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**FILE**Teri Garr, center,is shown during an operation, exchanging the bodily organs of young Dr. Frankenstein, played by Gene Wilder, left, and the monster, played by Peter Boyle,right, in this 1974 film, "Young Frankenstein." Eight of Mel Brooks gleefully manic movie comedies, including this film, "Blazing Saddles" and "High Anxiety, are part of a new DVD collection. He's working on a stage version of "Young Frankenstein," writing the words and music as he did for "The Producers." (AP Photo) ORG XMIT: NYET166 (AP)

1. Spokane is Reading: Anthony Marra Thursday, 1 p.m. Spokane Valley Event Center, 10514 E. Sprague Ave., and 7 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. This year’s selection, “The Tsar of Love and Techno,” is a collection of interconnected short stories set in the former Soviet Union. They are beautifully written, with characters whose humanity and beauty transcend the grittiness of situations they are placed in. Marra’s previous book was the novel “A Constellation of Vital Phenomena.” (509) 893-8205 or www.scld.org/. Admission: FREE.

2. “In the Midst of Gorillas” 7 p.m. Friday, Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave. Photos and stories by Brian Samuels will cover a trip to Uganda and Rwanda in September 2011 to track mountain gorillas as a “Novel Destinations” program. (208) 769-2315. Admission: FREE.

3. The Round No. 23 8 p.m. Friday, The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. Songwriters, slam poets and visual artists will share the stage and create while the audience sits only a few feet away. Featuring the Echolarks, Liz Rognes and Karen Mobley. (509) 747-2174. Admission: $5-$8.

4. “Young Frankenstein” 7 p.m. Monday, Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. A freaky, funny twist on Mary Shelley’s classic novel “Frankenstein,” Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein” was released in 1974 and became a box office hit. Serving as a poke at earlier cinematic adaptations and shot in black and white to further evoke this sentiment, “Young Frankenstein” stands apart from the other films with its comedic rendering of Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (Gene Wilder), who insists that his name be pronounced “Fronkensteen,” to distance himself from association with his infamous grandfather, the mad scientist. Upon traveling to Europe after his grandfather’s death, however, Frederick becomes entranced by what he discovers, and his decision to resume his grandfather’s work begins a wildly absurd, hilarious and horrific experiment. There will be a brief introduction by Nathan Weinbender, Spokane film critic and entertainment writer for The Spokesman-Review. (509) 227-7638. Admission: $10 adults, $5 students in advance.

5. Northwest of Nashville 8 p.m. Tuesday, the Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. Monthly Americana showcase with host Jenny Anne Mannan, featuring music by Mama Doll, Bluestreak and Sweetgrass. (509) 747-2174. Admission: $7/standing; $10/seated.

6. “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” Friday through Oct. 20; showtimes at 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 3 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, and Thursday at 7 p.m., Theater Arts for Children, 2114 N. Pines Road, Suite 3S, Spokane Valley. Adapted from the Washington Irving story, the story centers on Ichabod Crane, a lightly goofy schoolmaster, who comes to Sleepy Hollow looking for the good life and a wealthy wife. Adapted by Vera Morris. Directed by Kyle Smock. Purchase tickets online at www.eventbrite.com. (509) 995-6718. Admission: $8-10 advance.

7. Spokane Valley Mission Haunted Pool 7-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday and Oct. 28-29. Eighth annual event. Discover what is lurking in the locker rooms and what is waiting to petrify you on the pool deck (no swimming involved). Best suited for those ages 12 and older. All canned food donations go to Spokane Valley Partners. Admission: $4/person or $3 with a can of food.

8. Pianist John Nilson 2 p.m. Sunday, Garfield United Methodist Church, 201 W. Union St. Award-winning Oregon pianist in concert of folk, jazz and classically woven compositions, with traditional hymn arrangements, some boogie-woogie, a few classics and stories of his life, music, family, travels and growing up Methodist. (509) 635-0153. Admission: FREE.

9. Runaway Octopus and Smackout Pack 8 p.m. Saturday, The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. Two Spokane bands, Runaway Octopus, a surf rock trio, and Smackout Pack team up for a night of garage rock. (509) 747-2174. Admission: FREE.

10. “Twelfth Night, or What You Will” Continues through Oct. 29, showtimes 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, North Idaho College, Schuler Auditorium, Boswell Hall, 880 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. The NIC Theatre Department presents a Shakespearean comedy. Viola and her twin brother, Sebastian, are shipwrecked on the island of Illyria. Each thinks the other is drowned. Viola, disguised as a man, ends up in the court of Duke Orsino, who is hopelessly in love with Olivia. In Olivia’s house is her raucous cousin, Sir Toby, whose dimwitted friend, Sir Andrew, is also in love with Olivia. Trying to keep the noisy guests in line is the puritanical Malvolio, who is himself in love with Olivia. Orsino sends Viola to woo Olivia on his behalf, but she is in love with Orsino. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. (208) 769-3220. Admission: FREE.