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ast June, I seconded the growing sentiment that John Moyer be nominated to have the plaza above Huntington Park named after him. I cited his medical career and his efforts to help kill the Lincoln Street Bridge project. Moyer, who passed away in August, has since been formally nominated and is now a finalist. The three finalists — King Cole, “The Gathering Place” and Dr. John Moyer — all are excellent choices. All three are deserving of recognition. The question in my mind goes to “fit” and “timing.” I’m sticking with Dr. Moyer, if for no other reason than the plaza and park fit, the timing is perfect to recognize his exemplary life, and, as it turns out, there actually are more meaningful and appropriate ways to recognize both King Cole and our Native American heritage. Moreover, since June, our community priorities have refocused, making Moyer an even better fit. About King Cole: He deserves more than a plaza. My suggestion: Let’s rename the park after the “Father of Expo” and call it “King Cole Riverfront Park.” There is precedent; Portland named its park along the Willamette River the “Tom McCall Waterfront Park” after Oregon’s late governor and environmentalist. Native American recognition? Yes, the tribes fished the river, but they “gathered” at what today is Indian Canyon Golf Course. The city has never addressed this important history. My question: Might there be a way to capture our Native American legacy through restoration of “The Canyon,” a community treasure? Turns out there is, and at the most propitious time, for both the tribes and the course. The course is in bad shape, having been neglected by the Park Board and Park Department for more than a decade. Longtime head professional Gary Lindeblad has advocated for a publicprivate partnership involving local tribes. Such efforts would focus more specifically on tribal history, while the course and its expanded facilities could become a draw once again. Everyone wins.
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bout John Moyer, whose contribution to the bridge fight was of singular importance: The truth is, had the Lincoln Street Bridge been constructed we wouldn’t be having this discussion. There would be no plaza to name, because there would be no plaza. Indeed, there would likely be no Huntington Park. Why a plaza, if instead of looking down on the gorge vista, all you saw were cars rumbling over the widest bridge in the city? And who would care about hiking down to a park, only to stare up at the underside of a bridge that would also have ruined the view corridor from the park back up to the magnificent, Kirtland Cutter-designed Washington Water Power plant? When Moyer joined the opposition, the situation was dire. The federal money was in the
bank, and the cranes were on the river. The downtown leadership, the traffic engineers, the mayor and most on the City Council — they all wanted the bridge. And you weren’t supposed to have the temerity to not “go along, to get along.” Not the Spokane way. The critics were castigated in the press and maligned by some members of the City Council. One was told that if he didn’t back off, he might be fired. Still, Moyer and his friends persevered.
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nd Moyer would be the last to claim most credit for killing the bridge. Others were crucial, too, like Rick Hastings, who kept the Friends of the Falls alive and active. There was John Covert, a geologist, proved that the city’s traffic and pollution analysis was all wrong. The Siddoways, Doug and Laurel, provided the critical legal work. And then there was nationally known traffic engineer Walter Kulash, who came to town and, in the words LETTERS of Ron Wells, Send comments to “changed the editor@inlander.com. debate.” Kulash showed how the project worked against the best urban principles, made little economic sense, contradicted the Downtown Plan and would result in a Division/ Ruby-like couplet — terrible for businesses downtown, worse for neighborhoods to the north. Throughout the fight, however, it was Moyer who most dramatically drew the issues together — that we would save the gorge and Native American heritage by killing the bridge. When Moyer spoke about this, about the tribes fishing for 80-pound salmon, he left people in tears. About those priorities: Since last summer, Spokane leaders have put the training of family doctors at the top of our list of important community and regional challenges. Here we have an opportunity to memorialize Spokane’s very own “doctor’s doctor.” Has there ever been a physician in Spokane who delivered more babies, while working run-outs to so many rural Washington communities? Moyer symbolized what “doctoring” was all about, and what we want it to be about again. So let’s name the plaza at the entrance to Huntington Park after John Moyer, and by extension, honor his life’s work, both professionally and as our civic conscience. Then we can turn our attention to commemorating the other two worthy finalists, too. n
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I thought I knew what the word meant. Two weeks ago, I realized I’d had no clue BY LUKE BAUMGARTEN
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We realized early that we couldn’t get everything done, so we began delegating. Not just the little stuff. We delegated almost the entire ceremony. We had a rough sketch of the outline of kind what we wanted, and we sort of told our officiant what we were looking for. We left all the fine details to her. I should say that we are not laid-back people when it comes to stuff like this. We’re control freaks. On top of that, we both had strong visions for what the wedding should be, and in matters of vision, we are both perfectionists. And yet, up until the second our officiant opened
her mouth, neither of us had any idea what was going to come out for the next half-hour. The only time I felt nervous the whole day was when we were called to walk down the aisle. It wasn’t the lifelong commitment. For the first time in my adult life, I had completely given over a task of extreme importance to another person. No check-ins. No run-downs. My almost-wife — with a sort of wild, what-the-hellhave-we-done look in her eye — said she was nervous too. We had just trusted three people to be funny, tender and familiar, and to speak with conviction about, you know, me. And her. About, like, us. The most intensely personal relationship of either of our lives. And here’s the thing: I’ve used the word “trust” before, but I never really understood it — real, complete trust — until those three people stood up and delivered more touching readings than I could have honLETTERS estly ever imagined. Send comments to I’ve never felt editor@inlander.com. such a warmth in my — I don’t even know — heart, I guess. These people had taken the time to reflect on us and deliver beautiful, funny, profound words that also occasionally skirted the line between decorum and bad taste (just how we both like it). I know my wife felt the same way because, in the middle, she met my gaze and, with her incredulous little side smirk, whispered, “This is f---ing awesome.” It really was. I haven’t been able to adequately describe that feeling, but here’s the closest I’ve gotten: It’s like the gratitude that comes after putting yourself entirely at another person’s mercy and realizing that they have recognized this incredible vulnerability, and met it with an equal amount of care. I’ve realized too that, because of my own need to be in control, I’ve been preventing myself from knowing that intense gratitude pretty much my whole life. Like many big changes, getting married forces reflection. The past two weeks I’ve been staring out over the horizon of my possible futures at the stars I’ve been guided by — diligence, craft, ambition, community — and I see two that I hadn’t noticed before. Faint and twinkling twin stars of trust and gratitude. It seems awfully fortunate to have found them when I did, embarking as I am on the biggest journey of my (our) live(s). n Luke Baumgarten is the interim co-executive director of Spokane Arts, a cofounder of Terrain, the founder of Fellow Coworking and former culture editor of the Inlander. He tweets @lukebaumgarten.
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COMMENT | FROM READERS
Reaction to a blog (10/30/2014) on three possible names for the new City Hall plaza above Huntington Park. The name may recognize local tribes, King Cole or Dr. John Moyer.
TRICIA MOSS-LINEBACK: Just name it Spokane Falls Park because Spokane’s original name was Spokane Falls. Makes sense, it’s next to the falls.
Reaction to last week’s cover story, “Prisoners of War,” (10/30/14) about Eastern Washington medical marijuana growers running into trouble with the feds.
MARIA TOWN: If any other easyto-grow herb actually was proven to cure any disease or significantly ease pain, it would be illegal too. Oil of oregano is thought to be an antibiotic; if this is ever proven, or even believed by enough people, you better believe it would be illegal too. Big Pharma and their pet politicians are not going to allow anything that helps people get better or control pain to be available without them getting their cut. Think about how much money they lose if we have alternatives that work. It is in their best interest that the common people be sick and in pain and that they have control of anything that might make us feel better. Of course they don’t want you growing an herb that you can use to help yourself. Where is the profit in that?
RICK EICHSTAEDT: Lack of ADA Accessibility Plaza! MARITA VANSMOORENBURG FLETT: Please do not name this sacred spot after anyone who took this land from the original inhabitants! The Spokane Tribe ceded 3.14 million acres… in 1887. If anyone thinks that they did so without force, not necessarily physical force, they need to read the history of this area. Instead please name it after Illim Spokanee, Father of Spokane Garry, who surely saw heartbreak for his people coming.
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pokane City Attorney Nancy Isserlis looked around during a meeting with the police chief earlier this year and found herself in awe that the lawyers at the table were “three powerful women.” It may be 2014, but the scene was a departure for the legal department — Isserlis says she’s Spokane’s first-ever woman city attorney — and it’s the sort of thing some people want to see more of at City Hall. “I’ve always thought that the best decisions are those made when a wide variety of viewpoints are represented in the room,” Isserlis says. “Diversity just makes a place a better place to work.” But in those terms, the city has a long way to go. Among the 25 city employees with the highest salaries, just five are women. (Isserlis is at the top of that group.) Include overtime to account for the pay employees actually took home last year and it’s even worse: one woman in the top 25. Of the top 100 salaries — all over $100,000 — 16 are earned by women; among the highest paid, that drops to 10 women and just four employees who are non-white.
Start comparing these numbers and the results are mixed. In Seattle last year, there were no women among the 25 highest paid and just two among those with the highest base salaries. But at the federal government level, women make up 44 percent of employees and 30 percent of senior positions, and in the population at large, about half are women. So the lack of representation in Spokane leadership is clear, but we’re not the first ones to stumble here. Yet, to really understand — and hope to ever fix — the underrepresentation of women inside City Hall, leaders are going to need numbers. Today, there is no comprehensive report they can turn to in order to gauge just how much work the city needs to do, and where. In Seattle, after a national study ranked the city as having the worst pay gap in the nation, the issue helped define the 2013 mayoral race, the city created its own report and task force, and the city council passed a resolution calling on city departments to figure out what was causing the disparity and fix it. Here, while our numbers may appear better than Se-
attle’s, there’s too much we don’t know. At least that’s the way Blaine Stum sees it. He’s a member of the city’s Human Rights Commission and the legislative aide to City Councilman Jon Snyder, and he’s recently been trying to cobble together a look at this problem. In lieu of a cityissued breakdown, he’s been poring over city employees’ ID photos and searching for public records and Facebook pages to determine their gender in order to figure out the types of jobs women most often hold. He’s found that less than a quarter of city employees are women and they’re most often in secretarial and clerical jobs, a trend that mirrors citywide employment for women. Stum found pay gaps — disparities in what women and men were paid per year on average — ranging from $1,000 in the accounting department to as high as $16,500 in the police department, likely due to the types of jobs women hold. Still, his estimates are imperfect and he doesn’t have racial data to consider. Stum has finished a draft report of what he found. He’ll pass it on to Snyder and try to get the Human ...continued on next page
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sk around City Hall about this and an underlying tension emerges: Is civil service to blame for a lack of diversity? Civil service, remember, is the testing process nearly all applicants for city jobs must go through. Approved by Spokane voters a century ago, it’s meant to prevent cronyism. City leaders can’t just hand jobs to their friends and family members this way. The testing system doesn’t apply to department heads or assistant department heads (these are “exempt” positions), which the mayor appoints. Since taking office in 2012, Mayor David Condon has expanded the number of exempt slots in City Hall by reorganizing departments, drawing a court battle and heat from some who say it’s undermining the citizens’ will. To Condon and some in his cabinet, civil service is more like a straitjacket. Of course, they acknowledge, the system is valuable for fair hiring, but it limits their ability to target certain people who’d be best for leadership positions or certain groups they know are underrepresented at the city. “If they give me the list of three people and they’re all men, OK,” says Jan Quintrall, head of the city’s business and developer services division, tapping her fingers on a conference room table. “I have to have real clear reasons to want to bypass them and it can’t be, ‘I’m sorry. I can’t hire a man. I need to hire another woman.’” Quintrall says she’d like to see a higher percentage of city employees hired outside civil service. Maybe 10 or 20 percent instead of the current number, which amounts to about 6 percent. “Having a little bit of flexibility there might bring us a different outcome,” she says. “It’s probably time to have the conversation.” Not so fast, says Gita George-Hatcher, chief examiner of the
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Gita George-Hatcher used to lead affirmative action programs for the city and is now head of civil service. She hopes to recruit more women and minorities to city jobs. YOUNG KWAK PHOTO city’s civil service TOP 10 SAL AR IES , 2014 commission. Frank Straub, Police Chief: $175,955 “I think that Bobby Williams, Fire Chief: $172,573 our system is far David Condon, Mayor: $172,573 more defensible, Nancy Isserlis, City Attorney: $150,628 with respect to Robert Hanna, Deputy Fire Chief: $150,043 trying to be nonBrian Schaeffer, Assistant Fire Chief: $150,043 discriminatory, Rick Romero, Utilities Director: $146,723 than you could Judith Carl, Police Captain: $145,512 be in a system David Richards, Police Captain: $145,512 where you’re Rick Dobrow, Assistant Police Chief: $145,116 simply appointing people with no process or mechanism in place,” she says. George-Hatcher was head of the city’s affirmative action program until the late ’90s, when a national movement against so-called “reverse discrimination” and a statewide initiative swept those policies out of most local governments. Since, she says, the department has been trying to increase diversity without the force of a mandate. George-Hatcher says she wants to see more frequent testing and more different types of testing for jobs at the city to help people who may have busy schedules or struggle on written tests. She’s also planning to go out to neighborhood councils and groups like the local NAACP to get more people thinking about the possibility of working for the city. Among the highest paid employees last year, a big chunk of them work for the fire department and nearly all of them are white men. Assistant Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer says his department wants to remake its physical agility test over the next year to make it more fair to women. “There’s this urban lore that women can’t pass the test. They’ve been told, ‘You don’t have the upper body strength. Nobody ever passes,’” Schaeffer says. By revamping that test and working with George-Hatcher on recruitment, Schaeffer says the department hopes to see more women and minorities apply for jobs so they can work their way up to the high-paying spots: “It’s all a ladder, so you really need to plant now to realize the forest 20 years down the road.” n heidig@inlander.com
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How much should Spokane’s mayor make? More than the governor? Less? Should it be tied to average wages in the city, and who should decide? You’ve got two more chances to weigh in with your thoughts. City Councilman Mike Fagan is hosting public forums to discuss the mayor’s pay Thursday from 6-8 pm at the East Community Center (500 S. Stone) and next Friday, Nov. 14, from 10 am-11:30 am in the City Council Briefing Center at City Hall (808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd). (HEIDI GROOVER)
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NO-NAME PLAZA “The world is a beautiful place, travel has been my greatest teacher, my close friends and folks are the greatest givers. I even have a ring of support around my bed as I type … Goodbye world. Spread good energy.” Twenty-nine-year-old Brittany Maynard, who suffered from a terminal form of brain cancer, in a Facebook post addressed to her friends and family before choosing to end her life under Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act on Sunday.
After deciding that naming the area after a guy with a troubled legacy wasn’t a great idea, the city is ready to choose one of three names for the plaza next to City Hall. The Plan Commission has recommended honoring one of the following: John Moyer, an ob-gyn and former state lawmaker; King Cole, the “father” of Expo ‘74; or local tribes by calling it “The Gathering Place” in both English and Salish. The city council will vote Nov. 17. (HG)
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THE OTHER MED SCHOOL STUDY
A new report on a Spokane medical school; plus, SPD’s body cameras NEW BID, SAME RESULTS
The city of Spokane went looking for private companies who wanted to provide ambulance service in the city and found only one: American Medical Response. If you feel like you’ve read this news before, it’s because you have. This summer, the city put out a call for ambulance bids, and AMR, which currently operates in Spokane, was the only bidder. After city council concerns that the bid request language unfairly favored AMR, the administration went back to bid. This week, they opened the results and found, again, only AMR’s response. Rival company Falck, which raised concerns about the first process, didn’t bid. CEO Michael Collins says that’s because he didn’t receive two “key pieces of information” he requested from the city: a breakdown of how many people transported in ambulances are covered by Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance and how many are uninsured, and the average times ambulances are in use during calls. (Collins says the payer breakdown data belongs to AMR.) So, he says, his company couldn’t come up with a realistic estimate of operating costs. “We’re not in the business of guessing,” he says. The city administration, including the fire department, will now analyze AMR’s new bid and start contract negotiations. The city council is expected to vote on a new contract by the first of the year. — HEIDI GROOVER
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After two months of somewhat selective recording, Spokane police officers will move forward with testing body cameras under an expanded order to VIDEORECORD ALMOST ALL CALLS. Police officials launched the new protocols Saturday, citing concerns about how much discretion officers had over recording. SPD Chief Frank Straub reversed a previous policy that required the 17 SPD officers testing the cameras to shut off recordings when asked to do so within a private residence. Those officers will now announce the presence of a camera, but will not seek consent to record. Police accountability advocates have called for more consistent recording and increased clarity regarding when officers must turn on cameras to avoid the censoring of some encounters. Officers will still have discretion during “sensitive” interactions such as death notifications. The legal nonprofit Center for Justice issued a letter Monday asking the department to strengthen the language in its policy to demand that officers “shall” record instead of “should” record most encounters. The Center also sought clarification on officer discipline for failing to record and “unauthorized” uses of the cameras. The department’s pilot program is set to run through Dec. 31, with plans to expand the use of cameras to additional officers in January. — JACOB JONES
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A little over a month after Washington State University’s study proclaiming the promise of an independent fouryear MEDICAL SCHOOL in Spokane, the University of Washington has countered with its own study that’s been in the works since the spring. And this study comes from Tripp Umbach, the same firm once championed in 2010 by WSU for its study regarding the massive economic impact that expanded medical educaLETTERS tion would have on Send comments to Spokane. The study, editor@inlander.com. released last Friday, clearly recommends expanding UW’s current crop of medical students in Spokane, instead of allowing WSU to create an entirely new school. It gets worse for WSU: The hope from the community that both programs could expand? Not an option, the report concludes: “Eastern Washington cannot currently support two medical schools due to limited clinical training sites and limited residency training sites.” The study praises UW’s success in keeping students in the state, doesn’t see the five-state region only having one medical school as a problem, and argues that UW is better poised to create new residency slots, despite its failure to create new residencies recently in Eastern Washington. As part of an agreement, both schools have agreed not to officially oppose the other’s proposal with state lawmakers, but that has hardly stopped the intense campaigning for their own proposals. — DANIEL WALTERS
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very morning, Monday through Friday, 33-year-old Jesus Martinez makes a pot of Folgers Classic Roast for the regulars at the Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in downtown Spokane. “When that pot’s done, honey, pour me a togo,” a gray-haired lady at the bar says. She lights a cigarette, trembling between her fingers, before she teeters outside. The tip jar rattles. Martinez is stocky and soft-spoken with wavy black hair falling past his shoulders and a rosary dangling around his neck. He likes it here behind the counter at the Alano Club, a clean and sober nonprofit where he’s been volunteering since September. This place is the closest he’s felt to home in a long time. In 2001, Martinez pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI) for a violent, druginduced crime. He’s now entering his 14th year of an indefinite commitment at Eastern State Hospital. For now, he has the court’s permission to leave the grounds for short periods — including to serve coffee at the Alano Club — but he doesn’t know if he’ll ever leave the hospital for good. Martinez is one of as many as seven new plaintiffs in a civil rights lawsuit pitting NGRI patients against the state of Washington. The suit alleges that current restrictions on NGRI patients at Eastern and Western State hospitals violate their constitutional and civil rights to adequate mental health treatment and release. He joined the suit after one of the plaintiffs was permanently discharged from Eastern because his commitment was found unconstitutional. The case is scheduled to go to trial next October. All of the additional plaintiffs in the suit are either no longer mentally ill or dangerous, says Emily Cooper, an attorney at Disability Rights
Washington, an advocacy group and co-counsel for the plaintiffs. “This isn’t lawyers making these judgment calls; these are their own doctors saying this,” she adds. “It defies logic that even one person who doesn’t have mental illness
should be confined at a mental health hospital. … We’re not talking about one. We’re talking about several.” Martinez’s current diagnoses: major depression, with a history of psychotic features and polysubstance abuse. Both, his doctors say, are in full remission. Martinez hasn’t taken psychiatric medication in about eight years. He’s currently petitioning the court, for the second time, for his final release from the hospital. “I feel blessed overall, but I’m still stuck,” he says. “I don’t feel there’s much treatment left for me at the hospital.”
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ust before 11 am, Martinez makes his first surveillance phone call to Eastern State. He makes sure to call on time. Once, he called 10 minutes too late; the hospital almost alerted the police. “Hey, Kathy,” he murmurs. “It’s Jesus calling in.” When — or if — Martinez leaves the hospital, his dream is to open a food truck. He’ll start his business in his hometown of Moses Lake before expanding across the state. He’ll paint it blue — his favorite color. Perhaps he’ll even liven up the
exterior with a mural like the one he did in the geriatric unit at the hospital — a panoramic landscape brimming with purple mountains, lush forests and clear lakes. He’s heard that the patients there find it calming. He’ll serve a rotating menu inspired by his favorite Asian and Mexican dishes, like pan-fried rice, noodles and teriyaki chicken, plus his mother’s posole. And he’ll make pastries. Croissants, danishes and donuts. “My family’s nickname for me is gordo — fat,” he says with a faint smile. He doesn’t know what he’ll call his food truck. He hasn’t put too much thought into that. What about Gordo’s? “Yeah,” he says. “That would be good.”
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artinez grew up a block away from two churches on a mostly quiet street in a Catholic family. He and his siblings were raised by his mother, a loving and hard-working woman who picked apples and packed produce. But his childhood was plagued by violence. He got in fights at school and parties. Eventually, he was kicked out of Moses Lake High School at age 14. By then, he was experimenting heavily with hard drugs and alcohol. Meth, cocaine, crack, heroin, acid, speed, ’shrooms, cigarettes laced with embalming fluid — “the list goes on and on,” he says. He was high almost all the time, working multiple jobs under the table and rarely sleeping. It wasn’t long before the hallucinations started. First, he heard laughter. Then he heard commands. On April 22, 2000, Martinez, then 18, hopped into a car with two girls he’d just met at his mother’s yard sale. He was already high on pot and cocaine when they offered him a hit of chalky blue meth from a plastic baggie. The next thing he remembers is waking up, bleary-eyed and foggy, in a Grant County jail cell. According to court records, Martinez entered the home of 84-year-old Melvin Johnson that day. He stabbed the man 12 to 15 times with a knife and a screwdriver; stole his cash; and drove off in his 1983 Chrysler New Yorker. After the attack, Johnson’s health deteriorated, and he died two years later. Martinez’s public defender read him the charges: assault, burglary and robbery in the first degree. For the next year and half, Martinez was shuttled between jail and Eastern State Hospital, detoxing from years of heavy drug use. At the time of the commission of Martinez’s crime, a doctor determined he was suffering from cannabis dependence, methamphetamine abuse and schizoaffective disorder. On Aug. 16, 2001, Martinez was acquitted of all charges by reason of insanity and committed to Eastern State Hospital. In the prison system, Martinez, a first-time offender, would have faced a nine-year maximum sentence. He would have been eligible for parole after 14 months. Instead, he’s entering his 14th year at Eastern. Martinez remembers the first time he asked the judge for a final discharge in April 2010. His family was on one side of the courtroom; Johnson’s family was on the other. His attorney told him not to look in their direction. Before the hearing, Johnson’s son did an interview with a TV reporter. “It’s scary to think this guy might be running around this town or your town,” he said. Martinez says he would feel the same way. “I can’t take it back. I can’t say ‘sorry’ to that person. I can’t change how they feel,” Martinez says. “But that’s not who I am. That’s an incident that happened in my life, and not who I am or who I want to be.”
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artinez learned to cook from his mother, who learned to cook by taste and smell alone. She can’t read, so she has never used recipes. But she made the best tamales and the best mole Martinez has ever had. As a boy, Martinez would sit in the kitchen with her and watch her at the stove. “Seeing the smile on her face,” he says — that’s his favorite memory. By age 5, Martinez was making breakfast for his baby sister while his mother was at work: Jimmy Dean sausages, scrambled eggs, French toast and coffee. He was always making coffee. He’s going to his mother’s house on Thanksgiving Day — his first time home in 14 years. This year, he’ll make the turkey and the trimmings.
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NEWS | POLITICS But he didn’t try to hide it. In fact, he sent a cassette tape recording of the sermon to the IRS, “saying we broke the law, there’s the tape,” he says. It’s part of an annual nationwide effort called “Pulpit Freedom Sunday.” The socially conservative organization Alliance Defending Freedom wants to sue to get the restriction on churches changed. But first it needs a church to be punished for endorsements. Despite 1,600 churches participating in endorsing candidates this year, and a 2012 Freedom From Religion Foundation lawsuit over IRS inaction, the IRS hasn’t appeared to have prosecuted churches. Gaylor says the IRS has insisted they are enforcing the law, but she says there’s a simple solution for politically inclined churches. “If a church wants to endorse to the public, it shouldn’t have that 501(c)(3),” she says. And that’s exactly what some local churches are doing.
