Community Calendar

This Oct the Liberty Gallery presents “People, Places and Things”, artwork created by sisters Judy Klier & Marcia McDonald. Judy and Marcia have been painting together for several years ~ they encourage, inspire, and critique each other's work.

For this show Judy has created a series of portraits that is called Women in the Window, that celebrates and encourages the extraordinary strength, wisdom, and potential that women possess.

Marcia’s paintings are inspired by Nature. She explores the play of light and dark, warm colors against cool, intense next to muted, and hard edges relating to soft edges; all effects that express the beauty of the scene and cause the eye to move around the painting.

Stop by the gallery in the Liberty Building this October to see their work ~ come by First Friday on Oct 2nd from 5-8pm to meet the artists!

As a Seattle youngster, Pierr Morgan spent a lot of time alone outdoors watching and drawing birds in his backyard. After decades of learning and practice, he followed and realized his dream of being a
children's book illustrator.

Stop by Pottery Place Plus in the Historic Liberty Building this Oct to view Pierr's delightful work ... come by First Friday on Oct 2nd from 5-8pm to meet Pierr in person!

Rooted in Dignity. Growing Toward Wholeness.

At Transitions, we believe every individual is a work in progress — worthy of dignity, community, and the opportunity to grow toward wholeness.

The People Who Care Luncheon is a powerful 1-hour experience designed to bring that belief to life.
We invite you to step into the journey of women working toward stability — integrating mind, body, and spirit as they move toward financial independence, emotional healing, and renewed hope.

During our time together, you will:

✔ Hear real stories of growth and transformation
✔ See how Transitions walks alongside women on their journey
✔ Learn what it truly takes to create lasting sustainability
✔ Discover how you can be part of that work

There is no cost to attend. Instead, we invite you to come, listen, and consider how you might help cultivate growth in our community. Because when one woman grows toward wholeness, the impact extends far beyond her — into families, workplaces, and our entire Spokane community.

Growth is possible.
Wholeness is possible.
And together, we can make it sustainable.

It’s a common belief that no subject is more difficult than a human likeness. A good portrait calls for the same skills of observation and experience as a landscape or a still life

Six Thursdays, September 3-October 8

3:00-5:00 p.m.

$168

INTO AFRICA AUCTION – October 1
Make a world of difference a world away by attending Partnering for Progress’ annual dinner and auction to raise funds for our work in Kenya.
Auctioneer Stephanie Vigil, former Spokane news anchor, will lead the evening’s live auction featuring unique experiences and exciting items. African singers will provide entertainment, and Feast World Kitchen will serve an authentic Kenyan buffet. The ever-popular Dessert Dash will round out an educational and fun evening.
Location: Gonzaga University Hemmingson Center, 702 E Desmet Ave, Spokane
Date/Time: October 1, 5:30–8:00 p.m.
Tickets: Tickets $50 (save $10 thru Aug 23) are available at https://IAA2026.fundraiser.support
Partnering for Progress (P4P) is a Spokane-based organization working in Kenya to break the cycle of poverty and create lasting change.
Learn more at www.partneringforprogress.org.

Drawing is the common denominator of all art. This class is an introduction to the four components of drawing: experience, observation, confidence, and creativity.

Six Thursdays, September 3-October 8

6:00-8:00 p.m.

$168

(This is an adult class)

Want a more intimate experience of Terrain 17? This is your chance! Beat the lines, meet the artists, buy art before your friends get to, support Terrain. Ticket proceeds help Terrain support artists and culture creators in our region.

Terrain 17 is the Inland Northwest's Largest Multimedia Arts and Music Event. Preview Night was created in response to requests for a quieter evening to experience Terrain. Think of it as a sneak peek of the main event, and an opportunity to engage with the artists and the artwork in a quieter setting.

Please note that the literature readings, non-musical performances, outdoor stage performances, and food trucks are only available at the Main Event on October 2nd.

Presenting Sponsor: Here for Good Foundation - STCU

Come kick off this year's Week Without Driving by testing your trivial knowledge of transit, accessibility, and Spokane governance! Hosted by the indomitable Scott Starbuck from 6-8 at the Saranac Commons.

Four beautiful, badass women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror.

The cast: Playwright Olympe de Gouges played by Megan Schmidt, assassin Charlotte Corday played by Magnolia Brown, former queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie Antoinette played by Lexi Lodwig-Mutter, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle played by Nimmi Chandwaney.

All four hang out, murder Marat and try to beat back the extremist insanity in 1793 Paris. What was a hopeful revolution for the people is now sinking into hyper violent hypocritical male rhetoric. Modern audiences will relate.

This grand and dream-tweaked comedy is about violence and legacy, art and activism, feminism and terrorism, compatriots and chosen sisters and how we actually go about changing the world. It’s a true story. Or total fiction. Or a play about a play. Or a raucous resurrection that ends in a song and a scaffold.

Heads will role. Language will fly. Revolutionaries will swear. You have been warned.

Co-sponsored by Gonzaga's History Department and Woodley Institute for Civil Engagement and Humanistic Dialogue, this event brings eight Gonzaga faculty members together for short presentations and a panel discussion about the past, present, and future of the United States. We'll look at the U.S. in 1876, 1926, and 1976 and then the challenges we face as we start on the path to 2076. Skyler Reep, President and General Manager of KSPS PBS, will serve as moderator.