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SPOKANE’S MOST COMPLETE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Page 2 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Thursday, October 19th, 2006 – Volume 1, Issue 10 – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK Letter from the Editors Hi. on throughout Spokane and the Spokane attention to the Brooklyn Nights / Spokane Th anks for picking up this, the tenth Valley every damn day of the week. If you SiDEKiCK Monster Mash, happening on issue of the SiDEKiCK. You’d think at know a place that has karaoke and isn’t on Friday, October 27th. Th ere’s a little blurb this point we could stop counting, but no; the list, or have information on any other about the party on the Halloween spread, or we’re insecure. events we should know about, for that check out the back page ad for everything More new stuff this time: we’ve added matter, please email the pertinent info to you need to know. Although the ad is drawn a Straight Outta My Asstrolgy horoscope [email protected]. at a fourth grade level, it was actually done (page 14) written by former Local Planet Otherwise, enjoy the paper. We think late at night by one of us. writer Jeff Downz, a pretty ridiculous and some people will particularly get a kick Th anks for supporting the SiDEKiCK. entirely made up look at what the stars out of Hooters Bingo – a pointless but Once again, please feel free to get in touch have in store for you. entertaining indulgence that is based more with us in any of the ways provided, at Also, somebody emailed us about listing on experience than one would hope (page any time. the karaoke venues, which sounded like a 22), as well as the hodgepodge of Hallow- pretty good idea to us, so below the make- een stuff throughout the paper, culminating Cheers, shift horoscope we’ve included a listing of with a spread of Halloween related parties in Brian Clark when and where you can get your karaoke the area on page 23. Be sure to pay special Andy Rowse LiVE MUSiC REPRESENT

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232 N. Howard The Genders Spokane, Wa 99201 leave Israel (509) 456-7479 to tour US MS KITTY’S ADULT EMPORIUM SiDEKiCK Staff Since 1984

We’re certifi ably excited about a couple of local shows coming up (specifi cally the Mistress and the Misters CD DVD & VHS release show with Th ee Emergency, Paper Genius and Sales & Rentals Jose Fang [see page 6 for more]) but in the end Israeli rock outfi t Th e Genders performance with local punk Magazines band Th e Blowouts got our nod as Pick of the Issue on Gag Gifts the strength of it being a unique experience that won’t be Leather seen around here for awhile after the headliners skip town. way, if that makes any sense. Take “Horatio,” for example, Lingerie Also, it’s going to f***ing rock. a celebration of oral sex in which lead singer Amir repeats Lotions Th e Genders are a self-eff acing, kick-ass, testosterone- the lines “I never grieved/ when they burned Tel Aviv/ Body Jewelry laden, four-piece, rock outfi t from Tel Aviv, Israel who will Look out mom, my name is Horatio/ I perform cunnalin- be riding their two-ton iron camel through the United gus in return for fellatio.” States over the next couple of months, in- Th ere’s nothing subtle about it, but that’s cluding a stop at Th e Spread in Spokane on The Genders part of the charm. Th ese guys are walking Saturday, October 28th. w/ The Blowouts hard-ons, a hearken back to the leather of 80s No Tricks Sat, Oct 28th, 9 p.m. It seems that the best way for Th e Gen- rock like Damn Yankees and AC/DC. Th eir The Spread ders to deal with the senseless chaos around 21+ only guitars are as loud as any of those period (509) 456-4515 them is by playing the most unabashed form bands, their solos just as fi erce, and their Just Treats of American rock ’n roll imaginable. More sound just as much their own. Basically, precisely, they’re not dealing with the war; they’re giv- it’s full blown cock rock at its absolute apex ing it the fi nger. With songs like “Stick to my Guns” and – 20 years too late but still right on time. albums titled Virgin Number 72 and Rockin’ in Ramallah Th e Genders will be joined by Spokane’s own Th e – the latter of which sports a cover with some Israeli chick Blowouts, adding a little more punk and a lot more guitar to 535-2378 suggestively consuming a banana –they give you a glimpse the show. Th e concert kicks off at Th e Spread on Saturday, of the sort of in-your-face celebration of sex and rock that October 28th at 9 p.m. For more information, check out Credit playfully mocks the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East. www.spokanesidekick.com, which has links to both artist’s & Debit Th eir songs are all over the place, but always loud websites and an extensive local band database to help you st and inspired in a generic, 21 century, butt rock kind of keep up to date with all live music on the Spokane scene. Spokane Store - 6311 E. Sprague Bozeman Store - 12 N. Willson

Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Volume 1, Issue 10 – Thursday, October 19th, 2006 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Page 3 Hello loyal SiDEKiCK readers and welcome to our brand new listener profi le classifi cation system – a fun, subjective and somewhat ridiculous breakdown of musical styles. Along with every article on upcoming concerts, you’ll notice a graphic of one of our listener profi les below. We’ve identifi ed seven different musical stereotypes in order to give readers a better idea of shows that might interest them in a quick, easy and entertaining way. Whatever graphic is found in the yellow circle accompanying an article is the type of listener who, we feel, might enjoy that particular performance.

Keep in mind that this isn’t an all-inclusive solution but, rather, a fun and games approach to categorize the many live shows that come through the Spokane area on a weekly basis. Also note that the gender designations are completely arbitrary – come to think of it, so is this whole method of profi ling – so use it only as a loose guide. We suspect that many of our readers will fall into more than one category, and that’s OK. We’re not pigeonholing you into a particular musical taste, we’re merely providing a guide to point you in the direction of whatever show you might feel like going to on a given night.

Party Girl Tattoo Guy The Hipster Rock Chick Feels most comfortable Emo Dude Borderline alcoholic, rock The Cowboy Frequents large clubs Can be seen anywhere, The Greek in torn jeans and a cut-off Thinks he likes punk chick might cut loose Likes his riffs tight and and anyplace with a DJ at any time, especially Packs large concert halls t-shirt, both of which were music, but really just and dance, or she might his jeans even tighter. or good swing band – so coffee shops, wine bars for top 40 bands, sugar probably ripped in a bar listens to Green Day a lot. be “that one chick” Can be spotted at classic long as there’s dancing in- and dives (the latter pop, mainstream rap, fi ght or moshpit. Body Enjoys coffee shop rock you see at every show rock shows and country volved. Can sing along to of which they frequent or anything you’re likely piercings, tattoos and/or and anything you’re likely resting her head on the line dance bars. Has a Eminem, The Black-Eyed in an attempt to be to see on MTV. Usually mohawks are standard. to hear at Warped Tour. As bar because she’s about deep and abiding respect Peas and probably a butt ironic.) Is as likely to dressed in bright colors Listens to anything loud, long as power chords are eight cocktails deep. for Lynyrd Skynyrd and rock ballad or two. Usually see Elvis Costello as an and accessorized more especially early Metal- involved in a big way, Emo Worships The Who and Toby Keith. dressed to kill and often East Coast hip hop band than a Swiss Army Knife. lica, before they started Dude will listen to it. Flaming Lips equally. drunk by 9:30. you’ve never heard of. to suck.

THE SPOKANE SiDEKiCK TABLE OF CONTENTS Music SiDETRACKED: Corn maze ...... pg. 15 The Spokane SiDEKiCK, the area’s most complete arts and entertainment guide, is published every two weeks on Pick of the Issue:The Genders .. pg. 3 Gran Folklorico de Mexico ...... pg. 15 Thursday and distributed free to hundreds of local businesses Joan Jett ...... pg. 5 Letters from the radical middle. pg. 15 throughout Spokane and the Spokane Valley. It’s swell, really. Film However, given the unpredictable nature of live events, all information pro- Mistress and the Misters ...... pg. 6 vided in this publication is subject to change without notice. The Spokane 30 second CD review ...... pg. 6 Reel Review: Man of the Year .pg. 17 SiDEKiCK is not responsible for any errors or omissions, though we might feel La Cha Cha ...... pg. 7 Bottom Shelf: Saw ...... pg. 17 kind of sheepish in the event of a glaring mistake. Paul Michel, The Receiver ...... pg. 7 Community Political Pulse ...... pg. 18 SiDEKiCK STAFF God Fearing Nation ...... pg. 8 Theatre Publisher: Pacifi c Northwest Media Productions, LLC Sol’Jibe ...... pg. 8 [email protected] Ian Fays, Karli Fairbanks ...... pg. 9 The Wedding Show ...... pg. 18 Production Manager: A.W. Rowse Saturday Night at Auntie’s ...... pg. 9 Isn’t it Romantic ...... pg. 18 [email protected] News & Notes ...... pg. 10 Comedy Managing Editor: Brian Clark Spotlight: Julia Keefe ...... pg. 10 Rodney Carrington ...... pg. 20 [email protected] Jo Dee Messina ...... pg. 11 Features Ad Sales: A.W. Rowse Alphabet Soup ...... pg. 11 We Salute Halloween ...... pg. 21 [email protected] Calendar ...... pgs. 12-13 Drink of the Issue ...... pg. 21 Writers: Katie Shampeny, A.W. Rowse, Amanda Chandler, Brian Features Hooters Bingo ...... pg. 22 Clark Around the world in 80 plays .... pg. 14 Food Ski Swap ...... pg. 14 Main Dish: Hooters ...... pg. 22 To submit an event to the SiDEKiCK either go online to www. Straight outta my asstrology . pg. 14 Back Burner: Flaming Joes .....pg. 22 SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com and complete our online form, or send an email to [email protected]. Be sure to tell us Who, Karaoke listings ...... pg. 14 Halloween Festivities ...... pg. 23 What, Where, When, Why, and How much. The SiDEKiCK lists all events (when we have room) free of charge.

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About Our Theme: Halloween This issue is dedicated to Halloween – unequivocally our favorite holiday, as it celebrates candy, booze, parties and scantily clad women (pretty much the four major food groups, if you ask us). You’ll fi nd an assortment of Halloween related content on the bottom of several pages, a salute to Halloween on page 21 and a spread of Halloween par- ties around town on page 23. Enjoy.

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Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Tues, Oct 31st, 8 p.m. The Big Easy All Ages (509) 244-3279

Joan Jett is the queen of covers SiDEKiCK Staff song today, despite Britney Spears best eff orts to ruin it for everybody. Jett has also Joan Jett and the bad reputation that famously covered ACDC’s “Dirty Deeds she allegedly doesn’t give a damn about, Done Dirt Cheap” and the Everly Brothers will be playing a Halloween concert at Th e “Love Hurts,” amongst others. She writes Big Easy, 919 W. Sprague in downtown songs, too, but nobody seems to remember NEVER A COVER Spokane. Actually the concert itself prob- most of those. (Th at’s totally unfair. She’s SMOKER FRIENDLY OUTDOOR PATIO ably has little to do with the holiday, but it had nine Top 40 singles and only fi ve were takes place on October 31st, so that’s good covers. I’m an asshole.) enough for us. Also, she’s a closeted lesbian, She will be playing on Halloween night, and that scares us more than any ghost or Tuesday October 31st, at the Big Easy Con- COLLEGE LONG ISLAND NIGHT ghoul possibly could. (Relax, I’m kidding.) cert House, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7, with All Thursday, Every Thursday Jett largely built her “Bad Reputation” tickets set at $20 for this general admission, $3.50 Long Islands, $1 PBR Drafts on the strength that she’s a self-proclaimed all ages show. For more information, Joan $2.50 Wells, Karaoke starts at 9 p.m., lover of rock ’n roll who only seems to care Jett and the Blackhearts offi cial website can about depositing dimes in a jukebox and be found at www.joanjett.com. Beer Pong starts at 10 p.m. Must be College Student w/ ID for drink discounts dancing. As a result, she’s become something of a punk rock and lesbian icon. (Actually, Gwar Ticket Giveaway she’s not openly gay, but she hides it about as well as Tom Cruise and strikes me as only Hey Spokane, Gwar is coming to The Big $TWO BUCK TUESDAYS Easy on Tuesday, November 7th and the Two Tacos and a pint of PBR for $2 slightly more stable. Kidding again.) SiDEKiCK is giving away a pair of tickets. Her rock catalogue is perhaps best Margaritas only $2 known for her ability to handle a guitar To win tickets simply go to the Brooklyn Nights / Spokane SiDEKiCK Monster (which is signifi cant) and the numerous Mash on Friday, October 27th with live rock songs she’s covered on tour and within music by Paper Genius. The best part KLUB MERQ WITH DJ BRIAN TAYLOR her many albums. “I Love Rock ’N Roll,” is that the party is free. The person with for example, which launched her solo the best costume will win a pair of Gwar Friday Nights 9:30 p.m. to close career and remains her most recognizable tickets. The party is free, but you must be Saturday Nights 9:30 p.m. to close 21 to attend. For more information, see hit, was originally written and recorded the ad on the back page. Dance your Nights away by Th e Arrows and remains an iconic rock SPOKANE’S BEST The Spokane SiDEKiCK offi cially has Phobiaphobia FEMALE IMPERSONATORS OK, we admit it. The Spokane SiDEKiCK is afraid of fear. We get scared just thinking of Saturday nights 10:30 it. Roosevelt once said, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself” and he was damn right. Here is a list of our most feared fears in no particular order. Staring Lexi Lewis Sapphire w/ The Merquettes The Power of Three Osmophobia – fear of smells (aka Olfactophobia) Coulrophobia – fear of clowns (not restricted to evil clowns) KARAOKE Tokophobia – fear of childbirth Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday nights 9 p.m. Gerontophobia – fear of growing old or a hatred of old people Ephebiphobia – fear/dislike of teenagers (aka Hebephobia) Leprophobia – fear of leprosy 706 N. MONROE ST. 325-3871 Papaphobia – fear of the Pope. 3PM3 PM - 2 AM EVERYDAY

