WEalth of options brightens gloomy, rainy spring
SANDPOINT — Why, yes — it is still raining. Sigh. Then again, there is a wealth of entertainment out there this week to lift our spirits.
Live music is everywhere, along with the film ‘Emily’ starting Friday at the Panida Little Theater and featuring a writer/director Q&A with Saturday’s showing. The People’s Climate March sets out from Farmin Park Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m., and the Missoula Children’s Theatre is hosted by POAC for two shows on the Panida main stage Saturday and lots, lots more. Have fun.
Thursday, April 27
Brian Jacobs
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 312 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6 p.m.
Brian Jacobs is excited to grace the stage for the Beer Hall’s Thursday Night Solo Series.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Truck Mills
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
It’s always a good night when multi-instrumentalist and master musician Truck Mills is providing the sounds.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
‘Strings in Spring’
Venue: NIC’s Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center, 1000 W. Garden Ave., in Coeur d’Alene.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Directed by NIC Music Instructor Gerard Mathes, this free concert will feature classics performed by the NIC Cardinal Chamber Strings.
Admission: Free and open to the public (no infants, please).
Information: 208-769-3420
Friday, April 28
‘Emily’
Venue: Panida Little Theater, 304 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7 p.m.
In this somber, romantic drama, Rachael Perrell Fosket plays Emily, a young woman struggling to keep her marriage from falling apart. When her husband Nathan (Michael Draper) has an identity crisis, he realizes that he’s not the man that she married. Worse, he realizes that he no longer shares their most fundamental beliefs. As divorce looms, Emily fights to get her husband back.
Tickets available at the box office and online at: panida.org
Harold’s IGA
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
The Two-One-Niner welcomes back these world-weary travelers for a memorable night of music.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Brian Jacobs at Pend d’Oreille Winery
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Brian Jacobs brings an eclectic, acoustic sound. His music style encompasses folk, rock and soul.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Bright Moments Jazz
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 312 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Sandpoint’s Jazz Band is back on the prowl and this show at the Beer Hall will be a dance party. Arthur Goldblum and crew bring their upbeat and classic jazz sound to the Beer Hall.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Devon Wade
Venue: Ol’ Red’s Pub, 202 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 8 p.m. — Friday, April 28
Get your country groove on at Ol’ Red’s with independent artist Devon wade.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Mobius Riff.
Venue: Kootenai River Brewing Co., 6424 Riverside St., in Bonners Ferry.
Time: 6-9 p.m.
We might sound like a broken record — or CD — but we just can’t say enough good things about this top-notch group of musicians. Every one a star in their own right, but, together, they are memorable and amazing. Go see for yourself.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Whitworth Symphony Orchestra: ‘Maslanka 4’
Venue: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., in Spokane.
Time: 8 p.m.
Admission: $7 adults, $5 seniors; students admitted free with school I.D., available at the box office of Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, by calling 509-624-1200, or online at spokanesymphony.org and at all TicketsWest outlets.
Saturday, April 29
POAC presents MCT’s ‘Gulliver’s Travels’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
The little red Missoula Children’s Theatre truck is back, full of sets, costumes, and actors ready to lead local students in a performance of their creative version of Gulliver’s Travels.
Admission: $10 adults, $5 children, available in advance at Eve’s Leaves, Winter Ridge Natural Foods and Eichardt’s Pub, as well as at the box office or online at: panida.org
People’s Climate March
Venue: Farmin Park to Community Hall in Sandpoint.
Time: 1 p.m.
Participants are asked to bring colorful signs to express their passion. The march will travel from Farmin Park to Community Hall, where Earth Day-themed activities will be offered for kids and adults.
Information: peoplesclimate.org
‘Emily’
Venue: Panida Little Theater, 304 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7 p.m.
Writer/director Ryan Graves will be on hand for a post-film Q&A about this somber, romantic drama.
Tickets available at the box office and online at: panida.org
Devon Wade
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
Devon and his country sounds bring that good ol’ boot-cuttin’ music to Sandpoint.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Three Band Extravaganza
Venue: Ol’ Red’s Pub, 202 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6 p.m.
Get lots of sleep to prepare for this awesome night of music, with sets by the Serf Kings, High Treason Ammunition and Homewreckr.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Arbor Public Market
Venue: Cedar Street Bridge, corner of First & Cedar, in Sandpoint.
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Pink Floyd LaserSpectacular
Venue: The Bing Crosby Theater, 909 W. First Ave., in Spokane.
Time: 8 p.m.
After 30 years of touring, Paramount’s LaserSpectacular has become a cult classic, presenting the music of Pink Floyd like you’ve never seen it before.
Admission: $26.50-$31.50, available at the box office or TicketsWest outlets.
Information: 509-534-5805
Sunday,
April 30
‘Emily’
Venue: Panida Little Theater, 304 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3 p.m.
Tickets available at the box office and online at: panida.org
Spokane String Quartet
Venue: The Bing Crosby Theater, 909 W. First Ave., in Spokane.
Time: 3 p.m.
The Spokane String Quartet closes its season with works by Native American composers and others who drew their inspiration from the music of the American West. In addition to works by young Chickasaw composers, the program includes a piece by Charles Griffes based in part on ‘The Farewell Song of the Chippewa Indians’ and Dvorak’s ‘American Quartet.’
Admission: $12-$20, available at the box office or TicketsWest outlets.
Information: 509-534-5805
Monday, May 1
‘Emily’
Venue: Panida Little Theater, 304 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7 p.m.
In this somber, romantic drama, Rachael Perrell Fosket plays Emily, a young woman struggling to keep her marriage from falling apart.
Tickets available at the box office and online at: panida.org
Truck Mills Blues Jam
Venue: Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, located at 212 Cedar St.,
in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Gonzaga Symphony Orchestra with Alon Goldstein
Venue: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., in Spokane.
Time: 8 p.m.
Gonzaga Symphony Orchestra and Director Kevin Hekmatpanah will be joined by Alon Goldstein, one of the most original and sensitive pianists of his generation, admired for his musical intelligence, dynamic personality, artistic vision and innovative programming.
Admission: $14 adults, $10 seniors and students with school I.D., available at the box office of Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, by calling 509-624-1200, or online at spokanesymphony.org and at all TicketsWest outlets.
Tuesday, May 2
‘Emily’
Venue: Panida Little Theater, 304 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7 p.m.
In this somber, romantic drama, Rachael Perrell Fosket plays Emily, a young woman struggling to keep her marriage from falling apart.
Tickets available at the box office and online at: panida.org
Wednesday, May 3
‘Emily’
Venue: Panida Little Theater, 304 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7 p.m.
In this somber, romantic drama, Rachael Perrell Fosket plays Emily, a young woman struggling to keep her marriage from falling apart.
Tickets available at the box office and online at: panida.org
Hiawatha Drum Circle
Venue: Hope Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Place, in Hope.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by Jack Green, this is a drumming for peace, abundance, and the healing of Mother Earth. A journey through the spirit world (this is not a class).
Admission: Free and open to all ages.
Information: 208-304-9300 or e-mail: jackgreen7712@gmail.com
Thursday, May 4
X‘Paint & Sip’ Class
Venue: Hope Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Place, in Hope.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Come enjoy a great evening of painting with Kem Hughes-Davis and support MCC at the same time. All painting supplies are provided, you just bring the fun. MCC will have wine, beer and soda for sale and light snacks available.
Admission: $35
Information: 208-264-5481