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Inland Northwest Dance Association, 927-0972. Non-profit organization promoting the art of dance. Each year, INDA plays host to a two day Fall Dance Workshop as well as DanceFest Spokane bringing professional dance companies to the Inland Northwest. indaspokane.org

Nizana and Desert Silk Dance Company, 847-4566. Performing Middle Eastern influenced dance styles locally and regionally. Consultation, workshops, and performances. nizanaraqs.com

Northwest Highland (Scottish) Dancers, 5521 N. Wall, 879-3352. Certified instructors offering traditional highland dance lessons for ages 2 1/2 - adult. Performance and competition opportunities are available. danceinspokane.com

Silver Spurs International Folk Dancers, 533-9966. Youth dance troupe that travels throughout the Inland Northwest and abroad, sharing traditional folk dance from U.S. and worldwide cultures in public, private, and community service performances. Instruction includes cultural education, dance and stage skills. silverspursyouthfolkdancers.org

Simply Dance Studio, 820 W. Sprague, 892-1480. Full spectrum dance studio offering dance lessons and social dancing in Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Jazz,, Hip-Hop, Tap, Ballet, Creative Movement, Yoga, Belly Dancing and Acting. Additionally, the studio offers “Saturday Night Salsa” with lessons prior. simplydancestudio.com

Spokane Area Square and Folk Dancers, 1901 N. Sullivan, 979-2607. Spokane Area Council is the governing body for the twenty-seven square, round, and clogging dance clubs in the Spokane area. squaredancespokane.org

Spokane Youth Ballet, 922-3023. Spokane Youth Ballet’s goal is to produce a professional quality ballet performance in Spokane.

The Spokane area has many dance schools. Please refer to the Dance Instruction listing in the Yellow Pages. Listed there are dance troupes that perform regularly.

Academy of Dance, 14214 E. Sprague, 922-3023. Spokane Valley’s premier classical ballet academy offering classical ballet programs for all ages. Academy of Dance is the home of Spokane Youth Ballet. spokaneacademyofdance.com

Baharat!!, 535-7101. Productions for any type of audience, from the casual party to the concert hall. Baharat!! celebrates the diverse cultures and regions of the Middle East through music, colorful costuming and dance. baharatdancers.com

Ballet Arts Academy, 109 W. Pacific, 838-5705. School of dance with classes for all ages, classical ballet and contemporary. balletartsacademy.com

Ballet Classique, 455-4528. Ballet Classique provides the opportunity to learn the discipline and art of classical ballet for ages 3 to adult, from beginning to advanced levels.

The Dance Center of Spokane, 1407 E. 57th Ave., 448-2464. For ages 3 to adult, teaches many styles of dance including classical ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, gym and ballroom. Resident non-profit ballet company “Spokane Ballet Ensemble” performs at grade schools and charitable events. dancecenterofspokane.com

Haran Irish Dancers. A touring troupe of dancers ages six to 60, the Haran Irish Dancers perform energetic shows all over the country. Join as a new student or book the dancers for an event. harandancers.com

HYPER-Formance Jazz Dance Club, 448-5423. From four to 84, dancers learn all styles and create an original musical every year performed at the Bing Crosby Theater. Low cost, high values, fun for entire family. hyperjdc.com

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Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland, 747-7045. Performances and improv classes for youth and adults. The troupe is available for corporate events, college shows, emcee, workshops, and parties, and the theatre for rent. bluedoortheatre.com .

Eastern Washington University Department of Theatre, 201 Theatre, Cheney campus, 359-2459. The department presents three productions per year, plus summer theatre for youth. ewu.edu/cale/programs/theatre.xml

Gonzaga University Theatre Arts Program, 502 E. Boone, 313-6553. Presents three main stage productions and one dance concert annually. The department also produces a Readers Theatre Series in addition to student productions. gonzaga.edu/theatrearts

Ignite! Community Theatre, 10814 E. Broadway, 795-0004. A volunteer community theatre with diverse opportunities, including a Booklight Readers’ Theatre, Living History Program, annual Haunted House and fully-produced shows. ignitetheatre.org

Interplayers Theatre, 174 S. Howard, 455-7529. Founded in 1980, Interplayers is Spokane’s resident professional theatre. Interplayers collaborates with national stage and TV/film talent and regional talent to produce dynamic and innovative productions. interplayers.com

Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard, 800-325-SEAT. A community theatre, one of the oldest in the country, performs throughout the year on two stages. Spokane Civic Theatre Academy offers classes and camps for adults and youth year round. spokanecivictheatre.com

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Spokane Community College Theatre and Film Arts Club, 533-7387. The SCC provides a combination of performances, courses, activities (SCC Players) and festivals to build greater understanding of the human condition through film and theatre. scc.spokane.edu/?players

