FIRST NIGHT SKI Night skiing at Mt. Spokane opens for the season. All-day lift tickets included; night only tickets available from 3 pm onward. Dec. 17, 9 am-9 pm. Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park, 29500 N. Mt. Spokane Park Dr. mtspokane.com HOLIDAYS AT SCHWEITZER Enjoy all the holiday season has to offer on the mountain and in Schweitzer Village. Special events and promotions for the holidays offered Dec. 17-Jan. 2. See website for details. Schweitzer, 10,000 Schweitzer Mountain Rd. schweitzer.com/event/ christmasholidays-2021 SPOKANE CHIEFS VS. PORTLAND WINTERHAWKS Regular season match. Special: Avista “Way to Save” poster (Dec. 17) and Fred Meyer wall calendar (Dec. 18) giveaways. Dec. 17 and 18, 7 pm. $17-$37. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon. spokanechiefs.com MT. SPOKANE SNOWSHOE TOUR Learn the basics of snowshoeing during this guided hike on snowshoe trails around Mount Spokane. Pre-trip information emailed after registration. Fee includes snowshoes, instruction, walking poles, trail fees, guides and transportation. Meet at Yoke’s Fresh Market in Mead. Ages 13+. Offered Dec. 18, Dec. 19, Dec. 26, Jan. 1, Jan. 8, Jan. 22, Feb. 6, Feb. 13, Feb. 19 and March 5 from 9 am-1 pm. $25/$29. spokanerec.org (509-755-2489) YOUTH WINTER ADVENTURES Spokane parks hosts this winter break camp where kids can learn how to cross-country ski and snowshoe at Mt. Spokane State Park, plus partake in other outdoor winter activities. Transportation, trail fees and equipment provided. Ages 9-12. Sessions are Dec. 21-22 and 28-29 from 9 am-4 pm each day. $99. Departs/arrives at Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook St. spokanerec.org (509-755-2489) SKI WITH SANTA Santa is skiing around Schweitzer before he begins his travels around the world. Catch him on the slopes with Mrs. Claus, cruising around several beginner and intermediate runs. Dec. 23-24 from 1-3:30 pm. Schweitzer, 10,000 Schweitzer Mountain Rd. schweitzer.com/event/ski-with-santa/ SPOKANE CHIEFS VS. SEATTLE THUNDERBIRDS Regular season match. Dec. 30, 7 pm. $17-$37. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. spokanechiefs.com NEW YEAR’S EVE AT SCHWEITZER Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Taps with live music, specials and more. 21+. Tickets and other details TBA. Dec. 31. Schweitzer, 10,000 Schweitzer Mountain Rd. schweitzer.com (208-263-9555)
THEATER BABES IN TOYLAND Wicked Uncle Barnaby runs the toy shop with his comicruffian assistants and turns children into dolls and sells them for gold. Enjoy the characters of Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary; Tom-Tom, the Piper’s Son; Jack and Jill; Little Miss Muffet in this Christmas classic. Nov. 26-Dec. 19; shows are Fri-Sun (times vary). $12-$16. Spokane Children’s Theatre, 2727 N. Madelia. spokanechildrenstheatre.org (509-328-4886) ELLEN TRAVOLTA PRESENTS: SAVING CHRISTMAS For the last nine
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years, Ellen Travolta and her ensemble of performers have shared stories of Christmas miracles, meaningful gifts and more. Last year, so many holiday rituals, anchored in togetherness, were disrupted and we were reminded of how special it is to gather with those we love. Ellen Travolta, Molly Allen and Abbey Crawford read and tell stories, sing songs, and bring a little brightness to the holiday. Nov. 26-Dec. 19; Thu-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 5 pm. $30. The Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second. cdachristmas.com A CHRISTMAS CAROL ‘Tis the season as the UI Department of Theatre Arts presents the Dickens classic. Journey back in time to Victorian England for a theatrical event that’s family-friendly and nostalgically new, in a world premier stage adaptation by Kendra Phillips (MFA Playwriting ‘21). Dec. 3-4 and Dec. 11 at 7:30 pm, Dec. 4-5 and Dec. 12 at 2 pm. $6-$22. Hartung Theater, 875 Perimeter Dr. uidaho.edu/theatre AN ILIAD Directed by Susan Hardie and starring Robert Tombari, this production first streamed online in January 2021 makes its in-person debut as a fundraiser show. Meet staff, crew and the Board of Directors. Show is limited to 60 tickets. Also includes a silent auction. Dec. 3-5 at 7 pm. Stage Left Theater, 108 W. Third. stagelefttheater.org THE MYSTERIOUS MISSING LAWN ORNAMENT -OR- WHO STOLE THE BLOW MOLD SANTA? Sixth Street’s holiday family melodrama show. Dec. 3-12; FriSat at 7 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $10-$15. Sixth Street Theater and Melodrama, 212 Sixth St., Wallace. sixthstreetmelodrama.com MET LIVE IN HD: EURYDICE The ancient Greek myth of Orpheus, who attempts to harness the power of music to rescue his beloved Eurydice from the underworld, has inspired composers since opera’s earliest days. Dec. 4, 9:55 am and Dec. 6, 6 pm. $15/$20. The Kenworthy, 508 S. Main St. kenworthy.org (208882-4127) STAGE LEFT HOLIDAY PATRON GALA Hosted by radio personality Molly Allen with live jazz music by the Mardi Gras Growlers, this evening of music and festivities offers a glimpse into changes coming to Stage Left in 2022 and beyond. Tickets capped at 50 guests; must show proof of vaccination. Dec. 8, 7-10 pm. Stage Left Theater, 108 W. Third Ave. stagelefttheater.org/tickets TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS A Radio City Music Hall-style show for all ages. Favorite Christmas classics are brought to life with song and dance, including choreographed kick line tap numbers and a cast who don over 300 costumes. The show concludes with a grand Nativity. Dec. 10-22; shows are Friday-Sunday (times vary). Special Wednesday shows on Dec. 22 at 3, 5 and 7 pm. $23-$36. Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Rd. traditionsofchristmasnw.com ANASTASIA From the Tony Awardwinning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, this dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Dec. 28-Jan. 2 at 7:30 pm; also Jan. 1 at 2 pm and Jan. 2 at 1 and 6:30 pm. $42-$100. First Interstate Center for the Arts, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. broadwayspokane.com
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VISUAL ARTS ON THE EDGE: LIVING THE ANTHROPOCENE The artwork of Northwest artists Ann Chadwick Reid and Natalie Niblack recognizes the impact of climate change on marine and forest environments of the Pacific Northwest. Mon-Fri from 9 am-5 pm through Jan. 13. Free. EWU Gallery of Art, 140 Art Building. ewu.edu/cale/ programs/art ORNAMENT & SMALL WORKS SHOW This annual show features small works and ornaments made by over 35 local artists; most pieces are under $50 each. Nov. 5-Dec. 23, open Mon-Fri from 10 am-5 pm and Sat from 10 am-4 pm. Free. Spokane Art School, 811 W. Garland Ave. spokaneartschool.net (509-325-1500) RECENT ACQUISITIONS: SELECTIONS FROM THE SAFECO ART COLLECTION Seattle-based Safeco Insurance began collecting art in the 1970s and sought to build a collection that reflected “the creativity and diversity of the communities it served.” Recognized nationally as a model for corporate collecting, the collection evolved to capture a uniquely Pacific Northwest aesthetic. Eventually, it was distributed amongst several Washington state institutions, including the MAC. Tue-Sun from 10 am-5 pm through Feb. 7. $7-$12. The MAC, 2316 W. First Ave. northwestmuseum.org SCULPTED SPACES, WILD LIVES A showcase of art depicting intentionallyshaped spaces and the wild lives that inhabit them. This juried exhibition includes artwork by 18 artists from the Palouse re-
gion and across the U.S. Mon-Fri from 8 am-5 pm, through Jan. 7 (closed for holidays). Free. Third Street Gallery, 206 E. Third St., Moscow. ci.moscow.id.us/230/ Third-Street-Gallery THE GREAT OUTDOORS Featured artists LR Montgomery, Leslie Lambert, Megan Perkins, Kay West, T Kurtz, Pierr Morgan and Isaac Mann capture the connection we have to these outdoor spaces with works in oil, watercolor, acrylic and pastel. Open daily, 10 am-7 pm, through Dec. 26. Free. Liberty Building, 402 N. Washington St.. spokanelibertybuilding.com UNWRAP THE CREATIVE: 25TH SMALL WORKS SHOW This two-month-long, yearly exhibit features more than 100 new artists, consisting of approximately 1,500 pieces total, all by local artists. Through Dec. 24, open daily 11 am-6 pm. Free. The Art Spirit Gallery, 415 Sherman Ave. theartspiritgallery.com WHAT WE MAKE: NATURE AS INSPIRATION Delve into the vital relationship between makers and nature. Discover how the landscape inspires art-making through the works and relationship of Northwest artists Wesley Wehr and Joseph Goldberg. Explore the natural motifs, tradition and importance of beaded bags in the plateau cultures. Through Jan. 9; Tue-Sun 10 am-5 pm. $5-$12. Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. northwestmuseum.org BLACK FRIDAY @ EMERGE Save up to 50 percent on locally-made goods while supporting local artists. Spend $50 or more and get a free Emerge CDA T-shirt; spend $25 or more and get a free Emerge
sticker pack. Other activities include a Poppy James Vintage clothing pop-up, a Bullstitch Sewing booth with handmade lingerie, and holiday portraits from photographer Keely Brennan (book online). Nov. 26, 12-6 pm. Emerge, 119 N. Second. emergecda.com SPOKRAMPUS ART SHOW Spokane celebrates Krampus; the demon of St. Nick’s Day! The artist reception includes hors d’oeuvres and features more than 17 local artists: Bauer, Chaput, Froese, Griffin, Harrington, King, Lott, Ransom, Sammons, Schisler, Scheres, Soles, Sommer, Thomas, Tinsley, Vollmer, Wessels, plus special guests. Nov. 26, 5-8 pm. Free. Giant Nerd Books, 607 W. Garland Ave. facebook.com/giant.nerd.books SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Save up to 50 percent on locally-made goods and works while supporting local artists. Spend $50 or more and get a free Emerge CDA T-shirt; spend $25 or more and get a free Emerge sticker pack. Other activities include a Poppy James Vintage clothing pop-up and holiday portraits with photographer Keely Brennan. Nov. 27, 10 am-6 pm. Free. Emerge, 119 N. Second St. emergecda.com DROP IN & DRAW Join a creative community for this weekly free-form drawing program. Explore different artistic mediums, develop skills and ideas and cultivate imaginative thinking through art. All skill levels welcome. Hosted by local cartoonist Nanette Cloud. Wednesdays, 5:30-7 pm. Free. Spark Central, 1214 W. Summit Pkwy. spark-central.org GNOME HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS Create