‘FREE CHURCH’
For the past six years, David Stapp, pastor of First Baptist Church, has endorsed candidates from the pulpit. ASHLEY TOMLINSON PHOTO
God’s Endorsements Some local churches are forgoing — or risking — their tax-exempt status to preach politics from the pulpit BY DANIEL WALTERS
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few weeks before Election Day in the tiny north Spokane County town of Deer Park, David Stapp stands before his congregation at First Baptist Church and, in his soft Texas drawl, intentionally breaks the law. “In the first 300 years of this country, it was customary all across the land for the pulpits of America to preach what was called an ‘election sermon,’” he begins. “I’m going to preach about some things I’ve never really preached about before.” As sermons go, it isn’t fiery or angry. But the embrace of politics is unabashed: Stapp dives into Bible verses he interprets as opposing gun control. He flashes up red PowerPoint slides with quotes about abortion and gun control from the Democratic and Republican Party platforms, and includes a parishioner’s assessments of the two gun initiatives: “Jay says vote no!” on the background check initiative slide; “Jay says vote yes!” on the pro-gun-initiative one. Across faiths and denominations, churches debate their role in politics. But those who choose to mix the two have another dilemma: Do they follow the rules? Legally, pastors can give sermons discussing politically charged issues. But when it comes to endorsing or opposing specific candidates, churches risk losing their
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501(c)(3) nonprofit tax-exempt status. It’s been that way ever since Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson amended the U.S. tax code in 1954. But Stapp and some other local pastors have defied or dodged these restrictions. “The country was built on the concept of taking the word of God and applying it to public policy,” Stapp says. “Let’s talk about a couple candidates.” That’s when he endorses incumbent Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers over rival Joe Pakootas. The Freedom From Religion Foundation calls such actions not only illegal, but unethical. “Rogue pastors who endorse from tax-exempt pulpits are playing dirty pool,” foundation founder Annie Laurie Gaylor says in a release. “Such an abuse creates an unfair election advantage. Donations to politicians are not taxdeductible, but donations to churches are.” Nevertheless, for the past six years, Stapp has preached at least one sermon like this. Last year, he preached on property rights. His church has endorsed Rick Perry and Rick Santorum in primaries. He endorsed Rep. Matt Shea three elections in a row. The first time he delivered such a sermon, in 2008, he endorsed John McCain. At first it felt uncomfortable. “I felt like I was trying to swim in peanut butter and honey,” Stapp says.
At the God and Country Celebration in June, “patriot pastor” Shahram Hadian preaches about the Book of Esther with salvos of ideological intensity. LETTERS “We have now seen Send comments to an infiltration of our editor@inlander.com. nation, our government, our schools, by socialists, communists, secular humanists,” Hadian says. “And now Islamists.” This Sunday, at the La Belle Vie Event Center, Hadian plans to officially launch a Spokane branch of the Truth In Love Christian Fellowship. It will be a different kind of church, all the way down to its tax code status. Hadian calls it a “free church,” meaning it isn’t organized as a nonprofit. He says it’s not really about the freedom to endorse candidates as much as a philosophical objection to the tax code restrictions. “Does the government have the jurisdiction to license the church?” Hadian asks. “I would argue no.” A former Muslim from Iran, Hadian preaches unabashedly about gay marriage, border security, tax policy, Sharia law and, frequently, when to defy the government. One message, over three weeks, focused on a spiritual “civil war between Christians.” He believes the reluctance of the IRS to prosecute churches won’t last. Hadian points to the scandal regarding whether the IRS targeted conservative groups, the city of Houston’s temporary threat to subpoena sermon notes for a lawsuit, and the furor in Coeur d’Alene over whether the Hitching Post would be able to refuse to perform same-sex weddings. “The bottom line is I believe they’re coming after the church,” Hadian says. “It’s just a matter of when.” He sees his Spokane Valley location as a hub for a network of similar traditional and house churches. And he’s not the only one trying to spread the free-church model. In May, Chuck Baldwin of the Liberty Fellowship Church in Flathead County, Montana, launched an initiative to help establish a crowd of new “free churches.” (“I remind you that donations to Liberty Church Project are NOT tax-deductible,” Baldwin writes on his website.) “Try to deny it all you want, but when a church submits to the authority of the IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, it has surrendered the authority of Christ and replaced it with the authority of civil government,” Baldwin wrote in August.
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Other pastors, however, are made uncomfortable by preachers’ political pronouncements.
“I think churches could help by breaking down the walls and deconstructing the polarizing language,” says Andy CastroLang, pastor of Westminster Congregational UCC. “We don’t have to all be on the same page. But we sure as hell should stop demonizing.” Yet her church is clearly politically active. The sign outside her church urges parishioners to support the background check initiative. She uses some of the same language to support gun background checks as Stapp does opposing abortion. “For us, it’s a matter of protecting human life,” she says. Her church fought as hard to retain gay marriage as other churches did to repeal it. But there are lines she tries not to cross. CastroLang says she’s had to gently correct parishioners who say things like “all those people who think President Obama should not be elected, I hope God will change their minds” in their prayers. Jim CastroLang, her husband, faces an even tougher balance: He’s simultaneously the pastor of a Colville church and the chair of the Spokane County Democrats. As a pastor, he can’t directly advocate for candidates. As the Democratic chair, that’s essentially his entire job. “You have to understand who you are and what role you’re in,” he says. He sees it as a professional boundary, similar to those therapists and attorneys have. “It’s a little cozy in my opinion,” Gaylor says. “But if he’s being scrupulous from the pulpit, then I think he’s technically following the law.” Though Stapp fervently disagrees with the CastroLangs’ positions, he says they shouldn’t have to worry about expressing them. “Unless I fight for their freedom, I lose mine,” Stapp says. “I don’t think the government should tell either one of us what we oughta be preaching.” danielw@inlander.com
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Spokane Folklore Society Presents 19th Annual
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KPBX FM 91.1 Live Radio Show – Audience Welcome Broken Whistle, Alice Howe, Nikolay Grachev, PK Dwyer, Steve Simmons, Dram and Go, Mateo Duryan, Heartbreak Pass Juliana & Pava - ancient Russian polyphonic folk song Northwest Hula Company - traditional Hawaiian and Polynesian dances Sesitshaya Marimba – sounds of Zimbabwe Spokane Taiko – Japanese drum, dance and martial arts Haran Irish Dancers and Floating Crowbar -traditional and contemporary Irish step dance with highenergy Irish music
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Stanley and Rice - original folk Bridges Home – Americana Western Reunion - western/cowboy Sharp/Brownhawk - Native American songs and flute Laddie Ray Melvin – image rich songs Back Adit Band - swing and jazz Alma Brasileira - Brasilian choro on bandolin Dram and Go - bagpipe, fiddle and drum trio The Plaid Cats – mix of genres with smooth harmonies Blue Ribbon Tea Company – folk and blues originals
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CONFERENCE ROOM FIRST FLOOR ROOM 126 STORYTELLING & MUSIC WORKSHOP
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Crescendo Community Choir – youth choir world lullabies “Lonesome” Lyle Morse - traditional and original blues Rising Tide (Gary Burris and Jonathan Nicholson) acoustic guitar Jim Pryts – music from Americas back roads Hubbardston Nonesuch - a capella madrigals pre 1650 Ron Doyen - mostly blues Richard Clarkson - coffee house folk music Owen and McCoy – folk rock Craig Swanby – jazz, blues, folk Tommy Borges/Lokahi – contemporary Hawaiian Amy Bleu - modern folk dark to playful
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The Afterthoughts – multi-generational diversified bluegrass Jackie Fox and the Hounds – bluegrass, country, folk Browne’s Mountain Boys – traditional bluegrass Sondahl & Hawkins – American music from the last century Big Red Barn – rhythm & bluegrass Brad Keeler Trio – vintage bluegrass and Americana Crab Creek Wranglers – songs of the old west
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Nine-Pint Coggies – music of 18th century Scotland Tap Grandmas – clogging and tap dance Stevens County Stompers - clogging English Country Dances with Mitchell Frey – what Jane Austin wrote about SilverSpurs Youth Folk Dancers – multicultural dance Sararat – belly dance and Bollywood International Folk Dance with Karen Wilson-Bell easy folk Spokane Argentine Tango - demo of various styles Moorea – belly dance fusion Break for stage reset Contra Dance Introductory Workshop with Nora Scott Contra Dance – With band Out of Nowhere and
Spokane Storytellers League - stories for young and old at heart Jenny Edgren - songs for kids of all ages Music Workshop: Slide guitar basics with Tim Connor Music Workshop: Introduction to Western Swing with Patrice Webb using 3 movable Texas swing chords.
SMALL GYM BUILDING 5
BLUEGRASS N’ MORE DELI
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THE UNDERGROUND
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LITTLEFOOT ROOM 124A
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Chasing Velvet - emotive originals Allen Surdez – singer/songwriter original tunes Jesse Crisman – Scottish fiddle tunes on guitar Gary A. Edwards – original folk and country James Funke-Loubigniac – folk music on the Hurdy Dan Burt – songs of the sea 4-4:30 Particlehead – original music from Dirk Lind
THE UNDERGROUND
11:30-12 Dave McRae & Michael Robinson – folkabilly 12:15-12:45 John Elwood & Robin Elwood – dulcimer, guitar and vocals 1-1:30 Koyasuyo - music from the Andes 1:45-2:15 Michael & Keleren Milham (Sidhe) - fusion 2:30-3 Starlite Motel - acoustic pop and harmony 3:15-3:45Lokomaikai – traditional and contemporary island style music 4-4:30 Spokane Community Choir – choral music from many cultures
12:30-1:15 1:30:2:30 2:30-3 3-3:30 3:30-5
Valley Crosstrailers - square dancing with audience participation Mele Polinahe & Kiakahi O’Hula - music and dance of Hawaii Kuhai Halau o’Kawailani - hula workshop set up Contra Dance Workshop with Mitchell Frey Contra Dance with The River City Ramblers and caller Mitchell Frey
CONFERENCE FIRST FLOOR ROOM 126 MUSIC WORKSHOP & STORYTELLING
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Spokane Storytellers League - stories for young and old at heart Come and Strum – Autoharp/Mountain Dulcimer- with Jeanette Sheeran Beginning Fiddle Workshop with Corrina Barrett – how to get started. No fiddle required.
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Baharat Dance Company – authentic dance of the Middle East and North Africa Robbins Rebels Fife & Drum Corps – traditional fife and drum from 18th and 19th century Bella Courbe – tribal fusion belly dance Tibetan Dance - performance and participatory dance with with Dawa Jigmed and Jigmed Tubtle Hasna Haddiyah of Cultures’ Dance Arts – dances from Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Spain and India. Tunisian Dance Workshop – join Nadiyahs of Cultures’ Dance Arts
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NEWS | RELIGION
Lilac City to Windy City
Blase Cupich was fast-tracked by Pope Francis to head up the Chicago diocese. YOUNG KWAK PHOTO
After leading the Spokane diocese for four years, Bishop Blase Cupich prepares to lead 2.2 million Catholics in Chicago BY SCOTT A. LEADINGHAM
I
t’s a chilly, late-October night, and Blase Cupich is clearly interested in one thing: a hearty meal. “I’ll take the chili,” he says. That, and engaging in good conversation with a crowd of eager 20- and 30-something Catholics. With that dinner order, he sounds like any other person at Jack and Dan’s bar and grill. And even though it’s a Gonzaga University mainstay, where priests can often be found downing a pint, the man dressed in the unmistakable white collar is far from a regular patron. He is, after all, among the most famous Catholic leaders in America at the moment, and the most in-demand for news media interviews. Little more than a month ago, most people, rank-and-file Catholics included, didn’t know his name, let alone how to pronounce it. (For the record: SOO-pitch.) On this night, he’s bishop of the Spokane diocese. But in a few short weeks he’ll lead the third-largest Catholic diocese in the U.S. as archbishop of Chicago. In some ways, Cupich’s appointment isn’t completely unforeseen, given that his personal narrative as a reformer and champion of untangling bureaucracy parallels that of Pope Francis. However, there were surprises in the announcement. “It was a shock because of the swiftness of it,” says Rocco Palmo, a Catholic journalist whose Whispers in the Loggia blog has closely chronicled church news since 2004. Palmo says Cupich was fast-tracked by Pope Francis, who went outside the normal, more drawn-out process and personally vetted Cupich in a way not seen for major
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archbishop appointments. With his chili on the way, Cupich settles into a crowd of young adult Catholics meeting for their monthly pub night to hear from speakers on faith topics. This month they have the ear of the person who will soon lead 2.2 million Catholics and become a de facto spokesman for U.S. Catholics. Given such a tall order, he comes off disarmingly humble, which explains his appeal to Pope Francis. Cupich’s microphone squeaks, and he scoots LETTERS back to avoid the Send comments to speaker feedback. editor@inlander.com. “Not since first grade have I been put in the corner,” he says, drawing laughter from the crowd. Appointed in 2010 to lead the Spokane diocese out of a bankruptcy brought on by sexual abuse lawsuits, Cupich is generally seen as an administrator in the mold of Pope Francis: able to insist on change where it’s needed, and capable of coming into a negative situation and managing with skill and grace. At the time, the Spokane diocese was close to selling off parishes to pay debts to victims, and Cupich considers the fact that no parishes were closed among his top accomplishments in Spokane. He says he didn’t even know about the diocese’s deep legal woes until after he arrived. “The first two years here were very, very hard. Just to make sure that we would not be in a situation where parishes would collapse because they would be confiscated,” he says. “I was very concerned about that. I
knew it wasn’t just about the closing of buildings and the confiscation of property, it was about the real destruction of communities.”
IT’S NOT OVER
The figurative destruction of communities is one thing, but the very real harm brought about by sexual abuse is something of which he says he is very much aware. Late last month, it was reported that Cupich had removed a retired priest, Rev. Dan Wetzler, from the ministry after “credible allegations” surfaced. It was the second time Wetzler had been accused; he had previously been exonerated after a church investigation. That move, and Cupich’s appointment in Chicago, was criticized by the victims’ rights group Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests. “He’s doing the absolute bare, legalistic minimum. Pretty much because he has to,” SNAP Executive Director David Clohessy says of Cupich. SNAP also released media statements when Cupich was appointed in Chicago, and previously in Spokane, criticizing his work on the sexual assault front. “On this issue, this continuing crisis, he’s not the worst, but he’s far from the best,” Clohessy says, claiming that most of the work by church authorities, including Cupich, to address sexual abuse amounts to “public relations.” For his part, Cupich recognizes the criticisms against not just abusive priests, but those bishops who covered up or dismissed their abuses, calling that the truly scandalous part of the church. Cupich also notes that while he believes the victimization on a wide scale is over, and processes in place to protect youth will be effective, it’s important not to suggest it’s over for those who were victimized. “We have to be careful not to say it’s over for the people who still have the sting of this abuse in their psyche,” Cupich says. “And we have to comfort them and walk with them in that healing.”
BACK TO HIS ROOTS
In going to Chicago, Cupich will follow the trail of his predecessor, outgoing Archbishop Cardinal Francis
George. Prior to Chicago, George was bishop of the Yakima diocese. Like Spokane, that diocese is relatively small and rural. For Cupich, though, it’s a move that will bring him back to his Midwestern family roots. Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, he spent most of his early years as a priest in the Midwest before becoming bishop of the Rapid City, South Dakota, diocese in 1998. It’s a move he’s happy to make. “There is an ethos [in the Midwest] about rolling up your sleeves and getting work done. People are very individualistic [in the Northwest],” he says. “They want to be left alone. It’s part of the Northwest and the whole business of how people live. It was tough for me to adjust to that. It doesn’t mean that one culture is better than the other. But there is a shift, and living in the Midwest brings me back to that kind of ethos that I grew up with.” Once he arrives, formally taking over on Nov. 18, he’ll immediately face the kind of troubling financial and sexual abuse issues that greeted him in Spokane. Though the Spokane diocese’s bankruptcy didn’t result in closing any churches or schools, he’ll inherit financial restructuring in Chicago. On Oct. 29, Cardinal George announced the closing of 14 Chicago archdiocese schools. It’s those skills as an administrator that got him appointed in Spokane and Chicago, according to Palmo, the Catholic journalist. But he’ll be jumping into a role in which the archbishop isn’t just an administrator overseeing hundreds of parishes and schools and millions of Catholics. He’ll be a spokesman for the U.S. Catholic church, not to mention a civic leader in a city with a nearly 40 percent Catholic population. And that, Palmo believes, will be the major adjustment for Cupich. “If something goes wrong in Chicago, two people are out front,” he says. “The mayor and the archbishop.”
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Know the World The Spokane Fall Folk Festival is a crash course in cultural traditions BY MIKE BOOKEY
he first Spokane Fall Folk Festival guaranteed two things: the event would feature food and electricity. There would be music and dancing and a collection of other artistic elements, too, but they really wanted to get the word out over the airwaves about the ample power and food available at the Unitarian church hosting the event. It was it was mid-November of 1996, a month and year that longtime residents probably still shudder at, remembering that dreadful period simply as “Ice Storm.” “They had power there, and we had food, and we thought that we’d be a big draw,” says current Fall Folk Festival director Sylvia Gobel. “They were surprised how many people turned out, though.” People did brave their way through the icy streets, and not just for the food and warmth, it turned out. They came to see the collection of traditional music, dancing and art that Spokanites would be hard-pressed to find elsewhere throughout the year. A few years later, the festival outgrew its location a couple of times, eventually landing at Spokane Community College, which this year hosts more than 100 performers. The acts range from the sort of “folk” music most casual music fans would associate with the word, but also traditional klezmer, African and Celtic dance troupes, youth choirs and more. That “folk” word means a lot more than you might think, it turns out. And the SFFF is fine with keeping things broad. “The true definition states that folk is something that’s been handed down from your grandfather or whatnot, that you’ve been passing down,” says Gobel. “But if I was suddenly going to learn Cuban folk music, that would still be folk music, even though I’m not Cuban.” Surprisingly, Gobel and the SFFF committee don’t have to explain the festival’s definition of folk very often to prospective performers. In all the festival’s years, Gobel says she’s only had to ...continued on next page
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Spokane Taiko drum group’s Johnny Sarenson, left, and Finn Pond are set to perform at the Folk Festival this weekend.
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“KNOW THE WORLD,” CONTINUED... turn down two or so acts because they didn’t fit the event’s mission. “As long as it’s international or folk we take it. We have a few folk-rock acts, but we wouldn’t, for example, have a classical quartet or a straight jazz,” she says. What comes out of those parameters is a one-stop-shopping opportunity for the community to see (and perhaps even learn to perform) music and dancing that have roots in cultures from around the world. “The comment that I hear the most is, ‘I never knew there were so many musicians in Spokane.’ I think people are shocked that there’s all of these [cultural] communities in our backyard,” says Gobel. Mary Ann Souza moved to Spokane in 1985 from the Big Island of Hawaii. She’s been hula dancing on the island since she was 5 years old — it’s as common for young girls as taking ballet lessons on the mainland, she says — and now owns Northwest Hula Company. The group teaches traditional Hawaiian and Polynesian dances to kids and adults, most of whom have a familial connection to the islands. For Souza, the SFFF is a chance to remind Spokane that there is a Hawaiian community here, and that hula dancing isn’t just a novelty for hotel commercials and dashboard decora-
tions. “People need to understand that it’s not just a fancy dance. This is a culture with a lot of history, and there’s that history in the dance,” says Souza. “It’s important to share that with people. It’s a beautiful experience to keep alive.” For Souza, part of the SFFF experience isn’t just performing, but learning about other cultures. She says it’s a chance for people in the city to educate each other: “It’s important for us to appreciate these cultures.” Keeping with the inclusive spirit of the festival, SFFF has always been, and remains, a free event. That means the performers are not paid and the festival’s operation is powered completely by volunteers. The reason so many people put in the hours of rehearsals, scheduling, setting up of infrastructure and other efforts, says Gobel, all comes down to one word — education. “They can sample everything for free. It’s all educational. Even if you come in and you’ve never heard bluegrass, you’re going to learn something about that,” she says. Spokane Fall Folk Festival • Sat, Nov. 8, from 11 am-10 pm; Sun, Nov. 9, from 11 am-5 pm • Free • Spokane Community College • 1810 N. Greene • Full festival schedule and list of performers, visit spokanefolkfestival.org
CULTURE | DIGEST
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BOOK | In the preface of LOITERING, Charles D’Ambrosio’s newest collection of both new and previously published pieces (released Nov. 11), the awardwinning Portland writer reminisces about living across the street from a Seattle bookstore. He writes, “I had just figured out, rather naively, that I could buy my own books, and then almost instantly I became a prig about their condition … no breaking the spines, no dog-earing the pages, no greasy thumbprints.” Not 20 pages later, in the midst of D’Ambrosio’s title essay, I’m compelled to dog-ear two corners to note passages that epitomize the writer’s exacting style. Throughout the collection, D’Ambrosio’s words conjure metaphorical “thought light bulbs” in the reader’s mind as he strikes feelings deep within — about TV news reporters, whale conservation and the magic of trains — all eloquently described in his rich, affecting prose.
From a distance, you might suspect the work of Spokane-based artist Christina Rothe to be paintings. But a closer look reveals that her interpretive pieces are made from pieces of thread painstakingly arranged on wood. Rothe spent her youth in Lagos, Nigeria, and was educated in Europe as well as the U.S., giving her work a global feel, as you can see in the above piece, “Blink of a City.” She relocated to the Inland Northwest about five years ago and has displayed her work around the region and beyond since. — MIKE BOOKEY Free Flow: The Artistic Journey of Christina Rothe • Reception Fri, Nov. 7, from 5-8 pm • Dodson’s Jewelers • 516 W. Riverside
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We’ve been covering the changes going on in the local theater community after Interplayers Theatre, facing steep financial challenges, merged with Coeur d’Alene’s Lake City Playhouse. Early this week, news came down that the newly created bi-state theater organization is now known as the MODERN THEATER. The physical theater facilities will be known as the Modern Theater Spokane and the Modern Theater Coeur d’Alene. “While it is not uncommon for companies to experience change and re-branding, we are very sensitive of the outcome this will have on both Spokane and North Idaho communities,” Executive Director George Green (pictured) says in a release. “We are making our best efforts to revitalize and grow while honoring the positive history that the prior venues exhibited over many years.” Next week, we’ll review the first play under the merger, The Glass Menagerie. — MIKE BOOKEY
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Short and Not-So-Sweet Author J. Robert Lennon’s unpredictable prose hits hard — even in short stories BY DAN NAILEN
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he genre-defying J. Robert Lennon is perhaps best known for novels like Familiar, or for the short-lived CBS detective series Unforgettable, based on one of his stories. But chances are you don’t know him unless you’re a dedicated fiction fan who picks up things like the Best American Short Stories anthology. Lennon teaches at Cornell, pens a blog, Literambivalence, and co-hosts a podcast with poet Ed Skoog. He’s part of the Starry Mountain Sweetheart Band, primarily made up of writers living in Ithaca, N.Y., and his new collection of short stories, See You in Paradise, is bringing him to Spokane thanks to his friendship with local authors Sharma Shields and Jess Walter, who called the stories in Paradise “funny, moving, inventive and absurd.” We talked with Lennon about his literary life:
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INLANDER: In some interviews, you refer to being a writer of “literary fiction.” How do you define that? J. ROBERT LENNON: I only use that because I know it’s a convenient label for fiction that doesn’t fall into any particular genre like science fiction, or romance or mystery. But the fact is my favorite authors in those genres fall into “literary fiction” as well. Which is to say, they are really concerned with the way a sentence sounds. They’re concerned with the economy of language. The expressive acumen of the person writing it — they’re sort of stylistically robust and interesting. They’re not merely getting the job done. That’s a pretty good way to put it. I think the reason there are so few writers of genre fiction who are thought to be as good at writing as literary fiction writers is that they have so much more work to do. It’s very hard to create a persuasive plot and characters at the same time you have to design a science-fiction world, or research a police procedure. Why a short story collection, instead of another novel? Ever since I’ve published stories, I’ve been sort of pestering various publishers I’ve been with to put out a collection, and they always say, “Let’s wait and see how the next novel does.” And then
the novel does what literary novels do, which is not do very well. But finally my sales started picking up and I started in with Graywolf, who are a press more sympathetic to small, literary books. And they were super-enthusiastic about the possibility of publishing a collection. I had like 20 years’ worth of stories.
