Community Calendar

J. Carmichael (songwriter/mandolinist) writes ballads about love, God, and a world spinning out of control. Defiance, perhaps to a fault, echoes in his music, from the way he writes, to the instruments he plays, to what he writes about. Never content being confined within a genre, he grew up on Nashville Now and 90’s punk and indie and is influenced by the songwriting giants of many genres; just as comfortable at a fiddle festival as he is at a punk rock show or in a Nashville writer room. J has released 3 full length records and a handful of EPs with another album coming in 2025. J spent 2008-2013 recording albums and playing shows from Washington State to Texas playing as an opener for bands like Lucero, Tumbledown (Mike of MxPx), Scott Biram, and then yet to break out altcountry sensation John Moreland. After becoming a father J took several years away from performing and recording and served communities in Idaho and Washington states driving ambulances and fighting wildfires. Some souls however, are bound to roam and share stories and songs along the way. In 2024 J set out on the road again with a pile of new songs and looks forward to doing even more of it in 2025. jcarmichaelmusic.com

Residents of Central Spokane are invited to a town hall presentation about Together Spokane. Spokane Public Schools superintendent Dr. Adam Swinyard and Spokane Parks and Recreation director Garrett Jones will share information about the joint initiative to improve schools, parks, & neighborhoods. Proposed projects in Central Spokane include a modernization of North Central High School with field improvements and expanded parking, more exhibit space at Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, and improvements to address aging infrastructure at all schools and parks in Central neighborhoods, among others. Together Spokane aligns an SPS bond and Parks levy that will be presented to voters on Nov. 4, 2025. All are welcome to attend this town hall or another town hall that fits your schedule. A recording of the presentation will be available after the event.

INTRODUCING: The Osprey Patio Concert Series 2025! Come enjoy local artists on the patio while enjoying your meal from Osprey Restaurant & Bar every Tuesday & Wednesday, 6pm - 9pm from May 6 - October 15! Free admission + rain or shine!

ARTIST LINE-UP
MAY 6 - 28 | Sammy Eubanks | Soul Country & Blues with a Splash of Rock-n-roll.
JUN 3 - 25 | Meghan Sullivan | Blues, Classics, Rock-n-Roll.
JUL 1 - 23 | Kosta la Vista | A three-piece cover band focusing on Blues-based Classic Rock.
AUG 5 - 27 | Jason Garrett Evans | Neo-soul R&B musician from Seattle.
SEP 2 -24 | Doughouse Boyz | Blues, Jazz, Folk, Roots, and everything in between.
JUL 29 - 30, SEP 30 - OCT 15 | The Ronaldos | Ron Criscione, guitarist & vocalist, has been part of the Spokane music scene since 1978. Ray Younker, bassist, vocalist, & guitarist brings a unique and interesting bass style to the duo.

Osprey Restaurant & Bar, 700 N Division St, Spokane, WA 99202. More info at ospreyspokane.com/events

Dr. Ashley Lemke, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Some ancient, human-occupied landscapes now lie underwater. Coastal lands that were dry at the end of the last Ice Age, supported life for plants, animals and humans for thousands ofyears. This talk will focus on 9,000-year-old submerged sites in the North American Great Lakes. Learn about these ancient sites, the role they play in the global archaeological record and whatunique data they have about the past.

Lecture in honor of Catherine and Fred Lauritsen; happy hour at 6 PM preceding the lecture

Austrian organist Lukas Hasler presents a recital on the newly renovated Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ of the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist. This program is the first of 2025-2026, celebrating the 80th season of the American Guild of Organists – Spokane Chapter.

Hasler is well-known around the world to audiences of all ages. He has more than 100,000 followers on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. He comes to Spokane fresh from recording his most recent CD at Musikverien in Vienna.

$10 suggested donation. You are invited!

Jim Zimpel, Associate Dean of the College of Arts & Architecture and an Associate Professor of Sculpture + Extended Media at Montana State University in Bozeman presents a visual art exhibition in the discipline of Sculpture at the SFCC Fine Art Gallery. Zimpel states, “My work constructs factual and imaginary entry points and rituals-they are the means to process, explore and understand things that are actually, or perceived as, inaccessible.”

The members of the Spokane Watercolor Society showcase their diverse styles in water media art, juried by EWU professor Jenny Hyde. First Friday Opening Reception will be on September 5 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. and will feature an awards ceremony, live violin and flute music, and juror's critique of the work. Come and join us for an inspiring "family and friends" free activity. The show will run through September 26 at Spokane Art School.

In the show titled “Going Wild”, RRAFA artists are challenged to pass up the peaceful and quiet landscapes or still lifes and add action and unusual ideas to their art. A sleeping bear is a wild bear, but not a wild idea. Out with the pastel and pleasant and in with bright colors and exceptional designs! The artists are encouraged to courageously think outside the box or create something unique in the box.

River Ridge Association of Fine Arts - Monthly Meeting & Swap-and-Shop
Join us for this month’s RRAFA meeting, featuring a special Swap-and-Shop! Bring along your surplus art, art supplies, knickknacks, and more to sell or trade with fellow members—one artist’s throw-away is another’s treasure.

Our monthly art challenge theme is “Fire”—think fireplace, bonfire, BBQ, or anything with a spark. Don’t forget to bring your fiery creations to share with the group!

Trackside Studio Ceramic Art Gallery opens Dot to Dash, and invitionational exhibit of surface rich, low to mid range fired ceramics by 5 artists from across the United States. • Israel Davis - Ada, Michagan, Dehmie Dehmlow - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Nancy Gardner - Forest Park, Illinois, Dennis Meiners - Portland, Oregon, and Taylor Sijan - Netcong, New Jersey. Exhibit opens First Friday of September, and continues through the month with regular gallery hours Wednesday through Friday, 11 AM - 5 PM. All info at www.TracksideStudio.net