Essential Spokane Blog

Mar 9, KellCraft Showroom Grand Opening

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:23:02 GMT

My friends Geoff and Mellissa Kellogg of KellCraft Custom Homes are having an open house this week down at the Steam Plant. Come on down and see the new show room displaying a selection custom cabinetry, lighting and much, much more! Free food and music will also be on hand as well as a chance to win a family season pass to Splashdown Water Park. Don't miss it!

KellCraft Design Build Open House!

5-7 PM

March 12, 2010

159 S. Lincoln St.

Suite 161

(Steam Plant Square)

Free Appetizers and Beverages Provided by The Steam Plant Grill

Live Music From local Singer Songwriter:

Dean Smith

Enter to win Splash Down Family Season Pass!!!

Jan 29, Bostons for Italian lovers

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:54:33 GMT

I've lived here 10 years, and my favorite Italian restaurant to this date is Bostons. All are welcome, from families to people who would like to partake

Jan 28, Max's at Maribeaux on Sullivan in the Valley

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:29:34 GMT

Hello everyone! I've only been to Max's twice now. But both times I have had no complaints and been pleasantly surprised! I highly recommend you try

Jan 26, Spokane Jobs, Employment in Spokane, Spokane Job Search

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:45:08 GMT

The Spokane jobs market is like a lot of other areas of the country right now. Many people that thought that they had secure jobs are finding that they are not immune to this bad economy.

Jan 6, Get Tickets to Spokane Events Here

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:49:09 GMT

We have partnered with ShowTimeTickets to provide tickets to local Spokane events such as the US Figure Skating Championships. They are never sold out so be sure to check with them first to get your tickets for any upcoming Spokane events. If you don't see what you are looking for you can also make a request and they will find the tickets you are looking for. How cool is that?

Dec 31, Win Gonzaga Men's Basketball Tickets!

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:41:04 GMT

Enter to win Gonzaga Basketball Tickets!

~~Drop by Rosauers on 29th ave. from noon until 6:00 pm today (Dec 23rd) for a chance to win Gonzaga Men's Basketball tickets!~~

All tickets have been sold! Thanks Spokane!

The offer includes:

4 tickets to the LMU vs Gonzaga basketball game on Jan 23rd
1 night hotel accommodations at the Red Lion Spokane
Breakfast voucher
$100 dinner voucher at Wolf Lodge

The drawing to pick the winner will be held on Jan 9th. The money made from this raffle goes to help the Club Spokane Dodger baseball program this summer. It also helps Mom and Dad out too!

Dec 30, Essential Spokane Guide Sitemap

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:05:46 GMT

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Dec 30, Spokane Maps - Parking, Wineries and More!

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:08:54 GMT

Where can you find a good Spokane map when you need one? Well, right here of course. I have the map of Spokane you need to get around town and find the essential places you want to go.

Dec 29, Spokane Hoopfest

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:23:40 GMT

The Spokane Hoopfest Association's 3-on-3 basketball tournament is a huge event that happens very year on the last weekend in June.

Dec 18, Spokane Weather - Current Spokane Weather Forecast and Home Weather Stations Around Spokane<

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:42:03 GMT

Spokane weather, especially during the winter, is unpredictable. Storm systems spinning out of the Pacific Ocean hit the Cascade Mountains and usually the moisture gets squeezed out before it can make

Dec 9, White Christmas in Spokane

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:49:31 GMT

According to weather experts you can count on having a white Christmas in Spokane about 70 of the time. I can attest to this, in fact we usually get a first dusting by Thanksgiving. Spokane's own Bing Crosby made this notion popular in the 1940 movie "Holiday Inn" in which he sang "White Christmas". Here is a AP story entitled Why Do We Dream of a White Christmas? that explores this idea that is so popular this time of year.

Nov 21, Spokane Weather in October

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:50:09 GMT

In October, Spokane weather starts to cool off at night and it's not unusual for the mornings to get frosty.

Nov 19, About Us: The Family Behind Essential Spokane Guide

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:36:35 GMT

Here is the story about us, the family behind Essential Spokane Guide.

