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Disney on Ice returns to Spokane

Submitted by David Lee, KXLY Creative Services Director
Wednesday, November 14th, 2012, 8:17pm
Disney on Ice returns to Spokane

The popular Disney On Ice touring show returned to the Spokane Arena tonight. The theme of this year's show is "Dare to Dream" and has been described as the ultimate, princess experience.  The show runs through Sunday.

This action-packed skating spectacular features world-class skaters and hair-raising moments from the hit animated films "Tangled," "Princess and the Frog" and "Cinderella."  By the time its done, the Disney on Ice "Dare to Dream" show will travel to more than 35 cities during its 2012-13 North American tour.

If you are interested in going to one of the performances, tickets for the show can be purchased here.

 

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Evergreen Pet shut down by Dept. of Revenue, abandons pets inside

Submitted by Joseph Suttner, Producer
Saturday, November 10th, 2012, 7:37pm
Evergreen Pet shut down by Dept. of Revenue, abandons pets inside

UPDATE: Evergreen Pet Shop owners respond

"I am the owner of evergreen pet. This is in response to what has been said in concerns of the pet store and the actual events. We regret that persons feel that we have not taken care of the business we worked so hard at. Last year the store had a fire in the fish area, the contractor sublet work out that caused that area to be closed for about six months. Along with the road construction this last summer, ( 3 months) this put us in a situation that was not probable.

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The First Annual “Night of Stars” Dinner and Auction Making Dreams Comes True

Submitted by Kristy Mylroie, Spokane Public Schools Blogger
Friday, November 9th, 2012, 1:14pm
The First Annual “Night of Stars” Dinner and Auction Making Dreams Comes True

 “Night of Stars” is the Spokane Chapter’s first annual fundraising event that benefits the Wishing Star foundation.  This event is open to the public and is held at The Center on Sixth in Downtown Spokane on Saturday, November 10 at 5:30 pm.  The dinner and auction will feature amazing live and silent auction items from hotels, restaurants and many local businesses.  Individual ticket prices are $50 or $350 for a table of 8.  Each ticket comes with an elegant dinner and desert as well as an opportunity to bid on our fantastic auction items. 

But the event is about so much more than raising money. It's about making wishes come true for kids who are so deserving for kids like Ethan Hegge who is six years old. Ethan lives in Spokane and suffers from Congenital Encephalopathy. Some of the complications from this brain disease are blindness, not being able to speak and various other delays. His brain will continue to deteriorate resulting in changes in personality and cognitive alterations. Some of the things that Ethan loves are dancing, car rides, noisy toys and school. When we met with Ethan it was clear that he wants a therapy room. A place of his own where he can have various stimulating activities. At this time Ethan’s family is in a small apartment and are in the process of finding a larger home where Ethan can have the therapy room. In the mean time Ethan and his family participate in various Wishing Star events like the carousel party.

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Veterans Day Celebration planned for November 12

Submitted by David Lee, KXLY Creative Services Director
Monday, October 29th, 2012, 2:07pm
Veterans Day Celebration planned for November 12

Honor Point Military and Aerospace Museum, the City of Spokane and Spokane Airports are teaming up for a community-wide event to honor all past and present military veterans. "Welcome Home: A Veteran's Day Celebration" is scheduled for 1:00 pm, November 12th, in the historic Air National Guard hangar at Felts Field.

Col. Brian Newberry, Wing Commander of Fairchild AFB, and Spokane Mayor David Condon will be the featured speakers.  The Military Order of the Purple Heart will be specially recognized, as will regional and local Purple Heart recipients. 

Music will be provided by the Mt. Spokane Marching Band and the Brass Quintet of the Spokane Symphony.  The ceremony will conclude with a benediction for fallen comrades by the base Chaplain and the playing of “Taps”.

“All veterans should be thanked for their service, courage and sacrifice,” says Honor Point president Tony DeLateur. “Partnering with the City of Spokane and Spokane Airports for a community-wide event that honors all service men and women is a great way to show our respect and gratitude.”

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Dare to dream with Disney on Ice show

Submitted by David Lee, KXLY Creative Services Director
Friday, October 26th, 2012, 3:38pm
Dare to dream with Disney on Ice show

The popular Disney On Ice touring show returns to the Spokane Arena on Wednesday, November 14, and runs through Sunday, November 18.  The theme of this year's show is "Dare to Dream" and has been described as the ultimate, princess experience.

This action-packed skating spectacular features world-class skaters and hair-raising moments from the hit animated films "Tangled," "Princess and the Frog" and "Cinderella."  The Disney on Ice "Dare to Dream" show will travel to more than 35 cities during its 2012-2013 North American tour.

Tickets for the show can be purchased here.

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Boo! Spokane Valley Pool Transforms into Haunted House

Submitted by Annie Bishop on Wednesday, October 24th, 7:22 pm
Boo! Spokane Valley Pool Transforms into Haunted House

During the summer months the Valley Mission Pool is full of children laughing, now all you'll hear are screams!

This weekend, the Valley Mission Pool and locker rooms will be transformed into a spooky haunted house.  The haunted house will feature a zombie graveyard, tarp tunnel of terror and clown chaos.  If you bring a can of food to donate it's just $2 to get in.

Here are the details:

October 26th and 27th

7:30pm-10:00pm

11123 E. Mission Ave.

For more information, 509-720-5408 or jpapich@spokanevalley.org. 

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Sneak peek of "Jersey Boys" at the INB

Submitted by Joseph Suttner, Producer
Thursday, October 18th, 2012, 3:00pm
Sneak peek of "Jersey Boys" at the INB

The Tony Award-winning show "Jersey Boys" is making a stop in Spokane at the INB for the next two weeks.

The musical chronicles the formation, rise and fall of the original four members of The Four Seasons.

KXLY got a sneak peek back stage to meet some of the actresses and see some of the costumes.

The cast and crew, 19 performers and 50 crew members, will perform 16 shows over the next two weeks. Of those 19 performers, only three are women. These three women definitely take multi-tasking to a new level - they play a combined 54 different roles.

Kara Tremel, Leslie Taylor and Lauren Decierdo make up the trio of actresses, all with backgrounds in theater, dance and singing.

Taylor has only had about two weeks to prepare for this show, but she could not be more excited, saying that this is "[her] dream come true" and that rehearsals "never get old."

For the 19 performers in the show, there are 3,000 different pieces of garments for them to wear. On top of that, the show carries an extra 6,000 pieces of garments for extras and understudies.

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