Spokane CDA Living #127 by Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living

Choose your own SUMMER PLAYBOOK

JUNE 2016 #127 • $3.95 (Display Until July 15, 2016)

A MAN & HIS DOG The Duo Behind the Viral Video

PRIME MAGAZINE Seekender’s Delight

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PET LOVE

Spokane and Coeur d’Alene are cities of many things, and homes to pet lovers galore. In honor of our favorite nonhumans, we are kicking off a bi-monthly pet section. Eric and Peety kick things off with their stunning story of living life well together.

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SUMMER PLAYBOOK The Pacific Northwest shines on with four seasons, but Summer, oh Summer, how we love you! Choose your own adventure by flipping through a host of options in our annual Summer Fun issue.

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PRIME MAGAZINE Forget Calgon, take yourself away by getting out of town on mini-vacations as a Seekender, or heading out into your own backyard oasis for an escape. And remember, whatever you choose to do, do good.

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With 76 nearby lakes and one gorgeous river flowing through Spokane, there are plenty of summertime water play opportunities.

CONTENTS WHAT’S INSIDE 12

Editor’s Letter Destination Spokane

First Look and Buzz Window Dressing Lilacs & Lemons Ode to Father’s Day

Motorcycle Flat Tracks

Pet Love Honoring our Best Friends

Summer Playbook

Choose Your Own Adventure with 18 Pages of Summertime Fun

People of Spokane, Out and About

Prime Magazine

People Pages

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Get Out and Live Big

Farm Chicks Delight, for Men and Women

Health Beat

The Scene

Lilac City Lit Great Dad Authors Offer Great Gift Ideas

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Chiropractic Care

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Local Cuisine Feasting At Home

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Food Roulette

Datebook

The Best Meatball Sammy

The Best Options for Where to Go and What To Do

Liquid Libations

Cocktails by Cody Steel Barrel

Home on the Road Mid-Century Modern Paint & Siding

Dining Guide

The Nest

Real Estate Benefits of Working with an Agent, Prepping for the Sale

Automotive

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Stops that Make Eating Out a Delicous Endeavor

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What I Know Peter Grubb on Living Adventurously & Best Life Practices

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Letters to the Editor: We are always looking

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Rick Singer Photography

CONTRIBUTORS Robin Bishop Peter Grubb Brian Newberry

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My name is Chuck Conrad. I graduated from Gonzaga University with a BA degree. I was honorably discharged from the Army in 1974. I graduated from Gonzaga Law School in 1977. My practice focuses on motorcycle accidents. I ride a 2013 Harley-Davidson Street Glide. I have ridden to Sturgis, Hwy 66, the Four Corners, throughout the US, Canada, Cuba and the Tail of the Dragon. I am a platinum sponsor for the “Ride For Life” motorcycle event, which financially supports children with cancer. I have written several articles as a guest columnist for a monthly motorcycle publication called “Northern Rocky Riders.” I am a guest speaker on motorcycle accidents at many motorcycle functions. I have represented Canadian citizens and riders in the Pacific Northwest, who have been in motorcycle accidents. Additionally, my firm has extensive experience with Social Security Disability claims and on the job injuries. In closing, I want to thank the gifted surgeons and physical therapists who have put my clients back together.

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EDITOR LETTER/a note from Stephanie

Destination Spokane “It all starts with a visit.” —Maura Gast

he little four-seater Cessna buzzed above the evergreen treetops, as my mom held a map in her hands, ensuring the pilot, my dad, stayed course on “just another” one of our weekend family adventures around the Pacific Northwest. But the bird’s eye view was soon erased by a wall of gray sky. Dad asked Mom for coordinates, in order to dance around the outer edge of the storm. The engines seemed to go silent as we cut into the quiet oblivion of darkness. The seatbelt tugged at my hip bones as the plane bounced up and down. My parents’ voices remained calm, but urgent. Robbie, my baby brother, began to cry. Mom swiftly pulled off her headphones as she clamored between the front seats toward Robbie and me, wrapping her arms around us, map clutched in one hand as she and Dad continued speaking in aviator’s language. Dad was a skilled pilot; Mom a skilled copilot, and together they managed to find their way out of the storm. When not in the air, we were hiking, camping, fishing, boating, four wheeling, and trekking throughout our region. The adventures made me feel whole and unstoppable, which eventually gave me the confidence to spread my own wings, board a jet plane to the East Coast, and embrace the journey of adulthood while embarking on my own fearless adventures around the country, often with a map in hand (long before I owned a cell phone). The many bits and pieces that make up who I am have been inspired by the many people and places I’ve experienced along the way, but none of those people or places have made as much of an impression on who I am—and continue to desire to be—as my time spent exploring Spokane and surrounding areas has. During Visit Spokane’s recent annual meeting, I was pleased to hear stories of hundreds of residents and businesses working to make Spokane a destination, and learn more about the long-term benefits to cities that are able to create communities visitors can’t wait to brag about visiting. The direct impact of tourism is calculated in an infusion of millions of dollars into local hotels, eateries, hot spots, and recreational activities; but in the long run, being a destination city is what inspires community growth and prosperity. Those who visit—the “first date,” as destination marketers like to refer to tourism—and fall in love with Spokane today, are those who choose to eventually come back permanently: to make a home, to build a family, to create a business, to live the promise of a good life.

