EVENTS

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PERFORMANCE WRITE FOR CHANGE

Gonzaga’s Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center is kicking off its new virtual Green Room series with Be the Change, a 40-minute video presentation produced by Letters Aloud. Be the Change is a dramatization of how young people have incited positive change throughout history simply by writing letters to their heroes. Some of the letters featured in the video are of Stan Lee making good on a promise, a 9-yearold consulting with Stephen Curry on his shoe empire, Tom Hanks trying to get discovered as a teenager and Ronald Reagan telling a seventh-grader to clean his room. The series’ kickoff event is free to stream online on Feb. 5 and is open to everyone who registers. Future performances in music, dance and more are listed online.

— SPENCER BROWN

Green Room: Letters Aloud • Fri, Feb. 5 at 6 pm • Free • Streaming online; details at gonzaga.edu/mwpac

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VISUAL ARTS CROSSING PATHS

On Friday Saranac Art Projects opens Between the Covers, featuring multimedia book art from local artists. The exhibit highlights a variety of pieces and styles, ranging from printmaking and photography to ceramic art forms. Not only are Between the Covers’ featured artists diverse in their respective artistic mediums, but each contributes a unique array of formal and thematic analysis. Contributors include Roin Morigeau, an interdisciplinary artist whose simple yet profound art expresses the feeling of “in-betweenness,” and Louise Kodis, who aims to bring joy to viewers through her warm colors, textures, fabrics and light. Challenging our traditional concept of “book,” Between the Covers emphasizes that media as a communication tool can be powerful in countless forms. — NATALIE RIETH

MUSIC ROCKIN’ POST FALLS

Here in Spokane, just about everything is on some kind of hiatus, particularly in the realm of the arts. But right across the state line in Idaho, there’s still live music happening on the regular, and one of the places that’s keeping regional musicians on the books is Post Falls Brewing Company. This weekend, you can catch Son of Brad, the solo project of longtime local musician Daniel Mills, who will no doubt serenade the socially distanced crowd with a set full of covers as well as originals. While you’re there, enjoy their seasonal small batch brews, including the cinnamon-y Demon Sweat Imperial Stout and, to keep the rock theme going, Jimi’s Axe IPA. — NATHAN WEINBENDER

Son of Brad • Sat, Feb. 6 at 6 pm • Post Falls Brewing Co. • 112 N. Spokane, Post Falls • postfallsbrewing.com • 208-773-7301

WORDS A RARE OPPORTUNITY

For Gonzaga’s fourth annual Race & Racism Lecture, the school welcomes renowned poet and playwright Claudia Rankine. The Yale professor is the MacArthur Grant-winning author of Citizen: An American Lyric, a poetic meditation on race, and she’ll be speaking on racial aggressions and their societal impacts. While past lectures in the series by Angela Davis and Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors sold out, Rankine’s virtual appearance hopefully means more members of the larger Spokane community can tune in for the conversation (preregistration is required; info below). In addition to this event, Gonzaga distributed 750 copies of Citizen to area high schools and to Gonzaga students for discussions in classes and student clubs. — DAN NAILEN

Claudia Rankine: Gonzaga Race and Racism Lecture • Wed, Feb. 10 at 6 pm • Free • Online; preregistration required at bit.ly/claudiarankine

MUSEUM DOWNTON DUDS

Downton Abbey premiered in the U.S. a decade ago, but today, more than five years after concluding its six-season run, the period drama remains one of the most acclaimed British costume dramas of all time. Several of those elegant costumes from the series about a family of British aristocrats and their domestic servants are swinging through Spokane. The MAC is hosting Dressing the Abbey, a traveling exhibit featuring more than three dozen original costumes from the Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning show. Styles span the series’ timeline from 1912 to the mid-1920s, and savvy fans may recognize exactly who and when each exquisite outfit was worn among characters like the Lord and Lady Grantham, their three daughters and household employees. As of the exhibit’s opening, the MAC is only able to offer private, small group tours by reservation, so make sure to snag tickets online. — CHEY SCOTT

What can you give this week?

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

OLDER ADULTS SOUGHT FOR MENTORING PROJECT - YMCA

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, RSVP of Spokane County, an AmeriCorps Seniors program sponsored by the YMCA of the Inland Northwest, is recruiting individuals age 55+ as volunteers for a new Writing Across Generations (WAG) project beginning this spring. AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers will virtually work with eighth12th grade students in Spokane County schools to share stories and promote the benefi ts of journaling and creative expression. Each senior volunteer will be paired with two students for eight to 12 weeks, meeting weekly online. Interested volunteers can fi nd more information on the program website, contact rsvp@ymcainw.org or call 509-344-7787.

rsvpspokane.org/writing-across generations

AUCTION VOLUNTEERS WANTED - THE LANDS COUNCIL

Can you help fundraise to protect our forests, waters and wildlife? The Lands Council is a local environmental nonprofi t that is gearing up for its annual auction fundraiser. Volunteers will meet virtually once a week, then work can be done independently and with flexible times. The committee will tackle the following tasks: • Brainstorming great local item donations • Completing donation forms • Finding photos of auction items • Communicating with donors and businesses

Email Maggie at mgates@landscouncil.org to sign up!

EVENTS AND BENEFITS

DOORS TO DREAMS GALA - BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF

SPOKANE COUNTY

Boys and Girls Clubs provide a fun, safe and constructive environment for kids and teens. You can support the vital work they do by attending this year’s virtual auction, which promises some amazing silent and live auction items for you to bid on (sneak peeks coming soon!). Event registration is free. Feb. 26, 7-8 pm.

auction.ilfmedia.com/auction/doors-to-dreams-2021

VALENTINES HEART RAFFLE - RONALD MCDONALD

HOUSE CHARITIES

Wondering what to get your love this Valentine’s Day? Enter Ronald McDonald House Charities raffle to win the “Heart of Hearts” painted statue for $20 an entry. This amazing painted sculpture was painted by Artist Melanie Lieb. The winner will be announced via Facebook on Feb. 12 at 1 pm. Purchase your raffle tickets online.

rmhcinlandnw.org