Community Calendar

Set in the French capital in the wake of World War II, An American in Paris tells the romantic story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl, and an indomitable European city—each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of international conflict.

Inspired by the Academy-Award winning 1951 film, the new stage musical features a ravishing score by George and Ira Gershwin and a fresh, sophisticated book by Tony nominee and Pulitzer Prize finalist Craig Lucas. The show’s timeless musical numbers include “I Got Rhythm,” “‘S'Wonderful,” “But Not For Me,” “The Man I Love,” “Shall We Dance?” and “(I’ll Build A) Stairway To Paradise.”

Haywire Band plays music from the 1920's to current hits. The nine piece band features guitar, banjo, accordions, fiddles, bass, drums, clarinet, dobro, mandolin, and the vocal stylings of the lovely Dawn Holladay.

Kathy and Bill Kostelec bring their original, folks, blues, and country music back to our stage. "Soulful, powerful, catchy and refreshing" are the words used by reviewers. These multi instrimentilists bring the styles of Bob Dylan and John Prine. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door, students free. www.createarts.org
509-447-9277
create@createarts.org

All Ages Welcome
Location: Overbluff Cellars 304 W Pacific, Spokane WA  Doors open at 6:45pm Beginner salsa dance lesson @ 7:00pm with John Ward of Premiere Ballroom (included with ticket) Son Dulce Live Salsa @ 8:30-11:00pm   
Bright and glamorous attire! DRESS TO IMPRESS. A photo booth will be available. Sparkles encouraged, not required!
Beer, wine, and soft drinks are available in the event space. Cocktails, non-alcoholic mocktails, and spirits are available at Hogwash Whiskey Den on the lower level. Lupita's Tamales & More will be on site during the event and ready to take your orders! We encourage you to utilize Lyft or Uber for your transportation.
Individual tickets are not assigned to a table; barrel tables and open seating are FCFS.
Tickets: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4DADA92DA7F4C52-55058281-sondulce
Individual ticket: $45. Includes Beginner Salsa Lesson and Live Salsa with Son Dulce.
STUDENTS: Show your student ID for $10 off at the door!
VIP Table of 8-Premier Seating: $400 (Guarantees front-row seating.)
Table of 8: $360   
Table of 6: $270
Table of 4: $180
Business Sponsorship: $760. Print, Digital, and In-Person promotion. Includes a VIP table for 8 to ensure high visibility during the event.
Ticket and table sales are transferrable, non-refundable. If you find that you are unable to use a purchased ticket, you may sell it and transfer the name via email/message.

In this darkly comic Irish tale, Maureen is good and stuck in the house she grew up in, caring for her aging mother, Mag. Mag is a nightmare and their mutual antagonism hits a new level when Maureen's first, and possibly final, chance at love suddenly appears. Who’s most vulnerable? Who’s scheming the most? Who’s crazy? Is anyone? The laughably dysfunctional relationship of these two isolated souls in rural Ireland comes to a boiling point when the possibility of romance, or even survival, sets in motion a train of tragically funny yet heartbreaking events.

Firth J Chew Studio Theatre
MAY 2 - 18

By Martin McDonagh

Directed by Jamie L. Suter
With Melody Deatherage, Ruth Elliott, Joshua Baig, and Jon Jordan

CONTENT WARNING
The play features strong language, sexual references, explicit scenes of violence and abuse, and themes of loneliness and mental health.

Step into the world of a Samurai and experience the armor, weaponry, and personal items that comprise "Samurai, Sunrise, Sunset." Dedicated to the powerful military class that ruled Japan for nearly 700 years, each item tells a story through its master craftsmanship and individual details. "Samurai, Sunrise, Sunset" is organized by Contemporanea Progetti, Italy in collaboration with the Museo Stibbert, Italy, in cooperation with the EDG, USA. The MAC is closed Mondays.

Through collage-like layers of detail, Washington-based artist Andrea Joyce Heimer reconstructs tangled memories of her upbringing in rural Montana. The artist combines autobiography, fantasy, and dark humor to explore themes of loneliness and belonging. *The MAC is closed Mondays.

Image courtesy of the artist and Megan Mulrooney.

This event showcases water media artists from the Inland Northwest and across the nation, and is juried by renowned artist Michael Holter. Awards in excess of $2000 will be awarded at the Reception being held on Sunday April 13, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Helen South Alexander Gallery (The MAC Annex). Admission to THIS gallery is free. We invite you to come and celebrate this talented group of water media artists and their diverse styles--it is an inspiring "friends and family" event. Exhibition is open during The MAC hours. Closed Mondays.

In May 2025 the Liberty Gallery features new mixed media works by Tracy Poindexter-Canton in a show titled "Vignettes & Wanderings". This is an exciting new collection of mixed media works by Tracy inspired by poetry and prose. Through layers of color, texture and form, each piece reinterprets literary moments in a visual way. Viewers are invited to explore the connections between storytelling and art, offering a fresh perspective on popular narratives and familiar themes. The First Friday Reception to Meet the Artist is May 2 from 5-8:30pm.

Edie Greene is a self-taught artist who works in many mediums including photography, fiber art and painting. She grew up in the Midwest near Chicago and made her way west over three decades, living in rural and urban settings in California, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Edie's macrame wall-hangings are inspired by the wild places she visits in the Pacific Northwest. She forages for branches in her travels and uses recycled cotton rope and wool roving to create colorful and textured landscapes. Come by PPP in the Historic Liberty Building in May to see Edie's work ~ stop by First Friday May 2nd from 5pm until 8:30 to meet Edie in person!