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Budweiser bash bids bye-bye to skating week

Posted by Tom at 9:52 AM on Jan 28    Comments (1)
Filed under: Around Town, People & Places, Highlights
Tags: Dining, Drinks, Entertainment, Things To Do, Sightings, Dining, Drinks, Entertainment, Things To Do, Sightings, Sightings

I crashed the invite-only skating farewell bash thrown by sponsor Budweiser at The Davenport Hotel last night.

Here are some pics from the party:

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Mobbed by fans

Posted by Heather at 3:29 PM on Jan 26    Comments (0)
Filed under: Behind The Scenes
Tags: Sightings

Made it to the Convention Center today just as Johnny Weir was leaving his practice session. Or, at least, as he was trying to leave his practice session.

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A red carpet affair

Posted by Tom at 10:39 PM on Jan 25    Comments (0)
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Tags: Drinks, Things To Do, Sightings, Sightings

The Spokane International Film Festival opened tonight, but the red carpet unrolled across the street at The Davenport Hotel.

Tom Collins, producer and host of Champions on Ice, came to the party in honor of the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame, which inducted Charles Schulz today.

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Scott Hamilton sighting

Posted by Heather at 3:02 PM on Jan 24    Comments (4)
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Tags: Sightings, Sightings, Sightings

So, while everyone was awaiting the arrival of Johnny Weir at Fan Fest today, guess who walked in the door?

Olympic gold medal-winning figure skater Scott Hamilton.

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Johnny's Angels

Posted by Heather at 2:49 PM on Jan 24    Comments (0)
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Tags: Sightings

Some of Johnny Weir's biggest fans didn't bother getting in line to get his autograph today. They're already on a first-name basis with him. They're Johnny's Angels.

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Finally ... Heeeeere's Johnny

Posted by Heather at 2:41 PM on Jan 24    Comments (0)
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Barbara Larson, a 12-year-old skating fan (and skater, too) from Coeur d'Alene got in line for Johnny Weir's autograph at 12:45 p.m. At about 2:15 she finally got her signature.

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Athletes At The Eagles

Posted by Berkley at 12:14 PM on Jan 19    Comments (2)
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Tags: Sightings

Just a note to all… Many of the novice and junior level skaters will be practicing at the Eagles Ice-a-Rena starting today and continuing though out the week. This is a great opportunity to watch the athletes as they prepare for their up coming events at no cost.

Dress warm and grab a rink java (the ghetto mochas aren’t too bad).