A festival of entertainments abound in community
SANDPOINT — Crazy Days brings a crazy lineup of entertainment options this week! Tonight, check out dinner theatre at the Panida Little Theater, Friday includes a dinner concert at DiLuna’s and Saturday brings us the big Crazy days sale in front of the Panida, plus four bands — count ‘em, four! — appearing downtown from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. for Summer Sounds at Park Place.
Every single Sandpoint music venue has a solid roster of talent, kicking off tonight and running through the weekend.
And, we take a sneak peek forward into next week, as we prepare for that fantastic outdoor concert series we know and love as The Festival at Sandpoint.
Thursday, July 28
Dinner Theater
Venue: Panida Little Theater, 304 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6 p.m., Thursday
The Panida Playhouse invites you to enjoy a live theatre performance of ‘Charades at Five’ written by John Waterman and directed by Jeremiah Campbell. Dinner catered by Bistro at Home.
Admission: $28, Tickets and menu choices available online at: www.panida.org
Ron Greene
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6-8 p.m., Thursday
Join Ron on the patio for a groovy, soulful mix of music.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Ben Olson
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint
Time: 7-9 p.m., Thursday
Ben Olson normally plays in his band Harold’s IGA, but every once in awhile plays solo with a collection of originals and covers that don’t normally get played out in Sandpoint.
Admission: Free and open to those 21 and over.
Brian Jacobs & Friends
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: Music starts at 9 p.m., Thursday, July 28
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Friday, July 29
Korby Lenker dinner concert
Venue: DiLuna’s Cafe, 207 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and the concert starts at 7:30 p.m., Friday
Nationally known touring musician and author Korby Lenker has shared the stage with luminaries such as Willie Nelson, Nickel Creek, Martina McBride and Keith Urban.
Admission: $12 in advance, $15 on the day of show, available a DiLuna’s Café. Be sure to make reservations, these dinner shows do sell out, by calling 208-263-0864.
The Strangled Darlings
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m., Friday
Take a cello and making it a hip hop bass. Take a mandolin and slap it like a stubborn mule. This Portland-based duo has been creating original tunes since 2009 and breaking the mold for what hipsters consider Indie music.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Miah Kohal Band
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m., Friday
Rock n’roll on the patio!
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
The Other White Meat
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint
Time: 7-10 p.m., Friday
This classic rock and roll band from North Idaho has been around since the early 1990s, opening for such acts as Styx, REO Speedwagon, The Doobie Bros. and Ted Nugent.
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 30
Play It Again, Panida
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: All day, Saturday
Make plans to head down to this incredible sale for literally thousands of rare treasures in vinyl, cassettes, CDs, VHS movies, DVDs, audio and video gear and more! Proceeds benefit the Panida Scholarship fund.
Information: 208-255-7801
Crazy Days Summer Sounds concerts
Venue: Park Place Summer Sounds, at the corner of First & Cedar, downtown Sandpoint.
Time: Bidadet, 10 a.m.-Noon; Bridges Home, Noon-2 p.m.; Northern Exposure, 2-4 p.m.; Hoodoo Two, 4-6 p.m., Saturday
Downtown Sandpoint is always a blast for Crazy Days, this week, it’s also chock full of great music!
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Ben & Cadie
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m., Saturday
While playing as a duo, Ben and Cadie feature originals influenced by gypsy folk ballads, as well as a unique list of covers that highlight a variety of different instruments.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Brian Ernst
Venue: Sandpoint Farmers Market, Farmin Park, Third Ave. & Oak St., downtown Sandpoint.
Time: Market starts at 9 a.m., music from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday
Nothing says summer in Sandpoint like a stroll around the Farmers Market, great people, incredible local food, amazing crafts and artwork and live music. Be there!
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Bright Moments Jazz
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint
Time: 7-10 p.m., Saturday
Bright, upbeat jazz, hence the name!