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What do you like as a reader? I probably read more science fiction than I read literary fiction. I like having pleasurable reading in areas that aren’t my area of expertise. I’m very impressionable, and when I read the literary writers, I start to sound like them. Are your blog and podcast ways to work out ideas, or just outlets for creativity? I’m kind of an exhibitionist, so the Internet has been a great and dangerous tool for me to indulge that part of my personality. I kind of just like making stuff. And there are things that I would put in a blog or say on a podcast that might not be appropriate for a piece I’d put in a magazine, or that someone would be willing to buy. That’s the kind of stuff I like to read as well. I like reading people’s of-the-moment casual writing as well as their more refined projects. n
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ophomore Cooper Kupp has quickly established himself as one of the greatest wide receivers in Big Sky Conference history, and Eastern Washington coaches are still patting themselves on the back for winning the recruiting battle for Kupp. Yep, the Eagles had to fend off Idaho State and… uh, nobody. The oft-hapless Bengals were the only other school to offer Kupp a scholarship after a stellar career at Davis High School in Yakima. In fact, Ivy League schools were the only other suitors who seemed more than mildly interested in Kupp, and athletic scholarships are not allowed in the pricey, academically elite conference. “It was frustrating,” Kupp says. Talk about frustrating — try covering Kupp on a pass route. He’s not the fastest guy, nor is he the biggest, but Kupp is putting together another monster season, one year after breaking NCAA Football Championship Subdivision records held by former NFL great Randy Moss and others. “It’s amazing statistically what he’s done in a short amount of time,” Eastern Washington coach Beau Baldwin says, “but it seems like he’s been here a long time with the amount of plays he’s made. It’s even more impressive in terms of what he’s meant as a leader and example to our other players.” Hard work and a passion for football are two qualities Kupp inherited from a family where the sport reigns supreme. Kupp says he remains inspired by a pep talk he received from his father (former NFL quarterback Craig Kupp) in seventh grade, when Cooper was a 5-foot-1, 100-pound benchwarmer in basketball. “He just said, ‘Continue to work hard. Continue to earn everything, because that’s something that will carry over,’” Kupp recalls. Today, Kupp stands 6-foot-2 and weighs 195 pounds. He rides the bench no more. “I’m never going to have God-given speed,” Kupp says. “I’m not going to be given that God-given size. What God did give me
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is, he gave me the desire to work hard and to push through things and to want to earn things.” After redshirting his first year at Eastern, Kupp earned firstteam FCS All-America honors last season when he set FCS freshman records of 93 catches, 1,691 receiving yards and 21 touchdown receptions. He also broke an all-time FCS record with touchdown catches in 14 consecutive games. “Best receiver I have ever played with,” Eastern’s star quarterback Vernon Adams says. Adams has been sidelined the past month with a broken foot, but Kupp ranks among national leaders with 65 catches for 879 yards and 12 touchdowns for the 8-2 Eagles, who head into a key Big Sky matchup with Montana on Saturday in Cheney. Kupp, an economics major with a 3.48 grade point average, hopes to follow his dad and grandfather Jake Kupp into the NFL one day. He can also thank his mom for good genes. Karin, a soccer player in college, joined Craig in the Pacific Lutheran University Athletic Hall of Fame in Tacoma. Cooper boosted his chances of passing along quality genes when he became engaged to EWU track-and-field athlete Anna Croskrey last spring. They’ve scheduled a June 20 wedding. Croskrey’s presence at Eastern provides Kupp with one more reason to be thankful he wound up playing for the Eagles. Not that he’s forgotten that University of Washington coaches never responded to his letters and game tapes, or that Washington State coaches only expressed interest in him as a walk-on safety. “It was definitely a tough time,” Kupp says. “But in the end, I’m so glad I’m here.” n Eastern Washington vs. Montana • Sat, Nov. 8, at 12:10 pm • Live on ROOT Sports TV and ESPN 700 AM • Game is sold out
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ging 100 days. Until that time, there’s still so much to check off the preseason checklist, including many household chores that will, for sure, be neglected once the season begins. There’s also the last-ditch attempt to get in shape and locate the whereabouts of ski gloves, goggles, helmets, base layers and other necessary gear, to be ready for those opening-day announcements. Over the past three years, this weekend has been a great way to connect with winter friends and get your stoke on for opening day. The SNOWLANDER EXPO and POWDERKEG BREW FESTIVAL bring together winter enthusiasts from all over the region, as well as many of our favorite retailers and resorts. This year we’re excited to announce the Washington Trust Rail Jam during the event on Saturday, and the premiere of the Teton Gravity Research movie Almost Ablaze. It’ll be two days of action-packed fun at the Spokane Convention Center. Check out snowlanderexpo.com for more information and to purchase tickets. See you this weekend! — JEN FORSYTH Snowlander Editor jen@snowlander.com
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49° NORTH WHAT’S NEW
The biggest improvement for 49 Degrees this summer was the expansion of their existing terrain park: “The terrain park expansion will include 10 new features — three of them are large, new pipe boxes — and the addition of a 36-foot-long rail,” says Alexis Hartmann, the mountain’s marketing director. “Additional on-mountain improvements include expanded brush cutting. Over the last seven years, we have added 500 acres of terrain, and this summer we have been brush cutting in those areas.” The rental department has also added a new fleet of rental skis geared for big mountain and allterrain riding. “These skis will be better for taking people all over the mountain,” says Hartmann. This summer, 49 Degrees North also started the planning process of a new 5,000-square-foot remote mountain lodge. A couple of locations are being considered:
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either the base of Chair No. 5 or at the junction of Silver Ridge and Blast face. The anticipated start would be in the summer of 2015 with the utilities construction, with final construction during the summers of 2016 and 2017. “This winter, we will continue with the ongoing planning on this lodge, which will include full food and beverage services,” Hartmann says.
MAKING THE MOST OF IT
Many perks come with being a season pass-holder at 49 Degrees North; 49 has partnered with other, like-minded resorts that share the same values — short lift lines, family-oriented, with wide-open spaces. 49 encourages you to make the most of your pass: Take a trip to one of these awesome ski areas and ski for free. The offer includes five days at White Pass, three tickets to Mission Ridge, two tickets to Bluewood and
two tickets to Loup Loup.
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There are plenty of ways to save at 49 Degrees North. The mountain is partnering with some Spokane-area businesses to get you on the mountain inexpensively. First is Mega Mondays with participating Ace Hardware stores, where you can pick up a voucher and receive half-off your lift ticket. This offer is valid on Mondays. For a list of participating stores, check out the 49 Degrees’ website. 49 also is teaming up with Radio Spokane for “Two for Tuesday,” an easy promotion — just go to ski49n.com to receive your coupon. Take the voucher to the ticket window, and you and a friend can ski for the price of one lift ticket. — JEN FORSYTH
LIFT TICKETS Adult (18-69) Full day unlimited: $57 / limited $52 Half day: $45 Youth (7-17) Full day unlimited: $48 / limited $46 Half day: $39 College/Military Full day unlimited: $51 / limited $49 Half day: $43 Master (70 & up) Full day unlimited: $51 / limited $49 Half day: $43 6 & under Free
49 Degrees North November 7th & 8th • Pass Processing / Snowlander Expo November 15th • Snow Dance 2014 December 20th • Holiday Season Begins
Lookout Pass November 22nd • Projected Opening Day December 20th • Holiday Season Begins January 10th • Free Ski School / Snow Bus begins
Mt Spokane December 6th • Projected Opening Day December 19th • Night Skiing Begins December 22nd • Holiday Camp Session 1
Schweitzer November 8th • SARS Ski Swap November 10th • Ski3 Deadline December 23rd • Ski with Santa
Silver Mt November 28th • Scheduled Opening Day November 29th • Gondola Village Lighting December 6th • Kellogg Christmas Celebration December 13th • College Deal Days
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SILVER MOUNTAIN WHAT’S NEW
Last season, Silver Mountain cut two new runs: Bootlegger, accessible off of Chair No. 4, and Shady Lady, off of Chair No. 2. This past summer, Silver Mountain finished brushing them out, making them more buff than ever. “Speaking from experience, these runs were epic and fun, fun, fun last season,” says Neal Scholey, director of marketing and sales. “With the brush cutting and slope maintenance that we completed this summer, we will have more terrain and hope to be able to open it earlier. We are expanding our progression terrain park in hopes of giving the youngsters more opportunities to learn in the park,” Scholey adds. Another exciting addition to the mountain is the Kellogg Peak webcam. “We are installing a webcam with night vision on the top of Kellogg Peak, so that on some of those stormy evenings, users will be able to
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go up and check out what is happening at the top,” says Scholey. Viewers will be able to see all the powder that’s falling.
MAKING THE MOST OF IT
How to make the most of your Silver Mountain experience? “At Silver Mountain, we have two incredible opportunities to ski powder, which are unique to Silver,” Scholey says. “During non-holiday weeks, Silver Mountain is closed Tuesday and Wednesday so Thursday Powder days can be off the charts.” So if you see a storm coming through the region on a Tuesday or Wednesday, check out the newly installed Kellogg Peak webcam, visit the snow report and make your way to Silver for a Thursday Powder Day. The second way to take advantage of a Silver powder day is to sign up for their First Tracks program, available on Saturday mornings.
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This new program includes early access to the Gondola and a gourmet breakfast up at the Mountain Haus lodge before having the mountain all to yourself for about an hour before the general public. The cost is $39.95 plus the cost of your lift ticket. Reservations are required and must be completed online.
SPECIAL DEALS
Silver makes it easy to combine a day of skiing with lodging, offering a “Ski, Surf and Splash Package.” There are multiple lodging options in the Morning Star Lodge, located in the heart of the Gondola Village. This package includes lift tickets, lodging and unlimited access to Idaho’s largest indoor waterpark. Weekend packages start at $87.75 per person based on a four-person occupancy. — JEN FORSYTH
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LOOKOUT PASS WHAT’S NEW
“As soon as it snows, we’re ready to go,” says Phil Edholm, CEO and president of Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area. This is due in part to the sheer amount of snowfall they receive throughout the year, especially in the early season. “Of course, a large part of this is because of the extensive brush cutting we complete every summer,” adds Edholm, this year being no exception. Other improvements include the purchase of a PistenBully snowcat, expanding their fleet of groomers to a total of five and adding more grooming capability for those infrequent Lookout dry spells. “We have all new skis and snowboards in our rental fleet this season,” Edholm says. “This is something we do every year.” Another project for Lookout Pass this summer was the ongoing process for their next expansion project, which will include two new chairlifts, 700 acres and 14 new runs, plus gladed areas. “We are still in the middle of the Environmental Impact Study,” says
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Edholm. This expansion will be in the Eagle Peak area, to the immediate west of the existing ski area. This will be the third major expansion since 2003, when the Timber Wolf double chair was added to the Montana side of the mountain, followed by 2007, when the North Star double chairlift added expert terrain with a north aspect to the Lookout Pass trail map. You won’t see this update for the upcoming season, but Lookout Pass is in the planning stage of lodge improvements: A new 14,000-square-foot base lodge is being drawn up that will include meeting room space, a new food court and expanded season. The plans also include for the lower level to have overnight rooms.
MAKING THE MOST OF IT
During January and February, Lookout Pass is open six days a week, Wednesday through Monday. Hit the mountain on Wednesday, after a Monday evening
or Tuesday storm cycle, and enjoy a morning of fresh powder. Lookout Pass also has an assortment of learning opportunities for those looking to advance their skills: Programs for seniors on Mondays, women’s-only clinic Downhill Divas on Fridays, and the Next Level program for intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders, scheduled for Sundays.
SPECIAL DEALS
6-Pack Advance Ticket Package: If you know you’re going to ski Lookout Pass this season but can’t commit to a season pass, take a look at the 6-Pack Advance Ticket Package: Make your purchase at least five days in advance and receive six days of skiing for the price of five; adults $200, junior/senior $145 and college/military $190, plus Idaho state sales tax. — JEN FORSYTH
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MOUNT SPOKANE WHAT’S NEW
This winter, terrain park users at Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park will see a lot of additions to the freestyle program at the Kan. “We are building a whole new, all-natural terrain park featuring log rails, among many other features, that will be completely natural,” says Kristin Whitaker, mountain services, marketing and events manager for Mt. Spokane. Also, in an effort to stay connected with terrain park users, terrain park staff will be managing and building dialogue with park users through the new website mtspokane.com/terrainparks. “We spent a good part of the summer glading the trees on Chair 4, which will allow for a better exit towards the bottom,” explains Whitaker regarding other summer projects. “We also updated restrooms in Lodge 2 and completely remodeled the restrooms in Lodge 1, as well giving it new exterior paint.
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“We are still in the ongoing approval process for installing the Red Chair. We are still awaiting a decision,” with the final meeting at Center Place in the Spokane Valley, Nov. 19 at 6:30 pm. With the final decision coming Nov. 20, supporters of the Red Chair are encouraged to stop by the Mt. Spokane booth at the Snowlander Expo, pick up your own “I Support the Red Chair” pin, and attend the meeting on the 19th.
MAKING THE MOST OF IT
The “First Timers Guide” Video Series, available on Mt. Spokane’s website, is a great tool for beginners on how to make the most of their first trip up to Mt. Spokane. Currently, there are several videos available: “Getting Up the Mountain,” offering how to get up to the mountain in less than an hour, “Where Do I Go,” providing advice on where to go once you’ve gotten to the
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parking lot; and “The Snow Sports Center,” showing firsttime users what is available at this location. “The Rental Shop” demystifies the rental process. Mt. Spokane has also started another series called “Words of Wisdom from Your Mountain Momma,” where ski school director and Mountain Momma Maxine McIntyre offers advice on different aspects of the mountain experience.
SPECIAL DEALS
The Stocking Stuffers are back at Mt. Spokane. This program is simple: Pay $99 before Dec. 31 and you’ll receive five youth tickets (ages 7-17) or three adult tickets (18 and older). Student Packs provide college students with four anytime lift tickets; the punch cards are non-transferable. Prices go up to $129 on Jan. 1. — JEN FORSYTH
LIFT TICKETS Adult (ages 18-61) Weekend/Holiday Day ticket $52 / PM ticket $41 / Night ticket $20 / Sunday PM ticket $38 Midweek/Non-holiday Day ticket $39 / PM ticket $35 / Night ticket $20 Youth (ages 7-17) Weekend/Holiday Day ticket $42 / PM ticket $31 / Night ticket $20 / Sunday PM ticket $25 Midweek/Non-holiday Day ticket $32 / PM ticket $27 / Night ticket $20 College/Military (must show valid ID’s) Weekend/Holiday Day ticket $45 / PM ticket $34 / Night ticket $20 / Sunday PM ticket $28 Midweek/Non-holiday Day ticket $35 / PM ticket $31 / Night ticket $20
Senior (ages 62-69) Weekend/Holiday Day ticket $42 / PM ticket $34 / Night ticket $20 / Sunday PM ticket $25 Midweek/Non-holiday Day ticket $32 / PM ticket $27 / Night ticket $20 Super Senior (70+) Weekend/Holiday Day ticket $29 / PM ticket $24 / Night ticket $20 / Sunday PM ticket $23 Midweek/Non-holiday Day ticket $24 / PM ticket $24 / Night ticket $20 Chair 5 only ticket Weekend/Holiday Day ticket $31 / PM ticket $24 / Night ticket $20 / Sunday PM ticket $23 Midweek/Non-holiday Day ticket $24 / PM ticket $24 / Night ticket $20 Child (ages 6 & under) Free
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SCHWEITZER MOUNTAIN RESORT WHAT’S NEW Much of Schweitzer Mountain Resort’s summer improvements might go unseen to many skiers and riders, but will directly benefit them. “We have invested over $1 million in mountain improvements, most noticeably being the brush cutting and mowing we have completed over the summer on front-side runs Midway and Jam Session,” says Sean Mirus, Schweitzer’s director of marketing. “Zip Down, on the backside, off of Stella, has also been cleared.” Schweitzer officials and locals are excited about this, as it allows them to open with less snow on those popular early season runs. “Our goal is to get on an every-other-year cycle with these runs,” Mirus says. Other improvements include the paving of part of the main parking lot and the addition of restrooms near the Hermit’s Hollow Tubing Center, benefiting tubing area and Nordic trail users, as well as those skiing back down to the Great
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Escape Quad. Upgrades have also been made to the snowmaking system on the lower mountain. “We also added another snowcat to the fleet,” says Mirus; that will increase overall grooming capacity.
MAKING THE MOST OF IT
If you’ve purchased your Schweitzer season pass, you’re now part of the Powder Alliance, which got a little bigger this season: Silver Star has been added to the list of resorts where you can ski free for three days. Other resorts include Stevens Pass, Bridger Bowl, Snow Basin and Crested Butte, among a total of 13 in the alliance. Check out powderalliance.com for the list and details. If you’re new to skiing and want to get involved without a huge financial commitment, Schweitzer has revamped their “Ski Free in 3” program: Sign up for three lessons for $159, including lessons, lift tickets and equipment rentals. If you
complete all three lessons, Schweitzer will give you a pass to ski for free from mid-March through the end of the season. Additionally, if a friend joins you, they’ll throw in an extra lift ticket to use anytime during the season.
SPECIAL DEALS
There are plenty of affordable ways to enjoy Schweitzer. For the past several years, Schweitzer has offered a $10 Community Day: for $10, you can ski and ride all day All ticket proceeds for that day will benefit local nonprofits. This event is tentatively planned for Friday, Dec. 12. Back again this season is the ever-popular Sunday Solution program: Excluding holiday weekends, buy a lift ticket for Sunday afternoon (after 12:30), online for $25 or at the ticket window for $35. The beginner chair is free if acquiring the ticket online, or $10 at the ticket window. — JEN FORSYTH
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North Powder, Ore. • anthonylakes.com 900 vertical feet • 21 runs Anthony Lakes Ski Area has a longstanding history dating back before World War II. While skiers and boarders now have a road and a triple chair to access the goods at this hidden gem, they’re seeking the same powder that has been there for 84
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Big Sky, Mont. • bigskyresort.com 4,350 vertical feet • 250 runs Big Sky Resort boasts some of the biggest skiing in the United States, with 5,800 acres of skiable terrain and a huge vertical drop of 4,350 feet. The views from the top of Lone Peak are endless and so are the many ways of skiing off the top. Bring your courage and camera to capture the experience. Big Sky also boasts over 400 inches annually of the famous Montana “Cold Smoke.” End your big day in the wellappointed village that offers plenty of options in dining, shopping and overnight amenities.
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Blacktail
Lakeside, Mont. • blacktailmountain.com 1,440 vertical feet • 32 runs Blacktail Mountain is located above Lakeside, perched high above Flathead Lake, offering expansive views of Glacier Park and surrounding mountain ranges from the village. The quaint mountaintop village lodge has two dining options, both equipped with fireplaces and million-dollar views. There’s a varied mix of terrain at Blacktail, with more than 1,000 acres offering a challenge for every level of skier or snowboarder.
Bridger Bowl
Bozeman, Mont. • bridgerbowl.com 2,700 vertical feet • 75 runs Bridger Bowl is home to some of the most passionate locals around. Located outside the college town of Bozeman, Montana, Bridger boasts a terrain mix that varies from steeps, bumps, groomers and chutes. For those riding with a transceiver, probe and shovel, take a quick run down the Ridge for a real adrenaline filled experience. New this season is the Alpine Cabin on the north end of the resort, offering dining and restroom facilities to beginner and intermediate riders.
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McCall, Idaho • brundage.com 1,800 vertical feet • 46 runs Brundage Mountain, a true Idaho gem, averages 320 inches of the socalled “Best Snow in Idaho” annually. This season, Brundage made a major expansion in their existing base lodge, now with 3,200 more square feet of additional space. Skiers and boarders enjoy 1,500 acres of skiable terrain, with another 19,000 acres available through the backcountry snowcat operation. Whether it’s wide-open groomers or powder-packed glades, you’ll find it at Brundage.
Crystal Mountain
Crystal Mountain, Wash. • skicrystal.com 3,100 vertical feet • 57 runs Crystal Mountain offers sweeping views of Mt. Rainier and surrounding mountains. There’s plenty of terrain, with 2,600 acres over a nice balance of groomers, steeps, glades and chutes. Backcountry options are available, with a short inbounds hike to the top of the King, as it’s affectionately known by Crystal enthusiasts. Finish the day off with lively après at one of the village eateries, with several lodging options available at the mountain. ...continued on next page
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Discovery
Anaconda, Mont. • skidiscovery.com 2,340 vertical feet • 67 runs One of the hidden treasures of Montana ski areas is Discovery, located near the towns of Anaconda, Georgetown and Philipsburg. Although a bit off the beaten path, Discovery offers 2,200 acres of terrain to excite any ability level. The summit elevation sits at over 8,000 feet to ensure light fluffy snow to complement the 2,340-foot vertical drop.
Fairmont
Fairmont, B.C. • fairmont.com 1,000 vertical feet • 13 runs Fairmont Hot Springs is the ideal family vacation for those who want it all. In addition to skiing, the resort offers snowshoeing, a tubing park and cross-country skiing trails. Of course, there are multiple lodging options, all with unlimited access to the world-class hot springs. To top it off, if you’re looking for easy day trips, Fairmont is centrally located on the Powder Highway, offering easy access to Kicking Horse, Kimberley, Panorama and Fernie.
Fernie Alpine Resort
Fernie, B.C. • skifernie.com 3,550 vertical feet • 142 runs plus 5 alpine bowls What happens when you mix 37plus feet of annual snowfall, five huge bowls and more than 2,500 acres of skiable terrain, and top it off with one of the world’s top ski towns at the base? Fernie Alpine Resort. In addition to terrain that will excite any level of skier or snowboarder, the mountain offers nine on-hill restaurants and a well-equipped village to suit all of your needs for enjoying your Fernie adventure.
Kicking Horse
Golden, B.C. • kickinghorseresort.com 4,130 vertical feet • 120 runs The trail map at Kicking Horse reads like a description for a heli-skiing brochure, with the fourth largest vertical drop in North America, 2,800 acres of skiable terrain, terrain mix weighted heavily toward the expert/advanced category and more than 85 inbounds chutes. There are plenty of lodging options, either on the mountain or in the nearby town of Golden, B.C.
Kimberley Alpine Resort
Kimberley, B.C. • skikimberley.com 2,465 vertical feet • 80 runs Sunshine and powder in a picturesque setting, with a Bavarian twist, makes Kimberley Alpine Resort a must-visit for those looking for a unique setting for their next ski vacation. In addition to the many activities offered outside of skiing and boarding, Kimberley boasts 80 runs over 1,800 acres and powder stashes that can last for weeks.
Lake Louise
Lake Louise, Alberta • skilouise.com 3,250 vertical feet • 145 runs Located in scenic and historic Banff National Park, the birthplace of skiing in Canada, is Lake Louise Ski Resort. In addition to the sheer beauty of this resort, they offer huge skiing, with a total of 4,200 acres of skiable terrain, as well as legendary powder, bluebird skies and a plenty of lodging, dining, retail and nightline options between Banff and the village at Lake Louise.
Lookout Pass Ski Area Mullan, Idaho • skilookout.com 1,150 vertical feet • 34 runs Conveniently located right off
Kicking Horse Interstate 90 on the Montana/Idaho state line is the Inland Northwest gem Lookout Pass, offering a mix of immaculately groomed runs, challenging steeps and glades. Lookout is home to the famous Free Ski School, which has been in existence for 73 ski seasons. At the base of the mountain, the historic Lodge is the second-oldest ski lodge in the Northwest and has won many ski enthusiasts over with their award-winning chili, cozy atmosphere and lively Loft Pub & Grill.
Lost Trail Powder Mountain
Sula, Mont. • losttrail.com 1,800 vertical feet • 50 runs Uncrowded slopes, affordable ticket prices and lots of snow make this Montana “mom and pop”-style ski area a favorite among locals and adventurers alike. The ski area is located high on the Continental Divide, making for light dry snow and lots of it. Lost Trail is located on the Idaho/Montana border on scenic Highway 93, 45 minutes south of Hamilton, Mont.
Loup Loup Ski Bowl
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1,240 vertical feet • 10 runs The beauty of skiing in north-central Washington is the vast number of sunny days, coupled with dry, light snow. Loup Loup enjoys this same weather pattern and offers 300 acres of skiable terrain with an immense amount (23 kilometers) of perfectly groomed Nordic trails. The mountain is located off of scenic Highway 20 on the eastern slopes of the North Cascades, near the town of Twisp.
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Mount Bachelor
Bend, Ore. • mtbachelor.com 3,365 vertical feet • 88 runs Mount Bachelor, located 22 miles outside the cool mountain town of Bend, Oregon, is in expansion mode again. While adventurers will be able to enjoy some of the 500 new acres of terrain this season, the new lift won’t be installed for at least another year. From the top of the mountain, enjoy expansive views, then some of the many tasty microbrews down in town after a great day on the mountain.
