Gem, Jewelry & Mineral Show

March 24, 25 & 26

Spokane County Fair & Expo Center • 404 N. Havana, Spokane

10am - 6pm Friday & Saturday • 10am - 4pm Sunday

Admission: Adults $ 8 • Children 12 & under FREE

Seniors (over 65), Military and Advance Tickets $7

Over 40 dealers, 60 display cases, fossils, crystals, minerals, handcrafted jewelry, lapidary supplies, demonstrations, hourly door prizes, children’s activities, and more!

Admission good all weekend with handstamp.

Free Parking! Hourly Door Prizes! Things to buy and things to see!

EVENTS | CALENDAR

HEAR MY VOICE Celebrate Women’s History Month with this special multimedia performance about a young woman in the early 1900s who follows in the footsteps of decades of women to speak up and act for women’s right to vote which ultimately gave half of America’s citizens a voice in their own government. March 25, 2 pm. $10. Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. northwestmuseum.org

TEEN MAKE-IT & MOVIE MATINEE Make a paper bead choker while watching the movie, Wakanda Forever. Bring your take-home kit with you, or be one of the first 25 to attend, in order to be guaranteed the supplies you’ll need. March 25, 1-4 pm. Free. Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave. cdalibrary.org (208-769-2315)

UNCOVERED: THE SECRETS WE HIDE

A screening of four documentaries centered around the journeys of people uncovering parts of themselves that they once kept hidden. Stories highlighted include those from Stephanie Hance, Askia Underwood, Virginia Clark and Katie Chin. March 30, 6-9 pm. $25. Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. garlandtheater.com (509-327-1050)

FOOD & DRINK

BRING YOUR OWN VINYL NIGHT Bring your own vinyl to spin while sipping on craft cocktails and listening to music. Every Thursday from 3-10 pm. The Boneyard - Side Hustle Syrups, 17905 E. Appleway Ave. sidehustlesyrups.com

FIRESIDE DINNER & MUSIC SERIES

Enjoy selections from Arbor Crest’s seasonal menu along with wine and beer from Square Wheel. Music lineup varies, see website for more. Thu-Sat from 6-8 pm. Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Rd. arborcrest.com

COOKING CLASS: GNOCCHI Commellini

Estate’s executive chef teaches how to create gnocchi. The class culminates in a meal, served family style, inside the historic estate’s main venue. March 23, 6:309:30 pm. $85. Commellini Estate, 14715 N. Dartford Dr. commelliniestate.com

ALPINE DELI BEER PAIRING DINNER

This four-course German dinner features shrimp cocktail, egg noodles, green beans, pork loin in cream sauce and apfelstrudel. Beer selections from Mountain Lakes Brewing Company. 21+. RSVP via phone. March 26, 5 pm. $55. Alpine Delicatessen, 417 E. Third Ave. facebook.com/ AlpineDeli (509-455-5148)

DRAG BRUNCH The cast of Runway performs while enjoying a full breakfast menu and mimosas. Hosted by Savannah SoReal. Sundays from 10 am-2 pm. Globe Bar & Kitchen, 204 N. Division. globespokane.com (509-443-4014)

COOKING CLASS: HAND-FORMED

PASTA Commellini Estate executive chef Frank Comito teaches how to create hand-formed pasta. The class culminates in a meal, served family style. March 29, and March 30, 6:30-9:30 pm. $85. Commellini Estate, 14715 N. Dartford Dr. commelliniestate.com (509-466-0667)

RAID THE CELLAR WINE DINNER Celebrate the season of renewal with an evening of hand-selected wine and chefcurated cuisine. Chefs Jim Barrett and Taylor Wolters prepare a six-course meal featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients that complement the unique flavors and aromas of wine chosen by the sommelier,

Justine Recor. March 31, 6-9 pm. $100. Beverly’s, 115 S. Second St. beverlyscda. com (208-765-4000)

Music

CROOKED KILT Crooked Kilt performs traditional Celtic music with rich harmonies on harp, bagpipes, accordion and fiddle. March 25, 7-9 pm. $20. Kelly’s Underground, 1301 W. 14th Ave. southhillmusicstudios.com/kellys (509-744-9861)

