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t’s all here. Everything, from now until Labor Day — we squeezed it all into one mammoth SUMMER GUIDE, the work of more than a dozen writers sniffing out everything under the sun, so that you always have options when choosing how to spend your time. Hungry, thirsty, hot, craving culture or maybe a bike ride and a beer? We’ve got it all covered, and then some. This year, in an effort to cover even more ground, we’ve divided each category into two parts: The first, “For Starters,” includes those cherished-inthe-Inland-Northwest things everyone should do at some point; the second, “The Next Level,” spotlights events and activities a little further afield. So, kick back. The hard work’s over. It’s going to be a great summer! — JACOB H. FRIES, Editor

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the most startling. He now claims that he didn’t really mean what he said, that is, “Don’t count on us.” But whether it comes to geopolitical stability or climate change, no need to worry: America, about to become “Great Again,” doesn’t need international agreements, nor alliances. Through back channels, Trump’s administration will continue to do (beautiful) deals with all countries; that is, deals which work to the immediate advantage of Trump’s base. First off, there’s the right way and the wrong way to work through back channels. The wrong way is the Trump way — ad hoc, uninformed; see Elizabeth Drew’s quote above. Consider just one example of doing it the right way: Joe Wilson, of yellowcake uranium and Valerie Plame fame. Joe, whom I got to know when he was a graduate student at EWU during the ’70s, went on to have an important career with the State Department. In 1990, as acting ambassador in Iraq, he located and negotiated the release of the American hostages that Saddam Hussein had taken, in an effort to dissuade the George H.W. Bush administration from taking military action in response to Saddam’s takeover of Kuwait. How did Wilson pull this off? Through back channels. He told me that German intelligence deserved much of the credit. And why did the Germans share with him that critical information? Because they trusted Joe, and they knew he spoke for the United States government, which they also respected. (Likely, some friendly tennis matches also helped.) The Germans might not have always agreed with the first Bush administration, but they respected its professionalism, discretion and intentions.

rump has managed, in less than five months, to trash all this, including the mutual respect necessary to do backchannel work the right way. Worse yet, the President seems unable to keep his mouth shut. So today, if you’re in German intelligence (or UK intelligence, or French intelligence or Israeli intelligence), you have to have second thoughts about helping out the next Joe Wilson. Abdicating world leadership is bad enough, but what’s worse is that Trump can’t even be counted on to be discreet, let alone trustworthy. Apparently Trump is now going to once again put us through his pathetic and transparent “Lies! All lies!” counterattack strategy. Donald Trump vs. James Comey? I know who my money will be on. n

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nly a few months ago, it looked like we were in serious trouble as a planet. Our politics were going crazy across the world, veering towards the wacky extremist right. We were leading the way here in the United States (with an assist from Russia), but we weren’t alone. The British had voted for Brexit, leaving the rest of Europe behind in an economically perilous decision, and they were getting ready for an election where the polls suggested the Conservatives were poised to receive a mandate for a “hard” exit that would have limited the

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mitments to reduce emissions of carbon pollution. But then the pendulum started to swing back. And while there is still a whole lot of crazy on this tiny planet of ours, it looks like global politics might actually be taking a shift back toward sanity. Instead of following America in fleeing from facing down climate change, India and China are emerging more committed than ever. India is scrapping plans for coal plants after determining that renewable energy would be more affordable. China is taking advantage of the absence of American leadership to assert even more forcibly its own power, and making climate change one of the issues where it plans to lead. And Britain has made a sharp reversal: The Tories, who were expected to dramatically increase their hold on the government, instead found themselves having to cobble together a governing alliance after losing their outright majority. They were cut down to size by Labor’s left-wing leader Jeremy Corbyn (potentially representing the emergence of a different kind of crazy), and now signs suggest that the Tories will need to negotiate a kinder, more gentle Brexit. Perhaps the single greatest example of rising sanity can be found in France. Emmanuel Macron has led his new centrist party to victory, first in winning the presidency and now looking likely to elect hundreds of diverse newcomers to Parliament. At the end of a recent speech in English urging action on climate change, he declared that we need to “make the planet great again.” As for back here in the U.S.? Trump’s White House continues to sow chaos through tweets and policies alike. There’s no doubt this will continue to disrupt progress, and keep politics across the globe more reality TV than reality. That said, as America has retreated from its responsibilities, it’s promising that new leadership has emerged elsewhere. There’s little doubt that this will harm America’s long-term interests, but it’s good news for us a species. Perhaps most significantly, the recent changes in politics elsewhere have, at least in part, been driven by a notable increase in the participation of young people in the political process. For example, both Corbyn’s and Macron’s electoral victories were made possible by increased turnout among young voters. With the recent energy being put into protests here in America, perhaps young people will turn out at the ballot box to help our nation return to sanity, too. n John T. Reuter, a former Sandpoint City Councilman, has been active in protecting the environment, expanding LGBT rights and Idaho’s Republican Party politics.

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Taking the bargain route. Traveling from Spokane to Texas and back, on a budget.

t all started with a single, attainable goal: a snazzy new Yeti cooler, filled with craft beer from a variety of microbreweries between the Inland Northwest and Texas. So 32-year-old Tyler McGuffin of Spokane Valley applied the skills he uses every day as an STCU accountant to plan an itinerary that would take him from the Valley to Waco, where Yeti coolers are made and sold far more cheaply than their retail price. Those savings, he figured, could be spent on other parts of the vacation.

National Park, where they spent several days camping and hiking. Plus, they visited some amazing microbreweries and got a great deal on a primo Yeti cooler. Not including the cooler — on which they saved $150 — Tyler estimates they spent about $1,200 for the entire journey, beer included. Gas ($825), not lodging, was the largest expense. That breaks down to less than

The question: How to get Tyler, his wife and their dog to Waco and back at a price that didn’t cancel out the savings on the cooler, but still enabled them to see and do everything they wanted?

To save money on food, they ate dehydrated meals from Costco, which had the triple advantage of being inexpensive ($40 total!), easy to prepare and surprisingly tasty: “That way, all we had to do was boil water ... We’d eat that for breakfast and dinner, and for lunch we’d usually try and find a brewery with a restaurant.” In the end, their trip lasted two full weeks and put an impressive 4,500 miles on his 4Runner’s odometer. Along the way, Tyler and his wife got to see “those places that we’ve always wanted to see,” like Palo Duro Canyon in the Texas Panhandle and Wyoming’s Grand Teton

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$100 per day for two people for a two-week vacation, far less than $450, the per-day cost of an average American couple’s summer vacation. What made those savings possible? Advance planning, because uncertainty can get expensive: When you’re hungry, you’re more likely to eat at the first available restaurant. When you’re tired, you’re more likely to book whatever lodging presents itself. Sticking to a carefully arranged itinerary prevents those costly snap decisions. As Tyler points out, sticking to an itinerary doesn’t mean sacrificing spontaneity and fun. His collection of tin tackers — metal signs of craft brewery logos — now hanging on the wall of his “man cave” are proof of that.

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“For normal budgets, lodging is usually the highest cost. That was one of the areas we focused on, to maximize our ability to spend in other areas,” Tyler says. “We ended up doing campsites that were $15 a night, but campsites don’t always have showers, so we strategically placed our stops with family on other nights,” he says, laughing. “We only ended up spending $60 in lodging on the way there, and only $45 in lodging on the way back.”

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COMMENT | FROM READERS

Readers respond to “The Dead Don’t Lie” (6/8/17), our cover story about controversial analyses by the region’s medical examiners, and what families of crime victims are doing to find justice:

Dr. Sally Aiken, one of Spokane County’s two medical examiners BETSY WHITE: Natural causes? Being wrapped in plastic and duct taped is natural causes? ZADIA SHORT: Probably the most stimulating article I’ve read so far this year. JENNIFER ATWOOD: Dead bodies — still the only thing I hear of or think of about the Spokane River. RACHEL TERRELL: Well, that’s too bad. The river is so much more than that and a city of this size will always have issues with crime. n

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Readers react to “Uncoverup” (6/9/17), our blog post about the Spokane Park Board reconsidering whether or not to re-cover the U.S. Pavilion:

JESSE VAUGHAN: That pavilion is emblematic of Spokane. It’s something to work with, but is seemingly forever missing something. PETER HIRE: It looks better uncovered. RICK RAUSCHKE: It looks like a skeleton to some of us. ELIZABETH PARKER: No cover. I like it without it. It will save money to leave it uncovered. CHRIS BRANDVOLD: I like the uncovered look. Also, if it gets covered, we will end up with future maintenance costs like we are now seeing with the Rotary fountain.

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BOB WITTER: It should be restored to the original design and look. For all of these years it has been a broken version of “Spokane’s Space Needle.” With it covered and with great lighting, it will make it a stunning, class-A landmark. On top of this, you all sold it to Spokane voters as covered… do not go back on your word. n

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hen she was first elected prosecuting attorney of Columbia County, Washington, 11 years ago, Rea Culwell also got the gig of county coroner — whether she wanted it or not. Trained as a lawyer, not a medical professional, she was tasked with investigating unattended and unexpected deaths in the small southeast Washington county of about 4,000 people. Newly elected, Culwell ended up receiving four hours of coroner training, where experts spoke about things like blood spatter and basic death investigation, she says.

“Halfway through, I raise my hand and go, ‘What do you do when there’s a body?’” Culwell says. “‘Do you touch it? Take the wallet?’ I really had no idea.” In Washington state, the 13 counties with fewer than 40,000 residents (plus, Clallam County) don’t elect coroners to do the job. Instead, state law lumps the roles of prosecutor and coroner together. Those counties make up part of a patchwork of death investigation systems across the state. Nineteen counties have elected coroners who aren’t required to have a medical background either, while six counties, includ-

ing Spokane, use trained forensic pathologists under a medical examiner system who can perform autopsies and determine cause and manner of death themselves. No system is perfect — the state Department of Health is currently investigating the Spokane County medical examiners after grieving families complained about their decisions — but in the state’s smaller outposts, officials like Culwell may walk in with little to no experience. Culwell, like other new coroners, would end up learning the basics of death investigation on the fly. In ...continued on next page

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“DUAL ROLES,” CONTINUED... less than a day she was told how to take eye fluid, urine, and heart blood samples. “That was done during the basic training, showing this is the best place to put the needle, or to get body temperature,” she says. “The eye fluid, once you die, that is preserved, it’s not degrading other than it dehydrates. That’s a great place to get if someone is drunk.” Wanting to tackle the role as best she could, Culwell read a basic death investigation manual “that’s really old, but it’s helpful.” She signed up for extra courses. A few years in, she traveled to New York City’s medical examiner’s office for a weeklong training in the largest office in the country. And of course, there was learning on the job. For example, she says, many men feel like they have to go to the bathroom when they’re having a heart attack, so a lot of them are found on the toilet. And there are a lot of bizarre scenarios. One case looked like the bloodiest scene you could imagine, she says, with blood all over the bathroom and body, but no apparent wounds on the man who was found. Coroners with more experience who were consulted on the case said heavy drinking could lead to that. “It turns out if you drink so much, you basically burn a hole in your esophagus,” Culwell says.

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nder both prosecutor/coroner and elected coroner systems, officials may help with death investigation at the scene, but they hire forensic pathologists to actually perform the autopsies and determine the cause of death. Where things could get tricky for small counties is when a death appears to be linked with a crime — the prosecutor has one set of rules and thinking to follow, which isn’t necessarily the same approach that a coroner takes. As coroner, Culwell says, “You can go in and poke around all you want.”

But as prosecutor, she makes sure to follow legal procedures to get a search warrant to enter the scene, and she lets police or the state patrol handle the death investigation to avoid a conflict of interest. Conceivably, if someone were both ruling on the manner of death and going after criminal charges as a prosecutor, they could shade the way the evidence is viewed in court. Avoiding the potential conflict of interest is common, says Tim Davidson, president of the Washington Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners (WACME), and Cowlitz County coroner. “It’s something on those guys’ minds all the time,” Davidson says. “‘Is Rea Culwell this going to be a conflict? Is this something that’s going to come back and bite me?’” Those offices work around it, usually having law enforcement act as investigators, or asking other counties to come assist. A few years ago, Davidson’s office and the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office helped neighboring Wahkiakum County’s prosecutor/coroner avoid a conflict of interest when their sheriff died. “That makes the prosecutor also the sheriff until one’s appointed,” Davidson says. “Because of how small Wahkiakum is, my office did the death investigation, and Cowlitz did law enforcement, so the prosecutor didn’t have to worry about that.” WACME also offers training to new coroners, to supplement the state’s broader review of

the legal medical system, Davidson says. Every year or two, the association holds a basic death investigation course that is 80 hours long, and next year will double to 160 hours. They hope to double that again to 320 hours a few years after that, Davidson says. The association has not pushed the legislature to change the prosecutor/coroner system on the state level, in part because there aren’t the means to do so, Davidson says. “We don’t have the resources in this state to go to an ME system,” Davidson says. The cost to switch could be prohibitive, and there just aren’t enough forensic pathologists to cover every county, he says. Right now, several offices across the state are set up as regional hubs, where small counties can get their results quickly, he explains. At his Cowlitz office, he contracts with two pathologists (one is a backup) and takes cases from at least two neighboring counties. Spokane County’s medical examiners handle cases for at least 11 counties in Eastern Washington and North Idaho. Neither system is better than the other, Davidson says. Both coroners and medical examiners use forensic pathologists and death investigators, and basically conduct the same job, he says.

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“Is the depth of the death investigation going to be the same if you switch to having regional offices that take care of multiple counties?” If the state were to go to a medical examiner-only system, as organizations such as the National Association of Medical Examiners have pushed for on a national level, you’d need more pathologists and a different system of regional offices, Davidson says. “But then you’ve got to look at, are the investigations and cases going to be investigated at the same level as they are now?” Davidson asks. “Here in Cowlitz, we respond to every home death that occurs. In the larger counties, that does not happen. So is the depth of the death investigation going to be the same if you switch to having regional offices that take care of multiple counties?”

n small Columbia County, Culwell can go months without having a case. In that sense, even though she’s more than a decade into the job, she’s not sure she has all the skills needed. On the other hand, when she does get a case, she’s able to really dig into the research involved. “When I first got the job I said, ‘You guys are going to hate me because I don’t want to be coroner, I think we need a statewide system,’” Culwell says. “My attitude on that has completely changed.” She can go out to a scene at 2 in the morning, dig up the weather on the day someone died. “I can go out and spend hours with a family to explain why we don’t do an autopsy,” Culwell says. “I don’t know if a statewide group would do that.” When she gets a case, whether there’s an autopsy needed or not, she tries to answer as many questions as she can for the family. One man died in his car on a freezing night, even though it seemed like he would have been able to walk somewhere for help. Culwell says she had the car’s mechanics checked, and contacted OnStar to see where things went wrong. “I don’t know if other coroners do that type of work, but I want to cross all the t’s,” Culwell says. “I just don’t want somebody coming back five years later saying, ‘Why didn’t you do that or this?’ I try not to leave any stone unturned.” n samanthaw@inlander.com

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ELECTIONS On Monday, organizers with Safer Spokane turned in what will likely be enough signatures to get a CITIZENS INITIATIVE on the November ballot, asking Spokane voters to decide if the city should push for safety regulations on coal and oil trains that roll through downtown. The measure, which they’re calling Proposition 6, would levy a $261 fine (per car) on the owners of uncovered rail cars full of coal, and tank cars carrying unconditioned crude oil. Critics say local governments don’t have jurisdiction over rail transportation, and call the measure illegal and unenforceable. Multiple organizations claim the change could be costly due to likely litigation, and if enforced, worry that it would inhibit transportation and trade. Supporters say they aren’t trying to stop the trains from rolling through Spokane, just make them safer. (SAMANTHA WOHLFEIL)

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PARKS Back in 2014, voters overwhelmingly passed a $64.3 million park bond for a variety of different improvements to Riverfront Park. One improvement listed re-covering and lighting the U.S. PAVILION, the centerpiece of Expo ’74, that has existed as a webbed skeleton for decades. In the lead-up to the bond, advertising varied regarding what that covering looked like — some renderings showing a tent-like covering while others showed a dome inside the pavilion, covered in media projections. But now, the design-build team has urged the Park Board to abandon the pavilion covering concept, noting the potential costs and limitations of a covering. Amid a vocal backlash to the team’s proposal, the Park Board voted to table the suggestion until July. On Friday, according to City Council President Ben Stuckart, Park Board member Susan Traver resigned amid the controversy. (DANIEL WALTERS)

POLITICS Less than a year ago, City Council President BEN STUCKART suddenly veered from his political course. He had been campaigning to be Spokane’s next mayor, but suddenly, with Donald Trump’s rise, decided to turn his attention to national politics and became the first prominent local Democrat to announce he was challenging U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers in 2018. Stuckart’s aggressive enthusiasm drew attention from publications like the Stranger, which called him “the man who could turn Eastern Washington” blue. But last week brought another sudden course change: Stuckart, citing serious family health issues involving his mother and brother, announced he was dropping out of the race. Potentially, that could pave the way for the entrance of former Washington state Senate Majority Leader and WSU Spokane chancellor Lisa Brown into the race. (DANIEL WALTERS)

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New Blood Fresh leadership for a local teachers union; plus, a lawsuit over charity-care investments READY FOR CHANGE

After eight years leading the SPOKANE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION teachers union, Jenny Rose has been ousted as SEA president. Katy Henry, previously the SEA’s recording secretary, overwhelmingly beat Rose with 74 percent of the vote to take over as president, according to certified results provided by the SEA. Henry’s term starts June 15. “My focus is on a broader engagement of members,” Henry tells the Inlander. “I want to bring more of a focus on connecting with the community.” Rose was SEA president during two contract negotiations with Spokane Public Schools, including a one-year contract that came after a threatened strike to start the 2015-16 school year. Henry says she’s not looking to go in a much different direction than Rose. In recent years, the union has worked with Spokane Public Schools on providing resources for teachers who are expected to use “restorative practices” when disciplining kids, a strategy that focuses on addressing root causes of misbehavior instead of kicking students out of school. Some teachers have objected to the changes, feeling that they don’t get enough help to maintain an orderly classroom. But Henry says she hadn’t heard of any specific complaints about the way SEA has represented teachers, calling it an ongoing conversation. “I hope we have more of what we need in schools,” Henry says. (WILSON CRISCIONE)

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Empire Health Foundation is suing the for-profit company that bought DEACONESS and VALLEY hospitals along with the Rockwood Clinic in 2008, claiming that the company has shorted the community on charity care by at least $55 million. The suit, filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Spokane, claims that Tennessee-based Community Health Systems has not been complying with state law on charity care — care provided free of cost to very low-income people — or with an agreement signed when CHS bought Empire Health Services (now called Rockwood Health System). When the sale was closed and Empire Health Foundation was formed, the foundation filled the shoes of the seller and is able to enforce the agreement, explains Ele Hamburger, an attorney representing Empire Health. When the state Department of Health gave CHS permission to do business as a hospital, part of that was contingent on CHS making reasonable efforts to meet or exceed regional levels of charity care, Hamburger says. But the foundation claims that according to publicly reported data, the two hospitals provide less charity care than other Eastern Washington hospitals, on average. From 2009 to 2015, the costs used to calculate charity care went up 14.7 percent each year at Valley Hospital and 9.4 percent at Deaconess, compared to an average of 6.1 percent per year at other Eastern Washington hospitals. Taking that into account, the difference in charity care could actually be as high as $110 million, the complaint alleges. “This artificially increased the prices for care they delivered,” says Antony Chiang, president of Empire Health Foundation. “It’s like if you donated 10 cars each year to charity, and they were each worth $1,000, and if you said over time those same cars are worth $2,000. So you now only have to donate five cars to make it look like you’re still donating $10,000.” CHS says the hospitals “have fulfilled all of the obligations outlined in the purchase agreement” and met the requirements of the state Department of Health. (SAMANTHA WOHLFEIL)

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The End of Summer?

for decades, and the Obama administration came out in support of longer school years soon after the the former president entered office. But few schools have succeeded in a more balanced academic calendar, and the research has been unclear on whether longer school years, or more time spent in school, would ultimately prove beneficial. In the coming years, more Washington schools may follow the Continuous Curriculum School schedule and extend the school year. Chris Reykdal, Washington’s new Superintendent of Public Instruction, released his long-term vision for education in the state in May, and it includes longer K-8 school years that would shrink summer break. Under Reykdal’s vision, vacation days wouldn’t be added into fall, winter or spring months, like they are at the Continuous Curriculum School. Instead, he proposes more time spent in school overall: A longer school year, BY WILSON CRISCIONE packed with more school days, with those days themhis week, school bells all over will ring for the selves being longer. final time this academic year, and students will He knows it’s a bold vision that would require a sigrush out of their classrooms for the start of the nificant investment from the state legislature. But there’s long summer break. Summer days will be spent by the at least one member of the state legislature who’s on water, or inside playing video games, or whatever it is board: Sen. Andy Billig (D-Spokane). For Billig, shortenkids do, their minds unburdened by schoolwork. ing summer break goes hand-in-hand with closing the opBut that’s not the case for eighth-grader Miriam portunity gap that sees children living in poverty showing Rosenbaum, who still has to go through less academic achievement. two more weeks of school as her friends “Summer learning loss is the largest conLETTERS enjoy summer vacation. For Rosenbaum, tributor of the opportunity gap,” Billig says. Send comments to in her ninth year at East Valley School “It follows that the best way to help close the editor@inlander.com. District’s Continuous Curriculum School, opportunity gap would be to address summer it’s been this way ever since kindergarten — learning loss.” school runs until the end of June before a relatively brief six-week summer vacation. Rosenbaum, however, isn’t The 180-day, 10-month calendar for schools in the jealous of her summer-loving peers. In fact, she wishes United States emerged more than a century ago, when that the high school she transitions to next year, with a the livelihood of most Americans was tied to agriculture traditional long summer break, had the same schedule as and many children needed the summer off to help with the Continuous Curriculum School. the harvest. “I’m OK with that, because the rest of summer break That has since changed. Other industrialized counis just spread throughout the year, and it actually gives tries, Reykdal notes, go beyond the 1,000 instructional you less time for you to forget things,” Rosenbaum says. hours in a year that schools in the U.S. currently offer. Research has shown that she’s right. By fall, students To compete on a global scale, Reykdal tells the Inlander, tend to score lower on tests after a long summer break grades K-8 should add more than 200 hours to that inthan they would have months earlier. It’s a problem that structional time by increasing the school year to 200 days various national and local efforts have tried to address

A longer school year could start shrinking summer break in Washington schools

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Justice Isn’t Free Three wrongly convicted men to get $2.25 million in a settlement BY MITCH RYALS

n the five years since these men were released from prison — their convictions and decades-long sentences overturned — they’ve worked to rebuild themselves. Robert Larson is working as a drug and alcohol

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rehab counselor, he says, and is focusing on raising his three children. Paul Statler has a 2-year-old of his own. He says he’s working with a publisher on a children’s book, but finding other work has been difficult, in part, because of the 2009 wrongful conviction. Tyler Gassman is a drywall hanger, though he says that steady work has been hard to come by. Despite the hardships, each of the men speak optimistically of their futures, especially in light of a recent settlement with Spokane County. A preliminary agreement nets $2.25 million after the men sued in federal court for violations of their civil rights. The lawsuit named the county and two former Spokane County Sheriff’s Office detectives and alleged “reckless” police work and witness tampering in their case. Statler, Gassman and Larson were convicted of armed robbery in 2009 on the word of a 17-year-old jailhouse informant, who received a light sentence in exchange for testifying. Their story was the subject of an Inlander report titled “Reasonable Doubt” in 2010, and the Innocence Project Northwest ultimately took up the cause. The men were finally freed from prison in 2012. Spokane County Judge Michael Price, in his ruling reversing the bad convictions, scolded the men’s attorneys

and expanding the school day by 30 to 60 minutes. It may sound like an increased burden on students, but Reykdal says it’s the opposite: With more time in the day, school work can be more spread out. He hopes that more class time would allow kids to start learning a second language in kindergarten. There would be more time for recess and for lunchtime, and there would be less homework. “Kids,” Reykdal says, “can go home and be kids again.” In 2014, Sen. Billig proposed a bill to pay for a pilot program that would start school at the beginning of August for 10 schools in Washington. The bill became law, but it has never been funded. “I feel like I’ve been the lone voice advocating in the State Superintendent Chris Reykdal legislature for an extended school year to help prevent summer learning loss,” Billig says. “So I welcome superintendent Reykdal’s support for this.” Other organizations have done valuable work to help deal with the problem of summer learning loss, but Billig believes an extended school year would be more beneficial. Studies have so far not clearly established whether adding more school time would improve outcomes. In Florida, a project that extended the school day and school year in 39 underperforming public schools reportedly produced mixed results, with burnout among teachers and students. Teachers unions have remained quiet regarding his idea, and a spokesman for the Washington Education Association, the state’s largest teachers union, says districts should make decisions at the local level. Elizabeth Lally, a third-grade teacher at the Continuous Curriculum School, says she loves having more breaks throughout the year, because it prevents burnout in the winter months. She says she spends less time at the beginning of the year trying to catch students up on things they learned the previous year. When it comes to

for failing to uncover holes in the case. A Sheriff’s Office internal investigator also said in a deposition that the detectives turned in “extremely poor police work.” After news of the settlement first broke, Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich said the case should have gone all the way “to the U.S. Supreme Court if necessary.” “They had no case, and that is evident in that they received $750k each,” Knezovich says by text message. “A case like this is valued at $15-20 million each if true.” In sworn testimony ahead of the settlement, Knezovich defended his detectives’ work, saying that a thorough investigation is “subjective.” He also says he believes the men are guilty and that they should have been charged as part of a larger robbery crew. “In my opinion — and I’m not the prosecutor — you throw all these cases together in a criminal conspiracy,” Knezovich says in his deposition. An attorney representing the men in their claim for compensation under Washington state’s wrongly convicted persons law says the sheriff should apologize. “Ozzie Knezovich’s commentary on the Larson matter is dangerous, reckless and ostensibly intended to undermine the detailed factual findings of a well-respected Spokane County jurist who, as opposed to the sheriff,

increasing school days from 180 to 200, she says she could see the benefits of having more time for the arts and other curricula that can’t fit into the current schedule. But she’d have some reservations. “We’d have to think about the impact on us as teachers,” she says. “Would that mean more money for us?” Kevin Morrison, spokesman for Spokane Public Schools, says the district board has never seriously looked at extending the school year. Instead, the district has invested in summer camps for kids to maintain their education. “I don’t think we have done a comprehensive analysis of what that would look like,” Morrison says. “It would definitely have to be a community conversation.”

A FUNDING PROBLEM

Rogers High School has tried its own experiment, extending the school day 30 minutes and the school year by several days, using federal grant money. Rogers Principal Lori Wyborney says it went “great,” that it worked for kids and teachers, and helped the high school increase academic achievement and turn around its graduation rate. “It honestly surprised us how much we got out of that,” Wyborney says. The money for extended time ran out after four years, however, and Rogers returned to the original schedule last year. Wyborney says she would like to see a longer school year for students to prevent summer learning loss, if there’s a way to pay for it. Indeed, money seems to be the main obstacle to longer school days or school years. Several schools have tried the idea across the country, then changed back to the original calendar due to a loss of funding. Reykdal’s vision for more school time wouldn’t be implemented for at least another four or five years. First, the state legislature needs to figure out how to fulfill its state Supreme Court mandate to fully fund education under the court decision known as McCleary. Current proposals in the legislature dedicate around $2 billion to education, and Reykdal says the state would need twice that to make the changes he would want. Billig says he’s not sure that every school needs a longer school year. He would prioritize schools that are struggling academically. “The traditional school year is something ingrained in our society,” Billig says, “and making changes to something so ingrained usually takes a little bit of effort.” n

actually listened to live lay and expert testimony,” attorney Mack Mayo says by email. “I believe that the sheriff is under an obligation, as a public servant, to apologize to these three innocent men.” Bob Dunn, a local attorney who’s had success in lawsuits against the government, says a defamation claim against the sheriff would be difficult to prove. “Especially for someone in the law enforcement arena, it’s a tougher standard for proving defamation,” Dunn says. “You have to show actual malice.” In the men’s case against the state, Spokane County Superior Court Judge John Cooney ultimately ruled that the men are “actually innocent,” and are therefore entitled to money under state law to the tune of about $750,000, attorneys say. Their case is the first to be tried under the law enacted in 2013, which awards $50,000 per year to those wrongfully imprisoned. It’s unclear whether the three men will get that money, though, as Washington’s statute says individuals must waive their right to sue in order to get paid. In phone conversations with the Inlander last week, each of the men shrugged off the sheriff’s comments, and focused instead on moving forward. “I think our community deserves better leadership out of our law enforcement,” Statler says. “Even his own detective agreed with us. At what point do you say, ‘Yeah, these guys messed up?’” n

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Summer is a great time to expand your horizons and try something new, but we can get anxious when stepping outside of our comfort zones. The good news is PINOT’S PALETTE offers the opportunity to try something new — taking an art class while also providing a place to drink and socialize — which can definitely help with those silly inhibitions. Pinot’s Palette is a venue that aims to introduce people to the art of painting while also providing an atmosphere that encourages mingling and casual drinking. Classes are geared toward individuals, couples and even groups who are looking to connect in a different locale, and maybe play with a little paint while they sip their libations. Multiple classes are held each week and weekend, categorized by the image you’ll paint while enjoying a glass or three of your favorite wine or beer. Pinot’s Palette even offers special events, like Date Night sessions and even all-ages painting sessions for little ones (without wine and beer). The price of each session ranges from $35 to $45, depending on whether it’s a two-, two and a half-, or three-hour painting class. And each class includes a 16-by-20-inch cotton canvas, paint and brushes, an apron that is both paintand wine-resistant, and step-by-step instructions provided by a local artist. Of course, wine and beer are available for purchase to achieve the full experience. Visit pinotspalette.com/spokane/events to peruse Pinot’s events calendar and sign up for a class at the Spokane location, or pinotspalette. com/cda to see what’s happening at the Pinot’s

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Back again for its second year, the SPOKANE BREWERS FESTIVAL takes place Aug. 4 & 5 at the Spokane Arena. This outdoor craft beer fest focuses on breweries from the Inland Northwest, with more than 30 breweries (and cideries) from Eastern Washington and North Idaho scheduled to pour. Tickets for the festival are $25 in advance and $30 day-of. Tickets include full admission for the entire weekend, a souvenir clear plastic mug and 13 drink tokens, each good for a 2-ounce pour. Thirsty festival-goers can get full 10-ounce pours for five tokens each; additional tokens can be purchased for $1. Along with bringing in tasty local suds, the Spokane Brewers Festival has partnered with Feeding Washington, a statewide hunger relief organization that brings healthy food to food banks all over the state. A portion of the festival’s proceeds will benefit the organization. The festival is also a family-friendly event. For youngsters and designated drivers, a River City Root Beer Garden will offer complimentary handcrafted root beer. The festival will also present live music, adding another level of entertainment to your beer drinking experience. The festival runs Friday, Aug. 4 from 4-8 pm and Saturday, Aug. 5 from 11 am-8 pm. Tickets and token sales close at 7:30 pm each night. Check out spokanebrewfest.com for a list of participating breweries and more festival details.

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When enjoying wine with friends, do you suddenly find yourself feeling anxious when words like “terroir” and “Sangiovese” are brought up in conversation? Do you struggle to tell the difference between a Merlot and a Malbec? Have you been caught secretly highlighting the pages of Wine for Dummies? The world of wine is vast, and can be very intimidating for those wanting to learn more about wine and the industry and culture that surrounds it. Fear not, because Beverly’s Restaurant in Coeur d’Alene has your back. SIP OF BEVERLY’S is an introductory wine class and tasting event hosted by Beverly’s wine sommelier Trevor Treller. The class also includes appetizers along with the provided wine, which can also be purchased for less than retail price after the class. Questions and interaction from the attendees are encouraged, so you can ask, “What’s a claret?” without fear of judgment. Classes, held on the first Saturday of every month, are $25 per person. Call 208-765-4000 for reservations and more information. Classes tend to fill up quickly, so get your spot now and show off your newly acquired knowledge of wine at your next gathering.

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LEARN TO HOMEBREW

Inland Northwest beer lovers are very fortunate to enjoy so many craft breweries in the region brewing great beer. However, if you still can’t satisfy your needs with local beer, or you’re just looking to learn more about the brewing process, there’s another option: brew your own. Homebrewing has become a popular hobby in the U.S. over the last couple of decades in the wake of the commercial craft beer explosion. Compared bottle-to-bottle, a homemade batch of beer is significantly cheaper than a commercial brew, and whipping up a batch of beer at home can be a fun social event for friends and family. Now, beer lovers looking to dive into making their own beer at home have a wealth of resources available to learn the craft. When it comes to education, there are dozens of books, magazines, podcast, and YouTube channels dedicated to homebrewing, along with local homebrew clubs and homebrew supply stores. Peter McArthur, owner of NuHOME BREW & BOTTLES in Spokane Valley, has some basic advice for guiding first-time homebrewers into making their first batch of beer. “I tell everyone to jump into it. The lingo can be intimidating, but it makes a lot more sense to people once they’ve gone through the motions.” Many homebrew supply stores like NuHome offer starter kits that include everything you need to jump into the hobby, including the ingredients to make your first batch of suds. Once you get a handle on the process, your creativity knows no bounds; you can finally brew that batch of chipotle pumpkin mint stout you’ve been dreaming of. You may still prefer your neighborhood brewery’s beer over your own, but at least you can say it’s yours. n

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FOR STARTERS FOOD T RUCKIN’

Sometimes it seems like the hardest thing about sampling a food truck menu is figuring out where they’re likely to be. A few events are trying to make that a little easier. Every Friday through August, check out FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY in downtown Spokane. A variety of food trucks will park along the 200 block of N. Wall Street between Main and Spokane Falls Blvd. from 11:30 am1:30 pm. Help kick off the PERRY STREET THURSDAY MARKET expansion with a food truck rally on June 22 from 3-7 pm in front of the Shop. Check out food truck nights at the KENDALL YARDS NIGHT MARKET on July 19 and Aug. 16. They’re staying open late on those nights from 4-9 pm.