Mount Baker
Glacier, Wash. • mtbaker.us 1,500 vertical feet • 32 runs Mount Baker, located an hour from the beautiful coastal and college town of Bellingham, boasts an impressive amount of annual snowfall — an average of more than 700 inches, which brings powder hounds from all over to enjoy endless face shots, in some extreme terrain, in one of the most beautiful Northwest settings. Baker holds the world record for snowfall during the 1998-99 season, with a total of 1,140 inches, or 95 feet.
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2,780 vertical feet • 85 runs Mount Hood Meadows offers a wide variety of terrain mix to challenge and excite any skier or snowboarder. The mountain receives an average of 430 inches of snowfall annually and is located on the sunny and wind-protected side of Mount Hood, offering epic conditions throughout 2,150 acres of terrain — everything you could wish for, from wide-open cruisers to wide-open bowls in Heather and Clark Canyon. And 140 acres of terrain are open for night skiing.
Mount Hood Skibowl
Government Camp, Ore. • skibowl.com 1,500 vertical feet • 65 runs Mount Hood Skibowl boasts far more than just one of the country’s oldest ski resorts — it offers up one of the country’s largest night skiing operations, with more than half of the runs, 34 to be exact, open into the evening. There are a ton of adventures outside of skiing, from snowmobiling to cross-country skiing, as well as a wide variety of dining options at Mount Hood Skibowl.
Oliver, B.C. • skibaldy.com 1,300 vertical feet • 35 runs Located in the sunny Okanagan country of British Columbia, Mount Baldy offers plenty of sunshine, tree skiing and untracked powder. In the heart of wine country near Oliver, Osoyoos and Penticton, a trip to Mount Baldy will take you to a place where skiing and the mountain lifestyle are celebrated — a true hidden gem.
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Mead, Wash. • mtspokane.com 2,000 vertical feet • 45 runs
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Banff, Alberta • banffnorquay.com 1,680 vertical feet • 38 runs A trip to Banff wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the historic Mount Norquay. The mountain, set above the picturesque and bustling Banff National Park, offers 190 acres of skiable terrain with a top elevation of 8,040 feet.
Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park
Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park is located only 28 miles from downtown Spokane, in the heart of Mt. Spokane State Park, Washington’s largest state park. This user-friendly mountain has a video series for those new to the area, a mobile app for tracking vertical or finding friends, and a ton of night skiing hours: Wednesday through Saturday evenings until 9:30 pm.
Nakiska
Kananaskis, Alberta • skinakiska.com 2,412 vertical feet • 71 runs The word Nakiska comes from the Cree Indian language and means “meeting place.” Nakiska is one of the most convenient ski resorts to Calgary, located only 45 minutes from downtown. In addition to 1,000 acres of terrain to explore, including the Monster Glades, Nakiska offers snow tubing and multiple dining, lounge and retail outlets.
Panorama Mountain
Panorama, B.C. • panoramaresort.com 4,000 vertical feet • 120 runs Looking for the perfect family getaway, Canadian-style? Check out Panorama Mountain. Of the mountain’s 2,847 acres of terrain, 75 percent is for beginners and intermediates. New this season is a quad chairlift that will access some of the beginner and intermediate terrain. If you’re an advanced skier, check out Taynton Bowl to get that adrenaline pumping. Come together at the end of the day in the village area to enjoy the world-class hot pools and a wide assortment of restaurants and nightlife.
of lift-accessed terrain and the longest run, 9.5 miles. Stay slopeside at the Sutton Place Hotel or in the lively town of Revelstoke. Multiple dining options are available in the village as well.
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Rossland, B.C. • redresort.com 2,920 vertical feet • 110 runs The mountain that boasts incredibly deep snow and plenty of steeps is in expansion mode again. After adding an additional 1,000 acres of terrain last season, Red Mountain Resort added access to about 200 acres off of Mt. Kirkup, expanding the number of skiable acres to a total of 2,957 over four peaks. Current access is by cat on a first come, first serve basis for $10 a run with the purchase of a lift ticket or season pass.
Revelstoke Mountain
Revelstoke, B.C. • revelstokemountainresort.com 5,620 vertical feet • 65 runs Located in the snowiest place in North America, Revelstoke Mountain Resort has much more to boast about — the only resort to offer lift, cat and heli skiing from one base, the longest vertical drops at 5,620 vertical feet, more than 3,000 acres
Sandpoint, Idaho • schweitzer.com 2,400 vertical feet • 92 runs Enjoy world-class amenities in a quaint North Idaho setting at Schweitzer Mountain Resort, featuring a sophisticated lift system that whisks skiers and boarders to 2,900 acres over two massive bowls offering expansive views of Lake Pend Oreille and the surrounding mountains. The Schweitzer village is well-appointed, with multiple dining and lodging options. A full calendar of events and many activities outside of skiing also are available.
Silver Mountain
Kellogg, Idaho • silvermt.com 2,200 vertical feet • 73 runs Silver Mountain Resort is conveniently located right off Interstate 90 in Kellogg, a historic mining town. The Gondola Village is equipped with dining and lodging options, retail shops and Silver Rapids Waterpark, Idaho’s largest indoor waterpark. The adventure continues with a jump on the gondola to the mountaintop village, where you’ll ski down to an extensive variety of terrain, with glades and groomers, over two mountain peaks and more than 1,600 acres of skiable terrain.
Silver Star Mountain
Vernon, B.C. • skisilverstar.com 2,500 vertical feet • 115 runs Silver Star boasts the third-largest ski area in British Columbia with more than 3,000 acres of terrain. In addition to the multitude of skiing options, the mountain has 60-
plus miles of Nordic trails and two certified biathlon ranges. With 16 restaurants and bars in the village, numerous options for lodging and a full menu of non-skiing activities including a climbing wall, ice skating and tubing, a trip to Silver Star is sure to be a hit for kids of all ages.
Sitzmark Ski Area
Havillah, Wash. • gositzmark.org 660 vertical feet • 10 runs Sitzmark Ski Area is located 20 minutes outside of Tonasket in north-central Washington. Due to the area’s location, it offers dry powder snow, lots of sunshine, great views, small lift lines and low ticket prices.
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Dayton, Wash. • bluewood.com 1,125 vertical feet • 24 runs Located outside the charming town of Dayton in southeastern Washington, Ski Bluewood offers many options for a day of great riding — three chairlifts with access to more than 400 acres — and an evening of discovering local charm. Bluewood is known for their fluffy, white, dry, powdery snow and epic tree skiing. They also offer three terrain parks catering to different ability levels.
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Missoula, Mont. • montanasnowbowl.com 2,600 vertical feet • 42 runs Snowbowl is hidden up in the mountains high above Missoula, but only about 20 minutes from downtown. The mountain offers an exciting mix of steep terrain as well as wide-open cruisers for all ability levels. Stay slopeside at Gelandesprung, a European-style lodge, or chose to stay in Missoula for a wide array of lodging and dining options in the earthy college town.
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Skykomish, Wash. • stevenspass.com 1,800 vertical feet • 37 runs Located atop Stevens Pass on Highway 2, 90 miles from Seattle, Stevens Pass is filled with thrilling chutes, breathtaking views, an innovative terrain park, a ton of night skiing and a lot of passionate locals. Stevens Pass offers several dining options, and lodging can be found 35 miles to the east in the quaint, Bavarian-themed town of Leavenworth.
Sun Valley Resort
Ketchum, Idaho • sunvalley.com 3,400 vertical feet • 75 runs Sun Valley Resort will have you rubbing elbows with the rich and
famous and will make you feel the same by the end of your trip. The town of Ketchum splits the resort between Bald and Dollar mountains. At Dollar Mountain, you’ll find a terrain-park mecca, with a mega half pipe, rails, pipes and jumps, and a ski-cross course to help your freestyle skills progress. Over at Bald Mountain, endless, perfectly maintained groomers await, as well as an assortment of luxurious mountaintop and village lodges.
Sunshine Village
Banff, Alberta • skibanff.com 3,520 vertical feet • 107 runs Sunshine Village is located in the heart of Banff National Park, only a 15-minute drive from the cozy mountain village of Banff. A true gem, Sunshine Village boasts 12 lifts, nine of which are super lifts, and a high-speed gondola to take skiers and boarders to 107 runs over three mountain faces and a 15-acre terrain park. The mountain offers more than 3,300 acres of skiable terrain and the the Sunshine Mountain Lodge, the only ski-in/ski-out lodge in Banff.
Tamarack
Tamarack, Idaho • tamarackidaho.com 2,800 vertical feet • 37 runs Tamarack offers a family-friendly experience, with amenities and
terrain for the entire family. With 900 acres of skiable terrain heavily weighted for intermediates, six efficient lifts to service that terrain, 300 inches of annual snowfall and plenty of lodging and dining options in the village, Tamarack is ready to help you enjoy a family adventure in the Payette River Mountains of central Idaho.
Timberline
Timberline Lodge, Ore. • timberlinelodge.com 3,690 vertical feet • 41 runs Timberline is the only resort in the Northwest that’s open every month of the year. Nestled under Mt. Hood summit, the tallest mountain in Oregon, Timberline is old-world charm meets new-world style, with the historic Timberline Lodge as the village’s prominent feature and the immense amount of freestyle terrain to be found on the slopes. This unique Pacific Northwest gem is located only 60 miles from Portland on the south side of Mt. Hood.
Turner Mountain
Libby, Mont. • skiturner.com 2,110 vertical feet • 25 runs Looking for the best 2,100 vertical feet of some of the top fall-line skiing in the Northwest? You’ll find it at the Montana “mom and pop” Turner Mountain, located in the Kootenai National Forest outside
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Whistler/Blackcomb
Whistler, B.C. • whistlerblackcomb.com 5,280 vertical feet • 200 runs Whistler/Blackcomb combines everything that defines a worldclass ski area, and more. The resort offers 8,100 acres of skiable terrain, 5,280 feet of vertical drop and more than 200 named runs — mile-long cruisers, powder-filled bowls and beautiful glades. In addition to a near-endless amount of skiing options, the village boasts more than 200 retail shops, awardwinning restaurants, exciting nightlife and a full range of activities other than skiing and snowboarding.
White Pass
Naches, Wash. • skiwhitepass.com 2,050 vertical feet • 45 runs Located within an hour of Yakima, Washington, off beautiful Highway 12, White Pass offers a terrain mix suitable for all abilities, from rolling groomers to challenging glades. You’ll also find a terrain park focused on progression and a Nordic center featuring 18 kilometers of track-set trails. In addition to the beautiful views of nearby Mt. Rainier, White Pass offers on-mountain dining and lodging options.
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Whitefish, Mont. • skiwhitefish.com 2,350 vertical feet • 105 runs Whitefish Mountain Resort offers a vast array of opportunities for a skiing getaway: Whether it’s cruising groomers, ripping through the glades or challenging yourself in the steeps, couple the terrain with panoramic views of Glacier National Park and Whitefish Lake and you’ve got a recipe for a perfect adventure. You can get to Whitefish via Amtrak, airplane or car. There are plenty of lodging options to fit any budget, whether on the mountain, near the lake or downtown.
Whitewater Ski Resort Nelson, B.C. • skiwhitewater.com 2,050 vertical feet • 81 runs Whitewater Mountain Resort puts everything a powder lover has on their “Perfect Mountain” wish list in one location. The resort offers majestic views of the surrounding mountains, plenty of champagne powder with more than 40 feet of annual snowfall, great access to backcountry, cafeteria food so good they’ve published three cookbooks of the delicious recipes, and the eclectic, funky town of Nelson, B.C., just minutes down the road.
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Slopeside photography enhances your skiing and snowboarding experiences BY ELI FRANCOVICH “There is something so big and vast about the mountains and the winter,” says Mason Sutter. MASON SUTTER PHOTOS
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blanket of snow softens the jagged lines of a mountain. It dampens sounds, plays with light and allows skiers and boarders to fly. The beauty, speed and quiet have always attracted Mason Sutter to winter sports. Two years ago, the avid snowboarder tore his ACL and meniscus — temporarily retiring the board. “With that injury, that’s where my photography kind of picked up,” Sutter says. “I just wanted to fill that void.” So he started hiking as part of his rehab and took a camera along. Sutter says he’d learned the basics of film photography in an introductory class at Spokane Falls Community College. But he didn’t dive into it until his injury forced him off the slopes. Now he’s even more excited about photography than he is about getting back on his board. “There is something so big and vast about the mountains and the winter,” he says. “Photography is such a great way to capture [those] moments and places.” Although photography is highly personal for Sutter, it’s also a way of keeping people involved in his life. Through his photos, he gives a personal definition to beauty and nature. “[Snowboarding] is an extreme sport, but it’s actually one of the most peaceful things I’ve ever done,” he says. “You can just stare at a photo and just feel how quiet it must have been.” Snow photography poses its own challenges, the first being access. Sutter recommends that aspiring snow photographers become familiar with the winter sports they’re trying to shoot. For him, being immersed in the snowboard world helped tremendously. “I knew snowboarding,” he says. “I grew up with the magazines. Those were my big inspirations.” The cold, relative remoteness of many mountains and other barriers make winter photography more difficult to execute. However, it’s also what makes it rewarding, Sutter says. “Most of the pictures I’ve taken were me just like, ‘Holy crap, look at
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this, look at where I am,’” he says. Light in the mountains can be tricky, he says. When shooting, especially with film, you have to watch your white balance and exposure. Sutter has learned the best time to shoot snow photos, or really any kind of landscape photo, is early in the morning. “Getting up early was a huge thing I had to learn how to do,” he says. Researching conditions before you go is also important. A cloudy day in Spokane might be clear blue skies on Mount Spokane, or vice versa. Still it’s unavoidable, especially in this area, that many days will be overcast and gray. In those situations, Sutter says he prefers to shoot black and white. Still, the best way to get better is to just shoot lots of photos. The more comfortable you are with your camera, the better you’ll be. “I think photography is a great outlet,” Sutter says. “Especially for introverted people. For me, it was a huge way to branch out and express myself.” For those more interested in shooting video, GoPros are the perfect option, according to Nick Beale of REI. On Thursday, Nov. 20, he’ll teach an REI GoPro basic class. Beale uses his GoPro for skiing, mountain biking and fly-fishing expeditions. During the class, he’ll teach the basics of effective GoPro use and different mounting and stabilization techniques. He also recommends that GoPro users play around with their camera before they take it into the field. Additionally, he recommends getting as large a memory card as possible and splitting your video into chunks, as opposed to just shooting one continuous video. “These cameras are incredibly capable,” Beale says. “The sky is the limit.” Beale says GoPro’s website offers free programs and tips, including free video editing software. At the end of the day, Sutter says it’s all about keeping your eyes open, and your camera ready. n
WINTER EVENTS NOVEMBER SNOWSHOEING BASICS Want to try snowshoeing after the white stuff falls? Learn the basics of the sport and what kind of gear you’ll need. Nov. 6 from 7-8:30 pm. Free. REI Spokane, 1125 N. Monroe St. (3289900) WARREN MILLER MOVIE NIGHT See this year’s film, No Turning Back, projected on the big screen at Noah’s Loft. Also features a happy hour and local beer specials with a “Pray for Snow” party to follow (9 pm). Nov. 7, doors open at 6 pm, screening at 7 pm. $12-$15. Silver Mountain Resort, 610 Bunker Ave., Kellogg, Idaho. silvermtpremiere.com (866-344-2675) SNOWLANDER EXPO The Inlander’s annual expo hosts local winter sports vendors offering sale prices. New this year is the Washington Trust Rail Jam in the Convention Center breezeway and screenings of Teton Gravity Research’s 2014 films ($10-$15). Nov. 7-8, Fri from 4-9 pm, Sat from 10 am-8 pm. Expo admission $7 (good both days; kids under 12 free); Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. snowlanderexpo.com POWDERKEG INLANDER BREW FEST Snowlander’s winter beer festival returns for its second year, featuring 22 local and regional breweries and cideries. Nov. 7-8, Fri from 4-9 pm, Sat from 10 am-8 pm. $7 expo admission; tasting packages from $15-$25. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. snowlanderexpo. com SARS SKI SWAP The Schweitzer Alpine Racing School hosts its annual ski swap. This year the event includes a season pass signup booth. Sellers can register Nov. 7, from noon-7 pm. Sale on Nov. 8, from 9 am-2 pm. $2/person; $5/family. Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho. sars.net CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING BASICS CLASS REI staff offer insider tips and advice if you’re looking at getting into this wintertime activity this season. Nov. 11, from 7-8:30 pm. Free. REI Spokane, 1125 N. Monroe St. (328-9900) GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GOPRO Need some insight on using your camera this winter? REI staff offer a rundown of the camera’s interface and how to capture images and footage using different settings. Nov. 20, from 7-8:30 pm. Free. REI Spokane, 1125 N. Monroe St. (328-9900) BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL The annual nine-day festival kicks off in Banff, Alberta, at the beginning of November. Afterward, the year’s featured mountain films tour the U.S. and the world. Nov. 21-22 at 7 pm, Nov. 23 at 6 pm. $17/show; $45/threeday pass. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague. bingcrosbytheater.com SNOW DANCE 2014 The 16th annual black-tie affair benefits the 49 Degrees North Winter Sports Foundation and the Forty-Nine Alpine Ski Team (FAST). Nov. 15, starting at 6 pm. $110/person; $135/couple (includes
dinner, tux rental). Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. ski49n.com (7475207) BIG WHITE OPENING DAY The B.C. resort kicks off the winter season, opening the runs and lifts bright and early. Nov. 27, from 8:45 am3:30 pm. Big White Ski Resort, 5315 Big White Rd., Kelowna, B.C. bigwhite.com (250-765-3101) MUSTACHE MILE The inaugural cross-country race serves as a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society. Nov. 28 at 5 pm. $5-$10 donation. Silver Star Mountain Resort, 123 Shortt St., Silver Star Mountain, B.C. skisilverstar.com (800-663-4431) BOOMERS’ FRIDAYS Lookout offers $27 lift tickets every Friday this season (except Dec. 26 and Jan. 2) for all riders age 40 and older. Lookout Pass, I-90 Exit 0 at Mullan, Idaho. skilookout.com (208-744-1301) SILVER MOUNTAIN OPENING & GONDOLA LIGHTING If all goes well, the mountain runs are planned to open up for the 2014-15 season on Nov. 28. The following day, Nov. 29, is the Gondola Village Lighting celebration, with caroling, Santa’s arrival and the lighting of the Christmas tree. Silver Mountain Resort, 610 Bunker Ave., Kellogg, Idaho. silvermt. com (866-344-2675) TRI-CITIES SKI SWAP Snow-sport lovers in the southern part of Washington shouldn’t miss this annual gear and clothing sale. Nov. 28-30. Free admission. Holiday Inn at TRAC, 4525 Convention Pl. Pasco, Wash. facebook.com/tricitiesskiswap (522-1443) SKI INSTRUCTOR CLINIC Lookout Pass hosts its annual preseason professional clinic for aspiring ski instructors. Nov. 29-30. Lookout Pass, I-90 Exit 0 at Mullan, Idaho. skilookout. com (208-744-1301)
DECEMBER CROSS COUNTRY SKI WAXING CLASS Waxing cross-country skis is both an art and a science in order to attain the perfect kick and glide. Use REI’s waxing benches, irons, wax and brushes as shop technicians walk skiers through best practices. Dec. 3, from 6:30-8:30 pm. $35/members; $55/non-member. REI Spokane, 1125 N. Monroe St. rei. com/spokane (328-9900) WSU UNIVERSITY RECREATION GEAR SWAP The 40th annual gear swap offers new and used gear for sale. Dec. 5, from 6-9 pm; Dec. 6, from 9 amnoon. $1 admission. WSU Hollingbery Fieldhouse, Pullman, Wash. skiswap. wsu.edu (509-335-7856) BIG WHITE RALLY WEEKEND Performance auto rally teams test out their traction on snowy terrain, making three passes past a spectator point. Dec. 6-7, from 7 am-5:30 pm. Big White Ski Resort, 5315 Big White Rd., Kelowna, B.C. bigwhite.com (250-765-3101) MT. SPOKANE SCHEDULED OPENING DAY Stay tuned to the snow report to see
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if this Saturday will mark the opening of the mountain’s 2014-15 season. Dec. 6. Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park, 29500 N. Mt. Spokane Park Dr. mtspokane.com (238-2220) KELLOGG CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION The annual community event hosted by the Historic Silver Valley Chamber includes a lighted parade through the town, a craft show, holiday movies, pictures with Santa and a fireworks show. Dec. 6. Kellogg, Idaho. silvervalleychamber.com (208-7840821) SILVER STAR CHRISTMAS LIGHT-UP The mountain hosts its official kickoff event of the holiday season, offering family craft activities and games, sleigh rides and fireside snacks. Also includes the “Trail of Lights” snowshoe tour at 6 pm. Dec. 6, from 4-6 pm. Silver Star Mountain Resort, 123 Shortt St., Silver Star Mountain, B.C. skisilverstar.com (800-663-4431)
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AVALANCHE AWARENESS Learn to access local avalanche bulletins and weather reports, recognize basic signs of avalanche danger and learn ways to avoid it. Dec. 9, from 7-8:30 pm. Free. REI Spokane, 1125 N. Monroe St. rei.com/spokane (328-9900) SNOWSHOEING BASICS REI staff go over the basics of this winter recreation activity, including how to select gear and where to go for the best snowshoeing. Dec. 11, from 7-8:30 pm. Free. REI Spokane, 1125 N. Monroe St. rei.com/spokane (3289900) WOMEN’S SNOWSHOE DAY Offering a two-for-one trail pass and snowshoe rentals, bring a friend or meet one in the parking lot. Dec. 13. 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort, 3311 Flowery Trail Rd., Chewelah. ski49n. com (935-6649) RED MOUNTAIN OPENING DAY Tentative opening of the mountain for the season. Dec. 13. Red Mountain Resort, 4300 Red Mountain Rd., Rossland, B.C. redresort.com (250-3627384) NIGHT SKIING KICKOFF PARTY Bringing the first night skiing event of the season in with a bang, the snowy runs will glow under the night lights. Also includes live music, a s’mores party and Terrain Park etiquette event. Dec. 19, from 3:30-9:30 pm. $20 lift tickets. Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park, 29500 N. Mt. Spokane Park Dr. mtspokane.com (238-2220) LOOKOUT HOLIDAY GAMES The mountain hosts a kids’ rail jam contest sponsored by Red Bull and Pistole Boardshop, along with the inaugural Stocking Stuffer Races and an ugly sweater contest in the Loft bar. Dec. 20-21. Lookout Pass, I-90 Exit 0 at Mullan, Idaho. skilookout.com (208744-1301) RENEGADES & HANDRAILS: PART I Part one of the 49° trilogy for the season. Not just a rail jam, but a test of man, or woman, against metal. 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort, 3311 Flowery Trail Rd, Chewelah. ski49n.com (935-6649)
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CHRISTMAS ON THE MOUNTAIN A free evening of holiday-themed festivities for the family, including a torchlight parade at nightfall. Dec. 20, from 2-6:30 pm. Mission Ridge Resort, 7500 Mission Ridge Rd., Wenatchee, Wash. missionridge.com/events SKI WITH SANTA The Big Man in Red takes a break before the big day to fit in a few runs, with a Balloon Parade on Christmas Eve. Dec. 23-24. Schweitzer Mountain Resort, 10000 Schweitzer Mountain Rd., Sandpoint, Idaho. schweitzer.com (208-263-9555) CHRISTMAS AT SILVER With Santa hitting the slopes for one last run on Christmas Eve, the kids better make sure to be on their “nicest” behavior. The mountain also hosts Christmas Dinner at Noah’s Canteen; Santa might be hitting a few runs then, too. Dec. 24-25. Silver Mountain Resort, 610 Bunker Ave., Kellogg, Idaho. silvermt.com (866-344-2675) CHRISTMAS AT LOOKOUT Santa heads to the mountain for a quick run and to hand out some early treats on Dec. 24 at noon. On Christmas Day, the mountain opens at 10 am, and hosts the annual Christmas Buffet from 11 am-2 pm. Lookout Pass, I-90 Exit 0 at Mullan, Idaho. skilookout.com (208744-1301) CHRISTMAS AT MT. SPOKANE The mountain runs are open Christmas Eve from 9 am-4 pm, along with two tube hill sessions. On Christmas Day, lifts open at 10 am and run to 4 pm. Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park, 29500 N. Mt. Spokane Park Dr. mtspokane.com (238-2220)
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NIGHT SKIING CANNED FOOD DRIVE Ride the mountain at night for just $4 if you bring two nonperishable food items, otherwise $15. Dec. 27, from 4-8 pm. 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort, 3311 Flowery Trail Rd, Chewelah. ski49n. com (935-6649) AVALANCHE AWARENESS COURSE Know the indicators of an avalanche and learn survival and digging methods in this one-day introductory classroom course. Dec. 27. $35. Whitewater Ski Resort, 601 Front St., Nelson, B.C. skiwhitewater.com (250-354-4944)
FLICKS WITH ALTITUDE E Beauty on the big screen
ven if you prefer to keep your feet on the ground, there’s something to be said for watching other people do crazy things. Every year, the Banff Centre in Alberta devotes nine whole days to just that. Started in 1976, the festival features films, books and speakers on all things mountain, including climbing, kayaking, canyoneering, skiing and more. At the conclusion of the festival, the best films go on tour around the world, reaching 40-plus countries and more that 390,000 viewers. Get tickets online or in person at Mountain Gear, the local host of the Spokane screenings. — CHRISTIAN VOSLER Banff Mountain Film Festival • Nov. 21-22, at 7 pm; Nov. 23, at 6 pm � $17/show, $45/three-day pass • Bing Crosby Theater • 901 W. Sprague • bingcrosbytheater.com
KIDS CLUB HOLIDAY LESSON CAMP The mountain’s youth camp offers three full days of instructions with fun and games. Offers coaching for skiers and snowboarders of all levels and gets on the snow the first day. Dec. 29-31. 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort, 3311 Flowery Trail Rd, Chewelah. ski49n.com (935-6649) NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTIES Ring in 2015 on the mountain with live
music and entertainment for the whole family, with a big celebration party in Taps. Dec. 31; tickets go on sale Dec. 1 for Taps party. Schweitzer Mountain Resort, 10000 Schweitzer Mountain Rd., Sandpoint, Idaho. schweitzer.com (208-263-9555) NEW YEAR’S AT SILVER To end 2014 on a high note, the mountain offers night skiing under the lights until 6 pm, and tubing from 5-7
pm. Celebrations continue inside at Silver Rapids Waterpark, with familythemed festivities and a New York City countdown at 9 pm. Or head to Noah’s loft for a New Year’s Eve buffet and family dance party. There also are festivities for those of legal imbibing age. Dec. 31. Silver Mountain Resort, 610 Bunker Ave., Kellogg, Idaho. silvermt. com (866-344-2675)
THE LAST RUN tion. That was so much fun, although I think I might have sacrificed my right gloves. Never mind: found them in my boot bag. Oh, and the ski socks I was wearing that day are in there too. Probably should wash those… Found my goggles, but where’s my helmet?
