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e need this, don’t you think? We deserve it. A break, a holiday, a little cheer — gorging ourselves on hope and sentimentality, on Bing Crosby and Jimmy Stewart, on being decent, neighborly, forgiving and generous. We still know how to do that, right? Inside you’ll find our annual HOLIDAY GUIDE with everything you’ll need to get started: can’t-miss events, food, music and a sprinkle of inspiration from staff writers recalling the things that trigger the warm and fuzzies inside them (page 29).

If that’s not enough, staff writer Samantha Wohlfeil has a special profile this week — a story about a local man named James Welch who’s been giving lavishly to the homeless, despite living beneath a makeshift lean-to, homeless himself (page 18).

— JACOB H. FRIES, Editor

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n Veterans Day, we remember those who served in uniform, as we should.

Most often, however, we miss the “rest of the story.” I refer to life back on the homefront.

To stories of wives and children — what they were doing, what they were going through, their fears, all the while trying to make do. These stories are not often told.

Here’s mine: I was born in Boston on Oct. 1, 1938, at Massachusetts General Hospital, which welcomed all under an archway that read (so my mother told me): “For People of Modest Means.”

Prior to and during WWII, for me it was all about “Growing up Navy.”

After graduating from Annapolis in 1935, my father went to sea on destroyers operating in the North Atlantic. His next tour of duty returned us to Annapolis and married student housing. He was sent back to school to learn all about this new discovery called “radar.”

On that fateful morning of Dec. 7, 1941, Dad and some other junior officers in our kitchen were all speaking in hushed, worried tones. I was sitting on the floor just outside the door; it was right then I heard the word for the first time: war.

When my mother received word of the death of yet another of Dad’s classmates, she would try to explain.

Submariners were at great risk, and the class of 1935 produced over 50 WWII submarine skippers, the most of any Annapolis class.

Mom knew and was friends with a number of their widows. Navy wives, especially those married to Annapolis graduates, back then were members of an exclusive club.

Mom asked the porter to carry me off the train, there to meet my father who knew nothing of my condition...

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aving completed his studies, Dad was ordered to report for duty on the battleship USS New Mexico, home-ported in San Diego. Another move. My parents purchased a small bungalow on Nautilus Street in La Jolla, located a few miles north of San Diego. This would be our home for the duration of the war.

Shortly after we arrived at Nautilus Street, the New Mexico went to war. I have so many vivid memories of life on the wartime homefront: the anti-aircraft guns firing at the target planes just off the beach; the blackouts; the tin drives; the blocks upon blocks of camouflage that hid the aircraft plant from expected Japanese air attacks.

The war always seemed close by.

And us kids were always on alert. I, along with one of my urchin friends, actually broke into a house just up the block after LETTERS the reclusive Send comments to owners drove editor@inlander.com. off — we suspected they were Nazi spies. We searched inside the house for the wires. We didn’t find anything but an open jar of peanut butter. But we were on the job and involved with the effort, and that’s what counted.

The New Mexico would see action at Attu-Kiska, the Gilbert and Marshall islands, Saipan, the Philippine Sea, and later Okinawa. The ship took two deadly kamikaze hits — the first in January 1945 at Lingayen Gulf, the second at Okinawa in May 1945, after the ship’s gunners had sunk eight attacking Japanese suicide boats.

Upon hearing the news of the Japanese surrender and learning that the New Mexico was heading to Boston, Mom did what Navy wives always do — and usually alone. She just managed to manage. She sold our La Jolla house and arranged for our move across the country. We departed from Los Angeles aboard what was one of the last steam engine locomotives still in service. Oh yes, early into the trip I was stricken with mononucleosis. We took the Union Pacific to Chicago where we transferred to a New York Central steam engine. Next stop, Boston.

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he Boston train depot, shrouded in a fog of steam, was packed with family, mostly women waiting for their husbands. There was also this one very sick little boy. Mom asked the porter to carry me off the train, there to meet my father who knew nothing of my condition.

Sizing up the mayhem at the station, he contacted the ship’s doctor who instructed him to put me on a launch and bring me out. The New Mexico at the time was anchored far out in the bay. I would spend two weeks on board in sickbay. In the meantime, my parents moved into the Miles Standish Hotel, which today serves as a Boston University dorm.

We spent only about five months in Boston.

Dad was ordered to report to the USS St. Paul, a heavy cruiser home-ported in Long Beach, California. At then end of that tour, having been at sea for a decade, he opted for a new career path, “engineering duty only.”

He would never go to sea again.

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Planets, Dinosaurs and Votes Why new information is hard

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enerally, as a species, we have a hard time learning new information that contradicts what we previously thought we knew. We tend to mistake believing something for longer with it being truer.

Like most of us, I’ve experienced this firsthand.

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Specifically, I recall being told that Pluto wasn’t a planet anymore.

I was outraged. How could Pluto be a planet one day and not one the next? It had been a planet my entire childhood, my entire life, forever!

And now for reasons I didn’t completely understand, it wasn’t.

An even more crushing lesson, contradicting my childhood knowledge, was the assertion that the brontosaurus, that long-necked wonder of a dinosaur, had never actually existed. Apparently, it was just a misnamed skeleton of another, already-discovered dinosaur too hastily named by an overeager paleontologist.

Except, in this case, three years ago a new set of paleontologists reasserted the legitimate existence of the “thunder lizard” (as the name brontosaurus translates to).

It’s now a matter of some dispute. Personally, I choose to believe the brontosaurus is real. Not based on any facts or review of the scientific literature, but just out of my deep and long love of the creature.

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Not all supposed knowledge takes an entire childhood or generations of scientists to set in.

Just consider election night earlier this month, where it only took a matter of hours for many to start clinging to a truth that had barely been reported. Results from that night suggested that Democrats had a decent, but not necessarily stellar election. They’d secured a modest majority in the House, but lost significant ground in the Senate. Many suggested it was a split decision.

But over the past couple of weeks, as more of the votes have been counted, the reality has become clearer: It was a tremendous night for Democrats. Their pickups in the U.S. House are nearing 40 seats and their popular vote margin could be the greatest for a party out of power since we started tracking such information.

And though we may be able to reckon with us not fully understanding a far-off rock flying through space or correctly interpret a partial giant, fossilized skeleton, it can be even more difficult to accept that the votes counted and reported initially may not represent the whole story.

Some, a certain president included, suggested that continuing to count votes that could ultimately change the outcome was tantamount to fraud — as though what we knew on election night was somehow more true than what would be learned about the voters’ will by counting every ballot.

Alternatively, some, across the political spectrum, decried the speed of the count. “Why can’t we get all the information on election night?” cried many a pundit.

Personally, I think accuracy, not speed, is the most important consideration in counting votes.

Knowing what’s true can take time, even in something as straightforward as counting votes, and with something so important and basic to our democracy, we must be willing to take the time to count and, if necessary, recount to determine what really happened.

In fact, in researching this column, I was reminded that the debate around Pluto’s planetary status was reignited again earlier this year. A group of scientists argued that not only was Pluto a planet, but that several moons were, too. It’s just another reminder of the uncertainty of our initial knowledge.

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COMMENT | FROM READERS

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POWER TO THE PEOPLE elling an entity as vital as Avista to a foreign power company sure

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doesn’t feel right (“Power Grab,” 11/15/18). And no offense to my friends in Canada. Perhaps there is another way for Avista to sell out: establish a Public Utility District formed by Spokane County. Imagine that, Spokane County PUD. Nice ring to it.

In Washington state there are 28 nonprofit PUDs, serving about 1 million people, covering around one half of the state geographically. These PUDs’ electrical rates are substantially less than we pay, and the executive salaries are a fraction of Avista’s. Big savings for most Eastern Washington customers, and forever.

This kind of acquisition by local government would likely require changes to state law, and maybe even the state Constitution. These laws have been revised before, and it can be done again. Think power to the people!

GREG HIGGINS Spokane, Wash.

Readers respond to an article about Phil Tyler’s bid for Spokane City Council, despite allegations of domestic violence against him (11/15/2018): Readers respond to a story about a recent ranking that showed more people want to move to, and remain in, Spokane:

CARLY MARIE: Wow. How many ex-wives all have been physically attacked by this man and he is allowed to run? That’s disgusting.

ZACH HOLLAND: Do you see who our president is? Anyone can run now. And win.

LUCAS MCINTYRE: Nobody is surprised about this. But hopefully he doesn’t make it onto the council.

ELIZABETH PARKER: Drop out.

Save yourself the humiliation of a crushing defeat.

BRUCE THOMSON: But wait, he’s Ozzie’s friend… And that should automatically get him elected!

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Law enforcement officials say parents should talk to their kids about the dangers of social media apps like Snapchat and Whisper .

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etective Sgt. Dan McDonald turns the lights off in a conference room and opens up an app called Whisper. The light from his cell phone spotlights his face as he scrolls through looking for sexual predators.

He passes by a few posts, the ones sharing random anecdotes or anonymous complaints from their day.

There’s one post asking for pictures, but that’s not exactly the kind of thing McDonald has is eye out for.

Then McDonald stops and raises his eyebrows. It’s a post asking if anyone wants to be “impregnated.”

“This one’s interesting,” McDonald says.

McDonald works for the Washington State Patrol’s missing and exploited children task force, partnering with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) to catch predators in Spokane.

“Hey i liked ur post HMU,” McDonald types.

(HMU means “hit me up.”) McDonald makes sure to

type “ur” instead of the proper “your.” It’s less suspicious that way.

Most days, this is what the job looks like for McDonald. He sits in a room, gets on social media apps popular among teens — apps also popular among pedophiles — and then he catfishes anyone who’s looking to rape or traffick kids. Whisper, which encourages anonymous people in the same area to interact with each other, is ...continued on next page

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NEWS | CRIME “TO CATCH THE PREDATORS,” CONTINUED... a common one. In the year that he’s been stationed in Spokane, McDonald has helped catch all kinds of people who would have otherwise done harm to young children.

Yet as easy as it is for McDonald to potentially catch predators on this app, it’s just as easy for kids to communicate with someone who wants to do them harm. This is the reality for teens in the social media age: Rapists, sex traffickers and pedophiles are just one click away. Rather than use fake identities, these predators use the online platforms to groom and take advantage of vulnerable children. The U.S. Department of Justice says about one in 25 kids receive online sexual solicitations in which the solicitor tried to meet the kids in real life, though it cites studies using decade-old statistics before many anonymous apps existed. More recent stats are hard to come by.

McDonald says the issue is more widespread than people think. And even as law enforcement has dedicated more resources to catching these people locally, they have a hard time keeping up.

“We could have 100 or 200 cops doing this, identifying these people,” McDonald says. “And we’d constantly be busy, all day long.”

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cDonald understands why apps like Snapchat are popular.

“You have the fun posts, the goofy dog ears and mouths and different filters,” he says. “Unfortunately, these apps are getting exploited and becoming something much worse.”

What makes these social media apps the most dangerous for kids is the geolocation feature. When you sign up for Snapchat, it gives you suggested friends, some of

whom a kid may not know at all but they add anyway. If the teen hasn’t put themselves in “ghost mode,” then any of their friends can see where they are at all times.

This is how Ferris freshman football coach Charlie Eglet found and allegedly raped a 15-year-old girl this summer. Eglet friended the girl, who lives in Moses Lake, on Snapchat. She assumed he was her age, court documents say. She did not have her location turned off, and he tracked her down when she went to Northern Quest Resort & Casino in Airway Heights.

After she reported the crime, McDonald struck up a conversation with Eglet using the girl’s online identity. He got Eglet, 29, to corroborate details from the girl’s account of the alleged rape and to plan a second meetup, with Eglet thinking he was still talking to the 15-year-old girl. When Eglet got to the casino, he was met by police. McDonald and an officer from the Kalispel tribal police department later got Eglet to confess to having sex with the 15-yearold, which is rape under state law. Court documents note that Spokane Police got a similar report in July, alleging that Eglet was tracking a different 16-year-old girl’s location on Snapchat.

McDonald says cases like that highlight how important it is for parents to teach kids about “stranger danger” on social media and to keep their location private.

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Since McDonald moved to Spokane to work with HSI on catching online predators, they’ve arrested all kinds of people — coaches, church leaders, foster parents and others — both here and in the rest of the state. It can range from single men looking to have sex with underage kids to people involved with sex trafficking.

“It’s a really, really dark world. And you don’t realize how dark it is until you’re really knee-deep into it.”

“It’s not a certain profile,” says HSI special agent Sam Hart. “It can be anybody.”

Usually McDonald and Hart catch predators by getting on the internet and posting ads, responding to ads, or striking up conversations with people. McDonald says it’s a relatively new kind of law enforcement for the state patrol — one that doesn’t involve troopers out in patrol cars or answering calls for service.

“Nobody that I know of who has gone into law enforcement goes into it thinking, ‘I’m going to go down this path,’” McDonald says. “This is relatively new to us.

But it’s important. There needs to be a lot more of us doing this, no doubt about it.”

McDonald is part of the patrol’s Missing and Ex-

ploited Children Task Force (MECTF) and another task force focusing on human trafficking in Eastern Washington. In the last year that the state patrol allocated resources to the Spokane area specifically for these purposes, they’re already seeing the need.

This summer McDonald was part of the raid of local Asian massage parlors that are suspected of sex trafficking women who work there. That investigation remains active, he says.

Meanwhile, the MECTF task force has spearheaded a series of what they call “Net Nanny” operations across the state, in which undercover officers catch people on the internet who want to have sex with children. Those operations have caught more than 200 people since 2015 and rescued dozens of child victims.

In June of this year, one such operation, overseen by McDonald and HSI, led to nine arrests of Spokane County men ranging in age from 30 to 49 years old. That included a man named Kyle Dettorre, who worked at a nursing and rehab center in Medical Lake called Lakeland Village. Some of those men were caught by law enforcement through Whisper, says McDonald.

“We’re getting a feel for the need for more resources put into this arena, which is a lot. We’re getting an idea of how bad the problem is, which is bad,” McDonald says.

The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office recognizes how widespread this problem is, too, says Deputy Mark Gregory, public information officer. The sexual assault unit within the Sheriff’s Office sometimes handles things like social media exploitation.

But right now, the Sheriff’s Office lacks resources.

“It’s extremely tough,” Gregory says. “We don’t have the resources to go to the internet and monitor these sites constantly.”

That’s why it’s crucial to educate parents and kids on their social media use, he says. He likens it to kids going to the park and talking to strangers. If parents don’t allow that, then they should also pay attention to social media.

“Why are we allowing our kids to go on an app that is specifically designed to have private conversations?” Gregory says. “It doesn’t make any sense.”

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couring the hidden corners of the internet for sexual predators can affect McDonald’s personal life, if he lets it, McDonald admits.

“You have to put the mission in focus. There’s no better arrest than the arrests we’re doing, because these people are actually doing harm to kids,” McDonald says.

He tries to focus on how to do the job right. He has specialized training on how to talk to people online, how to make somebody reveal information. Kids should be able to grow up as kids, not lured and abused by the world of the internet.

“It’s a dark world,” McDonald says. “It’s a really, really dark world. And you don’t realize how dark it is until you’re really LETTERS knee-deep into it.”

Send comments to Back in the conference editor@inlander.com. room where the state patrol works with HSI, McDonald goes back to his Whisper account. He’s checking if the guy who wants to impregnate someone has messaged him back.

He has.

“Ummm...I’m the one doing the impregnating,” the anonymous user says, pointing out that McDonald’s profile says he’s a man.

McDonald takes a second to come up with an excuse. He decides to just say, “duh.”

“Did you have somebody in mind?” the account asks.

It’s a possible hit.

“Now this guy thinks that I have somebody that I want impregnated, so you can see where this conversation’s going to go, right?” McDonald tells the Inlander.

From here, McDonald can pose as someone selling a kid for sex. He can say he has an underage girl that he will sell. Most people would end the conversation there, or call the police.

But if the user is interested, then McDonald knows he has someone who wants to rape a child.

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sidewalks, vandalism or harassment — instead of just barring sitting on the ground downtown.

“We need more police presence downtown and we need more shelters,” he says. And the sit-and-lie law, he says, doesn’t help with either. (DANIEL WALTERS)

Spokane’s sit-and-lie law drawing new attention and protesters

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or years, homeless activists have consistently attended SPOKANE CITY COUNCIL meetings and pleaded with the council to repeal the city’s sit-and-lie law, which bans sitting or lying down in public downtown when there’s open shelter space.

Last week was no exception: Homeless veteran Henry Valder draped a sleeping bag over his shoulders and held an American flag upside down in front of his face before talking about the plight of the homeless. Activists projected the words “Sit Down Spokane” on the wall of the City Council chambers. Activist Alfredo LLamedo kicked off a hunger strike that night outside of City Hall to protest the sit-and-lie ordinance.

Indeed, City Council President Ben Stuckart joined council members Kate Burke and Breean Beggs last week in signing a letter requesting that the mayor temporarily suspend the ordinance until more shelter beds could be found.

Burke and Beggs want to go further: They want to permanently repeal or alter the ordinance.

Back in 2013, Stuckart was an ardent opponent of the ordinance, arguing there was little evidence from other cities of the laws’ effectiveness and that “the first time we apply this law and there is zero capacity in our shelters, we are violating the Eighth Amendment.”

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mind, arguing the ordinance had given the police a tool they needed to respond to concerns downtown.

“It really did lessen the problem,” Stuckart told the Inlander this summer. “I’m not going to vote to overturn the sit-and-lie law, unless somebody else comes up with a [better] solution that the city has implemented.”

In a text message, Stuckart confirmed he was still not in favor of a permanent repeal. He argues that the sitand-lie law helps connect homeless people with services through the city’s community court.

But Councilman Beggs argues that there are more effective, less expensive and less constitutionally risky ways to connect people with services than community court.

He wants to focus on specific behaviors — like blocking

Following changes in Washington state law that bar COURTS from levying some legal fees on indigent defendants, local defense attorneys are working to get people’s expenses waived retroactively.

The fees — technically dubbed Legal Financial Obligations (LFOs) — are expenses that defendants can accrue during the life of their case, such as the cost of a public defender. The new law prohibits courts from jailing people over missing LFO payments, levying LFOs on defendants who are indigent or mentally ill and bans interest on LFOs. However, many former defendants garnered LFOs prior to the changes in the law. That’s why the Spokane Office of the Public Defender established a small legal clinic back in early October to help people petition judges to dismiss their long-standing fees.

Christine Carlile, a public defender, runs the clinic almost single-handedly out of the Municipal Community Court at the Spokane Public Library on Mondays (9 am to 3 pm) and the Northeast Community Center (9-11 am) on Tuesdays.

She says that while 12 people have come to her clinic, there are tens of thousands of people who qualify for relief. “I think it’s one of those things that nobody really knows about,” Carlile says.

However, public funding for the clinic will run out by the end of the month, according to Carlile. The clinic’s last day of operation is Dec. 11. Individuals seeking relief

should go to the Northwest Justice Project or the Center for Justice to get similar services, she says. (JOSH KELETY)

DUE PROCESS FOR STUDENTS

Last week, two years since a controversy over student discipline prompted Washington State University President Kirk Schulz to ask for a review of its student conduct code, the WSU Board of Regents approved what WSU calls a “sweeping overhaul” of the CONDUCT PROCESS. The changes should expand student rights and responsibilities in the disciplinary process, says Mary Jo Gonzales, WSU’s vice president for student affairs. Among the major changes to the process, the new rules more clearly place a presumption of non-responsibility on students, provides them access to an adviser to help guide them through the process, and — in cases that could result in an expulsion — it guarantees students the right to an attorney and a full adjudication process.

The student-conduct process took heavy criticism for failing to provide due process in fall 2016 when it expelled WSU football player Robert Barber for punching another student during a party. Barber, like other students disciplined by the student conduct board, did not receive a full adjudicative proceeding.

He appealed the expulsion, and WSU eventually allowed him to graduate.

Schulz then initiated a full review of the student conduct process, resulting in last week’s rule changes. The new rules also will result in changes to what the conduct board looks like. Now, both the conduct board and the appeals boards will be comprised of a majority of students. They will receive training on a number of issues including cultural competency, implicit bias and conflict of interest. Gonzales says that’s something many other local colleges do not provide.

“I think we are the first to take a proactive approach regarding implicit bias and cultural competency,” she tells the Inlander.

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NEWS | HOMELESSNESS

Giving it All Though homeless himself, James Welch does whatever he can to help others in need

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n the first Saturday night in November, Creighton James Welch (call him James or “Craty”) pulls his blue rolling cooler filled with supplies behind him as he shuffles into the Spokane Transit Authority Plaza. He sets up in a corner, pulling out bananas and loaves of bread, arranging things on a nearby garbage can and the floor until he can close the cooler up and use that as a work surface.

“I mix the strawberry and grape jelly in the jar with the peanut butter because it spreads better,” he explains as he hunches over to start fixing up four or five loaves, moving slowly but steadily.

Homeless people keeping warm in the downtown bus terminal start to come over, quietly taking sandwich after sandwich. Some come back two or three times. Some say thank you. Others ask if he has chips.

“They can’t leave their stuff to go to meals,” Welch says. “So I’ll give ’em a couple if other people have already had one.”

Welch asks if they’d also like gloves or socks — he’s put together goodie bags filled with hats, gloves, socks and clean underwear that he bought at a dollar store.

When a young girl shyly asks, “Are you the sandwich person?” he gives her food and a bag of feminine hygiene products.

The blonde girl, wrapped in a blanket, says she’s 20, though she looks much younger. She says she’s homeless by choice because she likes to travel with her boyfriend, and because her mom has other kids to care for.

“I don’t want to go take from her more than I already have,” she says.

Welch, who keeps tabs on Spokane City Council and local news, strongly feels the city isn’t doing enough for the homeless.

So since about July, he has been helping people like this as much as he can. He wanders downtown handing out food and jugs of Powerade. When he finds out someone needs a tarp, a jacket, a sleeping bag, he tries to find them one before his next trip.

Welch initially reaches out to the Inlander in hopes he

James Welch gathers donations from City Hall to pass out to those in need. can connect a writer with some of the people he helps.

Maybe, he thinks, sharing their stories could show others the realities of homelessness.

Thing is, Welch himself is also homeless. He’s been in and out of it since 2010, and since this summer, he’s been living under a lean-to made with a tarp, sleeping on an air mattress on the ground. Recently, he’s been able to stay in a run-down travel trailer, but that situation won’t last.

Still, he feels luckier than most homeless folks, because the spot he has is secure.

“My nephew wants me to go stay with him [on the west side],” Welch says. “But I kinda got the bug for helping people. It dawned on me, ‘You have time, and your stuff’s safe, so get out and help people.’ So that’s what I’ll do.”

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Income on the first of each month, he buys things to give out. Between that and the chunk taken out for the payday loans he’s been using to get by, he’s sometimes penniless within days.

“When I hit Walmart the other night, I spent 90-something,” Welch says at the plaza on Nov. 3. “I probably spent enough that I’m close … but these guys need it.”

Before heading home, he checks his bank account to

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find out it’s already overdrawn.

But if the city won’t do more for these people right away, he says, someone has to. He’s not a saint, he says, just a good samaritan.

“There’s just no sense of urgency with those people,” Welch says later. “The last couple weeks there’s been a couple nights it’s been so cold you coulda froze to death or at least died from exposure, and they decided to wait for another month to even discuss letting people hang out during the day at City Hall. I mean, it’s crazy.”

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t the trailer where Welch has been staying, he shows off his hardwood collection, mostly branches he’s asked to cut from people’s yards.

He carves pipes and jewelry to sell, and hopes that could be his ticket out of this situation.

“I got a plan,” he says. “I’m not just gonna decide, ‘Well, this is it, I’m stuck with it.’”

Born in Seattle, Nov. 25, 1949, Welch grew up in North Dakota, British Columbia, Arizona and Montana, before landing in Spokane in the mid-’60s.

He did odd jobs over the years, including a short stint at Kaiser Aluminum that wore his body out. He married and had three sons in the ’80s, but after a divorce, the kids and his ex moved to the west side.

It’s been years since he’s seen them. Welch says he recently found out one of his sons has been missing, apparently living on the streets addicted to drugs. He’s not sure if his little sister is still in Spokane — it’s been 30

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Welch says he first became homeless around 2010 after his legs were severely burned in a space heater accident, and he had some small strokes.

“I think stress caused that,” Welch says of the strokes. “That, and lighting the candle at both ends drinking and stuff.”

After another apartment didn’t work out, he wound up on the streets. He lived in a garage for a few years, but after the friend letting him stay there died of a heart attack, Welch again found himself outside.

“It dawned on me, ‘You have time, and your stuff’s safe, so get out and help people.’ So that’s what I’ll do.”

He says it’s mostly OK. His lean-to keeps him dry.

“You know, I really don’t mind it,” Welch says. “I used to go up in the mountains and stay for weeks at a time, cutting wood and exploring and looking for neat places. So I’m used to being outside a lot.”

Of course, it’d be better to have a real place. But with his small income, he’s priced out of the market, and low-income apartments often have waiting lists or they’re too far by bus, he says.

So while he gets his woodworking in order, and waits to hear from the lists he is on, he’s put his efforts toward helping where he can.

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n Monday, Nov. 12, the Spokane City Council unanimously approved some homeless service ordinances, accounting for homeless outreach funding, accepting $11,000 in donations to the Give Real Change campaign and allocating more than $296,000 to pay for warming shelters.

The two warming shelters funded with reserve money will temporarily expand space for households with children to stay at the new Open Doors shelter at the former Cassano’s Grocery building and enable Hope House overnight shelter and Women’s Hearth day shelter to serve adult women all week.

Still, the council hasn’t been asked to approve an option for adults who don’t fall in those categories. Those adults would have qualified to stay at House of Charity before it reduced its capacity by about 100 spaces in September, after the 24/7 shelter experiment was ruled a bust.

The city is working on a solution, but it’s not ready yet, says Kelly Keenan, the city’s director of community housing and human services. Unlike previous warming shelters, the network the city is working to develop this year won’t open only when it drops to a certain temperature.

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James Welch talks to John, who says he has been homeless for the past five of six months.

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“GIVING IT ALL,” CONTINUED... temperature,” Keenan says by email. “We will keep pushing until we have a network of sites that provide safe/ warm capacity for this winter season.”

In the meantime, the city is holding a donation drive to collect clothing, sleeping bags, coats and more. On Nov. 14, Welch arrived at City Hall to pick up some of the donations to hand out.

Councilwoman Karen Stratton happens to walk by on her way to talk to Alfredo LLamedo, who is on a hunger strike outside to protest the city’s sit-lie ordinance for targeting homeless people. She says hi to Welch, who wants to meet with her to discuss homeless solutions.

Like Welch, she thinks everyone has to pitch in for things to change. She recently helped a couple living in an alley behind her mom’s house. All it took was helping them call family and friends.

“It really is taking that next step, and if you’re not afraid, to talk to them and find out what they need, if there’s somebody you can call,” Stratton says. “I think it’s gonna take all of us.”

Soon, Welch stacks two huge garbage bags of donated clothes on his rolling cooler, and lugs bags of coats and socks with his free arm as he makes his way to his usual spot at the plaza, where people sit charging their phones.

Twenty-five-year-old Alec tries on a black leather jacket from the stash, and it’s a perfect fit. He says he’s been homeless for about a year and a half after he got a DUI and lost his pizza delivery job, and his rental situation went awry.

With a bleeding disorder that regularly lands him in the hospital, he knows living on the streets isn’t healthy.

From Spokane, he says his family is reluctant to help because they don’t think he’s helping himself enough right now. But when you’re living hour-to-hour it’s harder to get things done than it might look from the outside, he says.

“They want me to get a job or apply for housing,” he says, “but a lot of days, I’m just trying to survive.”

Nearby is 59-year-old Debra. She’s been homeless for about nine months, after losing her job as a server, then losing her apartment.

“In one month my life went to hell,” she says. “Most people don’t realize, the bank owns them. They’re this close. … My whole life I worked. I raised my son. I wasn’t on welfare. I was on the PTA and everything. I was normal.”

