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SUMMARY:The Music of Harry Potter and Other Halloween Favorites!
DESCRIPTION:Dear Wizards and Witches.  \nWe are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary details and information. \nTerm begins 26 October at 7:30pm. We await your owl no later than 27 October at 3pm. \nYours Sincerely.\nMinerva McGonagall\nDeputy Headmistress  \nShira Samuels-Shragg\, conductor \nBack by Popular Demand! The magical sounds of Hogwarts and the wizarding world returns to The Fox! The Spokane Symphony conjures your favorite tunes from the Harry Potter films and many other Halloween favorites. Come early for fun lobby activities. Wizards and witches are welcome to wear their robes. \nCome prepared to explore Diagon Alley\, a selection of whimsical\, fantastical\, and magical shops from local witches\, wizards\, and muggles. \nDOORS 6PM | SHOW 7:30PM\nDOORS 1:30PM | SHOW 3PM \nRepertoire\nJOHN WILLIAMS Hedwig’s Theme” from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone \nJAMES NEWTON HOWARD Concert Suite from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them\nJOHN WILLIAMS “Aunt Marge’s Waltz” from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban\nJOHN WILLIAMS “Dobby the House Elf” from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets \nCAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS Danse Macabre\nALEXANDRE DESPLAT “My Love is Always Here” from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows\, Part I\nGRACE WILLIAMS “The Conflict” from Four Illustrations for the Legend of Rhiannon\nJOHN WILLIAMS “The Chamber of Secrets” from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets \nINTERMISSION\nJOHN WILLIAMS “Double Trouble” from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban\nPAUL DUKAS Excerpt from Sorcerer’s Apprentice\nEDVARD GRIEG “In the Hall of the Mountain King” from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1\, Op. 46\nPATRICK DOYLE Concert Suite from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire\nJOHN POWELL Concert Suite from How to Train Your Dragon\nJOHN WILLIAMS “Fawkes the Pheonix” from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets\nIGOR STRAVINSKY “Danse Infernale” and Finale from The Firebird Suite (1919)\nJOHN WILLIAMS “Harry’s Wondrous World” from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone\nDiagon Alley VendorsShari's Tree\nWhen you touch this work\, it touches you back. Maggie at Shari’s Tree makes needle-felted wool sculptures that are colorful\, textural\, and add joy to everyday spaces. \n\nThe Enchanted Pine\n\n\n\n\nHand sculpted and painted magical embellishments such as: wands\, necklaces\, earrings and pins. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWizards of Washington\nWizards of Washington is a (501c3) nonprofit organization focused on spreading the love of Fantasy Literary Works and building an inclusive and magical community in Washington. Our Wizard Store has magical products to dress up as a witch or wizard\, and trinkets for fairy and dragon lovers alike! \n\nKeith Harrop - Pencil Art\n\n\n\n\nVictorian themed pencil artwork of anthropomorphized Victorians and vintage characters. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnseen Book Club\nThe exciting mystery of Blind Date With a Book. All books are thrifted- saving books from filling up in landfills. And each book is researched\, sanitzed\, wrapped and decorated into fun and magical themes. \n\n\nPetunia and Loomis\n\n\n\n\nOddities\, Antiques\, Halloween Decor\, all things spooky! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPixie Dust Photography\n\n\n\n\n \nStep into the Magic at Pixie Dust Photography! ✨ \nStop by our booth in the Lobby as you enter the enchanting world of Diagon Alley! \n📸 Snap Your Own Magical Moment with our whimsical backdrop\, perfect for a spellbinding souvenir photo! \n🎟️ Enter Our Enchanted Raffle for a chance to win an Enchanted Dreams Photo Session—let us turn your wildest dreams into photographic magic! \n🌟 Learn more about our Creative Sessions and discover how Pixie Dust Photography can help tell your unique story through one-of-a-kind\, imaginative portraits. \nJoin us for a bewitching experience you won’t want to miss! \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Wizard Rockumentary: A Movie About Rocking and Rowling\nThe Wizard Rockumentary: a Movie About Rocking and Rowling\, exhibits the creativity of the fans\, the magic of music\, and captured the anticipation of the release of the final book of the series in 2006-2008 and what it would mean to readers who adored the story. This documentary is about about wizard rock: fan music that kids and adults were writing from the perspective of Harry Potter characters and performing at libraries\, cafes\, and Harry Potter conventions around the world. \nWatch the trailer here. \nYo Mama Slimes\nYo Mama Slimes is a woman-owned\, small batch\, handmade slime shop in the PNW! They love to serve “kids” of all ages! At this concert\, you’ll get to be a part of a brand new Harry Potter themed slime drop. \nDisclaimer: Slimes are prohibited from being opened in the Fox Theater\, and must be opened at home. \nSasquatch NW Creations\nThemed laser engraved wooden charcuterie boards\, cutting boards and such. They create unique\, one of a kind items you can’t buy anywhere else. \nSkot Weston\n   \nDark English Rose\nTraditional English homemade snacks\, jam\, sewn felt ornaments\, painted items\, sewn oddities\,  accessories\, bows\, macrame\, bath salts\, jewellery and many other one of a kind handmade items. \nGnomes Away From Home\nGnomes\, gnomes\, and even more gnomes! \n        \nPour Your Art Out Designs\n\n\n\nOriginal art\, paintings\, prints\, art commissions\, handmade jewelry and other handmade “fan art” items.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is your hogwarts house?Gryffindors\nWho you are: Brave\, daring\, chivalrous\, and always ready to stand up for what is right. You embody the spirit of Gryffindor\, never shying away from a challenge and always putting others before yourself. Whether it’s facing down a fearsome dragon or helping a friend in need\, your courage knows no bounds. \nYou know that life is about seizing the moment and making magical memories. Join fellow Gryffindors at The Music of Harry Potter and Other Halloween Favorites with the Spokane Symphony at the Fox Theater in Spokane. This enchanting event will transport you straight to a magical world with the iconic music from the Harry Potter films and other Halloween Favorites. It’s the perfect opportunity to relive your favorite magical moments and share in the wonder of the wizarding world. \nSaturday Tickets\nSunday tickets\nOther Famous Gryffindors: Harry Potter\, Hermione Granger\, Ron Weasley\, Albus Dumbledore\, Sirius Black\, Minerva McGonagall\, James Potter\, Lily Potter\, Remus Lupin\, Neville Longbottom \nHufflepuffs\nWho you are: Loyal\, patient\, fair\, and hardworking. You exemplify the essence of Hufflepuff\, always ready to support your friends and stand by them. Your dedication and kindness make you a valued member of any group\, and your strong sense of justice ensures that everyone is treated with fairness. \nYou understand the importance of creating joyful memories and sharing them with friends. You can join friends at The Music of Harry Potter and Other Halloween Favorites with the Spokane Symphony. This magical event will transport you enchant you with the iconic music from the Harry Potter films. It’s the perfect chance to relive your favorite magical moments and discover new memories. \nSaturday Tickets\nSunday tickets\nOther Famous Hufflepuffs: Newt Scamander\, Nymphadora Tonks\, Cedric Diggory\, Pomona Sprout\, Helga Hufflepuff\, Hannah Abbott\, Susan Bones\, Ernie Macmillan\, Justin Finch-Fletchley\, Zacharias Smith \nSlytherins\nWho you are: Ambitious\, cunning\, resourceful\, and determined. You embody the essence of Slytherin\, always striving for greatness and using your cleverness to achieve your goals. Your resourcefulness and strategic thinking make you a formidable ally and a respected leader. \nYou appreciate the value of seizing opportunities and making strategic moves. So seize the opportunity to go to The Music of Harry Potter and Other Halloween Favorites with the Spokane Symphony and explore Diagon Alley\, full of magical trinkets from local vendors. It will be a rewarding and unforgettable event. \nSaturday Tickets\nSunday tickets\nOther Famous Slytherins: Severus Snape\, Draco Malfoy\, Bellatrix Lestrange\, Horace Slughorn\, Tom Riddle (Voldemort)\, Lucius Malfoy\, Narcissa Malfoy\, Regulus Black\, Pansy Parkinson\, Blaise Zabini \nRavenclaws\nWho you are: Intelligent\, creative\, curious\, and wise. You embody the essence of Ravenclaw\, always seeking knowledge and valuing the power of the mind. Your creativity and curiosity drive you to explore new ideas and solve complex problems\, making you a respected thinker and innovator. \nAs a true Ravenclaw\, you appreciate the beauty and complexity of music and its ability to tell a story. That’s why you should go to The Music of Harry Potter and Other Halloween Favorites with the Spokane Symphony. You will value hearing the enchanting and nostalgic music live\, and gain unforgettable memories that will inspire you in the future. \nSaturday Tickets\nSunday tickets\nOther Famous Ravenclaws: Luna Lovegood\, Garrick Ollivander\, Cho Chang\, Filius Flitwick\, Rowena Ravenclaw\, Helena Ravenclaw (The Grey Lady)\, Padma Patil\, Terry Boot\, Michael Corner\, Marietta Edgecombe \nTicket Information:\nSingle Tickets On Sale: August 16\, 2024\nPurchase subscription package to get tickets now!\nPhone: 509-624-1200\nBox Office: Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox\, 1001 West Sprague Avenue \nSATURDAY TICKETSSUNDAY TICKETSBag Policy\nAll bags (with the exception of clutches 6 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches) are subject to visual inspection by venue security.\nLarge bags are not allowed in The Fox\, and must be checked in our Coat Check (located in the North Gallery) for the duration of the event. \nPrograms are subject to change \nCancellation Policy\nAll sales are final and nonrefundable.
