Spokane, Washington is the largest city in the eastern half of Washington State.  The Spokane International Airport (GEG) is located in close proximity to downtown, the location of the Montvale Hotel and CenterStage.   The Montvale Hotel offers courtesy van service from and to the airport.  Taxi service is also available from the airport.  Due to the proximity of the hotels and school venue, a rental car is generally not necessary. For more information about downtown Spokane, visit the following sites: The official downtown Spokane site:  http://downtownspokane.com The Spokane Visitors and Convention Bureau's site:  http://visitspokane.com Both sites offer interactive maps which provide directions and information about places to stay and things to do.