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As my team and I pulled together the annual Summer Fun issue—a “map” of activities worth exploring— thoughts of escapades throughout my life and the decision to move back to Spokane to make a home with a family submersed in the offerings of our community, along with nuggets gained from Visit Spokane’s event crescendoed to the forefront of my mind. I’m pretty jazzed about my city and surrounding areas, and continue to find ways to soak it all in. I encourage you to choose your own adventures, and experience our region as a destination worth bragging about. There is no lack of activity, experience or opportunity in our area, and I challenge you to prove this notion to yourself by getting out and living large.

We are Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living, and we are Spokane. Please find me on Facebook—and hop over to “like” the Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living page— to stay connected between press dates, and share your thoughts, stories, and life in real time. Adventure on,

Stephanie Regalado stephanie@spokanecda.com

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One-Sided Wages Congrats with your magazine. Love to thumb through the pages and see what is new in Spokane/CDA. I knew I had to write you as soon as I saw the Wages article. I know you know better than to slip in such a onesided story from a “writer” who is basing the entire piece from the viewpoint of a local civic engagement and social activist and an economist from Evergreen State. I feel that Paul’s “punishment” would be to go sit with and engage actual small business owners as well as a real economist who can shed some light on the true economic effects of giving $15 per hour, and what that really looks like. Sit down and speak to the folks who actually write the paychecks. Now that would be a story. Has Mr. Header ever run a business? Surely not a prerequisite to having an opinion. But one that would actually assist in getting the story straight. Or at least heading in the right direction. —Todd M. McGann Editor’s reply: “Metro Talk is an opinion piece, but it only makes sense to feature voices from both sides of a heavy topic, which will be our opinion piece policy moving forward. Your words are valued—as well as the real challenges business owners face—and we welcome the opportunity to right the lopsided presentation in the future.”

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Fashion Faux Pas I finally have gotten a chance to read the May 2016 edition of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living. Loved it . . . until I got to the Woman section, namely the “Style” photos.

The fashion shots were, in my opinion “ok.” Nothing great about any of them— conceptually, choice of models, etc. However, what I truly am disheartened about is that the clothing was all from an online company called “Rent the Runway.” With numerous locally owned boutiques in the area, I am disappointed that you would feature items from an online business, as opposed to promoting a fabulous local business’ wares. As a local business owner, I feel obliged to comment on this. I am a huge supporter of the “Buy Local, Give Local” mentality. Your magazine has also stated that they are, as well. Unfortunately—that proves false with this section, in my opinion. —Victoria Z. Ferro, owner Audrey’s Boutique Editor’s reply: “We love and appreciate the passion of locally owned businesses; we wouldn’t exist without those partnerships. While our goal is to adhere to supporting them—as we hope they will support us—we are sometimes open to sharing a world of options with our readers, much like a local business travels to market, outside of our area, and brings back new options for their customers. This particular fashion spread was submitted to us as a completed project, and since we are partial to the Paulsen Penthouse, we ran with it. When we commission a fashion shoot, we most definitely work with local boutiques, and we encourage interested parties to reach out to us in the future via my email at stephanie@spokanecda.com.”

FIRST LOOK 18 L I L ACS & L EMO NS 2 1 S UMME R DAT E I D E A S 2 2 ROA D T R I P

by Robin Hamilton

Window Dressing

Prettying Downtown Peepers

he arts nonprofit Terrain has been bringing bliss to the old Music City location (1011 W. First Ave.) one magical night a year for eight years. And while the building owners have been blown away by the energy and positive attention the event brings to their building, it sits empty the remaining 364 days a year. When the owners approached Terrain founder, Ginger Ewing, for ways of activating the space year-round, Window Dressing was born. At the time, Ginger had no real sense there were similar programs across the nation. The more research she did, the more she realized there were vacant storefront projects that were having a profound impact in their downtown cores and neighborhood districts. “We decided to reach out to two

in particular—Spaceworks Tacoma and Renew Newcastle—both of which have been huge mentors to us,” she says. Window Dressing connects artists with empty storefronts, for a bit of urban magic. “Watching someone stop in their tracks, or change their intended route to interact with something positive and engaging is pretty wonderful to be a part of,” says Ginger. “Especially since these experiences are accessible to everyone. “We’ve seen an increase in foot-traffic and a decrease in vandalism in the spaces we’ve occupied,” says Ginger. “The Ridpath is a good example of that. Reimagining how we—as a community—choose to deal with perceived negatives, in the case vacant or derelict buildings, and turning it into something positive, is incredibly rewarding.” What’s Next Ginger and her team will announce a new Creative Enterprise track this month. “Similar concept, but in this case, we’ll be placing creative businesses in vacant storefronts for up to six months, which will allow entrepreneurs to test their ideas with little risk,” she says. “These businesses will receive ongoing professional development while a part of our program.” Creative Enterprise will be done in conjunction with the art installations program. Ideas/proposals can be sent to windowdressingspokane@gmail.com, along with a brief overview of the concept, mock-up drawings and photos, if available, as well as the location you are most interested in. spokanecda.com • JUNE • 2016