6 DAYS UNTIL OPENING DAY
Whoa! I just put my ski boots on for the first time since closing day. How do these ever feel comfortable? In an attempt to make them a little easier to put on, I walked around the house and got a glare from the dog as I walked by as gracefully as Frankenstein. How can 110 flex boots feel so good in January but so horrible in November?
5 DAYS UNTIL OPENING DAY
Just checked the tracking for my new skis. I’ve checked five times a day for the past week, and the system still says “Processing Order.” Why does it take so long to process? It’s easy. Receive the order, put it in a box and ship it.
4 DAYS UNTIL OPENING DAY
Woke up this morning and tracked the new skis again. “On truck for delivery” — looks like I’m stalking the UPS man today.
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I put my ski pants on today. While I can still zip them up, sitting on a chairlift with thick base layers might be a problem. Time to overdose on lunges and crunches for the next 14 days. Wow, I must have had a fun summer.
12 DAYS UNTIL OPENING DAY
Less than two weeks until opening day. It’s raining, cold and all motivation has been lost to do anything except my mandatory crunches
and lunges and watch old ski movies. Maybe I’ll put my ski pants on as a reminder as to why I shouldn’t drink PBR while watching them.
7 DAYS UNTIL OPENING DAY
I decided to try to find my gear that I forgot I bought at the end of last season. Found two gloves, but they’re both left-handed — now I’m remembering that end-of-the-year of celebra-
I have new skis! The best feeling in the world — or so it seems for a couple of weeks, anyway. Time to bust out the Pendleton whiskey and PBR for the ceremonial first waxing of the new boards.
2 DAYS UNTIL OPENING DAY
My car is packed and I’m ready! I just can’t wait! Two ‘sleeps away’ from the best time of the year.
OPENING DAY EVE
I took today off from lunges and crunches in hopes of not having legs that are too fatigued, but who I am kidding: I’ll be sore for sure. Tomorrow is the day. Can’t sleep.
OPENING DAY
My alarm was set for 5:30. It’s 4. I’m up like a kid on Christmas morning. I’ve been waiting almost 230 days for this… time to go ski! n
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Dave Musser grew up pickling and is now passing on the knowledge to his own kids. YOUNG KWAK PHOTO
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ickling parties are a family event at the Musser house. Sometimes there’s a gaggle of friends and relatives; other times it’s Dave Musser, his wife Brianna and their feisty 3-year-old daughter picking the bounty from their garden. Then the adults wash the equipment, boil the vinegar-based brine, pack, seal and then boil the jars. Musser, who grew up pickling with his parents, preserved cucumbers and spicy green beans with his own young family for the first time last year. They now have a closet full of homemade pickles and canned pear butter, spaghetti sauce and salsa. “I was always the weird kid who brought homemade pickles to school in my lunchbox,” the 32-year-old says in his Emerson-Garfield neighborhood home. “Now I’m passing down this tradition.” ...continued on next page
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“PICKLE PRIDE,” CONTINUED... Pickling, canning and brewing beer at home are making a comeback. What once was something older generations had to do to make budgets and food supplies last is now trendy, as Portlandia-watching young people look to be healthier and self-sufficient. But Musser says he didn’t get into preserving because it was hip. “There’s probably a little bit of cool pride in me to say ‘I made this, I grew this,’’ says Musser, a pastor at Alter Church. “It’s fun to say to our daughter, ‘This is out of our garden and you helped with this.’ She’s more likely to eat it that way.” Not only do the Mussers’ dill pickles turn out light and crunchy, the packed jars make perfect housewarming gifts. Big dinners also become a bit simpler. “When people come over, all I have to do for an appetizer is put out a plate of pickles, crackers and cheese, and people are happy,” Musser says. At Spokane’s Petunias Marketplace, owner Stacy Blowers sells a variety of pickled vegetables packaged in her quaint shop’s commercial kitchen. She says over the past four years, customers’ interest in pickling has spiked. “Across the board, people are interested in the farm-to-table process again because it’s healthy and wholesome,” Blowers says. Manufacturing and selling pickles for the public is quite a different matter than making them at home. The FDA must approve all pickle recipes before they can be sold at a shop or local farmers market. “It’s important I know what I’m doing with my process, re-
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Dave Musser’s pickled green beans, just one of the vegetables he pickles. YOUNG KWAK PHOTO cording every step of the way,” Blowers says. “There is a big risk with pickles, but if you do it appropriately, in a consistent manner, it will work fine.” That risk is botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning that paralyzes the body. The best way to prevent the bacteria from activating is heat and a tight seal. If a jar of pickles has a popped lid, murky color or funky odor, toss it out. With winter fast approaching, the Mussers’ garden is dormant until next spring, but that doesn’t mean they can’t pickle at any time. Beets, a cold weather crop, can be pickled until the frost hits. As Musser points out, you can pickle store-bought pickles year-round or purchase from seasonal farmers markets if you don’t want to tend a garden. Musser’s neighbor James Toshack, 32, also pickles. He’s been at it for about five years, after an overabundance of vegetables from his family’s garden led to some experimentation. He especially likes concocting relishes and sauerkraut. “I find the whole process incredibly rewarding. I don’t mind sweating a bit,” Toshack says. But the process can be daunting. Pickling can take up an entire afternoon and can grow monotonous. “We taught a friend how to pickle this year,” Musser says. “She was joking around, saying, ‘This is a full-time job.’ But I don’t think it’s that bad. I think more people would like pickling if they tried it.” n lauraj@inlander.com
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artly obscured by the yellow-leaved trees edging the strip mall parking lot, it’s easy to miss the tiny gray building as traffic zips up and down the busy South Hill arterial. But those who’ve discovered Guice, a freshly made juice and smoothie stand and one of the newest additions to the city’s bustling southern edge, are likely to head back to the little gray hut for a fast and healthy snack. In September, owner Michelle Kinyon opened the juice stand in the parking lot of a retail center housing Ace Hardware, Round Table Pizza and Ferrante’s Marketplace Cafe. She ditched her job in the banking industry, hoping to provide her South Hill neighbors their recommended daily intake of fruits and veggies in a more palatable form. “I’ve seen a lot of change here the past several years, but nothing that sparks or promotes wellness,” Kinyon says of the neighborhood. “I feel like there is always that up-and-new restaurant opening, which is great… but what about that daily ‘What can I do for my body?’” And with its strategically located drivethrough stand, Kinyon is already noticing positive reception from the community. Parents on their way to drop the kids off at school can swing by for a quick morning smoothie or juice
without getting the kids out of the car, she notes. The massive Southeast Sports Complex sits just across the street, and Kinyon often serves soccer players and their families who walk over for a postgame refreshment. Guice offers both smoothies and freshpressed vegetable and fruit juice blends. All of the products are organic and dairy-free, the latter a choice Kinyon made to cater to customers who may have dairy intolerance. Instead of milk or yogurt, she uses rice, coconut and almond milks. Guice offers 8 oz. kid-sized drinks ($4), but otherwise all beverages are 16 oz., ranging in price from $6.50 to $7, not including any added ingredients like wheatgrass, chia seeds, hemp protein powder or echinacea. While the stand is too small for a kitchen, Kinyon stocks it with organic snack bars ($2) and hummus and veggie togo packs ($5). While Guice features six smoothies and four juice blends on its menu, Kinyon is happy to customize a drink for customers. “You can’t really go wrong,” she says. “It doesn’t matter what you put together, it’s going to taste good.” n Guice • 4502 S. Regal • Mon-Fri, 7:30 am-4 pm; Sat, 8:30 am-4:30 pm • facebook.com/ guicespokane • 230-0946
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ith the opening of the Bistro Rouge Cafe, Steve and Julie Meyer’s vision for expanding their Pend d’Oreille Winery is nearly complete. When they purchased the historic Belwood building, the plan was to refurbish the building to house an expanded retail area, wine tasting room and a cafeturned-restaurant. Remodeling the Belwood building included restoring original brick, removing the creamy yellow paint from the exterior — leaving the original mural from Sandpoint Motor Company — and repurposing both glass blocks and the building’s 110-year-old flooring. The design features exposed wood and metal beams, brick and plenty of warm wood, accented by subtle drop lighting throughout. The expansion allows chef Stephanie Royer ample room to create a tasting room menu of small plates that carry over to the restaurant. Grilled asparagus with crispy lardons and cherry tomatoes capture the last of summer’s greenery ($8). The aguachile is their take on ceviche, pairing thin-sliced scallops with roasted sweet corn in an equally blistering lime-and-chile sauce ($13). You have your choice of two types of sliders ($10): pulled pork or spicy beef. Entrées include a range of proteins. Quinoa is paired with garlic, asparagus, cauliflower and cherry tomatoes topped by an egg and Parmesan crisp ($13). The “crusty clams” — potatoes, lardons and leeks in a white wine sauce served with buttery grilled baguette ($12) — are a real hit. Bistro Blanc and Bistro Rouge are available by the glass ($6), carafe ($12) or bottle ($20) and are featured in a few menu items, such as the mushrooms sautéed in Bistro Blanc finished with fresh herbs ($6). The oxtail is braised in Bistro Rouge and served on yellow quinoa ($15). The rest of the wine list ranges from reds, whites and reserves like the 2012 Zinfandel, as well as a port and the lighter Huckleberry Blush. Of course, if you discover a wine you adore, the retail area can bag it and have it ready for you to take home. n
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Artist Larry Ellingson presents “Walls on Walls,” and artist Dan McCann presents “black, the day before, a garden,” a mixed media show of the artist’s work. 5-10 pm
Intricate, imaginative drawings from Kim Long, highlighting the natural world with expressive flare. Author, James Barfoot will be signing his book, “Tribalize Now-The Practice of Belonging”.
1213 W. RAILROAD AVE.
1819 DESIGN LAB
1819 W. PACIFIC AVE.
On display will be current commissions, re-purposed furniture, artwork and more by various artists.
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114 W PACIFIC
Slouching Toward Nirvana, Works by Matt Smith, Keegan Albrecht, Sarah Fay, Kiefer Jones, Tony Kuchar, and Rachel Palmer. Various mediums, scale and price range. From large scale oil paintings to small screen prints, mixed media and collage works. All ages welcome.
24 TAPS SPORTS BAR
825 W. RIVERSIDE AVE.
Enjoy 13 local craft beers on tap and fl ights of four 4oz samplers! Also featuring a variety of sporting images by local award winning photographer Gary Peterson. 3:30pm-10:30pm
ARBOR CREST WINERIES TASTING ROOM AT RIVER PARK SQUARE 808 W. MAIN AVE.
New works in the Abstract Fly Collection, “ Tom’s Foolery” by Tom Hanson. Th is collection of work features big textures and bold colors, abstract Fly Fishing Fly’s, landscapes and abstracts all month
AUNTIE’S BOOKSTORE 402 W. MAIN AVE.
Open-mic poetry night at Auntie’s Bookstore, hosted by Isaac Grambo. 7pm
AVENUE WEST GALLERY
707 W. MAIN CRESCENT CT. LEVEL
Dian Zahner: “Handmade Paper with Gifts from the Land, Air and Sea”
BALLET ARTS ACADEMY 109 W. PACIFIC AVE.
Melville Holmes and Senior Company at Ballet Arts Academy. Those who are familiar with Holmes know him as an artist with the quality of the old masters, writer for the most prestigious art magazines in England, and restoration expert for the Davenport Hotel’s Hall of Dodges. 5pm to 8pm
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BOZZI GALLEY
221 N. WALL ST, STE 226
Tall Tales & Totems, new works from potter, Jill Smith. Smith’s fi rst use of text elements incorporated into her sculpture. Please join for an evening of fine art, fabulous music, snacks, and wine! For more information or a private appointment, please call the gallery at 509.290.5604.
CITIBROKERS
120 N. STEVENS ST, STE 300
Kinga Britschgi, Sally Banfi ll, and Annie Moorhead. Britschgi’s artwork is whimsical digital collage. Banfi ll’s “Where the Gulls Cry” is a collection of haunting and moody Puget Sound seascapes. Moorhead’s work features unique geometric birds. 4-7 pm
176 S. HOWARD ST, SUITE A
EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS 331 W. MAIN AVE.
Through practicing accompaniment, Zambia Gold cultivates a Partnership between students from Gonzaga University and the people of Zambezi, Zambia in pursuit of sustainability, economic justice and educational development.
IMAX THEATRE IN RIVER FRONT PARK 507 N. HOWARD ST.
Second of three audition nights to find the best Karaoke singer in Spokane. Come cheer on your favorite singer or sign up at fi rstnightspokane.org. 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
INK ARTSPACE
228 W. SPRAGUE AVE.
Rochelle Brown, landscape paintings. Oil paintings of local scenery.
Face Me: A screening of a short local fi lm about people who are homeless in Spokane. Original photography on exhibit. $5 or a donation of winter accessories at the door. Proceeds support Brigid’s Cloak, a local homeless outreach program. 7pm
516 W. RIVERSIDE AVE.
174 S. HOWARD ST.
CONTEMPLATING CONCEPTS IN ART FOYER GALLERY 715 E. SPRAGUE AVE.
DODSON’S JEWELERS
Free Flow: The Artistic Journey of Chistina Rothe. German born Christina Rothe draws on her rich African background to create strong colorful abstracts using thread that appear to be oil paintings.
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Mel McCuddin “Seen and Unseen” oil paintings in both galleries. Oct 22 to Nov 28. Gallery hours: noon to 4 Wed - Fri and 5:30 to 7:30 on show nights. 4:30 to 7:30 for First Friday.
KOLVA-SULLIVA GALLERY 115 S. ADAMS ST, SUITE A
Melissa Cole - “Summerevolution” Mixed media painting and sculpture. Cole’s work consists of images inspired by summer travels. Each moment we experience causes us to evolve. These changes often create interior revolution followed by growth. 5pm-8pm
LABORATORY
301 W. MAIN AVE.
Brendan Aleson, Charlie Schmidt. Digital and physical interactive work, showing now through November 15, 5pm-2am
LEFTBANK WINE BAR
108 N. WASHINGTON ST. SUITE 108
Andrea Parrish is a Spokane-based photographer with a passion for finding beauty in patterns, the unusual, and small 608 W. SECOND AVE. moments. El Corazon winery tastings Ona Jacobson expresses herself through a for $5, free with purchase of a bottle. variety of mediums--hand-painted glass Music by Carey Brazil starting at 7:00. works and beautiful canvases bring the elcorazonwinery.com, andreaparrish.com, natural world indoors. 4 to 9 pm careythebrazilianwackjob.com On display all of November downtownspokane.org | spokanearts.org | Brought to you by Downtown Spokane and Spokane Arts
BARILI CELLARS
LIBERTY CIDERWORKS
164 S. WASHINGTON ST, SUITE 300
Enjoy award-winning, local cider and artwork by Sheila Evans. Oil and pastel paintings from Evans “Atmosphere” series present leaf and petal images in abstract ways, suggesting skies, clouds, weather and fl ight. 4-9 pm
LIBERTY GALLERY
402 W. MAIN AVE. (AUNTIE’S BOOKSTORE MEZZANINE)
Bold expressionist pieces by Christina Deubel and vibrant abstract paintings by Jeff rey Loyd.
MAC NORTHWEST MUSEUM OF ARTS & CULTURE 2316 W. FIRST AVE.
Enjoy Live Music, MAC Exhibits, Artist Demonstrations and Cafe MAC Specials. Experience the MAC exhibits, 100 Stories A Centennial Exhibition and Final Evening. MAC Art Auction Artwork Preview. Live Music by Mike Ross Artist demonstrations by Liz Bishop and student artist, Madison Spink. cafeatthemac.com
NECTAR TASTING ROOM 120 N. STEVENS ST.
E.L.Stewart is well known for intriguing figure work. Stewart uses the figure as subject and metaphor as well, combining personal imagery, prophetic dreams, and abstract elements to challenge the viewer on an intimate level. Nectar will have music from Dan Conrad and a winery visit from Anelare Winery. Join for art, music, wine and fun! 5-10pm
PATIT CREEK CELLARS 822 W. SPRAGUE AVE.
Artist Linnea Tobias enjoys painting modern interpretations of nature, influenced parts of everyday life combining themselves in new forms. Music by Kari Marguerite and the Seventy-Six. Join for wine, bites and cheese. 6-9pm
PINOT’S PALETTE
32 W. SECOND AVE.
Pinot’s Palette Artists: Ali Blackwood, Andriel Scharff, Ashley Moss, Heather
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POLKA DOT POTTERY 808 W. MAIN AVE.
Pint Size Picasso’s - Painting Class. First Night Spokane and Polka Dot Pottery. Join in the fun! Two Sessions only. $10 fee. Register at www.polkadotpottery.com Ages 10 and older. 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm
POTTERY PLACE PLUS
203 N. WASHINGTON ST, ADJACENT TO AUNTIE’S BOOKSTORE
Suzie Pace and Spokane Weaver’s Guild. GLASS, SILVER AND FIBER-OH MY! Jewelry made from glass and fine silver, and everything woven (handwoven, spun, baskets, other textiles). 5-9pm
RAMBLIN ROAD BREWERY 730 N. COLUMBUS ST.
Megan Broughton was born in Spokane Washington in 1982. Broughton’s works focus on her concern for the ever changing environment and it’s impact on the future.
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THE BLIND BUCK
Linda Lantzy with landscape photos based around the beautiful Northwest and other locations.
Presenting pieces from the fall and revealing the new penny wall. All Friday with drink specials from 5-7pm
123 E. SECOND AVE, SUITE B
RIVER PARK SQUARE - FIRST NIGHT RISING STARS
530 W. MAIN AVE. ON THE SKYWALK
Chase Middle School Orchestra and Choir directed by Dawn Smith will perform many favorite old-time tunes. 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
RIVER PARK SQUARE - KRESS GALLERY 808 W. MAIN AVE.
“New Stories From Old Books” Artist Jessica Earle creates a series of hand manipulated images that depict fleeting ideas or moments seen outside their original context. 5:30 to 7:30pm. Th rough November
RIVER PARK SQUARE - NORDSTROM MARKETPLACE CAFE 808 W. MAIN
Guitarist Abe Kenney with Artists Hara Allison and Melinda Melvin. Join in an evening of exceptional wines, suburb appetizers, great music and facinating art at the First Friday Wine Dine. 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm 115 W. PACIFIC AVE.
Local painter, Teri Beal. Releasing the 2012 Malbec. Wine by the glass or bottle. Open until 8pm.
SANTE RESTAURANT & CHARCUTERIE 404 W. MAIN ST.
Large abstracts with bold colors by Steven Scroggins.
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204 N. DIVISION ST.
SAPPHIRE LOUNGE 901 W. FIRST AVE.
The Rising Tide. Jonathon Nicholson and Gary Burris are local finger-picking style guitarists who have had success as solo artists but decided to team up. 7-9pm
SARANAC ART PROJECTS 25 W. MAIN AVE.
Dan McCann presents a sound performance and installation called “A Blank Book for John Cage.” Bradd Skubinna presents drawings, collages, improvisations and more.
STA PLAZA
Photographic images from Harry von Stark including “Convergence” and the dismantling of Elwha Dam.
THE CHOCOLATE APOTHECARY 621 W. MALLON ST.
Irene Dahl, mixed media artist, Dahl creates paintings on Copper and other creative palettes. Joined by Jay Rawlins a singer/songwriter playing songs from the 60’s to the present. As always the Chocolate Apothecary has a wonderful assortment of delectables.
THE ROCKET BAKERY (HOLLEY MASON BUILDING) 157 S. HOWARD ST.
Artist Jason Corcoran and Subterranean. Live painting and DJ spins 5-7pm
Live music complemented by photography of our great city Spokane! Coffee specials start at 4pm! 4-8pm
159 S. LINCOLN ST.
12 S. SCOTT ST.
701 W. RIVERSIDE AVE.
STEAM PLANT
V DU V WINES
Dave and Liz Ulmen, Patsy Pinch and Melissa Corey. A collection of artists working in wood, gems, metals and natural elements present a variety of small works. Perfect for gift giving! Enjoy samples of Steam Plant’s handcrafted brews!
CDA watercolorist/realist Jessica Bryant will show recent landscapes from North Idaho and the Badlands. Eclectic jam music with our houseband, Crushpad. 5 to 9:30pm
STEELHEAD BAR & GRILLE 218 N. HOWARD ST.
Local artist, Emily Travis, will be displaying her original abstract acrylic paintings. She creates an array of pieces from wine bottles to abstract landscapes on canvas. 11am - Close
VINTAGE HILL CELLARS 319 W. SECOND AVE.
Rebecca Tiff t has recently returned from Alaska where she plies her naturalist and tour guide expertise at Denali State Park into a wonderful photographic exhibit. Wine and Art: A Great Pairing!