TO MARKET, TO MARKET

If you’re not already taking advantage of the wide array of delicious produce at our many area farmers markets, it’s time to get on that. There’s one somewhere in the region nearly every day. If fresh produce and other local products aren’t enough to tempt you, you might want to check out CHEF IN THE MARKET (Aug. 10 at the Perry Street Market), or stop by the EMERSONGARFIELD MARKET (located in the parking lot of the Institute for Extended Learning, 2310 N. Monroe) on June 16, July 14 and Aug. 11 for cooking demos (aimed toward those just beginning to build culinary skills or dipping a toe into market-to-table cooking, but open to everyone).

KIDS IN T HE KITCHEN

Kids in grades 4 and up can test their skills in a culinary challenge offered by the SPOKANE COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT. Each team has 45 minutes with some secret ingredients to wow the judges. This event takes place at each of the 10 county library branches this summer; check out scld.org for details.

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BEER & WINE, FARM TO TABLE

There are few better experiences than tasting two completely different things which combine with seeming magic to create something greater than their separate parts. That’s the goal with wine and beer dinners, and if you’re so inclined, there are quite a few summer options. Try out Walla Walla’s Dusted Valley wines paired with a meal by Executive Chef Jim Barrett at Beverly’s at the COEUR D’ALENE RESORT on June 16th ($95/person). For a wine dinner that gives back, check out the Pour at ARBOR CREST on June 17. This event often sells out, so give them a call right away (seriously, why are you still reading this?) $175/ person benefits the Providence Health Care Foundation. Taste Pfriem! beer from Hood River coupled with five courses by Steven Swanson, executive chef at NECTAR CATERING AND EVENTS, on June 20 ($50/person). Six courses from CLOVER Executive Chef Travis Dickinson pair with Sierra Nevada beer on June 20; on Aug, 4, he’ll whip up ideal complements for Ninkasi beer. (Both events are $69/ person.) Take the NIGHT MARKET to the next level with a Chef’s Dinner featuring Steven Kitchens on Aug. 24 at Kendall Yards. Space is limited to 20 people. Celebrate the Fourth of July with two events at BEVERLY’S in Coeur d’Alene. RED, WHITE & BREWS on July 3 includes a cocktail social, buffet dinner, beer samples, even dancing on the Lakeview Terrace ($50/adults, $10/ages 3-12, kids 3 and under are free). STEAKS N’ SPARKLERS on July 4 includes a gourmet barbecue buffet, entertainment, and, of course: fireworks ($80/adults, $35/ ages 3-12). Get a little closer to the source of your food with two farm-to-table dinners from Inland Northwest Food Network. Chefs Adam Hegsted and Aaron Fish will prepare dinner at RUGGED ROOTS FARM in Bayview, Idaho on July 16, and Chef Molly Patrick will be at the helm at Lazy R Ranch in Cheney on Aug. 13. Both events will include farm tours and are $75/person.

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FOOD FEED YOUR CRAVINGS

In case you haven’t heard, there’s a new food event in town. CRAVE! NW features 50 chefs cooking at 10 events located at CenterPlace in Spokane Valley, with chef-hosted afterparties at select local restaurants. Taste offerings from both regional chefs and guest chefs from all over the country from June 15-18. You can save some money on entry by buying tickets online ahead of time. Some of the events include a Street Food Carnivale (June 16), and a Seafood Bash (June 15). This is also your chance to see if the shape of a wine glass really makes a difference with a Riedel tasting and watch The Last Magnificent (a documentary about Chef Jeremiah Tower), with that chef in the room.

PURPLE HAZE

You’ll want to head to Wallace, Idaho on Aug. 19 and 20 for the annual HUCKLEBERRY FESTIVAL, a celebration of everybody’s favorite Inland Northwest berry. Eat your fill of huckleberry concoctions and join in with a variety of activities for the whole family. This event is free; you almost can’t afford not to go.

PICK YOUR OWN

In all of summer’s hubbub, it can be easy to forget to make the trip to GREEN BLUFF. Don’t make that mistake this year. Not only are there a wide variety of fruits and vegetables (strawberries! peaches! green beans!), but you usually have a choice between picking your produce yourself or leaving it to a professional. Check Green Bluff’s website (greenbluffgrowers.com) to see what’s growing, or just show up and be surprised.

THE NEXT LEVEL CLASSY COOKING

The National Lentil Festival runs Aug. 18-19 in Pullman.

Whatever your cooking conundrum, there’s a local class for that. Try your hand at making ice cream (with classes on both dairy-based and dairy-free varieties), master the perfect salad, or try your hand at a farm-to-table meal with classes from the KITCHEN ENGINE. Learn how to grill like a master with Clover’s Scott McCandless on June 29 and July 27, with an emphasis on rubs, sauces, and brines. If you’re interested in grilling beyond meat, check out Inland Northwest Food Network’s grilling class on July 20 (they’ll be grilling meat as well), and top everything off with their homemade condiments class on Aug. 17. Try your hand at pizza and stromboli on June 22 at the INLAND NORTHWEST CULINARY ACADEMY (maybe Thai on July 27 or Mediterranean food on Aug. 3 is more your

thing). Learn to decorate cakes with natural ingredients with Mika Maloney at BATCH BAKESHOP on June 21, and check out her cookbook-of-the-month classes, which include the cookbook for you to take home. Give gluten- and dairy-free cooking a try at the KROC CENTER in Coeur d’Alene on July 25. Down in Moscow, at the DAHMEN BARN in Uniontown, you can perfect your backyard BBQ game (while sipping a glass of wine or a beer) on June 28. As if this wasn’t enough, you can learn how to make your own pesto at PETUNIA’S MARKETPLACE on June 17 (keep a watch on their Facebook page for more classes coming soon).

LOVE YOUR LENT ILS

The Palouse is famous for lentils, and it’s time to celebrate once again at the NATIONAL LENTIL FESTIVAL. Pack up the family and make your way to Pullman for two days of festivities (Aug. 18 & 19). There will be cooking demos, kids’ activities, and more lentils than you’ll probably consume in a lifetime. The best part? You and the whole family get in for free.

EAT YOUR VEGGIES

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Reserve your spot on CLOVER’s patio for a good, old-fashioned crab boil (their third annual) on July 11 at 6:30 pm. While it’s spendy ($100/person), it’s an experience you can’t get anywhere else in Spokane.

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If you like to work up an appetite, you’ll love KAYAK + DINNER on July 13 and Aug. 17, from 5:30-9:30 pm. Begin with a guided kayak trip oh the Spokane River and end up at BANGKOK THAI, where dinner awaits. $25/person covers everything.

HISTORIC FOOD

Venture down to Moscow on Aug. 25 for a progressive dinner through time (and through Moscow). You’ll start with 1920s appetizers and champagne cocktails at the KENWORTHY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, tickle your taste buds with a selection of courses circa 1910 at the 1912 CENTER, and end on a sweet note with dessert at the McCONNELL MANSION (along with some live music from the Cherry Sisters Revival). Each $100 ticket benefits these three nonprofits; space is limited to 150 people, so if you want one, be sure and snag it early. n

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FOR STARTERS SPOKANE INDIANS T HEME NIGHTS

Sunshine, a nice breeze, hot food, cold drinks and tickets starting at $5? Not that you’d ever need an excuse to go to a SPOKANE INDIANS baseball game, but Avista Stadium has some stellar theme nights planned this year.  At the always-popular Yoke’s $1 Family Feast Night, all hot dogs, ice cream sandwiches and soft drinks are just a buck all night long. You can also play bingo throughout the game for a chance to win prizes. Family Feast Nights are scheduled for June 16, July 7 and 27 and Aug. 19.  Stick around after the game for a fireworks display. Fireworks nights are July 4, 8 and 15, Aug. 4, 5 and 25, and Sept. 3.  For all the future Spokane Indians, the team will host pregame youth clinics on July 10 and 26. Kids ages 5 to 10 can bring their gloves and learn to play the game from actual Indians players on the field before the game. They’ll also receive an autograph and a ball.  Help OTTO the Spokanasaurus celebrate his birthday on Aug. 6. After the Indians play, everyone is welcome to stick around and play catch on the field.  The Indians call it quits before any official Octoberfests can take place, but that’s not stopping them from hosting their own. “Augtoberfest” kicks off Aug. 7 when the Eugene Emeralds come to Avista Stadium, and features food specials and assorted beers. Prost!  To kick off the last home series of 2017, money will literally be raining from the sky at Avista Stadium. After the game against the Everett AquaSox, a helicopter will drop 2,000 $1 bills as 30 lucky fans scramble to gobble them up.

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 From one of the co-founders of Spokane’s legendary 3-on-3 basketball tournament, the SPIKE & DIG OUTDOOR VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT on Aug. 5 and 6 is working toward similar popularity. Spike & Dig (spikeanddig.com) is a two-day 6-on-6 tournament that continues to grow. Hosted at the Dwight Merkel Sports Complex in North Spokane, more than 300 teams of all skill levels from across the Pacific Northwest, including Montana, Oregon and Idaho, come to compete. Early registration ends July 26 and runs between $190 and $220, depending on the team’s size and skill level.  HOOPFEST (spokanehoopfest.net) requires no introduction. If you’ve lived in Spokane for even a short time, then you know about the biggest outdoor 3-on-3 basketball tournament in the world. The tournament on June 24 and 25 takes over downtown Spokane, with 14,000 games played on 45 courts. This year’s registration is closed, but if you missed the deadline, don’t miss the action. Just come downtown. You can’t miss it.  Maybe you’re more feet and grass, less hands and concrete. Then go sign up for the BAREFOOT 3V3 SOCCER TOURNAMENT in Liberty Lake’s Pavillion Park. The event on Aug. 4 and 5 features divisions ranging from 5-year-old boys and girls to adults. Registration costs $120 per team (maximum of four players) and closes July 24. Each team is guaranteed three matches; more info at Facebook: Barefoot 3v3 Soccer Tournament. The soccer tournament is part of the larger Barefoot in the Park festival featuring food, live music and a petting zoo. SPORTS CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE

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This is the last summer for Coeur d’Alene’s decades-old (and relatively obsolete) SKATEPARK AT MEMORIAL FIELD. In celebration of the old park, and anticipated construction of the new park that will replace it, skaters from the surrounding area are organizing a farewell event on June 24 from 8 am to 6 pm. The city of Coeur d’Alene is looking to secure funding to build a replacement park as part of other planned improvements to the Four Corners area, but the new park will be a reality regardless of whether extra grant money comes through, says Bill Greenwood, director of the city’s Parks and Rec department. The new skatepark could open as soon as spring 2018, he says. Greenwood says that the city has been talking with the design and construction company Grindline Skateparks to come up with a concept, though they’ve yet to ink any official deal. “I’ve remodeled it a couple times myself,” Greenwood says of his tenure with the city. “For the 18 years I’ve been here, we’ve always updated it, but it’s time to get a brand-new one.”

CLIMB T HIS

Climbing as a sport has grown steadily in the U.S. for the past several years, with 27 new climbing gyms opening up in 2016 alone. In fact, a second gym — the BLOC YARD BOULDERING GYM — recently opened in Spokane (bouldering is a type of climbing done on a shorter wall, without a harness). But if you’re reluctant to get started, REI’s free open climbs are a perfect introduction. On the first Sundays of July (the 2nd) and August (the 6th), the REI ON NORTH MONROE is allowing people to climb their

Test yourself this summer at the Bloc Yard Bouldering Gym. indoor wall for free for three hours. “We supply the harness and climbing shoes,” says Tim Plaza, a manager at REI. “All of our techs are belay certified, so all you have to do is show up.” Plaza says the open climb events are great for firsttimers because REI staff will walk you through the entire

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scenario. There’s no age restriction, but young children must be able to fit into the harness, he adds. As part of its Force of Nature campaign to level the playing field for women in the outdoors, REI is also hosting women-only free climbing days ( July 10 and Aug. 14).

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Where I’m from (St. Louis, Missouri), we call it bags. But for the purposes of this article, we can call it CORNHOLE — the quintessential backyard BBQ game. Here’s how to build your own, according to DIY Pete (for a more in-depth explanation, visit diypete.com/cornhole-board-plans): WHAT YOU NEED:  For the surface: Two pieces of 2-foot by 4-foot plywood, one-half-inch thick  For the frame: Four 2-inch by 4-inch by 48-inch pieces of wood  For the legs: Four 2-inch by 4-inch by 21inch pieces of wood  Miter saw  Jigsaw or 6-inch hole bit  Drill  Measuring tape

1. For the long sides of the frame: cut four 48-inch-long pieces. 2. For the short sides of the frame: cut four 21-inch-long pieces. 3. For the legs, cut four 12-inch-long pieces. Then, to make the legs, measure 1¾ inches down from the top (make a mark with a straight edge). Find the center of that line (1¾ inches) and make a mark. Drill a hole through the center point. This is how you’ll connect the legs to the box. 4. To build the frame, fasten the 48-inch pieces to the 21-inch pieces using wood screws. 5. Then attach the plywood to the frame using wood screws. 6. Next, attach the legs to the frame using the carriage bolts. First, drill a hole through the frame, where the leg will attach. Line up the hole in the leg that you’ve already drilled, and stick the carriage bolt through both holes. Throw a washer on the end, and fasten it with a wing nut. 7. Finally, to make the “cornhole,” first find the center of the platform at 12 inches. Then measure down 9 inches, which is the spot where you’ll place the compass to draw a circle 6 inches in diameter. Then, use the jig saw to cut the hole, and you’re ready to play!

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Did you know that Spokane has a soccer club? Admittedly, I’ve lived here for just two years, but only heard recently about the SPOKANE SHADOW. That may be due in part to the club’s recent addition to the National Premier Soccer League as part of a 22-team expansion this year. If you’re like me, then you’ve missed the Shadow’s two Evergreen Premier League championships in the past three years. Now you’ll have a chance to watch them compete for a national title against teams across the country. The winner of the NPSL gets a berth in the U.S. Open Cup, with the opportunity to play Major League Soccer teams. You can catch the Shadow at their home field, 4,000-seat Spokane Falls Stadium at Spokane Falls Community College. Tickets range from $5 to $7, with discounted season passes available. The 10-game schedule, which runs until July 8, has four games left. Visit spokanesoccerclubshadow.org for a full schedule and ticket information.

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Maybe you’re more of an indoor sports type of person. Nothing wrong with that. But you should probably know about Spokane’s ping-pong clubs. First, there’s the SPOKANE TABLE TENNIS CLUB

(3151 E. 27th), which meets every Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 9 pm at the Southside Senior and Community Center. For $2, players of all ages and skill levels can come learn the game or hone their skills. Donations go directly to the Senior Center, says Laurent Ades, club president. “We play mostly for fun and exercise,” he says. “It’s pretty informal.” The club (facebook.com/spokanetabletennisclub) provides ping-pong balls and will have a few extra professional-grade paddles for players to borrow. “We encourage newcomers, if they don’t have their own paddle, to use one of mine,” Ades says. “I always have loaners for people who want to try a professional paddle.” The other group, WEST CENTRAL TABLE TENNIS (westcentraltabletennis.com), hosts drop-in sessions Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 9:30 at the Girl Scouts Center (1404 N. Ash). Open play costs $3 per visit. The club also hosts more competitive league play on Sundays from 1 to 4:30 pm, which is still open to all and costs $5. The club also offers individual and group lessons, says owner Nick Dotson. That’ll cost you about $10 a session. n

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Here’s the thing about taking your family to Spokane Indians games — the kids are probably going to lose interest somewhere around the bottom of the third inning. But that’s OK. Go ahead and relax in the sun with one of the cold local beers Avista Stadium serves up and let the kids play in the expansive children’s area beyond the right-field foul pole. That’s what you usually have to do. But Saturday, June 17 is STAR WARS NIGHT at the ballpark. My son has never seen any Star Wars movies, but he knows all the characters and robots and spaceships and intricacies of interstellar politics that led to the rise of the Empire. Your kids are likely equally obsessed, and will dig the special appearances by costumed characters, movie trivia and other special events. If anything, it’s a reason to get a little extra mileage out of that Darth Vader costume you shelled out for last year. If you miss the Saturday night game? Come back the next day for a special “LUKE, I AM YOUR FATHER(S)” DAY. Sunday, June 18 is also Father’s Day, which is part of the joke. God bless minor-league baseball promotions.

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It’s another weekday summer morning and you’re not sure what to do with the kids, who’ve been asking for your recreational guidance on a daily basis since school let out. Thankfully, the GARLAND THEATER has you covered. The historic, gorgeously decorated theater offers free movies on weekdays during the summer. It sounds almost too good to be true, but at 9:30 am, the Garland rolls a kids movie, beginning on June 19 with Kung Fu Panda 3. Other films in the series include the Secret Life of Pets, Trolls, Angry Birds and Sing. The kids might respond, “But we have that one on Blu-Raaaaaaaaayyyy, daaaaaaaaaaad.” Tell them it doesn’t matter. Inform them that sitting in the dark, airconditioned peace of a movie theater on a summer day is a treasured American pastime.

TOUR DE SPLASH PAD

Kids like challenges. They also like repetition. And, of course, they don’t mind cooling off by frolicking through a collection of water-spouting contraptions, along with a few dozen (or more) of their peers. That’s why we suggest that you and your kids engage in the 2017 GREAT SPLASH PAD THROWDOWN BONANZA JAMBOREE this summer. Don’t google that. There isn’t a website for this completely informal event that was just conceived about two sentences ago. With 17 splash pads in the city of Spokane alone, there’s plenty of territory to cover, and this self-guided tour will take you outside of your neighborhood into new parts of town. You can even extend it to North Idaho and hit the granddaddy of all splash pads at Coeur

Watch Angry Birds and Kung Fu Panda 3 for free on the big screen at the Garland Theater. d’Alene’s McEuen Park, which features a freaking pirate ship, among other features. Here’s how you do it. 1) Pick a reasonable number of splash pads to hit up this summer. 2) Obtain a massive piece of butcher paper and draw a map, with your selected parks denoted; you can use a real map of the region, if you’d like. 3) Go out to the splash pads and put a sticker or something over each park on your map as your conquer them. 4) Revel in the fact that all these splash pads are free.

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While the swimming and Disney movie indulgence and bonfires and months without homework are the hallmarks of summer that often come to mind when planning our kids’ activities, it’s worth taking a step back

and putting in some educational and cultural meat-andpotatoes into their schedule. One way to do that? Bring them to the annual UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY celebration in downtown Spokane on Aug. 19. There is fun at this event, which has been running for 23 years, including a performance stage featuring a collection of diverse performers who your kids aren’t likely to see elsewhere. But your kids will also discover different cultures and traditions, and engage with different organizations from their community. There’s also a parade beginning at 9 am that aims to celebrate all cultures in the Inland Northwest and is welcome to all, as long as they aren’t there to promote partisan interests or hateful rhetoric. For all the details on the parade, or how to participate in the festival, visit nwunity.org.

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We don’t think that your child — and we’re talking about the older kids here, maybe 12 and up — needs to be prepared to survive in the wilderness alone. The odds that he or she is going to end up in a life-or-death situation in the wilds is not statistically likely. And that’s not really what we’re getting at here. Rather, we think there’s a sense of fun and empowerment that could come with mom and daughter, or father

and son, attending REI’S PREPARING FOR THE UNEXPECTED — OUTDOOR EMERGENCY BASICS class on Thursday, July 20 at 6 pm. This class is meant to inform you on basic outdoor best practices for, say, a hike around the lake, as well as how to be best prepared should something go awry on a multi-day backpacking trip. Once you’ve taken the class, you and your child can bond while trying out some of the survival methods, and also incorporate the tips into a future camping trip you can add to the schedule. What might be even more valuable is teaching your kids the wonder and power of the outdoors, and that it’s not as scary as our culture might

Is running across the lawn and then diving on a wet stretch of plastic inherently dangerous? Well, sort of. But with the proper technique and safety, a HOMEMADE SLIPAND-SLIDE is perfectly healthy, old-school, backyard fun. Don’t bother buying one of these at the store. Sure, they’re cheap, but they’ll rip apart after a use or two, and the inflatable pool thingy at the end is a farce. Rather, build your own. First, go to the hardware store and get some thick plastic sheeting. This is the stuff that you’d lay down to paint, or to protect your home during a remodel. I don’t know what else you use it for, because I’ve only used it for a slip-and-slide. Take that sheet (6mm or thicker) and roll it out. Then get a ton of pool noodles, probably also available at the hardware store. Line those on each side of your sheet and roll them up toward the middle of the sheet, securing them with stick-on Velcro (available at a fabric store). These are the bumpers on each side of the slide. Keep a sprinkler running to drench the plastic, then begin sliding. If needed, you can use the pins you’d use for weed-cover fabric to secure the slide to the ground, but if you do so, pin them on the far sides, so that the kids don’t step on them. Oh, one tip: This thing is probably going to mess up your grass for a week. n

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The journey of a thousand miles, the old saying goes, begins with joining a single Facebook page. So if you want to go being from a car potato to a svelte, attractive bike commuter, start by joining GET AROUND SPOKANE USING PEDALS, a Facebook group with the not-so-apt acronym GASUP. “Share your experiences and ideas on safety, advocacy, commuting, racing, recreational riding, bike hacks, shop rides, etc.,” local cycling enthusiast Hank Greer writes in a pinned post on the page. It’s a great spot to be able to chat with other riders, who can answer your questions, like “Where do I get a good used bike?” “What cool, fun bike events are coming up?” and “When you’re biking in traffic, how do you avoid getting squooshed?” Also check out the WALK BIKE BUS SPOKANE page (walkbikebus. org), which offers tips specific to those who want to begin to ditch the car and bike to work.

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Drinking and driving is bad, people. Rather, it’s driving that’s bad. But biking? As long as you’re not too tipsy and play it safe, a bike is the perfect way to get from place to place on the beloved INLAND NORTHWEST ALE TRAIL. Pick 12 local breweries from the map at inlandnwaletrail.com, and then — over the span of a few different outings, if you wish — get your map stamped by a tasting at each brewery. At the end of it all, you’re eligible for a 32-ounce mini growler. In other words: If the Centennial Trail’s not your jam, the Ale Trail just might be.

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Always really wanted to get into mountain biking, but haven’t had the opportunity to take your bike game beyond occasionally going over a curb? There’s good news: RIDE DYNAMICS offers a bunch of skills classes aimed at all levels of would-be mountain bikers. Local mountain bike instructor Kyle Springer offers private mountain bike instruction classes — think piano lessons, but in a helmet. He also holds a number of group classes throughout the summer. On June 17, for example, Ride Dynamics holds a women’s mountain bike skills clinic at Silver Mountain in Kellogg, Idaho. (Tickets are $150, and come with a gondola pass.) If you have kids, you can send them to fiveday mountain biking camps on June 19-23 or July 10-14. More details at ridedynamics.bike.

A SUMMER T RADIT ION

Think of a block party, but mobile: SUMMER PARKWAYS is a huge annual community event where neighborhoods close down several streets between Manito and Comstock parks to cars and open them up to bikers, skaters, longboarders, bicyclists, tricyclists and any other kind of human-powered form of transportation. Along the route, there’ll be all sorts of other physical activities that the in- and out-of-shape can participate in, including “yoga, Zumba, hula hoops,

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Go long. Go far. Go across the whole of Washington. You can bike on conventional roads, sure. (We don’t recommend I-90, for the record.) But if you have a mountain bike, there’s an even better option: the CROSS-WASHINGTON MOUNTAIN BIKE ROUTE. It starts at the Idaho border near Tekoa, and runs 170 miles along the John Wayne Pioneer Trail. Even on a mountain bike with suspension, the trail can be intense. (You might have to get off and walk your bike up some steep hills.) And don’t underestimate the vast Eastern Washington emptiness until you get to Ritzville. But there are plenty of great stops along the way. Stop at Twede’s Cafe in North Bend and have a slice of Twin Peaks pie. Swing by the breweries in Ellensburg. Don’t forget to bring granola bars and, you know, probably a water bottle. Visit crosswashington.weebly.com or the Cross-Washington Mountain Bike Route Facebook page for more information.

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GO DARK

Biking 100 miles? Bah! That’s starter stuff. But biking 100 miles starting at midnight, on a route that stretches across dirt country roads, up steep hills, and down dips and valleys? That’s the MIDNIGHT CENTURY, and that’s next-level bike riding. Meet at the Elk in Browne’s Addition before 11:59 pm on Aug. 5. Come with a friend, a reliable GPS system and food and water for the

long ride ahead. “There is no support, no organizer, no host, and no one is accepting any liability for any road condition or participant,” warns the event’s website (midnightcentury.com). When they’re that clear that they accept absolutely no liability for whatever fate may befall you, you know it’s gonna be good. BIKES CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE

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I respond to the adrenaline-pumping thrill of biking downhill by squeezing my brakes as tight as I can. But you mountain bikers who have the need for speed? Check out Schweitzer’s ENDURO JAM. Buy a race ticket for $20 and a lift ticket (if you don’t already have a Schweitzer season pass) for $30. Spend all day on Aug. 12 practicing. Aug. 13 is the main event: Three different downhill mountain biking courses at Schweitzer Mountain, all beginning from the same starting point. Here’s the twist: You can race any of the three courses as many times as you want the entire day. Your best times for each of the three courses are combined, and that total is pitted against all the other competitors. Even if you don’t win — as if that’s a possibility — you’re free to feast at the winner’s BBQ before the awards ceremony. Remember: It’s all downhill from here.

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Spokane’s slogan is changing from the underrated “Near Nature, Near Perfect” to “Creative By Nature,” but the former still holds true. If you’re new to Spokane, you may think it’s odd that a city would brag about “nature” being “near” the city (the same could be said about most places, right?), yet if you spend a day at RIVERSIDE STATE PARK, you’ll understand. One minute you’re driving through a normal suburban area. Then suddenly, as you arrive to the park, you find yourself in the woods. There’s a river, hiking trails, a campground and a bunch of dogs. It doesn’t seem like a place that could exist so close to a city of more than 200,000 people, but there it is. There’s a reason everyone recommends that people new to the area visit Riverside State Park. It’s one of the most convenient ways to enjoy a day outside in the Inland Northwest, just minutes from downtown Spokane. And if you’re new to the outdoors, it’s an easy and family-friendly place to hike.

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It’s hard to think of a more reliable good time than spending a day at SILVERWOOD THEME PARK. For the thrill seekers, there are rides like Panic Plunge, where you sit in a chair and rise up into the air while contemplating at which point you’re high enough to die if you somehow fall. Then, all of a sudden, you are falling, and then it’s over, and you try to act casual, like you weren’t just screaming your lungs out. It’s fun! Similar thrills can be experienced with Aftershock, a roller coaster trying its hardest to make people forget about the concepts of up and down. Or there’s SpinCycle, a ride which seems to have one purpose: to make you vomit. Of course, Silverwood has tamer rides. And if it’s water you want, then Boulder Beach has a lazy river and some water slides to get you through the summer heat. Kids 2 or younger get in for free; kids 3 to 7 can go for $21 if you order online three days in advance. For adults, it’ll cost $40. DAY TRIPS CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE

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DAY TRIPS A DAM GOOD DEST INAT ION

I imagine it would be a little embarrassing to live in Eastern Washington without ever visiting the GRAND COULEE DAM. How could you live with yourself? Seriously, it’s one of the largest structures ever built by man. It’s 550 feet high and almost a mile long. That’s more massive than the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World! And it’s only an hour and a half away from Spokane! OK, maybe it’s not as cool as the Great Pyramid of Giza, but it’s worth a day trip to see. Call the Visitor Center at 509-633-9265 and schedule a tour between 10 am and 5 pm. When it’s over, be sure to check out other area attractions, like BANKS LAKE RESERVOIR, and other hiking trails all around the area.

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One way to know if a thing is worth doing is if a whole bunch of other people are doing it. Sometimes it’s OK to be a follower, and it’s more than OK to go visit PALOUSE FALLS STATE PARK, which features stunning views of steep waterfalls in what kind of looks like a mini Grand Canyon. This is a popular spot, where even the Washington State Parks system says to expect long waits on weekends and holidays. Reviews on tripadvisor.com recommend getting there early to avoid the crowds, or try to get there on a weekday. Once there, there are plenty of places to hike around, set up a picnic, and take some selfies (obviously). Summer hours are 6:30 am until dusk, whenever that is. Call the Palouse Falls State Park at 509-646-9218 for more details.

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Day trips to some of the area’s more popular destinations are great, but the most rewarding part of living in the Inland Northwest is how easy it is to discover something new with a little bit of exploration. And there are few better places for that than SANDPOINT, on the north end of Lake Pend Oreille, says Kate McAlister, president and

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CEO of the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce. McAlister, who lived in Spokane for 25 years, says that Sandpoint is the perfect place for a change of pace. “It’s a great getaway from Spokane,” she says. “It’s like you’re in a whole different country.” The perfect summer day can be had, and it can be had in Sandpoint, McAlister says. Start the day with some good food at TRINITY AT CITY BEACH, possibly with an adult beverage. Look at the beautiful lake, and the

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their huckleberries can be like asking them how much money they make — it’s an invasion of privacy. But the Guide to North Idaho has some hints: good berries are found along abandoned logging roads, or where forest fires have occurred. In mid-June, you’ll find ripe ones on south-facing lower slopes on mountains. Later in the summer, try north slopes. Oh, and one small thing: Watch out for bears. They love huckleberries more than you do.

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Trouble finding the elusive berries? Try the Guide to North Idaho. sailboats in the distance. Then wander around town along with all of the “old hippies” who have turned into responsible business people and populate the small town, she says. You may stumble across a bike shop, where you can rent a bike and ride on some great trails. Or you can go up to SCHWEITZER SKI RESORT, which transforms into an awesome hike in the summer with breathtaking views of the landscape and the lake. There’s always something to do in Sandpoint whenever you’re done exploring the area. On June 29, there’s a SUMMER KICK-OFF MUSIC FESTIVAL. On July 8, there’s SANDPOINT BEERFEST, held from noon to 5 pm. On Aug.

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5, there’s the annual LONG BRIDGE SWIM. “If you can’t find something to do in Sandpoint in the summer,” McAlister says, “then you are not looking.”

PICK SOME HUCKLEBERRIES

If North Idaho had a signature flavor, it would taste like HUCKLEBERRIES. The best thing about huckleberries? They grow on top of mountains overlooking some of the most beautiful scenery around, so a day picking huckleberries is a summer day well spent. The only problem? People are pretty weird about sharing where the best huckleberry spots are. Asking a local where they found

There are some people in this world who just really enjoy trees. Be one of those people. Check out the SETTLERS GROVE OF ANCIENT CEDARS, in the Idaho National Forest just north of Silver Valley. You’ll find hiking and biking trails, along with, of course, some pretty neat trees. Some of the trees are more than 500 years old, and on the trail you’ll come across the Coeur d’Alene River. It’s a great day trip for anyone; the main trail spans 5 miles with a moderate elevation gain.

EXPLORE A CAVE

Tucked into the far northeast corner of Washington is one of the state’s gems: GARDNER CAVE, the state’s thirdlongest limestone cave. It’s 90 feet beneath the surface at the CRAWFORD STATE PARK HERITAGE SITE in Metaline Falls, and one of the few limestone caverns open to the public. On a guided tour, you’ll see stalactites, stalagmites and rimstone pools, and hopefully you’ll learn what those actually are. It’s a good way to get out of the heat, as the cave can be quite chilly. Call and set up a tour: 509-4464065. n

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FOR STARTERS RHYMIN’ SIMON

PAUL SIMON is far from your typical “classic rock” artist, despite his longevity. The diminutive singer/songwriter boasts a wide-ranging slate of songs that delve into folk, pop and rock, but also touch on a number of world-beat influences like the African rhythms that filled his Grammywinning Graceland album. Last year’s Stranger to Stranger was a worthy addition to a stunning catalog, encompassing his early hits with Simon & Garfunkel through his myriad solo killers like “Mother and Child Reunion,” “Kodachrome” and “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.” Simon plays SPOKANE ARENA on June 23; hit spokanearena.com for details.

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The GORGE AMPHITHEATRE along the Columbia River is one of the most stunning music venues in the country. That remains true even as the amphitheater market has gotten so glutted that the venue doesn’t see nearly the high-powered summer lineups it once did. That said, there are always several shows worth the two-hour drive from Spokane. This summer, the best of the lot are hardrock gigs by prog-metal dudes TOOL (June 17) and the reunited (sort of) GUNS N’ ROSES (Sept. 3), but you can also catch JOHN MAYER (July 21), KINGS OF LEON (Aug. 26) and more at the scenic wonder to the west. More info at gorgeamphitheatre.org.

REFRESH YOUR MUSIC COLLECT ION I’m a pack rat when it comes to most things, and that’s especially true with music and books. And while I regularly give away books once I’ve read them, my music collection only seems to grow. This summer, that changes, and I encourage you to join me with a PURGE OF YOUR COLLECTION. If you have some vinyl, cassettes or CDs just taking up space and never being played, it’s time to digitize that sucker, stash those files in the cloud for the (unlikely) chance you might want to hear, say, Bryan Adams’ greatest hits or the Bootsy Collins Christmas album, and move on. Ditching the old and rarely heard just opens up space for shopping for new tunes, right? I’m dedicating the July 4 holiday to the task.

