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The return of radio days: New Radio Play project brings local plays to the airwaves

Sun., Dec. 25, 2022

Radio Play Co-Lab will air Monday and Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on KPBX (91.1 FM). The retro concept was conceived by Spokane Playwrights Laboratory co-founders, executive director Scott Doughty and artistic director Dahveed Bullis.

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Spokane is no joke to Hillyard comic Harry J. Riley

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 22, 2022

When Harry J. Riley first laid eyes on Spokane in 2000, he had an uncommon reaction.

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Christmas magic continues courtesy of The Illusionists

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 22, 2022

There are a number of types of magicians and it seems as if each sort of prestidigitator will be on hand Monday at the First Interstate Center for the Arts. The Illusionists, a touring magic production which features a rotating cast of five to eight magicians, will perform. Each entertainer specializes in specific branches of magic, from stage illusions and mind reading to escapology to comedic magic.

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Josh Wolf returns with amusing and relatable humor

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 15, 2022

Josh Wolf can’t play foosball, according to fellow comic Kelsey Cook. “Josh is terrible at foosball,” Cook said. “I destroyed him.”

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‘The Whale’: Idaho-born playwright sees fiction as a safe place to combat personal demons

Sun., Dec. 11, 2022

Inside a dingy apartment in Moscow, Idaho, a man too big for this world swallows his pain and self-loathing, and eats himself to death.

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For comedian Sarah Colonna, comedy and football definitely mix

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 8, 2022

Jon Ryan chuckles when he walks the streets of Spokane and sees the message emanating from Spokane Transit Authority vehicles.

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The big chill will prevent Pablo Francisco from walking the South Hill but the comic will still perform

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 1, 2022

Pablo Francisco had his agenda all sussed out after landing in Spokane, until he heard that the mercury recently dropped to single digits.

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For comedian Katherine Blanford, life is weird and she likes it that way

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 1, 2022

Comedian Katherine Blanford may call herself a "human golden retriever," but her comedy hints at something a little darker, a little more askew than the typical people-pleasing ball of fur.

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Kathleen Madigan takes Northern Quest stage

Thu., Nov. 24, 2022

When Kathleen Madigan was asked about Spokane, the veteran comic, who often jokes about her family, laughed and connected the Inland Northwest to relations with relatives.

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Ellen Travolta puts a big bow on the holidays with ‘The Best of Christmas’ at CdA Resort

Thu., Nov. 24, 2022

After this many years, it seems like it’s not quite Christmas until Ellen Travolta gathers up a bunch of friends and puts on a show.

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Preacher Lawson’s sermon is just for laughs

Thu., Nov. 24, 2022

When Preacher Lawson was two weeks old, his mother’s friend declared that the energetic baby was going to become an evangelist.

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‘The Lion King’ celebrates 25th anniversary on Broadway as original cast member breaks down its legacy

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 14, 2022

Twenty-five years after “The Lion King” roared onto Broadway, its final original cast member feels nothing but pride. Ensemble actor Lindiwe Dlamini believes the Disney musical about a lion cub’s coming-of-age journey continues to connect with audiences because it’s a human story at its core. “You have all these things about loss,” Dlamini told the Daily News. “You have the death of the king.

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Spokane’s Max Kumangai takes center stage as Hermes in ‘Hadestown’ on Broadway

Sun., Nov. 13, 2022

It’s been 14 years since North Central High School graduate Max Kumangai moved to New York City to carve out a career as an actor.

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‘Clerks’ star Jason Mewes will deliver ‘ankledotes’ at the Spokane Comedy Club

Thu., Nov. 10, 2022

Clerks 3 star Jason Mewes will tell "ankledotes" Friday at the Spokane Comedy Club.

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An unpredictable and uncompromising comic makes her Spokane debut

Thu., Nov. 10, 2022

Unpredictable comic Becky Robinson brings her characters and personal material to the Spokane Comedy Club.

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Blue Man Group brings its ‘weird and cool’ touring act to the FICA

Thu., Nov. 10, 2022

There is something about being a Blue Man.

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Hopefully the Spokane Comedy Club will serve coke when John Caparulo performs

Thu., Nov. 3, 2022

Comic John Caparulo will return to the Spokane Comedy Club to deliver his observational humor.

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Inland Northwest Opera’s Melody Chang Heaton adds role of Asian Opera Alliance executive director to her slate

UPDATED: Sun., Nov. 6, 2022

Between studying classical voice and working behind the scenes at local and national performing arts organizations, Melody Chang Heaton has learned there’s often more than one way to fulfill your passions.

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‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at GU

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 3, 2022

As the weather turns dark and the world follows suit, sometimes, you just need a good laugh … and a party.

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10 under $10

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 3, 2022

1 Swell – 5 p.m. on Friday, Saranac Art Projects, 25 W. Main Ave. Saranac Art Projects presents a collection of works by artists Lisa Nappa and Chris Tyllia. The joint exhibit features materials, objects and images that explore observation, movement and change. For information, visit sapgallery.com or call (509) 954-5458. Admission: FREE

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Josh Wolf returns with amusing and relatable humor

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Preacher Lawson’s sermon is just for laughs

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An unpredictable and uncompromising comic makes her Spokane debut

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