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LILACS to Macy’s for donating the Madonna and Christ Child holiday light display to the Downtown Spokane Partnership, so that it can be a part of our Christmases Future as well as our Christmases Past. As for the Christmas Present, there is some uncertainty as to where it will be hung, but we are hopeful that the new owners of the building will choose to let the display hang on that same downtown corner at Main and Wall Street that it was designed for. LEMONS to Bloomsday protesters who foist gruesome photos on cheerful walkers. Some of the same protesters likely get up in arms over things like bikini baristas and complain that you can’t unsee them. We posit that the images they show of bloody fetuses are far more offensive. We don’t mind protesters at political rallies, but not at apolitical family fun festivals. LILACS to Denny’s and Trader Joe’s. We know that no one in upper management from either chain will see this, and we normally are more into supporting locally owned businesses, but we love when anyone takes a leap of faith and builds on a main arterial that hasn’t had a lot of new activity on it in recent years. Further south, we endorse Jerry Dicker’s Carsuso, Qdoba, and Ruby Suites for revitalizing that end of the street, which seems to have led to Carl’s Jr going in where National Furniture’s showroom was as well as Blaze Pizza in the center that contains Chipotle. LEMONS to the Spokane Park Board and the Riverfront Park Design Steering Committee for blowing through the design fees so fast that they are now dumping planned attractions such as the skate park on the north bank of the park, which was supposed to take the place of the dismantled skate park under the freeway. We love the park, but it seems lately that it’s been ready, fire, aim instead of ready, aim, fire. Further, they are announcing a sort of Farmer’s Market there two years after we proposed a Spokane Saturday Market to them, which they seemed excited about, but for which they suddenly quit returning phone

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calls. We know events and would have created something to rival Portland’s. Kendall Yards has now jumped on the concept, and bully for them! LILACS to Dave Black for finding a potential buyer who is planning a Howard Johnson at the old Trade Winds Hotel on Third Avenue downtown. That unique curved building, built in 1962, would be stunning if the tiki/Polynesian/ mid-century feel is preserved, and Howard Johnson is just the company to do it. Fingers crossed! LILACS to Magic Lantern Theater for showing the kinds of films some of us grownups like to see. Remember when a movie could inspire you, enlighten you, change you, and make you see something in a new way? Or just make you laugh at the human condition? Movies are still being made without CGI, animation, bombs, explosions, constant chases, wars or fights. Although some smaller films make it to the multiplexes, blink and they are gone. Then they show up at the Magic Lantern, where you can count on seeing a story told on a human scale. Just saw “Hello, My Name is Doris” and loved it so much more than the recent spate of superhero movies that I’ve personally sworn off seeing them.

FIRST LOOK/abuzz on facebook

Who’s Your Daddy? Social media isn’t just for sharing selfies; meaningful conversations are abuzz on a daily basis. We posted the question: What nugget of advice did your dad share that you’ve passed on to your own children (or intend to)? Fathers are a special breed and we couldn’t live without them (well, obviously for several reasons). Cheers to dads!

Kelly Tareski

“Don’t throw the first punch, but make sure you throw the last if you need to.”

Ginger M. Bowman-Rape “Hard isn’t bad. It is just hard.”

Kevin Smith

“If your adult children need money and you can afford it, give it to them, do not loan family money.”

Barbara Barnaby Cozza

“Don’t stay mad. Holding a grudge only hurts you not them.”

Bruce Van Cott

“Take care of the things that take care of you.”

Merri Lou Franzella

“Hope for the best, expect the worst, and it usually will fall in between.”

Darin Burt

“Listen to your mom.”

Kelly Bascetta

“Can’t never did nothing.”

Kris Kilduff

“Never trust someone who doesn’t swear.”

Belinda Jokinen

“If you’re worried about what people are thinking about you—knock it off. They’re not even thinking about you.”

Theresa Schimmels

“Is your tank full?” as in a bad weather situation, are you ready to go if you need to? Especially pertinent in winter driving!

Rachael Jean

“Don’t marry for money, marry for love, but try and fall in love with someone with some money.”

Jo Brown

“Be kind to everyone, you have no idea what’s going on in their house, so just be kind.”

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FIRST LOOK/buzz

Around the

World

Peleliu, Palau

Kiko Barajas, owner of Azteca Northpoint, Ray Ortega, Azteca patron, and Umi Redib, former manager of Azteca proudly pose with the February issue of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living in front of the Welcome to Peleliu sign. Umi is now a resident in Peleliu, the Island Nation of Palau located between Guam and the Philippines. From what we’ve heard, the gentlemen enjoyed a trip of a lifetime.

Costa Rica

Ken Coburn and girlfriend Nicole Lund traveled to Costa Rica to the Envision Festival and took Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living along “to show people” where they were from. Ken snapped this photo of Nicole on the beach as they watched the sun go down. We think it’s stunning. Thank you for your loyal readership, Ken and Nicole, and for sharing this moment with us.

