Our Arts & Culture section dives into the creative pulse of the Inland Northwest—think local theater, visual arts, music, makers, and meaningful events that bring people together.
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Imagine… you’re sitting on the beach, blazing hot sand practically melting your backside through your ratty, well-loved beach towel, acquiring sweat in places you’d rather not talk about. The jumbo red and white striped beach umbrella is adjusted just-so. You roll over allowing yourself to lay on your stomach and
Spokane is a beautiful city with unique architecture, delicious fine dining, craft beer and cocktails, and more. However, exploring the Instagrammable spots in Spokane and its indoor and outdoor spaces makes it truly special. We’ve got you covered if you are looking for great places to explore and share on
Walking into the open space at nYne Bar and Bistro, the first thing I feel is a spaciousness and full-body sense of relief. The welcoming capaciousness is a luxury—for many queer people, walking into a bar can include a tightness, watching out for glaring eyes, assessing the situation. But here,
It’s that blue, blustery time of year. Summer came and went in a golden haze. The crunchy yellow and red leaves of fall are now dusted with snow. Life continues to pick up speed at a breakneck pace and our souls pant for rest until we cry mercy. How do
Due to the holidays, November is often a dead zone for shows, but this year, Spokane actually has a fair number of interesting acts playing, both locally and touring. Take some time off holiday prep, or just escape the incoming cold, and enjoy the variety of music Spokane has to
In The Many Beds of Martha Washington, Nance Van Winckel takes the reader on a journey through the human condition—the stories we tell ourselves to make meaning out of beauty and suffering, the fleeting yet lasting impact of our existence. The Many Beds of Martha Washington is Nance Van Winckel’s
Spokane is often thought of as being an arts desert compared to the veritable musical paradises of Seattle and Portland. While this may still be the case for a certain caliber of touring acts, if you look around, Spokane has a vibrant and wide-ranging musical scene. Let’s take a look
This mixed-media collection of poetry and prose is moving and undeniably provoking. Photos and poetry sit next to each other on each page, creating a scrapbook of sorts, a memorial to family and history. Ever since I read Obit by Victoria Chang, I’ve been enthralled by the way she uses space–negative, liminal–to tell a story.
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