Spokane Symphony rises, even soars, to occasion: revered composer’s 250th By Larry Lapidus For the fifth in its Masterworks Series of concerts, the Spokane Symphony chose Saturday evening to join much of the rest of the world in celebrating t
Read ArticleConductor Mark Russell Smith didn’t hesitate for a second when he was approached about leading the Spokane Symphony in “Masterworks 5: Beethoven’s 250th Birthday” on Saturday and Sunday at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox. For one,
Read ArticleIf attendees were expecting a classic and old-fashioned holiday concert by the Spokane Symphony and guest singer Vanessa Williams on Saturday night, they were instead treated to an early Christmas gift by the talented musicians led by an
Read ArticleSandy 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 ArticleThe 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
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