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Puncture it, and we all sink. At least that’s what I tell myself this time of year, as the holidays (and all the requisite cheer) make us reflect on what’s truly important. It’s not always easy, of course, but this week’s HOLIDAY GUIDE should help get you in the spirit, with 50 can’t-miss holiday events (page 27).

Also this week: contributor Emily Gwinn contemplates her road to recovery one year after being violently attacked (page 82), and in case you’re still not feeling much affection for your fellow Americans right now, we have a story (page 59) on Twin V Brewing Company. When love fails, there’s beer.

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n her wise and amazingly generous words spoken on the morning after that fateful Tuesday, Hillary Clinton told us that we owe Donald Trump an “open mind and a chance to lead.”

Along with countless others, I have found that opening the mind is very difficult after such an ugly, brutal, day-after-day assault on our senses of right and wrong. Though offended by the bullying, horrified by the gross disclosures and worried for the children who were watching, many of us became addicted to the combat and were too weak to “throw out the TV.” For the more than 63 million of us who voted for Hillary, withdrawal in defeat has been intensely painful. Finding an open mind in a bruised brain is a challenge.

Hillary stated with clear voice that we believe “the American Dream is big enough for everyone — for people of all races and religions, for men and women, for immigrants, for LBGT people and people with disabilities.”

By chance, I happened upon our local branch of St. Vincent de Paul, the organization that stands out in the effort to help the unfortunate underclass — whose members believe that America truly is big enough and strong enough and holds enough space for every one of its people.

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t. Vincent de Paul Executive Director Jeff Conroy welcomed a conversation about the mission and work of the organization in North Idaho. November is National Homelessness Awareness Month, and winter in the Inland Northwest will soon be upon us. When the temperature dips to 30 degrees and below, the two warming centers open for those who need shelter.

What St. Vincent de Paul does for the homeless in North Idaho is a remarkable gift and is done in conjunction with cities, counties, Heritage Health, United Way, Boys and Girls Clubs and other organizations. Conroy has said he does not “own” the homeless issue.

Homelessness was not on the radar screen during the long presidential campaign. I suppose that’s because the homeless problem is considered to be an urban issue — one for the mayors to tackle. If we think of homelessness as an issue of not having a house, it narrows the field. Any way you phrase it, the homeless — so visible in any city — were invisible during the national campaign.

On the Idaho front, a count is conducted every January to find out just how many homeless people are living in the towns and boondocks. In 2016, the local survey revealed that 440 individuals in the Idaho Panhandle exist without a home to call their own. Conroy says that while the individuals may change, the number is fairly stable from year to year, and the vast majority are local

individuals and families down on their luck. The number one reason for a woman or man to end up on the streets is an inability to find or hold a job. The second cause is a real shortage of places to rent that are genuinely affordable.

Hillary mentioned disabilities. Poverty is a major disability. I was told it is very hard to pull oneself up by the bootstraps if you don’t even own boots.

The climb out of poverty is hampered by several factors. A good two-thirds of the homeless are encumbered by an unhealthy mental or emotional condition. Many self-medicate using drugs, which are costly but may be less expensive than pharmaceuticals. They may be caught up in a lifestyle they can’t find the way out of without a good dose of help.

And help is available. Men and women moving through the doors of the HELP Center in Coeur d’Alene are expected to respond appropriately. Overnight stays at St. Vincent de Paul’s emergency shelters are limited to 90 days.

Transitional housing is limited to 12 months.

Each individual in emergency and transitional housing is expected to undergo drug testing, to be in at 9 pm, to respond to a case manager, and to do chores for two hours a day. Everyone in in the 15-man shelter has a job, but at $7.25 an hour, it’s hard to build a nest egg.

St. Vincent de Paul channels federal Housing and Urban Development funding to help with housing costs. Will HUD be a target for the Trump administration’s chopping block? St. Vincent de Paul and Heritage Health work closely together. Heritage Health provides health care and social services to every patient, regardless of their ability to pay. Are the federal funds that support community health centers secure? The Republican Congress is just itching to gut the Affordable Care Act, while President-elect Trump is trying to figure out what parts of the Act he can jettison.

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here is not enough space here to tell the whole story of what the staff and volunteers of North Idaho St. Vincent de Paul do to help those in need in our communities. Nor is there enough space to list all the fears a person living on the streets may face from the change of presidential administrations.

While keeping an “open mind” regarding our President-elect may be an admirable goal, and the door to my mind remains ajar, I’m from the “show me” state of mind. n

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COMMENT | HOUSING directly into a private garage, where avoidance of one’s neighbors is assured. Second, it invites residents to walk past the common house on their way to their front door, encouraging time spent there. Finally, it allows the front porches of people’s homes to be built closer together, facilitating conversation and easy supervision of children.

While some cohousing communities focus on seniors, most are intergenerational. With the high cost of childcare and most families earning two incomes, a wrap-around community of trusted adults is an attractive amenity to many parents. Highly functioning cohousing communities organize shared dinners up to five nights a week. Imagine being able to enjoy meals with neighbors and friends any night of the week, but only having to cook once a month. Even neighbors outside the cohousing development benefit from having such a vibrant social center nearby.

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n my family, Thanksgiving was traditionally celebrated potluck style. Dozens of aunts, uncles and cousins would crowd into my grandparents’ house every year for Kay’s famous cheesy potatoes.

Friends and significant others were always welcome in our informal army of relatives. As families become smaller and people move around for more specialized jobs, celebrations like “Friendsgiving” and other creative ways of building new connections are increasingly popular.

The strategy can even be applied to one’s living situ-

ation in the form of cohousing. Originating in Denmark, cohousing in America typically resembles a condominium association in which private residences are clustered around a shared space, designed to meet the needs of that particular group. Shared structures, such as a “common house,” include amenities like an industrial kitchen, guest bedrooms, children’s play areas, workout equipment, a large gathering space and workshops or art studios.

Exterior spaces share things like community gardens, playgrounds and pools.

Importantly, parking is typically located off to one side of a cohousing development. This design choice accomplishes three things at once: First, it prevents rolling

Such efficiencies of scale add up quickly. With duplex, triplex, townhome or urban loft-style arrangements, shared walls mean energy savings, and communities often go in together on large solar arrays or other green building features. While America has a proud “Do It Yourself” tradition, many are rediscovering that “Doing It Together” can be more realistic and sustainable, given our demanding modern lives.

While cohousing certainly isn’t for everyone, it does offer dedicated groups of individuals a way to come together to design the micro-neighborhood of their dreams. Developing the plans for cohousing together is an important part of creating the social ties and group decision-making skills that ensure a strong community over the years to come.

While there are already 22 cohousing developments in Western Washington, none are currently registered here in the Inland Northwest. Fortunately, a group of Spokane residents are coming together to pioneer this model locally. When their efforts prove successful, they could be the first of many such communities to call our region home. n Mariah McKay is a fourth-generation daughter of Spokane and a community organizer campaigning for racial, social and economic justice. She has worked in biotech and government and currently serves as a public health advocate.

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tian. I am writing in hopes of promoting an open and robust dialogue in the wake of the election and the divisions now being noted in our society.

I believe we need to work harder now than ever at finding a way to live together as a cohesive and diverse society. Back in 2008, I was subject to discrimination at Spokane Falls Community College when I tried to hand out extremely benign and respectful LETTERS pro-life fliers. I was threatened with Send comments to expulsion and labeled as a bigot editor@inlander.com. distributing hate speech. Because of my personal experience of religious discrimination, I believe it is all the more important that I stand up and find ways to bridge the political and ideological divides in this moment.

Recently I was invited to a Facebook group called “Safe-Connect,” which was working to create events and radio statements denouncing hate.

They are currently busy documenting acts of hate in the community. I was extremely excited to be invited and explained to people what a strong statement it would be if we could come together in this moment. I explained my personal experience and why I wanted to be a part of the solution. I was promptly uninvited and blocked from the anti-hate group.

In the turmoil of this election, I have really challenged myself to listen closely to different opinions being presented and this is my conclusion: We are all desperately afraid of each other. What a tragic statement. My conservative friends are terrified of losing their ability to speak freely and practice faith, and as a result of this fear, are willing to align themselves with Trump despite his blatant bigotry. My gay friends are terrified about losing the ability to marry; so much so that they are willing to label and brand anyone who believes differently as bigots, to ostracize them, demonize them, etc.

We are all humans — we eat at the same table and play on the same team.

In the middle of this, it is so important that we try and find common ground with each other. That we dedicate ourselves to promoting a higher level of tolerance and work at laying down our swords. That we recognize that we can’t discriminate, silence and shame our way to a more utopian society. We need dialogue.

BETH SHEERAN Spokane, Washington

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pokane Transit Authority had a huge electoral victory this month. But the day before the election, E. Susan Meyer — the Spokane Transit Authority CEO who’s pictured on the cover of this week’s Mass Transit magazine — took an action that the transit agency estimates could cost it as much as $50,000 in revenue.

She fired Ooh Media, the Spokane advertising firm run by Ted Carroll, which for six years had been selling and installing the advertising on the sides and interiors of STA buses.

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It started with the idea that God doesn’t exist. “Are you good without God?” the United Coalition for Reason ads on the side of STA buses in 2011 read. “Millions are.”

It was a relatively innocuous statement compared to infamous bus ads elsewhere — like the ones calling Muslims “savages” or tying the Koran to Hitler or claiming that abortion causes breast cancer. But in Spokane, the reaction to the atheist ads was intense.

“We had bus drivers who were hearing it from customers. And bus drivers who didn’t want to drive the buses that had that ad,” Meyer says. “People called me, and said, ‘Susan, how can you take these ads?!’”

Meyer says Carroll — who did not respond to repeated requests for comment — made a mistake in how he dealt with the ads: He’d initially rejected them, claiming they were offensive because of the pro-atheist content.

The rejection drew fire from the Coalition of Reason’s lawyer. Without a specific policy barring such an ad, a public agency like STA legally had to slap it on the side of their buses, or risk being sued for viewpoint discrimination.

“I didn’t like it, but it didn’t matter what I liked. Our policy allowed it,” Meyer says. “I told Ted, ‘You need to take those ads.”

The controversy sparked a change. In 2012, STA’s board altered its ad policy, adding a ban on “advertising ...continued on next page

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While the First Amendment doesn’t allow viewpoint discrimination, STA, like other transit agencies, argues that they are allowed to ban certain categories of ads.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that government agencies can’t restrict political signs, any more than than nonpolitical signs, in public forums, but transit agencies have argued that the sides of buses are “limited public forums,” where greater restrictions are allowed. While the 9th Circuit recently allowed bus ad restrictions in Seattle, other circuits have come to different conclusions, and the Supreme Court has refused to settle the debate.

So for now, details are crucial. STA’s new policy allows churches and controversial nonprofits to promote their services, but not their ideologies.

So an advertisement pushing for abortion rights wouldn’t be allowed under the new policy. But STA has allowed an ad calling Planned Parenthood “honest education” and an “exceptional champion,” complete with a “PROUD” rainbow button symbolizing Gay Pride Month.

Just to avoid problems, Ooh Media was supposed to clear questionable ads — like the scantily clad Busty’s Top Espresso ads — with STA first.

“We wanted to stop having controversy over bus advertising,” Meyer says.

But this year, that’s not what happened.

CROSSING UNION LINES

Driving to work in July, Meyer spotted it on the side of an STA bus stopped at a stoplight: A big red advertisement from the United Food and Commercial Workers union, imploring workers to “GET UNITED!” and unionize.

She was horrified. An ad urging unionization was a violation of the new ad policy — and she says it wasn’t an ad that Carroll had thought to send to STA to double-check. STA had the ads pulled down, and UFCW wasn’t charged for them.

Scott Habenicht, attorney for the local UFCW, says that on two occasions before the new ad policy went into effect the UFCW had run STA bus ads.

“What sticks in our craw is the ultimate determination was that we couldn’t advertise because we’re union,” Habenicht says. “There are free speech implications here. The union’s voices are being silenced.”

That’s what Meyer was afraid of when the ads were pulled.

“It could create a perception that STA is antiunion,” Meyer says. “And that couldn’t be further from the truth.”

She says the problem was the ad’s unionorganizing message — a matter of public controversy — not the union itself.

“There is no blanket ‘no’ on any organization,” Meyer stresses.

The next month, the problem just got worse: STA’s bus drivers’ union wanted to put up their own ads. But Thomas Leighty, attorney for

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the local Amalgamated Transit Union, says that Ooh Media incorrectly told them the union couldn’t advertise because of its nonprofit status.

That’s when the ATU brought in the lawyer for its international organization: In September, the union sent over a draft of a potential lawsuit.

“They said, this is what we will file if you don’t take our ads,” Meyer says.

STA responded by asking to see the proposed ad. Leighty sent over a crude mockup ad done in Microsoft Paint: “Do you drive: Uber? Lyft? Charter bus? School bus? You have the right to organize! Contact ATU 1015 today.”

This wasn’t the sort of ad that STA policy allowed, Meyer says. But Carroll thought otherwise. “His last message to us was that he said he thought the ads were fine,” Meyer says.

That, Meyer says, was the last straw. STA had been working with Ooh Media since 2009, when STA says it fired its previous ad contractor, Gateway Outdoor Media, for refusing to pay what it owed. Meyer says Carroll had been successful in generating about $200,000 a year in revenue for STA. “What Ted does well is sell,” Meyer says. “I like Ted. He’s a likable guy.”

She knew that Carroll losing essentially his only client would be devastating to Ooh Media, but felt she didn’t have a choice, and fired them.

STA won’t be asking for a new advertising contractor until mid-2017. Until then, the existing ads will finish up their runs, more buses will go ad-free, STA will lose out on potential revenue and ATU will continue to wait for its opportunity to bring forth its legal challenge.

“We have a First Amendment right to inform the public,” Leighty says. “If we’re told ‘no, we can’t advertise on buses,’ we’ll file the lawsuit.”  danielw@inlander.com

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PARKS Perhaps you can blame the rainy October or construction, but compared to the smash hit that was last year’s CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL at Riverfront Park, this year’s sequel was a comparative flop. Despite lower ticket prices, attendance fell by 42 percent. The city doesn’t pay Sichuan Tianyu, the company that puts on the event. It simply provides space, then Tianyu shares a chunk of revenue with the city. Last year, Spokane received 6 percent; this year it got 8. But because of the decrease in sales, the city received $13,000 less than it did in 2015. The parks department expects to break even on the event. (DANIEL WALTERS)

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Big Blue Shakeup Spokane’s new police chief raises eyebrows; plus, WSU suspension news SPOKANE POLICE REORG

A major shake-up in the Spokane Police Department’s COMMAND STRUCTURE is the first since its former chief was ousted more than a year ago.

One of the changes among police brass includes putting Lt. Tracie Meidl — police chief Craig Meidl’s wife — in charge of investigations of alleged officer misconduct in Internal Affairs.

The new position means that Tracie Meidl will roll back to lieutenant after former Law Enforcement Director Jim McDevitt promoted her to captain on his way out the door this past summer.

Craig Meidl was not involved in any decisions regarding Tracie Meidl’s new position.

Instead, that decision was made by a panel of city police and human resources employees.

As the lieutenant in charge of Internal Affairs, Tracie Meidl will oversee investigations of alleged misconduct and complaints against officers. The city’s human resources department handles complaints against the chief, according to city law.

However, there will be three degrees of separation between the Meidls — including a civilian director of strategic initiatives, who has not yet been hired.

“I think biggest problem is the perception,” say Lt. Dave McCabe, president of the Lieutenants and Captains Association. “There is some separation between Lt. Meidl and Chief Meidl, but ultimately the chief is her boss. So I think the perception is going to be a lot worse than what is actually going on.”

Asst. Chief Justin Lundgren will handle all disciplinary decisions not involving suspension, demotion or termination, Lundgren says.

“In the event that Lt. Meidl was the subject of a complaint, the authority to discipline would be passed to the Mayor,” he adds.

Other changes include rotations among SPD captains in order to get each of the men a variety of experience, Lundgren says. The changes take effect Dec. 4. (MITCH RYALS)

PROCEDURAL ERROR AT WSU

Washington State University is already conducting an independent review of its STUDENT CONDUCT PROCESS in the wake of the uproar over the suspension of a football player.

Now, students who have already been suspended or expelled this year may catch a break.

Last week, a Whitman County Superior Court judge granted a stay of WSU football player Robert Barber’s suspension because WSU’s student conduct board did not keep a record of questions Barber asked in a hearing. Barber was suspended for allegedly punching a student twice during a party — including once after that student was unconscious on the ground. Barber returned to practice the same day as the ruling, in time to play in WSU’s loss at Colorado on Saturday.

But the judge’s ruling also means that WSU will look at other recent cases where the error could have been made, and if they find the error, the school will reinstate the suspended students pending a new hearing, says President Kirk Schulz in a statement.

That benefits WSU linebacker Logan Tago, who was told he can now return to class after a suspension earlier this school year, the Seattle Times reports. Tago, however, can’t return to the field like Barber, since Tago has been charged with felony robbery, and WSU rules prohibit athletes charged with a felony from representing the school.

The reopening of cases that may have involved a procedural error is in addition to the external review of the conduct process by Lyons O’Dowd, a Coeur d’Alene law firm hired to examine alleged racial bias in conduct board decisions. Schulz says the school has planned an indepth look at the entire student conduct process, and says he would like to create a “nationally recognized best-in-class student conduct process.”

“The entire WSU leadership is of a single mind: We will do whatever it takes to make certain that all of our students are treated fairly in their dealings with the University,” Schulz says.

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NEWS | PUBLIC HEALTH

Sore Subject Following a national trend, syphilis is on the rise locally

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obody wants to hear about syphilis. And for a while, nobody had to. Syphilis rates across the nation dropped in the early 2000s to the point that experts thought it could be eradicated completely.

Those days are gone. Syphilis rates are on the rise nationally in recent years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Spokane, the number of people diagnosed with syphilis through October of this year is already nearly double the cases in Spokane County through all of 2015, according to the Spokane Regional Health District.

“It’s rapidly rising, and it has serious and devastating consequences,” says Anna Halloran, an epidemiologist for the SRHD. The disease is common among men who have sex with other men. But starting in the past couple of years in Spokane, the disease has showed up among women. That’s of great concern, because women with syphilis can transmit it to the fetus during pregnancy or birth and cause deformities, mental impairment or death of the

child, says Lisa St. John, SRHD disease investigation specialist.

In Spokane, particularly, syphilis has impacted the homeless and/or people with substance abuse issues, possibly because access to health care may be more difficult for them, St. John says.

If people with syphilis don’t go in to get tested and don’t know they have the disease, it’s more likely to spread.

“We know that syphilis is a challenge for individuals, because people often do not notice their symptoms and pass on the disease without knowing they are infected,” St. John says.

The good news? Syphilis is treatable, once you know what you’re looking for. And knowing is half the battle.

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yphilis, or “the great imitator,” is known for having symptoms that look like other diseases.

It can spread through sexual contact of any kind, including oral, St. John says. It can start as a painless sore that can be easily mistaken for an

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ingrown hair, a small cut or any other kind of seemingly innocuous bump. This, however, is a symptom of the primary stage of syphilis, according to the CDC. In the secondary stage, an itchy body rash will develop, often on your hands, feet, or pretty much anywhere on your body.

If left untreated, syphilis can cause blindness, deafness, paralysis or death.

Syphilis cases have increased more rapidly in Spokane than the rest of the state. Three years ago, there were 300 cases in the state, and last year that rose to 452 cases. In Spokane County, the rise in the same period was from less than 10 cases to 28.

This year, through 10 months, there were already 54 cases of syphilis in the county.

It’s unclear why syphilis is rising, but St. John floats a few possible theories. First, people typically do not notice their symptoms and pass on the disease without knowing they’re infected.

Second, health care providers aren’t as experienced in recognizing syphilis as other diseases, since it hasn’t been as common in recent years.

…people typically do not notice their symptoms and pass on the disease without knowing they’re infected.

Robert Lutz, a member of the SRHD board, says that people may have forgotten about it. People have quit worrying as much about HIV, and may no longer use protection as often, he says.

“The sexual liberation has become a lot greater,” Lutz says.

“Once it’s in the population, men are not using appropriate protection, and it’s being passed around.”

Zandt Bryan, infectious disease coordinator for the Washington State Department of Health, says that people who are using drugs or are homeless often may not go get tested. He says that’s been an issue in Spokane more than other parts of the state.

“If they’re not able to see a practitioner easily, then it’s harder to get diagnosed and treated,” Bryan says. “If you’re not [diagnosed], then you don’t know you have it and are able to pass it on.”

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ryan says it’s important that people, including medical professionals, know what the disease looks like. He says the Department of Health has helped providers statewide understand what the disease is.

“Mostly it’s diagnosed by private providers,” Bryan says.

“When they haven’t seen it frequently, they need some help understanding what symptoms look like, and how to diagnose and treat it.”

People diagnosed with syphilis can be treated and cured with Bicillin, a penicillin antibiotic, though it won’t undo any damage the infection already has done.

St. John says the Spokane Regional Health District has expanded the amount of funding for syphilis in response to the rise in the disease, and will hire a new disease investigation specialist to contact people who may have been exposed.

Tiffany Harms, spokeswoman for Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho, says the number of syphilis tests in the two Spokane clinics has increased from 278 in 2014 — with just two positive cases — to 604 tests already in 2016. This year, there have been 36 positive tests.

Bryan says the best way to stop syphilis cases from rising is more awareness of what people are dealing with.

“We want [the public] to know that it’s curable, that just because they don’t have symptoms doesn’t mean they don’t have it. And we want them to know that we can help them stamp it out by notifying sex partners and getting people tested and treated,” he says. “That’s the fastest way to stop the rise of it.” n wilsonc@inlander.com

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Barred from Books A Washington state inmate’s book is banned inside prison’s walls, sparking a First Amendment debate

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rthur Longworth’s dog-eared manuscript was inconspicuously shuffled among the other essays that the volunteer English teacher had to grade.

Held together with a thick black clip, the tattered document had yet to be read by anyone beyond prison walls.

That night, as Marc Barrington sat in bed reading Longworth’s fictional account of a single day in prison, he felt overwhelmed by one thought: People need to read this. For more than a year, Barrington grappled with whether to publicize the inmate’s words. Doing so could jeopardize his position as an instructor in the prison and potentially the entire program, he thought.

In addition, the Washington Department of Corrections had already caught Longworth trying to Arthur Longworth send his novel to his ex-wife more than a decade ago. Longworth says he was sent to solitary for months as punishment.

Ultimately, Barrington decided the story was too good, too important to not see the light of day, and shopped it around to publishers.

“The people I spoke with in New York said it was good, but they couldn’t market it,” he says. “I thought, ‘That’s bullshit.’”

In June, Barrington published the novel himself, under the Seattle-based company he had started intending to publish his own novel.

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a day in the life of the young inmate, Jonny Anderson, while he’s locked in the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla.

Inspired by the real story of a Spokane high school student who fired a gun in a local school in 2003, Longworth says, the manuscript circulated throughout Washington state prisons for more than a decade.

A tall, thin man with blonde hair, Longworth is serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole for an aggravated murder he committed in Snohomish County when he was 20. He has become a prominent voice on life inside, publishing a collection of essays and articles, and has won national awards for his writing, including the PEN Center’s Best Prison Memoir in 2010.

His most recent novel, however, has the Washington DOC grappling with its internal policies and inmates’ constitutional rights. Copies of Longworth’s manuscript have been destroyed in the past, he says, and a review panel has officially barred inmates from reading it.

“I do wonder when prison officials will surrender,” Longworth writes via email.

“I mean, when they will cease viewing my writing as a hostile act? If prison was really about what it’s supposed to be — that is, correcting people, reforming them, helping them to become better than they were when they were sent here — then they should be proud of me and what I’ve done. Unfortunately, I don’t get that sense.”

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ack in 2005, when Longworth first finished his novel, prison officials caught him trying to send a copy to his ex-wife. For that, he says, he was sent to

solitary confinement for months, although a DOC spokesman could not confirm any sanction.

The questions of whether an inmate has the right to publish a book, and if that book should be allowed inside prison walls, is one that pits prisoners’ First Amendment rights against DOC’s interest in maintaining a safe environment.

A U.S. Supreme Court case from 1987 still holds precedent. Turner v. Safley established that prisoners have limited freedom of expression. And prison officials have wide discretion, says Ken Paulson, president of the First Amendment Center in Tennessee.

“It’s a very low bar,” he says. “And as long as prison officials can, with a straight face, say this is a matter of security, courts will almost always side with them.”

Washington state prisons, for example, ban titles such as French Made Simple, (because the book contains “dual language,”) Field & Stream magazine (because it contains images of weapons) and The Complete Art of Tattooing (because it contains “instruction on how to make a tattoo gun”).

DOC’s mailroom employees make the initial decision on which material inmates are allowed to have. If they reject something, the three-member Publication Review Board meets once a month for a final decision.

As is the case throughout the country, that decision-making appears arbitrary. Both

the Compendium of Contemporary Weapons and Mein Kampf are apparently not banned, according to the list of banned and permitted materials on the Washington DOC website.

As for Longworth’s novel, prison officials banned the book in part over concern that its details could provide a “how-to” regarding transferring contraband, DOC spokesman Jeremy Barclay writes via email.

Interestingly, Barrington, the English teacher, points to the book listed directly above Longworth’s on the list of banned and permitted materials. Christopher Murray’s book Unusual Punishment: Inside the Walla Walla Prison 1970-1988 includes “aerial photographs of the prison layout,” details about “crafting weapons/ bombs,” “manipulation of staff,” “escape” and “hostage situations,” yet inmates in Washington are allowed to read it.

Barrington questions whether Murray’s connection to the Department of Corrections as an architect and through another state department has anything to do with the apparent discrepancy.

Although it’s reasonable, Paulson says, for prisons to withhold literature that could endanger officers and inmates, he sees no legitimate reason to censor information coming from inside prison walls to the general public. The effort of inmates to tell those on the outside what it’s like behind bars is essential.

“It would be absolutely wrong for the prison system to punish [Longworth] for exercising his constitutional rights,” he says.

“What if a prisoner could document corrupt behavior inside the prison? Wouldn’t we want them to have the full liberty to tell the outside world what’s going on? Surely that would be protected.”

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n 2003, a 16-year-old walked into Lewis and Clark High School and fired a single shot. Spokane police tried to negotiate with Sean Fitzpatrick, but the boy ended up shot three times when he raised the gun toward the wall of officers.

Media outlets debated what impact a long prison sentence would have on a teenager.

“People weren’t sure what would happen to him if he got that 12-to-15-year sentence,” Longworth says. “But we knew exactly what would become of this young man.”