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“I had a woman spit on me and call me garbage,” she says. “In people’s minds, we’re not human. … I mean really? Four walls define me as a human being?”

Farther away, Welch hands out most of the clothes and bags of food to a large group that has spread their things out along a tunnel under the train tracks downtown.

“Guys like this that pay it forward, if everybody helped more like that, it’d be less helpless, less hopeless,” says Jason James Trampush, one of the men standing under the bright lights in the concrete tunnel. “He’s a stellar part of the community.”

Welch stays out late again, and when we talk the next day, just 10 days before his birthday, he’s down to $1 in his account again.

He believes in good and bad forces in the universe.

So far, he says, whenever he’s really needed help, someone shows up at just the right moment. Hopefully, he says, that’ll happen again.

“I’d like my number to go in there and hopefully some people will call me,” says Welch, who can be reached at 362-5214. “And maybe I can get some help feeding these people.” n samanthaw@inlander.com

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Miller Cane is taking care of a doll-making 8-year-old girl named Carleen while her mother, Lizzie, is stuck in jail for shooting her estranged husband, Connor. Miller plans to take the girl on the road, but first he sneaks into Lizzie’s empty house to grab a few things for Carleen, including her beloved but prone-to-peeing cat named Waffles. While upstairs in her house, Miller hears Connor come inside, asking “Who’s up there?” Long out of the picture, Connor recently learned that Carleen will inherit a massive family fortune that Connor believes is rightfully his.

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ighteen hours before Miller saw Connor, before Waffles peed on Miller’s shirt, before Connor climbed Lizzie’s stairs to investigate a creaking floorboard, Miller pulled the motorhome onto Mickey and Grace’s property in Edison, a sort of gentleman’s farm planted with plum trees and cherry and apricot and quince and pear trees and apple, some of them espaliered.

Grace opened the motorhome’s side door before they even stopped rolling. “Cool camper,” she said, climbing aboard, and Carleen said, “It’s a motorhome, actually,” unbuckling her seatbelt and scrambling back toward Grace. “Do you want to see my bedroom and the secret compartment?”

Thank god for Grace. Miller had forgotten how awful children could be, how demanding and heartbreaking and inconsiderate and relentless, though Carleen had every right to be upset. She wanted her mother. She’d

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talked on the phone with her every night from Port Townsend, while Miller filled their days with coloring and hiking and soaking in salt water tubs.

Still, Carleen had been out of sorts earlier that morning when they began the drive toward Edison and Mickey and Grace’s property. She wouldn’t talk and she wouldn’t work on her new doll.

“It’s not fair that you get to see her and I don’t,” she finally said as they crossed the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.

“I know it isn’t,” Miller said, “but that’s how she wants it.”

They were only stopping in Mount Vernon because Lizzie wanted to talk to Miller face to face and Carleen needed a few things, though she was to go nowhere near the house or jail. She didn’t know her father was looking for her, that he had any interest in her whatsoever, so she didn’t know to be afraid of him, which would only make her more vulnerable.

From the bridge deck, Miller could make out a line of mountains through the smoke and clouds, but Rainier was invisible. He remembered his father one time talking about the 1940 collapse of this bridge as they crossed it, terrifying Miller.

“Do you think it’ll collapse again?” Miller asked, and his father said, “Highly unlikely,” and Miller said, “But maybe?” and his mother said, “Of course not,” and Miller said, “Dad?” and his dad said, “I wouldn’t worry about that,” and then nobody said anything.

“Did you know there are giant octopuses down there?” Carleen said.

“Yes,” Miller said, because his father had mentioned those too, before he mentioned the bridge collapsing, so that Miller could imagine his family falling into the giant maw of one, its hideous beak crushing them all as they drowned inside the sinking car.

“They can open jars and everything,” Carleen said, “from the inside and the outside, gates too, which is why we shouldn’t eat them.”

“Because they can open jars?” Miller said.

“Because they’re so smart,” Carleen said.

“I wouldn’t call opening jars that smart,” Miller said.

Carleen didn’t say anything.

“And what does smart have to do with anything anyway?”

He glanced at Carleen and her forehead was crinkling.

“Oh, sweetie,” he said.

If it wasn’t giant octopuses eating your family, it was your mom shooting your dad and going to jail. At least Carleen didn’t know that part.

“We’re going to figure out how to see her,” Miller said. “I promise.”

Carleen’s head bobbed shallow nods.

“And we’re going to see my mom, too,” he said, as if his raving, incontinent mother could possibly be any substitute for Lizzie.

Maybe parenting wasn’t so complicated. Maybe all you had to do was bombard the kid with lists of what she wasn’t allowed to do or say or think...

“Is Barclay still with her,” Carleen asked, referring to his mother’s parrot.

“No,” Miller said. “Her new place doesn’t allow pets.”

Barclay had bitten Miller’s fingertip off at his tenth birthday party. The other kids were sent home and Miller spent the first hours of his eleventh year in Sacred Heart’s emergency room. Everyone hated that bird, except Carleen and Miller’s mom.

“She’s doing okay without Barclay,” Miller said.

She was doing okay without everyone, if doing okay meant having no idea who anyone was.

“But she’s a little crazy,” Miller said. “Remember?”

“She called me Tammy last time,” Carleen said.

“Right,” Miller said.

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“But I don’t think we’re supposed to say crazy,” Carleen said.

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“She’s worse now,” Miller said. “More confused. But not scary-crazy — that’s what I’m trying to say.” Was that what he was trying to say? Or was he trying to say that from the outside at least, crazy seemed scary as hell.

“But we shouldn’t say crazy is what I’m saying,” Carleen said.

“Right,” Miller said, though there weren’t a lot of alternatives. Sick was accurate, but didn’t quite capture the craziness of crazy.

Traffic started to grind.

Maybe parenting wasn’t so complicated.

Maybe all you had to do was bombard the kid with lists of what she wasn’t allowed to do or say or think — don’t lick the armadillo, don’t run into traffic, don’t eat smart animals, and please god, don’t say crazy.

Miller tried to loosen his shoulders.

Carleen looked out her window.

You couldn’t weave through traffic in the motorhome was the problem, couldn’t try for the front of the line.

“When can I see my mom?” Carleen said.

You had to surrender to the slog like some kind of Buddhist — that’s what made it so awful.

“Maybe we’ll find out tomorrow,” Miller said.

“Maybe we can stop by the house tomorrow.”

You had to sit on the edge of your seat, urging the traffic on, helpless.

“I don’t think so,” Miller said.

“Why not,” Carleen said, and Miller said, “Because they’re spraying for mold this afternoon and no one can go inside.”

It seemed like a brilliant answer.

“Why can’t we go inside?” Carleen said, and Miller said, “Because the spray is like — ” A dude in a Lincoln, a possible Connor, was hovering near the moho.

“Poison?” Carleen said.

“Not poison, exactly,” Miller said. “Not bad poison. More like — ” “It’s poison?” Carleen said. “What about Waffles?”

“Oh,” Miller said. “Waffles is with Friedlander.”

The traffic — “But Friedlander doesn’t like Waffles,”

Carleen said.

“No,” Miller said. “He’s just — ” “Waffles is afraid of Friedlander,” Carleen said, and a big fat tear ran down her cheek.

“It’s okay,” Miller said, though clearly it wasn’t.

It was just this goddamn traffic.

“What if Waffles runs away,” Carleen said, “and doesn’t come back?”

They were jammed into the middle lane and no one would let them out. The Lincoln was gone. “He’ll be back,” Miller said.

“Did he really run away?” Carleen said.

And another tear ran down her cheek.

“No!” Miller said, and Carleen said, “Has Claire been feeding him?”

“Of course Claire’s been feeding him.”

“Then why didn’t Claire — ” “I don’t know!” Miller said.

“When can I go home?” Carleen said.

Miller put his blinker on and bulled his

way over.

“I want Waffles!” Carleen said, finally rubbing her face and eyes, smearing the tears all over herself.

“We’ll get him,” Miller said.

“When?” Carleen said.

“Tomorrow,” Miller said.

“I want my mom!” Carleen said.

“We’re going to Laura Ingalls Wilder’s house,” Miller said.

“I don’t want to go,” Carleen said.

“I know,” Miller said. “But we have to.”

Carleen cried harder.

A semi opened a space and Miller pushed into it, some douche laying on his horn and Miller somehow not flipping him off, something else he would never get credit for.

Carleen cried into her hands.

He pulled into the exit lane and up the ramp into a gas station. He killed the engine, reached for her. She was gasping, sniffling, trying to settle down.

He rubbed her back.

“It’s okay,” he said.

She tried to talk but couldn’t.

“I promise,” he said. “It’ll be okay.”

And maybe it would. Some things were.

For a little while.

“Shh,” he said.

“Can,” she finally gasped, “we,” she sniffled, “at least,” she cried, “bring Waffles?”

“On the road?” Miller said.

Carleen nodded vigorously.

The moho would become a rolling litter box.

“Um,” Miller said.

Carleen was nodding with her whole body now.

Jesus.

“Okay,” Miller said, and Carleen unbuckled herself and fell into him. He held her a long time and when she was calm enough he took her inside and bought her candy and popcorn and soda and sunglasses and gum and coloring books and magazines and beer and doughnuts and hot dogs and everything else in the store she wanted.

And then they got back on the road. n

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Metaline Falls’ Cutter Theatre.

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RURAL LIFE

SAVING A TREASURE Metaline Falls’ Cutter Theatre is a long-time point of community pride, but can the arts in rural Washington thrive in the digital age?

BY TOD MARSHALL

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t 8 pm, the border crossing just north of Metaline Falls closes. While this change in hours might seem pragmatic — traffic is slow — the reduced hours have hurt attendance at the Cutter Theatre in Metaline Falls. Canadians used to attend performances; now, unless they commit to an overnight stay, they can’t.

In an isolated community with sparse resources, small obstacles like this stack up and become insurmountable.

The Cutter Theatre has fallen on hard times.

Cynics might say, “Sad, sure, but is a struggling theater that important?” As important, for example, as

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the nearby zinc mine remaining viable and open? Is the theater as important as a having a viable organic grocery store or a nearby health clinic? Maybe the theater is just a casualty of shifting values. Maybe theaters are no longer necessary in a world where people can connect virtually.

Maybe theaters are just vestigial reminders of bygone days.

Maybe. But maybe this theater — what many people referred to as the town’s heart — and its decline should be considered integral to understanding overall community well-being, as important a litmus test as decreased

employment opportunities and health care access. Maybe these problems are all connected — opioids and unemployment, suicide rates and empty stages. Maybe from Forks to Asotin, Curlew to Cathlamet, the presence of cultural energy, an enthusiasm for the arts, can be both indicative of the overall health of the small town and part of a route toward a more healthful future — which makes the situation in Metaline Falls even more troublesome.

Or maybe look at it one more way. Suzanne Ostersmith, professor of theater arts at Gonzaga, offers this: “It might be tempting for some to think theater only belongs in city centers, but I disagree. Some of the most engaged and life-changing theater I have witnessed has been in rural communities.” Life-changing is a powerful phrase — and it’s one that’s often used in connection with the arts.

To sum in a sentence: A schoolhouse designed by one of our region’s most celebrated figures, the building

that became the Cutter Theatre and symbolized numerous awards a small community in the Selkirks earned (in music education, as an arts town), the structure which is, perhaps, representative of North Pend Oreille County’s prosperity, and, thus, metonymically, the cultural well being of many of our region’s small towns, that schoolhouse, that particular theater needs a new roof.

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n 1912, Metaline Falls was growing. The arrival of rail lines, the abundant timber and lucrative mining resources provided opportunity and jobs. By 1930, the population would rise from 150 to over 800. Consequently, the town needed a new school, and prominent architect Kirtland Cutter obliged with a design. Such projects weren’t a side hobby for Cutter. Henry Matthews, former architectural historian at WSU, explains: “Cutter’s firm’s eclectic creations became architectural emblems for the frontier merchants and magnates. His mission was to civilize many of the grimy towns born of mining and new commerce. He really cared about making beautiful places that expressed peoples’ dreams.”

Although Matthews’ word “grimy” (and its biases) offends, Cutter’s egalitarian principles do not: access to the arts, the beautiful, is something that everyone deserves.

The Metaline Falls school stayed open until 1972, when consolidation forced a new building. After temporarily housing the district’s offices, the building closed until 1990 when Eva Gayle and Al Six of Ione, Washington, along with a host of other local arts enthusiasts, purchased the building. It was reborn as the Cutter

budget isn’t at least $17,000, then forget about musicals.’

I listened for a few more minutes and then stood up and said, ‘Our budget isn’t much more than $1,500, and we’ve staged many musicals; anyone who wants to talk about how to do that, grab your coffees and let’s go find a place to talk.’” Leininger says that about half the people in the room followed her out — which says a lot about her charismatic and stubborn spirit, as well as privileged ideas about the arts, education and funding.

Today, the theater is still operational; a murdermystery dinner theater run just ended; open mic and impromptu events unfold on weekends. Chris Daley runs a hair salon in one of the classrooms on the main

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repeat visitor to the theater, internationally renowned pianist George Winston, plans to return for a benefit concert next year.

“It is always so great to play at the Cutter Theatre,” Winston says. “The piano and acoustics and audience are all so great, and it is also very inspiring to be in that part of the world as well. I love playing in small towns with an intimate audience, and I try to play in every town possible in the country, especially in places where most touring artists don’t get to. We will do a benefit concert for the theater repair the next time I am there, hopefully in September 2019.”

“It’s really the heart of our community. It’s everything.

I’ve been to so many great events there.”

Theatre. To repair the damage of a decade (and to update accessibility issues), the building underwent a massive renovation. Utilizing National Endowment for the Arts funds, a Community Development Block Grant and an energized local volunteer force (providing over 14,000 hours of volunteer work), the school transformed into a cultural destination in the northeast corner of the state.

Tara Leininger, mayor of Metaline Falls and former theater director, describes the synergistic forces that led to this renaissance: “The three North Pend Oreille communities, Ione, Metaline and Metaline Falls, have always had the arts in high regard, or at least I would say they used to. When we moved here, a thriving amateur theater group had just purchased the shuttered school building for not only its own theater, but also for a county library branch; included in the renovation plans were a gallery space, and a space for an after-school arts program and a working space for artists. A few years later, in 1998, when Metaline Falls was named one of the 100 small art towns in whole country, we weren’t surprised.”

Other awards for the theater and community would follow — including recognition for its strong music education program. Additionally, the performance list at the theater was impressive: Celtic music, Russian orchestras, street dancing troupes, eclectic puppets, poetry readings, and many, many plays were staged at the Cutter — including musicals. Leininger continues, “I remember going to a conference on education in Seattle; a speaker was going to address theater programs in small town schools. One of the first things that he said was, ‘If your

it is a community-wide support any longer, or a source of pride as it once was.” And there is the most pressing problem: The building desperately needs a new roof, a project that will cost nearly $100,000.

Other regional small towns face similar predicaments.

In Newport, CREATE, a community arts organization, struggles to attract young people. Joyce Weir, a member, questions the sustainability to provide the community with creative programming, something she thinks is incredibly important: “Education in the arts enhances the ability to learn other academic subjects, create something new, and participate in a community where each person’s efforts are accepted and appreciated.”

Further, what Weir calls “the national obsession with sports” also plays an issue. Chris Daley agrees: “You can’t schedule things at the theater that might compete against football or sports. It also keeps the kids from participating like they used to.” Phones and social media, screen culture writ large, also play roles. Of course, these classroom problems aren’t just found in rural areas, but they might have more impact on small communities with small populations from which to draw. And the loss isn’t just numerical. Leininger can list successful students from Selkirk School District — a Stanford scholarship for a theater major, a talented student performer finding her way to bigger stages. Leininger adds, “Now, I can’t get the young people involved. Our numbers are down. They just want to stare at screens.”

G I V E B AC K

Interested in helping the Cutter Theatre? You can contact them via mail at 302 Park St., P.O. Box 133, Metaline Falls, WA, 99153. You can also call the theater at 509-446-4108, email office@cuttertheatre.com, or visit cuttertheatre.com for more information.

The Cutter’s interior.

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floor of the building. Open three days a week, it’s one of several businesses with offices that contribute to keeping the lights on. Daley says, “It’s really the heart of our community. It’s everything. I’ve been to so many great events there; my favorites are probably The Sound of Music and some of the other musicals.” Her children have performed on the stage, and she says that she’s even put aside her reservations and acted in a play. “I was nervous, but it was a lot of fun.”

Those local performances and outside bookings may become a thing of the past.

“Where the Cutter used to be able to book performers of a variety of kinds, these events are no longer possible due to shrinking audience attendance and financial support,” Leininger says. “The support of the arts is very important to a core group in the area, but I can’t say that

Further, Leininger is cautiously optimistic about getting Department of Homeland Security to reconsider border hours — and the soon-to-open casino in Cusick is a valuable lobbying partner to achieve this change.

However, funds from a well-attended concert and a few more culture-seekers from across the border, while helpful, hardly solve the issues with students, sports, and screens (and don’t forget the leaky roof). Grant money is hard to come by, and philanthropy seems driven by utilitarian concerns.

“Twice the Cutter was turned down for foundation money from a certain multibillionaire because ‘we didn’t impact that many people,’” Leininger says. “In other words, a $10,000 gift would be better spent in Seattle or Spokane than in Metaline Falls, with its tiny population and limited resources. The people of the north county deserve the arts as much as anyone else.” n From 2016-18, Tod Marshall, a Gonzaga University professor, served as the Washington state poet laureate, sponsored by Humanities Washington and Arts Washington.

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CULTURE | DIGEST

LUCKY US We still have a while to wait for the Lucky You Lounge, the new music venue from Bartlett owners Karli and Caleb Ingersoll, to open its doors, but they’re obviously making headway. The LYL made its first concert announcement last week: The Dip (pictured) will be hitting its stage on May 4. The Seattle-based funk-jam band is a Spokane favorite and features members of synth-pop group Beat Connection; both they and the Dip are regular presences at the Bartlett.

The actual grand opening of Lucky You has yet to be determined, but it will most certainly be sometime this winter. (NATHAN WEINBENDER)

Why Nobody Should Care About My 23 and Me

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BY WILSON CRISCIONE

hen I was growing up in Spokane, most of the kids I went to school with, including me, were white. Yet we all played this weird little game where we asked what “nationality” we all were.

Somehow that became a small part of our identity.

For me, my mom’s side of the family was French. My dad’s side was Italian. I told my friends I was “halfFrench and half-Italian.” This, I was told by others, made sense. I was told it showed up in my olive-tinted white skin and the tendency for my thick brown hair to curl. I was told it showed up in my temperament, my competitiveness and my stubbornness.

THE BUZZ BIN

THIS WEEK’S PLAYLIST Some noteworthy new music arrives online and in stores Nov. 23. To wit: ED HARCOURT, Beyond The End. The British singer/songwriter delivers his first instrumental album.

RITA ORA, Phoenix. Cardi B, Charlie XCX, Avicii all guest on the pop star’s sophomore album six years in the making.

CALEXICO, The Black Light — 20th Anniversary Edition. The multifaceted desert rockers add 11 songs to their excellent album for this reissue.

VARIOUS ARTISTS, True Stories, A Film By David Byrne: The Complete Soundtrack. An expanded soundtrack arrives to accompany this film gem’s Criterion Collection release. (DAN NAILEN)

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ADVENTURE EXCELLENCE Spokane native Taylor Zajonc’s own adventures could be the stuff of a page-turning thriller. The maritime historian and avid traveler has criss-crossed the globe to check out shipwrecks or, when he was just 19, delve three miles into the Bermuda Triangle on a Russian submarine. His knack for adventure clearly came through in his most recent novel, The Maw, which was just named the winner of the 2018 Clive Cussler Grandmaster Adventure Writers Competition. The caving adventure set in Tanzania was released in June. (DAN NAILEN)

My heritage became something like a horoscope. I could make any distinct trait fit if I tried hard enough.

But like horoscopes, it was mostly just a way to make me feel unique. And that same urge is driving the popularity of genetic testing companies like 23 and Me. I asked for a 23 and Me kit for my birthday so I could learn where exactly my ancestors came from (and if I carry any gene variants that could impact my health).

The results were mostly unsurprising. Italian showed up the strongest, at 35 percent of my composition, followed

by French, Balkan and broadly southern European. Apparently two percent is “Western Asian & North African.”

And I have more Neanderthal in me than most, which really only shows up in the fact that I don’t have much back hair — thank god, right?

It’s interesting, to me, and I’m glad I did it. But after a week of telling people my results to unenthusiastic responses, I thought, why do I care so much? More importantly, why should anyone else?

Most who started reading this likely haven’t made it this far, because learning the genetic makeup of some random person is very boring. I might as well have listed the players on my fantasy football team.

It would be more interesting to tell people what I always used to tell people: I’m half-Italian, half-French.

My great grandparents on my dad’s side moved here from Italy decades ago and my dad was raised in a Los Angeles household that held onto many Italian customs and traditions. My mom grew up in Chicago. They met in Spokane.

That says more about how I turned out than tracing back my DNA to which Neanderthal hooked up with which Homo sapien way back when. n

BWAAAAAAH!!!

It’s one of the biggest questions I’ve grappled with: Who would Hank Hill have voted for in 2016? We all know Dale is on board the Trump/InfoWars conspiracy bandwagon, and that Peggy probably voted for Hillary Clinton (but secretly).

But where does an honorable Texan such as Hank Hill land in the politics of 2018? Think about it as you binge watch all 13 seasons of King of the Hill, now streaming on Hulu. (QUINN WELSCH)

THE GRIMDARK FUTURE IS BRIGHT Games Workshop’s latest lineup of wargaming miniatures is undoubtedly the coolest I’ve seen since I started following the company almost 20 years ago. Set in the grimdark universe of Warhammer 40,000, the new tabletop game, Blackstone Fortress, is a weird mash of sci-fi/ fantasy tropes: aliens, robots, demons, hobbits, super soldiers, and the list goes on. The paintable, buildable plastic models are also a showcase in how far the company has come in sculpting and design since the ’80s. (QUINN WELSCH)

CULTURE | APPLE CUP UW ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS PHOTO

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WSU quarterback Gardner Minshew (left) and UW running back Myles Gaskin are key to their teams’ chances in the Apple Cup.

Primetime Can the Cougs finally take the next step into the national spotlight, and beat UW to get there?

BY DAN NAILEN

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hat a difference a year makes! Or does it?

Last fall when Washington State and Washington matched up for the Apple Cup in Seattle, both teams were ranked in the Top 25. The Cougars just needed a win to head to the Pac-12 championship game representing the conference’s North Division, while the Huskies were there to play spoiler and kill their cross-state rivals’ chance to win a conference title.

Fast-forward to Apple Cup 2018 and if you have a sense of déjà vu, you’re not alone. The Cougs’ have a new superstar quarterback in Heisman candidate Gardner Minshew, the graduate transfer of the noteworthy mustache and welcome swagger. And they have a pack of new assistant coaches, an annual feature of head coach Mike Leach’s tenure in Pullman. But once again, the Cougs find themselves simply needing a win — a

home win, no less — against UW to find themselves in the Pac-12 championship game Dec. 1 in Santa Clara. A win there (and some upsets across the country) could even get the Cougs into the national championship playoffs.

On the opposite sideline, Washington finds itself — much like in 2017 — disappointed to be out of the national championship talk after a rough season (when your expectations Washington vs. are as high as UW’s each year, an 8-3 Washington State record going into the Apple Cup is • Fri, Nov. 23 at “disappointing”). If the Huskies can 5:30 pm • Fox beat WSU, though, they’ll propel themselves into the Pac-12 championship game and set themselves up for a chance to play in the Rose Bowl — not a bad consolation prize.

Let’s break down the possibilities:

and will need to hold the Huskies in check better than the Cougs have in recent years.

WSU WINS IF…

Last year we predicted Leach and Co. would break through in Seattle, only to witness the Cougs get smoked 41-14, making it five straight Apple Cup wins for the Huskies. Oops. Leach is 1-5 in the rivalry game, while UW head coach Chris Peterson has yet to lose in his four Apple Cups. But we believe in the power of the Minshew mustache, and the power of a Thanksgiving-fattened home crowd having the energy to make a difference on a cold night in Pullman. Besides, the Cougs have to win one of these big games eventually, right? n

Gardner Minshew is who we think he is — a gun-slinging, cold-blooded quarterback who’s having fun on the field and isn’t afraid of the big moments. As good as Minshew’s predecessor was, Luke Falk never stepped up and had a huge game against UW, but the man noted for looking like Uncle Rico from Napoleon Dynamite will need to do just that to win in his only Apple Cup appearance.

The Cougs are decent running the ball, but their passing game carried them all season, and it will have to do so again. On the other side of the ball, new defensive coordinator Tracy Claeys has been impressive in his first year

UW WINS IF…

The Huskies continue to own real estate in Mike Leach’s head alongside his pirate fantasies and Trump talking points. As good as the Cougs have been against virtually everyone else in the conference in the Leach era, the Huskies seem to have the secret to slowing down his “Air Raid” offense. In the past five Apple Cups, WSU hasn’t topped 17 points. If Huskies senior quarterback Jake Browning and senior running back Myles Gaskin have good days, and UW’s defense plays the way it has the last few years against the Cougs, it could be a long night for Leach and his team.

OUR PREDICTION

TALE OF THE TAPE: NAPOLEON DYNAMITE’S UNCLE RICO VS. WSU’S GARDNER MINSHEW UNCLE RICO: Throws footballs out in the middle of a wheat field.

GARDNER MINSHEW: Ditto.

UNCLE RICO: Experiments unsuccessfully with time travel.

GARDNER MINSHEW: Appears to have successfully time traveled from 1975. (Again, check out the ’stache.)

UNCLE RICO: Obviously cares about the way he looks.

(Thanks Deb!) GARDNER MINSHEW: Duh, check out the ’stache.

UNCLE RICO: Lives a life of regret over coach not putting him in for the fourth quarter at state.

GARDNER MINSHEW: Almost got a life of regret for sitting out the big game by becoming a backup at Alabama.

UNCLE RICO: Says that back in ’82 he could throw a pigskin a quarter-mile.

GARDNER MINSHEW: Has actually thrown a pigskin almost 2.5 miles (4,325 yards), farther than any other quarterback in the NCAA including (by 1,500 yards) the guy he would have backed up at Alabama, Tua Tagovailoa. Who’s the Heisman favorite again?

— TED S. McGREGOR JR.

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CULTURE | THEATER

How to use

Innocence and Experience

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A veteran director and relative newcomer are paired up in this year’s Civic holiday production of Elf

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BY E.J. IANNELLI

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ast year, in a slight departure from recent tradition, the Spokane Civic Theatre mixed things up by putting on a holiday production that was neither White Christmas, The Christmas Schooner nor some variant of A Christmas Carol, at least one of which had been performed in nine of the previous 12 seasons. Instead, the theater opted to stage A Christmas Story: The Musical. Kathie Doyle-Lipe — herself a front and backstage veteran of dozens of Civic musicals and dramas — directed.

This season, the Civic is continuing its controlled drift into previously uncharted, snowy territory with Elf the Musical, a show that’s not only new to the venue proper but to the entire Inland Northwest.

Look a bit closer, though, and you might spot more similarities than differences. Like A Christmas Story: The Musical, Elf the Musical is a relatively new screen-to-stage adaptation of a much-loved eponymous holiday film. That invariably lends both shows a fresher, more contemporary energy than, say, Charles Dickens’ Victorian England or Irving Berlin’s postwar America.

Doyle-Lipe is also returning to direct, where she’ll have to walk the same creative tightrope as last year.

“You pretty much have to create a different animal” to the original film, she says.

