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Expo '74 - 50th Anniversary Community Stage & Vendor Village

Expo '74 - 50th Anniversary Community Stage & Vendor Village

Presented by: Washington Trust Bank | Nonstop Local KHQ | Garco Construction

2024 Dates/Location

Saturday, May 18 - Rotary Fountain
Saturday, May 25 - Lilac Bowl
Saturday, June 1 - Lilac Bowl
Saturday, June 15 - Lilac Bowl
Saturday, June 22 - Lilac Bowl

Time

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Description

The Expo '74 - 50th Anniversary Community Stage will be a dynamic multicultural showcase during select Saturdays at 11am in Riverfront Park and Manito Park (June 8 only). Experience a fusion of dance, performing arts, inspiring talks, and a wide array of performances from a diverse range of community talents. The stage will offer an engaging, celebratory and varied entertainment experience for all. Enjoy international cuisine, memorabilia, and historic and interactive activities. The stage will be adjacent to the Vendor Village, featuring a variety of local vendors, artisans and handcrafters.

EXPO '74 50th Anniversary – Performance Schedules

Opening Ceremony: Spokane Pavilion – 5/4

Time Performer Name/Group
3:00 p.m. Welcome & Introductions
3:20 p.m. Spokane Poet Laureate, Mery Smith
3:25 p.m. Spokane Youth Symphony String Quartet
3:45 p.m. Regional Choir of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
A reprise of the Mormon Expo '74 Choir
4:00 p.m. Asian Coalition
4:45 p.m. Native Voices
5:20 p.m. Spokane Children's Theatre
6:15 p.m. Pillar Procession
7:00 p.m. Kalimba Band
8:30 p.m. Drone Show

Rotary Fountain Plaza – 5/18

Time Performer Name/Group
11:00 a.m. Regional Choir of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
A reprise of the Mormon Expo '74 Choir
11:30 a.m. Asian Coalition
12:30 p.m. Cole Family Recognition
1:00 p.m. Quiero Flamenco
2:30 p.m. Atari Ferrari

Lilac Bowl – 5/25

Time Performer Name/Group
11:00 a.m. Native Voices
11:45 a.m. Community School Theater group performing Shakespeare much ado about nothing
12:30 p.m. Spokane Raging Grannies / Songs for Mother Earth
1:15 p.m. Ballet Folklorico de Spokane
1:45 p.m. Reptilia Animal Solutions
2:30 p.m. Heat Speak

Lilac Bowl – 6/1

Time Performer Name/Group
11:00 a.m. Campfire Stories
1:00 p.m. Dynamic Gymnastic
1:30 p.m. Pilgrim Church Band
2:30 p.m. Son Dulce

Manito Park – 6/8

Time Performer Name/Group
10:30 a.m. Natanam Dance School
11:00 a.m. A Scottish Celebration: Angus Scott Pipe Band, Lake City Highland Dance,
Spokane Scottish Country Dancers
12:15 p.m. Native Voices (Margo Hill Reading)
1:00 p.m. Spokane Taiko / Bon Odori Dancers
2:10 p.m. Helmer Noel
3:00 p.m. Nick Grow
4:30 p.m. Milonga

Lilac Bowl – 6/15

Time Performer Name/Group
11:00 a.m. Native Voices (Indigenous Poetry)
11:40 a.m. Spokane Children's Theatre
12:30 p.m. Rock Club - The Core
1:30 p.m. Inland Northwest Juneteenth Coalition
3:00 p.m. Cosmic Fantasy

Lilac Bowl – 6/22

Time Performer Name/Group
11:00 a.m. Native Voices
11:45 a.m. Musha Marimba
1:00 p.m. Family Friendly Comedy
2:00 p.m. Rock Club - Not Taking Complaints
- Burn Works Fire Dancing
3:15 p.m. Capernicus and Friends

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