PACK A BAG

One of the best things about the annual FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT music extravaganza is that you can pack in your own food and drinks. Ask anyone who goes to concerts regularly; that’s a huge cost savings. Even if the Sandpoint event didn’t offer such a nice way to picnic, the mellow vibe, scenic drive to the North Idaho resort town and music lineup make it a must-do each summer. This year’s shows include sunny sounds from New Wave heroes the B-52s (Aug. 4), modern folk-rockers THE HEAD AND THE HEART (Aug. 10) and jazz/swing stalwarts PINK MARTINI (Aug. 3), among others. Hit festivalatsandpoint.com for all the details.

SPOON IT UP

Austin-based SPOON remains underappreciated for what they bring to the alt-rock table. Sure, they play lots of big festivals and land the occasional tune on commercial “alternative” radio, but the band led by Britt Daniel is a brilliant live act. On stage is where the unexpected influences in Spoon’s music — things like reggae or synthpop — come through best, turning their rock tunes into inspiration for a worthwhile dance party. Earlier this year the band released Hot Thoughts, another consistently entertaining album, and they play the KNITTING FACTORY Aug. 28. For info on one hot Monday night show to help shut down summer, hit sp.knittingfactory.com.

CLASSICS & COVERS

SAMMY HAGAR has decisions to make when he decides to hit the road. He has the bagful of early solo hits, of course, tunes like “I Can’t Drive 55” and “There’s Only One Way to Rock.” Then there are the monster tunes from his days as frontman of Van Halen. And then there’s the stuff he’s done post-Van Halen with Chickenfoot, or again as a solo artist, often singing the praises of the tequila-soaked beach life. With his band the Circle this summer, expect a bit of all of that, along with a serious dose of Zeppelin covers as Jason Bonham (son of Led Zep’s John) plays drums with the group that also includes Van Halen vet Michael Anthony. Hagar and the Circle play NORTHERN QUEST RESORT & CASINO on June 30; visit northernquest.com for details. MUSIC CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE

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(clockwise from left) Guitar Wolf, La Luz and Chatham County Line.

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If you’re looking for subtlety, look somewhere besides THE BIG DIPPER on June 28. If you’re looking for a mindblowingly glorious culture clash, though, you won’t want to miss out on GUITAR WOLF, the long-running Japanese garage-rock crew that plays so loud you wouldn’t be able to make out the vocals even if they were in English. Thirty years after first forming in Nagasaki, the band is still cranking out distortion-laden gems like “Guitarstar,” “Devilstomp” and “Shooting Star Noise” all over the world. They’ll be joined by local frisky punks Itchy Kitty for this gig; visit bigdipperevents.com for details.

RIDE T HIS WAVE

A few years ago I was at Bumbershoot at some unreasonably early hour, intent on catching some of the talent tasked with playing to sparse crowds hours before the headliners took the stage. LA LUZ rewarded the effort with an excellent set of songs that veered between surf-rock guitars, echo-chamber doo-wop vocals and sloppy (in the best way) garage rock. Naturally, I immediately bought their then-new album It’s Alive and later their Ty Segallproduced follow-up Weirdo Shrine. They’ve only honed their retro-tinged sound to a sharper edge since, and could deliver one of the best shows of the summer when they hit THE BARTLETT on July 7. Visit thebartlettspokane.com for details.

HIDDEN GEM

CHATEAU RIVE is one of Spokane’s best-kept secrets when it comes to concerts. You might know the subterranean spot in the Flour Mill building from a past wedding or event, and it’s an ideal locale for music in the summer, when the temperatures outside are brutal. The shows lean toward roots music and Americana, and July 13 features one killer band in CHATHAM COUNTY LINE, a North Carolina-based bluegrass crew with spot-on harmonies, great songs and an old-school approach — four guys in suits gathered around one microphone. For more details on this and other shows at Chateau Rive, visit performanceplease.com.

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INDIE DARLINGS

In the mid-aughts, it was tough to find a better indie-rock band than Kansas City’s THE LIFE AND TIMES. Their 2005 debut Suburban Hymns was a glorious, guitar-fueled stunner of melodic rock that avoided some of the annoying screaming of many bands of the era, instead relying on excellent songcraft and musicianship. They have a new self-titled album that came out this spring, and The Life and Times still have the gift of crafting ideal three-minute pop-rock nuggets. They play THE OBSERVATORY July 21; visit facebook.com/observatoryspokane for more.

PICK A BLUEGRASS FEST

The bluegrass world loves throwing a good festival, where you can get a crash course in the different styles and eras of bluegrass while enjoying some fine company in a lovely park. The BLUE WATERS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL in Medical Lake (Aug. 11-13) is just such a party, this year offering a blend of nationally known bluegrass stars (Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, up-and-comers Lonely Heartstring Band) and regional and local talent well worth checking out (Jackstraw, Kaia Kater, Jenny Anne and Caleb Mannan). Find out more at bluewatersbluegrass.org.

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Missoula sits a mere three hours or so east of Spokane, and while the town is worth a road trip for many reasons — river running, beer sampling, etc. — this summer there’s a new 4,000-capacity concert venue opening that is getting some great shows. The KETTLEHOUSE AMPHITHEATER, just a few miles up a canyon in East Missoula, hosts the diverse likes of WEEN (July 16), TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND (Aug. 2), SLAYER (Aug. 17) and more during its inaugural season. Visit logjampresents.com. n

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FOR STARTERS PADDLE, SPLASH AND PLAY

For the youngest among us, the SPOKANE CANOE AND KAYAK CLUB has a special event designed to introduce kids to all sorts of paddling. On Saturday, Aug. 5 from 10 am to 2 pm, the club will have canoes, sea kayaks, standup paddleboards, and inflatable, recreational and whitewater kayaks available to try out at the Nine Mile Recreation Area. The best part? It’s free. Some personal flotation devices (PFDs) will be available, but if you want to get on the water faster, you might want to bring your own life jacket. You’ll need a Discover Pass to access the site, at 11226 W. Charles Rd. in Nine Mile Falls. Parents are welcome to paddle with their kids! For more information: sckc.ws/events

TOTALLY T UBULAR

Some people like to spend hours pumping their

arms to move through the water, but tubers know there’s another option: go with the flow. With the SPOKANE RIVER right in your backyard, all you’ve got to do is rent a tube (or bring your own), make sure you have a PFD, and get thee to the water. There are multiple options for transportation: FLOW ADVENTURES offers a package deal where you can rent a tube, PFD, and get a ride to the launch point in their shuttle for $20. Meet the shuttle at the TJ Meenach Bridge parking lot (where you’ll end up at the end of your float) and hitch a ride east to start your roughly twohour float. More information and times can be found at flow-adventures.com. You can also park one vehicle for your group (large enough for tubes and supplies) at the end, and drive yourselves to a good launch point. This involves more driving to get everyone back to their cars, but might save you a few bucks depending on how large your group is. WATER CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE

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WATER HOP INTO A KAYAK

From lakes to rivers, there are plenty of places in the area to put in and get your paddle on. Have your own gear, but don’t want to take two cars? SPOKANE PARKS AND RECREATION will offer a shuttle on the LITTLE SPOKANE RIVER on Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm. The cost is $8 per person to take you, your boats and your gear from the Nine Mile Falls takeout to where you’ll want to put in at St. George’s. No cash will be accepted on-site, but you can pay there with check, credit or debit card, or pre-register at spokaneparks.org. Throughout the summer, Spokane Parks and Rec crews plan to lead several guided kayak trips, with equipment and sometimes other perks provided. New this year is a kayak trip and tour of RIVERVIEW ORGANIC ORCHARD in Kettle Falls, where the group will paddle part of the COLUMBIA RIVER, then learn about organic peaches, apples, cherries, nectarines, pears and plums. The 18-and-older full day trip is $59 per person, and includes transportation, the tour, samples, equipment, and guides. Closer to Spokane, take to the LITTLE SPOKANE RIVER one Saturday, whether that’s on a family paddle (8 and older, $27-$29 per person) or on one of the coffee mornings sponsored by Rocket Bakery (18 and older, $29 per person). More at spokaneparks.org. Or head on over to Idaho and take a paddle on LAKE COEUR D’ALENE with one of ROW ADVENTURE CENTER’s trips. Take a half-day tour to see wildlife and trees, and learn about the area (kids ages 5 to 11 can go with an adult; youths 12 and older can paddle their own boat: $69 for adults, $62 for youths). Or take a two-hour

ROW Adventures offers a variety of trips. sunset tour and share a toast (cider for the kiddos, Champagne for the adults) for $54 a person, $47 for youths. The sunset tour may take place on Fernan Lake, depending on the weather. More information on the tours is available at rowadventurecenter.com. While you’ve got North Idaho on your mind, if you’ve never been, LAKE PEND OREILLE and PRIEST LAKE are must-sees.

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Bored with squirt-gun wars and running through the sprinkler? Take a note straight out of summer camp guidebooks and have a SLIPPERY WATERMELON RACE.

Coat a giant watermelon in shortening, find some waist-deep water, and split into teams. The goal is to get the watermelon across the other team’s goal line, but it can’t be lifted out of the water, and dang it, that thing is hard to get a good hold on. If you do this in your parents’ pool, don’t tell your mom that we told you about this game.

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of it, but you want an adventure where you don’t have to be in it? We’ve got one for you. COEUR D’ALENE PARASAIL offers you the chance to fly right over the waters of LAKE COEUR D’ALENE, and because of the way you launch from the boat, you don’t even have to get wet if you don’t want to. Pricing depends on how high you want to go (600 feet or 800 feet) and whether you go up with a friend or by yourself. The range is between $65 and $125. You can make reservations and find more information at cdaparasail.com; just know that the business isn’t open on Saturdays, but operates Sunday through Friday, all summer long. Takeoff is from the only dock off the city’s beach.

HEAD TO T HE CLIFFS

Granite Point on the Snake River.

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GRANITE POINT on the Snake River is a summertime favorite for anyone living in the rolling hills of the Palouse, accessible by a drive of less than two hours, even if you’re coming from Spokane. Legally speaking, this is a place where you can hang out on the cliffs, drink (if you’re of age), put in kayaks, or swim, but you’re not supposed to jump off the cliffs. The local Army Corps of Engineers office, which has jurisdiction over that land, warns that cliff jumping isn’t allowed at Granite Point, and can be deadly. That said, on any given sunny day, you’re likely to see people leaping into the water there anyway. The highest jumping spots are about 30 feet up, but there are lower jumps where you’ll find people not inclined to venture quite that high. When you’re preparing to hang out at the cliffs, be ready for body-shockingly cold water, and as with any

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swimming, make sure there is plenty of depth if you do decide to jump in. Not from the cliffs, of course (finger wag). Sunscreen is also a necessary companion. To get there from Spokane: take Highway 195 south toward Pullman, then take a right on Wawawai-Pullman Road. Follow that until you reach the river and head left.

IN HOT WAT ER

OK, so you’ve lived here forever, and you’re sick of chasing waterfalls, but don’t want to stick to the rivers and lakes that you’re used to. How about jumping two state lines, or an international border, to mix things up? Within three or four hours, there are multiple hot spring resorts where you can take all that pent-up energy and let it go in the natural mineral waters of the magnificent mountains. If you want to stay in the U.S., think about taking the three-hour drive to QUINN’S HOT SPRINGS RESORT in Paradise, Montana, with multiple pools open daily. The cost for people who aren’t staying at the resort is between $11 and $13 per person, per three-hour session (they break the day up into three-hour chunks, meant to prevent overcrowding). If you really want to turn it up to 11, you could add another hour (or more) and an international border crossing to your itinerary. While you’re on your way to adventure in a Canadian national park (they’re all free this summer for the centennial of the country’s national parks), you could plan to swing by the AINSWORTH HOT SPRINGS RESORT on Kootenay Lake in southeastern British Columbia. Open daily, the prices are between $9 and $12 per person, with family packages available. n

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FOR STARTERS EXPLORE T HE BLUFF

The SOUTH HILL BLUFF is one of those Spokane institutions that everyone needs to experience at some point — and on their own time. The network of trails off of Spokane’s High Drive offers outstanding views of the Latah Valley and Highway 195, catering to all kinds of users — hikers, trail runners, mountain bikers, dog walkers and, occasionally, illegal road building that’s later “fixed” (GAH!). While the Friends of the Bluff group helps maintain a sense of order and cleanliness, the network of trails (without signage) is the result of people using (hopefully not abusing) our natural environment near our homes. Experience it, but don’t ruin the experience for others by being a jerk. Share the narrow trails. Don’t litter. And for crying out loud, pick up your dog’s poop!

A WALK IN T HE (PALISADES) PARK

If there’s an underappreciated gem in the Spokane parks system, it’s PALISADES PARK. Like not telling Seattleites that “Spokane Doesn’t Suck” for fear of too many of them moving here and bringing their traffic and housing prices, we’re reluctant to tell too many people about Palisades. But good news is worth spreading. On the west edge of the city, nestled across from Indian Canyon Golf Course, is a 700-acre diamond in the natural-pine-forest rough. It features wide paths for hiking and biking, and a cool waterfall for those adventurous enough to find it. The nonprofit Palisades group works with the city to maintain and protect the area. For more insight, check out the Palisades Geology Walk on June 15 from 5-7 pm. Info, history and trail maps at palisadesnw.com.

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2.2-mile loop, circling a peninsula jutting out into the city’s and tribe’s namesake lake, is to North Idaho visitor experiences what the Space Needle is to Seattle: You have to do it at some point. But unlike the Space Needle, you won’t be charged ridiculous amounts to experience it — nor is there an elevator. It’s crowded in the heat of summer, with lots of hustling and bustling from the adjacent Coeur d’Alene Resort, so perhaps find a pleasant weekday evening to take a stroll. Be on the lookout for trail runners and dude bros in tank tops and aviators scouting their ideal beach access and Instagram selfies. Start east of the CdA Resort boat launch in McEuen Park — where, yes, you’ll be charged to park (unless you find hard-to-come-by street parking downtown). Info, history and trail maps at tubbshill.org.

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WEDNESDAYS IN T HE WOODS

Sure, you know Riverside State Park and the (sometimes crowded) Bowl and Pitcher — but do you like learning about outdoor activities there? But wait, you say: Summer is supposed to be when there’s no school. Yeah, but these lessons can help you be a better and smarter outdoorsperson. Join your friendly neighborhood REI store teachers Wednesdays throughout the summer at the BOWL AND PITCHER CAMPGROUND AMPHITHEATER for classes on camping skills 101 (June 21); hiking with kids (June 28); dealing with wild animals (July 5); Pacific Crest Trail hiking tips (July 12); dog first aid (July 19); women’s backpacking basics (July 26); birds of prey (Aug. 2); Leave No Trace camping (Aug.9); women in the wilderness (Aug. 16); and gourmet camp cooking (Aug. 23). The season wraps up with a free music concert on Aug. 30. Events (all free) begin at 6:30 pm. A Discover Pass is required to park at the Bowl and Pitcher campground. Info and register at rei.com/stores/Spokane.html.

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OUTDOORS THE NEXT LEVEL EXPERIENCE T HE FOREST EXPERIMENT

College is a time for experimenting, we’re told, and the University of Idaho is no exception. But what about experimenting with… trees? (Hey, we don’t judge.) All right, not that kind of experimenting. Rather, the sciencey kind. The IDAHO EXPERIMENTAL FOREST is literally a living outdoor classroom where University of Idaho students in natural resource management, forestry and related majors get practical field education. And since the U of I is a public land grant institution, we all benefit — and can recreate in the forest. Made up of eight separate units throughout the state, the Experimental Forest is open to recreational uses for hiking, hunting, biking and horseback riding. The East and West Hatter Creek units, Hemlock Natural Area and Big Meadow Creek areas are particularly well suited for families out exploring in the woods. Before you go, check out specific locations, regulations and more info on each unit at tinyurl.com/IdahoExperimentalForest.

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GLACIER NATIONAL PARK is named just as much for what’s in it — yeah, a bunch of glaciers — as how its carved valleys and knife-edge peaks formed (again, glaciers). And at the rate the glaciers are receding (hello! climate change, anyone?), you may not have too many decades left to see them. Long story short: Get to Glacier now. It’s among the most popular (and in the peak tourist season of July and August, crowded) national parks. When you get there,

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The Idaho Experimental Forest (left) and the Pacific Northwest Trail. you’ll see why. But there’s no need to get stuck in the big crowds on just the most popular and quickly accessible trails. Consider lesser-visited but still as beautiful areas like Bowman or Kintla lakes on the northwest side, or Two Medicine and Dawson Pass on the east. A weekday trip will also reward you with lighter crowds. Bonus: Take your passport or enhanced driver’s license and check out the Canadian side of the border, called WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK. With the exchange rate, your U.S. dollars will go much further. Win, eh?! Extra bonus: Take Amtrak from Spokane to West Glacier for an all-around summer getaway experience.

OUR BACKYARD BIG T RAIL

Sure, you’ve heard of the Pacific Crest Trail, maybe read a book or watched a Reese Witherspoon movie about hiking it. And you have a lifelong goal of taking a year off of work (and life) and doing the Mexico-to-Canada trip of

a lifetime. Before you tackle that — or another 2,000-plusmile trek — consider the PACIFIC NORTHWEST TRAIL running through our own backyard. Beginning in northwest Montana, stretching across North Idaho, and continuing across northeastern Washington to the North Cascades, Puget Sound and the Olympic Peninsula, the PNW Trail is among the newest — and most rugged — national trail destinations in the country. It uses existing forest trails and roads and is still coming together from end-to-end. For now, check out the numerous sections as day excursions or multi-day backpacks if you can’t commit to the entire trail at once. And, really, very few people have the luxury of doing that. The nonprofit Pacific Northwest Trail Association can help you with info, maps and trip planning: pnt.org.

WANDER IN WENAHA

Tucked away unassumingly in southeastern Washing-

ton — south of the Palouse’s rolling wheat fields and east of Walla Walla’s endless vineyards — is the WENAHATUCANNON WILDERNESS. Wait, what? Yeah, southeastern Washington isn’t just farms and Cougars. Part of the much larger Umatilla National Forest on the edge of the Blue Mountains of Washington and Oregon, the WenahaTucannon Wilderness encompasses 176,557 acres of sheer cliffs, incredible three-state vistas, deep canyons and steep forested river valleys. Try the Tucannon River trail for a particularly fun, yet challenging, hike that starts high and descends to the river. Being a wilderness area, the trails may not be as well maintained, or free of downed trees, so plan your time commitment — and skill level — accordingly. But since you’re in the wilderness, you shouldn’t care about time. Put your phone away and take a deep breath. More info and trail suggestions at tinyurl.com/WenahaTucannon. n

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Film

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The year’s biggest, loudest movies are typically reserved for the summer months, and although $150 million budgets don’t always buy quality, there are some hot properties hitting screens in the next few months to get excited about. Marvel’s SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING (out July 7) is the next big blockbuster to hit megaplex screens, putting British actor Tom Holland into the famous red-and-blue spandex suit. Other major releases to look out for: WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES (July 14), the latest entry in the saga of hyper-intelligent primates; Christopher Nolan’s World War II epic DUNKIRK (July 21); Charlize Theron as an unstoppable assassin in the neontinged beat-’em-up ATOMIC BLONDE (July 28); THE DARK TOWER (Aug. 1), the long-awaited adaptation of Stephen King’s epic fantasy series; and LOGAN LUCKY (Aug. 15), a heist comedy that represents director Steven Soderbergh’s return to cinema following a very short “retirement.”

July 21-23, 2017 For kids ages 7-15 grieving the death of someone close Traditional camp fun and friendship Small group activities designed to help kids cope with grief Camp Chmepa is provided at no cost by Hospice of Spokane. For more information or to register, visit www.hospiceofspokane.org or call 509.456.0438.

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Every summer, RIVERFRONT PARK becomes a makeshift movie theater, with some new and classic films being shown on an inflatable screen right there on the grass. Upcoming titles include FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM (June 21), the original GHOSTBUSTERS (June 28), ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY (July 5), MOANA (July 12) and THE PRINCESS BRIDE (July 19). Entry is just $5, and kids 5 and younger are free. THE SHOP (924 S. Perry) has hosted free summer screenings for years now, projecting films on the buildings adjacent to its parking lot. 2017’s lineup includes MOANA (July 29), INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM (Aug. 5), FANTASTIC BEASTS (Aug. 12) and ROGUE ONE (Aug. 19). And MIRABEAU PARK in Spokane Valley has also scheduled several family-friendly outdoor screenings — THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS (July 14), SING (July 28) and FINDING DORY (Aug. 11).

FOR T HE KIDS

If your little ones aren’t able to stay up long past their bedtime, fear not. The GARLAND THEATER is showing a series of new-ish kids’ movies through-

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out the summer, and not only does the projector start rolling at 9:30 am, but the screenings are free. Titles include KUNG FU PANDA 3 (June 19-23), TROLLS (July 17-21), KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS (July 24-28) and THE WILD LIFE (Aug. 21-25); see a full schedule at garlandtheater.com. On Aug. 6, the BING CROSBY THEATER hosts the SEATTLE CHILDREN’S SHORT FILM FESTIVAL, a collection of animated and live-action micro-movies hailing from 16 countries, including Sweden, Brazil and Russia. It’s the perfect event for all attention spans: If you and your kids aren’t feeling one of the shorts, a better one is right around the corner. The program is recommended for ages 8 and older; you can purchase tickets at bingcrosbytheater.com.

RET RO REELS

The GARLAND has always been a reliable place to see (slightly) older films on the big screen, and its upcoming SUMMER CAMP SERIES includes a diverse roster of such modern classics as PULP FICTION (June 27), THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS (Aug. 15) and FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS (Aug. 29). And don’t forget about the screening of Roland Emmerich’s goofy disaster flick INDEPENDENCE DAY on July 4. The Garland will also be showing, as it does many times a year, the 1975 cult classic THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW on July 29 at midnight, so put on your fishnets and prepare to throw some toilet paper at the screen. REGAL CINEMAS is set to screen a handful of cult and classic films in many of their locations, including the 1982 teen comedy FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH (July 30, Aug. 2) and the influential New Hollywood thriller BONNIE AND CLYDE (Aug. 13 and 16). And the Bing is showing 1988’s human-cartoon hybrid WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT on July 10, prefaced by an introduction by yours truly. FILM CONTINUES ON PAGE 96

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FILM THE NEXT LEVEL ANIME FAVORIT ES

Japan’s Hayao Miyazaki, co-founder of the revered anime factory Studio Ghibli, is the world’s greatest living animator, and REGAL is hosting a monthly series of some of his most beloved features. It kicks off with 1988’s MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (June 25-26), a delicate fantasy about two little girls who befriend magical forest creatures. Other Miyazaki favorites to be screened this summer are KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE (July 23-24) and CASTLE IN THE SKY (Aug. 27-28). Adults will be just as transfixed and transported as the kids. Tickets are available through fathomevents.com.

HOST YOUR OWN FEST

We’ll have to wait until early next year for the Spokane International Film Festival to bring some worldly cinematic flavor to town, so why not program your own daylong MOVIE BINGE in the meantime? Put the word out to your cinephile friends and then decide on a theme: Movies set during heat waves, for instance — Rear Window, Do the Right Thing, Dog Day Afternoon. Or if you’re really tired of sweltering temperatures, consider films in which characters are trapped in snowstorms — The Thing or The Hateful Eight or Liam Neeson fighting wolves in The Grey. If you can, rent a projector from a local equipment company and move the viewing experience outdoors once dusk hits.

Clockwise, from left: My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service and Castle in the Sky.

CHANNEL YOUR INNER SPIELBERG

Those down-to-the-wire filmmaking competitions are all the rage right now: The 50 Hour Slam, for example, just wrapped up a few months ago, with dozens of local and regional auteurs writing, producing and editing short films in just two days. Try MAKING YOUR OWN FILM with family and friends and simulate the Slam limitations:

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Come up with some self-imposed, oddball criteria — all of your actors have to wear Halloween masks, and the whole film has to be in a language other than English — and see if you can complete the task. It certainly doesn’t have to be a race, though a little friendly competition might add a little drama to the proceedings. Don’t have a professional camera? No problem:

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The nearest operating outdoor theater is Colville’s AUTO-VUE DRIVE-IN, which has been in operation since 1953 and is currently showing double features every weekend at dusk. There are no longer any drive-ins operating in North Idaho; the closest is SUNSET AUTO-VUE in Grangeville, the largest city in Idaho County. There’s also the MILTON-FREEWATER DRIVE-IN in Oregon, across the border from Walla Walla. If you’re going to be on Washington’s west side, there’s Bremerton’s RODEO DRIVE-IN, built in 1949 and playing a double features on three different screens, and the SKYLINE DRIVE-IN in the small city of Shelton, southwest of Seattle on the Olympic Peninsula.

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The drive-in theater is a nearly extinct moviegoing venue, and that’s too bad: There are reportedly fewer than 400 still operating in the country. Seeing a film at a drive-in, surrounded by other people in their cars and listening to the sound through a tinny little speaker by your window (or, as is the case now, over an FM radio station), is a summertime experience that everyone should have at least once, and you don’t have to go too far to cross it off your bucket list.

A NIGHT AT T HE MUSEUM

So much attention is paid to the folks we see on the screen that it’s sometimes easy to forget about the dozens (if not hundreds) of hardworking professionals who keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. An exhibit titled Z NATION: BEHIND THE CAMERA is currently running at the NORTHWEST MUSEUM OF ARTS AND CULTURE, and even though it’s built around a small-screen property — in this case, the shot-in-Spokane Syfy series Z Nation — the exhibit aims to explain the ins and outs of filmmaking and to instill an appreciation for the craft. You can learn about what goes into producing the show, as well as the Spokane-based artists who help bring Z Nation to gory life. The exhibit runs through Sept. 10; for more information, visit northwestmuseum.org. n

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The poet Carl Sandburg described the past as “a bucket of ashes.” For some, however, it’s a lost Eden to which they’re forever trying to return. Horton Foote’s The Trip to Bountiful, which runs at STAGE LEFT THEATER until June 25, is about that irrecoverable idyll, the romantic idea of home and the ferocity of family dynamics. This production is directed by Troy Nickerson and features a skilled cast. Tickets, as always, are just $10. Go to spokanestageleft.org for info.

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Cultures collide in Impropera, which pairs improv comedy with opera and lets the sparks fly. The format is simple: An opera singer — in this case, mezzo-soprano Ann Benson or tenor Brandon Michael — sings an aria, then the performers of Lilac City Improv use the lyrics as a starting point for an ad-libbed skit. The arias are subtitled, the comedy is family-friendly and the tickets are a reasonable $17. Catch it at LAKE CITY PLAYHOUSE (lakecityplayhouse.org) on June 16 and 17. THEATER CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE

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T ROUBLE BREWING

With a title almost as long as the play itself, Bad Business at the Brewery, or Who Botched Bessie’s Brew? is a lighthearted tale about a woman who finds her brewery under threat from a dastardly landlord. The troupe at SIXTH STREET MELODRAMA AND THEATER (sixthstreetmelodrama. com) is staging Bad Business four days a week for nearly all of July, so there’s a good chance that you can pair a visit to historic Wallace, Idaho, with some fun, affordable ($10 per ticket) live entertainment.

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in the Sherlock Holmes stories, The Baker Street Irregulars is a circus-based murder mystery that sidelines the famous detective and focuses instead on his ad hoc team of young sleuths. They get to the bottom of the crime — and Holmes’ strange illness — by questioning acrobats, clowns and animal trainers. LIBERTY LAKE COMMUNITY THEATRE (libertylaketheatre.com) stages this all-ages show from July 7-15 for just $12 per ticket.

GARDEN SHOW

An award-winning musical based on the children’s book by Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden transforms a classic of literature into a live-action experience. From July 21 to Aug. 5, SPOKANE VALLEY SUMMER THEATRE (svsummertheatre.com) will recreate the tale of young Mary Lennox and her discovery of a garden with magically restorative powers. Tickets are $20 to $38.

T HE PLAY’S T HE T HING

MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS (shakespeareintheparks.org) won’t hit Spokane this summer, but you can still see this talented troupe in two area locations. On Aug. 19, they’ll be in Liberty Lake’s Pavillion Park performing You Never Can Tell, a farce of mistaken identities by master dramatist George Bernard Shaw. The following day, they’ll stage Macbeth, Shakespeare’s supernatural tragedy, at the Bonner County Fairgrounds in Sandpoint. Both performances are outdoors, of course, and both are free. THEATER CONTINUES ON PAGE 104

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The theatrical watercooler event of any summer is typically the COEUR D’ALENE SUMMER THEATRE lineup, and this year it looks like there will be more to talk about than usual. “It’s our 50th anniversary, and we’ve amped everything up,” says Kay Poland, CdA Summer Theatre’s marketing manager. “We’ve gone whole hog on the sets, the costumes and the actors.” That golden-anniversary indulgence starts with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (through July 2, tickets $27-$49). It sees whimsical inventor Caractacus Potts, his children, and love interest Truly Scrumptious take a fantastical adventure in a flying car, which might in fact be the real star of the show. “We built it entirely in our warehouse. It’s handcrafted, hand-painted and it’s amazing,” she says. During the show’s run, CdA Summer Theatre is holding a silent auction for the titular car. Then comes Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific (July 13-30), a landmark wartime musical about love and prejudice, and, as it happens, one of the first shows that CdA Summer Theatre ever staged. Closing out the season is Million Dollar Quartet. This popular jukebox musical is based on a real-life event in December of 1956 when Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash met in the Sun Records Studio and

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recorded a marathon jam session that included some of their biggest hits. “It’s going to be one of those shows,” says Poland. “Best of all, all of these actors are going to be playing their own instruments.” Standard adult season tickets to all three performances are $128, which Poland says will save “an average of about $7 per show.” Outside of the season tickets are two staged readings (Steel Magnolias on June 20, The 39 Steps on July 18), a Wild Women of Broadway concert and multiple performance camps for kids. Head to cdasummertheatre.com for all the details and ticket prices.

ON T HE RADAR

Know any young actors with their sights set on the Great White Way? They might be interested in RADAR, a new three-day (June 20-22) performance art training program at the SPOKANE CIVIC THEATRE full of master classes, creative symposia and even a Q&A session with Shoshana Bean, star of Broadway’s Wicked and Hairspray. The workshops will cover fundamentals as well as advanced skills. The cost is $150. Find out more and sign up at spokanecivictheatre.com/radar.

WHEN YOU KNOW T HE NOT ES TO SING

OK, not everyone is comfortable singing in public. But if you can channel your inner Von Trapp without embarrassment, you’ll want to join the audience chorus at The Sound of Music Sing-a-long on June 25 and Sept. 9 (tickets $15) at the KROC CENTER in Coeur d’Alene. As part of this event,

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they’ll screen the ever-popular film starring Julie Andrews and even provide subtitles for anyone who might have forgotten the words to “Do-Re-Mi.” More info at lauralittletheatricals.com.

HEAVY LIGHT

The new North American touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera is pulling out all the stops and cranking up the spectacle through flashy pyrotechnics, as well as other special effects. In its latest design, the iconic chandelier weighs 1,500 pounds and comes crashing down at a rate of 10 feet per second. The run is in Spokane for a little over a week (June 28 to July 9) at the INB PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (inbpac. com). Tickets costs $32.50 to $77.50.

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OPERA COEUR D’ALENE (operacda.com) is offering several summertime performances for opera newbies as well as aficionados. On July 16, you can enjoy a sunset cruise on Lake Coeur d’Alene while experiencing Gilbert and Sullivan’s beloved H.M.S. Pinafore in the round. Ticket prices are $50-$65. For $75, there’s a special gala performance and auction at a private riverside residence on Aug. 5 featuring artists from the company’s forthcoming production of Puccini’s Tosca. And on Aug. 18 and 20, Opera CdA will perform Tosca in full at North Idaho College’s Schuler Performing Arts Center. Tickets range from $13 to $59.