“But you have to take the movie and try to stay true to it. It worked incredibly well with A Christmas Story, and I think part of that is because we were able to have all of the characters, even the dog. And the tunes in that one — it all seemed better suited to a musical than a movie. Whereas this one (Elf) reminds me of more when I did Wizard of Oz.” She cites the “magic” of Elf in making that association. Even when translated to the stage, both films call for sweeping set changes and fantastical elements to tell their stories. Barebones minimalism isn’t really an option.

“The scene changes in this one have made it a real bear. To get from an office with 10 desks to Macy’s in 20 counts of music, you can’t just yell, ‘Cut!’ We have to start the next scene when we’re ready, so it’s a lot of work,” she says.

Floating across the ocean on an iceberg as the Northern Lights swirl in the sky or watching Santa’s sleigh rocket through the streets of New York are likewise tough visual feats to pull off, though Doyle-Lipe, not wanting to give away any Christmas surprises, hints that she and the Civic’s experienced design team have come up with fun and often impressive methods. Longtime set designer David Baker, for instance, has created certain backdrops that work

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Pull down then out NOT eggnog.

Elf the Musical opens Nov. 23 at the Spokane Civic Theatre. like folding fans, allowing for new scenes to spring up almost instantly.

Doyle-Lipe is also tasked with choreographing Elf, and coordinating the relatively large cast in key scenes has been equally involved.

“It’s a lot of bodies to move around,” she laughs. “Another scene that’s been interesting, not just with bodies but how to stage it, is when they go to Rockefeller Center. How are you going to put an ice rink onstage? So we’ve come up with our own rollerblading solution.”

Yet sets and dancing, however showstopping, can only carry a production so far. With this particular production, which, paralleling the movie, centers on elf-raised Buddy and his fish-out-of-water quest to reconnect with his human father in the big city, the title star is likely to be the biggest draw.

“Buddy’s spirit is just the main focus of this show, as it should be. He’s just so loving. He might say something strange because he’s not the most socially adept person in the world, but it’s never with a mean spirit,” she says. And Seth Flanders, who plays the lead, is “so Buddy-like” in real life that Doyle-Lipe thinks that his goodnatured enthusiasm will be as infectious as the Christmas cheer Buddy famously tries to spread through song.

Elf is Flanders’ first lead role at the Civic. He previously appeared there in 2015 as a part of the ensemble in the Jean Hardie-directed White Christmas. Doyle-Lipe, incidentally, played the general’s housekeeper Martha Watson in that production.

“Way back when I was an ensemble member, I felt incredibly welcome, and I think that’s what gave me the confidence to come back and want to audition for this piece — just knowing how well the ensemble was valued and needed,” he says, adding that that unique camaraderie is mirrored in Elf.

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“Even though Buddy the Elf is onstage a lot of the time, what makes the story so beautiful is every other character’s journey along with Buddy. It’s so necessary for everyone who’s onstage to be there, even if it’s just a quick interaction. It wouldn’t be the story that it is if it weren’t for every single person who’s there and has those moments. And so I’m just incredibly thankful to be with a cast, a production team, a director that doesn’t take those little moments for granted.”

Along with Flanders, Doyle-Lipe says that the Civic has been lucky enough to score other role-perfect cast members, such as Kim Berg, who as Santa Claus “looks like he just walked off the pages of ‘Twas the Night before Christmas.” There’s also Emily Gjovik, who plays Buddy’s disenchanted love interest Jovie.

“She’s a strong actress and she’s got a great little voice. Her song, which is very fun, is called ‘Never Fall in Love with an Elf.’ You’ve got to like her, but she does jaded very well. And then she softens up at the end when they’re together,” Doyle-Lipe says.

In that way, some of the finer points might deviate from the movie, but both Flanders and Doyle-Lipe are confident that the audience will take Elf on its own merits as a musical and, most importantly, as a feel-good, family-friendly reminder of the spirit of the holiday season.

“This is special because it really shows the innocence of Buddy the Elf,” she says.

“And if we could all reach into our souls a little bit and find that love, that acceptance, that kindness, it would make for a happier holiday. A happier every day.” n Elf the Musical • Nov. 23-Dec. 23; ThuSat at 7:30 pm, Sun (and Dec. 22) at 2 pm • $32 • Spokane Civic Theatre • 1020 N. Howard • spokanecivictheatre.com • 325-2507

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hether you enjoy it or not, get ready, because for the next four weeks, holiday movies, music, commercials and TV specials are going to be everywhere. None of us can completely avoid it — unless you don’t ever leave the house like some shut-in Scrooge — so why not embrace it?

Whether inspired by secular pop culture trends or spiritual traditions dating back centuries, musical and cinematic homages to winter holidays — Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, whatever your seasonal celebration is — play a pretty big role in our memories and family traditions. So for this year’s Holiday Guide, Inlander staff thought about their own favorite — and often embarrassing — holiday songs, albums and movies. Sure, they’re examples of holiday commercialization at its finest, but these recollections are also heartwarming, funny and sincere moments we’re sure many others can relate to on some level, too.

Inside, you’ll also find many opportunities around the Inland Northwest to hear lots more holiday music, see some festive films and enjoy other local traditions, from stunning light displays to winter food feasts. Be merry!

— CHEY SCOTT, Holiday Guide editor

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Merry and Bright

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Don’t miss these six holiday traditions of the Inland Northwest

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Santa Claus has come to town, specifically Coeur d’Alene. Each night from after Thanksgiving and until New Year’s Day, young and old alike can take a trip to the North Pole on Lake Coeur d’Alene.

Featured on this 40-minute cruise ride are dazzling light displays made up of 1.5 million lights and a chance to hear Santa read your name off his list. Kids meet Santa and his elves along with the Grinch, Rudolph and a giant animated Christmas tree. Arrive 45 minutes before your departure time to make sure Santa’s elves get your child’s name on the list before leading the family onto the decked-out holiday boat. The Coeur d’Alene Resort, $7.50$22.25, departs daily at 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, cdacruises.com (MICHAELA MULLIGAN)

Take a day to relax with family after the Thanksgiving feast and enjoy a big holiday season kickoff in downtown Spokane at the newly renovated Riverfront Park. Festivities leading up to the tree lighting ceremony, beginning at 4 pm, include a kids craft tent, live music by the Rub, an appearance by Buddy the Elf and other cast members from the Spokane Civic Theatre’s holiday production, Elf the Musical, and a performance by the Spokane Symphony Chorale. A countdown begins at 6:25 pm to flip the switch for the lights adorning the big evergreen tree near the east side of the Skate Ribbon, which is open daily throughout the season, Sunday through Thursday from 11 am to 9 pm and Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 10 pm. Riverfront Park, 4-6:30 pm, free, riverfrontspokane.com (CHEY SCOTT)

It’s the music many instantly recognize with the first few notes, transporting us to Clara’s wonderful imagination of toy soldiers and dancing sugar plum fairies. For the 40th year now, the Spokane Symphony orchestra performs Tchaikovsky’s beloved Nutcracker Suite alongside dancers from Santa Barbara’s State Street Ballet.

Clara and the Nutcracker Prince travel to far away lands and battle the evil Mouse King, joined by 75 local youth dancers. Watch for famous scenes such as the waltz of the snowflakes and Spanish and Arabian dances. This year’s show is conducted by Spokane Symphony Assistant Conductor Jorge Luis Uzcátegui. Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, $17.50-$82, Thu-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sat-Sun at 2 pm, spokanesymphony.org (MM)

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RIVERFRONT PARK TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION

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DEC. 8

BING CROSBY HOLIDAY FILM FESTIVAL

A Spokane holiday season is not complete without watching at least one of Spokane native Bing Crosby’s vintage films. Back for its 13th year, the Bing Crosby Holiday Film Festival features classics such as White Christmas and lesser known Crosby films such as Pennies from Heaven and Road to Zanzibar. Stay out of the cold weather and settle in at the theater named after the Hollywood legend for an all-day movie marathon. For a break between films, guests can enjoy a performance by Howard Crosby, son of Bing’s brother Ted, and the Hot Club of Spokane, who perform tunes from the Crosby era. Bing Crosby Theater, $10, children under 12 free, 11:30 am-8 pm, bingcrosbytheater. com (MM)

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DEC. 20

SUDS & CINEMA: NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION

Mark your calendars now for the third annual Suds & Cinema screening of the beloved 1989 holiday comedy, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.

This year, there are two showings, at 6 and 9 pm. The event has sold out both previous years’ showings, and as such tickets are again being pre-sold at the Garland’s box office. Rainier Beer is back as the event’s featured beverage sponsor, and generous prizes and swag giveaways are expected. If this event with the dorky Griswold family has become a can’t-miss tradition for you and yours, stay tuned for updates on the Garland Theater and Inlander Facebook pages. Garland Theater, $5, 6 pm and 9 pm, garlandtheater.com (CS)

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Not only does this longtime Spokane Symphony concert tradition mark the end of another year, but it’s also the last time time outgoing Symphony Music Director Eckart Preu will wave his baton for this special tradition he began. The night’s triumphant and jubilant program showcases both the full orchestra alongside guest vocalists from the Spokane Symphony Chorale.

The all-ages musical celebration takes place early enough that revelers can continue on to other parties afterward, and young guests can also partake.

Adults over 21 can continue the celebration at the Symphony’s Puttin’ on the Ritz Gala at the Historic Davenport Hotel (starts at 9 pm, tickets are $130/person), which offers a three-course dinner, no-host bar, big band music, party favors and a midnight champagne toast. Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, $13-$52, spokanesymphony.org (CS) n

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t’s the Mean Girls of Christmas movies. Highly quotable and always funny, A Christmas Story is a staple for me each holiday season. My love for this Christmas classic runs deep and wide. I’ve seen the stage musical. I’ve read the book the film is based on. I even watched the NBC A Christmas Story Live! (which I fell asleep during, telling you all you need to know about it).

The first time I saw A Christmas Story was on Christmas Eve at my grandparents’ house in Spokane’s Five Mile area. I think I was in late-elementary/early-middle school when it was suggested that I be introduced to the film. My

Triple dog dare ya to watch all 24 hours! grandpa popped open the plastic VHS case (I’m not too young to remember those days) and inserted the tape into the player. My cousin and I howled with laughter as Randy complained “I can’t put my arms down!” and Ralphie gets told “You’ll shoot your eye out!”

Since then, every Christmas Eve after we come home from church service, I plant myself on the couch and watch the beginning of the 24-hour marathon of A Christmas Story on TBS, much to my parents’ chagrin. After the first showing is done, I’m struggling to keep my eyes open and head up to bed. In the morning, I pick up right where I left off and continue watching as I wait for my parents to get up (I’ve always been an early riser, especially on Christmas).

Beyond glowing leg lamps and triple dog dares, A Christmas Story represents to me something that my whole family enjoys and will always sit down and watch together. I look forward to the beginning of the 24-hour marathon each year. n Michaela Mulligan is a Christmas fanatic and has been known to enter multiple Christmasthemed door decorating competitions. She is an arts and culture intern at the Inlander.

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Sounds of the Season Christmas concerts from country to Celtic, and then some

By Nathan Weinbender and Dan Nailen NOV. 29

GONZAGA JAZZ CHRISTMAS CONCERT

For pretty much anyone who was a kid in 1965 or the years since, the music of A Charlie Brown Christmas is ingrained in our memory, pleasantly so. The album by composer and conductor Vince Guaraldi is part of the Christmas canon now, having sold more than 4 million copies, been inducted in the Grammy Hall of Fame and included in the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry due to its cultural and historical significance. A Charlie Brown Christmas is the basis for Gonzaga’s annual jazz Christmas concert this year, and there’s no way you can listen to the ensemble and various jazz combos play those songs without getting in the holiday concert spirit.

Hemmingson Center Ballroom, $5, 7 pm, gonzaga.edu (DAN NAILEN)

DEC. 5

OAK RIDGE BOYS

The Oak Ridge Boys are a natural pairing for Christmas cheer. The long-running country, pop and gospel quartet have no less than six Christmas albums in their catalog, so they have plenty to draw on for their annual Christmas tours. They also have enough secular hits to launch their shows with a “hits” segment full of non-Xmas tunes like “Elvira,” “Bobbie Sue” and “Thank God for Kids” before getting fully into the spirit of the season. Fans who hit the Boys’ Christmas shows every year have come to love the “rocking chair” segment, when each singer sits by an onstage fire and tells favorite stories of Christmas past.

First Interstate Center for the Arts, $47-$57, 7:30 pm, inbpac.com (DN)

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NORTHWEST BACHFEST WINTER CLASSICS

It’s hard to put into words, but there’s just something warm about stringed instruments. Consider this year’s Northwest Bachfest winter concerts your musical down comforter, then. You’ve got two chances to catch this quartet — first in Coeur d’Alene on Dec. 6, and again in Spokane on Dec. 9 — which will feature cellist and Bachfest artistic director Zuill Bailey alongside violinist Benjamin Breen, pianist Awadagin Pratt and viola player Martin Sher. Both programs will feature Robert Schumann’s famed piano quartet, followed by Johannes Brahms’ third piano quartet. Dec. 6, Hagadone Event Center, $15/ students, $40/general, 7 pm; Dec. 9, Barrister Winery, $15/students, $35/ general, 3 pm. nwbachfest.com (NATHAN WEINBENDER) DEC. 9

AFFINITÍ: A CELTIC CHRISTMAS

Bridging the gap between past and present, Celtic trio Affinití — vocalist Emer Barry, violinist Mary McCague and harpist Aisling Ennis — blend the sound of traditional Irish folk tunes with more contemporary styles. Head to YouTube to hear their unusual takes on Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” and Evanescence’s “My Immortal” and you’ll see what we mean. Their Christmas concert features seasonal classics both American and Irish, and they’ll be accompanied by pianist Randy Kaping and vocalist Howard Crosby, Bing Crosby’s nephew. The odds are good you’ll walk out humming “White Christmas.” Bing Crosby Theater, $13-$22, 7 pm, bingcrosbytheater.com (NW) DEC. 15

MARK O’CONNOR & FRIENDS: AN APPALACHIAN CHRISTMAS

Mark O’Connor is an instrumental beast, winning various national competitions on fiddle, guitar and mandolin early in his career, and performing with the likes of Yo-Yo Ma and Chris Thile later on, winning Grammys in categories ranging from bluegrass to country to classical. His An Appalachian Christmas album blends stunning instrumental work with stirring vocal harmonies, and it went Top 20 on three different charts when it was released in 2011.

O’Connor will revisit that album, and surely add a few new Christmas tunes to the show, with an assist by Washington-born country ace Brandy Clark. Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, $28-$78, 7 pm, foxtheaterspokane.org (DN)

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SPOKANE SYMPHONY HOLIDAY POPS

The Symphony’s Holiday Pops concerts have become annual traditions for a lot of Spokane families, and that sense of warmth and familiarity fills the theater every year. Led by conductor Morihiko Nakahara, the orchestra runs through what amounts to a greatest hits collection of Yuletide songs. This time around they’ll be joined by soprano Lisa Vroman, who has appeared on Broadway in The Phantom of the Opera, as well as the Spokane Symphony Chorale and vocalists from the Spokane Youth Orchestra. We’ve also got it on pretty good authority that Santa Claus himself could make an appearance. Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, $27-$60, Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm, spokanesymphony.org (NW) n

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Christmas Collaboration Why I still love A Christmas Together: John Denver & the Muppets

By Dan Nailen

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ay what you will about Christmas music and its inherently annoying sweetness. Only the Scroogiest among us don’t have some fond musical memory from their lifetime of holidays.

While I’ve come to tolerate most Christmas music, and even enjoy much of it, my best memories of Yuletide tunes require a trip in the Wayback Machine to when my age was in single digits, my TV had an antenna and my older sisters’ love of a schmaltzy singer-songwriter led me to embrace rather than mock him. Mockery would have to wait until my teens.

The 1979 pairing of the Muppets and John Denver for a Christmas album was a match made in heaven, at least for a Muppets-obsessed 7-year-old who couldn’t get enough of Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and, especially, the rock ’n’ roll animals populating The Muppet Show house band, Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem.

The Muppet Show was in the midst of its five-year run,

and John Denver was massively popular as both musician and TV host when together they made this Christmas TV special for ABC. I don’t remember the show, but I remember getting the vinyl for Christmas that year and playing it over and over and over again.

I was thrilled to hear Rowlf the Dog and Denver duet on a melancholy “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” Dr. Teeth and company tackle the Beach Boys’ “Little Saint Nick” and the whole crew do an exceedingly silly “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”

As I got older, I aged out of the Muppets — and emphatically rebelled against the treacle of John Denver — until sometime after turning 30, when I sought out the CD version of A Christmas

Together: John Denver & the Muppets and started a new ritual of spinning it at least once every holiday season.

Does it hold up?

Well, it’s exactly what you’d expect a Christmas album

by John Denver and the Muppets to sound like. So, yes!

But more important is its ability to transport me to my childhood living room, full of presents and family, where I played it so much I’m sure my parents and sisters regretted making the little boy of the house a passionate DJ with only one album to choose from. n Dan Nailen is the Arts & Culture editor of the Inlander and the most annoyingly pro-Christmas member of his household.

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ears ago, one of my parents brought home an electronic dancing Santa to our small home on the Kitsap Peninsula.

We celebrated Christmas the same way many families do: lights, Christmas tree and an advent calendar. But we never owned anything as frivolous or novelty as an electronic dancing Santa — who also sings.

Oh yes. He sang. But Old Saint Nick only had one tune in his repertoire: “Jingle Bell Rock.”

It’s a classic rock ’n’ roll hit from the ’50s that’s been covered countless times by as many pop stars as you can think of. But the only true version is the original by Bobby Helms. It’s undeniably catchy, with a slow, swinging pace and perfectly executed chops on an electric guitar.

And at 2:11, it’s almost a little too short.

Those first few seasons that we had the electric Santa it was great. We would just leave him “on” until one of the parents would crack and shut him off. This was about the same time as those talking Big Mouth Billy Bass wall decorations hit the market, so the novelty wasn’t about to wear off anytime soon.

Inevitably, it did get old.

Starting in my teens, I learned to despise “Jingle Bell Rock.” I learned to despise most Christmas songs, for that matter. But I truly hated “Jingle Bell Rock,” mostly because it was so ingrained into every Christmas memory I ever had, and Christmas was just a corporate scheme that millions of poor rubes fell prey to every December, I thought, despite the fact that I still dutifully kept a wish list.

Who doesn’t love a dancing Santa?

Of course, every time Dec. 24 rolled around I quickly got over it.

It’s been a decade since I left the house with the electronic dancing Santa, and every year that I don’t make it back home, it’s always one of the things I miss the most. The years I do make it back, I’m reminded how good it is to be with your family and friends, drinking booze and eating ham until the wee hour of 10 pm, all while an electronic Santa dances endlessly in the background to “Jingle Bell Rock.” n Quinn Welsch is the copy editor at the Inlander. His official response to Christmas is “bah humbug,” though he secretly enjoys making snow angels and roasting chestnuts on an open fire.

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NOV. 23-DEC. 16

NOV. 23-DEC. 16

So many us have had memorable and meaningful experiences with gifts of Christmases past. Maybe it was a unique or unexpected present that marked a turning point in your relationship with the person who gave it. Or maybe, on a slightly sadder note, it was that one thing you desperately wanted but Santa never put beneath the tree. Stories like these are the theme of this year’s popular annual holiday production emceed by Ellen Travolta.

Featuring music and laughter along with some poignant storytelling, the celebration is directed by Troy Nickerson.

Local stage and screen stars including Margaret Travolta, Molly Allen, Abbey Crawford and Patrick Treadway help bring the evening to life. The Coeur d’Alene Resort, $27.50, Thu-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 5 pm. cdachristmas.com

A live musical version of a 2005 animated TV holiday special featuring the voice and music of Harry Connick Jr. — which itself sprang from an eponymous song on the crooner’s best-selling album Harry for the Holidays — The Happy Elf tells a tale of the transformative power of Christmas cheer. Its star is Eubie the Elf, who’s so jazzed about working at the North Pole that he sets out to help the citizens of Bluesville get their town off Santa’s naughty list. This production featuring Spokane Children’s Theatre’s all-ages talent is directed by Jennifer Miles and geared especially for kids. The performance on Nov. 25 is ASL interpreted. Spokane Children’s Theatre, $10-$14, show times vary; generally Fri at 7 pm, Sat-Sun at 2 pm. spokanechildrenstheatre.org

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TWO CHRISTMAS-THEMED LIVE RADIO PLAYS

Going on six years now, It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play has been reappearing annually in new productions at different venues across the Inland Northwest. That shouldn’t come as a surprise. Like the beloved Frank Capra movie on which it’s based, this stage adaptation with an added narrative layer — that is, stage actors playing radio actors — has got an uplifting, seasonally inspired charm that has helped it become a holiday ritual for many.

For something slightly different in the same format, Spokane Civic Theatre Academy’s Winter Workshop is staging Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus, a radio play inspired by the famed letter written by young Virginia O’Hanlon to the Sun newspaper in 1897. The editorial response by Francis Church, an avowed atheist, not only sought to reassure her of Santa’s existence but of all the magical things undreamt of in our philosophies.

This dramatic retelling directed by Kearney Jordan touches on the modern forms of communication that help bring us together. It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play: Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn, $20, Nov. 27-Dec. 19, Tue-Wed at 7 pm. cdainn.com. / Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus: Spokane Civic Theatre, $15, Dec. 21-22, Fri-Sat at 7:30 pm. spokanecivictheatre.com DEC. 7-23

TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS

For those who want a little extra zhoosh in their holiday festivities, be sure not to miss this Heartland-meets-Radio City Music Hall production with show-stopping kickline tap numbers and military tributes. Now in its seventh year, Traditions of Christmas consistently pulls out all the stops to create a sight and sound spectacular with more glitz and glam than the tree at Rockefeller Center. The cast of 70 changes through more than 400 costumes to cover every aspect of the Yuletide season — from Santa’s North Pole workshop to the Biblical nativity and a pageant of Christmas cultural traditions from around the world and through the ages. Salvation Army Kroc Center, $21-$34, showtimes vary. traditionsofchristmasnw.com DEC. 13

A CHRISTMAS WITH C.S. LEWIS

“I should say that I much approve of merry-making,” wrote C.S. Lewis, the famous British theologian and author of The Chronicles of Narnia, in an essay titled “What Christmas Means to Me.” “But what I approve of much more is everybody minding his own business.” This one-man show starring David Payne imagines Lewis being the very opposite of reticent as he plays host to a group of American writers in his home near Oxford in 1962. With the masterly rhetoric and sparkling humor for which he was renowned, Lewis relates his views on the significance of Christmas as well as his own personal path from atheism to religion. The Bing Crosby Theater, $15-$22.50, 7 pm. bingcrosbytheater.com

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As a kind of counterweight to the cheery, sometimes twee holiday productions recounting perfect Christmases with perfect families, there’s The Long Christmas Ride Home, Paula Vogel’s 2003 play about a fraught car journey shared — or rather, endured — by a family of five as the parents’ marriage disintegrates. Although the three young children are represented here by puppets, this isn’t treading quite the same ground as, say, Avenue Q. Vogel’s one-act work actually draws on an ancient style of Japanese theater called bunraku, which features puppets and a chanter (or narrator) along with continual music and sound effects. Susan Hardie directs. Stage Left Theater, $20, Thu-Sat at 7:30pm, Sun at 2 pm. spokanestageleft.org DEC. 14-16

A CHRISTMAS PUDDING

Brimming with amusing and often heartwarming stories, carols, poems, monologues and other short (or excerpted) works by such literary luminaries as Mark Twain, Emily Dickinson, George Bernard Shaw, Shakespeare, O. Henry and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, this rich anthology of holidayoriented readings and songs is a longtime favorite of Ignite! and its audiences. Directed by Scott Finlayson with Paul Baldwin overseeing the music, A Christmas Pudding is presented as part of the theater’s Booklight reader’s series. Ignite! Community Theatre, $15, Thu-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm.

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Christmas Crooners How an early introduction to traditional carols made me a lifelong fan of Christmas music

By Chey Scott

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Bing Crosby’s Christmas records are beloved by many.

y love of Christmas music is a little bit ironic, though totally sincere.

I was raised in a nonreligious household, and remain so. Yet even considering this, the holiday recognizing the birth of Jesus Christ is my favorite of all, in large part for the timeless joy its music has always brought.

Many of my holiday memories from childhood center around Christmas music of all types, from more contemporary secular pop hits to traditional hymns and carols.

Before I even entered kindergarten, I fondly recall my mother teaching me all the words to “Joy to the World,” “The First Noel” and others as we sung along to compilation cassette tapes in the kitchen.

We still have that small stack of Christmas cassettes, played so many times that a couple songs, including “Joy to the World,” quickly began to worble from the stretched tape. Andy Williams, Johnny Mathis, Burl Ives,

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Bing Crosby, the Andrews Sisters and their ilk crooned most of the tunes in our little collection. They’re all favorites still.

Sometime a few years after, in the early ’90s, my sister, cousin and I planned a special vocal performance of “The First Noel” for our family’s holiday gathering. We photocopied sheet music and glued it to decorated pieces of green and red paper. Gramma wrapped us up angelically in some spare white sheets from her linen closet.

We tied gold ribbon “halos” around our heads and tried not to trip on the long ends as we marched into the living room. Standing in front of the Christmas tree, we sang along — cutely, I’m sure — to some version of the hymn played on a boombox.

Much later, during high school, when I learned that the Spokane Public Library had a pretty decent collection of Christmas CDs, I checked out a Frank Sinatra Christ-

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mas hits album and played it every night to help me fall asleep… starting in October.

In more recent years, I’ve fallen in love with Tchaikovsky’s dreamy Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71. It’s so evocative of key visual moments in the beloved ballet and fairytale story, another childhood favorite, while simultaneously soothing and joyous. I never tire of hearing it.

Now, thanks to the ease of online music streaming services, I carefully maintain an evolving five-plus-hour playlist simply titled “Christmas.” It has all those early favorites — Andy, Bing, Frank, Johnny, Judy, Ella and friends, plus a healthy mix of classical suites, hymns and Old World carols. I’m listening to it right now. n Inlander Food and Listings Editor Chey Scott loves Christmas time so much she breaks the family “rule” and now decorates her own tree before Thanksgiving.

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ost Christmas songs are schlock. Whether they’re songs about your mom cheating on your dad with Santa Claus or lamentations about the Batmobile losing a wheel, they’re sugary but empty, like gingerbread-house icing.

And that, to be frank, includes most Christian Christmas carols, most of which slot into two categories: “Hooray! Baby Jesus is here!” and “Let us whisper about how soft and cuddly and peaceful Bethlehem was when Baby Jesus arrived.”

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But “O! Holy Night?” That’s an exception. It starts out like plenty of others, almost a variation on “Silent Night”: “O holy night! The stars are brightly shining / It is the night of our dear savior’s birth.”

It’s in the next two lines that it takes a sudden turn into something more profound, something that grapples

with the genuinely radical message of the Christmas story: “Long lay the world in sin and error pining / Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth.”

“Sin and error pining” and “soul felt its worth” are both all-time great phrases, heavy with weight and philosophy. Credit the French composer who wrote the music, the secular one-handed French poet who wrote the lyrics, and the Boston-based Unitarian minister who translated it into English.

And then, instead of merely going all joy-to-the-world about a babe in a manger, the carol makes a demand of those singing it: Fall on your knees.

Then it shifts from ordering surrender to promising freedom: “Chains shall he break for the slave is our brother / And in his name all oppression shall cease.”

How bold is that lyric, translated in the U.S. just six years before the Civil War? Growing up in a conservative Christian family, I became religious, but not spiritual: I always found myself drawn to the rules, the doctrine, the history, the theology.

It was the fuzzier stuff, — the worship songs, the prayer sessions, that notion I was supposed to feel close to God — that I could never connect with.

But every Christmas, there’s a brief moment at the Christmas Eve service I attend with my parents — when “yonder breaks a new glorious morn” crescendos into the climax of “fall on your knees!” — when it’s like heaven cracks open just a sliver, and I feel it: If not God himself, then, at least, the thrill of hope. n Daniel Walters is the Inlander’s City Hall reporter. He has learned to love eggnog, although he’s still a little horrified by it.