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Maui

Ronda and Kirk Hansen were having Maui withdrawals, so they whisked their kiddos Kyla and Ryan—and Bozzi Media’s kiddo Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living—off for a family holiday. Thank you for taking the magazine along with you!

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ON WHICH SPOKANE RANKS

2016’s Best Cities for Women-Owned Businesses, WalletHub The Coziest Cities In America, Country Living The Most Efficient U.S. Airports, SmartAsset Underrated cities that deserves some love, The Chive 10 Best Riverfront Cities, USA Today 20

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Great Small Cities for Food Lovers, The Wall Street Journal

Places to Retire on Social Security Alone, Yahoo.com Incredible Gondola Rides Around the World, Conde Nast Traveler Most Affordable Places to Retire, Grandparents.com

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Active Summer Fun for Two by Erika Prins

ake the most of the long summer days by learning a new outdoor activity with your beau. Your adventures together—and the inevitable “fail” moments—will have you laughing together, working through challenges and building a stronger connection than ever. Pick an activity that matches your fitness levels, but that’s fairly new to both of you. (Learning together is half the fun!) Rent gear the first few times you go to avoid ending up with a garage full of neglected equipment. And, of course, remember to slather sunscreen on your sweetie before heading out. Nothing says “I love you” like preventing lobster skin. Get on The Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Train The ancient form of transport has become a wildly popular sport in recent years—and for good reason: SUPing is a perfect union of serene escape and serious workout. Choose a picturesque spot to paddle with your beau for maximum romantic value. It takes about five minutes to learn how stand-up paddleboarding works and just a few hours to get a pretty good handle on it. On the water, you’ll stand on a rigid surfboard and paddle with a long oar. On a placid lake or calm stretch of river, staying balanced is a breeze and spills are more fun than frightening. When you need a break, you can stretch out on your board and soak in some rays. You can rent a paddle board for $35-$60 per day at Flow Adventures in Spokane, Fun Unlimited in Post Falls, Coeur d’Alene Paddle Board Company, Kayak Coeur d’Alene, and Action Water Sports in Sandpoint. Eastern Washington University’s EPIC Adventures offers rental by the day for $22—a total steal—though the shop is closed on weekends. Ride the (Paved) Trails Riding bikes for fun isn’t just for kids, but it might make you feel like one again. Let the wind on your face restore your carefree spirit. If you don’t have a bike, rent one for the day at a local bike shop and find your way to an easy, fairly flat trail. Bike rentals run from $40-$100 per day at local bike shops depending on bike style and shop. For a leisurely ride, $40 will get you a cruiser or city bike at Monkey Boy Bicycles in Kendall Yards for the day. From Kendall Yards, head east on the Centennial Trail to experience the joy of riding without many hills or much traffic interference. Or, load up your bikes and head to the Fish Lake Trail west of Spokane. Built along a railroad track, the super-flat, well-paved trail is the closest you’ll come to riding downhill both ways. Hit the Tennis Courts You don’t have to know the rules to enjoy your time on the tennis court: Start by attempting a basic volley, setting goals for how long you can keep it going. Once you’re outfitted with two rackets and a few tennis balls—around $50 at local sporting good stores—you can play for free at public parks and schools all summer long. Early morning or late afternoon are great times to play during the hotter months. Squeeze in a quick workout date before or after work. When you’re ready to play by official rules, ask a pair of tennis-savvy friends to play doubles and show you the ropes. Erika Prins lives, writes and plays in downtown Spokane. Find her latest published work at erikaprins.com and her moderately entertaining musings at selfieswithcats.com.

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FIRST LOOK/road trip

Wenatchee, WA

by Cheryl-Anne Millsap

he city of Wenatchee—the apple capital of the world—sits at the confluence of the Columbia and Wenatchee Rivers and offers sweeping views of the distinctive Central Washington landscape. Just a short drive from Spokane, the river city is a perfect summer getaway.

Stay Warm Springs Inn and Winery, a large vine-covered house built in 1917, sits on a shaded lot on the banks of the Wenatchee River. Chef Ludger and Julie Szmania, who owned Szmania’s Restaurant in Seattle for more than 20 years, purchased the inn in 2013 and have created a restful retreat and elegant wedding venue. The five guest rooms and one suite are beautifully decorated and offer views of the river and herb garden and the cherry orchard next door. Breakfasts are created by Chef Ludger and the couple offer tastings of wines produced from their own grapes and other regional vineyards. warmspringsinn.com

See Wenatchee’s Pybus Market is a true success story. The former industrial building was reclaimed and transformed into a small but mighty public market and gathering spot. Rent a bike and pedal the Apple Capital Loop Trail, an 11-mile paved loop trail that runs along the Columbia River, for some spectacular scenery and a pretty good workout. If you’re a vintage treasure hunter, enjoy shopping at Out on a Whim, downtown, a rambling antique mall in the center of town.

Sip Time your Wenatchee visit right and you can catch the annual Wine and Food Gala at Ohme Gardens ( July 9, 2016) which features live music, top wines from Central Washington and food from the region’s best chefs. The unexpected green mountaintop oasis was created in the early 1920s when Herman Ohme and his wife Ruth began transplanting evergreen trees from the Cascade Mountains and hauling water in milk cans to the top of the high bluff overlooking the valley below. Today the cool, shaded 40-acre garden belongs to Chelan County and offers a welcome escape from the hot summer sun, especially with a glass of wine in your hand.