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Get to know some of the Inland Northwest’s most magnificent denizens of flight by visiting the WEST VALLEY OUTDOOR LEARNING CENTER, home to a sanctuary for rescued birds of prey. All of WVOLC’s resident birds were rehabilitated from injuries that made it impossible for them to return to their wild homes. The owls and hawks now serve as species ambassadors to the public, charming those who encounter them during educational events and tours. During the center’s regularly scheduled open house events — the next is on Wed, July 19 from 10 am to noon — members of the public can meet birds like Alberta the Great Horned Owl and Sadie the American Kestrel, along with other animals living at the center. Beyond winged creatures, the center is also home to turtles and other reptiles. Kids’ activities during open house days include science experiments and crafts. To attend the open house, the center asks visitors for a suggested $5 donation. The WVOLC is located at 8706 E. Upriver Drive in Spokane. For more information and updates on future events, visit facebook.com/westvalleyoutdoorlearningcenter. While the Inland Northwest lacks zoos in the traditional sense, chances to meet

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Take your love of animals outside your own home, and become an active member in the emotionally fulfilling world of domestic animal rescue and sheltering, by signing up to volunteer at a local nonprofit of your choice. There are countless opportunities to spread your infinite love for all creatures great and small, whether you’d like to help a shelter dog release some pent-up energy on a walk every Friday, or you have the time and space to bottle-feed motherless kittens every two to three hours in your own home as a foster parent. The three largest sheltering organizations to look into — when making a choice that best fits your goals as a volunteer, consider minimum volunteer hours requested per month, physical location and the organization’s mission statement

— include the SPOKANE HUMANE SOCIETY (spokanehumanesociety.org), SPOKANIMAL (spokanimal. org) and SCRAPS (spokanecounty.org/scraps). If cats and dogs aren’t your companion animals of choice, many local groups work to rehabilitate and rehome other species — including horses, donkeys, pigs, chickens, ducks, geese and goats — which could use help with daily feedings and other care. Check out HIGHER GROUND ANIMAL SANCTUARY (highergroundanimalsanctuary.org) and RIVER’S WISH ANIMAL SANCTUARY (riverswishanimalsanctuary.org), both located in semi-rural areas of Spokane County. If your time this summer is tight but you still want to help, monetary donations of any amount are always appreciated by any animal rescue nonprofit, which use all available resources to maximize the number of lives saved. If money’s scarce too, there are other ways to help homeless or rescue animals. Get friends and family on board and go through your homes to purge stuff, then organize a yard sale to benefit an animal rescue or two. Make sure to prominently advertise on fliers and signs that your sale is all to help animals, so that fellow bleeding hearts turn out. Set up a donation jar, too, and even consider contacting the organization you’ll be supporting to see if they can set you up with brochures, or even an adoptable pet to serve as brand ambassador. Everyone involved can feel good about supporting the cause! ANIMALS CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE

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If you’re a cat person worth the title, you best be following the incredible Instagram compendium @ADVENTURECATSORG. If not, get on that bandwagon right meow. Seriously, though; thanks to the insanely adorable photos and awe-inspiring landscape shots of intrepid, outdoorsy folks with their (leashed) feline companions in tow, taking your cat on hikes, camping or kayaking is not weird, or even rare, anymore. Of course, cat camping is definitely not for every cat. Most outdoor-loving cat owners would rather not wake up with their tent shredded to infinity (or, worse — their cat gone) or have their pet bolt at the first sight of a dog or other animal on the trail. If your cat is of a calm, laidback nature — meaning it doesn’t flip out and hide when encountering new and unfamiliar experiences, people and environments — it could be a viable “adventure cat” candidate. But don’t pack up your backpack and kitty just yet. Safety and the cat’s enjoyment of the situation should be at the top of your mind if you envision, or already have, a feline fit for the outdoor adventuring lifestyle. Some cats won’t ever adapt, and are instead happy living solely indoors, or with only limited backyard access. Reaching outdoor adventuring success in some cats may require them to be introduced to the lifestyle starting as a kitten. On adventurecats.org, the Adventure Cats Instagram’s accompanying website, experts on the lifestyle share their safety tips and gear recommendations. There’s so much to consider before you and your cat head out, like what harness to buy, getting your cat up to date on

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Not all cats are homebound. Some long for adventure. vaccines, flea and heartworm treatments, and making sure to pack essential items for your cat, like food, water and a first aid kit. “You are responsible for your cat’s health, safety and well-being, so don’t ever put your feline friend in danger. If you have any qualms or second thoughts about whether your cat can participate in an activity, it’s probably best to let your cat sit this one out and take a catnap safely at home,” the website outlines. “Adventuring with a cat is all about improving a cat’s quality of life — not

lessening or shortening it.” Just last month, Adventure Cats’ creators also released a printed guidebook on taking your cat into the great outdoors, called Adventure Cats: Living Nine Lives to the Fullest. Just remember: Exploring the great outdoors with a cat is a complex, delicate balance. If it’s something you’d like to try this summer, make sure to do your homework, and start out slow to keep both you and your feline companion safe and happy. n

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COMEDY

6/15-17 Tom McTigue, Spokane Comedy Club 6/16 Cage Match, Blue Door Theatre 6/17 The Monsters of Schlock, Bing Crosby Theater 6/17 Safari, Blue Door Theatre 6/17 J Neil Hamburger, The Bartlett 6/18 Nick Hoff, Spokane Comedy Club

COMMUNITY

6/16-17 North Idaho Quilters Guild

Show, Kootenai Fairgrounds 6/17 Garage Sale Extravaganza, Hillyard 6/17 Children’s March for Humanity, Riverfront Park 6/17 3rd Annual Father’s Day Breakfast, Rogers High School 6/17 J Spokane in Bloom Garden Tour 6/17 J Bash on Ash, Shadle Park HS 6/17 7th Annual Juneteenth Celebration BBQ, Liberty Park 6/17 Shrine Circus, Kootenai Fairgrounds 6/17 Daddy Daughter Dance, Knitting Factory 6/17 J Adult Swim on the Green, Riverfront Park 6/17 Take Me Back Teen Summer Mixer, Downtown Spokane 6/18 J Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens Tours 6/18 Father’s Day Events at Mobius 6/21 J Summer Parkways, Manito Park

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FESTIVAL

6/15-18 Wallace Gyro Days 6/16-17 Car d’Lane, Downtown CdA 6/16-17 Washington State Square

Dance Festival, Spokane County Fair & Expo Center 6/16-17 Medical Lake Founders Day Festival, Medical Lake 6/17 J Bazaar, Downtown Spokane

FILM

6/15-21 Z Nation: Behind the Camera,

The MAC 6/16 Best of EWU Film, Bing Theater 6/16 Summer Moonlight Movie: The Iron Giant, Sunset Park 6/17-18 J Dog Film Fest, Magic Lantern 6/17-18 J Z Nation Zombie Auditions (Rescheduled), The MAC 6/17 Arrival, East Side Library 6/17 Hoopfest Films: Hoosiers, Shadle Library 6/17 Heavy Metal, Garland Theater 6/19-21 Garland Summer Movies: Kung Fu Panda 3 6/20 Summer Camp: The Lost Boys, Garland Theater 6/21 Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them, Riverfront Park

FOOD & DRINK

6/15-18 J Crave NW, CenterPlace

Regional Event Center 6/16 J Food Truck Fridays, Downtown Spokane 6/16 Dusted Valley Wine Dinner, Beverly’s 6/18 InVeg Potluck, Woman’s Club 6/20 PFriem Beer Dinner, Nectar

6/20 Making Healthy Jams & Jellies,

Indian Trail Library 6/20 Sierra Nevada Brewing Dinner, Clover

MUSIC

6/15 Sierra Hull, Chateau Rive 6/15 Battle of the NW Illest, The Pin! 6/16 J Unifest Launch Party, feat.

Lavoy, Nat Park and the Tunnels of Love, DJ Unifest; The Bartlett 6/16 Peter Rivera, Hotel RL at the Park 6/16 Helldorado, Amerakin Overdose, Fallen Kings, Dysfunktynal Kaos, Sins and Sinners; The Palomino 6/16 Thunder Bros. Presents: Chris Molitor, Boy Rex, RNP, Zory Nichipor, Vessel Coffee Roasters 6/16 Hexheart, Voicecoil, Blakk Glass; The Pin! 6/16 Too Broke to Rock feat. Wayland, Rachel Lorin, Moretta, Still We Rise; Knitting Factory 6/17 J Tool, Gorge Amphitheater 6/17 Fat Lady, Johnny Johnson, Hotel RL at the Park 6/17 Claude Bourbon, Dahmen Barn 6/17 Von the Baptist, Table Top Joe; The Lantern Tap House 6/17 Dionvox, Soul Man Black; The Observatory 6/18 J Dogtooth & Nail + Love & Outrage Poetry, Boots 6/18 J The Sweeplings feat. Cami Bradley, Kroc Center 6/18 J Alice Cooper, Northern Quest 6/19 Turqouiz Noiz, Peru Resh, Empty Eyes; Baby Bar 6/20 Droids Attack, Sweeper, The Uninspired, Lust for Glory, Rusted

Hand; The Pin!

6/16-17 Impropera, Lake City Playhouse 6/16-18 Legally Blonde: The Musical,

Ampersand; Baby Bar

6/16-18 Weekend Comedy, Masquers

6/21 J Ex Eye, Deer, The Bartlett 6/21 Programmes, Runaway Octopus,

SPORTS & OUTDOORS 6/15-21 CdA Casino Cultural Tours 6/15-19 J Spokane Indians vs. Boise, Avista Stadium

6/15-18 Miyagi Chojun Festival, Hotel RL 6/16 Splash Down Opening Day 6/16 Summer Kick Off Kickball Bash, Airway Heights

6/16 Summer Solstice Fun Run, Riverfront Park

6/17-18 J Spokane Shadow, SFCC 6/17 Spring Boat Races, Webb’s Slough 6/17 Kayak & Coffee on the Little Spokane River

6/17 Ultimate Fitness Run-Obstacle Race, Mt. Spokane State Park

6/17 REI Garage Sale 6/17 Women’s Mtn. Bike Skills Class, Silver Mountain

6/17 No Limits Monster Truck Show, Spokane Fair & Expo Center

6/20 Backpacker Get Out More Tour, REI

6/21 Wednesdays in the Woods, Riverside State Park

THEATER

6/15-21 J Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Kroc Center

6/15-17 J 29th Playwrights’ Forum

Festival, Spokane Civic Theatre 6/15-17 Pinocchio, Liberty Lake Community Theatre 6/16-18 The Trip To Bountiful, Stage Left Theater

Pend Oreille Playhouse Theatre

6/20-21 RADAR, Spokane Civic Theatre 6/20 Steel Magnolias, Kroc Center

ARTS

6/15-21 Louise Kodis: Hanging by a Thread for 40 Years, Jundt

6/15-21 Beautiful Stuff, 29th Avenue Artworks (through 6/25)

6/15-21 Burnished Ground: 400 Years

of Mezzotints from the Collection, Jundt Art Museum (thru 8/12) 6/15-21 The Best Of David Govedare, Entree Gallery (through 6/30) 6/15-21 Kelli Connell / Double Life: Fifteen Years, Prichard Art Gallery 6/15-21 J Life | Stories: Ric Gendron & Melissa Cole, The MAC (thru 9/9) 6/15-21 Allen & Mary Dee Dodge, Art Spirit Gallery (thru 7/8) 6/15-21 Points of Interest: Reflections on Place, Museum of Art/WSU 6/15-17 Echo, Saranac Art Projects 6/15-21 Between the Cascades & the Rockies, Spokane Art School 6/16 J Moscow Artwalk 2017 Kickoff 6/16-19 40th Annual POAC ArtWalk, Pend Oreille Arts Council Gallery

WORDS

6/15-21 J The Publishing Journey

of Lewis and Clark’s Journals, Downtown Spokane Library 6/19 Spokane Poetry Slam, The Bartlett 6/21 J Reading + Signing: David Sedaris, Auntie’s Bookstore

6/28 Ghosbusters, Riverfront Park

FOOD & DRINK

6/22 Backyard Bar Party, Blackwell Hotel 6/22 Pizzeria Pizza & Stromboli, Oh My!, INCA at SCC 6/22 J Guest Chef Dinner feat. Shota Nakajima, Inland Pacific Kitchen 6/23 Rocket Market Wine/Beer Classes 6/23 J Food Truck Fridays, Downtown Spokane 6/24 Mad Hatter Tea Party, Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center 6/28 Perfecting your Backyard BBQ Game, Dahmen Barn

Find tasty eats at weekly Food Truck Fridays in downtown Spokane.

COMEDY

6/22 Guffaw Yourself!, Neato Burrito 6/22-24 Jubal Flagg, Spokane Comedy

Club 6/23 Cage Match, Blue Door Theatre 6/24 After Dark, Blue Door Theatre 6/24 Safari, Blue Door Theatre 6/25 Dope Show, Spokane Comedy Club

COMMUNITY

6/23-24 Liberty Lake Community Yard

Sale, Pavillion Park 6/22-28 Z Nation: Behind the Camera, The MAC 6/23 J Take Your Dog to Work Day, Huntington Park 6/24 Spokane Sidewalk Games Summer Kickoff, River Park Square 6/24 Festivities in the Park, Newport

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6/24 Wallace Founders Day 6/24 Junebug Ball, Sandpoint 6/25 7B Sunday, Schweitzer Mountain 6/28 Origin Stories: Superhero Creation for Kids, Spark Central

FILM

6/22-23 Kung Fu Panda 3, Garland 6/22 SING, The Kenworthy 6/22 Jungle Book, East Side Library 6/22 Men in Black, University of Idaho 6/23 Finding Dory, Shadle Library 6/25 Sound of Music Sing-A-Long, Kroc 6/25-26 J Studio Ghibli Fest: My Neighbor Totoro, Regal Cinemas

6/26-28 Garland Summer Movies: Ice Age Collision Course

6/27 Pulp Fiction, Garland Theater 6/28 Storks, The Kenworthy

6/22 Inanimate Existence, Reaping

Asmodeia, Cyborg Octopus, Altaira + others; The Pin! 6/22 Jenny Anne Mannan, The Lantern 6/22 J Wrinkles, Sea Giant, Summer in Siberia; The Bartlett 6/22 Noelle Tannen & the Filthy NoNo’s, John’s Alley 6/23 J Paul Simon, Spokane Arena 6/23-24 Paradiso Festival, Gorge Amphitheater 6/23 The Rub, Darin Shaffer; Big Dipper 6/23 Hustler Dream Tour feat. B LEGIT, Shorty and more; The Palomino 6/23 Radkey, The Bartlett 6/24 J Coffin Break, Big Yuck Mouth, Fun Ladies; The Big Dipper 6/24 The Australian Bee Gees Show, 12 Tribes Resort Casino 6/24 Tow’rs, The Bartlett 6/24 Cristy Lee & the Broken Rosary Band, The Roadhouse 6/24 Electronic Night ft. The Dancing

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Plague of 1518, Pop Goddess Athena, Walker; Observatory 6/24 J Super Sparkle, The Lantern 6/25 Foresteater, Griffey, The Bartlett 6/27 NW of Nashville, feat. Jenny Anne Mannan, Native Harrow, Lonesome Drifter; The Bartlett 6/27 Whitherward, Baby Bar 6/27 The Love Dimension, Vanessa Silberman, Runaway Octopus; The Observatory 6/28 J Guitar Wolf, Isaac Rother & the Phantoms, Itchy Kitty; Big Dipper

SPORTS & OUTDOORS 6/22-23 CdA Casino Cultural Tours 6/22-22 Rain Barrel Workshop,

Spokane Conservation District 6/22 Ironman Pro Meet & Greet, Kroc 6/22 Lightweight Backpacking, REI 6/24-25 J Hoopfest, Spokane 6/24 CdA Skate Park Farewell 6/24 Wrestling For Autism, East Central Community Center 6/25 Ironman Half 70.3, Coeur d’Alene 6/25 Hike Three Summits, Mt. Spokane State Park 6/26-28 Spokane Indians vs. Tri-City, Avista Stadium 6/28 J Wednesdays in the Woods, Riverside State Park 6/28 Spokane Shadow, SFCC

JUNE 22-28 Left Theater

6/23-25 Legally Blonde: The Musical, Pend Oreille Playhouse

6/23-25 Weekend Comedy, Masquers Theatre

6/23-28 Spokane Valley Summer

Theatre: Always, Patsy Cline, Central Valley High School 6/28 J The Phantom of The Opera, INB Performing Arts Center

VISUAL ARTS

6/22-28 J Kelli Connell / Double Life:

Fifteen Years, Prichard Art Gallery

6/22-28 Louise Kodis: Hanging by a Thread for 40 Years, Jundt

6/22-28 Why I Moved to Colfax: Chapter II, Colfax Library

6/22-28 J Between the Cascades and the Rockies, Spokane Art School

6/22-28 40th Annual ArtWalk, Pend Oreille Arts Council Gallery

6/23-25 Palouse Artists’ Showcase, Palouse Community Center

6/24-25 Palouse Landscapes with Wes Hanson, Dahmen Barn

WORDS

6/22 J SPR Presents: Paula

THEATER

Poundstone, Bing Crosby Theater

6/22-28 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Kroc

6/24 The StoryTelling Company: The

6/22-25 J Moscow Art Theatre (Too):

6/27 John James Audubon: The Birds of

6/22 RADAR, Spokane Civic Theatre 6/23-25 J The Trip To Bountiful, Stage

6/28 Reading: Christopher Howell,

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God of Carnage, The Kenworthy

Longest Day of the Year, Di Luna’s America, Downtown Library Auntie’s Bookstore

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JUNE 29-July 5

7/3 Secret Life of Pets, Pavillion Park 7/4 Summer Camp: Independence Day (original), Garland Theater

COMEDY

6/29-7/1 Cory Michaelis, Spokane Comedy Club

6/30 Cage Match, Blue Door Theatre 6/30 DUOs, Blue Door Theatre 7/1 After Dark, Blue Door Theatre 7/1 Improv Troupe, Ignite! Theatre 7/1 Safari, Blue Door Theatre 7/2 Truth or Dare, Spokane Comedy Club

COMMUNITY

7/1 4th of July Fun at Mobius 7/4 July 4th Celebration, Kendall Yards 7/4 J Spokane Fourth of July Fireworks, Riverfront Park

7/4 Harrison, Idaho Fourth of July

Celebration 7/4 Sandpoint 4th of July Celebration 7/4 J American Heroes Parade, Downtown Coeur d’Alene

FILM

6/29-30 Garland Summer Movies: Ice Age Collision Course

6/29 Storks, The Kenworthy 6/29-7/5 J Z Nation: Behind the

Camera, The MAC (through 9/10) 6/29-7/2 A Quiet Passion, Panida 6/29 Ghostbusters, University of Idaho 6/30 Summer Moonlight Movies: Hook, Sunset Park 7/1-2 The Goonies, Panida Theater 7/3-5 Garland Summer Movies: Rock Dog

7/5 The Secret Life of Pets, The Kenworthy

7/5 LEGO Batman, Indian Trail Library 7/5 J Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Riverfront Park

FOOD & DRINK

6/29 Wine Social, Gourmet Way 6/29 J Summer Sampler, Farmin Park 6/29 Backyard Bar Party, Blackwell Hotel 6/29 Salad Lab with Kristi Fountain, Kitchen Engine

6/29 BBQ 101: Sauces, Brines & Rubs, Clover

6/29 Palouse Beer Choir, Birch & Barley 6/30 Wine/Beer Classes, Rocket Market 6/30 Ride & Dine Dinner, Silver Mtn 6/30 J Food Truck Fridays, Downtown Spokane 7/1 Sip of Beverly’s, Beverly’s 7/1 China Bend Winery 30th Summer Party 7/1 J CdA Brewfest, McEuen Park 7/3 Red, White & Brews, CdA Resort 7/4 J Steaks N’ Sparklers, CdA Resort

MUSIC

6/29 Pink Tango Trio, Arbor Crest 6/29 Pink Muscles, Foxtrot Epidemic,

Why Did Johnny Kill?; Baby Bar

6/30 J Sammy Hagar & the Circle, Northern Quest

6/30 Sammy Eubanks, Hotel RL 6/30 Stateline Music Fest feat. Bridge to Grace, Seasons After, Gears, Invasive + more; Cruisers

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story screens outdoors on the big screen at Riverfront Park on July 5.

6/30 J Stage-2-Stage Music Festival,

Arbor Crest Wine Cellars 6/30 J Beatlemania, Bing Theater 6/30 Christopher Paul Stelling, Planes on Paper, Bart Budwig; Bartlett 6/30 Five Alarm Funk, Breadbox; Red Room Lounge 7/1 Too Broke to Rock feat. Stitched Up Heart, Hell or Highwater, Elephant Gun Riot; Knitting Factory 7/1 The Lentils, Bed Bits, Outercourse, Salve; Baby Bar 7/3 Illest Uminati, The Pin!

SPORTS & OUTDOORS 6/30-7/4 4th of July Shootout, Dwight Merkel Sports Complex

6/30 Charity Golf Tournament,

Highlands Grill & Tap House 7/1-4 Spokane-CdA Wood Bat Classic 7/2 Longest Day of Golf, CdA Resort 7/4-5 Spokane Indians vs. Vancouver, Avista Stadium

THEATER

6/29-7/2 J Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,

Kroc Center 6/29-7/2 J Moscow Art Theatre (Too): God of Carnage, The Kenworthy 6/29-7/5 J The Phantom of The Opera, INB Performing Arts Center 6/29-7/5 Spokane Valley Summer Theatre: Always, Patsy Cline, Central Valley High School

6/30-7/2 Weekend Comedy, Masquers Theatre

7/5 Bad Business at the Brewery, or... Who Botched Bessie’s Brew?, Sixth Street Theater

VISUAL ARTS

6/29-7/5 Kelli Connell / Double Life:

Fifteen Years, Prichard Art Gallery

6/29-7/5 Louise Kodis: Hanging by a Thread for 40 Years, Jundt

7/1-5 The Forest Soul: Janene Grende, Entree Gallery (through 7/31)

7/5 J Dislocated Memories, Chase Gallery (through 9/29)

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FILM

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7/6-7 Rock Dog, Garland Theater 7/6 Summer Matinee Series: The Secret

Animal Sanctuary

7/6-12 J Z Nation: Behind the Camera,

7/8 Barbecue & Bocce Ball Tourney, Big 7/8 Art for the Animals, River’s Wish

COMEDY

7/7 Expedition, Blue Door Theatre. 7/7 J Fred Armisen, Bing Theater 7/7 Nerve Damage, Blue Door Theatre. 7/8 Safari, Blue Door Theatre 7/9 Derek Sheen, Spokane Comedy Club

COMMUNITY

7/6-12 Lake Coeur d’Alene Cruises, The

Coeur d’Alene Resort 7/6-12 WWI: The War to End All Wars, Spokane Valley Heritage Museum 7/6 Thursday Evening Swing, Woman’s Club of Spokane 7/7 The Solar Eclipse for Kids, Shadle Library 7/7 Teen Ping Pong Night, Airway Heights Community Center 7/8 J GizMotion, CdA City Park 7/12 SCRAPS Info Session, Indian Trail Library 7/12 I am ENOUGH, Kroc Center

FESTIVAL

Life of Pets, The Kenworthy The MAC (through 9/10)

7/6 LEGO Batman, Indian Trail Library 7/6 Screen on the Green: Moana,

University of Idaho 7/7 Sense the Wind, Panida Theater 7/8 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Half Moon Park 7/8 Saturday Market Cartoons, Kenworthy 7/8 J Swim and a Movie: The Secret Life of Pets, Spokane County Aquatic Centers 7/10-12 Garland Summer Movies: Secret Life of Pets, Garland Theater 7/10 Monday Night Movies: Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Bing Crosby Theater 7/11 The Great Outdoors, Garland Theater 7/12 Summer Matinee Series: Boss Baby, The Kenworthy 7/12 Moana, Riverfront Park

FOOD & DRINK

7/7 Wine/Beer Classes, Rocket Market 7/7 Ride & Dine Dinner Series, Silver Mountain Resort

7/7-9 Early Ford V-8 Swap Meet,

7/7 J Food Truck Fridays, Downtown

7/7-9 Sandpoint SummerFest, Eureka

7/8 J Sandpoint Beerfest, Trinity at

7/8-9 J Antique & Classic Boat Show,

7/8 J Red, White & Brew Pub Crawl,

Spokane Fair & Expo Center Institute

Sandpoint 7/9-12 62nd Annual Porsche Parade, Spokane Convention Center

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Downtown Spokane 7/9 Farm to Table Dinner, Mont Lamm Events

7/9 Palouse Ice Cream Social 7/11 Making Healthy Jams & Jellies,

Shadle Library 7/11 J Crab Boil, Clover 7/11 Foraging for Wild Edibles, East Side Library 7/11 Saving Seeds, Hillyard Library 7/12 J Fried Chicken & Local Beer Series, The Wandering Table

MUSIC

7/11 Fear Dog, Needle Spiders; Baby Bar 7/11 Carole King: Tapestry, Live at Hyde Park London, Regal Cinemas 7/12 J Matchbox Twenty and Counting Crows, Spokane Arena 7/12 J The Stepbrothers feat. Peter Rivera, Parkside Event Center 7/12 Flying Mammals, Kendall Yards

SPORTS & OUTDOORS 7/6-10 Spokane Indians vs. Hillsboro,

7/6 Bill Bozly, Arbor Crest Winery 7/6 Bands on Boats feat. the Kelly

Avista Stadium

7/6-9 USATF Region 13 Track & Field

Hughes Band, CdA Resort

7/6 Scotia Road, Republic Brewing Co. 7/6 J Sublime with Rome, the

Offspring; Northern Quest Resort

7/6 Shallow Side, VYCES, One Steel Wound + more; The Pin!

7/7 J La Luz, The Bartlett 7/7 Troubadour feat. Celtic Cross,

Downtown Spokane Library

7/7-8 Cheney Rodeo After Party feat.

Raised in a Barn Band 7/7-9 J Wallace Blues Festival 7/7-9 2017 Montana Folk Festival 7/7 The Fabulous Miss Wendy, Itchy Kitty, Heroes for Ghosts, Casey Rogers; The Roadhouse 7/7 Bottleneck Blues Band, John’s Alley 7/8 J An Evening with Cowboy Junkies, Panida Theater 7/8 Classical Guitar feat. John Paul Shields, Shadle Library 7/8 Lil Debbie feat. Demon Assassin, BKL, C-W; The Flame 7/8 Bridges Home, Dahmen Barn 7/8 Samurai Del, Zach Taylor, MistaDC, Julien Vela; Terrain 7/10 The Munsens, Bruja; The Pin!

Championships, Central Valley High School 7/6 Lands Council Open House 7/7-8 Arenacross, Kootenai County Fairgrounds 7/7-9 Top Pin Archery Shootout, Silver Mountain Ski Resort 7/7-9 J 50th Annual Cheney Rodeo, Cheney Bi-Mart Arena 7/8-9 Spokane Summer Classic, Plantes Ferry Sports Complex 7/8 Full Moon Hors d’oeuvres Cruise, Sandpoint 7/8 USA BMX State Race, Dwight Merkel Sports Complex 7/8 J Spokane Shadow, SFCC 7/8 Liberty Lake Loop, Pavillion Park 7/8 The Dirty Dash, Riverside State Park 7/8 J Spokatopia Outdoor Adventure Festival, Camp Sekani 7/8 WrestleRave XI, Riverside Place 7/9 Valley Girl Triathlon, Liberty Lake. 7/9 Sunday Morning XC Bike Races, Schweitzer Mountain Resort 7/9 Jacey’s Race, Sandpoint 7/9 Sips & Serenity: Yoga and Wine, Nectar Catering and Events.

July 6-12 THEATER

7/6-12 Bad Business at the Brewery,

or...Who Botched Bessie’s Brew?, Sixth Street Theater 7/6-9 J The Phantom of The Opera, INB Performing Arts Center 7/6-9 Spokane Valley Summer Theatre: Always, Patsy Cline, Central Valley High School 7/7-8 The Baker Street Irregulars, Liberty Lake Community Theatre 7/7-9 James and the Giant Peach, Pullman Civic Theatre

VISUAL ARTS

7/6-12 J Life | Stories: Ric Gendron &

Melissa Cole, The MAC (thru 9/10)

7/6-12 Louise Kodis: Hanging by a

Thread for 40 Years, Jundt Art Museum (through 8/19) 7/6-12 J Dislocated Memories, Chase Gallery (through 9/29) 7/7 J First Friday, Spokane 7/8 Russian Impressionistic Portrait Painting, Spokane Art School 7/8 J Art on the Street with Karen Mobley, Spokane Art School

WORDS

7/7 Signing: Great Northern Railway in Montana’s Marias Pass, Auntie’s

7/8 Signing + Discussion: Spokane

Fiction Writers Group, Auntie’s

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7/13 Pat House, Spokane Comedy Club 7/14 Expedition, Blue Door Theatre 7/14-16 J Aries Spears, Spokane Comedy Club

7/15 Safari, Blue Door Theatre 7/17 Comedy Showcase, The Buzz

Coffeehouse, Bar and Lounge 7/18 Open Mic XL, The Observatory

COMMUNITY

7/13 PJALS Postcard Happy Hour,

Saranac Commons 7/13 Porsche Club of America Road Rally, Downtown Wallace, Idaho 7/15 J Ghost Hunt & Walk, Corbin Art Center 7/15 RMHC 5K, Ferrante’s Marketplace 7/15-16 Inland Empire Kennel Assoc. Dog Show, Kootenai Fairgrounds 7/15 Girls Who Code, Spark Central 7/18 SCRAPS Info Session, East Side Library 7/19 J West Valley Outdoor Learning Center Open House 7/19 SCRAPS Info Session, South Hill Library

FESTIVAL

7/13-15 62nd Annual Porsche Parade,

Spokane Convention Center 7/13-15 J Rendezvous in the Park, East City Park, Moscow 7/14-16 J Chewelah Chataqua 7/15 J South Perry Street Fair

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7/16 Feast of St. James Pilgrim Mass & Dinner, Sacred Heart Church

FILM

7/13-14 The Secret Life of Pets, Garland 7/13 The Boss Baby, The Kenworthy 7/13-19 Z Nation: Behind the Camera,

The MAC (through 9/10) 7/13 Moana, East Side Library 7/13 J Beetlejuice, University of Idaho 7/14 Movies in the Park: Secret Life of Pets, Mirabeau Park Meadows 7/14 J Finding Nemo, Pavillion Park 7/14 Big Hero 6, Hillyard Library 7/14 Kicking & Screaming, Sunset Park 7/15 Finding Dory, Pavillion Park 7/15 Free Movies in the Park, Coeur d’Alene City Park 7/15 Saturday Market Cartoons, The Kenworthy 7/15 Passengers, East Side Library 7/15 J The Queen of Katwe, South Hill Library 7/15 Losing Julia Finch, Panida Theater 7/16 Peter Pan, Bing Crosby Theater 7/17-19 Trolls, Garland Theater 7/18 Secret Life of Pets, Shadle Library 7/18 Captain America: Civil War, Hillyard Library 7/18 Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets, Garland Theater 7/19 The LEGO Movie, The Kenworthy 7/19 J Princess Bride, Riverfront Park

FOOD & DRINK

7/13 Wine Social, Gourmet Way 7/13 Backyard Party, Blackwell Hotel 7/13 Scotch & Cigars, Prohibition Gastropub

7/13 Tasty Thursdays, Uva Trattoria. 7/13 Summer Salad Party, INCA 7/14 Wine/Beer Classes, Rocket Market 7/14 Ride & Dine Dinner Series, Silver

7/14 The Marcus King Band, Knitting

7/14 J Food Truck Fridays, Downtown

7/15 J KYRS 14th Anniversary Bash,

Mountain Ski Resort Spokane

7/15-16 J Northwest Wine Fest,

Schweitzer Mountain Resort

7/15 J Scoops and Bowls, Manito Park 7/15 The Great Northwest Barbecue + Beer Festival; Hayden, Idaho

7/16 InVeg Potluck, Woman’s Club 7/16 Farm to Table Dinner, Bayview,

Idaho 7/18 Garlic & Herb-Infused Oils, South Hill Library 7/19 J Food Truck Nights @ Kendall Yards Night Market

MUSIC

7/13 Vandoliers, Maggie Koerner; The Bartlett

7/13 JJ Grey and Mofro, Kitchen Dwellers; The Hive

7/13 Faith Eliott, Kori Ailene, Baby Bar 7/13-16 Chewelah Chataqua feat. Chris

Rieser and the Nerve, the Kelly Hughes Band, the Sara Brown Band, Overdrive Kirkland + more 7/14 J Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, The Fox 7/14 Concert for the Cure, feat. Boat Race Weekend, Cattywomp, Traveler of Home; The Big Dipper 7/14 Anarbor, Sundressed, Deschamp, Sid Broderius and the Emergency Exit, Wake Up Flora; The Pin! 7/14 Chatham County Line, Chateau Rive

Factory

7/15 Artisans Golf Tourney, Kalispel Golf

Dancing Plague of 1518; Baby Bar

7/15 J SpoKenya, LifeCenter Church 7/15 Lecture: Diagnosing What’s Wrong

7/14 Paul Thorn Band, Panida Theater 7/14 Tabor Mountain, Bandit Train, the

feat. Nic Armstrong and the Thieves, Pine League; Big Dipper 7/15 Adrian Xavier, Hotel RL at the Park 7/15 J Train, Natasha Bedingfield, O.A.R.; Gorge Amphitheater 7/15 NW Wine Fest feat. Kevin Dorin, Brown Salmon Truck, Scarlet Parke; Schweitzer Mountain 7/15 The Hankers, Dahmen Barn 7/15 Birdtalker, The Bartlett 7/16 J Donny & Marie, Northern Quest 7/16 Stef Chura, Soccer Mommy; The Bartlett 7/17 Gunsafe, Dry and Dusty, Casey Rogers, Sweet Rebel D; The Roadhouse 7/18-19 J Mozart on a Summer’s Eve, Manito Park 7/19 J Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, Knitting Factory

and Country Club.

in Your Garden, Manito Park

7/15 J 5th Annual Old Growth Hike, Mt. Spokane State Park

7/16 Sunday Morning XC Bike Races, Schweitzer Mountain Resort

7/17 Hands-On Bike Maintenance, REI 7/18-19 Northwest Yoga Feast, Eureka Institute

7/19 J Wednesdays in the Woods, Riverside State Park

THEATER

7/13-19 J South Pacific, Kroc Center 7/13-19 Bad Business at the Brewery,

7/14-16 NW Cup Downhill Races, Silver

or...Who Botched Bessie’s Brew?, Sixth Street Theater 7/13-15 The Baker Street Irregulars, Liberty Lake Community Theatre 7/14 Fairy Tale Murders, CdA Cellars 7/14-16 James and the Giant Peach, Pullman Civic Theatre 7/14-16 Carousel, Lake City Playhouse 7/14-15 Northwoods Unleashed, Circle Moon Theater 7/14-15 J One Act Play Festival, Pend Oreille Playhouse 7/16 J Opera CDA: H.M.S. Pinafore, The Coeur d’Alene Resort 7/18 The 39 Steps, Kroc Center

7/14 Proving Grounds MMA, HUB Sports

WORDS

SPORTS & OUTDOORS 7/13 Kayak + Dinner, Bangkok Thai 7/13 26th Annual GSI Golf Tournament, Circling Raven Golf Course

7/14 Bike Nights, Lone Wolf HarleyDavidson

Mountain Ski Resort

Center 7/15 Tiger Tri, Colville, Wash. 7/15-19 Spokane Indians vs. SalemKeizer, Avista Stadium

7/13 Reading: Christie Pierce, South Hill Library

7/15 Signing: Brian Friesen, Auntie’s 7/18 Reading: Jason Gallaher, Auntie’s

FESTIVAL

7/21 Harrison, Idaho’s 118th Birthday 7/21-22 J Pinspiration Market, Spokane County Fair & Expo Center

7/21-23 J Julyamsh, Kootenai County Fairgrounds

FILM

7/20-21 Trolls, Garland Theater. 7/20 The LEGO Movie, The Kenworthy 7/20 Kong: Skull Island, U of Idaho 7/21 Outdoor Movie in the Park (TBA), Rocky Hill Park

7/21 Inside Out, Hillyard Library 7/21 Moana, South Hill Library 7/22 Moana, Pavillion Park 7/22 Saturday Market Cartoons, The

Kenworthy 7/22 Swim and a Movie: Finding Dory, Spokane County Aquatic Centers 7/23-24 J Studio Ghibli Fest: Kiki’s Delivery Service, Regal Cinemas 7/24-26 JKubo & the Two Strings, Garland Theater 7/25 The Burbs, Garland Theater 7/26 LEGO Batman, The Kenworthy

Acoustic crooner Jack Johnson hits the Gorge on July 22.

