Social Calendar

“A Charlie Brown Christmas” - The over-commercialization of Christmas has Charlie Brown quite depressed. A production by Civic’s Academy Winter Intensive Program. Today at 7 p.m., which is a benefit night and includes a silent auction. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $15. (509) 325-2507.

Christmas Tree Elegance Holiday Luncheon and Fashion Show - Visit Spokane’s historic Davenport Hotel for a day of holiday fun in the Grand Pennington Ballroom. The holiday luncheon and fashion show is at 11 a.m. and is $50/per person. The tea and fashion show is at 3 p.m. and is $35/per person. Special prizes will be given to all guests age 12 and younger. Reservations are required. Enter a raffle of 18 prize packages – each of which include a custom-decorated tree. 12 trees and their gifts are displayed on the mezzanine of the hotel and six are on the skywalk level at River Park Square. For reservations and information visit www.spokanecymphonyassoc.org. Tuesday, The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. Raffle/$1 per ticket. (509) 458-8733.

Make-A-Wish Season of Wishes Holiday Wine Tasting and Auction - Join the Annual Season of Wishes Holiday Wine Tasting and Auction Fundraiser. This event benefits the Spokane branch of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Alaska and Washington. Seating times are at 6-7:30 p.m. or 7:30-9 p.m. During the meal, guests will be invited to sample four wines and a dessert. Tickets can be purchased at givingcenter.bidpal.net/Portal/ bpe289863/tickets/preview.html. For more information, call or email leslie@akwa.wish.org or emily@akwa.wish.org. Wednesday, 6-9 p.m., The Boiler Room, 6501 N. Cedar St. $20/per guest. (509) 747-1418.

“A Christmas Carol” Benefit and Silent Auction - After coming face to face with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future, will Ebenezer Scrooge awake with a new outlook on life and give up his selfish and uncaring ways? Proceeds benefit Northeast Community Center and access to essential services for families. Reception with refreshments and a silent auction. For details, visit www.necca.myspokane.net. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $35. (509) 487-1603.

Puttin’ on the Ritz - Benefit for The Spokane Symphony. Evening of dancing with The Master Class Jazz Orchestra, with free dance lessons, hors d’oeuvres, a champagne toast at midnight, gift bags and door prizes. Hosted by the Spokane Symphony Associates. Dec. 31, 2014-Jan. 1, 9 p.m., the Davenport Hotel,10 S. Post St. $85/gala, $23-$28/concert. (509) 624-1200.

2015 Gonzaga Public Interest Law Project Auction - Roaring ’20s theme for this 26th year event. Tickets include admission to the silent and live auctions, dinner and reception. Auction proceeds will fund Gonzaga law students who work at unpaid summer internships serving clients with unmet legal needs. www.law.gonzaga.edu/students/ student-organizations/ public-interest-law/. Feb. 6, 6 p.m., Gonzaga University, Globe Room, Cataldo Hall, 502 E. Boone Ave. $30. (509) 328-4220.