Entertainment aplenty at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox
March will be a musical month for the Spokane Symphony and Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox.
Here are March's toe-tapping, upcoming events:
MASTERWORKS 7: APPALACHIAN SPRING — Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. With resident conductor Morihiko Nakahara and guest clarinetist Stephen Williamson, principal clarinet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy the music of American visionaries Aaron Copland, George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein and Philip Glass. Music includes Copland’s "Appalachian Spring" and "Clarinet Concerto," Gershwin’s "American in Paris," Bernstein’s "Prelude, Fugue and Riffs" and Glass’ "Anniversary Concert Overture." Tickets start at $21. Tickets for students K-12 are free for all Masterworks concerts. Call the box office to get free student tickets.
WSU SCHOOL OF MUSIC AT THE FOX — Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The Washington State University School of Music is coming to Spokane. Founded in 1901, the music school has a long tradition of excellence, and it is bringing four ensembles: WSU Concert Choir with Lori Wiest; Jazz Big Band I with Greg Yasinitsky; Symphony Orchestra with Danh Pham; and Opera Workshop with Julie Anne Wieck. The evening will be emceed by KHQ-TV weather forecaster Blake Jensen. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors. Students with ID and children under 12 are free.
MULTICARE: HEART STRINGS — Thursday at 7:30 p.m. This is the second Heart Strings acoustic storytelling concert, presented by Radia. This year’s concert features Deana Carter, Craig Campbell, Wade Hayes and Bryan White. It’s a music experience in the style of a “guitar pull” — a tradition where a small group of musicians sit together on stage and share an intimate look inside their lives and the stories behind their music. Proceeds will elevate the level of cancer care and expand access for local cancer patients in the Inland Northwest. Tickets are $30, $40 and $60; VIP ($150) includes dinner, parking, VIP lounge and premier concert seating.
PRINCE ROYCE: THE ALTER EGO TOUR — Friday, March 6 at 8 p.m. In the past nine years, multi-platinum award-winning singer/songwriter Prince Royce has become a bona fide Latin superstar, scoring 17 No. 1 radio hits, 22 Latin Billboard Awards, 19 Premio lo Nuestro Awards, 19 Premios Juventud Awards, six Latin AMAs and 12 Latin Grammy nominations. His latest album, "FIVE," was released in February 2017 and is Royce’s fifth career album. Some of his collaborators include Shakira, Chris Brown, Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez, Snoop Dogg, Pitbull and Thalia. Aug. 9, 2018 was proclaimed “Prince Royce Day” in New York City by Mayor Bill de Blasio, in recognition of his contributions to society and for being a role model to youth in his hometown. He has been inducted into the Bronx Hall of Fame with a street named after him. Tickets start at $32.50 with VIP packages available.
SPOKANE SYMPHONY POPS with EILEEN IVERS — March 7 at 8 p.m. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early, and in fine Irish style with fiddle virtuoso Eileen Ivers in a return visit with the Spokane Symphony. She’s a nine-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion, star of Riverdance, founding member of Cherish the Ladies and has been called “the Jimi Hendrix of the violin" by The New York Times. The daughter of Irish immigrants, Ivers grew up in the Bronx and became one of the most distinguished and innovative performers of the Irish fiddle in the world today. Tickets start at $43.
SPOKANE YOUTH SYMPHONY: 70 YEARS OF VIRTUOSITY — March 8 at 4 p.m. This season is the Spokane Youth Symphony’s 70th year of providing exemplary orchestral education for the youth of the Inland Northwest. This is the third performance of the season and includes all four orchestras: Spokane Youth Strings, Spokane Youth Sinfonietta, Spokane Youth Philharmonic and Spokane Youth Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors (65 and older) and $14 for youth under 12.
FOX PRESENTS: THE ALLMAN BETTS BAND — March 18 at 7:30 p.m. Devon Allman and Duane Betts, the sons of Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts, have joined forces to form The Allman Betts Band. Their special guests are Marc Ford and Jackson Stokes. The audience will hear songs from their solo projects, classic Allman Brothers and Gregg Allman tunes in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Allman Brothers Band, and more! Tickets start at $38.