BANNA DAMHSA The trio plays a variety of music at this sensory-friendly concert. March 25, 3-4 pm. Free. The Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N. William St. thejacklincenter.org (208-457-8950)

KPBX KID’S CONCERTS: CELTIC DANCE

PARTY This annual dance party features Celtic music performed by Floating Crowbar as well as an Irish dance tutorial by MSD Irish Dance Academy. March 25, 1-2 pm. Free. Riverside Place, 1108 W. Riverside Ave. spokanepublicradio.org

PAW PATROL LIVE: THE GREAT PIRATE ADVENTURE It’s Pirate Day in Adventure Bay and Ryder will need all paws on deck as he and the Paw Patrol discover a secret treasure map while on a mission to rescue Cap’n Turbot from a mysterious cavern. March 25 and March 26, 10 am & 2 pm. $32-$137. First Interstate Center for the Arts, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. firstinterstatecenter.org (509-279-7000)

CROOKED KILT & CARTER JUNCTION

DUO Traditional Celtic music with harp, bagpipes, accordion and fiddle performed by Tom Carnegie, Carla Carnegie, Sarah Carter and Carter Junction. March 26, 2:30-4:30 pm. By donation. East Valley Presbyterian Church, 5305 N. Harvard Rd. (509-592-7875)

SPIRIT OF SPOKANE CHORUS REHEARSAL Sit in on the rehearsals of the Spirit of Spokane chorus. Tuesdays from 6:30-9 pm. Free. Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Rd. spiritofspokanechorus.org/ (509-866-6354)

SPORTS & OUTDOORS

TOYOTA SKI FREE DAY If you drive a Toyota, Lexus or Scion, receive a free lift ticket to Lookout Pass for one full day. You must drive the vehicle to the area and bring your registration. March 24. Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area, I-90 Exit 0. skilookout.com (208-744-1301)

2400 FEET OF SCHWEITZER The nation’s longest giant slalom takes place before Schweitzer opens to the public. The event also serves as a fundraiser for 24 Hours For Hank, a foundation that raises money for cystinosis. March 25, 4-7 pm. $80-$125. Schweitzer, 10,000 Schweitzer Mountain Rd. schweitzer.com

HAWAIIAN DAZE This event includes snow golf, a tropical-themed costume contest, music from Quarter Monkey, a silent auction and a pond skim. A portion of the proceeds benefit the 49 Degrees North Ski Patrol. March 25, 9 am-4 pm. Cost of lift ticket. 49 Degrees North, 3311 Flowery Trail Rd. ski49n.com

PROVIDENCE BLOOMSDAY TRAINING CLINICS This seven-week program is designed to help people prepare for Bloomsday with presentations from health experts and an instructor-lead warm up. Saturdays at 8:30 am through April 29. Free. Spokane Falls Community College, 3410 W. Whistalks Way. providence.org (509-533-3500)

Theater

JERSEY BOYS The behind-the-music story of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history. Wed-Sat at 7:30 pm and Sun at 2 pm through March 26. $10$35. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. spokanecivictheatre.com

MOANA JR. Follow the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. March 23-24, daily at 7 pm. $10-$11. Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. cataldo.org

AUDIENCE This amusing satire about audiences takes place in the stalls of a West End theatre. The cast includes an usherette, audience members and a playwright in agony over crinkling candy wrappers, talking out loud and inattention to his play. Fri-Sat from 7-9 pm, Sun from 2-4 pm through March 26. $13-$15. TAC at the Lake, 22910 E. Appleway Ave. tacatthelake.com

RHINOCEROS Directed by guest artist Josh Stamoolis, Rhinoceros is a meditation, among others, on the spread of dangerous ideologies and baseless beliefs, the denizens of a small provincial town begin turning, one by one — to the increasing alarm of our protagonist — into rampaging pachyderms. March. 24-April 1; Thu-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $8. Gonzaga Magnuson Theatre, 502 E. Boone Ave. gonzaga.edu/theatreanddance (313-6553)

