Teens · Join us for an introduction to the writing workshop! Bring in pieces of short fiction to discuss in a supportive group of emerging teen writers. The basics of traditional writing workshops will be discussed, as well as tips on giving and taking constructive criticism.
Words
Words of all types: writing, spoken word, storytelling and more! All genres welcome. Seek out a book club or writing group, mark your calendar for visiting authors, or find ways to tell your story live onstage. If you are specifically interested in poetry, check out our Poet Laureate page, too!
Spark Central Radio Theatre Presents Treasure Island
All Ages · Join us for a revival of radio theatre! We’ve formed a radio theatre cast, and we’re gearing up to perform a version of the classic Treasure Island at Spark Central. Come be part of the audience and help us create some raucous sound effects to bring this story to life!
Dinner With Shades
Dinner with Shades: A Bridge to Intimacy! Dinner with Shades is an opportunity for the community to meet, talk with, and get to know an array of talented artists in the Spokane area. These racially, ethnically, spiritually, and artistically diverse group of artists are excited to meet new friends who support their journeys as artists.
Dinner With Shades
Dinner with Shades: A Bridge to Intimacy! Dinner with Shades is an opportunity for the community to meet, talk with, and get to know an array of talented artists in the Spokane area. These racially, ethnically, spiritually, and artistically diverse group of artists are excited to meet new friends who support their journeys as artists.
Dinner With Shades
Dinner with Shades: A Bridge to Intimacy! Dinner with Shades is an opportunity for the community to meet, talk with, and get to know an array of talented artists in the Spokane area. These racially, ethnically, spiritually, and artistically diverse group of artists are excited to meet new friends who support their journeys as artists.
CVHS Immigration Project Art Show
Students from Central Valley High School English Language Learning program partnered with students from the art program. The ELL students told their “coming to America” stories which were then illustrated and interpreted by the art students. The process broke down barrios between the students and friendships resulted, as well as art!
Spokane is Reading
Spokane is Reading presents two free presentations with author Madeline Miller. We have been promoting Ms. Miller’s book, Circe as the one-book, one-community read for the past several months and are now celebrating with two presentations by the author.
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.
To Shalimar: Art Inspired by Toni Morrison’s Literature
Mixed media artwork based on the novels and short stories of African American female, Nobel Prize-winning author, Toni Morrison.
The Scent of a Thousand Rains
The Scent of a Thousand Rains is a literary and musical exploration of a life lived in pursuit of what remains. “When I did look, / You were there.”
Roin Morigeau
Roin Morigeau (b. Oct 24, 1984) is an interdisciplinary artist using drawing, painting, poetry, and sculpture to explore the dichotomy between matriarchal and patriarchal space. Roin centers their art practice as a form of protest and healing.