Forget critics. What do regular folks think about Lion King? Michael Bowen

In Robert Greer's Western, the bad guys are tough, the good guys are insightful, the hosses are smart, and the ladies are purty.  Terri Schlichenmeyer

Pat McManus is writing mystery novels now. He’s still funny. Brie Stimson

Harpists may smile sweetly, but they’re producing those heavenly melodies with their feet and fingernails Michael Bowen

The MAC’s “Art and People” vividly points to a time when government and people valued the arts. Maybe we ought to try that again. Carrie Scozzaro

With the Lorinda Knight Gallery closing, what’s next for art in Spokane? Erika Prins

A look at this year's men's teams. Plus, Mark Few on life with nine freshmen from around the globe. Complete Coverage: Men's team previews • Women's team previews • Steven Gray acts • WSU after Tony Benett • Anti-Zag fever Howie Stalwick

From Spokane, Mary Ann Wilson’s fitness show reaches millions of homes Leah Sottile

Tagging along with Spokane’s paranormal investigators Carey Jackson

Tribal Fusion belly dance takes on a Halloween twist Erika Prins

Sherman Alexie fires back against the storytelling tradition of moralistic, resolved fables Terri Schlichenmeyer

Jess Walter's new book, The Financial Lives of Poets, was released yesterday. He'll read from it tonight at Auntie's, with an after-party at Zola. Luke Baumgarten

On the eve of his biggest performance ever, Dan Cummins has learned nothing so much as this: It’s complicated and frustrating being funny. Luke Baumgarten

The Spokane Arena gives audience members the power to defeat the worst type of fan Daniel Walters

If you won a Best Featured Actor award — even just in Spokane — you'd write home to Mama, too. Michael Bowen