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St. Patrick’s fete slated at Palouse

Palouse Arts Council will sponsor the 11th annual St. Paddy’s in Palouse celebration on St. Patrick’s Day, Monday, March 17, at the Palouse Community Center.

The event will feature Irish fiddle music by Paul Smith and traditional Irish dancers plus special guests including John Elwood, members of Potatohead, Matt Zook and singers Becky Hemphill, Anneliese Zook and Leah Phillips.

A dinner will not be served this year, although there will be Irish soda bread, Cougar Gold cheese, popcorn and cookies. There will be a no-host bar with beer and wine for $2. Music...