Social Calendar

Sun., June 2, 2013

Partnering for Progress Fundraiser at “Grease” - A portion of the proceeds from this show will benefit P4P’s mission of bringing health, education and clean water to residents in developing countries. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for socializing, raffle prizes, beverages and snacks. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $35/adult; $30/student. (509) 720-8408.

Fire on the Runway Fashion Event - Local firefighters and models will heat up the runway with casual and formal styles from Mountain Gear, Tangerine, Tuxedo Gallery and Finders Keepers. Guests will be treated to sparkling wine and appetizers, receive a swag bag and professional event photo, and have the chance to participate in the Wall of Wine and Fab Grab Bag raffles. The vendor show will feature women-centric businesses and an auction of an original piece of artwork by local artist Kirsten Stobie, which she will be painting at the event. Hosted by KXLY News 4’s Kris Crocker. All proceeds benefit local Red Cross services. Age 21 and older only. Tickets available at or american.redcross.org/FOTR or by phone. Doors open at 7 p.m. Friday, Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $50. (509) 321-6055.

Moscow Chamber’s Summer Soiree Auction & Dinner - Annual fundraiser with the theme “Yesterday, Today, To Moscow.” Silent and live auctions. Saturday, 5 p.m., Best Western University Inn, 1516 Pullman Road, Moscow. $50. (208) 882-1800.

Mad Hatter Tea - “Alice in Wonderland”-inspired tea to benefit The Franciscan Place at St. Joseph Family Center. Music by Kathleen Cavender, a raffle, and a treasure hunt where all guests will leave with as many eggs filled with donations from area businesses as they were able to grab. Enjoy a silent auction and vendors. June 23, 1-4 p.m., St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. $50. (509) 483-6495.

Kick up Your Heels for Interplayers - Evening of dance, hors d’oeuvres, desserts and raffles with proceeds supporting Interplayers Theatre. Reservations requested. June 28, 7:30 p.m., Chateau Rive, Flour Mill, 621 W. Mallon Ave. $45. (509) 455-7529.

KYRS Music Fest - Festival features a great lineup of local and regional bands, Ninkasi beer garden, food court, fresh-filtered Zip 2 Water refills, bike corral, yoga, hula hooping and more. Lineup for the festival includes headliner Menomena, the Portland multi-instrumentalists Justin Harris and Danny Seim; bands like Boise’s Finn Riggins and Jonathan Warren and the Billy Goats. Local bands include Real Life Rockaz, Soul Proprietor, Cathedral Pearls, Old Bear Mountain, BBBBandits and more. July 13, noon-11 p.m., Glover Field, 216 N. Cedar St. $15 by July 7; $20/July 8 or later. (509) 747-3012.

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