URL:https://foxtheaterspokane.org/event/the-music-of-harry-potter/
LOCATION:The Fox\, 1001 W Sprague Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99210\, United States
CATEGORIES:1,2,3 Go!,24-25 Season,Family,Featured,Film,First Timers,Flex 5,Pop Culture,Specials
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SUMMARY:Chamber Soirée at The Davenport
DESCRIPTION:Chamber music concerts offer a unique and personal way to connect with music. Often referred to as “the music of friends\,” these performances invite audience members into a musical dialogue between instruments—a conversation where ideas and emotions are exchanged\, much like friends sharing thoughts. \nSet in the opulent but intimate Davenport Historic Hotel’s Marie Antoinette Ballroom\, small ensembles play some of our musicians’ favorite works of both familiar composers with a few new discoveries along the way. Take a moment out of the bustle and immerse yourself in the harmonious world of chamber music. \nThis season you’ll hear Elizabeth Jacquet de La Guerre\, Mozart\, Beethoven\, Miklós Rózsa\, Andrés Martín’s Pegasus for Double Bass Quartet\, and Brahms. \nTable seating includes light fare from the Historic Davenport Hotel kitchen and a glass of wine along with your concert ticket. Gallery seating includes the concert ticket only. \nSHOW 7:30PM \nTicket Information:\nSingle Table Tickets: $109 | Three Concert Series Table: $270\nSingle Gallery Tickets: $39 | Three Concert Series Gallery: $109\nSingle Tickets On Sale: Friday\, August 16\, 2024\nPhone: 509-624-1200\nBox Office: Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox\, 1001 West Sprague Avenue \nWEDNESDAY TICKETSTHURSDAY TICKETSWEDNESDAY PACKAGETHURSDAY PACKAGEBag Policy\nAll bags (with the exception of clutches 6 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches) are subject to visual inspection by venue security.\nLarge bags are not allowed in The Fox\, and must be checked in our Coat Check (located in the North Gallery) for the duration of the event. \nPrograms are subject to change \nCancellation Policy\nAll sales are final and nonrefundable.
URL:https://foxtheaterspokane.org/event/chamber-soiree-at-the-davenport/
LOCATION:The Historic Davenport\, 10 S Post St\, Spokane\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:24-25 Season,Chamber Soirees,Classical,Community,Specials
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240922
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Jess Walter and the Spokane Symphony
DESCRIPTION:New York Times #1 best-selling author and Spokanite Jess Walter and the Spokane Symphony join hands in a collaborative show of the written word and music. With selections read by the author himself\, Jess’ wide range of writing styles will take you from the warmth of Italy to the gritty streets of 1980’s Spokane as the Symphony brings the settings alive with a specially curated live soundtrack to accentuate the worlds and stories. \nPreviously scheduled for April 26\, An Evening with Jess Walters was scheduled to this new September 21\, 2024 date. Your original tickets are still valid for this new date. \nJess Walter\nA former National Book Award finalist and winner of the Edgar Allan Poe Award\,  is the best-selling author of seven novels\, two book of short stories and one nonfiction book. His work has been translated into 34 languages\, and his fiction has been selected three times for Best American Short Stories\, as well as the Pushcart Prize and Best American Nonrequired Reading. His stories\, essays and journalism have appeared in\, Harper’s\, Esquire\, Playboy\, McSweeney’s\, Tin House\, Ploughshares\, the New York Times\, the Washington Post and many others. \nWalter began his writing career in 1987 as a reporter for his hometown newspaper\, The Spokesman-Review. He was a finalist for the 1992 Pulitzer Prize as part of a team covering the shootout and standoff at Ruby Ridge\, in Northern Idaho. This became the subject of Walter’s first book\, Every Knee Shall Bow\, in 1995. He has also worked as a screenwriter and has taught graduate creative writing at the University of Iowa\, Pacific University\, Eastern Washington and Pacific Lutheran. \nWalter has twice won the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Award (for The Zero and We Live in Water)\, the Washington State Book Award (The Cold Millions) and was a finalist for the L.A. Times Book Prize (The Zero) and the PEN/USA Award in both fiction (The Zero) and nonfiction (Every Knee Shall Bow). His novel Beautiful Ruins was a #1 New York Times bestseller and spent more than a year on the bestseller list. It was also Esquire’s Book of the Year and NPR Fresh Air’s Novel of the Year. The Financial Lives of the Poets was Time Magazine’s#2 novel of the year and Walter’s story collection\, We Live in Water\, was longlisted for the Story Prize and the Frank O’Connor Short Story Award. Walter’s latest novel is the national bestseller\, The Cold Millions. \nWalter lives with his wife Anne and children\, Brooklyn\, Ava and Alec\, in Spokane\, Washington. \nTicket Information:\nTickets On Sale: Monday\, August 14\, 2023\nTicket Prices: $32.50 | $49.50\nVIP Package: $87.50\n~Includes show ticket\, meet and greet with photo op and book signing (book not included)\nPhone: 509-624-1200\nBox Office: Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox\, 1001 West Sprague Avenue \nBUY TICKETSBag Policy\nAll bags (with the exception of clutches 6 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches) are subject to visual inspection by venue security.\nLarge bags are not allowed in The Fox\, and must be checked in our Coat Check (located in the North Gallery) for the duration of the event. \nPrograms are subject to change \nCancellation Policy\nAll sales are final and nonrefundable.
