Summer sizzles with outdoor fun, music and more
SANDPOINT — Although recent weather patters would lead one to believe otherwise, it really is summer in Sandpoint. Lots of outdoor activities and concerts coming up, including Farmer’s Market, Summer Sounds at Park Place and the Northwest Winefest at Schweitzer. In addition, there’s the usual stellar lineup of movies and music to keep us busy. Have a look and plan accordingly!
Thursday, July 14
‘Love & Friendship’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m., Thursday
Lady Susan Vernon takes up temporary residence at her in-laws’ estate and, while there, is determined to be a matchmaker for her daughter Frederica — and herself, too, naturally. Set in the 1790s and based upon Jane Austen’s novella ‘Lady Susan.’ Starring Kate Beckinsale, Chloe Sevigny, Xavier, and more. Rated PG
Tickets available at the box office or www.panida.org
Information: 208-255-7801
Huckleberry Unplugged
Venue: Monarch Mountain Coffee, 208 N. Fourth Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6-8 p.m., Thursday
Multi-genre original acoustic music by Huck L. Berry (no relation to Chuck Berry)
Admission: Free, open to public.
Kevin Dorin
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint
Time: Fundraiser: 5:30-8 p.m.; Live music: 6-9 p.m., Thursday
Bonner Partners in Care Clinic fundraiser special beer on sale for $5 and half of the proceeds going to the clinic. Kevin Dorin follows with covers of The Stones, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Shakey Graves, some of his awesome original music and more.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
The Beat Diggers
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: Music starts at 9 p.m., Thursday
Live rock n’roll on the Two-One-Niner patio!
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Monarch Mountain Band
Venue: Riverstone Shopping Center, 1745 W. Tilford Lane, in Coeur d’Alene.
Time: 6-8 p.m., Thursday
Enjoy Sandpoint’s own bluegrass phenoms as they wow the Cd’A crowd!
Admission: Free, open to public.
Friday, July 15
‘Love & Friendship’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: Happy Hour starts at 5:01 p.m., film at 5:30 p.m., Friday
Lady Susan Vernon takes up temporary residence at her in-laws’ estate and, while there, is determined to be a matchmaker for her daughter Frederica, and herself, naturally. Rated PG
Tickets available at the box office or www.panida.org
Information: 208-255-7801
‘Sing & Dance the Night Away
Venue: Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7-10 p.m., Friday
Not just for seniors! Karaoke and dancing.
Admission: $10 donation at the door.
Information: 208-263-6860
Justin Lantrip
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m., Friday
Soulful singer/songwriter of folk rock blending covers and originals.
Admission: Free, open to public.
The Dayfalls
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m., Friday
Live music followed by DJ sounds.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Devon Wade
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Friday
Admission: Free and open to those 21 and over.
Dave Walsh
Venue: Connie’s Café deck, 323 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 4:30 p.m., Friday
Admission: Free, open to public.
Saturday, July 16
‘Love & Friendship’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30 & 8:30 p.m., Saturday, July 16
Tickets available at the box office or www.panida.org
Information: 208-255-7801
Kathy Colton & The Reluctants
Venue: Park Place, at the corner of First & Cedar, downtown Sandpoint.
Time: 4-6 p.m., Saturday
Downtown Sandpoint plays host to local, live music this weekend and this outdoor venue is a great place to enjoy it. This Saturday, it’s Kathy Colton & The Reluctants.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Northwest Winefest
Venue: Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Time: All day, Saturday
Sample the wares of 20 different wineries pouring a whopping 80 wines and listen to live music from five different bands! Plus, there’s a trail run, barbecue, vendor booths and kids’ activities. Bring a lawn chair.
Information: 877-487-4643 or visit: www.schweitzer.com for details.
Bodacious BBQ
Venue: Historic Litehouse Beach House, 46242 Hwy 200, in Hope.
Time: 4:30 p.m., Saturday
Tons of awesome auction items. This year’s event will be catered by Two Lakes Catering and will feature a roasted pig. Dennis Wilson will be the fun and fantastic DJ.
Admission: $50, available online at: www.memorialcommunitycenter.com or by calling 208-264-5481.
Arvid Lundin & Deep Roots
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m., Saturday
An energetic band, playing an eclectic mix of traditional Celtic, old-timey and Scandinavian music.
