SPONSOR SPOTLIGHTS 2009

Thanks to our 2009 Sponsors

MAJOR SPONSORS

Avista Foundation, a community investment program of Avista Utilities, provides funding to non-profit organizations addressing the needs of communities and citizens served by Avista Utilities in eastern Washington, northern Idaho, portions of southern Oregon, as well as Sanders County, Montana.   www.avistafoundation.com

The Pacific Northwest Inlander – Spokane’s weekly newspaper is published every Thursday and is available free at more than 700 Spokane locations and throughout the Inland Northwest www.inlander.com 325-0634

National Endowment for the Arts - an independent federal agency supporting artists and arts organizations and bringing the arts to all Americans

Spokane Community College  - SCC is highly regarded for its professional-technical programs, including specialties in health sciences; information technology; industrial, manufacturing and automotive technology; hospitality and culinary arts; building trades; and agriculture and natural resource management. The college also has a strong educational tradition in the liberal arts. www.scc.spokane.edu

Torn Retina Productions – a not-for-profit arts organization supporting human services whose mission is to provide support to community based agencies through art. Regional artists donate their time, material and products to support TRP. trp@tornretinaproductions.org

The Washington State Arts Commission advances and supports arts and culture in Washington State through leadership, knowledge, funding, and resources that build participation in and access to the arts. We improve community vitality, aesthetics, and education by supporting high quality arts and arts education endeavors. www.arts.wa.gov/

BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORS

4 Seasons Coffee Company - certified fair-trade organic coffee. At 4 Seasons Coffee Company we buy only the highest quality Arabica beans from small, independent growers in more than 14 countries Business and Association Fronds.   222 N. Howard Street 747-0336 www.4seasonscoffee.com

Humanities Washington, is the only statewide organization dedicated to the humanities. We are a resource for other non-profit organizations, scholars, parents, writers, teachers, students, documentary filmmakers, journalists and other groups and individuals across the state. We are dedicated to providing humanities programs that nurture creativity, promote dialogue, and spark critical thinking   www.humanities.org

BUSINESS/ASSOCIAION FRIENDS

Apela Violins, Guitars and Ukuleles - 12012 E. Sprague Ave, Suite 2 – Spokane Valley. We sell new and used instruments also guitar strings, tuners picks etc. We also repair fretted and bow instruments, guitar setups, restringing. Lessons for guitar, bass, violin. apelamusic.com,

Ash & Rowan Family Dentistry (Edward K. Saffer DMD, Cynthia P. Thiel DDS) Your dental health care is a vital part of your overall wellness. Our highly skilled team of doctors, assistants, hygienists, and office personnel, is committed to ensuring that your dental experience is a pleasant one. 5528 N. Ash Street 325-1886

Brused Books – Pullman, WA E. 235 Main St. Pullman. Lots of used books and music. Buy, sell and trade. Open Monday -Saturday, 10-6. 509-334-7898. (509) 334 7898 http://personal.palouse.net/brused/

Center for Justice - The Center for Justice is a nonprofit law firm dedicated to the experience of justice for those of limited or no resources through compassion and an awareness of the sacredness of the Earth.  http://cforjustice.org/about/

Challanger Coaching - Cynthia Hallanger provides life growth through life coaching. Visit her website for more information, www.challangercoaching.com or call Cynthia at 838-7570

Frank Delaney - MTA Micro Technology Associates - www.mtamicro.com mailto:frank@mtamicro.com (509) 624-7230 - Computer Support, Consulting and Systems Analysis, Custom Programming IN MS Access, Microsoft Office Training, Web Site Development, Trouble Shooting and Problem Solving, Internet Security, Anti-Virus/Spyware, Data Conversion/recovery, Computer Forensics, Computer Graphics, Hardware and Software installation and support. "30 Years PC Experience - Since 1977

Dutch’s Inc new, used and reconditioned music instruments 415 W. Main 747-5284

Hoffman Music - has been serving the music community in Spokane since 1913 by selling, servicing and renting a wide variety of musical instruments and sound systems.

1403 N. Monroe, Spokane 509-444-414-, 800)769-3949

Holy Names Music Center - 3910 West Custer Drive, Spokane, WA 99224 509-326-9516 Holy Names Music Center, the Inland Northwest’s community music school, provides high quality instruction and performance opportunities in the study of music to all, regardless of age, ability, income level or ethnic origin. Founded on the belief that music is an innate and indispensable form of human expression and development, Holy Names Music Center offers exceptional opportunities for the enrichment of students, their families, musicians and music educators.  www.hnmc.org

Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association - The Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association is an all-volunteer organization based in Spokane, WA that seeks to build public awareness of bluegrass music in our area through concerts, festivals, jam sessions and other events.  If you are interested in learning more about us, one of the best ways to do that is to check out the Saturday Night Bluegrass Thang, held every third Saturday from October through April at Trent Elementary School at Trent & Pines in the Spokane Valley. The INBA is also the proud sponsor of the Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival held every August in Medical Lake near Spokane -- just one of the growing number of great bluegrass festivals held throughout our region. – www.spokanebluegrass.org

Nadiyah’s assists local dancers in preparing for shows by providing supplies and resources. Nadiyah teaches Belly Dance at The Warehouse Athletic Facility in Spokane, WA.. To contact Nadiyah, call 509-993-4423 or email Info@Nadiyahs.com or www.nadiyahs.com/

North Division Bicycle featuring bicycle sales and service.  10503 N. Division 467-2453 or 1-888-222-BIKE  www.northdivision.com

Perfect Wave Sound - For over 25 years providing quality sound reinforcement for music festivals with special emphasis on the needs of acoustic musicians. Ken Glastre owner. guitarmadness@att.net

Rick Singer Photography. Rick specializes in portraits of individuals and couples, families, children, and babies. Also high school seniors, weddings, and private instruction in both general photography and darkroom techniques. The studio is in a 1904 hotel that has the second floor remodeled into new studios, gallery and work areas, and the third floor is left as it was in the early 1900 hundreds, with cracked plaster walls and peeling wallpaper. The third floor portraits are always with natural light. There is also a roof top garden, a hobby gone mad! Rick also plays drums in two Spokane bands, Sidetrack, and Chutzpah. His address is 415 1/2 West Main Ave, Spokane WA 99201 509-838-3333, or at ricksingerphotography.com

Rings & Things Russ Nobbs with the support of his business, Rings & Things, has been providing public event recycling for nearly 20 years, beginning with the Columbia Folk Festival and continuing at Artfest and many other community events. The ClearStream containers are available for events from both the Spokane Regional Solid Waste department and from Rings & Things. The business specializes in reliable jewelry- making parts. Shop online or order toll-free for over 18,000 wholesale beads, findings and other jewelry-making supplies.  www.rings-things.com. For more Information call 509-252-2900

Sondahl Pottery - Brad Sondahl has been professionally hand throwing stoneware pottery since 1975. He sells most of his pottery from his storefront in downtown Spirit Lake, Idaho, but does a few craft fairs including the Fall Folk Festival. In college, he directed the local folk festival for two years, and was folk music producer for an NPR station in Minnesota for 5 years. For the last 6 years he's been the webmaster for the Folklore Society. His many creative folk interests (such as pottery, music, art, and literature) are on his web page www.sondahl.com.

Spokane Art Supply, Inc - a full service art store. We pride ourselves on having a full selection of materials for the fine-artist, weekend artist, crafter and hobbyist.  Added to our mix of materials, we also have classes for artists of all ages and abilities. We have been in business since 1954, and have three locations in the Spokane/Coeur d' Alene area to serve you. Information 327-6628 or 892-0353