URL:https://foxtheaterspokane.org/event/an-evening-with-jess-walter/
LOCATION:The Fox\, 1001 W Sprague Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99210\, United States
CATEGORIES:24-25 Season,Classical,Pop Culture,Specials
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SUMMARY:Beethoven & Brews
DESCRIPTION:Morihiko Nakahara\, conductor\nMateusz Wolski\, violin \nEnjoy a wide selection of beers from local microbreweries Humble Abode Brewing\, Whistle Punk Brewing\, No-Li Brewhouse\, YaYa Brewing Company\, Brick West Brewing\, Iron Goat Brewing\, and Iron Horse Brewery as the Spokane Symphony performs the best of Beethoven. Beethoven is good. But\, better with beer! \nOpen to all ages \nDOORS 6:30PM | SHOW 7:30PM \nMateusz Wolski\, violin\nMateusz Wolski was born in Warsaw\, Poland where he began his musical training at the age of seven. He studied at the Szymanowski Musical High School and the Chopin Music Academy in Warsaw before traveling to the U.S. to attend Manhattan School of Music. It was there\, with full scholarship\, that he completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees under the tutelage of New York Philharmonic Concertmaster Glenn Dicterow. \nMateusz has enjoyed a distinguished solo career both in the U.S. and abroad. Recent performances include the Beethoven Violin Concerto; Sibelius Violin Concerto in D Minor; Paganini First Violin Concerto; Karlowicz Violin Concerto; Wieniawski Second Violin Concerto in D Minor and Polonaise in A Major; Mozart Concerto in G Major and Simphonia Concertante; Bach Violin Concerto in A Minor and Double Concerto; Waxman Carmen Fantasie; Sarasate Carmen Fantasy; Brahms Double Concerto; and Vivaldi Four Seasons. \nAs an orchestral musician\, he has played with New York Philharmonic in over 200 concerts and four international tours\, as well as with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and National Philharmonic. Also an enthusiastic chamber musician\, he has appeared in New York City at Weill Hall\, Merkin Concert Hall\, 92nd Street Y\, the Kosciuszko Foundation\, and on radio broadcasts with WQXR. International appearances have included Wigmore Hall in London and the Mozarteum in Salzburg\, as well as several engagements throughout Poland\, Italy\, England and Germany. \nMateusz has had the privilege to play under the batons of many of the most distinguished conductors of our time\, including Lorin Maazel\, Yuri Temirkanov\, Kurt Masur\, Gerard Schwartz\, Christoph Eschenbach\, Valery Giergiev\, Charles Dutoit\, George Manahan\, Zdenec Macal\, and Pinchas Zucherman. \nMateusz has recorded for dozens of movie soundtracks\, including The Good Shepherd\, The Departed\, The Manchurian Candidate\, Hitch\, Intolerable Cruelty\, The Rookie and Failure to Launch\, as well as solo CDs of Audra MacDonald and Donny Osmond. \nHe performs on a violin owned by the Spokane Symphony that was crafted by Italian master Carlo Landolfi in 1779. \nRepertoire\nBeethoven  Symphony No.5 in C minor\, Op. 67\, I. Allegro con brioBeethoven  King Stephen Overture\, op.117Brahms  Hungarian Dance No. 3 in F majorLiszt  Hungarian Battle MarchBeethoven  Symphony No.7 in A major\, Op. 92\, II. AllegrettoBeethoven  Symphony No.1\, op.21\, C major: IV. Finale: Adagio – Allegro molto e vivaceINTERMISSIONHans Christian Lumbye  Champagne Gallop\, op.14Beethoven  Die Ruinen von Athen\, op.113 (The Ruins of Athens): Turkish MarchBeethoven  Symphonhy No. 9 in D minor\, Op.125: II. Molto vivaceBeethoven  Romance in F majorBeethoven  Wellington’s Victory\, op.91 \nTicket Information:\nTickets On Sale: Monday\, August 14\, 2023\nTicket Prices: $37 – $52\nPhone: 509-624-1200\nBox Office: Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox\, 1001 West Sprague Avenue \nBUY TICKETSBag Policy\nAll bags (with the exception of clutches 6 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches) are subject to visual inspection by venue security.\nLarge bags are not allowed in The Fox\, and must be checked in our Coat Check (located in the North Gallery) for the duration of the event. \nPrograms are subject to change \nCancellation Policy\nAll sales are final and nonrefundable.
URL:https://foxtheaterspokane.org/event/beethoven-brews/
LOCATION:The Fox\, 1001 W Sprague Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99210\, United States
CATEGORIES:23-24 Season,Classical,Drinks,First Timers,Specials
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SUMMARY:Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
DESCRIPTION:Morihiko Nakahara\, conductor \n“You must feel the Force around you…”\nDon’t miss Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back In Concert featuring the complete film with Oscar®-winning composer John Williams’ musical score performed live to the film. Experience the scope and grandeur of this beloved film live in concert with the Spokane Symphony. \nSATURDAY DOORS 6:30PM | SHOW 7:30PM\nSUNDAY DOORS 2pm | SHOW 3PM \nTicket Information:\nTickets On Sale: Monday\, August 14\, 2023\nTicket Prices: $28 – $106\nPhone: 509-624-1200\nBox Office: Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox\, 1001 West Sprague Avenue \nBUY SATURDAY TICKETSBUY SUNDAY TICKETSBag Policy\nAll bags (with the exception of clutches 6 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches) are subject to visual inspection by venue security.\nLarge bags are not allowed in The Fox\, and must be checked in our Coat Check (located in the North Gallery) for the duration of the event. \nPrograms are subject to change \nCancellation Policy\nAll sales are final and nonrefundable.