That debate was the impetus for Longworth’s novel. From his cell in the Washington State Penitentiary, he wrote a story about a single day in the life of Jonny Anderson. The 186-page book follows the 20-something inmate as he witnesses another inmate burned alive in a cell, as he stands watch while one inmate sexually assaults another, and while he cleans up blood and teeth after officers viciously beat another inmate.

But beyond the descriptions of brutal physicality associated with prison life, Longworth’s novel strikes an emotional chord.

Jonny lies in letters to his mother to protect her from the realities of prison life. As the end of his sentence approaches, he wonders how — and if — he’ll survive on the outside. All he knows is prison.

“It was written for prisoners, and they believe in that book,” Longworth says. “They’ll take risks to hold onto it. It narrates a story that doesn’t exist anywhere else.” 

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LUKE FALK HEIGHT 6-4 WEIGHT 203 YEAR Redshirt Junior

A look at the road to the biggest Apple Cup in a long, long while

HOMETOWN Logan, Utah HIGH SCHOOL HYPE After throwing for 3,618 yards and 36 touchdowns as a high school senior in Utah, Falk received offers from Idaho and Wyoming, but ultimately was invited to walk on at WSU. In his first start for the Cougars (as a redshirt freshman), Falk threw for 471 yards.

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here have been seasons when the road to the Rose Bowl ran through the Apple Cup. There have been potential national championships on the line when the Cougars and Huskies meet. And, of course, state pride is always up for grabs.

But never before has an Apple Cup win meant a ticket to the Pac-12 Championship Game. That’s what the winner of this Black Friday matchup takes home as the Cougars come off their only conference loss of the season, at Colorado, while the Huskies arrive with just one loss, sights set on a slot in the College Football Playoff.

Everything is on the line Friday afternoon in Pullman; let’s take a look back at how the Cougars and Huskies arrived at this point.

2016 PASSING YARDS 3,935 2016 PASSING TOUCHDOWNS 36 2016 COMPLETION RATES 71.4% 2016 INTERCEPTIONS 7 BEST 2016 GAME As if WSU’s 69-7 win over Arizona on Nov. 5 wasn’t impressive enough, Falk’s numbers in that contest were even more astonishing. He completed 32 of 35 passes (that’s 91.4 percent, if you hadn’t calculated it already) for 311 yards and four touchdowns.

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8-3 (7-1 Pac-12) May 7: Head coach Mike Leach introduces and endorses Donald Trump at a rally in Spokane.

July 14: The Cougars receive enough votes in both the AP and coaches polls to place them just outside of the Top 25. Pac-12 coaches pick them fourth in the North Division.

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Sept. 10: A late comeback attempt by the Cougars can’t get them past Boise State and their Spokane-raised quarterback, Brett Rypien. At a press conference days later, Leach ripped his team. “We have the atmosphere of a JC softball team. That’s what we are — a JC softball team.” Between off-the-field instances of players arrested for alleged violent offenses and the two losses, there are a lot of restless Cougar fans in the Inland Northwest and beyond.

Sept. 17: The Cougars take our their JC softball bats and destroy neighborhood rival Idaho 56-6. Quarterback Luke Falk is impressive, but the main takeaway was the 228 rushing yards. Suddenly, there is a running game in Leach’s Air Raid offense.

Oct. 1: Oregon comes to Pullman and gets beaten up, 51-33.

Oct. 9: WSU heads to No. 15 Stanford as big underdogs.

Instead, Falk is dynamite, passing for 357 yards The 109th Apple Cup and four touchdowns in Fri, Nov. 25 at 12:35 PM a 42-16 win. The Cougar Martin Stadium, Pullman defense shuts down Televised on FOX Stanford star Christian McCaffrey, holding the Heisman Trophy candidate to 35 yards.

Oct. 15-29: The Cougars win tight games against UCLA, Arizona State and Oregon State.

Nov. 5: WSU plays something close to a perfect game, routing Arizona 69-7. Falk completes 32 of 35 passes; 14 different Cougars catch a pass. Days later, WSU enters the Top 25 in both polls.

Nov. 12: Cal is no match for the Cougars’ River Cracraft, who catches three of Falk’s five touchdown passes in the Cougars’ 56-21 victory. Unfortunately, Cracraft suffers a torn ACL in the third quarter, effectively ending his WSU career. ...continued on page 25

YEAR Sophomore HOMETOWN Folsom, California HIGH SCHOOL HYPE Parade, USA Today All-American, Gatorade Player of the Year for California junior and senior year.

Holds national high school season and career touchdown records with 91 and 229, respectively.

2016 PASSING YARDS 2,870 2016 PASSING TDs 37 2016 COMPLETION RATE 64.3% 2016 INTERCEPTION 7 BEST 2016 GAME In a remarkable 70-21 blowout of hated rival Oregon on Oct. 8, Browning tossed six touchdown passes, completing 22 of 28 passes for 304 yards. The six touchdowns was a UW record, which he would match Nov. 5 in another blowout win, 66-27 at Cal. SCOTT EKLUND/RED BOX PHOTO

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Although one of the top players in the country and a Heisman candidate throughout the season, Browning doesn’t use social media and claims to not read any press about his performances.

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There have been 108 UW-WSU meetings; here are five of the Cougars’ greatest games in recent memory

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1972

No one talks much anymore about how the Cougars’ home Apple Cups were played at Spokane’s Joe Albi Stadium from 1950 to 1980, with the exception of one season. The last time the Cougars won in Spokane was on Nov. 18, 1972, when No. 20 WSU defeated the 17th-ranked Huskies. It was UW legend Sonny Sixkiller’s last collegiate game, and he was sacked six times by a ferocious Cougars defense en route to a 27-10 WSU win.

1988

Fittingly, the Cougars earned a trip to the Aloha Bowl in Hawaii, slipping past Washington 32-31 in a frigid, snowy day in Pullman.

The game hinged on a heroic fourth-quarter punt block by the Cougars’ Shawn Landrum, recovered

by Jay Languein, that set up the winning score.

1992

For most Inland Northwest residents, the best Apple Cup of all time came in 1992 when the fifth-ranked Huskies, coming off a national title the previous season, walked into a blizzard in Pullman. Drew Bledsoe led the Cougars to a 42-23 win, which included a 44-yard bomb to Phillip Bobo, who caught the ball and slid through the snow in the end zone.

2008

This was the Apple Cup neither team’s fans really wanted to watch in the first place. The Huskies entered the game without a win and the Cougars had just one victory of their own when the two collided at Martin Stadium.

Perhaps because both squads were so foreign to winning, it took two overtimes to find a victor, with WSU kicking a winning field goal for a 16-13 final.

2012

In the first year of Mike Leach’s Air Raid offense, the Cougars didn’t quite click.

They had just two wins (and just one FBS win) coming into a meeting in Pullman against No. 25 Washington. No one was surprised when the Cougars were down 28-10 in the fourth quarter, but senior quarterback Jeff Tuel wasn’t having it, dicing up the Husky secondary and enabling the Cougars to tie the game on a field goal. Then, it was UW that “Couged it” with a missed 35-yard field goal, sending the game to overtime, where Andrew Furney’s field goal won it 31-28, putting some much-needed frosting on Leach’s otherwise disappointing debut season.

— MIKE BOOKEY

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UW’s defensive backs, including Budda Baker (top), will try to shut down Gabe Marks (above) and WSU’s potent passing game.

“THE BIG ONE,” CONTINUED...

Nov. 19: No. 10 Colorado manages to overtake WSU late in the game for a 38-24 win.

WASHINGTON

10-1 (7-1 Pac-12) Preseason: The Huskies, coming off a 7-6 campaign in 2015, are looking at a No. 14 ranking in the AP preseason poll.

Some prognosticators see them as a potential College Football Playoff party crasher. Quarterback Jake Browning, just a sophomore, is heralded as a Heisman candidate. Defensive backs Budda Baker and Sidney Jones are selected for the Jim Thorpe Award preseason watch list.

Sept. 3-17: UW spends the first three weeks of the season at home on the shore of Lake Washington, blowing out Rutgers (which has not won a conference game this season), Idaho (better than most Vandals teams, but still Idaho) and Portland State (residing at the bottom of the Big Sky). But the wins are convincing enough to boost the Huskies into the top 10 at No. 9.

Sept. 24: Leaving Seattle for the first time, the Huskies encounter a tougher-than-expected Arizona team, but win 35-28 in overtime. Junior running back Lavon Coleman racks up 181 yards.

Sept. 30: Playing on ESPN in prime time on a Friday night,

it’s Stanford against Washington in a Top 10 matchup. The hype is big, as is the turnout at Husky Stadium. Those who turned in expecting a battle are disappointed, but UW is fine with their 44-6 beatdown of Stanford.

Oct. 8: Oregon and Washington don’t like each other at all, and the Ducks carry a 12-game winning streak against the Huskies entering this matchup in Eugene. Browning completes 22 of 28 passes for six touchdowns as Washington races out to a 28-0 second-quarter lead and continues to light up the scoreboard in a 70-21 rout.

Oct. 22-Nov. 5: The Huskies roll over Oregon State 41-17, win a 31-24 slugfest at Utah, then obliterate Cal 66-27. The second College Football Playoff rankings after the victory at Cal has them at No. 4, and thus hypothetically in the fourgame playoff had the season ended then.

Nov. 12: USC, as the Trojans are wont to do, serves as the foil to Washington’s stroll to the College Football Playoff.

USC takes a second-quarter lead and doesn’t let go, intercepting Browning twice and winning 26-13. The loss snaps UW’s 12-game winning streak that dates back just days shy of a full calendar year.

Nov. 19: All is well in Seattle once again, as UW looks brutally tough on defense and firms up the passing game to knock around Arizona State 44-18. Myles Gaskin is a terror on the ground, running for 127 yards. n

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Good Girls Revolt, a 10-episode series available to Amazon Prime subscribers, is based on events chronicled in former Newsweek writer Lynn Povich’s nonfiction account, The Good Girls Revolt: How the Women of Newsweek Sued Their Bosses and Changed the Workplace.

At the time, women — regardless of their educational achievements, skills or experience — were not allowed to work as reporters for the weekly newsmagazine. Instead, they were relegated to the “researcher” position, essentially a glorified title for reporter’s assistant. Not allowed to write stories under their own names (even if they did write, their male reporter partner would get credit), these women did all the heavy lifting: researching story background, setting up source interviews, gathering data and fact-checking the men’s work.

As someone who simultaneously read Povich’s book between episodes of the show, I can attest that the made-for-TV version of the events is definitely condensed for efficiency (in reality, the women sued Newsweek twice before seeing results), and also sexed up for mass appeal. Names of almost all characters were also changed for the show, as was the magazine’s, which is here

called News of the Week.

Even so, the resulting period drama does a superb job of immersing viewers in the overall culture of the late 1960s and early ’70s, addressing sexual freedom, the women’s and civil rights movements, the Vietnam War, drugs and popular culture, fashion and even the now-outdated technology of the era.

It was no coincidence that the full series was released just weeks before Election Day. This timing is also why, for those who’ve seen or plan to watch it, Good Girls Revolt just feels so relevant. For women today, the struggles our gender dealt with more than 40 years ago, as portrayed in the series, are all too familiar.

Besides fighting for equality in the workplace, Good Girls Revolt’s distinct trio of main characters — Cindy, Patti and Jane — each face personal battles of their own. One is in a loveless, abusive marriage. Another faces sexual advances from her boss, and disapproval from her boyfriend regarding her career dreams. Birth control and motherhood are relevantly addressed. Men’s expectations of appropriate women’s roles come up over and over. While a female journalist like me, in what is still a male-dominated industry, may have appreciated Good Girls Revolt more than others, it’s a must-watch for women of all fields.

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TWITTER MICHAEL BAUMGARTNER uses his Twitter account (@ VoteBaumgartner) just like any other Republican, Coug-lovin’ Washingtonian. When he thinks of a funny joke, he tweets it. When he agrees with something the Washington Policy Center publishes, he shares it. When a star WSU football player is expelled, he lashes out at the school. When Donald Trump gets elected, he baselessly criticizes local professors for canceling classes out of protest. But the difference is that Baumgartner is a state Senator, so when he says a “credible source” is telling him professors canceled class, it makes the front page of the newspaper. We should all be following Michael Baumgartner’s Twitter account. Let’s hope it’s never taken away from him.

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ALBUM Three months after performing at Gleason Fest 2016, Seattlebased rock trio Duke Evers released their first full-length album, VELVET HIPS, last week. The name is fitting, because if there’s one lasting image I have from Gleason Fest, it was the swinging hips of guitarist and lead singer Josh Starkel, a Spokane native. His voice sometimes drops to sound like Elvis, or a guy trying to sing through a yawn, but it gives Duke Evers a unique sound along with its enduring melodies and sweet guitar riffs. Though it’s the band’s first album, it sounds polished. And songs like the final track, “Delusioning,” show there may be more depth out of this group to come. n

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EVERYONE When the in-laws, cousins, parents, aunts, uncles and grandparents come to town this holiday season, don’t be caught without a plan. Sure, you’ll definitely want to spend some quality time catching up on everyone’s busy lives, but after a few days around the house, the stir crazy might start setting in. Good thing we compiled this guide of 50 events from Thanksgiving to New Year’s to keep you and the family distracted, and therefore at peace with each other. Now, you really have no excuse when the relatives ask, “What’s there to do?”

With something for every interest and age, this year’s FULL HOLIDAY Holiday Guide has you CALENDAR STARTS covered. Take the restless ON PAGE 46 kids to ice-skate for a couple of hours at the Ice Palace — this season is your last chance to visit the Riverfront Park venue before renovations relocate the rink. Want to show your mom and sisters how amazing Spokane’s vintage shopping scene has recently become? Beyond all the local shops, don’t miss the annual Country Christmas Vintage Sale in early December. Looking for something more traditionally Christmas-y to see with the complete extended family? Besides all the regional theaters’ seasonal offerings, the Cirque Dreams Holidaze revue-style show will mesmerize the youngest and oldest in the audience. If you’re a host responsible for entertaining a crowd more into nightlife, beer and food, plan on getting tickets to a winter beer fest, or a downtown holiday pub crawl.

Really, the hardest part of planning out your festivities comes down to simply making a decision when faced with so many options. Save yourself the hassle and hang on to this guide until 2017 rolls in — you’ll be glad you did!

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ICE PALACE’S LAST RUN

Even though Riverfront Park is slowly morphing into a full-on hard-hat zone as work moves forward for the park’s big redevelopment project, many of its attractions remain open. Some not for long, though, including the Ice Palace. This winter offers a final chance to glide across the glassy rink beneath the net-like cables of Spokane’s iconic Pavilion. If all goes as planned, at this time next year we’ll be able to engage in ice-capades at a new, ribbon-shaped rink near the gondola. Until then, enjoy the Ice Palace while you still can. Skating is offered daily (except Christmas Day), with discounted admission some days of the week. Riverfront Park, $5/adults; $3.59/ages 3-12, 55+ and military with ID, open Tue-Sun, hours vary by day. spokaneriverfrontpark.com (CHEY SCOTT)

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NOV. 25-26

OPEN STUDIO: KAREN MOBLEY, NAN DRYE, TOM QUINN

A trio of local artists are featuring new paintings, drawings and textile works in Karen Mobley’s studio this Thanksgiving weekend. Nan Drye is known for her work with textiles, and Tom Quinn for his paintings in various mediums. A prominent public artist, Mobley is known for serving as Arts Director for the city of Spokane for 15 years, from 1997 to 2012. Open to the public with free admission, this event offers a great chance to pick up a Christmas gift for any art lovers in your life. Karen Mobley’s studio, 3515 S. Lee, Fri-Sat, from 10 am-5 pm. bit.ly/2fhOLiI (HAYLEE MILLIKAN)

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NOV. 25-28

FESTIVAL OF TREES AND BRUNCH

Thankfully, the city of Coeur d’Alene doesn’t begin the celebration of Christmas until after the turkey and all the trimmings have been served.

One day after Thanksgiving, the community is invited to bask in the glow of the downtown Christmas trees for the first time with a tree lighting ceremony from 5 to 8 pm. The kickoff weekend also includes a festival gala, family day and fashion show, but the Festival of Trees Brunch on Sat, Nov. 26, is a can’t-miss holiday treat that will give you a chance to view the trees while enjoying local entertainment. The menu includes quiche, ham with a brie croissant, fruit salad with champagne vinaigrette and myriad desserts. Coeur d’Alene Resort Convention Center, $25 for brunch (advanced tickets required), 9-11 am, cdaresort.com. (LAURA JOHNSON)

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NOV. 25-DEC. 18

THE CHRISTMAS SHOW FEAT. ELLEN TRAVOLTA

For what has quickly become an annual tradition for many local families, Ellen Travolta is back with her fourth annual heartwarming holiday performance. Alongside her husband Jack Bannon, sister Margaret Travolta and musicians Katie Strohmaier and Scott Steed, their cabaret-style performance of stories and songs for “The Christmas Show” is directed by renowned local director Troy Nickerson. The Coeur d’Alene Resort, $27.50, Thu-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 5 pm. cdachristmas.com (CS)

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NOV. 25-DEC. 18

FORE VER PLAID: PLAID TIDINGS

Originally written as an homage to the male barbershop quartets popular in the 1950s, this musical features four guys — Francis, Jinx, Smudge, and Sparky — who are (spoiler alert) killed on the way to perform for the Ed Sullivan Show. A call from the heavenly (literally) Rosemary Clooney gives the boys a purpose in the afterlife: spread as much Christmas cheer and harmony as they can. The show is packed with holiday favorites, including “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “Jingle Bells,” as well as some groovy versions, like “Mambo in a Winter Wonderland” and “’Twuz the Nite B4.” Spokane Civic Theatre is offering proceeds from ticket sales on Nov. 25 and 26 to raise money for Second Harvest. If you plan to attend either of those shows, call the box office instead of ordering online. Spokane Civic Theatre, $22-$30, Thu-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. spokanecivictheatre.com (HM)

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NOV. 25-JAN. 2

JOURNEY TO THE NORTH POLE CRUISES

Where, exactly, is the North Pole? And just what goes on there? Here’s your chance to find out. Coinciding with Coeur d’Alene Resort’s 30th annual Holiday Light Show, which kicks off with a parade and fireworks on Friday, Nov. 25, the holiday cruises are your ticket to the North Pole (and Santa’s Toy Workshop), where you’ll meet old St. Nick and his elves, the Grinch — even Rudolph. The 40-minute journey takes passengers out across Lake Coeur d’Alene in cozy, decorated ships with views of the city, 1.5 million lights and, back by popular demand, a 60-foot-tall floating Christmas tree. Dress for cold and snow; yes, even you, sandals-andshorts-in-winter guy. Parents, make sure the elves in the Plaza Shops get the names of your kids for Santa’s list before departure; hopefully they’ve been nice. Inclusive overnight packages (Santa’s Family Getaway and Holiday Night on the Lake) are available through the Resort for those who want to stay and really soak up the Lake City’s cheery Christmas vibes. Coeur d’Alene Resort, $7.50-$22.25 (free for kids 5 and under), departs daily at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 pm. cdacruises.com (CONNOR DINNISON)

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See Buddy the Elf on the Garland’s big screen on Dec. 20.

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Kellogg, Idaho, may have been “founded by a jackass and inhabited by his descendants” (the town’s official motto), but there’s more to the historic mining town than just, um, donkeys. What better way to discover it than by hitting the slopes — or just riding the world’s longest gondola — at nearby Silver Mountain Resort (expected opening Thanksgiving weekend), followed by a picture with Santa, a parade and fireworks. Celebrate Small Business Saturday while you’re at it.

Downtown Kellogg, free, Sat, 10 am. silvervalleychamber.com (CD)

Every year between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Garland’s Totally Tubular Tuesday film series of oldies but goodies veers into holiday territory, offering you the opportunity to see some classic Christmas flicks on the big screen while enjoying a beverage or two with family and friends.

This year’s holiday-film run starts with the mightiest Christmas action flick of them all, Die Hard, on Nov. 29, and continues with Love Actually (Dec. 6), Polar Express (Dec. 13) and Elf (Dec. 20). If those flicks don’t make you jolly, you’re not trying.

Garland Theater, $2.50, Tuesdays at 7 pm. garlandtheater.com (DN)

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Sure, area mountain resorts have set opening days on their calendars, but no one can accurately predict when there will be enough snow for skiers and boarders to get going downhill. That’s why REI has set up a free class for folks to get acquainted with the vast network of Nordic (cross-country) ski trails at Mt. Spokane State Park. You’ll learn where all the best hot spots are in a fun group setting. Register at rei.com/stores/spokane. In the meantime, pray for snow (in the mountains only)! REI Spokane, 6-7 pm, free; register to save a spot. (LJ)

When I was a kid home sick from school, there was nothing I loved more than watching The Price is Right on TV. The mix of random games like Plinko and guesswork involved in determining if, say, the box of mac-n-cheese was more expensive than the dishwasher detergent was oddly satisfying. And, of course, the excitement of watching contestants “come on down” after hearing their name called out, and some of them spinning the Big Wheel, was always thrilling. Clearly I’m not alone — the touring version of the show has been going for 10 years now, and sold a million-plus tickets to people who have won more than $10 million. Northern Quest Resort & Casino, $35, Mon-Wed at 7:30 pm. northernquest.com (DAN NAILEN)

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DEC. 1-4

SPOKANE SYMPHONY: THE NUTCRACKER

Live performances of young Clara Stahlbaum’s dance-y dreamtime adventures, set to Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score, have captivated audiences for more than a century, and continue to. Once again, the State Street Ballet from Santa Barbara, California, stops in Spokane for a fourday engagement featuring music by the Spokane Symphony, an event that’s now a 38-year tradition for the orchestra. With the added elegance of the Art Deco Fox Theater, this show has cemented itself as a holiday tradition that many anticipate year after year. Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, $25-$75/adults; $12.50-$30/ages 17 and under, Thu-Sat, at 7:30 pm, Sat-Sun at 2 pm. spokanesymphony.org (CS)

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DEC. 2-4

JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM

The events surrounding Jesus’ birth more than two millennia ago are, understandably, a bit hazy, but one thing is certain: Bethlehem is where it all went down. To mark the beginning of Advent, the South Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church reenacts the infamous night with a Nativity pageant featuring more than 100 actors and animals, including a camel. The free guided tour, a popular annual tradition, draws about 5,000 visitors from around town and the Inland Empire hoping to get a glimpse of the newborn babe.

Christmas is, after all, a celebration of the little guy.

South Hill Adventist Church, free, Fri from 6-8 pm, Sat-Sun from 5-8 pm. jtbspokane.org (CD)

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DEC. 3

SCRAPS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

There are hundreds of animals in shelters across our region and beyond who aren’t as lucky (yet) as the furry friends who get to cozy up inside a warm house this time of year. If you can’t add another four-legged member to the family, consider volunteering or donating to help shelters like SCRAPS, which invites the community to come by during its annual holiday open house. Pet some soft, fluffy kitties and tail-wagging pups, and enjoy snacks and games. Maybe, just maybe, you’ll fall hard for one of these sweet souls, and discover that the best present of all is endless companionship from a new pet. SCRAPS, free, 11 am-3 pm. bit. ly/2fWKmD5 (CS)

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DEC. 3

BING CROSBY HOLIDAY FILM FESTIVAL

Considering the length and breadth of his career, it’s remarkable how much Bing Crosby is associated with Christmas. He’s right up there with Santa and the Grinch. So it makes sense for the theater bearing his name to celebrate the man and his work with this annual daylong celebration that mixes movie screenings and a live musical tribute to Spokane’s favorite crooner. The festivities run all day, so you can drop in and drop out depending on your preferences. Love White Christmas? You have two chances to see it on the Bing screen, at 10:30 am and 7:30 pm. In between come a couple of other Crosby flicks, The Bells of St. Mary’s at 1 pm and Birth of the Blues, featuring the likes of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and other greats, at 4 pm. The Hot Club of Spokane kicks off a musical tribute to White Christmas at 6 pm, playing songs from Crosby and fellow Spokanites Mildred Bailey and Al Rinker, with the help of some of the Lilac City’s finest musicians. Bing Crosby Theater, $10; free/kids 12 and under, 10 am. bingcrosbytheateradvocates.org (DN)

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Proceeds from the event benefit the Post Falls Food Bank. Nashville North, $10, ages 21+, 6 pm. thenashvillenorth.com (LJ)

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Need an interactive way to make more ornaments for your Christmas tree that gets the whole family involved? Head to Spokane Public Library’s South Hill or Shadle branches to create your own origami ornaments! Open to all ages, this is a good chance to get fingers-deep in something other than your holiday bird. Local artist Aleta Wiedenman leads the crafting sessions, for which all materials are provided. South Hill Library, at 11 am; Shadle Library, at 3 pm, free. spokanelibrary.org (HM)

DEC. 3

WRECK THE HALLS WITH BRET MICHAELS

I have no idea what to expect from this ’80s-centric extravaganza of hair-metal bands headlined by Poison frontman Bret Michaels.

Will Michaels wear a Santa outfit? Will RATT hit the stage dressed as elves? Will Dokken hit the eggnog too hard backstage to sufficiently hit on groupie Mrs. Clauses in the audience? Who knows? But I can vouch for the fact that the bands on hand will make holiday headbangers and the people who love them recall an era when L.A. Guns was yuge and Great White was going to be the “next Zeppelin.”

