EVENTS | FOURTH OF JULY THE WIZARD OF OZ Performed by Sandpoint OnStage. July 5-6, July 12-13 and July 19 at 8 pm. Panida Theater, 300 W. First, Sandpoint. Panida.org (208263-9191) MARY POPPINS Musical based on the P.L. Travers story and Walt Disney film. July 5-14, Fri-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm and Wed, July 10 at 7:30 pm. $28-$42. Schuler Performing Arts Center, 1000 W. Garden Ave. cdasummertheatre.com (208-769-7780) THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP Satire. July 5-6, 19 and 24 at 7:30 pm, July 7 at 2 pm. $10-$20. University of Idaho, Hartung Theater, Moscow. idahorep.org (208882-6465) LET'S MISBEHAVE Musical based on the music and lyrics of Cole Porter. July 1011, 13 and 27 at 7:30 pm and July 14 and 21 at 2 pm. $10-$20. University of Idaho, Hartung Theater, Moscow. idahorep.org (208-882-6465)
VISUAL ARTS
FIRST FRIDAY Galleries and participating businesses display new art exhibits with live music and refreshments offered at some locations. July 5 from 5-8 pm. Free. For a map and complete list of participating locations, visit Inlander. com/FirstFriday or see pages 28-29. CLOSE-IN: ALLIE KURTZ VOGT Painting exhibition as part of a summer series featuring regional artists. July 9-Aug. 15. Artist reception on Aug. 15 from 5-6 pm. Gallery hours Mon-Sat from 10 am-4 pm. Jundt Art Museum, 502 E. Boone St. gonzaga.edu/jundt (313-6611) CHASE GALLERY ALL MEDIA JURIED SHOW Biannual juried art show, featuring work by 28 local and regional artists. July 9-Sept. 27. Artist reception Aug. 2 from 5-8 pm. Gallery hours Mon 8 am-9 pm, Tues-Fri 8 am-5 pm. Chase Gallery, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. spokanearts.org (321-9614)
WORDS
BROKEN MIC Spoken word open mic night. Wednesdays at 6 pm. All-ages. Free. Neato Burrito, 827 W. First Ave. (847-1234) TERI BROWN Book reading and signing by the author of "Born of Illusion." July 6 at 2 pm. Free. Auntie's, 402 W. Main Ave. auntiesbooks.com (838-0206) BOOTSLAM Poetry slam night, open to all ages. July 7 at 7 pm. $5 suggested donation. Boots Bakery & Lounge, 24 W. Main Ave. (703-7223) SAM LIEN LE "The Spirit Stills the Storm" personal memoir reading. July 9 at 7 pm. Free. Auntie's, 402 W. Main Ave. auntiesbooks.com (838-0206) CRAIG JOHNSON Reading of "A Serpent's Tooth: A Walt Longmire Mystery" by the author of the Longmire series which inspired an A&E original drama. July 11 at 7 pm. Free. Auntie's, 402 W. Main Ave. (838-0206) TEAM SPOKANE 2013 SHOWCASE FUNDRAISER Fundraiser event to send competitors to the National Poetry Slam in Boston in August. July 12 at 7 pm. Allages. Free with donations accepted and a portion of book sales during the event benefiting the team. Auntie's, 402 W. Main Ave. n
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COEUR D’ALENE
Coeur d’Alene does Fourth of July right with not just one, but two days of events. Festivities kick off with the annual Kids’ Parade on July 3, and this year’s theme is “Celebrating Ironman” (the triathlon, not the movie). Kiddos strut their stuff through downtown Coeur d’Alene on foot, bikes and floats donning costumes and with pets in tow. A second patriotic parade begins downtown July 4 at 11 am. The party continues with live music, food and games in the City Park all day long. Lounge on the city beach or take your boat out on the water to watch the fireworks display over the lake, ending the day with a bang. Kids’ Parade, July 3 at 10 am; Fourth of July Celebration, July 4 from 10 am-dusk • Coeur d’Alene City Park • 115 NW Blvd. • cdachamber.org • (208) 292-1635
PULLMAN
Nothing quite beats a community barbecue and fireworks display to raise patriotic spirits. At Pullman’s Sunnyside Park, all-American grub will be served starting at 5 pm in the park shelter. Live music starts at 5:30 pm featuring the Pullman Community Band, and folksinger Dan Maher, and The Fabulous Kingpins take the stage at 7 pm to rock your socks off with classic rock ’n’ roll hits. The city of Pullman promises this year’s fireworks will be substantially larger than last year. The bigger, better, booming fireworks take off at 10 pm. Pullman Transit is offering free rides to and from the park, so skip the hassle of parking and take the bus. July 4 at 5 pm • Sunnyside Park • Old Wawawai Rd., Pullman • pullmanchamber.com • 334-3565
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SANDPOINT
To some, there’s arguably no better way to celebrate ’Merica than in small town ’Merica. The Sandpoint Lions Club hosts its annual Fourth of July party starting at 9 am in Sandpoint’s cozy downtown. After you’ve had your fill of patriotic floats, grab family and friends and head over to City Beach. Take a dip in Lake Pend Oreille or spend the day on the beach catching rays while listening to live music and joining in games. At the end of the day, snuggle into a blanket while lying back in a chair to watch the firework show beginning at dusk. July 4 from 9 am-dusk • Downtown Sandpoint • sandpointlions.org • (208) 263-4118
SPOKANE
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The people at Riverfront Park must bleed red, white and blue because they make Fourth of July one of the biggest events of the year. Jampacked with festivities, the park offers a bouncy castle, live music, performers, food and beer gardens. Plus, all of the usual games and rides in the Pavilion amusement area are at a discounted price ($10). For the kids, performances by Magician Dick Frost and Spokane Area Square Dancers can be found in the Children’s Meadow, and the Spokane Jazz Orchestra will headline the day’s musical entertainment. Make sure to stake out a spot to watch the park’s always spectacular fireworks display at dusk. July 4 starting at 11 am • Riverfront Park • 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. • spokaneriverfrontpark.com • 625-6601 — COMPILED BY MYCHAELA NICKOLOFF MORE FIREWORKS DISPLAYS Coeur d’Alene Casino, Worley Diamond Lake, Newport Harrison, Idaho Priest River, Idaho NE WA Fairgrounds, Colville
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AS ROCKETS FLY OVER NEARBY RIVERFRONT PARK ON THE 4TH OF JULY, JAN THE TOY LADY PUZZLES ABOUT THE NATION'S PARTY:
Happy 237th Bir thday America!
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