Go fourth and celebrate an entertaining weekend
SANDPOINT — It’s a crazy packed week of events as we roll into the Fourth of July weekend. Concerts, comedy shows, lectures, workshops, gallery openings and music indoors and out. Let’s get right to it:
Thursday, June 30
Linda Hackbarth Lecture
Venue: Bonner County History Museum, 611 S. Ella Ave., Sandpoint.
Time: 7 p.m., Thursday
Local author and historian Linda Hackbarth will speak about the Pend Oreille area in the 1860s, the topic of her book, “Trail to Gold.”
Admission: Free, open to public.
Information: 208-263-2344
Mystery Writing Workshop
Venue: East Bonner County Library, Sandpoint branch, 1407 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3 p.m., Thursday
Mystery author Mary Haley teaches an hour-long workshop on writing followed by a reading.
Admission: Free, open to public.Registration required by calling 208-263-6930, ext. 1211
Ben Olson
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint
Time: 7-9 p.m., Thursday
Sandpoint songwriter shares his original work in a fun setting.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
David Walsh
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: Deals start at 7 p.m.; music starts at 9 p.m., Thursday, June 30
Admission: Free, 21 and over.
Friday, July 1
Duke Evers Band
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 8 p.m., Friday, July 1
Seattle-based duo Duke Evers create barn-burning rock ‘n’ roll, with blues-flavored pop melodies.
Admission: $10, with tickets available at the box office or online at: www.panida.org
Information: 208-255-7801
Infini Gallery First Friday Art Show Opening
Venue: Infini Gallery, 214 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6-9 p.m., Friday, July 1
Artwork from featured artists Lori Moore, Rebecca McCormick, Julie Reinbold Whitney Palmer, Kris Dills and Jim Furlong. Special showing: Abstract expressionist Edward Gilmore’s ‘Erosion’ and sculpture by Steve Gevurtz.
Information: 208-610-1232
Blitzen Trapper
Venue: The Hive, 207 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: Doors at 8 p.m.; show starts at 9 p.m., Friday, July 1
Admission: 21 and over. $15, available in advance at Eichardt’s, 7B Boardshop, Evans Brothers Coffee or at The Hive on show day.
Information: www.livefromthehive.com
Live Music
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, July 1
Admission: Free, open to public.
Miah Kohal
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m., Friday, July 1
It’s good and it’s loud, and you’ll like it.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Devon Wade
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint
Time: 7-10 p.m., Friday, July 1
Straight-up country coming straight from the heart.
Admission: $10 registration fee for tourney, teams of two for 21 and over.
Dave Walsh
Venue: Connie’s Café, 323 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 1
Admission: Free, open to public.
Bagels & Baklava Comedy Show
Venue: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague, Spokane.
Time: Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m., Friday, July 1
Featuring top comics from HBO, Letterman, Comedy Central, and the Tonight Show! Janice Messitte, Greg ‘The Greek’ Kritikos, A. G. White and Barry Ribs.
Admission: $32, available at the box office and TicketsWest.
Information: 509-227-7638
Saturday, July 2
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Venue: East Bonner County Library-Sandpoint Branch, 1407 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, July 2
This sale will be a special event utilizing two venues: Inside the library and inside the garage of the newly purchased, two-story structure just west of the library. Inside will feature cookbooks, art books, coffee table books and westerns. Books to be sold in the garage are available due to the generosity of the owners of the now-closed Common Knowledge bookstore. Because of the very large number of books in the garage, they will be sold by the box, not by individual volumes. The boxes will be priced between $1 and $5, depending on size.
Admission: Free, open to public.
‘Dough’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 4:20 & 8:30 p.m., Saturday, July 2
An old Jewish baker (Jonathan Pryce) sees his struggling business boom when his young apprentice (Jerome Holder) accidentally drops marijuana into the dough.
Film is not rated.
Tickets available at the box office or www.panida.org
Information: 208-255-7801
Mobius Riff
Venue: Park Place Summer Sounds, corner of First & Cedar, downtown Sandpoint.
Time: 4-6 p.m., Saturday, July 2
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 Mobius Riff.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Bright Moments Jazz
Venue: Trinity at City Beach, 58 Bridge St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6-9 p.m., Saturday, July 2
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Live Music
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m., Saturday, July 2
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Live Music
Venue: Farmin Park, Third Ave. & Oak St., downtown Sandpoint.
Time: Market starts at 9 a.m., music from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, July 2
John Firshi
Venue: Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, located at 212 Cedar St.,
in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, July 2
Admission: Free, open to public.
Still Tipsy & The Hangovers
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m., Saturday, July 2
Rockabilly at its best!
Admission: Free, 21 and over.
Scotia Road
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Saturday, July 2
We don’t get to hear this group often enough, here’s your chance!
Admission: Free, 21 and over.
Jake Robin
Venue: Connie’s Café deck, 323 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 4:30 p.m., Saturday, July 2
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Sunday, July 3
‘Dough’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3:30 p.m., Sunday, July 3
An old Jewish baker (Jonathan Pryce) sees his struggling business boom when his young apprentice (Jerome Holder) accidentally drops marijuana into the dough. Not Rated.
Tickets available at the box office or www.panida.org
Information: 208-255-7801
Sunday Celebration
Venue: Farmin Park, Third & Main, in Sandpoint.
Time: 1-5 p.m., Sunday, July 3
This Sunday’s event will showcase live music, hosted by Brother Music on harp guitar and Native American flute. It’s a family friendly event that also showcases live art and original poetry. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and your friends.
Sunday Celebration is sponsored by Sandpoint Parks & Recreation, Brother Music and Creations of Sandpoint.
Admission: Free and family friendly and for all ages.
Information: 208-265-9294
Heavy Wood
Venue: Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, located at 212 Cedar St.,
in Sandpoint.
Time: 8 p.m., Sunday, July 3
Italian ‘hard folk’ trio o U.S. tour, check them out.
Admission: Free, open to public.
Monday, July 4
Devon Wade
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m., Monday, July 4
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Truck Mills Blues Jam
Venue: Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, located at 212 Cedar St.,
in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m., Monday, July 4
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, July 5
First Tuesday
Venue: Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, located at 212 Cedar St., Sandpoint.
Time: 7 p.m., July 5
Roll into our hometown pub for music with Jake Robin.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, July 6
Bright Moments Jazz
Venue: Farmin Park, Third Ave. & Oak St., downtown Sandpoint.
Time: 3-5:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 6
Reese Warren
Venue: Connie’s Café deck, 323 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 6
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Sunday, July 10
Jacey’s Race 5K & 1K Run/Walk?Venue: Race starts at Sandpoint High School, Division Avenue, Sandpoint.
Time: 8:30 a.m. Kids walk starts at 9:15 a.m., Sunday, July 10
Once again, this fabulous event benefits kids with cancer or other life-threatening diseases.
Registration: Register at The Alpine Shop, Arnie’s Conoco, Bonner General Health and Fleet Feet Sports, or online at: www.jaceys-race.com
Shakespeare’s ‘Taming of the Shrew’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30 p.m., July 10
It’s the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death and the Panida is honoring his genius with a film series of celebrated titles from the BBC. Best of all, it’s free!
Admission: Free, open to the public.
Information: 208-255-7801