Visual & Performing Artist Bios

First Night Spokane 2010 is really excited about the great visual art and live entertainment we have this year!

From Magicians to Musicians, Big Bands to One man Bands, Live Visual Art Demonstrations to Interactive Hands-On Activities, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Check out our list below.

For a schedule and map of where to find our performers be sure and go to our Menu page and click on the appropriate link!

Adventure Dynamics Adventure Dynamics will present fun and unique challenges for the entire family. You’ll enjoy interactive tag games, challenges that build teamwork and fast moving group games.	Hot Shot Tap Dancers The Hot Shot Tap Dancers delivers a virtuoso performance that is fun, exciting and youthful. Be prepared to witness the best tap dancers when the three brothers take the stage at the Spokane Convention Center, Variety Show.	Paul Mitchell – The School Spokane Watch some of Spokane’s best hair stylists create Fairy Tale hair designs on their models. Bring the kids and let these talented folks turn your little one into a prince or princess
Archduchy of Alhambra, Adrian Empire Kings, Knights, Ladies, Lords and tarot readers in elaborate costume from days gone by will enlighten you to the magic of medieval times!	Ian Webber Come to the street dance on Spokane Falls Blvd. and rock out to dj iweb! Ian Webber provides a music mix that will rock any crowd and keep you dancing all night long!	Peter Thomas Peter Thomas creates life size creatures from the past. Using everyday household items to include newspaper, cardboard, and tape, his designs come to life and are a real treat for the eyes.
Ashe Prepare to be entertained and delighted as you experience the energy and pageantry of West African music and dance. Ashé (pronounced Ah-Shay) members believe that music and dance are the ultimate bridges for rich cultural exchange that foster understanding and promote peace.	Ignite! Community Theatre In their 6^th season of providing unique performances in Spokane, Ignite! Community Theatre brings the Spokane Library stage to life and is fun for the whole family	PONY TALES Youth Services – Hosted by Cricket Communications Helping to define the alternative lifestyles of local youth, PONY TALES youth services will rock you with hip hop dancing performances and music and interactive games on.
Avista Kids Night Out As the winner of the Best Kids Event in 2008 & 2009, Avista Kids Night Out is one of First Night’s most popular events... An amazing amount of hands on activities and lots of great entertainment is available for the whole family.	Inland NW Luthiers Association Enjoy the beautiful instrumentals played on a variety of stringed instruments as well as demonstrations on how these instruments are made.	Pottery Place Plus Pottery Place Plus, founded in 1978, is one of the oldest existing Artist Cooperatives in the West. It is home to 24 talented local member artists working in a variety media, including ceramics, glass, textiles, paper, calligraphy, batik, scratch board, basket weaving and jewelry. Stop by and check out the wonderful artists demos at First Night!
B.A.S.I.C Gospel Singers and Musicians Want to see the STA second floor move? Then stop by and see B.A.S.I.C Gospel Singers and catch the contagious energy that they bring. One of the most requested gospel music presenters in the Inland Northwest!	Jack & Jeri Kalvan What happens when a comedian/juggler marries an acrobat/aerialist? You get a really fun show. Enjoy the eclectic talents of Jack and Jeri, as they amaze you with their juggling, acrobatics and extraordinary odd skills!	Rainbow Fiddle Kids Come see the Rainbow Fiddle Kids play old time fiddle music that will keep your knees knocking, your toes tapping and your fingers snapping!
Better Than Yesterday Better Than Yesterday plays a style of rock and roll equally influenced by alternative and classic rock and pop, as well as country. The band has a diverse repertoire including both covers and original songs.	Jason Corcoran Watch as local artist Jason Corcoran turns the world inside out right before your very eyes! Encased within a giant transparent polyhedron, Jason will capture the surrounding sights from EVERY direction. Applying vibrant colors and patterns at lightning speed. Witness this spherical painting unfold in true 3d from behind the canvas!	Rex James Bros. This duet combines traditional instrumentation on the very rare American Harp Guitar. With a passion for the blues, folk, and country this is one act you don't want to miss!
Blue Door Theatre Enjoy a night of improvisational comedy that is both fun and interactive as this premier theatrical company features improv games based off of audience suggestions.	Jeff Keen Jeff Keen will keep you rocking all night long, providing endless music that includes old time rock and roll favorites and top 40 tunes! Join in the fun at the Spokane Convention Center Masquerade Ball and learn the Cha Cha Slide. Bring your dancing shoes and let's celebrate the birth of a new year!	Riverfront Park Ice Palace Enjoy a wonderful winters night, as you glide across the ice. Just show your First Night button and get in free! Bring your own skates or rent a pair!
