Community Calendar

This interactive installation features poetry from people on their healing journey after domestic violence paired with artwork by local artists. At each of the 15 stations that are displayed along a scenic walking path, you’ll find conversation prompts designed to spark meaningful dialogue about what healthy and unhealthy relationships can look like.

We hope you engage friends and family in this rewarding experience any time this October in Riverfront Park. Take a walk, start a conversation, and see what happens.

Join us for an evening of live music at the North Idaho College Fall Jazz Concert, featuring the NIC Jazz Ensemble directed by Michael Harrison.

Enjoy a dynamic mix of classic and contemporary jazz performed by talented NIC student musicians as they bring energy, creativity, and rhythm to the Schuler Performing Arts Center stage.

FRANKENSTEIN—Shows Added October 28 & 29

Thank you, Members and patrons, for your encouraging support, and thank you, cast and crew, for sharing more of your time and talents with our community.

SYNOPSIS
Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein's bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal.
Mary Shelley's FRANKENSTEIN, adapted for the stage by Nick Dear, premiered at the National Theatre, London, in February 2011.

Directed by Preston Loomer
With Eupheme Carruthers, Emma Dennis, Nicholas Roy Morgan III, Katelyn Rush, Rhead Shirley, Dallan Starks, and Jason Young

CONTENT ADVISORY
This play contains mature content and themes including graphic depictions of violence and sexual abuse.

ALL REMAINING PERFORMANCES ARE SOLD OUT
Tickets may become available prior to performances at the box office. Must show up in-person to secure open tickets.

This interactive installation features poetry from people on their healing journey after domestic violence paired with artwork by local artists. At each of the 15 stations that are displayed along a scenic walking path, you’ll find conversation prompts designed to spark meaningful dialogue about what healthy and unhealthy relationships can look like.

We hope you engage friends and family in this rewarding experience any time this October in Riverfront Park. Take a walk, start a conversation, and see what happens.

Eastern Washington University Gallery of Art is pleased to present the exhibition Conservation of Mass October 2 through November 13, 2025. This exhibition features ceramic and sculptural works by Spokane, WA based artist Tybre Newcomer. An opening reception and lecture by the artist will be held on Thursday, October 2nd at Noon.

Katie Frey is a Spokane artist who primarily paints landscapes and animals. She has been teaching and creating art in Spokane for over 15 years, painting with bright colors and expressive lines. The main subject matter is planned, but everything else is intuitive: abstract blocks of color, tangled plants, a landscape disintegrating into the abstract. Katie wants her art to be wild and invigorating; to look as spontaneous and joyful as it feels when she creates it.

In her own words, “My paintings explore storytelling through animals and their environment. I am continuously trying to expand, examine and capture my relationship to wildlife and their habitat; to create an open door for viewers to engage with the elements.”

Stop by the Liberty Gallery on First Friday Nov 7th from 5-8:30 to meet the artist and view Katie's beautiful paintings!

Ben Clanton, of Narwhal & Jelly fame, is coming to Spokane for his latest Tater Tales graphic novel, The Sneakiest in the World! We're so excited to welcome Ben here at Auntie's Bookstore. Ben is one of our favorite children's authors! We hope you can come on down and join us to celebrate this newest release. And we'll have copies of his other titles available as well. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP via https://auntiesbooks.com/event/2025-10-29/sneakiest-world-ben-clanton

Bring the whole family for a festive night out at Commellini Estate this October, where Italian dining, live music, and a touch of spooky storytelling come together. On Wednesday, October 22 and Wednesday, October 29, our pop-up Moonshine restaurant will be open for a cozy, family-friendly dinner, complete with seasonal cocktails, house wine, and delicious dishes for all ages to enjoy.

Family-Friendly Dining at the Estate: Share an Italian-inspired meal with friends and family in our warm and welcoming restaurant. From hearty pasta to festive fall favorites, there’s something for everyone. Dinner is casual counter service – no reservations or tickets required.

Live Music: Settle in and enjoy live music throughout the evening, creating the perfect backdrop for both date nights and family outings.

Optional: Haunted Historical Tours: For those who want to add a little thrill to their evening, join our storyteller, Kathy Danforth on a guided Haunted Historical Tour, a chilling twist on our classic estate history tour. You’ll hear true tales from the estate’s bootlegging past intertwined with haunting legends of Spokane’s darker side.

Whether you’re here for a relaxed family dinner, a date night with live music, or to walk through the shadows of history, Haunted Evenings at Commellini Estate are the perfect way to celebrate spooky season together.

The Spokane Folklore Society hosts a special 5th Wednesday Halloween Contra Dance starting at 7:15PM newcomer session followed by a two hour dance beginning at 7:30PM. Caller Nora Scott will teach easy to learn dances back by the band River City Ramblers. Everyone is welcome to this warm and fun community. The dances are all taught and easy. No partner is necessary. General admission is $10 and SFS Members $7.
Wear your favorite Halloween costume and bring a treat to share.

Native American Studies and Powers Chair of the Humanities Present
Grandma Stories
by Randy Reinholz
Directed by Craig Miller
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, 7:30pm
Magnuson Theatre, College Hall
Free

In this poignant and sharply funny solo performance, Choctaw playwright and theatremaker Randy Reinholz invites us into a memory-play that bends time like memory itself. Reinholz’s self-effacing narrator, caught in the glittering but hollow glow of Hollywood, turns inward to unravel the stories from his youth that shaped him. Embodying over 20 characters, what begins in the raw grit of Native American life—poverty, relocation, dog bites, and identity confusion—evolves into a charming theatrical journey of resilience, humor, and transformation. With a storyteller’s wit and an artist’s craft, Reinholz transforms trauma into art, pain into laughter, and personal history into a shared experience. GRANDMA STORIES is an evening of intimate, funny, and deeply human storytelling.

Contact: theatre@gonzaga.edu
Box Office: (509) 313-2727
More Information: gonzaga.edu/ticketcenter OR gonzaga.edu/theatre
Address: Magnuson Theatre - 502 E Boone Ave (College Hall - East End)
Run Time: 60 minutes
Age Recommendation: 13+