May 10 Friday
Poets Up is the show where verses take over the improv and the improv becomes poetic.
At the Blue Door Theatre, we blend the art of poetry with the spontaneity of improv in our unique show, Poets Up. We invite talented poets to craft original works inspired by the improvisers' scene work, while our improvisers create scenes based on the themes and emotions conveyed in the poems.
May 11 Saturday
SPOKANE GARDEN EXPO 2024“A Feast for the Senses!”Spokane, WA Tons of Vendors, lots of fun, and it’s all free! May 11, 202 (held annually 2nd Saturday in May) 9am-5pmSpokane Community College Lair1810 N Greene Street, Spokane, WA Bring your wagon or garden cart and get ready to capture some choice selections!Over 250 garden-related vendors. Free Admission/Parking. Door Prizes. Seminars. Demos. Outdoor Garden Railroad. Live Music. Food Trucks. Plant sellers - nursery plants, garden stores, suppliers and manufacturers, unusual perennials, heirloom vegetables, tomato plants, bulbs, orchids, hosta, succulents, annuals, trees, garden artists and crafters, organizations. Free Admission/Parking. Shop for the latest in garden art and decor, yard furniture, plants, and much more. You will also enjoy educational and fun gardening seminars; grab a bite to eat, and have the opportunity to win a door prize.Ciscoe Morris will be giving a talk on Hummingbirds and selling his latest book. If you are a garden-related vendors, we are still accepting applications until the Expo is full.
For Adult Students
$72 + $25 material fee
Saturday, May 11, 2024
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
This is an all-day workshop where you will learn many fun printing techniques on your own 6” x 6” Gelli plate.
*Pre-registration is required for Art School classes; classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Students will be registered ONLY on receipt of payment.
Nature Day at Lincoln Park Spokane Urban Nature is sponsoring a half day of nature education and park appreciation at Lincoln Park on Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Because of limited parking we ask that people park on the north side of the park, 2300 E 17th Ave, Spokane, WA. This is a neighborhood event to help those who live near and those who walk the park to learn more about the plants, birds, and nearby habitat. There will be nature walks led by birdwatchers, plant experts, and friends of Lincoln Park. There will be a park clean up where volunteers can help with trash collection (gloves and bags provided). The greeters for the event will be in lower Lincoln Park at an information table. Come and meet up with your neighbors and fellow nature lovers for a walk around the park. Group walks will be organized with groups of 10 or less. First come, first walking. No reservations required. Spokane Urban Nature is an ad hoc community group advocating for natural lands within the urban core. For more information: Spokane Urban Nature is on Facebook or you can email SpokaneSun@gmail.com
Free events. Friday night 5-7 pm Band Showcase. Saturday May 11th 9-7 Free to public Fiddle and picking contest. All ages. Silent auction. Fun for the whole family
Anyone 18 years or older, of any experience level with improv or poetry, who wants to learn how to harness improv to improve their poems. Join us in saying "yes, and" to your inner creative voice! See how the basics of improv can translate into writing your own innovative poetry. Learn the basics of improv and poetry through an engaging mix of group games, literary conversations and writing prompts. Whatever your experience level with poetry or improv, if you are someone who would like the chance to feel safer, more confident, and more in touch with your creative side, this class is for you!
For students 13 years old and up (please no students under 13 years of age)
$120+ $50 Lab Fee
Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
April 20, 27, May 4, 11 and 18, 2024
Students will learn how to throw on the potter’s wheel while learning about the different stages of working with clay including how to glaze.
$48
10 – 2 p.m.
An introduction to the common denominator of all art: drawing. Even inexperienced artists can develop their skill through observation, confidence, and creativity.
Just in time for Mother's Day! Bring your mom in or show your appreciation by mixing a custom loose-leaf tea blend to create a personalized gift. The variety of ingredients available, including lavender, rose petals, different types of tea leaves, and much more, ensures that everyone can create something uniquely suited to their taste. Also, enjoy some tea and lemonade samples during the event. Drop by anytime from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, May 11th to Inland Empire Spice at 2713 N. Monroe St. Spokane. The cost is $8.00 per ounce of tea.
In May 2024 the Liberty Gallery hosts a preview show of artwork by artists who participate in the Little Spokane River Artist Studio Tour (LSRAST), which celebrates its 17th year in 2024! Every year, on the last Saturday in September, thousands of people come from far and wide to meet about 50 artists, exhibiting their art at working studios across the magnificent Little Spokane River Valley. It's an absolutely gorgeous setting that people love, admire and appreciate.
This year, the LSRAST show will be held on Saturday, September 28th, one day only from 10 am to 5 pm, and includes artists exhibiting at four art studios: Gina Freuen, Jill Smith, Maggie Andersen and Collista Krebs.
The Liberty Gallery preview show gives collectors a sneak peek at the art and a chance to meet Little Spokane artists, and provides the opportunity to purchase art without having to wait until September. Our preview will be available for your viewing from April 28 – May 25; the opening night reception to Meet the Artists is Friday May 3 from 5-8 pm. Stop by the gallery in the Historic Liberty Building this May '24 to see the show!