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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Stage listings

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Music

UI Guest Recital - Corey Christianson, guitar. Today, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. $5/adults, $3/students and seniors. (208) 885-6231

Judy Collins - Veteran folk singer (“Both Sides Now,” “Who Knows Where the Time Goes”). Today, 8 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $37. (800) 325-SEAT

Art Auction - To benefit the UI Native American Scholarship Fund, followed by a concert with Mato Nanji and the blues-rock band Indigenous. Friday, 5 p.m., University of Idaho, Student Union Building Ballroom, 709 Deakin Ave., Moscow, Idaho. $15/door. (208) 885-7251

WSU Vocal Extravaganza - With the University Singers, Concert Choir, Opera Workshop, Madrigal/Chamber Singers and VoJazz. Friday, 7 p.m., Washington State University, Bryan Hall Theatre, Pullman. $10/adults, $5/seniors and students, free/age 11 and younger. (509) 335-4148

Pages of Harmony Barbershop Chorus - Special concert of patriotic songs by the 35-man ensemble honoring six of Spokane’s remaining Pearl Harbor survivors, with special guest Carol Hipperson, author of “Radioman,” an account of the war in the Pacific through the eyes of a Spokane veteran. Proceeds support Honor Flight, sending local World War II veterans to visit the Washington, D.C., memorial. Friday, 7 p.m., Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $25/advance, $45/door. (509) 325-2925

UI Guest Recital - Robert Young, saxophone. Friday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, Moscow. $5/adults, $3/students and seniors. (208) 885-6231

Leon Atkinson - Jazz guitarist. Friday, 7:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $20/adults, $15/students. (208) 457-8950

The Blues Brothers - Featuring Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi. Friday, 8 p.m., Beasley Coliseum, Washington State University, Pullman. $56.50 ($51.50 WSU staff/students/employees). (800) 325-SEAT

Fall Folk Festival - Sixteenth annual event presented by the Spokane Folklore Society, featuring multiple stages of traditional and ethnic dance and music, workshops, crafts for children and jamming. Traditional crafts and meals for purchase. Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (New England-style contra dance 8-10 p.m.) and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Community College Lair, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 624-5693

Coffeehouse 2011 - Performances by Wind Jam, Stazya and the Naturals, Gary Killings, Midnight Run, Sammy Thomas, Leslie Waters and Linda Heath, to benefit AAUW (American Association of University Women) Educational Fund. Saturday, 7-10 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1861 E. Hawthorne, Colville. $15/adults, $8/children, includes refreshments. (509) 684-6878

Songwriter’s Circle Concert - With John Kelly, Peter Lucht, Bonnie Thompson and Heather McElwain, to benefit the Foundation for Human Rights Action and Advocacy. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $12/adults, $10/seniors and students. (208) 263-9191.

Spokane Symphony SuperPops - Jazz sounds with the vocal group Five By Design and alto sax veteran Richie Cole. Saturday, 8 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $25-$58. (509) 624-1200

Spokane String Quartet - Performs Shostakovich’s Quartet No. 6 in G Major, Haydn’s String Quartet in F minor and Sibelius’ String Quartet in D minor (“Voces Intimae”). Sunday. 3 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $18/adults, $15/seniors, $10/students. (800) 325-SEAT

Organ Recital -Messiah Lutheran Church organist Chris Nelson performs works by Bach and Liszt. Sunday, 4 p.m., St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E.12th Ave. $5 donation requested. (509) 838-4277

UI Flute Ensembles - Sunday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-7251

Sara Groves - Christian singer-songwriter’s Reason to Gather Tour. Monday, 6:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $15. www.itickets.com

UI Voice Studio Recital - Monday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 885-7251

Tuesday Night Music Series - Tuesday, Gypsy Dawgs, jazz. 5-6:30 p.m., Moscow Food Co-Op, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 882-8537.

Transitions Benefit Show - Featuring local women musicians, hosted by Spokane Babes of Music to benefit Transitions, a local nonprofit that works to end homelessness and poverty for women and children. Tuesday, 7-9 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $10. (509) 328-6702, (800) 325-SEAT, www.helpforwomen.com

EWU Brass Chamber Concert - Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Music Building Recital Hall, Cheney. $5/adults, $3/seniors and students. (509) 359-2241

Gathering of the Bands - Featuring the NIC Wind Symphony and regional middle school bands. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Boswell Hall, Schuler Performing Arts Center, North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-7764

Comedy

“Family Dinner” - Blue Door Theatre Players will improvise a family dinner using audience suggestions. All ages welcome. Friday, 8 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/adults, $7/children, seniors, military and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045

Cruisers Comedian Night - Saturday. 7-11 p.m., Cruisers, 6105 W. Seltice Way, Post Falls. $5. (509) 217-1937.

“Safari” - Short- and long-form improv comedy (not suitable for all ages). Saturday, 9 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045

Theater

“The Turn of the Screw” - Spokane Civic Theatre presents the stage adaptation of Henry James’ classic 1898 ghost story. Today through Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. Firth J Chew Studio Theatre, lower level, 1020 N. Howard St. (entrance off Dean Avenue). $19. (509) 325-2507, (800) 325-SEAT

“The Receptionist”- Interplayers presents Adam Bock’s drama/comedy about a workplace that isn’t what it first seems. Today-Friday, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Interplayers, 174 S. Howard St. $15-$24. (509) 455-7529, (800) 325-SEAT

Dracula”- Presented by the Spokane Falls Community College Revelers. Today-Saturday and Nov. 17-19, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday and Nov. 20, 2 p.m. Spartan Theater, Spokane Falls Community College, Communications Building 5, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $8 suggested donation. (509) 533-3592

“A Streetcar Named Desire”- Lake City Playhouse presents Tennessee Williams’ classic drama about social realism. Today-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m., Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 676-1323

“Winter’s Tale”- The University of Idaho Department of Theatre Arts presents Shakespeare’s romantic drama. Today-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m., University of Idaho, Hartung Theatre, 625 Stadium Drive, Moscow. $10/adults; $8/UI faculty, staff and WSU students; free/UI students. (208) 885-7212

“The Wizard of Oz”- Youth production presented by Pend Oreille Players. Through Nov. 20, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Pend Oreille Playhouse, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. Adults, $10/advance; $12/door; $5/youth 18 and younger. (509) 671-3389

“Annie” - Presented by CYT-Spokane. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 3 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $11/adults, $10/children and seniors. (509) 487-6540

“Robin Hood the Musical”- Presented by Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho. Friday, Saturday and Nov. 18-19, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and Nov. 19-20, 3 p.m. Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1756 Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $7-$10/advance, $12/door; discounted tickets available for all veterans on Friday and for Saturday’s matinees. (208) 277-5727

“Drum Machine” - One-woman improv piece by Jill Bernard. Friday, 7 p.m., Whitworth University, Cowles Auditorium, Stage II. Free. (509) 777-3707

“Twelve Angry Jurors”- Gonzaga University Theatre Arts presents this play based on Reginald Rose’s 1954 television play “Twelve Angry Men,” part of the Second Stage Readers Theatre Series. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Gonzaga College Hall, Harry and Colleen Magnuson Theatre. $2. (509) 313-3606

“Spamalot” - Tony-winning stage version of the film comedy “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” Friday, 8 p.m., INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $30-$70. (800) 325-SEAT

“The Official Blues Brothers Revue” - Homage to the original John Belushi-Dan Aykroyd musical act. Sunday. 6:30 p.m., INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $39.50. (800) 325-SEAT