music, movies & magic spice up entertainment scene

| January 19, 2017 12:00 AM

SANDPOINT — It’s a mix of themes and opportunities this week, as winter fun hits the big screen Thursday-Saturday with the Banff Mountain Film Festival at the Panida and some good, old community activism gets underway as part of the Sandpoint/North Idaho Community March, starting Saturday morning at the Panida Theater.

Somewhere in between, be sure to make the most of all the live music around town, because all the usual joints are jumpin’ this weekend! A little farther afield — but not too far — the Pearl Theater celebrates ‘Burns Night’ in true Scottish fashion on Saturday, and the Spokane Symphony has American music on the menu at The Fox Theater.

Lastly, we look ahead into next week, which brings us the Friends of the Guitar Hour classical guitar concert series starting Thursday, as well as a community dance and a fat tire demo extravaganza and group ride out at Round Lake.

Ready? It’s time to make some picks and get out there for a good time.

Thursday, Jan. 19

Banff Mountain Film Festival

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

Time: Doors open at 6 p.m., films start at 7 p.m. — Thursday, Jan. 19 (Additional film festival showings on Jan. 20 & 21)

This film festival travels the world — including a stop right here in Sandpoint! Enjoy more than 25 short films over the course of three nights and see why this event has such a cool reputation.

Admission: Pricing depends on how many nights you attend. Tickets and information available in advance at Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, Burger Express, The Alpine Shop and Outdoor Experience, or online at: www.panida.org

Brian Wattersson

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

Time: 7-9 p.m. — Thursday, Jan. 19

Thursday Night Solo Singer/Songwriter Series — Brian is a longtime local with a great sound you’ve probably heard in the past with numerous bands. This Thursday, you’ll hear just him and his guitar and you’ll be impressed.

Admission: Free to those 21 and over.

Friday, Jan. 20

Banff Mountain Film Festival

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

Time: Doors open at 6 p.m., films start at 7 p.m. — Friday, Jan. 20 (Additional film festival showings on Jan. 21)

This film festival travels the world — including a stop right here in Sandpoint! Enjoy more than 25 short films over the course of three nights and see why this event has such a cool reputation.

Patrice Webb

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

Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. — Friday, Jan. 20

Patrice is a singer/songwriter whose music takes her from California to the hills of North Idaho. She has 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, Jan. 20

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

Admission: Free to those 21 and over.

‘Illusio’

Venue: The Bing Crosby Theater, 909 W. First Ave., in Spokane.

Time: 7 p.m. — Friday, Jan. 20

Kicking off the 2017 tour of illusion at the Bing Crosby Theater!

Watch in amazement as Spokane illusionist Isaiah Daniels performs this brand-new show for the first time. Come see ‘Illusio,’ a show the whole family will enjoy, one night only!

Directed and produced by Isaiah Daniels, Jesse Davis, and Andy Schneider.

Admission: $20 adults, $15 seniors over 65, $12 for children, available in advance online at: www.friendsofthebing.org and at the box office.

Information: 509-534-5805

Saturday, Jan. 21

Sandpoint/North Idaho Community March

Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint (March will proceed to Statue of Liberty at City Beach)

Time: Meet at the Panida at 11 a.m. — Saturday, Jan. 21

This grassroots community gathering gives all concerned a chance to get involved and make their voices heard. Several organizations will be on hand to discuss what they do and to recruit volunteers to help in fields such as environmental protection, Human/Women’s rights, economic/social justice, and building a welcoming community. After the program, the group will march to the Statue of Liberty at City Beach. Invite your friends and help get the word out. Sponsored by the Grassroots Community March Committee.

Admission: Free and open to anyone and everyone.

Information: 208-265-7251 or visit online at: www.facebook.com/northidahomarch

Banff Mountain Film Festival

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

Time: Doors open at 6 p.m., films start at 7 p.m. — Saturday, Jan. 21

This film festival travels the world — including a stop right here in Sandpoint! Enjoy more than 25 short films over the course of three nights and see why this event has such a cool reputation.

‘Burns Night’

Venue: Pearl Theater, 7160 Ash St., in Bonners Ferry.

Time: 7 p.m. — Saturday, Jan. 21

Immerse yourself in Scottish traditions, festivities, foods, beverages, poetry and music in this classic celebration of Scotland’s most-famous poet, Robert Burns. Live music by the ‘Free Whiskey Trio.’

Admission: $15 in advance, $17 at the door, $5 for students, available in advance at Bonners Books and Mountain Mike’s in Bonners Ferry.

Information: 208-610-2846 or online at www.thepearltheater.org

Arbor Public Market

Venue: Cedar Street Bridge, corner of First & Cedar, in Sandpoint.

Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Saturday, Jan. 21

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Harold’s IGA at MickDuff’s Beer Hall

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

Time: 7-10 p.m. — Saturday, Jan. 21

Harold’s IGA was a grocery store, now it’s an indie rock band with an ever-changing cast of characters. They play a ton of originals from their three albums.

Admission: Free to those 21 and over.

Spokane Symphony ‘American Voices’ concert at The Fox

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, Jan. 21

Eckart Preu conducts and Mateusz Wolski is featured on violin as the Spokane Symphony celebrates America’s vibrant musical voice! Joplin infuses German opera with ragtime, Ellington entwines complex melodies and rhythms to create a musical tour of Harlem and Gershwin used a rich blues to evoke the impressions of an American in Paris. Barber’s rhythmic vitality captures the spirit of a literary farce, while Adams’ ‘foxtrot for orchestra’ portrays Chairman Mao dancing with his mistress. Spokane Symphony Concertmaster Mateusz Wolski performs Prokofiev’s lyrical and virtuosic concerto to round out the program.

The program will feature Scott Joplin’s ‘Treemonisha Overture’ and Duke Ellington’s ‘Harlem,’ along with Sergei Prokofiev’s ‘Violin Concerto No. 2’ and Samuel Barber’s ‘Overture to The School for Scandal,’ plus John Adams’ ‘The Chairman Dances’ and the American classic, George Gershwin’s ‘An American in Paris.’ Admission: Tickets are $15-$54, available at the box office of Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, by calling 509-624-1200, or online and at all TicketsWest outlets.

Sunday, Jan. 22

Spokane Symphony ‘American Voices’ concert at The Fox

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

Time: Doors open at 2 p.m., matinee concert starts at 3 p.m. — Sunday, Jan. 22?Eckart Preu conducts and Mateusz Wolski is featured on violin as the Spokane Symphony celebrates America’s vibrant musical voice! Joplin infuses German opera with ragtime, Ellington entwines complex melodies and rhythms to create a musical tour of Harlem and Gershwin used a rich blues to evoke the impressions of an American in Paris.

Barber’s rhythmic vitality captures the spirit of a literary farce, while Adams’ ‘foxtrot for orchestra’ portrays Chairman Mao dancing with his mistress.

Spokane Symphony Concertmaster Mateusz Wolski performs Prokofiev’s lyrical and virtuosic concerto to round out the program.

Admission: Tickets are $15-$54, 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, Jan. 23

Truck Mills Blues Jam at Eichardt’s

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

in Sandpoint.

Time: 7:30 p.m. — Monday, Jan. 23

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Thursday, Jan. 26

Friends of the Guitar Hour present Martha Masters in Concert

Venue: The Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N. Williams St., in Post Falls.

Time: 7:30 p.m. — Thursday, Jan. 26

If you enjoy Leon Atkinson’s weekly show, The Guitar Hour, on Spokane Public Radio-KPBX-FM, you’re in for a real treat with this upcoming classical guitar concert series.

Take in a single show or save a bundle by purchasing a series ticket. This first performance features the impeccable talents of classical guitarist Martha Masters. The subtleties of the classical guitar are perfectly suited to this unique venue — a delightfully renovated Post Falls church that now is home to the Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center.

Admission: $30 (or $100 for a season ticket for all four concerts), available online at: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2729491

Friday, Jan. 27

FSPW Anniversary Celebration at Panida Little Theater

Venue: Panida Little Theater, 304 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 6 p.m. — Friday, Jan. 27

Come celebrate 12 years of working for wilderness! This will be a winter break with a selection of wild movies, local music, a little dancing, some light appetizers and no-host beverages — plus an update on progress of the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Act.

Information: www.scotchmanpeaks.org/events or http://www.scotchmanpeaks.org/hiking

Saturday, Jan. 28

Anniversary Dance at Community Hall

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

Time: 7-10 p.m. — Saturday, Jan. 28

Come celebrate the fun tradition of social dancing in Sandpoint. This annual ‘Anniversary Dance’ starts with a one-hour Waltz 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 and $5 teens. USA Dance events are alcohol and tobacco free.

Information: 208-699-0421 or visit: www.usadancesandpoint.org

Fat Bike Flurry Festival at Round Lake State Park

Venue: Round Lake State Park, Dufort Rd., in Sagle.

Time: Free fat bike demos from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Group rides at 1 p.m. — Saturday, Jan. 28

Come find out what the fat bike buzz is all about with this chance to actually hop on and ride, compliments of event sponsor Greasy Fingers Bikes & Repair. After trying one out, join your friends for the bonfire and refreshments afterward. Free rentals available for the group rides, but reservations are required in advance by calling: 208-255-4496

Admission: Free and open to the public.