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Mistress and the Misters Blvd hosts album release party SiDEKiCK Staff CD-celebrating performance. Th ee Emer- gency brings a somewhat similar garage Mistress and the Misters have just rock sound to their fi rst Spokane show, as fi nished their fi rst full-length studio album, they look to add a few fans in the Inland a 16-track record of funky, soulful, garage- Northwest in addition to the converts rocky goodness. Th ey will be celebrating they’ve already claimed in Seattle and down the accomplishment with a CD release the coast. Paper Genius Redux party at Th e Blvd. on Friday, October 20th. Longtime MATM friend Jose Lang Paper Genius is starting to make a Th e album, Confl agration, was recorded will also be popping his Spokane cherry, splash on the local music scene, and at Black Lab Studios over while disgustingly good, local three-piece seem like one of those bands whose waves will reverberate far beyond the the past couple months, Paper Genius will join their borders of Spokane County. They’ve wrapping up a tumultu- Mistress and Spokane brethren and Seattle certainly got the talent. (And the looks, ous summer that saw the the Misters counterparts on Th e Blvd. stage, as well. Samantha, if you’re reading this: w/ Paper Genius, Jose band return with a new Fang, Thee Emergency taking it down a notch from the marry me. Please?) At any rate, the night following the lineup – sans Mistress – and, Fri, Oct 20th, 9 p.m. in-your-face-punk rock of the Mistress and the Misters CD release here’s the thing; it’s good. The Blvd, 21+ others to a little more rockabilly (509) 455-7826 show, Paper Genius will be playing at Really good. and even bluesy sound. the Blue Spark (Saturday, October 21st) It captures the sort of Th is show gets underway with La Cha Cha (see article on opposing rough, garage rock feel that has become at 9 p.m., with doors opening at 8 at Th e page for more on this show). MATM’s trademark, yet polishes it a bit Blvd, 333 W. Spokane Falls in down- You can also catch them at Brooklyn Nights on Friday, October 27th as part of into a more danceable, more cohesive pack- town Spokane. Eight bucks gives anyone the Monster Mash celebration to kick off age. It remains as fast and feverish as you’d 21+ a chance to see all four performers, Halloween weekend. (See the Halloween expect, though; the 16 tracks clock in at and, in the process, support a local band spread on pages 23 for more on this just under 40 minutes. (For more on the who’s riding the high of releasing their show and a number of other Halloween celebrations throughout Spokane.) For Photo by Jarrott Moonitz album, see the CD review below.) fi rst album. Presale tickets are available at more on Paper Genius, check out their A pair of Seattle bands will also be [email protected]. For MySpace page at www.myspace.com/ Correction: Photo Credit making their Spokane debut, as they warm more information, visit their website at papergenius. The photo, pictured above, was taken by up the crowd before MATM’s headlining, www.mistressandthemisters.com. Jarrott Moonitz. It is of The Merquettes: The Power of Three, performing every Saturday night at the Merq. We displayed 30 Second CD Review: Confl agration the picture last issue with no photo credit because it was not supplied to us. But now By A.W. Rowse pletely captured my attention. we know, and knowing is half the battle. While 80 percent of the songs sound Very few CDs blow me away, but the very similar, there is still enough variety fi rst ever studio album by Mistress and the to keep me entertained through multiple Misters falls into that category. Confl agra- plays. “Catalina Was Dressing” is by far the Are you signed up for the tion, recorded this summer by Joe Valera most unique, as well as my favorite track iKiCK? Why not? How in the of Black Lab Studio, really harnesses the on the disc. Mistress and Th e Misters take hell are you going to fi nd frantic energy of Mistress and the Misters. a step back to play this slightly slower song, out what is happening if At times the band gets in such a frenzy that allowing me to completely comprehend the singing turns into what the SiDEKiCK what they are singing about. And it turned (god forbid) you can’t fi nd likes to call harmonic mumbling – which is out that their lyrics are really good. a copy of the SiDEKiCK. It’s a good thing. Th is disc is a really solid studio album free. Sign up now at www. Confl agration will be available at 4000 holes, I knew I was going to like the disc after for a band with a stellar live reputation – it Hastings, and others. You can also order the the fi rst note on the fi rst song – it rings is something that makes me proud to be a SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com. CD by emailing the band at mistressandthemis [email protected], or purchase it at a live show. with an immediacy and energy that com- part of the Spokane music scene.

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By Amanda Chandler Dance Away the

On Th ursday, November 2nd, Th e Bou- levard welcomes Washington DC’s Paul Evening with Michel, along with Th e Receiver. Paul Michel has come a long way since his early days of musicianship. Like most “Nova” musicians, he has gone through a series of progressions throughout his career that have developed his music into a more complex structure. However, unlike many Bolo’s musicians, Michel has fi gured out exactly 116 S. Best Road how to refl ect himself through song. 891-8995 Th ough a journalism major in college, from Casey Cooper’s college electronic $3, $5 for couples Michel was quick to realize that his atten- composition project, From Th e Corner 9 p.m. 21+ only tion span was better suited for songwriting. of a Room. His project received so much He had even pursued his major so far as to positive feedback that he felt compelled to start a few novels, but his lack of passion develop it further. Casey fulfi lled his own in that area left them unfi nished. Michel inspiration by teaming up with his brother, Cash Prizes to be awarded at the stroke of Midnight has also experimented with Jesse Cooper. Second Place Wins $100 fl amenco guitar, jazz, and a Paul Michel Since then, Th e Receiver Best Couple Wins $250 few bands such as Th e Out w/ The Receiver has been signed to a label, Circuit, Army Of Me, and Thurs, Nov 2nd, 8 p.m. produced their debut album, Best Individual Wins $150 Honorable Mentions Win $25 Prize The Blvd, 18+ Th e Hard Tomorrows. (509) 455-7826 and started to tour. Decades Most recently, Michel has came out to be just what signed with a new record Casey had intended during label (Stunning Models on Display) and he his project. Th e basis of this has just come out with his newest album, debut was to mirror human emotion on an LIVE MUSIC Th e Quiet State of Panic. Th is latest records intricate level, and the album does just that. unites a satisfying blend of progressive folk Casey’s breathy vocals mixed in with the art- Every Tues :: Reggae Night with Michel’s own touch of authenticity so rock fl ow of the instrumentation is the key (Reggae / Dance) as to produce that something genuine that to the duo’s success and what has catapulted many singer/songwriters seem to lack. Th e Receiver from college to career. Every Wed :: The Return of Soup Sharing the same label with Michel, Th e Th ese two nationally touring acts take (Rock / Jazz / Open-Mic) Receiver will also be performing on the the stage at 9 p.m. on Th ursday, November 2nd. Th ese guys aren’t your usual result of a 2nd at the Blvd., 333 W. Spokane Falls in sibling ensemble, just one of the few that downtown Spokane. Th is is an 18 and over Oct 19th :: The Yearbook actually made it. show. For more information, visit www. (Indie / Alternative / Rock) Th e concept for Th e Receiver was born spokanesidekick.com. Oct 20th :: Upwards Movement Oct 21st :: Waslyk w/ Silabus La Cha Cha to play Blue Spark (Hip-Hop / Rap) SiDEKiCK Staff me to rewrite this article at the last minute. Oct 26th :: Youngfound As a result, you’re currently reading fi ller ma- (Hip-Hop Showcase) La Cha Cha, our pick of the issue a few terial that has absolutely no value to anybody. weeks back due to the fact that they’re really, La Cha Cha is a laid back group whose Oct 27th :: Belt of Vapor really good, continues to make the perfor- sound is steeped in the best of 90s alterna- w/ The Wayard, ForShadow mance rounds in Spokane, tive rock, mixed with a bit of indie and (Rock / Indie / Progressive) with an upcoming show classic rock for a complete and Oct 28th :: The Genders that we felt was worth universally solid musical pack- La Cha Cha w/ The Blowouts (SiDEKiCK Pick of the Issue) mentioning. w/ Paper Genius age. Easy to listen to and full of (Rock / Punk) On Saturday, October 21st, Sat, Oct 21st, 9 p.m. energy at the same time, couple The Blue Spark, 21+ they’ll be playing at the Blue (509) 838-5787 these guys with the extraordi- Oct 31st :: Halloween Party Spark with Paper Genius. narily talented Paper Genius w/ Bent Penny, Omni, Refl ection (see box on opposing page for and you’ve got a pretty bitchin’ (Alternative / Rock / Progressive> more on Paper Genius, as well as the back night of local rock ’n roll. page for a rockin’ SiDEKiCK sponsored Th is show gets underway at 9 p.m. on Halloween party that they’re playing at.) La Saturday, October 21st, at the Blue Spark, Cha Cha was supposed to do a show with a 15 South Howard in downtown Spokane. Rage Against the Machine Tribute band, as For more on La Cha Cha, visit their web- THE SPREAD well, but the concert was cancelled, forcing site at www.lacha-cha.com. 230 W. RIVERSIDE AVE :: 456-4515 :: 4 P.M. - 2 A.M. Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Volume 1, Issue 10 – Thursday, October 19th, 2006 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Page 7 LiVE MUSiC Velella Velella plays pair of shows in Spokane Velella Velella, whose name is taken from Sol’Jibe a small sea going invertebrate that resembles a man-of-war, will perform their strange brand of electronica on Wednesday, October 25th at 9:30 p.m. They sound something like four ea- returns to ger kids with brand new instruments all trying to perform their respective solos at the same time – this may sound ridiculous but for some Spokane strange reason it works… really well. This free concert will be held in the HUB Multipurpose Room on the Whitworth Campus, located at 300 W. Hawthorne Rd. The band will also perform on Friday, October 27th at the Blue Spark – this show will Sol’Jibe be for those 21 and older only. Show starts at 9:00 p.m. For more information call 838-5787. Wed, Oct 25th, 7:30 p.m. CenterStage All Ages (509) 74-STAGE

SiDEKiCK Staff Snider and Merlos fi rst met in 1998 in a and Cuba. You can listen to several songs high school talent show and later trekked on their online audio stream (www.soljibe. Living up to their Gypsy roots, the to southern Spain to study music with com), or download a few of the tunes The Ruse world-beat band Sol’Jibe is wandering the Gypsies. Jonathan Phillips, a soprano on their MySpace page (www.myspace. SCC holds their Fall Festival north from their base camp in Reno for saxophonist with serious jazz chops, and com/soljibe). The end of October is Fall Festival time at their second foray into Washington since the Cody Remaklus, an unfaltering percussion- Tickets are $5 in advance or $7 at the Spokane Community College. This week will beginning of the summer. Th ey’re returning ist with proclivities for African and Latin door and are available by phone at (509) feature a gamut of entertainment, all taking to CenterStage on Wednesday, October 25th rhythms, joined the group in 2002. 74-STAGE, or in person at CenterStage’s place in the Lair Auditorium at 11:30 a.m. for a show that proves the little-known fact Th is melding of styles has proven box offi ce (1017 W. First Ave.) Th e doors The festival begins on Tuesday, Oct 24th with comedian Louis Ramey who tells jokes, ac- that some people in Nevada actually have a a recipe for success. Voted Reno’s best will open at 6:30 p.m. with Sol’Jibe taking cording to his website. little culture. Who knew? band last summer by readers of the Reno the stage an hour later. Th e concert is a Wednesday features Seattle pianist Jona- Sol’Jibe’s soulful, high-energy shows fuse Gazette-Journal daily newspaper and win- dinner-theater production with CenterStage than Kingham who sounds kind of like Norah acoustic rock, fl amenco, jazz, and world ner of Harrah’s Casino Search for the Stars off ering a cabaret menu and full beverage Jones would if she were a dude. On Thursday, rhythms – all driven by the expressive competition, Sol’Jibe has released two CDs service throughout the night. For more on look forward to Los Angeles’ The Ruse – they sounds like Coldplay if they weren’t British. vocals and violin of Tim Snider and the to date. Th ey recorded their most recent CenterStage, look online at www.Spokane- Batting clean-up on Friday is Marina V, who passionate guitar stylings of Milton Merlos. album, Marinero, a little over a year ago CenterStage.com. For a preview of the band, reminds me of a Russian version of Jewel. Th e two founding members of Sol’Jibe, after studying music in Central America their website, again, is www.soljibe.com. The Lair Auditorium can be found in the Lair Student Center located in roughly the cen- ter of campus. For a map look online at www. scc.spokane.edu. God Fearing Nation headlines pre-halloween party DJ Waslyk at The Spread SiDEKiCK Staff thrash vocals they create, in their words, evening’s middle set, bringing a sound that “a deliberate, chaotic sound.” Beyond reminds me of Nine Inch Nails at Trent Underground Spokane rap artist DJ Waslyk will be performing at The Spread God Fearing Nation, a self-described the music, though, they vow to put on a Reznor’s most pissed off . Th e show gets go- on Saturday, October 21st. Waslyk is the “grindustrial” band who vows to rock with memorable, if disturbing, live ing with a pair of local bands, man behind Prophestyle Productions, with a some of the heaviest distortion around performance that incorporates God Fearing Nation starting with the political, self-described mission “to fi ll the need for self- – and probably frighten children in the images of graphic violence, w/ Mankind is Obsolete, electronic hardcore of Dead expression through music, fashion, and multi- Bell’s Theorem, La Muerte process – will be bringing Halloween to torture, etc. while the band Viva, Dead Millionaires, The Millionaires, and followed media.” Refreshingly, Waslyk combines superb Troupe of Iris, DJ Tatyana musicality with a positive and profanity-free Spokane a week early. Th ey’re headlin- members play energetically, up by the heavy horror punk Tues, Oct 24th, 6 p.m. environment that’s inclusive and usually open ing a concert at Th e Big Easy on Tuesday, adorned with blood and make- of La Muerte Viva. th The Big Easy to all ages (though this show is 21+). October 24 that will also see Mankind is up amidst a cloud of smoke All Ages Th is all ages show I know it’s kind of elitist to say, but I’m not Obsolete, Bell’s Th eorem, La Muerte Viva, and an on-stage angle grinder. (509) 244-3279 gets underway at Th e Big a big fan of hip hop, for the most part - it’s just and Dead Millionaires adorn the stage. And this is for their usual Easy, 919 W. Sprague, at not my bag, that’s all. Listening to DJ Waslyk, however, it’s obvious that he’s got skills and Th is is an all-ages show, but be warned, show! I wouldn’t rule out the possibility of 6 p.m. for a $5 cover (free a positive message to spread that I found im- this Halloween warm-up could quite pos- a Halloween concert involving goat sacri- if you can get your hands on a ticket). Th is mediately appealing. So, uh, good work dude, sibly make the actual holiday look like an fi ces and a séance of some kind. pre-emptive Halloween celebration will Keep it up. episode of Care Bears. LA’s Mankind is Obsolete is returning also incorporate belly dancing, live per- The Spread can be found at 230 W. Riv- God Fearing Nation intends to either to Spokane once again, bringing a sound formances by DJ Tatyana and a costume erside Ave. in downtown Spokane. The show starts at 8 p.m. for a $5 cover, and is ages scare or awe you and, at times, they ac- that blends some melody and rock into contest, amongst other festivities. For 21 and over. For more information, visit DJ complish both. Utilizing heavy electronics, their distinct and heavy alt-industrial sound. more information, including links to the Waslyk’s MySpace page at www.myspace. down-tuned bass, extremely aggressive and Bell’s Th eorem, a self-described “industrial artist’s websites and myspace pages, visit com/waslyk. heavily distorted guitars with in-your-face politicore” band from Tacoma, will take the www.spokanesidekick.com.