URL:https://foxtheaterspokane.org/event/star-wars-the-empire-strikes-back/
LOCATION:The Fox\, 1001 W Sprague Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99210\, United States
CATEGORIES:23-24 Season,Family,First Timers,Specials
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SUMMARY:Tango & Tapas: Valentine's Day with the Spokane Symphony
DESCRIPTION:Shira Samuels-Shragg\, conductor\nSandor & Parissa\, dancers\nTango Volcado \nWhether it’s a romantic date night\, or a fun Galentine’s Day get together\, YOU need Valentine’s Day plans—and WE’VE got them! It’s the perfect all-inclusive night to share with people you love. Upbeat romantic classics with Dancing with the Stars’ Sandor and Parissa on stage\, a pre-show meal with Latin tapas from Venezuelan\, Columbian\, & Puerto Rican chefs from Feast World Kitchen\, and a post-show Tango dance lesson with Sandor and Parissa and accompanied by Spokane’s Tango Volcado! \nOR…already have dinner plans? No worries! Get any orchestra level seat with just the show for only $59 (does not include food). \nSandor and Parissa have been featured on Dancing with the Stars\, choreographed for Olympic and World Champion ice dancers\, and trained celebrities like Antonio Banderas. \n \nCONCERT AND TAPAS TICKET HOLDERS: DOORS 5:30PM | START 7PM\nCONCERT ONLY TICKET HOLDERS: DOORS 6PM | START 7PM \nMenu\nVenezuela\n~Tostones (plantain) filled with white fish ceviche\n~Tequeños filled with cheese\n~Small empanada with shredded chicken \nPuerto Rico \n~Albondigas guisadas en salsa criolla\n~Meatballs in Creole sauce\n~Pastelillos de queso \nColombia\n~Jalapeño Poppers (vegetarian)\n~Mini Arepas dulces \nSandor\nSandor\, born in Buenos Aires Argentina\, is one of our times’ top Argentine Tango \nchoreographers\, performers\, & instructors\, with his own unique signature style. His entire family were artists & entertainers. His parents produced\, directed\, choreographed\, & danced for countless television\, theatre\, & circus productions around the world. At the age of eight\, Sandor joined them to tour throughout South America. With an extensive background in Ballet\, Contemporary\, & Jazz dance forms\, he was later featured in numerous television\, film\, & theatrical productions in Argentina. \nSince 1987 the world of Tango embraced him with its passion & beauty\, and from then on he chose Tango to express his art. Sandor’s unique story-telling choreographies weave breathtaking tango footwork with gorgeous lines and original daredevil theatrical lifts & drops. Among his peers in the Tango world\, he is known for his innovative style\, originality\, & creativity. He was one of the first Tango performers to give more open lines to this dance form\, and add contemporary elements of lifts to intensify the drama & effect of this already passionate dance. His influence & signature imprint on the art form that is Argentine Tango can be seen in many of the artists of today. \nSandor’s expertise showmanship landed him the principal part as an original cast member of the Broadway/London hit show Forever Tango\, which he toured with from 1990 to 1998. Sandor’s exceptional choreography in this hit show was among those nominated for the Tony Award in 1997. During Forever Tango’s seasonal breaks\, he performed with Tango\, Tango (1992) and Corazon de Tango (1994)\, each time touring 65 cities in Japan. In 1992 he was also a featured dancer in the Warner Brothers’ film Mambo Kings. In 1993 he won First Place Honors in the Theatre Arts competitions of Emerald Ball\, Nevada Star Ball\, and The Extravaganza Northwest Dance Competitions in the U.S. In 1999 Sandor created\, directed\, choreographed\, & performed his own show\, Magique Tango Vivo !\, which has toured the U.S.\, Singapore\, & Canada achieving outstanding reviews such as : “Brilliant\, Sensational\, Nothing Short of Awesome”- L.A. Times\, “Sensuous\, Sexy\, and Superb”-Montreal Gazette. \nSince then\, he has created & directed numerous other successful shows\, and has been a featured dancer & choreographer for countless television\, film\, & theatrical productions worldwide\, including Latin Spectacular at the Hollywood Bowl with the L.A. Philharmonic broadcast live on UPN\, the PBS TV Special Tango Magic recorded in Sony Studios N.Y.\, and Passions Latines at the Olympia Theatre in Paris\, just to name a few. Sandor has also choreographed for Olympic & World Champion Ice Dancers\, and he has been honored with The Carlos Gardel Tango Lifetime Achievement Award. He has participated as a Master Instructor in Tango Congresses around the world for over three decades\, and is also a highly distinguished instructor in his base-town of Los Angeles\, CA. \nSandor was the coach for the Gold-Medalist Argentine Tango Duet\, Miriam Larici & Leonardo Barrionuevo\, on NBC’s Superstars of Dance 2009\, and assisted by his wife Parissa\, he choreographs many of the Argentine Tangos on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars\, starting with the one performed by Cheryl Burke & Gilles Marini\, which was voted “The Best Argentine Tango” ever performed by a celebrity competitor on the show. In 2011 Sandor & Parissa were also featured performing on DWTS\, and were announced as “The Most Spectacular Argentine Tango Dancers in the World”. Sandor & Parissa have been the chosen Tango Couple to perform for events presented by the Consulate of the Argentine Republic\, as well as for numerous celebrity events & shows. \nIn 2016 Sandor & Parissa were special guest artists performing with the LA Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl\, in the concert Tango Under the Stars with Dudamel\, where they shared the stage with outstanding conductor Gustavo Dudamel & phenomenal composer Lalo Schifrin\, as they danced to the music of legendary Astor Piazzolla! In 2019 Sandor & Parissa were the featured Tango dancers at the Pasadena Tournament of Roses President’s Ball\, honoring the legendary star of film\, stage\, & television\, the magnificent Rita Moreno\, who greeted them warmly with an enthusiastic “Bravo\, Incredible” after their performance! \nPartnering with the lovely & exquisite Parissa since 2000 has brought great joy & passion to his work. Sandor & Parissa are internationally acclaimed performers whose distinctive style\, fire\, & grace touch the souls of audiences worldwide. Sandor is a true original whose works will always be celebrated\, and will stand the test of time. \nParissa\nParissa\, born Persian\, spent most of her early childhood in the south of France. \nThe San Francisco Bay Area became her home at age eight\, at which time she started performing pre-pointe Ballet\, Tap\, & Jazz in various theatrical productions. After relocating to Southern California to pursue her acting career\, she discovered her talents for Ballroom Dance. Parissa has been featured dancing all styles of Rhythm\, Latin\, Salsa\, Swing\, Smooth\, & Theatre Arts. \nWith an extensive background in performing & teaching all partnering dance styles\, Parissa has been specializing in Argentine Tango since 2000\, when she & Sandor became partners. They have been very happily married since 2005! Together\, they have been featured in & choreographed for countless Television\, Film\, & Theatrical Productions\, and have participated as Master Instructors in Tango Congresses worldwide. \nThey have choreographed for U.S. Olympic Ice Dancers Melissa Gregory & Denis Petukhov\, and Bulgarian World Ice Dancing Champions Albena Denkova & Maxim Staviski. Sandor & Parissa have been the chosen Tango Couple to perform for events presented by the Consulate of the Argentine Republic\, as well as for numerous celebrity events & shows presented by stars such as Debbie Reynolds\, Ricardo Montalban\, Charo\, Jennifer Lopez\, & many others. \nParissa has worked with several renowned public figures\, including Antonio Banderas as his Tango & Ballroom coach\, to prepare him for the movie Take the Lead\, and she has worked with Halle Berry as her Latin Dance choreographer for a Revlon commercial. Parissa assists Sandor in choreographing many of the Argentine Tangos on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars\, including