Bon Odori is the “Beauty of Japanese Dance”. We are a traditional Japanese dance group that loves to perform as well as teach Japanese folk dances to audiences, wearing colorful traditional kimonos or yukatas. This style of Japanese dance is performed during the Obon Festival, a Japanese festival time of Gathering, Gratitude and Celebration. Obon is a Japanese Buddhist custom that honors the spirits of one’s ancestors and has a 500 year history. Our instructor is Jacqui Pierce, a 14-year student of Wakahisa-kai Asian Traditional Dance & Music Foundation, Inc. We are accompanied by vocalist Narong who sings traditional Japanese folk songs.
Music
Live music of all genres and styles, from classical to avant garde. Looking to book a musician or band for a gig? Check out our Artist Roster to find their information or contact the local musician’s union for recommendations.
Adam Bodhi
Adam Bodhi is a local Spokane artist and creative belonging to the LGBTQI community. He is a self-taught painter who works with mixed media using spray paint and acrylic designs. He has been working in the professional artist setting for the last 5 years. Adam has been a featured artist for Spokane Arts and Spokane Queer Space and has had shows with the Arc of Spokane and the Spokane Public Library. Adam hopes to inspire others in the community to embrace their creative dreams and follow their life passions.
Matthew A.S. Bogue
Matthew A.S. Bogue was born and raised in Spokane, WA. He has been in the Graphic Design field for the past 17+ years, currently partner and creative director with a local digital design and development studio called Houdini Interactive. They specialize in Experiential Marketing, where they blend the digital world with physical installations. He has been heavily involved in the art and music scene for most of his adult life.
Steven King
Steven King makes one guitar sound like a trio. You can literally dance to his music. His solo amplified “fingerstyle” guitar gets kudos at any event, private or public. His repertoire is unmatched, including every style and era of music. His price is $100 per hour, but a bit lower for local retirement communities.
Artist Meet Up – Balancing Art/Work/Life
Join us for a series of Artist Meet Up events! Spokane Arts presents a new networking and professional development series taking place in galleries and venues throughout Spokane. These free events will be an opportunity for artists to learn, meet and discuss themes relevant to our arts community.
La Resistance Halloween Art Show
Please join us for our Halloween group show! Featured Artists: Connie Stout, CarLy Haney, Brian Deemy, Lauralee White, Kandi Quasne, Tasko Lopez, Maxwell Blackheart, Michael Sherriffs Hall, Cassidy Adams, Suga Wolf, Kiefer Brown
Mike LeDonne’s Groover Quartet from New York
Classic New York Jazz Organ Quartet. Super swingin’ and slightly funky. The Groover Quartet has held a 14-year weekly residency at the New York club “Smoke”. The Groover Quartet is Mike LeDonne, Eric Alexander, Peter Bernstein and Joe Farnsworth.
Aaron Parks Little Big at SFCC
Creative modern music that defies genre boundaries. Pianist Aaron Parks released records for ECM and Bluenote, some of the most prestigious labels in Jazz and has toured with Terrance Blanchard and Esperanza Spaulding among others.
Jonathan Johnson: The Desk on the Sea
Jonathan Johnson will be reading from his new memoir The Desk on the Sea. Johnson will be joined by Liz Rognes who will play original and traditional Celtic tunes.