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By Chey Scott NOV. 29

VEGAN HOLIDAY FAVORITES

Traditional holiday dishes — gravy, turkey, ham, prime rib, desserts and even most veggie-based sides — are unfortunately packed full of vegan no-nos: butter, meat, eggs, cheese, milk and more. But ultra-conscious eaters don’t have to resort to bringing their own special dinners along, or eating the one and only vegan-friendly side, when they gather with friends and family this time of year. As part of its holiday cooking series, My Fresh Basket is hosting a special session that shows how to take classic flavors and dishes from off limits to tasty and completely plant based, while also appetizing even the non-vegans at your holiday gatherings. Tickets to the class include samples, recipes and a discount to use in the store afterwards to pick up all the ingredients. My Fresh Basket, $44, 6-8 pm, myfreshspokane.com DEC. 4

OLD WORLD WINTER FEAST

Gather around the table at Elliotts, an Urban Kitchen, a recent arrival to the North Monroe Business District, for an Old World-inspired holiday feast, complete with festive and historically inspired beer pairings from neighboring Bellwether Brewing Co. The family-owned restaurant’s

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first beer-pairing dinner features a five-course menu and four seasonal, barrel-aged beers from Bellwether.

To pay homage to Christmases and holiday feasts of the past, the menu is set to feature wild game including rabbit, venison, duck and wild boar, says chef Tony Elliott.

Seating will be limited to only 40 guests, so don’t wait to get tickets. Elliotts, an Urban Kitchen, $65, 6 pm, bit. ly/2Dnk36S DEC. 13

CHRISTMAS FOODS OF THE WORLD

It’s not all about turkey, honey-glazed ham, potatoes and pie. Sample holiday dishes enjoyed by cultures around the world during this special winter dining event showcasing a menu prepared by local chefs Adam Hegsted, Ian Wingate and Rory Allen. Though the dishes are inspired by winter foods from around the world, each is to be prepared using fresh, Northwest-grown ingredients.

Beverage pairings for the evening include spiced wine and complementing craft beer from regional breweries.

Reservations for the event are required by emailing or calling Eat Good Group’s event coordinator, Ken Dupree, at kendupree33@gmail.com or 443-4410. The Wandering Table, $35, 6 pm, eatgoodgroup.com

DEC. 15

SANTACON SPOKANE

Santa’s gotta take a break from all the holiday chaos at some point, too, and we imagine he prefers to take advantage of the chance to easily blend in with all the “imposters” filling bars in Spokane’s Garland District during the annual SantaCon Spokane pub crawl. The evening of revelry is free, and no registration is required, but you do, however, need to don something close to the Big Man in Red’s traditional suit and hat, and perhaps some form of snowy facial hair. This year’s local version of the crawl, which takes place each weekend in December around the globe (see all events at santacon.info), begins at craft beer bar Beerocracy and continues on throughout the Garland area.

Beerocracy, free, ages 21+, 6-9 pm, bit.ly/2OKnDu1 DEC. 17

CREATING CAKE EMBELLISHMENTS: FONDANT & CHOCOLATE

Just in time to plan for an edible holiday masterpiece, the Spokane County Library District’s fall Creator in Residence series is hosting a session on making beautiful custom cakes. Taught by local baker and cake decorator Catee Ng, the class shares techniques for using modeling chocolate and marshmallow fondant at home to make flowers and other shapes to top off cakes, cupcakes and other baked goods. All supplies are provided, but the library recommends that attendees who preregister (required; session is for adults and teens only) have at least some baking or decorating experience.

As part of her December-long residency, Ng is also hosting several open work sessions, and a basic cupcake decorating class on Dec. 10. North Spokane Library, free, 6:30-8 pm, scld.org

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DEC. 21

DARK BEER DAY

The shortest day of year the doesn’t have to be a depressing night of darkness, and that’s the aim of this Winter Solstice event at Sandpoint’s historic 219 Lounge, the oldest bar in town. To mark the occasion — and raise a toast to days getting longer from here on out — sip on a pint of barrel-aged, regionally brewed stout or porter. Ten featured brews will be on tap for the event; guests will also enjoy light snacks from Trinity at City Beach and music from Bozeman-based Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs. Look for updates on featured beers as the event approaches on the lounge’s Facebook page. 219 Lounge, free, 3-9 pm, 219.bar n

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’ve never really liked Christmas music. Sure, there are a few songs I don’t mind hearing just once a year, but considering how vast the Yuletide catalog is, it’s remarkable how much of it is disposable, homogenous mall-speaker drone.

Is there another genre of music that instantly conjures memories of waiting in hellishly long department store lines?

But there’s one holiday collection that I can listen to even when there isn’t snow on the ground: 1963’s A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector. That title alone should rightly fill you with dread — a gift from who?!? — but it’s easily the greatest Christmas record ever pressed.

I know, I know: Spector was a vile dude long before they hauled him off to prison for the 2003 murder of actress Lana Clarkson. Not exactly synonymous with holiday cheer. But it’s impossible to deny he had a hand in some of the most indelible records of the ’60s, none of which he’s getting royalties for anyway.

On Christmas Gift, he recruited his roster of artists — the Ronettes, the Crystals, Darlene Love, Bob B. Soxx & the Blue Jeans — and a stable of session musicians to apply his iconic Wall of Sound production style to some secular musical mainstays. The album was a labor of love for Spector, but it hit stores the same day that President Kennedy was assassinated — another morbid footnote in the album’s

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It’s now regarded as a classic, with good reason. Spector and company polish musty old standards with a glorious pop sheen: You never realized you needed another version of “White Christmas” until you hear Darlene Love’s upbeat take on it, and the Crystals’ rollicking “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” has become the song’s go-to arrangement.

The only original composition on the record is Love’s rousing “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),” and it deserves to be up there amongst Spector’s all-time greats. It has since become a standard unto itself.

The album does have one outright clunker — its very last track, a drippy instrumental version of “Silent Night” that actually features a spoken introduction by Spector himself, in which he expresses gratitude to all the technicians that made the record possible. “But the biggest thanks goes to you,” the incarcerated murderer says to us, “for giving me the opportunity to relate my feelings of Christmas through the music I love.”

So yeah, switch off your turntable before it gets to that part, unless you want everyone around the dinner table to feel real creepy. But if you’re not in the Christmas spirit anyway, maybe that’s your thing. n Nathan Weinbender is the Inlander’s film and music editor. The best Christmas gift he ever got was a Sega Genesis in 1995, which is collecting dust in his apartment right now.

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The year might be ending, but the season for making art, seeing art and sharing it is just beginning

By Carrie Scozzaro NOV. 30-DEC. 1

JUNK DRUNK HOLIDAY SHOPPING MARKET

Ever been to the Colville Ag Trade Center at the Fairgrounds? It’s huge! And it will be filled with cool stuff during the winter counterpart to its popular April event.

Besides, could an event called “Junk Drunk” be anything but fun? Bonus for our furry, four-legged friends: organizers are requesting toys, pet food, etc., to benefit the local animal shelter. Aww! Colville Ag Center, Free; donations accepted, Fri from 12-6 pm and Sat from 9 am-4 pm. bit. ly/2S1D8zN NOV. 30-DEC. 2

URBAN ART CO-OP HOLIDAY MARKET

We like this scrappy little artspot on North Monroe, which offers pottery, jewelry and other items during the holidays to both promote their artist members and raise a little operating capital. Urban Art Co-Op, Fri from 6-9

pm ($5 suggested donation); Sat from 10 am-5 pm and Sun from 10 am-4 pm (free admission). facebook.com/ Urbanartcoop DEC. 1-2

PICKIN’ CHRISTMAS VINTAGE SHOW & ARTISAN MARKET

There are craft shows, and then there are craft shows.

If you missed the Pickin’ Spokane show this summer, here’s your chance to pick through upcycled, recycled, repurposed, retro, vintage and one-of-a-kind items from upwards of 100 vendors (or more) selected by professional marketeers Ron and Brenda Buckingham. “We push our vendors to take the effort to curate their booth into their own little ‘boutique’ adding to the fun shopping experience,” says Brenda. Between the sights and sounds — holiday music in the background — this is a fun way to get in the holiday spirit. Greyhound Park & Event Center, $7/weekend admission; free/kids 12 and under; Sat from 9 am-6 pm, Sun from 10 am-4 pm. pastblessingsfarm.com

DEC. 1-20

ORNAMENT MAKING WORKSHOPS

You and your kiddos will feel a bit like Santa’s elves in this free series of ornament making workshops at your friendly, neighborhood branch of the Spokane County Library District. All supplies are provided (while they last) and children of all ages are invited to participate. Dates and locations listed as follows: Dec. 1 (10 am-noon) at Fairfield; Dec. 1 (11 am-noon) at Airway Heights; Dec. 5 (3:30-5:30 pm) at Moran Prairie; Dec. 6 (3:30-5:30 pm) at Cheney; Dec. 8 (11 am-1 pm) at Deer Park; Dec. 11 (4-6 pm) at North Spokane; Dec. 13 (3:30-5:30 pm) at Otis Orchards; Dec. 15 (11 am-1 pm) at Argonne; Dec. 19 (3:30-5:30 pm) at Medical Lake and Dec. 20 (4-6 pm) at Spokane Valley. Spokane County Library District branches, Free admission. scld.org

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DEC. 15

TERRAIN WINTER BRRRZAAR

Bazaar, Terrain’s spring pop-up for all things crafty and DIY, took Spokane by storm several years ago and it seemed only natural to provide a winter venue featuring what organizers are hoping will be upwards of 50 local artists, just in time for holiday gifting. Snap a selfie with “bad” Santa, jam to winter tunes, quaff a festive cocktail — there will be nonalcoholic and kid-friendly goodies, too — and spread a little green around the local art scene. River Park Square, Free admission, 11 am-10 pm. terrainspokane.com DEC. 15

EMERGE WINTER MARKET

What’s the most rad way of making a print? If you’re an artist at Coeur d’Alene’s Emerge, it’s running a steamroller over an inked printing plate to make really complex, very large prints. Come see all of those prints in one place when Emerge shows off its newly remodeled gallery space on Fourth Street at its annual winter artisan market. This is a small, curated show featuring works by many of Emerge’s art instructors, like Kelly Rhodes and KC Loveland, who teach pottery. Like what you see? Consider taking a class. Or give one as a gift! Emerge, Free admission, noon-4 pm. emergecda.com

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Drink red, think green at Parrish and Grove’s festive makers party that has you learning to tie one on… the wreath form, that is, but guests also enjoy a complimentary wine tasting from event host Winescape Winery. Tickets includes all the cuttings, tools and a few extra decorative items necessary to make a 16-to-18-inch wreath that should last into the new year. For a customized experience, bring whatever small items — toys, ornaments, ribbons, miniature frames — to incorporate into your design. Winescape Winery, $50; registration required, 2-4 pm. parrishandgrove.com

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Six events that have nothing to do with Santa, elves, gifts or trees

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DEC. 14

Public television’s favorite traveling dad figure from Edmonds, Washington, is stopping in Spokane to talk about how going somewhere far away can become an act of resistance and enlightenment, versus something done for pure entertainment or escape from our world at home. Steves is set to discuss his book Travel as a Political Act, including suggestions for ways to authentically connect and immerse oneself in a foreign culture. The presentation includes the option for a VIP pre-show ($40) reception at Terra Blanca Wine Bar. Come to get inspired to travel and broaden your own perspectives of the world in the coming year. Copies of the book and others by Steves will be for sale before and during the event, and make for timely gift ideas. Bing Crosby Theater, $10$40, 7 pm, bingcrosbytheater.com (CHEY SCOTT)

Spokane loves it when a hometown kid makes good, and few have found as much success as Myles Kennedy. The singer/guitarist and his band the Mayfield Four scored a deal with Epic Records while they were still based in the Inland Northwest, and he reached international audiences fronting the hard rock outfit Alter Bridge and collaborating with Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash. Now Kennedy has begun a new chapter of his career with the release of his first solo album, Year of the Tiger, and it finds him applying his soaring, arena-ready vocals to folky, twangy instrumentation. It’s a new sound for Kennedy, but surely Spokane will take to it with open arms. Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, $38-$60, 8 pm, foxtheaterspokane.org (NATHAN WEINBENDER)

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DEC. 9

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE LIVE!

You’ve watched the show, now you’re ready to capture the moves that made season 15 of the dance series one of its most memorable ever live and in person. Lucky for you the “new” First Interstate Center for the Arts is open again in time to host dancers like Jensen Arnold, Chelsea Hough, Cole Mills and many more with its new, wider seats and brand new sound system. Forget watching these fleet-footed folks on your tiny TV screen — the live-on-stage experience is how you can really tell if these folks can dance. Answer: Yes, they can. First Interstate Center for the Arts, $31.50-$67, 6:30 pm, inbpac.com (DAN NAILEN)

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ZOSO — THE ULTIMATE LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE

There’s only so much Christmas music a person can handle during December. You reach a breaking point and need an aural cleanser to get your brain right from all the saccharine-sweet holiday music you’ve been inundated with for weeks, maybe even months. Consider Zoso your cleanser this year. The Led Zeppelin tribute band has performed thousands of shows since forming 23 years ago, and the pomp and bombast inherent in the mighty Zep’s songs should help you push all the Little Drummer Boys and Frosty the Snowmen out of your head for another year. Knitting Factory, $20, 7:30 pm, sp.knittingfactory.com (DN)

DEC. 29

WASHINGTON STATE VS. SANTA CLARA MEN’S BASKETBALL

Keeping the family entertained during the holidays can be a challenge, especially during that week between Christmas and New Year’s when there’s no more shopping to be done. The Cougars are here to help with their annual basketball pilgrimage to Spokane Arena. This year, coach Ernie Kent’s charges take on a foe familiar to Gonzaga fans, the Santa Clara Broncos, a team that recently took out a full-page ad in Spokane’s daily newspaper to declare themselves up to the task of competing with the Zags. They’ll have to knock off the Cougs first, and with tickets as cheap as $10, it won’t break the bank to take the whole family. Spokane Arena, $10-$60, 11 am, spokanearena. com (DN) DEC. 31

AFROLICIOUS

Why not ring in 2019 with a bit of old-school funk? Afrolicious will transport you back to an era when anyone who was someone wore bell bottoms and Stevie Wonder was the biggest star in the world. The San Franciscans and former Elkfest headliners consider themselves more of a musical collective than a traditional band, and it’s easy to see why: They’ve had dozens of members over the years, led by the self-proclaimed Pleasuremaker and his brother, known as Señor Oz. This retro R&B act puts on a party you won’t wanna miss. The Hive, $25-$35, 9:30 pm, livefromthehive.com (NW) n

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I met the child actor in The Santa Clause — but that’s not why it’s my go-to Christmas movie

By Wilson Criscione

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have a somewhat special relationship with The Santa Clause starring Tim Allen.

It’s not that it’s my favorite Christmas movie. I can’t say I have one of those. But when I think of a generic Christmas movie from my childhood, The Santa Clause is definitely it. And it’s not just because I once met child actor Eric Lloyd, who played the film’s cute little kid. Because in all honesty, that didn’t really go well.

For those who don’t know, The Santa Clause is a classic ’90s movie. Tim Allen, in his prime, plays Scott Calvin, a divorced dad who… accidentally kills Santa Claus? (You’re not supposed to think about that too much.) He then finds out that he is becoming Santa Claus, something he’s not happy about because

Believe in Santa’s magic like kid actor Eric Lloyd. it means he’s becoming fat and growing a white beard. Finally, he finds the Christmas spirit and embraces the fact that he is Santa Claus once and for all — which makes everyone else think he’s lost his damn mind. Except for his son, Charlie. Charlie always believed.

The theme of the movie is basically the same of all Christmas movies: We should keep faith in Santa Claus and the spirit of Christmas and the goodness of people. And it’s Lloyd, who plays the little kid, who really embodied this idea. He was 6 years old in this movie, just a couple years older than I was when I first watched it. I saw a lot of myself in him: I, too, was a cute little kid with brown hair. And I, too, believed in Santa Claus and refused to listen to the haters who said he wasn’t real.

My “you’re way too old for this” belief in Santa Claus is probably why I loved that movie. I read once that Lloyd, too, still believed in Santa Claus even while he was doing the movie.

“I kind of rationalized that we were doing a documentary about Santa Claus,” he told ABC. He was just like me.

The story of when I met him is not quite a touching Christmas story like The Santa Clause. I was a little kid, and we flew to Los Angeles to visit my cousins for Christmas. They happened to be neighbors with the Lloyd family. Lloyd was nice — maybe a little cocky — but nice. But really all I remember is one thing: Lloyd grabbing a toy machete, chasing my older sister with it, and then me laughing as I watched my sister kick him in the head.

I don’t think he remembers us fondly. n Wilson Criscione is a staff writer at the Inlander who would like to apologize for any harm done to Eric Lloyd.

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s anyone whose birthday falls during the holidays will tell you, it can be hard to find time to actually get together with friends, and even harder not to feel like you’re getting drowned out by the Christmas craze.

To their total credit, my mom and dad tried very hard to make sure that wasn’t the case for me as a December baby. That meant waiting until after my birthday to put up any decorations, including the tree, which made my day feel special.

The thing is, though, my mom loves Christmas music. She’s gotten hell from all of us on countless occasions for keeping holiday music on her iPod year-round, meaning someone’s always got to be on “skip” duty when we’re listening to her tunes and playing board games any other time of year.

But after about Thanksgiving, we let up. And I’ve got to admit, there’s a specific list of tracks, including some I rarely hear on the holiday playlists looping in stores this time of year, that get me in the spirit. (Give it a listen at bit.ly/2qJJic6) “CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE” (INSTRUMENTAL) A classic since 1965, Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack is key, with this track making the perfect transition into the season.

“COME THOU FOUNT OF EVERY BLESSING” While it’s not exactly a Christmas hymn, Sufjan Stevens managed to redo this traditional in a beautiful and holy way, fitting for the season, on his album Hark!: Songs for Christmas, Vol II. “PRETTY PAPER” While it sounds like a consumerist anthem, Willie Nelson really was contrasting our holiday spending with the angst of the downtrodden. Remember, this time shouldn’t only be about gifts.

“CHRISTMAS IN DIXIE” You’d think my family was pining for our Southern roots (that don’t exist) by how loudly we can belt out Alabama’s “Christmas in Dixie” and “Homecoming Christmas.”

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Rock the holidays with Chuck this December. soundtrack, which we tend to watch this time of year.

“RUN RUDOLPH RUN” Home Alone is another definite tradition, and this Chuck Berry song certainly helps through the holiday scramble.

“RIVER” Mom says she’s partial to the version sung by Robert Downey Jr. for the Ally McBeal Christmas Album, another classic in our rotation.

“CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE” (THE CHIPMUNKS VERSION) “Alvin!” my brother and I used to shout, as the incredibly annoying, high-pitched version of this classic song started. Whoever gave us the Chipmunks’ Christmas album must have been a big fan of my parents. Now that I think of it… I don’t think I’ve seen that CD in years. Wonder where it could have gone? n

“ERES TU” This love song by Mocedades also isn’t a holiday song per se, but it appears on the The Family Man

Samantha Wohlfeil is a staff writer at the Inlander. She’s reached the age where socks are a good gift now, so that’s cool.

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Rebecca Corry returns to the Spokane Comedy Club on Dec. 2 with her national awareness campaign and comedy show Stand Up for Pits.

BENEFIT

THANKSGIVING YOGA CLASS Nonperishable food or monetary donations are accepted at the door to support local food banks and the Latah Recovery Center to help families this holiday season.

Nov. 22, 9 am. Moscow Yoga Center, 525 S. Main St. moscowyogacenter.com 30TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES The Kootenai Health Foundation’s Festival of Trees features elaborately decorated Christmas trees and holiday displays.

Nov. 23-26; see link for complete schedule, including a luncheon and fashion show, family day, brunch and opening night celebration. Prices vary. The Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second. kootenaihealthfoundation.org BLACK FURDAY ADOPTION EVENT The Humane Society of the Palouse in Moscow discounts adoption fees for cats (reg. $90) and dogs (reg. $115). All adoptable pets have been spayed/neutered, microchipped, de-wormed, and depending on age, may have all of their vaccinations.

Nov. 23, 1-6 pm. $45/cat, $57.50/dog. humanesocietyofthepalouse.org/events BLACK SHEEP FRIDAY Skip the chaos of shopping and come volunteer at the animal sanctuary. The event also includes a toast to the farm’s oldest goat, Oliver, who is turning 18 years old in December.

Nov. 23, 11 am-2 pm. River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary, 11511 W. Garfield Rd. bit.

ly/2qGCQT4 (509-951-3650) TREE OF SHARING Support local families and children in need, and visit a gift table to pick up a tag and drop off an item on someone’s wish list. Tables are located at NorthTown Mall, Spokane Valley Mall and River Park Square. Gifts need to be dropped off by Dec. 17; tables open during mall hours. treeofsharing.org SANTA EXPRESS STORE The annual holiday retail store allows local children to shop for affordable gifts for family and friends, with proceeds benefiting the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery, a safe shelter for kids in crisis situations. Open to ages 4-12; items priced between 50 cents and $8. Children are paired with an “elf” to help them shop. Open Nov. 24-Dec. 23; Mon-Fri 11 am-8 pm, Sat 10 am-8 pm and Sun 11 am-6 pm. River Park Square, 808 W. Main. santaexpress.org 4TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BASH This festive evening includes light food, beverages, a live performance by The Voice, Season 5 contestant Preston Pohl, a latenight DJ and dancing. Proceeds benefit the Community Cancer Fund’s mission of fighting cancer in the Inland Northwest. Nov. 30, 8 pm. $75+. Davenport Grand, 333 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. davenporthotelcollection.com HOLIDAY CRAB FEED An evening of food, libations and auctions benefitting Partners with Families & Children, the Children’s Home Society and Vanessa

Behan Crisis Nursery in their work towards the prevention of child abuse. Includes live music by the Cronkites. Nov. 30, 4:30-11 pm. $75. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. downtownspokaneexchangeclub.org 4TH ANNUAL BEARD & MUSTACHE COMPETITION The contest and benefit, hosted by the Spokane Beard & Mustache Club, this year supports Teen & Kid Closet and Embrace Washington. Sign-ups start at 4, competition at 5 pm. Competitor entry is a donation of brand new children’s socks or underwear. Dec. 1, 4-6 pm. Bellwether Brewing., 2019 N. Monroe. bit. ly/2qPFjdU (280-8345) JINGLE BELL RUN INLAND NORTHWEST The Arthritis Foundation’s annual holiday-themed fundraiser run encourages holiday-themed costume and tying jingle bells on your shoelaces. Run or walk with a team to support the foundation’s work to support arthritis research and treatment programs. Dec. 1, 8 am.

Riverfront Park, 705 N. Howard. bit. ly/2zJnb9l STAND UP FOR PITS FT. REBECCA CORRY The series supports shelter animals, raises national awareness for dogs and supports other pitbull “type” dog rescues around the country. Locally available dogs will be on site for adoption. Dec. 2, 4-10 pm. $40. Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague. spokanecomedyclub.com SPOKANIMAL’S UGLY SWEATER PUB

CRAWL The inaugural event (location/ neighborhood TBA) supports the work of the local animal welfare nonprofit. Dec. 8, 7 pm. bit.ly/2PzgAt PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ The annual NYE gala benefits the Spokane Symphony Orchestra and features a three-course dinner, dessert, no-host bar, dancing to the MasterClass Big Band, midnight toast and more. Black tie/formal attire requested.

Dec. 31, 9 pm. $130. Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. spokanesymphony.org

COMEDY

MUSICAL An all-improvised musical comedy based on audience suggestions. Nov. 23 and 30 at 8 pm. $7. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland. bluedoortheatre.com SAFARI A fast-paced improvised show relying on audience suggestions to fuel each scene. Saturdays at 8 pm. $7. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. bluedoortheatre.com (747-7045) DAN CUMMINS Dan’s observations and autobiographical stand-up have earned him numerous TV performances on many late night and cable programs. Nov. 29-Dec. 1 at 7:30 pm, Dec. 1 at 10 pm. $17-$28. Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague. spokanecomedyclub.com FIRE BRIGADE IMPROV The theater’s in-house, family-friendly comedy troupe performs monthly. Upcoming shows: Dec. 2, Dec. 16, Jan. 6, Feb. 3. Starts at 7

pm. $5. Ignite! Community Theatre, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. igniteonbroadway.org BERT KREISCHER Brent has a new stand-up special on Showtime, is the host of the Travel Channel’s Trip Flip, an upcoming new season of the hit Bert the Conqueror. Dec. 6-8 at 7:30 pm, Dec. 7-8 at 10:30 pm. Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague. spokanecomedyclub.com REMIXMAS CAROL Ever wonder what would happen if the Grinch, Frosty, Mrs. Claus and the Little Drummer Boy were all in the same story? The BDT players take elements of favorite holiday stories and re-mix them to create something brand new. Fridays at 8 pm in December. $7. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland. bluedoortheatre.com GIRL POWER A 90 minute comedy show featuring all female comics. Dec. 13, 7:30 pm. $8-$14. Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague. spokanecomedyclub.com KEVIN BOZEMAN A semi-finalist on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” in 2010, Kevin has also co-starred in the indie film “Flat Chested.” Dec. 20-22 at 7:30 pm, Dec. 22 at 10 pm. $8-$22. Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague. (318-9998) ROBERT KELLY Besides being a fixture on Comedy Central, Robert plays Bam Bam in Denis Leary’s FX show “Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll.” Dec. 27-29 at 7:30 pm, Dec. 29 at 10 pm. $8-$22.

Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague. spokanecomedyclub.com

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COMMUNITY

HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW + LAKE CRUISE Take a cruise across the lake to view more than 1.5 million twinkling holiday lights and visit Santa Claus and his elves at his waterfront toy workshop. Forty-minute cruises depart daily through Jan. 1 at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 pm. Lights on display daily. $22.25/adults; $21.25/seniors 55+; $7.50/ages 6-12; free/ages 5 and under.

The Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second. cdaresort.com THE FESTIVAL OF FAIR TRADE Join Ganesh Himal Trading, Kizuri and other Spokane fair trade importers to shop for gifts that put people and planet before profit, promote gender equality, womenowned businesses and spread the benefit to all. Nov. 23-25 from 10 am-5:30 pm.

Free. Community Building, 35 W. Main Ave. festivaloffairtrade.com CHRISTMAS KICKOFF! Main Street of the historic town of Dayton, Washingtion comes alive with an abundance of seasonal festivities reminiscent of a traditional small town Christmas. Nov. 23-24; starting Fri at 10 am. Free. historicdayton. com (509-382-4825) COEUR D’ALENE LIGHTING CEREMONY PARADE The Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association present the 27th annual holiday kickoff. Parade entries light up Sherman Avenue and bring the holiday spirit to downtown with marching bands, dancing, music and festive floats. Continues with a fireworks display and display lighting at the CdA Resort. Nov. 23, 5 pm.

Free. Downtown Coeur d’Alene, Sherman Ave. bit.ly/2Dj9xO8

HOLIDAY CELEBRATION & FIREWORKS Celebrate Small Business Saturday and help light up the streets of Kendall Yards with local businesses and vendors. Includes a food drive for Our Place Ministries, along with live music, Santa photos, a fireworks show (7 pm), entertainment, shopping, giveaways, food vendors and more. Nov. 24, 5-8 pm. Free to attend.

Kendall Yards, Summit Parkway. bit. ly/2K1O4KY SILVER VALLEY CHRISTMAS LIGHTING FESTIVAL Enjoy festive activities in Kellogg throughout the day: shop the craft fair, visit Santa, watch a ski movie, make a gingerbread house and march in the parade (5 pm). Nov. 24, 10 am-9 pm.

Free. Kellogg, Idaho. bit.ly/2CEFVu1 SPOKANE’S TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION Stop by Riverfront Park’s Ice Ribbon to dance, sing, craft and meet Santa.