Savor A night at Warm Springs Inn and Winery comes with one of Chef Ludger’s delicious breakfasts but there are plenty of options for all the other meals. In addition to fresh produce and artisans products, Pybus Market offers several excellent dining options. Our favorites were the handmade pizza on the patio at Fire and the deliciously creative menu at Pybus Bistro. pybuspublicmarket.org

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FIRST LOOK/retail therapy

As we celebrate and honor the magic dads bring into the lives of our kiddos, let’s show them some love with an unexpected token they can use as they so choose. Here are three fun ideas for a Father’s day gift sure to enhance the life of a delectable daddy-o you know.

Editor picks with Stephanie Regalado

Father’s

Day

To Belly, With Love The definitive destination for modern men looking to discover American artisan food and how to cook and entertain with it, Mantry is an engaging food lifestyle resource for your man. With an exacting filter and relevant voice that aims to inform and inspire, Mantry delivers remarkable products, stories and food experiences today’s man can appreciate, enjoy and share. mantry.com $49/month

Rock Your Socks Put a little pep in his step by giving him fashionable feet. Rejuva specializes in medical grade compression socks that are just as fashionable as they are effective. Kelsey Minarik launched the LA based company in 2010 after suffering from a blood clot after a long flight. Graduated compression socks offer men on the run—or at the desk—the support their tired, aching legs need. Those who work or travel with prolonged periods of sitting and standing benefit from pain prevention and relief on-the-go. shoprejuva.com $29.99

When I happen upon something delightful, I love to share the discovery, so don’t hesitate to send me your Retail Therapy “editor’s pick” ideas to me at stephanie@spokanecda.com.

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Stop the Drop Just hours after finally upgrading from his ancient Motorola RAZR to a brand new iPhone, John Wangercyn dropped it and cracked the screen. After paying the lofty $100 fee to have it fixed, he went in search of the perfect case. With the slimmest protective case he could find, John secured a finger loop with some good ‘ole duct tape and headphone wire to the back of it. From that initial “eureka” moment, the first Loopy Case was born. His three sons now rock the company—and the lives of everyone who chooses to go loopy. It’s more than a case, it’s a 21st Century Life enhancer for men—and women—on the move. loopycases.com $32

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Cole began fermenting foods at home for her family after she met a passionate fermenter at a local farmer’s market. That meeting sparked an interest in cultured foods and their amazing health benefits. Since then Cole has experimented at home with various lacto-fermentation methods. Cole’s husband, Jason, is the grocery manager for the health foods store, Pilgrim’s Market. This led Cole to work part time at Pilgrim’s, in the kitchen. She developed a line of house-made cultured products such as Hot Mama Kraut, carrot coins, and cultured dips. You can purchase Cole’s handmade foods at Pilgrim’s but keep an eye on the “Cultured Mama” brand because she’s growing and expanding soon. You can follow Cole on Facebook and Instagram as Cultured Mama. Cole regularly hosts workshops with The Creatives NW to teach how to ferment sauerkraut and carrot coins at home. Keep an eye on the calendar over at alisa-lewis.com for workshop dates.

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hat began as a little sale in a friend’s barn has exploded in the past 14 years to become a legendary antique show. The Farm Chicks Antiques Show, held the first weekend in June every year at the Spokane County Fairground, features more than 90,000 square feet of antiques, vintage, and handcrafted goods. Its founder, Serena Thompson who lives in Mead, calls it the happiest show

on earth. For two solid days the fairgrounds is home to more than 300 “curators” who attract shoppers, many of them women, who vie elbow-to-elbow to shop, eat, talk, network and shop some more. More than 15,000 fans are expected this year. The women are card-carrying members of a club who love everything vintage, retro, repurposed, recycled, re-imagined, shabby chic and . . . well . . . junk. Over the past few years the show has attracted a new crop of devotees: men who love industrial, architectural vintage junk, and even manly man jewelry. There are plenty of treasures to fill up all those man caves. Lisa Souers, a Farm Chicks curator since 2003, says lots of men who attend with their wives are shocked at how many treasures they find. “They really seem to like the vintage sports memorabilia, old tools, highway signs, and antique fishing accessories,” Lisa says. “And the big industrial pieces—those are really hot

right now.” Ginger Lyons, owner of Buffalo Girls Salvage, a local vintage jewelry company that sells to retailers all over the country, says it has just introduced a men’s line of cuffs and other jewelry featuring bullet jewelry, with bison leather, salvaged metals and rivets. “And we’re proud to say that all of the brass used in our bullet jewelry, has been shot by local and federal law enforcement,” Ginger says with a laugh. So, male or female, get yourself to the Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 4. It’s the happiest show on earth. Judith Spitzer is an independent journalist living and working in the Pacific Northwest.

