February

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by: Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living / in Datebook, Spokane CDA Living

ART

February 2, March 2: First Friday

Enjoy visual arts, musical presentations, sample local foods, get acquainted with local performing artists and more at this monthly event sponsored by the Downtown Spokane Partnership. On the first Friday of each month, participating galleries, museums, boutiques and more host a city-wide open house with refreshments and entertainment. First Friday is free and open to the public. Downtown Spokane. downtownspokane.org.

February 4, February 19, March 4, March 19: Spokane Poetry Slam and BootSlam

Spokane Poetry Slam is competitive performance poetry at its Northwest finest. Every first and third week of the month, spoken word warriors battle for Inland Empire supremacy and a $50 Grand Prize. Each poem is judged by five members of the audience and, after two rounds of poetry, whichever poet has the highest cumulative score is declared the winner. Bootslam, at Boots Bakery, is held on the first Sunday of each month, while Spokane Poetry Slam, held at the Bartlett, is held on the third Monday of each month. Boots Bakery and Lounge, 24 W. Main Ave. The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. spokanepoetryslam.org.

Currently open: Titanic: the Artifact Exhibition

Educational, emotional and appropriate for all ages, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition takes visitors on a journey through the life of Titanic. Along the way visitors will learn countless stories of heroism and humanity that pay honor to the indomitable force of the human spirit in the face of tragedy. The Exhibition has been designed with a focus on the legendary RMS Titanic’s compelling human stories as best told through authentic artifacts recovered from the wreck site of Titanic and extensive room re-creations. Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Ave. (509) 456-3931 or northwestmuseum.org.

Currently open: Spokane Circa 1912

Imagine life in Spokane around the time of the Titanic disaster. When you shopped downtown, did you navigate Riverside Avenue on foot – or were you riding in a carriage, a car, or a trolley?

When the Titanic disaster struck, did you closely follow the news in the local newspaper? Did you know anyone aboard that ship – or others who narrowly missed being aboard?

Decorative arts and costumes selected from the museum’s permanent collection reflect the era’s sense of design. Elegant coats, suits and walking dresses crossed paths in public lobbies. The Davenport family amassed a collection of exquisite objects, including Kalo Studio silver and a clock designed in a German art colony, and the Campbell’s dining room featured a cut crystal punch bowl and a silver tea and coffee service in the Iris pattern. A visit to nearby Campbell House provides additional experiences related to 1st class and 3rd class steamship travel, foods, and newspaper communications. Walther Gallery and Campbell House at Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Ave. (509) 456-3931 or northwestmuseum.org.

MUSIC

February 2: Miranda Lambert

Grammy Award-winner Miranda Lambert will bring her Livin’ Like Hippies Tour to the Spokane Arena on Friday, February 2, 2018. Joining Lambert is special guest Jon Pardi and Turnpike Troubadours. The Livin’ Like Hippies Tour receives its name from the lyrics of Lambert’s aptly titled song “Highway Vagabond” which appears on The Nerve side of Lambert’s 24-song, double album, The Weight Of These Wings. Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

February 3: Spokane Symphony Pops: Judy Collins

Singer-songwriter Judy Collins has inspired audiences for five decades, singing traditional and contemporary folk standards and her poignant original compositions. Her more than 50 albums have earned her multiple Grammy nods, from her stunning 1967 rendition of “Both Sides Now” to her 2017 nomination for “Silver Skies Blue.” Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

February 10-11: Spokane Symphony Classics: Beethoven and Shostakovich

Daniel Hege returns to conduct a program of powerful works spanning the centuries. Bach’s suite for flute and orchestra features Spokane Symphony Principal Flutist Bruce Bodden. Beethoven’s Fifth, one of the most played symphonies of all time, has infiltrated popular culture in countless ways from movie scores to rock anthems. Shostakovich dedicated his Chamber Symphony to the “memory of the victims of fascism and war.” Originally written as a string quartet, it is hauntingly beautiful. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

February 17: Spokane Symphony: The Music of Star Wars – The Symphony Awakens

Resident Conductor Morihiko Nakahara leads this concert featuring the legendary film scores from the Star Wars series, including The Phantom Menace, The Force Awakens and Rogue One. Before the show, catch some memorable photo opportunities, drink specials from the Mos Eisley Cantina and planet-themed activities. Meet and greet our characters. Star Wars-themed costumes are welcome at these fun concerts, with activities 90 minutes before each concert. This Star Wars music experience makes a great gift. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

February 18: TobyMac Hits Deep Tour

With more than 11 million units in career sales and a whopping seven Grammy Awards, TobyMac’s career continues on the fast track. His most recent studio album, This is Not a Test, garnered a Grammy Award, Billboard Music Award nomination and a high marking debut at No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200. Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