2006’s Most Popular Adult Halloween Costumes date from the 2006 Halloween Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey. Washington, DC: The National Retail Federation. 20. Cowboy / Cowgirl ...... 0.7% 15. Athlete ...... 1.0% 10. Dracula ...... 1.3% 5. Clown ...... 1.8% 19. French Maid ...... 0.8% 14. Pumpkin ...... 1.1% 9. Ghost / Ghoul ...... 1.4% 4. Cat ...... 2.6% 18. Angel ...... 0.8% 13. Nurse ...... 1.1% 8. Superhero ...... 1.6% 3. Vampire ...... 3.7% 17. Zombie ...... 1.0% 12. Woman of the NIght ...1.1% 7. Gypsy ...... 1.6% 2. Pirate ...... 3.7% 16. Princess ...... 1.0% 11. Devil ...... 1.2% 6. Fairy ...... 1.6% 1. Witch ...... 17.5%

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The Ian Fays performing at Caterina Winery in September - Photo by Patrick Kendrick Any Half Sandwich & Pint Draft - $7 Govt Mule Pre-Party Wednesday Nights Trio of local acts at Caterina Winery Oct 21st before the show Open Mic Night, 8 - 10pm Spokane SiDEKiCK a bit more haunting sound to the concert. Thursday Nights, 122 South Monroe, With an acoustic guitar and occasional Localized Tenderness next to Brooklyn Deli Th e Ian Fays, a chick rock trio (some- accordion adding the only ambient noises, kitty-corner from Big Easy times quartet when their male drummer she crafts a sort of melancholic wishing Friday Nights, Local Artists FREE LIVE MUSIC 509-835-4177 takes the stage with the girls) will be head- that strikes me as highly appropriate for a lining a night of laid back rock ’n roll at show where one is encouraged to sit on a the Caterina Winery on Saturday, October patio with a glass of wine. 21st, with a pair of solo acts taking the Adam David kicks off the evening with stage beforehand. Karli Fairbanks will be a sound that lies smack dab between Elliot assuming duties that had been Smith and Sigur Ros. Granted The Ian Fays previously assigned to Th e w/ Karli Fairbanks, those two are polar opposites, Eurhapsodists, a local band Adam David in a sense, but the idea of an she was fronting before their Sat, October 21st, 8 p.m. intimate singer/songwriter ap- Caterina Winery breakup in early October. (509) 328-5069 proach that still has room for Wide Variety of Microbrews on Tap • Specialty Microbrews in the Bottle She will perform imme- All Ages, $4 building a song with piano, gui- diately after Adam David tar riff s and a medley of other A Fine Line of Red & White Wines • Appetizers & Deli Menu Available gets things started at 8 p.m. sounds is an interesting one that, frankly, Friday 11 am - 2 am • Saturday 6 pm - 2 am • Tues-Thur 11 am - 11 pm Th e Ian Fays are sort of on the tip of he pulls off as well as anyone this side of everyone’s tongue, it seems, at least as far Andrew Bird. as the Spokane music scene is concerned. I don’t want to sound like I’m trying Northeast Washington’s newest professional recording studio Th eir infectious and mature indie rock to pimp all the upcoming shows onto our has been seen on a number of diff erent readers, it’s just that there are a number of occasions since the girls made their way concerts around town over the next couple Largest live room in to the area from California not too long of weeks that are especially enticing, and ago. With a month or so left before they I’d be lying if I said we weren’t excited embark on a tour of Italy, the Ian Fays about this one. the Spokane Area are continuing to accrue a fan base in the Th is night of music is presented by Spokane area that’s as well earned as it is Rock Coff ee, and will get underway at 8 with a great selection of vintage and modern outboard gear short-lived. p.m. for a $4 cover. For more informa- Karli Fairbanks will bring a somewhat tion, including artist links, log onto www. similar, though slightly more mellow and spokanesidekick.com. Auntie’s Bookstore hosts live music SiDEKiCK Staff Th e following Saturday, the Bluegrass Conspiracy will perform their country/ Auntie’s Bookstore is getting in on a bluegrass amalgamation that sees them little live music action towards the end of combine a number of musical styles in October, with some laid back, folksy bands a sort of front porch feel. Th e band got performing in-store, part of the ongoing their start at Auntie’s, where they met for Saturday Nights at Aunties series that sees regular 2 p.m. jam sessions of the Inland family friendly live music adorn the Liberty Northwest Bluegrass Association, and Building in downtown Spokane every now they’re returning to the bookstore Saturday night. Basically, it’s like Austin for a proper concert where people will City Limits only local and with less people actually listen. For more on their sound, smoking dope. check out their website at www.blue- On Saturday, October 21st, Davenport’s grassconspiracy.com. Cool Waters will be playing 50s rock ’n Auntie’s Bookstore can be found at 402 roll, gospel, and country music, all brought West Main in downtown Spokane, at the Fusion Studio together by fi ddles, guitars, numerous corner of Main and Washington. For more Book Your Studio Time Now (509) 389-4031 vocalists and a drummer. It evokes a more on all reading, theatre and music event that [email protected] www.marcklock.com innocent time period, as they say, brought happen on nearly a daily basis at Auntie’s, to you by guys who lived the era but play check out a full listing at www.spokan- Studio owned and operated by professional working guitarist like they’re 16. esidekick.com.

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News NOk es Spotlight: Julia Keefe

Local three-piece The Eurhapsodist has called it quits. Sadly, the band broke High school senior adds Ella’s up earlier this month, with lead singer Karli Fairbanks fi lling in solo for some to list of accomplishments of the group’s scheduled shows, includ- ing the Caterina Winery on Saturday, By Brian Clark October 21st. For more on this show, see the article on the preceding page … Th e Spokane Art School is holding a Julia Keefe Julia Keefe, a senior at Coast that off er both.” number of workshops in late October on w/ The Danny McCollim Trio Gonzaga Prep, shows a ma- As far as the theatre everything from colored pencil techniques Wed, Oct 25th, 6 & 8 p.m. turity in her jazz vocals and is concerned, Julia has ella’s Supper Club to body casting to lampworking. For All Ages general approach to life that been seen performing at times, prices and registration information, (509) 74-STAGE seems to reach far beyond G-Prep as well as, most log onto their website at www.spokan- her 17 years of existence. She notably, the GU Russell eartschool.org … already boasts a starring performance in a Gonzaga Th eatre stage about a year Working Class Heroes is unveiling University theatrical production – as Sacajawea in ago. John Hofl and, direc- their new Tiki Bar on Friday, October Lewis and Clark Part One: Manifest Destiny – and has tor of Gonzaga University’s th 20 . All weekend long, the bar will feature played three standing-room only jazz shows at Ella’s theatre program, noticed live music, happy hour prices and $2 well Supper Club in downtown Spokane. Julia will return her talent as soon as she drinks. You can check it out at 1914 N. to Ella’s on Wednesday, October 25th for another stepped into the per- Monroe … display of vocal dexterity, with the Danny McCollim forming space, gushing, Howard Lyman, a fourth-generation Trio as a backing band. “she’s got a presence Montana farmer who has since reverted “My fi rst real exposure to jazz was Billie Holiday that tops many of the to veganism, is giving a pair of talks in at age four,” Julia states, “My mom would play her college actors.” Spokane on October 25th, sharing his records and I just fell in love with them.” She also Julia sights the journey from rancher to vegan spokes- admits being infl uenced by the steel drum music that experience as a defi nite man. (As a side note, do you think his her Trinidadian (is that a word?) nanny would play highlight of her short undoubtedly conservative parents would following afternoon naps when Julia was growing up. public career, describing it have been more or less disappointed if he As a result, Julia combines natural talent with an en- as simply “amazing.” Th en, with a laugh, she refl ects told them he was gay, instead of being a grained love for jazz into a musical set whose maturity on the transition back to the Gonzaga Prep stage, vegan? I think this one could go either is hard to deny. where she was pulling dual rehearses nightly, with a way.) Lyman will be speaking in SUB “She’s kind of an old soul,” frequent collaborator modest version of Shakespeare’s Much ado about noth- Lounges A and B of the SCC campus Danny McCollim, a music instructor at SFCC and ing rounding out her plate. at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October common jazz performer in the “It was so grown up and profes- th 25 , with another talk at the downtown Inland Northwest, states. While sional,” Julia refl ects on her perfor- Community Building, 35 W. Main, at 6 “ We have a musical clearly impressed with Julia’s raw conversation on mance in a college setting. “Th en I’d p.m. that evening. For additional info, call talent, it’s her poise and adapt- go back [to G Prep] and everyone’s stage, and that’s Heather at 533-3698 … ability that seems to really win talking and standing around. It was something that’s A local economic and environmen- him over. a much diff erent scene.” tal problem and solution forum titled “She’s a true musician in very unusual for While you’ll have to wait to see Inconvenient Truths … Let’s Talk will the sense that she can respond someone her age. her on a theatrical stage, you can see th be held at Th e Met on October 18 and interact with the group,” ” Julia Keefe sing at Ella’s Supper Club th through the 20 . An Inconvenient Truth, he notes. “We have a musical - Danny McCollim on October 25th at 8 p.m. Danny Who Killed the Electric Car? and Nobelity conversation on stage, and that’s McCollim will be playing at 6 before will comprise the cinematic portions of something that’s very unusual for someone her age.” bringing Julia on stage a couple hours later, with Doug the mini-fi lm festival, while live music While you will undoubtedly see Julia’s name pep- Folkins on bass and Dru Heller on drums to round out and panel discussions will round out the pered throughout the Spokane music scene over the the full jazz sound. All ages are welcome to attend. festivities. Tickets are $14 a day, or $33 coming months, she doesn’t plan to stick around for- Ella’s can be found next to Far West Billiards at for the whole shebang. For more infor- ever. Looking to pursue singing as a career, she intends 1017 W. 1st Ave. in downtown Spokane. For more mation, call 326-7789 … to move away after graduating in May. information about pretty much anything having to do DJ Mayhem is on the turntables Sun- “I’m really into musical theatre as well as vocal with the Spokane arts and entertainment scene, check day nights at the Blvd., 333 Spokane Falls jazz,” she says, “so I’m looking into schools on the East out www.spokanesidekick.com. Blvd across from the building formerly known as the opera house. Th is College Relief Party is thrown as a cap to the Halloween in Australia weekend, encouraging college kids (and, what the hell, anyone else that wants to In Australia, on Halloween night, some people leave bread and water on the table before they go to bed. This is because Australians are crazy and believe that the dead will return to feast for one night and one night only. Upon sitting down at the table, it’s customary for the walk- show up) to get their relax on at the end of ing dead to get really pissed off. A typical monologue usual sounds something like this: the week. Drink specials are on hand, and “Bread and water? Seriously?! What the hell? I return from the afterlife for one night a year and you can’t even leave out a pie or, I don’t there’s no cover for the ladies. Wired 96.9 know, some donuts? How about a burger? That was a long journey, you know. It’s not like I took the bus from Sidney or something. And I is also in the building to keep the party hope you didn’t strain yourself turning on the faucet for this bloody tap water you’ve so generously set out for me! I mean, Christ, I know moving at all times. Turntables switch on at you’ve got a Fosters in the fridge. Would it be too much to ask to have a cold beer after I battled the gatekeepers of hell to make my way to your dinner table for one lousy meal? I don’t even think this counts as a meal. This is a sodding appetizer, and a pretty dull one at that. I mean, 9:30 p.m. For more information, visit DJ just because I’m dead, doesn’t mean my taste buds died with me ...” and so on and so on, usually lasting until the wee hours of the morning, Mayhem’s MySpace page at www.myspace. when the living occupants remember why it’s probably a good thing that the bastard died in the fi rst place. com/iamdjmayhem ... Page 10 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Thursday, October 19th, 2006 – Volume 1, Issue 10 – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK LiVE MUSiC Jo Dee Messina comes to

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Country music star Jo Dee Messina LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE is coming to Spokane – well actually she’s coming to Northern Quest Casino in Fri, Oct 20th, 8 pm $3 Mike Wagoner Airway Heights but who’s counting. Her (country/acoustic) one and only performance in the area takes Sat, Oct 21st, 7 pm $4 place on Saturday, October 28th at the The EURHAPSODIST’s Karli Fairbanks, Pend Oreille Pavilion at 8:30 p.m. The Ian Fays, Adam David Messina, who has a slew of number-one WINE TASTINGS (pop/indie/rock) country hits and calls Tim McGraw her noon - 5 p.m. daily Thur, Oct 26st, 8 pm $3 friend, is doing pretty good for a sassy little A Night with The Shook Twins redhead from Massachusetts. Best known (acoustic/pop/soul) for her life-affi rming music and playful Fri, Oct 27tht, 8 pm $4 Matthew Winters w/ “kiss off ” songs, she has been chasing her Benjamin Gordan, Justin Knittel dream of wearing cowboy boots, wielding Alright. Th e song shot to the top of the (acoustic/rock) a guitar, and commanding the complete at- Billboard Hot Radio and Records chart in OPEN MIC NIGHT Sat, Oct 28th, 8 pm $3 tention of every male in the audience since 1997 and continues to haunt country sta- EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT The Dearly Departed w/ Polly Panic her early teens. Based on her tions today. Right now you can also catch FROM 7-11 P.M. (blues/chello/punk) picture, you can guess that her latest single, “Too Late DRINK & APPETIZER SPECIALS ALL NIGHT Thur, Nov 2nd, 8 pm $4 Mark Ward w/ Casual Lust, Zavala Lopez she has accomplished pretty Jo Dee Messina to Worry,” being played on much all of those goals. one of Spokane’s country (indie/rock/pop) Sat, October 28th, 8:30 p.m. By 16, she formed her fi rst Northern Quest Casino radio station. Live Music, All Ages Fri, Nov 3rd, 8 pm $4 all ages Espresso, Wine Bar, Wayne Patrick, Kevin Long, band and after high school (509) 242-7000 Tickets are $45 or $55 Four Years Blue, Byrnna Lynea graduation she took a chance and are available at the Free Wireless (rock/indie/acoustic) and moved to Nashville Northern Quest box offi ce Internet without any money or contacts – basically (509-340-6700) or through TicketsWest everything her dad told her not to do. (1-800-325-7328 or ticketswest.com). Just think how hard that must have been Northern Quest Casino is located at 100 without MySpace, something that she still N. Hayford Rd. in Airway Heights; the hasn’t fi gured out. Without a MySpace concert is all ages. Looking on MySpace account it is impossible for her to become will do you no good, but to hear samples the Spokane SiDEKiCK’s friend, and that of Messina you can always go about it the makes us sad. :( old fashioned way – by turning on your ra- Messina is best known for her number dio and waiting for roughly seven minutes one hit “Bye Bye,” from her album I’m (Try channels 93.7, 96.1, or 102.3 FM).