COMEDY

7/20-23 J Andrew Rivers, Spokane Comedy Club

7/21 Expedition, Blue Door Theatre. 7/21-22 Billy Gardel, Spokane Comedy Club

COMMUNITY

7/20 J Cherry Pickers Trot, Green Bluff 7/20 SCRAPS Info Session, Hillyard

MORGAN MAASSEN PHOTO

Library 7/22 Dahmen Barn Annual Tea 7/22 Relay for Life CdA, McEuen Park 7/22 Inland Northwest Camaro Club Open Auto Show, Mirabeau Park 7/25 SCRAPS Info Session, Shadle Library 7/25 Your Guide to the Solar Eclipse, Indian Trail Library 7/26 Solar Eclipse for Kids, S. Hill Library

FOOD & DRINK

7/20 INW Food Network: The Seasonal

Kitchen, Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center 7/21 Wine/Beer Classes, Rocket Market 7/21 Ride & Dine Dinner Series, Silver Mountain Ski Resort 7/21 J Food Truck Fridays, Downtown Spokane 7/22 J Music, Micros & BBQ, Coeur d’Alene Casino 7/22 J VegFest, Spokane Community

College

7/22 Jane Austen Tea, Brambleberry

Cottage & Tea Shoppe 7/22 Making Sauerkraut, Hillyard Library 7/23 J Vintage Sookane, Davenport Grand Hotel 7/25 Gluten & Dairy Free Cooking, Kroc 7/25 Foraging for Wild Edibles, Hillyard Library

MUSIC

7/20 J Flo Rida, Sky (LMFAO),

july 20-26 7/21 Lilac Blind Charity Golf Scramble, Downriver Golf Course

7/23-24 Rypien Foundation Hope Classic

7/23 Race the River, Riverstone Park 7/23 Sunday Morning XC Bike Races, Schweitzer Mountain Resort

Northern Quest Resort & Casino 7/20 Major and the Monbacks, The Bartlett 7/21 J John Mayer, The Gorge 7/21 J Giants in the Trees, Buffalo Jones, Fun Ladies; The Big Dipper 7/21 Smash Hit Carnival, Hotel RL 7/21 Children of Atom CD Release Party, with Drone Epidemic, Antiform + more; The Palomino 7/21 Jarren Benton: Mink Coat Killa Tour, with Bingx and Caleb Brown; The Emperor Room 7/21 Jared & the Mill, Kolars, Bartlett 7/22 J Jack Johnson, the Avett Brothers, Gorge Amphitheater 7/22 Sarah Brown, Hotel RL at the Park 7/22 Rock & Rumble feat. SuckerPunched, Over Sea Under Stone; Cruisers 7/24 Farooq, Low Roads; The Pin! 7/24 Casual Hex, HYÄNE, Peru Resh, Mala Vida; Baby Bar 7/26 Sidewalk Chalk, The Bartlett

7/24 Fly-Tying Basics, Shadle Library 7/25-26 Spokane Indians vs. Everett,

SPORTS & OUTDOORS

7/22 Plein Air Oil Painting, Dahmen

7/20-23 NW Yoga Feast, Eureka Institute 7/20 J Outdoor Emergency Basics, REI

Avista Stadium

THEATER

7/20-26 J South Pacific, Kroc Center 7/20-26 Bad Business at the Brewery,

or...Who Botched Bessie’s Brew?, Sixth Street Theater 7/20-23 Carousel, Lake City Playhouse 7/20-22 Northwoods Unleashed, Circle Moon Theater 7/21-23 Civic Academy: Wanda’s World, Spokane Civic Theatre 7/21 Fairy Tale Murders, CdA Cellars 7/21-26 J Spokane Valley Summer Theatre: The Secret Garden, Central Valley High School 7/22 Dan TDM On Tour, Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox

VISUAL ARTS

7/20-26 J Art Spirit 20th Anniversary, Art Spirit Gallery Barn

7/22 J Art on the Street with Tiffany Patterson, Spokane Art School

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7/29 J Unifest, Downtown Spokane

FILM COMEDY

7/27 Guffaw Yourself!, Neato Burrito 7/27-29 Jessica Kirson, Spokane

Comedy Club 7/27 2.0pen Mic, The District Bar 7/28 Expedition, Blue Door Theatre 7/28 DUOs, Blue Door Theatre 7/29 After Dark, Blue Door Theatre 7/29 Safari, Blue Door Theatre 7/30 Dope Show, Spokane Comedy Club

COMMUNITY

7/27 Solar Eclipse for Kids, Hillyard Library

7/28 Irish Dance Activity, Airway

Heights Community Center

7/28 SCRAPS Info Session, Downtown Library

7/28 Drop in & Code for Kids, Spark

Central 7/28 Reptile Night, Mobius 7/30 J Coeur d’Alene Garden Tour 7/31 J Your Guide to the Solar Eclipse, South Hill Library 8/1 Your Guide to the Solar Eclipse, Shadle Library

FESTIVAL

7/28-30 Old Time Picnic, Harrison,

Idaho 7/29-30 J KuroNekoCon, Spokane Convention Center 7/29-30 J Skyfest 2017, Fairchild Air Force Base

7/27-28 J Kubo & the Two Strings,

Garland Theater 7/27 LEGO Batman, The Kenworthy 7/27-8/2 J Z Nation: Behind the Camera, The MAC (through 9/10) 7/27 SING, University of Idaho 7/28 SING, Mirabeau Park Meadows 7/28 Summer Moonlight Movies: LEGO Batman, Sunset Park 7/29 J Rocky Horror Picture Show, Garland Theater 7/29 Free Movies in the Park, Coeur d’Alene City Park 7/29 South Perry Summer Theater: Moana, The Shop 7/29 Saturday Market Cartoons, The Kenworthy 7/29 Captain America: Civil War, Indian Trail Library 7/31-8/2 Garland Summer Movies: Angry Birds, Garland Theater. 8/1 J The Princess Bride, Garland 8/2 Alvin & the Chipmunks Chipwrecked, The Kenworthy

FOOD & DRINK

7/27 Backyard Bar Party, Blackwell Hotel 7/27 Tasty Thursdays, Uva Trattoria 7/27 Thai-On-One, INCA 7/28 Wine/Beer Classes, Rocket Market 7/28 Ride & Dine Dinner Series, Silver Mountain Ski Resort 7/28 J Food Truck Fridays, Downtown Spokane 7/29 New Opportunities in Urban Livestock, Shadle Library

MUSIC

7/27 J Herb Alpert & Lani Hall, The Fox 7/27 Through the Roots, Sun Dried Vibes; The Big Dipper

7/27 KOSH, Arbor Crest Wine Cellars 7/28 Eclectic Approach, Hotel RL 7/28-30 Watershed Festival, The Gorge [SOLD OUT]

7/28-30 The Cronkites, Conkling Marina 7/29 Robin Barrett, Hotel RL 7/29 J Palouse Music Festival, Palouse City Park

7/29 Kane Brown, 12 Tribes Resort Casino

7/29 Get Ya Grind On, M-Dub, the Have Nots + more; The Emperor Room

7/29 Naughty Professor, Red Room 7/28-29 Raised in a Barn Band, King’s Bar & Grill

7/30 J Asleep at the Wheel, Bing

Find your clan at the Spokane Scottish Highland Games on Aug. 5.

7/30 Bare Buns Fun Run, Kaniksu Ranch 7/29 J Baskets for Babies Benefit Disc Golf Tourney, High Bridge Park

Crosby Theater

7/30 J Thievery Corporation, Knitting Factory

8/1 J Post Animal, The Bartlett

THEATER

7/27-30 J South Pacific, Kroc Center 7/27-30 Bad Business at the Brewery,

8/2 The Harmaleighs, The Nest at Kendall Yards

SPORTS & OUTDOORS 7/27 J Spokane Indians vs. Everett, Avista Stadium

7/28-29 The Showcase, CdA Resort 7/29 Strides for Strong Bones, Medical Lake Waterfront Park 7/29 Adventure Hunt, Spokane 7/30 Tri & Du It, Waterfront Park 7/30 Sunday Morning XC Bike Races, Schweitzer Mountain Resort 7/30 J Spokane Valley Cycle Celebration, Mirabeau Park

or...Who Botched Bessie’s Brew?, Sixth Street Theater 7/27-30 Civic Academy: Wanda’s World, Spokane Civic Theatre 7/27-30 Carousel, Lake City Playhouse 7/27-8/2 J Spokane Valley Summer Theatre: The Secret Garden, Central Valley High School 7/28 Fairy Tale Murders, CdACellars 8/2 From Wallace With Love, Sixth Street Theater

ARTS

Fifteen Years, Prichard Art Gallery

7/27-8/2 Louise Kodis, Jundt Art Museum (through 9/19)

7/27-8/2 Dislocated Memories, Chase Gallery (through 9/29)

7/27-8/2 Art Spirit Gallery 20th

Anniversary, (through 8/5)

7/27 Art Classes with Jery Haworth, Spokane Art School

7/27-28 J Between the Cascades and

the Rockies, Spokane Art School

7/27 J DIY Screen Printing Party, Spark Central

7/27 Reading: Dawn Reno Langley, Auntie’s Bookstore

7/29 J Lecture: Harrison 100 Year Fire, Harrison, Idaho

7/29 Reading: John Lawton, Auntie’s 8/2 Broken Mic, Neato Burrito

7/27-8/2 J Kelli Connell / Double Life:

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COMEDY

8/3 Guffaw Yourself!, Neato Burrito 8/3-5 J Tim Meadows, Spokane

Comedy Club 8/3 2.0pen Mic, The District Bar 8/4 Expedition, Blue Door Theatre 8/4 Nerve Damage, Blue Door Theatre 8/5 After Dark, Blue Door Theatre 8/5 Improv Troupe, Ignite! Theatre

COMMUNITY

8/4 J KSPS FitKids Day, Ferris High School

8/4 Drop In & Rock Out, Airway Heights Community Center

8/5 Flea Market, First Church of Nazarene

FESTIVAL

8/4-5 Barefoot in the Park, Pavillion Park

8/4-6 J Coeur d’Alene Street Fair, Downtown Coeur d’Alene

8/4-6 J Hillyard Festival, East Spokane 8/4-6 J Colville Rendezvous Days 8/5 J Scottish Highland Games, Spokane Fair & Expo Center

8/6 Cottonwood, Idaho Raspberry

Festival 8/8-9 Bonner County Fair, Bonner County Fairgrounds, Sandpoint

FILM

8/3-4 Angry Birds, Garland Theater 8/3 Alvin & the Chipmunks

Chipwrecked, The Kenworthy 8/3-9 J Z Nation: Behind the Camera, The MAC (through 9/10)

8/3 Screen on the Green: A League of Their Own, University of Idaho

8/5 J South Perry Summer Theater:

Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom, The Shop 8/5 Saturday Market Cartoons, The Kenworthy 8/5 Swim and a Movie: Moana, Spokane County Aqautic Centers 8/6 J Children’s Film Festival Seattle, Bing Crosby Theater 8/7-9 SING, Garland Theater 8/8 J My Neighbor Totoro, Garland 8/9 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, The Kenworthy

FOOD & DRINK

8/3 Thursday Wine Social, Gourmet

Way Hayden 8/3 Backyard Bar Party, The Blackwell Hotel 8/3 Scotch & Cigars, Prohibition Gastropub 8/3 Tasty Thursdays, Uva Trattoria 8/3 Mouthwatering Mediterranean Plates, INCA @ SCC 8/4-5 J Spokane Brewers Festival, Spokane Arena 8/4 Wine/Beer Classes, Rocket Market 8/4-6 J Taste of the Coeur d’Alenes, Coeur d’Alene City Park 8/4 Ride & Dine Dinner Series, Silver Mountain Ski Resort 8/4 J Food Truck Fridays, Downtown Spokane 8/5 Sip of Beverly’s, Beverly’s 8/9 J Fried Chicken & Local Beer Series, The Wandering Table

MUSIC

8/3-9 J Festival at Sandpoint, Memorial Field

8/4-5 The Cronkites, Conkling Marina 8/3 J Festival at Sandpoint feat. Pink Martini, Memorial Field

8/3 Benton and Gallagher, Arbor Crest 8/3 John Welsh Band, Riverstone Park 8/3 Bands on Boats feat. the Rhythm Dawgs, Coeur d’Alene Resort

8/3 J Toby Keith, Waterloo Revival,

Northern Quest Resort & Casino 8/3 Aldous Harding, The Bartlett 8/3 Stacy Jones Band, The Roadhouse 8/3 Tuck Foster and the Tumbling Dice, Daley’s Cheap Shots 8/4 J Kenny Rogers, CdA Casino 8/4 J Festival at Sandpoint feat. The B-52’s with Biddadat; Memorial Field 8/4 J Melissa Etheridge, Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox 8/4 Curtis Salgado, Hotel RL 8/4-5 J Pretty Lights, The Gorge 8/4 Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, The Hive 8/5 Cherry Sisters Revival, Dahmen Barn 8/5 Anni Piper, Hotel RL at the Park 8/5 Festival at Sandpoint feat. Jake Owen with Mitchell Tempenny; Memorial Field 8/5 Ambrosia, 12 Tribes Resort Casino 8/5 J Chase Rice, Dylan Jakobsen; Knitting Factory 8/5 Luni Coleone, Cordell Drake; The Pin! 8/5 Jerry Joseph & the Jackmormons, The Hive 8/6 Jeff Rowe, Conkling Marina

8/6 Moses Willey, Big Barn Brewing Co. 8/6 Devon Wade Band, Arbor Crest 8/7 J Pinegrove, The Bartlett 8/8 J Willie Nelson and Family, Kacey Musgraves, Northern Quest

8/9 Redeye Empire, Parkside Event Center

8/9 Folkinception, The Nest at Kendall Yards 8/9 Michael Jackson HIStory Show, Bing Crosby Theater 8/9 J Spokane Symphony: Soirée on the Edge, Arbor Crest

SPORTS & OUTDOORS 8/3-7 Spokane Indians vs. Eugene, Avista Stadium

8/4-5 PRCA Rodeo, Bonner County

Fairgrounds 8/5 Blazing Saddles Bike Ride, Colville 8/5-6 J Spike & Dig, Dwight Merkel Sports Complex 8/5 8 Lakes Leg Aches, Spokane 8/5 Kayak & Coffee on the Little Spokane River 8/5 J Long Bridge Swim, Sandpoint 8/5 Main St. Hoops, Rathdrum 8/5 J Hot August Nights Wrestling Tournament, Joe Albi Stadium 8/5 J Paddle, Splash & Play, Riverside State Park Nine Mile Recreation Area 8/5 J Midnight Century Ride, The Elk 8/6 Open Climb, REI 8/6 J Huckleberry Color Fun Run, Schweitzer Mountain Resort 8/7 Full Moon Hors d’oeuvres Cruise, Sandpoint

aug 3-9 8/8 J Class and a Glass, Arbor Crest 8/9 Wednesdays in the Woods, Riverside State Park

THEATER

8/3-9 From Wallace With Love, Sixth Street Theater

8/3-6 Carousel, Lake City Playhouse 8/3-6 J Spokane Valley Summer

Theatre: The Secret Garden, Central Valley High School 8/5 J Opera CDA Gala, Coeur d’Alene

VISUAL ARTS

8/3-4 Why I Moved to Colfax: Chapter II, Colfax Library (through 8/4)

8/3-5 Art Spirit Gallery 20th

Anniversary, (final week)

8/3-9 Chasing The Light: Michael Short, Entree Gallery (through 8/31)

8/3-9 J Life | Stories: Ric Gendron &

Melissa Cole, The MAC (thru 9/9)

8/3 Moscow First Thursday Art Walk 8/3-9 J 40th Annual POAC ArtWalk, Sandpoint

8/4 J First Friday, Spokane 8/4 Arts Buzz, CdA Chamber 8/4-6 J Art on the Green, North Idaho College

WORDS

8/4 J Sherman Alexie, University of Idaho Hartung Theater

8/5 J Reading: Sherman Alexie, Auntie’s Bookstore

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8/10 Guffaw Yourself!, Neato Burrito 8/10-12 J Piff the Magic Dragon, Spokane Comedy Club

8/10 2.0pen Mic, The District Bar 8/11 Expedition, Blue Door Theatre 8/15 Open Mic XL, The Observatory 8/16 Open Mic, Spokane Comedy Club

COMMUNITY

8/10 PJALS Postcard Happy Hour,

Saranac Commons 8/10 Thursday Evening Swing, Woman’s Club of Spokane 8/11 Coaches vs. Cancer, Arbor Crest 8/11 Hot Summer Nights: The Vintage 50s, Spokane Fair & Expo Center 8/11 J Swim and a Movie: Finding Dory, Valley Mission Pool 8/11 Magical Trivia Night, Spokane Valley Library 8/12-13 J Pend Oreille Excursion Train Rides, Newport 8/14-16 Spokane Parks Free Swim Days, Spokane City aquatic centers

FESTIVAL

8/10-12 Bonner County Fair, Bonner

County Fairgrounds 8/11-13 J SpoCon, Doubletree Hotel 8/12 J Garland Street Fair, Spokane

FILM

8/10-11 SING, Garland Theater

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8/10 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long

Haul, The Kenworthy 8/10-16 J Z Nation: Behind the Camera, The MAC (through 9/10) 8/11 Movies in the Park: Finding Dory, Valley Mission Park 8/11 SING, Half Moon Park 8/11 Smurfs: The Lost Village, Hillyard Library 8/11 The LEGO Movie, Shadle Library 8/11 Screen on the Green: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, U of Idaho 8/11 Summer Moonlight Movies: SING, Sunset Park 8/12 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Pavillion Park 8/12 Free Movies in the Park, Coeur d’Alene City Park 8/12 South Perry Summer Theater: Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them, The Shop 8/12 J Suds & Cinema, Garland Theater 8/12 Saturday Market Cartoons, The Kenworthy 8/12 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, East Side Library 8/14-16 Garland Summer Movies (title TBA), Garland Theater 8/15 Summer Camp: The Fast & The Furious, Garland Theater 8/16 Summer Matinee Series: Surprise Final Film, The Kenworthy

FOOD & DRINK

8/10 Thursday Wine Social, Gourmet Way

8/10 J Tasting on the Terrace, Spokane Convention Center

8/10 Backyard Bar Party, The Blackwell Hotel

8/10 Scotch & Cigars, Prohibition

Gastropub 8/10 Tasty Thursdays, Uva Trattoria 8/11 Wine/Beer Classes, Rocket Market 8/11 Ride & Dine Dinner Series, Silver Mountain Ski Resort 8/11 J Food Truck Fridays, Downtown Spokane 8/12 Taste of Rathdrum, Rathdrum City Park 8/12 J Ales for the Trail, McEuen Park 8/13 Farm to Table Dinner, Lazy R Ranch, Cheney 8/16 J Food Truck Night @ Kendall Yards Night Market

MUSIC

8/10 J Festival at Sandpoint feat. The

Head and the Heart with Matt Hopper and the Roman Candles, Memorial Field 8/10 Spare Parts Trio, Arbor Crest 8/10 Nick Vigarino, The Roadhouse 8/10 Gojira, Pallbearer, Knitting Factory 8/11-13 Wallace Accordion Jubilee, Downtown Wallace, Idaho 8/11 J Boz Scaggs, Michael McDonald, Northern Quest Resort & Casino 8/11 Outcry Tour feat. Jesus Culture, Lauren Daigle, Bethel Music, Chad Veach; Spokane Arena 8/11 Randy Hansen, Hotel RL at the Park 8/11 J Festival at Sandpoint feat. Iration and the Wailers, Memorial Field 8/11 Hip-Hip Showcase, The Pin! 8/11 The Nixon Rodeo, Locust Grove, Vial 8; The Big Dipper 8/11 J Beats Antique, The Hive 8/11-13 J Blue Waters Bluegrass

Festival, Medical Lake Waterfront Park 8/11-13 Dan Conrad, Conkling Marina 8/12 J Gleason Fest feat. Grouplove, The London Souls, Lavoy, Hey! is for Horses, Folkinception; Riverfront Park 8/12 The Doo-Wah Riders, Hotel RL 8/12 Jack Ingram, with Jeremy McComb and Luke Jaxon; Nashville North 8/12 J Fest at Sandpoint feat. George Thorogood & the Destroyers with White Buffalo, Memorial Field 8/12 Buffalo Jones, The Lantern 8/12 Trina, The Pin! 8/12 The New Mastersounds, The Hive. 8/13 J Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, The Fox 8/13 Sammy Eubanks, Arbor Crest

8/13 J Spokane River Paddleboard

SPORTS & OUTDOORS

VISUAL ARTS

8/11 Proving Grounds MMA, HUB Sports Center 8/11 Evening Kayak Paddle on the Spokane River 8/11 Bike Nights, Lone Wolf HarleyDavidson 8/11-12 Arenacross, Kootenai County Fairgrounds 8/12-13 Downhill Enduro Jam, Schweitzer Mountain Resort 8/12 Coeur d’Alene Triathlon, Coeur d’Alene City Park 8/12 Plese Flats Canoe Tour, Nine Mile Falls 8/12 Silver Mt. Showdown, Silver Mountain Ski Resort 8/13-16 West Central Table Tennis, Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and N. Idaho

Tours, McKinstry Station

8/14 Women’s Yoga for Outdoor Fitness, REI

8/16 Spokane Table Tennis Club,

Southside Senior & Community Center 8/16 Spokane Indians vs. Vancouver, Avista Stadium 8/16 Wednesdays in the Woods, Riverside State Park

THEATER

8/10-16 J Million Dollar Quartet, Kroc Center

8/10-16 From Wallace With Love, Sixth Street Theater

8/11 J Plunder & Murder, Coeur d’Alene Cellars

8/10-16 J Life | Stories: Ric Gendron & Melissa Cole, The MAC (thru 9/9)

8/10-16 Louise Kodis, Jundt Art Museum (through 8/19)

8/10-12 Burnished Ground: 400 Years

of Mezzotints from the Collection, Jundt Art Museum (final week) 8/10-16 J Dislocated Memories, Chase Gallery (through 9/29) 8/10-16 Chasing The Light: Michael Short, Entree Gallery (thru 8/31) 8/11 J Second Friday Artwalk, Downtown Coeur d’Alene 8/11-16 Dan McCaw and Sons, Art Spirit 8/11-13 J Sandpoint Artist’ Studio Tour 8/12-13 J POAC Arts & Crafts Fair, City Beach, Sandpoint 8/12-15 40th Annual POAC ArtWalk, Sandpoint

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Opening Day Concert and Fireworks Aug 23 Charley Jenkins and DARRYL WORLEY!

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8/21-23 This Wild Life, Garland Theater 8/22 Rock Dog, Indian Trail Library 8/22 J Smoke Signals, Garland Theater 8/23 Kubo & the Two Strings, South Hill Library

FOOD & DRINK

8/17 The Seasonal Kitchen, The JACC 8/17 Sangria Grill, INCA @ SCC 8/18-19 J National Lentil Fest, Pullman 8/18-19 Wallace Huckleberry Festival 8/18 Ride & Dine Dinner Series, Silver

Funnyman Michael Ian Black brings the LOLs to the Spokane Comedy Club Aug. 17-19.

COMEDY

8/17 Guffaw Yourself!, Neato Burrito 8/17-19 J Michael Ian Black, Spokane Comedy Club

8/18 J Once More With Feeling, Blue Door Theatre

8/20 Emily Galati, Spokane Comedy Club 8/21 Comedy Showcase, The Buzz Coffeehouse, Bar and Lounge

COMMUNITY

8/17-19 Spokane Parks Free Swim Days 8/17 Thursday Evening Swing, Woman’s Club of Spokane

8/19 Drop in & Science, Spark Central

FESTIVAL

8/18-20 Goodguys Rod & Custom Show, Spokane Fair & Expo Center 8/18 Kettle Falls Camp & Jam, Happy Dell City Park 8/19 J Unity in the Community, Riverfront Park 8/19 Power Boat Regatta, Harrison 8/20 Bump to Baby Fair, Riverfront Park 8/23 J North Idaho State Fair, Kootenai County Fairgrounds

FILM

8/17-18 Garland Summer Movies (film TBA), Garland Theater

8/17 Summer Matinee Series: Surprise Final Film, The Kenworthy

8/17-23 J Z Nation: Behind the

Camera, The MAC (through 9/10) 8/17 J RiffTrax Live: Doctor Who – The Five Doctors, Regal Cinemas NorthTown + Riverstone CdA 8/18 Hidden Figures, Pavillion Park 8/18 Summer Moonlight Movies: Grease, Sunset Park 8/19 Movie in the Park, CdA City Park 8/19 J South Perry Summer Theater: Rogue One, The Shop 8/19 Saturday Market Cartoons, The Kenworthy 8/19 Hacksaw Ridge, South Hill Library 8/20 Obsession, Bing Crosby Theater

Mountain Ski Resort 8/19 J Music, Micros & BBQ, CdA Casino 8/19 J Brewsfest, Silver Mountain 8/20 InVeg Potluck, Woman’s Club 8/20 Farm-to-Table Dinner, Mont Lamm Events 8/22 Preserving Fruit, East Side Library

MUSIC

Giant, Shook Twins, Adrian Xavier, Mother Yeti; downtown Pullman 8/18-19 The Hankers, Conkling Marina 8/18-19 The Coffey Twins Rock ‘n’ Roll Show, Circle Moon Theater 8/18 J Keith Urban, Devin Dawson; Northern Quest Resort & Casino 8/18 Kip Moore, Knitting Factory 8/18 Royal Bliss, Catalyst, Sovereign Citizen & the Nonprofits; The Pin! 8/19 National Lentil Fest feat. High Valley, The Olson Bros. Band, Ian Hale & the Legacy; Pullman 8/19 J Zac Brown Band, The Gorge 8/20 ShineFest, feat. MercyMe,

C R E S T

Matthew West, Jordan Feliz, the Incandescent; Riverfront Park 8/20 Tuxedo Junction, Arbor Crest 8/23 J Spokane Symphony: Soirée on the Edge, Arbor Crest

SPORTS & OUTDOORS 8/17-19 Spokane Indians vs. Vancouver, Avista Stadium

8/17 J King of the Cage, CdA Casino 8/18-20 BMX Nationals, Dwight Merkel Sports Complex

8/18 Spokane to Sandpoint Relay 8/19 Xeriscape Gardening, Manito Park 8/19 Kids Who Tri, Liberty Park 8/21 J Solar Eclipse Cruise, Sandpoint 8/23 Spokane Indians vs. Tri- City, Avista Stadium

8/18 David Raitt, Hotel RL at the Park 8/18 J National Lentil Fest feat. Magic

A R B O R

aug 17-23

THEATER

8/17-23 J Million Dollar Quartet, Kroc 8/17-23 From Wallace With Love, 6th Street Theater

8/18 Plunder & Murder, CdA Cellars 8/18-20 J Opera CDA: Tosca, North Idaho College

8/18 J Garrison Keillor’s Prairie Home

“Love and Comedy” Tour, The Fox

8/19 J Shakespeare in the Parks: You Can Never Tell, Pavillion Park

8/20 J Shakespeare in the Parks:

Macbeth, Bonner County Fairgrounds 8/22 Wild Women of Broadway, Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center

W I N E

C E L L A R S

Soiree on the Edge

WED, AUG 9, 2017, 7PM • WED, AUG 23, 2017, 7PM Cool classical music is paired with quality wines atop the Cliff House grounds of Arbor Crest Wine Cellars. Soiree on the Edge is our scenic summer outing with two unforgettable evenings of sights, sips and sounds. Picnic options available for purchase or bring your own and savor the summer sunset. Ages 21 and over. Table and Lawn Seats available.