SEUSSICAL A musical comedy based on the plot of Horton Hears a Who! and other various Seuss stories. March 24, 7 pm, March 25-26, 2 pm. $12-$16. Spokane Children’s Theatre, 2727 N. Madelia. spokanechildrenstheatre.org

MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATER: RED RIDING HOOD This version of Little Red Riding hood casts local children of all ages to perform in the classic fairytale. March 25, 1 & 4 pm. $5-$15. Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. panida.org

NT LIVE: THE CRUCIBLE Raised to be seen but not heard, a group of young women in Salem suddenly find their words have an almighty power. As a climate of fear, vendetta and accusation spreads through the community, no one is safe from trial. March 26, 4-7 pm. $10. The Kenworthy, 508 S. Main St. kenworthy.org (208-882-4127)

Visual Arts

TOM FROESE: ART BY THE RULES An exhibit of recent mixed media work featuring motifs of arches and lizards. March 3-31; viewings by appointment. Artist is present in the gallery Tue-Sat from 12-6 pm throughout the month. Free. KolvaSullivan Gallery, 115 S. Adams St. facebook.com/kolva-sullivan-gallery

COMMUNITY SEW-IN Bring your current quilting project to socialize, get advice or whatever else you might need. Bring your sewing machine, fabric and love of sewing. Thursdays from 12-3 pm through April 27. Free. Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave. cdalibrary.org

DANCING WITH LIFE: MEXICAN MASKS

Through humor and subversion, Mexican mask makers respond to the social and political circumstances of contemporary life. With a regional focus in Michoacan, Mexico, this exhibition presents a selection of dance masks from the MAC collection and contemporary Mexican artists.

Tues-Sun from 10 am-5 pm through April 16. $7-$12. Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. northwestmuseum.org (509-456-3931)

LANDSCAPES REIMAGINED This exhibit features art by Roxanne Everett and Josh Hobson that explores the beauty of nature from a new perspective. Mon-Fri from 8 am-5 pm through March 31. Free. Chase Gallery, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. spokanearts.org (509-321-9416)

JESSE RE: INNER VISION The Spokane artist uses acrylic pouring as a base to create mixed media art incorporating epoxy, collaboration, collage, woodworking and more. Daily from 11 am-7 pm through March 26. Liberty Building, 203 N. Washington. spokanelibertybuilding.com

MARY ANNA POMONIS: SMOKE & MIRRORS This exhibition features paintings and sculptures associated with spirituality, geometric patterns and textiles in the tradition of Greece and Italy. Mon-Fri from 9 am-6 pm through April 21. Free. EWU Gallery of Art, 140 Art Building. ewu.edu/cahss (509-359-2494)

PLATEAU PICTORIAL BEADWORK: FRED L. MITCHELL COLLECTION During a lifetime collecting Plateau floral, geometric, and pictorial beadwork, Walla Walla resident Fred L. Mitchell has amassed the premier collection of this material. The collection includes beaded bags, cuffs, gauntlets, vests, cradleboards and horse regalia. Tue-Sun from 10 am-5 pm through May 14. $7-$12. Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. northwestmuseum.org

HEATHER BROWN Pottery Place Plus’s guest artist for the month of March. Brown’s paintings are heavily influenced by impressionism and the natural beauty of the world. Open daily from 11 am-7 pm through March 31. Free. Pottery Place Plus, 203 N. Washington St. potteryplaceplus.com (509-327-6920)

STAN MILLER The Spokane artist shows an array of portraits and landscapes, including his iteration of “Salvator Mundi” by Leonardo da Vinci. Tue-Fri from 10 am-6 pm, Sun from 10 am-4 pm through April 30. Free. William Grant Gallery & Framing, 1188 W. Summit Pkwy. williamgrantgf.com (509-484-3535)

UBUHLE WOMEN: BEADWORK & THE ART OF INDEPENDENCE This exhibition showcases a new form of bead art, the ndwango, developed by a community of women living and working together in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Tue-Sun from 10 am-5 pm through April 30. $10-$15. The MAC, 2316 W. First Ave. northwestmuseum.org (509-456-3931)

