a nip in the air, and plenty of fun around town

| November 17, 2016 12:00 AM

SANDPOINT — There’s a nip in the air and a warm and wonderful week of entertainment afoot. Panida movies, a great POAC Perform-ance Series show, Hamlet continues its run at the Heartwood Center, plus a holiday shopping event at Community Hall, some good, old-fashioned activism at the library and a benefit fundraiser at Columbia Bank.

Details? Read on — we’ve got ‘em!

Thursday, Nov. 17

‘A Man Called Ove’

Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: Doors open at 7 p.m., film starts at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 17

‘A Man Called Ove’ tells the familiar story of the curmudgeonly old man whose grumpy life is brightened by forces beyond his control. These forces take the guise of a much younger person who provides a sense of purpose for the old hero. A film like this rises or falls not only with its central performance, but also with its ability to engage the viewer’s emotions in a credible, honest fashion. Rated PG-13

Admission: $4.50-$7.50, available at the box office or online at: www.panida.org

‘John Lennon: Through a Glass Onion’

Venue: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague, in Spokane.

Time: 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 17

‘John Lennon: Through A Glass Onion’ celebrates the genius, music and phenomenon of John Lennon. Part concert and part biography, revealing the true essence of the life and astonishing talent of one of the world’s most recognized voices and treasured icons. Features 31 iconic hits including Lennon solo works and his collaborations with Paul McCartney.

Admission: $40.50, available at the box office and TicketsWest outlets.

Friday, Nov. 18

‘Hamlet’

Venue: The Heartwood Center, 615 Oak St., in Sandpoint.

Time: Doors at 7 p.m., curtain at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 18

A father’s death. A son’s madness. A grief that will tear asunder an entire kingdom. Love, loyalty, and carefully crafted facades give way to death and decay in one of William Shakespeare’s most famous plays, ‘Hamlet: The Prince Of Denmark’ as adapted and directed by Michael Bigley. Don’t miss this passionate tragedy featuring some of Sandpoint’s best talent, presented by Unknown Locals.

Admission: $14 general; $12 students and seniors, available at Eve’s Leaves.

POAC presents ‘Living Voices: Native Vision’

Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., program starts at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 18

As part of the POAC’s Performance Series, follow along as a Navajo girl explores her family’s past while struggling to keep her culture in a government-run boarding school. Her vision of becoming a modern healer in a changing world is brought to life as her community joins the U.S. in World War II.

Admission: $15 adults, $7 POAC members and $5 students, available in the POAC office, 302 N. First Ave., Eve’s Leaves, Eichardt’s Pub, Winter Ridge Natural Foods, or online at: www.artinsandpoint.org

Information: 208-263-6139

DJ Josh Adams

Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 18

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Patrice Webb

Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 18

Patrice Webb is a singer/songwriter whose music takes her from California to the hills of North Idaho. She had been compared to folk icons such as Judy Collins, Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell. Her music swings, cries the blues and tells stories in a way that only American folk music can do.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Devon Wade

Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 7-10 p.m., Friday, Nov. 18

Devon is an independent country music artist out of Sandpoint Idaho with a strong love for what country music has always been, songs about real life.

Admission: Free to those 21 and over.

‘Little Mermaid, Jr.’

Venue: Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union Ave., in Newport, Wash.

Time: 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 18

The Pend Oreille Players presents 20 teenagers singing and dancing to the exuberant tunes of Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid, Jr.’ The musical is directed by Jessi Marrazzo and music direction is by Millie Brumbaugh. Additional shows on Nov. 19 & 20.

Admission: $12 adults, $6 for students 18 and under, available online at: www.pendoreilleplayers.org or at the Playhouse box office.

Information: 509-447-9900

Saturday, Nov. 19

‘Wonder’ holiday boutique benefit

Venue: Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 19

One day only! Don’t miss this Christmas shopping extravaganza, featuring the work of local artisans and wares from area vendors, plus a bake sale, raffles and more.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

‘Fill a Bowl’ Fundraiser

Venue: Columbia Bank Atrium, 414 Church St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 4-8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 19

This benefit for Bonner Homeless Transitions and the Bonner Community Food Bank features delicious soup, bread and a chocolate truffle, plus great local items in an amazing raffle and games galore.

Admission: $20, which includes meal. Raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Bring a non-perishable food item to donate and receive a free raffle ticket.

‘Add the Words’

Venue: East Bonner County Library, 1407 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 2-4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 19

The Bonner County Human Rights Task Force presents this award-winning documentary and invites you to join them for an afternoon of activism.