Spokane Arena, $39/$59, 3:30 pm. spokanearena.com (DN)

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DEC. 3

JINGLE BELL FUN RUN

Want a head start on your New Year’s resolution to get back into those jeans you wore in college? Head to Pullman for the Jingle Bell Fun Run, and bring your kiddos. Every child participant receives a jingle bell. If you’re brave enough to dress up in costume as an elf or a snowflake (get creative!) you could win a prize (Best Child Costume, Most Creative, Best Group Costume). The short course starts behind the YMCA, winds down the Riverwalk trail and concludes in Pine Street Plaza with free hot cocoa, cookies, activities and a tree lighting ceremony. Leave your skates, bikes and pets at home, however, unless you’re a reindeer in training for the upcoming big day. In that case, no flying allowed. YMCA of the Palouse, $10, race day registration at 3:15, run begins at 4 pm. palouseymca.org (CD)

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DEC. 3

NASHVILLE NORTH CHRISTMAS PARTY

Yee-haw! Go ahead and get your boots in gear for the seventh annual Jeremy McComb Christmas Extravaganza. The country singer-songwriter comes home to play a whole bunch of originals, along with holiday tunes, at the Stateline venue he co-owns. Country artist Rick Huckaby, who’s

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Grab your favorite ugly Christmas sweater and head to Coeur d’Alene for Capone’s 20th annual celebration that welcomes the holiday season with a whole lot of winter beer. With your ticket, you’ll receive 12 8-ounce pours of mostly porters and darker beers. Though the selections are kept secret until the party begins, it sounds like this year’s celebration may involve a spiced hard cider. Expect a DJ, holiday buffet and ugly sweater competition to keep you entertained between beers. A taxi ride home within Coeur d’Alene, a T-shirt and a few other goodies are also included. Capone’s Bar and Grill, $55, 6:30 pm-2 am. bit.ly/2gj0hQ1 (FRANNY WRIGHT)

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DEC. 3-4

COUNTRY CHRISTMAS SHOW VINTAGE SALE

Two Women Vintage Goods in downtown Spokane is taking its antiques, vintage goods and other arts and crafts items on the road for its annual Country Christmas show and sale. Keep your energy up with some of the baked goods and other seasonal foods provided by Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen as you scour all the offerings to find the perfect items for the vintage lovers on your list. Because Two Women’s owners Dianna and Fielding Chelf are so passionate about a project to restore hosting venue the Moran Prairie Grange, they plan to donate $1 from each weekend pass to support it.

Moran Prairie Grange, $5 weekend admission; kids free, Sat from 10 am-5 pm; Sun from 10 am-4 pm. twowomenvintagegoods.com (FW)

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DEC. 3-4, 10-11

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS

Once again, students of the Spokane Civic Theatre’s Academy Winter Intensive Program perform A Charlie Brown Christmas, based on the classic television special with all the jazzy Vince Guaraldi Trio tunes. In the play, Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts characters deal with the overcommercialization of Christmas, an especially bossy Lucy and finding the true meaning of the holiday season. A silent auction to benefit the Civic’s Academy scholarship fund will accompany all performances. Spokane Civic Theatre, $10/ adults; $5/ages 12 and under, Sat at 1 and 3 pm; Sun at 7 pm. spokanecivictheatre.com (LJ)

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DEC. 7-8

MUSIC IN HISTORIC HOMES CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Ever drive around the South Hill and wonder what some of those majestic homes look like on the inside? Step into the past with the Music in Historic Homes Series’ Christmas shows at Keith and Janie Slater’s Arts and Crafts-style home in the Marycliff-Cliff Park neighborhood. The Larsen-Lindholm House, as it’s known, was built in 1909 and is registered as a historic property locally and nationally.

To set the mood, the intimate concerts features a number of musicians, including pianists Yi-chun Chen and David Dutton, playing Christmas favorites on a new Steinway piano as you bask in the nostalgia and nibble on seasonal refreshments. Home located at 1243 S. Wall, $10-$25, Wed and Thu at 3, 5 and 7 pm. spokanehistoricconcerts.org (CD)

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DEC. 8

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While our giving spirits are high, get to know one of the major programs of local nonprofit Transitions, whose mission is to end poverty and homelessness for women and children in Spokane. The annual holiday open house at Women’s Hearth, Transitions’ day shelter in downtown Spokane, invites the community to tour the facilities, play games, decorate cookies, and sing carols with the staff and women there. Though the event is free, find a donation wish list online. With the cold already here and bringing snow with it, you may choose making a difference as a high priority on your holiday to-do list. Women’s Hearth, Free to attend, 4:30-5:30 pm. help4women.org (HM)

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DEC. 9

SWEEPLINGS CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Over the past few years, Spokane singer-songwriter Cami Bradley has continued to work her magic on the rest of the country.

After placing sixth on America’s Got Talent in 2013, Bradley joined up with Alabama native Whitney Dean to create a powerhouse folk-pop duo. Together, the pair has toured the country and received national attention from NPR, Spotify, iTunes and more. Armed with a brand-new Christmas EP, Winter’s Call, the Sweeplings come to Spokane for an intimate Christmas performance that will include some of their favorite holiday songs.

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EIGHT REINDEER MONOLOGUES

A doe, a deer, mass media and Santa Claus: what more could you want in a holiday musical? With sexual harassment allegations against prominent male figures currently fresh in the public’s minds, this dark comedy is not only Christmas-appropriate, but topical! What happens when one of Santa’s reindeer accuses him of sexual harassment? What do all the rest of the reindeer have to say about their supposedly jolly and good-natured boss? An R-rated piece of theater with plenty of social commentary to go around, this comedy may not be one to bring your kids to, but it’s sure to be a raucous alternative to watching Hallmark movies. Stage Left Theater, $10, Fri-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. spokanestageleft.org (HM)

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DEC. 9-18

GAISER CONSERVATORY HOLIDAY LIGHTS

Of all the events across the Inland Northwest this season, the stunning holiday lights display at Manito Park’s Gaiser Conservatory is one that my family has never missed in more than a decade. Though undoubtedly a beautiful sight year-round, the conservatory transforms into the most breathtaking setting when its lush, green flora and dozens of

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seasonal poinsettias and mums are decked out in twinkling lights. Because of this event’s growing popularity, you’ll most likely have to wait outside in a line for a time, but the wait is well worth it once you step inside the glowing, balmy greenhouse. It’s free to go, but donations at the door to the Friends of Manito allow them to continue hosting this event year after year. Manito Park’s Gaiser Conservatory, free, open daily from noon-7:30 pm. thefriendsofmanito.org (CS)

DEC. 9-23

TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS

With a large cast, live animals and classic Christmas songs guaranteed to have you tapping your toes along with the tap dancers, Traditions of Christmas transports audiences to Radio City Music Hall without ever leaving Coeur d’Alene. This show, filled with singing and dancing, ends with a grand Nativity scene, reminding us why this season calls for celebration. Kroc Center, $20/ages 12 and under; $26/seniors, military; $33/adults, showtimes vary. traditionsofchristmasnw. com (FW)

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winter world. This year’s new features include several nights of fireworks and the Enchanted Forest — dancing trees and lights that perform to the beat of holiday tunes. For those looking for a challenge rather than a relaxing stroll, enter into a holiday maze of lights. End your night with a visit to the North Pole, where you can watch Santa’s helpers in workshops and see a 15-foot reindeer. Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, free/ages 6 and under; $5/ages 7-13, seniors, military; $7/adults, Dec. 9-11, 15-23, and 26-30, from 4-10 pm. spokanewinterglow.com (FW)

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DEC. 9

SPOKANE CHIEFS’ TEDDY BEAR TOSS

Between the fast-paced plays, game-time snacks and the potential for a good ol’ American fight on the ice, there are plenty of reasons to buy tickets to a Spokane Chiefs game. But attending this game against the Kootenay Ice also allows you to help kids in need while you’re there. Bring a few stuffed animals to the game, and after the Chiefs score their first goal, throw them onto the ice. All collected stuffed animals are donated to the Spokesman-Review’s Christmas Fund. Help this year’s Teddy Bear Toss break the franchise record from the 2013-14 season of 6,787 bears donated. Spokane Arena, $10/kids; $12-$23/adults, 7:05 pm. spokanechiefs.com (FW)

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A little snow doesn’t stop reindeer from keeping in shape during the winter months, so join the herd running 3.1 flat miles at this annual 5K in Coeur d’Alene. A portion of entry fees, along with additional food and monetary donations, are given to Idaho Community Action Food Bank. You receive a pint glass with registration, perfect for a well-deserved, post-run glass of eggnog. McEuen Park, $22, 8-10 am. fleetfeetcda.com (FW)

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are already well-versed in the art of ceramics. Five Mile Prairie Grange, free, Sat, from 10 am-5 pm and Sun from 10 am-4 pm. bit.ly/2fWkW8L (HM)

Love or hate holiday cheer, local nonprofit Spark Central is providing the creative space to help you channel those emotions into cards with more sass and snark than those of a Hallmark designer.

Few cards say “Merry Christmas” quite like one with an image of a grumpy cat on the front, so come create your own unique paper cards, gift tags and digital e-cards in this special class. Unfamiliar with how to begin making an e-card? Beyond the craft supplies, this class provides digital assistance. Spark Central, free, 3-5 pm. sparkwestcentral.com (FW)

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DEC. 10

FEZZIWIG’S BALL

If you’ve ever dreamed of celebrating the holiday season in an authentically old-fashioned spirit, plan on this first-time event that gives a nod to its literary namesake as featured in Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol. Guests are invited to come in costume (hit up the Spokane Civic Theatre’s costume rental shop) or semi-formal attire. Tickets include an Old English-themed dinner, with carved meats, puddings and drinks. Wear comfortable shoes, since this immersive evening also offers guests the chance to learn some Victorian-era dance moves. Hosted by the local nonprofit women’s ministry Whatever Girls, ticket proceeds support its programs. Moran Prairie Grange, $75/person, 5:30-11 pm. bit.ly/2f2dLK8 (CS)

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DEC. 10-11

URBAN ART CO-OP HOLIDAY BAZAAR

The Inland Northwest has no shortage of chances to pick out amazing original creations for the art lovers in your life. The nonprofit Urban Art Co-op’s Holiday Bazaar features unique works from a host of local artists, and a small percentage of the sales goes back into the Co-op. Textiles, glass, felt, jewelry and pottery pieces are all available for purchase at this two-day event. For the more hands-on artists in your life, the Co-op regularly offers classes on wheel throwing and handbuilding, as well as memberships to the studio space for those who

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WHITWORTH CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL CONCERT

The Fox Theater once again hosts Whitworth University’s acclaimed chorus and choir ensembles for an enchanting evening and afternoon of yuletide carols.

Come feel the spirit, without intermission, through the traditional songs of Christmas. Organ, piano, percussion and brass accompaniment will guide the singers (more than 100 students) through interpretations of works like John Rutter’s “Gloria,” Wilbur Chenoweth’s “Of the Father’s Love Begotten,” “O Come, All Ye Faithful” and a candlelight encore of the Austrian carol “Still, Still, Still.”

Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, $15-$20, Sat at 8 pm and Sun at 3 pm. foxtheaterspokane.com (CD)

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DEC. 11

CHRIST KITCHEN GINGERBREAD BUILD-OFF

This beloved Spokane tradition inviting professional, local culinary teams to assemble their most glorious gingerbread abodes is hosted again this year at the Davenport Grand Hotel.

Each year, close to 2,000 families attend to watch these architectural marvels of sugar come to life before their eyes (building is from 10 am-1 pm). This year’s theme is “Favorite Christmas Gift Ever,” and anyone present can cast one free vote for their favorite creation made by one of the six professional teams. Gingerbread house kits are also offered for $7, with proceeds going to support the programs and services of local nonprofit Christ Clinic and and its counterpart, Christ Kitchen. Beyond the chance to decorate your own sugary masterpiece, also take photos with the Gingerbread Man and shop for products from Christ Kitchen. Afterward, the pros’ gingerbread creations are on display for two weeks. Davenport Grand Hotel, free, 10 am-4 pm. christkitchen.org (HM)

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AFFINITI CELTIC CHRISTMAS

Blending classical music and Christmas seems natural. Add in some Celtic vibes in the form of Irish trio Affiniti and you quickly get a nice twist on the same ol’, same ol’ holiday sounds.

Harp, violin and a classically trained soprano voice provide the sounds on tunes ranging from “O Holy Night” to “Danny Boy” to movie songs of yesteryear. They’ll be joined by Howard Crosby, Bing’s nephew and an accomplished singer in his own right, at this show. Bing Crosby Theater, $22, 7 pm. bingcrosbytheater.com (DN)

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The Nutcracker is the most widely performed and seen ballet in America. Each year, dance companies dust off the old choreography and set to once again tell the classic German children’s story of Clara and her beloved nutcracker. Continuing that tradition, the Eugene Ballet Company brings its version of the show to smaller towns across the Pacific Northwest, giving audiences outside of Spokane a chance to enjoy this endearing classic. Dec. 11, Beasley Coliseum at WSU Pullman, $16-$37, 3 pm; Dec. 12, Panida Theater, Sandpoint, $12.75-$31.50, 7 pm; Dec. 13, Schuler Auditorium at North Idaho College, Coeur d’Alene, 7 pm. eugeneballet.org. (LJ)

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DEC. 15

HOLIDAY BAKING CLASS

Inspired to create a community-based food system after reading Full Moon Feast: Food and Our Hunger for Connection by Jessica Prentice, Teri McKenzie founded the Inland Northwest Food Network. McKenzie believes that the more people can cook, the more potential they have to control their own health, so she started the Seasonal Kitchen: Cooking with the Bounty of the Region, a hands-on cooking class held on the third Thursday of each month.

The classes aim to offer people ways to eat seasonal, local food grown in sustainable ways. BATCH bakeshop owner Mika Maloney is teaching December’s “Moon of the Long Nights” holiday baking class. Maloney plans to teach how to bake treats made with regional grains and fruits — such as winter fruit mini tarts, holiday cookies and a buttermilk cake — that can easily be wrapped for gifts or served at holiday parties. McKenzie says the classes have turned into more than just a place to learn recipes or techniques; they’re also an opportunity for people to share stories and cooking tips with each other, reinforcing interest in cooking and community.

Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, Post Falls, $20-$25, 6:30-8:30 pm. inwfoodnetwork.org (FW)

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For those looking for a more religious-themed Christmas concert, Chris Tomlin comes to town to fill that void. One of the biggest artists in contemporary Christian music (thanks to hits like “How Great is Our God”), Tomlin is currently touring behind his 2015 album Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship. Don’t be surprised if songs from his previous holiday work, Glory in the Highest: Christmas Songs of Worship, make the show as well. Expect this family-friendly concert to include a lot of audience singing. INB Performing Arts Center, $35-$75, 7 pm. inbpac.com (LJ)

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DEC. 15

ITCHY CHRISTMAS SWEATER PARTY

For their upcoming show, local punk act Itchy Kitty isn’t satisfied with your Christmas sweater just being ugly; they want it to be itchy as well (go ahead and raid your grandpa’s closet for his most heavy-duty wool sweater). Also expect a contest to determine whose sweater is the itchiest of them all. Come prepared to sweat in that sweater, as the four-piece band’s music, which fuses cuss words with anything cat-related, will make you want to jump around and scream along. Local rock bands Dark White Light, Hallows and Lucky Chase open the show. The Big Dipper, $5/$7 day of, 7:30 pm. bigdipperevents.com (LJ)

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DEC. 16-17

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE

Now in its eighth year, Cirque Dreams Holidaze is the definition of a winter extravaganza, complete with angels, Santa, toy soldiers, reindeer, ornaments, gingerbread men and other familiar symbols of the season.

Thirty performers from 12 countries perform 20 acts, from acrobatics to complex song-and-dance numbers and illusions, all while wearing intricate and whimsical costumes designed to spread holiday joy throughout the audience. A show for all ages, Holidaze celebrates the season with pageantry and flair, and will leave you feeling ready for Christmas to come as quickly as it possibly can. Good thing it’s less than 10 days after this performance. INB Performing Arts Center, $79-$368, Fri at 7:30 pm, Sat at 2 and 7:30 pm. inbpac.com (HM)

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DEC. 16-17

BARTLETT CHRISTMAS SPECIAL AND CD RELEASE

The Bartlett music venue continues its fun tradition of asking local bands to record original or traditional Christmas songs for a special holiday album.

The year’s CD release party event has expanded to two nights of holiday cheer, with a different lineup for each concert.

Friday’s show features Mama Doll, Mini Murders, Curran Long, Lavoy and Violet Catastrophe, while Saturday night’s lineup is Lavoy, Curran Long, Windoe, Water Monster and Jenny Anne Mannan. Expect these same names on the forthcoming album, which is sure to be a treat. The Bartlett, $8/$10 day of, 8 pm. thebartlettspokane.com (LJ)

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SECOND ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MIDNIGHT MARMOT BEER FESTIVAL

What would the season be without lots of tasty, boozy beverages to enjoy as they warm us up from the inside out? Lucky for local beer lovers, the folks at River City Brewing are bringing back their Midnight Marmot Beer Festival for round two. This one-day event celebrates the brewery’s limited-release Imperial stout, a mediumbodied brew that’s rich with chocolate, coffee, fruit and molasses notes — a perfect wintertime treat at 78 IBUs and 8.7 percent ABV. But wait, there’s more: Guests can sample nine variations on the original Midnight Marmot, including the Oako-Coco Nitro, Vanilla Coffee Marmot, Orange and Star Anise Marmot and Pomegranate Marmot. It’s smart to get tickets in advance, since there are only so many of these brews to go around. River City Brewing Co., $25/advance; $30/door, 3-8 pm. bit.ly/2fhWYUp (CS)

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DEC. 17

DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY PUB CRAWL

Some of the best holiday frivolity I’ve ever experienced was at a Santa Pub Crawl, so you know I was excited to see that holiday bar crawls are a thing in Spokane when I moved to town. The folks behind BestSpokaneBars.com are throwing this year’s to-do the weekend before Christmas, making it a perfect way to show visitors around town, or get away from the family for a night of boozy revelry. Stops at bars in downtown Spokane, $18.57, 7 pm. bestspokanebars.com (DN)

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DEC. 17-18

SPOKANE SYMPHONY’S HOLIDAY POPS

This year’s Holiday Pops, SuperPops No. 3 of the six-part concert series, features Resident Conductor Morihiko Nakahara directing the Spokane Symphony’s Orchestra and Chorale, as well as the Spokane Area Youth Choirs. They promise to perform the magical classics fans have come to love, plus some surprises. “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer” for a large ensemble, perhaps? Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, $28-$62 (half-price for ages 17 and under), Sat at 8 pm and Sun at 2 pm. spokanesymphony.org (CD)

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DEC. 17-31

CAMPBELL HOUSE HOLIDAYS

Life with servants meant you had someone to make you sugar cookies every day, or, at least at Christmastime.

Visitors to the historic Neoclassical Revival-style Campbell House in Browne’s Addition can imagine such a life (and make/eat actual cookies) this holiday season while interacting with actors depicting the Campbell family and their staff. Marvel at the architectural splendor, the old-world charm and the period Christmas decorations as you wander through its storied rooms. There are no guided tours during the holidays, but instead an open-house format. If you get separated from your child, look in the dumbwaiter lift. Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, $5-$10 admission, Tue-Sun, from noon-4 pm (closed Dec. 25). northwestmuseum.org (CD)

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IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A RADIO PLAY

It’s a Wonderful Life —Frank Capra’s classic tale of George Bailey’s magical, life-changing Christmas Eve in idyllic Bedford Falls — is a classic flick that you can probably find on the TV more than once during the holidays. But wouldn’t it be more fun to share the holiday spirit? This special live production tells the familiar story through the production of a radio broadcast, complete with local voice actors and Foley artists creating all the effects necessary to bring the show to vibrant life. Bing Crosby Theater, $21.50/adults; $13.50/students, 6 pm. bingcrosbytheater.com (DN)

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Parents everywhere have come to accept (perhaps with chagrin) by now that Elsa, Anna and Olaf aren’t losing popularity any time soon. So just let it go, OK? Get the kids decked out in all that new Frozen gear gleefully unwrapped on Christmas morning, and head downtown for Friends of the Bing’s second annual interactive screening, featuring successful Spokane pop-country singer Nicole Lewis as Queen Elsa.

Of course, this event wouldn’t be complete without Olaf and the gang; they’ll all be there, too. Bing Crosby Theater, $20$25/adults; $15-$20/ ages 12 and under, 2 pm. friendsofthebing.org (CS)

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If bundling up against the elements and getting out of the house with the whole family is more your style (versus the boozy, glam side of New Year’s Eve), look no further than the annual First Night Spokane celebration.

This year, the all-ages, family-friendly and alcohol-free event (no rule says that adults can’t stop by a downtown bar for a drink or two between events, if you can find a seat) takes on the Lewis Carroll-inspired “Midnight in Wonderland” theme. First Night activities are centered around the arts, with performances across downtown in music, dance, live art, magic and more.

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More Holiday Events BENEFIT

PHOTOS WITH SANTA Visit with Santa, write your letter to the North Pole, enjoy snacks and activities and more. Pets welcome. A portion of session proceeds benefit Teen Closet Spokane. Call to schedule appt. on Nov. 26-27, between 11 am-4 pm. $25. Creative Catch Studio, 1804 E. Sprague. thecreativecatch.com PLAID TIDINGS: SHALOM MINISTRIES BENEFIT This showing of the Civic’s main stage holiday show benefits Shalom Ministries’ homeless food program and the SPEAR Children’s charity. Includes a holiday-themed appetizer reception with wine for purchase, with silent auctions at 6:30 pm. Nov. 30, 6:30-9 pm. $35. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. spokanecivictheatre.com (710-0204) COMMUNITY CANCER FUND HOLIDAY BASH The second annual evening benefit includes complimentary food, beverage, a live performance by Kelley James and band, and late-night dancing to the

HOLIDAY BAZAAR FUNDRAISER FOR URBAN ART CO-OP Featuring a variety of arts and crafts and food, benefiting the local nonprofit pottery and ceramics studio. Dec. 10, 10 am-5 pm, Dec. 11, 10 am-4 pm. Free admission. Five Mile Grange, 3024 W. Strong Rd. (327-9000) PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ The Spokane Symphony’s annual gala, following the orchestra’s traditional performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. Includes a three-course dinner, dancing to music by the MasterClass Big Band and more. Dec. 31, 9 pm. $120/person. Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. spokanesymphony.org

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BODIES HUMAN: ANATOMY IN MOTION: For the first exhibit in its new home, Mobius hosts “BODIES HUMAN: Anatomy in Motion,” which includes six whole bodies, more than 100 individual organs, and transparent body slices that have been preserved through plastination, a technique that replaces bodily fluids with reactive plasFIND MORE HOLIDAY tics. Exhibit runs through Dec. 31; EVENTS EVERY DAY AT open Tue-Sat, 10 INLANDER.COM/EVENTS am-5 pm and Sun, 11 am-5 pm. (Recommended for stylistic grooves of DJ Patrick. Proceeds ages 10+.) $15. Mobius Science Center, 331 benefit the Community Cancer Fund and N. Post. mobiusspokane.org (321-7137) its mission of fighting cancer in the Inland HOLIDAY LIGHTS HELICOPTER TOUR Northwest. Dec. 2, 7 pm-1 am. $125-$350. Join Inland Helicopters for an evening Davenport Grand Hotel, 333 W. Spokane flight over the Spokane Falls and experiFalls Blvd. ccfbash.com (800-918-9344) ence the holiday lights from above. Flights HOLIDAY DROP & SHOP Need to get for three people start at $75/person. Call some holiday shopping done? Have a car for reservations, tours available daily full of kids that you don’t want tagging through Dec. 31. Felts Field, 6105 E. Rutter along? Drop them off at TAC for an eve- Rd. Inlanhelicopters.com (534-9114) ning of games, movies, snacks, crafts and LOST EGYPT: ANCIENT SECRETS, MODmore with certified baby sitters and adult ERN SCIENCE Explore ancient Egypt with supervision. Dec. 3, 5:30-9 pm. $15/child. hands-on activities, human and animal Theater Arts for Children, 2114 N. Pines. mummies and real Egyptian artifacts. theaterartsforchildren.weebly.com Through Jan. 6; open Tue-Sun, 10 am-5 FRIENDS OF PAVILLION PARK HOLIDAY pm (until 8 pm on Wed; half-price admisBALL The 18th annual event includes a sion on Tue). $5-$10/admission. Northchampagne reception, three-course din- west Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. ner, silent/live auctions, live music and First. northwestmuseum.org (456-3931) dancing. Proceeds benefit the programs SECOND HARVEST FOOD SORTING Join of FoPP. Dec. 10, 5 pm. $75/person. Dav- other volunteers to sort and pack produce enport Hotel, 10 S. Post. pavillionpark.org and other bulk food items for delivery to local emergency food outlets. Ages 14+.

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Shift dates and times vary, sign up at inland.volunteerhub.com/events. Second Harvest Food Bank, 1234 E. Front Ave. 2-harvest.org (252-6267) SPOKANIMAL’S THANKSGIVING DAY WALK Kick off Thanksgiving morning with this annual gathering of people and their pets to help support SpokAnimal’s High Bridge Dog Park. Nov. 24, 9 am-noon. $10 suggested donation. High Bridge Park. bit.ly/2fmek29 (534-8133) TREE OF SHARING For the 34th year, volunteers are available to help shoppers choose and purchase gifts for Spokane’s most at-risk citizens. This year there are 7,500 gift requests from the 57 participating community agencies. Tables located at River Park Square, NorthTown and Spokane Valley malls. Gift deadline is Sun, Dec. 11. (808-4919) CDA FESTIVAL OF TREES The annual holiday event benefits the Kootenai Health Foundation, and events include a opening night lighting ceremony, brunch, gala, fashion show and family day. Nov. 25-28, event times and prices vary; see site for details. $25+. Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second. bit.ly/2g2Uvyx (208-765-4000) HOLIDAY LIGHTS SHOW + JOURNEY TO THE NORTH POLE The 30th annual holiday event includes the “Journey to the North Pole” lake cruises. Official lighting ceremony, fireworks and parade Nov. 25 at 5 pm. Lights are on display through Jan. 2; cruises depart nightly on the lake. $7.50-$22.50. Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second. cdaresort.com (208-765-4000) ‘TIS THE SEASON GIFT SHOW A showcase of local artists and artisans. Nov. 25, 10 am-5 pm and Nov. 26, 10 am-4 pm. Hill’s Resort, 4777 W. Lakeshore Rd., Priest Lake, Idaho. hillsresort.com (208443-2551) KENDALL YARDS HOLIDAY LIGHTS CELEBRATION In conjunction with Small Business Saturday, Kendall Yards hosts local food trucks, holiday lights displays and music, and a donation drive benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank. Nov. 26, 5-9 pm. Free. Kendall Yards, Summit Parkway. bit.ly/2g1FyyF SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY: INDIES FIRST Each November, independent bookstores celebrate Small Business Saturday, the antidote to Black Friday. Previously Auntie’s has hosted local authors

Kris Dinnison, S.M. Hulse, Bruce Holbert, Jess Walter, Shann Ray, Trent Reedy and Sharma Shields. Nov. 26, 9 am-9 pm.

Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. auntiesbooks.com (838-0206) SANTA CLAWS FOR PETS & PEOPLE The annual event benefits Washington Basset Rescue, and offers pet and people Santa photos, a vendor fair, adoptable animals, raffles, silent auction and more.