Downtown business who would like to be included in future First Friday events, please contact info@downtownspokane.net
Farmhouse Red Ale Beef Stew INGREDIENTS
2 lbs flat iron steak, cut into 1 x 4-inch strips 5 pieces thick bacon, diced 1 onion, quartered and sliced into 1/2-inch strips 2 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 can tomato paste 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 2 sprigs thyme 1 bay leaves 1.5 bottles Farmhouse Red Ale 4 cups beef stock Flour for dredging 2 tps olive oil salt & pepper
SERVES: Makes 4-6 servings PREP TIME: 15-20 Min. COOK TIME: 30 min. DIFFICULTY: Easy DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 F. Generously season strips of beef with salt and pepper, then coat in flour. In a large, oven-safe pot or dutch oven, heat olive oil on medium-high. Add the flour-coated beef to the hot pan. Be sure not to crowd the pan; you will need to work in batches. Set browned meat aside on to a sheet pan. Once all the meat is browned and set aside, add bacon to the pot and cook until it begins to crisp, about 8-10 minutes. Add onions to the pot and begin to scrape up bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook for about 4-5 minutes then add in the Rounder Farmhouse Red Ale and continue to get all bits off the bottom of the pan (deglaze). Add in carrots, celery, and garlic and cook until liquid has reduced by half. Then add tomato paste, beef, and enough beef stock to cover the beef. Finally, add thyme and bay leaves, bring to a simmer, and then place into a 350 F oven. Check the stew after 30 minutes and add more stock if necessary. Cook the stew in the oven for a total of an hour and a half. Serve in bowls with a piece of crusty bread for dipping. INTENDED FOR THOSE 21+
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Dare to Dream
Interstellar gives us hope for the future of big movies — and humanity BY MARYANN JOHANSON
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his is big. It’s huge. We don’t make movies like this anymore — we hardly ever did. I’m not talking about big in the sense of budget, or even big like “epic.” We do that plenty: spend the GDP of a small nation to make men in capes fly or monsters stomp or toys sing. I’m talking big when it comes to ideas. Big when it comes to optimism. What passes for science fiction on screens big and small these days is dreary and depressing. Postapocalyptic and apprehensive. We stopped looking out and started looking down, and back, and in. We lost wonder and replaced it with worry. Which is why Interstellar is so thrilling. It is full of stirring notions of what humanity might be capable of, and follows through with the breathtaking adventure that necessarily follows. Or the adventure that necessarily follows if we chase those possibilities instead of ignoring them. It is full of enormous risk-taking in the quest for something bigger and better for all of us. It is full of hope for humanity. And that is a wonderfully refreshing thing right now. Interstellar does have looming apocalypse, yes, but that’s merely the impetus for the adventure. In the near future, nature is slowly collapsing and human structures are stagnating. But even here, a little bit of wonder and excitement can be rustled up by someone with the
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inclination for it. Our introduction to Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) comes through a chase he leads his kids on to capture a feral surveillance drone — its solar panels and other technological goodies are invaluable salvage — that’s free for the taking, since any semblance of mission control collapsed a decade back. Coop is a lonely would-be adventurer in a world that, like ours, has lost its taste for space exploration. But a few people in a NASA that has been driven underground, literally and figuratively, are maintaining the dream, including mathematician Brand (Michael Caine) and his scientist daughter Amelia (Anne Hathaway). There’s real urgency to their work, because they’ve discovered a wormhole out near Saturn that could hold the key to humanity’s salvation: a new planet to call home on the other side. It doesn’t take much for the Brands to convince Coop that a trip through the wormhole to scout for a habitable planet would satisfy both his thirst for adventure and his desire to save his children from the oncoming doom. That’s the quickest outline of the beginning of a story for which the term epic barely suffices. Director Christopher Nolan — writing once again with his brother Jonathan — could easily have expanded this into a 10-hour miniseries, as there’s so much that could have been lingered over. Yet Interstellar, at nearly three hours,
certainly isn’t rushed, either. Nolan takes plenty of time for a sort of deep-space grandeur that was surely inspired by 2001: A Space Odyssey — the image of the tiny ship Coop and his small crew leave Earth in passing in front of the immensity of Saturn brought tears to my eyes, with its juxtaposition of the might of nature and the audacity of humanity. It isn’t at all unfair to see shades of 2001 INTERSTELLAR in Interstellar, not when it Rated PG-13 concerns itself with both Directed by Christopher Nolan Starring Matthew McConaughey, the most intimate of human Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain emotions and desires — love and survival, loneliness and despair — and the biggest of ideas: the boldness of humans as a species and the future to which we might aspire. This is a film as bold and audacious as the ideas and adventure it embraces as humanity’s destiny, never dumbing down its science and never pretending that the clash between reason and emotion isn’t something that even brilliant scientists battle in themselves. The most humanist thing about what might be the most humanist science-fiction film in ages is this: it knows that our future is in the hands of all us deeply flawed and deeply conflicted humans, but there’s still plenty of reason to hope anyway. But we do actually have to try.
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Disney’s latest CGI animated film Big Hero 6 combines WALL-E, Iron Man, and The Incredibles with a dash of The Avengers and the vaguest hint of Portal 2. If that doesn’t sound amazing, go watch Masterpiece Theatre or something. Boy genius Hiro Hamada (Ryan Potter) lives in San Fransokyo (a vibrant neon hybrid of San Francisco and Tokyo) and spends his time illegally hustling in robot fights until his brother shows him his college science lab where his buddies are making astounding inventions under the tutelage of professor Robert Callaghan (James Cromwell). To impress the professor and get into school, Hiro designs microbots, miniature robots that can be mind-controlled via a headband to do a seemingly anything the controller envisions. But after tragedy strikes, Hiro is left adrift in his mourning. Hiro accidentally activates Tadashi’s project — a marshmallow-puffy medical robot named Baymax (Scott Adsit). Together they discover Hiro’s microbots were stolen by a Kabuki mask-wearing villain who plans to use them for destruction. To stop him Hiro crafts high-powered super suits for himself, Baymax and his friends to wear. All the time, Hiro trains Baymax and the two become best buds. Rated PG — SETH SOMMERFELD
ART AND CRAFT
Mark A. Landis is an endlessly intriguing subject for a documentary, even if a lot of people out there hate him. Landis is arguably the most accomplished art forger ever. His fake paintings have appeared in 46 museums around the world, thanks to Landis’ meek personality and masterful ability to deceive. This film asks why he keeps doing this and also follows the man trying to send him to jail. At Magic Lantern (MB) Not Rated
BIRDMAN
After good work in lots of small supporting roles over the past couple of decades, Michael Keaton gets back to work as a former franchise movie star now trying to make a comeback on the Broadway stage, but finding obstacles everywhere, many of them in his own head. He’s accompanied by a great cast, including Naomi Watts and Emma Stone, but the most sparks fly in Keaton’s scenes with a Method-mad actor played by Edward Norton. (ES) Rated R
BOTSO
Wachtang “Botso” Korisheli’s father’s was a popular actor in the Soviet-ruled Republic of Georgia who was executed by Stalin’s regime. From there, things didn’t get easier for Botso until he finally made it to the U.S. and became a beloved musical educator and sculptor in San Luis Obispo. This documentary tells an inspirational story of a 91-yearold artist who still isn’t done teaching. At Magic Lantern (MB) Not Rated
INTERSTELLAR
Coop (Matthew McConaughey) is a lonely would-be adventurer in a world that, like ours, has lost its taste for space exploration and is teetering on the edge of environmental collapse. Mathematician Brand (Michael
Caine) and his scientist daughter Amelia (Anne Hathaway) are trying to keep space dreams alive and there’s real urgency to their work, because they’ve discovered a wormhole out near Saturn that could hold the key to humanity’s salvation: a new planet to call home on the other side. It doesn’t take much for the Brands to convince Coop that a trip through the wormhole to scout for a habitable planet would satisfy both his thirst for adventure and his desire to save his children from the oncoming doom. (MJ) Rated PG-13
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Four decades after the original Oscarnominated 1971 film by Bruce Brown, his son, Dana Brown brings us up to speed on America’s undying love for the motorcycle. The high-action doc follows some of the sport’s top professional riders, and takes viewers around the world to some of the most epic races. The sequel picks up where its predecessor left off, showing just how much the sport has evolved since the glory days of Steve McQueen. (CS) Rated PG
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Keira Knightley steps away from the corsets and adopts an American accent in this indie romantic comedy. She stars as Megan, a 28-year-old not ready to face adulthood, preferring to run away from a proposal and hide out with a new 16-year-old friend (Chloë Grace Moretz) and her dad (Sam Rockwell) while avoiding any decisions about her career or her future. Directed by Seattle native Lynn Shelton (Your Sister’s Sister, Touchy Feely) from Andrea Seigel’s script, it’s a rare slacker comedy focused on a woman afraid to grow up. (DN) Rated R ...continued on next page
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You don’t see many models on the runway much older than 25, but this documentary shows that fashion extends far beyond that age. Directed by first-timer Lina Plioplyte, the film follows seven women in New York City who’ve kept their fashion sense sharp well into old age. At Magic Lantern (MB) Not Rated
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Little Alexander is the classic, nerdy child in a way cooler and put-together family. But one day, the tables turn and everybody in his family is hit with unpredictable drama, chaos and embarrassment. With a true Disney message at heart, Alexander will show you how to avoid letting the haters get you down. (MS) Rated PG
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A thriller based on a global best-selling novel, Before I Go To Sleep tells the story of a woman (Nicole Kidman) who wakes up every day with no memory due to a traumatic attack. Working with a doctor (Mark Strong), though, she starts to uncover some scary truths about her background, documenting the information Memento-style as she tries to determine who is responsible for her situation. (DN) Rated R
THE BEST OF ME
It looks like Nicholas Sparks movies are still trendy. Estranged high school sweethearts Amanda and Dawson reunite 20 years later to reclaim their history. It’s like The Notebook, except… well, nothing. Expect the story you’ve heard and loved a few dozen times. (MS) Rated PG-13
BOYHOOD
Richard Linklater’s newest film, shot over the course of 12 years, is a true masterwork and eschews the bigbang theory of dramatics in favor of the million-and-one little things that accumulate daily and help shape who we are, and who we will become. The story focuses on Mason, who we follow from age 7 to 19 as he struggles with divorced parents and the process of learning how to navigate the world. (MB) Rated R
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The five-man crew of the U.S. Sherman tank nicknamed “Fury” is in a hell of a mess: broken down and alone in the middle of a German battlefield in April 1945, one member of the team already dead and the odds of survival looking bleak. They’re forced to band together behind their sadistic leader (Brad Pitt), who goes by the name “Wardaddy” and beats the living crap out of his troops. The guys learn a thing or two about humanity along the way. (SR) Rated R
GONE GIRL
David Fincher (Fight Club, The Social Network) gets his paws on the novel by Gillian Flynn (who also wrote the script) and comes up with one of
the twisting-est, turning-est and most unsettling movies of the year. Ben Affleck is the once-happy husband whose once-happy wife, Rosamund Pike, up and vanishes on the morning of their fifth anniversary, with lots of clues and a few secrets pointing directly at him as the perpetrator. (ES) Rated R
JOHN WICK
Keanu Reeves stars as a revengeseeking hit man who jumps back into the game to get even with those who stole from him — and killed his helpless, adorable puppy. Fueled by bitterness, John Wick tracks down his enemies. Cars blow up, guns get shot and stoic lines are delivered. (MS) Rated R
THE JUDGE
Robert Downey Jr. plays Hank, a hotshot lawyer who reluctantly reconnects with his father, Joseph, a respected veteran judge. Joseph is also about to find himself on the receiving end of a murder charge and thus the angry son and the prickly father must work together and possibly come to respect one another and so on and so forth. (SR) Rated R
THE MAZE RUNNER
A group of displaced young men with erased memories find themselves trapped in a deserted wasteland with no way out, except for a treacherous maze known to kill those who dare enter. A mysterious and powerful force keeps the prisoners hostage and in constant fear. Once Thomas arrives on the scene, he inspires the group to attempt an escape as they try to solve the mystery of their capture. (MS) Rated PG-13
MY OLD LADY
Kevin Kline is Mathias Gold, a 57-yearold New Yorker who arrives in France to take ownership of an apartment left to him by his estranged father. There, Mathias finds an elderly British woman named Mathilde Girard (Maggie Smith) living in the place, the result of an odd bit of French property law called a viager. At Magic Lantern (DN) Rated PG-13
NIGHTCRAWLER
Lou Bloom (Jake Gyllenhaal) is a creepy guy with obvious psychotic tendencies.
Then he meets his first nightcrawler, someone who goes out after dark, following leads from police scanners and, video camera in hand, rushes to crime scenes, gets bloody footage, then hightails it to whatever local TV station will pay the most to put it on the air first. Lou gets good at this, sells a lot of footage and then begins getting in way over his head. (ES) Rated R
OUIJA
Innocent teenagers who mourn the loss of their friend gather together at the scene of her death to communicate with her spirit through a Ouija board. Once they play the game, they open a connection to terrifying spirits who were responsible for killing their friend. (MS) Rated PG-13
THE SKELETON TWINS
This story of an estranged family is perfectly bizarre, emotional and lighthearted. Siblings Milo and Maggie, played by Bill Hader and Kristin Wiig, reunite after 10 years of separation and attempt to find understanding in their messy relationship. Their quirky, loving and complicated dynamics are highly entertaining. At Magic Lantern (MS) Rated R
ST. VINCENT
Bill Murray stars as the titular Vincent, a broke, alcoholic, degenerate, curmudgeonly gambler with a crude Brooklyn accent who manages to become the after-school babysitter of his neighbor kid when his mother (Melissa McCarthy) takes extra hours as a nurse. The pair slowly warms to each other as Vincent shows Oliver the ways of the world in his unconventional manner (certainly more Bad Santa than Up). (SS) Rated R
THE TRIP TO ITALY
Over six amazing Italian courses, old coworkers Steve and Rob, played by Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, respectively, develop their quirky friendship on a food critic tour. With feel-good side plots of romance and self-discovery, the film’s overall story stays close to the food and the landscape. (MS) Not Rated
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Swinging Doors Country singer Jon Pardi, center, performs with his band the All Nighters at the Palomino Club last Saturday.
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A new batch of clubs are trying to keep live country music viable in the Inland Northwest BY LAURA JOHNSON
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merica, America! … Y’all sing with me!” Nashville’s Jon Pardi yells from the Palomino Club stage Saturday night. With beers raised to the heavens, the country musicloving audience sings along to “America the Beautiful.” Pardi wraps his vocal solo with a pointed “’Merica,” as the crowd hoots and hollers. The band moves quickly into another pop-country favorite and a few couples start up their country swing dancing once more. Turn on the radio in the Inland Northwest and seemingly every other station plays pop country. The Spokane Arena already has Miranda Lambert and Jason Aldean concerts scheduled for next year. People want pop-country music, but that hasn’t exactly equated to success in the local country music club scene.
There are exceptions: Post Falls’ Slab Inn has been around for decades, Spokane Valley’s Roadhouse opened two years ago, and various Eagles Clubs (which house more traditional country dances) are still going strong. But in downtown Spokane, Big City Saloon is closed for remodeling and Sergio’s Country Nights shuttered its doors in April after six years. Still, the Palomino Club opened in July in the old Center building. Just two weekends ago, Nashville North set up shop in Post Falls in what was once Big Al’s (closed in March).
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roperty owner Fred Lopez sits at the bar in the dimly lit Roadhouse. It’s hours before the Halloween festivities begin, and he’s gearing up for another packed night of patrons taking on the mechanical
bull and packing the dance floor for live music. “Country has always been in this area, and it will always be here,” Lopez says. Since opening in 2012, Lopez has listened to what his customers want. At first he thought the building would host country and rock, but soon it was all country. “People used to ask me, ‘What about up north?’” Lopez says. So he opened the Palomino Club. With Nashville North newly open, he says that more country bars means more interest in the scene. “I think the reason I was successful here was because Big Al’s was already there,” Lopez admits. After it sat dormant for the better part of this year, country singer Jeremy McComb and businessman Bob ...continued on next page
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MUSIC | LOCAL SCENE “SWINGING DOORS,” CONTINUED... Kreaman bought the Big Al’s space and turned it into what they call a true Nashville honky-tonk. “I got my start at Kelly’s [the name before Big Al’s] when I was 16,” McComb says from his tour bus in West Virginia. “The place has a special place in my heart.” McComb, who left Post Falls in 2004 after landing a gig as Larry the Cable Guy’s tour manager, was soon signed in Nashville. He’s lived there 10 years, but wants his hometown to have a happening country bar like the one he grew up with. “It’s not about pandering to the audience with the mechanical bull, but it’s a real lifestyle,” McComb says. “It’s about taking the music to a different level.” Every few months, McComb’s band plans to come through the venue. He’ll send other Nashville acts that way, too. In the meantime, the resident act will be the Luke Jaxon Band.
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rowing up in Spokane, country singer Luke Jaxon had trouble finding peers who liked country music. These days, people in their early 20s are coming to his shows. “I was always trying to convince people it wasn’t just for hicks,” Jaxon, 30, explains. “But now there’s an uprising in the younger generation, especially with the genre-bending country.” Even with a new generation listening to country, there were more clubs to play at just five years ago, he says: “I’d say in the last 10 years you’re seeing less live music across all types of
clubs; people want DJs.” Around since 2010, his group is so popular they’re booked about a year in advance. But Jaxon isn’t satisfied simply playing the covers that dancers want in country music clubs. The band has originals, which they pepper throughout their set every night they play at Nashville North to keep things fresh. “Not everyone drives a truck; I can understand where country is not relatable,” Jaxon says. “But the songs about love and relationships, that’s where everyone can get it.”
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onight at the Palomino, people are under Jon Pardi’s spell. Michael Lyngstad, 28, spins a smiling brunette with an intricate hand exchange and twirl. The “real country” guy, complete with cowboy hat, says he comes out to country music clubs because he feels comfortable there. Jessica Radke, 29, doesn’t like to dance in public — or at least she thought she didn’t until she met Lyngstad tonight. She says that even people who don’t like country music should give this type of club a chance; the dancing is exciting. Leaving the building for the night, the drunk guy standing outside in the stars-and-stripesforever cowboy hat tells the truth: “We’re all just here for the chicks.” Not so different from any other type of club in America. n lauraj@inlander.com
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They Will Rock You The Everymen have Jersey pride and an expansive sound that belies their name BY DAN NAILEN
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Mike V. , in the back with the beard, stands surrounded by one of the ever-changing Everymen lineups.
ike V. knows the image you probably have of his beloved home state of New Jersey. The Sopranos. MTV’s Jersey Shore. Bruce Springsteen. The leader of the Everymen and native of that same Jersey shore doesn’t want to change your mind about the Garden State through his band’s bombastic, straightforward rock. He just wants to rock your ass. “Where I grew up, it was a cultural void,” he says. “On the beach, all they wanted was cover bands. If you’re not playing Journey covers, the clubs don’t want you. I had no interest. I just wanted to write tunes. At the same time, it’s the Jersey shore, so it’s a party mecca and I feel like a lot of that shit comes through in our tunes.” Indeed, the songs filling the Everymen’s latest release, Givin’ Up On Free Jazz, are bound to get a dance floor moving, even as they genre-jump all over the sonic map. There’s everything from hardcore punk on songs like
“NJHC” to the Boss’ E Street Band on “A Girl Named Lou Pt. 2” to ’50s-era girl group doo-wop on “Fingers Crossed,” thanks to co-vocalist Catherine Herrick taking the lead. Put together all the power chords, horn blasts and boy-girl vocal trade-offs, and Givin’ Up On Free Jazz makes for one of the more exhilarating listens all year. Even so, life on the road for the six-member touring version of the Everymen — a lineup that grew to nine during recording — is anything but easy. Mike V. and company stuff themselves into a van, and all work day jobs from laptops as they travel. As he chats, Mike V. has just heard that two of their shows are canceled, meaning the Everymen have two unexpected days off and a long drive from North Carolina to Texas for the next show. “It sucks, man,” he says. “We’re out on the road to
play shows, we’re not on vacation. It’s fun rolling around the country with your buddies, but we’d rather be playing. If we could play 50 shows in 50 nights, that would make us happy.” The band’s second trip to the West includes a return to Baby Bar, a long way from where Mike V. used to drive an hour into the Jersey woods just to get a signal from Princeton’s college radio station. He’d smoke pot with friends and write down the bands he liked. “That’s how I heard Pavement, Guided by Voices.” The Everymen’s previous Spokane stop was one of the tour’s best, he says, noting “we don’t really do so well in bigger cities. We do better in smaller towns where people just want to party and drink beers and dance.” The Everymen • Wed, Nov. 12, at 10 pm • Free • 21+ • Baby Bar • 827 W. First • 847-1234
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n a semicircle on stage, four Southern singersongwriters sit perched on stools, acoustic guitars in hand. The Southern Soul Assembly Tour features Americana artists JJ Grey, Marc Broussard, Luther Dickinson and Anders Osborne sharing their hearts and souls through acoustic music and storytelling. Their sets are informal, full of jokes, tangents and transcendent musical moments (watch out especially for the sad group ditty “I’ve Got A Woman”). Their West Coast tour kicks off in Sandpoint this Tuesday with a show that will likely feel as if they set up in your living room for the night. — LAURA JOHNSON Southern Soul Assembly feat. JJ Grey, Marc Broussard, Luther Dickinson and Anders Osborne • Tue, Nov. 11, at 7 pm • $35 • All-ages • The Panida Theater • 300 N. 1st Ave., Sandpoint • southernsoulassembly.com • (208) 263-9191
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ree-flying husband-and-wife duo JT Nero and Allison Russell are migrating creatures. They’ve toured at least 10 out of 12 months over the past four years, most recently with a newborn in tow. Their vocals have Americana elements, while rock ‘n’ roll and soul flair fills their instrumentation. Poetic lyrics give the two a singer-songwriter likeness, but they’re way more than just love songs and introspection. Instead, expect to toe-tap, shake your booty and sway back and forth to plucked strings, lovely harmonies and rootsy twang. — MOLLY SMITH Birds of Chicago with The Rustics • Thu, Nov. 13, at 8 pm • $10/$12 day of • Allages • The Bartlett • 228 W. Sprague • thebartlettspokane.com • 747-2174
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CLASSICAL ALL THAT JAZZ
Effortlessly smooth and soulful Cuban jazz trumpeter, pianist and composer Arturo Sandoval — winner of 10 Grammy awards, with 19 total nominations — plays as a guest alongside the 18-piece Whitworth University Jazz Ensemble. As a group known for their improvisation and swing style, the ensemble welcomes Sandoval to add an Afro-Cuban element to its sound. Sandoval infuses Latin American dance lines with the focus of a seasoned virtuoso. Whitworth continues to celebrate its 125th year with pizzazz and swing, offering an evening of fun and talented musicianship. — MOLLY SMITH Whitworth Jazz Concert feat. Arturo Sandoval • Fri, Nov. 7, at 8 pm • $15-$20 • Whitworth Cowles Auditorium • 300 W. Hawthorne • whitworth.edu/musictickets • 777-3280
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SEASONAL ICY BREWS & HOT DEALS
Washington Idaho Symphony • Sat, Nov. 8, at 7:30 pm • Jones Theatre in Daggy Hall at WSU, Pullman (also Nov. 9 in Clarkston, Wash.) • $10-$25 • washingtonidahosymphony.org • 332-3408
Snowlander Expo & PowderKeg Brew Fest • Fri, Nov. 7, from 4-9 pm; Sat, Nov. 8, from 10 am-8 pm • $7/weekend admission (allages); $15-$25/tasting packages • Spokane Convention Center • 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. • snowlanderexpo.com
The first piano concerto in most composers’ repertoire is not their most innovative — they want to play it safe. But as Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor is in the hands of pianist Inon Barnatan at Saturday’s Washington Idaho Symphony concert, the piece is certain to receive a coat of new glamour. Barnatan, the New York Philharmonic’s first Artist-in-Association, is known for his unfailing sensitivity on the piano, perfect for the nuances of Chopin’s work. Also on the regional orchestra’s concert program are works by Rossini and Dvorak. — LAURA JOHNSON
Forgive us while we toot our own horn about this weekend’s Snowlander Expo and PowderKeg Brew Fest. New this year is a rail jam in the Convention Center breezeway — with snow trucked in just for the event. PowderKeg is also bigger and better, with 17 breweries and four cideries featured for your taste buds’ pleasure. Again, the event hosts screenings of Teton Gravity Research’s new films, lift ticket giveaways and sale prices from regional winter sports vendors. — CHEY SCOTT
THEATER STAGE SHORTS
If you haven’t been to a show at Stage Left, one of the local theater scene’s newer additions, the 8th annual Hit & Run short play fest is an ideal sampler. The festival features 11 plays written by playwrights from across the U.S., including five from the Spokane area: Ron Ford, Paul Ruch, Sandra Hosking, Josh Watkins and Mike Noel. Seven local directors lead 34 actors in the lineup of all comedies. One takes a humorous look at Jekyll and Hyde, and another follows the laborious decision between a couple deciding whether to update their Facebook relationship status. It’s a small space and these shows usually sell out, so advanced purchase is recommended. — CHEY SCOTT Hit & Run VIII • Fri, Nov. 7 and Sat, Nov. 8 at 7:30 pm • $10 • Stage Left Theater • 108 W. Third • spokanestageleft.org • 838-9727
FOOD TRY EVERYTHING
If there’s a food or drink item you’ve wanted to try, there’s a good chance you can sample it this weekend at the Spokane Convention Center. Northwest Taste brings together a collection of the region’s restaurants, wineries and breweries, food vendors and chefs for two days of culinary appreciation and education. In addition to tasting your way through ample food samples, you can take in talks from local and regional chefs who’ll give you some holiday cooking tips while they work their magic. — MIKE BOOKEY Northwest Taste • Sat, Nov. 8, from 10 am-6 pm and Sun, Nov. 9, from 10 am-5 pm • $10 • Spokane Convention Center • 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. • nwtaste.com
EVENTS | CALENDAR
BENEFIT
HOPE, SUPPORT, CURE BENEFIT LUNCHEON Hosted by the Inland NW Diabetes Consortium, a fundraiser to support the American Diabetes Assoc., Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund and Camp Stix. Nov. 6, 12-1:30 pm. Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (624-7478) FACE ME Screening of a local film about Spokane’s homeless population, alongside an exhibit of original photography by Dan Baumer and Karmen Naccarato. Film screens every 15 min. Proceeds support Brigid’s Cloak, an all-volunteer, late-night homeless outreach program. Nov. 7, 5 pm. $5 or warm clothing item donation. INK Art Space, 224 W. Sprague. inkspokane.org SHARING OUR WORLD The local nonprofit supporting area refugee families hosts its annual fundraiser, featuring
wine, hors d’oeuvres, two dance presentations and a live and silent auction. Nov. 7, 5-7:30 pm. $25/person. Community Building, 35 W. Main. facebook.com/RefugeeConnectionsSpokane (768-9275) WEST SPOKANE KIWANIS AUCTION All proceeds from the 35th annual event support community programs and services in the West Central neighborhood. Features a dinner and auction with local celebrity presenters. Nov. 8, 6 pm. $35. Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln. kiwanis.me EPICUREAN DELIGHT The 33rd gala benefits the Blood Center Foundation and the Inland NW Blood Center. Event includes 30 local wineries and breweries, and 30+ local restaurants sampling their menus. Nov. 14. $175/person. Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. bloodcenterfoundation. com/epicurean-delight (232-4539)
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EVENTS | CALENDAR KYRS 11TH ANNIVERSARY BASH The station celebrates 11 years with live music by Milonga, a silent auction and local beer and cider, at the historic Masonic Temple, now an event venue. Nov. 15, 7 pm. $15. Riverside Place, 1108 W. Riverside Ave. kyrs.org (747-3012) SNOW DANCE The 16th annual black-tie affair benefits the 49 Degrees North Winter Sports Foundation and the Forty-Nine Alpine Ski Team (FAST). Nov. 15, starting at 6 pm. $110/person; $135/couple (includes dinner, tux rental). Nov. 15, 6 pm. Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. spokaneclub.org (838-2310)
COMEDY
STAND-UP COMEDY OPEN MIC Local comedians; see weekly schedule online. Thursdays at 8 pm. Free. Uncle D’s Comedy Underground, 2721 N. Market St. bluznews.com (483-7300) FAMILY DINNER Live comedy improv show based on audience suggestions about their family members. Fridays at 8 pm through November. $7. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. (747-7045) OPEN MIC COMEDY Live stand-up comedy, open to newcomers and experienced comedians. Fridays at 8 pm. Ages 21+. Free. Red Dragon Chinese, 1406 W. Third Ave. reddragondelivery.com (475-6209) SHORT STACKS The BDT Players & Friends try out new material, rework ideas, and share comedic talents in stand-up, sketch, music, film and more. First Fridays (Nov. 7) of the month at 10 pm. Not suitable for all ages. $5. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. bluedoortheatre.com (747-7045)
SAFARI Fast-paced short-form improv games based on audience suggestions. (Not rated.) Saturdays at 9 pm. $7. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland. bluedoortheatre.com (747-7045) LIVE COMEDY Live stand-up comedy shows. Sundays at 9 pm. Goodtymes, 9214 E. Mission Ave. (928-1070) ADULT IMPROV CLASSES Learn how to be funny on the fly in an adult improv class. Tuesdays from 7-9 pm, Oct. 28Dec. 16. $25/class or $150/eight-week session. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. (747-7045) OPEN MIC COMEDY Wednesdays at 8 pm. Ages 21+. Free. Brooklyn Deli & Lounge, 122 S. Monroe St. (835-4177) COMEDIAN TED TREMPER The comedian, filmmaker, writer and WSU alumnus gives a free, public presentation. Tremper’s work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Onion A/V Club. Nov. 13, 6-8 pm. Free. WSU CUB Ballroom, 1500 NE Terrell Mall. go.wsu.edu/ visitingwriters (509-335-6812) SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY COMPETITION The 26-day event features 22 shows at 18 venues across Washington state, and is the U.S.’s biggest touring comedy festival. 33 comedians compete for the title, with a winner named at the final event in Seattle on Nov. 30. Nov. 13, 7:30 pm. $20. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague. seattlecomedycompetition.com (227-7404)
COMMUNITY
SECOND HARVEST FOOD SORTING Join other volunteers to sort and pack produce and other bulk food items for delivery to local emergency food outlets.
