The Spovangelist

As we’ve intimated before, Spokane is enjoying a boom in community-based performance art. This makes sense for a large town immured in a history of socioeconomic challenges. Since we don’t have much luxury in the way of high-falutin gallery art, our artists turn to the streets to make work that is meaningful and engaging to [...]

People want to know, “Where did you come up with the ‘Shrinking Violets’?” Strangely, it was a T-shirt that inspired the name. From the insignia on an old NOW shirt we built an organization full of creative and enthusiastic people. Today we have launched our very own Violet’s Tee. After all, Spokane is a T-shirt [...]

Recession be damned. Young entrepreneurs in Spokane are taking the opportunity to switch gears, plan smart, and open up the small businesses they’ve always dreamed of running.  And why not? Retail space is plentiful and relatively affordable in downtown Spokane, offering a variety of price points that make starting a new business a bit less [...]

Collectives, whether they identify as such or not, are the lifeblood of a vibrant scene. While local music has reshuffled in preparation for another boom, local art has grown steadily to include more and more opportunities for young artists to showcase their work and build a following. The next four months are packed with more [...]

Another announcement of such cultural and social significance it needs no annotation. If you are *at all* interested in local live music, you’ve probably heard murmurings of what’s been brewing at the Junction… Sometimes people don’t realize what is in their own back yard: 1801 W. Sunset :: Browne’s Addition :: Spokane, WA Full in [...]

It is no secret that I’m a huge fan of local artist Gabriel Brown. Gabriel is part of a growing handful of young locals (without university employment or a large commercial following) who shows his work outside the greater Spokane area. Most recently his Great Tasting Goodness exhibit was displayed at the Mt. Hood Visual [...]

Spokane needs a dedicated street fashion photographer. Portrait by Austinspace We’ve issued an appeal to round out the local blogosphere before, but we’ve learned if you really want something done you’d better be prepared to roll up your sleeves and do it yourself. Consider: There is a world-renowned street fashion blog called the Sartorialist. It [...]

When I worked as an annual fund caller at my alma mater, I dreaded asking people close to my own age for their money. Every once in a while a recent grad would get incredulous. “Are you kidding me? I already owe that school over $70,000, and you’re asking for more?” But what is an [...]

It’s back, and it’s sleeker and more sophisticated than ever before. What started as an eager fantasy over two years ago has finally “announced itself on the larger stage of city wide awareness.” For those who need a refresher course, Terrain is unique among Art Walk attractions in that it is organized by a group [...]

Reprinted with permission from the Youth Sustainability Council. To subscribe, send email to: taylorw@community-minded.org Last Friday, commuters and downtown dwellers were confronted with an unusual sight on Main Street. Sandwiched between parked cars in front of Starbucks was a miniature park and garden of local produce put there by members of the YSC as part [...]