the one performed by Cheryl Burke & Gilles Marini\, which was voted “The Best Argentine Tango” ever performed by a celebrity competitor on the show. Sandor & Parissa have also been featured performing on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars\, and were announced as “The Most Spectacular Argentine Tango Dancers in the World.” \nThis dynamic duo were special guest artists performing with the LA Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl\, in the concert Tango Under the Stars with Dudamel\, where they shared the stage with outstanding conductor Gustavo Dudamel & phenomenal composer Lalo Schifrin\, as they danced to the music of legendary Astor Piazzolla! More recently Sandor & Parissa were the featured Tango dancers at the Pasadena Tournament of Roses President’s Ball\, honoring the legendary star of film\, stage\, & television\, the magnificent Rita Moreno\, who greeted them warmly with an enthusiastic “Bravo\, Incredible” after their performance! \nAs well as being a highly revered dance instructor\, Parissa has achieved outstanding reviews as an internationally acclaimed choreographer & performer. \nTango Volcado \nTango Volcado\, The Inland Northwest’s hottest Tango Band is stirring up a frenzy for Tango wherever it plays. This quartet of musicians play multiple instruments including the viola and violin\, accordion\, guitar\, piano and bass. From the torrid to the tender\, the group plays classic tangos\, Nuevo tangos and their own tango arrangements of pop songs. Jody Graves\, Patricia Bartell\, Tana Bland and Eugene Jablonsky teach at Universities\, secondary schools\, play in the Spokane Symphony\, teach privately\, and perform in a variety of styles and venues in addition to their Tango Volcado activities. \nRepertoire\nPyotr Illych Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture\nEdward Elgar Salut d’Amor\nAstor Piazzolla Oblivion\nAstor Piazzolla Libertango\nJustin Hurwitz La La Land\, Planetarium waltz\nGeorges Bizet From Carmen\nSuite 1: Prélude & Aragonaise\nSuite 2: Habanera\nSuite 2: Danse bohème\nCraig Armstrong Love Actually Suite\nAstor Piazzolla arranged by Brent Edstrom Milonga del Angel\nAmy Beach arranged by Lili Tobias Romance\, op.23\nLeonard Bernstein Westside Story Overture\nMatos Rodríguez arranged by Brent Edstrom La Cumparsita \nFeast World Kitchen Chefs\nVENEZUELA \nChef Patricia \nChef Patricia was born on Margarita Island\, Venezuela. She moved to the UK at 27 to complete her studies and has since lived in several countries and cities. Enjoying learning about different cultures\, Patricia also shares her Venezuelan roots with anyone eager to learn. In August 2019\, she relocated to Spokane where she works at World Relief as a Community Outreach Associate\, dedicated to helping the most vulnerable. Venezuelan cuisine\, with its colorful and tasty dishes and influences from Spain\, holds a special place in her heart. Patricia feels honored to be invited once again to cook with Feast World Kitchen\, where she looks forward to meeting new people through her food\, hoping they all enjoy it. \nMEXICO \nChef Isa and Chef Adrián \nIsa and Adrián are both of Mexican descent and grew up in the kitchen. Their family has deep roots in the owning of stores and the sales of food. They met 22 years ago and have been a power team in the kitchen since then bringing their distinct skills and taste together for an exquisite selection of plates & meals. They’ve resided in Spokane for 11 years and have been creating deep roots in the community and sharing the love of cooking with friends & family! \nCOLOMBIA \nChef Janeth \nJaneth Angulo\, born in the Caribbean town of Barranquilla\, Colombia\, arrived in the US as a tourist and unexpectedly found love with her husband\, ultimately choosing to stay and raise two beautiful children. The cultural transition and shifts in food compelled her to adapt rapidly. During her first pregnancy\, Janeth’s longing for her native cuisine prompted her to learn cooking skills from her older sister\, who taught her various techniques\, recipes\, and their variations. She is eager to share her culinary knowledge with the world. Janeth aims to introduce guests to the delightful flavors of Colombian cuisine\, including the aromatic Ajiaco\, a chicken soup infused with potatoes\, corn\, and exotic spices like guascas\, as well as classic Colombian empanadas filled with either beef or spinach. She hopes that everyone enjoys her Colombian dishes and finds them delicious. \nNerida Castro \nHailing from Cartagena\, Colombia\, Nereida Castro\, a mom to three\, found her culinary love watching her mom cook family meals. She’s an expert in creating Cartagena’s yummiest coconut rice and excels in reinventing traditional recipes with her unique touch. Cooking isn’t just her hobby\, it’s her way of sharing her Colombian heritage. \nPUERTO RICO \nChef Cynthia & Noel \nChef Cynthia Diaz is here to infuse your palate with the vibrant tastes of Puerto Rico. With her rich background as a culinary arts instructor and pastry connoisseur\, not to mention her roles as a dedicated mom of three and an Army spouse\, she’s all set to dazzle your taste buds. Dive into her signature dishes\, like the hearty pastelon paired with classic white or mamposteado rice\, the garden-fresh veggie pastelon\, and the irresistibly crispy chicken chicharrones. Plus\, as the mastermind behind Bake My Sweet Day\, she crafts a plethora of sweets\, from divine desserts to bespoke cookies and cakes\, all designed to fulfill your sweetest cravings! \nTicket Information:\nTicket Prices: $99 – $ 145\nPhone: 509-624-1200\nBox Office: Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox\, 1001 West Sprague Avenue \nBUY TICKETSBag Policy\nAll bags (with the exception of clutches 6 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches) are subject to visual inspection by venue security.\nLarge bags are not allowed in The Fox\, and must be checked in our Coat Check (located in the North Gallery) for the duration of the event. \nPrograms are subject to change \nCancellation Policy\nAll sales are final and nonrefundable.
URL:https://foxtheaterspokane.org/event/tango-tapas-valentines-day-with-the-spokane-symphony/
LOCATION:The Fox\, 1001 W Sprague Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99210\, United States
CATEGORIES:23-24 Season,Classical,Dance,Date Night,Featured,First Timers,Specials
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231119
DTSTAMP:20231114T181754Z
CREATED:20230415T010343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T181754Z
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SUMMARY:Handel's Messiah
DESCRIPTION:THURSDAY SOLD OUT\nFRIDAY SOLD OUT\nSATURDAY SOLD OUT \nJames Lowe\, conductor\nDr. Meg Stohlmann\, chorale director\nSpokane Symphony Chorale and Chamber Singers \nSoloists\nJoel Cummings\, Tenor\nNicole Sonbert\, Alto\nCharles Robert Stepehns\, BassDawn Wolski\, Soprano \nThe glorious holiday tradition of Handel’s Messiah returns to St. John’s Cathedral. Honor Handel’s most outstanding work with joyous refrains and exultant arias\, including the iconic “Hallelujah” chorus\, in this powerful presentation of the greatest story ever told. \nEVENING DOORS 6:30PM | SHOW 7:30PM\nMATINEE DOORS 2PM | 3PM \nProgram\nPART I\nSinfonia (orchestra)\nComfort ye my people (tenor)\nEv’ry valley shall be exalted (air for tenor)\nAnd the glory of the Lord (chorus)\nThus saith the Lord of hosts (accompanied recitative for bass)\nBut who may abide the day of His coming (soprano)\nAnd He shall purify the sons of Levi (chorus)\nBehold\, a virgin shall conceive (alto)\nO thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Air for alto and chorus)\nFor behold\, darkness shall cover the earth (bass)\nThe people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (bass)\nFor unto us a child is born (chorus)\nPifa (“Pastoral Symphony”) ( orchestra)\nThere were shepherds abiding in the fields (secco recitative for\nsoprano)\nAnd lo\, the angel of the Lord (accompanied recitative for soprano)\nAnd the angel said unto them (secco recitative for soprano)\nAnd suddenly