of Interstate 90 at Exit 299. $35/adults, $10/kids 10 and under. (509) 891-9016, www.rockinbranch.com

“Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” - Spokane Civic Theatre presents this rock ’n’ roll musical about the life of the 1950s singer. Opens Friday and continues Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through Oct. 24. Spokane Civic Theatre, Main Stage, 1020 N. Howard St. $28/adults; $26/seniors; $20/students; $10/student rush (available 20 minutes before a performance; not available for shows near to selling out). (800) 325-7328, (509) 325-2507

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