Oct 29, Spokane Folk Festival This Weekend

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:00:18 GMT

The Spokane Folklore Society is having it's 14th annual Fall Folk Festival this weekend. The admission is free and features 2 days of music, dance and crafts. The location for the event is the Spokane Community College Lair Student Center.

Saturday, October 31st from 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Sunday, Nov 1st. from Noon - 5:00 pm

Sep 19, Spokane Weather in August

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:58:58 GMT

You can usually expect Spokane weather in August to be hot but one thing I have learned over the years is to expect the unexpected.

Sep 13, Help Spokane Kids Learn to Read

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:35:14 GMT

Please help the Page Ahead Children's Literacy Program provide books to kids in Spokane by dining at a participating restaurant on Thursday, September 24th. When you do, a portion of your bill will go to provide books and reading programs to kids in the Spokane area. It's a true win-win! Click here for a list of participating restaurants.

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This September an extra Literacy Shot from Laguna Cafe buys books for kids. When you add a literacy shot to your favorite drink, Laguna Cafe on 4302 S Regal St. will donate a portion of the proceeds to Page Aheads Book for Kids Program. Page Ahead, a local nonprofit childrens literacy program, distributes more than 10,000 new childrens books per year to Spokanes at-risk children. So, give a child a shot at literacy. Visit Laguna Cafe where literacy is on the menu!

Sep 2, Essential Spokane Search Results

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:54:13 GMT

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Aug 31, Coeur D Alene Restaurants

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:34:48 GMT

There are several Coeur D Alene restaurants that make the 30 minute drive from Spokane worthwhile. Well show you which ones will enhance your visit to Coeur D Alene and make for a memorable time.

Aug 25, Rockwood Bakery

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:24:00 GMT

Rockwood Bakery is a hidden gem on the south side of Spokane. They make some of the best scones and pastries in Spokane and their coffee is always great.

Aug 19, Spokane Restaurants - Gordy's Sichuan Cafe

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:15:51 GMT

If you are looking for Spokane Restaurants that serve great Chinese food, Gordy's Sichuan Cafe is the place to go. We've been going here for years and have never been disappointed. Gordy's is tucked a

Aug 17, Spokane Riverfront Park

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:15:24 GMT

The Spokane Riverfront Park experience is one that every visitor should have while they are here. The park is the focal point of the city since it opened in 1978 and is the location for many events th

Aug 16, Sandpoint Idaho

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 04:44:52 GMT

The town of Sandpoint Idaho is the jewel of North Idaho. Located on the shores of pristine Lake Pend Oreille its hard to find a more beautiful spot to visit. Its so beautiful that a lot of people

Aug 16, Taste Cafe

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 04:40:10 GMT

Taste Cafe and Gourmet to Go is the one of the best new Spokane restaurants that has opened recently in the downtown area.

Aug 16, Spokane Farmers Market

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 04:34:01 GMT

The Spokane Farmers Market is a fun place to go if you have some free time on weekend and want to pick up some really fresh produce, bread, meat and other types of organic products. It is open startin

Aug 16, Spokane Weather in July

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 03:53:07 GMT

Spokane weather in July can hot but you never know for sure what you are going to get. We've gone camping on 4th of July weekend and spent most of our time under a tarp because of rain. Then again it

Aug 16, Wild Sage American Bistro

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 03:34:51 GMT

When you visit Wild Sage American Bistro, expect to find something unusual and creative on the menu. They can take a familiar dish and transform in into something wonderful.

Aug 16, Spokane Indians Baseball

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 03:29:56 GMT

Spokane Indians Baseball is one of the things that make living in Spokane such a treat. What's better than watching a baseball game under the lights on a warm summer evening? The sights, the sounds of

Jun 21, What Is RSS?

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:41:16 GMT

Jun 5, Essential Spokane has a new look!

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:43:56 GMT

Check it out! I've redone the logo and color scheme to give the site a fresh new look. For some reason it's taking quite a while for the navigation bar colors to propagate through the site so you may see multicolored buttons for a while. Anyway, I hope you like it.