Spokane Falls Community College, 3410 W. George Wright Dr., Spartan Theatre, Bldg. 5, 533-3592. The drama program offers four major productions each year, as well as, a One-Act Play Festival in June, and classes in all areas of theatre. spokanefalls.edu/academic/drama

Spokane Stage Left, 108 W. 3rd Ave., 838-9727. Live theater presented for political, intellectual and social stimulation. Provides an affordable venue for small performing groups that otherwise have no home. spokanestageleft.org

Whitworth University Theatre, 300 W. Hawthorne Rd, 777-3707. Presents two annual, main-stage productions, a One-Act Play Festival, touring performances, solo theatre, and a concert of dance each spring. Numerous black box productions each year —include musicals, classics, children’s theatre, improvisation, dance events, staged readings and original work. whitworth.edu/theatre

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Spokane has many performing musicians. Watch the local media for location, dates, and times.

Allegro-Baroque and Beyond, 455-6865.Allegro is our region’s period music organization, specializing in music of the Baroque, Classic, and Romantic eras. They produce a series of concerts at the Bing Crosby Theater, a series of concerts in Historic Homes, and the Royal Fireworks Festival and Concert. allegrobaroque.org

American Guild of Organists, Spokane Chapter, 208-661-1743. Chapter of approximately seventy members located in Spokane, Washington. Provides training, enrichment and support for area organists and organ students and sponsors concerts in a variety of venues. spokaneago.org

Clarion Brass Ensemble, 489-4633. Featuring the unique compositions and arrangements of William Berry, a twelve-piece brass ensemble that plays an exhilarating range of styles, dynamics, and colors. figarotunes.com

Connoisseur Concerts, 800-325-SEAT. Presents annual Northwest Bach Festival, Mozart on a Summer’s Eve, as well as additional performances in Spokane parks and other garden venues. nwbachfest.com

Eastern Washington University Department of Music, 119 Music, EWU Cheney, 359-2241. Opportunities for private instruction in voice and instruments, as well as participation in musical ensembles-chorus, band, orchestra, opera workshop, chamber groups and music theater. Numerous public concerts and recitals are presented. ewu.edu./cale/programs/music.xml

Gonzaga University Music Department, 502 E. Boone, 313-6731. With over twenty performances each semester, Gonzaga’s ensembles perform in a number of venues including St. Aloysius Church on campus, Spokane’s Bing Crosby Theatre, and the Martin Woldson Theatre at the Fox. Gonzaga offers BA degrees in music and music education. gonzaga.edu/music

Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Dr., 326-9516. Open to all ages and abilities for individual instruction in piano, voice, orchestral and band instruments — strings, winds, percussion, guitar and chamber music — as well as Kid’s Voice and Women’s Voice classes, jazz studies, and Music Together for young infants and toddlers. hnmc.org

Inland Empire Blues Society, 534-8185, Msg. Box 2. Non-profit organization whose purpose is to support, preserve and promote the blues through social events, concerts, festivals and Inside Blues newsletter. Information, blogs and calendar at ieblues.org

Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association, 208-691-8866. INBA is an all-volunteer organization that seeks to build public awareness of bluegrass music in the area through concerts, festivals, jam-sessions and other events. spokanebluegrass.org

Jazz Guitar Society of Spokane, 747-2200. A non-profit educational organization dedicated to bringing world class jazz guitar educators and performers to Spokane. Weekly classes offered for beginning jazz guitarists and monthly events for our membership in addition to the world class guitarists we bring in every other month on average. jazzguitarsocietyofspokane.com

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MasterClass Jazz Orchestra (MCJO), 922-4784. High School musicians and vocalists perform with professional musicians to provide the region’s best advanced jazz training and performance platforms for students looking to enhance their musical knowledge and accelerate their musical knowledge and music careers. mcjo.org

Pages of Harmony, 710-8485. Celebrating a cappella music through barbershop singing from quartet to full chorus. pagesofharmony.org

Professional Musicians of the Inland Northwest, AFM Local 105, 328-5253. Free referral service for music lovers to find quality live music for all types of events. nwmusicians.org

Project Joy, 535-0584. Organization composed of entertainers 50 years or older providing entertainment for care centers, assisted living facilities, retirement homes, schools, and special events. projectjoy.org

Spirit of Spokane Chorus, 218-4799. A cappella group that performs four part harmony in the barbershop style. Throughout the year, the group offers fun harmonies at events from Christmas caroling with Santa, to entertaining audiences at variety shows, to singing the National Anthem for outstanding athletes from around the nation. They are a community-based chorus that invites women singers to become a part of their exciting journey. spiritofspokanechorus.org

Spokane All-City Jazz Ensembles, 939-0297. Through ensembles, classes, private instruction, guest artists, master classes, and performances, students in the All-City Jazz Program have many opportunities to grow and learn. The high school program has a four concert season and the middle school program has a two concert season. spokaneallcityjazz.org

