Diamond in the Basalt

Feminist history. The eyes glaze over and people start wondering how long the diatribe is going to take. But isn’t it worth remembering that there was a time in our not-so-distant past when women weren’t allowed to vote or even open their own bank accounts? What do you have to say as a 20-something to [...]

Spokane is full of great art and artists, some of whom are pushing the envelope and challenging our perceptions. With each venue offering a different angle on Spokane’s aesthetic, attending one (or many!) of the First Friday events is a great way to introduce yourself to the local art scene. When you come across something [...]

You may have heard of a little band from Bellingham called Death Cab for Cutie. They have these really catchy lyrics and just about every girl between the ages of 12 and 17 is in love with their front man, Ben Gibbard. Death Cab is currently on tour and they stopped in Spokane on April [...]

DISCLAIMER: While looking over this list I realized that my life at the moment consists of eating, drinking and playing music and listening in Spokane. One of my goals for 2009 is to be able to compile a list at the end of 2009 that has the Spokane’s Best park, outdoor swimming pool, (I haven’t [...]