there was with the angel (accompanied recitative for soprano)\nGlory to God in the highest (chorus)\nRejoice greatly\, O daughter of Zion (soprano)\nThen shall the eyes of the blind be opened (secco recitative for alto)\nHe shall feed his flock like a shepherd (alto and soprano)\nHis yoke is easy (chorus) \nINTERMISSION \nPART II\nBehold the Lamb of God (chorus)\nHe was despised and rejected of men (alto)\nSurely He hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (chorus)\nAnd with His stripes we are healed (chorus)\nAll we like sheep have gone astray (chorus)\nAll they that see Him laugh him to scorn (secco recitative for tenor)\nHe trusted in God that He would deliver Him (chorus)\nThy rebuke hath broken His heart (tenor or soprano)\nBehold and see if there be any sorrow (tenor or soprano)\nHe was cut off (tenor)\nBut thou didst not leave His soul in hell (tenor)\nLift up your heads\, O ye gates (chorus)\nThe Lord gave the word (chorus)\nHow beautiful are the feet (soprano)\nWhy do the nations so furiously rage together? (bass)\nLet us break their bonds asunder (chorus)\nHe that dwelleth in heaven (tenor)\nThou shalt break them with a rod of iron (tenor)\nHallelujah (chorus) \nPART III\nI know that my Redeemer liveth (soprano)\nSince by man came death (chorus)\nBehold\, I tell you a mystery (bass)\nThe trumpet shall sound (bass)\nWorthy is the Lamb (chorus)\nAmen (chorus) \nDr. Meg Stohlmann\, Chorale Director\n\nDr. Meg Stohlmann is the director of choral and vocal studies at Gonzaga University where she conducts the Glee Club\, Concert Choir and Chamber Singers. In addition\, Meg also serves as the director of the Spokane Symphony Chorale. Most recently\, she served as assistant professor of choral music education in the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University in North Carolina. There she conducted the Appalachian Glee Club\, Appalachian Chorale\, Appalachian Youth Chorale\, and mentored many pre-service music educators. Dr. Stohlmann is an active member of the American Choral Directors Association and serves on the Northwest region’s board. She was also selected as one of six conductors to participate in the ACDA International Conductor’s Exchange program. She will host a conductor from Germany and travel to Germany in the summer of 2023 to represent the United States. Originally from Santa Rosa\, California\, Meg taught choir and guitar at the middle and high school level in Lexington\, KY for six years and conducted the Danville Children’s Choir. Her children’s choir and high school advanced women’s choirs performed at the Kentucky Music Educators State Conference in 2014 and 2015\, respectively. She earned her Doctoral of Musical Arts Degree at the University of Washington and Masters degree in Voice Performance and Choral Conducting from the University of Kentucky. A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy\, Meg also served on active duty in the Air Force for 5 years in Arizona\, Korea and Germany. She separated from the military in 2004 to pursue a second bachelor’s degree in Music Education at Sonoma State University. Meg’s lifelong love of choral music began as a charter member of the Santa Rosa Children’s Chorus where she sang for over 10 years and credits with her decision to make music education her career. \n\nSoloists\nJOEL CUMMINGS\, TENOR \nWith ringing high notes and a strong stage presence\, tenor Joel Cummings has thrilled audiences of all kinds from across the United States and Canada. Mr. Cummings has performed leading and supporting roles in regional opera houses across North America\, including Central City Opera\, Longwood Opera\, Skagit Opera\, Tacoma Opera\, Vancouver (BC) Concert Opera Society\, and the Astoria (OR) Music Festival . Role highlights include Rinuccio (Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi)\, Sam (Floyd’s Susannah)\, Ferrando (Mozart’s Cosí fan tutte)\, Tamino (Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte)\, Fenton (Verdi’s Falstaff)\, Egisto (Cavalli’s L’Egisto)\, Orpheus (Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld)\, Alfred (Strauss’ Die Fledermaus) and Arturo (Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor). Recently\, Mr. Cummings has performed with Inland Northwest Opera at various venues around the Spokane Coeur d’Alene metro. \nA frequent artist on the concert stage\, Mr. Cummings sang as tenor soloist in Marsh’s The Song of Luke with the Cascade Symphony Orchestra in Seattle’s Benaroya Hall. Mr. Cummings was heard in Handel’s Messiah\, Bach’s Cantata 106 and Cantata 51\, and Pergolesi’s Magnificat in various venues across the Seattle area. Other performances include Schubert’s Mass in G and Magnificat with the Everett Chorale and Orchestra\, Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass and Mozart’s Missa Brevis with the Whatcom Chorale and Sinfonia\, and in Mendelssohn’s Lobgesang with West Side Presbyterian Church in Seattle\, WA. He has graced Boston’s Jordan Hall\, performing Stravinsky’s In Memoriam: Dylan Thomas with the New England Conservatory Contemporary Ensemble. \nA graduate of New England Conservatory of Music (M.M.) and Pacific Lutheran University (B\,M.)\, Mr. Cummings currently lives in Spokane Valley\, with his wife and two daughters. \nNICOLE SONBERT\, ALTO \nDr. Nicole Sonbert\, Mezzo-Soprano is recognized for work as a performer\, clinician\, guest presenter\, adjudicator\, and guest conductor. She has performed roles including Aunt Lou in Still’s Highway One\, USA\, Madame Flora in Menotti’s The Medium\, Suzuki in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly\, the Mother in Menotti’s The\nConsul\, the ghost mother in Offenbach’s Les contes d’Hoffmann\, Buttercup in Gilbert and Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore\, and Bloody Mary in Rodger and Hammerstein’s South Pacific. She has also performed as the alto soloist in Handel’s Messiah\, Mozart’s Requiem in D minor\, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D minor. \nDr. Sonbert is a graduate of University of Kentucky with a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance. Her research area encompasses Evaluating Appropriate Repertoire for Developing Singers: An African-American Art Song Anthology. Sonbert was previously the Youth & Family Programs Manager for\nSeattle Opera and Director of the Community Music School at Appalachian State University\, as well as a part of the voice faculty at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\, Appalachian State University\, and Lees-McRae College. She has also taught in several other training programs\, with many of her students winning first place awards for NATS and concerto competitions. In 2006\, she was the recipient of the “My Teacher\, My Hero” award\, honoring her as a teacher and mentor for young voices while teaching choir at E.B. Aycock Middle School. Dr. Sonbert is currently the Director of MusicFest Northwest and the Director of Voice at Eastern Washington University. \nCHARLES ROBERT STEPHENS\, BASS \nCharles Robert Stephens’s career spans a wide variety of roles and styles in opera and concert music. His performances show “a committed characterization and a voice of considerable beauty.” (Opera News) at the New York City Opera he sang the role of Professor Friedrich Bhaer in the New York premiere of Adamo’s Little Women\, and was hailed by the New York Times as a “baritone of smooth distinction.” Since his debut as Marcello in La Bohème\, Mr. Stephens’ New York City Opera roles include Frank in Die Tote Stadt\, Sharpless in Madama Butterfly\, and 43 performances as Germont in La Traviata on tour across the US. \nMr. Stephens has sung on numerous occasions at Carnegie Hall in a variety of roles with the Oratorio Society of New York (St. Matthew Passion)\, the Masterworks Chorus (Messiah)\, and Musica Sacra (Lord Nelson Mass). Carnegie hall performances with opera orchestra of new york have included roles in Otello\, Lucrezia Borgia\, and Adriana Lecouvreur. \nMr. Stephens’ many operatic roles include Rigoletto (National Theater of Taiwan)\, Amonasro (El Paso Opera)\, Germont (Montevideo\, Uruguay and Minnesota