Order the two-concert series NOW… and SAVE 25%. Individual tickets go on sale June 20. Sponsored by The Heaton Family

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aug 24-30 COMEDY

8/24-26 Kermit Apio, Spokane Comedy Club

8/25 J Once More With Feeling, Blue

Door Theatre 8/25 DUOs, Blue Door Theatre 8/26 After Dark, Blue Door Theatre 8/27 The Dope Show, Spokane Comedy Club

COMMUNITY

8/24-27 J North Idaho State Fair,

Kootenai County Fairgrounds 8/25 Drop in & Code for Kids, Spark Central 8/25-27 J Gathering at the Falls Powwow, Riverfront Park 8/25 End of the Summer Teen Mixer, Airway Heights Community Center 8/26-27 J Pend Oreille Excursion Train Rides, Newport 8/27 J Paws in the Pool, Valley Mission Pool 8/27-30 J Doggie Dip, Spokane City Aquatic Centers (dates and locations vary)

FILM

8/24-25 This Wild Life, Garland Theater 8/24 J RiffTrax Live: Doctor Who – The Five Doctors, Regal Cinemas 8/24 J Wonder Woman, U of Idaho 8/25 Wall-E, Hillyard Library 8/25 Beauty & the Beast, Sunset Park

J The Inlander recommends this event

8/26 Beauty & the Beast, Pavillion Park 8/26 Saturday Market Cartoons, The Kenworthy 8/26 Power Rangers, Hillyard Library 8/27-28 J Studio Ghibli Fest: Castle in the Sky, Regal Cinemas 8/28 Historic Romance Retreat Movie Night, Bing Crosby Theater 8/29 J Fear & Loathing, Garland Theater

FOOD & DRINK

8/26 J Pickwick, Cataldo, The Bartlett 8/26 J Kings of Leon, The Gorge 8/26 Cloud 9 Krew, The Pin! 8/26 J Village People, 12 Tribes Casino 8/27 Rockin’ Robin, Conkling Marina 8/27 Sara Brown Band, Arbor Crest 8/28 J Spoon, White Reaper, Knitting Factory

8/29 Nickelback, Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest; Spokane Arena

8/24 J Chef’s Dinner feat. Steven

SPORTS & OUTDOORS

8/25 Wine/Beer Classes, Rocket Market 8/25 Ride & Dine Dinner Series, Silver

8/26 Spokane River Paddleboard Tours,

8/25 J Food Truck Fridays, Downtown

8/26 Spring Boat Races, Webb’s Slough 8/26 J Priest Lake Triathlon, Hill’s

8/24-25 Spokane Indians vs. Tri- City,

Kitchens, Kendall Yards Mountain Ski Resort Spokane

Avista Stadium

McKinstry Station Resort

8/25 J Dine Through Time, The

Kenworthy 8/27 Western Dance Association Salmon Barbecue, Sullivan Park 8/30 J Pig Out in the Park, Riverfront Park

MUSIC

8/26 Spokane Wiffle Ball Classic, Assumption Parish

8/27-30 West Central Table Tennis, Girl Scouts of Eastern WA & N. Idaho

8/27 J Ironman Coeur d’Alene 8/27-30 Spokane Badminton Club,

West Central Community Center

8/25-26 The Coffey Twins Rock ‘n’ Roll Show, Circle Moon Theater

8/25-26 Riverboat Dance Band,

Conkling Marina & Resort 8/24 Ron Greene & Friends, Arbor Crest 8/24 Chiselfish, CdA Riverstone Park 8/24 Mike Love and Guests, Big Dipper 8/25-26 British Export, Hotel RL 8/25 Jason Boland and the Stragglers, Devon Wade, Nashville North 8/25-26 North Idaho Fair After-Rodeo Party feat. Raised in a Barn Band, Kootenai County Fairgrounds

8/30 Spokane Table Tennis Club,

Southside Community Center 8/30 Wednesdays in the Woods, Riverside State Park

THEATER

8/24-27 J Million Dollar Quartet, Kroc Center

8/24-27 From Wallace With Love, Sixth Street Theater

VISUAL ARTS

8/24-30 J Life | Stories: Ric Gendron &

D rinking

Good Wine with good food

in good company

Civilized

is one of

life’s most

City pools go to the dogs this week in Spokane and Spokane Valley. Melissa Cole, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture (through 9/9) 8/24-30 J Dislocated Memories, Chase Gallery (through 9/29) 8/24-30 Dan McCaw and Sons, Art Spirit Gallery (through 9/2) 8/24-30 Chasing The Light: Michael Short, Entree Gallery (final week) 8/24-30 POAC ArtWalk, Sandpoint 8/26-27 Art & Glass Fest, Arbor Crest 8/27 Figure Drawing Sessions, Terrain

8/28 Muddy Mondays, Gizmo-cda 8/29 Spokane Artist Trading Card Swap, Lindaman’s

8/30 Drop In & Draw, Spark Central

WORDS

8/24 Poetry Open Mic, Monarch Mountain Coffee

8/25 J Book Launch: Stephanie Oakes, Auntie’s Bookstore

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FARMERS MARKETS BONNERS FERRY FARMERS MARKET Saturday, from 8 am-1 pm. Corner of Hwy. 95 and Kootenai St., Bonners Ferry, Idaho. bonnersferryfarmersmarket. org (208-267-2780) CHEWELAH FARMERS MARKET Friday, from 11 am3:30 pm. City Park, 600 N. Park St., Chewelah, Wash. chewelahfarmersmarket.com (936-4353) EMERSON-GARFIELD FARMERS MARKET Friday, from 3-7 pm. SCC IEL Adult Education Center parking lot, 2310 N. Monroe. market.emersongarfield.org FAIRWOOD FARMERS MARKET Tuesday, from 3-7 pm. Fairwood Shopping Center, 319 W. Hastings Rd. fairwoodfarmersmarket.org KENDALL YARDS NIGHT MARKET Wednesday, from 4-8 pm. On Summit Parkway between Cedar Street and Adams Alley. kendallnightmarket.org KOOTENAI COUNTY FARMERS MARKET Saturday, from 9 am-1:30 pm. SE Corner of Highway 95 and Prairie Ave, Hayden. Also Wednesday, 4-7 pm, at Sherman and Fifth Street, Coeur d’Alene. kootenaifarmersmarket.org LIBERTY LAKE FARMERS MARKET Saturday, from 9 am-1 pm. Town Square Park, 1421 N. Meadowwood Ln., Liberty Lake. libertylakefarmersmarket.com MILLWOOD FARMERS MARKET Wednesday, from

3-7 pm. Millwood Community Presbyterian parking lot, 3223 N. Marguerite. millwoodpc.org/millwoodfarmers-market (924-2350) MOSCOW FARMERS MARKET Saturday, from 8 am-1 pm. Friendship Square, downtown Moscow. moscow. id.us (20-883-7132) N.E.W. MARKET Wednesday and Saturday, from 9 am-1 pm. Corner of Main and Astor, downtown Colville, Wash. newfarmersmarket.org PERRY STREET THURSDAY MARKET Thursday, from 3-7 pm. The Shop, 924 S. Perry. thursdaymarket.org PULLMAN FARMERS MARKET Wednesday, from 3:30-6 pm. Spot Shop parking lot, 240 NE Kamiaken St. pullmanchamber.com (334-3565) RATHDRUM FARMERS MARKET Second and fourth Saturday of the month, from 9 am-1 pm, through Aug. 27. Rathdrum City Park, Hwy. 53 at Rathdrum, Idaho. (208-687-2399) SANDPOINT FARMERS MARKET Wednesday from 3-5:30 pm, and Saturday from 9 am-1 pm. Farmin Park, Third Avenue and Oak Street, Sandpoint. sandpointfarmersmarket.com SPOKANE FARMERS MARKET Wednesday and Saturday, from 8 am-1 pm. 20 W. Fifth. spokanefarmersmarket.org (995-0182)

COMEDY

8/31 Guffaw Yourself!, Neato Burrito 8/31-9/2 Cash Levy, Spokane Comedy Club 9/1 J Once More With Feeling, Blue Door 9/1 Nerve Damage, Blue Door Theatre 9/2 J After Dark, Blue Door Theatre 9/2 Improv Troupe, Ignite! Theatre 9/3 Myles Weber, Spokane Comedy Club

COMMUNITY

8/31 J Doggie Dip, Spokane City Pools 8/31 Thursday Evening Swing, Woman’s

Club of Spokane 8/31 I am ENOUGH, Kroc Center 9/1-4 J Under the Freeway Flea Market, Downtown Wallace, Idaho

aug 31-sept 4 8/31 Too Slim and the Taildraggers, Riverfront Park

8/31 Martini Bros, Arbor Crest 8/31 Nu Jack City, CdA Riverstone Park 8/31 Bands on Boats feat. the Rub; The Coeur d’Alene Resort

8/31 Josh Turner, Knitting Factory 9/1 Paul Revere’s Raiders, LeRoy Bell; Riverfront Park

9/1-3 Uppercut, Conkling Marina 9/2 J Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio, Riverfront Park

FESTIVAL

9/1-4 J Fall Fest, Schweitzer Mountain

9/2 Jessica Lynne, Dahmen Barn 9/3 David Luning, Riverfront Park 9/3 J Guns N’ Roses, Gorge Amphitheater 9/3 Atomic Jive, Arbor Crest Wine Cellars

FOOD & DRINK

SPORTS & OUTDOORS

8/31-9/4 J Pig Out in the Park, Riverfront Park 8/31 Thursday Wine Social, Gourmet Way 8/31 Scotch & Cigars, Prohibition Gastropub 8/31 Tasty Thursdays, Uva Trattoria 9/1 Wine/Beer Classes, Rocket Market 9/1 Ride & Dine Dinner, Silver Mountain 9/2 J Sip of Beverly’s, Beverly’s

MUSIC

9/1-3 J Spokane Indians vs. Everett, Avista Stadium

9/3-4 West Central Table Tennis, Girl Scouts of Eastern WA & N. Idaho

9/3 Open Climbing Wall hours, REI 9/3 Spokane Badminton Club, West Central Community Center

VISUAL ARTS

8/31-9/2 Dan McCaw and Sons, Art Spirit Gallery (final week)

9/1-3 Tumbleweed Music Festival,

8/31 Chasing The Light: Michael Short, Entree

9/2 J Spokane Symphony Labor Day

9/1 J First Friday, Spokane 9/1 Arts Buzz, CdA Chamber of Commerce 9/1-4 Untamed: Terry Lee, Entree Gallery 9/2 40th POAC ArtWalk, Sandpoint

Richland, Wash.

Concert, Pavillion Park

9/4 J Spokane Symphony Labor Day Concert, Comstock Park

Gallery

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EVENT CONTACTS 8 Lakes Leg Aches, lcsnw.org Arbor Crest Winery, arborcrest.com,

Coeur d’Alene Resort, cdaresort.com, 208-765-4000

927-9463

Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre,

208-667-9346

Coeur d’Alene Triathlon & Duathlon,

Art on the Green, artonthegreen.org, Auntie’s Bookstore, auntiesbooks.com, 838-0206 Big Dipper, bigdipperevents.com Bing Crosby Theater, bingcrosbytheater.com, 227-7638 Blue Door Theatre, bluedoortheatre.com, 747-7045

cdasummertheatre.com cdatriathlon.com

Colville Chamber of Commerce, colville.com

Dahmen Barn, artisanbarn.org, 229-3414

Bonner County Fairgrounds,

Dirty Dash, colormerad.com Emerge, emergecda.org Entree Gallery, entreegallery.com,

Car d’Lane / CdA Street Fair,

Festival at Sandpoint,

bonnercountyfair.com

208-443-2001

cdadowntown.com, 208-667-5986

CdA Arts Commission,

artandculturecda.org

CdA Murder Mystery Theater,

cdamurdermysterytheatre.com Chateau Rive, chateaurive.com, 795-2030

Circle Moon Theater,

northwoodsperformingarts.com

City of Airway Heights (Sunset Park),

festivalatsandpoint.com, 888-265-4554 Fox Theater, foxtheaterspokane.com, 624-1200 Friends of Manito, thefriendsofmanito.org Friends of Pavillion Park, pavillionpark.org Garland Theater, garlandtheater.com, 327-1050

cawh.org

Gorge Amphitheatre,

800-523-2464

Green Bluff Growers,

Coeur d’Alene Casino, cdacasino.com, Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce,

cdachamber.com, 208-664-3194

gorgeamphitheatre.net

greenbluffgrowers.com Hoopfest, spokanehoopfest.net

Kenny Rogers plays the Coeur d’Alene Casino on Aug. 4.

Hotel RL by Red Lion at the Park, 326-8000

Ignite! Community Theatre, igniteonbroadway.org

INB Performing Arts Center, inbpac.com, 279-7000

Inland Northwest Culinary Academy (INCA), incaafterdark.scc.spokane.edu

Inland Northwest Food Network, inwfoodnetwork.org

Jundt Art Museum, gonzaga.edu/jundt, 313-6611

Kenworthy Performing Arts Center,

kenworthy.org, 208-882-4127 Knitting Factory, sp.knittingfactory. com, 244-3279

Kootenai County Fairgrounds,

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Liberty Lake Community Theatre, libertylaketheatre.com

Long Bridge Swim, longbridgeswim.org Masquers Theater, masquers.com,

246-2611 kcfairgrounds.com Medical Lake Chamber of Commerce, Kroc Center, kroccda.org, 208-667-1865 medical-lake.org, 565-5000 Lake City Playhouse, lakecityplayhouse. Midnight Century, midnightcentury.com org, 208-676-7529 Mont Lamm Events, Lands Council, landscouncil.org, montlammfarmtotable.com 838-4912 EVENT CONTACTS CONTINUES ON PAGE 128

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EVENT CONTACTS Montana Shakespeare in the Park,

REI Spokane, rei.com/spokane,

Moscow Chamber of Commerce,

Rendezvous Days, Colville,

shakespeareintheparks.org moscowchamber.com, 208-882-1800

Mozart on a Summer’s Eve,

mozartspokane.com Nashville North, thenashvillenorth.com National Lentil Festival, lentilfest.com

Newport Chamber of Commerce,

newportoldtownchamber.org, 509-447-5812 Northern Quest Casino, northernquest.com, 242-7000 Opera Coeur d’Alene, operacda.org Palouse, Wash., visitpalouse.com Panida Theater, panida.org, 208-263-9191 Pend Oreille County Fairgrounds, povn.com/pocofair

Pend Oreille Playhouse,

pendoreilleplayers.org, 671-3389

Pig Out in the Park, spokanepigout.com, 921-5579

Pullman Chamber of Commerce, pullmanchamber.com, 509-334-3565

Pullman Civic Theatre,

pullmancivictheatre.org, 509-332-8406

328-9900

colvillerendezvous.org

Rendezvous in the Park, Moscow, rendezvousinthepark.com

Riverfront Park,

spokaneriverfrontpark.com

Rocket Market, rocketmarket.com Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce,

Pig Out in the Park runs Aug. 31-Sept. 4.

sandpointchamber.org, 208-263-2161

Scenic Pend Oreille Train Rides (SPORT), sporttrainrides.com

Schweitzer Mountain Resort,

schweitzer.com, 208-263-9555

Silver Mountain Resort, silvermt.com Sixth Street Theater,

sixthstreetmelodrama.com, 208-752-8871 Spark Central, spark-central.org, 279-0299 Spokane Arena, spokanearena.com, 279-7000 Spokane Art School, spokaneartschool.net Spokane Arts, spokanearts.org Spokane Canoe & Kayak Club, sckc.ws

Spokane Civic Theatre,

spokanecivictheatre.com, 325-

Spokane Shadow,

The Art Spirit Gallery, theartspiritgallery.

Spokane to Sandpoint Relay,

The Bartlett, thebartlettspokane.com The Hive, livefromthehive.com The MAC, northwestmuseum.org,

spokanecounty.org, 477-1766

Spokane Valley Heritage Museum,

The Observatory, observatoryspokane.

spokanecounty.org/parks, 477-4730

Spokane Valley Parks & Rec,

The Pin!, thepinevents.com, 624-0746 The Shop, 534-1647 Tiger Tri, tigertri.com Unity in the Community, nwunity.org Wallace Chamber of Commerce,

2507

Spokane Comedy Club,

spokanesoccerclubshadow.org Spokane Symphony, spokanesymphony.org, 624-1200

spokanecomedyclub.com

Spokane Convention Center,

spokanecenter.com, 279-7000

Spokane County Fair & Expo Center,

spokanetosandpoint.com

Spokane County Parks & Rec,

valleyheritagecenter.org

spokanevalley.org/parksandrec

Spokane Humane Society,

Spokane Valley Summer Theatre,

Spokane Indians, spokaneindians.com,

Spokane Woman’s Club,

Spokane Parks & Rec,

Stage Left Theater,

Spokane Public Libraries,

Summer Parkways,

spokanehumanesociety.org 535-2922

spokaneparks.org, 625-6200 spokanelibrary.org

svsummertheatre.org

womansclubspokane.org spokanestageleft.org

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People Co-ing Above & Beyond for Spokane // John and Cindy Bryant

“Try Something” Co-Operation for Community The spirit of giving grows everywhere John and Cindy Bryant go. The owners of No Li Brewhouse in Spokane create opportunities for employees and patrons to cooperate together for valuable local causes. Last month, John and Cindy created a platform for donations after a vandal abused the Salish School of Spokane. Together they raised $5,000 for a new camera and security system for the safety of the students and faculty. The couple also recently raised over $30,000 for two families who suffered a home fire. During the Final Four they raised $7,000 for St. Margaret’s Women’s Shelter. John and Cindy share a passion for helping their community cooperate. Their desire to collaborate with Spokane grows from a deep family history. Both were raised by families that depended upon their communities for survival. When Cindy’s grandmother immigrated from Naples, Italy, St. Aloysius Church helped her family get established. Likewise, John’s grandparents survived a harsh early life by bonding with their communities in the rural Midwest and in Washington State. “My grandparents were living in rural Washington during the Dust Bowl years,” said John. “Their little community shared everything, but they were still desperate for food. So my grandmother wrote Eleanor Roosevelt asking for help. Two weeks later, two trucks rolled into town loaded with fresh fruits and vegetables.”

The story about Eleanor Roosevelt demonstrated the Try Something Principle to John. “You never know,” said John, “what will happen until you try something.”

Trying something, for John and Cindy, means building frameworks that enable others to cooperate and contribute. “We build opportunities for the community to cooperate together toward solutions,” said Cindy. “Don’t know how to get help? When we’re supporting a cause, we ask people to buy a case of beer or a t-shirt. All the proceeds will go toward the cause.” Building frameworks for good deeds has met with amazing success. After the Salish School of Spokane was vandalized, John and Cindy hoped to raise money for a new camera and security system. They hosted 32 craft brewers and 16 collaboration-brews for the fundraiser.

The event was so successful that they sold out of beer. “People started giving from everywhere, not just Spokane,” said John. “Even after we sold out of beer, people from Portland and Seattle were donating, saying, ‘Will you make sure the Salish School gets this?’”

The cooperative fundraiser more than doubled the original goal; in the end, the Salish School received $5,000 from John and Cindy’s community-building efforts. Not bad results from simply following the Try Something Principle.

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FOOD | WINE mer sip. There are many reasons this wine has captured the hearts of those wanting to relax in hot weather. So recently, I met up with Eric Sloane, wine steward at the Yoke’s Fresh Market on Argonne Road, and a former assistant winemaker with Nodland Cellars and former assistant sommelier at Beverly’s, for his take. “I’ve always loved it as a summer wine because it can take a full chill,” he said. “Most white wines are consumed too cold. They’re richer; the aromatics are better when they are a little bit warmer. There’s a few white wines: Sauvignon Blanc, anything with high acidity that’s not extremely aromatic, which are really good chilled down. Vinho Verde is one of those.” Lake-ready: No wonder it’s such a Biotite, $12 good fit for a cooler. Gazela, $6 To understand Fonseca Twin Vines, $8 Vinho Verde (pronounced VEENG-yo vaird), it helps More complex: to know a bit of geograAzahar, $10 phy. Like Burgundy or Casal Garcia, $8 Champagne in France, Vinho Verde is a wine(All prices current at growing region in northYoke’s at press time.) ern Portugal. Wine has been grown there for more than 2,000 years. While the most common wine you’re likely to get from this region in the U.S. is the light, white version, it also produces red, rosé, and sparkling wines. One might wonder why a name that translates to “green wine” also covers red and pink versions. This “green” doesn’t refer to the color, but instead hints that this is a wine best consumed young. It’s usually released 3 to 6 months after harvest (compared with years after, for some other wines). While most Vinho Verdes are white blends, they likely aren’t grapes that you’ve heard of before. The most typical are Alvarinho (called Albariño in Spain), Loureiro, Trajadura, Azal, Pederña, and Avesso. “It’s very much a café wine, like a rosé in Paris,” says Sloane. “These are wines of the people. They generally just know a guy who has a vat and they go fill their carafe — their growler, in American-speak. They take it home and drink it as an everyday wine. It is a little bit lower in alcohol, so you can drink more of it.” While Vinho Verde is excellent on its own, it’s also quite food-friendly. Pair it with spicy dishes, or fish, similarly to a Sauvignon Blanc or a Pinot Grigio. While Sloane sees the value in the most readily available Vinho Verdes, he is particularly excited about white wines that are taking some winemaking risks (these were called “Super Verdes” by the Wall Street Journal in 2014). “They’re taking the complexity level up a couple notches, which may not be right for everyone, because those wines are definitely more powerfully flavored, more intense,” says Sloane. “Those are definitely brighter, the acidity is more laser-beam than diffused. They have an introduction of secondary flavors like chalkiness, and even a little bit of saline, where with the Vinho Verdes available every day, fruit is the primary characteristic. There’s not a lot of secondary or tertiary characteristics.” Unlike entry-level Vinho Verdes, those from smaller producers are usually completely still. The hint of sparkle originally occurred when small amounts of CO2 were trapped during bottling, but now many producers add CO2 because people expect it. Personally, I love the spritz of bubbles without opening a bottle of sparkling wine. While you can pick up a bottle of Vinho Verde just about anywhere, if you’re interested in trying all the region has to offer, your best bet is to confer with an expert. n

ERIC SLOANE’S PICKS FOR VINHO VERDE:

Bright, crisp and slightly sparkling; Vinho Verde is a perfect summer wine.

HECTOR AIZON PHOTO

A Wine for All Patios Getting to know Vinho Verde, an ideal summer refresher BY CARA STRICKLAND

n a particularly hot day several years ago, I decided to broaden my wine horizons. I’d been slowly drinking my way through WineWise, an informative wine primer published by the Culinary Institute of America. In the chapter on Portuguese wine, the authors suggested that a first glass should be a “lowalcohol, dry, crisp, white Vinho Verde wine.” Most of these, they wrote, cost less than $10 a bottle. It sounded like the perfect fit for my sweltering day. I found a bottle without difficulty and twisted open

the screw cap before pouring it into a glass. First, the smell; it was bright, almost lemony. As I gently swirled, I noticed that it was very slightly sparkling. I was intrigued. One sip revealed a very dry but fruity wine. I almost had the sense that I was drinking some sort of wine-based lemonade or housemade soda (but less sweet). That summer, Vinho Verde became the wine I kept in the fridge, pouring a glass in the evenings to enjoy on my deck. I was amazed at how long it held its sparkle. It turns out that I’m not alone in my love of this sum-

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I walked into The Force knowing nothing about it, and I was blindsided by it. This documentary chronicles the inner workings of the Oakland Police Department over the course of two harrowing years, during which its newest chief nearly rehabilitates the agency’s troubled public image before resigning in the wake of one PR nightmare after another. Director Peter Nicks’ fly-on-thewall approach is absolutely the right one, allowing him to examine a complex social environment through the eyes of police academy students, veteran officers, local politicians and Black Lives Matter protesters. (NW)

A GHOST STORY

A Ghost Story might be the most crushing and touching drama of 2017. Casey Affleck spends almost all of A Ghost Story as a classic “white sheet with two holes for eyes” ghost. Somehow both those statements are true. When a husband unexpectedly dies, he returns to haunt his home and watch over his grieving wife (a stellar Rooney Mara). But then time passes. Boasting gorgeous cinematography, this is an odd and beautiful cinematic poem about love, loss and eternity from writer-director David Lowery. (SS)

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It does not feel like we should be able to make period pieces about 1995 already, but here we are. After teaming up for the superb 2014 indie comedy Obvious Child, writer-director Gillian Robespierre and star Jenny Slate reunite for Landline, a tale of two polar opposite New York City sisters (one uptight, one free-spirited) who team up to figure out if their dad (John Turturro) is having an affair after finding a floppy disc of erotic prose. While its comedic impact isn’t always direct, the sisters’ bond warms the cockles. (SS)

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BAND AID

Ben and Anna’s marriage is at a breaking point. All they do is bicker, therapy doesn’t help, and they won’t talk about their real issues. So instead of continually lashing out, they get creative — they start a band and write songs about their fights. Writer/director/star Zoe Lister-Jones and her on-screen hubby Adam Pally deftly blend humor and earnestness in this indie comedy, and their band’s songs, which they make with their weirdo drummer neighbor (Fred Armisen), are actually, legitimately good. (SETH SOMMERFELD)

BEATRIZ AT DINNER

After her car breaks down at one of her wealthy client’s homes, a masseuse named Beatriz (Salma Hayek) gets a half-hearted invite to stay for an upscale dinner party. As the alcohol flows, Beatriz’s hyper-liberal views begin to clash with the tone-deaf elitism of the rich white guests, especially John Lithgow’s boisterous, sexist and racist real estate magnate (sound familiar?). Like the previous collaborations between director Miguel Arteta and writer Mike White (Chuck & Buck, The Good Girl), Beatriz at Dinner plunges into darkness and violence in its final act, and you’ll either find its illusory ending to be a jolt or a cop-out. I’m more in the latter camp. (NATHAN WEINBENDER)

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If The Big Sick isn’t the sleeper comedy hit of the summer, there’s something wrong with America. Detailing the atypical romance of comedians Kumail Nanjiani and Emily Gordon (who co-wrote the script), the film finds Kumail (playing himself) proceeding with with his stand-up career and finding love while dealing with the pressures of his traditional Pakistani family. After he courts and ultimately breaks up with Emily (played by Zoe Kazan), she falls into a coma, and a straightforward rom-com suddenly shifts into a sort of rom-com between Kumail and Emily’s visiting parents (Ray Romano and Holly Hunter). Delivering heavy doses of hilarity and warm-hearted sincerity, it’s a genuine must-see. (SS)

BRIGSBY BEAR

This predictable but amiable fish-out-of-water comedy stars Saturday Night Live’s Kyle Mooney as a nerdy dude named James, who has a single obsession: a lo-fi kids’ TV program called Brigsby Bear Adventures. Turns out, though, that James was abducted as a baby and raised in an underground bunker, and his beloved show is being written and filmed by his captor (Mark Hamill) for an audience of one. You’ll be able to telegraph the plot from space, but James’ transition back into the real world develops some genuine pathos by way of Mooney’s goofily endearing performance. (NW)

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THE LITTLE HOURS

If you see one raunchy, R-rated comedy about a Middle Ages Italian convent based loosely on the 14th-century novella collection The Decameron, make it The Little Hours. Behind the holy veil, the film’s trio of nuns (Aubrey Plaza, Alison Brie and Kate Micucci) break all the rules to relieve the tedium of their lives — cursing, assaulting a gardener, experimenting with drugs and secretly trying to bed the newly arriving boy (Dave Franco). The contrast between the docile countryside and the sisters’ antics makes for some uproarious blasphemy. (SS)

THE TRIP TO SPAIN

British comedians Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon have now made three Trip movies with director Michael Winterbottom, shaggy, semi-improvised travelogues in which they visit beautiful locations, eat gourmet food, sing along to pop songs on the radio and do a lot of celebrity impersonations. This time the guys are in — you guessed it! — Spain, and in between meals, they’re imitating Mick Jagger and waxing philosophical on middle age. Fans of the earlier installments will probably find more to enjoy here, even if it feels like an 85-minute jaunt taffy-pulled to a shambling two hours. (NW) n

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On vacation in Mexico, two sisters (Mandy Moore and Claire Holt) are convinced by some locals to go on an impromptu diving expedition. But as soon as the women are submerged in a shark cage, the rope breaks and sends them down to the ocean floor, where they’re menaced by some Great Whites. Why go to the theater when you can stay at home and see something just like this on the Syfy channel? (NW) Rated PG-13

ALL EYEZ ON ME

We’ve already seen biopics about Biggie Smalls (Notorious) and N.W.A. (Straight Outta Compton), so it only makes sense that Tupac Shakur would be the next hip-hop luminary to get the big-screen treatment. Newcomer Demetrius Shipp Jr., who sure looks the part, plays the prolific rapper, actor and poet from his meteoric rise in the early ’90s to his still-unsolved murder at age 25. (NW) Rated R

THE BOOK OF HENRY

Director Colin Trevorrow’s follow-up to Jurassic World gets him back to his indie roots, with a script that’s been kicking around Hollywood since the late ’90s. Naomi Watts plays a single mother who becomes unexpectedly involved in her quirky 11-year-old son’s outlandish plan to rescue the neighbor girl from her abusive stepfather (Dean Norris). Lee Pace, Sarah Silverman and Room’s Jacob Tremblay co-star. (NW) Rated PG-13

CARS 3

Pixar’s franchise set in a universe of sentient automobiles has always been a bigger hit with kids than critics, and this third installment is unlikely to reverse that trend. This time, the once-great Lightning McQueen (again

voiced by Owen Wilson), consistently outpaced on the track by newer, faster cars, throws himself into one last Big Race. Parents: Be prepared to shell out for even more tie-in merchandise. (NW) Rated G

PARIS CAN WAIT

Documentarian Eleanor Coppola’s narrative debut stars Diane Lane as an American woman who’s on a vacation in Cannes with her overworked husband (Alec Baldwin). When he has to attend to business, she embarks on a road trip to Paris with one of his charming French associates (Arnaud Viard), sampling the region’s finest food and wines along the way. Care to predict what happens next? (NW) Rated PG

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A drug- and booze-fueled bachelorette party goes horribly wrong when a male stripper winds up dead, and the soon-to-be-married Scarlett Johansson and her four college friends — Kate McKinnon, Jillian Bell, Ilana Glazer and Zoë Kravitz — do their best to cover it up. The plot of this comedy from the Broad City crew bears an uncanny resemblance to the (deservedly) forgotten 1998 comedy Very Bad Things, but here’s hoping that terrific cast can sell the material. (NW) Rated R

THE WEDDING PLAN

“30 days. 1 wedding. No groom.” That tagline, emblazoned on the American poster for the Israeli comedy The Wedding Plan, gives the impression of a bad Kate Hudson vehicle, but it’s a lot more thoughtful than that. Jilted by her fiancé, a woman turns to her Orthodox Jewish faith in the hopes of finding a new man before her scheduled wedding date approaches. At the Magic Lantern. (NW) Rated PG

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This big-screen take on ’90s TV’s guiltiest pleasure can’t decide if it wants to be an outrageously raunchy bro comedy or a straight-faced adaptation of the original show. Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron try (and fail) to generate comedic sparks, donning those iconic red swim trunks to track down the source of a drug epidemic dogging their Florida beach. In case you were wondering, yes, David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson make cameos, but like everything else in the movie, those appearances are half-assed. (NW) Rated R

CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC MOVIE

Based on Dav Pilkey’s long-running series of children’s novels, this animated feature leans heavily on toilet humor that’s strictly for the 10-and-under set. Following the plot of the original 1997 book, two mischievous kids hypnotize their militaristic elementary school principal into thinking he’s the titular superhero, who must then stop an evil scientist trying to eradicate laughter. Featuring the voices of Kevin Hart, Nick Kroll, Ed Helms and Thomas Middleditch. (SS) Rated PG

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It’s almost hard to believe that Brian Cox has never before played Winston Churchill, but here he is embodying the irascible British Prime Minister in a stately biopic set in the 96 hours before D-Day. Miranda Richardson is Mrs. Churchill, Mad Men’s John Slattery is Gen. Dwight Eisenhower and James Purefoy is King George VI. At the Magic Lantern. (NW) Rated PG

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE LONG HAUL

The fourth feature adaptation of Jeff Kinney’s popular book series finds title wimpy kid Greg and his family embarking on a predictably disastrous road trip that involves a piglet, a runaway minivan and a video game convention. Mom and Dad are played this time by Alicia Silverstone and Tom Everett Scott, which should make us all feel super old. (NW) Rated PG

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2

Summer movie season officially kicks off as Star-Lord and company blast back into theaters, and this brightly colored, exuberantly paced sequel turns out to be just as funny and flashy (if not quite as fresh) as its predecessor. The story this time around — as the Guardians are pursued through space, the ever-smirking ruffian Peter Quill is reunited with his swashbuckler father — is secondary to the action set pieces and the soundtrack of ’70s pop hits, but that’s just fine with us. (SS) Rated PG-13

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THE LOVERS

Ace character actors Debra Winger and Tracy Letts star as a long-married suburban couple who are both engaged in ongoing affairs. As a visit from their college-aged son draws near, the spark that had faded between them is suddenly reignited, and they’re forced to confront the future of their troubled marriage. Although it stumbles a bit in its third act (and tacks on an unnecessary epilogue), writer-director Azazel Jacobs’ domestic drama is a mostly insightful examination of the unspoken compromises of long-term relationships. At the Magic Lantern. (NW) Rated R

MEGAN LEAVEY

Inspired by a true story, Kate Mara stars as the title figure, a young Marine who trains and develops a bond with a particularly aggressive German shepherd named Rex in the K-9 unit. While deployed in Iraq, Leavey and her canine companion risk their lives in numerous harrowing situations involving IEDs. (NW) Rated PG-13

THE MUMMY

The remains of the 1932 classic starring Boris Karloff again rise from the tomb, this time with a vengeful Egyptian princess shaking off her cobwebs and wreaking havoc on humanity — and Tom Cruise. The movie works in fits and starts as a gleefully dumb monstermovie matinee, but it’s awkwardly paced and tonally inconsistent, an obvious attempt at setting up a franchise that may never see the light of day. (NW) Rated PG-13

MY COUSIN RACHEL

Based on a novel by Daphne Du Maurier, whose work also inspired Hitchcock’s Rebecca and The Birds, this gothic mystery concerns a handsome homebody (Sam Claflin) falling in love with the estranged but beautiful cousin (Rachel Weisz) who he thinks might

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have murdered his lifelong caretaker. That set-up is intriguing, and the 19thcentury production design is lovely, but it unfolds without much dramatic immediacy or psychological nuance. A beautifully mounted bore. (NW) Rated PG-13

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES

There was a time when Johnny Depp’s Jack Sparrow could enliven any tired script, but that ship has long since sailed. The bloated Disney behemoth splashes back into theaters, and this fifth big-budget adventure involves a zombie pirate hunter and a magical trident… or something. It’s about as much fun as waiting in an endless amusement park line on a 100-degree day. (MJ) Rated PG-13

A QUIET PASSION

Emily Dickinson’s final years are examined in the latest from writer-director Terence Davies, a patiently paced, empathetic character study that avoids many of the pitfalls of traditional artist biopics. Cynthia Nixon delivers a terrific performance as the troubled but brilliant poet, who challenged the status quo and whose work wasn’t fully appreciated until after her death. At the Magic Lantern. (NW) Rated PG-13

SNATCHED

Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn play a mother and daughter who, while on a tropical vacation together, are kidnapped by criminals. Even if this is lousy (and the lack of early reviews suggests it might be), it’ll be nice to see Hawn back on the big screen again — this is her first film role since 2002’s The Banger Sisters — in something resembling the screwball comedies she made in the late ’80s. (NW) Rated R

WONDER WOMAN

On the heels of the lackluster Batman v. Superman and Suicide Squad, DC’s latest actually does justice to one of its longest-running and most beloved characters, and it turns out to be one of the better superhero origin films. Gal Gadot announces herself as a major new star, playing the Amazon princess and Lasso of Truth-brandishing warrior who saves the life of an American spy (Chris Pine) and finds herself on the front lines of the first World War. (MS) Rated PG-13 n

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here’s no denying that The Mummy is princess Ahmanet (Algerian actress Sofia Boutelstupid. Really, really stupid. But perhaps la), who was ready to inherit the throne until her it’s not colossally stupid enough. pharaoh father sired a son. So she killed her dad Let me explain. Films like this need to com(and the baby, for good measure) and went about pletely and unabashedly embrace their monsterconjuring up Set, the God of Death. movie roots, to ratchet up the nonsense and treat “They made a pact,” Crowe intones, “a pact ridiculousness as gospel. The 1999 version of this that would unleash… darkness itself.” And we’re story, starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, off to the races. did just that: It was hardly great, but it seemed In the present day, Tom Cruise plays a to recognize that greatness was beyond its grasp would-be Indiana Jones named Nick Morton, anyway, and it settled for an amiable cheesiness a swashbuckler of questionable employment — that perfectly suited the material. he’s a soldier, I guess, but he’s also, according to This new Mummy, meanwhile, only halfway him, a “liberator of precious antiquities.” While commits to its own goofiness. It’s simply too on a mission in northern Iraq, Morton stumbles reserved. It goes through its B-movie motions, upon what appears to be an Egyptian tomb, and requiring its actors to recite clunky, ham-handed discovers Ahmanet’s sarcophagus weighed down dialogue with the utmost seriousness — example: in a pool of liquid mercury. “We have to destroy the stone!” — and to writhe But hang on: “This isn’t a tomb,” observes around while CGI spiders and rats crawl all over the film’s token female archaeologist/damsel-inthem. Sometimes, though, you catch it trying to distress (Annabelle Wallis). “It’s a prison!” wink at us, to let us know it’s in on its own joke, They liberate Ahmanet’s remains anyway, and it’s simply not convincing. and… well, do I really need to tell you what It’s almost like the movie is embarrassed at its happens next? The mummy wakes up and goes own earnestness; I kept thinking about sucking the life out of of Pee-wee Herman gracelessly everyone she encounters, amassTHE MUMMY tumbling over the handlebars ing a zombie army and gradually Rated PG-13 of his bike and proclaiming, “I becoming less decayed. All the Directed by Alex Kurtzman meant to do that!” while, she’s seemingly possessing Starring Tom Cruise, Annabelle Wallis, The problem here is the Nick, which somehow makes him Sofia Boutella, Russell Crowe weight of narrative expectations. immune to grievous bodily harm Universal has been trumpeting (he survives a gnarly plane crash The Mummy as the foundation for its upcoming in the movie’s single impressive action scene) and “Dark Universe,” which will apparently revamp is suddenly fluent in ancient Egyptian. the studio’s other classic creatures in their own If I’ve made this sound kind of fun in a respective installments. (Note to Hollywood: dopey way, that’s because it sometimes is. The Maybe wait to see if your movie is successful first 45 minutes or so of The Mummy moves before making plans to spin it off into a series.) briskly, and it promises a better, more energetic This requires the screenplay to stop dead in its movie than we ultimately get. I’ll always maintain tracks and deliver unnecessary, long-winded a sliver of affection for movies about inexplicable explanations about how this universe works, and curses, enchanted crystals, ancient daggers, it totally saps any sense of forward momentum. reanimated corpses and drippy, underwater The stage is set in the opening expository catacombs. But unless this proposed series can sequence, in which Russell Crowe growls a comicut loose and have some fun, it should probably cally long monologue about the ancient Egyptian just be buried alive. n

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One Nice Nightmare Alice Cooper knows that in 2017 it’s impossible to shock, but he’s still here to rock BY DAN NAILEN

hen Alice Cooper first started putting out albums in the late ’60s, they had to compete with the still-kicking Beatles, the just-starting Led Zeppelin and the hitting-their-peak Rolling Stones for music fans’ attention and dollars. And they still managed to break through, thanks to a hard-edged sound and over-the-top live shows (which often involved simulated beheadings). They landed four straight platinum albums before Alice Cooper the band broke up, leaving Alice Cooper the man (born Vincent Furnier) to forge ahead solo, continuing one of the most successful careers we’ve seen in popular music. We talked to Cooper about keeping his show and character fresh, the state of modern rock and more as he traveled toward Spokane for a headlining show Sunday. (Questions and responses have been edited for length.) INLANDER: You used to cause mayhem with parents and politicians with your stage shows. How do you shock people in 2017? COOPER: That era is over. I don’t think anybody will shock an audience anymore. Lady Gaga did the meat dress thing, and she’s great. I told her, “In our day, we would have put you on a spit and barbecued you on stage and had the audi-

ence eat the meat off of you!” When you can’t be as shocking as CNN, then really, shock is over. Shock is now sort of just part of the show, but the audience is not shocked by the guillotine anymore. But it’s still entertaining, and it’s still part of the story. So you still have to deal with the guillotine, and everyone is out there anticipating the guillotine, so we still do it and it looks great and everybody applauds. You can’t take it out of the show. It would be like not doing “School’s Out.” Have young bands approached you over the years for advice on how to stay successful in the music business? The most important thing is, “How good are your songs?” In our generation, we had to compete with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin, all those bands, so your songs had to be what was really your motive. Everybody in our generation was a great live band. Uriah Heep, everybody. You had to be a great live band. And you had to be a great recording band. And you had to write great songs. Now, it’s not necessarily what’s good, it’s what’s next. Which is too bad. I think we’re settling for fast food rather than gourmet. ...continued on next page

MUSIC | ROCK “ONE NICE NIGHTMARE,” CONTINUED... How did we get here, where young rock-and-roll bands barely exist? It has a lot to do with the record companies. We came up in an age when Warner Bros. didn’t want two albums, they wanted 20 albums. They were interested in investing in the career because they believed in the band, and they believed in me. And so I put out 20 albums, and they got 15 platinum albums out of that. Now, my son is in a band called CO-OP, and if they were in the ’70s, they would have had five albums out already and they’d be doing really well by now. But they’re now in an era when everyone is looking for the next Ed Sheeran, or everybody is looking for Bruno Mars. Nobody is looking for the next great rock band. We’ve lost a lot of rock legends the last couple of years. Do you see that and start reflecting on your own mortality? I did lead a hard life up until 35 years ago. I was a candidate to join the 27 Club, easily. All my big brothers died at 27. Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix. All those guys were buddies of mine. They were like my big brothers. I looked at what they were and I thought, “These guys, they are trying to live their image off stage.” So the one thing I learned from Jim and Jimi and those guys is, my character is actually more intense than theirs is, so I’m going to have to coexist with him somehow. And when I finally got sober I realized, “You can be Alice on stage, and you give it everything you’ve got as Alice, and you believe that you’re Alice every single night.” To this day, when I go on stage I’m Alice. I’m not me. And I love Alice. But as soon as that curtain comes down, I’m not Alice anymore, and I don’t have to be him. And that way I can go play golf, go to a movie, I can be myself. Those guys never learned how to turn that off, they just blasted full steam ahead.

