Fall in love with community's entertainment options
SANDPOINT — It’s officially fall and the roster of events is as colorful as the local landscape.
Rock Creek Alliance holds its annual confab — or should we call it a fun-fab? — tonight at MickDuff’s Beer Hall and world-renown pianist George Winston takes the stage at the Panida Friday evening. On Saturday, the Panida participates in National Arthouse Theater Day (see sidebar) and Lost Horse Press hosts 100,000 Poets for Change — an open mic event at Evans Brothers Coffee.
Also Saturday, get your dancin’ shoes on to celebrate National Ballroom dance Week with a social dance and free lessons at Community Hall.
Let’s have a look at all this activity:
Thursday, Sept. 22
Rock Creek Alliance Party
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint
Time: 5:30-8 p.m., Thursday
Love your lake? Come celebrate it as the Rock Creek Alliance hosts its annual party and meeting. Tasty catered appetizers, no-host bar and fabulous music by Ben & Cadie of Harold’s IGA, plus the latest news on the ongoing fight to save our lake.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: 208-610-9987
Whetherman
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m., Thursday
Whetherman is the moniker of Nicholas Williams, a seasoned bucolic folk singer-songriter who inspires laid back scenes with earnest and poetic lyrics, percussive guitar, rolling harmonica and timeless melodic vocals.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Friday, Sept. 23
George Winston
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 8 p.m., Friday
Inspired by the seasons and topographies, George Winston’s concerts feature a variety of styles including melodic folk piano, New Orleans R&B piano, and stride piano. He performs songs from his seasonal favorites, as well as Peanuts pieces from his Vince Guaraldi tribute albums and more.
Admission: $26.50, available at Eves Leaves, Eichardt’s and online at: www.panida.org and at the door.
‘Transcending Realism’ POAC art show
Venue: Columbia Bank Atrium, 414 Church St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30-7 p.m., Friday
‘Transcending Realism’ artists reception hosted by Pend Oreille Arts Council. Refreshments and wine provided. Join in on a journey through the movements of art history, starting with realism and traditional art, then blasting into a kaleidoscope of distinctive artistic styles. Meet 15 POAC artists and discover what influences each one’s unique approach.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
The Powers
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m., Friday
The Powers call their songs and style indie folk/country. Based out of Coeur d’Alene, the group has a delightful mix of parts from vocal harmonies with acoustic guitar to banjos fighting with fiddles.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
DJ Wally Fresh
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m., Friday
It’s the long-awaited return of this artist on the Two-One-Niner patio.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Scotia Road
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint
Time: 7-10 p.m., Friday
About time this fine band got back to town, be sure to check out their sound.
Admission: Free to those 21 and over.
Saturday, Sept. 24
100,000 Poets for Change
Venue: Evans Brothers Coffee, 524 Church St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 1-4 p.m., Saturday
Poets, artists and musicians around the world are planning individual events to take place simultaneously on Sept. 24, in conjunction with 100,000 Poets for Change and their aspirations for a better world. Join Sandpoint artists as they connect with their creative colleagues around the globe.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: To register as a featured open mic reader or musician, call Lost Horse Press at 208-255-4410.
‘A Town Called Panic’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3:30 and 7:30 p.m., Saturday
Join the fun at Arthouse Theater Day! In this animated film, Cowboy and Indian plan to construct a barbecue pit for the birthday of their friend, Horse. The delivery of an accidental purchase of 50 million bricks rather than the intended 50 destroys their house, and attempts to rebuild are foiled when their walls are continually stolen. Determined to track down the thieves, the trio travels to the center of the earth, where they discover the culprits are a group of mad scientists. Rated G.
