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The special benefit performance will support scholarships, educational programs, and artistic opportunities for youth studying the performing arts.

A GRAMMY Award-winning trumpeter and one of the most celebrated instrumental artists of our time, Chris Botti has captivated audiences around the world with his signature sound, lyrical artistry, and extraordinary collaborations spanning jazz, pop, and classical music. Throughout his distinguished career, Botti has performed with renowned artists including Sting, Andrea Bocelli, Tony Bennett, Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga, Yo-Yo Ma, Herbie Hancock, and many others. His performances have graced some of the world's most iconic stages, including Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and the Sydney Opera House.

For the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint, the event represents more than a concert—it is an investment in the future of music. Proceeds will directly support young artists pursuing their musical dreams through the Conservatory's year-round programs, ensuring that students throughout the Inland Northwest continue to have access to high-quality performing arts instruction and transformative artistic training.

It's Hot Jazz Sunday Night! The monthly jazz night continues in 2026 at Hamilton Studio Listening Room with the Red Hot Kitten Stompers featuring special guest vocalist and trumpeter, Marla Dixon!

Marla Dixon is one of the most respected voices in traditional New Orleans jazz today — a globe-trotting trumpet player, vocalist, and bandleader, straight from the French Quarter in New Orleans. She mentored under legendary clarinetist Orange Kellin and earned her place as an established presence on the famed Frenchmen Street scene. As bandleader of the Shotgun Jazz Band, Dixon has performed at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, French Quarter Festival, and Satchmo Summer Fest, and has brought her music to traditional jazz festivals and swing events across the country. She has toured North America and Europe with the Shake 'Em Up Jazz Band, performing at festivals in England, Denmark, and Australia. Her spirit and commitment to groove and feeling come through in everything she plays — a musician who leads with joy and brings everyone in the room along for the ride.

Doors open at 5:15pm. Dance lesson at 5:30pm. Concert and dance from 6-8pm.

This is an all-ages event, but for those of legal age with ID, a bar with beer and wine is available. Hamilton Studio also has Charcuterie Boxes on offer at every Hot Jazz Sunday Night.

On August 28, the Big Bad B**chin band storms the stage for a high energy night of contemporary jazz, rock, Funk, and smooth jazz.

This electrifying performance features powerhouse musicians from across the Northwest: Brian Ploeger, Jared Hall, Dave Fague, Chris Moyer, Dave Stultz, Rich Dixon, Jim Stout, Scott Jones, TJ Morris and all music written by Dr. Lon Madsen

This performance benefits 2nd Harvest's Bite2Go.

Blues-rock icon Kenny Wayne Shepherd brings his Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary Tour to Spokane on Thursday, September 17 at the First Interstate Center for the Arts as part of his 2026 run.

The tour is officially named the Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary Tour, a nod to his groundbreaking 1995 debut album. Shepherd will be performing the classic album in its entirety for the first time with his longtime vocalist, Noah Hunt. Along with another set featuring highlights from his 30-year career.

Finally, a holiday show with swagger. Dubbed a “10-piece Jazz sensation” (LA Weekly) and led by charismatic siren Lizzy. Los Angeles’ hottest swing band (LA Fox 11) skips into town with holiday standards as you’ve never heard before, arranged by Lizzy’s music director and former Benny Goodman arranger and band member Dan Barrett. Swing into the holidays and bring your dancing shoes – there will be a floor!

https://gonzagaperformingarts.evenue.net/events/GMS1218