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I know you had at least one near-death experience on stage. Have you had a lot of prop disasters? When you’re doing a show like ours, which is half-vaudeville and half-nightmare, the more props you use, the more Spinal Tap moments that you’re letting yourself in for. There are things when you go, “This is going to work great, this is going to be so good,” and in front of the audience, it doesn’t work. Then you might do something accidental, and the audience loves it, and I’ll go, “Leave that in.” You rehearse this stuff, and rehearse it and rehearse it, and it should work. But sometimes it doesn’t, and you have to play it as a comedy. Your audience is full of people who see you over and over again. How do you keep the show fresh for you and for them? I think there’s a certain amount of defiance in the Alice character that I really enjoy playing. I think people might expect, “Now wait a minute now, Alice is almost 70, that means he’s going to walk through the show.” And then when they see the show, they go, “Holy crap! That’s unbelievable, the energy!” And most of it’s coming out of me. When I first saw you, I knew it would be theatrical, but I didn’t realize how diverse the songs are. If we do a nine-hour rehearsal, eight hours is the music. If you don’t have the cake, you can’t put the icing on it. We bring a lot of icing on the cake. But if you don’t have the tunes, it’s just a puppet show. To me, I have the best touring band of anybody right now. This band can blow anybody off the stage. And then you put the icing on it, you put all the olives on it, all the attitude and character, and then you have something really unique. Then you have something that the audience, even if they came not liking you, they walk away going, “Wow, that was some show!” n Alice Cooper with Dokken • Sun, June 18 at 7:30 pm • $45/$55/$65 • All-ages • Northern Quest Resort and Casino Summer Stage • 100 N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights • northernquest.com • 481-2800

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Saxophones & Maximalism Ex Eye brings its weird, heavy racket to Spokane BY BEN SALMON

rtists work for years to get to the point where they can play highly respected music festivals across the globe. Ex Eye went the other direction, booking gigs at last year’s Eaux Claires Festival in Wisconsin (curated by Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon) and Denmark’s Roskilde Festival (one of Europe’s largest) before the band even existed. That’s a testament not to Ex Eye’s popularity, but to the highly respected men who brought the band together: adventurous saxophonist Colin Stetson and virtuosic drummer Greg Fox. “Greg and I had been talking about putting this band together for about a year and then those talks (became) more and more frequent,” Stetson says in a phone interview from Montreal. “Eventually, I was (at Eaux Claires) and Greg was somewhere in Europe hanging out with some promoters and both of us, independently of one another, were talking about this project that was yet unnamed and unformed.” Within two weeks, he says, “the band that didn’t exist” had offers from the two festivals. “We immediately said yes to both,” Stetson says, “and then put the band together.” A little background: Stetson is a leading figure in the modern avant-garde scene, both as a collaborator (he has worked with Arcade Fire and Tom Waits, among others) and as a solo artist. His three solo albums are intense and enthralling explorations of extended sax techniques such as circular breathing. And Fox is one of the finest drummers alive, best known for his work with black metal non-traditionalists Liturgy, his noiserock band Guardian Alien and various other projects. He looks like a blurry octopus behind the kit. The two have collaborated on a number of projects over the years, but Ex Eye gives them the opportunity to play heavy music together in a band. It’s also a natural extension of the increasing density of Stetson’s solo work. “The kind of explorations I’d been doing, they’d been (evolving) more and more into the area of heavier music and metal,” he says. “So I wanted to take that to the next level and start to explore some of that in a group.” Rounding out Ex Eye’s lineup are Shahzad Ismaily (of Ceramic Dog and Secret Chiefs 3)

on synthesizers, and guitarist Toby Summerfield. The quartet came together in late 2015, developed songs and a set, spent the summer of 2016 playing festivals, then recorded their debut album last fall. That album, which is self-titled, will be released by metal mega-label Relapse Records on June 23. And while it is undoubtedly heavy, Ex Eye is also groovy and complex and pleasantly melodic. Ismaily powers “Xenolith; The Anvil” with a deep, dark, oscillating synth motif. “Opposition/Perihelion; The Coil” is a frantic, 12-minute maximalist punk jam that gives Stetson lots of space to flutter and roam. And “Anaitis Hymnal;

Instrumental quartet Ex Eye hits the Bartlett on Wednesday. The Arkose Disc” is a slow-burning doom-drone that sounds like the scariest part of a Godspeed You! Black Emperor song slathered in sax. Stetson and Fox brought Ex Eye together, but once that work was done, each of the four members brought their own skills, taste and background to the music, Stetson says. “There have definitely been some surprises in the midst of these explorations, coming up with things that were not necessarily already kicking around in dreamland,” he says. “(We had) some pretty specific mission statements, and they have definitely been met. Or at least the door has been opened. Now that we’ve touched on a lot of these areas, we can see more clearly the paths ahead, and there are a lot of very exciting things that we’re interested in getting into.” n Ex Eye with Deer • Wed, June 21 at 8 pm • $10 • All-ages • The Bartlett • 228 W. Sprague • thebartlettspokane.com • 747-2174

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PARTY UNIFEST LAUNCH

n the past few years, Unifest, a relatively new local startup anchored by husbandand-wife team Matt and Stephanie Bogue, has collaborated with the organizers of some of the biggest live music events in town — Terrain, ArtFest, Elkfest. Now they’re getting ready to launch their own event: a daylong festival featuring music, local art and a pop-up marketplace that will take over downtown on July 29. In the meantime, there’s a launch party Friday night, where the lineup of the festival proper will be announced. You can also see performances from local mainstays Lavoy (pictured) and Nat Park and the Tunnels of Love, both known for their high-energy live shows, as well as live art created by Chelsea Hendrickson. — NATHAN WEINBENDER Unifest Launch Party feat. Nat Park and the Tunnels of Love, Lavoy and DJ Unifest • Fri, June 16 at 8 pm • Free • All-ages • The Bartlett • 228 W. Sprague • unifestnorthwest. com

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Thursday, 06/15

ARBOR CREST WINE CELLARS, Nate Ostrander BEEROCRACY, Open Mic BELLWETHER BREWING CO., Dylan Hathaway BOOTS BAKERY & LOUNGE, The Song Project J BUCER’S COFFEEHOUSE PUB, Open Jazz Jam with Erik Bowen J THE BUZZ COFFEEHOUSE, BAR AND LOUNGE, Casey Ryan J J CHATEAU RIVE, An Evening with Sierra Hull CORBY’S BAR, Open Mic and Karaoke CRAFTED TAP HOUSE + KITCHEN, Tommy G CRAVE, DJ Freaky Fred CRUISERS, J.W. Scattergun THE CULINARY STONE, Chip Whitson FEDORA PUB & GRILLE, Kicho THE JACKSON ST., Echo Elysium JOHN’S ALLEY, Will West and the Friendly Strangers LEFTBANK WINE BAR, Lucas Brown J MONARCH MOUNTAIN COFFEE, Open Mic Hosted by Scott Reid NIGHTHAWK LOUNGE (CDA CASINO), PJ Destiny THE OBSERVATORY, Vinyl Meltdown J THE PIN!, Battle of the NW Illest POST FALLS BREWING COMPANY, Christy Lee J REPUBLIC BREWING CO., Claude Bourbon THE RESERVE, Karaoke with DJ Dave THE RIDLER PIANO BAR, Dueling Pianos THE ROCK BAR & LOUNGE, Honky Tonk A Go-Go ZOLA, Blake Braley

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COUNTRY JOSEPH HUBER

oseph Huber’s latest album The Suffering Stage was just released in April, but you could easily trick somebody into thinking it was a lost gem from the folk-country boom of the early 1970s. The Milwaukee musician’s work has a beautifully rustic and weathered vibe about it, though he filters his old-fashioned Americana through more modern sensibilities (think Bob Dylan’s Nashville Skyline phase, or the Band’s twangier material). Huber is comfortable with spare, acoustic balladry, but he’ll occasionally swerve into bluegrass, throwing fiddle, harmonica and banjo into the mix. He’ll be performing next week at the Pin!, which isn’t the first local venue where you’d expect to catch a folky singer-songwriter; we highly suggest that you do. — NATHAN WEINBENDER Joseph Huber • Mon, June 19 at 8 pm • $10 • All-ages • The Pin! • 412 W. Sprague • pinevents.com • 368-4077

Friday, 06/16

J J THE BARTLETT, Unifest Launch Party (see above), feat. Lavoy, Nat Park and the Tunnels of Love, DJ Unifest BEVERLY’S, Robert Vaughn BIG SKY’S TAVERN, PJ Destiny BIGFOOT PUB, Slow Cookin’ BLACK DIAMOND, DJ Sterling BOLO’S, Vern and the Volcanoes BOOMERS CLASSIC ROCK BAR & GRILL, Haze CHINOOK STEAK, PASTA AND SPIRITS (CDA CASINO), Echo Elysium CORBY’S BAR, Karaoke CURLEY’S, Dangerous Type FEDORA PUB & GRILLE, Tommy G FREDNECK’S, Dee’s Nuts

J HOTEL RL AT THE PARK, Peter Rivera IDAHO POUR AUTHORITY, John Firshi IRON HORSE BAR, Phoenix THE JACKSON ST., Triple Shot JOHN’S ALLEY, Landrace J KNITTING FACTORY, Wayland, Rachel Lorin, Moretta, Still We Rise LEFTBANK WINE BAR, Nick Grow MEDICAL LAKE, Founder’s Day Dance feat. Raised in a Barn Band MICKDUFF’S BEER HALL, Devon Wade MOOSE LOUNGE, Dragonfly NASHVILLE NORTH, Ladies Night with Luke Jaxon and DJ Tom NIGHTHAWK LOUNGE (CDA CASINO), Ryan Larsen Band NORTHERN QUEST RESORT &

CASINO, DJ Patrick ONE SHOT CHARLIE’S, Down South THE PALOMINO, Helldorado, Amerakin Overdose, Fallen Kings, Dysfunktynal Kaos, Sins and Sinners J PARK BENCH CAFE, Wyatt Wood PEND D’OREILLE WINERY, Ron Kieper J THE PIN!, Hexheart, Voicecoil, Blakk Glass THE RIDLER PIANO BAR, Dueling Pianos THE ROADHOUSE, My Own Worst Enemy THE ROCK BAR & LOUNGE, DJ Steve Baker SPOKANE EAGLES LODGE, Stagecoach West THE THIRSTY DOG, Usual Suspects

J VESSEL COFFEE ROASTERS, Thunder Bros. feat. Chris Molitor, Boy Rex, RNP, Zory Nichipor ZOLA, Tell the Boys

Saturday, 06/17

12 TRIBES RESORT CASINO, The Jets, Snap! BARLOWS AT LIBERTY LAKE, Son of Brad BEVERLY’S, Robert Vaughn BIGFOOT PUB, Slow Cookin’ BLACK DIAMOND, DJ Stud BOLO’S, Vern and the Volcanoes BOOMERS CLASSIC ROCK BAR & GRILL, Haze CHINOOK STEAK, PASTA AND SPIRITS (CDA CASINO), Echo Elysium

CURLEY’S, Dangerous Type DALEY’S CHEAP SHOTS, Usual Suspects J DEER PARK, The Plaid Cats J DOWNTOWN COEUR D’ALENE, Johnny J & the Flat Foot Floogies FEDORA PUB & GRILLE, Donnie Emerson FLAME & CORK, Cole McEvoy GARLAND PUB & GRILL, Yesterdayscake J J GORGE AMPHITHEATER, Tool J HOTEL RL AT THE PARK, Fat Lady, Johnny Johnson IRON HORSE BAR, Phoenix THE JACKSON ST., Karaoke with James JOHN’S ALLEY, Coral Creek LA ROSA CLUB, Open Jam J LAGUNA CAFÉ, Diane Copeland J THE LANTERN TAP HOUSE, Von the Baptist, Table Top Joe LEFTBANK WINE BAR, Karrie O’Neill MOOSE LOUNGE, Dragonfly NASHVILLE NORTH, Kelly Hughes Band NIGHTHAWK LOUNGE (CDA CASINO), Ryan Larsen Band NORTHERN QUEST RESORT & CASINO, DJ Patrick

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THE OBSERVATORY, Dionvox, Soul Man Black ONE SHOT CHARLIE’S, Down South PEND D’OREILLE WINERY, Jake Robin J THE PIN!, Mozzy POST FALLS BREWING COMPANY, Just Plain Darin PROHIBITION GASTROPUB, Wyatt Wood REPUBLIC BREWING CO., Robert Sarazin Blake THE RESERVE, Fuego Anniversary Party, feat. DJ Americo, DJ Carnavalito, DJ K-Phi THE RIDLER PIANO BAR, Dueling Pianos THE ROADHOUSE, Steve Starkey J ROCKET MARKET, Angela Marie Duo SPOKANE EAGLES LODGE, Sharky and the Fins TEKOA, JamShack THE THIRSTY DOG, DJ Dave ZOLA, Tell the Boys

Sunday, 06/18

ARBOR CREST WINE CELLARS, Root Seller BIG BARN BREWING CO., Scotia Road CHINOOK STEAK, PASTA AND SPIRITS (CDA CASINO), KOSH CRAFTED TAP HOUSE + KITCHEN, Keanu and Joey CURLEY’S, Usual Suspects DALEY’S CHEAP SHOTS, Jam Night IRON HORSE BAR & GRILL, LittleFish LINGER LONGER LOUNGE, Open Jam J J NORTHERN QUEST RESORT & CASINO, Alice Cooper (see page 137)

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O’DOHERTY’S IRISH GRILLE, Live Irish Music ONE SHOT CHARLIE’S, Gil Rivas THE RIDLER PIANO BAR, Sunday Karaoke Night THE ROADHOUSE, WA Blues Society Challenge ZOLA, Whsk&Keys

Monday, 06/19

J BABY BAR, Turqouiz Noiz, Peru Resh, Empty Eyes J CALYPSOS COFFEE & CREAMERY, Open Mic EICHARDT’S, Monday Night Jam with Truck Mills J J THE PIN!, Joseph Huber (see facing page) RED ROOM LOUNGE, Open Mic with Lucas Brookbank Brown ZOLA, Perfect Mess

Tuesday, 06/20

BABY BAR, SSDD, Ramonda Hammer, Balonely J THE BARTLETT, Open Mic THE EMPEROR ROOM, T.A.S.T.Y with DJs Freaky Fred, Beauflexx THE JACKSON ST., Dave McRae JOHN’S ALLEY, The Sunday Bump LEFTBANK WINE BAR, Turntable Tuesday MIK’S, DJ Brentano J THE PIN!, Droids Attack, Sweeper, The Uninspired, Lust for Glory, Rusted Hand RED ROOM LOUNGE, Tuesday Takeover with Storme THE RIDLER PIANO BAR, Open Mic/ Jam Night UP NORTH DISTILLERY, Son of Brad ZOLA, Troubadour

Wednesday, 06/21

BABY BAR, Programmes, Runaway Octopus, Ampersand J J THE BARTLETT, Ex Eye (see page 139), Deer BLACK DIAMOND, Tommy G GENO’S TRADITIONAL FOOD & ALES, Open Mic with Travis Goulding IRON HORSE BAR & GRILL, Evan Denlinger JOHN’S ALLEY, Taylor Scott Band LEFTBANK WINE BAR, Carey Brazil LUCKY’S IRISH PUB, DJ D3VIN3 NO-LI BREWHOUSE, Son of Brad J THE PIN!, Helion Prime, Heart Avail, Framework, Aardvark THE RIDLER PIANO BAR, Live Piano RIVELLE’S RIVER GRILL, Jam Night: Truck Mills and guests SLATE CREEK BREWING CO., Broken Mantel THE THIRSTY DOG, DJ Dave ZOLA, The Bossame

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2017 SUMMER PINT NIGHTS 6/28 Capone's Pub & Grill 751 N. 4th Street Coeur d’Alene, ID (208) 667-4843 Ivano's Del Lago Beyond Hope Resort Hope, ID (208) 264-0466 7/5 South Perry Pizza 1011 S. Perry Street Spokane, WA (509) 929 6047 Paragon Brewing 5785 N. Gov’t Way Coeur d’Alene, ID (208) 772-9292 7/12 Mulligan’s Bar & Grill Best Western 506 Appleway Coeur d’Alene, ID (208) 765-3200 7/19 Capone's Pub & Grill 315 N. Ross Point Rd. Post Falls, ID (208) 457-8020 219 Lounge 219 N. 1st Avenue Sandpoint, ID (208) 263-5673

7/26 Beet and Basil at the Creek 105 S. 1st Avenue Sandpoint, ID (208) 304-9470 8/2 Swinging Doors Corner of Francis and Monroe Spokane, WA (509) 326 6794 8/16 Capone's Pub & Grill 9520 N. Government Way Hayden, ID (208) 762 5999 8/23 Shooters at Black Rock Marina 10218 Rockford Bay Rd. Coeur d’Alene, ID (208) 667 6106

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315 MARTINIS & TAPAS • 315 E. Wallace, CdA • 208-667-9660 ARBOR CREST WINE CELLARS • 4705 N. Fruit Hill Rd. • 927-9463 BABY BAR • 827 W. First Ave. • 847-1234 BARLOWS • 1428 N. Liberty Lake Rd. • 924-1446 THE BARTLETT • 228 W. Sprague Ave. • 747-2174 BEEROCRACY • 911 W. Garland Ave. THE BIG DIPPER • 171 S. Washington • 863-8098 BIGFOOT PUB • 9115 N. Division St. • 467-9638 BING CROSBY THEATER • 901 W. Sprague Ave. • 227-7638 BLACK DIAMOND • 9614 E. Sprague • 891-8357 BOLO’S • 116 S. Best Rd. • 891-8995 BOOMERS • 18219 E. Appleway Ave. • 755-7486 BOOTS BAKERY & LOUNGE • 24 W. Main Ave. • 703-7223 BUCER’S COFFEEHOUSE PUB • 201 S. Main, Moscow • 208-882-5216 BUZZ COFFEEHOUSE • 501 S. Thor • 340-3099 CALYPSOS COFFEE & CREAMERY • 116 E. Lakeside Ave., CdA • 208-665-0591 CHAPS • 4237 Cheney-Spokane Rd. • 624-4182 CHATEAU RIVE • 621 W. Mallon Ave. • 795-2030 CHECKERBOARD BAR • 1716 E. Sprague Ave. • 535-4007 COEUR D’ALENE CASINO • 37914 S. Nukwalqw Rd., Worley, Idaho • 800-523-2464 COEUR D’ALENE CELLARS • 3890 N. Schreiber Way, CdA • 208-664-2336 CRAFTED TAP HOUSE • 523 Sherman Ave., CdA • 208-292-4813 CRAVE• 401 W. Riverside • 321-7480 CRUISERS • 6105 W Seltice Way, Post Falls • 208773-4706 CURLEY’S • 26433 W. Hwy. 53 • 208-773-5816 DALEY’S CHEAP SHOTS • 6412 E. Trent • 535-9309 DIAMS DEN • 412 W. Sprague • 934-3640 EICHARDT’S PUB • 212 Cedar St., Sandpoint • 208-263-4005 THE EMPEROR ROOM • 25 E. Lincoln Rd. • 703-7474 THE FEDORA • 1726 W. Kathleen, CdA • 208-7658888 FIZZIE MULLIGANS • 331 W. Hastings • 466-5354 FOX THEATER • 1001 W. Sprague • 624-1200 HOGFISH • 1920 E. Sherman, CdA • 208-667-1896 HOTEL RL BY RED LION AT THE PARK • 303 W. North River Dr. • 326-8000 IRON HORSE • 407 E. Sherman Ave., CdA • 208667-7314 JACKSON ST. BAR & GRILL • 2436 N. Astor St. • 315-8497 JOHN’S ALLEY • 114 E. Sixth St., Moscow • 208883-7662 KNITTING FACTORY • 911 W. Sprague Ave. • 244-3279 LAGUNA CAFÉ • 2013 E. 29th Ave. • 448-0887 THE LANTERN TAP HOUSE • 1004 S. Perry St. • 315-9531 THE LARIAT • 11820 N. Market St. • 466-9918 LA ROSA CLUB • 105 S. First Ave., Sandpoint • 208-255-2100 LEFTBANK WINE BAR • 108 N. Washington • 315-8623 LUCKY’S IRISH PUB • 408 W. Sprague • 747-2605 MAX AT MIRABEAU • 1100 N. Sullivan • 924-9000 MICKDUFF’S • 312 N. First Ave., Sandpoint • 208)255-4351 MONARCH MOUNTAIN COFFEE • 208 N 4th Ave, Sandpoint • 208-265-9382 MOOSE LOUNGE • 401 E. Sherman • 208-664-7901 MOOTSY’S • 406 W. Sprague • 838-1570 MULLIGAN’S • 506 Appleway Ave., CdA • 208- 7653200 ext. 310 NASHVILLE NORTH • 6361 W. Seltice Way, Post Falls • 208-457-9128 NECTAR CATERING & EVENTS • 120 N. Stevens St. • 869-1572 NORTHERN QUEST RESORT • 100 N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights • 242-7000 NYNE • 232 W. Sprague Ave. • 474-1621 THE OBSERVATORY • 15 S. Howard • 598-8933 O’SHAY’S • 313 E. CdA Lake Dr. • 208-667-4666 THE PALOMINO • 6425 N. Lidgerwood St. • 242-8907 PEND D’OREILLE WINERY • 301 Cedar St., Sandpoint • 208-265-8545 THE PIN! • 412 W. Sprague • 368-4077 RED LION RIVER INN • 700 N. Division • 326-5577 RED ROOM LOUNGE • 521 W. Sprague • 838-7613 REPUBLIC BREWING • 26 Clark Ave. • 775-2700 THE RESERVE • 120 N. Wall • 598-8783 THE RIDLER PIANO BAR • 718 W. Riverside • 822-7938 RIVELLE’S • 2360 N Old Mill Loop, CdA • 208-9300381 THE ROADHOUSE • 20 N. Raymond • 413-1894 SEASONS OF COEUR D’ALENE • 209 E. Lakeside Ave. • 208-664-8008 THE SHOP • 924 S. Perry St. • 534-1647 SOULFUL SOUPS & SPIRITS • 117 N. Howard St. • 459-1190 SPOKANE ARENA • 720 W. Mallon • 279-7000 THE THIRSTY DOG • 3027 E. Liberty Ave. • 487-3000 TIMBER GASTRO PUB •1610 E Schneidmiller, Post Falls • 208-262-9593 ZOLA • 22 W. Main Ave. • 624-2416

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Stock up on locally made goods during the fourth annual Bazaar artisan market on June 17.

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ARTS HOW BAZAAR

For its fourth year, Bazaar is going all out, as well it should. The fast-growing arts market and festival is moving from the Gathering Place plaza along Post Street near City Hall to the Parkade Plaza, and along blocks of North Wall and Howard streets. Featuring more than 80 local artists and makers, with most items priced at $100 or less, it’s the go-to place for sweet prints to frame and hang on your wall, and to find oodles of locally made jewelry, accessories, clothing, home décor, body care items and so much more. Once you’ve emptied your wallet — which, trust us, is not hard to do here — you’ll want to stick around for family-friendly activities, a photo booth, beer garden, free yoga sessions (at 10 am and 6 pm) and live DJ sets. — CHEY SCOTT Bazaar 2017 • Sat, June 17 from 11 am-10 pm • Free • All-ages • Parkade Plaza • 112 N. Howard • terrainspokane.com/ bazaar

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Even haters of our national pastime must acknowledge that there’s something special about the start of a new baseball season. Sitting in the stands of Avista Stadium with a cold beverage, watching a bunch of kids join forces on a new Spokane Indians squad, all of them with dreams of making their way to the big leagues — that’s as clear a mark of summer’s onset as any equinox. This year’s Indians team has a new manager in Matt Hagen, and a new squad getting to town just days before their home opener series, but all the crowd camaraderie, ballpark shenanigans (dancing grounds crew!) and hot dogs you remember from years past will be there waiting. And for this Opening Night game (June 15), there’s a magnet giveaway and a postgame fireworks show, too. — DAN NAILEN Spokane Indians vs. Boise Hawks • Thu, June 15 to Sat, June 17 at 6:30 pm; Sun, June 18 at 3:30 pm and Mon, June 19 at 6:30 pm • $5-$20 • Avista Stadium • 602 N. Havana • spokaneindians.com • 343-6886

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“Why did God create herpes?” So begins a typical routine from Neil Hamburger, a gruff, perpetually disheveled comedian with Cokebottle glasses and a greasy combover, whose material is blunt, sophomoric, confrontational and often in shockingly bad taste. And that’s exactly why it’s funny — because it’s so, well, unfunny. But he’s not a real comedian: Neil Hamburger is actually a character, created in the early ’90s by actor and musician Gregg Turkington, meaning his shows exist in the uncomfortable middle ground between stand-up and performance art. Turkington has gained a cult reputation for his mixture of bad puns and bottom-of-the-barrel vulgarity, which is designed to make you groan on your way to a laugh. Prepare yourself for the world’s filthiest dad jokes. — NATHAN WEINBENDER Neil Hamburger • Sat, June 17 at 8 pm • $15 • Ages 17+ • The Bartlett • 228 W. Sprague • thebartlettspokane.com • 747-2174

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I SAW YOU NICE MAN HI so we talked at KFC on Monday June 5 you do contract work for the phone company, nice guy, I wanted to talk more if you’re single let’s talk AIRPORT NONFAT MOCHA I saw you in the TSA line. So handsome and wearing striped socks. Then we were at Starbucks and we laughed about our coffees. You had a nonfat Mocha and me a “”full of goodness”” flat white. We visited and shared smiles and laughs. I thought we were on the same flight, but you were going to Portland and I to Seattle. I wish we had officially met... DO YOU REALIZE YOU HAVE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FACE? Elkfest Sunday by stage, you in paisley skirt with daughter and mr 20 oz. soda who I sensed was not your partner. Me: older, would really like to explain why I was grinning. Text me at your pleasure & discretion: 801-960-5652 DOG PARK We met last month at the SpokAnimal dog park. Your dog Travis got along well with my poodle. I’ve been out of town but hoped to see you again, Erin. I can tell you’re a cool person. THE WHOLE CUT IN CABOODLE Your fingers were merely silhouettes of where your lines used to be. You talk roses and your tongue drips like marmalade onto your shirt. The rubber bibs do no good

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CHEERS MY LOVE, MY STAR Kristen Lee, Once in a great while, God plucks a shooting star out of the sky and places it on this earth. You, boobear, are one of those rare people. Your love shines, even when I don’t deserve it. You’re my Northern star, my guide back home. I love you more than these cheesy words could ever express. Your Akat TO JEFF FROM ROCKFORD AND HARRY’S FOOD MART Thank you Jeff from Rockford and the clerk at Harry’s Food Mart in Spokane Valley for your combined efforts in quickly finding and returning my daughter’s wallet on June 7th. You each took the time out of your busy commute and work day to help, and it is greatly appreciated. More than anything, your actions reminded me this community is made up of some really great people. PRAISE FOR U.S. FOREST SERVICE EMPLOYEES A heartfelt thank you to Forest Service employees and campground hosts throughout the Pacific NW. Staff in the Coeur d’Alene and St. JoeAvery Dist. are wonderful. They are dealing with new budget cuts that impact their work; however, they soldier on with dignity and good cheer. TO MY FAMILY THAT HAS SLOWLY DIED I know that we was always really close when Mon, dad, and sister was here with us, I even recall me saying our family was like a mob family because we were always so tight. Lol. But now our family is so distant and depression has overwhelmed us so deep that I’m doing this to hopefully get our once was a real tight close fam bam, back to that... Because it just saddens me to come around you guys and see us distant like we’re dammed strangers!! Let’s do the family thing again Crissy, thomas, memory, nathan,... Or little ones need to see us grown folks create a tight

knit family again and this time let’s not let anything tear USD apart I’m begging you I love all of you so much I’m lonely as ever and I need my family back!! Let’s make our loved ones that we all have lost proud and get our family back together... Love always tiny aka Jackie lamere

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yours. I wish the city would figure out a great way to gain revenue is by having law enforcement planted in areas where the greatest offenders are and max out the fines. Here is one idea. Begin with Upriver Drive between Argonne Road and the closed road under the Greene St Bridge. Also, be sure to tag those

You reap what you sow, I just wanted to plant it here so you could reap the karmic energy of all the readers.