Opera)\, Rodrigo (Boston Bel Canto)\, Count Di Luna (Boston Bel Canto)\, Gianni Schicchi (Buffalo opera)\, Tonio ( Di Capo Opera)\, Enrico (Connecticut Opera)\, Sharpless (National Theater of Santo Domingo)\, the Barber in Figaro (Hawaii Opera) and many others\, with leading opera companies throughout the U.S. and abroad. \nMemorable engagements include the role of the blind tiresias in Niobe\, Queen of Thebes with the Boston Early Music Festival\, Scarpia in Tosca and Rigoletto in Spokane\, Belcore\, Sharpless and Escamillio with the Helena Symphony\, Britten’s Cantata Misericordia in Tacoma and Seattle\, Verdi’s Requiem in Philadelphia\, Messiah with the Santa Fe Symphony\, Portland Baroque Orchestra\, and the Seattle Symphony\, Vaughan Williams Sea Symphony with the Tacoma Symphony\, the high priest in Samson and Delilah in Birmingham and the Bach St. John Passion with Portland Baroque and the Northwest Sinfonietta. \nFestival appearances include performances at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts\, the Methow Chamber Music Festival\, the Spoletto Festival\, Whidbey Island Music Festival and the Bellingham International Festival. \nMr. Stephens appeared on CUNY TV in New York City as a featured artist with “Regina Resnik Presents.” \nNotable engagements include Elijah with Seattle Pro Musica and Portland Chamber Orchestra\, Carmina Burana with the Hartford Symphony\, Haydn’s Creation with the North Carolina Symphony and opening night 2014 with the Seattle Symphony. \nMr. Stephens recently performed the Monteverdi Vespers with Pacific Musicworks\, Messiah with Tacoma Symphony and Bellevue Ballet\, Brahms Requiem in Missoula and Olympia\, the title role in Rigoletto with Northwest Lyric Opera\, Bach b minor Mass with Seattle Pro Musical\, Haydn’s Mass in Time of War with the Northwest Sinfonietta and Don Alfonso in Cosi fan Tutte with City Opera Bellevue. \nDAWN WOLSKI\, SOPRANO \nOpera News hailed Soprano Dawn Wolski as “exquisite” for her portrayal of Lucia in The Rape of Lucretia under the baton of the late Maestro Julius Rudel. She has performed over two dozen opera roles\, multiple concert works\, and has been featured in television programs in Europe\, China\, and throughout the United States. Signature operatic repertoire includes Zerbinetta in Ariadne auf Naxos\, Königin der Nacht in Die Zauberflöte\, Gilda in Rigoletto\, Susanna in Le nozze di Figaro\, Despina in Così fan tutte\, and Cunegonde in Candide. On the concert stage\, favorites are Bach’s “Jauchtzet Gott” (BWV 51) and “Wedding” Cantata (BWV 202); Mozart’s Coronation Mass\, Requiem\, and Vesperae Solennes de Confessore; Poulenc’s Gloria; Faure’s Requiem; Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem; Orff’s Carmina Burana; Haydn’s Missa in Angustiis; and Schoenberg’s Pierrot Lunaire\, among others. Ms. Wolski can be heard and seen on the Spokane Symphony’s 2021 video recording of Mahler’s Symphony No. 4\, and will perform Mozart’s Exultate\, Jubilate in Masterworks 9 later this season. \nCareer gems less known to her classical audiences include two enlistments in U.S. Army where she performed with the London Symphony\, Boston Symphony\, National Symphony\, and the Cincinnati Symphony—sharing the stage with performers such as Julie Andrews\, Wayne Brady\, Wynonna Judd\, Pam Tillis\, Chris Isaak\, as well as several U.S. presidents. She also spent three tours in China on prime television networks\, singing both Western Classical selections and Chinese favorites. Projects closest to her heart\, however\, have included premiering works of living composers\, as well as working in more intimate ensemble settings. She will be renewing her annual in-home recital series with Maestro Eckart Preu in May/June 2024. \nDawn holds a Master of Music Degree from Manhattan School of Music in NYC\, and a BA in Music from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. She currently serves on the Voice Faculty of Eastern Washington University. \n. \nChorale\n\n\n\nSopranos\nAltos \nTenors \nBasses\n\n\nHolly Chase\nJessica Carlson\nMicah Blauer\nBrian Cheney\n\n\nLise Hafso-Marks\nEsther Kelley\nTrevor Bushnell\nDan Eyestone\n\n\nBrittany McEachran\nGretchen Ramey\nBrendan McEachran\nRyan Gunn\n\n\nKristen Nauditt\nHannah Reiman\nIsaac Miller\nKevin Jung\n\n\nJennifer Snow\nMichelle Scott\nLogan Shevalier\nCole Reiman\n\n\nBecky Soth\nIrene Supica\nBrian Soth\nPaul Steenblik\n\n\nAllison Wagstaff\nDebbie Zimmerman\nTom Williams\nChuck Zimmerman\n\n\n\nTicket Information:\nTickets On Sale: Monday\, August 14\, 2023\nTicket Prices: $13.50 – $32\nPhone: 509-624-1200\nBox Office: Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox\, 1001 West Sprague Avenue \nTHURSDAY SOLD OUTFriday sold outSATURDAY SOLD OUTBag Policy\nAll bags (with the exception of clutches 6 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches) are subject to visual inspection by venue security.\nLarge bags are not allowed in The Fox\, and must be checked in our Coat Check (located in the North Gallery) for the duration of the event. \nPrograms are subject to change \nCancellation Policy\nAll sales are final and nonrefundable.
URL:https://foxtheaterspokane.org/event/handels-messiah-2/
LOCATION:Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist\, 127 East 12th Avenue\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, United States
CATEGORIES:23-24 Season,Classical,First Timers,Holiday,Specials
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231029
DTSTAMP:20231020T204010Z
CREATED:20230415T010307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T204010Z
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SUMMARY:Symphonic-Con
DESCRIPTION:Movie\, TV\, and video game music performed live by the Spokane Symphony. Hear music from Studio Ghibli\, Harry Potter\, Kingdom Hearts\, Lord of the Rings\, Marvel\, Disney\, and much more. Create your favorite cosplay to wear as you listen to these iconic themes enhanced with a costume contest and lobby vendors. This concert is family-friendly! \nCome early to check out our lobby vendors like The Man Behind the Comics\, Ponytail Ranch Creations\, The Four Farthings\, Ara Gotham Art and more! \nDOORS 6PM | SHOW 7:30PM \nTicket Information:\nTickets On Sale: Monday\, August 14\, 2023\nTicket Prices: $25 – $64\nPhone: 509-624-1200\nBox Office: Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox\, 1001 West Sprague Avenue \nBUY SATURDAY TICKETSBag Policy\nAll bags (with the exception of clutches 6 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches) are subject to visual inspection by venue security.\nLarge bags are not allowed in The Fox\, and must be checked in our Coat Check (located in the North Gallery) for the duration of the event. \nPrograms are subject to change \nCancellation Policy\nAll sales are final and nonrefundable.
URL:https://foxtheaterspokane.org/event/symphonic-con/
LOCATION:The Fox\, 1001 W Sprague Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99210\, United States
CATEGORIES:23-24 Season,Community,Family,First Timers,Pop,Specials
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230923
DTSTAMP:20230817T190138Z
CREATED:20230415T010221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T190138Z
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SUMMARY:Symphony Sessions
DESCRIPTION:James Lowe\, conductor \nMusic Director James Lowe will take you on a classical music journey featuring traditional and contemporary composers in the industrial setting of The Wonder Building. \nDOORS 7:30PM | SHOW 8:30PM \nTicket Information:\nTickets On Sale: Monday\, August 14\, 2023\nTicket Prices: $29\nPhone: 509-624-1200\nBox Office: Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox\, 1001 West Sprague Avenue \nBUY TICKETSBag Policy\nAll bags (with the exception of clutches 6 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches) are subject to visual inspection by venue security.\nLarge bags are not allowed in The Fox\, and must be checked in our Coat Check (located in the North Gallery) for the duration of the event. \nPrograms are subject to change \nCancellation Policy\nAll sales are final and nonrefundable.