BEST BAND ALPHABET SOUP cuts that accentuate your facial structure. NAME “THE D LIST” color to enhance your skin and eyes. When a new band forms, they spend almost as style with the individual in mind. much time deciding on a Welcome to part four of our 26 part series where we count band name as they do writ- down our fi ve favorite songs starting with every letter of the ing music. To justify time alphabet. Here, then, is our offering – and one reader’s spent, the SiDEKiCK will opinion – for “The D List,” in no particular order: pick one group perform- ing in Spokane during the DOUR PiCKS READER PiCKS run of the issue and award Dick Around Dust them the title of Best Band Sparks Elvis Costello Name for the issue. Dead on Time Downward Spiral Queen Nine Inch Nails The Winner... Deus Ibi Est Dirty Minds Isobelle Campbell & Mark Lenegan Jeff Beck Dramamine Dive Modest Mouse Nirvana Desperately Wanting Desperate Man Better Than Ezra The Black Keys

Mankind is TEN photos by Mike Ridinger hair by Steven at Obsolete This week’s Reader Picks were sent by Cody Weston. For sharing Electro / Punk / Industrial his opinion, he gets a $25 gift certifi cate to 4000 Holes.

Email your fi ve favorite songs starting with the letter E Tues, October 24th: 6 p.m. @ to [email protected] and we’ll print one of the The Big Easy responses alongside our picks in the next issue. If we pick 919 W. Sprague yours, we’ll give you some free stuff.

Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Volume 1, Issue 10 – Thursday, October 19th, 2006 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Page 11 Oct 19th - Nov 1st Thursday • 19 Friday • 20 Saturday • 21 ------Music ------Film ------Music ------Mike Frederick, solo jazz guitar Film Fest: Inconvenient Truths - Let’s Talk Govt Mule Pre-Party** 6:00 PM Brooklyn Nights 5:00 PM ella’s Supper Club 3:00 PM Met, The Joe Kloess, solo jazz piano 5:45 PM ella’s Open Mic Night The Farmer-Musicians of Sligo, Ireland Cool Waters Band p.9 7:00 PMAuntie’s Bookstore 6:30 PM SCC Sam Ackels w/ Kevin Morgan 7 PM Ionic Burrito 6:00 PM Ionic Burrito Gov’t Mule w/ Donavon Frankenreiter Queensryche ------Music ------7:00 PM Big Easy Concert House 7:30 PM Big Easy Concert House Tracy Carr, solo guitar 5:45 PM ella’s Nick Schaur** 8:00 PM Peacock Room Cool Stack** The Fold w/ Self Against City, The Transit War Karli Fairbanks w/ The Ian Fays, Adam David p. 9 8:00 PM Bluz at the Bend 6:00 PM Big Easy 8:00 PM Caterina Winery Eightrack Mind* Brooks & Dunn w/ Sugarland, Jack Ingram Rodney Carrington* p.20 8:00 PM INB Center 7:00 PM Spokane Arena Buy Sell Trade 8:00 PM Blvd., The Brad Miller, jazz 8:00 PM Service Station, The Allen Stone w/ Danny Weber Papa Glenn** 8:00 PM Mr G’s Bar & Grill Brent Edstrom Trio 7:00 PM Ionic Burrito Waslyk w/ Silabus** 9:00 PM Spread, The 6INYLSs4APESs#$Ss"OOKS 8:00 PM ella’s Supper Club Destroy Nate Allen w/ Therefore I Am, The Night Fly, Somebody’s Hero** 9:00 PM Iron Horse -AGAZINESs-EMORABILIA The Yearbook** Pat O’Neill 7:00 PM Empyrean Coffee House Blynd Spot** 9:00 PM Bolo’s Bar & Grill 9:00 PM Spread, The Mike Wagoner 7:00 PM Caterina Winery Accident Experiment w/ Utterance, NW Royal* 1610 N Monroe (509)325-1914 Lindell Reason** 9:00 PM Bistango Nick Schaur** 8:00 PM Peacock Room 9:00 PM Blvd., The Matt Russell** Mistress & The Misters w/ Thee Emergency, Jose Thunder Road** 9:00 PM Slab Inn Fang, Paper Genius** pg. 6 8:00 PMBlvd., The 9:00 PM Far West Billiards Cool Stack** 9:00 PM Bluz at the Bend Spokane Symphony, Brahms Requiem Jim Huntsman Band** 9:00 PM Big Al’s Jazz Jam** 8:00 PM INB Performing Arts Center La Cha-Cha**( pg. 7) 9:00 PM Blue Spark 9:00 PM Brooklyn Nights Joe Kloess, Jazz 8:00 PM Service Station Brent Edstrom Trio** 9:00 PM ella’s Supper Club DJ Supervillain Upwards Movement** 9:00 PM Spread LIMBS w/ Bullet Club, Flee the Century** 9:00 PM Prago Argentine Cafe Blynd Spot** 9:00 PM Bolo’s 9:30 PM Mootsy’s Fresh Catch w/ James Pants Localized Tenderness** 9:00 PM Raw Sushi DJ Marcus Randall 9:00 PM Raw Sushi 9:30 PM Bluefi sh The Longnecks** 9:00 PM Brooklyn Nights DJ Bee** 9:00 PM Peking North Thunder Road** 9:00 PM Slab Inn Club U* 10:00 PM Big Easy Klub Merq - DJ Dance 9:30 PM Merq Electric City** 9:00 PM Hedge House The Dance Factory** 10:00 PM Big Easy Ladies Night w/ DJ** Cool Stack** 9:00 PM Bluz at the Bend Mexican Dance Party* 10:00 PM Bourbon Street 10:00 PM Talotti’s 211 Jim Huntsman Band** 9:00 PM Big Al’s DJ Loud Richard** 10:00 PM Talotti’s 211 Brent Edstrom Trio** 9:00 PM ella’s ------Theater ------Milonga** 9 PM CenterStage Theater ------Theater ------COLLEGE NIGHT Woman in Black Papa Glenn 9:00 PM Mr G’s Bar & Grill Woman in Black 2:00 PM, 8:00 PM Interplayers All Thursday, Every Thursday 7:30 PM Interplayers Theatre DJ Bee** 9:00 PM Peking North Comedy Show 7:00 PM Brick Wall Singing in the Rain Klub Merq - DJ Dance 9:30 PM Merq The Pirates of Penzance 7:30 PM Spokane Civic Theater Latino Salsa Party* 9:30 PM Bourbon St 8:00 PM Cowles Auditorium (Whitworth) An Evening at La Cage DJ Loud Richard** 10:00 PM Talotti’s 211 Isn’t It Romantic 8:00 PM Civic Theater Dance: Gran Folklorico De Mexico 8:00 PM Northern Quest Casino ------Theater ------8:00 PM Met, The $3.50 Long Islands Comedy Show 8:00 PM Brick Wall The Wedding Show 8 PM Blue Door Singing in the Rain 8:00 PM Civic Theater $2.50 Wells Book Signing: Laurie R. King, The Beekeep- Woman in Black 8 PM Interplayers The Original Show 8:00 PM ComedySportz $1 PBR Drafts er’s Apprentice The Pirates of Penzance Uncle D’s Comedy Club 8:00 PM Bluz at the Bend 1:00 PM North Spokane Library 8PM Cowles Auditorium (Whitworth) An Evening at La Cage (Must be College Singing in the Rain 8:00 PM Civic Theater 8:30 PM Northern Quest Casino Student w/ ID) 8:00 PM Masonic Temple Isn’t It Romantic 8:00 PM Civic Theater Cage Match Show 9:00 PM Blue Door Theater ------Other ------The Original Show 8:00 PM ComedySportz Body Massage w/ Barats, Bereta, Strine, and Strine Film Fest: Inconvenient Truths - Let’s Talk Uncle D’s Comedy Club 10:00 PM ComedySportz 8:00 PM Bluz at the Bend 3:00 PM Met, The Karaoke starts at 9 p.m. An Evening at La Cage ------Other ------College Long Island Night** 8:30 PM Northern Quest Casino Ski Film Premier: “West Coast Boogaloo” Beer Pong starts at 10 p.m. 4:00 PM Merq Liquid Lounge Comedy Show 7:00 PM, 9:45 PM Brick Wall 6:30 PM Players & Spectators The Flying Irish Run Saturday Night Salsa 8PM Simply Dance Studio 5:45 PM O’Doherty’s Irish Grill ------Other ------15th INDA Fall Annual Dance Workshop p.15 NEVER A COVER Free Tango Lessons Simply Tango Practice 8:00 AM Dance Emporium North 8:30 PM Simply Dance Studio 706 N. MONROE ST. 325-3871 7:30 PM CenterStage Theater Game Show Night 8:00 PM Bluz at the Bend 3PM3 PM - 2 AM EVERYDAY Dempsey’s Drag Show** Dempsey’s Drag Show** 10:00 PM Dempseys 10:00 PM Dempseys Brass Rail Drag Show: Lexi Sapphire w/ the Merquettes** 10:30 AM Merq Liquid Lounge Sunday • 22 Monday • 23 Tuesday • 24 Wednesday • 25 ------Music ------Music ------Music ------Music ------Dog House Blues** 3PM Mr G’s Bar & Grill Gonzaga Symphony Orchestra Jonathan Kingham The Ruse pg. 8 11:30 AM Lair Auditorium (SCC) Classical Indian Sitar & Tabla Music Concert 7:30 PM Met, The 11:30 AM Lair Auditorium (SCC) The BGP w/ Allen Stone 6:00 PM CenterStage Theater Spokane’s Original Open Mic Night** Danny McCollim, solo jazz piano 11:30 AM Spokane Falls Community College 6:00 PM ella’s Supper Club The Danny McCollim Trio pg. 10 Cary Fly Band** 8:00 PM Bluz at the Bend 9:15 PM Blue Spark God Fearing Nation w/ Mankind is Obsolete, Bell’s 6:00 PM ella’s Supper Club Somebody’s Hero** 9:00 PM Iron Horse ------Other ------Theorem, La Muerte Viva, Dead Millionaires, the The P.A. System feat. Sol Jibe pg. 8 College Relief Party w/ DJ Mayhem, Maui* Troupe of Iris, DJ Tatyana pg. 8 7:00 PM CenterStage Theater 9:30 PM Blvd., The Comedian: Louis Ramey 6:00 PM Big Easy Concert House Julia Keefe w/ The Danny McCollim Trio pg. 10 11:30 AM Lair Auditorium (SCC) Rock Coffee Open Mic 7:00 PM Caterina Winery 8:00 PM ella’s Supper Club ------Theater ------Fantasy Football Lounge Audition Showcase w/ Danny McCollim Velella Velella w/ Point Juncture, Wa pg. 8 Isn’t It Romantic 2:00 PM Civic Theater 5:00 PM Raw Sushi & Island Grill 8:00 PM ella’s Supper Club 8:00 PM Whitworth College Singing in the Rain 2:00 PM Civic Theater Texas Hold’em Tournament Open Mic Night* 9:00 PM Blvd., The Open Mic Night** 8:00 PM Brooklyn Nights Evita in Concert 7:30 PM Civic Theater 8:00 PM Brick Wall Comedy Club, The Old School DJ Mix 9:00 PM Raw Sushi The Return of Soup** 9:00 PM Spread Brick Wall Comedy Club Open Mic Reggae Night** 9:00 PM Spread, The Open Turntable Night 9:00 PM Raw Sushi Localized Tenderness 9:30 PM Bluefi sh Live Music Wednesdays 9:00 PM Bourbon Street 8:00 PM Brick Wall Comedy Club, The A Note on Age Restrictions Big Wednesdays Live Music 9:30 PM Bluefi sh ------Other ------Other ------* = 18+ show $Two Buck Tuesday** ------Other ------15th Fall Annual Dance Workshop 4:00 PM Merq Liquid Lounge Woman in Black 7:30 PM Interplayers Theatre 8:00 AM Dance Emporium North ** = 21+ show New Release Movie Night** Free Comedy Show 8:00 PM Brick Wall Comedy Dempsey’s Brass Rail Bingo 4:00 PM Dempseys Brass Rail Book Reading: “Invitation to the Party” The SiDEKiCK does its best to 4:00 PM Dempseys Brass Rail Book Reading: “Donald Newhall” 7:30 PM Auntie’s Bookstore distinguish between all ages shows Kill the Keg ($1 pints until gone)** 7:30 PM Auntie’s Bookstore Lecture: Dangers of Chemical Agricultural Produc- 6:00 PM Blue Spark and adult shows but we do make Texas Hold’em Tournament tion 6:30 PM Community Building 8:00 PM Brick Wall Comedy Club, The 50¢ Beer Night Study Break College Night mistakes. Please call the venue and check their age policy for a show Game Show Night 8:00 PM Bluz at the Bend 9:00 PM Blvd., The 9:00 PM Raw Sushi & Island Grill Pub Trivia** 9:15 PM Blue Spark before you travel any great distance. Beer Pong Tournament** 10:00 PM Talotti’s 211