Events include a live performance by The Rub at 4 pm before the tree lighting celebration at 6. Hosted by Riverfront Spokane, Downtown Spokane, Spokane Public Library, Spokane Symphony, Spokane Firefighters, Spokane Civic Theatre and Kiss 98.1. Nov. 24, 4-6:30 pm. Free. Riverfront Park, 705 N. Howard. bit.ly/2RBTu1C SANTA CLAWS FOR PEOPLE & PETS The annual pet-friendly holiday event hosted

by Washington Basset Rescue includes adoptable animals from local organizations, Santa photos, shopping, live music, activities and more. Nov. 25, 11 am-4 pm.

Free admission. Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. bit. ly/2QD0Fql (477-1766) CHRISTMAS TREE ELEGANCE The annual raffle of 18 custom-decorated trees supports the Spokane Symphony,

The Gaiser Conservatory in Manito Park is decked out in holiday lights from Dec. 7-16. through the Spokane Symphony Associates, and includes six trees on display at River Park Square. Raffle tickets are $1 each. Nov. 27-Dec. 9. Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. thedavenporthotel.com LADIES NIGHT CHRISTMAS VACATION Throw on your best Griswold Christmas sweater, grab a friend and come kick off Christmas at Ritters. All proceeds support Second Harvest. The event includes live music by Mary Chavez, appetizers, light dinner and dessert, prizes and giveaways, discounts and more. Nov. 29, 6:30-8:30 pm. $22-$29. Ritter’s Garden & Gift, 10120 N. Division. 4ritter.com OPEN HOUSE & TREE LIGHTS Thousands of energy-efficient LED Christmas lights

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brighten winter nights at Vera Water and Power (601 N. Evergreen Rd.) during the holidays. Stop by to enjoy hot chocolate, cookies and children’s activities. Nov. 29, 4-6:30 pm. verawaterandpower.com WINTER BLESSING As the New Year approaches, the casino honors its roots with a night of traditional tribal storytelling, a canoe blessing and dance exhibition. The annual event honors the rich tribal culture and a traditional season of reflection and storytelling. Local charities will be presented with winter blessings that reach a total of $20,000. See link for more info. Nov. 29, 6-9 pm. Free. Coeur d’Alene Casino, 37914 S. Nukwalqw. cdacasino.com/event/winter-blessing

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HOLIDAY HOOPLA Kick off the holiday season with the annual Cheney Christmas tree lighting at 5:30 pm on Fri, Nov. 30. The library offers crafts at Santa’s workshop, along with visits with Santa, his reindeer and a hot cocoa bar with holiday performances. On Saturday, Dec. 1, the Mason Jar hosts free cookie decorating from 3-5 pm. Cheney, Wash. westplainschamber.org JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM A walkthrough Christmas pageant featuring a cast of 100+ actors from eight denominations and many live animals, including sheep, goats, donkeys, and a camel.

Nov. 30 from 6-8 pm and Dec. 1-2 from 5-8 pm. Free. South Hill Seventh Day Ad-

ventist Church, 5607 S. Freya St. jtbspokane.org (448-6425) KENDALL YARDS ARTISAN FESTIVAL Shop local at this holiday marketplace offering handcrafted jewelry, art and more from over a dozen of local vendors. See link for complete vendor list.

Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 from 4-7 pm. Free admission. Kendall Yards, Summit Parkway. bit.ly/2JXUpqt WALLACE RETRO CHRISTMAS The historic Silver Valley mine town becomes a storybook winter village during this two weekend celebration. See 1950s era lighted blow-molds line the streets, enjoy pet and light parades, hay rides, craft fairs, caroling and more. Nov. 30Dec. 1 and Dec. 7-8. Free. Downtown Wallace. wallaceidahochamber.com 1912 CENTER WINTER MARKET Local artists, craftspeople, growers and producers gather at the center throughout the winter to sell their products, including handcrafted art and artisan goods, food products and more. Dec. 1 and 8 from 10 am-2 pm. 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow. (208-669-2249) ADVENTURE OUTPOST An alternative Christmas market: instead of a craft fair, find practical ways to get involved and make a difference in local, regional and global mission partners including Partners Int., Project id, World Relief, Family Promise and others. Also includes a petting zoo, live music, kids activities and more. Dec. 1, 10 am-3 pm. Free.

Whitworth Community Presbyterian Church, 312 W. Hawthorne Rd. whitworthchurch.org/adventure-outpost AIRWAY HEIGHTS WINTER FESTIVAL

A festive kickoff to the holiday season, with a pancake breakfast, holiday movies, community tree lighting, caroling, ornament making crafts and more. Dec. 1. Free. Airway Heights. cawh.org.

BING CROSBY HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE More than 200 items are on display showing Bing Crosby’s life and career. Visitors can see his gold and platinum records, the Oscar he won for the film “Going My Way,” pipes, trophies, photographs from his career and personal life and other items. Dec. 1, 1-4 pm. Free. Crosby House Museum, 508 E. Sharp Ave. bingcrosbyadvocates.org FRIENDS OF THE FAIRFIELD LIBRARY BOOK SALE Proceeds from the sale of used books support various library programs and services. Dec. 1, 10 am-4 pm.

Free. Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St. scldfriends.org/events (509-893-8320) HOLIDAY BALL The celebration includes intro waltz lessons, followed by dancing to music by Variety Pack. Semi formal attire. Dec. 1, 7-10 pm. $5-$9.

Ponderay Events Center, 401 Bonner Mall Way. usadancesandpoint.org PICKIN’ CHRISTMAS VINTAGE SHOW & ARTISAN MARKET The annual holiday event showcases hand-selected vendors from throughout the Northwest and beyond, selling vintage, antiques, artisan handcrafts, signs, handmade furniture, jewelry, soap and more.

Dec. 1 from 9 am-6 pm and Dec. 2 from 10 am-4 pm. $7/weekend admission.

Greyhound Park & Event Center, 5100 Riverbend Ave. pastblessingsfarm.com SANTA BREAKFAST & PHOTOS Enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage,

juice, hot chocolate, applesauce, milk, coffee and tea with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Also includes kids activities, professional photos in Santa’s sleigh with your family, pets or children. Dec. 1, 9 and 15 from 9 am-noon. $4-$10. Southside Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. sssac.org (535-0803) FRIENDS OF MANITO HOLIDAY LIGHTS The Gaiser Conservatory is decked out for the annual holiday lights display. Open house nights Dec. 8-9 from 4:30-7:30 pm, with cookie decorating, Santa visits, poinsettias for sale and more. Lights are on display daily Dec. 7-16 from noon-7:30 pm. Free, donations accepted. Manito Park, 1800 S. Grand Blvd. bit.ly/2zMVE7o (456-8038) MILLWOOD TREE LIGHTING & GINGERBREAD BUILD After the annual Christmas tree lighting (6 pm), stop by the Masonic Center (3219 N. Argonne) to create a gingerbread house, with all materials provided. Dec. 7, 6:30-8:30 pm. Free. Millwood. scld.org WINTER WREATH MAKING Sip on locally made wine and learn how to make a holiday wreath; all supplies provided.

Dec. 7 at 5 pm and Dec. 9 at 10 am. $55; registration required. Townshend Cellar, 8022 E. Greenbluff Rd. townshendcellar.com (509-238-1400) HYGGE HOLIDAY MARKET A makers market featuring local artists, food producers and more. Bellwether is also serving its Hygge mulled ale, served hot and lightly spiced. See link for vendor list. Dec. 8, 2-6 pm. Bellwether Brewing Co., 2019 N. Monroe. bit.ly/2Q5Koxe

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LIVE NEIGH-TIVITY & SANTA VISITS First Presbyterian and Trinity Lutheran host a live animal petting stable, manger scene photo booth, carolers, hot chocolate, coffee and gifts. Dec. 8, 1-6 pm. Free.

Downtown Coeur d’Alene, Sherman. bit. ly/2qK5bIk THE HOLIDAY MARKET A community gathering of Inland Northwest artists, jewelers, bakers, and crafters staging an open marketplace, complete with food samples, shopping and holiday music.

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Dec. 9, 10 am-4 pm. Free admission. The Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second. bit. ly/2PA17cA (208-765-4000) REMEMBRANCE TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Gather your family for an evening of music and calm reflection in remembrance of those we grieve this holiday season. Each household in attendance receives a special keepsake ornament for their household. Enjoy refreshments after the ceremony. All are welcome to this community-oriented ceremony. Dec. 12, 5:30 pm. Free. Hospice of North Idaho, 2290 W. Prairie Ave. hospiceofnorthidaho.org (208-772-7994) HOSPICE OF NORTH IDAHO: SILVER VALLEY TREE LIGHTING Gather your family for an evening of music and calm reflection in remembrance of those we grieve this holiday season. Each household in attendance receives a special keepsake ornament for their household.

All are welcome to this community-oriented ceremony. Dec. 13, 5:30 pm. Free.

Hospice of North Idaho, 2290 W. Prairie Ave. hospiceofnorthidaho.org/news/ LILAC CITY LIVE The “late night” talk show featuring local talent at the Down-

town Library, along with drinks, music and more. December’s event features local author Chris Crutcher. Dec. 13, 7-9 pm.

Free. Downtown Spokane Library, 906 W. Main. spokanelibrary.org GREATER SPOKANE VALLEY “STORIES OF GOOD WILL” Celebrate local businesses and nonprofits partnering to create a better community at the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber’s annual “Stories of Good Will” event. Chamber member businesses sponsor a nonprofit organization to host for this lunch, while nonprofits have a chance to tell about their mission. Dec. 14, 11 am-2 pm. $175/ table. CenterPlace Event Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place Dr. (924-4994) CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS A day of Christmas activities, crafts, songs, creative learning activities, cookie decorating, and more. For ages 3-12. Pre-register online or call. Dec. 15, 10 am-noon. Free.

The Vine Church, 5860 N. La Rochelle Dr. TheVineIdaho.org/events HOLIDAY KIDS YOGA CAMP A kids yoga session, holiday movie, seasonal crafts and healthy snacks will keep the kids busy while you finish up holiday details.

Ages 3-12. Dec. 15, 1-4 pm. $15 ($10 additional child per family). YogaJoy North, 12501 N. Division. yogajoynorth.com WINTER WONDERLAND ON GARLANDThis family-friendly event was created to unite the Garland District and Spokane community for a day filled with food, festive activities, entertainmen and more.

Event contributions support Fostering WA, a nonprofit supporting foster parents and their children in the Spokane area. Dec. 15, 10:30 am-4:30 pm. Free.

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CHRISTMAS CAROL SING-ALONG & ART SHOW A free family friendly event with carol singing, an art show, cookies and hot cocoa, storytelling and more.

Dec. 19, 6:30-8 pm. Free. The Gathering House, 733 W. Garland Ave. gatheringhouse.org (509-747-2818) HOLIDAY DROP & SHOP Get your holiday shopping done or see a movie while the kiddos decorate gingerbread houses, make holiday crafts and experiment with snowy science. Ages 3-9 pm. Space limited to 20 children. Dec. 20, 5:30-8 pm. $15/child. Mobius Children’s Museum, 808 W. Main. mobiusspokane.org THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE! The museum hosts a monthly, rotating mix of programs including music by local artists, happy hour, gallery talks, Art@Work exhibition openings, films, courses, lectures and more. Third Thursday of the month, from 6-9 pm. $5. The MAC, 2316 W. First Ave. northwestmuseum.org (363-5324) RANDOM FANDOM TRIVIA NIGHT: HOLIDAY MOVIES Trivia nights take on the biggest realms of fandom at the Spokane Valley Library. Bring your knowledge and your own eats (or have food delivered).

Costumes/cosplayers welcome. Dec. 21, 6:30 pm. Free. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. scld.org (893-8400) GET MESSY WINTER DAY CAMP Kids (ages 7-12) can get messy at the museum with hands-on art, including printing, painting and clay molding. Dec. 27, 9 am-2 pm. $45-$55. Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. northwestmuseum.org (509-456-3931) CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING Boy Scouts Troop 400 is recycling natural

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Christmas trees in two locations of Spokane Valley: Central Valley and University High Schools. Proceeds support troop activities, service projects, supplies and more. Home pick-up available. Dec. 2930 and Jan. 5-6, from 9 am-3 pm. $5/ drop-off; $10/pick-up. troop400.net

FILM

THE NUTCRACKER & THE FOUR REALMS A family-friendly, fantasy, adventure film from Disney, starring Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren, Keira Knightley and Mackenzie Foy. Rated PG. Showing Nov. 25-Dec. 9; times vary. $5-$8. Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. panida.org (208-255-7801) IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE A screening of the 1946 holiday classic for the Garland’s “Totally Tubular Tuesday” series. Nov. 27, 7:15 pm. $2.50. Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. garlandtheater.com BING CROSBY HOLIDAY FILM FESTIVAL The 13th annual festival features some of the best-loved films starring Spokane’s own Bing Crosby, along with a gallery of photos of the famous entertainer, film clips of him entertaining the troops in WWII and a special live musical performance by Howard Crosby (son of Bing’s brother Ted) and Spokane’s own Hot Club of Spokane, featuring music from the Crosby era. See link for complete event schedule. Dec. 8, 11:30 am. $10.

Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. bingcrosbyadvocates.org (227-7404) WHITE CHRISTMAS See the holiday classic starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen on the big screen. Dec. 9 and 12 at 2 and 7 pm.

At Regal Northtown and Riverstone. $13. fathomevents.com MAMMA MIA SING-ALONG Set on a colorful Greek island, the beloved plot serves as a background for a wealth of ABBA songs. Dec. 13, 7 pm. $5. The Kenworthy, 508 S. Main St. kenworthy.org IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE The Kenworthy’s annual showing of the 1946 classic includes free hot chocolate at each showing and a visit from Santa on Friday and Saturday. Dec. 14-16 at 7 pm. $3-$7. The Kenworthy, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. kenworthy.org (208-882-4127) SUDS & CINEMA: NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION The third annual holiday favorite comes to the big screen, with beer from Rainier, giveaways/prizes, free popcorn (while supplies last), an ugly sweater contest and more. Screenings at 6 and 9 pm; doors open an hour prior to each screening. Dec. 20. $5. Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland. garlandtheater.com (327-1050)

FOOD & DRINK

TRADITIONAL THANKSGIVING BUFFET Celebrate Thanksgiving with an all-youcan-eat traditional gourmet buffet. Call for reservations. Menus include breakfast (6-11 am), a dinner buffet (11 am-8 pm) and holiday dinner menu (5-11 pm). Nov. 22. $25-$43/person. Max at Mirabeau, 1100 N. Sullivan Rd. maxatmirabeau.com YULE TIDE CHRISTMAS A four-course, full-service holiday tea with scones, soup, crepes and dessert. Reservations

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Silver Spoon Tea House, 1427 W. Sixth Ave. bit.ly/2K0m2z6 COMMUNITY COOKING CLASS: TASTY THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS Unsure about what to do with a filled fridge of Thanksgiving leftovers? In this class, we’ll cover some ways that you can build around leftovers and create a different meal. Nov. 27, 5:30-7 pm.

Free. Second Harvest Food Bank, 1234 E. Front Ave. secondharvestkitchen.org (252-6249)

COMMUNITY COOKING CLASSES The Kitchen at Second Harvest provides nutrition information, scratch cooking skills, budgeting, and more. Free hands-on cooking classes in the kitchen teach low-income families how to prepare nutritious meals while making optimal use of their limited resources. See website for dates and times; typically meets Tue and Wed from 5:30-7 pm.

Free. Second Harvest Food Bank, 1234 E. Front Ave. secondharvestkitchen. org/classes-events VEGAN HOLIDAY FAVORITES During

this special class, Raquel prepares her favorite vegan holiday meal for guests to sample, and shares tips on ways to survive the holiday season. Nov. 29, 6-8 pm. $44. My Fresh Basket, 1030 W. Summit Pkwy. myfreshspokane.com CHRISTMAS INDULGENCE Indulge in sweet and savory delights prepared by Chef LJ Klink, along with the sounds of Mercy Seat, performing re-imagined songs and new seasonal reflections.

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Professional culinary teams build beautiful gingerbread structures in a thrilling competition!

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Decorate your own mini-Gingerbread House ($7) take a photo with the Gingerbread Man and Woman and participate in amazing raffle opportunities!

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SUNDAY BRUNCH WITH SANTA The resort’s weekly brunch features salads, fruit and traditional breakfast fare such as Italian sausage and brown sugar bacon.

In December, Santa makes a special visit.

Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 9 am-noon. $18$35. Dockside Restaurant, 115 S. Second St., Coeur d’Alene Resort, Lobby Floor. bit.ly/2gjlPqE REININGER WINERY DINNER A sixcourse dinner complemented by wines from Walla Walla’s Reininger Winery, and with special guest, winemaker Chuck Reininger. Reservations required. Dec. 3. $85. Lodgepole, 106 N. Main St. lodgepolerestaurant.com CREATOR IN RESIDENCE: CATEE NG Catee is a self-taught baker and decorator, and now teaches classes at local libraries and venues. Each week she’ll be completing a new project. See her working on Dec. 4, 12 and 18 from 4-6 pm; Fridays in Dec. from 1-3 pm and Dec. 27 from 6-8 pm. Free. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne. scld.org OLD WORLD WINTER FEAST A fivecourse Old World-inspired dinner featuring wild game and barrel-aged beer pairings from Bellwether Brewing Co. Dec. 4, 6 pm. $65. Elliotts, an Urban Kitchen, 2209 N. Monroe. bit.ly/2Dnk36S GINGERBREAD BUILD-OFF Christ Kitchen’s annual event includes a pastry chef building competition, and gingerbread house decorating for guests. Dec. 9, 10 am-4 pm. $5-$7. Davenport Grand Hotel, 333 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. bit. ly/2QD0M5f (325-4343) GINGERBREAD HOUSE BUILD PARTY Bring your own graham crackers, frosting

and friends for a fun time of gingerbread house building. The brewery serves Christmas themed drinks, music and decorations. Dec. 9, 4 pm. Free admission.

Badass Backyard Brewing, 3115 N. Butler Rd. bit.ly/2Po2WJx (208-659-6946) BASIC CUPCAKE DECORATING Learn basic techniques for cupcake decorating, including decorating supplies, terms and piping tips. Practice on three cupcakes to take home. Registration required; for adults & teens. Dec. 10, 6:30-7:30 pm.

Free. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Rd. (893-8350) CHRISTMAS FOODS OF THE WORLD A multi-course dinner showcasing foods from around the world, prepared by chefs Adam Hegsted, Ian Wingate and Rory Allen, with featured beer and spiced wine pairings. Reservations required.

Dec. 13, 6 pm. $35. The Wandering Table, 1242 W. Summit Pkwy. thewanderingtable.com (443-4410) ADULT CHRISTMAS COOKIE CLASS Bakers teach how to make Lilac City’s basic soft sugar cookie, snickerdoodle, and molasses crinkle cookies. Guests also nibble on snacks, bake cookies, and learn basic decorating skills. All will take home a dozen cookies, recipes, and new skills.

Dec. 14, 6 pm. $50. Lilac City Bakery, 1215 N. Ruby St. bit.ly/2K5GFKp (315-4958) THE HISTORY OF YUM: GINGERBREAD Food historian and college educator Monica Stenzel teaches this class on the history and creative art of making festive gingerbread treats. The program includes cookies to decorate and enjoy from Madeleine’s Café & Patisserie. Dec. 15, 11 am. $18-$20. Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. north-

December includes lots of gingerbread-inspired celebrations, including the Gingerbread Build-Off Dec. 9 at the Davenport Grand Hotel. westmuseum.org (509-456-3931) SANTACON SPOKANE SantaCon is an annual pub crawl held around the world to spread Christmas cheer. Spokane’s version traverses the Garland District, starting at Beerocracy. Wear a Santa suit!

Dec. 15, 6 pm. Free. Beerocracy, 911 W. Garland Ave. bit.ly/2OKnDu1 WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP & WINE TASTING Make your own festive holiday wreath, with all supplies provided, including a complimentary wine tasting.

Pre-registration required. Dec. 16, 2-4 pm. $50. Winescape Winery, 6011 E 32nd Ave. parrishandgrove.com (474-0150) CREATING CAKE EMBELLISHMENTS: FONDANT & CHOCOLATE Learn how to make your own modeling chocolate and marshmallow fondant at home to cre-

ate beautiful flowers and figures for your cakes and cookies. All supplies provided; registration required. For adults & teens.

Dec. 17, 6:30-8 pm. Free. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Rd. (893-8350)

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TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA: THE GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS PAST This year’s 20th anniversary tour, featuring founder/composer/lyricist Paul O’Neill’s timeless story of a runaway who finds her way into a mysterious abandoned theater, will visit 65 cities across North America this season. Nov. 23, 7:30 pm. $35-$79.50. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. spokanearena.com (279-7000) EWU ORCHESTRA/CHOIR: A BAROQUE CELEBRATION The EWU Orchestra and

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Symphonic Choir join to present a concert of Baroque masterpieces, including Vivaldi’s “Gloria.” Nov. 27, 7:30-9 pm.

Free; donations accepted. Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes, 1115 W. Riverside Ave. (509-359-2241) EUGENE BALLET’S THE NUTCRACKER For the 31st year, Clara’s adventures in the Land of Sweets come to life on the Panida stage, during this favorite kick-off to the holiday season. Keep an eye open for the Baby mice, Bon Bons, Angels, and Party Children, all played by local dance students. Nov. 28, 7 pm. $15-$30. Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. panida.org GU JAZZ CHRISTMAS CONCERT A multimedia experience that includes selections by the Gonzaga Jazz Ensemble and the Jazz Combos performing the music of “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Nov. 29, 7 pm.

$5/general; free/GU ID, seniors, military, students. Gonzaga Hemmingson Center, 702 E. Desmet. gonzaga.edu/music SPOKANE SYMPHONY PRESENTS: THE NUTCRACKER E.T.A. Hoffman’s story of Clara and the Nutcracker Prince is brought to life by the State Street Ballet and more than 75 local dancers.

Tchaikovsky’s beloved score is performed live by the Spokane Symphony. This year marks the collaborative show’s 40th anniversary. Nov. 29-Dec. 1 at 7:30 pm; Dec. 1-2 at 2 pm. $17.50$82. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague. foxtheaterspokane.com (624-1200) COEUR D’ALENE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY JOY CONCERT “Holiday Joy from Scandinavia” with Chorale Coeur d’Alene, featuring Sibelius’ Symphony No. 5, Grieg’s Holberg Suite, Handel’s Messiah and more, including holiday pops. Nov. 30 at 7:30 pm and Dec. 1 at 2 pm. $10-$20.

Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Rd. cdasymphony.org CHRISTMAS CABARET Pages of Harmony’s annual holiday concert, featuring guest quartets, raffle, silent auction, visit from Santa and a turkey dinner.

Dec. 1, 5:30 pm. $10-$18. Valley Assembly of God, 15618 E. Broadway. pagesofharmony.org (218-9033) GONZAGA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA World renowned cellist Lynn Harrell returns to Spokane to perform with the Gonzaga Symphony Orchestra. Dec. 3, 7:30 pm. $13-$16. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague. foxtheaterspokane.com (624-1200)

NW BACHFEST WINTER CLASSICS: PIANO QUARTET A program featuring works by Arensky, Bach, Brahms, Mozart and more, performed by Benjamin Breen (violin), Martin Sher (viola), Zuill Bailey (cello) and Awadagin Pratt (piano). Dec. 6, 7 pm. $40. Hagadone Event Center, 900 S. Floating Green Dr. nwbachfest. com CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS CONCERT: CHILD OF MERCY The Gonzaga music department’s annual holiday concert, featuring the GU Choirs, Brass Choir and Spokane Brass Quintet. Dec. 7 at 7:30 pm and Dec. 8 at 2 pm. St. Aloysius Church, 330 E. Boone Ave. gonzaga. edu/music CHORALE CDA: CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT The regional chorale’s holiday concert. Dec. 7-8 at 7 pm and Dec. 8 at 2 pm. $10-$20. Trinity Lutheran Church, 812 N. Fifth St. choralecda.com CRESCENDO COMMUNITY CHORUS HOLIDAY CONCERT Celebrate the holidays as the local choirs sing music in the spirit of the season. Dec. 7, 7-8 pm.

Free; donations accepted. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 5720 S. Perry. crescendocommunitychorus.org OPEN WIDE THE DOORS FOR CHRIST The story of the Nativity is told through music, followed by a audience participation singing of Christmas carols.

The Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes Choir performs under the direction of Henry Bauer and the Diocesan Youth Choir under the direction of Heather Fuller-Johnson. Dec. 7, 7 pm. $15-$35.

Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague. bingcrosbytheater.com

SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS NIC Wind Symphony, Cardinal Chorale, & Chamber Singers perform at the Schuler Performing Arts Center, Boswell Hall.

Dec. 8 at 7:30 pm, Dec. 9 at 2 pm. Free.

Schuler Performing Arts Center, 1000 W. Garden Ave. (208-769-7780) WASHINGTON IDAHO SYMPHONY: HANDEL’S MESSIAH Performed with the Palouse Choral Society. Dec. 8, 7:30 pm. $15-$25. Pullman High School, 510 NW Greyhound Way. (509-332-1551) WHITWORTH UNIVERSITY CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL CONCERT The 33rd edition of this annual holiday performance features music and inspirational readings that celebrate the joy and mystery of the Christmas season. The concert concludes in a candlelight setting and is complete with hymns and carols for all to sing. Dec. 8 at 8 pm and Dec. 9 at 3 pm. $5-$20. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague. foxtheaterspokane.com A WINTER BAROQUE CELEBRATION WITH THE SPOKANE SYMPHONY A festive evening of Bach, Vivaldi and more, set in the splendor of Spokane area churches, conducted by Music Director Eckart Preu. $30-$45. Westminster Congregational United Church of Christ, 411 S. Washington St. spokanesymphony.org 10TH ANNUAL AVÉ CONCERT A concert filled with music of devotion and works that span the centuries, followed by a reception with apple cider and ginger snaps. Dec. 9, 3 pm. Free, donations accepted. Mukogawa Institute, 4000 W. Randolph Rd. mwfi.edu (509-3282971)

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AFFINITI - A CELTIC CHRISTMAS The award-winning Irish trio bring their holiday show to Spokane, supported by their special guests Howard Crosby (Bing’s nephew) and Randy Kaping (pianist). Dec. 9, 7-9 pm. $13-$22. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. bingcrosbytheater.com (227-7404) HOLIDAY ON PIPES The church’s annual holiday concert and singalong, with Ken Fuller on the Wurlitzer and Carol Fuller on piano. Dec. 9, 6 pm.

Free, donations accepted. First Church of Nazarene, 9004 N. Country Homes Blvd. (467-8986) NW BACHFEST WINTER CLASSICS: PIANO QUARTET A program featuring works by Arensky, Bach, Brahms, Mozart and more, performed by Benjamin Breen (violin), Martin Sher (viola), Zuill Bailey (cello) and Awadagin Pratt (piano). Dec. 9, 3 pm. $35. Barrister Winery, 1213 W. Railroad Ave. nwbachfest.com A WINTER BAROQUE CELEBRATION WITH THE SPOKANE SYMPHONY A festive evening of Bach, Vivaldi and more, set in the splendor of Spokane area churches, conducted by Music Director Eckart Preu. Dec. 9, 3-4:30 pm. $30-$45. Spokane Valley Church of the Nazarene, 15515 E. 20th Ave. spokanesymphony.org CHRISTMAS AROUND THE GLOBE Spokane’s Singing Nuns host their annual concert at the historic Mount St. Michael home for the 5th consecutive year. A complimentary shuttle service is available from URM Gate #1 on North Freya.

Dec. 15 and Dec. 16 at 2 and 7 pm. $12$15. Mt. St. Michael’s, 8500 N. Saint Michaels Road, Spokane. SingingNuns.com

GOSPEL CHRISTMAS CONCERT Bethely Entertainment Group Presents: A Gospel Christmas with Yolanda Jones and Friends. Dec. 15, 5:30-7 pm. Free.

