Community Calendar

Sponsored by River Ridge Association of Fine Arts, Pennie Woods will have her whimsical painting on display and for sale at the Garland Sandwich Shoppe located on Madison across from the Garland Theater. Pennie's art is colorful, captivating, and affordable. Stop in to see! And have a sandwich! The Garland Sandwich Shoppe is open Monday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm.

Every fourth Wednesday a group of people converge in an appropriate setting. This diverse group of creative individuals share a love of education, and are here to promote their skills, to educate, and to socialize.
Visit! You won't be pressure to become a member, but will have the opportunity to do so.
Ignore the old people in the photo. The younger members were appalled and hid.

From small fleeting moments to a conscientious way of life, Joy is the thread that holds our lives together. More than just the silver lining we see on the edge of clouds, joy helps us find meaning, purpose, and the courage to take the next step.

Interpretations of Joy are represented in different forms of printmaking, such as intaglio and relief printing, from linoleum, wood carving, and letterpress printing by members of the Spokane Print & Publishing Center.

You can view the show this April in the Liberty Gallery (above Aunties Bookstore) ~ stop by on First Friday April 3rd from 5-8pm to meet the artists!

This April Pottery Place Plus is pleased to present the resin art of Karen Vollmer-Poseley and the sculpted wool of Mia Simonsen.

Karen finds the magic of the resin art form is in the process of watching each piece become unique in the final form ~ no two pieces are alike!

Mia's "Owl Song Feltery" creates botanicals out of wool ~ cactus and succulents were her first botanicals of choice, and more recently mushrooms and other fungi.

Karen's resin art and Mia's needle felting allows them to design botanicals year-round. Stop by PPP in April to view their "botanical art" ~ stop by PPP in the historic Liberty Building on First Friday April 3rd from 5-8pm to meet the artists!

Mentor: Regional Ceramics Instructors and Students.

'Mentor' features the ceramic work of regional collegiate instructors and their students. Schools include Gonzaga, SFCC, Whitworth, EWU, WSU, and U of I.

April 3- 24, W-F, 11-5. Opening reception April 3, 5-8pm and Saturday April 4, 12-4pm.

Family Hour Community Night Live Music w/ John Firshi

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece… and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.

The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.

Show Dates:
Thu. Apr 16th 2026, 7:30 pm
Fri. Apr 17th 2026, 7:30 pm
Sat. Apr 18th 2026, 1:30 pm
Sat. Apr 18th 2026, 7:30 pm
Sun. Apr 19th 2026, 1:30 pm
Wed. Apr 22nd 2026, 7:30 pm
Thu. Apr 23rd 2026, 7:30 pm
Fri. Apr 24th 2026, 7:30 pm
Sat. Apr 25th 2026, 1:30 pm
Sat. Apr 25th 2026, 7:30 pm
Sun. Apr 26th 2026, 1:30 pm

Gayle Havercroft is displaying his unique block printing pieces at Indaba Coffee Shop through April and May. He's been perfecting his skills since 2001 and especially enjoys using the Palouse as inspiration for many of his works. Gayle began adding watercolor to the block prints a few years ago. You won't want to miss seeing these.
Come for the art! Stay for the coffee!

Don Bailey, artist extraordinaire, is showing his work at Indaba Coffee on W Riverside through the months of March and April. Don't miss this. His work is unique and appealing to all.
Come for the art! Stay for the coffee!

The Value and Responsibility in AI Technologies Conference brings together scholars, students, and industry professionals to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping human identity, education, and the future of work. Hosted by the Institute for Informatics and Applied Technology at Gonzaga University, the conference examines responsible AI development with attention to ethics, human dignity, and societal impact.

The program includes keynote remarks, interdisciplinary panel discussions across three core themes, Meaning and Identity, Learning and Education, and Work and the Workforce, as well as a public panel on AI, climate change, and energy demand. A workshop on the ethics of responsible AI will also be held on April 24.

This event is open to students, educators, researchers, business leaders, and community members interested in the evolving role of AI in society.