Admission: Free, open to public.
Kathy Colton & The Reluctants
Venue: Farmin Park, Third Ave. & Oak St., downtown Sandpoint.
Time: Market, 9 a.m.; music, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday
Harold’s IGA
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint
Time: 7-10 p.m., Saturday
Check out this local indie rock band with an ever-changing cast of characters as they play a ton of originals and a few fun covers.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Huckleberry Festival
Venue: Priest Lake Golf Course
Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday
Live music all day by Jackie Fox & The Hounds and the Brad Keeler Trio, plus food vendors, arts & crafts and search dog demonstrations. Sponsored by Priest Lake Search & Rescue.
Admission: Free, open to public.
Sunday, July 17
‘Love & Friendship’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3:30 p.m., Sunday
Tickets available at the box office or www.panida.org
Information: 208-255-7801
Sunday Celebration
Venue: Farmin Park, Third & Main, Sandpoint.
Time: 1-5 p.m., Sunday
This Sunday’s event will showcase live music, hosted by Brother Music on harp guitar and Native American flute.
Admission: Free and family friendly and for folks of all ages.
Information: 208-265-9294
Northwest Winefest
Venue: Schweitzer Mountain
Time: All day, Sunday
Sample the wares of 20 different wineries pouring a whopping 80 wines and listen to live music from five different bands! Plus, there’s a trail run, barbecue, vendor booths and kids’ activities. Bring a lawn chair.
Information: 877-487-4643 or www.schweitzer.com
Monday, July 18
Truck Mills Blues Jam
Venue: Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, 212 Cedar St., Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m., Monday
Admission: Free, open to public.
Wednesday, July 20
Five Minutes of Fame
Venue: Café Bodega at Foster’s Crossing, 504 Oak St.
Time: Open mic starts at 6:30 p.m., come at 6 p.m. for dinner; Wednesday
All are welcome to enjoy one of area’s longest-running and most relaxed open mic nights. Newcomers heartily encouraged to join the fun!
Admission: Free, open to public.
Larry Goldberg & Chris O’Murchú
Venue: Farmin Park, Third Ave. & Oak St., downtown Sandpoint.
Time: 3-5:30 p.m., Wednesday
Reese Warren
Venue: Connie’s Café deck, 323 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 4:30 p.m., Wednesday
Admission: Free, open to public.
The Wailers
Venue: The Hive, 207 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: Doors at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m., Wednesday
Admission: 21 and over. Tickets available in advance at Eichardt’s, 7B Boardshop, Evans Brothers Coffee or at The Hive on show day.
Information: www.livefromthehive.com
Chris Cornell
Venue: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., in Spokane.
Time: Doors open at 7 p.m., and the concert starts at 8 p.m., Wednesday
Admission: $46-$97, available at the box office of Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, by calling 509-624-1200, or online and at all TicketsWest outlets.
Thursday, July 21
Kalsipel Tour Aboard the Shawnodese
Point of Departure: Sandpoint City Beach
Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., July 21
Anna Armstrong and other Kalispel elders will be guiding this two-hour tour to their homeland, Pend d’Oreille Bay to Kootenai Point and beyond. Includes a Indian taco picnic.
Admission: $48, including lunch. Reservations required due to limited number in party.
Information: 208-265-8323 or email: janefritz@frontier.com
Friday, July 22
Underground Kindness Fundraising Gala
Venue: Shangri La, 116 Bella Circle, Sagle, ID 83860, just 10 minutes from Sandpoint. Directions: Highway 95 South, left on Bottle Bay road, left on Hanford just before the railroad track, right at stop sign, left on Bella, Shangri La is on the lake! Follow the signs.
Time: 5:30-9:30 p.m., July 22
Shangri La at the Lake is UK’s fundraiser supporting programs in our public schools, the Juvenile Justice Center, and The Afterschool Project. In the 2015-16 school year UK presented over 400 classes!
Everyone is welcome for this fun, family friendly evening of eating, drinking, and dancing, live and silent auctions, and presentations by Compassionists, Educators, and Students. With your support, Underground Kindness will make more than 10,000 student contacts in the 2016/17 school year.
Admission: $35 adults, $5 children, available at: www.eventbrite.co/shangrila
Information: 208-255-8082
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