Nov. 27, 11:30 am-4 pm. Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. bit. ly/2bYa8mQ (509-477-1766) CHRISTMAS TREE ELEGANCE The annual display and raffle of 18 themed, customdecorated trees supports the Spokane Symphony. Trees are displayed in the Davenport Hotel and River Park Square, from Nov. 29-Dec. 11. facebook.com/

ChristmasTreeElegance CITY OF CHENEY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Bring your family and friends for the annual tree lighting, holiday stories, refreshments, holiday music, and a visit from Santa. Dec. 1, 5:30 pm. Free. Cheney Library, 610 First St. (235-7333) COLFAX WINTER CELEBRATION Events include a parade (6 pm), fireworks, visit from Santa, local vendors and family activities. The public can vote for their favorite decorated tree in the Colfax Library, on display through the month of December. Kickoff events on Dec. 1. explorecolfax.com GINGERBREAD HOUSE BUILDING Take home your creation after this fun, nopressure gingerbread house build, with all materials supplied by the library. Dec. 2, 6:30-8:30 pm. Free. Millwood Masonic

Elaborate costumes and thrilling acrobatics fill Cirque Dreams Holidaze at the INB Center Dec. 16-17.

Center, 3219 N. Argonne (893-8260) JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM The annual Nativity display features 100+ live actors and animals. Dec. 2-4; Fri from 6-8 pm, Sat-Sun from 5-8 pm.

Free. South Hill Seventh Day Adventist Church, 5607 S. Freya. jtbspokane.org (448-6425) KENDALL YARDS ARTISAN FEST The holiday marketplace hosts local artisans selling handmade clothing, jewelry, art and crafts. Dec. 2, 4-8 pm and Dec. 3, 10 am-4 pm. See link for

complete list of vendors. Free to attend. Kendall Yards, Summit Parkway. bit.ly/2gln4dn LUCKY CHRISTMAS: A FANCY AFFAIR The local retail shop invites the community to celebrate the season with champagne, shopping from local vendors and treats. Dec. 2, 5-9 pm.

Lucky Vintage & Pretty Things, 1930 S. Inland Empire Way. bit.ly/2f9o5TP BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee, along with photos with Santa, face painting and story time.

Dec. 3, 9-10:30 am. $3-$5. First Church of Nazarene, 9004 N. Country Homes Blvd. (467-8986) COUNTRY CHRISTMAS SHOW The annual sale hosted by Two Woman Vintage Goods offers antique and vintage home decor, baked goods and more. Dec. 3, 10 am-5 pm and Dec. 4, 10 am-4 pm. $5/weekend admission.

Moran Prairie Grange, 6006 S. Palouse Hwy. twowomenvintagegoods.com DECK THE FALLS The Cutter hosts its annual local artisan and craft show.

Dec. 3, 10 am-4 pm. Cutter Theatre, 302 Park St., Metaline Falls, Wash. cuttertheatre.com (509-446-4108) HOLIDAY BALL The semi-formal dance begins with a night club twostep lesson, followed by refreshments, demos, door prizes and dancing. Bring an appetizer to share and a donation for the Bonner County Food Bank. Dec. 3, 7-10 pm. $5-$9. Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave. cityofsandpoint.com (208-699-0421) HOLIDAY GIFT GALA The 11th annual event hosts two local authors and 16 artists and find craftspeople, who join the Dahmen’s 22 resident artists to offer their creations to the public. Dec. 3, 10 am-4 pm. Free. Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way., Uniontown, Wash. artisanbarn.org SCRAPS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Visit the shelter and enjoy cookies, cocoa, treats, games, and photos with Santa.

Dec. 3, 11 am-3 pm. Free admission.

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JINGLE BELL FUN RUN YMCA of the Palouse hosts this annual event, offering costume contests, holiday-themed snacks after the race, a tree lighting ceremony and more. Registration at 3:15 pm, race at 4 pm. Dec. 3. Pullman, Wash. palouseymca.org PICKIN’ CHRISTMAS VINTAGE & ARTISAN SHOW A juried event filled with vendors from throughout the Northwest, offering vintage/antique items, home decor, handcrafts, furniture, jewelry and more. Dec. 3, 9 am-6 pm; Dec. 4, 10 am-4 pm. $7 weekend admission; kids 12 and under free. Greyhound Park & Event Center, 5100 Riverbend Ave., Post Falls. pastblessingsfarm.com SANTA BREAKFAST & PHOTOS Enjoy a hot breakfast with the jolly man, then take photos with him in his sleigh. Dec. 3, 10 and 17, from 9 am-1 pm. $7/adults; $3/kids age 5-12. Photos are $10-$12.

Southside Senior & Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. sssac.org (535-0803) CAMPBELL HOUSE WASSAIL PARTY If you’re a member of the MAC, stop in for the annual wassail party at historic Campbell House. It’s a special evening of wassail punch (rum punch) and cookies, in the festive atmosphere of the holiday-decorated turn-of-thecentury home. Dec. 4, 5-7 pm. Free to members. Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. northwestmuseum.org (456-3931) FROZEN SING-A-LONG Make your own magical wand and then wave it along during an interactive Frozen Sing-a-long. Dec. 5, 4-6:30 pm. Free.

Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. (893-8340) 2ND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR The community is invited to a show featuring variety of local vendors, artists and crafters. Event also includes live Christmas music. Contact achoward@ centurypa.com to sign up as a vendor ($20/booth). Dec. 6, 11 am-2 pm. Free.

Garden Plaza of Post Falls, 545 N. Garden Plaza. gardenplazaofpostfalls.com LANDS COUNCIL HOLIDAY PARTY A celebration of the nonprofit’s successful year, along with food, drinks and decorating of a community tree. Dec. 7, 6 pm. Hamilton Studio, 1427 W. Dean Ave. bit.ly/2f9p8mH (327-9501) NATIVITIES AROUND THE WORLD An interfaith celebration of Christmas, featuring more than 400 nativity displays gathered from around the world and representing all cultures and congregations. Also includes live music, games and kids activities. Dec. 7-9, 6-9 pm, Dec. 10-11, noon-9 pm. The Church of

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Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1657 S. Blaine St., Moscow. Free and open to the public. moscownativity.org TRANSITIONS’ HOLIDAYS AT THE HEARTH Join The Women’s Hearth to play games, tour the building, and share holiday cheer. Learn more about Transitions’ shelter for women and how you can help during the holidays. Dec. 8, 4:30-5:30 pm. Free to the public.

Women’s Hearth, 920 W. Second Ave. help4women.org (328-6702) GAISER CONSERVATORY HOLIDAY LIGHTS The annual holiday lights display inside the greenhouse, where all the plants are decked out in lights. Dec. 9-18; open daily from noon-7:30 pm.

Free, donations accepted. Manito Park, 1800 S. Grand Blvd. thefriendsofmanito.org (509-456-8038) HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Visitors can enjoy a holiday-themed art exhibit along with an expanded gift shop with seasonal specialty foods and samples of locally-made specialty foods. Dec. 9-11, 10 am-6 pm. Free. Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way., Uniontown, Wash. artisanbarn.org (509-229-3414) WINTER GLOW SPECTACULAR The third annual holiday lights display relocates to the fairgrounds this year due to construction in Riverfront Park. New features include the Enchanted Forest, fireworks shows on select nights, and Santa’s North Pole workshop. Dec. 9-11, 15-23 and 26-30, from 4-10 pm. $5-$7.

Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 404 N. Havana. spokanewinterglow.com BING CROSBY MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE The public is invited to visit the museum and see it decorated for the holidays. Built in 1911, Bing lived here until departing for Hollywood in 1925. See items from his life and career. Dec. 10, 12-3 pm. Free and open to the public.

Crosby House Museum, 508 E. Sharp. bingcrosbyadvocates.org (313-3847) CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS Children (ages 3-12) can enjoy Christmas-themed crafts, songs, creative learning activities, cookie decorating and more. Preregister online. At 5860 N. La Rochelle Dr., CdA. Dec. 10, 10 am-noon. Free.

TheVineIdaho.org/events FEZZIWIG’S BALL A tribute to Charles Dickens’, “A Christmas Carol,” including an Old English-themed meal of carved meats, English puddings and spirits.

Come semi-formal or in costume, enjoy musicians and period-dancing, silent auction, and more. Ages 18+. Dec. 10, 5:30 pm. $75/each. Moran Prairie Grange, 6006 S. Palouse Hwy. thewhatevergirls.com/fezziwigs-ball/

FROZEN SING-A-LONG Make your own magical wand and then wave it along during an interactive Frozen Sing-along. Dec. 10, 1-3:30 pm. Free. Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom.

(893-8250) GINGERBREAD HOUSE BUILDING Take home your creation after this fun, no-pressure gingerbread house build, with all materials supplied by the library. Dec. 10, 10 am-noon. Free. Deer Park Library, 208 Forest St. (893-8300) HILLYARD FESTIVAL NORTH POLE Join Hillyard Festival volunteers for a tree lighting, canned food drive, pictures with Santa, caroling by the Roger’s choir, snacks and a tree decorating event. At Market and Queen in the Hillyard neighborhood, Spokane. Dec. 10, 11 am-5 pm. Free. hillyardfestival.com RE*IMAGINE CHRISTMAS WINTER FESTIVAL Events include a holidaythemed 5K fun run, ($10/adults; kids free), tree lighting, visit from Santa, kids activities, holiday lights tour, live music, shopping, food and more. Dec. 10, 2-8 pm. Medical Lake. mediclalake. org/holiday (939-9589) SNARKY HOLIDAY CARDS Create paper cards, gift tags or digital memes to express your holiday cheer (or chagrin) through humor, sarcasm and grumpy cat photos. Meme pros on hand to assist with digital card creation. Dec. 10, 3-5 pm. Free. Spark Central, 1214 W. Summit Pkwy. sparkwestcentral.org GINGERBREAD BUILD-OFF The annual Christ Clinic/Christ Kitchen features local bakery artists competing for your vote. Those in attendance get to decorate their own gingerbread house ($7), take a photo with the Gingerbread Man and friends, and enter to win prizes. All proceeds benefit Christ Clinic/Christ Kitchen. Dec. 11, 10 am-4 pm. Free. Davenport Grand Hotel, 333 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. christkitchen.org (325-4343) GINGERBREAD HOUSE BUILDING Take home your creation after this fun, no-pressure gingerbread house build, with all materials supplied. Dec. 11, 1-4 pm. Free. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. (893-8400) HAYDEN CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SHOW The annual neighborhood holiday lights display, with caroling, Santa photos, a Nativity scene, music and more.

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More Holiday Events CAMPBELL HOUSE HOLIDAYS Experience what it might have felt like to celebrate Christmas in turn-of-the-century Spokane as a member of the Campbell family. Enjoy holiday decor, talk to costumed actors and more. Dec. 17, 24 and 31 from noon-4 pm. Free with museum admission. Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First. northwestmuseum.org (456-3931) FROZEN SING-A-LONG Make your own magical wand and then wave it along during an interactive Frozen Sing-along. Dec. 17, 9:30 am-noon. Free. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne. (8938350) UGLY SWEATER DECORATING Bring a sweater or shirt to decorate; the library provides hideous craft supplies for decoration. For teens, grades 6 and up. Dec. 17, 2-4 pm. Free. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. (893-8400) GINGERBREAD HOUSE BUILDING Take home your creation after this fun, nopressure gingerbread house build, with all materials supplied by the library. Dec. 19, 4-6 pm. Free. Medical Lake Library, 3212 Herb St. (893-8330) HOLIDAY LIGHT TOUR Enjoy the holiday season with other adults 50+ on a drive through Spokane to view holiday displays. Prior to the holiday light tour participants will enjoy dinner on their own (location TBD). Registration requested.

Meets at 3:45 pm at the Cheney Parks & Recreation Office, 615 4th St. Dec. 20, 4-8 pm. $10-$14. kowens@cityofcheney.org GINGERBREAD HOUSE BUILDING Take home your creation after this fun, nopressure gingerbread house build, with all materials supplied by the library. Dec. 21, 3:30-5:30 pm. Free. Cheney Library, 610 First St. (893-8280) DROP-N-SHOP Parents can drop the kids off for a few hours of supervised fun at the HUB while they finish up last minute holiday shopping. Open to boys and girls in grades 1-6. Pre-registration by Dec. 20 required. Dec. 22, 5-8 pm. $10$15. HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo.

(927-0602) FROZEN SING-A-LONG Make your own magical wand and then wave it along during an interactive Frozen Sing-along. Dec. 22, 2-4:30 pm. Free. Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St. (509-893-8320) GINGERBREAD HOUSE BUILDING Take home your creation after this fun, nopressure gingerbread house build, with all materials supplied by the library. Dec. 22, 3:30-5:30 pm. Free. Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. (893-8390)

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Dec. 28, 2-4:30 pm. Free. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. (509-893-8400) GINGERBREAD HOUSE BUILDING Take home your creation after this fun, nopressure gingerbread house build, with all materials supplied by the library. Dec. 29, 4-7 pm. Free. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Rd. (509-893-8350) NEW YEAR’S EVE BALLROOM BASH The NYE celebration includes door prizes, dancing, live DJ and band, and more.

Dec. 31, 7:45 pm. $30-$35. Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Rd. mirabeauparkhotel.com (924-9000)

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FRESH WREATH MAKING CLASS Evergreens, ribbon, decor and wreath forms all provided; feel free to bring your own supplies, like battery operated lights, or-

naments, or vintage accessories. Nov. 27, 1-3 pm. $40, registration required. New Moon Art Gallery, 1326 E. Sprague. manicmoonandmore.com (993-5932) GREEN BLUFF GRANGE CRAFT WEEKEND Bring your craft project to the grange and work without interruptions. $25/full weekend pass. Dec. 2-4, starts at 5 pm Friday, ends at noon Sunday.

Green Bluff Grange, 9809 Green Bluff Rd. greenbluffgrowers.com HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW Features gifts and décor made by local artisans in a festive atmosphere, including cards and bookmarks, jewelry, candles and soap, woodblock prints, wool mittens, crocheted rugs, local honey, jam, lotions, flowers and more. Dec. 3, 10 am-5 pm and Dec. 4, 10 am-3 pm. At 815 E. 36th Ave., Spokane. (624-3457) HOLIDAY ARTS, BAKE & CRAFT SALE All proceeds support the congregation’s “Abolish Poverty and End Suffering Fund” which supports a five-week sum-

mer free lunch program. At Community of Christ Spokane Valley, 11515 E. Broadway, Spokane Valley. Dec. 3, 10 am-4 pm.

Free. (535-2513) WINTER BAZAAR / CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Hosting local vendors offering handcrafted items. Vendor booth starting at $35; proceeds fund the Work & Witness Kenya 2017 team. Dec. 10, 9 am-4 pm. Free. Christ Church Deer Park, 5804 W, Herman Rd. (467-8986)

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THE 2016 FESTIVAL OF FAIR TRADE The 32nd annual event celebrates artisans from around the world, including Nepal, Mexico, Chile, Guatemala and more. This annual tradition brings a world marketplace to Spokane over the Thanksgiving weekend. Nov. 25-27, 10 am-5 pm. Free.

Community Building, 35 W. Main Ave. festivaloffairtrade.com FIRST NIGHT SPOKANE The annual

From screen to stage: It’s A Wonderful Life at the Bing on Dec. 23-24. family-friendly celebration of the new year includes activities for all-ages at venues across downtown, including live music, art, artist demos, kids activities, games and more. Dec. 31. $15-$18. firstnightspokane.com

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PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES Kick off the holiday season with a classic comedy that will really make you grateful for all you have. Refreshments provided, or bring some leftovers. Rated R. Nov. 26, 3 pm. Free. Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. (444-5331) TOTALLY TUBULAR TUESDAY: HOLIDAY FILMS The Tuesday night classic film series gets festive, with screenings of Die Hard (Nov. 29), Love Actually (Dec. 6), The Polar Express (Dec. 13) and Elf (Dec.

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Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. bingcrosbyadvocates.org THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL Celebrate Christmas with a muppet retelling of Dickens’ classic Christmas Carol. Rated G. Dec. 3, 2 pm. Free.

South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. spokanelibrary.org ELF: THE SINGALONG Enjoy a screening of this new holiday classic, and sing along to all the familiar holiday tunes with the rest of the audience. Dec. 8, 6:30 pm. $5. Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. panida.org (208-255-7801) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION Chevy Chase returns in this blockbuster comedy as Clark Griswold, America’s best-intentioned walking disaster area, who is determined to create a fun-filled, old-fashioned Christmas. Dec. 10, 2 pm. Free. South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. spokanelibrary.org (444-5331) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION Join others at the library to eat some Christmas cookies and enjoy the fun of this classic holiday comedy.

Dec. 17, 2 pm. Free. Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. (444-5331) WAR HORSE The Handspring Puppet Company takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of WWI France in this National Theatre production. Dec. 18. $17. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague. friendsofthebing.org/ warhorse THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS Dress the kids in Christmas colors and head to the library to watch the holiday classic. Dec. 21, 2 pm. Free. Indian Trail Library, (444-5331) HOLIDAY SUDS AND CINEMA The Inlander’s beer-and-a-movie night is back with National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Sponsored by Rainier Beer and Horizon Credit Union, which gives out prizes for the ugliest Christmas sweater. Dec. 22. $5. Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland. (327-1050)

FOOD & DRINK

FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER The sixth annual community dinner is open to all. The community can donate online: gofundme.com/fedoras-freedinner. Nov. 24, 11 am-4 pm. Fedora Pub & Grille, 1726 W. Kathleen, Coeur d’Alene.

(208-765-8888) THANKSGIVING DINNER A traditional Thanksgiving dinner, served buffet style. $29.90/adults; $26.90/seniors; $16.90/kids 5-12; kids under 5 free.

Nov. 24, 11 am-4 pm. Max at Mirabeau, 1100 N. Sullivan Rd. (922-6252) AFTER THANKSGIVING EVENT Includes a free pancake breakfast, from 8-10 am, store specials, olive oil tasting (9 am) and more. Nov. 25, 7 am-4 pm.

Free. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon.

(328-3335) CHAMPAGNE & PORT DINNER Celebrate six of the most imitated and celebrated wines in the world, alongside six courses from Chef Tanya Broesder, including fresh-shucked oysters and lamb pops. Dec. 1, 6 pm. $85. Masselow’s, 100 N. Hayford Rd. northernquest.com COOKING CLASS: PORK CROWN ROAST Chef David Pierce shares how to prepare this impressive roast with a peppercorn sauce, perfect for holiday entertaining. Dec. 2, 6-8 pm. $40.

Gourmet Way, 8222 N. Government Way. gourmetwayhayden.com 12 ALES OF CHRISTMAS The 20th annual winter beer fest offers guests 12, 8-oz. samples of seasonal brews, along with a holiday buffet, ugly sweater competition and a live DJ. Dec. 3, 6:30 pm. $55. Capone’s, 751 N. Fourth St. , Coeur d’Alene. bit.ly/2gj0hQ1 CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH The gallery’s 11th anniversary celebration and Christmas open house coincide for this brunch event. Dec. 3, 11 am-1 pm. Bank Left Gallery, 100 S. Bridge, Palouse, Wash. bankleftgallery.com TURKEY & TUNES A fancy Farm-toTable-style turkey dinner and festive concert by Sean and Shannon Siemen, with a dinner menu by Chef LJ Klink.

Dec. 4, 4:30-7:30 pm. $25-$50. Mont Lamm Events, 7501 Enoch Rd, Chattaroy. (276-7636)

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More Holiday Events CHRISTMAS TREE ELEGANCE HOLIDAY LUNCHEON The gala luncheon with Spokane Symphony music director Eckart Preu and 10 members of the orchestra includes performances of popular holiday favorites, along with a cork pull, prizes and more. Proceeds benefit the Spokane Symphony. Dec. 6-7, 11 am-1 pm. $50. Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post. facebook.com/ ChristmasTreeElegance FEZZIWIG’S BALL The first-year event, benefiting the Whatever Girls women’s ministry, is a nod to Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” and includes an authentic Old English holiday celebration, with dinner, dancing, music and more. Dec. 10, 5:3011 pm. $75/person. Moran Prairie Grange, 6006 S. Palouse Hwy. bit.ly/2f2dLK8 PRIME RIB & HOLIDAY APPETIZERS A hands-on holiday cooking class with executive chef Aaron Jollymore and Bill Jollymore. Registration required. Dec. 14, 6 pm. $60. Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way. artisanbarn.org (509-229-3414) HOLIDAY BAKING CLASS The Inland Northwest Food Kitchen hosts Batch Bakeshop owner Mika Maloney, who shares secrets to baking treats from regional grains and fruits, including mini tarts, cookies and buttermilk cake. Dec. 15, 6:30-8:30 pm. $20-$25. Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N. William St. inwfoodnetwork.org (208-457-8950) 4TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PUB CRAWL The holiday-themed downtown pub crawl returns for its fourth year. Sat, Dec. 17, from 7-10 pm; details TBA. Dec. 17, 7 pm. bestspokanebars.com HOLIDAY COOKIE CLASS Come learn to make an assortment of Christmas cookies

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with Christine Zeoli. Registration required.

Dec. 17, 1-4 pm. $45. Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown. artisanbarn.org INTERNATIONAL MIDNIGHT MARMOT BEER FEST River City’s second annual winter beer festival offers guests the chance to sample nine different varieties of its Midnight Marmot Imperial Stout, with $10 growler fills and a limited release snifter glass. Dec. 17, 3-8 pm. $25-$30.

River City Brewing, 121 S. Cedar St. bit. ly/2fhWYUp (509-413-2388) CHRISTMAS DINNER BUFFET Leave the cooking to someone else, and enjoy a Christmas Eve/Day holiday buffet, with breakfast, lunch and dinner offered, on Dec. 24 and 25, from 6 am-11 pm. Max at Mirabeau, 1100 N. Sullivan Rd. maxatmirabeau.com (922-6252) DAVENPORT CHRISTMAS DINNER Enjoy an elegant holiday dinner or brunch at any of the three Davenport Hotel locationas (The Grand, Historic, Tower). Offered Dec. 23-25; call for reservations. davenporthotel.com (455-8888)

MUSIC

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS The Gonzaga Jazz program invites all to a multimedia Christmas concert featuring live music and holiday movie classics.

Nov. 30, 7-8:30 pm. $5; free/students, seniors and military with ID. Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone. In the Hemmingson Center Ballroom, 3rd floor. (313-6733) SPOKANE SYMPHONY PRESENTS: THE NUTCRACKER The Symphony celebrates the magic of the holidays with its annual performance of the cherished family fa-

vorite, based on the classic story by E.T.A. Hoffman. Featuring dancers from the Santa Barbara-based State Street Ballet, and local dancers from the region. Dec. 1-3 at 7:30 pm, Dec. 3-4 at 2 pm. $12.50-$75.

Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague. spokanesymphony.org COEUR D’ALENE SYMPHONY: HOLIDAY MUSIC FROM GERMANY The symphony’s holiday concert features a program of works by Brahms, along with holiday favorites and a sing-along. Dec. 2 at 7:30 pm, Dec. 3 at 2 pm. $10-$27. Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Rd. cdasymphony.org JOY TO THE WORLD Spokane Choral Artists present a holiday concert with joyful music selections from around the world.

Dec. 2, 7:30-9:30 pm. $12-$18. Salem Lutheran Church, 1428 W. Broadway. spokanechoralartists.com PALOUSE CHORAL SOCIETY: A BRITISH ISLES CHRISTMAS Join the Palouse Choral Society for an evening of seasonal music from the British Isles. Selections including Britten’s “Ceremony of Carols” and “English Song of Joy.” Dec. 2 at 7:30 pm, Dec. 4 at 4 pm. $8-$15. St. Boniface Catholic Church, 207 S. St. Boniface St., Uniontown, Wash. palousechoralsociety.org PRESIDIO BRASS HOLIDAY CONCERT Drawn from the Yamaha Performing Ensemble’s CD “Christmas Day,” selections include “Silent Night” and “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,” plus a new musical tribute to “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Dec. 2, 7:30-9:30 pm. $9-$18; WSU students free w/ID. Jones Theatre at Daggy Hall, WSU Pullman. performingarts.wsu.edu SPOKANE ACCORDION ENSEMBLE CHRISTMAS CONCERT The group

presents its “Sing-Along Sounds of the Holidays” concert. Dec. 2, 7-9 pm. $10 suggested donation. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 316 E. 24th Ave. (747-6677) JOY TO THE WORLD Spokane Choral Artists present their holiday concert with joyful music selections from around the world. Dec. 3, 7:30-9:30 pm. $12-$18. St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church, 505 W. St. Thomas More Way. (979-4656) NIC ORCHESTRA CONCERT Featuring the NIC Cardinal Chamber Orchestra. Dec. 4, 7 pm. Free. Schuler Performing Arts Center at North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave. (208-769-3276) THE PLAZA CHRISTMAS BALL An evening of ballroom and swing dancing on the giant hardwood dance floor, featuring music by the MasterClass Big Band. Doors at 6, lesson at 6:30, dancing at 7 pm. Dec. 4, 6:30-10 pm. $18-$22. Skate Plaza, 5685 N. Pioneer Dr. cdaballroomdancing.com MUSIC IN HISTORIC HOMES An intimate classical concert, with holiday favorites,

by Yi-chun Chen and David Dutton, in the historic Larson-Lindholm House (1243 S. Wall). Dec. 7 and 8, concerts at 3, 5 and 7 pm. $25. spokanehistoricconcerts.org WINTER CLASSICS FEAT. ZUILL BAILEY A special winter concert series from the Northwest Bach Festival, featuring artistic director Zuill Bailey on cello, and Natasha Paremski on piano, for “Romance of the Cello.” Dec. 8, 7:30 pm. $48. Hagadone Event Center, 900 S. Floating Green Dr. cdaresort.com (888-999-7998) ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS CONCERT Conducted by Timothy Westerhaus, the Concert Choir presents its annual holiday concert. Dec. 9 at 7:30 pm,

Dec. 10 at 2 pm. St. Aloysius Church, 330 E. Boone. gonzaga.edu/music CRESCENDO COMMUNITY CHORUS HOLIDAY CONCERT An evening of children’s choral music, celebrating all things Christmas. Dec. 9, 7-8 pm. $5/person; $20/family. Kids 5 and under free. St. Stephen’s Episcopal, 5720 S. Perry. crescendocommunitychorus.org DECEMBER WINTER CLASSICS FEAT. ZUILL BAILEY A special winter concert series from the Northwest Bach Festival, featuring artistic director Zuill Bailey on cello, and Natasha Paremski on piano, for “Romance of the Cello,” on Dec. 9, at 7 pm, and “Romance of the Sonota,” on Dec. 11, at 3 pm. $40-$45. Barrister Winery, 1213 W. Railroad Ave. (465-3591) MARY’S CHRISTMAS Come to historic Mount St. Michael’s to see the Singing Nuns perform their 21st annual Christmas concert. Shuttle services are available Dec. 9-10 at 7:30 pm and Dec. 10-11 at 2 pm. $10-$12. Mt. St. Michael’s, 8500 N. St. Michaels Rd. SingingNuns.com NORTHWEST SACRED MUSIC CHORALE: BEHOLD THAT STAR The choir’s annual Christmas Festival concerts feature Vivaldi’s popular and inspiring “Gloria in D Major”, as well as Gerald Finzi’s “In Terra Pax: A Christmas Scene,” along with a sing-a-long. Dec. 9, 7 pm and Dec. 10, 3 pm. $16-$22. Trinity Lutheran Church, 812 N. Fifth, Coeur d’Alene. (208-446-2333) CHRISTMAS CABARET The Pages of Harmony Presents an a-capella, Christmasthemed performance with dinner. Dec. 10, doors at 5:30, dinner at 6, show at 7 pm. $10-$18. Southside Senior & Community Center, 3151 E. 27th. pagesofharmony.org

The Spokane Symphony’s Nutcracker features the State Street Ballet at the Fox Theater, Dec. 1-4.

SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS A holiday concert featuring NIC Wind Symphony, Cardinal Choral, and Chamber Singers.

Dec. 10, 7:30 pm and Dec. 11, 2 pm.

Free. Schuler Performing Arts Center at North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave. nic.edu (208-769-3276) SPOKANE JAZZ ORCHESTRA: CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION SJO’s holiday concert features guest vocalist from Seattle Kelley Johnson for a program featuring the Nutcracker Suite.

Dec. 10, 7:30 pm. $12-$26.50. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague. spokanejazz.org (227-7404) WASHINGTON IDAHO SYMPHONY The orchestra’s third concert of its 201617 season features a program of works

by Bach, Mozart and Schubert; showcasing David Shifrin on clarinet. Dec. 10,

7:30 pm. $10-$15. Pullman High School. washingtonidahosymphony.org WHITWORTH CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL CONCERT The annual holiday concert featuring student performers from Whitwoth. Dec. 10, 8 pm and Dec. 11, 3 pm. $20; $15/students, seniors. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague. foxtheaterspokane.com AFFINITY CELTIC CHRISTMAS CONCERT A holiday concert featuring the harp, violin and soprano trio, performing classical and celtic Christmas music.

The trio is joined on stage by Howard Crosby for a special “White Christmas” duet. Dec. 11, 7 pm. $15-$22. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague. (227-7404) AVE! This concert features a program of music from the 16th century to pres-

ent day, inspired by the mother Mary.

Dec. 11, 2 pm. Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone; in the Student Chapel, third floor of College Hall. (328-4220) CHRISTMAS PIPE ORGAN CONCERT & SINGALONG “Holiday on Pipes” features well-known pipe organist Kenneth Fuller, accompanied by his wife, Carol. Includes a traditional singalong.

Dec. 11, 6 pm. Free, donations accepted. First Church of Nazarene, 9004 N. Country Homes Blvd. (467-8986) HOLIDAY CAROLING WITH ALL SAINTS SCHOOL Music director Rajiv Hatcher leads singers from All Saints Catholic School through the library singing a selection of holiday carols.

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Medical Lake. medicallake.org/5k/ REINDEER RUN 5K The mostly flat 5K race supports the Idaho Community Action Food Bank. Dec. 10, 8 am. $22.

McEuen Park, 420 E. Front St. fleetfeetcda.com (208-769-2252)

THEATER

ALL IS CALM In 1914, at the Western front, a German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, and peace. Nov. 25-Dec. 24; Thu-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $26-$32. The Modern Theater Spokane, 174 S. Howard. themoderntheater.org THE CHRISTMAS SHOW FEAT. ELLEN TRAVOLTA Coeur d’Alene-based actress Ellen Travolta joins her husband, Jack Bannon, sister Margaret Travolta, and musicians Katie Strohmaier and Scott Steed, for the fourth-annual cabaret-style Christmas revue. Nov. 25-Dec. 18, Thu-Sat, 7:30 pm and Sun, 5 pm. $27.50. The Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second. cdachristmas.com ELF THE MUSICAL, JR. A performance of this modern-day Christmas classic by CYT North Idaho helps theater-goers of all ages find their inner Elf just in time for the holidays. Nov. 18-27; Fri-Sat at 7 pm, Sat-Sun at 3 pm. $9-$15. Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Rd., Coeur d’Alene. (208-277-5727) FARCE OF NATURE A performance of the play by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten. Fri-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Ignite! Community Theatre, 10814 E. Broadway, Spokane Valley. igniteonbroadway.org FOREVER PLAID: PLAID TIDINGS Sprinkled among the Christmas offerings are audience favorites like their riotous “second version” of The Ed Sullivan Show, this time featuring the Rockettes, the Chipmunks and The Vienna Boys Choir, and a Plaid Caribbean Christmas. Nov. 25-Dec. 18, Thu-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $22-$30. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. spokanecivictheatre.com (325-2507) SCROOGE THE MUSICAL A musical retelling of the classic holiday story. Nov. 25-Dec. 18, Fri at 7 pm (except Nov. 25, at 4 pm); Sat-Sun at 2 pm. $12/adult, $8/kids under 12. Spokane Children’s Theatre, 2727 N. Madelia. spokanechildrenstheatre.org SEASON’S GREETINGS The Blue Door Theatre’s annual holiday celebration

REI is offering a free class to get acquainted with Mt. Spokane’s Nordic trails on Dec. 1.

GENTRI: FINDING CHRISTMAS A holiday concert by the popular, three-piece tenor group. Dec. 14, 8 pm. $29-$39.

Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague. bingcrosbytheater.com (227-7404) WE SING OF PEACE The Spokane Area Youth Choirs present their 30th annual winter concert, featuring songs of peace and joy from many nations and traditions. Dec. 14, 7-8 pm. $6-$10. Westminster Congregational United Church of Christ, 411 S. Washington St. (624-7992) CHRIS TOMLIN WITH MATT REDMAN A concert by the contemporary Christian artist, featuring songs from his recent release “Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship.” Dec. 15. $35-$75. INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. inbpac.com (279-7000) ADVENT LESSONS & CAROLS Featuring the Cathedral Choir. Dec. 16, 7 pm.

Donations accepted. St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. (838-4277) NORTHWEST SACRED MUSIC CHORALE: BEHOLD THAT STAR The choir’s annual Christmas Festival concerts feature Vivaldi’s ever-popular and inspiring “Gloria in D Major”, as well as Gerald Finzi’s gorgeous “In Terra Pax: A Christmas Scene,” along with a sing-a-long.

Dec. 9, 7 pm and Dec. 10, 3 pm. Dec. 17, 3-4:30 pm. $16-$22. Central Lutheran Church, 512 S. Bernard St. nwsmc.org

SPOKANE SYMPHONY SUPERPOPS 3: HOLIDAY POPS The revitalized Holiday Pops, conducted by Morihiko Nakahara, features the Spokane Symphony Chorale and the Spokane Area Youth Choirs performing with the Spokane Symphony. Dec. 17, 8 pm and Dec. 18, 2 pm. $15-$54. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague. spokanesymphony.org (624-1200) THE HOLIDAY ROUND A night of poetry, live art, music and collaboration, featuring Kevin and Jamie of Silver Treason, songwriter Lucas Brookbank Brown, visual artist Derrick Freeland, poet Zack Graham and others TBA. Hosted by Mark Anderson and Karli Ingersoll. Dec. 23, 8 pm. $5-$8. The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague. thebartlettspokane.com FROZEN SING ALONG The second annual event invites all ages to come sing along with a special interactive screening of the Disney’s beloved new animated film. Characters from the film, including Anna, Elsa, Olaf and Kristoff, join in. Dec. 30-31, at 2 pm. $15-$25.

Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague. bingcrosbytheater.com (227-7404) SPOKANE SYMPHONY NEW YEAR’S EVE: BEETHOVEN’S NINTH Since conductor Eckart Preu introduced the custom from his native Germany years ago, this annual concert featur-

ing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony has become a traditional part of holiday festivities in Spokane. Dec. 31, 7:30 pm. $16-$28. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague. spokanesymphony.org (624-1200)

SPORTS & OUTDOORS

TURKEY TROT Sponsored by the Bloomsday Road Runners Club, the race serves as a drive to collect food and cash for Second Harvest Food Bank.

Runners/walkers can choose a 2-, 3- or 5-mile route. No registration or entry fee, but must sign waiver. Nov. 24, 8:3010 am. Free. Manito Park, 1800 S. Grand Blvd. brrc.net (868-6433) SPOKANE CHIEFS’ TEDDY BEAR TOSS The annual stuffed animal drive night invites attendees to bring toys to toss onto the ice after the Chiefs score their first goal against the Kootenay Ice. Dec. 9, 7:05 pm. $10-$22. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon. spokanechiefs.com RE*IMAGINE CHRISTMAS FUN RUN Come celebrate Christmas with a 5K fun run in Medical Lake. Prizes are given for ugliest sweater, best stockings and best costume. Events after the run include a children’s Santa’s workshop, tree-lighting, horse drawn wagon rides, vendors,

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$17-$22. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague. bingcrosbytheater.com 10-MINUTE PLAY FEST University of Idaho Theatre’s annual festival, featuring all original student work directed and performed by students. Dec. 5-7. $10. The Forge Theater, 404 Sweet Ave., Moscow.

(208-885-2558) THE SANTALAND DIARIES Moscow Art Theatre (Too) presents this holiday play

by David Sedaris about a cynical, sarcastic, soap opera-loving slacker in desperate need of a job who finds work as an elf at Macy’s Santaland. Dec. 8-10 and 21-22 at 7:30 pm, Dec. 11 at 2 pm. $10.

The Kenworthy, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. kenworthy.org (208-882-4127) CHRISTMAS AT SIXTH STREET The theater’s annual holiday performance. Dec. 9, 7 pm and Dec. 10-11, 2 pm. $13-$15.

Sixth Street Theater, 212 Sixth St., Wallace, Idaho. sixthstreetmelodrama.com A CHRISTMAS CAROL The classic tale of condemnations and redemption by Charles Dickens. Dec. 9-18; Fri-Sat at 7 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $12/adults $6/students.

Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union Ave., Newport. pendoreilleplayers.org A CHRISTMAS STORY Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. Dec. 9-10 at 7:30 pm, Dec. 10 at 3 pm and Dec. 11 at 2 pm. $8/$10. Theater Arts for Children, 2114 N. Pines, Ste. 3S. (995-6718) EIGHT REINDEER MONOLOGUES A comedy show by Jeff Goode, featuring “wildly inappropriate” confessions from Santa’s reindeer, performed by a cast of local actors. Ages 16+. Dec. 9-11, Fri-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $10. Stage Left Theater, 108 W. Third. spokanestageleft. org (838-9727) HOLIDAY HOMICIDE COMEDY MYSTERY A holiday-themed interactive murder mystery theatre production. Tickets includes show, glass of wine/beer, tax and gratuity. Dec. 9 and 16, from 5:30-8 pm. $40/person. Coeur d’Alene Cellars, 3890 N. Schreiber Way. cdamurdermysterytheatre.com TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS The annual, Radio City Music Hall-style show features classic Christmas songs brought to life on stage. Dec. 9-11, 16-18 and 21-23; show times vary. $20-$33. Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Rd., Coeur d’Alene. traditionsofchristmasnw.com THE TRIAL OF EBENEZER SCROOGE This special comedy takes place a year after Scrooge’s transformation, and he’s

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back to his old ways. Dec. 9-18, Thu-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $18. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. spokanecivictheatre.com (325-2507) THE NATIVITY STORY A children’s production, featuring local kids in K-6th grade, performing the story of Jesus’ birth, and singing traditional Christmas carols. Dec. 10, 6 pm and Dec. 11, 9:30 am.

Free and open to the public. First Church of Nazarene, 9004 N. Country Homes Blvd. (467-8986) CHRISTMAS CAROLE: THE MUSICAL A new musical based on the Charles Dickens classic, with music by composer John Maio. Dec. 16-17, 22-23 at 8 pm, Dec. 18 at 3:30 pm. $10.50-$16. Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. panida.org CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE The holiday stage show features dozens of artists and more than 300 costumes in a spectacle of dance, illusions, acrobatics and holiday music. Dec. 16-17 at 7:30 pm; also Dec. 17 at 2 pm. $35-$65. INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. inbpac.com (279-7000) IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A RADIO PLAY Showcasing the beloved holiday classic, this behind-the-scenes radioshow experience is performed live on stage. Dec. 23-24, 6 pm. $13.50-$21.50.

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ALLEGRO DANCE WINTER SHOWCASE: Allegro Dance Studio shows off their steps for this special, winter-themed performance. Dec. 3, 6:30 pm. $8.50-$12.20.

Panida Theater, 300 N. First. panida.org CNOTHAIR: A CELTIC NUTCRACKER: The Kelly Irish Dancers put an Irish twist on this holiday classic. Dec. 9, 7 pm and Dec. 10, 2 and 7 pm. At the Valley Prairie Hall, 8216 N. Big Meadows Rd., Chattaroy. $10. bit.ly/2f9sA0L (220-3479) EUGENE BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER The ballet troupe from Eugene, Oregon, presents the magical holiday story that includes the familiar dancing snowflakes, waltzing flowers, the Sugarplum Fairy and her Cavalier, and many surprises to delight all ages. Dec. 11, 3 pm. Beasley Coliseum, 925 NE Fairway Rd., Pullman. festivaldance.org (335-3525) EUGENE BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER See the classic holiday story performed live on stage by dancers from Eugene’s ballet troupe. Dec. 12, 7 pm. $13-$31.

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CHRIS BOVEY: MY SPOKANE “A Vintage Look at Spokane Through the Screenprints of Chris Bovey” showcases the local artist’s screenprints of local landmarks, buildings and businesses, that define our region. Through Jan. 8, open Tue-Sun, 10 am-5 pm (until 8 pm on Wed; half-price admission on Tue). $5-$10/admission. Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. northwestmuseum.org (509-456-3931) CRAFTING IDENTITY: MASKS AND PASTORELA IN MICHOACAN An exhibition of masks carved by Felipe Horta and various other mask artists from the village of Tocuaro, in Michoacan.

The masks are used in the ceremonial dances (pastorelas) staged during the community fiesta held each February.

Through Jan. 14; gallery open Mon-Sat, 10 am-4 pm. Free and open to the public. Jundt Art Museum, 200 E. Desmet Ave. (313-6843) FLOOTIE AT THE LIBERTY The Liberty Building is filled with the artwork of more than 20 member artists of Flootie. com. Through Jan. 15; open on weekdays from 9 am-9 pm. Free and open to the public. Liberty Building, 402 N. Washington St. spokanelibertybuilding.com NORTHWEST ALTERNATIVE COMICS This exhibit features a select sampling of emerging artists and illustrators who make up the alternative comic genre of our region. Artists include Peter Bagge, Paul Chadwick, Max Clotfelter, Taylor Dow, Ellen Forney, Eroyn Franklin, David Lasky, Mita Mahato, Tom Van Deusen and Jim Woodring. Through Dec. 17; open Mon-Sat, 10 am-4 pm (Thu to 7 pm). Free and open to the public. Museum of Art/WSU, Wilson Rd., Pullman. museum.wsu.edu (335-1910) ROMAN MYTH & MYTHMAKING A special touring exhibition examining how the ancient Romans constructed and spread their religious and cultural beliefs, as seen through 115 mostly small-scale objects they created and used on a daily basis. Through Dec. 17; open Mon-Sat, 10 am-4 pm. Also included are weekly, free lectures tied to the exhibit, select Thursdays, at 7 pm. Free admission. Jundt Art Museum, gonzaga.edu/jundt (313-6843) SAGE PAISNER: MY FAMILY IS EVERYTHING / MI FAMILIA ES TODO A solo exhibition of the contemporary artist’s photography. Through Jan. 27; gallery open Mon-Fri, 10 am-6 pm; Sat, 10 am-2 pm. Bryan Oliver Gallery, Whitworth, 300 W. Hawthorne. (777-3258) WEIRD SCIENCE: JUSTIN GIBBENS & RENEE ADAMS In this show, Gibbens’ work is inspired by natural history and the animal denizens of our planet, while Adams’ mixed-media work is influenced by the flora and fauna around her home.

In the Boswell Corner Gallery. Through Feb. 3; Mon-Thu, 10 am-4 pm; Fri, 10 am2:30 pm. Free. North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden. (208-769-3276) OPEN STUDIO: KAREN MOBLEY, TOM QUINN, NAN DRYE The three local artists host an open studio show and sale, offering their paintings, textile works and other pieces for sale to the public.

At 3515 S. Lee. Nov. 25-26, from 10 am-5 pm. Free. Spokane, n/a. bit.ly/2fhOLiI SAS ORNAMENT + SMALL WORKS The Spokane Art School’s annual holiday show features work by more than 30 regional artists. Nov. 25-Dec. 23; open Mon-Fri, 10 am-5 pm and Sat, 10 am-4

pm. Spokane Art School, 809 W. Garland. spokaneartschool.net (325-3001) STEVE GIBBS BENEFIT SHOW This show celebrates beloved gallery owner and curator, Steve Gibbs, recently diagnosed with ALS. It features a 20+ year accumulation of work from Steve’s personal collection, including highly collectable pieces from internationallyacclaimed artists. Through Nov. 26; TueSat, 11 am-6 pm. Art Spirit Gallery, 415 Sherman, CdA. theartspiritgallery.com SLIGHTLY WEST OF SPOKANE STUDIO TOUR Artists in the Cheney and Medical Lake area open their studios to the public, offering original art for sale, tours and more. Nov. 26, 10 am-7 pm.

Free. Details at cityofcheney.org.

JULIE GAUTIER-DOWNES: TABLEAUX The artist has constructed a series of small to mid-sized installations which study home, trauma, and loss. Dec. 1, 5:30-8:30 pm. Free and open to the public. Richmond Gallery, 228 W. Sprague. laboratoryspokane.com MOSCOW FIRST THURSDAY The city of Moscow’s monthly community arts celebration, featuring art displays around the downtown area, live music and more. Monthly on the first Thursday, from 5-8 pm. See link for details: facebook.com/moscowfirsthursday CUP OF JOY INVITATIONAL Celebrate and toast the holidays at Trackside Studio’s national invitational and sale featuring the ceramic cup in its various forms by 30 artists from across the U.S. Opening reception and sales, Dec. 2, 5-8 pm, Dec. 3-4, noon-4 pm. On display though Jan. 13. Free. Trackside Studio, TracksideStudio.net (981-2279) 18TH ANNUAL SMALL ARTWORKS INVITATIONAL The annual show features artworks that are all smaller than 12-inches by 12-inches, by 36 regional artists. Dec. 2-Jan. 7; opening reception Dec. 2, from 5-8 pm. Art Spirit Gallery, 415 Sherman Ave. theartspiritgallery. com (208-765-6006) ANNUAL OPEN STUDIO Bill & Kathy Kostelec welcome all to their 7th annual photography open studio featuring new works from 2016 “Exploration & Imagination” and many other projects.

Includes refreshments and gallery/studio/darkroom tours. Dec. 2, 5-9 pm and Dec. 3-4, 1-5 pm. Free. Cherry Street

Studios, 1123 S. Cherry St. cherryststudios.com (868-8910) LR MONTGOMERY: CHRISTMAS STUDIO OPEN HOUSE For many people it’s a tradition in Spokane to visit their favorite artists studios during the holiday season. Meet and visit with artist LR Montgomery at his studio/gallery. Dec. 2, 5-9 pm, Dec. 3, 10 am-9 pm, Dec. 4, 12-5 pm. Free. LR Montgomery Studio & Gallery, 428 E. 21st Ave. LRMontgomery. com (624-0261) FIRST FRIDAY Art galleries and businesses across downtown Spokane and beyond host monthly receptions to showcase new displays of art. Receptions held the first Friday of the month, from 5-8 pm. Free. Details at Inlander. com/FirstFriday and downtownspokane.org FIRST FRIDAY: TEXTILE & FIBER ART The gallery’s annual exhibition of contemporary fiber art, which includes wall hangings, baskets, sculpture, quilts, tapestry, wearable pieces and more.

Features: Jennenne Morphis, Michele Mokrey and Dennis Steen. Dec. 2, 4-9 pm. No charge. New Moon Art Gallery, 1326 E. Sprague. (413-9101) KEIKO VON HOLT An exhibition of the Spokane artist’s sumi-e paintings; continues through the month of December.

Opening reception Dec. 2, from 5-8 pm; gallery hours Tue-Sat, 11 am-6 pm. Avenue West Gallery, 907 W. Boone Ave. avenuewestgallery.org (838-4999) REBEKAH WILKINS PEPITON The artist works in printmaking, graphic design, and photography. She holds an M.Ed. in art education from the University of Idaho and is a visual art teacher at Central Valley High School. Opening reception Dec. 2, 5-8 pm; closing reception Dec. 31, 5-8 pm; otherwise open by appt. Kolva-Sullivan Gallery, 115 S. Adams St. kolva-sullivangallery.com SPOKANE ART SCHOOL PRINT SHOW For its winter show, the Spokane Art School hosts the work of local printmakers. Dec. 2-Jan. 28; opening reception Dec. 2, from 5-8 pm. Gallery hours Mon-Fri, 10 am-5 pm. Spokane Art School, 809 W. Garland. (325-3001) SMALL WORKS SALE + ELLEN PICKEN Saranac Art Projects hosts its annual Small Works Sale, featuring original works by local artists. holiday giving.

Separately, Ellen Picken shows her new work. Reception Dec. 2, from 5-8 pm.

Show runs through Dec. 31; gallery hours Thu, 4-8 pm, Fri-Sat 12-8 pm and Sun, 2-6 pm. Free. Saranac Art Projects, 25 W. Main. saranacartprojects.wordpress.com SECOND FRIDAY ARTWALK Coeur d’Alene’s monthly celebration of local art, with local galleries around downtown hosting artist receptions, live music and original art. Second Friday of the month, from 5-8 pm. Free. Downtown Coeur d’Alene, Sherman Ave. artsincda.org/artwalk (208-415-0116) WINTERFEST ARTS & CRAFTS SALE Purchase gifts for your family and friends during a festival featuring wares created and sold by Whitworth students, faculty, staff and alumni. For more information or to reserve a table, please contact the Art department main office (wuart@ whitworth.edu, 777-3258). Dec. 9, 9 am.

Whitworth Hixson Union Building, whitworth.edu (777-1000) ADULT COLORING: CHRISTMAS FUN Enjoy some December fun with holidaythemed coloring pages. We’ll provide the supplies, Christmas music, cookies, and cocoa. Dec. 13, 6 pm. Free. South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. spokanelibrary. org (444-5331)

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PULP FICTION: CHAPBOOKS, DIME NOVELS & PENNY DREADFULS The library hosts a fall exhibit on dime novels, short works of fiction usually focused on the dramatic exploits of a single heroic character. In the U.S., a rise in literacy rates around the time of the Civil War created a market for books among the working class. In England, the same forces created penny dreadfuls. Through Dec. 3; library open 10 am-6 pm Mon-Sat (to 8 pm on Wed). Free. Downtown Spokane Library, 906 W. Main. spokanelibrary.org EXPLORING POETRY WITH TOD MARSHALL Washington State Poet Laureate Tod Marshall introduces works by several poets in this discussion series. Nov. 28, 6:30-7:30 pm. Free. Spokane Valley Li-

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ST. JOHN’S CATHEDRAL TOURS Guided tours of the cut-stone, English Gothic Revival cathedral designed by Spokanite Harold C. Whitehouse. It features a unique collection of Medieval-style French stained glass by Charles J. Connick and William Willet & Sons, a 4,100+ pipe organ, and a 49-bell carillon. Tours offered 1st, 3rd, 5th Wed; Fri and Sat from 11 am-2 pm. Free. St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. stjohns-cathedral.org THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE The interactive stage show based on the TV series gives eligible guests a chance to “Come on Down” to win. Play classic games from television’s most popular game show, from Plinko to Cliffhangers, The Big Wheel and even the fabulous Showcase.

Nov. 28-30, at 7:30 pm. $35. Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Rd. northernquest.com (509-242-7000) LA RIVE SPA-LIDAYS OPEN HOUSE The special event includes mini-spa services, wine, shopping, a fashion sho, swag bags, appetizers and a fundraiser for Project Beauty Share. Nov. 30. $25-$50.

Northern Quest Casino, (509-242-7000) FIRST FRIDAY SWING DANCE Come for open dancing, take an advanced Lindy class (7-8 pm; $7). First Friday of the month, from 8-11:30 pm. $10-$12. The Gathering House, 733 W. Garland Ave. gatheringhouse.org (509-747-2818) n

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brary, 12004 E. Main. (893-8400) BROKEN MIC Spokane Poetry Slam’s longest-running, weekly open mic reading series, open to all readers and all-ages. Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. Free. Neato Burrito, 827 W. First. (847-1234) THE HEART OF THE RAT Willow Springs Books hosts the launch of “The Heart of the Rat,” the first volume in its new annual Zodiac Poetry Series. Event includes readings from award-winning poets and authors. In the Faculty Commons, 506 F St., Cheney. Nov. 30, 5-7 pm. Free. Eastern Washington University, 526 Fifth St. bit.ly/2g3Rq3C (828-1487) READING: ED SKOOG In Ed Skoog’s new book, plainspoken poems rediscover the relationship between talking and thinking, as they weave among enthusiastic jags about sex and love, theater, music, New Orleans, numbness, ghosts, wolves, history, violence, rescue, art, marriage, mothers, fathers, and children. Nov. 30, 7-8 pm. Free. Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. auntiesbooks.com (838-0206) ROME AS A CINEMATIC MYTH The accompanying lecture series to the Jundt’s fall exhibit, “Roman Myth and Mythmaking,” examines how the Romans chose to interpret their mythical past and display their religious beliefs through iconographic representation on objects of daily use. Dec. 1, 7 pm. Free and open to the public. Jundt Art Museum, 200 E. Desmet Ave. (509-313-6843) BOOTSLAM Spokane Poetry Slam’s allages performance poetry competition, with a $50 grand prize. Sign-ups at 7, slam at 7:30 pm. $5 to compete or watch.