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JUNE:

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e think of June as the month of Father’s Day, but it was named for Juno, or Hera in the Greek, the goddess of motherhood, marriage, and family. In celebration of Juno, be sure to pick up the new locally published poetry anthology, All We Can Hold: Poems of Motherhood. The anthology, edited by Elise Gregory and Emily Gwinn, features numerous Northwest poets and is currently selling like hotcakes at Auntie’s Bookstore. But let’s make sure to celebrate our local literary dads and step-dads, too. Take, for instance, Gregory Spatz, director of EWU’s Inland Northwest Center for Writers. One of the nation’s most revered literary journals, The Kenyon Review, just published a short story by Gregory, and a companion interview with him, in their May/June issue. Go to their website to read it, kenyonreview.org, and follow this up by reading his latest story collection, Half as Happy (Engine Books, 2013). If you’re searching for a great gift for your bibliophile father, consider Paul Lindholdt’s In Earshot of Water: Notes from the Columbia Plateau, a reflection on fathers and sons and our beautiful and endangered environment. Lindholdt is also a professor at EWU. More gift ideas from local authors/dads? If your pop loves fiction, consider Shawn Vestal’s new book, Daredevils, or Samuel Ligon’s Wonderland (published by Sandpoint’s Lost Horse Press). In early June, before Father’s Day, the Spark Center offers “Hike and Write,” a chance to stroll along the Spokane River with notebook and paper. Guided stops along the route allow you to jot down your nature-fueled inspirations. Saturday, June 4, from 1011:30 a.m. This is a free event, and no registration is necessary. Meet at Spark Center, 1214 W. Summit Pkwy. in Kendall Yards. Throughout the month, various branches of the Spokane Public Library are offering U NEEK Writer’s Workshops for teenagers and adults. Check the SPL event page for locations and details, spokanelibrary.org. And from June through August, Hobbit-lovers are invited to Thom Caraway’s “Sparkmoot: An Exploration of Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings.” Thom is a poet and beloved professor at Whitworth. All of the movies will be screened and $30 covers all six sessions. This takes place at Marmot Art Space on June 21, July 12, July 19, Aug 9, Aug 23, and Aug 30, all from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Register online at sparkwestcentral.org.

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aleb Andersen and Phillip Brannan got their musical start playing in a school band. They eventually became a songwriting duo, which led to various projects around Spokane. As other collaborators came and went, Caleb and Phillip found the value of simplicity, so they decided to stick to playing as a duo. They dubbed themselves Marco Polo Collective, as Caleb says that trying to find the lyrics to express what he feels can be an act of exploration in itself. They performed at coffee houses and smaller venues around Spokane, with Caleb singing and playing acoustic guitar and Phillip on percussion. With no one else to hide behind, the two developed a tight performance, augmented by their formal musical training. Far from loose strumming and tapping, Caleb and Phillip weave an intricate set of rhythms that result in a unique groove. Caleb sings tales of life and loss and finding one’s self, which Phillip backs up with the cajón (box drum) and other assorted percussion. Their shared love of Dave Matthews Band becomes clear, but more in the sense of inspiration than imitation. After performing as a duo for a few years, they have taken the bold step of adding another member. Caleb and Phillip got acquainted with Paul Abner after mingling with other Spokane musicians at The Song Project, a weekly songwriters’ open mic hosted by Dirk “Particlehead” Lind. Paul’s solo style is more technical and cerebral, with frequent changes in key, tempo, and time signature. This shined a new light

upon Caleb and Phillip’s songs, which had reached a sort of creative plateau. Caleb likens this change to leaving a chiropractor’s office not realizing one needed such an adjustment beforehand. The musical result is some supple, jazzy electric guitar lines that give a free-flowing, legato complement to the percussive patterns of the acoustic instruments. While Paul is a full member of the Marco Polo Collective, he has his own performances and collaborates with other musicians, so performing as a duo is still an option for Caleb and Phillip. They are building their local presence, live and online, as well as working on new recordings thanks to the audio engineering program at Spokane Falls Community College. Andy Rumsey, a solid solo artist in his own right, is contributing to the process. Find the Marco Polo Collective on Facebook to keep tabs on the progress of their forthcoming EP. You can see them live most Thursdays at The Song Project at Boots Bakery and Lounge in downtown Spokane starting at 8 p.m.

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Dreaming up Ways to Fail R o n Le M a y — Ta t t o o a n d M i x e d Medium Artist by Robin Bishop

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failure, but this local artist hopes for it, and ensures it occurs with every piece he creates. Before you pick up the phone to refer him to a therapist, just know, failure for Ron LeMay means he’s broken through the barrier of expected results in a piece. His art practice didn’t begin with this intention. Ron owns Inked Tattoo Studio, constructed with industrial repurposed furnishings—that he built in a past life—creatively designed industrial elements, and walls covered in his artwork. Before he was trained as a tattoo artist, he started sketching in 1992. At first, he carried the tension of not capturing realism, or, worried he’d get it wrong. To conquer this, Ron applied constant practice to his craft. Years ago he asked, Keith Powell, an artist he holds in high esteem: “What’s the best advice you can give me as an artist?” The response, “My best art has come from my worst mistakes,” blew a hole in awareness for Ron and has helped him accept the beauty in imperfection. What Ron might have once classified as failure in a piece, is now seen as the heart and soul of it. Throughout the years, Ron began to anticipate catastrophe. It has transformed his creative process, to the point where he intentionally messes up each piece, sometimes before he gets very far into its creation. “Failure” consists of things like scuffing up a canvas or foundation material prior to painting; sketching out an idea for a piece and then using random tools to add obstacles to what otherwise might result in flawlessness; almost completing a piece and spraying it with water until it begins to run; using a flat object to scrape random colors across a canvas.

