"Totally Music" could be the theme song for Northwest Music Center now open in its new location at 3700 N. Government Way. Moving from several blocks north, the new location celebrates the 25th anniversary of the store.

With natural wood tones and special lighting accenting it as a professional music studio, the center offers new and used musical instruments and repair, lessons for all instruments and voice and classes for young children.

Instruments include Yamaha Clavinova digital pianos, Tama drums, Ibanez, Washburn and Yamaha guitars, Luna ukuleles, Marshall, Ibanez and Yamaha sound products, Yamaha portable keyboards, Pearl drums and all major brands of band and orchestra instruments. The center also offers printed music and a layaway program.

Owner and music school director Tina Stevens was accepted into the business school at Babson College in Boston. Other key people are store manager Sean Schlender, repair technician Matt Jensen, string instructor Scott Grunsted, guitar instructor Jim Turner, piano instructor Linda Allen, private teachers for voice, classical guitar, woodwinds, drums and brass instruments and three instructors for children's music programs.

Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Phone 667-6200.

Check www.nwacademy.com.

NW Photographic Arts there too

Northwest Photographic Arts has its studio in the same 3700 Government Way location. Chad Stevens offers individual, business and family portrait services and a large blue screen for rental.

Stevens also offers photo lessons in composition and technology. His website is www.nwphotographicarts.com.

Shooters Supply, Pawn opens nearby

Fire arms, gun accessories, unique log furniture, safes and vehicles are offered at Shooters Supply & Pawn.

The store opens Monday with features of buying, selling and trade at 3645 N. Government Way.

With in-house financing available, owners are Marty Caminetti and Duane Kemmer. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Phone 765-4689. Email [email protected].

Downdraft Brewing in Post Falls

A 10-barrell brewhouse with several options is offered at Downdraft Brewing in Treaty Rock Business Plaza on the east side of Post Falls.

Brews include Project Pale, Anonymous Amber, Seltice Smash India Pale Ale, Black Beryl Stout and Half-Cracked Stout. Future brews may include a light Belgian grisette, a porter, an India red ale and a malt-balanced IPA. Plans include area draft distribution and 22-ounce bottles.

Partners are Aimee and Nick Brayman, Dee and Jerry Brayman and Nolan and Andrea Garrett. Hours are 4-9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 1-9 p.m. Saturdays. Phone 262-4233. Check www.downdraftbrewing.com.

Now for the Tidbits

- Watch for Massage Envy in Ironwood Square, Physzique Fitness in Riverstone, North Idaho Cider on Airport Drive in Hayden and Extension Addiction Salon on Government Way.

- Other news may involve Wild Land Crossfit, a medical place off Fourth and Best, Stein's IGA and The Cellar downtown.

- A special version of the Farmers Market is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Jacklin Building at the Fairgrounds. Stock up on winter vegetables, apples, pears, milk, cheese, eggs, wine, artisan bread, honey, jellies, jams, pickles, salsa, traditional crafts, free coffee and cookies and live music.

- "Affect" is a verb. "Effect" usually is a noun. The "effect" is that heavy rain may "affect" our river. "Effect" can be a verb meaning to cause - "He will effect many changes on this writing."

- A real headline: "Grandmother of eight makes hole in one."

- "His mother should have thrown him away and kept the stork." Mae West.

- Contact Nils Rosdahl at [email protected].