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Despite its proximity to untouched nature, Spokane Valley is equally conversant with high culture. Considered the cultural center of the Inland Northwest, Spokane offers a multitude of venues for lovers of dance, theatre, music, and the visual arts, as well as numerous festivals.

Art

• Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture
• 80 total arts organizations, museums, and galleries

• Spokane Symphony Orchestra
• Uptown Spokane Opera
• Cathedral and the Arts Association
• Spokane Chamber Music Association String Quartet
• Spokane Youth Symphony

• 11 dance groups and associations

• Spokane Interplayers Ensemble
• Spokane Civic Theatre
• "Best of Broadway" road show series

• Cherry, Peach, and Apple Festivals
• Hoopfest
• Royal Fireworks Festival and Concert in Riverfront Park
• Spokane Dixieland Jazz Festival
• Spokane Lilac Festival Week
• Tour des Lacs (biking and boating race)

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   > Spokane social and cultural amenities
   > Spokane festivals, events, historical sites, malls and markets, and museums and exhibits.