From the Studio

Dawn Wolski, Director of Inland Northwest Opera, and Maria Caprile, Director of their current production, "The Toy Shop," stop by the studio with highlights of the Opera's upcoming season, which also includes "Cosi fan Tutte" (coming in July) and "Madame Butterfly" (coming in September). "The Toy Shop," a children's opera, will have free performances 4 PM May 19, at First Presbyterian Church in Coeur d'Alene, 1 PM May 21, at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library, and 3 PM June 1, at the West Central

Organist and composer Dr. S. Andrew Lloyd visits the studio to talk about his youth in Spokane and the trajectory of his career in music. Dr. Lloyd will be adjudicating the Organ Division of MusicFest Northwest in the coming week. He will also perform himself, 4 PM Sunday, May 12, at St. John's Cathedral (127 E 12th Avenue in Spokane).

Jonathan Timpanelli, of "School of Rock: The Musical," stops by the studio to chat about the hit show and his various roles as an actor touring with it. "School of Rock" follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star turned substitute teacher who transforms a class of straight-A students into grade-A rockers. It features 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber, all the original songs from the movie, and musical theater's very first kids' rock band, playing live. The show plays the First Interstate Center

Stage Left Theater stops by to preview "Kids Korner." Director Ben Dyck, actor Lulu Stafford, and producer Marty Kittelson talk about this production of 38 short plays written by Evergreen Elementary School first-graders. Spokane area actors and directors bring the action to life, and audience members provide the laughter! These family-friendly performances will take place at 7 PM May 9th, 10th, and 11th, with matinees at 2 PM on May 11th and 12th, at Stage Left Theater, 108 W Third Ave, Spokane

Members of Lake City Playhouse stopped by the studio to talk about their current production, the Stephen Sondheim musical "Company." On the night of his 35th birthday, Robert, a bachelor, struggles to think of a wish to make as he blows out his birthday candles. Surrounded by his married friends, should he wish for his own romantic partner, or be happy with the single life? Over a series of dinner parties, first dates, and thoughtful conversations, Robert attempts to understand the pros and cons

Part two of Spokane Symphony Music Director Eckart Preu's visit in the studio. Maestro Preu ended his tenure on Saturday, May 4 at 8 pm and Sunday, May 5 at 3 pm at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. The “Eckart’s Farewell” concerts included international percussion star Nebojsa Jovan Zivkovic performing his “Concerto of the Mad Queen,” and Richard Strauss’ majestic Alpine Symphony. Details at www.spokanesymphony.org or (509) 624-1200.

Part one of Music Director Eckart Preu's visit to the studio before his last weekend of music with the Spokane Symphony. Maestro Preu ends his tenure on Saturday, May 4 at 8 pm and Sunday, May 5 at 3 pm at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. The “Eckart’s Farewell” concerts include international percussion star, Nebojsa Jovan Zivkovic performing his “Concerto of the Mad Queen,” and Richard Strauss’ majestic Alpine Symphony. Details at www.spokanesymphony.org or (509) 624-1200.

Jan Pellant, Artistic Director & Conductor of the Coeur d'Alene Symphony, and alto saxophonist Sheila McCallum visit the studio with a preview of "Sounds of Magic," the Symphony's season finale, which will feature Dukas's Sorcerer's Apprentice , Glazunov's Saxophone Concerto (McCallum as soloist) and the monumental Pines of Rome by Respighi. Performances Friday, May 3, at 7:30 PM, and Saturday, May 4, at 2 PM. For tickets and information visit the website .

Actors Annie Altevers (as Bunny), Rick Rivera (as Artie), and Elisabet Edwards (as Bananas) visited the studio to discuss Spokane Civic Theatre's production "House of Blue Leaves," a black comedy about Artie Shaugnessy, a songwriter with visions of glory who toils by day as a zookeeper, and suffers in seedy piano bars by night. The show runs May 3 - 26, with curtain times of 7:30 PM Thursday - Saturday, and 2 PM Sundays (no show on Bloomsday, May 4). Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N Howard St.,

Tim Westerhaus, Gonzaga Director of Choir and Vocal Studies, and Suzanne Ostersmith, Gonzaga Director of Dance, stop by to discuss "A New Season: A Celebration of Artistry, Place, and Potential." The performance, which brings together over 130 student and faculty musicians, dancers, and actors, will debut 7:30 PM, April 25th, followed by matinees at 2 PM on Saturday the 27th and Sunday the 28th. Tickets available at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center Box Office: 313-ARTS.