The Gathering House, 733 W. Garland Ave. gatheringhouse.org (509-7472818) MARK O’CONNOR & FRIENDS: AN APPALACHIAN CHRISTMAS The performance features elegant interpretations of Christmas classics found on O’Connor’s celebrated album of the same name. Dec. 15, 7 pm. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague. (624-1200) SPOKANE JAZZ ORCHESTRA The SJO presents its annual holiday concert, “The Sounds of Michael Buble,” featuring guest vocalist Jace Fogleman.

Dec. 15, 7:30 pm. $23-$28. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague. bingcrosbytheater.com TUBACHRISTMAS Tuba and euphonium players of all ages gather around the world to perform Christmas carols; 2018 is Spokane’s 4th celebration, with 50+ performers expected. Dec. 15, 3-4:30 pm. Free. Spokane Transit Plaza, 701 W. Riverside Ave. spokanetransit. com (979-3988) HANDEL’S MESSIAH Join us for this stunning oratorio by George Frideric Handel as the Kantorei Chamber Choir and Collegium Orchestra present parts 1, 2, and 3, performed by some of the region’s finest musicians and under the direction of Timothy Westerhaus. Dec. 16, 3-6 pm. $10-$30; free/ages 12 and under. St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Facebook.com/SpoKantorei (8384277)

CLARION BRASS: THIS IS WHAT CHRISTMAS SOUNDS LIKE This year’s program includes “Winter Wonderland” in a modern mariachi style and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” combined with a folk tune, “The Parting Glass.” Dec. 18, 7:30-9:30 pm. $18$25. Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Rd. Also Dec 19 at St. John’s Cathedral. figarotunes.com SPOKANE SYMPHONY HOLIDAY POPS: A season tradition for the whole family. Join us for the holiday and enjoy your favorite songs and sing-along carols with the Spokane Symphony, and a special out-of-town guest: Santa. Dec. 22 at 8 pm and Dec. 23 at 2 pm. $27$86. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague. foxtheaterspokane.com SPOKANE SYMPHONY SPECIAL: BEETHOVEN’S NINTH ON NYE Hail the new year in all its glory and end with triumph and jubilation. Beethoven’s Ninth is an exhilarating testament to the human spirit. This production will feature more than 150 performers on stage, including four guest vocalists and the Spokane Symphony Chorale, directed by Kristina Ploeger-Hekmatpanah. Dec. 31, 7:30 pm. $13-$52. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague. (624-1200)

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ton State Parks are open for use without needing to show a Discover Pass; includes access locally to Riverside, Mt. Spokane and Palouse Falls state parks.

Nov. 23. parks.state.wa.us EAGLE WATCHING CRUISES Each year, 100s of American Bald Eagles visit Lake Coeur d’Alene on their annual migration. In December and January, these birds congregate at the lake’s northern end to feed on lake-bound salmon.

Cruises offered Dec. 1-2, 8-9 and 15-16 from 1-3 pm; Dec. 26-Jan. 1 from 10 amnoon and 1-3 pm. $18.25-$26.26. The Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second. bit. ly/2IzdDlD SPOKANE CHIEFS VS. LETHBRIDGE HURRICANES Promo: Festivus night.

Dec. 7, 7:05 pm. $11-$25. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon. spokanearena.com

SPOKANE CHIEFS VS. KOOTENAY ICE: Promo: Teddy Bear Toss night. Dec. 8, 7:05 pm. $11-$25. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon. spokanearena.com SPOKANE CHIEFS VS. SEATTLE THUNDERBIRDS Promo: Toys for Tots ugly holiday sweater night. Dec. 16, 5:05 pm. $11-$25. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. spokanearena.com CROSS COUNTRY SKI LESSON Learn to cross country ski and tour the trails of 49 Degrees North Nordic Area with 49 Degrees North’s certified P.S.I.A ski instructors. Includes equipment, trail pass, instruction, and transportation (departs from Wandermere Rite Aid, 12420 N. Division). Ages 13+. Offered Dec. 21 and 29; Jan. 26 and Feb. 3 from 8 am-4 pm. $49.spokaneparks.org (755-2489)

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CROSS COUNTRY SKI LESSONS Learn the basics of cross-country skiing at Mt. Spokane Selkirk Nordic Area, taught by Spokane Nordic Ski Association and Spokane Parks and Recreation P.S.I.A. certified cross-country ski instructors.

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Ages 13+. Offered Dec. 22 and 30; Jan. 5, 6, 20 and Feb. 9, 23 and March 3 from 9 am-3 pm. $49. spokaneparks.org SNOWSHOE TOUR MT. SPOKANE Learn the basics of snowshoeing during a guided hike on snowshoe trails around Mt. Spokane. Includes snowshoes, instruction, walking poles, trail fees, guides and transportation (from Yoke’s in Mead). Ages 13+. Offered Dec. 23 and 29; Jan. 6, 12 and 26; Feb. 23 and March 3, from 10 am-2 pm. $29. spokaneparks.org YOUTH WINTER ADVENTURE CAMP Kids (ages 9-12) learn to ski at Mt Spokane’s Selkirk Nordic Area and how to snowshoe at 49 Degrees North. Transportation, snowshoes, skiing equipment, trail passes and instruction provided. Offered Dec. 27-28 and Jan. 3-4 from 9 am-4 pm. $69. Mountain Gear, 2002 N. Division. spokaneparks.org (755-2489)

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ELF THE MUSICAL Based on the 2003 film comes this staged version of the story of Buddy the elf. Nov. 23-Dec. 23; Thu-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $15$32. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard. spokanecivictheatre.com

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by Ellen Travolta, capturing the spirit of the Christmas season. Nov. 23-Dec. 16, Thu-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 5 pm. $27.50. The Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second. cdaresort.com (855-7034648) HARRY CONNICK, JR.’S THE HAPPY ELF A new musical comedy by the award-winning composer and lyricist, telling the tale of Eubie the Elf, a lovable fellow who wants to spread Christmas joy throughout the town of Bluesville.

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IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A RADIO PLAY Based on the classic holiday movie with a clever twist thrown in: the story is staged as a live radio broadcast.

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Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague. bingcrosbytheater.com CHRISTMAS AT SIXTH STREET A musical holiday celebration so merry that it’s sure to make the Grinch’s heart grow three sizes! Dec. 7 at 7 pm; Dec. 8-9 at 2 pm. $13/$15. Sixth Street Theater, 212 Sixth St. sixthstreetmelodrama.com A CHRISTMAS CAROL, REVISITED Charles Dickens’ classic tale of redemption is told with modern characters and modern language. Dec. 7-8 and 14-15 at 7 pm, Dec. 9 and 16 at 3 pm. $7-$12.

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Ave. pendoreilleplayers.org (447-0706) IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A RADIO PLAY A show based on the classic holiday movie, staged as a live radio broadcast. Dec. 7-16; Fri-Sat at 7 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Dinner theater show Dec. 15 at 6 pm (reservations only). $5-$30.

StageWest Community Theatre, 639 Elm St., Cheney. (309-9929) TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS The Radio City Music Hall-style show includes choreographed kickline tap numbers, Santa’s workshop, a heartfelt military tribute and a grand Nativity conclusion.

Dec. 7-21; Fri-Sun (times vary). Also Dec. 20 from 7-9 pm and Dec. 21 from 3-5 pm. $21-$34. Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Rd. traditionsofchristmasnw.com WAITRESS Inspired by Adrienne Shelly’s beloved film, “Waitress” tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and pie maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. Dec. 12-15 at 7:30 pm, Dec. 15 at 2 pm and Dec. 16 at 1 and 6:30 pm. $50-$98. First Interstate Center for the Arts, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. wcebroadway.com A CHRISTMAS WITH C.S. LEWIS The year is 1962 and the famous British author, in the twilight years of his life, has agreed to give an informal talk to a group of American writers visiting England over the Christmas season. Dec. 13, 7-9 pm. $15-$45. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague. bingcrosbytheater.com LONG CHRISTMAS RIDE HOME Follow a dysfunctional family during the Christmas holiday in this production that employs puppets. Dec. 13-23; ThuSat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $20. Stage

Left Theater, 108 W. Third. spokanestageleft.org A CHRISTMAS PUDDING This play directed by Paul Baldwin is a compilation of well known stories, Christmas carols, and a few unknown or lesser-known pieces woven together. Dec. 14-15 at 7:30 pm, Dec. 16 at 2 pm. Ignite! Community Theatre, 10814 E. Broadway. (795-0004) IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE a musical adaptation of Frank Capra’s masterpiece film. Dec. 14-16 and 20-23. Pullman Civic Theatre, 1220 NW Nye St. (509332-8406) MOSCOW ART THEATRE (TOO): THE SANTALAND DIARIES This David Sedaris play follows an out of work New Yorker who’s forced to become an elf in Macy’s Santaland during the holiday crunch. Dec. 21 at 7 pm and Dec. 22 at 2 and 7 pm. $10. The Kenworthy, 508 S. Main St. kenworthy.org (208-882-4127)

VISUAL ARTS

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LA RESISTANCE HOLIDAY SHOW A holiday art show featuring local works all under $100. Artists include Brian Deemy, Megan Holden, Isaac Denton, Lisa Durham, Jason Bagge, Joseph Tomlinson, Melanie Lieb Taylor and more. Through Jan. 19; Wed-Sat noon-6 pm. Total Trash Records & Vintage, 1601 W. Pacific Ave. bit.ly/2B8qFEG MODERN MASTERS: GROUP F/64 Nearly 50 works from five of Group f/64’s members, now known as some of the most influential artists of the twentieth century: Ansel Adams, Imogen Cunningham, Willard Van Dyke, Brett Weston and Edward Weston. Through Feb. 3; Tue-Sun 10 am-5 pm; until 8 pm third Thu. $5-$10/ admission. The MAC, 2316 W. First. northwestmuseum.org ORNAMENTS & SMALL WORKS SHOW The annual showcase features holiday ornaments and small works by more than 40 regional artists. Through Dec. 21; Mon-Fri 10 am-5 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm.

Free. Spokane Art School, 811 W. Garland. spokaneartschool.net RYAN! FEDDERSEN: PHANTOM LANDS Through interactivity, scale, and intimacy, Feddersen forms connections between U/S. history, her Okanogan heritage, and current events to ignite conversations on place, use of space, and our relationship to the environment. Through Jan. 20; Tue-Sun 10 am-5 pm; until 8 pm third Thu. $5-$10 admission. The MAC, 2316 W. First Ave. northwestmuseum.org (4563931) 20TH ANNUAL SMALL ARTWORKS INVITATIONAL The gallery’s annual invitational, featuring small orks from artists across the region that are mea-

sure around a cubic foot. Through Jan. 5; Wed-Sun from 11 am-6 pm. Reception Dec. 14 from 5-8 pm. Free. Art Spirit Gallery, 415 Sherman. theartspiritgallery. com (208-765-6006) NEIGHBORHOOD PAINTOUT This celebration for Small Business Saturday features live painting by nationally known artists including Kyle Paliotto, Joe Kronenberg, Abigail Gutting, Terry Lee and C. Michael Dudash and others. Nov. 24, 1-4 pm. Free. Coeur d’Alene Galleries, 213 E. Sherman Ave. cdagalleries.com (208667-7732) HOLIDAY MARKET Shop for pottery, jewelry, fiber art, prints, 2D art, fresh wreaths and more. Nov. 30 from 6-9 pm, Dec. 1 from 10 am-6 pm and Dec. 2 from 10 am-4 pm. Urban Art Co-op, 3209 N. Monroe. urbanartcoop.org HOLIDAY POTTERY SALE Shop for locally handmade pottery from the studio’s members. Nov. 30 from 4-8 pm and Dec. 1 from 10 am-2 pm. Spokane Potters’ Guild, 1404 N. Fiske. spokanepottersguild.org (532-8225) MAC HOLIDAY ARTIST STUDIO TOUR Visit 8 local artists in their studios to see where they create and how they work.

Art is also for sale. End the day at Ben Joyce’s new downtown studio for a reception (4-6 pm) with complimentary hors d’oeuvres, Barrister wines for purchase, live jazz and a prize drawing. Dec. 1, 10 am-4 pm. $10-$20. northwestmuseum.org (456-3931) CHERRY STREET STUDIOS OPEN HOUSE An open house at the black-andwhite film photography studio of Bill and Kathy Kostelec. Many new works from

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2018 and much more from decades of photographing in and around the Pacific Northwest are on display. Includes refreshments and a tour of the studio and darkroom workspaces. Dec. 7 from 5-9 pm and Dec. 8-9 from 1-5 pm. Free.

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(509-868-8910) CHRISTMAS BY THE CREEK A studio art sale at Clayfox Pottery and Clay School (15221 N. Shady Slope Rd.) offering sculpture and pottery by Jill Smith, jewelry by Robin Kahn, cars by Ashley Hollender and products from the Cowgirls Cookin’ seasoning line. Dec. 7 from 4-8 pm and Dec. 8 from 10 am-5 pm. (995-4916) CUP OF JOY The studio’s fourth annual group invitational of drinking vessels: cup, mug, yunomi, sake, stein, goblet,

functional or non-functional. More than 30 invited artists exhibit up to four cup forms. Dec. 7-Jan 18; open Tue-Fri 10 am-2 pm and by appt. Free admission.

Trackside Studio, 115 S. Adams St. tracksidestudio.net (509-863-9904) FIRST FRIDAY Art galleries and businesses across downtown Spokane and beyond host receptions to showcase new displays of art. Dec. 7, 5-8 pm. Details at firstfridayspokane.org.

SECOND FRIDAY ARTWALK A monthly celebration of local art, with galleries around downtown hosting artist receptions, live music and more. Dec. 14, 5-8 pm. Free. Downtown Coeur d’Alene. artsandculturecda.org/artwalk TERRAIN’S WINTER BRRRZAAR A juried winter makers and artisan market,

modeled after Terrain’s summertime arts market, Bazaar. Dec. 15. Free admission.

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INDIES FIRST AT BOOKPEOPLE BookPeople of Moscow and the Palouse Writers Guild welcome eight local authors to the store, whose books will be available for sale and signing. See schedule at link.

Nov. 24, 10 am-6 pm. Free. BookPeople of Moscow, 521 S. Main St. Schedule at khalielawright.com/indie-authorday-2018/ (208-882-2669) POWER 2 THE POETRY: NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH A poetry open mic for Native American Heritage Month.

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15 slots are available, sign up to read is first come, first served from 5:30-5:50 pm. This program is one of many SPL events celebrating the Native American community. Nov. 27, 6-7:30 pm.

Downtown Spokane Library, 906 W. Main Ave. spokanelibrary.org (4445300) AN EVENING WITH RICK STEVES The travel author and TV host visits Spokane for the Northwest Passages Book Club, and is in conversation with Spokesman-Review editor Donna Wares about “Travel as a Political Act.” Nov. 29, 7 pm. $10-$40. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. bingcrosbytheater.com JAN BRETT: THE SNOWY NAP The beloved and bestselling children’s author hosts a drawing demonstration and signing of her new book, “The Snowy Nap,” the prequel to her bestselling classic, “The Hat.” Dec. 7, 5 pm.

Moscow High School, 402 E. 5th St. bookpeopleofmoscow.com (208-8822669) BOOK LAUNCH: JOSEPHINE BAKER’S LAST DANCE Celebrate the launch of Sherry Jones’s new novel, about the life and times of the 20th-century entertainer, spy, and Civil Rights activist Josephine Baker. Includes music by Madeline McNeill, video footage of Josephine, and Charleston lessons. 1920s costumes are optional. Books will be for sale at the event, or bring your own copy for Sherry to sign. At 1507 E. Sprague. Dec. 7, 6-10 pm. Free. bit. ly/2QCU7bf

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MEDIA

When Women Dream From the kitchen to the editor’s desk: How Spokane’s Celeste Shaw became a guest editor for Where Women Cook magazine

BY CHEY SCOTT

C

eleste Shaw has been thinking about the holidays since April.

As the guest editor-in-chief of Where Women Cook’s first ever holiday issue, a nationally distributed glossy magazine on stands through December, Shaw was busy contacting sources, coordinating photography and overseeing content that went to press well ahead of the winter season. This all took place in addition to her roles as owner of the west Spokane restaurant and bakery Chaps Coffee Co. and the boutique Lucky Vintage & Pretty Things. Shaw also works part time as a nurse and is co-owner of Paper and Cup cafe in Kendall Yards.

Though the holiday rush is now here, Shaw isn’t feeling overtaxed from thinking so much already about festive winter meals, home decorating and gathering with loved ones. Quite the opposite, actually. She’s excited and invigorated, and humbly soaking up the magazine’s success; it’s been selling out at stores across the U.S., including Costco and Barnes & Noble, since the beginning of November.

“I’ve had it in my mind for so long to do something around the holidays,” Shaw reflects from the cozy attic office above Chaps’ dining room on a chilly Friday during an unusually busy lunch rush.

“The exciting part of it for me, to do the holidays even early in the spring, is when I talked to the women I had asked to be featured, they also had holiday in their heads. They all shared that golden thread of love for the holiday,” she continues. ...continued on next page

Celeste Shaw: magazine editor, business owner, creative woman. YOUNG KWAK PHOTO

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Where Women Cook was created in 2010 by publisher Jo Packham, who also owns three sister publications: Where Women Create, Where Women Work and What Women Create.

The cooking-focused edition is published quarterly and follows a format similar to the others, with a focus on beautiful photography and storytelling. Features are written in first person by the female artisans, entrepreneurs, chefs, farmers, homemakers, artists and other creatives featured within its pages.

“I want you to feel like you’re sitting at the kitchen table and actually speaking to them and not that the whole magazine was written by an editor,” Packham explains.

The publisher asked Shaw, a longtime friend, to edit Where Women Cook’s first-ever holiday edition because she knew of Shaw’s love for holiday entertaining and sharing.

Packham also knew Shaw would be able to draw upon a deep personal network of talented creators when selecting women to feature.

“Really, Spokane has so much talent I probably could have done an entire Spokane magazine if I was given the opportunity.”

“When we decided to do a holiday [issue], I thought immediately of Celeste because she has wanted to do that for as long as I’ve known her,” Packham says. “I’ve never shared being editor-in-chief with anyone, but thought it might give a fresh and whole new approach.”

Shaw picked women all over the U.S. and the world whose stories of holiday memories, traditions and cooking are shared in the 160-page issue, which doesn’t contain any advertisements. Each woman (and one man, a regular special feature in Where Women Cook) also chose to publish several recipes for dishes significant to them, from cookies to cocktails, and for complete holiday meals. As such, the magazine (its cover price is $17) is designed to be referred to like a cookbook.

“They really are like a book, and people do keep them,” Packham notes.

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hree of the 15 women whose stories are shared in the holiday edition of Where Women Cook are based in Spokane.

Mandolyn Hume owns Fannie’s Ice Pops — a regular vendor at summer’s area farmers markets and events — and shares recipes for some winter seasonal flavors. The

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photos for her spread were taken at Shaw’s home by local photographer and musician Cami Bradley.

“I love [Mandolyn’s] sparkly personality and I love the idea that you could have a popsicle specific for the holiday even though it’s cold,” Shaw says.

Fery Haghighi owns Fery’s Catering and has been professionally cooking in Spokane for more than three decades. Shaw calls her Spokane’s “mayor of food,” and inside the issue Haghighi shares memories of her upbringing in Tehran, Iran, and how she draws on her Persian heritage and French training to craft her own culturally blended cooking style.

Local cocktail expert Renée Cebula of Raising the Bar is also featured, with photos by Spokane photographer Tess Farnsworth. Cebula writes about her love of that memorable drinking scene with George Bailey and Clarence the angel in Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life, and offers recipes for a few warming cocktails, including the spectacular Farmer’s Bishop punch.

“Really, Spokane has so much talent I probably could have done an entire Spokane magazine if I was given the opportunity,” Shaw notes.

Other stories of food and holiday cooking come from women around the world, like British artist and painting expert Annie Sloan, who’s known for her eponymous line of chalk paint. Justina Ramanauskiené, meanwhile, writes from her home in Lithuania, in an authentically non-native English speaking voice, about the foods prepared for her family’s Christmas Eve celebrations, called Kucios.

Shaw’s goal for each woman’s story, and the accompanying photos, was to make readers feel like they are connecting with an old friend, while also recalling nostalgic memories of their own.

She also made sure the recipes each shared weren’t overly challenging, so that even a casual home cook or baker could feel confident in trying their hand. Paired with the issue’s intimate storytelling, she hopes readers may even feel comfortable enough reaching out to any of the women to ask for help if needed.

“You could pick up the phone with Fery and say ‘I’m not really sure I have it quite right,’ and she would be able to help,” Shaw says. “They are all really authentic women and there is a pulse on them. Even Annie Sloan, who is world famous and is in the UK, you could write

Celeste Shaw’s guest-edited edition is on stands through December. her an email and she would answer.”

Shaw consciously chose to feature women from a variety of backgrounds. Not all are well-known in their respective professions or on social media. Where Women Cook and its sister publications emphasize stories from and about relatable women: mothers, homemakers and small business owners. From an outward perspective, these successful creatives are not unlike Shaw, who’s making coffee behind the counter of Chaps that morning because extra hands are needed.

“I always say food is love, and I feel like this magazine validates that,” she reflects. “And these [are] women who have loved their families and their traditions and loved sharing that with the reader, and I was the one to be able to share that between the two.” n cheys@inlander.com Find where to buy a copy of the 2018 Where Women Cook holiday issue at wherewomencreate.com.

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fill up on the local restaurant group’s annual Apple Cup burger. Available through game day on Friday, Nov. 23, the hyper-local burger ($15.95) features ground beef from Toppenish, Washington, and comes topped with Cougar Gold Cheese, grilled Granny Smith apples from Central Washington and Yakima-grown red onions, along with a side of lentil soup.

Local bakers appear on Food Network, a beefy Apple Cup tribute and more news and notes

TACOS EL SOL FOOD TRUCK OPENS STOREFRONT The sunshine yellow truck parked near the corner of Sprague and Washington on late weekend nights isn’t the only place anymore to get the tasty tacos of Tacos El Sol. The popular mobile vendor put down permanent roots and opened a restaurant at 3422 N. Division earlier this month. The new location has allowed the family business to expand its menu with items like fajitas. The restaurant is open most days starting at 11 am. Find the latest updates, specials and more at facebook.com/TacosElSol.

BY CHEY SCOTT LOCAL BAKERS ON FOOD NETWORK’S CHRISTMAS COOKIE CHALLENGE

Tune in to the Food Network on Monday, Nov. 26, to see two Spokane bakers compete on the network’s ongoing holiday series, Christmas Cookie Challenge. Chef Ricky Webster, corporate chef and business resource manager for Sysco Spokane, and local baker Amber Stout of Flour & Frosting are both featured on the episode, competing against three other contestants for bragging rights and a grand prize of $10,000. The episode, titled “Modern Classics,” features head judge Ree Drummond, the “Pioneer Woman,” and tasks competitors to ornately decorate and then creatively display their festive, iced sugar cookies, Webster says.

“They reached out to me back in the summer, and referenced the gingerbread house that I had done last year,” Webster says. The lifesize cookie creation was made in the lobby of his former employer, Hotel RL (now the Centennial Hotel).

Though Stout and Webster are both from Spokane, neither knew each other before appearing on the show.

Tune in to see chef Ricky Webster compete on Nov. 26.

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“Clearly they did it for a reason,” Webster speculates.

“They definitely wanted some friendly competition.”

“What that tells me is that there is a lot to be celebrated in Spokane right now; the food scene is really blowing up.”

The episode is set to air at 10 pm local time, but Webster cautions viewers to check their listings because he’s heard that some cable providers are showing a 7 pm air time.

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Kids 12 and under can get their fill, too, with the “Kiddie Mac” package ($10), offering four tastings. The “Mac Pack,” sans beer, includes six tastings for $20. A VIP package is also available for $50, offering unlimited mac samplers, private seating and more. Tickets for the fest are on sale now at cdadowntown.com/mac-cheese-festival. n

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CHANGING LANES Green Book is a sympathetic, socially conscious drama from an unlikely director

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es, it’s a bit Driving Miss Daisy in reverse, but Green Book also has more than a hint of Planes, Trains and Automobiles to it. Which is perhaps not terribly unexpected: This is the (mostly) dramatic debut of director Peter Farrelly, one half of the notorious Farrelly Brothers, who brought us such gross-outs as Dumb and Dumber and There’s Something About Mary. Thank goodness he eschews the disgusting and the sophomoric this time and sticks to humor that is warm, sympathetic and humane.

There’s plenty funny in Green Book, but it is all in the service of compassion and empathy.

So — New York, 1962. Temporarily laid-off nightclub bouncer Tony “Lip” Vallelonga (Viggo Mortensen) needs a job, so he agrees to drive renowned classical pianist Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali) around the Deep South on a six-week performance tour. It’s never really clear if Don doesn’t know how to drive or merely doesn’t like to drive, but Don is a diva and Don gets what he wants, and also having some white muscle on the trip is probably a good idea, for Don is a black man, and the 1960s American South is bad news.

Tony anticipates trouble, and it will all get worse than Tony could have imagined. They haven’t even left New York before Tony, who is not the most progressive white man to

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be found in the 1960s, is nevertheless sort of appalled to discover that they will need to refer to the so-called Green Book, a travel guide to the South for African-Americans, to help them find restaurants and motels that will welcome them. Or that will welcome Don, at least. Tony will be able to stay wherever he likes.

And yes, Green Book is yet another tale of American racism told primarily through the eyes of a white person discovering just how terrible racism can be, and discovering that black people are human and worthy of respect.

But what snatches the film from condescending awfulness is the wit and the charm and the complexity with which both Don and Tony are drawn, and the absolutely gorgeous performances by its stars.

As Tony, Mortensen is all big, expansive movement and even bigger brashness, a man who wears his heart — warts and all — proudly on his sleeve, just don’t ask him to actually talk about his feelings too much. (Mortensen captures with perfection working-class Bronx Italian attitudes, postures and accent.) As Don, Ali is all tiny, precise actions, carefully chosen words, and a deep emotional reserve. Don is intellectual; Tony is visceral. Don is still; Tony is… not. Tony is gusto; Don is elegance. They are a true odd couple, and the hard-won common ground they find over the course of their trip is as much about

personality as it is about race.

And while Tony gets his consciousness expanded a little as he learns what the world is like for a man like Don because of the color of his skin, both men learn about each other, and their very distinct methods of approaching life, in ways that go well beyond that. Don’s experience of racism also comes with another uncomfortable angle: If being true to himself means playing the classical music of white composers, and moving easily in upscale white society, does that make him not “black enough”? So the film’s exploration of the pain and the dehumanization that racism causes comes with some extra nuance.

This is a true story. Along with Farrelly and Brian Hayes Currie, the script is by the real Tony’s son, Nick Vallelonga, who has long been an actor and screenwriter.

(I don’t know if this is the case, but one can imagine him telling anyone in the industry who would listen that his dad’s story would make a great movie.) The period authenticity that Farrelly hews to is terrific: The film opens with Tony working as a bouncer at the Copacabana nightclub, and I fully expected to see Henry “Goodfellas” Hill on his fancy date with Karen in the background.

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Hugh Jackman plays Gary Hart, whose campaign for the 1988 presidential election was derailed by his own infidelities. A nostalgic look back at an era when political scandals had consequences. (NW) Rated R

GREEN BOOK

A white driver (Viggo Mortensen) ferries a black jazz pianist (Mahershala Ali) through the American South in the 1960s. Its racial politics are undoubt-

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edly simplistic, but its central performances more than make up for it. (MJ) Rated PG-13

RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET

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This animated sequel finds Wreck-It Ralph exploring the vast unknown of the internet in an attempt to stop the shutdown of his friend’s video game.