Held the first Sunday of the month. Boots Bakery & Lounge, 24 W. Main. spokanepoetryslam.org (509-703-7223) SPOKANE POETRY SLAM Competitive performance poetry in a “head-to-head” format; winner gets a $50 prize. Held the third Monday of the month at 8; doors open at 7 pm. $5. The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. spokanepoetryslam.org

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BEER

Hops and Hogs How a gearhead’s love of beer resulted in V Twin Brewing Company

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ou’re going to learn something when you take a seat at the bar of the cozy Solace Mead & Cider, tucked off the main drag in Kendall Yards. You’ll learn that Twilight Cider Works creates a drier, less sweet style of cider, and there’s a good chance that Hierophant Meadery is going to give you your first taste of mead.

The two businesses were both members of the niche alcohol industry, and also both produced their goods in the tight-knit agriculture community of Green Bluff, north of Spokane, so it seemed like a fit from the get-go.

“We’re an artisan cidery and a meadery, and in Spokane those are small-demographic products, so it just fits well together,” says Will Jordan, who owns and operates Twilight with his wife Jackie, of his decision to create a shared tasting room with Michelle and Jeremy Kyncl of Hierophant.

Education is a big part of what happens at the refined wood table bar top at Solace. There’s a learning curve regarding Twilight’s style of cider, which involves a longer brewing process and uses some different ingredients when compared to the sweeter mass-produced ciders flooding the market. As for Hierophant’s mead, well, that’s a lesson unto itself.

“People have asked me, ‘So you guys have a meatery?’

And I have to say, ‘No, not meat. It’s mead,” says Michelle Kyncl.

Inside Solace, you’ll find a half-dozen of Hierophant’s meads, which range in flavor from an herbal-scented lemon mead to creations that feature some hops. On the cider side, the Jordans have ventured into draft ciders, and have four of those on tap. But you can also get pours from the 750 ml bottles — or buy one to take home — that until Solace opened were only available at Twilight’s Green Bluff production side. For food, Solace offers a menu of small plate offerings.

An additional teaching moment at Solace comes when they have to explain their business model. The idea of multiple beverage producers sharing resources is still fairly rare, the precedent being set locally with Steel Barrel, which features beer from both Little Spokane and Young Buck breweries. And in Southern California, a cidery and meadery joined forces right before Solace opened.

“We are two separate businesses cohabitating. We’re roommates, essentially,” says Jeremy Kyncl.” And there are probably going to be moments where one of us isn’t going to do the dishes, if you know what I mean, but this is a great relationship.” n Solace Mead & Cider • 1198 W. Summit Pkwy. • Open Tue, 4-8 pm; Wed-Sat, 2-9 pm • facebook.com/solacemeadandcider • 294-0134

hen Barry Black first attended a liqueur-making class put on by the Spokane Parks Department more than a dozen years ago, he didn’t expect to develop a passion for brewing beer. In that class, Black learned how to make a few different types of brandy and Irish cream. But what became more important was Black finding out he could brew his own beer.

He became more interested in the idea of making beer, and began brewing with a kit his wife Kim bought him for Christmas.

“Pretty soon I was making my own recipes and eventually we had beer brewing in the house, garage and basement,” says Black. “After enough test runs, pouring at weddings and other events and enough people saying to do it, we finally decided to take this chance.”

The Blacks opened V Twin Brewing Company last month in Spokane Valley, and they’ve been overwhelmed with the business and number of repeat customers they’ve already seen. With a motorcycle theme inspired by the couple’s love of riding their Harley, the walls of V Twin are orange and black and most of its beers are named after motorcycle terms.

Suicide Shifter IPA is V Twin’s most popular brew, made with two pounds of honey.

Black has been surprised that the SMaSH & Grab — a single malt, single hop of Maris Otter malt and Chinook hops — has been a close second in popularity. Some of V Twin’s other brews include Brake Line Brown, Wind Whipped Wheat, Rye Open, I Pee Ale Amber Ale and KB Vanilla Porter, named after Black’s wife, who encouraged him to make a porter.

Keeping the beer’s ingredients local is important to the Blacks, who source malt and hops from Yakima and yeast from Oregon.

Black is excited to finally have V Twin open, and wants to continue seeing success before making any expansions or future plans.

“Last year, we didn’t ride very much at all because we were here working to get everything ready to open,” says Black. “Hopefully next year, everything will be all set and running well so we can get more than a couple rides in.” n V Twin Brewing Company • 2302 N. Argonne Rd., Spokane Valley • Open Sun, Mon & Wed, 1-8 pm; Thu, 1-9 pm; Fri & Sat, 1-10 pm • facebook.com/vtwinbrewingco • 868-0182

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FOOD | PIZZA

MAKE IT A NIGHT OUT. CATCH-UP.

Taking Care of Business Locally owned 777 offers a different approach to the cook-it-yourself pizza

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s a youngster, Scott Hodgkinson remembers moving a lot for his family’s construction business. Now he and wife Kayli are back in the Inland Northwest, serving take-and-bake pizzas, catering to other people on the move.

“We traveled around the U.S. for almost 10 years,” says Hodgkinson.

“At one point my wife and I were in California [for the business], my parents were in Florida, and my wife’s family still lived in Spokane.”

Hodgkinson and his father, Todd, dreamed about Scott and Kayli Hodgkinson of 777 starting a family business, Take-n-Bake. CARRIE SCOZZARO PHOTO so when they found a pizza place for sale in Coeur d’Alene, they took it as a sign. The name of their business, 777, explains Hodgkinson, is not only eye-catching, it’s a number symbolic of good luck in Christianity.

The Hodgkinsons own two take-and-bake places in Coeur d’Alene, both featuring 14 standard ($13 to $14.75) and four “stuffed” ($15.49) pizzas, and five salads ($3.29 to $6). Standard sizes are large, which is 14 inches; family size is 16 inches (add $1.50 to $2 per pie).

“I have always enjoyed cooking and Kayli has always enjoyed baking, so we used our [home] kitchen to come up with different recipes, and then recruited our friends and family to give us their honest opinions of our dough and sauces,” says Hodgkinson.

Try the hefty High Roller with scratch-made red sauce, pepperoni, Italian sausage, Canadian bacon, salami, beef and cheese, or the Flamin’ 7’s with pepperoncini and jalapeño for extra kick. The Buffalo Chicken features creamy garlic sauce and spicy chicken, while the Mediterranean has chicken, garlic sauce, black olives, tomatoes, red onions and spinach.

While 777 isn’t trying to be like the region’s other take-andbake place (you know, “Love at 425 degrees”), they do offer a variety of discounts. In addition to a loyalty card, Monday through Wednesday from 11 am to 4 pm, seven of their signature pizzas are only $11. And 777 can not only bake your pizza for you (call ahead to arrange that), but they also serve hot pizza by the slice ($2) from 11 am to 3 pm. n 777 Take-n-Bake • 1735 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene • 208-765-0888 • Mon-Fri, 11 am-8 pm • 405 E. Best Ave., CdA • 208-966-4097 • Mon-Sat, 11 am-8 pm; Sun, 12:30-7 pm • 777takenbake.com

Big Themes Disney’s Moana is the empowering and fascinating tale we need right now

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here must be more than this provincial life!” she is chosen by the ocean itself, as a reward for a kind So goes the melancholy cry of the act toward a sea creature, to take on a quest involving a Disney princess. But it becomes so much long and dangerous journey that will, hopefully, save her more, something so much bigger in Moana, yet another island and her people. From Ulysses and Jesus to Luke triumph for the Mouse’s animation arm. Sweet, funny, Skywalker and Neo and that doofus in the Lego Movie, our exciting and moving, this is a transcendent experience, literature is replete with “Chosen Ones” who are male. bringing to the screen a pan-Polynesian cultural tradition The hero with a thousand faces finally, this time, has a that has been entirely absent from mainstream entertainfemale face. A brown female face. A thousand hoorays ment. Here is a wonderful mythology of would not be enough.

MOANA demons and demigods, and a creation There is, in the grand Disney tradistory unlike any we’ve seen before: this is Rated PG tion, much soul-searching and lots of “be ancient fantasy that feels fresh because so Directed by Ron Clements, Don Hall, yourself” encouragement, but we’ve never John Musker, Chris Williams few of us have been exposed to it before seen anything like how that takes shape Starring the voices of Dwayne (unlike European-flavored fantasies and here via Moana (the voice of newcomer Johnson, Auli’i Cravalho Judeo-Christian creation myths, which Auli’i Cravalho). She wonders why she get so much play). But Moana’s story, set dreams of doing something that her father, thousands of years ago, also has much to say to us today.

Chief Tui (the voice of Temuera Morrison), insists cannot The first thing electrifying about Moana is that its be attempted. But then, in an astonishing sequence, Moheroine isn’t just a girl longing to see, literally, new horiana experiences a soaring vision of the past of her people zons. Yes, Moana is driven to find out what lies beyond as daring explorers who crossed vast oceans, who were the reefs off her beautiful South Pacific island paradise, brave and intrepid, not confined by comfort and timidity. reefs beyond which her people are forbidden to venture.

Moana isn’t a misfit: she embodies a bold and restless What makes her special is how she will achieve this: spirit of her people that has been denied for too long.

Moana takes us to ancient Polynesia for a heroic story.

This is wonderful. A girl. A “mere” girl. The very incarnation of her culture. Amazing.

It is impossible to overstate how much girls — and women — need to hear this.

The adventure that Moana embarks upon requires her to find the trickster demigod Maui, who long ago stole the heart of the mother of the earth, which caused some bad things to happen and darkness to spread. The heart needs to be put back, and only Maui can do that with his magic. When she finds him, she discovers an arrogant jerk (with the voice of Dwayne Johnson) with no desire to help humanity, certainly not after how ungrateful we all are for everything he did for us (roped in the sun, set the tides rolling). She will convince him that it is in the best interests of his reputation — in which he is inordinately wrapped up — to help her.

That the animation is splendid goes without saying.

And the songs... oh, the songs! Just as a musical, as a story that evolves through song, this may be the best Disney entry since the heydey of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman in the early 1990s, or at least since The Lion King, thanks to Samoan-Kiwi singer-songwriter Opetaia Foa’i, Mark Mancina and Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda.

(Johnson gets a hilarious song for Maui: it turns out The Rock has a very pleasant singing voice.)

Ultimately, Moana’s quest, the wrong she must put right, is one with a very applicable message for us today: “Do not piss off Mother Earth, because she will turn on you… but it’s never too late to fix the mess.”

If Moana becomes an inspiration for youngsters today to become the green warriors of tomorrow — which doesn’t seem unlikely — she may end up embodying the spirit not just of her Polynesian peoples but of all of us.

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Two assassins (Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard) meet in North Africa in 1942, each attempting to kill the same Nazi official. They fall in love, move to London, and attempt to settle down and live a life of normalcy. But when you’re on the brink of another war and you’ve known all along that the one you love is a cold-blooded killer, how can you be sure they won’t turn on you? (HM) Rated R

BAD SANTA 2

Billy Bob Thornton is back after more than a decade as the drunk and naughty Willie Stokes, a man for whom Christmas is a time to take advantage of whoever possible; this time, a Chicago charity. Mark Waters (of Mean Girls’ fame) directs, and Kathy Bates joins the cast as Stokes’ mother. (HM) Rated R

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Moana is driven to find out what lies beyond the reefs off her beautiful South Pacific island paradise, reefs beyond which her people are forbidden to venture. What makes her special is how she will achieve this: she is chosen by the ocean itself, as a reward for a kind act toward a sea creature, to take on a quest involving a long and dangerous journey that will, hopefully, save her island and her people. (MJ) Rated PG-13

RULES DON’T APPLY

Written, co-produced, and directed

by Warren Beatty, Rules Don’t Apply tells the story of a romance in 1950s Hollywood between a young actress (Lily Collins) and her driver (Alden Ehrenreich). Beatty also plays eccentric billionaire and filmmaker Howard Hughes, a known womanizer, who forbids the two from having any sort of relationship. (HM) Rated PG-13

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The man who was Batman is now an accountant... but there’s a twist! Sure, Ben Affleck is a math savant CPA with no people skills, but his clients are super evil criminals from around the world.

Didn’t expect that, did you? When a Treasury agent (J.K. Simmons) closes in on him and the CPA takes on a big-time client, people start getting shot all over the place. (MB) Rated R

ALMOST CHRISTMAS

Director David E. Talbert first gained notoriety with 2013’s Baggage Claim, and now he’s back with a holiday movie — which is coming out before Thanksgiving. Here, we have a big, dysfunctional family getting together for their first Christmas since the death of the clan’s matriarch. Starring Omar Epps, Kimberly Elise, Danny Glover, Gabrielle Union and others. (MB) Rated PG-13

ARRIVAL

Amy Adams plays Dr. Louise Banks, a world-class linguist who is summoned by the government when a mysterious object appears in Montana. Her job is to find some way to communicate with creatures who do not resemble us, who do not understand our language, and who may not even possess body parts that allow them to speak. (PC) PG-13

BILLY LYNN’S LONG HALFTIME WALK

The namesake of this film, adapted from the bestselling novel by Ben Fountain, is a 19-year-old Army specialist who has just come back from the early years of the Iraq War and, along with his squadron, is being hailed as a war hero.

The military is sending the squad on a victory tour, which includes appearing at halftime of a Dallas Cowboys game.

While in the stadium, Billy begins reflects on the cost of war and its effects on him and others. (MB) Rated R

BLEED FOR THIS

Miles Teller plays the real-life Vinny Pazienza, a boxer who rose to prominence in the late ’80s and was at the top of his game in 1991 before breaking his neck in a car wreck. The film tells of how Pazienza, who was told he might never walk again, was able to get back into the ring. (MB) Rated R

CERTAIN WOMEN

Written and directed by Kelly Reichardt and set in modern small-town Montana, this drama displays the intersecting lives of three independent women.

Lawyer Laura Wells (Laura Dern) deals with sexism in the office and an unruly, disgruntled male client. Gina Lewis (Michelle Williams), a wife and mother, is trying to build her family’s new house from the ground up, despite her husband’s constant undermining of her.

Beth Travis (Kristen Stewart), a young law teacher working multiple jobs, relates to a curious female ranch hand who stumbles into a class Beth is teaching. (EG) Rated R

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follows the path of his granddad’s fantastical bedtime stories about his time at Miss Peregrine’s (a wonderfully stern Eva Green) orphanage. After events lead Jacob through a time portal, he discovers that the children (known as peculiars) do exist, possessing powers like super strength and the ability to rapidly grow plants. (MJ) Rated PG-13

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Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) is a New York neurosurgeon who is in a terrible car accident that leaves him with such severe nerve damage in his hands that he can no longer perform surgery. His search for a cure leads him to Nepal and a sort of spiritual martialarts retreat called Kamar-Taj. Here, sorcerers the Ancient One (Tilda Swinton) and Mordo, her lieutenant, teach Stephen all about using magic, which he employs to save the world from bad guys. (SR) Rated PG-13

EDGE OF SEVENTEEN

Nadine is a high school junior who must deal with her hotshot older brother, Darian, and her overbearing, emotionally unstable mother (Kyra Sedgwick).

Nadine’s lone ray of hope in this teenage wasteland is her best (and literally only) friend, Krista (Haley Lu Richardson). But when a hungover Nadine stumbles in on Krista and her bro hooking up, her whole world becomes a fog of crushing loneliness. (SS) Rated R

FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM

J.K. Rowling’s fanciful picture depicts magical creatures roaming throughout 1926 New York City. This is the consequence of unregistered wizard Newt Scamander letting them escape. Scamander travels the Wizarding World collecting magical creatures and keeping them in a magical case that allows them to roam in their habitats. Scamander’s arrival in America disrupts the secret magical society there and challenges societal norms regarding magical and non-magical people. (EG) Rated PG–13

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN

Emily Blunt stars in this mystery/thriller, playing the role of Rachel Watson, a devastated alcoholic divorcee. Rachel takes the train every day, fantasizing about the life of the strangers whose house she passes by every day. One day, she sees something shocking in those strangers’ backyard. Rachel tells the authorities what she thinks she saw and becomes entangled in a missing persons investigation, resulting in her trying to sort through her memories to discern what happened that day on the train. (EG) Rated R

HACKSAW RIDGE

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war in 1941. He’s determined to do his duty in service to his country, but, as a devout Seventh-day Adventist, he is adamant in his refusal to take up arms against another human being. So as he leaves behind his fiancée, Dorothy (Teresa Palmer), and parents (Hugo Weaving and Rachel Griffiths) with the intention of serving as a medic, he believes he can serve by saving lives rather than taking them — until he reaches basic training, and faces a U.S. Army that has no idea what to do with this guy.

Directed by Mel Gibson. (MJ) Rated R.

IN A VALLEY OF VIOLENCE

Paul (Ethan Hawke) is among the denizens of poverty-stricken frontier town Denton, a place the protagonist, with his dog and horse companions, stumbles upon on his way to Mexico. Paul’s scuffle with a local hothead named Gilly Martin (James Ransone) results in a series of escalating overreactions that build to outright, brutal violence. Also starring John Travolta. (IH) Rated R

INFERNO

Tom Hanks plays Robert Langdon, a symbologist who must follow a complicated series of clues related to medieval poet Dante in order to solve a dastardly worldwide conspiracy plot.

Landon wakes up with amnesia in an Italian hospital, and with help from doctor Sienna Brooks (Felicity Jones) he must try to regain his memories before a virus is released that could kill off half of the Earth’s population. Based on the novel written by Dan Brown, this film is directed by Academy Award winner Ron Howard. (EG) Rated PG-13

JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK

Tom Cruise plays investigator Jack Reacher in this sequel to the 2012 original. After learning that his colleague, Army Major Susan Turner (Cobie Smulders) has been arrested on charges of espionage, Reacher sets out to prove her innocence. His adventure forces him to work outside the law as he uncovers a government conspiracy involving the death of U.S. soldiers. (EG) Rated PG-13

MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN

When outcast Florida teen Jacob (Asa Butterfield) goes to check on his beloved grandpa (Terence Stamp) after a distressed phone call, he finds the old man dying and sees monsters nearby.

Based on his cryptic dying words, Jacob

Naomi Watts proved her horror skills in The Ring, and hopes to recapture some of that flick’s suspense-filled chills in Shut In. Watts plays Mary, a child psychologist who works out of a remote home office in rural New England, where she takes care of her paralyzed son. One of her patients goes missing in the snowy woods outside the home, and Mary finds herself haunted by the accident that hurt her boy and killed her husband, the feeling of letting her missing patient down, and perhaps one angry, murderous ghost that haunts her dreams. (DN) Rated PG-13

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS

Created by the team behind the Despicable Me films, The Secret Life of Pets tells the story of a dog named Max (voiced by Louis C.K.) suddenly forced to welcome another pet to his apartment in the shaggy, sloppy Duke (Eric Stonestreet). Mayhem naturally ensues, and the two pups get lost in the city and have to find their way home with the help of a pack of Max’s friends. (DN) Rated PG

THE TAKE

CIA agent Sean Briar (Idris Elba) captures young con artist Michael Mason (Richard Madden) who unwittingly set off a bomb on a busy street after pickpocketing, killing four people in France. Together they embark on an anti-terrorist mission to combat corruption, despite working on different sides of the law. The movie (originally titled Bastille Day) was set to be released in February 2016 but was delayed due to the real-life terrorist attack in Paris in November 2015. After its release April 2016 on the day before Bastille Day, the Bastille Day Nice terrorist attack happened, killing 85 people. The movie’s was consequently retitled The Take for its UK DVD release and U.S. theatrical release. (EG) Rated R

TROLLS

From the creators of Shrek and featuring the voices of celebrities such as Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Zooey Deschanel, Russell Brand, Gwen Stefani and James Corden, this animated comedy tells a tale of happiness and the lengths we’ll go to grasp it. When happy Troll Village is invaded by the grumpy Bergens and almost all citizens are kidnapped, Poppy, the leader of the trolls, must team up with no-nonsense, overly cautious troll Branch in order to save the people of Troll Village from ending up in the stomachs of the Bergens. (EG) Rated PG 

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LIT UP

The urge to photograph and record entire shows is more prevalent than ever, but is that a hindrance to the concertgoing experience?

BY LAURA JOHNSON People are viewing concerts through their hand-held screens more and more.

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t’s the first night of Sasquatch! 2016 and British electronic-pop act Disclosure has just arrived in a cloud of dry ice and neon spotlights. The shadowy masses of festivalgoers, however, stare into their phones, their devices aimed at the stage. Cheering fans’ phones aren’t dead (or lost) yet, and they will record as much of the performance as possible. No moment will go undocumented.

This sort of scene isn’t only commonplace at

festivals; the glowing blue screens are now a staple at shows of all sizes. People want to remember these often costly experiences. They want to show their friends how Beyoncé’s outfits slayed or how Tim McGraw sang right to them.

But by doing so are we losing a piece of the concertgoing experience?

Knitting Factory President Mark Dinerstein says the topic is markedly gray. Phones can serve a purpose but

also cause distraction. On a personal level, he says he wishes that folks would put the devices down.

“You used to interact with people at the show,” he says. “You had conversations about what was going on onstage. That was the capturing-the-moment stuff, you stored it in your head.”

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MUSIC | ESSAY “LIT UP,” CONTINUED... other — and both sides must be appeased. When musicians do make requests for no photography, the company attempts to help comply with that, yet they never take anyone’s cellphones at the door.

Nothing Videos take clips posted from Pearl Jam concerts and cobble them together for one cohesive video synched with the band’s official bootleg release, much to the pleasure of the band’s cult-like following.

For the artists trying to stop fans from filming everything, some options seem to work better than others.

Wayne Larson, who books the shows at Chateau Rive, says that for the upcoming Hot Tuna show, tickets read “no photography” right on top. Father John Misty has toured with a big stage set piece that reads “no photography” and even Beyoncé has urged her fans to put their devices down during her set. Jeff Mangum of Neutral Milk Hotel told the audience his no-phone policy wanted to “keep everyone in the moment,” when he came through the Knitting Factory here late last year. Most fans seemed to comply.

Still, it can be extremely distracting when ushers have to tell audience members to put their phones away, like a few did WEEKEND at April’s JoC O U N T D OW N anna Newsom Get the scoop on this concert at the weekend’s events with Bing Crosby our newsletter. Sign up at Theater. As Inlander.com/newsletter.

Wesley Schultz of the Lumineers told the Washington Post, “If you yell at the audience or treat them like kids, they’re going to act like kids. You want to give people the responsibility and put the onus on them.”

Schultz’s band has recently taken to encouraging their audiences to take as many photos as possible for one song and then put the cellphones down.

And there’s something extremely special about a show where you’re free from your phone. A show where you’re dancing with one arm waving free and sweating and getting lost in the sound. Those are the nights you wish would never end.

As Chateau Rive’s Larson says: “Adults watch concerts. Kids record them.” n

“If you yell at the audience or treat them like kids, they’re going to act like kids. You want to give people the responsibility and put the onus on them.”

These days, it seems Americans can’t be without their smartphones. A 2015 Pew Research Center study found that while 36 percent of Americans don’t own smartphones (seriously!), a whopping 79 percent of people who do said the devices made them feel productive and happy.

But documenting everything we experience isn’t necessarily helpful either.

Researchers like Connecticut psychologist Linda Henkel argue that the more we record, the less we experience. She told NPR that unless you take the step of actually looking at the photos you take, it’s hard to get memories from them.

Meanwhile, many local artists have no problem with fans taking photos and videos at their shows, it’s a great marketing tool, they say.

The local rock band Quarter Monkey says they always take it as a compliment when a concertgoer has their phone out recording. But not only lesser-known groups are pro-phones at their shows, as seen at the recent sold-out Spokane concert by the 1975, a rock band quite popular with the young ladies.

“If it’s a young show, the fans are going to be on their phone, that’s their lifestyle,” Dinerstein says. “And it’s reasonable to assume the artists are into their phones, too, and they invite people on stage and take selfies. It’s a different school of thought. It can enhance their show, and those bands use it for promotion and to connect with fans on a personal level.”

For better or worse, many of these shows end up online, and copyright law stipulates that artists or music publishers — if they even care at all — must go after posters directly; venues are not responsible. But these videos also bring fans together. YouTube channels like Better Than

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the Shook Twins head back home to Sandpoint for an annual Thanksgiving show

BY LAURA JOHNSON

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or the past four years, Shook Twins have hosted a Thanksgiving show in their hometown of Sandpoint, but it’s usually only identical twins Laurie and Katelyn Shook and bandmate Niko Daoussis who can make it. This time the quirky folk group’s bassist and drummer complete the set, along with a slew of local musician friends. But before they play this ceremonious concert at the Panida Theater, the crew must hit a few other stops on their Northwest tour.

Just last week, the Shook Twins rolled into Spokane for a sold-out show at the Bartlett. Taking a break from unloading gear, Laurie says that this year, even with all of the unrest in the world, she is grateful.

The sisters — who started playing together in high school before moving to Portland in 2009 — grew up in Sandpoint with a handful of kids they consider family. This Thanksgiving, after years apart, all of these people will converge for one celebration. As in many families, one of the Shook traditions is for everyone to say what they’re thankful for. The process brings tears and laughter — the twins’ dad’s answer is the same every year: hot water and Goldie Hawn. Laurie knows what she’ll say already.

“There are 30 people I love so much in one room, and then another 30 people who I consider family who aren’t even there,” Laurie says.

“That’s an amazing gift.”

Friendship is important to the sisters, which

is why their new single “Call Me Out,” a true-life story about asking a friend to change his rude ways, isn’t that unusual a subject for them. The song itself is a change, as it wades into electronic pop territory.

“Pop is normally about being hot or going to a club, so we wanted to bring a meaningful message to the genre,” Laurie says. “We want to encourage others to be their best.”

The new album, which is still being recorded, also ventures into new genres like folk-disco and funk, and they’re excited to branch out.

Coming home this weekend, the musicians, who have a song called “#FeeltheBern,” expect to be as politically motivated as ever.

“We’re feeling overwhelmed by politics, but we’ll bear that weight and do our part because music is so important in these times,” Laurie says.

They’ve come a long way since their formative years, when Sandpoint crowds didn’t pay as much attention to them.

“A while ago, people weren’t as attentive,” Laurie says. “So it feels wonderful the audience is now here for us. Lots of people come home for the holidays, and when we all come home, it feels like a village reunion.” n Shook Twins Giving Thanks • Sat, Nov. 26, at 7:30 pm • $15.75/$20 day of • All-ages • Panida Theater • 300 North 1st Ave., Sandpoint • panida.org • 208-255-7801

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he list of pioneering musicians lost in 2016 is incredibly depressing. Among country musicians, none hit as hard as Merle Haggard, who died of pneumonia in April on the morning of his 79th birthday. The Hag was working until the end, touring like a man possessed in his final years. Maybe he was making up for time lost in prison in his younger days. The Spokane River Band has put together a gig to pay tribute to Haggard’s life and decades of classic hits like “The Fightin’ Side of Me,” “Mama Tried” and “Workin’ Man Blues.” They’ll be playing his tunes, as well as those of some artists who influenced the man, along with incorporating pictures and stories for one special show.

