For Kids
CCBA will be able to make book-arts related workshops accessible for Spokane families of limited means by providing season-long scholarships.
For Kids
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For Kids
Looking for classes for your child or a family-friendly activity? We can help! If you’re looking for places where your child can take classes or workshops designed for kids, check out Spark Central, Shine Youth Center, or Spokane Art School. Spokane’s public libraries and parks also offer a wide range of free programming for kids and families.
Cultural
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Nicholas Sironka
Sironka will bring a series of half-day batik art workshops and Maasai lectures to Spokane Schools in 2022.
For Kids
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Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture (MAC)
With SAGA funding, the MAC will be able to subsidize field trips for Title 1 and underserved primary and secondary school students to attend the Dreamworks Animation exhibition.
Music
Event: February 17
Arcis Saxophone Quartet
Munich’s award-winning Arcis Saxophone Quartet on February 17th at 7:30 pm. This concert is for all ages and sets audiences aflame with their enthusiasm and burning passion for this rare form of chamber music.
Dance
Event: February 10
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company
The first show of the MWPAC 2022 season is Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company who will be performing a dance in celebration of the Lunar New Year of the Water Tiger. The show is a beautiful combination of Asian heritage, multi-media performance, and American dance.
For Kids
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Kemuel DeMoville
DeMoville is receiving SAGA support to write two short plays. These plays will eventually join a total of seven or eight new short works by DeMoville in a suite of Theatre for Youth plays entitled, “Bridges.”
For Kids
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Posie Kalin
Kalin will use both digital and traditional arts as the vehicles for learning and expressing concepts in biodiversity with students at Spokane’s Pratt Academy.
Music
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Inland Northwest Opera (INO)
The Opera Truck is INO’s newest program: a 16-foot box truck, which has been converted into a mobile stage to employ artists, expand INO’s audience, and provide educational programs through Covid restrictions.
Dance
Event: Opens December 2
The Nutcracker Ballet with the Spokane Symphony
The Spokane Symphony welcomes back State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara for their 10th year of exquisite dancing with us to Tchaikovsky’s memorable score. More than 70 local young dancers complete the cast. Don’t wait to buy tickets — our production of The Nutcracker Ballet is a Spokane favorite.
Music
Event: Opens December 18
Spokane Symphony Pops 1: Holiday Pops with The Sweeplings
Celebrate the season with us at Holiday Pops with christmas music, carol singing and a visit from Santa. This year’s very special guests are Spokane’s talented Cami Bradley, finalist from “America’s Got Talent,” and her musical partner, Whitney Dean. Together, they’re the nationally acclaimed pop-folk duo, The Sweeplings. Join us for this warm and festive Inland Northwest Christmas celebration!
Dance
Event: Opens December 2
The Nutcracker Ballet
The Spokane Symphony welcomes back State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara for their 10th year of exquisite dancing with us to Tchaikovsky’s memorable score. More than 70 local young dancers complete the cast. Don’t wait to buy tickets — our production of The Nutcracker Ballet is a Spokane favorite.
Cultural
Event: Opens October 12
One Heart Native Arts & Film Festival – Love & Fury
6th Annual One Heart Native Arts and Film FestivalLOVE AND FURYOctober 12-16, 2021Featuring the critically acclaimed documentary film, LOVE AND FURY, by Sterlin Harjo. The One Heart Native Arts and Film Festival is the premier Native arts and multimedia cultural festival event in the Inland Northwest. Now celebrating its 5th year of showcasing the diversity and vitality of contemporary Native artists, One Heart continues to broaden its audience through the shared community interest and education in Native arts and film in a virtual setting.