February 24-25: Spokane Symphony Classics: Vienna, City of Dreams

The internationally celebrated Ahn Trio will bring energy and excitement to the stage performing Mark O’Connor’s Triple Concerto. Deeply rooted in Viennese tradition, Schubert’s last symphony, full of lyricism, is a masterwork that foreshadows the great symphonies by Bruckner and Mahler. Hummel was regarded as the equal of Mozart and Beethoven. His take on the popular Austrian folk tune “Ach Du Lieber Augustin” is a fine example of the Viennese tradition to entertain. The evocative “Air on the G String,” from Bach’s Orchestal Suite No. 3, earned its nickname from violinist Wilhemj’s arrangement in which he played the entire melody on the G string of his violin. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

March 3: Spokane Symphony Pops: Steep Canyon Rangers

A bluegrass band at their core, the Steep Canyon Rangers effortlessly walk the line between festival favorite and sophisticated string orchestra. They’re as danceable as the most progressive, party-oriented string band, and equally comfortable translating their songs for accompaniment by a full symphony. It’s that mix of serious chops and good-natured fun that earned the Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album Grammy in 2013 (for Nobody Knows You), and that drew celebrated comedian/banjoist Steve Martin to them when he needed a backing band. The Rangers are world-class musicians who are just as at home taking the stage at Carnegie Hall as they are knee-deep in a mountain brook, fly rod in hand. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

March 10: Fox Presents: Rockin’ Road to Dublin

Choreographer and lead male Scott Doherty (Riverdance & Lord of the Dance) has teamed up with veteran Celtic rocker Chris Smith to produce a breathtaking display of classic Irish tunes accented by rock ‘n’ roll riffs, electrifying dancers and a dynamic light show. Enjoy the thrilling sights and sounds as daring performers execute rapid-fire leaps, twirls and footwork, and nimble fiddlers square off with driving electric guitar chords and pulse-pounding drum beats. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

March 11: The Roadshow 2018

This year’s tour features Christian music favorites For King & Country, Matthew West, Natalie Grant, Bethel Music, Zach Williams, and Social Club Misfits. Make plans now to come out to Christian music’s most entertaining tour for the whole family. Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

March 22: Fox Presents: The Ten Tenors – Wishing You Were Here

Fresh off the success of their 20th Anniversary World Tour, The Ten Tenors return with their new show Wish You Were Here, a celebration of musical legends lost before their time. In this heartfelt tribute, Australia’s “vocal wonder from down under” (Broadway World) will take you on a feel-good journey through some of the world’s greatest hits of all time, including some of the group’s own fan favorites – classic rock anthems, current day chart toppers, even soaring arias of Verdi and other traditional favorites. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

March 24-25: Spokane Symphony Classics: Spanish Nights

It’s been said the best Spanish music is written by French composers. After traveling in Spain, Chabrier wrote España, a colorful work that kicked off the fashion for Hispanic-flavored music. Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole, dedicated to violinist Pablo Sarasate, showcases the soloist’s technical brilliance and sensitivity. Debussy’s impressionistic Iberia uses lush orchestration to evoke sultry images of Spain. Spanish composer Granados gained fame for his colorful folk dances. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

March 31: Fox Guitar Festival Featuring Andy McKee

Andy McKee is among the world’s finest acoustic guitarists. His youthful energy and attention to song structure and melodic content elevates him above the rest. He entertains both the eye and the ear as he magically transforms the steel string guitar into a full orchestra via his use of altered tunings, tapping, partial capos, percussive hits and a signature two-handed technique. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

EVENTS

February 9: Shopkins Live!

Shopkins Live! Shop it Up! lights up the stage in this premiere live production packed with show stopping performances featuring the Shoppies. Join Jessicake, Bubbleisha, Peppa-Mint, Rainbow Kate, Cocolette and Polli Polish as they perform the coolest dance moves, sing the latest pop songs and show off the trendiest fashions. All of Shopville is in a tizzy as preparations get underway for the annual “Funtastic Food and Fashion Fair”. The Shopkins and Shoppies need your help – the show must go on. Featuring innovative set design, creative costuming, and state of the art projections, this is one theatrical you don’t want to miss. INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

February 14: A Night With Janis Joplin

Like a comet that burns far too brightly to last, Janis Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and, almost overnight, became the queen of rock & roll. The unmistakable voice, filled with raw emotion and tinged with Southern Comfort, made her a must-see headliner from Monterey to Woodstock. Fueled by such unforgettable songs as “Me and Bobby McGee”, “Piece of My Heart”, “Mercedes Benz”, “Baby” and “Summertime”, this sensational show is a musical journey celebrating Joplin and her biggest musical influences—icons like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith, who inspired one of rock & roll’s greatest legends. INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

