Winter Carnival heats up entertainment options
SANDPOINT — Winter Carnival — need we say more? Get your sleep and take your vitamins. You’ll need all the energy you can get this week, starting tonight!
Thursday, Feb. 23
POAC Presents: Rob Verdi’s Take 5
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Prepare to be amazed as this quintet explores more than a half-century of jazz classics. Well-known saxophonist Rob Verdi will be accompanied by Quinn Van Paepeghem on guitar, Shirley Van Paepeghem on vocals, Mike Seifrit on bass, and Patrick Kurdy on drums. This performance includes the SHS choir and Jazz Band on the Panida stage with Take 5.
Admission: $20 for adults, $13 POAC Supporters and $10 for children 18 years and younger. This performance is sponsored by Architecture 311.5 and the Bonner County Daily Bee.
Information: 208-263-6139 or email: poactivities@gmail.com
Dinner Hour Jazz
Venue: Trinity at City Beach, 58 Bridges St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Join Sandpoint’s own “cool cats” of jazz as the MCS Jazz Ensemble grooves through the dinner hour. Make your reservations early; the first 20 diners will receive tickets to Pend Oreille Arts Council’s presentation of Rob Verdi’s Take 5, playing at 7:30 p.m. at the Panida Theater. This event is proud to be a part of the Sandpoint Winter Carnival.
Reservations: 208-255-7558
Truck Mills
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Thursday Night Solo Singer/Songwriter Series. Acclaimed Northwest guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Truck Mills is coming to the Beer Hall! As a musical explorer, the foundation of his music lies in the country blues tradition and he has been hailed by critics as a master of the fingerpicked slide guitar, but he roves far and wide from this grounding.
Admission: Free to those 21 and over.
Friends of Scotchman Peak Sip & Shop
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Ten percent of all food, beverage, and merchandise sales will go towards the effort to designate Scotchman Peaks as wilderness. Join FSPW for a fun-filled evening with food, wine, a small silent auction, and live music performed by John Hastings and FSPW’s own Sandy Compton.
Information: info@scotchmanpeaks.org or visit online at: scotchmanpeaks.org/stewardship/events-schedule/
International Guitar Night
Venue: The Bing Crosby Theater, 909 W. First Ave., in Spokane.
Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m.
The International Guitar Night is the world’s premier touring guitar festival, each show featuring world-renowned acoustic guitarists who bring to life their unique and revered sounds as they engage in a powerful exchange of musical dialogue.
Admission: $27-$37, available in advance online at: friendsofthebing.org and ticketswest.com and at the box office.
Information: 509-534-5805
Friday, Feb. 24
The Dating Game — Sandpoint Style
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Come re-live the fun of the Dating Game! Winter Carnival brings with it all forms of entertainment and the Panida is participating with the Sandpoint Style version of the classic show ‘The Dating Game.’
Admission: $5 (funds go to repair theater marquee) available online at: panida.org and at the door the night of the show.
Heather Guthrie Exhibit Opening
Venue: POAC Gallery, 302 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
Pend Oreille Arts Council will be celebrating their Teacher of the Year, Heather Guthrie, by exhibiting her new work titled, Canyon Lands. Refreshments will be served.
In the Little Theater Gallery, adjacent to POAC Gallery, a water-themed exhibit will showcase the art of twelve local artists. Exhibit continues through March 24.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: 208- 263-6139 or online at: artinsandpoint.org
Still Tipsy & The Hangovers
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
With Meg on vocals, Reese on guitar and Brain on the upright bass Still Tipsy will delight you with their Swing, Jazz, Rockabilly style.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Devon Wade
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Mobius Riff
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Come out and enjoy the music stylings of Mobius Riff. This awesome group of guys are once again back at the Beer Hall to groove with an eclectic mix of Jazz, Rock, Celtic, Classical and Middle Eastern music.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
‘Choices’
Venue: Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union St., in Newport, Wash.
Time: 7 p.m.
Additional performances on Feb. 25 and 26.