Spokane Jazz Orchestra, 800-325-SEAT. For over 30 years, this 17-piece big band has been the flagship ensemble of the Spokane Jazz Society, bringing both performances and education services to the Inland Northwest. Exciting guest artists headline each of four annual concerts at the Bing Crosby Theater. spokanejazz.org

Spokane String Quartet, 800-325-SEAT. Concert season at the Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox and the Bing Crosby Theater plus concerts in private homes and other venues. spokanestringquartet.org

Spokane Symphony, 624-1200. The largest and most active professional performing arts organization in the Inland Northwest, the Spokane Symphony provides more than 50 professional performances each season. spokanesymphony.org

Whitworth University Music Department, 300 W. Hawthorne Rd., 777-3280. Offering concerts, recitals, workshops and master classes open to the public. whitworth.edu/music

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Eastern Washington University Inland Northwest Center for Writers, 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Suite 425, 359-4956. Offers a Writers in the Community Program and presents poets and authors in an annual series of readings open to the public at various downtown locations. ewumfa.com

Get Lit! Programs, 359-6447. Annual literary arts festival held each April featuring readings, panels, workshops, children’s events, films, poetry slams, and community events. ewu.edu/getlit

The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, Inland Northwest Region. SCBWI is an international organization devoted to children’s literature and is for people at all stages in their careers. Quarterly mini-workshops offer practical training, support and advice, as well as, a regional conference each Fall that includes editorial and agent consultations. scbwi.org/Regional-Chapters.aspx?R=81

Spokane Authors and Self-Publishers, 325-2072. With a membership of approximately 150, the group holds monthly programs to learn how to publish and market their own work. spokaneauthors.org

Spokane is Reading, 444-5307 (Spokane Public Library). Spokane Is Reading is a joint community read sponsored and produced by Spokane Public Library, Spokane County Library District and Auntie’s Bookstore. Designed to encourage reading in the region, it culminates with two free author presentations. spokaneisreading.org

Spokane Poetry Slam, 208-340-2750. Spokane Poetry Slam is competitive. Finals determine which poets will be on the team that represents the Lilac City at the National Poetry Slam. spokanepoetryslam.org

Spokane Storytelling League, 467-5703. Volunteer group has presented various styles of reading for over 70 years, offering support, learning skills and opportunities to those interested in storytelling.

LiteratureSpokane has many bookstores. Check local media for readings and special events.

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Christian Youth Theater, 6205 E. Mansfield, Suite A, 487-6540. An after school theater arts training program for kids ages 6-18 committed to providing wholesome family entertainment realized in fully staged musicals, and to teaching theater. CYT offers classes, camps, and musical performances throughout the year. cytspokane.com

Kindermusik, 456-3559. Offering developmentally-specific, educational programs for ages newborn to seven in music, singing, movement, rhythms, and instrument exploration. munchkins.yourvirtuoso.com

KPBX Kids’ Concerts, 328-5729. Annual series of free family-oriented concerts at various venues presented by Spokane Public Radio. kpbx.org

MusicFest Northwest, 327-3455. Annual festival at Gonzaga University includes public adjudication and competition of over 1,000 students, first grade through post-graduate, in categories of ballet, brass, percussion, flute, reed, piano, organ, strings and voice. Winners perform with the Spokane Symphony. musicfestnorthwest.org

Spokane Area Youth Choirs, 411 S. Washington St., 624-7992. Choral music training for students ages 7-18 from the greater Spokane area that emphasizes musicianship, vocal technique and performance skills with performances for the general public. saychoirs.org

Spokane Children’s Theatre, 800-325-SEAT. Spokane’s oldest theatre presents a season of five plays and musicals, a school-day performance, and five scholarships to summer theatre camps. spokanechildrenstheatre.org

Spokane Youth Symphony, 448-4446. Four progressive youth orchestras perform four subscribed concerts at the Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, with additional performances at Sandpoint Festival, First Night Spokane, St. John’s Cathedral and Audubon Park. spokaneyouthsymphony.org

Theatre Arts for Children, 995-6718. A non-profit organization that provides opportunity for children of all ages to participate in the theatre arts. theaterartsforchildren.org

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EventsArtfest, 456-3931. An annual three day, outdoor juried arts & crafts festival with music, artist demonstrations and a children’s art fair the weekend after Memorial Day. northwestmuseum.org

BOBfest, 304-7810. Battle of the Bands is a free festival taking place in mid-June in Spokane’s Riverfront Park highlight’s the musical talent of local youth, sponsored by the Chase Youth Commission. chaseyouthspokane.org

DanceFest Northwest, 927-0972. Festival celebrating National Dance Week and featuring performers of all ages and styles. DanceFest includes free public dance workshops, vendors with dance information and products, and a silent auction and raffle. indaspokane.com