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After he has “flawed” his work, he looks at it with fresh eyes, finishes up features, adds shading, layers in lace textures and refines the life and meaning to features and eyes. For the past several years, Ron’s work highlights the female face. Ron allows past hurts to drive the passion and emotion in his work, resulting in intense and dark imagery using a brave and shameless combination of spray paint, acrylics, pastel powders, water colors, and anything else he deems necessary. The result is a satisfyingly haunting image of flawed perfection. Learn more about Ron LeMay’s art at 310inked.com, Facebook, or by visiting the Bozzi Gallery in downtown Spokane where he is the featured artist for June. Robin Bishop is a free-lance writer and editor of Catalyst magazine. She can be contacted at dragonflywriter2014@gmail.com or via Facebook at Dragonfly Writer/Robin Bishop.

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In 2016, the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture is celebrating their 31st annual ArtFest, an arts festival held in Spokane’s historic Browne’s Addition neighborhood. ArtFest is a marketplace on the threshold of summer, a gathering place for friends and families, a celebration of art in a neighborhood park. This annual festival of music, food, and art is the highlight of seasonal change in Spokane. ArtFest is a great place to buy handcrafted works in glass, clay, leather, wood, metal and fiber directly from the artists. Create your own special art in the Make it Art KidsFair, and enjoy old favorites and new additions to the food selections. However you spend your time at ArtFest, plan to join in the celebration of art, creativity, and friendship. Coeur d’Alene Park, Spokane. northwestmuseum.org.

June 3, July 1: First Friday

Enjoy visual arts, musical presentations, sample local foods, and get acquainted with local performing artists 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.

June 5, June 20, July 3, July 18: 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., Spokane. The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave., Spokane. spokanepoetryslam.org.

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June 10, July 8: ArtWalk

5-8 p.m. every second Friday of the month, April-December, stroll through beautiful Downtown Coeur d’Alene and enjoy local and nationally acclaimed artists. Visit supporting galleries, shops, restaurants and businesses. A free family-friendly event. Coeur d’Alene, ID. artsincda.org.

Through June 9: BFA Senior Exhibition—Studio Art

This exhibition is free and open to the public. Eastern Washington University Gallery of Art. EWU Fine Arts Building. Cheney. ewu.edu.

Beginning June 11: The Light We Can’t See: Photography of Erv Schleufer

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In this engaging exhibition, birds, horses, sheep, cows, bears, and more serve as the subjects of works of art from the seventeenth through the late twentieth century. Perennially popular as an artistic theme, animals have been depicted in works of art since pre-historic times. Drawn from The Reading Museum’s impressive collection in Pennsylvania, this exhibition examines etchings, engravings, lithographs, sculpture, oils and watercolors that depict the tremendous variety of the animal kingdom. Many outstanding artists are featured, including Francisco José de Goya, John James Audubon, Titian, Ramsay Peale, Peter Moran, and Antoine Louis Barye. Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Ave., Spokane. Call (509) 456-3931 or email themac@northwestmuseum.org for more information.

Beginning June 20: Museum Kids’ Summer Camps

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The Museum’s Summer Camps are based on the philosophy that young people benefit from hands-on learning experiences that combine an appreciation for the arts with science, respect, and an understanding of the world around them. It is the mission of our dedicated and experienced staff to cultivate a sense of adventure and wonder, foster an enthusiasm for exploration of the natural world, and promote talent, community, environmental stewardship, and conservation. Each session lasts a week: June 20-24, June 27-July 1, July 11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29, August 1-5, August 8-12. Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Ave., Spokane. northwestmuseum.org.

EVENTS June 9: Wayne “The Train” Hancock

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Since his stunning debut in 1995, Wayne “The Train” Hancock has been the undisputed king of Juke Joint Swing—that alchemist’s dream of honky-tonk, western swing, blues, Texas rockabilly and big band. Always an anomaly among his country music peers, Wayne’s uncompromising interpretation of the music he loves is in fact what defines him: steeped in traditional but never “retro;” bare bones but bone shaking; hardcore but with a swing. 7:30 p.m. Chateau Rive At The Flour Mill, 621 W. Mallon Ave. ticketswest.com

June 7: Spokane Youth Sports Awards

The Spokane Youth Sports Awards is an annual awards ceremony powered by Spokane Sports Commission in partnership with SWX. These prestigious awards recognize local coaches and high school-aged athletes for exceptional athletic performance. Public is welcome to attend. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. Spokane. For more information or to submit a nomination, please visit: spokanesports.org.

