7 Nights Out
‘Away in the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas’
The ladies come together to prepare for the annual Christmas pageant in this musical comedy.
When: Continues through Jan. 5; performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees at
2 p.m.
Where: Interplayers Theatre, 174 S. Howard St.
Cost: $12-$28, through TicketsWest or Interplayers’ box office
Info: (509) 455-7529 or www.interplayerstheatre.org
Spokane Symphony’s Holiday Pops
Celebration
Conductor Morihiko Nakahara and the Spokane Symphony will be joined by the Spokane Symphony Chorale and the Spokane Area Children’s Chorus to set the mood with a banquet of festive music that sparkles and soars. This magical, musical world includes a selection of traditional holiday favorites and a few surprises.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday
Where: Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $26-$62, through the box office, symphony website or TicketsWest
Info: (509) 624-1200 or www.spokanesymphony.org
A Cowboy Christmas with Sam Platts
& The Kootenai Three
Traditional country music anchored by Platts’ steel guitar and baritone voice. With Colby Acuff and Justin Sherfey.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: Chateau Rive, Flour Mill, 621 W. Mallon Ave.
Cost: $10, through TicketsWest
Info: www.chateaurive.com
‘Sound of Music’
Singalong
Sing with Maria and the entire von Trapp family. This screening of the classic Julie Andrews film features subtitles so that the audience can sing – and yodel – along. Every guest receives a complimentary Bag of Musical Moments, which contains various props to be used at strategic points throughout the film. The evening also features a “Sound of Music” costume contest.
When: 5 p.m. Sunday
Where: INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Cost: $25, through TicketsWest
Info: (509) 279-7000 or www.singalonga.net/worldwide/ usa/sound-of-music
LeAnn Rimes
LeAnn Rimes caught the attention of country fans at age 13 with her debut single “Blue.” Since then, she has earned two Grammys, three Academy of Country Music Awards, a Country Music Association Award, 12 Billboard Music Awards, and one American Music Association award. Her hits include “How Do I Live,” “Big Deal,” “I Need You” and “Something’s Gotta Give,” and she released a new album – “Spitfire” – this year.
When: 7 p.m. Sunday
Where: Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Pend Oreille Pavilion, 100 N. Hayford Road
Cost: $69-$89, through the casino box office
Info: (877) 871-6772 or www.leannrimesworld.com
‘Christmas at the Bing’
The performers in this holiday cabaret, hosted by Douglas Webster and presented by Jadd Davis, have appeared in Seattle, Portland and Spokane productions. They include Krista Curry, Jenny Shotwell, Chelsea LeValley, and locals Krista Kubicek and Max Mendez in a program that will mix traditional favorites with more contemporary fare.
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $22 adults, $12 ages 14 and younger, through TicketsWest
Info: www.bingcrosbytheater.com
‘Harmony for the
Holidays’
An evening of holiday music and light opera featuring vocalists Jonathan Mancheni and Isabella Ivy. Benefiting Catholic Charities Foundation and Second Harvest Food Bank.
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $25, through TicketsWest