Community Calendar

Come support Gonzaga Bands on Thursday, November 20th at 7:30pm in the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center as the Wind Ensemble & Wind Symphony take the stage for their season opening performance, Echoes of Earth and Sky.
Location: Myrtle Woldson Center - Coughlin Theater Thursday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Conducted by Peter J. Hamlin. Concert music will include:
Celebration - Gao Hong
Harvest Hymn - Percy Grainger
La Noche de los Mayas IV Noche de Encantamiento - Silvestre Revueltas

Sasha Barrett was born and raised in Sumy, Ukraine, where he spent half of his childhood. He has been a resident artist at various clay studios across the country, as well as completing his MFA from the University of Montana in 2025. He states, “This exhibition is a portrayal of the last three-plus years of war on the soil of my homeland. Whether through the tactile properties of clay sculpture, the direct information delivery of documentary film, or actual artifacts and objects from the war, I hope this presentation of artwork leaves you with compassion and a deeper understanding of what Ukraine is fighting for.”

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!

The Spokane community is invited to join local author, Bitty Balducci, for the launch of her new young adult sci-fi novel – Nascent.

Nascent is the first book in The Clockwise Chronicles trilogy set in a dystopian, near future world. Amid global unrest that shrank global population to a fraction of what it once was, a revolutionary company – Dream Corp – rose from the ashes and changed world order as anyone knew it. The product at the center of The Clockwise Revolution? Time. A team of skilled scientists commercialized sleep banking, the process by which one extracts the restorative properties of another’s sleep. Nascent follows the story of a young woman, Juniper Griffith, who was born and raised in Dream Corp Onyx, one of twenty-four Dream Corp units scattered across the globe. Juniper’s world is turned upside down when she received an anonymous message that causes her to question the nature of her reality. Together with her best friend, Chaz, she embarks on a dangerous and uncertain journey to uncover the truth about Dream Corp. What she discovers is more dire and unfathomable than she could have ever imagined.

Join us at Spark Central on Friday, November 21st from 7:00-8:30pm to meet the author, hear a live reading, ask any questions you might have, and pick up a signed copy!

Sasha Barrett was born and raised in Sumy, Ukraine, where he spent half of his childhood. He has been a resident artist at various clay studios across the country, as well as completing his MFA from the University of Montana in 2025. He states, “This exhibition is a portrayal of the last three-plus years of war on the soil of my homeland. Whether through the tactile properties of clay sculpture, the direct information delivery of documentary film, or actual artifacts and objects from the war, I hope this presentation of artwork leaves you with compassion and a deeper understanding of what Ukraine is fighting for.”

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!

Embark on a fun and outrageous journey with Expedition, the family-friendly version of our popular Safari show. Perfect for general audiences, this show is a thrilling exploration of improvised comedy where the players navigate through a series of game-based scenes fueled by audience suggestions.

Just like a real expedition, every twist and turn is unexpected, and every moment is made up on the spot. From quick-witted games to creative storytelling, Expedition offers an evening of fun, laughter, and surprises for adventurers of all ages.

Bring your curiosity, your ideas, and your sense of humor—this is an improv journey you won’t want to miss!

Every week is a brand new show. You will never see the same show twice. Expect the unexpected.

Sasha Barrett was born and raised in Sumy, Ukraine, where he spent half of his childhood. He has been a resident artist at various clay studios across the country, as well as completing his MFA from the University of Montana in 2025. He states, “This exhibition is a portrayal of the last three-plus years of war on the soil of my homeland. Whether through the tactile properties of clay sculpture, the direct information delivery of documentary film, or actual artifacts and objects from the war, I hope this presentation of artwork leaves you with compassion and a deeper understanding of what Ukraine is fighting for.”

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!

Sasha Barrett was born and raised in Sumy, Ukraine, where he spent half of his childhood. He has been a resident artist at various clay studios across the country, as well as completing his MFA from the University of Montana in 2025. He states, “This exhibition is a portrayal of the last three-plus years of war on the soil of my homeland. Whether through the tactile properties of clay sculpture, the direct information delivery of documentary film, or actual artifacts and objects from the war, I hope this presentation of artwork leaves you with compassion and a deeper understanding of what Ukraine is fighting for.”