Admission: $5 for all events and showings all day, available at the box office or online at: www.panida.org
National Ballroom Dance Week Social Dance
Venue: Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7-10 p.m., Saturday
Come celebrate the fun tradition of social dancing in Sandpoint. This event will feature three dance lessons, Fox Trot, Rumba ad Swing, all taught by a local professional instructor from 7- 8 pm, followed by general dancing, refreshments, door prizes, mixers, and a drawing for a month of free dance classes. There will also be a drawing for a free month of dance lessons. Singles and couples are welcome.
Admission: $9 adults, $6 for USA Dance members and $5 teens. USA Dance events are alcohol and tobacco free.
Information: 208-699-0421 or www.usadancesandpoint.org
Mobius Riff
Venue: Sandpoint Farmers Market, Farmin Park, Third & Oak, downtown Sandpoint.
Time: Market starts at 9 a.m., music, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday
Take some of the most creative musical talents in the region, put them together in a tight, innovative band setting and you have Mobius Riff! Still plenty of produce, fresh food, crafts and more to choose from, so get down to the market!
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Incredible Flying Dookie Bros.
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m., Saturday
Live classic and alt rock n’roll under tents and with heaters on the 219 patio.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Doug Bond
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint
Time: 7-10 p.m., Saturday
He picks, he sings, he juggles hamsters! OK, we made the hamsters up, but he sure does make some stellar music. Swing by the beer hall for a long listen.
Admission: Free to those 21 and over.
Holistic Fair
Venue: Inquire Within, 516 Oak St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday
Experience a wide assortment of healing modalities, readings, bodywork and more.
Admission: Free and open to the public. $20 per 15 minutes to try one of the practitioners.
Information: 208-255-7903 or online at: www.inquirewithinsandpoint.com
Head of the Pend Oreille Regatta
Venue: Bonner Park West (next to the Priest River Yacht Club) in Priest River, Idaho.
Time: 8:30 a.m., Saturday (Race finishes at about 8:45, so don’t be late!)
Join the action for races, food and fun as Priest River celebrates Oktoberfest and the Pend Oreille River becomes the watery stage for this regatta.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: www.hopregatta.org
Sunday, Sept. 25
Dover Bay 5K-9 Fun Run
Venue: Dover Bay Resort, 659 Lakeshore Ave., in Dover.
Time: 9 a.m., Sunday
A fun run for the whole family! Proceeds will help homeless cats and dogs at the Panhandle Animal Shelter.
Admission: $25 adults, $10 children (includes a race t-shirt).
Information and registration: www.facebook.com/doverbay5k9
Sunday Celebration
Venue: Farmin Park, Third & Main, in Sandpoint.
Time: 1-5 p.m., Sunday
Live music with Brother Music & Friends and artwork sprinkled around the park. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and your friends.
Admission: Free and family friendly and for people of all ages.
Information: 208-265-9294
Spokane String Quartet, ‘Magnificent Wilderness’
Venue: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., in Spokane.
Time: Doors open at 2 p.m., concert starts at 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 25
The program includes works by Joseph Haydn (Quartet No. 63 in B-flat Major, Op. 76, No. 4, “Sunrise”), Lei Liang (“Gobi Gloria”), and Felix Mendelssohn (String Quartet No. 6 in F Minor, Op. 80).
Admission: $20 adults, $16 seniors and $12 students, 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, Sept. 26
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.
Tuesday, Sept. 27
Mandolin Orchestra playing session
Venue: Music Conservatory of Sandpoint, 110 Main St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30-8 p.m., Tuesday (and continuing on Tuesday evenings)
Join the mandolin craze by joining the free Mandolin Orchestra! All you need is an instrument and a very basic ability to read music and all music played is in the easy to intermediate level. Ukuleles, guitars and other fretted instruments also welcome.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: 208-263-6742
Wednesday, Sept. 28
Live Music
Venue: Sandpoint Farmers Market, Farmin Park, Third Ave. & Oak St., downtown Sandpoint.
Time: 3-5:30 p.m., Wednesday
The market season is still in harvest mode, so get down to Farmin Park for great food from local farmers and live music from some of the area’s best musicians, too.