Brothers From Different Mothers Live from Seattle this dynamic duo of juggling comedians shoulders the challenge of gravity time after time. This unique team has risen to become one of the premier comedy acts in the country and is sure to be a big hit at the INB Performing Arts Center.	Jim Valley Jim Valley is a musician, composer, entertainer, and world renowned performing artist. He has created numerous albums, books, a musical play and a DVD and has been touted by educators as an International Troubadour -- bringing the magic of music and motion to children everywhere. Jim was also a member of the infamous 1960’s musical group “Paul Revere and the Raiders”.	Riverfront Park Louff Carousel Sponsored by STCU. Enjoy free carousel rides on Spokane’s historic Looff carousel from 7 pm to 11p.m.
Bubbillusions Two-time Guinness World Record holder Bubbillusionist, Jarom Watts, invites you to a world of magical bubbles and endless imagination.	Josh Jaklich Stroll down Spokane Falls Blvd. and check out Joshua Jaklich who is a clay artist/designer from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. His own art includes both functional and sculptural clay works. Much of his non-functional pieces are raku fired to accentuate the abstract imperfectionism of his work.	River Park Square – Costume Designs Beginning December 26^th see the fabulous and creative dresses designed by some of the best local artists. This eclectic group of designer dresses will be on display thru January 1^st and are tied to this year’s theme of “In the Land of Make Believe”.
Cary Fly Band 3 times nominated Best Blues Guitarist, Best Blues Vocalist - Inland Empire Blues Society, The Cary Fly Band is truly a musical experience you don’t want to miss!	Kara Orcutt Come learn the art of making glass icicles as Kara shares her intimate knowledge for detail and color in this intricate art of glass making	Robins Song Robins Song has been performing together since 2001. Catharine Drum Scherer and Molly Zammit share a love of many genres of music and play from Celtic to Peruvian to light classical on harp, flute, and other instruments as well as soft melodic vocals.
Cheryl Brown Come see Cheryl and the unique artistic style she possesses as she creates depth, dimension and illusion on canvas with acrylics colors that capture the eyes and please the senses.	Katie Frey Katie Frey has an eclectic and whimsical style that is somewhat abstract. Utilizing a mixed media approach, she brings the canvas to life with vibrant colors.	Ryan Oelrich Be sure and watch for Ryan and his larger than life balloon sculptures. As a master of balloon art, Ryan will create a large balloon masterpiece for your viewing pleasure.
Conrad Bagley Conrad works in a variety of mediums that includeglass, fusing, casting, blowing, and lampworking. He creates in an evolving pattern of color, styles and mediums with each giving life and depth to the next.	Kathy Gale Come enjoy the visual splendor of Kathy’s oil paintings of still life, landscapes, and the figure at the Kress Gallery in River Park Square.	Sam Wollenhaupt With a musical style all her own, Sam will delight you with the unique Marimba sound that includes light jazz, classical and folk music.
Closing Ceremony Make your way to Riverfront Park at 11:45 and prepare to say good-bye to 2009. Don’t miss our awards presentation to the winners of the 48 Hour Film Festival and our Snowboard Rail Jam.	Koreshatki Dancers Koreshakti is a tribal fusion belly dance collective featuring a core group of local talent-and guest performers from the Northwest. They work closely with local musical group Kama Shivaya-whose dark ambient world fusion music has received rave reviews and acclaim locally	Silver Spurs Youth Folk Dancers From rollicking German to fast swing dancing, the Silver Spurs Youth Folk Dancers perform cultural and social dances from around the world and throughout time. Enjoy watching the dance styling of American dance crazes, Romanian lines, old time squares, waltzes, and Irish step dancing.
Dayle Sanborn Beautifully refined and repurposed fibers are woven into soft sculptures that are interesting to the eye as Dayle Sanborn demonstrates this fascinating art medium.	Koyasuyo Koyasuyo, founded by Brian Houser and Heather McKean in 2003. The group plays songs and instrumental music of the mountainous regions of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador with authentic instruments.	6 Foot Swing Listen or dance the night away to the eclectic jazz sounds of 6 Foot Swing. With influences of Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong, 6 Foot Swing will keep you rocking all night long!
