Northwest Passages

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Northwest Passages is a conversation series with a mission to go beyond the headlines and get Spokane talking — about ourselves, our ideas, and our collective future.

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Upcoming Events

Spokane Black Voices 2026

Collaboration with THE BLACK LENS, African American students from the Spokane area present their work, "Seasons and Cycles: Finding Destiny."

Type: Live Event

Date/Time

Feb. 3, 2026, 7 p.m.

Venue

The Montvale Event Center
Evelyn in Transit by David Guterson, in conversation with Jess Walter

David Guterson takes the Northwest Passages stage o talk about his new novel, EVELYN IN TRANSIT, with Jess Walter.

Type: Live Event

Date/Time

Feb. 5, 2026, 7 p.m.

Venue

Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center

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Latest Coverage

Northwest Passages: ‘Cozy fantasy’ author Travis Baldree found success by mixing in personal experiences

Colfax’s Travis Baldree, author of the bestselling “Legends and Lattes” series, discussed his third book at the Montvale Event Center on Monday night, “Brigands and Breadknives.”

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Past Events

Travis Baldree on the Northwest Passages stage!

Dec. 1, 2025, 7 p.m.
Sonora Jha talks about "Intemperance" with Cindy Hval

Nov. 14, 2025, 7 p.m.
Conversations with Candidates - Spokane City Council District 3

Oct. 29, 2025, 5 p.m.
Conversations with Candidates - Spokane City Council District 2

Oct. 23, 2025, 4 p.m.
"Hotshot: A Life on Fire" by River Selby

Oct. 20, 2025, 7 p.m.
Conversations with Candidates - Spokane City Council District 1

Oct. 16, 2025, 5 p.m.
Northwest Passages School Board Forum

Oct. 9, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
North Central High School - Spokane Election Events

Oct. 8, 2025, 7 p.m.

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