18 killed in mass panic at Germany’s Love Parade
Crowds streaming into a techno-music festival in western Germany surged through a jammed entry tunnel Saturday, setting off a panic that killed at least 18 people and injured 80 at an event meant to celebrate love and peace. “The young people came to celebrate, and instead there are deaths and injured,” said Chancellor Angela Merkel. “I am horrified by the suffering and the pain.” Criticism quickly fell on city officials for allowing only one entrance to the grounds of a popular event that drew as many as 1.4 million people to dance and listen to DJs spin in Duisburg, near Düsseldorf, in the industrial west central part of the country. The founder of Love Parade, Matthias Roeingh, known by the name Dr. Motte, blasted the planning for the event, saying “one single entrance … Read entire article »
Northwest Renaissance Festival opens 16th season
By Michael Breckenridge The 16th annual Northwest Renaissance Festival opened Saturday, June 26, at the Nine Mile Falls, Wash., site known as the “Village of Pleasance.” “The year is 1514, our good King Henry has been busy in France most of the last couple years and has not visited Pleasance on his annual summer progress,” according to the festival program. “A masked and cowled stranger has also arrived at our village!” And so goes the mystery and … Read entire article »
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Sandpoint’s ‘Lost in the 50s’ celebrates 25 years
By Janice Simeone Lost in the 50′s celebrated its 25th anniversary over the weekend in Sandpoint, Idaho. The festivities opened Friday evening with a parade of tricked-out antique cars and pickups driving through town. Roads were closed to traffic for two hours as spectators lined the streets. A packed street dance followed with DJ Bashful Dan. Herman’s Hermits with Peter Noone headlined the sold out 50′s dance held at the fairgrounds. More than 600 cars and pickups … Read entire article »
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Country Fair at farm in Cheney is May 1st
By News Release Live Music, Food, Goats, Games & More What: Country Fair at the p.e.a.c.h. Community Farm When: May 1st from 9:30am-9:30pm Where: 10425 S. Andrus, Cheney, WA 99004 www.peachlocal.com Why: To have a full day of family fun on the farm! How Much: $5 per adult, $3 per 12-17, kids are free! Food? OH yes, great grilled offerings of local Yak burgers, grass fed beef burgers and veggie burgers, organic hot dogs, with a side of salad or chips, … Read entire article »
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Celebrate Cultural Diversity May 3-7 at SCC
By Mary Harnetiaux Spokane Community College’s annual Celebration of Cultures touches down on multiple continents, bringing colorful performances and programs to the college the week of May 3. Performances are in the SCC Lair-Student Center Lobby, Bldg. 6, unless otherwise noted and all are free. SCC is located at 1810 N. Greene St. Monday, May 3The Bull Lodge Drummers, Singers and Dancers perform at 10:30 a.m. followed by a cultural fashion show at noon in the Lair-Student Center Bigfoot Café. Tuesday, May 4The Dragon Dancers bring a touch of Asia to SCC at 10 a.m. and noon. Experience yoga therapy and learn a little bit about the history of this unique physical and mental discipline at noon in the Walter S. Johnson Sports Center, Bldg. 5. Wednesday, May 5Celebrate Cinco de Mayo 10 a.m. … Read entire article »
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Kinderhaven kicks off Festival of Trees
By Janice Simeone The 5th annual Kinderhaven Festival of Trees was kicked off with Family Night on Thursday, Dec 3, 2009 at The Events Center in Sandpoint, Idaho. It continued on Friday with The Holiday Luncheon catered by Ivano’s Ristorante and a no host bar by A & P Bar & Grill. Table top trees & goody filled baskets were bid on in a silent auction during lunch. As the hot coffee & chocolate walnut dessert … Read entire article »
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Reggae and Latin highlight Lionel Hampton festival
By Michael Breckenridge The Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival at the University of Idaho, Moscow, is best known for its namesake musical tastemaker, Lionel Hampton, arguably the greatest vibraphonist who ever lived. Just as Hampton rewrote the rules of jazz when he was alive, so too has his eponymous concert series evolved to meet the tastes of a changing generation of jazz lovers. The week began with a community kick-off event at the Pritchard Art Gallery, Wednesday, … Read entire article »
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Reggae and Latin highlight Lionel Hampton festival