Dara Harvey As an oil painter & mixed media artist, Dara adds whimsical design styles to her pieces. She balances color and medium and creates something appealing to the eye.	Lorraine Krank Lorraine specializes in beautifully detailed tempera paintings at the INB Performing Arts Center lobby	Snowboard Rail Jam Don't miss the Inland Northwest's best skiers and snowboarders as they display their fearlessness and extreme tricks on the rails at Riverfront Park, right in front of the fountain on Spokane Falls Blvd.!
Delta Preachers Jeff Aker and Dave Allen have been part of the local blues music scene for many years. They have been nominated and have won awards in the blues genre with their distinct old style acoustic blues sound,	Louis Foxx Performing magic tricks since the age of five, Louis Foxx will mesmerize you with his original magic creations and make you laugh out loud with his comedic routine. Not to be missed!	Spokane Children’s Theatre Spokane Children's Theatre presents a staged reading of Eleanor Estes’ 100 Dresses, directed by Dawn Taylor Reinhardt and features the members of SCT’s new drama group, Young Actors Studio.
Dick Frost Dick Frost presents a joyful act of magic. With various, lovable character's such as Clyde, The Do-Do Bird, Blue Bear and his bakery mischief, and Mikey the Troublesome Mouse, Dick encourages his audiences to play an interactive part in his show.	Lucid Lucid has built a reputation as one of the premier independent rock acts in the Inland Northwest. Lucid has been touted as “The next big thing to come out of Washington” by some of Spokane’s most popular radio DJ's and Lucid is proving it!	Spokane Dance Company Come to the Doubletree Hotel ballroom and learn the basics of ballroom and salsa dance, so you can dance the night away to the coming of a New Year!
Donzell Milam Stop by and have a great 3 minute sketch of yourself as Donzell puts your image to paper. As a studio owner locally, Donzell has also worked in various artistic medias and is a sketch, watercolor, acrylic and pencil artist.	Maddison Colvin Art creations in various mediums based on the structures of the body- specifically, medical anatomical illustrations Maddison Colvin chooses abstract and separate areas of the body, and make them strange and unrecognizable but inherently beautiful.	Spokane Face Painting Come enjoy the unique and creative face painting techniques of Bill Edge and the Spokane Face Painters as they create unique designs just for you.
Doreen’s Line Dancers Doreen and her fabulous line dancers perform different line dancing styles to a variety of music genres. Keep your feet tapping as Doreen and her group teach you some simple line dancing steps and techniques after each performance.	Marcia Dukes Expect the unexpected in this live sculpture demonstration that features a squirrel made out of found every day objects. Marcia’s artistic style explores a range of art mediums that include sculpture, painting, sketching, and pen & ink.	Spokane Tribe - Midnight Fireworks Spectacular Finale With a splash of color, a blast of light and outstanding special effects, join us at Riverfront Park for the Spokane Tribe - Midnight Fireworks Spectacular celebration!
Emma’s Nasty Apple With the traditional Chicago and Texas style blues, Emma’s Nasty Apple will thrill you with their old school blues styling.	Masquerade Parade Join the Mardi-Gras style walking procession that begins at the Convention Center at 6:00 p.m. With musicians, marmots and merry music makers we will wander down Spokane Falls Blvd and make our way to the First Night Opening Ceremony.	Spokane Youth Symphony The Spokane Youth Symphony provides superior orchestral education performance opportunities as a regional institution for the youth & citizens of the Inland Northwest. Now celebrating 60 years this season!
First Day The Museum of Arts & Culture have extended their hours! (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.). Visit the 5 art galleries while enjoying the varied talents of Dick Frost, Jarom Watts, Todd Milne, and The Mystik Dream Dance Company.	Masquerade Disco Ball Join us at our Masquerade Disco Ball at the Spokane Convention Center, Grand Ballrooms. Wear your favorite costume or make a mask at the event. You won’t want to miss the fun so bring your dancing shoes and enjoy elaborate lighting effects and great sounds from the 70’s to the present. *A costume or mask for admittance!*	Suzaku Taiko Suzaku Taiko is dedicated to sharing both traditional and contemporary Japanese Taiko works and storytelling. This dynamic group brings to the stage their respect, enthusiasm, and love of Taiko drumming and its culture.
Free Whisky-The Band Performing Celto-Folk and Pub-Rock music, Free Whisky-The Band cleverly intersperses the Classics through Celtic Folk and 20^th Century Folk-Rock.	Matthew Van Zee Watch for Matthew as he stilt walks throughout the evening, and amazes crowds with his storytelling and magic from days of old.	Terry Lee Terry Lee captures his African animals in a moment of time and in all their majestic beauty. His impressionistic style, along with his magnificent sense of color, gives new meaning to Africa’s spectacular scenery and wildlife.
