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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Stage listings

Music

Jagged Edge - Rhythm and Blues/urban soul music. Today, Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. $30. (877) 435-9849.

Symphony With a Splash: - Part of the Symphony With a Splash series (formerly the Casual Classics). Eckart Preu conductor. Band, Bar and Banter from 5-6:45 p.m.; musical performance from 7-8 p.m. Today, 7 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $30. (509) 624-1200.

Leon Atkinson Jazz Guitar Concert - Jazz at the JACC presents an intimate evening of music. Today, 7:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $20/adults, $15/students. (208) 457-8950.

Jay Thomas, Saxophone - Guest recital. 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.

II Dolce Suono - WSU Faculty Artist Series. A recital featuring original compositions for the euphonium and tuba. With Chris Dickey and Kristin Elgersma, (piano, University of Idaho). All proceeds from tickets will benefit the School of Music scholarship fund. Today, 8 p.m., Washington State University Bryan Hall Theatre, Pullman. $10/general, $5/seniors and studens. (509) 335-4148.

Saxophone College Recital - Saturday, 4 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow, Idaho. $5/adults, $3/students and seniors. (208) 885-6231.

Pamela Benton - Multi-instrumentalist performs a variety of styles including indie-rock, groove jazz, folk, blues and new age. Saturday, 7 p.m., Pearl Theater, 7160 Ash St., Bonners Ferry, Idaho. $12. (208) 610-2846.

Robin Eubanks with EWU Concert Jazz Ensemble – Premiere jazz trombonist plays with trumpeter Tito Carrillo, vocalist Kate Reid and drummer Jeff Davis. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $36.50/adults, $26.50/students. (509) 624-1200.

Spokane Youth Symphony: Musica Latinoamericano - Under the artistic direction of Julian Gomez Giraldo, the symphony will perform Latin American music composed by Silvestre Revueltas, Adolfo Mejia, Alberto Ginastera and Nicolas Prada. Sunday, 4 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $17/adults, $15/seniors, $13/juniors. (509) 624-1200.

Randy Rogers Band - With special guest Wade Bowen, playing country music. Sunday, 8 p.m., Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. $10/advance, $15/day of show. (877) 4-FLY-TIX.

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

Cello Duo Recital - Faculty recital with Miranda Wilson and Ruth Boden. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow, Idaho. $5/adults, $3/students and seniors. (208) 885-6231.

Matt Andersen - Singer, songwriter and guitarist. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $20/general, $15/students. (208) 457-8950; also Thursday, 7 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $20/adults, $10/age 18 and younger. (208) 263-9191.

Comedy

“Choose to Lose” - Improvised game show where two contestants choose games for Blue Door players to compete in with the ultimate goal of losing in order to win prizes. All ages welcome. Shows Fridays through Jan. 25. 8 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general admission, $7/children, seniors, military and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045.

“Safari” - Improv showcase presented by Blue Door Theatre. Tickets may be purchased at the door the night of the show. Some material may not be suitable for all ages. Saturdays through Jan. 26. 9 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7/all seats. (509) 747-7045.

An Evening of Sit Down with Robin Williams - Academy Award-winning actor and multiple Grammy Award-winning performer sits down to “chat” with his old friend, comedian, actor, director and author David Steinberg. Part of the Spotlight Series. Monday, 7:30 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $88-$127. (509) 624-1200.

Theater

“Escanaba in Love” - This is author Jeff Daniels’ prequel to his hit comedy, “Escanaba in da Moonlight.” Shows Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Runs today-Feb. 2. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $18-$24. (509) 325-2507.

“K2” - Today- Jan. 20. A drama by Patrick Meyers about two climbers stranded on one of the world’s highest mountains. Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $11-$17. (208) 667-1323.

“The Right to Dream” - Living Voices Theatre presents the story of the struggle and sacrifice for civil rights in America, told through one young woman’s coming of age story, as an African American in Mississippi during the 1950s and 1960s. This live theater and multimedia performance illuminates the issues of civil rights and how the fight against prejudice has shaped our national history. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Washington State University Daggy Hall, Jones Theatre, Corner of Idaho Street and College Avenue, Pullman. $10/adults, $8.50/students and youth. (800) 325-SEAT.