By Michael Breckenridge The Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival at the University of Idaho, Moscow, is best known for its namesake musical tastemaker, Lionel Hampton, arguably the greatest vibraphonist who ever lived. Just as Hampton rewrote the rules of jazz when he was alive, so too has his eponymous concert series evolved to meet the tastes of a changing generation of jazz lovers. The week began with a community kick-off event at the Pritchard Art Gallery in downtown Moscow, featuring the straight-ahead jazz of the Open World Russian Jazz All-Stars, the cosmological kinetic sculptures of Lanny Bergner, and a buffet to die for. Over 300 people showed up. The president of the University of Idaho Steven Daley-Larsen gave a quick speech from the gallery’s balcony as the assemblage feasted, thanking the major … Read entire article »
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Happy Chinese New Year from the President
By Barack Obama Today marks the beginning of the Year of the Ox, the second symbol in the Chinese Zodiac. I send my warmest wishes to people across Asia, in America, and indeed around the world who are celebrating the Lunar New Year and welcoming the Year of the Ox. As they gather with their families and celebrate over meals, they welcome new beginnings and honor the enduring wisdom of their ancestors. From the lion dances in … Read entire article »
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Tuxedo Junction playing on New Year’s Eve
By Bill Moore Tuxedo Junction Big Band will be performing at First Night Spokane on Dec. 31st. The band will be playing from 9pm until 12:15am at the Doubletree Hotel’s Grand Ballroom. Come early and get some dance lessons from Spokane Dance from 7pm until the band starts. Come hear live, big band music at its best! This is arguably Spokane’s biggest party! Every year, thousands of people flock to the downtown area to celebrate the new … Read entire article »
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December First Friday activities announced
By Spokane Arts First Friday Listings – December 5, 2008 Venues open 5-8pm unless otherwise noted. ADAMS STREET AREABarrister Winery1213 W. Railroad Ave.Presenting Father Bruno’s abstract style landscapes with emphasis on color and line. Portion of art sales go to Father Bruno’s outreach to Africa. Arist’s reception, 5-7pm, acoustic blues by “Lonesome” Lyle Morse, 7-10pm. Kolva/Sullivan Gallery115 S. Adams St.Photographs by Pullman artist Zach Mazur, influenced by the changing landscape and relationship of natural and man-influenced environments. Through December … Read entire article »
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Trick or treat! The best places around the Inland Northwest for Halloween fun
By Michael Breckenridge SPECIAL UPDATE: Enjoy the reading of “When The Frost Is On The Punkin”, the perfect harvest poem for the entire autumn season. Halloween is a favorite holiday for kids and adults for three basic reasons – candy, candy, and more candy! But there are many different ways to celebrate around Spokane. Here are some of the events to choose from. Kids’ activities are listed first, followed by listings geared to an older audience: FAMILY-FRIENDLY LISTINGS Light … Read entire article »
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Think SWING! Jazz and Blues Festival tickets on sale
By Garrin Hertel Think SWING! kicks off Friday, November 7th, 2008 at The Davenport Hotel in the Marie Antoinette Ballroom. Additional Friday performances are included in the Think SWING! River of Music, a downtown Spokane night club circuit featuring the best in live local music. The festival continues all-day Saturday at The Knitting Factory Concert House (formerly known as The Big Easy) on November 8th, and concludes with finale performances on Sunday, November 9th, at the … Read entire article »
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Main Street Fair comes to downtown Spokane September 13
By Garrin Hertel Think SWING! Jazz and Blues Festival is pleased to invite you to the Main Street Fair, Tomorrow, September 13th, in downtown Spokane! Come to downtown Spokane’s east end, just off Division, on the block that features ZOLA, Finders Keepers, Isabella’s, The Community Building, and so much more! The Main Street Fair will feature two local bands that are participating in this year’s Think SWING! Jazz and Blues Festival: 6′ Swing and Hot Club of … Read entire article »
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Electric Flag with the Tower of Power horns rock the blues at Pig Out
By Michael Breckenridge Electric Flag and the Tower of Power horns is comprised of leading bluesmen with histories as long and resplendent as the electric guitar itself. Nick Gravenites leads the band, sings, and plays guitar. Roy Blumenfeld keeps the beat on drums in sync with John Beckwith on bass, Greg Douglass burns on the blues with incredible guitar riffage, Mic Gillette soars on trumpet while Skip Mesquite honks away on the tenor sax. The band … Read entire article »
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