Admission: Free, open to the public.

‘Hamlet’

Venue: The Heartwood Center, 615 Oak St., in Sandpoint.

Time: Doors at 7 p.m., curtain at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 19

Admission: $14 general; $12 students and seniors, available at Eve’s Leaves.

High Treason and Knuckle Draggers

Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: Knuckle Dragger starts at 8 p.m.; High Treason plays at 9 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 19

Punk fringe with original and cover tunes.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Still Tipsy & The Hangovers

Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint

Time: 7-10 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 19

Live rockabilly from one of the area’s favorite trios.

Admission: Free and open to those 21 and over.

New Master Sounds

Venue: The Hive, First Ave., downtown Sandpoint.

Time: Doors open at 8 p.m., concert starts at 9 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 19

The New Master Sounds are back, with opening act Turkuaz.

Admission: $20, available in advance at 7B Boardshop, Eichardt’s Pub, Evans Brothers Coffee and TicketsWest.

Information: www.livefromthehive.com

‘Little Mermaid, Jr.’

Venue: Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union Ave., in Newport, Wash.

Time: 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 19

Admission: $12 adults, $6 for students 18 and under, available online at: www.pendoreilleplayers.org or at the Playhouse box office.

Information: 509-447-9900

KPBX Kids’ Concert

Venue: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague, in Spokane.

Time: 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 19

Two of Spokane’s familiar folk singer/guitarists, Jen Edgren and Steve Simmons, will lead everyone in old favorites from the U.S. and around the globe.

Lyrics projected on the Bing’s movie screen so readers can sing along! A sample of some of the selections: ‘Guantanamera, ‘Yellow Submarine,’ ‘Buffalo Gals,’ ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game,’ and ‘Puff the Magic Dragon.’

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Wylie and the Wild West with Spokane Symphony

Venue: Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., in Spokane.

Time: Doors open at 7 p.m., concert starts at 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 19

Wylie Gustafson, an American original, is returning to perform with the Spokane Symphony under the direction of conductor Morihiko Nakahara. For the past 25 years, Wylie and his band, The Wild West, have performed their one-of-a-kind blend of cowboy, swing, folk and yodeling music worldwide. Critics have called the gifted singer, songwriter, rancher, horseman, and the world-famous yodeler ‘one of the few authentic voices of the West.’

Admission: $28-$62, available at the box office, all TicketsWest outlets or by calling 509-624-1200

Sunday, Nov. 20

‘Hoodoo USO’ Dance & Honor Flight Benefit

Venue: Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 2-5:30 p.m., Sunday

The Hoodoo Valley Hoedowners are hosting a square and round dance at the Sandpoint Community Hall, which was a USO hall during World War II. ‘Hoodoo USO’ will honor the 75th anniversary of the USO and all veterans. There will be periods of open floor dancing that will be open to those who do not square or round dance.

There also will be 10-cent coffee and donuts, dollar dances and an auction. All proceeds will be donated to the Inland Northwest Honor Flight. All Veterans and community members are cordially invited to attend.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Fall Serenade Instructors Concert & Harvest Buffet Fundraiser

Venue: First Lutheran Church, 526 S. Olive Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 5-9 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 20

The Music Conservatory of Sandpoint hosts its annual Fall Serenade Instructors Showcase Concert & Dinner Reception. Come and enjoy an evening of classical music performed by talented instructors, followed by a harvest buffet dinner and dessert auction. Dinner music provided by MCS student musicians.

Admission: $10 (or more, if you’d like) suggested donation. All funds raised go directly back to MCS students through Scholarship Programs.

Information: 208-265-4444

‘A Man Called Ove’

Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: Doors open at 3 p.m., film starts at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 20

Admission: $4.50-$7.50, available at the box office or online at: www.panida.org

‘Little Mermaid, Jr.’

Venue: Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union Ave., in Newport, Wash.

Time: 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 20

Admission: $12 adults, $6 for students 18 and under, available online at pendoreilleplayers.org or at the Playhouse box office.

Information: 509-447-9900

Monday, Nov. 21

Truck Mills Blues Jam

Venue: Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, located at 212 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 21

Admission: Free. open to the public.

Saturday, Nov. 26

Shook Twins ‘Giving Thanks’ concert

Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., concerts starts at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 26

It’s the Shook Twins’ annual homecoming concert and sure to be a sold-out event, as always! Get your tickets now.

Admission: $15 in advance at Eichardt’s Pub and Pedro’s, online at: www.panida.org or $20 at the door on the night of show.

Information: 208-255-7801