Page 12 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Thursday, October 19th, 2006 – Volume 1, Issue 10 – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK The SiDEKiCK is printed every other Thursday and distributed free to 250 venues & businesses around Spokane. Look for your next issue on Thursday, November 2nd Thursday • 26 Friday • 27 Saturday • 28 ------Music ------Music ------Music ------Marina V Halloween Monster Mash w/ Paper Night Hawk** 4:00 PM Working Class Heroes Lee Zimmerman 5:45 PM ella’s Supper Club 11:30 AM Lair Auditorium (SCC) Genius** (No Cover w/ Costume) Ú ##4 Dayan Kai, solo piano/vocal Bluegrass Conspiracy 7:00 PM Auntie’s Bookstore 7  Ú
 9:00 PM Brooklyn Nights Sean Saugen w/ Adam Bratton 7PM Ionic Burrito 7  5:00 PM ella’s Supper Club Lee Zimmerman, solo cello/vocal KYRS 3rd Anniversary Party & Halloween Hoedown Open Mic Night 5:45 PM ella’s Supper Club 7:00 PM Community Building  6:00 PM Ionic Burrito #/-"/ Catacomb w/ Flyreal, My Fatal Mistake, Odyssey Masquerade Ball** 8PM CenterStage Cary Fly Band** Bob & Doug** 8:00 PM Peacock Room Cyrus Fell Down 6:30 PM Big Easy 8:00 PM Bluz at the Bend Halloween w/ Mourning After, Bullet in Your Head, Dustin Sandlin w/ Mark Ward A Night with the Shook Twins The Sex Cells, Soap Barr* 8:00 PM Blvd., The 7:00 PM Ionic Burrito 8:00 PM Caterina Winery Cary Fly Band** 8:00 PM Bluz at the Bend Bob & Doug** 8:00 PM Peacock Room Polly Panic w/ The Dearly Departed Jazz Jam** Matt Russell** 8:00 PM Barrel Room No. 6 8:00 PM Caterina Winery 9:00 PM Brooklyn Nights Cary Fly Band** 8:00 PM Bluz at the Bend Papa Glenn & The Border Run Blues Band** B Youngfound Hip-Hop Showcase** a r 8:00 PM Mr G’s Bar & Grill rnbuste Matthew Winters w/ Benjamin Gordan, Justin 9:00 PM Spread, The Nick Schaur, Jazz 8:00 PM Service Station, The Knittel 8:00 PM Caterina Winery $).%).s$2)6%4(25s#!229/54 DJ Supervillain Jo Dee Messina p.11 8:30 PMNorthern QuestCasino %4RENTBLOCKWESTOF0INES   Rachel Bade-McMurphy, Jazz 9:00 PM Prago Argentine Cafe Velella Velella** 9:00 PM Blue Spark 8:00 PM Service Station, The Lindell Reason** Merq Halloween Party (No Cover)** Velella Velella** 9:00 PM Blue Spark 9:00 PM Merq Liquid Lounge 9:00 PM Bistango Thunder Road** 9:00 PM Slab Inn Cat Country Halloween Party w/ Much More Every Tuesday Fresh Catch w/ James Pants Open Mic, $2 Drafts Flowmotion* 9:00 PM Blvd., The Country** 9:00 PM Slab Inn 9:30 PM Bluefi sh Electric City** 9:00 PM Hedge House, The Halloween Party w/ Too Slim & the Taildraggers** Every Wednesday Spokane Funk All-Stars Masquerade Party* 9:00 PM Annie Fannie’s Nova** 9:00 PM Bolo’s Bar & Grill 50¢ beer 10:00 PM Blvd., The Halloween Costume Party w/ Nova** Belt of Vapor w/ The Wayward, ForShadow** Thursday 19th Club U* 9:00 PM Bolo’s Bar & Grill 9:00 PM Spread, The %IGHTRACK-IND 10:00 PM Big Easy Concert House Latigo Lace** 9:00 PM Big Al’s Papa Glenn & The Border Run Blues Band** The Genders w/ The Blowouts** (pg. 3) Ladies Night w/ DJ** Friday 20th 9:00 PM Mr G’s Bar & Grill 9:00 PM Spread, The 10:00 PM Talotti’s 211 -ISTRESSTHE-ISTERS DJ Bee** 9:00 PM Peking North DJ Bee** 9:00 PM Peking North #$2ELEASE0ARTY ------Theater ------Masquerade Ball w/ DJ James Pants** Hulaween Party 9:00 PM Raw Sushi & Island Grill Saturday 21st Halloween Costume Party** 9:00 PM Lions Lair Isn’t It Romantic 9:00 PM Raw Sushi The Dance Factory** 10:00 PM Big Easy !CCIDENT%XPERIMENT The Merq - DJ Dance 9:30 PM Merq 5TTERANCE .72OYAL 7:30 PM Spokane Civic Theater Mexican Dance Party* 10:00 PM Bourbon Street Woman in Black DJ Carlos’ Latino Salsa Party* DJ Loud Richard** 10:00 PM Talotti’s 211 Thursday 26th 7:30 PM Interplayers Theatre 9:30 PM Bourbon Street 3POKANE&UNK!LL 3TARS Singing in the Rain DJ Loud Richard** 10:00 PM Talotti’s 211 ------Theater ------ASQUERADE0ARTY Woman in Black 2 & 8 PM Interplayers Theatre 7:30 PM Spokane Civic Theater ------Theater ------Comedy Show 7:00 PM Brick Wall Friday 27th Book Reading: “Obliquity: an anthology” &LOWMOTION The Wedding Show 8:00 PM Blue Door Isn’t It Romantic 8:00 PM Civic Theater 7:30 PM Auntie’s Bookstore Isn’t It Romantic 8:00 PM Civic Theater Singing in the Rain 8:00 PM Civic Theater Saturday28th Comedy Show The Original Show 8:00 PM ComedySportz Woman in Black8:00 PM Interplayers -OURNING!FTER 8:00 PM Brick Wall Comedy Club, The Uncle D’s Comedy Club 8 PM Bluz at the Bend "ULLETIN9OUR(EAD Singing in the Rain 8:00 PM Civic Theater Body Massage w/ Barats, Bereta, Strine, and Strine 4HE3EX#ELL 3OAP"ARR ------Other ------The Original Show 8:00 PM ComedySportz 10:00 PM ComedySportz Tuesday 31st College Long Island Night** Uncle D’s Comedy Club 8PM Bluz at the &-(ALLOWEENPARTY 4:00 PM Merq Liquid Lounge Bend ------Other ------W$*"RUSKY 4HE2YNDOG Comedy Show 7 PM, 9:45 PM Brick Wall Whitworth Football vs Willamette The Flying Irish Run 1:00 PM Whitworth College 5:45 PM O’Doherty’s Irish Grill ------Other ------Cougar Football vs Weber State Flying Irish Halloween Run Hockey: Spokane Chiefs vs Seattle 2:00 PM Martin Stadium (WSU) 5:45 AM O’Doherty’s Irish Grill Eagles Football vs Northern Arizona 7:00 PM Spokane Arena Super Sonics vs. Golden State Warriors 2:00 PM Woodward Stadium Simply Tango Practice 7:00 PM Spokane Arena Hockey: Spokane Chiefs vs Vancouver 8:30 PM Simply Dance Studio 333 W. SPOKANE FALLS BLVD. Free Tango Lessons 7:00 PM Spokane Arena Dempsey’s Drag Show** Saturday Night Salsa 8PM Simply Dance Studio 455-7826 7:30 PM CenterStage Theater 10:00 PM Dempseys Brass Rail Dempsey’s Drag Show** 10:00 PM Dempseys Drag Show: Lexi Sapphire w/ the Merquettes** 10:30 AM Merq Liquid Lounge Sunday • 29 Monday • 30 Tuesday • 31 Wednesday • 1 ------Music ------Music ------Music ------Music ------Dog House Blues** 3 PM Mr G’s Bar & Grill Spokane’s Original Open Mic Night** Danny McCollim 6:00 PM ella’s Supper Club P.A. System fea Localized Tenderness, and Mr Happy** 6:00 PM Working Class Heroes 9:15 PM Blue Spark Rock Coffee Open Mic 7:00 PM Caterina Winery Jigsaw Republic Intercollegiate Student Jazz Jam Midnight Society w/ Castles in the Sky, Be- Swollen Members 7:00 PM CenterStage Theater 8:00 PM ella’s Supper Club hold, Loser Patrol 7:00 PM Big Dipper 8:00 PM Big Easy Concert House Joan Jett & The Blackhearts pg 5 8:00 PMBig Easy Open Turntable Night Gonzaga University Jazz Fantasy Football Lounge Halloween Masquerade Karaoke** 9:00 PM Raw Sushi & Island Grill 7:30 PM Met, The 5:00 PM Raw Sushi & Island Grill 8:00 PM Hedge House, The Live Music Wednesdays Hinder w/ Eighteens Visions Texas Hold’em Tournament Halloween Party w/ Bent Penny, Omni, Refl ection** 9:00 PM Bourbon Street 7:30 PM Big Easy Concert House 8:00 PM Brick Wall Comedy Club, The 9:00 PM Spread, The The Return of Soup** Latigo Lace** 9:00 PM Big Al’s Open Mic Night* 9:00 PM Blvd., The 9:00 PM Spread, The Old School DJ Mix 9:00 PM Raw Sushi Ice Age Cobra (Spokane CD Release) w/ Amy Bleu Halloween w/ DJ James Pants** Flee the Century, Tokio Weigh Station pres 9:00 PM Baby Bar 9:00 PM Brooklyn Nights by Rock Coffee** 9:00 PM Mootsy’s Halloween Costume Party** 9:00 PM Lions Lair Big Wednesdays Live Music 104.5 FM Halloween Party w/ DJ Brusky, The Ryndog** 9:30 PM Bluefi sh ------Other ------9:00 PM Blvd., The Isn’t It Romantic 2:00 PM Civic Theater Localized Tenderness 9:30 PM Bluefi sh ------Theater ------Last Performance: Singing in the Rain Hockey: Spokane Chiefs vs Portland 2:00 PM Spokane Civic Theater ------Other ------7:00 PM Spokane Arena Gay Bingo 4:00 PM Dempseys Brass Rail $Two Buck Tuesday** 4:00 PM Merq Free Comedy Show Ballet Spokane’s Ballet Boo-Bash Kill the Keg ($1 pints until gone)** 8:00 PM Brick Wall Comedy Club, The 5:30 PM Interplayers Theatre 6:00 PM Blue Spark Game Show Night 8:00 PM Bluz at the Bend 50¢ Beer Night Brick Wall Comedy Club Open Mic Texas Hold’em Tournament 9:00 PM Blvd., The 8:00 PM Brick Wall Comedy Club, The 8:00 PM Brick Wall Comedy Club, The Study Break College Night Pub Trivia** 9:15 PM Blue Spark 9:00 PM Raw Sushi & Island Grill Beer Pong Tournament** 10:00 PM Talotti’s 211

Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Volume 1, Issue 10 – Thursday, October 19th, 2006 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Page 13 MiSCELLANEOUS Around the Mt. Spokane Ski Patrol holds Ski Swap World in SiDEKiCK Staff retailers. It’s anticipated that 18,000 items will be 80 Plays up for grabs at this year’s event. Did anybody notice that autumn hit Spokane Th ere’s even a new scanner system that will be in Quick hits from like a ton of bricks this year? Seriously, one day operation this year, which coordinators promise will the Sports World in late August it was 90 degrees and the next day improve inventory management at both check-in you could see your breath. If winter comes as sud- and check out, benefi ting buyers and sellers alike. denly, the ski hills will open up before long. As Last year’s swap riots that saw thirty people hospital- By Brian Clark Seattle’s backfi eld again … such, Mt. Spokane Ski Patrol is gearing up for the ized, four dead and one guy paralyzed from the In baseball, the Detroit Tigers ab- coming ski season with their annual Ski Swap, waist down must have really turned some heads. I was a little surprised that East- solutely owned the American League held at the fairgrounds from Friday, October 27th Registration to sell something at the event ern Washington was able to clobber playoff s in every way, shape or form, through Sunday, October 29th. starts at 3 p.m. on Friday and closes at 9 that Big Sky Conference newcomers while the St. Louis Cardinals are Now in its 42nd year, this swap is the largest night. Doors open to the public on Saturday at 9 Northern Colorado like they did. clearly better than a lot of people gave of its kind in the inland empire, bringing skiers a.m. and close at 5 p.m., wrapping up on Sunday Th at was, until I discovered a few them credit for. (As of press time, the and snowboarders of all types to the Interstate from 9 to noon. Admission is $4, with kids 12 off -the-fi eld problems that UNC National League representative for the Fairgrounds (404 N. Havana) to buy, sell and/or and under getting in for free. For more informa- has recently incurred. A lineman World Series had yet to be decided.) trade ski gear including, but not limited to skis, tion about seller fees, tips and anything else relat- was suspended for his role in a bar Barring a major breakdown from the boards, boots, poles, jackets, goggles and helmets ing to the 2006 MSSP Ski Swap, check out their fi ght when he told a Latino man he Tigers starting pitchers, though, it from countless private sellers and recognizable website at www.mssp.org. didn’t like Mexicans, three coaches looks like the American League will were suspended for holding at least once again dominate the fall classic, one unauthorized practice session in as it remains – despite my reserva- March, and the punter was stabbed tions – the superior league. Straight outta my Asstrology in the kicking leg a month ago, al- In a related note, I’m an idiot. In legedly by a teammate who wanted the last, baseball-themed issue of the by Jeff Downz (good for Oct. 19th through Nov. 1st) the starting job. With that kind of SiDEKiCK, I selected the Minnesota Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer solidarity, it’s no wonder they were Twins as the eventual World Series You will see Let’s see if If you are Cancer is a bad creamed by a – let’s face it – wholly champions. Th ey rewarded me by the light at you are a tore Gemini, this thing ... why the end of mediocre Eagles squad … getting absolutely dismantled by the ass? Maybe you should is the right horoscope to would you want to have the tunnel and inherit a Not only is Seattle obviously A’s, never holding a single lead in any not push so hard. Let be reading. Maybe next a sign named this??? I bunch of candy if you not the best team in the NFC, as inning of the entire series. If anybody old wounds heal and try month you’ll have more suggest that you think knock on the right doors gentle persuasion. words to read. about it. they looked to be coming into the placed a bet based on my predictions, come the 31st. season, and even through the fi rst I give you permission to stab me in couple weeks of play – they might the throat with an ice pick … Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio not even be in the top three. While Has anyone considered the pos- Supposed to You’re sign Seattle’s gutsy win over St. Louis on sibility that George Steinbrenner is be the virgin. sounds weird. th Consequently Don’t know October 15 was huge, you can still systematically killing his own play- I am a Leo. My only Scorpio, wasn’t that you are not allowed to anyone ever born in your advise is you buy a 76 the thing that killed make an argument that the Rams ers? First pitcher Cory Lidle crashes reproduce. My dad was sign; must be a mistake. Cadillac low miles and the Crocodile Hunter? are a better team, while the Eagles his small, personal aircraft into an a Virgo and I have always Saw a guy in a dress on runs good call (509) 998- Don’t kill anyone this and Saints deserve to be included in apartment building (a couple days thought that I looked like Trent by Little Bennies. 1892 for details. week, ‘kay? the argument, as well. And that’s not after he gave up three runs in 1 1/3 my oldest brother. Maybe he’s a Libra? even mentioning the Chicago Bears, innings of a season-ending loss to Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces who clearly looked to be the class of the Tigers, mind you), then Alex Ro- the NFC before their near collapse driguez’ jet averts disaster on a New If you are lucky this will at the hands of the Cardinals. Th e York runway. All I’m saying is that if be a very lucky time for The stars were all set to Stay in bed the next 3 If you were born under Seahawks aren’t even close to the Joe Torre fi nds himself skydiving in you. If you can win at give your reading this weeks and you’ll have a the sign of Pisces, your same team without Shaun Alexander, the coming months, he should check anything, you will be a month but Orion “had a whole new perspective of name is Julie... now would be the time to pay and it’ll be interesting to see how the to make sure his parachute isn’t really winner. Nobody can take thing.” We apologize for the world. that from you. the invonvenience. back the $20,000. NFC West plays out when he’s in a knapsack … The Karaoke List: telling you where to fi nd (or avoid) Karaoke on any given night