Elkfest, 1931 W. Pacific Ave., 363-1973. An annual June celebration of Indie music, beer and community in Browne’s Addition. wedonthaveone.com/the-elk/elkfest/

Fall Folk Festival, 747-2640. Spokane’s annual celebration of cultural diversity through traditional music, dance and art presented by Spokane Folklore Society. Free festival features performances, jamming, workshops, craft sales and children’s activities. spokanefolklore.org

First Friday, 456-0580. Held the first Friday of each month — an evening of drawings, paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, photography and other visual art. Take in diverse live performances — music, dance, theatre, and the late shopping and dining downtown have to offer. downtownspokane.org/first-friday.php

First Night Spokane, 456-0580. A Winter festival celebrating visual and performing arts on New Year’s Eve in downtown Spokane. firstnightspokane.org

Get Lit! Programs, 359-6447. Annual literary arts festival taking place in April featuring readings, panels, workshops, children’s events, films, poetry slams, and other community events. ewu.edu/getlit

Inland Northwest Theatre Arts Festival (INTAF), 443-9137. Theatre arts festival for Inland Northwest high schools, including workshops, performances and speakers.

Pig Out In The Park, 921-5579. Pig-Out is an annual Labor Day food and entertainment festival featuring over 55 concerts and 48 food booths in Riverfront Park. Admission is free. spokanepigout.com

Royal Fireworks Festival and Concert, 455-6865. Staged in Riverfront Park, the festival takes place the last weekend of July and offers period music, theatre and dance, visual arts, and historic fun for the whole family. The festival concludes with fireworks that are choreographed to Handel’s Music for Royal Fireworks. allegrobaroque.org

Spokane GLBT Film Festival, 216-0366. Annual film festival showing contemporary, “independent films” that are of interest to the GLBT community including films made by students, by professional independent filmmakers, by the Canadian Broadcasting Co. and by European film makers. spokanefilmfest.org

Spokane Highland Games, 922-3661. The Spokane Highland Games is a great way to partake in the fun and excitement of this unique and colorful Scottish event. The Spokane Highland Games take place annually in early August. spokanehighlandgames.org

Spokane International Film Festival (SpIFF), 720-7743. Award-winning films from around the world, along with the film-makers! For dates, screening times, special events and information visit spokanefilmfestival.org

Spokane Lilac Festival Association, 535-4554. The Association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to honor our military, nurture our youth, and promote the Spokane region through ambassador outreach. The Spokane Lilac Festival also hosts the largest Armed Forces Torchlight Parade in the Nation in May. spokanelilacfestival.org

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There are various smaller venues not listed. Check local media for shows.

The Bartlett. An all ages live music venue and 21+ beer/wine bar. thebartlettspokane.com

Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague, 227-7638. An elegantly restored, 758 seat Neo-Classical Theater available for theatre, concerts, conferences, private performances and weddings. Gallery space features exhibits of regional artists. bingcrosbytheater.com

The Center, 6425 N. Lidgerwood, 724-7879. A rock club and a special occasion event center. The Center will features all-age and 21+ shows. thecenterofspokane.com

Chateau Rive at the Flour Mill, 621 W. Mallon, 795-2030. Located on the ground floor of the historic Flour Mill building, Chateau Rive is an elegant venue for weddings, concerts, and events with old world charm. chateaurive.com

The Hop, 706 N. Howard, 328-5467. All-ages and 21+ hot spot for music, food and drink. thehop.us

INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd, 279-7000. The elegant 2,700-seat facility is adaptable for symphony concerts, ballet, grand opera, road shows, country and rock music spectaculars, musical stage productions, travelogues, convention and lectures. inbpac.com

Knitting Factory Concert House, 919 E. Sprague, 244-3279. The Northwest’s premier concert house, restaurant, and nightclub. The 1,500-capacity concert venue features top performers from around the world. The venue is available for private functions, receptions and corporate parties. knittingfactory.com

The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln, 327-8000. Elegant Art Deco inspired interior, modern technology and 29,000 feet of event space. thelincolncenterspokane.com

Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague, 252-2628. Restored 1,630-seat art deco-style theatre is a multi-purpose performance arts auditorium and home of the Spokane Symphony. foxtheaterspokane.com

Phat House Productions, 417 S. Browne, 994-0334. All ages music venue, music lessons, private parties thephathouse.com

Spokane Valley Arts Council, 924-5009. Annual art auction and events to support programs and local public sculpture. spokanevalleyarts.org

WestCoast Entertainment, W. 201 North River Drive, Suite 200, 800-325-SEAT. Presenting national Broadway touring productions and sporting events throughout the western United States and Canada. A division of TicketsWest.com. bestofbroadwayspokane.com

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