From the Studio

Songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist Jenny Anne Mannan visits the studio to talk about her life in music and her new album, "Carnies & Cowboys." The record release show for "Carnies & Cowboys" will feature Jenny Anne, backed by Her Angel Band--a host of stellar local and regional musicians--and special guests Sara and Sean Watkins, performing as Watkins Family Hour. The release show takes place Friday, September 13, at 8 PM (Doors at 7 PM) at the Bing Crosby Theater, 901 West

Ignite Community Theatre visits the studio with a preview of their new production, Philip King's riotous farce, "See How They Run." Karen Brathovde, Director, and members of the cast Dan Griffith (Arthur Humphrey), George Morrison (Bishop of Lax), Tristen Canfield (Miss Skillon), and Michelle Bakken (Ida, the maid) discuss their roles and perform a scene from the show. "See How They Run" opens 7:30 PM Friday, September 13, and runs through September 29. For tickets and more information, visit .

Stage Left Theater's latest production is surreal... Marlee Andrews (Gabriela) and Rick Rivera (The Moon) visit the studio with a preview of Jose Rivera's "References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot," directed by Juan Mas. "References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot" opens 7:30 PM, Friday, September 6, and runs through September 22. For tickets and more information, visit .

What a treat to begin the day with gorgeous piano music played by Richard Dowling, back in Spokane for another concert in Connoisseur Concerts' BachFest! Thursday night's concert at Barrister Winery is The Teenage Chopin -- Early Genius. The music consists of masterpieces that Frederic Chopin, born in 1810 in Warsaw, Poland, created as a teen.

With the recent national conversation about giving respect to boys who dance, Verne's interview today with ballet dancer Harris Kahler and his mother Erika was particularly timely. Harris, 17, has been dancing for six years and will start school at the Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan this week. His goal is to become a professional dancer. A Go Fund Me page is set up to help him with the next phase of that goal.

Jim Tevenan welcomes Dawn Wolski, Director of Inland Northwest Opera, Melissa Huggins Executive Director of Spokane Arts, and Monica Romberg Director of Quiero Flamenco to discuss TheaterFest, a free performing arts event taking place 1 - 5 PM, Sunday, August 25th, in downtown Spokane at the Fox and the Bing Crosby theaters. Events include theater, dance, and music performances, and activities for all ages in the lobbies of the two theaters. No tickets or reservations needed. For schedules and

Jim Tevenan welcomes J.P. O' Shaughnessy and Jenny Oliver of Stage Left Theater to discuss a new program: "The Folio: Theater A La Carte." The first play presented in the series will be Sam Shepard's "Buried Child," presented as a staged reading one night only: Friday, August 23, 2019, at 7PM. New plays will be presented every six weeks. For more information, visit .

Kearney Jordan, Academic Director of Spokane Civic Theatre, brings a preview of this summer's Civic Academy Musical Production (C.A.M.P), the musical, "13." Henry McNulty, Music Director, accompanies cast members Jameson Elton, Addit Dibble, Delaney Kahler, Arlo McGowan, Tyler McCabe, Erik Wolfrum, Max Petrusek, and Leilani Santiago, performing two songs from the show. "13" opens at 7:30 PM, Friday August 16th, and runs through August 25th. For tickets and more information, visit the website .