JEERS SELF DEFENSE So we all understand what Poindexter did, beating his girlfriend was WRONG! Why did Bushnell shoot him? Why didn’t he pull out his cell phone and call the police. All he had to say is a black man is beating his girlfriend, they would have been there in two minutes, but no he pulled out knives, and went after him, then Poindexter hit him with a bat, but Bushnell wasn’t happy about that so he used his military training, shooting him in the BACK! really where was the threat, walking away from Bushnell. And it seems to me that there are no black folks in Spokane, or was Bushnell attorney afraid of his client would be found GUILTY! Good thing it didn’t happened in Seattle, we all know the outcome of that. SO WELCOME TO VIGILANTE SPOKANE! GET YOUR ROAD RAGE IN CHECK Hey, remember what happened on June 7th around 10:40 at the Broadway and Sullivan intersection? You probably don’t because you are an old piece of s--. You were driving a silver van or SUV and you went out of your way to move in the middle lane just to yell at me saying “I didn’t give you the right of way” and “you should check the road next time” and other s---. I did check the road. If I didn’t see you, sorry, but if you had to slam on your brakes so bad, then you were proba-

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bly speeding. Either that, or get your dog off of your lap so you can watch the road. I chose not to engage with you because you were acting like such a manbaby. Do you talk like that to all women? If you’re married, I feel sorry for your wife. But you’re obviously not. I hope you now know why you’re still single, even at your

old age. Oh yeah, I called the cops on you too. So be prepared to get pulled over, a-hole. Because here’s the thing, even if you were right, you decided to harass me in public. So YOU chose to make ME a victim of road rage. Yes, me. A victim. Not you because you could have just let it go. But because of your anger, you are not the victim. Your behavior says a lot about you as a person, so even though I should feel sorry for you. I don’t, because you are just a piece of s---. So yes, be prepared to see the police. And also, just so you know. I actually have an amazing driving record. I’m almost 30 and I only got one speeding ticket and I’ve never been in an accident. So suck on that, bitch. BUTT DUMPER Wow! Stopped at WinCo to get some things. Seven minutes later I return to my car to find your ashtray dumped on my windshield? Not sure why someone would do such a thing. You reap what you sow, I just wanted to plant it here so you could reap the karmic energy of all the readers. Enjoy! SPOKANE SPEEDERS This message goes to all of the boys with little things in Spokane who are so frustrated by having such puny organs, they have to speed down the street cutting in and out of other drivers. When your lives are so insignificant to others, you must feel the need to endanger others’ lives; those whose lives are more important than

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who drive through the water under the bridge with the highest fine the law will allow. Enjoy working off the fines you unimportant and incredibly stupid little boys! Oh, and try some supplement for those little organs of yours. Girls really do laugh at you! SHAME Shame on the city and county and state, you can find money to ruin Monroe, but you can’t find money to help the House of Charity. The homeless need a place to go, but with no help from, the city council, county and state they just heading in the north central area and over by Northwest Blvd area. So why aren’t the police patroling this area. I say to the homeless go to city hall and camp out there, maybe they might wake up, and come up with the money. Or better yet go up to the South Hill, then we know the money, will come. SHAME, SHAME, on our city leaders. n

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CINDY’S RIDE The 4th annual Silver Valley Ride to Defeat ALS is a one-day, fully-supported cycling event. June 17, 8 am-2 pm. $65. The Snake Pit, 1480 Coeur d’Alene River Rd. (863-4321) HUTTON SETTLEMENT OBSTACLE RUN A 5-mile challenge: run up/down hills, complete boot-camp-style activities and overcome obstacles. Proceeds benefit the Hutton Settlement, Ghana Make A Difference and Better Me Better Moms. June 17, 9 am. $40-$50. The Hutton Settlement, 9907 E. Wellesley. befittoserve.configio.com THE POUR The gourmet winemaker’s dinner and auction benefits the Providence Health Care Foundation, which designates this year’s funds to the Providence Adult Day Health and the B.E.S.T. child psychiatry program at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. June 17, 5:30 pm. $175/person. Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Rd. thepour.info (474-2819) PARADE OF PAWS The Spokane Humane Society’s 14th annual dog-walk fundraiser is open to groups and individuals, offering 2- or 4-mile walks, local vendors and info booths and a barbecue. Walkers who collect $100 or more receive an event T-shirt. Dayof registration starts at 8 am. June 17, 10 am. By donation. Spokane Humane Society, 6607 N. Havana. spokanehumanesociety.org (509-467-5235) TRANSITIONS’ 14TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING The annual fundraiser includes games, live/silent auctions, and dinner. Proceeds help make a difference in the lives of the women and children served by Transitions. June 20, 12-7 pm. $150. Kalispel Golf and Country Club, 2010 W. Waikiki Rd. help4women.org THE LONGEST DAY ALZHEIMER’S FUNDRAISER Honoring those with Alzheimer’s and their caretakers, the public is invited to join the NuStep Recumbent Cross Trainer relay team. Sign up to exercise in 15-minute increments to reach a goal of raising $1,600. Touchmark South Hill, 2929 S. Waterford Dr. touchmarkspokane.com (536-2929)

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ADAPTIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PARK RIBBON CUTTING The City of Spokane Parks & Rec and the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation unveil the city’s first Adaptive Youth Development Park, designed to provide children with intellectual and physical disabilities with a safe place to play team sports. June 15, 6-7:45 pm. Free. Mission Park, 1208 E. Mission Ave. (625-6200) LEARN TO PLAY AN RPG This twosession workshop focuses on building a character, then diving in and playing the game of Pathfinder with experienced role playing gamers. June 15, 7-9 pm. $10. Spark Central, 1214 W. Summit Pkwy. spark-central.org THURSDAY EVENING SWING Come swing dance every Thursday night, from 6:30-10 pm (thru Sept. 1). Includes beginner/intermediate lessons; no partner or experience necessary. $8/door or $50/10-week punch card. Woman’s Club of Spokane, 1428 W. Ninth. strictlyswingspokane.com NORTH IDAHO QUILTERS GUILD SHOW More than 275 quilts featuring a variety of categories, sizes, styles and techniques from traditional to art are be on display at the show. June 16, 10 am-6 pm and June 17, 10 am-5 pm. $7. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way. niqnews.com TRIVIAL PAWSUIT TRIVIA NIGHT Family-friendly trivia with prizes, hosted by SCRAPS. Purchase a special commemorative glass and get $1 off your first two pours. June 16, 6:30-9 pm. Free. V Twin Brewing Co., 2303 N. Argonne. facebook.com/vtwinbrewingco FATHER’S DAY BREAKFAST The annual event uplifts and celebrates the importance of fathers/fatherhood including men who serve as mentors to others in our community. June 17, 9-11 am. Free. Rogers High School, 1622 E. Wellesley Ave. inwjc.org (901-0303) JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION Appreciate African American history and culture, while commemorating the official ending of slavery in the U.S. (June 19, 1865). The family reunion style event includes live music, food and activities for kids and adults. June 17, 2-5 pm. Free. Liberty Park, 502 S. Pittsburg. inwjc.org ...continued on page 151

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e all know that pregnancy brings with it a host of uncomfortable symptoms along the way, and you can’t blame an expecting mother for going in search of something to relieve the discomfort. But pregnant women should not use cannabis to alleviate pain and nausea, according to recent studies. To spread the word about the dangers of cannabis use during and after pregnancy, the Spokane Regional Health District recently announced its new “Weed to Know for Baby and You” program. The initiative comes after the SRHD realized that there was misinformation circulating about the risks of cannabis use for expecting mothers. The confusion is understandable, given the wealth of “I smoked weed while pregnant and everything is OK” testimonies found with a simple internet search.

“We hear all the time from mothers who feel they used marijuana ‘successfully’ in previous pregnancies, or know someone who did, but it is also likely the child is not old enough yet to exhibit the long-term health consequences,” says Melissa Charbonneau, a public health nurse in the health district’s Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs program, in a statement. “To be on the safe side, your best bet is to avoid marijuana altogether while you’re expecting,” Charbonneau adds. The “Weed to Know” program points to a number of studies indicating that using marijuana while pregnant can lead to a number of health issues for a child. Among the issues are the potential of the baby being born prematurely and/or experiencing delayed brain development,

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ADULT SWIM ON THE GREEN Enjoy and evening outdoors with games, friends, food trucks, and trivia for prizes. The event is followed by a free promotional screening of pilots and series previews June 17, 7-9 pm. $5. Riverfront Park, 705 N. Howard. bit.ly/2s3sht7 BASH ON ASH The Shadle Boosters host an all class reunion to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the opening of Shadle Park High School. June 17, 12-11 pm. $20-$30. Shadle Park High School, 4327 N. Ash St. bit.ly/2skreqU CHILDREN’S MARCH FOR HUMANITY The community is invited to bring their children to march alongside us, dressed up as a given profession to represent the future of humanity. Starts at the Red Wagon Meadow. June 17, 9 am-2 pm. Free. Riverfront Park, 705 N. Howard St. childrensmarchforhumanity.org CONTRA DANCE Spokane Folklore Society’s Lady of the Lake contra dance, featuring music by the Rhythm Raptors from New England, and caller Seth Tepfer from Atlanta. June 17, 7-10 pm. $10/$12. Western Dance Center, 1901 N. Sullivan Rd. spokanefolklore.org DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE The Father’s Day weekend event includes light snacks, dessert, a live DJ, special dances, a red carpet and photos ($5). All-ages and alcohol free. June 17, 5-8 pm. $30/pair; $10/addtl. guests. Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. sp.knittingfactory.com (244-3279) MARCH FOR RACIAL JUSTICE A community march to highlight the community’s displeasure with the verdict in last month’s Bushnell trial, to address ongoing racial disparities, and to demand justice and racial equity within Spokane’s criminal justice system. June 17, 1 pm. Liberty Park, 502 S. Pittsburg St. bit.ly/2rrLdzO OPEN HOUSE & KIDS’ CARNIVAL Featuring three inflatables including a bounce castle, dual obstacle course and jumbo slide, along with free professional face painting, balloon creations and more. June 17. Free. Morning Star Boys’ Ranch, 4511 S. Glenrose. morningstarboysranch.org (710-1957) SPOKANE IN BLOOM GARDEN TOUR This year’s garden tour theme is “Summertime and the livin’ is easy.” Tour locations are in the North Spokane area; see website for complete list. June 17, 10 am-5 pm. $10. tieg.org (535-8434) HERITAGE GARDENS TOURS Learn about the discovery, restoration and the two influential families of early Spokane who made this site their backyard at the turn of the century. June 18 at 11 am. Free. Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens, 507 W. 7th. heritagegardens.org CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES FORUM Join the District 1 city council candidates Kathryn Alexander, Tim Benn, and Kate Burke in round table discussions about priorities in your community. June 21, 6:30-8:30 pm. Free. Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook St. (487-1603) SUMMER PARKWAYS The 7th annual block party closes streets to motorized vehicles to allow access for bikes, pedestrians, skaters, and other humanpowered transportation. Activities include scavenger hunt and booths in Manito and Comstock Parks and along the designated, 4-mile route. June 21, 6-9 pm. Free. summerparkways.com WEDNESDAY CONTRA DANCE Spokane Folklore Society’s weekly dance, with the Jam Band playing and caller

Nancy Staub. No experience necessary; beginner workshop at 7:15 pm. June 21, 7:30-9:30 pm. $5/$7. Woman’s Club of Spokane, 1428 W. Ninth. (598-9111) DISABILITY RIGHTS WASHINGTON MEETING Learn about Disability Rights Washington’s programs and activities and ways to get involved. (For accommodation requests, contact info@drwa.org). June 22, 6-8 pm. Free. Peyton Building, 10 N. Post, in the 6th floor conference room. (206-324-1521)

FESTIVAL

WALLACE GYRO DAYS Wallace, Idaho’s community festival features a barbecue, carnival rides, a radiothon, concessions and the famous Lead Creek Derby. June 15-18. Free. wallaceidahochamber.com MEDICAL LAKE FOUNDERS DAY Friday night kicks off with a street dance, live music, and outdoor pizza/ice cream party. Saturday begins with the Founders Day Parade through downtown, followed by an art walk, health fare, craft bazaar and sporting events. June 16, 5-11 pm and June 17, 10 am-3 pm. Free. Medical Lake. medicallake.org/fd CAR D’LANE The 27th annual classic car parade (1975 and earlier cars/ trucks) and festival in downtown Coeur d’Alene. June 16, 6-9 pm and June 17, 8 am-4 pm. Downtown Coeur d’Alene, Sherman Ave. cdadowntown.com WASHINGTON STATE SQUARE DANCE FESTIVAL The 65th annual state festival comes to Spokane. June 16-17. $40-$95. Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. 2017wastatefestival.com (509-477-1766) BAZAAR The fourth annual juried marketplace features more than 80 booths of emerging artists, artisans, and craftspeople selling a majority of items priced at $100 or less. June 17, 11 am-10 pm. Parkade Plaza, and along Howard and Wall Street. bit.ly/2se4pFO COIL HAFLA Apublic marketplace offering rocks, crystals, gemstones, tribal jewelry, handmade art, costuming, textiles, and fabrics from around the world. Also includes dance and aerial performances at 6 pm. June 17, 3-8 pm. Free. Washington Cracker Co. Building, 304 W. Pacific. bit.ly/2s75bSm

FILM

Z NATION: BEHIND THE CAMERA The MAC has become a working studio and a celebration of the local artists behind the Syfy series Z Nation. Visitors can watch scenes being shot, learn how a TV series is made, and about the local crew members. Exhibit also features props, costumes and other items used in the show. Through Sept. 10; Tue-Sun, 10 am-5 pm. $5-$10. The MAC, 2316 W. First. northwestmuseum.org THE BEST OF EWU FILM A one-night screening event that showcases the best short films from the students of the EWU Film Program of 2016-17. Proceeds support student scholarship funds. June 16, 7:30 pm. $10 suggested donation. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. bingcrosbytheater.com SUMMER MOONLIGHT MOVIE: THE IRON GIANT A screening as part of the City of Airway Heights’ annual summer outdoor movie series. June 16, 9 pm. Free. Sunset Park, S. King St. cahw.org DOG FILM FESTIVAL The touring festival features shorts to entertain and in-

spire, and supports local animal welfare groups, including SpokAnimal in Spokane. June 17-18, noon and 2 pm. $10. Magic Lantern, 25 W. Main. (209-2383) HEAVY METAL See this animated cult classic on the big screen, which blends hard-hitting rock ‘n’ roll with mind scifi fantasy stories. June 17, 11:45 pm. $5. Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland. bit. ly/2rGlgjx (327-1050) HOOPFEST FILMS: HOOSIERS A 1986 sports film telling the story of a smalltown Indiana high school basketball team. June 17, 2:30 pm. Free. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley. (444-5390) SUMMER CAMP: THE LOST BOYS A screening of as part of the Garland’s 2017 summer film series, Tuesdays at 7 pm. June 20, 7 pm. $2.50. Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland. (327-1050) FANTASTIC BEASTS & WHERE TO FIND THEM The BECU outdoor movie series features pre-show live entertainment, trivia and local food vendors. Seating opens at 7 pm; movies start at dusk. June 21 $5. Riverfront Park. epiceap.com/spokane-outdoor-movies SCREEN ON THE GREEN: MEN IN BLACK The UI Dept. of Student Involvement’s family summer movie series is held on Thursdays at the Theophilus Tower Lawn. June 22, 8:45 pm. Free. University of Idaho, 709 S Deakin St. uidaho.edu (208-885-6111)

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CRAVE NW The new culinary event showcases the talents of chefs from around the country and region, and highlights the flavors of the Northwest region. Most of the 10+ ticketed events are walk-around tasting events with entertainment. June 15-18. $40-$315. CenterPlace Event Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place Dr. cravenw.com DUSTED VALLEY WINE DINNER An evening of wine and food crafted by Beverly’s Executive Chef Jim Barrett, paired with Dusted Valley Wines from the Walla Walla Valley. Reservations required. June 16, 6 pm. $95. Beverly’s, 115 S. Second St. beverlyscda.com VINO WINE TASTING Friday’s tasting (June 16) features Powers Winery of Washington, from 3-6:30 pm. Saturday’s (June 17) tasting features Basel Cellars, from 2-4:30 pm. Vino!, 222 S. Washington. vinowine.com (838-1229) PFRIEM BEER DINNER The award-winning Hood River brewery collaborates for a 5-course plated dinner by Executive Chef Steven Swanson. June 20, 6-8 pm. $50. Nectar Catering and Events, 120 N. Stevens. nectartastingroom.com SIERRA NEVADA BREWING DINNER A six course dinner prepared by Executive Chef Travis Dickinson, paired with Sierra Nevada beer. June 20, 6:30 pm. $69. Clover, 913 E. Sharp. cloverspokane.com GUEST DINNER FEAT. SHOTA NAKAJIMA The renowned Seattle chef’s guest dinner features seven course plus snacks ($120), with options for alcoholic ($45) or juice pairings ($30) June 22, 6 pm. Inland Pacific Kitchen, 304 W. Pacific. ipkspokane.com (464-6541) PIZZERIA PIZZA & STROMBOLI, OH MY! Make pizza dough and learn how to ensure a perfect crust. Ages 21+. June 22, 6-8 pm. $49. Inland Northwest Culinary Academy, 1810 N. Greene. spokaneparks.org

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Advice Goddess SPEAKING ILL OF THE DUD

I have a close friend whose relationships always end badly. The new guy she’s dating has a reputation as a user. My friend’s very successful, and I believe he’s dating her for her business contacts. I need to be honest with her about this. How should I do that -- considering she falls in love hard and fast? —Caring Amiga People will insist that they absolutely want you to be honest with them when they’re doing anything stupid — and then immediately reward you for it by exiling you from Western society to live and herd goats with a Bedouin family. Yes, even well-intentioned honesty is often counterproductive. This might be hard for you to swallow, considering how warning your friend about this guy probably seems like warning her that she’s about to be hit by a bus. And sure, if that were the case, upon your “YO! WATCH OUT!” she’d whirl around and leap out of the way — not stand her ground and snap: “You dunno what you’re talking about. Buses love me!” Though it’s hard to deny the existence of a 24-ton object hurtling toward us, seeing things accurately is not always the first order of the human perceptual system. In fact, evolutionary psychologist Martie Haselton explains that we seem to have evolved to make the least costly perceptual error in a situation — a subconscious calculation that sometimes leads to our over-perceiving or under-perceiving risks or opportunities. For example, in the physical risk domain, we are predisposed to over-perceive that stick in the rustling leaves as a snake because it’s far more costly to die from a snake bite than to “die” of embarrassment when our peeps mock us for jumping out of our skin at a sinister-looking twig. In relationships, social psychologist Garth Fletcher and his colleagues find that it’s sometimes in our interest to err on the side of “positivity” — the rosy view — over “accuracy.” (Love is blind versus love gets Lasik!) Whether positivity or accuracy is active is context-dependent — meaning determined by our situation. So, for example, when you’re in no rush to settle down, positivity vision prevails. Positive illusions are “associated with greater relationship satisfaction and lower rates of dissolution.” Other times, “the need to make accurate, unbiased judgments becomes critical,” like when a little voice inside you is yelling “It’s baby o’clock!” and you’ll need a guy who’ll stick around and “dad.” Unfortunately, your even hinting that this guy may have ulterior motives is likely to make your friend snarlingly defensive — which is to say she may end up throwing somebody out of her life, and it probably won’t be him. Of course, it’s possible that you’re wrong about the guy. Regardless, per the Fletcher team’s finding, your friend’s being able to see anything beyond how dreamypants he is may be driven by context — like when maintaining the rosy view would prove fatal to her achieving some essential goal. At that point, she might start noticing that their threesomes invariably involve the head of HR — and that if she asked him “Baby, what’s your favorite position?” his answer would be “vice president!”

AMY ALKON

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I’m a single guy, and I just never know how to start conversations with girls. I have a sense of humor, but I’m bad at coming up with funny lines on the fly. I’ve thought of using a “line,” but if I were a girl, hearing one would just make me annoyed. Do you have any advice on good conversation starters? —Speechless There’s a reason the line from that chick flick is “You had me at hello” and not “You had me at ‘Those jugs yours?’” Granted, it’s better if you can be funny when hitting on girls. Evolutionary psychologist Geoffrey Miller believes “humor production ability” is a “hard-to-fake” sign of intelligence in a potential partner. Research by Miller and others suggests he’s right — finding correlations between humor and “verbal creativity” and intelligence. But note “hard-to-fake.” Trying to be funny when you aren’t all that funny is about as successful a tactic as trying to remove someone’s appendix when you aren’t really a doctor. However, even if you aren’t naturally funny, what you can be is genuine. To do this, just say something — perhaps about something in the environment. Ask about that book she’s carrying or whether she’s survived the vegan Reuben. Maybe comment on the attire of the two armed men running out of the place with a bag of money. Just saying something is basically like opening a tiny door to see whether anything’s behind it. If a woman finds you attractive, she’ll pick up and respond -- and probably not by announcing that if you were the last man on earth, she’d develop a sexual attraction to trees. n ©2017, Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. • Got a problem? Write Amy Alkon, 171 Pier Ave, #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405 or email AdviceAmy@aol.com (www.advicegoddess.com)

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MUSIC

LEAVENWORTH INTERNATIONAL ACCORDION FESTIVAL The three-day festival includes concerts, competitions, jam sessions, workshops and more. June 15-18. $5-$15. Leavenworth, Wash. leavenworth.org (206-622-4786) PIANIST ROGER MCVEY The American pianist has performed as a soloist and collaborative pianist throughout the U.S. and around the world, and is currently an Associate Professor at U of Idaho. June 17, 7 pm. Free. Steinway Piano Gallery, 13418 E. Nora. (327-4266) THE WEDDLE TWINS IN CONCERT Enjoy an evening of music with identical twins Marissa and Kelsey. June 19, 6:30 pm. Free. Touchmark South Hill, 2929 S. Waterford Dr. (536-2929)

SPORTS & OUTDOORS

CDA CASINO CULTURAL TOURS Daily events include canoeing, hiking and biking on trails around the casino, with a box lunch provided. June 13-23, departs at 10 am. $50/person. Coeur d’Alene Casino, 37914 S Hwy 95. cdacasino.com/culturaltourism SPOKANE INDIANS VS. BOISE Home series, June 15-17 and June 19 at 6:30 pm; June 18 at 3:30 pm. $5-$20. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St. spokaneindiansbaseball.com (535-2922) AIRWAY HEIGHTS KICKBALL BASH Kick off the summer with an all-teen old school kickball game, with pizza and soda for all. June 16, 5:30 pm. $5. Shorty Combs Teeball Field, corner of Russell and 18th Ave. cawh.org SUMMER SOLSTICE FUN RUN Fleet Feet and the Flying Irish host a 10K run along the Centennial Trail, with proceeds benefiting the Children’s Tumor Foundation. Also includes a quarter-mile kids’ run (6 pm). June 16, 6:30 pm. $15-$35. Riverfront Park. bit.ly/2qohagq ALTERNATIVE GARDENING Hear from an expert who shares methods and tips to grow a garden in a variety of settings. June 17, 10-11:30 am. Free. Manito Park, 1800 S. Grand Blvd. (509-456-8038) NO LIMITS MONSTER TRUCK SHOW Trucks in the show include Ghost Rider, Trouble Maker, Girl Power, Clown n Around, Double Trouble and more June 17, 7 pm. $10-$30. Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. badboysofracing.com (477-1766) SPOKANE SHADOW The Men’s First Team competes against Kitsap on June 17 at 7 pm, and against Portland on June 18 at 3 pm. $5-$7. SFCC, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Dr. spokanesoccerclubshadow.org ULTIMATE FITNESS RUN A portion of proceeds go to Team St. Luke’s/St. Luke’s Rehabilitation. The event offers a 3-5 miles course with 10-15 obstacles, or a 5-8 mile course with 10-20 obstacles. June 17, 8 am-5 pm. $49-$69. Mt. Spokane State Park, 26107 N. Mt. Spokane Park Dr. UFR2017.Racewire.com IRONMAN PRO MEET & GREET A panel of Ironman 70.3 athletes share stories about their journey and give some great training tips. June 22, 6-8 pm. Free. Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Rd. kroccda.org (208-667-1865) LIGHTWEIGHT BACKPACKING BASICS An REI backpacking expert pro-

vides tips on lightweight backpacking techniques, covering shelters, backpacks, food choices, and fuel efficiency. June 22, 6 pm. Free. REI, 1125 N. Monroe St. rei.com/spokane (328-9900) RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP Participants learn how and why to use a rain barrel and go home with a completed rain barrel. Pre-registration required. June 22 and July 12, at 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm. $20. Spokane Conservation District, 210 N. Havana St. sccd.org

THEATER

PLAYWRIGHTS’ FORUM FESTIVAL Eight one-act plays are shown as written by playwrights chosen from around the region. Through June 17; Thu-Fri at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $10. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard. spokanecivictheatre.com (325-2507) CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG See a live retelling of story about wacky inventor Caractacus Potts, his children, and gorgeous Truly Scrumptious. June 15-July 2; Wed-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $27-$49. Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Rd. cdasummertheatre.com PINOCCHIO A reader’s theater production of the classic tale. June 15-17 at 7 pm, June 17 at 2 pm. $7. Liberty Lake Community Theatre, 22910 E. Appleway. (342-2055) IMPROPERA A mash-up of opera and improvised comedy. June 16 and 17 at 7:30 pm. $17. Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave. facebook.com/lakecityplayhouse/ (208-673-7529) LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL Directed by Charlie Monte, a show is based on the 2001 blockbuster film. June 16-18 and 23-25, Fri-Sat at 7 pm, Sun at 3 pm. $6-$12. Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union. pendoreilleplayers.org THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL A play about the myth of an idea called home. Through June 25, Fri-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $10. Stage Left Theater, 108 W. Third. spokanestageleft.org RADAR A new, 3-day performance art training program with acting and musical theatre masterclasses designed to introduce, engage and explore young artists’ craft. June 20-22. $150. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard. spokanecivictheatre.com/radar (325-2507) STEEL MAGNOLIAS A staged reading of the celebrated Southern classic of family and friendship. June 20, 7:30 pm. $25. Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Rd. cdasummertheatre.com MOSCOW ART THEATRE (TOO): GOD OF CARNAGE A playground altercation between 11-year-old boys brings together two sets of parents for a meeting to discuss the fight. June 25-July 2, Thu-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $10. The Kenworthy, 508 S. Main St. kenworthy.org (208-882-4127)

VISUAL ARTS

THE BEST OF DAVID GOVEDARE An exhibition of the metal sculpturist’s work. Govedare is known for the “Joy of Running Together” in Riverfront Park, and the running horses, titled “Grandfather Cuts Loose the Ponies,” at the Columbia Gorge. Through June 30; reception June 18, 1-3 pm. Open daily, 10 am-5 pm. Entree Gallery, 1755 Reeder Bay Rd, Priest Lake. entreegallery.com BURNISHED GROUND The exhibition features prints utilizing the rare mez-

zotint process spanning 400 years, and includes works by artists Robert Sargeant Austin, Carol Wax and Charl Chew. Through Aug. 12; open Mon-Sat, 10 am-4 pm. Free and open to the public. Jundt Art Museum, 200 E. Desmet Ave. gonzaga.edu/jundt (313-6843) KELLI CONNELL / DOUBLE LIFE: FIFTEEN YEARS The traveling photography exhibition represents “an autobiographical questioning of sexuality and gender roles that shape the identity of the self in intimate relationships.” Through Aug. 5; Tue-Fri, 1-7 pm and Sat, 9 am-3 pm. Free. Prichard Art Gallery, 414 S. Main. prichardart.org LIFE | STORIES: RIC GENDRON & MELISSA COLE Spokane-based artists Ric Gendron and Melissa S. Cole have very different styles but are each influenced by cultures in which storytelling is an integral part of everyday life. Through Sept. 9; open Tue-Sun, 10 am-5 pm. $5$10/admission. The MAC, 2316 W. First. northwestmuseum.org (456-3931) LOUISE KODIS: HANGING BY A THREAD FOR 40 YEARS A 40-year survey of Kodis’ professional career as a fiber artist, featuring proposals for commissioned works, award-winning public art, drawings and more. Through Aug. 19; Mon-Sat, 10 am-4 pm. Free admission. Jundt Art Museum, 200 E. Desmet Ave. gonzaga.edu/jundt

WORDS

SPOKANE POETRY SLAM Twelve poets sign up; eight of those poets compete in a head-to-head tournament where their poems are judged by the audience. June 19, 7-10:30 pm. $5. The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague. (747-2174) BROKEN MIC Spokane Poetry Slam’s longest-running, weekly open mic reading series, open to all readers and all-ages. Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. Free. Neato Burrito, 827 W. First. (847-1234) READING + SIGNING: DAVID SEDARIS The bestselling humor writer reads from and signs copies of his new book “Theft by Finding: Diaries 1977-2002.” To receive a ticket for the event, you must pre-order the hardcover ($28) or audiobook ($35) from Auntie’s. June 21, 7 pm. Auntie’s, 402 W. Main. auntiesbooks.com (838-0206) TRAVEL BACK TO 1917 SPOKANE Historian Richard Sola presents about the era’s popular culture, media, politics, businesses and rapidly-changing social life. June 21, 7 pm. Free. Rockwood Retirement Community, 221 E. Rockwood Blvd. (995-2264) READING: RODNEY FREY The author reads from his new book “Carry Forth the Stories: An Ethnographer’s Journey into Native Oral Tradition.” June 22, 7 pm. Free. BookPeople of Moscow, 521 S. Main St. bookpeopleofmoscow.com READING: STEVE OLSON “Eruption: The Untold Story of Mount St. Helens” weaves accounts from victims with an account of the event’s impact on science. June 22, 7 pm. Free. Auntie’s, 402 W. Main. auntiesbooks.com (838-0206) SPR PRESENTS: PAULA POUNDSTONE The comedian and frequent “Wait, Wait... Don’t Tell Me!” panelist returns to Spokane fresh off her new book tour for this SPR benefit performance. June 22, 7:30 pm. $42-$46. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague. bingcrosbytheater.com (227-7404) n

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“Our kids simply don’t know what an adult is anymore,” writes Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse, a father of three, in a new book.

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t age 30, Ashley Grow is personally familiar with the struggle of millennials to cope with the responsibilities of adulthood. As a family consumer science teacher, she’s in a prime position to do something about it — if only schools and families will take advantage while they have the chance. “I can’t tell you enough how much I think schools need to wake up and realize we may be getting these kids a college-ready transcript, but they’re not prepared to function on their own,” says Grow, who teaches career and technical education classes at Rogers High School in Spokane. “I believe our entire nation is in the midst of a collective coming-of-age crisis,” writes Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse, a father of three, in his new book, The Vanishing American Adult. “Our kids simply don’t know what an adult is anymore — or how to become one … The older generations have forgotten that we need to plan to teach them. It’s our fault more than it is theirs.” Sasse recounts a group of college students given the fun task of decorating a 20-foot Christmas tree in the lobby of their school’s basketball arena. They only completed the bottom half of the tree — the part they could reach — and left. Nobody thought to ask a custodian for a ladder, or to try to find one. “The day’s failure wasn’t at all about lacking brains; it was about will. It was about ownership. It was about not having much experience or interest in seeing tasks through to completion,” he writes. While decorating a tree isn’t essential for a successful life, it’s a window into the situation in which “adulting” tasks that used to be common sense may now seem to

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overwhelm or elude many 20- and 30-year-olds: Things like sticking to a budget, landing a job, choosing insurance, maintaining a car, or eating well prove simply prove out of reach.

can’t we also require an independent living class?” In her work as an local insurance agent, Kristi Harvie says that “It’s become very apparent that financial and insurance planning is a big gap in teaching kids how to adult, leading to adults who haven’t planned correctly, or sometimes not at all.” She says her own kids, ages 21 and 22, have noticed personal shortcomings. “They’ve both stressed that school doesn’t prepare you for life,” Harvie says. “I think it should. I think if the kids are expecting it, that right there is a red flag.”

THE STRUGGLE IS REAL

Truthfully, it’s not just millennials who struggle with adulting. Really, who wants to pay bills or research insurance options? But part of adulthood is working through tough scenarios, because they’re inevitable. Grow, whose classes include food and nutrition and “We’re just not pushing kids enough,” Grow says. culinary hospitality, believes middle and high schools “None of our classes are pushing kids hard enough, should do more to prepare students in areas like finances, because once it gets hard, we give them an out. nutrition and cooking, and even relationships. But with “I think it’s just an epidemic. As a parent myself, it’s the pressure to produce college-ready teens, she sees stureally hard. I always want to solve my kids’ problems. dents pushed toward classes that look good on a college They’re just 2 and 3 years old, and I already struggle to application. not just take over and do it for them. But it’s becoming “There’s no room,” she says. In Spoa huge problem, because these kids can’t kane middle schools, most family consumer solve problems.” LETTERS science classes have been cut entirely, she Sasse offers some ideas for parents Send comments to says. Those in high schools remain because of young kids. He writes of the value editor@inlander.com. they can be justified as preparatory courses of building resolve through physically for students interested in certain career demanding work, exploring the world paths. through avid reading, and learning self-reliance through It’s a point of regret for parents and friends, who traveling alone. send her articles and tag her in Facebook posts lamenting Harvie has talked to own her kids about insurance all that school didn’t do to prepare them to be an adult. and credit, but admits that not every parent has those “‘It’s great that I know how to solve an algebraic things in place for themselves, let alone the knowledge to equation, but now I can’t sew on a button,’” Grow recalls teach their child. them saying. “As a parent, you struggle, because you’re busy being “I teach this stuff!” she says. “It is in schools. It’s just a parent until something comes up for them,” she says. less known, because everyone is telling parents to get “You’re teaching on the fly.” n their kids in AP courses and to make sure they take a foreign language. There’s nothing wrong with that. But This article first appeared in the there should be a way … If we require a science lab, why Inlander’s InHealth magazine.

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