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a Zukic-Ehmke Political pipe dreams, Eskimo photos by Rad synonyms and learning to swim in the radical middle

By Brian Clark

There are a myriad of differences between the politically left and right, to be sure, but I refuse to believe that the chasm is as wide as it’s continu- ally portrayed. The gap between Michael Moore and Michael Savage might be as big as Moore’s waistline, but most of the country isn’t that blind to every point of view but their own. That doesn’t ! mean, however, that we’re not all wearing blinders on a smaller scale – making the gap appear much bigger than it really is. It seems that one of – if not the – biggest obstacle to overcome is a dissimilarity in focus. Viva la Mexico! Often, conservatives focus their attention largely on the individual – nurturing meaningful communal Folklorico brings Mexican history to life and familial relationships while all but ignoring the big picture. Often their faith in god breeds a belief SiDEKiCK Staff dance in the Inland Northwest. that everything will work itself out, so all they have to do is treat those they meet with kindness Th e Folklorico will be accompanied by INDA’s th and they’ve simply done god’s work on a sort of First of all, if anyone read the article about the 15 Annual Dance Workshop, a master class simplifi ed scale. Folklorico de Mexico in the last issue of the SiDE- taught by Company Director Th eo Shanab held Liberals, on the other hand, seem just the KiCK, I’m sorry. It was about the wrong dance over the weekend of the 21st and 22nd. Th e work- opposite. They often favor the bigger picture over troupe that isn’t going to be anywhere near Spokane shop will take place at the Dance Emporium on individual encounters to the point where they can only see what’s wrong with the world, and will in the coming days. We screwed up. North Division across from Costco, and will incor- even neglect basic decency to achieve a per- Th at aside, there will be a Mexican Folklorico porate many forms of dance: including jazz, tap, ceived betterment on a global scale that doesn’t coming to the Inland Northwest, and it’s every bit as ballet, lyrical, modern, ethnic, salsa and ballroom. take into account personal experience. good as the one that was hyped in the early October As an added bonus, tickets to Saturday night’s per- Granted, there are some left-leaning Americans issue. Th e Gran Folklorico de Mexico, a 35-mem- formance are free for anyone who registers for both that work to build community events and are very pleasant to just about everyone they meet, just as ber celebration of Mexican dance and culture, will be workshop days. To register, call (509) 927-0972, st there are members of the right – like Bill O’ Reilly, invading the Met on Saturday, October 21 at 8 p.m. or fi ll out the form on the INDA website (www. for example – who only see the big picture and will Described as “Mexico’s Ambassadors of Song indaspokane.org). do anything to get their way. But I don’t count Bill and Dance,” the Gran Folklorico combines beau- Anyone who’s not participating in the workshop O’Reilly on the basis that he’s certifi ably insane. tiful costumes with energetic dancing to tell the is still invited to attend this Mexican cultural extrava- Were you aware that Eskimos have 34 words for st “Bill O’Reilly is a giant douche bag”? It’s true. story of Mexico’s history dating back to the land’s ganza on Saturday, October 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets are So, admittedly, these are borderline unfair and fi rst inhabitants. Basically, it’s a cultural celebra- $24, or $14 for seniors or students with a valid i.d., undeniably sweeping generalizations, but I think tion for a country whose artistic history is, perhaps, available through www.ticketswest.com or by calling this quick analysis can be useful in fi nding a com- overlooked a little too often. Th is evening is being 1-800-325-SEAT. Th e Met can be found at 901 W. mon ground that we can all agree upon. On some presented by the Inland Northwest Dance Associa- Sprague in downtown Spokane. For more informa- overarching level, there is a gap in thought that keeps us from coming together on certain issues tion, who succinctly sums up their philosophy by tion, visit the Inland Northwest Dance Association’s because we’re neglecting to see the issue on any stating they are “dedicated to promoting the art of website at www.indaspokane.org. level but the one we’re most comfortable with. If liberals learn to be a little nicer and conser- vatives learn to take a step back from their lives and take stock of the big picture, we’d be one step closer to celebrating peacefully in the no- Get lost in the Amazing Corn Maze longer radical middle. If leftists made a conscious effort to better themselves as much as they work SiDEKiCK Staff 3 courses set up in ascending diffi culty. towards world peace, or whatever the cause may Luckily for those who get easily lost, be, that cause will come within striking distance much quicker. If republicans realize that certain Deep in the heart of Idaho lies a maps are provided. ideas like religion are doing harm globally, no mat- place of mystery, a place that no man Th e Amazing Corn Maze is open ter how benefi cial they are to the community, then has ever traveled. Hidden just over the every Friday (4 - 11pm), Saturday that community will be exponentially stronger and border in Hauser, Idaho is a place so (10am - 11pm), and Sunday (noon - the communal atmosphere will begin to stretch mysterious they had to draw a map so 5pm) until October 30th. It is located much farther than the borders of town. So I hope these aren’t just pipe dreams. I hope you wouldn’t get confused. Th is place just south of Highway 53 on Prairie that if you think about where your allegiances lie, is the Amazing Corn Maze. Road in Hauser, Idaho. For detailed you’ll realize that many convictions you hold dear With over 4.5 miles of paths, this driving directions look online at www. are tied to truths that are only half-right. I invite simple family-friendly activity will kix961.com or call the Corn Maze you to meet me in the radical middle. Come on in; strain the bonds of even the closest Hotline at (509) 242-2668. there’s plenty of room and the water is warm. Letters from the Radical Middle is a bi-weekly family as you fi ght your way through Tickets cost $8 for adults, $5 for column that encourages discussion over point- the insanely complicated maze in an kids (5-12) and seniors (55+), and free less bickering, favoring common sense and a attempt to fi nd all of the hidden mark- for children 4 and under. Th e days are logical middle ground over blind political de- ers. Many who have attempted have getting colder and darker so be sure to votion. Brian Clark is the Managing Editor of failed, their bodies littering the paths bring warm clothes and a fl ashlight as the Spokane Sidekick and can be reached at [email protected]. As always, feedback and their agonizing screams haunting you may be wandering the maze for is encouraged. the cold October air. Th e maze features longer than you expect.

Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Volume 1, Issue 10 – Thursday, October 19th, 2006 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Page 15 Page 16 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Thursday, October 19th, 2006 – Volume 1, Issue 10 – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK FiLM Man of the Year has shelf life of 45 minutes By Brian Everything I liked about Man of the Year had very lit- of them were delivered by Williams. Clark tle to do with Robin Williams or anything relating to the Christopher Walken is awesome. In everything he’s last 45 minutes of the fi lm. Instead, the best thing going ever been in. Ever. I would gladly listen to him read the for Man of the Year is exactly what it looks like from the phone book through at least the letter G. Comedian trailer: a vicarious thrill that somebody like Lou Dobbs Lewis Black is extremely amusing as a campaign manager – a humorous political pundit who’s so virtuous that he of sorts and Jeff Goldblum is in the Walken tier of being makes Jesus look like a shady dude – could get elected. intensely watchable every time he opens his mouth. Writer/director Barry Levinson understands that we Th at said, Laura Linney is bloody terrible – I mean, don’t live in that country, and he’s right. But this is an just awful – in a lover/thriller side plot that I didn’t give escapist comedy where we’re allowed to indulge in such a damn about. Sadly, that story takes over a little beyond a fantasy. Th at is, until the end of the movie, when the halfway through and all but ruins everything that the fi rst fi lmmakers undercut the audience with some bullshit 3/5 of the movie had going for it, which was shaping up about how an unlikely event like this wouldn’t really be to be an energetic and somewhat poignant comedy. the best idea after all. Ultimately, Man of the Year frustrated me. We elected Man of the Year Now Playing At: Why they make that statement is beyond me. We an actor named Ronald Reagan to the White House and don’t need to pull ourselves back from trying to shake an action star and professional wrestler as governors River Park Square 20 Written and Directed by up the political system; we need to shake it up as of California and Minnesota, respectively. Maybe 11:20, 2:05, 4:40, 7:25, Barry Levinson much as humanly possible. In fact, if Jon Stewart electing a comedian is a logical extension of that, 10:10 Staring were to run for President in 2008, Andy and I and it’s an interesting idea to take a look at what Northtown Mall 12 Robin Williams – the editors/owners of this very newspaper – are such a campaign might look like. 12:35, 3:15, 7:10, 9:55 Christopher Walken prepared to pack up shop as far as the SiDEKiCK What frustrates me is that the likelihood of Laura Linney Spokane Valley 12 Lewis Black is concerned, and start campaigning for this eventuality is pretty much nonexis- 1:20, 4:20, 7:10, 10:10 Jeff Goldblum Stewart full time. We’re not joking. tent, yet we get a sort of cautionary tale Riverstone Stadium 14 Runtime At any rate, I enjoyed Man of the Year about why this wouldn’t work, and we 1:10, 4:25, 7:05, 9:50 1 hours 55 minutes for about an hour or so. Th ere were should trust the system as it’s already Village Centre Genre some nice soundtrack choices set up. Spreading that mes- Daily: 4, 6:40, 9:15, Fri- Comedy that tied in the idealism of 60s sage, at this point, isn’t Sun only: 1:20 Studio politics with the cynicism of exactly like putting the Rating st Universal Studios the 21 century, and there were cart before the horse; it’s PG-13 some genuinely funny moments more akin to shooting the along the way – albeit almost none horse where it stands. Bottom Shelf: Saw succeeds despite complete lack of a point By Brian Clark sadistic games. to the wall in a large, Th ese games, which decrepit bathroom, the Just for fun, we’re going to connect our Reel Review to our Bottom Shelf in Six If you look hard enough, you can almost are more like moral fi lm begins suddenly Degrees of Separation using common fi nd something to take away from “Saw” – a challenges, really, with a feeling of claustro- actors, absurd logic and message of sorts about the absurdity of tak- are intriguing even phobia and mystery that vague associations: ing life for granted, perhaps. Or maybe it’s if they are unrealisti- is immediately intrigu- a comment on the cruel nature inherent in cally elaborate – like ing. However, as we leave Saw stars a really terrible Cary Elwes absolutely all human beings. Th ere’s almost something if Rube Goldberg had the bathroom and digress phoning in his there, but not quite. Despite the fi lmmakers’ designed the board to one of several subplots, performance Saw III, starring a bunch of peo- best eff orts, this is a popcorn fl ick, pure and game Mousetrap ple you’ve never heard of, opens this feeling of claustro- simple, although not a bad one, for what it is. after reading a bunch nationally on Friday, October 27th. phobia is lost. Instead of I mean, maybe the characters act largely of Edgar Allen Poe. an interesting study about Carry Elwes was a little better in the irrational and, yes, maybe the plot is so Nevertheless, these characters who are faced Princess Bride with a young conveniently timed that it becomes wholly perverse moral conundrums are inventive with almost certain death, “Saw” retreats to Fred Savage unbelievable. However, the goal of this fi lm and should keep gore-lovers and masoch- annoying visual imagery, plot twists and gore, is to keep you scared, suspicious of everyone ists masturbating for weeks. Th ere’s also a ending up as the bastard child of Panic Room and everything, and clutching the edge of great twist at the end – which doesn’t really and Evil Dead, assuming the child is then to Who was in one of the Austin Powers movies with a giant mole on his face your seat. Th at goal is accomplished handily. make sense if you give it any thought – but be raised by Hannibal Lecter. Just don’t think about anything – especially it works nicely in a fi lm that’s concerned so Doubtless, a great deal of people prob- the ending – for more than 15 consecutive little with plausibility. ably get a great deal of enjoyment out of this seconds or your head will explode trying to I guess the best thing I can say about inventive horror fi lm, I just don’t know how An oversized mole that make sense of it. “Saw” is that it doesn’t suck. Nothing gets much I can defend a movie where the only reminds us of Martin Scorsese’s For one thing, the pacing is excellent. accomplished and there’s really nothing that strong reaction you could possibly have is, freakishly big Despite the fact that the plot twists and will stay with viewers for any length of time, “Man, that was f***ed up.” eyebrows reveals are interspersed so perfectly that but the fi lmmakers don’t care. Instead, they Ultimately, “Saw” is a road to nowhere. they become entirely implausible, these have intentionally crafted an entertaining, But at least it’s an interesting drive. Martin Scorsese was nominated for gimmicky devices still accomplish their marginally creepy fi lm that moves along Th e Bottom Shelf is a SiDEKiCK feature Best Director in the 1988 Academy goal of keeping the movie running along nicely for an hour and a half. where we review an old, classic or cult fi lm Awards but lost to Barry Levinson smoothly, so much so that, even when the Th at said, there does seem to be an enor- – or pretty much anything else we feel like acting is sub-par and the dialogue a bit mous amount of squandered potential, even renting. Th e movie in question will usually hammy, you’re still pulled completely into if the fi nished product plays off adequately have something to do with our theme, but Who Directed Man of the Year this perverse world of a serial killer and his as is. Opening with two characters chained we’re not making any guarantees.

Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Volume 1, Issue 10 – Thursday, October 19th, 2006 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Page 17 COMMUNITY/THEATER Political Blue Door invents wedding on the spot Pulse SiDEKiCK Staff of their lives together...or maybe not. Th is non-linear long form improv will have the Until the midterm elections take place on Th e Blue Door Th eatre, which has been audience racing backwards and forwards Tuesday, November 7th, the SiDEKiCK has satiating Spokane’s improv comedy thirst through time, peering in on the couple been keeping an eye on key showdowns over the past ten years, is treating audi- and those they have touched. across the country and within the county. ences to their version of a wedding, which Curtain goes up on Th e Wedding Show Here’s a look at how the Senate race in promises to be just like the real deal only a on Fridays at 8 p.m. for the next few Washington is shaping up: Democratic incumbent Maria Cantwell lot funnier, without much of the romance weeks. Content is suitable for all ages, looks to secure her fi rst reelection against Re- and virtually diff erent in every other with tickets set at $8 for general admis- publican challenger Mike McGavick. Cantwell conceivable way, as well. Except there will sion and $6 for children, seniors and won the closest election in state history six probably be a dress involved and possibly students. Th e Blue Door’s malleable years ago when she upended Slade Gordon somebody throwing rice, if you’re lucky. Black Box Th eatre can be found at 815 by a meager 2200 votes, and is viewed by the National Journal as the third most-likely Th e Wedding Show opened on Octo- W. Garland in downtown Spokane. Democratic seat to go Republican. That said, ber 13th and continues its run every Friday For more information, check out virtually every non-partisan poll has Washing- through November 10th. Taking audi- www.bluedoortheatre.com. ton as a slight lean for Democrats, and the ence suggestions to sometimes Republicans need to get an extraordinarily absurd lengths, this high energy strong turnout on Election Day if they want to unseat Cantwell. comedy will take on a diff erent Both candidates come with signifi cant personality for all fi ve shows, as baggage. Cantwell has drawn fi re from Demo- those present suggest something crats for abandoning her base and supporting old, something new, something the USA PATRIOT ACT, the Iraqi invasion and borrowed and something blue for other conservative policies, on top of accusa- tions that she bought out her closest anti-war the Blue Door Players to use and abuse in Democratic challengers and put them on the any way they see fi t. Th e result is a long- campaign payroll. form improv show that sees a spontaneous McGavick, on the other hand, was brought story spawn from a few innocent sugges- In addition to their weekly Wedding music of Joe Harrison and Kevin Morgan, under scrutiny for the large amount of money tions, connecting haphazardly in song, Shows every Friday, as well as their ongoing the lounge acts of Lawra and Kyle Gosse- he donated to his campaign (some two mil- improvisational classes, The Blue Door The- lin-Harris, the poetry of Joe Vander Weil, lion dollars) which was seen by some as a scenes, monologues, comedy and realism atre is hosting its 2006 Fundraising Gala the stand-up comedy of Frank Tano and violation of the “Millionaire’s Amendment” – usually fi nding its way back to the start- on Saturday, November 4th. Seats for this improv performances by all of the Blue Door of the 2002 Campaign Reform Act, though ing point. 10th anniversary event are $20 a person and cast and most of the current apprentices. the FEC unanimously upheld the legality of Th e audience will get an almost voy- come with a slew of food, drinks, deserts, Seats must be reserved by Wednesday, McGavick’s donation. Further turmoil hit the euristic look at the lives of two people, entertainment, and a silent auction. October 25th. For more information, or to McGavick camp in late August when it was Attendees will be treated to the acoustic reserve your seat, call (509) 747-7045. revealed that the Republican Candidate was along with their family and friends as arrested for a DUI in 1993. they meet, get married, and live the rest Another name you will see on the ballot is Aaron Dixon, former leader of the Seattle chapter of the Black Panthers, who won the Isn’t it Romantic goes up on Civic Theatre’s second stage Washington Green Party nomination this spring, and has voiced disapproval over SiDEKiCK Staff runs through Veterans Day (Saturday, stein, who’s known for housing political- Cantwell’s continual siding with Republicans November 11th). ly charged (read: feminist) themes under on the US presence in Iraq and a number of Following up the lavish musical Isn’t It Romantic is a dramatic comedy a coating of farce, satire, comedy and other issues. While his chances of winning are Singin’ in the Rain, the Spokane Civic (or possibly a comedic drama, depend- drama. Her other plays include, most slim-to-none (and Slim’s headin’ out of town), it’s not out of the question that he could play Theatre’s first Main Stage production of ing on how you look at it) that centers notably, the Heidi Chronicles, which won a Ralph Nader-type spoiler role by taking the fall, the troupe is now ready to kick- around a pair of single, successful, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, as well as enough far left votes to give the Republicans ing off their first show on the Firth J. independent women living in New York the Tony Award for Best Play in 1989. an edge. Chew Stage. The play, Isn’t it Roman- City. The characters’ pursuits for hap- Performance times for Isn’t it Roman- And hey, as long as we’re pretending tic, opens on Friday, October 20th and piness are continually complicated by tic are scheduled for Thursdays at 7:30 that we have more than a two party system, why don’t I mention Libertarian candidate work, men and, most significantly, their p.m., with Friday and Saturday shows at Bruce Guthrie and independent Robin Adair. mothers. It strikes me as a contempo- 8 and a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Adair is my personal favorite, as she’s raised rary Laverne and Shirley if they had Ray The Spokane Civic Theatre can be something like $12 and, since she hasn’t re- Romano’s TV mother breathing down found at 1020 N. Howard, across from leased any press releases or made any public their neck. Only that sounds kind of The Arena. For more information about appearances to speak of, really the only information about her is taken from her web- contrived, so let’s hope it’s much, much their continuing season of productions, site, which looks like it was made in Microsoft better than that. visit their website at www.spokanecivic- Word where somebody just learned that you Th e play is written by Wendy Wasser- theatre.com. can change the font color. Prediction: Chuck Norris gets more write-in votes than Adair gets actual ones. Just to show you that the Main Stage isn’t being neglected during Isn’t it Romantic’s run, At any rate, you should know that I’m not the Spokane Civic Theatre is also bringing a one-off showing of Evita: In Concert to their a political pundit and I’ve lazily decided not to Main Stage. (For those that don’t know, the Main Stage is a large proscenium theatre that cite anything, so you should do a little home- seats 339, while the Firth J. Chew Stage, that’s accommodating Isn’t it Romantic, amongst work on the candidates and make your own, others, is a more intimate black box setting that can fi t 96 people, both housed within the informed decision come Election Day. same complex. It’s swell, really.) As we count down to the 2006 General Evita takes the spirit of last year’s successful, single performance of Jekyll and Hyde Election, be sure to check out the next is- In Concert, and the Civic Theatre is hoping to bring a similarly admired treat to the local sue of the SiDEKiCK that will hit stands on theatre-going audience. The extremely popular Tim Rice/Andrew Lloyd Webber musical will Thursday, November 2n. The issue will have go on stage for its sole performance on Sunday, October 22nd. The show starts at 7:30 and an overall election theme offering a more in- promises to be a large-scale production involving 20 familiar faces in the Spokane theatre depth (though probably ridiculous) look at the circuit. Tickets are set at $25 for this special engagement. See the accompanying article for candidates and their policies, as well as the more information. measures that will be on the ballots.

Page 18 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Thursday, October 19th, 2006 – Volume 1, Issue 10 – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Volume 1, Issue 10 – Thursday, October 19th, 2006 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Page 19 COMEDY Rodney Carrington gets down and dirty at INB Center SiDEKiCK Staff

A good penis joke is kind of like caviar “Aside – enjoyable at fi rst, but partake in too much from and things start to smell fi shy. Having raising a neither eaten caviar nor heard a good penis healthy, happy joke this month, country comedian Rodney family with the only Carrington may be just what the doctor or- woman he’s ever loved, dered. He is coming to the INB Performing Rodney is going to fi gure Arts Center (formerly known as the Opera out how to fi nd happi- House) to fi ll Spokane’s monthly quota of ness pursuing his dream penis jokes. (Am I getting the point across.) while being the best Th e show will go on at 8 p.m. on Saturday, damn husband and October 21st, but only those 18 and over are dad he knows how to allowed to attend. be.” Holy shit, ABC Carrington got his start over 15 years ago said “damn.” Does in junior college where he realized his pas- this show sound like sion of theater… and penis jokes. He soon it was written by the gained popularity at local open mic nights GOP to show its wild but became famous from national radio side or is it just exposure on the syndicated “Bob and Tom” me? If you’re morning show. While well known on the ra- going to make dio, Carrington solidifi ed his reputation on a show whose main character his relentless road show. Spokane will get a is supposed to resemble the real life Rodney Stephen chance to see this live act as he Carrington, let the man tell a few penis jokes. performs his mix of original What I’m saying is that Mallatratt tunes and stand-up comedy if you’ve seen ABC’s Rodney Rodney – most jokes will have some- Carrington but have never heard one of

thing to do with titties, beer, Sat, Oct 21st, 8 p.m. Carrington’s discs, give the man titties & beer, Wal-Mart, erec- INB Center another chance. He’s actually 18+ only tions, masturbation, and your (509) 353-6500 quite entertaining while being grandma, so be prepared. only slightly off ensive. Nobody While you may have never is above a good penis joke, and heard Carrington’s stand-up comedy, you I thoroughly encourage making fun of Wal- may have seen him on television. Two years Mart and its patrons whenever possible. ago marked the beginning of ABC’s Rodney, Tickets to the show are available now at a family comedy that features Carrington ticketswest.com for $39.50, which breaks as a southern family man who quits his down to 25 cents per penis joke. Th e INB blue-collar job to pursue a career in stand- Performing Art Center is located at 334 W. up comedy. Sounds a lot like Seinfeld except Spokane Falls Blvd across from Th e Blvd. that instead of a germaphobic Jew living in For more information, or to hear samples New York, you have a redneck protestant liv- of Carrington’s act, look online at www. ing in Tulsa. Oh, and Seinfeld was funny. SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com. I mean come on; Th e ABC synopsis reads Penis. (Th at’s 8 times. I just won a bet.)

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Page 20 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Thursday, October 19th, 2006 – Volume 1, Issue 10 – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK FEATURES A Salute to Halloween Heroes Attention New Celebrating everyone who makes Halloween what it is We Salute you ... Businesses Playboy Bunny, Stripper, School Girl, Naughty Anything: You understand the true purpose of Halloween – it is the one time of the year you can dress like a total slut and get away with it. For this insight we salute you.

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Lady Who gives full sized candy bars: ? It is because of you, and you only, that kids still trick-or-treat on the streets instead of those damn malls. Chances are your Did you know that the Spokane SiDEKiCK husband is a dentist or someone who makes money from tooth has a special ad rate for new businesses? decay, but we’re O.K. with that. Viva la Halloween. We know how hard it is to start a business Costume Shop Clerk: and have created a special deal to help Sure you may be unemployed 10 months out of the year, but your you get started. For more information call enthusiasm in helping me decide to be a pirate or a giant package of baloney brings a tear to my eye. That sort of dedication may the SiDEKiCK at 216-5771. land you a spot as one of Santa’s elves come Christmas time.