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Incredible Flying Dookie Bros.
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m., Saturday
Classic rock covers from a new local favorite on the 219 patio.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Jake Robin
Venue: Connie’s Café deck, 323 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 4:30 p.m., Saturday
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Palouse Music Festival
Venue: Hayton-Greene Park in Palouse, Wash.
Time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday
Music from more than eight regional acts!
Admission: $10 adults; $5 children 6-16; kids under 6 free.
Sunday, July 31
Sunday Celebration
Venue: Farmin Park, Third & Main, in 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. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and your friends.
Admission: Free and family friendly and for people of all ages.
Information: 208-265-9294
The Mavericks & Asleep at the Wheel
Venue: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., in Spokane.
Time: 7:30 p.m., Sunday
The Mavericks and Asleep at The Wheel are teaming up to present an unforgettable summer concert of western swing and country pop favorites.
Admission: Tickets are $41-$81, available at the box office of Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, by calling 509-624-1200, or online and at all TicketsWest outlets.
Monday, Aug. 1
Show Camp
Venue: Lakeview Park, next to Memorial Field, in Sandpoint.
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Aug. 1-5
Under the direction of Darla Dreyer, a former Disney Choreographer/Director, camp participants will work on acting, dancing, comedy routines and skits, an opening production number and song presentation. Camp will end with a performance for family and friends. Don’t miss the fun! Participants should bring a sack lunch, water bottle, and wear comfortable shoes.
Camp Fee: $95. Residents inside Sandpoint City limits receive $5 discount and scholarships are available. Register at Sandpoint Parks and Rec., 1123 Lake St., in Sandpoint.
Information: 208-263-3613 or online at: www.sandpointidaho.gov
Truck Mills Blues Jam
Venue: Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, located at 212 Cedar St.,
in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m., Monday
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, Aug. 3
Dar Williams
Venue: Chateau Rive at the Flour Mill, 621 W. Mallon, in Spokane.
Time: 7:30 p.m., Wednesday3
Every new album from Dar Williams represents her thoughts and feelings about both her own life and larger forces in the world. But her ninth studio record, Emerald, marks a particularly dramatic confluence between her experiences and broader contemporary culture, and what it means to be a songwriter at this moment in history.
Admission: $30, available at TicketsWest.
Thursday, Aug. 4
Opening Night, Bruce Hornsby at the Festival at Sandpoint!
Venue: Memorial Field on Ontario St., in Sandpoint.
Time: Bridges Home opens the show at 7:30 p.m.; headliners Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers hit the stage at 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 4
Admission: $49.10, available online at: www.festivalatsandpoint.com or at the gate (if available).
Friday, Aug. 5
Railroad Earth at the Festival at Sandpoint
Venue: Memorial Field on Ontario St., in Sandpoint.
Time: Rabbit Wilde opens the show at 7:30 p.m.; headliners Railroad Earth hit the stage at 8:30 p.m., Friday
Admission: $43.75, available online at: www.festivalatsandpoint.com or at the gate (if available).
Saturday, Aug. 6
Emmylou Harris
Venue: Memorial Field on Ontario St., in Sandpoint.
Time: The Powers open the show, followed by The Brothers Landreth; headliner Emmylou Harris takes the stage at 8:30 p.m., Saturday
Admission: $54.95, available online at www.festivalatsandpoint.com or at the gate (if available).
Sunday, Aug. 7
Family Concert
Venue: Memorial Field on Ontario St., in Sandpoint.
Time: Gates open at 2:30 p.m., performance starts at 5 p.m., Sunday
The Festival presents ‘Peter and the Wolf’ featuring the Festival Community Orchestra and Sandpoint’s Studio One Dancers. Favorite pre-concert activities include the Instrument Petting Zoo, an animal petting zoo, pony rides, clowns, face painting and games galore.
Admission: $6, available online at: www.festivalatsandpoint.com or at the gate (if available).
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