When it isn’t retreading the original, it relies on pop culture references that already feel dated. (JB) Rated PG

ROBIN HOOD

We’re pretty sure nobody asked for another reimagining of the Sherwood Forest’s most famous bandit, but here it is anyway, starring Taron Egerton in the title role. (NW) Rated PG-13

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NOW PLAYING BEAUTIFUL BOY

The study of a young drug addict and how his personal demons erode his relationship with his father. Despite solid performances and good intentions, it’s little more than a clunky PSA. (JB) Rated R

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

The band Queen and late frontman Freddie Mercury (played by Rami Malek) get the biopic treatment, and the results won’t exactly rock you. It takes a disappointingly conventional approach to a wildly unconventional figure. (JB) Rated PG-13

BOY ERASED

Based on a memoir by Garrard Conley, a gay teenager (Lucas Hedges) from a Baptist family is sent away to a conversion therapy camp. It overplays its

hand occasionally, finding power in its quietest moments. (NW) Rated R

CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?

In a rare dramatic turn, Melissa McCarthy plays Lee Israel, a celebrity biographer who had a side hustle selling fake letters from dead famous people in the late 1980s. A fascinating character study as bitter and bristly as its protagonist. (NW) Rated R

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The holiday-hating grump gets another animated adaptation, with Benedict Cumberbatch voicing Whoville’s resident Scrooge. Kids might like it; everyone else will quickly forget it.

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NOW PLAYING FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD

Another foray into the Harry Potter universe, with creature wrangler Newt Scamander and a young Dumbledore teaming up to stop the dark wizard Grindelwald. (NW) Rated PG-13

FREE SOLO

A documentary following climber Alex Honnold’s attempt to successfully ascend Yosemite’s El Capitan rock formation sans rope and safety harness. Not for acrophobes, especially in its stunning final minutes. (NW) Rated PG-13

THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER’S WEB

Claire Foy takes over the role of punk hacker Lisbeth Salander, after a computer program that can override nuclear codes. Visually compelling, but dramatically turgid and laughably implausible. (NW) Rated R

INSTANT FAMILY

Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne play a childless couple who adopt a tenacious teenager and her two younger siblings, experiencing all the pains and joys of parenthood. (NW) Rated PG-13

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Plays like a 13-year-old boy’s idea of a cool, edgy superhero movie. (NW) Rated PG-13

WIDOWS

After a group of career criminals are killed during a heist, their wives band together to finish one last job. Director Steve McQueen’s most mainstream film is nonetheless artfully made, a twisty

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thriller with a stellar cast of character actors. (JB) Rated R

WILDLIFE

Paul Dano’s directorial debut concerns a 1960s family coming apart amidst unemployment, abandonment and roving wildfires. Carey Mulligan is getting acclaim for her central performance. At the Magic Lantern. (NW) Rated PG-13 n

MID90S

A latchkey kid finds kinship amongst the L.A. skater scene in this semi-autobiographical period piece written and directed by Jonah Hill. He really nails the look and feel of the era. The narrative? Not as much. (SS) Rated R

THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS

The classic Christmas tale gets a truly WTF update, which plays out like Narnia meets The Wizard of Oz meets CGI cacophony. Keira Knightley, Helen Mirren and Morgan Freeman star. (NW) Rated PG

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Robert Redford gives his supposed swan song as an escaped con who becomes the world’s most charming bank robber. A throwback to the films of the ’70s, and based on a true story. At the Magic Lantern. (NW) Rated PG-13

OVERLORD

American troops in WWII uncover a horrifying scientific experiment while on a mission in a Nazi-occupied village.

An earnest war picture grafted onto a super-gory monster movie, passably entertaining in a drive-in kind of way.

(NW) Rated R

A STAR IS BORN

This third remake of the classic ragsto-riches story finds a booze-soaked musician (Bradley Cooper) eclipsed by his protege and lover (Lady Gaga, who can really act). An engaging rock melodrama that offers both the glitter of escapism and the grit of serious issues. (EB) Rated R

VENOM

Tom Hardy’s bad-boy journalist is possessed by a wisecracking alien symbiote, and he goes after a billionaire scientist doing dangerous experiments.

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NOW STREAMING THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS (NETFLIX)

The Coen brothers’ Western anthology is — by its very design — an uneven affair, but its highs are as darkly funny and bittersweet as you might expect. Its best segments involve Tom Waits as an eccentric prospector, Liam Neeson as a traveling impresario with an armless and legless actor, and Zoe Kazan as a woman braving the ruthless frontier. (NW) Rated R

FILM | REVIEW

Bad Connection

Disney likes to make fun of itself, and it’s not always funny.

empty gesture of self-parody, and like most of the movie’s meta touches, it seems destined to age poorly. Watching Ralph make viral unboxing videos or fend off aggressive panhandlers wielding pop-up ads is good for a mild chuckle of recognition, but it doesn’t have anything meaningful to say about the way people interact online.

The core of the story is Ralph and Vanellope’s friendship, which was effectively developed in the first movie but here faces challenges that are muddled and not entirely convincing. Without a clear villain like the troller threatens the permanent shutdown of Vanellope’s original’s megalomaniacal King Candy, Ralph Breaks the game Sugar Rush. So Vanellope and Ralph must head off Internet lurches from one mini quest to the next, with a into the vast unknown world of the internet to buy a new climactic threat that doesn’t appear until the last minute. controller on eBay and save Sugar Rush and all That threat also strains the conceit of its inhabitants. the internet come to life, delivering an RALPH They leave behind the supporting characters BREAKS THE INTERNET emotional message that’s a bit confused from the first movie back at the arcade, encoun- Rated PG and inconsistent. tering new faces including badass street racer The characters are still vibrant and Directed by Phil Johnston, Shank (Gal Gadot), who plays in Grand Theft fun to spend time with, though, and Rich Moore Auto-style online game Slaughter Race; a spambot Starring John C. Reilly, the movie’s version of the online world known as J.P. Spamley (Bill Hader); and Yesss is gorgeous and lovingly detailed, with Sarah Silverman, Gal Gadot (Taraji P. Henson), the head algorithm at videosome clever takes on internet standbys sharing site BuzzTube. All of them try to help Ralph and (including a fresh-faced “eBoy” who reminds Ralph Vanellope earn the money they need to complete their how much time is left on his auction) and background eBay auction, in the process lightly satirizing current references packed into nearly every frame. In a way, that online culture. makes it all the more disappointing that the filmmakers That satire often amounts to little more than rampant (including returning director Rich Moore, co-director/ product placement, though, especially in the much-hyped co-writer Phil Johnston and co-writer Pamela Ribon) sequence in which Vanellope heads to a Disney fan site couldn’t come up with a story that matches the visual and interacts with her various corporate siblings, includsophistication. ing a room full of Disney princesses (who teach her how Rather than breaking (or wrecking) the internet, this to sing an “I want” song). It’s a funny but ultimately movie just sort of indifferently pokes at it. n

Animated sequel Ralph Breaks the Internet loses its way by going online

BY JOSH BELL

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t’s not exactly a good sign when this year’s flagship Disney animated feature seems influenced most heavily by The Emoji Movie. Disney’s Ralph Breaks the Internet, the sequel to 2012’s Wreck-It Ralph, is far better than Sony’s smartphone-inspired abomination, but it exhibits a similar dearth of creativity and overreliance on familiar brand names.

With its loving depiction of vintage video game characters, the original Wreck-It Ralph had an appealingly timeless, nostalgic quality. Ralph Breaks the Internet feels dated even before it hits theaters, with a creaky understanding of online culture that mostly expresses exasperation and bewilderment rather than warmth and understanding.

In the first movie, video game bad guy Wreck-It Ralph (voiced by John C. Reilly) had to come to terms with his position in life, learning to embrace his purpose as the antagonist for Fix-It Felix Jr. (Jack McBrayer) while also forging a new friendship with pint-size racing-game driver Vanellope von Schweetz (Sarah Silverman). Six years later, things have settled into a pleasant routine in the arcade where Ralph, Vanellope and their fellow video game characters reside, until a broken steering-wheel con-

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LOCAL SCENE

A DIFFERENT TUNE Spokane music venue the Pin gets a new owner and a fresh coat of paint

BY NATHAN WEINBENDER

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efore she had a driver’s license, Chelsey Heidenreich was booking her own concerts, performing as a singer-songwriter in coffeehouses and wineries while her parents ferried her around from gig to gig.

And at 23, she now has her own music venue.

Heidenreich is the new owner of the Pin, the all-ages concert space that’s been housed in the upstairs corner of 412 W. Sprague since 2015. When former owner Thomas “TC” Chavez retired earlier this fall, he handed the reins over to Heidenreich, who has been booking shows at the Pin for several years.

Her history of playing in countless venues is a benefit in owning one, she says.

“I’ve played in a lot of shitty venues,” Heidenreich says, “and I think that’s a huge advantage. I’ve also thrown so many shows — and I’ve thrown so many bad

shows. I learned what not to book, what to promote differently.”

Along with its new ownership, the Pin also has a new logo and a new staff, and the 299-capacity room is slowly but surely getting a renovation. The Pin has specialized in metal and hip-hop concerts, as well as EDM nights and drag shows, many of which have been products of Heidenreich’s Flannel Fox Entertainment booking company.

That approach will continue, with Heidenreich channeling her singer-songwriter roots through regular acoustic shows in the venue’s downstairs lounge.

“I’ve been familiar with this room for a long time,” Heidenreich says. “It has a lot of potential. … It’s a good location for music, regardless of what’s going on downtown. We’re a couple blocks away from the Knitting

Factory, the Observatory, the Bartlett — we’re right there with everybody else.”

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he Pin! (the exclamation point has since been done away with) began life as the Cretin Hop in in 2008, an all-ages venue that Chavez, a former Navy recruiter, opened as a place for his kids and their friends to play. It moved to a space on Monroe in 2011, where it was known simply as the Hop, and then to the Sprague location — along with another name change — that had previously housed the music venues A-Club and Club 412.

Heidenreich started working with Chavez then, and when he began considering retirement, he made it clear he’d be handing the reins over to Heidenreich. It was something she had been anticipating for two years, she

The Pin’s new owner Chelsey Heidenreich.

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says, and it became official in October.

She recognizes that the venue comes with something of a reputation.

There was controversy last year when the venue booked New York punk band the Casualties, whose former frontman had been accused of sexually assaulting underage fans. Even though he was no longer a part of the group’s touring lineup, there was outrage about the booking online, sparking furor within Spokane’s punk scene.

The Pin! stood its ground — its social media page posted a defiant message of “F--- the ignorant, self righteous, band wagoners!” — and a protest show featuring female-fronted local bands happened at Mootsy’s the same night that the Casualties hit town.

“That right there was a huge turning point for the Pin in my mind,” Heidenreich says. She witnessed all this from the sidelines, and says she never would have booked the Casualties had she been in charge of things. Chavez declined the opportunity to comment for this article.

Now that Heidenreich’s in the ownership position, she’s looking to change some of the stigma.

“A lot of people who were refusing to come in here are back now,” Heidenreich says. “I’ve been here enough and I know who doesn’t come in anymore. I’ve reached out to them and comped tickets. The people that don’t want to give it a chance, there’s not a whole lot I can do about that.”

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rowing up in the small town of Ritzville, Heidenreich didn’t have much live music at her disposal. A self-taught musician, she toured around the region as a singersongwriter and as a utility player in bands, eventually starting her booking company at 17 and studying audio engineering in Portland after high school.

“My family’s super supportive,” Heidenreich says. “Until I could drive, my parents had to drive me all over the place. I was doing all the booking myself, which was scary for them, because they’re like, ‘What do you mean you booked a show in Boise and we have to drive you there?’”

Some of Heidenreich’s first bookings were in the space she now oversees, back when it was known as Club 412. Charlie Greer was managing the venue at the time, and Heidenreich was one of several independent bookers to whom Greer would rent the space, allowing them to keep the proceeds from charges at the door.

“She was definitely the youngest one out there trying it,” Greer says. “She has a good feel for it. That’s a gut instinct thing.

I’ve learned it because I’ve been doing it for 30-plus years, but she just had it.”

“I was lucky if I got 30 people to shows,” Heidenreich recalls, “but that’s how you learn.”

Greer, who is now production manager of the faith-based LMG Concerts, says Heidenreich is an ideal match for her new position.

“She’s really approachable and nice, which you have to be to make it in this industry,” he says. “But she’s also somewhat aggressive. She will go for what she wants. If she thinks she can do it and she wants it, she’ll go for it. And you kind of have to have that attitude.”

“Charlie could have been a complete dick, but he let me keep going,” Heidenreich says. “I got a ton of experience doing it that way.”

The cosmetic and structural updates to the Pin include a new barricade that separates the under-21 and alcohol-only segments of the room. The bathrooms have been deep-cleaned, most of the walls have a fresh coat of paint (which is gradually being done in between shows) and they’re in the process of updating the sound system.

But Heidenreich says her ultimate goal is to make the Pin what an all-ages venue should be: a safe space for everybody.

“My main thing is making sure that every single show is a good decision on the venue’s part,” Heidenreich says. “If people are treated good, they’re going to come back. If people feel safe, they’re going to come back. If the shows are good, they’re going to come back.” n The Pin • 412 W. Sprague • thepinspokane.com • 385-1449

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MUSIC | SOUND ADVICE

ROCK CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHERHOOD

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hile Chris Robinson’s old band the Black Crowes worked a lot of different vibes into their songs rooted in Stones-y and Faces-esque blues-rock, the lanky lead singer’s follow-up band the Chris Robinson Brotherhood is even more voracious in its aural appetites. You’ll definitely catch a whiff of the Grateful Dead at CRB’s more jammy moments, and the songs filling the band’s most recent studio album, Barefoot in the Head, bounce between country-blues, soul, funk and rock.

Guitarist Neal Casal is an ace, keyboardist Adam MacDougall adds winning textures throughout, and Robinson remains a consummate frontman — a whirling dervish with a winning rasp and welcoming stage presence. Expect to dance at this one, theater seats be damned!

— DAN NAILEN The Chris Robinson Brotherhood • Tue, Nov. 27 at 7:30 pm • $20-$30 • All ages • Bing Crosby Theater • 901 W. Sprague • bingcrosbytheater.com • 227-7638 J = THE INLANDER RECOMMENDS THIS SHOW J = ALL AGES SHOW

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Thursday, 11/22

Friday, 11/23

219 LOUNGE, The Miah Kohal Band ARBOR CREST WINE CELLARS, Son of Brad J THE BARTLETT, Joel Ansett, Scott Nordahl BERSERK, Nausoleum Dance Party BEVERLY’S, Robert Vaughn BIGFOOT PUB, Wild Card Band BOOMBOX PIZZA, Karaoke BRIDGE PRESS CELLARS, Jessica Haffner J BUCER’S COFFEEHOUSE PUB, Phoenix Blues Band CEDAR STREET BISTRO, Bob Beadling CORBY’S BAR, Karaoke COSMIC COWBOY GRILL, Dan Conrad CRAFTED TAP HOUSE + KITCHEN, Into the Drift CRUISERS, Karaoke with Gary DARCY’S RESTAURANT & SPIRITS, Karaoke and Dancing w/DJ Dave FARMHOUSE KITCHEN AND SILO BAR, Tom D’Orazi and Friends IDAHO POUR AUTHORITY, Mostly Harmless THE JACKSON ST., Steve Livingston and Triple Shot J KNITTING FACTORY, Sammy Eubanks & The Work’in Class KOOTENAI RIVER BREWING CO., Truck Mills LEFTBANK WINE BAR, Dario Ré with Caroline Bickford

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he act of programming an electronic soundscape, weaving together synthetic instruments and prerecorded samples to create an entirely original creation, is an artistry unto itself. Terrain’s latest event, then, is going to be a Casio-heavy haven for electronica and techno fanatics, showcasing several local electronic artists and serving as a hub for the city’s growing community of synthesizer enthusiasts. Alongside a lineup of Spokane bands that incorporate electronic elements in interesting ways — Hoaxes, Mini Murders (pictured) and Water Monster — DJ Drug Lord will be on the 1’s and 2’s. You can also catch a presentation by the educational synth project Technological Taxidermy and the art installation “Organisynth,” an interactive piece marrying movement and musical tones that was featured at this year’s Terrain.

— NATHAN WEINBENDER

THE JACKSON ST., Zaq Flanary and the Songsmith Series NIGHTHAWK LOUNGE (CDA CASINO), PJ Destiny RED ROOM LOUNGE, PartyWave feat.

BNGRZ!, Brainfunk, Brotha Nature, Meraki

Dark Wave Disco feat. Hoaxes, Mini Murders, Water Monster and DJ Drug Lord • Fri, Nov. 23 at 7 pm • $10 • All ages • Washington Cracker Building • 304 W. Pacific • terrainspokane.com MARYHILL WINERY, Spare Parts Duo MAX AT MIRABEAU, Laffin’ Bones MICKDUFF’S BEER HALL, Devon Wade & Mac Tibbetts NASHVILLE NORTH, Ladies Night with Luke Jaxon and DJ Tom THE OBSERVATORY, Fister, Seven Chains, Zor•lac J J THE PEARL THEATER, The Shook Twins, John Craigie PEND D’OREILLE WINERY, Mike and Shanna J THE PIN, The Galaxy Extravaganza feat. Yxung K & LIL Hades, Ray NorthWest, Bendi, ZT the Prodigy, Dickey Moser, Mesill4real

THE RIDLER PIANO BAR, Dueling Pianos feat. Christan Raxter & Steve Ridler THE ROCK BAR & LOUNGE, DJ Afro with Steve Baker SOULFUL SOUPS & SPIRITS, Ruthie Henrickson J J TERRAIN, Dark Wave Disco (see above) feat. HOAXES, Mini Murders, Water Monster, DJ Drug Lord ZOLA, The Rub

Saturday, 11/24

12 TRIBES RESORT CASINO, Rumor 6 219 LOUNGE, Dangerous Type THE AGING BARREL, Starlite Motel

BARLOWS AT LIBERTY LAKE, Jan Harrison Trio J THE BARTLETT, CATE & Friends BEVERLY’S, Robert Vaughn BIGFOOT PUB, Wild Card Band CEDAR STREET BRIDGE, Jake Robin COSMIC COWBOY GRILL, Pat Coast HOGFISH, Melefluent HOUSE OF SOUL, Nu Jack City J HUCKLEBERRY’S NATURAL MARKET, Abe Kenny IDAHO POUR AUTHORITY, Brian Jacobs THE JACKSON ST., Karaoke LAUGHING DOG BREWING, Crooked Fingers

MARYHILL WINERY, Donnie Emerson J MATCHWOOD BREWING CO., The Groove Black MAX AT MIRABEAU, Laffin’ Bones MICKDUFF’S BEER HALL, Browne Salmon Truck MOONDOLLARS BISTRO, The Double Downs NASHVILLE NORTH, Ladies Night with Luke Jaxon and DJ Tom J THE OBSERVATORY, Nite Vibes with Kung Fu Vinyl, SUS, Vernita Avenue, DJ Donuts ONE TREE CIDER HOUSE, Ron Greene J PANIDA THEATER, The Shook Twins, John Craigie

MUSIC | VENUES PEND D’OREILLE WINERY, Mike Wagoner & Utah John J THE PIN, All-Ages Talent Show POST FALLS BREWING COMPANY, Just Plain Darin THE RIDLER PIANO BAR, Dueling Pianos feat. Christan Raxter & Steve Ridler THE ROCK BAR & LOUNGE, Stone Apple Band STORMIN’ NORMAN’S SHIPFACED SALOON, Karaoke WESTWOOD BREWING CO., Son of Brad ZOLA, The Rub

Sunday, 11/25

THE BLIND BUCK, Show Tune SingAlong Sundays CRAVE, DJ Dave DALEY’S CHEAP SHOTS, Rev. Yo’s VooDoo Church Jam GARLAND PUB & GRILL, Karaoke IRON HORSE (VALLEY), Ron Greene LINGER LONGER LOUNGE, Open Jam MARYHILL WINERY, Gil Rivas O’DOHERTY’S IRISH GRILLE, Live Irish Music

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J ONE WORLD CAFE, Emma Nicole Wilson PEND D’OREILLE WINERY, Piano Sunday with Annie Welle J THE PIN, Mothersound, Sentinels, Degrader J SOUTH HILL GRILL, Just Plain Darin STORMIN’ NORMAN’S SHIPFACED SALOON, Karaoke ZOLA, Lazy Love

Monday, 11/26

THE BULL HEAD, Songsmith Series J CALYPSOS COFFEE & CREAMERY, Open Mic CHECKERBOARD BAR, Open Mic Night CRAVE, DJ Dave EICHARDT’S, Monday Night Jam with Truck Mills RED ROOM LOUNGE, Open Mic with Lucas Brookbank Brown ZOLA, Perfect Mess

Tuesday, 11/27

219 LOUNGE, Karaoke with DJ Pat J J BING CROSBY THEATER, The Chris Robinson Brotherhood (see facing page) BOOMBOX PIZZA, Karaoke CRAVE, DJ Dave GARLAND PUB & GRILL, Karaoke LEFTBANK WINE BAR, Turntable Tuesday LITZ’S BAR & GRILL, The ShuffleDawgs Blues Power Happy Hour

THE OBSERVATORY, Music Open Mic J THE PIN, Dissolution: Gothsgiving feat. Lunagoth, Doktor Reakor, Culture Bane, Gothnik RAZZLE’S BAR & GRILL, Open Mic Jam THE RIDLER PIANO BAR, Country Swing Dancing SWEET LOU’S RESTAURANT AND TAP HOUSE, Eric Neuhauser THE VIKING, Local Lounge Night ZOLA, Dueling Cronkites

Wednesday, 11/28

219 LOUNGE, Truck Mills & Carl Rey CRAVE, DJ Dave CRUISERS, Open Jam Night Hosted by The Jam Band GENO’S TRADITIONAL FOOD & ALES, Open Mic with Host Travis Goulding HOUSE OF SOUL, Jazz & Whiskey Wednesdays IRON HORSE (CDA), Open Jam THE JACKSON ST., Karaoke J THE LOCAL DELI, Devon Wade LUCKY’S IRISH PUB, DJ D3VIN3 MILLWOOD BREWING COMPANY, Kori Ailene J THE PIN, Whitechapel, Chelsea Grin, Oceano, Slaughter to Prevail RED ROOM LOUNGE, Blowin’ Kegs Jam Session THE RIDLER PIANO BAR, Dueling Pianos feat. Christan Raxter & Steve Ridler

SOULFUL SOUPS & SPIRITS, Open Mic J SOUTH HILL GRILL, Just Plain Darin THE THIRSTY DOG, Donny Duck Entertainment Karaoke J TWO SEVEN PUBLIC HOUSE, Matt Mitchell ZOLA, Cruxie

Coming Up ...

J THE BARTLETT, Dirtwire, Moontricks, Nov. 29 J KNITTING FACTORY, Casey Donahew, Nov. 29 THE SNAKE PIT, Arvid Lundin & Deep Roots, Nov. 30 MAX AT MIRABEAU, Tuck Foster and the Tumbling Dice, Nov. 30-Dec. 1 JOHN’S ALLEY, Naughty Pine, Nov. 30 J FIRST INTERSTATE CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Casting Crowns, Hannah Kerr, Dec. 1 J THE PIN, Winter Country Fest with Jason Michael Carroll, Dec. 1 J THE BARTLETT, Northwest of Nashville Holiday Special feat.

Jenny Anne Mannan, Prairie War, Kevin Morgan, Emilie Miller, Bob Riggs, Dec. 1 BABY BAR, Mystic 100’s, Balonely, Dec. 1 J NORTHERN QUEST RESORT & CASINO, Foghat, Dec. 2 J SPOKANE ARENA, Metallica, Dec. 2 BING CROSBY THEATER, Tommy Emmanuel with Jerry Douglas, Dec. 3 BING CROSBY THEATER, The Kingston Trio, Dec. 4

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The Harlem Globetrotters bring the slam dunks next week, on Nov. 29.

COMEDY CLASSIC LAUGHS

Witnessing the clowns of the basketball court otherwise known as the Harlem Globetrotters is something everyone should experience once in life. Originally formed 92 years ago, the team is largely responsible for some of the things we all consider common in basketball today, from slam dunks to fast breaks, even the concept of a point guard position. After decades barnstorming the world, the Globetrotters still blend silly hijinks with eye-popping hoops skills, creating genuine family-friendly entertainment that you don’t need to be a basketball fan to appreciate. A word to the wise: If you’re sitting in the front row, beware the water bucket.

— DAN NAILEN Harlem Globetrotters • Thu, Nov. 29 at 7 pm • $25-$103 • Spokane Arena • 720 W. Mallon • spokanearena.com • 279-7000

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FILM KING OF THE STAGE

THEATER HARD KNOCK LIFE

Stage to Screen: King Lear • Sun, Nov. 25 at 2 pm • $10 general, $4 students • Bing Crosby Theater • 901 W. Sprague • bingcrosbytheater.com • 227-7638

Annie • Nov. 23-Dec. 16; Thu-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm • $23$25 • Lake City Playhouse • 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene • lakecityplayhouse.org • 208-676-7529

Most of us don’t have the luxury of seeing all the great theater London has to offer, but the ongoing Stage to Screen series gives you a view that’s better than any front-row seat in the West End. Next up is a performance of King Lear that was filmed in 2008, featuring Sir Ian McKellen in the title role. One of Shakespeare’s most famous and oft-quoted tragedies, Lear centers on a vain, unruly monarch descending into madness and senility and his even vainer children who want to usurp the throne for their own questionable devices.

Any real-life parallels are purely coincidental.

— NATHAN WEINBENDER

Catch everyone’s favorite little red-headed orphan who makes it with the help of a scruffy dog and a caring millionaire. Lake City Playhouse’s production of musical classic Annie is sure to melt your heart with beloved showstoppers like “It’s a Hard Knock Life” and “Tomorrow.” Based on the Little Orphan Annie comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie the musical is a worldwide phenomenon that’s won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Head on over to Coeur d’Alene for a show that will leave you with the songs stuck in your head for days afterwards.

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VISUAL ART SMALL WORKS, BIG IMPACT

To mark the end of another successful year showcasing and facilitating the sale of fine art by celebrated artists around the Inland Northwest is the Art Spirit Gallery’s annual small artworks show. More than 30 regional artists contribute to the show, creating smaller-scale pieces appropriately priced for collectors on tighter budgets, short on display space or shopping for lots of gifts. While the show opened two weeks earlier than past years to allow for extended shopping, another artist reception is set for Friday, Dec. 14. All art in the exhibition is also featured on the gallery’s website, which now allows for online purchasing. That means you don’t have to wait if you see a piece that truly “speaks to you,” as gallery owner Blair Williams likes to say. Also, look for new pieces coming in throughout the show’s month-and-a-half-long run.

— CHEY SCOTT 20th Annual Small Artworks Invitational • Through Jan. 5; open Wed-Sat from 11 am-6 pm; reception Dec. 14 from 5-8 pm • Free admission • The Art Spirit Gallery • 415 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene • theartspiritgallery.com • 208-765-6006

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I SAW YOU RICHARD, AKA DICK, AT OVERBLUFF You: tall, beardy, knit beanie and flannel. Me: dark red shoulder length hair also in flannel sharing a table near the door. Friday, Nov. 16th around 6pmish.... You came in alone to pick up some wine for your parents. Not even sure if you saw me. I stood next to you for a second when I asked for a wine map for my table-mates. I should have said hi, but chickened out. After you left, I asked about you since they seemed to know you fairly well. Reply if you want to meet up for more wine. ssdgm1818@gmail.com MY LOVE GROWS MORE EVERYDAY I wouldn’t trade the last year and half for anything. Your beauty, your smile, your sweetness warms me from within. I always want to Hold My Girl because you are Perfect for me and we are made for each other. Let’s continue this journey for the rest of our lives and build our future together. I love you SFGW SFGH KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR The last time I saw you was a few years ago, to some you were June, but I knew your real name. We got together each week for about a year, you called me your knight in shining armor. Would really

like to see you again. Please get in touch. sejdpm@gmail.com HELLO, RAVENCLAW I saw you on Friday during Hello,Sugar’ s Harry Potter Week. We talked about how we are both Ravenclaws but have traits from other houses. We awed over the artwork and delicious treats and laughed at kiddos trying the Fizzing Wizbee (poprocks) for the first time.