Ages 14+. Shift dates and times vary, sign up at inland.volunteerhub.com/events. Second Harvest Food Bank, 1234 E. Front Ave. 2-harvest.org (252-6267) A T. REX NAMED SUE Mobius hosts the Chicago Field Museum’s exhibit centered on the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex fossil ever discovered. Exhibit runs through Jan. 4, 2015. Museum open Tues-Sun; hours vary. $7-$10. Mobius Science Center, 811 W. Main. mobiusspokane.org (321-7133) STARTUP WEEKEND SPOKANE A competition for entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas and collaborate with developers and designers to create a MVP (Minimum Viable Product) within a 54hour period. Nov. 7-9. $90. Jepson Center at Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone. up.co/communities/usa/spokane/startup-weekend/4440 (800-986-9585) PROJECT ID OPEN HOUSE The local nonprofit hosts an open house at its new recreation center to share its mission of enhancing the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Nov. 8, 12-3 pm. Free. Project ID, 1412 W. Central. projectidspokane.org (850-1489) SUGAR RUSH SPOKANE Second annual 5K or 10K fun run/walk benefiting Inland Northwest Baby. Finishers enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and chocolate treats at the finish line Nov. 8, 9 am. Riverfront Park, 705 N. Howard. facebook.com/ChocFroc/info (499-0670) A DREAM IS A WISH PRINCESS FALL BALL A princess party featuring popular cartoon princesses in attendance, with dancing, refreshments and favors. For children of all ages; must be accompanied by a parent. Nov. 9, 3-5 pm. $20. Quality Inn, 7919 N. Division. (220-5586)
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FALLEN HEROES COURSE DEDICATION Dedication of the new circuit course station at Liberty Lake Town Square. Also includes a screening of the movie “Bravo!” at Meadowwood Tech Campus, at 5 pm. Light refreshments and snacks served; all are welcome. Nov. 11, 4-7 pm. Free. Liberty Lake. llfhcc.org (755-6726) HONORING HOMETOWN HEROES The annual luncheon hosted by the Red Cross recognizes local leaders who have contributed to the community through acts of heroism and service. Free to attend, RSVP required. Nov. 12, 12-1:30 pm. Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Rd. redcross.org (321-6058) COMMUNITY DANCE The Self-Advocate Leadership Network (SALN) hosts a community dance, with music by Chase Doty. Snacks provided. Suggested $2/person, $5/ family donation. Nov. 14, 6-8 pm. 1912 Center, 412 E. Third, Moscow. (772-538-4404) COMMUNITY FALL FESTIVITY A community mixer and dance, with a live DJ, photo booth, concessions, face painting and more. Nov. 14, 6:30-9 pm. $8-$10. Shadle Park High School, 4327 N. Ash St. fallfestivity.eventzilla.net (607-2490) DEER PARK LIBRARY ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Celebrate the library’s 16 years in its current building with local artists and musicians, light refreshments and arts activities. Nov. 14, 6-8 pm. Free. Deer Park Library, 208 Forest. (893-8300) FAMILY DANCE & POTLUCK November’s dance is a “Turkey Trot,” with circle, line, contra, folk dances taught by Susan Dankovich, and dancing to live music. Potluck at 6:30 pm; dances at 7 pm. Open to all ages. Nov. 14. Donations accepted. St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th
Ave. (533-9955) NATIONAL VETERANS DAY RUN The second annual race offers a 11K, 5K and a 1-mile family and supporter walk/run. Nov. 15, 7 am. $5-$30. Riverfront Park, 705 N. Howard. veteransdayrun.org (817944-3573) SMART JUSTICE COMMUNITY SYMPOSIUM Hear from national and local speakers about successful programs, tools and other information to implement a smart justice system in Spokane. Breakfast and lunch included. Nov. 15, 9 am-2 pm. Free. Gonzaga University School of Law, 721 N. Cincinnati St. (838-7870) SUPER SATURDAY AT THE MAC Super Saturday in November falls on the same weekend as Yuletide. Watch a live art demo by Judy Patterson, visit the Campbell House, partake in a scavenger hunt and make holiday-themed crafts. Nov. 15, 11 am-3 pm. Free. Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. northwestmuseum.org (456-3931) CANDLELIGHT VIGIL AGAINST POVERTY Catholic Charities of Spokane hosts a community vigil to promote awareness of poverty and its effects. Nov. 17, 5:30 pm. Free to participate. House of Charity, 32 W. Pacific. catholiccharitiesspokane.org (358-4266)
FESTIVAL
FALL FOLK FESTIVAL The 19th annual folk cultural festival features eight stages of traditional and ethnic dance, music, workshops, entertainment, vendors, food and more. More than 100 groups perform over the weekend, which culminates with a New England Contra Dance. Nov. 8 from 11 am-10 pm, Nov. 9 from 11 am-5 pm.
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Steering Committee: Sara Hale, Director Marcie Bergman Marilyn Carman Srae Christensen Beth Duke Denise Garceau Deanna Hildenbrand Cheryl Johnston Margreta Kilgore Stephanie Klees Kathy Maurer Rochelle Miller Keith O’Brien Julie Richardson Mary Savage
Master of Ceremonies: Kris Crocker Robyn Nance
Pumpkin Carving MC: Kris Crocker
Volunteers are also needed to help with the event; sign up online at spokanefolklore.volunteerhub.com. Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. spokanefolkfestival.org (828-3683)
FILM
PRETTY FACES Screening of a film celebrating women who thrive in the snow. Nov. 6, 7:30-9:30 pm. $5/students, $10/general. Jepson Center at Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone. (313-4189) THE KILL TEAM A special screening of the film in honor of Veteran’s Day. Nov. 11, 7 pm. $8. Magic Lantern Theatre, 25 W. Main Ave. (209-2383) SING ALONG MOVIE: THE LION KING Sing along to the many hits from this award-winning Disney classic. Nov. 11. Free. South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. spokanelibrary.org (509-444-5385) TOTALLY TUBULAR TUESDAYS The Garland’s classic old-school movie series screens every Tuesday at 7 pm. See website for each week’s featured film. $2.50. Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. (327-1050) UI CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE: A SIMPLE LIFE Chinese Movie Night screening, with a brief introduction by the school’s visiting South China University of Technology instructor. Also includes a postfilm discussion. Nov. 12, 7 pm. Free. The Kenworthy, 508 S. Main, Moscow. kenworthy.org (208-882-4127) DAYS OF MY YOUTH Screening of Matchstick Production’s new ski film, with swag giveaways including lift tickets and gear rentals. Nov. 13, 7:30-9:30
pm. $5/students; $10/public. Jepson Center at Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone. (313-4189)
FOOD & DRINK
HOMEMADE HOLIDAY PIES Pastry Chef Katie teaches how to make a double-crusted fruit, pumpkin, pecan and chocolate cream pies. Nov. 6, 6-8 pm. $49. Inland Northwest Culinary Academy (INCA), 1810 N. Greene. (533-8141) DECADENCE CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL Samples from chocolatiers, confectioners and chefs, including creations both sweet and savory. Ticket holders can also add a wine and chocolate pairing class at 6 pm, or a port and chocolate pairing class. Nov. 7, 12-9 pm. $10-$45. Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 201 W. North River Dr. decadencefestival.com (326-8000) MIXOLOGY RELEASE & COCKTAIL PARTY The release of “Mixology: the Art of Classic Cocktails,” a project by local artist Sheila Evans celebrating classic cocktails. Includes a showcase of 18 paintings representing a vintage cocktail from the book. Nov. 7, 5-10 pm. Free admission. Mizuna, 214 N. Howard St. mixologyart.blogspot.com (747-2004) NO-LI BREWHOUSE TOURS See what goes on behind the scenes and how NoLi’s beer is made. Fridays at 4:30 pm. Free. No-Li Brewhouse, 1003 E. Trent Ave. nolibrewhouse.com (242-2739) PIZZERIA PIZZA AT HOME Chef Laurie walks participants through the steps to make pizza at home taste even better, drawing from Neapolitan and California influences. Nov. 7, 6-8 pm. $49. Inland Northwest Culinary Academy (INCA),
1810 N. Greene St. (533-8141) POWDERKEG INLANDER BREW FEST Snowlander’s winter beer festival returns for its second year, featuring 22 local and regional breweries and cideries. Nov. 7-8, Fri from 4-9 pm, Sat from 10 am-8 pm. $7 expo admission; tasting packages from $15-$25. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. snowlanderexpo.com WINE INSPIRED DINNER A five-course gourmet dinner inspired by wines from Coeur d’Alene Cellars, each course is paired with the wine it was inspired by. Nov. 7, 6:30 pm. $65/person; reservations required. Java on Sherman, 324 E. Sherman. (208-667-0010) WINE TASTING GALA Sample up to 25 wines from around the region, all available for purchase. Includes an appetizer selection by the Lincoln Center’s culinary team. Nov. 7, 6-10 pm. $30/person. Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln. (327-8000) WINES OF SICILY A tasting class highlighting premium wines from the the island of Sicily. Nov. 7, 7 pm. $20, registration requested. Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. (343-2253) SCANDINAVIAN LUTEFISK DINNER: A benefit dinner of Scandinavian foods, with live music by Nordic Spirit and art available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Palouse Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Dinner served at 4 pm and 6:30 pm, preceded by an hour-long social hour. Nov. 8, at 3 and 5:30 pm. $10$22; pre-registration required. Trinity Lutheran Church (Pullman), 1300 NE Lyebecker Rd. (425-652-6618)
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I try to be direct, but my girlfriend often sees this as meanness. For example, when we’re out to dinner, she sometimes takes forever to order when the server is standing right there. I’ll call her out on this — tell her she was rude to keep the guy waiting. Personally, I think it’s unhealthy in the long run to keep quiet about issues, but my girlfriend gets upset whenever I give her constructive criticism. How can I convince her that she’s being too sensitive? —Honest
There are times when directness is best. Like if you’re an air traffic controller. What’s important is not that you make the pilot feel supported in his life goals but that he brings the plane to a stop on the runway instead of in some lady’s pool. But, in many non-emergency situations, being direct — like bluntly criticizing someone — is about as effective as throwing somebody a fruit basket instead of a life preserver when they’re drowning. The problem, as I explain in “Good Manners for Nice People Who Sometimes Say F*ck,” is that “criticizing people doesn’t make them change; it makes them want to clobber you.” Because of a lack of software updates to our body’s ancient fight-or-flight system, we respond to a verbal attack with the same supercharged biochemical ammo we would if we were attacked by some sharp-fanged thing looking to turn our left eyeball into an after-dinner mint. You are right, by the way; your restaurant table shouldn’t start to seem like a bus stop for the waitstaff because your girlfriend’s applying Bayes’ theorem to whether she’d prefer the chicken to the pasta. But is your ultimate goal hammering her with how right you are or having a relationship? If it’s a relationship you’re after, you need to keep her fight-or-flight defensiveness from whirring into action by transforming accusations (like “You’re rude!”) into information (like reasons the term “waiting” shouldn’t be taken literally). For example, you could say, “Hey, I know you love good food and don’t want to make a bad choice at dinner. But I was thinking that when the server waits for a while at our table, he may feel we don’t respect his time, and other customers may feel neglected and leave him a crappy tip.” By asking her to sympathize with the waiter instead of telling her what a jerk she’s been, you help her stay cool enough in the head to consider potential solutions — like doing a little online menu recon before hitting the restaurant. If you both start sending criticisms up for processing to the kindness and tact department, you could get in the habit of “accepting influence” from each other — listening to each other and becoming better individually and together — a practice marriage researcher John Gottman sees in the happiest, most stable relationships. Think of this as living the dream — the one where your relationship is a safe place to expose the real you (as opposed to that dream where you’re back in 10th grade standing naked in front of the school assembly just as your mom starts reading your diary over the PA).
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A female “friend” of my boyfriend’s is always leaving flirty comments on his Facebook page, and it’s making me upset and worried. He doesn’t really respond, but because he’s a guy with a girlfriend, it seems that the considerate thing for him to do would be to tell her to cool it. How can I bring this up to him in a sane way? —Disturbed Guys also say “Hello, beautiful!” to the 200-year-old grocery store cashier, and probably not because they’re angling for her to send a selfie of how she looks without her compression hose. What keeps a guy from being all “Let’s blow this timeline item and go to a motel” is whether he’s ethical and into the relationship he has. If that doesn’t describe your boyfriend, why are you still with him? If it does, instead of saying, “Hey! People are socializing with you on a website designed for socializing!” let on that you’re feeling a little worried, like by gently remarking, “That friend of yours sure is flirty” (or whatever it takes to get your worry across). Rather than trying to control him, which leads a person to rebel, you’re asking for reassurance, which should lead him to put his arms around you and explain why you have nothing to worry about. This, in turn, should get the two of you back to using Facebook as it was intended — as a place to bring people together to view videos of cats and police brutality. n ©2014, 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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EVENTS | CALENDAR NORTHWEST TASTE An inaugural food and beverage showcase, featuring regional food, beer, wine, spirits and cider purveyors. Event includes tastings, demos, book signings, vendor booths and more. Nov. 8-9, Sat from 10 am6:30 pm, Sun from 10 am-5 pm. $8-$6; VIP after party $35 (21+ only). Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. nwtaste.com (279-7000) VINO WINE TASTING A professional tasting and small plates event featuring Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars. Nov. 11. $45. Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. spokaneclub.org (838-2310) HEART HEALTHY EATING FOR THE HOLIDAYS A presentation by University of Idaho CdA dietetics students to learn heart-healthy eating strategies for the holiday season. RSVP to Angie Sowers at asowers@uidaho.edu. Nov. 12, 12-1 pm. Free. U. of Idaho CdA, 1031 N. Academic Wy. (208-667-2588) JACC COOKING CLASS SERIES The Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center hosts fall cooking classes taught by local top-rated chefs. Each class focuses on a different culinary style or culture. Upcoming classes on Nov. 12 and 19. All classes start at 5:30 pm. $50/person. Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N. William St. thejacklincenter.org (208457-8950) CHOCOLATE DECADENCE Browse and enjoy Pullman’s fourth annual kickoff to the “Shop Pullman First” campaign. Dozens of Pullman businesses offer free chocolate samples and other holiday treats to visitors just for stopping by. Nov. 13, 4-7 pm. Downtown Pullman, Wash. pullmanchamber.com LITTLE BLACK DRESS NIGHT The YWCA of Spokane’s regular networking fundraiser night supports programs to ensure safety and success of domestic violence survivors. Nov. 13, 5:30-7:30 pm. $25. Nectar Tasting Room, 120 N. Stevens. ywcaspokane.org (869-1572) TUSCAN VINEYARD TOUR A “guided tour” of some of Tuscany’s best vineyard sites and the wines produced from them with guest commentary by Joseph Gore, wine specialist and regional rep. of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. Nov. 14, 7 pm. $20, registration requested. Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd. (343-2253)
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DISNEY ON ICE: LET’S CELEBRATE New and old Disney characters take to the ice for a musical performance and show. Nov. 6-9, show times vary. $18 and up. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. spokanearena.com (279-7000) LA RESISTANCE The Local Artists Collaborative Project (LACP) hosts its 2nd show featuring work by 18 local creatives followed by live music at Checkerboard Bar. Nov. 7, 6-11 pm. Free. Object Space, 1818 1/2 E. Sprague. tinyurl. com/ksune6y (481-8702) SPOKANE SYMPHONY WITH A SPLASH Pre-concert happy hour from 5-6:45 pm with a live local band, followed by a concert by the Symphony Orchestra at 7 pm. Nov. 7, 5-8 pm. $25 (tickets on sale mid-Aug). Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague. spokanesymphony.org TAYLA LYNN & ERIC TINGSTAD Tayla Lynn’s grandmother is country-music legend Loretta Lynn. Accompanying her is Grammy Award-winner Eric Tingstad who’s performed previously at the HOH. Concert followed by a
meet-and-greet. Nov. 7, 7 pm. $20. Harrington Opera House, Harrington, Wash. harringtonoperahouse.org (509253-4719) WHITWORTH JAZZ CONCERT FT. ARTURO SANDOVA: Sandoval is a worldrenowned jazz musician and master of jazz trumpet and flugelhorn. He’s received 10 Grammy Awards, and has been nominated 19 times. Nov. 7, 8 pm. Whitworth Cowles Auditorium, 300 W. Hawthorne Ave. (777-3280) WSU ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL The allday event includes a mid-day concert by the WSU Symphony Orchestra and The Palouse Trio, at 12:10 pm, in the Bryan Hall Theatre. Nov. 7. Washington State University, Pullman campus. libarts.wsu.edu/music (509-335-3564) BIG BING THEORY Performance by Gonzaga’s student-run, coed a cappella group. Concerts on Nov. 8 (Argonne, Otis Orchards) and Nov. 15 (Airway Heights). Free. Spokane County Libraries branches. More info at scld.org. FALL FOLK FESTIVAL LIVE BROADCAST As part of the weekend-long Fall Folk Festival, Spokane Public Radio’s Verne Windham and Carlos Alden host a 2-hour broadcast featuring several of the weekend’s musical artists. Be part of the audience in the Lair Auditorium as the event is broadcast live on KPBX 91.1 FM. Nov. 8, 11 am-1 pm. Free. Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. spokanepublicradio.org (328-5729) NORTHWEST OPERA’S BARN AID2014 Directed by Tim Campbell and written by Fern McMillan, the familyfriendly show features area artists singing selections from a wide range of musical genres. Nov. 8 at 7:30 pm. $10. Bethlehem Lutheran, 2715 S. Ray St. (327-3598) PRINCES, PRINCESSES & VILLAINS A one-night-only performance of music from favorite fairy tales. Nov. 8, 7:30 pm. $15-$20. The Modern Theater Coeur d’Alene, 1320 E. Garden Ave. themoderntheater.org (208-667-1323) U.OF MONTANA MULTI-PIANO CONCERT Members of the university’s piano department present a multi-piano concert featuring Pianissimo. Nov. 8, 7 pm. Free. Steinway Piano Gallery, 13418 E. Nora Ave. (327-4266) WASHINGTON IDAHO SYMPHONY Program features compositions by Rossini, Chopin, and Dvorak and a guest performance by Inon Barnatan on piano. Nov. 8, 7:30 pm. $10-$25. Jones Theatre at Daggy Hall, WSU Pullman Campus. washingtonidahosymphony.org (335-8522) SPOKANE YOUTH SYMPHONY: PROMISE OF AUTUMN Fall concert. Nov. 9, 4 pm. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague. spokaneyouthsymphony.org (624-1200) SOUTHERN SOUL ASSEMBLY KPND presents an artist-in-the-round performance series, featuring JJ Grey, Marc Broussard, Anders Osborne and Luther Dickinson. This show is their first stop on an 11-city tour. Nov. 11. $35. Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave, Sandpoint. panida.org (208-255-7801) AFRICAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR The program features well-loved children’s songs, traditional spirituals and Gospel favorites. Concerts are free and open to all. Nov. 12 at New Life Church Life Center Church, 1202 N. Government Way. africanchildrenschoir.com (290-1036) THE GATHERING OF BANDS SALUTES
OUR VETERANS More than 300 area middle school students and the North Idaho College Wind Symphony say thank you to area veterans with a musical salute. Nov. 12, 7:30 pm. North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave. nic.edu (208-769-3300) GONZAGA WIND SYMPHONY The symphony, conducted by Dr. Robert Spittal, performs a program of the traditional and contemporary wind band repertoire. Admission is free for students and faculty. Nov. 14, 7:30 pm. $5-$10. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague. (624-1200) BORDERLINE BLUE The trio plays a mix of classic rock, country and jazz with a blues twist. Nov. 15, 7:30 pm. $10. Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. artisanbarn.org (509-229-3414)
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SNOWSHOEING BASICS Learn how to appropriately select gear, what you need and where to go to snowshoe. Nov. 6, 7-8:30 pm. Free. REI, 1125 N. Monroe St. rei.com/spokane (3289900) SARS SKI SWAP The Schweitzer Alpine Racing School hosts its annual ski swap. This year the event includes a season pass sign-up booth. Sellers can register Nov. 7, from 12-7 pm. Sale on Nov. 8, from 9 am-2 pm. $2/person; $5/family. $2-$5. Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Ave, Sandpoint. sars.net SNOWLANDER EXPO The Inlander’s annual expo hosts local winter sports vendors offering sale prices. New this year is the Washington Trust Rail Jam in the Convention Center breezeway and screenings of Teton Gravity Research’s 2014 films ($10-$15). Nov. 7-8, Fri from 4-9 pm, Sat from 10 am-8 pm. $7/both days. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. snowlanderexpo.com SNOW & ATV SWAP MEET New and used snowmobiles, ATV’s, trailers, clothing, parts and accessories; also travel destination booths and information on open, closed and groomed snowmobiling trails. Nov. 8, 9 am-5 pm. $10; ages 12 and under gree. Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. winterknights.org (220-1001) SPOKANE BADMINTON CLUB Meets Sun from 4:30-7 pm and Wed from 7-10 pm. $6/visit. West Central Community Center, 1603 N. Belt. (448-5694) SPOKANE TABLE TENNIS CLUB Pingpong club meets Wed from 6:30-9 pm and Sun from 1:30-4:30 pm. $2/visit. Southside Senior & Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. (535-0803) SPOKANE TABLE TENNIS Ping-pong club meets Mon and Wed, from 6-9 pm, now at the HUB in Liberty Lake. $3/visit. HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo. (768-1780) CROSS COUNTRY SKIING BASICS REI staff offer insider tips and advice if you’re looking at getting into this wintertime activity this season. Nov. 11, 7-8:30 pm. Free. REI, 1125 N. Monroe St. rei.com/spokane (509-328-9900) FREE STATE PARK DAY Washington State Parks and Rec allows visitors access to all state parks without a Discovery Pass. Includes access to Riverside State Park and Mt. Spokane State Park. Final 2014 “free” day Nov. 11. discoverpass.wa.gov. (800-833-6388)
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EVENTS | CALENDAR SPOKANE CHIEFS VS. KELOWNA ROCKETS Hockey match. Nov. 11, 7 pm. $10-$23. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. spokanearena.com (279-7000) KING OF THE CAGE Tactical Strike MMA event, featuring the return of light heavyweight champion Trevor Prangley, and also featuring Bill Wilder, Amy Montenegro, Diana Rael and Will Noland. Nov. 13, 7 pm. $20/$35/$50. Coeur d’Alene Casino, 37914 S Hwy 95. cdacasino.com SPOKANE CHIEFS VS. TRI CITY AMERICANS Hockey match. Nov. 15, 7 pm. $10$23. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. spokanearena.com (279-7000)
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gomery story, presented by Moscow Theatre Too. Nov. 7-8 at 7:30 pm, Nov. 8-9 at 2 pm. $10-$12. The Kenworthy, 508 S. Main St. (208-882-4127) THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) All 37 of Shakespeare’s plays are reduced to a fast-paced witty format, performed by three actors. Nov. 7-23, Sat-Sun at 7:30 pm; Sun at 2 pm. $13-$15. Ignite Community Theatre, 10814 E. Broadway. igniteonbroadway.org DON’T HUG ME COUNTY FAIR A comedy about a small-town county fair’s beauty pageant competition. Nov. 7-23; Fri-Sat at 7 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $16-$18. Sixth Street Theater, 212 Sixth St, Wallace, Idaho. sixthstreetmelodrama.com
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THE GLASS MENAGERIE A new production of the American stage masterpiece love story by Tennessee Williams. Nov. 6-22, Wed-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm, except Nov. 14 at 6:30 pm. $12-$30, except opening night (Nov. 7, $34-$40). The Modern Theater Spokane, 174 S. Howard. -455-7529) HIT & RUN VIII PLAY FESTIVAL The staged reading of original short comedies, now in it’s 8th year, is created and produced by local playwright Sandra Hosking and features 11 works, 7 directors and 35 actors. Nov. 7-8 at 7:30 pm. $10. Stage Left Theater, 108 W. Third Ave. spokanestageleft.org PETER PAN Christian Youth TheaterSpokane performs the stage musical adaptation of the classic children’s tale.