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Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Volume 1, Issue 10 – Thursday, October 19th, 2006 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Page 21 FOOD MMainain DDish:ish: HHootersooters / OOwlwl CClublub BINGOBINGO By Brian Clark into doing one of the waitress’ calculus homework on two separate occasions. Let’s Mail your winning game card to: Spokane SiDEKiCK ’ Let me preface this review by saying just say, however, that the main qualifi ca- PO Box 141630 Spokane Valley, WA 99214. We ll pick some winners and send them free stuff. that I started going to Hooters by default. tion to work at Hooters is pretty much laid Apparently I’m one of like three people in out in the name of the restaurant. Hooters Some dude’s Drunken Creepy old Hooters girl Spokane County who cares about a base- OK, that’s not entirely fair; Hooters is girl asks wife looks patron makes guy stares sits down at ball team not named billed as inten- you to help pissed off unsuccessful at waitress’ table with the Mariners. In tionally tacky in a with her that she’s pass at ass you order to see the St. delightful way, and homework in Hooters waitress Louis Cardinals do they mostly deliver Argument Waitress Blinding their best to fold like on this promise. Hooters girl Poker dealers involving tries to display of a Chinese gymnast Most of the girls looks scared sheepishly Seattle solicit cleavage into a Volkswagen that work there are and confused enter casino Seahawks purchase of causes you to glove box, then, quite pleasant, the after to “We will surfaces at Hooters miss big play Hooters turned drinks are reason- spilling drink Rock You” nearby table merchandise on TV out to be my only ably priced, there’s option anywhere in always enough Waitress Hooters Security guy You try or around Spokane staff on hand to be asks if girls sing acts ’ your third Valley. Th e Major attentive – some- you re Happy annoyed alright for flavor of FreeFree Birthday to League Baseball times overly so when asked fifth time in wings unsuspecting package they carry – and the wide to change 20 minutes customer might seem a strange array of TVs and the channel Hooters Your server The music reason to go to a blackjack tables Prepubescent Hooters girl smiles makes you place that’s obviously are a gambler boy looks girl tells struggles despite want to known for big jugs, and/or sports nut’s seconds away you about to find the having no idea stab short shorts and wet dream. Th at’s from his her right game what you’re somebody in perky smiles, but it’s Andy Says: the whole point exploding boyfriend I fi nd it hard to believe that anyone on TV talking about the jaw really about the best of Hooters isn’t Hooters girl Waitress Hooters would go to Hooters because of the Hooters girl thing going for it. it? – Hot chicks nearly gets looks girls dance food. What other thing could possi- You finish is confused And even that is far in skimpy outfi ts impaled by irritated as awkwardly bly draw so many people to gather in your second about what from guaranteed. serving beer and service she hollers on the one place? It must be the cold beer or pitcher of sport is It took three maybe it is the girls with giant boobs. greasy food to ticket zip “Welcome to bannister beer being played waitresses, two dudes while they line thingy Hooters” to ZZ Top bartenders and a watch a sports security guy to get the TV changed at one game or two. Th ere’s a defi nite and obvious barbeque wings were hefty, with most of ers across the country, yet every time you point. Th e girls aimlessly fl ipped through appeal to that, a can’t-miss business model the taste held in the meat and not in the go in, the employees make it personable the cable channels (where I repeatedly that explains Hooter’s national success, sauce, which I quite enjoyed. Th eir curly in a way that’s both contrite and kind of told them the game would not be found) and why a new men’s magazine like Maxim fries were a bit soft but held nice fl avor. nice, if that makes any sense. From relax- wondering aloud, “What color are their crops up once every 13.7 minutes. All in all, Hooters is a somewhat ing to annoying to amusing and pretty uniforms?” It’s not accurate to say that Th e food itself is pretty good. Th e mechanical experience that’s generic and much everything in between, Hooters is, every girl who works at Hooters is dumb burger I ordered as medium rare was unique at the same time. You can have ultimately, exactly what they claim to be: as a post – for example, Andy was suckered bloody as hell, but tasty nonetheless. Th e roughly the same experience in any Hoot- delightfully tacky. Baackck BBurner:urner: FFlaminlamin JoesJoes By Andy Rowse With 12 unique fl avors in addition to make you sweat profusely. Th e seventh and way. Just remember to try the Code Red last the signature Flamin’ Joes sauce, my biggest hottest, most forbidden wing is the Code because it will kill you. Flamin’ Joes, located at 11618 E. problem was deciding what to order. Unfor- Red. You can only order this fl avor by the Flamin’ Joes doesn’t screw around with Sprague in the Spokane Valley, may have a tunately you can’t do a sampler where you single wing and 9 out of 10 times it will kill their hot wings. Th ey know they’re messy full menu of American favorites, but I could get one of each. You have to order fl avors by you. I was too scared to try it, so you’ll just and that wings are meant for dipping. really care less. I go there for one reason and the 6-pack, and the wings are quite large so have to order it yourself if you’re curious. Instead of napkins, the tables have a full roll one reason only – the hot wings. Wait, I go about nine wings will fi ll a normal person. Th e other fl avors range from spicy to of heavy-duty paper towels and each order for the beer too, so make that two reasons. Unless you have a large group of people or mild with my favorite being Oil Patch (a comes with a moist toilette. As for dipping, But the wings are defi nitely the highlight. a very large appetite, you will just have to very rich BBQ fl avor), Th ai Peanut (spicy they bring out a 6-pack carrier fi lled with With something like 12 unique fl avors and buckle down and choose a couple of fl avors. peanut sauce topped with crunchy chow various sauces in squeeze bottles – none of seven degrees of spiciness, you could say Th e Flamin’ Joes sauce is categorized in 7 mein-like noodles), Gold (a milder BBQ that individual packet crap. You get to use that hot wings are their business and they degrees of spiciness – Code One being some- sauce), Mesquite (smoky chipolte fl avor), what you want without any fuss or skimp- do their business well. thing that Brian can handle (Brian is kind of and Sweet & Sassy (just like it sounds). It ing. I know that I enjoy blue cheese dressing Th e restaurant (which means it is all ages a pussy when it comes to spicy food) to Code may take you multiple visits to try them almost as much as the wings themselves. so you can bring the little ones for some Six which will clear out your sinuses and all, but they are all excellent in their own With fairly reasonable prices, Flamin’ mouth burning fun) is decorated in old fi re- Joes is a place I recommend. Six-Packs of fi ghter memorabilia. It sort of gives a false Brian Says: wings cost $5.19 and the wings get cheaper sense of security that if your mouth does Meaty wings, daily specials, and a place that offers beer in pitchers the size of my the more you order. Th ere is other stuff on spontaneously busts into fl ames, the fi re head, neck and shoulders is always going to get my approval. Always. Flamin Joes is the menu but like I said, who cares? I go to hose stored on the wall may actually be able an interesting place, stuck somewhere between a sports bar and a restaraunt, so you Flamin’ Joes whenever I want wings, and to extinguish the blaze in your mouth. get a little of both worlds. they never disappoint. Page 22 – The Spokane SiDEKiCK – Thursday, October 19th, 2006 – Volume 1, Issue 10 – www.SpokaneSiDEKiCK.com – Everybody Needs a SiDEKiCK HALLOWEEN FESTiViTiES HALLOWEEN PARTIES ALL WEEKEND LONG Bolo’s Bar & Grill 50% off for the ladies (not this is for real ladies a Costume Party and Pumpkin Carving Con- Lion’s Lair and not people dressed as ladies for Halloween). test. For more information, check out www. Bolo’s Bar & Grill is holding their Annual Hal- Lions Lair will be holding a pair of Hallow- There will be cash and other prizes for best cos- odohertyspub.com/FlyingIrishRunningClub.htm. loween Costume Party on Saturday, October een Costume Parties, the fi rst on Saturday, tume. The other two contests will take place on 28th. Providing the soundtrack for dancing at October 28th, with another on Halloween itself, Saturday, October 28th and Tuesday, October this year’s event is local band Nova, who plays Spokane Funk All Stars both of which get underway at 9 p.m. for 21+ 31st. As with the fi rst contest, there will be cash a danceable mix of classic rock and modern only. They’ve promised prizes, surprises and and other prizes for the best costumes. Talotti’s The Spokane Funk All Stars, a collection alternative rock. Prizes for the best costumes drink specials for both occasions. Lion’s Lair 211 is located at 211 N. Division and can be of collegiate music jamming together in an ef- will be given away at the stroke of midnight can be found at 205 W. Riverside in downtown reached for comment at 747-8940. All of these fort to prove that professors have lives outside – the best couple wins $250 cash, best indi- Spokane. events are 21 and older only. of the classroom, will be playing at a Masquer- vidual wins $150 cash, second place wins $100 ade Dance Party on Thursday, October 26th. cash, and honorable mentions get $25 dollar Phat House Productions brings you this 18 and Mourning After gift certifi cates to Bolo’s. The party begins at 9 Annie Fannie’s over show, which encourages masked danc- Spokane rock band Mourning After will p.m. with cover costing only $5 per couple or Too Slim and the Taildraggers will be in ing from 10 to midnight at The Blvd., 333 W. be headlining a Halloween Party at The Blvd. $3 per person if you are not fortunate enough town for Halloween and have signed onto Annie Spokane Falls in downtown Spokane. Tickets on Saturday, October 28th that will also see to have a date. This party is for those 21 and Fannie’s for the Recycling Foundation Benefi t are $13 in advance at Boo Radley’s, and will be Seattle’s Rage Against the Machine tribute older. Bolo’s is located at 116 S. Best Road in Halloween Party. This party will take place on $15 at the door. For more on the band, check band, Bullet in Your Head, Spokane garage the Spokane Valley behind Group Health on Saturday, October 28th at 9 p.m., but alas, it out their MySpace page at www.myspace. punk outfi t The Sex Cells and Soap Barr take Sprague. For more information call 891-8995. is only for those 21 and older. The Recycling com/spokanefunkallstars. the stage. The Blvd. can be found at 333 W. Foundation is asking for a $10 donation at the Spokane Falls Blvd. door, but they are also offering a $500 fi rst Brooklyn Nights / Spokane KYRS Thin Air Radio The Blvd. apparently loves Halloween, prize in their costume contest! Second prize SiDEKiCK Monster Mash holding its third celebration for the holiday on will receive $250 and third prize will get $100. KYRS Thin Air Radio is celebrating their the day itself, starting at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, The newest bar in Spokane has teamed This is by far the biggest payout in town. Annie Third Anniversary Party and Halloween Hoe- th October 31st. This Halloween Party is hosted up with the newest newspaper in Spokane to Fannie’s is located at 3827 E Boone Avenue down on Saturday, October 28 at 7 p.m. in the by 104.5 FM and will include DJ Brusky and bring you THE Halloween party of the year. – for more information call 534-1212. Community Building lobby (35 W. Main). Admis- This costume party of epic proportions gets sion for adults is $5 and kids get in free to this the Ryndog playing to a costumed, 18+ crowd. started on Friday, October 27th at 9 p.m. with all-ages, family-friendly event. Basically, this For more information on all Halloween shows, the rock-a-billy brilliancy of Paper Genius. The Merq Liquid Lounge will be a mix of costume mayhem and dance check out our pretty comprehensive listings on To aid in your inebriation Brooklyn Nights will The Merq Liquid Lounge is so excited for music for the whole family. KYRS can be found www.spokanesidekick.com. have their Sculler’s IPA on sale for $2.50 a pint. Halloween that they are already all set up. Go on your radio at 92.3 and 95.3 FM, or visit their Also, the SiDEKiCK will be on hand to hand checkout their awesome decoration job early website at www.kyrs.org. Raw Sushi & Island Grill at 706 N Monroe Street. Anyways, the Merq’s out free candy and take pictures of everyone’s Raw Sushi will be holding consecutive annual Halloween bash will take place on Sat- costumes – we will publish the best in the next Odyssey Youth Center parties to open Halloween weekend, the fi rst urday, October 28th but is only for those 21 and issue of the SiDEKiCK, due out November 2nd. featuring DJ James Pants on Friday, October older. Be sure to dress-up, as there will be a The Odyssey Youth Center is holding a As for the costume contest, 1st prize will win a th 28th and the second seeing DJ Messiah, Eric costume contest with prizes of $100, $50, and benefi t Masquerade on Saturday, October 28 pair of tickets to see Gwar, who will be playing Thorne and Marcus Randall performing at the $25 dollars. Also, be sure to stick around for from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at CenterStage, 1017 on Tuesday, November 7th at the Big Easy. st venue, for a 21 and over audience only. Raw the Merquettes: The Power of 3 as they perform W. 1 Ave. in downtown Spokane. Several Runners up will receive gift certifi cates to 4000 Sushi can be found across from Blue Spark at a special Halloween show as the Hocus Pocus costume prizes, a silent auction and live enter- Holes and to Brooklyn Nights. Brooklyn Nights tainment will all be on hand. Tickets are $75 a 523 W. 1st Ave. is located at 122 S. Monroe Street just behind Witches. To get you good and wasted the bar will be serving $4 bull blasters all night. Oh, piece, for persons 21 and over only, available Far West Billiards. This party is for those 21 and by calling (509) 325-3637. The Spread older only – for more information call 835-4177. and there will be lots, and lots of dancing as DJ Brian Taylor will be spinning the tunes all night. The Spread will be hosting their Halloween Big Easy Concert House st Big Als Country Club The best part is that there is no cover. For more Party on Tuesday, October 31 for a 21 and information call 509-325-3871. There will be a Halloween Show at the over crowd. Bent Penny, Omni, and Refl ec- Big Al’s Country Club in Stateline, ID is so Big Easy Concert House to kick off Halloween tion are slated for the festivities, however excited about Halloween they are having two Ballet Spokane Boo-Bash weekend on Friday, October 28th. Spokane there’s been talk of a possible band switch or parties. They happen on Friday and Saturday two, so you might want to call the bar if you’re Ballet Spokane is hosting a Ballet Boo- heavy metal band Catacombs will headline Night, October 28th and 29th. Look for musical concerned about the lineup. They can be Bash on Halloween, a family-friendly evening the concert, with local rock bands Flyreal, My guest Latigo Lace on both nights playing some reached at 456-4515. Otherwise, feel free and of ballet performances, children’s activities, Fatal Mistake and Cyrus Fell Down rounding rocking live country. Both nights will feature a head over to 230 W. Riverside Ave. at 9 p.m. on candy, face painting, mask making and drinks out the bill. Costumes are not required, but are costume contest with a $300 cash 1st prize. Halloween night. for adults. Admission is $5 for children, with strongly encouraged, as non-costumed attend- This party is for those 21 and older only and ees will be quietly mocked by everyone who gets started around 9 p.m. Expect to pay a adults getting in for free. This party will be held between 5:30 and 7:30 at Interplayers Theatre, cowboyed up and came in costume. Admis- cover of $4 and up to get in. Big Al’s is located sion at the door is $5, but there are free tickets at 6152 W. Seltice Way – for more information 174 S. Howard in downtown Spokane. For more information, call (509) 455-PLAY. fl oating around from the performing bands, so call 208-777-8312. a little investigation might get you in for free. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Slab Inn The Big Dipper, All Ages The Slab is playing host the Cat Country The Big Dipper, 171 S. Washington, is hold- The Hedge House 94’s annual Halloween Party on Saturday, Octo- ing a Halloween Bash on Sunday, October th The Hedge House on North Monroe loves ber 28th. Music will be provided by band Much 29 , full of three metal/hard rock bands from Spokane and one from Seattle. The Midnight there karaoke so much that they’re throwing a More Country beginning at around 9 p.m. The Halloween Masquerade Karaoke Party on costume contest will have prizes for best male Society, Castles in the Sky, Behold and Loser Patrol will all be performing, starting at 7 Halloween night, starting at 8 p.m. Gift certifi - and female costume as well as the scariest cates will be given away for best costumes. costume. Prizes will range from cash to other p.m. Cover is $3 with a costume or $5 without. prizes. This party is for those 21 and older. The Also, the bands demand the right to refuse Slab is located at 801 W. Seltice Way in Post entrance to anyone wearing a lame costume, Dj James Pants Falls – for more information call 208-773-5440. so leave that stupid Scream mask at home and DJ James Pants will be on the turntables go get yourself a real costume. for a pair of Halloween celebrations. On Friday, Talotti’s 211 October 28th he’ll be spinning at Raw Sushi’s The Flying Irish Masquerade Ball, while a lucky few will also The 211 has decided to top everyone by The Flying Irish Running Club will meet as be able to catch him at the Baby Bar on Hal- holding 3 costume contests over the course of loween night. (And we mean a few – the place this Halloween season. The fi rst contest is being usual at O’Doherty’s Irish Grille, 525 Spokane th holds maybe 15 people, maybe.) The Baby Bar held as part of the Wired 96.9 Halloween party Falls Blvd., on Thursday, October 26 for their weekly run. Only this particular Thursday can be found behind Slick Rock Burrito at 827 on Thursday, October 26th. This night also hap- st they’re getting in on the Halloween action with W. 1 Ave. while Raw Sushi is located at the pens to be the 211’s ladies night so all drinks are corner of Howard and 1st in downtown Spokane

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