— DAN NAILEN The Merle Haggard Story • Sat, Nov. 26, at 8:30 pm • 21+ • $3/$5 after 8:30 pm • The Roadhouse • 20 N. Raymond Rd., Spokane Valley • spokaneroadhouse.com • 413-1894

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’m a loud and proud Black Crowes fanatic, willing to follow oft-battling brothers Chris and Rich Robinson in any musical direction they want to go, separately or together. With the Chris Robinson Brotherhood, the lanky frontman expands on the blues-rock sound of his (for now) former band into Grateful Dead territory, and it’s a great place to visit.

Robinson’s raspy Southern croon has always stood out, and musically the Brotherhood — which includes guitarist Neal Casal, keyboardist Adam MacDougall, drummer Tony Leone and bassist Jeff Hill — is a lot looser and more jam-happy than the Crowes, and should please fans of the Dead, the Band, Widespread Panic and the like.

— DAN NAILEN Chris Robinson Brotherhood • Thu, Dec. 1, at 9 pm • 21+ • $20/$25 day of • The Hive • 207 N. First Ave., Sandpoint • livefromthehive.com • 208-457-2392 THE OBSERVATORY, Vinyl Meltdown THE RESERVE, Thanksgiving Bash with DJ Wes One RIVELLE’S RIVER GRILL, Truck Mills and special guests Jam Night ZOLA, Sauce Policy

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12 TRIBES RESORT CASINO, The NightRiders J BABY BAR, Buddha Slave, Walker, Cabbage Patch Cigs BARLOWS AT LIBERTY LAKE, Jan Harrison, Doug Folkins, Danny McCollim BEVERLY’S, Robert Vaughn BOLO’S, Whiskey Rebellion CLEARWATER RIVER CASINO (208746-0723), Brothers Osborne COEUR D’ALENE CASINO, Smash Hit Carnival, Echo Elysium CURLEY’S, Tell the Boys FIZZIE MULLIGANS, Phoenix IRON HORSE BAR, JamShack THE JACKSON ST., DJ Dave LA ROSA CLUB, Open Jam LEFTBANK WINE BAR, Mary Chavez MICKDUFF’S BEER HALL, Marty Per-

ron & Doug Bond MOOSE LOUNGE, Dragonfly NORTHERN QUEST, DJ Patrick THE OBSERVATORY, Mercy Brown, Mecha Shiva, Why Did Johnny Kill?

J PANIDA THEATER (208-263-9191), Giving Thanks feat. the Shook Twins (See story on page 67) PEND D’OREILLE WINERY, Mike and Sadie Wagoner RICO’S (332-6566), Brad Ard Quartet THE RIDLER PIANO BAR, Dueling Pianos feat. Christan Raxter & Steve Ridler THE ROCK BAR & LOUNGE, DJ Nitro J THE SHOP, Dario Re J THE PIN!, Kona Bass J THE ROADHOUSE, The Merle Haggard story with the Spokane River Band and IN Country (See story above)

ZOLA, Somebody’s Hero

Sunday, 11/27

BIG BARN BREWING CO. (710-2961), Scotia Road DALEY’S CHEAP SHOTS, Jam Night with VooDoo Church LINGER LONGER LOUNGE (208-6232211), Open jam O’DOHERTY’S IRISH GRILLE, Live Irish Music  THE OBSERVATORY, Shana Falana, Mirror Mirror, Violet Catastrophe ZOLA, Blake Braley Band

Monday, 11/28

 CALYPSOS COFFEE & CREAMERY, Open Mic EICHARDT’S, Monday Night Jam with Truck Mills RED ROOM LOUNGE, Open Mic with MJ The In-Human Beatbox ZOLA, Kellen Rowe

Tuesday, 11/29

BABY BAR, Open mic THE JACKSON ST., DJ Dave KELLY’S IRISH PUB, Arvid Lundin and Deep Roots LEFTBANK WINE BAR, Turntable Tuesday

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MIK’S, DJ Brentano  MOSCOW FOOD CO-OP, Wagner Pascal  POOLE’S PUBLIC HOUSE (SOUTH HILL), DJ Charley RED ROOM LOUNGE, Tuesday Takeover w/ Storme THE RESERVE, Hip Hop with DJ One THE RIDLER PIANO BAR, Jam night with Gil Rivas SPOKANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Kori Ailene THE PEARL, T.A.S.T.Y with DJs Freaky Fred, Beauflexx  THE PIN!, Artist Showcase hosted

by Ricky Deschamp ZOLA, Bucket List

Wednesday, 11/30  THE BARTLETT, Bad Penmanship’s 13th feat. WRIST$, DustyKix & G.I. Josey, Jaeda w/Wax808, IMperfect Cody, ExZac Change & Matisse, Freetime Synthetic w/Dj Stone Tobey, T.S. the Solution, Don Da Vinci and more GENO’S TRADITIONAL FOOD & ALES, Open Mic with T & T THE JACKSON ST., DJ Dave THE LANTERN TAP HOUSE, DJ Lydell LEFTBANK WINE BAR, Carey Brazil LUCKY’S IRISH PUB, DJ D3VIN3 RED ROOM LOUNGE, Writer’s Cup THE RESERVE, EDM Wednesdays with DJs Ayzim, Radikill, Gestut THE RIDLER PIANO BAR, Piano Bar with Christan Raxter SOULFUL SOUPS & SPIRITS, Open mic THE PIN!, DJ Freaky Fred THE ROADHOUSE, Open mic with Vern Vogel and the Volcanoes ZOLA, The Bossame

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 THE HIVE, The Chris Robinson Brotherhood (See story on facing page), Dec. 1 THE BARTLETT, Northwest of Nashville Holiday Special feat. Jenny Anne Mannan, Dry and Dusty, Kevin Morgan and Prairie War, Dec. 1 WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY, Lil Yachty [Sold out], Dec. 1 THE BIG DIPPER, Pre Holiday GitDown with Cattywomp and Ragtag Romantics, Dec. 2 THE PEARL, Jackal, Dec. 2 THE OBSERVATORY, Gemma Ray, Jip Skippy & the Unprepared, Dec. 2 THE PIN!, Ces Cru with DJ THay, F.M.G, Levi Miller and more, Dec. 2 SPOKANE ARENA, Wreck the Halls feat. Bret Michaels, Warrant, Jack Russell’s Great White, La Guns, Ratt and Dokken, Dec. 3 THE BIG DIPPER, Johnny J & The Flat Foot Floogies Record Release Party, Dec. 3 KNITTING FACTORY, Pigs On The Wing, Dawn Of Life, Quarter Monkey, Dec. 3 THE BARTLETT, Branches, Bristol, Dec. 3 NASHVILLE NORTH, Jeremy McComb’s Christmas Extrava-

ganza with Jeremy McComb, Rick Huckaby and more, Dec. 3 THE BIG DIPPER, The Kyle Gass Band, Hey! is for Horses, Supervillain, Dec. 5 BABY BAR, Friends of Mine, the CoFounder, Funeral Homies, Dec. 7 BIG DIPPER, Charming Liars, Dec. 8 THE PIN!, Cryptic Wisdom, Dec. 8 THE BARTLETT, Closer II Home Tour with Micah Bournes, Aisea Taimani, Dec. 8 THE OBSERVATORY, East Sherman Release/Tour Kickoff with Déformer, Cold Blooded, Local Pavlov, Dec. 8 VESSEL COFFEE ROASTERS, The Sweeplings Christmas Concert, Dec. 9

KNITTING FACTORY, Porter Robinson & Madeon, San Holo, Robotaki, Dec. 9 THE BIG DIPPER, Son of Brad, Twist, Sonny and Slim, Dec. 10 THE BARTLETT, Nght Moves, Dec. 10 THE OBSERVATORY, C-RAYZ WALZ, Luck&Lana, WRIST$, Dec. 10 NORTHERN QUEST CASINO, KC and The Sunshine Band, Dec. 11 INB PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, Chris Tomlin, Dec. 15 THE BIG DIPPER, Itchy Sweater Christmas Party with Itchy Kitty, Dark White Light, the Hallows, Dec. 15 THE OBSERVATORY, YARDSSS, Tony Brown, A Moe, Matt Dargan, Dec. 15

MUSIC | VENUES 315 MARTINIS & TAPAS • 315 E. Wallace, CdA • 208-667-9660 ARBOR CREST • 4705 N. Fruit Hill Rd. • 927-9463 BABY BAR • 827 W. First Ave. • 847-1234 BARLOWS • 1428 N Liberty Lake Rd, Liberty Lake • 924-1446 THE BARTLETT • 228 W. Sprague Ave. • 747-2174 THE BIG DIPPER • 171 S. Washington St. • 863-8098 BIGFOOT PUB • 9115 N. Division St. • 467-9638 BING CROSBY THEATER • 901 W. Sprague Ave. • 227-7638 BLACK DIAMOND • 9614 E. Sprague • 891-8357 BOLO’S• 116 S. Best Rd. • 891-8995 BOOMERS • 18219 E. Appleway Ave. • 755-7486 BOOTS • 24 W. Main Ave. • 703-7223 BUCER’S COFFEEHOUSE PUB • 201 S. Main, Moscow • 208-882-5216 BUCKHORN INN • 13311 Sunset Hwy.• 244-3991 CALYPSOS • 116 E Lakeside Ave., CdA • 208665-0591 THE CELLAR • 317 E. Sherman, CdA • 208-6649463 CHAPS • 4237 Cheney-Spokane Rd. • 624-4182 CHATEAU RIVE • 621 W. Mallon Ave. • 795-2030 CHECKERBOARD BAR • 1716 E. Sprague • 535-4007 COEUR D’ALENE CASINO • 37914 S. Nukwalqw Rd., Worley • 800-523-2464 COEUR D’ALENE CELLARS • 3890 N. Schreiber Way, CdA • 208-664-2336 CRAFTED TAP HOUSE • 523 Sherman Ave., CdA • 208-292-4813 CRAVE• 401 W. Riverside Suite 101. • 321-7480 CRUISERS • 6105 W Seltice Way, Post Falls • (208) 773-4706 CURLEY’S • 26433 W. Hwy. 53 • 208-773-5816 DALEY’S • 6412 E. Trent • 535-9309 EICHARDT’S • 212 Cedar St., Sandpoint • 208263-4005 FEDORA PUB • 1726 W. Kathleen, CdA • 208765-8888 FIZZIE MULLIGANS • 331 W. Hastings Rd. • 466-5354 FOX THEATER • 1001 W. Sprague • 624-1200 HOGFISH • 1920 E. Sherman, CdA • 208-667-1896 IRON HORSE • 407 E. Sherman Ave., CdA • 208-667-7314 THE JACKSON ST. • 2436 N. Astor • 315-8497 JOHN’S ALLEY • 114 E. 6th, Moscow • 208-8837662 KNITTING FACTORY • 911 W. Sprague Ave. • 244-3279 LAGUNA CAFÉ • 2013 E. 29th • 448-0887 THE LANTERN TAP HOUSE • 1004 S. Perry St. • 315-9531 THE LARIAT • 11820 N Market St, Mead • 4669918 LA ROSA CLUB • 105 S. First Ave., Sandpoint • 208-255-2100 LEFTBANK WINE BAR • 108 N. Washington • 315-8623 LOON LAKE SALOON • 3996 Hwy. 292 • 233-2738 LUCKY’S IRISH PUB • 408 W. Sprague Ave. • 747-2605 MAX AT MIRABEAU • 1100 N. Sullivan Rd. • 924-9000 MICKDUFF’S• 312 N First Ave., Sandpoint • (208) 255-4351 MONARCH MOUNTAIN COFFEE • 208 N 4th Ave, Sandpoint • (208) 265-9382 MOOSE LOUNGE • 401 E. Sherman • 208-6647901 MOOTSY’S • 406 W. Sprague • 838-1570 MULLIGAN’S • 506 Appleway Ave., CdA • (208) 765-3200 x310 NASHVILLE NORTH • 6361 W. Seltice Way, Post Falls • 208-457-9128 NECTAR• 120 N. Stevens St. • 869-1572 NORTHERN QUEST • 100 N. Hayford • 242-7000 NYNE • 232 W. Sprague Ave. • 474-1621 THE OBSERVATORY• 15 S Howard • 598-8933 O’SHAY’S • 313 E. CdA Lake Dr. • 208-667-4666 THE PALOMINO • 6425 N Lidgerwood St • 242-8907 THE PEARL • 23 E. Lincoln Rd. • 703-7474 PEND D’OREILLE WINERY • 301 Cedar St., Sandpoint • 208-265-8545 THE PIN! • 412 W. Sprague • 368-4077 RED LION RIVER INN • 700 N. Division St. • 326-5577 RED ROOM LOUNGE • 521 W. Sprague Ave. • 838-7613 REPUBLIC BREWING • 26 Clark Ave. • 775-2700 THE RESERVE • 120 N. Wall • 598-8783 THE RIDLER PIANO BAR • 718 W. Riverside . • 822-7938 RIVELLE’S• 2360 N Old Mill Loop, CdA • (208) 930-0381 THE ROADHOUSE • 20 N. Raymond • 413-1894 SEASONS OF COEUR D’ALENE • 209 E. Lakeside Ave. • 208-664-8008 THE SHOP • 924 S. Perry St. • 534-1647 SOULFUL SOUPS & SPIRITS • 117 N. Howard St. • 459-1190 SPOKANE ARENA • 720 W. Mallon • 279-7000 TIMBER GASTRO PUB •1610 E Schneidmiller, Post Falls • 208-262-9593 ZOLA • 22 W. Main Ave. • 624-2416

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Visit your favorite local authors at Auntie’s Bookstore on Saturday.

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Thankfully we’re sort of moving past the nutty trend of retailers hustling to get us in their doors before the mashed potatoes are even cold (although many stores are still staying open on Turkey Day). Really though, Small Business Saturday is the new Black Friday, and you might discover that Main Street is a better place than the mall to find original, unique gifts for your loved ones. While there are tons of local businesses to patronize around the Inland Northwest this weekend, Auntie’s goes big for its annual Indies First event. Hosting 11 local authors working in the store as honorary booksellers throughout the day, that means you can get a copy personally signed by the author who penned it. These literary locals also suggest their favorite books if you’re looking to load up your own library.

— CHEY SCOTT Small Business Saturday: Indies First 2016 • Sat, Nov. 26, from 9 am-9 pm • Auntie’s Bookstore • 402 W. Main • bit. ly/2fNAgEa • 838-0206

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BASKETBALL CHENEY CHALLENGE

ARTS DECK THE HALLS

EWU Basketball Classic • Sat, Nov. 26 and Sun, Nov. 27 • Reese Court at Eastern Washington University, Cheney • Tickets and complete game schedule at goeags.com

Ornament and Small Works Show • Nov. 25-Dec. 23, open MonFri from 10 am-5 pm • Free to view • Spokane Art School • 809 W. Garland • spokaneartschool.net

Thanksgiving week provides an extra feast for college hoops fans with invitational tournaments happening all over the country (and beyond). This year, Eastern Washington is getting in on the festivities with the EWU Basketball Classic. The two-day event features the Eagle men taking on Denver on Saturday and San Francisco on Sunday. The EWU women play Multnomah on Sunday. San Francisco and Denver also have games slated against Sacramento State. Tickets start at just $8 per day, which is a good deal for some good basketball.

— MIKE BOOKEY

Each year, the walls of the Spokane Art School turn festive, as the local arts venue hosts its holiday showcase of small works and artistic tree hangings. Pick out something special and handmade for your own tannenbaum, or perhaps find a gift for the art collector on your shopping list this year. For a complete list of participating artists — which includes Liz Bishop, Tom Quinn, Karen Kaiser, Gerry Haworth, Gay Walman and many others — visit the Spokane Art School’s website. This show runs up to a few days before Christmas, but it’s best to visit soon if you want first dibs at the art for sale.

— CHEY SCOTT

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Gather ye rosebuds! To decorate a wreath, of course. New Moon Art Gallery is hosting its fourth annual fresh greenery wreath-making class taught by local artist Shanda Woodward. Bring a friend, dress up warm and get ready to slurp chili and sway to Elvis’s Christmas jams. An outside event in the gallery’s courtyard, New Moon provides all the necessary items to create a beautiful homemade wreath to hang on your front door this season. Don’t let that stop you from bringing your own festive baubles to add; doing so is encouraged. The class is limited to 15 people and you must prepay, so if this creative holiday cheer craft sounds like a blast, grab your reindeer and sleigh and head down to create memories and learn a craft.

— EMILY GOODELL Fresh Wreath Workshop • Sun, Nov. 27, from 1-3 pm • $40, registration required • New Moon Art Gallery • 1326 E. Sprague Ave. • bit.ly/2ePs6OM • 993-5932

WORDS YEAR OF THE RAT

The first installment of the new, annual Zodiac Poetry Series, The Heart of the Rat is an anthology of poetry and short prose from Willow Springs Books, an independent and student-run literary press housed in Eastern Washington University’s MFA program. The anthology’s release is accompanied by a reading from many of the poets featured in the anthology, including former Washington State Poet Laureate Kathleen Flenniken, two-time Pushcart Prize winner Ellen Bass, and Spokane poets Maya Zeller and Tim Greenup.

Award-winning poets Dorianne Laux and Joe Millar, as well as Spokane Poet Laureate Laura Read, also read at the launch. Willow Springs Books plans to release an anthology each year corresponding to a specific Zodiac animal.

The Heart of the Rat will be available for purchase at the event.

— HAYLEE MILLIKAN The Heart of the Rat: Wine, Writing and Rodents • Wed, Nov. 30, at 5 pm • Free • Eastern Washington University Faculty Commons • 526 Fifth St., Cheney • willowspringsbooks.org

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KEEP THE CHANGE BluBerry is donating all of their tips through December to ACCOIN to aid in its mission of serving, education, supporting, and advocating for local families affected by childhood cancer. Blu Berry Frozen Yogurt, 3007 E. 57th Ave. (443-6588) PHOTOS WITH SANTA Visit with Santa, enjoy snacks, activities and more.

Pets welcome. A portion of proceeds benefit Teen Closet Spokane. Call to schedule appt. Nov. 26-27, between 11 am-4 pm. $25. Creative Catch Studio, 1804 E. Sprague. thecreativecatch.com PLAID TIDINGS: SHALOM MINISTRIES BENEFIT This showing of the Civic’s main stage holiday show benefits Shalom Ministries’ homeless food program and the SPEAR Children’s

charity. Nov. 30, 6:30-9 pm. $35. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard. spokanecivictheatre.com (710-0204) COMMUNITY CANCER FUND HOLIDAY BASH The second annual evening benefit includes food, beverage, a live performance by Kelley James and band, and late-night dancing. Proceeds benefit the Community Cancer Fund’s mission of fighting cancer in the Inland Northwest. Dec. 2, 7 pm-1 am. $125-$350. Davenport Grand, 333 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. ccfbash.com HOLIDAY DROP & SHOP Need to get some holiday shopping done? Drop them off for an evening of games, movies, snacks, crafts and more with certified babysitters and adult supervision. Dec. 3, 5:30-9 pm. $15/child.

Theater Arts for Children, 2114 N. Pines. theaterartsforchildren.weebly.com

For families without a decent place to live, the holidays can be the hardest time of the year.

This holiday season, you can help families in need build and buy a home of their own!

Partner with Habitat-Spokane to build hope and homes for families in need.

“I dream of a safe, affordable and healthy home for my family. Habitat has created hope in my life.

Home is where the heart is and owning my home is a miracle.”

-Regina, Future Homeowner PUT YOUR GIFT TO WORK EVEN FASTER!

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I SAW YOU IN THE PLACES BETWEEN WRONG AND RIGHT I’ve been a mess without you, without your guidance. I can’t help but to overreact from the thoughts i have in my head, from where my mind strays in the night. I don’t want to get hurt again from you, I don’t know if i could stand a second time. I just wish you would see/hear my word, yet each time I go too far, you always respond with such grace and patience, thank you. I no longer desire a bouquet from you, for the copper rose once gifted is enough- copper will not wilt, nor will the love from you or I. I feel patient now, and I hope that never strays-

CHEERS CAFE AFFOGATO ANGEL Many thanks to the kind, sweet barista at Cafe Affogato.

Lost in the dark, looking for an obscure theater event, she was able to use an e-device and write down directions for us.

Your blond hair is really a halo for this good deed. Yes, hubby is getting us a GPS after this incident. Love your coffee too, and will patronize Saranac Commons when we are in town. Thanks!

THERE ARE STILL DECENT PEOPLE On Wednesday 11/16 at the Panda Express on Sprague by the Walmart, my boyfriend and I were leaving after eating lunch there was

a man asking for change. I told him I did not have any. The wonderful and amazing man that left behind us with his own to go meal asked the man if he need a meal and then handed him a gift card from Panda so he could eat. The man who received the card was amazed and said thank you and said Wow! I gave the man who gave the card a thumbs up and shouted Good Karma.

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legal bills due to a Trump supporter physically assaulting an anti-Trump protester.

That’s OK. He insulted a respected news reporter concerning where her blood was leaking. That’s OK. He advocates degradation to women by supporting sexual aggression and using pornographic language. That’s OK. He assumes Mexican immigrants are criminals and rapists. That’s OK. One of his first tasks as U.S. President is to eliminate the Affordable Care Act

stood there with a total look of surprise as her eyes filled up with tears. You just kept lashing out at her! As parents, we have a responsibility to speak, calmly, on a regular basis with the teachers of our children.

Check in to see how things are going, get to know the people who dedicate so much time to caring for our children. We might not always agree on issues, but as adults we should talk things out and be respectful toward one another. The teacher standing

of our nation as Clinton won the popular vote. Blame it completely on the Electoral College; not the people. I bet if Clinton won, you would not be crying that the Electoral College was bollocks! No matter who wins or loses, one party or the other will ALWAYS be crying foul over the way our voting system is set up. Cry stupid over the superdelegates who were SO SURE that Clinton would win the Electoral college because she was the MOST QUALIFIED

In these troubling times, this warmed my heart and restored my faith in humanity.

sat in my vehicle and had a good cry. Thank you to both of you. This made my week.

SPOKANE AT ITS BEST Cheers to the Denny’s waitress who took such good care of the two little boys sitting at the counter on Friday, November 18, about 6:30 pm.

You talked to them, got them their milkshakes, and when they were finishing up, asked how they were getting home. When you found out that they were going to walk home unaccompanied by an adult, you walked them home. It doesn’t matter that it was across the street. You made sure they were safe. That exemplifies the Spokane that I am proud to call home.

JEERS AN OPEN LETTER TO ALL TRUMP SUPPORTERS Mr. Trump is our 2016 President Elect. During his campaign, he denigrated and mimicked a disabled person. That’s OK. He incited violence to 2nd amendment advocates that they know what to do with Hillary. That’s OK. He insulted Muslim American parents whose son, a U.S. Army Captain, lost his life in Iraq. That’s OK. He promised to pay any

and take away health insurance from 20 million Americans. That’s OK. This is your president. You elected him. These are only a few of his ideals and policies you support.

Shame on you.

BAD DOG OWNER We know you love your dogs. Your neighbors do not. Having been subjected to the incessant, insultingly intrusive barking of your beloved dogs for hours and hours at a time, day after day after day, year after year, complaint after complaint, you have demonstrated nothing less than Depraved Indifference toward your neighbors, who only wish to enjoy their homes in peace and gentle quiet. Shame On You. Shame On You. MOMMY DEAREST To the mother screaming in the face of a teacher at a local elementary school the other day... teachers are human beings and have feelings! Your immature behavior and rage toward this person in front of staff members, parents, and children was unacceptable. You were shouting out loud that your child hates his teacher and how much you hate her, too.

What a horrible thing to say to someone who spends more hours per week with your child than you probably do. The teacher

there did not deserve to be treated so horribly in front of other people, especially in front of students. I feel sad for that teacher and want her to know there are people who believe teachers are important and they do matter. If you have an ounce of class, mommy dearest, you will contact that teacher and apologize! She deserves to hear those three very important words from you. In doing so, you child will learn a valuable lesson. If you choose not to apologize, you’re teaching your child a lesson as well.

The lesson he learns is up to YOU! SECOND CIVIL WAR??? I voted for Sec. Clinton, instead of not voting at all. But I also noticed that some of her supporters on social media are as vile as some Trump Supporters. Your “best we can hope is an second American Civil War.... between the Enlightened and the Stupid” is an example. Better ways to handle your rage are described elsewhere in todays Cheers and Jeers. The Trump supporters have some valid anger at the Federal government and its ground level employees. Not all are neo nazis, racists, anti woman and anti LGBTQ. RE: JEERS TO THE STUPID OF OUR NATION Re: Ha! I wouldn’t say it was the stupid

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that they chose the WRONG candidate.

Most qualified never equals best. At least she won the popular vote. So you can’t go around calling everyone stupid. Did I vote for Trump? No. Clinton? No!!!!!! Third party person ALL THE WAY for this historical election. If you want to call me stupid, be my guest. It won’t change the outcome of the election, but this should be a wake up call for Democrats to pick the RIGHT-not most qualified-candidate in four years. In the end, congratulations to those whose candidate won, and my apologies to those whose candidate lost. Better luck in four years!

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BRIAN MOOTE Moote made appearances on USA’s “Characters Welcome,” Nickelodeon’s “Nickmom’s Nite Out,” and more. Nov. 25-26, at 7 and 10:30 pm. $10-$22. Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague. (318-9998) AFTER DARK An adult-rated version of the Blue Door’s monthly, Friday show; on the first and last Friday of the month, at 10 pm. $7. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland. bluedoortheatre.com (747-7045) COMEDY NIGHT AT THE PIN! Featuring Drea Rose, Jamie boyd, Alex brou, Josh teaford, Freddie WalkerC, Lux Devereax and Mark Morris Nov. 25, 7 pm. The Pin!, 412 W. Sprague. thepinevents.com STAND-UP COMEDY Live comedy featuring established and up-and-coming local comedians. Fridays at 8 pm. No cover. Red Dragon Chinese, 1406 W. Third. reddragondelivery.com (838-6688) DUOS: LATE NIGHT COMEDY TWO-BYTWO A comedy show pairing two BDT players for 15 minutes of improv. For mature audiences. Nov. 26, 10 pm. $7. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland. (747-7045) SAFARI Fast-paced, short-form improv games based on audience suggestions.