URL:https://foxtheaterspokane.org/event/symphony-sessions/
LOCATION:The Wonder Building\, 835 N Post St\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:23-24 Season,Classical,First Timers,Specials
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230907
DTSTAMP:20230905T205348Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T205348Z
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SUMMARY:Yo-Yo Ma
DESCRIPTION:James Lowe\, conductor\nThe Spokane Symphony \nWe’re thrilled to bring to Spokane one of the world’s greatest musicians\, Yo-Yo Ma. As one of the most versatile and vibrant cellists of our time\, his work encompasses and celebrates the joy of human creation. A performance from Yo-Yo always transcends the concert hall giving you a once-in-a-lifetime experience! \nAntonín Dvořák\nSlavonic Dances\, Op.46\, No. 1 \nFranz Schubert\nSymphony No. 8 in B minor “The Unfinished\,” D. 759 \nAntonín Dvorák\nCello Concerto in B minor\, Op.104\, B. 191 \nDOORS 7:00PM | SHOW 8:00PM \nView ProgramTicket Information:\nTicket Prices: $50 – $437\nPhone: 509-624-1200\nBox Office: Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox\, 1001 West Sprague Avenue \nBUY TICKETSBag Policy\nAll bags (with the exception of clutches 6 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches) are subject to visual inspection by venue security.\nLarge bags are not allowed in The Fox\, and must be checked in our Coat Check (located in the North Gallery) for the duration of the event. \nPrograms are subject to change \nCancellation Policy\nAll sales are final and nonrefundable.
URL:https://foxtheaterspokane.org/event/yo-yo-ma/
LOCATION:The Fox\, 1001 W Sprague Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99210\, United States
CATEGORIES:23-24 Season,Classical,Featured,Specials
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230622
DTSTAMP:20230607T214733Z
CREATED:20230415T010412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T214733Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Solstice at Brick West Brewing Co.
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the family-friendly West End Plaza at Brick West Brewing Co. to celebrate the beginning of summer. Enjoy an all-new program designed by the Spokane Symphony musicians while you crack open a cold one. Featuring Concertmaster Mateusz Wolski on violin and songs from Cole Porter\, The Beatles\, Dixie Land Classics and more. Add a meal from 509 Dine when purchasing your tickets. All ages are welcome! \nTicket Information:\nTicket Prices: $15 | Add-On Meal: $15\nPhone: 509-624-1200\nBox Office: Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox\, 1001 West Sprague Avenue \nBUY TICKETSADD-ON MEALBag Policy\nAll bags (with the exception of clutches 6 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches) are subject to visual inspection by venue security.\nLarge bags are not allowed in The Fox\, and must be checked in our Coat Check (located in the North Gallery) for the duration of the event. \nPrograms are subject to change \nCancellation Policy\nAll sales are final and nonrefundable.
URL:https://foxtheaterspokane.org/event/summer-solstice-at-brick-west-brewing-co/
LOCATION:Brick West Brewing Co.\, 1318 W 1st Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:23-24 Season,Classical,Community,Family,First Timers,Specials,Summer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230101
DTSTAMP:20221229T003458Z
CREATED:20221016T230653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221229T003458Z
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SUMMARY:New Year’s Eve: Beethoven’s 9th
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the New Year with one of the greatest pieces of music ever written. A Spokane tradition since 2008\, celebrate with Beethoven’s monumental work dedicated to freedom\, joy and human unity. The concert features more than 150 performers on stage\, including the Spokane Symphony Chorale. It’s the perfect way to see out the old year and bring in the new. \nDoors 6:30pm | Show 7:30pm\nAFTER PARTY\nThe bar will stay open one hour after the concert. Stay for a drink and casual conversation with Music Director James Lowe and the Spokane Symphony orchestra musicians. Take a photo with friends and family at the photo booth – you might even convince your favorite musician to join! \n  \nBUY TICKETSGET IN FREE WITH YOUR SYMPHONY NYE TICKET STUBS! \nMasterClass Big Band presents Swingin’ in the New Year\n9:00PM – 12:30AM\n \nThe Knitting Factory \nMORE INFO\nLive Music and dancing all night! The night opens with Bobby Patterson and the Two Tones playing the best in Blues/Rock then transitions to a variety of dance favorites from the MasterClass Big Band featuring Jim Swoboda and guest Meghan Sullivan. \nThis is a family-friendly event. \nBag Policy\nAll bags (with the exception of clutches 6 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches) are subject to visual inspection by venue security.\nLarge bags are not allowed in The Fox\, and must be checked in our Coat Check (located in the North Gallery) for the duration of the event. \nPrograms are subject to change \nCancellation Policy\nAll sales are final and nonrefundable.
URL:https://foxtheaterspokane.org/event/new-years-eve-beethovens-9th/
LOCATION:The Fox\, 1001 W Sprague Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99210\, United States
CATEGORIES:22-23 Season,Classical,Featured,Holiday,Specials
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221120
DTSTAMP:20221111T212500Z
CREATED:20221017T220405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T212500Z
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SUMMARY:Spokane Symphony: Handel’s Messiah
DESCRIPTION:James Lowe\, Conductor\nSpokane Symphony Chorale & Chamber Singers \nThe drama and humanity of The Messiah has been thrilling and moving audiences for centuries. Handel takes the story of Christ and illustrates it with music that is by turns profound\, moving\, vengeful\, transformational and even humorous. St. John’s Cathedral provides the perfect backdrop for this beloved holiday tradition. \nTime(s): 7:30pm on Friday | 3pm on Saturday\nPurchase Friday TicketsPurchase Saturday TicketsBag Policy\nAll bags (with the exception of clutches 6 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches) are subject to visual inspection by venue security.\nLarge bags are not allowed in The Fox\, and must be checked in our Coat Check (located in the North Gallery) for the duration of the event. \nPrograms are subject to change \nCancellation Policy\nAll sales are final and nonrefundable.
URL:https://foxtheaterspokane.org/event/handels-messiah/
LOCATION:Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist\, 127 East 12th Avenue\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, United States
CATEGORIES:22-23 Season,Classical,Community,Family,Holiday,Specials
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221105T213000
DTSTAMP:20221017T223410Z
CREATED:20221017T223401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T223410Z
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SUMMARY:POPS 2: John Williams’ 90th Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Date: Nov 5\, 2022\nTime(s): 7:30pm\nLocation: The Fox Theater \nJames Lowe\, Conductor \nThe music of John Williams has transported us beyond our imagination. To new worlds. Through heart-pounding adventures. The Spokane Symphony brings your favorite John Williams scores to life to celebrate his 90th birthday. Join us as we celebrate this significant milestone with music from his most popular movie soundtracks\, including Jaws\, E.T.\, Superman\, Raiders of the Lost Ark\, Jurassic Park\, Harry Potter\, and Star Wars\, which the American Film Institute named the greatest film score of all time. \n\n\nTICKET INFORMATION: \nSingle Tickets and Pops subscriptions \n\nBUY TICKETS
URL:https://foxtheaterspokane.org/event/pops-2-john-williams-90th-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:The Fox\, 1001 W Sprague Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Pops,Specials
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221031
DTSTAMP:20221017T223759Z
CREATED:20221017T223759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T223759Z
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SUMMARY:The Music of Harry Potter and Other Halloween Favorites
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 29-30\, 2022\nTime(s): 7:30pm on Saturday | 3pm on sun\nLocation: The Fox Theater \nJames Lowe\, Conductor \nAll aboard the Hogwarts Express! The magical sounds of Hogwarts and the wizarding world are back at The Fox! Listen as the Spokane Symphony conjures your favorite tunes from the Harry Potter films and many other Halloween favorites. Come early to take part in fun lobby activities. Wizards and witches are welcome to wear their robes! \nTICKET INFORMATION:  \nSponsored by Spokane Public Radio KPBX \nBUY TICKETS
URL:https://foxtheaterspokane.org/event/the-music-of-harry-potter-and-other-halloween-favorites/
LOCATION:The Fox\, 1001 W Sprague Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Specials
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