The Spovangelist

 Spokane bars are a beautiful thing.  For a mid-sized city like ours we have an incredible variety.  Filled with character and characters, these establishments are an endless opportunity for impromptu sociology.  And let’s be honest, people watching after everyone has had a few is better than most movies available on a given day.  Take a [...]

 Playing a Western style xylophone, this lady has been rocking Spokane street corners for at least a year. She was spotted for a second time today playing on the corner of Wall and Spokane Falls Blvd.  She, like other street musicians have been using the weather as an opportunity to get outside and play. I wonder [...]

By Adam Membrey There are two popular myths that have perpetuated in Spokane over the years: 1)      The Prodigal Son – a young teen grows sick of a supposedly boring town of Spokane, only to come running back after a twentysomething journey through decidedly less charming cities. 2)      The Spokanetelope – young teen goes to [...]

By Rachel Palmer I firmly believe that entering Donut Parade is an experience comparable to entering Narnia, fur coats optional. The air is thick with the smell of sugar and oil and you just know that this is a magical place. Granted, once this moment of delight passes you may realize that overall the interior [...]

By Rachel Palmer This weekend is free comic book weekend. Free+Comic+Weekend. Not understanding? Let’s try Spanish: Fin de semana gratis de cómics. If you can say no to something free then you have willpower comparable to Superman’s strength. Get in your closet, find your cape, tights or other super apparel and head on over to Merlyn’s on [...]