SPOKANE SYMPHONY MOVIES AND MUSIC: "STARS WARS: A NEW HOPE" IN CONCERT — March 21 at 8 p.m. and March 22 at 3 p.m. With resident conductor Morihiko Nakahara. "Stars Wars: A New Hope" in Concert brings the Force to The Fox! Watch the first "Star Wars" film in its entirety on a new giant screen, with John Williams’ Academy Award-winning score played LIVE by the Spokane Symphony. This is "Star Wars" as you’ve never seen or heard it before. Come early for pre-concert activities in the lobby. Doors open 90 minutes before the shows. Tickets start at $20.
RONNIE MILSAP — March 24 at 8 p.m. Born blind, Ronnie Milsap’s grandparents gave the boy over to the North Carolina State School for the Blind hoping for a better chance. There, Milsap discovered music. As an adult, living in Atlanta, playing clubs and doing sessions, the future County Music Hall of Famer caught wind that JJ Cale was looking for a keyboard player. Cale hired him, and his career took off — five decades of charted singles, 40 No. 1 records. He broke genre rules and became one of the biggest pop/AC and even R&B artists of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. Six Grammys, CMA Entertainer of the Year and four Album of the Year awards. Milsap will be supported by Andy Byron at this concert. Tickets start at $35.50.
LOVETT OR LEAVE IT: LIVE ON TOUR — March 26 at 8 p.m. Each week, former Obama speechwriter Jon Lovett and a panel of comedians, actors, journalists and some of the many famous Friends of the Pod appear before a live audience to break down the week’s biggest news and make fun of whatever came out of the country’s “insane political nightmare factory.” Quizzes, impressions, shouting at cable news clips — come and experience it at The Fox. Tickets start at $39.50 and include platinum and VIP options.
SPOKANE SYMPHONY MASTERWORKS 8: RUSSIAN PASSIONS — March 28 at 8 p.m. and March 29 at 3 p.m. With music director James Lowe conducting and pianist Joyce Yang. It’s music from three Russian masters: Igor Stravinsky, Sergei Rachmaninoff and Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky. Guest pianist Yang will perform Rachmaninoff’s "Rhapsody on the Theme of Paganini." Tickets start at $21. Tickets for students K-12 are free for all Masterworks concerts. Call the box office at 624-1200 to get free student tickets. For a preview of the music, and a deep dive into its historical context and importance, join Lowe at his March 26 “LoweDown” talk from noon to 1:30 p.m. at First Avenue Coffee, 1011 W. First Ave., across from the Fox Theater. Also, Yang will teach a piano master class with several local students who auditioned for the chance to learn from her March 27 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. Don’t miss this fascinating opportunity to observe a master sharing technique and performance tips with talented young pianists. Free and open to the public.
THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA — March 30 at 7 p.m. The world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra brings timeless classics like "In the Mood," "Moonlight Serenade," "Chattanooga Choo Choo," "Pennsylvania 6-5000," "String of Pearls" and "Tuxedo Junction" back to the stage. More than 18 musicians and singers will bring the unforgettable Glenn Miller sound. This is a show for jazz and swing fans alike, and the incurable romantics who want to step back in time. Tickets are $56, $67 and $78.
SPOKANE SYMPHONY: SPRING CHAMBER SOIRÉE ON THE STAGE — March 31 at 7:30 p.m. and April 1 at 7:30 p.m. Experience the Chamber Soirée onstage at the Fox Theater! Guests will be seated at a table on the stage, surrounded by the sound of small ensembles of orchestra members. They perform chamber works from baroque to contemporary. Included with the ticket price: a gourmet charcuterie board accompanied by complimentary bottles of red and white Latah Creek wine, followed by coffee and dessert. Tickets are $68.
Visit www.foxtheaterspokane.org or www.spokanesymphony.org for event details.
The Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox is at 1001 W. Sprague Ave, Spokane. The box office is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Box office: 509-624-1200
