April 17
PULLMAN — “Many Voices, Many Lives, One Conversation,” an original theater production, will be at 7 p.m. in the Gladish Community and Cultural Center here.
The production is staged by Spokane Falls Community College Pullman Campus, and will be followed by a discussion based on the Race Card Project, created by Michelle Norris of National Public Radio.
The discussion will be led by Rosalie Harms of Pullman. Harms taught elementary school in Pullman for 34 years and has been involved in a variety of community activities. She was recognized for her commitment to ethnic diversity with the Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Award in 1992.
The SFCC Pullman Campus Photography Club will have photos on display, and the school’s Creative Writing Club will display writing and give readings, all based on the Race Card theme.
Refreshments will be served. The center is at 115 N.W. State St.
The cast of “Spamalot” includes (top row from left): Taylor Sorrell, C.J. Hancock, Ashley Kingsborough, Andrew Thompson, Megan Mckown, Cooper Knutson, Kristian Mankiller, Matt Chambers, Josiah Bruns, Courtney Rose, Ethan Sparkman, Ethan Smith, Robert Frederickson, Taylor Caldwell, Dylan Olson, Mckayla Holten, Emily Pallaske, Ally Brown, Ellie Knight; (bottom row from left) Braeden Twistleton, Abby Ewing, Rachel Storey, Lane Lee, Mikenna Morrow, Jessica Kinsmen, Anna Dumon, Ethan Ulrich, Taylor Quiring, Brie Hanks, Alex Everett.
April 17-19
CLARKSTON — More than 60 students and a variety of volunteers from the community have collaborated on the Clarkston High School production of “Spamalot,” the Monty Python musical that opens tonight.
The play, staged by the CHS theater and music departments, will be staged at 7:30 tonight through Saturday in the CHS auditorium. Admission is $10 regular price and $7 for seniors and students.
The musical is based on the 1975 movie, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” It purports to tell the tale of King Arthur’s quest to find the Holy Grail.
This production is rated PG-13, and the musical has been edited to be appropriate for junior high and high school audiences.
The cast includes Josiah Bruns as King Arthur, Ethan Sparkman as Sir Robin, Kristian Mankiller as Sir Lancelot, Courtney Rose as Lady of the Lake, Jessica Kinsman as Patsy, Ethan Smith as Sir Galahad, Matt Chambers as Sir Bedever and Cooper Knutson as Prince Herbert.
In charge of the production are Bill Legg, the CHS band and choir director; and Kyle Rustebakke, the school drama club adviser, a 2007 graduate of CHS.
April 18
LEWISTON — The seventh annual Clarkston High School Booster Auction will be Friday at Lewiston’s Red Lion Hotel.
A silent auction begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and a live auction at 7:30. The menu features a choice of bite-size steak or salmon.
Tickets are $40 and are available at Meyers-Folsom Dental Office, Twin River National Bank and Printcraft Printing.
April 19
MOSCOW — India Night 2014, sponsored by the University of Idaho Indian Students Association, will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the Student Union Building ballroom.
The annual cultural event features authentic Indian food, Indian classical and folk dances, a fashion show (that covers different Indian traditional dresses) and short presentations that explain the culture, heritage, tradition and diversity of India. It attracts about 500 people each year.
Cost is $12 regular price, $10 for students and free for children 6 and younger.
April 22
PULLMAN — A performance of music from a faculty member’s guitar album will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Kimbrough Hall on the Washington State University campus here.
Guitarist Brad Ard’s album, “Diver Dance,” presents 12 tunes he composed, recorded and produced. The title and songs refer to his daughters’ involvement in competitive diving.
Performing with him in concert will be: Jon Anderson, keyboard; Mindy Ard, percussion; Ruth Boden, bass and cello; Dave Jarvis, drums; Dave Snider, bass; and Brian Ward, keyboard.
The concert is part of the Faculty Artist Series and proceeds benefit the School of Music scholarship fund.
Tickets will be available in the lobby 30 minutes before the concert.
They are free for WSU students with ID. General admission is $10, and tickets for non-WSU students and those age 60 and older are $5.