Apr 26 Friday
Ferris Theatre Arts presents William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet - A tragic love story for the ages.
A rose by any other name...
From Portland, Terry Robb is an acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist, singer, composer, arranger and record producer. His work is featured in Hollywood films, documentaries and biographies, such as Game of Thrones, The Horse Whisperer, and Dance of Death: The Life of John Fahey, American Guitarist. He is associated with the American Primitive Guitar genre through his collaborations with Fahey, and is regarded as a virtuoso of acoustic blues guitar. In his multi-decade career, Robb has released 15 acclaimed albums as a solo artist, and performed at festivals and concert halls across the United States, Canada and Europe.
Join acclaimed New York Times #1 best-selling author and Spokanite Jess Walter and the Spokane Symphony for a feast of words and music. With selections read by the author himself, Jess’ wide range of writing styles will take you from the warmth of Italy to the gritty streets of 1980’s Spokane as the Symphony sets the backdrop to his storytelling.
Gonzaga Dance presents their annual Spring Dance Concert at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center.
Apr 27 Saturday
For Adult Students
$72 + $40 material fee
Saturday, April 27, 2024
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
This is a full day workshop of the Encaustic painting process and techniques. If you are curious about Encaustics but want to try it our first before investing in the equipment and materials, then join us to learn by hands-on experience the Encaustic process.
*Pre-registration is required for Art School classes; classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Students will be registered ONLY on receipt of payment.
For adult students
$60 + $10 supply fee
10 a.m. – 3p.m. (one hour lunch break/Bring your own lunch and beverage)
Want to try weaving, but don’t know where to start and don’t want to invest in equipment until you know a little more about it and whether or not it’s a good fit for you?
THE ANSWER: Take this 5-hour class for beginners, where you’ll make your own oh-so-easy cardboard loom, and weave a simple yarn bookmark, mug coaster, wall-hanging OR bracelet to take home. (Fun project to do again later with your kids, teens, and/or other adults!)
*Pre-registration is required for Art School classes; classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Students will be registered ONLY on receipt of payment. Enrollment requirements for all classes: 3 students minimum. Classes with low enrollment are cancelled 48 hours before the class is scheduled to begin.
For students 13 years old and up (please no students under 13 years of age)
$120+ $50 Lab Fee
Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
April 20, 27, May 4, 11 and 18, 2024
Students will learn how to throw on the potter’s wheel while learning about the different stages of working with clay including how to glaze.
Anyone 18 years or older, of any experience level with improv or poetry, who wants to learn how to harness improv to improve their poems. Join us in saying "yes, and" to your inner creative voice! See how the basics of improv can translate into writing your own innovative poetry. Learn the basics of improv and poetry through an engaging mix of group games, literary conversations and writing prompts. Whatever your experience level with poetry or improv, if you are someone who would like the chance to feel safer, more confident, and more in touch with your creative side, this class is for you!
The Friends of the Library at Hayden is having their annual book sale to raise funds that in turn are used to sponsor grant requests supporting the adult and children's library programs for all the libraries in the Community Library Network, including the bookmobile and Discovery Bus. The book sale is Friday, April 26th 1:00-4:00 and Saturday April 27th 10:00-3:00.
Some positive news from the Community Library Network!It is nearly time for the annual Friends of the Community Library Network Spring Book Sale at the Hayden Library. Save the dates. Friday, April 26th, 3pm-7pm and Saturday, April 27th, 10am – 3pm. A wide variety of genres: fact, fiction, history, literature, cooking, DIY projects and more will be available for purchase. There is a large inventory of Native American historical and cultural books, as well as books on railroads, aircraft, sailing, photography, construction, quilting, and horses. Donations include many rare, collectible books and sets of "Great Courses” and “Great Books of the Western World”. All books are clean and in excellent condition. The Friends, a volunteer, not for profit group, meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1pm-2pm. Proceeds from books sold support the children’s, teen, and adult programs at local libraries within the Community Library Network. A big thank you to our library patrons who have donated books throughout the year to support library programs. Please drop by April 26th and 27th , browse, buy, and support your libraries.