(Recommended for ages 16+) Saturdays at 8 pm, through Dec. 17. $7. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland. (747-7045) DUSTIN NICKERSON A 2015 finalist in San Diego’s Funniest Person Contest, Nickerson performs around the country.

Nov. 27, 8 pm. $10-$16. Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague. (318-9998) MONDAY NIGHT COMEDY A weekly comedy open mic, hosted by Nick Cavasier. Mondays; sign-up at 7:30, show at 8 pm. Free. The Reserve, 120 N. Wall St. facebook.com/spokomedy (598-8783)

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BODIES HUMAN: ANATOMY IN MOTION For the first exhibit in its new home, Mobius hosts “BODIES HUMAN: Anatomy in Motion,” which includes six whole bodies, more than 100 individual organs, and transparent body slices that have been preserved through plastination, a technique that replaces bodily fluids with reactive plastics. Exhibit runs through Dec. 31; Tue-Sat, 10 am-5 pm and Sun, 11 am-5 pm. (Recommended for ages 10+.) $15. Mobius Science Center, 331 N. Post. mobiusspokane.org HOLIDAY LIGHTS HELICOPTER TOUR Join Inland Helicopters for an evening flight over the Spokane Falls and experience the holiday lights from above.

Flights for three people start at $75/person. Call for reservations, tours available daily through Dec. 31. Inlanhelicopters. com (534-9114) LOST EGYPT: ANCIENT SECRETS, MODERN SCIENCE Explore ancient Egypt with hands-on activities, human and animal mummies and real Egyptian artifacts. Through Jan. 6; open Tue-Sun, 10 am-5 pm (until 8 pm on Wed; half-price admission on Tue). $5-$10/admission.

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. northwestmuseum.org SPOKANIMAL’S THANKSGIVING DAY WALK Kick off Thanksgiving morning with this annual gathering of people and their pets to help support SpokAnimal’s High Bridge Dog Park. Nov. 24, 9 am-noon. $10 suggested donation. High Bridge Park. bit.ly/2fmek29 (534-8133) TREE OF SHARING For the 34th year, volunteers are available to help shoppers choose and purchase gifts for Spokane’s most at-risk citizens. This year there are 7,500 gift requests from the 57 participating community agencies. Tables located at River Park Square, NorthTown and Spokane Valley malls. Gift deadline is Sun, Dec. 11. (808-4919) CDA FESTIVAL OF TREES The annual holiday event benefits the Kootenai Health Foundation; includes a opening

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Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Rd. northernquest.com (242-7000) JO KOY Jo is a weekly guest on The Adam Carolla Show podcast and recently started his own podcast, “The Koy Pond with Jo Koy.” Dec. 1-3, 7:30 pm; also Dec. 2-3, 10:30 pm. $30-$42.50. Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague. spokanecomedyclub.com (509-318-9998) BOONE STREET HOOLIGANS The allstudent written, directed and performed sketch comedy group takes the stage for their fall show. Dec. 2, 7:30 pm and Dec. 3, 2 pm. $2. Gonzaga Magnuson Theatre, 502 E. Boone. gonzaga.edu/theatrearts SEASON’S GREETINGS The BDT’s annual holiday celebration show. Audience members suggest the gifts; we provide the cookies and hot chocolate. Appropriate for general audiences. Fridays, at 8 pm: Dec. 2, 9 and 16. $7. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland. (747-7045) THE DITCH KIDS, NOT MODELS, MIDNIGHT GOATS A night of local improv comedy. Dec. 3, 9 pm-midnight. $5. The Observatory, 15 S. Howard. (598-8933)

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presented. Nov. 28, 6:30 pm. Free. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley. (444-5390) THE 2016 FESTIVAL OF FAIR TRADE The 32nd annual event celebrates artisans from around the world, including Nepal, Mexico, Chile, Guatemala and more. This annual tradition brings a world marketplace to Spokane over the Thanksgiving weekend. Nov. 25-27, 10 am-5 pm. Free.

Community Building, 35 W. Main Ave. festivaloffairtrade.com CHRISTMAS TREE ELEGANCE The annual display and raffle of 18 themed, custom-decorated trees supports the Spokane Symphony. Trees are displayed in the Davenport Hotel and River Park Square, from Nov. 29-Dec. 11. facebook. com/ChristmasTreeElegance PAJAMA STORYTIME Hear local authors read their favorite picture books at a special pajama storytime. Includes 30 minutes of stories, fingerplays, and songs followed by a 30-minute play and learn session. Pajamas are encouraged but not required. Authors: Stephanie Oakes, Stephen Pitters, Nicole Sheets and Emily Gwinn. Nov. 29, 6:30-7:30 pm. Free.

North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Rd. (893-8350) PUBLIC MEETING ON COAL AND OIL TRAINS An informational meeting regarding Spokane City Citizens Initiative 2016-6 (Prop 6), The Safer Spokane Campaign. Learn the facts about the initiative and have your questions answered

by Rev. Todd Eklof, who filed the petition, and Spokane City Councilman Breean Beggs, among others. Nov. 29, 6:30-7:15 pm. Free. Unitarian Universalist Church, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Dr. uuspokane.org (325-6283) CITY OF CHENEY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Bring your family and friends for the annual tree lighting, holiday stories, refreshments, holiday music, and a visit from Santa. Dec. 1, 5:30 pm. Free. Cheney Library, 610 First St. (235-7333) COLFAX WINTER CELEBRATION Events include a parade (6 pm), fireworks, visit from Santa, local vendors and family activities. The public can vote for their

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Indeed, Election Day proved cannabis is simply not a prickly partisan issue anymore. In Okaloosa County, Florida, one of the state’s most conservative enclaves where Trump received more than 70 percent of the vote, 72 percent of voters endorsed the recreational marijuana initiative. It passed.

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Events on Dec. 1. explorecolfax.com OPERATION KIDSAFE: CHILD SAFETY EVENT Parents can get a bio-document of their child to have ready to hand to law enforcement in case of an emergency. Safety tips to start a family safety action plan are also included. Dec. 1-2, 10 am-6 pm and Dec. 3, 10 am-4 pm. Free. Subaru of Spokane, 423 W. Third Ave. (625-3200) FAMILY DANCE & POTLUCK Easy-tolearn line, circle, contra, and folk dances are taught by Susan Dankovich, accompanied by live music. No partners or experience required. Potluck at 6:30 pm with dance starting at 7. Dec. 2, from 6:30-8 pm. Free, donations accepted.

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 127 E. 12th Ave. (533-9955) GINGERBREAD HOUSE BUILDING Take home your creation after this fun, no-pressure gingerbread house build, with all materials supplied by the library. Dec. 2, 6:30-8:30 pm. Free. Millwood Masonic Center, 3219 N. Argonne (893-8260) JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM The annual Nativity display features 100+ live actors and animals. Dec. 2-4; Fri from 6-8 pm, Sat-Sun from 5-8 pm. Free. South Hill Seventh Day Adventist Church, 5607 S. Freya. jtbspokane.org KENDALL YARDS ARTISAN FEST The holiday marketplace hosts local artisans selling handmade clothing, jewelry, art and crafts. Dec. 2, 4-8 pm and Dec. 3, 10 am-4 pm. See link for complete list of vendors. Free to attend. Kendall Yards, Summit Parkway. bit.ly/2gln4dn LUCKY CHRISTMAS: A FANCY AFFAIR The local business invites the community to celebrate the season with champagne, shopping from local vendors and treats. Dec. 2, 5-9 pm. Lucky Vintage & Pretty Things, 1930 S. Inland Empire Way. bit.ly/2f9o5TP (321-7230) BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee, along with photos with Santa, face painting and story time.

Dec. 3, 9-10:30 am. $3-$5. First Church of Nazarene, 9004 N. Country Homes Blvd. (467-8986) COUNTRY CHRISTMAS SHOW VINTAGE SALE The annual sale hosted by Two Woman Vintage Goods offers antique and vintage home decor, baked goods and more. Dec. 3, 10 am-5 pm and Dec. 4, 10 am-4 pm. $5/weekend admission. Moran Prairie Grange, 6006 S. Palouse Hwy. twowomenvintagegoods.com (951-0523) DECK THE FALLS The Cutter hosts its annual local artisan and craft show. Dec. 3, 10 am-4 pm. Cutter Theatre, 302 Park St., Metaline Falls, Wash. cuttertheatre. com (509-446-4108) GAMES AND DANCING CANDY CANES A night of games, prizes and dancing, with all proceeds supporting Friends Across Cheney Equally (F.A.C.E.)! Admission includes food, bingo, an ugly sweater contest, silent auction and more. Dec. 3, 4-8 pm. $3-$5. Wren Pierson Community Center, 615 Fourth St. , Cheney. bit.ly/2fykT1K (590-6358) HOLIDAY BALL The semi-formal dance begins with a night club two-step lesson, followed by refreshments, demos, door prizes and dancing. Bring an appetizer to share and a donation for the Bonner County Food Bank. Dec. 3, 7-10

pm. $5-$9. Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave. cityofsandpoint.com (208-699-0421) HOLIDAY GIFT GALA The 11th annual event hosts two local authors and 16 artists and find craftspeople, who join the Dahmen’s 22 resident artists to offer their creations to the public. Dec. 3, 10 am-4 pm. Free. Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way., Uniontown, Wash. artisanbarn.org (229-3414) SCRAPS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Visit the shelter and enjoy cookies, cocoa, treats, games, and photos with Santa.

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CERTAIN WOMEN This film follows a handful of intersecting lives across Montana. Nov. 25-27, show times vary. $6. The Kenworthy, 508 S. Main St. Kenworthy.org (208-882-4127) A MAN CALLED OVE Based on Fredrik Backman’s international best-selling novel, Ove is a quintessential angry old man next door. Nov. 17, 20 and 25; times vary. $4-$7. Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. panida.org (208-255-7801) PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES Kick off the holiday season with a classic comedy that will really make you grateful for all you have. Refreshments provided, or bring some leftovers.

Rated R. Nov. 26, 3 pm. Free. Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. (444-5331) THE ENTERTAINER Kenneth Branagh stars as the unforgettable Archie Rice in this film set against the backdrop of post-war Britain. John Osborne’s modern classic conjures the seedy glamour of the old music halls for an explosive examination of public masks and private torment. Nov. 27, 2 pm. $17. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. friendsofthebing.org/the-entertainer TOTALLY TUBULAR TUESDAY: HOLIDAY FILMS The Tuesday night classic film series gets festive, with screenings of Die Hard (Nov. 29), Love Actually (Dec. 6), The Polar Express (Dec. 13) and Elf (Dec. 20). Tuesdays at 7 pm. $2.50. Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. garlandtheater.com (327-1050) GOOSEBUMPS Come after school to watch this spooky film. Rated PG for scary/intense creature action and rude humor. Nov. 30, 3:30 pm. Free. Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook. (444-5331) PLANETARIUM SHOW: BLACK HOLES Narrated by Academy-Award nominated actor Liam Neeson, this production features high-resolution visualizations of cosmic phenomena, working with data generated by computer simulations, to bring the current science of black holes to the dome screen. Showing Dec. 1-4 (times vary). $6/adults, $3/ CCS students and kids 3-18. Spokane Falls Community College, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Dr. spokanefalls.edu/ planetarium (533-3569)

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AFTER THANKSGIVING EVENT Includes a free pancake breakfast, from 8-10 am, store specials, olive oil tasting (9 am) and more. Nov. 25, 7 am-4 pm. Free. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave. thekitchenengine.com (328-3335) BASICS OF BREAD MAKING A class taking attendees through the complete farm-to-table experience with food blogger Kelli Collins and her father Bill Myers, the farmer behind Joseph’s Grainery. Kelli shares her tips for making the perfect loaf from our own local grain. Nov. 26, 1-4 pm. Colfax Library, 102 S. Main. whitco.lib.wa.us PANCAKE BREAKFAST All-you-caneat pancakes, eggs, sausage and drinks. $5/adults, $3.50/kids age 6-12. Nov. 27, 8-11 am. Green Bluff Grange, 9809 Green Bluff Rd. greenbluffgrowers.com COOKING CLASS: HOMEMADE BONE BROTH Chef Randee shows you how make bone broth at home and then use it to make Vietnamese Pho. Nov. 30, 6-8 pm. $40. Gourmet Way, 8222 N. Gov’t Way. gourmetwayhayden.com CHAMPAGNE & PORT DINNER Celebrate six of the most imitated and celebrated wines in the world, alongside six courses from Chef Tanya Broesder, including fresh oysters and lamb pops.

Dec. 1, 6 pm. $85. Masselow’s, 100 N. Hayford Rd. (481-6020)

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SFCC MUSIC CONCERT SERIES The fall quarter concert series features performances by the orchestra (Nov. 28), choir (Nov. 29), jazz band (Nov. 30 and the concert band with world drumming (Dec. 5). All performances begin at 7 pm. $2-$5/general;. Spokane Falls Community College, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Dr. spokanefalls.edu HUBBARDSTON NONESUCH This group of nine madrigal singers perform, without instruments, the pop tunes of 500 years ago. Dressed in the garb of Henry VIII’s time, their aim is to entertain and delight both children and those learned in matters arcane. Nov. 29, 6:30-7:30 pm. Free. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley St. (444-5390) A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS The Gonzaga Jazz Program invites all to a multimedia Christmas concert featuring live music and holiday movie classics.

Nov. 30, 7-8:30 pm. $5; free/students, seniors and military with ID. Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone, Hemmingson Ballroom, 3rd floor. (313-6733) EWU ORCHESTRA CONCERT In the Music Building Recital Hall. Nov. 30, 7:30 pm. $3-$5. Eastern Washington University, 526 Fifth St. (359-2898) EWU WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT In the Music Building Recital Hall. Dec. 1, 7:30 pm. $3-$5. Eastern Washington University, 526 Fifth St. (359-2898)

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My boyfriend of a year is a big sweetheart, but whenever we go out to eat, he always orders first. It really bothers me, and I feel disrespected and embarrassed that people are seeing this, despite how this probably makes me a bad feminist. How do I ask him nicely to let me order first when we dine out?

—Irked Suddenly, he’s shoving you out of the way to get to the lifeboat — yelling back, “Babe, you’ll be fine! You were AMY ALKON on the swim team!”

At least, that’s the way the older couple next to you are likely to see it when he orders his meal first, and that is embarrassing. Sadly, it doesn’t help that feminist academics have deemed customs like women ordering first “benevolent sexism” — casting women as weak and in need of protection and coddling by men (aka patriarchal cockroaches).

Males, throughout human history and throughout the animal kingdom, did evolve to be the protectors and defenders of women. This makes biological sense, considering that women provide a cozy B&B for the developing fetus, plus liquid refreshment and child care after the kid is born. And even a relatively wimpy man is likely to have more muscle mass, upper-body strength, and aggression-energizing testosterone than most women.

A number of modern behavioral protocols come out of these sex differences. For example, there’s how the man’s the one to walk closest to the curb, open the car door, and act as a human shield against a gun-toting mugger — despite how, these days, even the itsy-bitsiest woman can make quick work of an attacker with her sparkly “My Little Pony”-emblazoned Smith & Wesson.

The reality is that the psychology driving these customs, which evolved over millions of years, doesn’t just change all “presto gloriasteinemo!” because women now have ways to defend themselves. That’s probably why you feel embarrassed about others’ eyes on you. Evolutionary psychologist Daniel Sznycer, who researches shame, explains that shame is not just a feeling. It seems to be an information management program that evolved to help us protect our reputation. That feel-bad that rises up in us is a signal that we’d better do something pronto to stop our slide down the social totem pole.

As for how to tell your boyfriend, keep in mind that you can school a guy in social customs but you can’t school him in being “a big sweetheart.” Use a compliment as your launchpad — about wonderful things he does for you — and then throw in a “I know you didn’t realize this, but…” This way, it’s not so much a criticism as a pointer on how to make you happier.

And the truth is, if you’re like a lot of women, you might find it sexy when the physical differences between men and women are emphasized in small symbolic ways like this. No, you aren’t a traitor to womankind if you say “Thanks…that’s so sweet!” when a guy puts his coat around your shoulders — instead of “Get that thing off me!

I’ll do the feminist thing and freeze.”

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I’m a divorced woman in my 40s, and I just started dating again. I’m seriously tired of it already, after just two dates with two really disappointing guys. I want to cut to the picture in my head — cuddling on the couch and watching Netflix with my new handsome beau. Meeting somebody shouldn’t be this hard. I’m launching a new business, and my time seems better spent working than on some crappy date. But I also don’t want to be alone forever.

—Annoyed Your expectations about how easy it should be to find new love aren’t just unrealistic; they’re unrealistic by fairy-tale standards. It’s “Someday, my prince will come,” not “Get crowd control over here pronto for the mob of handsome, fabulous royals who will soon be gathering on my front lawn.”

Picturing yourself in the cuddly-wuddly life you feel you should already have may be part of the problem. Motivation researcher Gabriele Oettingen finds that fantasizing is often demotivating — fooling our mind into believing that we already have the thing we’re dreaming of. Oettingen’s research makes a case for combining fantasizing with what I’d call “positive pessimism” — making yourself consider all the things standing in the way of what you want. As Oettingen explains it, thinking concretely about the obstacles we have to overcome helps energize us to tackle them.

The reality is, the older you get and the more you expect from a boyfriend the harder it will be to find one. So either buckle down and prepare for the dating grind or do what it takes to immediately have a life partner who will look at you with great adoration: Give your dog salami. n ©2016, 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 THE CHRISTMAS SHOW Coeur d’Alene-based actress Ellen Travolta joins her husband, Jack Bannon, sister Margaret Travolta, and musicians Katie Strohmaier and Scott Steed, for the fourth-annual cabaret-style Christmas revue. Nov. 25-Dec. 18, Thu-Sat, 7:30 pm and Sun, 5 pm. $27.50. Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second. cdachristmas.com (208-765-4000) ELF THE MUSICAL, JR. A performance of this modern-day Christmas classic by CYT North Idaho helps theater-goers of all ages find their inner Elf just in time for the holidays. Nov. 18-27; Fri-Sat at 7 pm, Sat-Sun at 3 pm. $9-$15. Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Rd. cytni. org (208-277-5727) FARCE OF NATURE A performance of the play by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten. Through Nov. 27; Fri-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Ignite!

Community Theatre, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. igniteonbroadway.org (795-0004) FOREVER PLAID: PLAID TIDINGS Sprinkled among the Christmas offerings are audience favorites like their riotous “second version” of The Ed Sullivan Show, this time featuring the Rockettes, the Chipmunks and The Vienna Boys Choir, and a Plaid Caribbean Christmas. Nov. 25-Dec. 18, Thu-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $22-$30. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. spokanecivictheatre.com (325-2507) SCROOGE THE MUSICAL A musical retelling of the classic holiday story. Nov. 25-Dec. 18, Fri at 7 pm (except Nov. 25, at 4 pm); Sat-Sun at 2 pm. $12/adult, $8/kids under 12. Spokane Children’s Theatre, 2727 N. Madelia. spokanechildrenstheatre.org (328-4886) EURYDICE Playwright Sarah Ruhl reimagines the myth of Orpheus through the eyes of heroine, Eurydice, who must journey to the underworld to discover her lost love. Dec. 1, 3, 8-9 at 7:30 pm, Dec. 3 and 10 at 2 pm. $5-$10. Wadleigh Theatre at Daggy Hall, WSU Pullman. performingarts.wsu.edu (335-8522)

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12-inches by 12-inches, by 36 regional artists. Dec. 2-Jan. 7; opening reception Dec. 2, from 5-8 pm. Art Spirit Gallery, 415 Sherman Ave., CdA. theartspiritgallery.com (208-765-6006) ANNUAL OPEN STUDIO Bill & Kathy Kostelec welcome all to their 7th annual photography open studio featuring new works from 2016 “Exploration & Imagination” and many other projects.

Includes refreshments and gallery/studio/darkroom tours. Dec. 2, 5-9 pm and Dec. 3-4, 1-5 pm. Free. Cherry Street Studios, 1123 S. Cherry. cherryststudios. com (868-8910) LR MONTGOMERY: CHRISTMAS STUDIO OPEN HOUSE For many people it’s a tradition in Spokane to visit their favorite artists studios during the holiday season. Meet and visit with artist LR Montgomery at his studio/gallery. Dec. 2, 5-9 pm, Dec. 3, 10 am-9 pm, Dec. 4, 12-5 pm. At 428 E. 21st Ave. Free. LR Montgomery Studio & Gallery, 428 E. 21st. LRMontgomery.com (624-0261)

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EXPLORING POETRY WITH TOD MARSHALL Washington State Poet Laureate Tod Marshall introduces works by several poets in this discussion series. Nov. 28, 6:30-7:30 pm. Free. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. (893-8400) BROKEN MIC Spokane Poetry Slam’s longest-running, weekly open mic reading series, open to all readers and all-ages. Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. Free.

Neato Burrito, 827 W. First Ave. spokanepoetryslam.org (509-847-1234) THE HEART OF THE RAT: WINE, WRITING, AND RODENTS Willow Springs Books hosts the launch of “The Heart of the Rat,” the first volume in its new annual Zodiac Poetry Series. Event includes readings from award-winning poets and authors. Nov. 30, 5-7 pm.

Free. EWU Faculty Commons, 506 F St., Cheney. bit.ly/2g3Rq3C (828-1487) READING: ED SKOOG In his new book, plainspoken poems rediscover the relationship between talking and thinking.

Nov. 30, 7-8 pm. Free. Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main. auntiesbooks.com ROME AS A CINEMATIC MYTH The accompanying lecture series to the Jundt’s fall exhibit, “Roman Myth and Mythmaking,” examines how the Romans chose to interpret their mythical past and display their religious beliefs through iconographic representation on objects of daily use. Dec. 1, 7 pm.

Free and open to the public. Jundt Art Museum, 200 E. Desmet Ave., Gonzaga campus. (313-6843) SPOKANE AUTHORS & SELF-PUBLISHERS Join other local writers on the first Thursday of each month at 2:30 pm. Activities include a featured speaker, lunch, networking with other authors, and a raffle. Members and guests must purchase lunch to enter.

Golden Corral Buffet, 7117 N. Division. spokaneauthors.org (863-5536) SIGNING: THE SIGN OF THE EAGLE TRILOGY Local author Jess Steven Hughes signs copies of books from his trilogy, set in ancient Rome and Celtic Britain. Dec. 2, 11 am-5 pm. Free. Yoke’s Fresh Market, Liberty Lake (590-7316) LOVE & OUTRAGE OPEN MIC A monthly open mic to express yourself, get and give feedback and conversation from a welcoming crowd of conscience, and learn more about getting engaged in our growing collective of poets, performers, and artistic mischief makers.

Dec. 3, 7 pm. Free. Boots Bakery & Lounge, 24 W. Main. (703-7223)

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FEAR AND RECLAMATION When your sense of safety is violated without warning, learning to trust the world again takes more than personal faith

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oday’s trail report: a grandfather with his young grandson, a woman walking her dog, a middleaged bearded man (headphones on, smiling), two large hawks. All strangers, all friendly. No crazies. No injuries.

Lately, I’ve been making mental notes, cataloguing characters as I take to the trail. I assess potential dangers, keep my pepper spray close, and try to remind myself that there are far more good people in this world than bad. Yet, fear returns. It lingers here, on the slopes that hug the river, on the pavement and in the ponderosa pines; those silent witnesses.

Last October, a stranger on the Centennial Trail assaulted me. It happened so fast that sometimes I wonder if it was a dream. The alleged perpetrator was arrested.

My bruises healed, and life moved on, sort of. What I wasn’t prepared for was how this event would reverberate in surprising ways. Fear is now a part of my daily life. It reaches out and touches me, without warning, unexpectedly smudging the surface of my psyche.

Being the victim of a violent attack — especially one perpetrated by a stranger — has created a new way of processing potential threats. The plausibility of something “bad” occurring isn’t just something that happens to strangers; it happens to me. Now when I hear reports of violence, in the paper or when watching the news, my pulse quickens, my body braces, as if waiting for another blow.

Although more than a year has passed since the event, the recent news of a woman being chased while running on the South Hill’s High Drive Bluff sent my pulse racing. As she described to the local news how she ran from a stranger as if running for her life, and he ran after her, adrenaline began to course through my system.

I trembled as I read about her experience in the paper, and all the feelings from last October came rushing back.

Mostly, the anger. Why did this happen? Hadn’t we, the victims, all followed the asinine female “rules” for outdoor, physical participation? The man who attacked me had also attacked two other women that same morning, one of whom was running with friends. We weren’t alone. We had our dogs with us. We had daylight. We were in public spaces. But no amount of preparation can deter a psychotic person set on doing harm.

Random acts of violence feel ever so present today, even when statistics remain hopeful. The chances of something like this happening, even in Spokane, are slim.

Stranger-on-stranger violence isn’t common, but it took time before I was ready to face the world. Following my attack, I went into hiding. In my eyes, I had the perfect excuse to shy away; I had a new baby at home, who was fussy and who needed me.

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he word “reclamation” means both recovery and repossession. It took me a while to realize that what I needed to move forward (not beyond, because there’s no beyond) was to physically move. I had to find a way to enjoy being outdoors again. I needed to strap on my shoes and occupy the spaces I once thought of as my own. They were still mine. I made a

decision to not allow that one unfortunate episode, and that sick man, to completely ruin the way I engage with the world.

I’ve never been a runner, but a good friend with a solid training schedule and many marathons under her belt offered to take me out on the trail one month after my attack. Even though it was winter, we started training together for my first 5K. As of late, we’ve had five women join us on our weekly runs, and I have completed two more 5Ks. Next year I plan to take on Bloomsday.

While running with friends has proven to be a healthy choice for me, both physically and emotionally, I still find it challenging to train independently. I still hesitate when it comes time to head out alone, but each time I’m on the trail I remember I’m not alone. The faces I meet as I run — both on the trail and off — remind me that we are all in this together. I’m especially thankful for every woman I greet out there, occupying her God-given space. You inspire me with your bravery and courage, your persistence to claim what is yours. Every time we step outside, we take on a certain level of risk, and as women we feel this intensely.

I’m still healing. Even a year later, I’m still sorting out my feelings about the experience. I’m still angry — and that’s OK. I take my anger with me. I take my fear, and run it into the asphalt. I burn it into the concrete with each step. And if you happen to see me, say hello.

Chances are, I’ve already added you to my trail report. n Emily Gwinn is an intervention teacher at Lewis and Clark High School, the co-editor of All We Can Hold: A Collection of Poetry on Motherhood, and Executive Director of the LiTFUSE Poets’ Workshop in Tieton, Washington.

Emily Gwinn was attacked while running last year, but refuses to let that experience hold her back.

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