Admission: $6 for Students, age 18 and under, $12 for Adults. Tickets may be purchased by phone at 509-447-9900, at the box office Wednesday, Thurs., and Fri. From noon-6 p.m., or online at: pendoreilleplayers.org
Saturday, Feb. 25
Social Dance
Venue: Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Come celebrate the fun tradition of social dancing in Sandpoint. This fun event starts with a one-hour Salsa lesson taught by a local professional instructor from 7- 8 pm, followed by general dancing, refreshments, door prizes, mixers, and a drawing for one month of free dance lessons. Singles, couples and all levels of dancers are welcome.
Admission: $9 adults, $6 members and $5 teens. USA Dance events are alcohol and tobacco free.
Information: 208-699-0421 or visit: usadancesandpoint.org
‘Lion’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint
Time: 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.
‘Lion’ is a powerful true story of loss, of pain and heartbreak — but also a tale of hope and mercy, of faith and love. Rated PG-13.
Admission: Tickets available online at: panida.org or at the box office.
Tom Newbill & Bob Evans
Venue: Ice House Pizzeria, 140 W. Main St., in Hope.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Live music with two regional favorites, playing songs by our buddy who has gone on, Charley Packard. Take a short, gorgeous drive and enjoy the music.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: 208-264-5555
Ren E & the Rhythm Section
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Influenced by swing tunes of the 1930s and ‘40s.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Arbor Public Market
Venue: Cedar Street Bridge, corner of First & Cedar.
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Comedy Night
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: Doors open at 8 p.m.
The 219 welcomes Harry Riley and Morgan Preston for an evening of live, uproarious comedy.
Admission: $12 for those 21 and over, available at the door.
Brandon Watterson & Devon Wade
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: Brandon Watterson, 3-5 p.m.; Devon Wade, 7-10 p.m.
Admission: Free to those 21 and over.
‘Choices’
Venue: Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union St., Newport.
Time: 7 p.m. (Additional performance on Feb. 26)
Admission: $6 for Students, age 18 and under, $12 for Adults. Tickets may be purchased by phone at 509-447-9900, at the box office Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, noon-6 p.m., or online at: pendoreilleplayers.org.
Spokane Symphony ‘A Tribute to Ravel’
Venue: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., in Spokane.
Time: 8 p.m.
What better way to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Ravel’s death than listening to some of his greatest works?
Admission: Tickets 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.
Sunday, Feb. 26
‘Lion’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint
Time: 3:30 p.m.
‘Lion’ is a powerful true story of loss, of pain and heartbreak — but also a tale of hope and mercy, of faith and love. Rated PG-13.
Admission: Tickets available online at: panida.org or at the box office.
‘Choices’
Venue: Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union St., Newport.
Time: 3 p.m.
Admission: $6 for Students, age 18 and under, $12 for Adults. Tickets may be purchased by phone at 509-447-9900, at the box office Wednesday, Thursdaty and Friday, noon-6 p.m., or online at: pendoreilleplayers.org
Spokane Symphony ‘A Tribute to Ravel’
Venue: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., in Spokane.
Time: 3 p.m.
Admission: Tickets 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.
Monday, Feb. 27
Truck Mills Blues Jam
Venue: Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, located at 212 Cedar St.,
in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m. — Monday, Feb. 27
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, March 1
Hiawatha Drum Circle at Hope Community Center
Venue: Hope Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Place, in Hope.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to all ages.
Information: 208-304-9300 or email: jackgreen7712@gmail.com
Friday, March 3
Angels Over Sandpoint present 15th Annual ‘Follies’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: Doors open at 7 p.m. and the variety show starts at 8 p.m. (An additional show is scheduled for March 4)
This is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Angels — an event that specializes in a spectacle of the politically incorrect variety. The Follies are Rated R for risky, racy and risqué — the presenters warn that the shows are ‘not for the easily offended’ — and you must be 21 or over to attend.
Admission: $25 each (if not sold out), available at Eichardt’s, Petal Talk or online at panida.org or sandpointonline.com