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January 2025
Happy New Year from all of us at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center!
As we step into 2025, we're thrilled to kick off some unforgettable performances—from legendary jazz to breathtaking dance companies. Make plans to ignite your imagination and warm your winter nights with these must-see experiences!
View the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center 2024/2025 Presents Season to plan your next visit.
New Experience! Dinner and a Show
Enjoy a meal at the Osprey Restaurant, and get two tickets to a Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center Presents Performance all for one inclusive price! The perfect "date night" option!
Reservations are available now through OpenTable on the web or through the OpenTable app.
The Osprey Restaurant and Bar is located at 700 N. Division Street, Spokane.
Artist Spotlight
NEW ORLEANS SONGBOOK– A Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS Production
Featuring Luther S. Allison, Milton Suggs, and Quiana Lynell
January 22, 7:30 pm
Coughlin Theater
Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS brings the soul of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras to this amazing evening, celebrating the composers and inspired songs of the Crescent City, the historic epicenter of jazz. From Jelly Roll Morton and Louis Armstrong to Ellis Marsalis and James Black, New Orleans has long been an apex of innovation and inspiration. Led by pianist, Luther S. Allison and vocalists Quiana Lynell and Milton Suggs, New Orleans Songbook immerses audiences in the captivating and timeless spirit of this vibrant city.
For over three decades, Jazz at Lincoln Center has been a leading advocate for jazz, culture, and arts education globally. Under the direction of Wynton Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center has brought the art form of jazz from the heart of New York City to over 446 cities in more than 40 countries.
Staff Spotlight
Luke Parker, Audio Supervisor
As Audio Supervisor, Luke oversees audio and visual production at the Myrtle Woldson Center. He works with incoming artists to prepare these systems for the many different shows making their way through the Center. Coming from Ottawa, Illinois Luke earned his BA in Music Technology and MFA in Theatre Sound Design and Technology, both from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Being a musician and actor himself, he strives to help others always put on the best possible performance. Previously, he worked at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on the UIUC campus, as well as Hope Summer Repertory Theatre and the American Dance Festival. He recently designed the sound for ‘Rhinoceros’ presented by Gonzaga Theater in Spring 2023. Aside from live performance, Luke also enjoys nights in watching shows, reading, or playing board games with his wife and their lively beagle, Jax.