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It’s no Little Feat to rock for more than a half of a century

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 8, 2022

When Phish delivered the Little Feat live album, “Waiting for Columbus” in its entirety at its Halloween show in Atlantic City a dozen years ago, it gave the veteran rock band a palpable boost.

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The last remaining original member of Quiet Riot is hell bent to keep the band’s music alive

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 8, 2022

Even though Rudy Sarzo has played with such icons as Ozzy Osborne, the late Ronnie James Dio and Blue Oyster Cult, his favorite experience has been playing bass with Quiet Riot.

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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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Stream on Demand: ‘Willow’ returns for more adventures

Fri., Dec. 2, 2022

What’s new for home viewing on Video on Demand and Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Amazon Prime, and other streaming services.

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Game On: The importance of caring for your electronics

Fri., Dec. 2, 2022

Last week, I resurrected a friend’s PlayStation 3. The unit was prone to overheating and would only play a game for about 20 minutes before shutting itself off, so his family stopped playing with it at all. I told my friend I’d give it a look, and it was obvious right away that the console itself wasn’t faulty per se, but that the family simply hadn’t taken good care of it.

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Russell Dickerson, a country star on the rise, books a stop at the Knit

Thu., Dec. 1, 2022

Nashville is a destination for those who dream of a career in country music.

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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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Nothing will stop Joe Bonamassa from finally returning

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 1, 2022

The first local concert casualty courtesy of COVID was Joe Bonamassa. The blues guitar hero, who was slated to perform March 12, 2020 at the First Interstate Center, is still irked by how the cancellation was handled.

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Jim Brickman looks back at playing Costco on Third Avenue and forward to playing Christmas tunes at the Bing

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 1, 2022

Jim Brickman had his first taste of Christmas a half century ago.

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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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Violin virtuoso Shlomo Mintz makes a return trip to Spokane to perform with GU symphony

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 1, 2022

Imagine going through your daily mail and finding, amidst all the junk, an invitation from a friend: “You are cordially invited to a small gathering at my home next Monday. Live entertainment will be provided by Beyoncé.”

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First Friday

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 1, 2022

First Friday is 5-8 p.m. Dec. 2, unless otherwise noted.

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Stream on Demand: Jenny Ortega gets altogether ooky for ‘Wednesday’ on Netflix

Fri., Nov. 25, 2022

What’s new for home viewing on Video on Demand and Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Amazon Prime, and other streaming services.

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Game On: The downward spiral of Yuji Naka, Sonic the Hedgehog co-creator arrested for insider trading

Fri., Nov. 25, 2022

On Nov. 17, 57-year-old Yuji Naka, the lead programmer for the original Sonic the Hedgehog, NiGHTS into Dreams, numerous Phantasy Star titles and more, was arrested by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office and charged with violating the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act of 2006. Naka is accused of insider trading related to non-public information about the 2020 mobile game Dragon Quest Tact, having allegedly bought 10,000 shares of the developer Aiming before information was made public. He stood to profit $20,000 from flipping the shares.

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No rest for Sleep Signals after devastating bus crash

Thu., Nov. 24, 2022

Quality slumber is nearly impossible for Sleep Signals if the band hits the road after a show. The inability to even corral 40 winks when traveling in the middle of the night isn’t surprising considering what the band experienced in 2021.

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From grief to joy: Ellen Travolta crosses Hallmark Christmas movie off her bucket list

Thu., Nov. 24, 2022

In the fall of 2017, Ellen Travolta was sad.

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Black Friday is about sales, leftover turkey and Trans Siberian Orchestra

Thu., Nov. 24, 2022

If it’s Thanksgiving and Black Friday, Al Pitrelli must be in Spokane.

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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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It’s no Little Feat to rock for more than a half of a century

The last remaining original member of Quiet Riot is hell bent to keep the band’s music alive

For comedian Sarah Colonna, comedy and football definitely mix

Stream on Demand: ‘Willow’ returns for more adventures

Game On: The importance of caring for your electronics

Russell Dickerson, a country star on the rise, books a stop at the Knit

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

Nothing will stop Joe Bonamassa from finally returning

Jim Brickman looks back at playing Costco on Third Avenue and forward to playing Christmas tunes at the Bing

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

Violin virtuoso Shlomo Mintz makes a return trip to Spokane to perform with GU symphony

First Friday

Stream on Demand: Jenny Ortega gets altogether ooky for ‘Wednesday’ on Netflix

Game On: The downward spiral of Yuji Naka, Sonic the Hedgehog co-creator arrested for insider trading

No rest for Sleep Signals after devastating bus crash

From grief to joy: Ellen Travolta crosses Hallmark Christmas movie off her bucket list

Black Friday is about sales, leftover turkey and Trans Siberian Orchestra

Kathleen Madigan takes Northern Quest stage

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

Preacher Lawson’s sermon is just for laughs

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