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Katie Frey graduated from Walla Walla University with an English and Art degree and worked as a teacher for years before deciding to step into begin art as a full time career. She primarily paints landscapes and animals as her artwork is inspired by her time spent in nature. She also finds inspiration in the textures and patterns of rocks & plants, and both the ease & energy of wild animals. Katie wants her watercolors to look as spontaneous and joyful as it feels when she creates them.

Stop by Pottery Place Plus in the Historic Liberty Building this August to see Katie's beautiful watercolors ~ stop by First Friday August 1st to meet Katie in person!

Join the fun at North Idaho College’s Color Fun Run on Saturday, Aug. 23 at NIC's Coeur d’Alene campus. This untimed, family-friendly run is open to all and features live music, food trucks, and plenty of color along the way.

• Check-in begins at 10 a.m.
• Race starts at 1 p.m.
• Free for NIC students and youth 18 and under
• $20 for community members
• All participants receive a T-shirt, sunglasses, and a bandana.

More info and registration: ➤ nic.edu/fun-run
Questions? Email: funrun@nic.edu

Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including “Tomorrow.”

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations… and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

Show Dates:
Thu. Aug 14th 2025, 7:30 pm
Fri. Aug 15th 2025, 7:30 pm
Sat. Aug 16th 2025, 1:30 pm
Sat. Aug 16th 2025, 7:30 pm
Sun. Aug 17th 2025, 1:30 pm
Wed. Aug 20th 2025, 7:30 pm
Thu. Aug 21st 2025, 7:30 pm
Fri. Aug 22nd 2025, 7:30 pm
Sat. Aug 23rd 2025, 1:30 pm
Sat. Aug 23rd 2025, 7:30 pm
Sun. Aug 24th 2025, 7:30 pm

Constants explores the shifting balance between what holds steady and what is always in flux. Using a combination of painting and collaged imagery, I reflect on how our lives are shaped by both enduring constants and the ever-changing variables of perception, experience, and the shifting social, political, and natural landscapes we inhabit. These layered mixed-media paintings give form to the complexities inherent in being alive, using a blend of representation and abstraction to explore the tension between the known and the mysterious, the material and the immaterial, and the constant interplay between the everyday and the cosmic.

Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including “Tomorrow.”

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations… and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

Show Dates:
Thu. Aug 14th 2025, 7:30 pm
Fri. Aug 15th 2025, 7:30 pm
Sat. Aug 16th 2025, 1:30 pm
Sat. Aug 16th 2025, 7:30 pm
Sun. Aug 17th 2025, 1:30 pm
Wed. Aug 20th 2025, 7:30 pm
Thu. Aug 21st 2025, 7:30 pm
Fri. Aug 22nd 2025, 7:30 pm
Sat. Aug 23rd 2025, 1:30 pm
Sat. Aug 23rd 2025, 7:30 pm
Sun. Aug 24th 2025, 7:30 pm

During the month of August the Liberty Gallery features paintings by artist Lauren Urlacher of her favorite flower, the dahlia. Her hyper-realistic floral paintings invite viewers into a tranquil moment of stillness. In a fast-paced world, Lauren’s art offers a calming pause, encouraging mindfulness through close observation of nature’s intricate details. Her August show titled “Dahlia Days of Summer” celebrates the peak season of dahlias in Spokane when we see the biggest and best of these blooms.

Stop by the Historic Liberty Building to meet the artist on August 1st from 5-8:30 pm.

Katie Frey graduated from Walla Walla University with an English and Art degree and worked as a teacher for years before deciding to step into begin art as a full time career. She primarily paints landscapes and animals as her artwork is inspired by her time spent in nature. She also finds inspiration in the textures and patterns of rocks & plants, and both the ease & energy of wild animals. Katie wants her watercolors to look as spontaneous and joyful as it feels when she creates them.

Stop by Pottery Place Plus in the Historic Liberty Building this August to see Katie's beautiful watercolors ~ stop by First Friday August 1st to meet Katie in person!

A Year of Noticing the 72 Micro-seasons of the Inland Northwest. Imagine how much you could notice on your daily walks over the course of one year. Stop by Auntie's Bookstore to chat with local author Karen Vielle for her latest book Everyday Walks. She'll be happy to sign copies of her books for you! This event is free and open to the public.

This class is for adult experienced dancers looking to expand their training. It is taught by Vytal Movement's Founding Director Vincas Greene and based in Cunningham technique. Check for updates and cancellations at vytalmovement.org.

All Ages · Come on out to support Blitz & Blunders and Spark Central! Blitz & Blunders is hosting a community chess event at Manito Park's North Shelter. This is your open invitation to play a game, join a lesson, and purchase merchandise. All skill levels are welcome, and funds from this event will go toward supporting free Monday chess nights around Spokane, and Spark Central's mission to spark creativity for all.

Blitz & Blunders is teaming up with Spark Central to bring free, high-energy chess events to the community. Spark Central empowers youth, adults, and underserved groups through creativity, tech, and education. Together, we’re building a space where minds meet, creativity thrives, and everyone has a chance to grow through play.

The event will include free casual chess games for all ages and skill levels, along with mini tournaments and side matches for prizes. Coffee and Matcha will be available to purchase from Kapè Cha.