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‘Be open to whatever comes’: Vanessa Williams mentors black women, girls ahead of Spokane concerts
Sat, Dec 21, 2019 • Features • Spokesman ReviewSandy Williams, editor of The Black Lens, says she always reaches out to notable African American figures who come to town to see if they will talk with local young people about their experiences. “In a place like Spokane, you feel so r
Read ArticleVanessa Williams headlines Fox with Spokane Symphony’s Holiday Pops
Fri, Dec 20, 2019 • Features • Spokesman ReviewThe Spokane Symphony, under the direction of James Lowe, and the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox have saved one of its best shows for last to wrap up the holiday season and year. Singer, actress and fashion designer Vanessa Williams he
Read ArticleVanessa Williams brings a pioneering career and deep roots in Christmas traditions to her shows with the Spokane Symphony
Thu, Dec 19, 2019 • Features • The InlanderBy Dan Nailen If you ever had any question about how powerful a woman Vanessa Williams is, consider the fact she made Arnold Schwarzenegger cry without even laying a finger on her Eraser co-star. It was a few years after that action flick had made
Read Article‘The Nutcracker,’ with Spokane Symphony and State Street Ballet, offers holiday magic and delight at the Fox
Fri, Dec 6, 2019 • Reviews • Spokesman ReviewThe ballet “The Nutcracker” has become an annual holiday tradition for families and friends alike across the country, and the beautiful production, performed by the Spokane Symphony and Santa Barbara, California-based State Street Ballet
Read ArticleRob Curley: What do Jack Skellington, the Salvation Army and the Spokane Symphony have in common?
Thu, Nov 21, 2019 • Features • Spokesman ReviewIf you’ve been anywhere near downtown over the last few days, you’ve probably seen them. Or, more accurately, heard them. That familiar sound. You know the one. The ring of the bell that Bing Crosby made legendary with the Christmas clas
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