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Beauty and the Beast Broadway Musical Starts Thursday!

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

If you loved Disney’s 1991 film Beauty and the Beast but don’t have tickets yet to the Broadway musical version that comes to Spokane’s INB Performing Arts Center this week, you should order fast. Most performances are almost sold out; your best bet for good tickets is to go either Thursday at 7:30 p.m. or Sunday at 6:30 p.m. The live, colorful musical about a provincial young woman and a prince who has been turned into a beast and must learn to love and be loved in order to be turned back features the Academy Award winning score from the Disney film, plus additional scores. This Disney musical follows the film version from 1991 closely (the original French fairy tale dates back to the 1700s).

Part of West Coast Entertainment’s Best of Broadway series, which brings Broadway shows to Spokane, this Beauty and the Beast production is a national tour that was developed by the original creators of the Broadway run that began 15 years ago. Amy Burger of KDHX Radio in St Louis, where the show recently played, wrote: “The show is a complete feast for the senses with detailed, colorful, multi-layered sets, special effects and elaborate period costumes.” If you saw the very popular 1999 show in Spokane, you’ll recognize some of the great special effects. For a video preview of the beautiful show, click here. Can’t get enough and want some Beauty on your computer? You can download a Beauty and the Beast widget and wallpaper here.

Beauty and the Beast runs January 26–29, 2012, at the INB Performing Arts Center in downtown Spokane. Click here for directions. Parking is available in pay lots (one is across the street and another is just a block away) for around $10.00. For tickets, go to TicketsWest.com. Seats are $42.50 to $92.50.

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Night Skiing at Mt. Spokane Now Just $19!

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

It’s finally snowing here in Spokane, so now is the time to hit the slopes while the powder is fresh. Our closest resort, Mt. Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park, is offering cheap night skiing Wednesday–Saturday through March 10 (always call first, as dates and times are condition dependent). For just $19, you can ski under the lights from 4:00 to 9:30 p.m. Day lift tickets purchased Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, or Saturday include the night session when available, so you can ski all day and night for the price of one day lift ticket! Day lift tickets are $18–$47; click here for a list of prices.

Night skiing offers some unique perks besides being a bargain: less crowds, a fun date night, and sometimes live music at the lodge (click here for Mt. Spokane’s Foggy Bottom Lounge schedule).

Tips for Night Skiing

Have a ski buddy. The slopes are brightly illuminated, but the forested surroundings are dark, and someone should always know where you are.
Dress warmly and pile on more layers, as the temperature will typically decrease at least 10 degrees, plus wind chill, when the sun goes down.
Make sure your car battery and lights are fully functional to avoid a very dark, long walk down the mountain or a long, cold wait for AAA.
Bring ski goggles that are clear or yellow.

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Sample Head to Toe Spa Treatments at the Health Beauty Spa Show January 14–15, 2012

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

This weekend, salons, spas, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and other businesses that aim to make you look and/or feel good (including two chocolate producers!) will gather at the 7^th annual Health Beauty Spa Show to introduce you to their services. You can enjoy sample treatments for $5 each: chair massage, facial wax, paraffin hand dip, temporary tattoo, airbrush tan, vibration therapy, mini makeover, reflexology, and more. Grab a friend, your mom, or anyone who is in need of some pampering or girl time (guys are also welcome, of course) and plan to spend a few hours at this event, as it is very popular and you may have to wait a while for your treatments.

The “ultimate spa party” is a great opportunity to talk to local experts about all the latest spa treatments and to explore the plethora of high-quality local options for beauty and spa services in the Spokane area. Vendors will also be on hand with products focused on prevention, beauty, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle options. If you feel like transforming your look at the show, have before and after pictures taken for free on location by Northwest Artistic Photography. The best makeover and most glamorous transformations will win hundreds of dollars in full service treatments from Dimensions Salon.

The Health Beauty Spa Show runs January 14 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and January 15 from noon to 5 p.m. at Spokane Community College in the Lair building (off Mission street just each of Greene). Click here for directions. Admission is $7, or $5 if you bring a non-perishable food or hygiene item to donate to the YWCA shelter. Sample treatment tickets are available at the door for $5. Health and beauty professionals get in free with their license and photo ID from 4–6 p.m. Saturday night. Everyone can take advantage of the website deal for a free treatment—just print the coupon from the home page (valid after 3 p.m. Saturday or all day Sunday.) The food, by Ruth’s Catering, sounds tastier than your typical trade show fare, with homemade candy, breakfast burritos, three kinds of soup, and pulled pork sandwiches among the offerings. Hope to see you there!

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January, 2012

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Beauty and the Beast Broadway Musical Starts Thursday!

Night Skiing at Mt. Spokane Now Just $19!

Sample Head to Toe Spa Treatments at the Health Beauty Spa Show January 14–15, 2012