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13-15 and Nov. 20-22 at 7 pm. $5/students, seniors; $10/adults. Mead High School, 302 W. Hastings Rd. facebook. com/mead.drama (465-7000) RASHOMON The SFCC Revelers Drama Club’s fall production is set in feudal Japan near Kyoto at the edge of the Rashomon Gate, and is themed around perception and how stories of the same event differ. Nov. 13-23, Thur-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $10/door. SFCC, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Dr. (533-3500) WITHIN THE SILENCE Living Voices, a nationally-touring educational theater, presents a performance following Emiko Yamada, a teenage girl from Seattle’s Nihonmachi (Japantown), and her family as U.S. the army rounds up everyone and sends them to an internment camp in Idaho called Minidoka.
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VISUAL ARTS
ENTWINED WITH LOVE The gallery’s Christmas open house and luncheon event features displays by local artists, including handmade ornaments and cards and more. Open house from 11 am-5 pm, lunch from 12-2 pm. Nov. 8. Bank Left Gallery, 100 S. Bridge St, Palouse. bankleftgallery.com FIRST FRIDAY Local galleries and businesses display new artwork for the month of November. Most artist receptions from 5-8 pm, locations throughout downtown Spokane and beyond. See Inlander.com/FirstFriday for more .
MIDWEEK MONET PAINT PARTIES Local artist Chelsea Cordova provides introduction on acrylic painting, with themes ranging from landscapes to still life to abstracts. Glass of wine included in admission; all supplies provided. Nov. 12 and 19. at 5:30 pm. $40/class. Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N. William St. thejacklincenter.org NEWPORT ART WALK Evergreen Art Association’s members display their work at businesses along Washington Ave. This is the first of monthly Art Walks for the Newport area; also includes refreshments. Nov. 13, 6-9 pm. Free. evergreenartassociation.weebly.com BARBARA PLEASON MUELLER An exhibit featuring the photographer’s work. Nov. 14-29; artist reception Nov. 14, from 5-8 pm, artist demo Nov. 15 at 1
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INSIDE STORY 2014 Learn the “story behind the story” of 2014 children’s and young adult book releases from Inland NW SCBWI authors. Book giveaway and signing to follow. Nov. 6, 6:30-8:30 pm. Free. Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. inlandnw.scbwi.org (838-5371) 3 MINUTE MIC Spokane Poetry Slam’s monthly poetry open mic event. November’s featured reader for the “Remember the Word” segment is Jonathan Johnston, chair of EWU’s MFA program. Every first Friday, at 7 pm. Free. Auntie’s, 402 W. Main. spokanepoetryslam.org AUTHOR J. ROBERT LENNON Reading, signing and discussion with the author of “See You in Paradise.” Nov. 8, 7 pm. Free. Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. auntiesbooks.com (838-0206) E. READE BROWN SIGNING A signing with the author of “50 Years of Fur, Feathers, and Fins,” about the experiences of a young biologist who spent 33 years working for the Washington state’s Dept. of Game. Nov. 8, noon. Free. Auntie’s, 402 W. Main Ave. (838-0206) JOHN WHALEN, MAYA JEWELL ZELLER, LAURA READ Reading, signing and discussion with local writers. Nov. 8, 2 pm. Free. Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (838-0206) WOLVES OF WASHINGTON Candace Bennett presents the history and ecology of wolves. Bennett is the Wildlife Conflict Specialist and works with private landowners to address concerns with deer, elk, wolf, cougar, bears, and other species. Nov. 8, 3 pm. Free. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley (444-5390) WORDWRIGHT’S WORKSHOP Spokane Poetry Slam’s monthly performance, writing, and spoken word workshop. Held monthly on the second Saturday, at 4:30 pm. Free. Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main. spokanepoetryslam.org MANITO PARK, JEWEL OF SPOKANE Local author and historian Tony Bamonte shares information and details from his new book about South Hill’s historic and beautiful park. Nov. 10, 6 pm. Free. South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry. (444-5385) SPOKANE STORYTELLING LEAGUE: The local group meets monthly (2nd Tuesday from 7-8:30 pm, Sept-June) for storytelling for both entertainment and instruction. Free. Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland. (467-5703) BROKEN MIC FEAT. RAILTOWN ALMANAC This month’s poetry open mic night features writers from the new Spokane poetry anthology, Railtown Almanac. Nov. 12, 6:30 pm. Free. Baby Bar/Neato Burrito, 827 W. First. (847-1234)
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TEACHERS’ NIGHT AT THE MAC Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and beverages, explore the 100 Stories exhibit and learn about the museum’s school visit options. RSVP by Nov. 7 to education@ northwestmuseum.org. Nov. 12, 3:45-6 pm. Free. Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. northwestmuseum.org/explore/events MARIJUANA & INSURANCE DISCUSSION PANEL A discussion with attorney Cindy Flynn, state Rep. Kevin Parker, and local insurance agent Kevin Reilly. Nov. 13, 8 am-noon. $40. Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside. spokaneclub.org
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Love At First Stop Light It was about 10:00 pm this last Friday, and we were the only two cars at the stop light. I casually looked over and to my surprise you were already looking my direction. You had dark hair, dark eyes, music blasting the same station as me (Rock 94.5), and I was entranced. We exchanged multiple glances during that minute at the stoplight and a few half smiles.It was both beautiful and sad, knowing I would probably never see you again. Anyway, I hope your life was made better, as mine was, from our little stoplight romance. Farewell handsome man.
was dressed in my Halloween costume while working. I walked into the restaurant you were just about to leave when you saw me and made a comment about who I was. You then walked up to me and said that it was your birthday and asked if you could get a picture with me. So we got our picture taken and then you said thank you and left. I wanted to ask you if you were single and might want to grab a drink but I got interrupted by the hostess and didn’t get to ask. Now I write this in hopes of finding you again. Email me at Halloweenmeet@hotmail. com And tell me who or what I was dressed as.
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People May Be Animals but few in the zoo are as nice as you. Thank you for the coffee. It was unexpected, but well received and made my day brighter. I tip my cup to you. Cheers! I would also like to take a moment to thank Shawn Corey Carter for putting my troubles into perspective by sharing a few concise anecdotes of the very finite number of problems he has. I understand that he wasn’t speaking directly to me, as I am not having marital trouble that would encourage fatherly sympathy, and may likely never read this. However, his words have inspired me. Now if you will excuse me I need to get that dirt off my shoulders, or perhaps I’ll just change clothes and go.
A Fun Game I see you a few times a week at the YMCA in the early evenings. You are tall and have dark hair, probably somewhere in your mid-late 20’s. You are friendly and we occasionally say hi to each other, but I also have no shame admiring from you afar....talk about motivation! I think if you saw this you would know exactly who I was. Maybe some day our random “hello’s” at the gym will turn into something more. A girl can dream Beautiful Girl At Famous Eds I saw you at Famous Eds on October 17th around 3 pm. You drank tequila and club soda and were sitting in the second booth from the door. You were sitting with a very handsome man. I was wearing a black t-shirt that was v neck and I felt like we had a connection. If you want to chat and see where it goes ill be at Famous Eds November 14th 2:30 pm Please Forgive I was on my way to the McDonalds and you were shivering beside the Church on the corner of third and Howard and you asked if I had any extra money as you were shivering and in need and I said no, then went on to buy myself food for my overweighted self. Please forgive me. The next time I will do what I can. I cannot get those eyes that were seeking something warm to eat or drink, even if it was alcohol, I feel terrible. Please forgive my greedy self. Birthday Picture On Halloween I
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Put a non-identifying email address in your message, like “petals327@yahoo.com” — not “j.smith@comcast.net.” getting into locked cars. I am so thankful that both of you were working that night. Also, thank you to the three gentleman who came to assist. The smaller wire was just the ticket and we wouldn’t have gotten it open so quickly without your help. All of you wonderful and generous individuals turned a very bad day into one that ended with me counting my blessings and being thankful that there are such good people in the world. I’ll be paying it forward for sure. RE: One Day At A Time (Sept. 25th issue) I am very moved by what you put in your Jeers. It really isn’t fun being hungry most of the time. Been there. Done that. I would
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Big Sister JESSE ROSE, since we were little I know how much you love to read the Jeers, Cheers and I Saw You’s. This one is for you big sister! Remember when we were young and we would sit on your bed for hours playing go fish and gambling mom and dads pocket change away? Or when I found that stray kitten and tried hiding it from mom and dad in the trailor and you ratted me out? How about riding in sleeping bags down the stairs? Can we please plan a sister date night asap because iImisssssss you so much! Thanks for always being there for me. I love you soooo much! Love always, your little sis kels My Love! Cheers to you kitten for all you do every day to make our life together so wonderful. Since you entered my life, my heart is full of love for you, for life and believe it or not for every tomorrow I so eagerly await to spend with you. Never have I, in my entire 46 years, ever been so totally convinced that I have finally found who I am suppose to be with. You finish my sentences, and more often than not one of us begins something right about the same time the other one thinks about it. It’s uncanny how much we just complete one another. Your kisses consume my nights. Your eyes my dreams. Lastly, Tina, my love, in case you still have any doubt how much I love you, then consider that if I had to ever choose between breathing or loving you, well that would be no choice whatsoever. I would simply spend my very last breath telling you how very much I love you. I am, kitten, now and forever yours. Gregory A Great Friend Cheers to my good friend, Jennifer. She’s been my beautician for more than 20 years. She’s helped me through personal problems. She’s always in a good mood and has the personality a beautician needs. She has her problems, just like we all do, but you’d never know it. She’s always there for her patrons. You always feel better when you leave than when you arrive. Her patrons have been with her for years and love her to death. I just wanted her to know that I love and appreciate her. She is like a sister to me.
Anonymous Benefactor On Sunday morning at Maggie’s Restaurant my granddaughter and I were finishing our breakfast when I asked the server for our check. He told me a customer paid for our meal and he was not allowed to tell us who he was. I want to thank our benefactor for his generosity and kindness. What a warm-hearted surprise. RE: Try Something Else, Idaho! CHEERS to the brilliant political satirist who wrote the “Try Something Else, Idaho” Jeers in the October 23-29 Inlander. In a letter worthy of Stephen Colbert or even Jonathan Swift, the writer pretended to be a right-wing ideologue. Using every selfrighteous, mean-spirited, namecalling conservative cliché, the writer did a marvelous send-up of ideological excess. I took it all at face value until the end, when the tongue-in-cheek line “Thank God for Fox News” gave the joke away. I haven’t seen such great political parody in years and have been chuckling ever since. Cheers to the writer for sheer cleverness.
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I Don’t Get It Please help me understand something, Why do you females put up with losers they live with or married to? They work hard and the loser sits home on their ass doing nothing, they are not even good looking. Why, please tell me when there are good men out there who would want to be an actual partner.
of us who work hard for our money, while the majority of the wealthy gain more wealth off the sweat of our backs. (I said the majority there are some wealthy individuals that still work hard for their money, it wasn’t given to them by daddy or mommy). When will you wake up and smell the roses. This country needs a total revamp of our leader, they need people in the government with morals, standards, and especially common sense. Not something that you learn in books in college. It’s inside us telling us what’s right and wrong and then following thru with what’s right rather than what’s going to get votes and popularity. So go vote and see what good it does. Watch this country deteriorate with every new politician you vote for, then you can have something to complain about during their term in office.
in my day, but it’s more than just a tree. Where/what is our priority Spokane!!!? At this point, I can’t see it. If you’re reading this, and perhaps it moves you ..even in the smallest flicker of light, please reach out to someone you might know who can help. I feel like a helpless messenger.
Pumpkin Smashers I’m 25 and have no kids with whom I celebrate Halloween, but it saddens me that every year fewer and fewer people decorate and pass out candy. Every year I put out my decorations and carve a couple pumpkins and do my part to make sure kids can still enjoy Halloween like I did when I was little. Last year and again this year, some asshole smashed the pumpkins in my yard. I have no one angry at me, I don’t have a good relationship with my neighbor but I honestly think this is a random case of someone being mean. Last year an expensive weed eater was also stolen from my backyard the night before Halloween. My fault, it should have been locked up, but it was in my gated yard in my screened porch. Live and learn unfortunately I will no longer be “doing my part” to continue a much loved holiday tradition. Kids will just have to go to churches and grocery stores to trick or treat. Dogs Barking Now I know why you sleep with your TV on - to drown out the desperate whelping of your dog. Five hours straight now. Ever heard of a muzzle? No bark collar? Training? The rest of your neighbors deserve some sleep every now and then. Why Vote? What good does it do to vote? 95% of our politicians are criminals, liars, cheats. All they truly care about is their constituents, the people who put money into their campaigns to get them elected or reelected, and lining their pockets with our money. Anyone who votes and thinks it will make a difference is ignorant and possibly blind. Every election year it gets worse and worse. Well it does for the majority
Cement Nation To My Dearest Spokane Community, to the Inlander..please help. I am going to come off harsh, but who are the a$$holes who decided to chop down a 100 year old Maple tree on the corner of 7th and Monroe for “2015 Spring 7th & Monroe Street Project?” This information was recently divulged to me from my neighbor. We live on that street. That’s our shade, that’s an animals home, that’s producing oxygen, that’s a life. I realize that our “cement nation” must accommodate our hustle of daily routine, but does it really need to be taken this far? Has anyone seen the progress of Monroe? Yes! I see that the sidewalks are wider in hopes to fuel our bike friendly community...I am a biker myself... but in actuality, all they did with these sidewalks is fill the extra space with some bark and flowers! Great! Aesthetically pleasing. So you’re telling me you’re going to cut down a beautiful tree which serves many important purposes to replace it with some wood chips and some annuals flowers that won’t grow back? This is complete bull$hit. I don’t know who to reach out to. I don’t know how to save this tree except tie myself to it when Spring comes next year. I don’t have conections, except this column. I myself have been known to give a tree hug
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Thieves To the people or person who found it necessary to get in my backyard and go inside our greenhouse, only to realize there was nothing in there you would want, (not the first time), at least shut the door behind you so the peppers don’t die, I know who you are!! I saw you on camera, you’re lucky the dog wasn’t outside. if I ever catch you in the back yard ........... but you probably won’t read this ‘cause it won’t get you high. The Real Woman It’s important to take a good hard look at what this person is as a human being. I start by mentally taking away all the make up- mascara, lipstick, foundation, and concealer. I then take away her hair curler/blow dryer, combs, brushes, shampoo/ conditioner, and myriad of other products she dumps onto her scalp. Then I remove her heals that make her taller, the dye that makes her hair a different color, and all the jewelry and trinkets she’s using to draw attention to herself. I then mentally release her into the wilderness butt-naked, and then visualize what she looks like three months later. That’s a human being in its purest form. Imagine this girl now - this solid 7 or 8 to begin with is now an animal. Her hair looks like sh#@ and her breath could start a brush fire. That’s what you’re getting guys, if everything ever turns to sh#@ in our modern world. I break this person down for one reason. If all that was left of her was just her personality and who she was as a person - would I go to bat for this individual? Would I protect and do everything in my power to see her survive? If you took away all of her tricks for her appearance would she be worth it? If this is a modern American woman, then the answer always has been, and always will be - hell no. Men Are Dogs The guys in Spokane are dogs. The last one I had is the worst, we were together off and on for seven years. Everytime he saw a girl or woman we fought and broke up. This guy got so into meth he threw me out the door again. His dealer is a woman, of course he says he loves her like all the other women. You’re a down low life dog, grow up you’re almost 60 yrs. old. She won’t love you like I did.
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Making Tracks The railroads of the West connect father and son, past and future BY DAN NAILEN
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’d imagined how the call would go, more and more often as the years passed. It shouldn’t have been a total surprise, but I still wasn’t prepared when my cell buzzed that Monday afternoon. “Dan,” my sister blurted through tears. “I think Dad’s dead.” She was right. Twenty years after a heart attack, and five years after a bypass, my mom and nephew found him unconscious and called 911. My sister rushed home to meet them. He never woke up. That was a year ago this past Tuesday, Nov. 4.
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y dad’s love of railroads was one of the ways we were different. I imagine it was a link to the home he left when he joined the Air Force one year out of high school. Memories of the rail country where he grew up on the New York-Pennsylvania border manifested in his collection of books, videos and model trains that filled our home. Post-Air Force and a few years in the defense industry, he coached baseball, organized church festivals, volunteered countless hours for his train club. He fixed anything wrong on his car himself, and loved working on his yard — more interests we didn’t share. I never had much time for any train talk, save for lessons he delivered on our road trips together. As he had joined the military partly as a means to see the world beyond Waverly, New York, I got into reporting out of a similar desire to explore and learn. And every time I moved somewhere, for college or a series of jobs in newspapers large and small across the West, my dad relished helping me relocate. He loved the opportunity to see the
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country through a windshield — especially if we happened to travel near a stretch of a rail line, offering him the chance to educate me on its origins, its history, how it tied in to the country’s larger rail system. He knew train conversation would only keep me interested for so long. Thankfully, we had John Nailen served 30 plenty of common ground for years in the Air Force. conversations that could stretch for hours as we drove from Salt Lake City to Portland, or Missoula to Corvallis, Oregon. Current events. Movies. Baseball. The important things. He turned me on to Johnny Cash’s live albums. I introduced him to James Lee Burke’s novels via books on tape. His patience for Broadway musical soundtracks never passed to me, nor my love of Diamond Dave-era Van Halen to him.
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he day he died, I joined my family — now “surviving family” in obituary parlance — at the hospital after successfully navigating the hour drive by telling myself the doctors would somehow revive him while I was on the way. That didn’t happen. The word “surreal” is thrown around haphazardly, but there’s no better way to describe the experience of having a stoic police officer lead you into a hospital room where your father’s body lies, dressed in his typical-sinceretiring uniform of a flannel shirt and jeans adorned with
a belt buckle paying homage to one of the railroad lines he adored. Immediately, his body just getting cold, we were asked to make decisions we had never considered. What funeral home should we call? Do we want to cremate the body? What day should we have the funeral? Decisions had to be made, right now, and the man who was the best in our family at deciding things couldn’t help. Choices hastily made through our collective numbness, we methodically pulled different bits of clothing and jewelry from his body. Wedding ring to my mother. Shoes to my nephew who lived with “Papi.” I took the belt with the Rio Grande Railroad buckle.
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was just starting to contemplate moving to Spokane to join my long-distance love when he died. Even though I didn’t have a job yet, we started plotting the most scenic way to cover the hours between Utah and Eastern Washington. My mother, abruptly widowed after 54 years of marriage, insisted I keep my Spokane plan. And last month, I packed up my home of 16 years in Utah and drove. I took the route we had discussed, the one that would reacquaint him with the Montana Rail Link tracks that parallel the Clark Fork River into Missoula. And I continued on until exiting I-90 and ducking underneath the tracks bisecting Spokane — tracks my dad would have told me all about well before we reached my new home together. Instead, I was driving alone. But not really. I had The Man in Black’s Live at Folsom Prison. I had Burke’s Cadillac Jukebox on CD. And I had that Rio Grande belt buckle.
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Roast beef, turkey breast, lettuce, tomato & mayo. An American classic!
#15 CLUB TUNA®
THE J.J. GARGANTUAN® The original gutbuhstuh! Genoa salami, sliced smoked ham, capicola, roast beef, turkey & provolone, jammed into one of our homemade French buns, then smothered with onions, mayo, lettuce, tomato & our homemade Italian vinaigrette.
The same as our #3 Totally Tuna except this one has a lot more. Housemade tuna salad, provolone, sliced cucumber, lettuce & tomato. (Sprouts* optional)
#16 CLUB LULU®
Sliced turkey breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo. (JJ's original turkey & bacon club)
#17 ULTIMATE PORKER™ Real wood smoked ham and bacon with lettuce, tomato & mayo! (This one rocks!)
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"YOUR MOM WANTS YOU TO EAT AT JIMMY JOHN'S!" ® *WARNING: THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ADVISES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER-COOKED SPROUTS POSES A HEALTH RISK TO EVERYONE, BUT ESPECIALLY TO THE ELDERLY, CHILDREN, PREGNANT WOMEN, AND PERSONS WITH WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEMS. THE CONSUMPTION OF RAW SPROUTS MAY RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT. ©1985, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2013, 2014 JIMMY JOHN’S FRANCHISE, LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. We Reserve The Right To Make Any Menu Changes.
NOVEMBER 6, 2014 INLANDER 63
U p c o m in g E ve n t s ! Football Mondays Every Monday thru Dec 22nd | 5 pm
Spa’Tacular November 14th | 4 – 8 pm
Games, giveaways, drink and food specials in the Nighthawk Lounge and Red Tail Bar and Grill.
$25 includes a $20 retail credit Service demos • Retail specials • Door prizes Education about our professional lines Booking discounts • Wine & light appetizers
End of Season Sale
At Circling Raven Golf Club
Monday – Friday | 9 am – 3 pm Up to 60% savings. Great deals on shoes, apparel, outerwear and golf equipment. Sale ends November 21st
Veteran’s Dinner November 6th | 6 pm Mixed Martial Arts November 13th | 7 pm GR $50 • R $25 • G $15*
Winter Blessing December 6th | 5 pm Everyone welcome! Cultural event, charity giveaway and fireworks!
Blue Suede Christmas Starring Scot Bruce
December 11th | 7 pm R $25 • G $15* *Purchase tickets at the casino or any TicketsWest outlet.
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