You really are a keeper ;) Will you be the Ron to my Hermione, The Lupin to my Tonks.... or better yet, the Arthur to my Molly?

PERSIMMONS AT YOKE’S I saw you in the Yoke’s checkout lane.

You talked me into buying a persimmon and you were right, they’re very yummy :).

TAP HOUSE REMINISCE We ran into each other a second time. Had a nice chat about the old days of Spokane.

(Amongst other things). I enjoyed bumping into you again... we have to stop meeting like this.

TALKING ABOUT LOLLAPALOOZA You were with your family at the Artisan Pizza Kitchen in Liberty Lake. You have beautiful eyes and such a soft voice.

It’s a long shot and I feel kind of silly posting, but if you see this I’d love to talk with you more.

DEER PARK VETERANS DAY ASSEMBLY You sat next to me in the front row. I tried time and time again to see if you were wearing a wedding ring and to my surprise, you were not.

I asked you to take a picture of me and my son and you were happy to do so. I’m terrible with small talk and although I struggled to find something to say to you, I blew it and walked away. I really hope our paths cross again. I thought you were very pretty and down to earth. I’d love to be sitting next to you on purpose next time, not by chance.

MY HEART SKIPPED A LITTLE! I saw

you and you saw me. The first casual look was from outside the hall of the beeping little room you would soon enter. Dressed in those comfy, light bluish green pajamas I caught a few smiling glimpses as you looked up from your lit handheld device peering inside. Then again from inside as

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CHEERS FANTASTIC DATE AND WHERE I FOUND HIM Going to Fantastic Beasts with you was so much better than going alone... it was close to the experience I had going to the opening

women to sleep in such conditions?

JEERS TO THE JEERS SELECTION TEAM I used to have fun reading these because they were funny and targeted specific individuals who were doing trashy things. Now they’re just a bunch of PC complaints about mundane

Am I amusing to look at? Is there something on my face? Or do I have a dark mysterious gaze that keeps you questioning my thoughts and desires?

you checked on people in need of your care, I caught one more casual look, but this time with a cute smile and a quiet “have a nice day.” I hope I get the chance to talk with you next time you come in or maybe get the lucky chance to run into you in between caring for others. :)

YOU SAW ME LUNCH BUDDY I see you nearly every day at lunch and I know you see me too. I catch you looking at me from across the room as I try to eat an oversized piece of spinach. Am I amusing to look at? Is there something on my face? Or do I have a dark mysterious gaze that keeps you questioning my thoughts and desires? Why you keep staring I have yet to figure out but as long as your silent looks continue I will stare back as well. But seriously, if there is something on my face please tell me!

nights and book releases as a child. I loved having someone to share in the excitement, talk about relevance and context and enjoy a massive amount of popcorn with. You truly are a dream come true.

JEERS JEERS TO A LOCAL SHELTER The weather is getting cold. I would rather be indoors warm and safe! However my most recent night’s stay was a bit creepy and crawly to say the least. Bed Bugs!!! When I brought it to the staff’s attention the next morning of itching and scratching, the staff brushes it aside as if no big deal. In fact, she said “Bed Bugs, everyplace downtown has them.” Shame on the people that run this shelter. You would think that after getting a big donation last winter they could afford to take care of the Bed Bug situation. I am appalled that you Just brush this kind of thing under the rug. So I say jeers. You expect these

TOLD YA SO Jeers to that West Plains business. Your arrogance and employee attitude has cost you. Thank you, Bad Karma. n

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30TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES The Kootenai Health Foundation’s tradition features elaborately decorated Christmas trees and holiday displays.

Nov. 23-26; see link for complete schedule. The CdA Resort, 115 S. Second. kootenaihealthfoundation.org TREE OF SHARING Support local families and children in need, and visit a gift table to pick up a tag and drop off a gift on someone’s wish list. Tables at NorthTown Mall, Spokane Valley Mall and River Park Square. Gift deadline is Mon, Dec. 17; tables open during regular mall hours. treeofsharing.org SANTA EXPRESS STORE The annual holiday retail store allows local children (ages 4-12) to shop for affordable holiday gifts for family and friends, with proceeds benefiting the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. Nov. 24-Dec. 23; Mon-Fri 11 am-8 pm, Sat 10 am-8 pm and Sun 11 am-6 pm. River Park Square, 808 W. Main. santaexpress.org BLUFF TALKS The second-annual event features five people from Spokane community sharing their 10 min. or less stories, all in some way related to the High Drive Bluff Park. Nov. 28, 7-9 pm. $10. Montvale Event Center, 1017 W. First. bit.ly/2Q04PIj THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND Local writers, poets and musicians collaborate for an evening of words and tunes that exemplify the beauty of our lands and link to the local work of Futurewise.

Nov. 28, 5:30 pm. $20. Nectar Catering & Events, 120 N. Stevens. futurewise. salsalabs.org (869-1572)

COMEDY

JUBAL FLAGG Jubal is a Marconi Award winning radio host, television personality, and comedy writer. Nov. 21, 23-24 at 7:30 pm, Nov. 24 at 10 pm.

Nov. 23 and Nov. 24. $15-$30. Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague. spokanecomedyclub.com MUSICAL A new all-improvised musical comedy based on audience suggestions. Fridays in November at 8 pm. $7. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. bluedoortheatre.com (747-7045) THE DOPE SHOW! Comedians joke, then toke, then joke some more! Last Sunday of the month at 8 pm. $8$14. Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague. (318-9998)

COMMUNITY

BLACK FRIDAY MUSEUM TOUR The Inland Northwest Rail Museum offers special discounts in the gift shop, along with hosted and self-guided tours of the museum and museum train. Nov. 23, 10 am-4 pm. $6-$10.

Inland Northwest Rail Museum, 23700 Sprinkle Rd. inlandnwrailmuseum.com THE FESTIVAL OF FAIR TRADE Join Ganesh Himal Trading, Kizuri and other Spokane Fair Trade importers to shop for gifts that put people and planet before profit, promote gender equality, women-owned businesses and spread the benefit to all. Nov. 23-25 from 10 am-5:30 pm. Free. Community Building, 35 W. Main. festivaloffairtrade.com COEUR D’ALENE LIGHTING CEREMONY PARADE Parade entries light up Sherman Avenue and bring the holiday spirit to downtown CdA with marching bands, dancing, music and festive floats. Continues with a fireworks display and display lighting at the CdA Resort. Nov. 23, 5 pm. Free.

Downtown Coeur d’Alene, Sherman Ave. bit.ly/2Dj9xO8 (208-415-0116) HOLIDAY CELEBRATION & FIREWORKS Celebrate Small Business Saturday and help light up the streets of Kendall Yards with local businesses and vendors. Includes a food drive for Our Place Ministries, along with live music, Santa photos, entertainment, shopping, giveaways and more. Nov. 24, 5-8 pm. Kendall Yards, Summit Parkway. bit.ly/2K1O4KY SILVER VALLEY CHRISTMAS LIGHTING FESTIVAL Enjoy festiva activities in Kellogg throughout the day: shop the craft fair, visit Santa, watch a ski movie, make a gingerbread house and march in the parade (5 pm). Nov. 24, 10 am-9 pm. Free. Kellogg, n/a. bit. ly/2CEFVu1 (208-784-0821) SPOKANE’S TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION Events include a live performance by The Rub before the tree lighting celebration. Nov. 24, 4-6:30 pm. Free. Riverfront Park, 705 N. Howard St. bit.ly/2RBTu1C SANTA CLAWS FOR PEOPLE & PETS The annual pet-friendly holiday event hosted by Washington Basset Rescue includes adoptable animals from local organizations, Santa photos, shopping, live music, activities and more.

Nov. 25, 11 am-4 pm. Free admission.

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Fire It Up! Bill Hunton hopes to light a fire under his pipe business as he nears retirement

Bill Hunton (below) and his ceramic pipes.

“I call her stuff ‘treasures’ and my stuff ‘trinkets,’” he says with a smile.

Since around 2005, Hunton has worked on making and perfecting his pipes, but it wasn’t until more recently, in the last few years, that he actually got into selling them, going to the trouble to get permits and licensing to sell at places like Hempfest and Barter Faire.

Now he makes and sells his wares under the name Cherokee Bill Pipes and Novelties (he’s a member of Cherokee Nation) and

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ucked near the furnace in a small room in his basement, Bill Hunton handcrafts hundreds of clay pipes each year at a small work table, forming clay tubes around dowels and stamping geometric patterns and artistic animals into each one.

Some of his pipes feature abstract representations for zodiac signs, while others have a waspy, flower-like shape that he says represents a human being. Each one is intricately adorned.

After firing the pipes in a kiln in the other room, Hunton cleans them, glazes them and fires them again, before one last wash. The colors come out striking: deep maroons and blues blend together on some, a rainbow mish-mash flows in trippy patterns on others.

Nearby is a much larger workspace where his wife perfects her own artwork and makes some of the stamps he uses to adorn his pipes. She’s got the real talent, he explains.

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he hopes to be able to start online sales through a distributor like Amazon in the next couple of years.

His foray into pipe work was nearly accidental: Back when he still used a spinning wheel, he was making a series of bottles when an idea struck him.

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“I took the neck and said, ‘Now this looks kind of like a peace pipe,’” says Hunton, who says he doesn’t personally partake in smoking cannabis but has gotten guidance on how to improve his work from a relative who does.

He still makes other trinkets like marbles and dice, but the pipes have become his main focus. One of the main improvements he’s made since those early days is the inclusion of two knobs on the bottom of each pipe so it can rest on a table bowl-side up without rolling around.

He also touts the pieces as tough. Although not at all indestructible, they’re much less likely to break than some other materials.

“It’ll still break on ya, but it’s a lot better than glass,” he says, taking one of his pipes and hitting it on the edge of a table a dozen or more times to show its strength.

That said, he still has great deference for the artistry of glass workers, and says he loves having competition.

For now, Hunton, born and raised in Spokane, still works full time in a local print shop, so the pipe making is mostly a hobby.

In winter he makes hundreds of pipes in his free time, then hauls them to events where he can sell them in the summer. But he’d like to make more out of the work eventually.

“I’d love to be able to retire into doing this,” he says. n A version of this article first appeared in the Inlander’s cannabis-centric magazine, GZQ.

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ttitudes toward marijuana have always been extreme. In people’s minds, it’s either just like any other hard drug that will completely ruin your life — as was the thinking for decades — or it’s just no big deal, a substance with medicinal qualities that may do more good than bad.

With dozens of states legalizing cannabis for medical or recreational use, the population is starting to lean toward the latter way of thinking. A majority of Americans — about six in 10 — support legalization. Drive around the states where it is legalized, and you’ll see giant billboards advertising pot.

And often, they’re selling the idea that weed is harder to become addicted to than other substances you might use on a daily basis, like alcohol or tobacco.

But has the pendulum swung too far that way? Is weed addiction a potentially serious problem?

Keith Humphreys, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University, says people need to know the truth about marijuana. And the truth is likely somewhere in the middle.

“If you want to say, ‘Well, it’s less addictive than heroin,’ that seems to be true,” Humphreys says.

It’s not as addictive as other drugs, or even alcohol. But it’s not harmless, either. About one in 10 Keith Humphreys cannabis users report having problems with it, such as trouble quitting, or problems with short-term memory or motivation.

And there are, in fact, withdrawal symptoms for regular users. Those include irritability, trouble sleeping, decreased appetite and anxiety, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Advocates of the drug sometimes try to differentiate between “psychological” and “physical” addiction, but there isn’t much of a difference, Humphreys says.

“From the point of view of neuroscientists, it’s all physical,” he says.

The number of people who regularly use marijuana and become dependent is small — around 9 percent, studies have shown, compared to about 15 percent for alcohol. And it can, in fact, cause cognitive issues that derail someone’s life. Humphreys notes that those people might get mocked for being “stoners,” but people don’t realize they are battling addiction that can be tough on them.

Some populations are at greater risk of dependence than others.

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“The reason why is the same reason why you can acquire a foreign language earlier: Brains are more plastic at a younger age,” Humphreys says. n A version of this article first appeared in the Inlander’s cannabis-centric magazine, GZQ.

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Advice Goddess WOE IS MEOW

I lost over 100 pounds. I’m really proud of my myself and my new body, so I post pix on Instagram. Disturbingly, I’ve got a few haters — all women! — who come at me saying I’m narcissistic, slutty, a showoff, etc. I thought women are supposed to support one another. How should I respond?

Should I post fewer selfies? —So Much For Sisterhood Nothing lasts forever — except middle school, which never ever ends. You’ll be 85, and some biddy will be all “Look at that slut with the pink walker.”

There actually seem to be sex differences in the content of social media meanness, according to research by psychology doctoral student Joy Wyckoff and her colleagues. In keeping with previous studies, they found that women online get comments knocking their physical appearance more often than men, whereas men more often get comments “derogating their status” and skills. (Additionally, in their study, it was women alone who got “derogated” for “promiscuity” — a trigger for men’s evolved fear of providing for a kid with some other dude’s genes.)

These differences in who gets bashed for what — appearance in women versus status and skills in men — are right in line with the differences I often cite in male and female mating priorities. These evolved out of the differing potential costs from having sex. Because women can get pregnant and stuck with kids to feed, mateseeking women are drawn to high-status men — “men with the ability ... to provide resources,” as the researchers put it.

They note that men, on the other hand, are “unconstrained” by any sort of “minimum obligatory parental investment” (that is, beyond the initial teaspoonful of sperm). This allows men to prioritize hotitude in prospective female partners — which is to say, men’s eyes make a beeline for boobs and butts, and never mind whether they’re attached to the barista or the senior VP. As for the ugliness you’ve been experiencing on social media, it’s best understood as female-on-female psychological warfare. Chances are, these “haters” are looking to chill your enthusiasm to post hot bod selfies — leading you to self-relocate lower on the mate competition totem pole. (I’m guessing nobody goes meangirl on your photo studies of inanimate objects or Cujo, your teacup Yorkie.)

Block the Cruellas. Nobody has a right to your attention or a seat on your social media platform. On a positive note, now that you’ve been schooled in the covert ways some compete, you should be quicker to identify and fend off female underhandedness — on Instagram and beyond. (Nothing like women celebrating other women’s achievements: “Way to go, girl! Who knew the walk of shame burnt so many calories?”)

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I’m a 28-year-old guy in grad school. I love my girlfriend, but I don’t want to have sex with her anymore. I’m hitting the books and writing papers day and night. She still wants to party — go out and smoke pot and drink a lot — which I used to enjoy but now find empty and stupid. I keep feeling seriously annoyed with her choices, and I’m increasingly attracted to other women. Is this the end, or should we try to make it work? —College Boy When you’re slaving away in grad school, it can be hard to feel connected to somebody whose idea of higher education is Googling how to grow pot in your closet.

Your eye-rolling at your girlfriend’s choices — to the point where you could sprain a pupil — is not exactly the stuff a peppy libido and a happy future together are made of. In fact, the mounting lack of respect you have for her is the starter emotion for contempt — an ugly emotion that plays out as sneering disgust. Relationships researcher John Gottman finds that contempt leaching into a marriage is the single best predictor that a couple will split up.

Conversely, for a relationship — marital or just committed sans paperwork — to have staying power, you need to have the hots for your partner, not just as a sextivities provider but as a human being. This involves having deep admiration for what they think and value, which shapes who they are and how they go about life.

Did you start out in a place like that with your girlfriend? If so, you two should have a chat about where you are now and whether you can get back there. The answer may not be immediately apparent, so you might set a defined period of time to give this a look -- with a deadline to make a decision. Ultimately, there has to be enough that connects you to overcome the stuff that divides you, or the only thing that will ever be throbbing in your relationship is that big vein in your neck. n ©2018, Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. • Got a problem? Write Amy Alkon, 171 Pier Ave, #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405 or email AdviceAmy@aol.com (www.advicegoddess.com)

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EVENTS | CALENDAR CHRISTMAS TREE ELEGANCE The annual raffle of 18 custom-decorated trees supports the Spokane Symphony, and includes six trees on display at River Park Square. Raffle tickets are $1 each.

Nov. 27-Dec. 9. Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post. spokanesymphony.org OPEN HOUSE & TREE LIGHTS Thousands of energy-efficient LED Christmas lights brighten winter nights at Vera Water and Power (601 N. Evergreen Rd.). Stop by to see them and enjoy hot chocolate, cookies and children’s activities. Nov. 29, 4-6:30 pm. Free. verawaterandpower.com (924-3800) WINTER BLESSING The annual event honors the rich tribal culture and a traditional season of reflection and storytelling. Local charities will be presented with winter blessings that reach a total of $20,000. See link for more info. Nov. 29, 6-9 pm. Free. Coeur d’Alene Casino, 37914 S. Nukwalqw. cdacasino.com

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FAR OUT TGR’s 2018 film follows the perspective of an athlete as he embarks on a journey to one of the most remote and unexplored mountain ranges on the planet, the Albanian Alps. Nov. 23, 6 pm. $15-$25. The Hive, 207 N. First St. livefromthehive.com (208-457-2392) THE NUTCRACKER & THE FOUR REALMS A family-friendly, fantasy, adventure film from Disney, starring Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren, Keira Knightley and Mackenzie Foy. Rated PG. Showing Nov. 25-Dec. 9; times vary. $5-$8. Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. panida.org (208-255-7801) IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE A screening of the 1946 holiday classic for the Garland’s “Totally Tubular Tuesday” series.

Nov. 27, 7:15 pm. $2.50. Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland. (327-1050) FROM THE WASTE UP This documentary follows the lives of 19 people as they attempt to live without plastic.

Nov. 28, 7 pm. Free. The Kenworthy, 508 S. Main St. kenworthy.org

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YULE TIDE CHRISTMAS A four-course, full-service holiday tea with scones, soup, crepes and dessert. Reservations required. Nov. 24, 11 am-2 pm. $28.

Silver Spoon Tea House, 1427 W. Sixth Ave. bit.ly/2K0m2z6 (981-4491) COOKING CLASS: TASTY THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS In this class, we’ll cover some ways that you can build around leftovers and create a different meal. Nov. 27, 5:30-7 pm. Free. Second Harvest Food Bank, 1234 E. Front Ave. secondharvestkitchen.org (252-6249) CHARITY PINT NIGHT One dollar from every pint sold supports the local charity All Heart Infusion, providing free-ofcharge nursing care to patients outside of the hospital. Nov. 29, 5-8 pm. Black Label Brewing, 19 W. Main. (309-2230)

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TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA: THE GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS PAST This year’s 20th anniversary tour, featuring founder/composer/lyricist Paul O’Neill’s timeless story of a runaway who finds her way into a mysterious abandoned theater. Nov. 23, 7:30 pm. $35-$79.50. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon. spokanearena.com (279-7000)

NOVEMBEERFEST SHOW & SCREENING The Garland’s NovemBEERfest and Resurrection Records Present: “Unknown Passage: The Dead Moon Story,” a screening and tribute show featuring live sets by Tyler Aker and Double Bird.

Nov. 24, 8 pm. Free. Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. bit.ly/2DikpLS EWU ORCHESTRA/CHOIR: A BAROQUE CELEBRATION The EWU Orchestra and Symphonic Choir join to present a concert of Baroque masterpieces, including Vivaldi’s “Gloria.” Nov. 27, 7:30-9 pm. Free; donations accepted. Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes, 1115 W. Riverside Ave. (509-359-2241) EUGENE BALLET’S THE NUTCRACKER For the 31st year, Clara’s adventures come to life on the Panida stage, during this favorite kick-off to the holiday season. Nov. 28, 7 pm. $15-$30. Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. panida.org WEDNESDAY NIGHT CONTRA DANCE: The Spokane Folklore Society’s weekly dance, with the band In Tent City and caller Nancy Staub. Nov. 28, 7:30-9:30 pm. $5-$7. Woman’s Club of Spokane, 1428 W. 9th. womansclubspokane.org EWU JAZZ CONCERT EWU Jazz bands’ fall concert, directed by Jenny Kellogg and others. Nov. 29, 7:30 pm. $3-$5.

Eastern Washington University, 526 Fifth St. ewu.edu GU JAZZ CHRISTMAS CONCERT A multimedia experience featuring the music of “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”

Nov. 29, 7 pm. $5/general; free/GU ID, seniors, military, students. Gonzaga Hemmingson Center, 702 E. Desmet Ave. gonzaga.edu/music (313-6737) LIVE ON FIVE WITH ATOMIC JIVE! A swing dance with live music; includes a beginner lesson, followed by dancing from 8-10 pm. Nov. 29, 7-10 pm. $10/$15. Woman’s Club of Spokane, 1428 W. 9th. strictlyswingspokane.com

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CONSTELLATIONS This spellbinding, romantic journey begins with a simple encounter between a man and a woman. Through Dec. 2; Thu-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $14-$27. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard. (325-2507) ANNIE Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray. Nov. 23-Dec. 9; Thu-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $23$25. Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave. (208-673-7529) DAISY Based on true events exploring the TV ad that launched the age of negative advertising. Through Dec. 2; FriSat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $20. Stage Left Theater, 108 W. Third. stageleft.org ELF THE MUSICAL Based on the cherished 2003 film comes this staged version of the story. Nov. 23-Dec. 23; ThuSat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $15-$32.

Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. spokanecivictheatre.com ELLEN TRAVOLTA PRESENTS: CHRISTMAS UNWRAPPED This year’s show, directed by Troy Nickerson, features the talents of Ellen and Margaret Travolta, Molly Allen, Mark Cotter, Abbey Crawford, Patrick Treadway, Laura Sable and Lola Fridley. Nov. 23-Dec. 16, Thu-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 5 pm. $27.50. The CdA Resort, 115 S. Second. cdaresort.com (855-703-4648) HARRY CONNICK, JR.’S THE HAPPY ELF A new musical comedy by the Grammy Award-winning composer and lyricist. Nov. 23-Dec. 16; Fri at 7 pm; Sat-

Sun at 2 pm (Nov. 23 at 4 pm). $10-$14.

Spokane Children’s Theatre, 2727 N. Madelia. spokanechildrenstheatre.org TWO WITCHES, NO WAITING A comedic peek into the lives of two mysterious sisters living together in their grand ancestral home. Through Nov. 25; FriSat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $12-$15.

Ignite! Community Theatre, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. igniteonbroadway.org STAGE TO SCREEN: KING LEAR Jonathan Munby directs this contemporary retelling of Shakespeare’s tender, violent, moving and shocking play, starring Ian McKellen as King Lear. Nov. 25, 2 pm. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague. bingcrosbytheater.com IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A RADIO PLAY Based on the classic holiday movie, in radio broadcast format.. Nov. 27-Dec. 19; Tue-Wed at 7:30 pm. $15$20. Best Western Coeur d’Alene, 506 W. Appleway. artsandculturecda.org

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LA RESISTANCE HOLIDAY SHOW Featuring works all under $100. Artists include Brian Deemy, Megan Holden, Isaac Denton, Lisa Durham, Jason Bagge, Joseph Tomlinson, Melanie Lieb Taylor and more. Through Jan. 19; WedSat noon-6 pm. Total Trash Records & Vintage, 1601 W. Pacific. bit.ly/2B8qFEG ORNAMENTS & SMALL WORKS SHOW The annual showcase features holiday ornaments and other small works made by more than 40 regional artists.

Through Dec. 21; Mon-Fri 10 am-5 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm. Spokane Art School, 811 W. Garland. spokaneartschool.net SMALL ARTWORKS INVITATIONAL The gallery’s 20th annual invitational, featuring works from artists across the region. Thorugh Jan. 5; Wed-Sun from 11 am-6 pm. Reception Dec. 14 from 5-8 pm. Free admission. Art Spirit Gallery, 415 Sherman. theartspiritgallery.com IN OUR COMMUNITY A showcase of panoramic views that show local photographer Tom Mohr’s talent for capturing the spirit and fellowship of the Palouse region. Nov. 24. Free. Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St. whitco.lib.wa.us NEIGHBORHOOD PAINTOUT This celebration for Small Business Saturday features live painting by artists including Kyle Paliotto, Joe Kronenberg, Abigail Gutting, Terry Lee and C. Michael Dudash and others. Nov. 24, 1-4 pm.

Free. Coeur d’Alene Galleries, 213 E. Sherman Ave. cdagalleries.com NATIVE AMERICAN LEDGER ART: Colville tribal member Cheryl Grunlose discusses the history of ledger art and presents a demonstration on this unique art form. Nov. 28, 4-5 pm. Free.

Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley. spokanelibrary.org (509-444-5300) VHS COLOR CULT: DRINK & COLOR NIGHT Anight of coloring and drawing as members kick off the new Color Cult zine project. See link for details. Nov. 28, 7-11 pm. Free. Berserk, 125 S. Stevens St. bit.ly/2qQxbtP (509-714-9512)

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Coeur d’Alene does it up right with a parade, fireworks and holiday lights

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e a part of something magical in downtown Coeur d’Alene this year during the much-anticipated official start to winter holidays, a time-honored tradition going on 32 years!

The festivities start at 5 pm the day after Thanksgiving, so pack a thermos and bundle up as you cheer on marching bands, festive floats and Santa himself, as they make their way down Sherman Avenue in the HOLIDAY PARADE. With 45 entries, this year’s winter wonderland-themed parade presented by Idaho Central Credit Union is one of the biggest yet. Better yet, make an evening of it: park and do some early holiday shopping throughout downtown, where you’ll find a delightful array of locally owned, independent stores. Many shops, like ALL THINGS IRISH, up the charm with complimentary hot cider and cookies, in addition to offering black Friday sales. Have dinner, then find your spot along Sherman Avenue for the best view of Santa on his vintage fire truck!

Make your way towards the Coeur d’Alene Resort by 6 pm, when organizers flip the switch to light up the 1.5 million HOLIDAY LIGHTS so carefully strung on downtown’s tree-lined streets, along the marina boardwalk and up to the top of the resort’s spectacular 70-foot tree. Oh, what a sight!

And on any other night you might lament that it gets dark so soon in winter, but on Nov. 23, you’ll be happy to know the FIREWORKS commence right after the lighting ceremony.

Can’t make it downtown on Nov. 23? That’s OK. There’s a lot of magic to go around, including JOURNEY TO THE NORTH POLE LAKE CRUISES, which continue through Jan. 2 (tickets: Adults ages 13+ $22.25; seniors ages 55+ $21.25; children ages 6-12, $7.50; under 5, free). Choose from three departure times: 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 pm and book early to reserve your spot on this popular family-friendly tour of the lake, and a special visit to the North Pole, where Santa is waiting to call every child’s name.

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Christmas Unwrapped NOVEMBER 23-DECEMBER 16

Each season, The Coeur d’Alene Resort features a timeless original holiday theatre production by Ellen Travolta, capturing the spirit of the Christmas season. This year’s production, Christmas Unwrapped, promises a night of music, laughter and stories brought to life by Ellen and Margaret Travolta, Molly Allen, Abbey Crawford and more.

Opening Day at Silver Mountain

NOVEMBER 23

Work off all of those Thanksgiving calories on the slopes at Silver Mountain.

Conditions permitting, the mountain will open for skiing, boarding and tubing, plus scenic rides on the gondola, if you simply want to get your holiday guests out of the house.

Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 pm; Sundays 5 pm; Coeur d’Alene Resort.

It’s a Wonderful Life NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 19

Enjoy a clever take on the beloved holiday classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

The Coeur d’Alene Inn is presenting the uplifting story as a staged live radio broadcast. Tickets $20 general; Ages 6-12,

$15; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7:30 pm, through Dec. 19; Coeur d’Alene Inn.

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