THE FEMINIST EXPERIENCE All work in this show is by local female artists, in celebration of Women’s History Month. Mon-Fri from 10 am-5 pm through March 31. Free. Spokane Art School, 503 E. Second Ave. spokaneartschool.net

DAN MCCANN & DUSTIN M. REGUL This exhibition showcases works by McCann in the theme of “Seen and Unseen” and works by Regul exploring the in-between of physical space and nostalgia. Fri-Sat from 12-8 pm through April 1. Free. Saranac Art Projects, 25 W. Main Ave. sapgallery.com (509-350-3574)

SPARK CENTRAL ART CLUB Youth and families are invited to create together and explore the world of art. Fridays from 4-5 pm through March 31. Free. Spark Central, 1214 W. Summit Pkwy. sparkcentral.org (509-279-0299)

33 ARTISTS MARKET A market featuring 33 local artists selling their hand- made work. Participating artists include Linnea Tobias, Jaime Crain, A. Wycoff Handmade Jewelry, Mel Antuna Hewitt and many more. March 25, 10 am-4 pm. Free. The Wonder Building, 835 N. Post St. fb.me/e/5Ur1rhzy5 (803-603-5179)

MAKE YOUR OWN PENDLETON BEAR

This two-hour workshop teaches participants how to create their very own version of a Pendleton Bear. All materials provided. Ages 8+ and their families. March 25, 1-3 pm. $75. Coeur d’Alene Casino, 37914 S. Nukwalqw. cdacasino.com

PINE NEEDLE BASKET MAKING Create a small basket with local ponderosa pine needles during this four-hour class. All materials provided. March 25, 11 am-3 pm. $75. Emerge, 119 N. Second St. emergecda.com (208-930-1876)

ADAM ROTH: SIP N PAINT Enjoy a glass of wine while Adam Roth walks students through a step-by-step painting. March 25, 6-8 pm. $40. Emerge, 119 N. Second St. emergecda.com (208-930-1876)

Words

ADVOCACY & HISTORIC PRESERVATION A panel highlighting SPA’s history and current advocacy activities. Special guest Chris Moore, Executive Director of the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, discusses best practices in advocacy. March 23, 4:30 pm. Free. Liberty Park Library, 402 S. Pittsburgh St. spokanepreservation.org (509-344-1065)

FIGHTING FOR LOVE: STRONG WOMEN IN ON-SCREEN ROMANCES Professor Allison Palumbo explores 40 years of fighting female characters onscreen, from private eyes to cops and spies, who struggle to find love. March 23, 6:30-7:30 pm. Free. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. spokanelibrary.org

STIER LECTURE IN MEDICINE A lecture and panel about the impact the opioid crisis had on women. March 23, 5-7:15 pm. Free. WSU Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St. spokane.wsu.edu

WINTER STORYTELLING & CRAFT CUL-

TURAL NIGHT Learn about Native American regalia while listening to traditional stories. Crafts include beading, looming, making moccasins and more. , Thursdays from 4-6 pm through May 25. Free. American Indian Community Center, 1025 W. Indiana Ave. aiccinc.org

DIANE SHERMAN: IN BORROWED

SHOES Sherman’s memoir takes readers on a journey to contentment. The author discusses the book and reads selections. March 24, 7-8 pm. Free. Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main. auntiesbooks.com

TOLKIEN READING DAY A celebration of J.R.R. Tolkien featuring a selection of readings with context on Sauron in the Sauron age with a Q&A to follow. March 25, 2-3:30 pm. Free. Liberty Park Library, 402 S. Pittsburgh St. spokanelibrary.org

AUTHOR TALK: PAM JENOFF The historical fiction author discusses her new book, Code Name Sapphire. March 28, 4-5 pm. Free. Online: scld.org

BROKEN MIC Spokane Poetry Slam’s longest-running open mic series. Wednesdays at 6:30 pm; sign-ups at 6 pm. Neato Burrito, 827 W. First Ave. bit. ly/2ZAbugD (509-847-1234)

WATER WISE: BUILDING RAIN BARRELS Learn how to make a rain barrel just in time to capture spring rain. Bring a cordless drill to participate. March 29, 6:30-7:30 pm. Free. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. spokanelibrary.org n