Get Lit! Programs Get Lit! Programs enhance the artistic, social, and cultural life of people throughout the region. At First Night, young writers will share what they have been creating through our Writers-in-Residence program.	Missing Piece Tattoo The ancient art of Henna Tattooing has been used in India for ceremonial purposes for thousands of years. Stop by the Spokane Masonic Center and get your all natural Henna Tattoo from some of the best tattoo artists in town.	Theatre Ballet of Spokane Theatre Ballet of Spokane is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing quality dance performances to the community and is one of Spokane's premier dance companies.
Glass Gods Glass Blowing since 1997, Master Glass Blower and torch worker Tim Bohr, owner and artist of Glass Gods, will create goblets, beads, animals, and more on Spokane Falls Blvd.	Northern Ice Works In their 3^rd year participating at First Night Spokane, Northern Ice Works will provide an ice forest which includes an ice castle and ice slide for the kids, trees, stumps and animals along Spokane Falls Blvd.	The Mystik Dance Dream Company The Mystik Dream Dance Company is a professional dance troupe dedicated to bringing the ancient art of belly dance to the mainstream.
Green Light Go Green Light Go is a seven member ensemble that plays songs of the upbeat ska/punk/rock variety to get the crowd moving. Winning both RAWK Final Four '09 and BOBfest '09, proves the band is too legit to quit.	Not Quite Fullharmonic Orchestra A roving one-man band, Rock Bocook will enchant kids of all ages with his special one-of a kind percussion backpack that includes a fiddle and guitar.	The Sherfey Family The Sherfey Family will surprise you with their sizzling hot fiddle, guitar, and mandolin playing that has been passed down through generations in this family.
Haran Irish Dancers with Celtic Nots and An Dochas The Celtic Nots and An Dochas play upbeat traditional and non-traditional Irish and Celtic music and are accompanied by the award winning Haran Irish Dancers, whose choreography compliments the music of these two musical groups.	NxNW Production's 48 Hour Film Festival Local film-makers were given 48 hours to script, film and edit these film shorts. Come checkout the local talent and view these films in the City of Spokane, City Council chamber meeting room on the lower level of City Hall	Todd Milne Todd Milne performs meditative music on bamboo flute. His style pays homage to traditions from around the world, drawing on Japanese, East Indian, Middle Eastern, Native American and Celtic influences.
Harp Man Hatter Keep an acoustic ear out for the talented strains of Harp Man Hatter as he plays his harmonica throughout the festive streets at First Night.	Occam’s Razor Occam's Razor is a retro blues, cover tunes band ready to bring to you artist's creations such as Jimmy Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton and the like. All preformed by a lead guitar that will rock your mind, a bassist that feels the music’s heart and soul and a percussionist that brings the beat to life.	Tom Quinn As a caricature artist Tom will discover your quirky side and let it shine through with his unique drawing style.
Havermale High School Drummers Come listen to the beat of a different drummer at the Crescent Court-Second Floor as the Havermale High School Students under the direction of Michael Moonbear create a rhythmic sound of West African and Afro Cuban songs. This group is high energy that will touch your soul and spirit.	Opening Ceremony Watch the excitement unfold and don’t miss our fabulous First Night Spokane 2010 opening ceremony at Spokane Falls Blvd. Bring your family and friends to watch the extravaganza and get your night started with a bang!	Tuxedo Junction Tuxedo Junction is heralded as the ‘Best Big Band’ in the Inland Empire. This fantastic band is made up of an all-star cast of musicians and vocalists from the Coeur d’Alene - Spokane area. With its big band sound, come dance the night away at the Doubletree Hotel.
Holy Name-Honors Chamber Music Holy Names Music Center's Honors Chamber Music Group is the premiere student performance group and is comprised of the finest students from the teaching studios at the Center and performs frequently in the community.	Paul Kuhlmann American modern sculpturist since 1975, Paul creates unique decorative sculptures by bending and manipulating thin metals to create natural balance and harmony of composition. Stop by the Wheatland Bank drive thru on wall and enjoy his art as the sparks fly!	Variety Entertainers Be on the look out for jugglers, magicians, street musicians and mimes as they keep the streets alive with fun and the festive mood that is First Night!
		William Hagy and the Northwest Glass Society Enjoy the intricate techniques by renowned lampworking glass artist William Hagy and members of Northwest Glass Society as they create one of a kind pieces of glass art on Spokane Falls Blvd.