June 11: Spokane Pride Parade

Since 1992, Spokane has seen the LGBTQA community come together to honor those brave individuals who fought back against the police raids in 1969 at the Stonewall Inn in New York. You are invited to join the community on the second Saturday in June in Downtown Spokane for the 2016 Spokane Pride Parade. The parade starts at noon so be sure to get down early. Following the parade, please walk to the Clock Tower Meadows at Riverfront Park for the Rainbow Festival. This is a day to celebrate who we are as a community, honor the past, and look forward to the future. Riverfront Park, Spokane. outspokane.org.

June 11: Rainbow Festival

Each and every year, the festivities commence for the Rainbow Festival at noon on the second Saturday in June to a large crowd gathered in beautiful Riverfront Park. It wasn’t always this way; the first Pride Parade in 1992 was a few hundred people marching on a sidewalk and there was no Rainbow Festival portion of the event. But today the Rainbow Festival has become a crowd pleaser, with up to 5,200+ people coming to see the entertainment, booths, adult beverage garden and family area that have become a staple of the Rainbow Festival. Riverfront Park, Spokane. outspokane.org.

June 17: George Lopez

One of the premiere comedic talents in the business, George Lopez is known widely for starring in his self-produced and self-titled ABC sitcom, George Lopez, for six years. His stand-up comedy often examines race and ethnic relations, including Mexican American culture. Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights. northernquest.com.

June 25-26: Hoopfest

Spokane Hoopfest is the biggest 3-on-3 outdoor basketball tournament on Earth. That means more than 7,000 teams, 3,000 volunteers, 225,000 fans and 450

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courts spanning 42 city blocks. Beyond basketball, it is an outdoor festival with shopping, food and interactive entertainment. Downtown Spokane. spokanehoopfest.net.

June 25-26, July 1-6: Strawberry Celebration at Green Bluff

Come up to the bluff to pick delicious strawberries. There are two weekends where the strawberries are in their prime and Green Bluff is celebrating the event. Bring the kids and pick to your heart’s content. Green Bluff. greenbluffgrowers.com.

July 10: Trout Fishing in America

Trout Fishing in America is the long-standing and yet seemingly unlikely musical partnership of Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet. As individuals, they are about as different as one can imagine. Together, they blend seamlessly in a way that has captured the imagination (and hearts) of audiences of all ages for over three decades. With special guests Dana Louise and the Glorious Birds. 7 p.m. Chateau Rive At The Flour Mill, 621 W. Mallon Ave. ticketswest.com

THEATRE

Through June 19: Guys and Dolls

Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is a high-energy romantic comedy. Gambler Nathan Detroit tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend, Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for 14 years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler Sky Masterson for the dough, but Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary Sarah Brown. Guys and Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong. Spokane Civic Theatre. 1020 N. Howard St., Spokane. For showtimes and more information, call (509) 3252507. For tickets, call (800) 325-SEAT or visit ticketswest.com.

June 3-26: Anything Goes

This Broadway block buster is a fun, full-speed-ahead giant with madcap antics aboard an ocean liner bound from New York to London. A stowaway in love with an attached heiress, a nightclub singer, Public Enemy #13, and the rest of the ship take part in the age-old tale of boy meets girl. Amongst the powerful dance numbers and the musical hits, it’s a wonder that all the romances are sorted out and disaster is averted. The Modern Theatre—CdA. 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. themoderntheatre.org.

June 3-19: The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later

In November 1998, gay university student Matthew Shepard was beaten to death in Laramie, Wyoming. Ten members of Tectonic Theatre Project traveled to Laramie and conducted interviews with the people of the town. Throughout the next year, the company returned to Laramie six times and conducted more than 200 interviews. These texts became the basis for the play The Laramie Project. Ten years later, in September, 2008, five members of Tectonic returned to Laramie to try to understand the long-term effect of the murder. They found a town wrestling with its legacy and its place in history. In addition to revisiting the folks whose words riveted us in the original play, this time around the company also spoke with the two murderers, McKinney and Henderson, as well as Matthew’s mother, Judy Shepard. The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later is a bold new work, which asks the question, “How does society write its own history?” Stage Left Theatre. 108 W. 3rd Ave., Spokane. spokanestageleft.org.

June 10-26: The Hostage

the other thoroughly. Stage Left Theatre. 108 W. 3rd Ave. Spokane. spokanestageleft.org.

SPORTS

June 4: Spokane Empire vs. Billings Wolves

7 p.m. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave., Spokane. For tickets, call (800) 325SEAT or visit ticketswest.com.

June 17: Spokane Indians vs. Vancouver

This will be the Spokane Indians’ opening night event. There will be fireworks and a AAA magnet schedule giveaway. Avista Stadium. 602 N. Havana St., Spokane. milb.com.

June 18: Spokane Indians vs. Vancouver

Special event: Yoke’s $1 Family Feast Night. Avista Stadium. 602 N. Havana St. Spokane. milb.com.

June 18: Spokane Empire vs. Sioux Falls Storm

7 p.m. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave., Spokane. For tickets, call (800) 325SEAT or visit ticketswest.com.

June 19: Spokane Indians vs. Vancouver Special event: Father’s Day game. Avista Stadium. 602 N. Havana St., Spokane. milb.com.

June 28: Spokane Indians vs. Everett