Sep 12 Saturday
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Grammy Award-winning producer, guitarist, and vocalist John Pizzarelli celebrates the centennial of iconic singer Tony Bennett with the release of his 2026 album Dear Mr. Bennett. John’s father, the other legendary Pizzarelli guitarist, was a frequent sideman for Tony, appearing on several albums, including 1960’s To My Wonderful One and 1969’s I’ve Gotta Be Me. In this very personal and heartfelt concert, Pizzarelli’s trio - featuring seven string guitar, piano, and bass — swings and croons through Tony Bennett’s American songbook.
https://gonzagaperformingarts.evenue.net/events/GMS0912
Sep 24 Thursday
If you want to rage out and turn this season into an eventful alternative bonanza, here's your opportunity to witness the most thrilling act in the circuit! "For King and Country" brings a top notch showdown across the US this fall as they serve a thrilling new tour! This time, a new album brings different vibes and For King And Country is slated to promote this incredible work in Spokane, Washington! The Grammy-winning Australian duo of brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone brings The Most Beautiful Colours Tour to this city and they're ready to light up First Interstate Center for the Arts with their smashing hits including "God Only Knows," "Burn the Ships," and songs from their forthcoming album The Most Beautiful Colours!
Oct 09 Friday
The Northwest’s premiere ballet company returns to the Myrtle Woldson Center with a new program curated by artistic director Peter Boal for our Spokane audience. The touring company will feature twenty-four dancers performing works from their recent production of Prokofiev’s The Sleeping Beauty as well as contemporary works by Christopher Wheeldon, Ulysses Dove, and Jessica Lang. The luminous Ms. Lang is PNB's 2024-27 choreographer in residence, and her jazzy and joyous salute to the music and art of Tony Bennett, entitled ZigZag is not to be missed.
Sponsorship funding for this performance is provided by an anonymous donor.
https://gonzagaperformingarts.evenue.net/events/GMS1009
Oct 10 Saturday
Nov 13 Friday
Latin GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist and composer Mireya Ramos joins forces with Kansas City-based The Poor Choices for a bold bridging of Americana, Country, Mariachi, Ranchera, Roots, and other influences, expressing the creativity of music at the border. Mireya is the voiceof the GRAMMY Award-winning Mariachi group Flor de Tolache, and The Poor Choices are an eclectic and talented group of Country & Western musicians from the Midwest. “It sounds wild, right? But as Mireya Ramos and the Poor Choices prove, the two genres share a lot in style, culture, and sound.” (NPR’s World Café).
Nov 29 Sunday
Ballet Folklórico del Rio Grande and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar return to Spokane for a third year with a joyous celebration of the holidays in México – Campana Sobre Campana. Named for the beloved Andalusian Christmas Carol (“Bells Upon Bells”), this vibrant show weaves cherished Mexican traditions into a magical story of the season.
https://gonzagaperformingarts.evenue.net/events/GMS1129
Jan 16 Saturday
Pianist Philip Edward Fisher ignites Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto, famous for its thunderous opening and sweeping melodies. After intermission, Elgar’s First Symphony unfolds in broad, noble themes and surging drama, moving us from shadowed introspection toward a radiant and hard-won triumph.
Feb 20 Saturday
Ms. Lisa Fischer in concert is addictive. “Every performance is so enriching, so exciting, so transcendent that you want more.” (Minneapolis Star Tribune). Featured in the 2013 Oscar-winning documentary 20 Feet From Stardom about anonymous backup singers, Ms. Fischer receives her accolades. As a backup and featured singer for Sting, Tina Turner, The Rolling Stones, and so many more, Ms. Fischer helped make stars. Described as “a singer of truly prodigious range and delicacy,” "earthy, emotive" (New York Times), this not-to-be-missed evening will be a journey through jazz, R&B, gospel, and rock.
https://gonzagaperformingarts.evenue.net/events/GMS0220