February 21: National Geographic Live: A Wild Life – Bertie Gregory

Photographer and filmmaker Bertie Gregory specializes in the intimate photography of animals in their natural environment. Whether he’s working on a frigid Vancouver beach or in the streets of London, Bertie’s work thrives in the spaces where nature and humanity coexist. Experience the close-up footage of a leopard stalking through Mumbai and evocative portraits of Vancouver’s elusive costal wolf as Bertie shares the experience of capturing what binds animals and humans together. INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

March 9: Jeff Dunham: Passively Aggressive

Record-breaking, global comedy superstar, Jeff Dunham, is bringing his cast of characters to the Spokane Arena. Dunham will appear along with his ill-behaved and slightly demented posse of characters for a gleeful skewering of family and politics. Dunham and his famous cohorts Walter, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, Bubba J, and Peanut also consider what a new member to their already dysfunctional family could mean, putting the ‘relative’ in Relative Disaster. Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

March 14: Dancing With the Stars: Live

TV’s hottest show is going back on tour across America this winter in Dancing with the Stars: Live. – Light Up the Night. Fans of the show have the opportunity to see the best ballroom dancers in the business perform live in their hometowns. This all-new production showcases ballroom and contemporary dances from ABC’s hit show Dancing with the Stars, including sizzling group numbers, steamy duets and over-the-top original pieces. INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

March 18: Brian Regan

Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. The perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Brian fills theaters nationwide with fervent fans that span generations. He’s a regular on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and has made 28 stand-up appearances on The Late Show With David Letterman, the most of any comic in the show’s 22 years on CBS. INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

THEATRE

Through February 11: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Winner of the 1963 Tony Award for Best Play, this intense and riveting drama exposes the gritty and visceral breakdown between George and Martha, an affluent middle-aged couple. Having been invited over by George and Martha following a faculty party, a younger couple, Nick and Honey, are the unfortunate witnesses to the bitter insults, accusations, and inevitable marital collapse. Hailed as a dramatic masterpiece, explores the impact of societal expectations and disillusionment from the harsh realities of life as it unfolds throughout three enthralling acts. Spokane Civic Theatre. 1020 N. Howard St. (509) 325-2507. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

February 16-March 4: Songs for a New World

One moment, one choice, choosing to take a stand, or change direction. Songs For a New World is Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown’s first musical in a new, fully realized production. The noted composer (Parade, The Bridges of Madison County) presents a powerful and uplifting collection of songs examining life, love and the power of the choices that we make. It’s about today and us. It’s about the power of a moment. Spokane Civic Theatre. 1020 N. Howard St. (509) 325-2507. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

February 23-March 11: Burnt by the Sun

General Kotov, decorated hero of the Russian Revolution, is spending an idyllic summer in the country with his beloved young wife and family. But one glorious morning in 1936, his wife’s former lover returns from a long and unexplained absence. Amidst a tangle of sexual jealousy, retribution and remorseless political backstabbing, Kotov feels the full, horrifying reach of Stalin’s rule. Stage Left Theatre. 108 West 3rd Ave. (509) 838-9727. spokanestageleft.org.

March 15: Fox Presents: The Capitol Steps

Over 30 years ago, the Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. In the years that followed, many of the Steps ignored the conventional wisdom (“Don’t quit your day job.”), and although not all of the current members of the Steps are former Capitol Hill staffers, taken together the performers have worked in a total of eighteen Congressional offices and represent 62 years of collective House and Senate staff experience. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

March 22-25: The Sound of Music

A brand new production of The Sound of Music is coming to the INB Performing Arts Center. The spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony, Grammy and Academy Award winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Edelweiss” and the title song. The Sound of Music features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp. INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

March 23-April 8: Dial M For Murder

Marriage. Money. Murder. Tony Wendice thinks he has designed the perfect crime when he hires a man to murder his wife, Margot. But when the killer becomes the victim, Tony will stop at nothing to ensure that Margot is convicted for the crime. Is there anyone that will come to Margot’s defense and prove her innocence? This search for truth results in a scene of nearly unbearable suspense that will have everyone on the edge of their seats. After the play premiered in 1952, a movie of the same name was produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Spokane Civic Theatre. 1020 N. Howard St. (509) 325-2507. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

SPORTS

February 11: Spokane Chiefs vs Everett Silvertips