Forget hibernating, there's lots of fun to be had
SANDPOINT — Wait a minute — whatever happened to that old idea about winter being a time to hibernate and kick back? If anything, the Arts & Enter-tainment calendar this week will make absolutely sure that’s not happening!
We come out with a bang starting tonight, with a great teen flick at the Panida — which is free for teens, by the way. There’s a feature film on the big screen later in the evening, plus another Thursday singer-songwriter night at MickDuff’s Beer Hall. Also Thursday, down in Post Falls, Sandpoint’s own guitar vituoso Leon Atkinson hosts a special guitar concert with Martha Masters as part of his ongoing Friends of the Guitar Hour Concert Series at the Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center.
And that’s only Thursday, mind you!
Forge ahead, gentle reader, for more stuff to keep you jumping through the weekend and beyond.
Thursday, Jan. 26
‘Cyberbully’ film
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Teens get in free! You got it — free entrance, free popcorn, free drink and a free movie for teens. Sponsored by Summit Insurance and 7B Drug-Free.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Friends of the Guitar Hour presents Martha Masters in Concert
Venue: The Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N. Williams St., in Post Falls.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
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: brownpapertickets.com/event/2729491
‘Certain Women’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint
Time: 7:30 p.m.
The lives of three women intersect in small-town America, where each is imperfectly blazing a trail.
Admission: Available online at: panida.org
Justin Lantrip
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Thursday Night Solo Singer/Songwriter Series — Long-time local and talented musician, Justin Lantrip is gracing the Beer Hall again. Join him for a great night of tunes from one of Sandpoint’s favorite artists.
Admission: Free to those 21 and over.
Friday, Jan. 27
FSPW Anniversary Celebration
Venue: Panida Little Theater, 304 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6 p.m.
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: scotchmanpeaks.org/events or http://scotchmanpeaks.org/hiking
One Street Over
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
This musical talent features Bridgett Lewis on vocals and guitar wonder Michael Lewis on vocals and guitars. A dynamic father-daughter duo from Nashville, now located in Washington state. These two offer a knock down show with world class talent.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Riff Hangers
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7-10 p.m.
This local band describes itself as an acoustic band, with traditional bluegrass/folk instruments with a style that is an amalgam of many genres including country, blues, and swing. In other words: Break out the dancing shoes!
Admission: Free to those 21 and over.
Saturday, Jan. 28
Anniversary 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 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: usadancesandpoint.org
Fat Bike Flurry Festival
Venue: Round Lake State Park, Dufort Road, in Sagle.
Time: Free fat bike demos from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; group rides at 1 p.m.
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. Rentals available for the group rides, but reservations are required in advance by calling: 208-255-4496
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.
Devon Wade
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
Check it country music served straight up — no chaser — at the Two-One-Niner.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Still Tipsy & The Hangovers
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Get your heapin’ helpin’ of rockabilly from this local favorite trio.
Admission: Free to those 21 and over.
Travis Thompson and ‘Two Million Bikers’
Venue: Panida Little Theater, 304 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7 p.m.
Presentation by one of the organizers of recent bikers’ trip to Washington, D.C., for the inauguration.
Admission: Free and open to the public, donations accepted.
Spokane Symphony & Big Bad Voodoo Daddy ‘Neo Swing’
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.
The Spokane Symphony and Assistant Conductor Jorge Luis Uzcátegui will share the stage with neo-swing pioneers, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. The contemporary swing revival band, founded in 1989, has appeared in concert venues across the world, sold millions of records, and had their music appear in hundreds of movies and television shows. Throughout their career, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has been faithful to their mission to celebrate and revitalize jazz and swing music and bring joy to audiences.
Admission: Tickets 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. 29
‘Certain Women’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint
Time: 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
The lives of three women intersect in small-town America, where each is imperfectly blazing a trail.
Admission: Available online at: www.panida.org
The Nth Power
Venue: The Hive, 207 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m.
This band was put together during a late-night jam in New Orleans and now they’re out on the road spreading the good word with their funky, soulful sound.
Admission: $20 in advance, $25 at the door for ages 21 and older.
Information: livefromthehive.com
Spokane String Quartet: ‘Incomparable Beethoven’
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.
The Spokane String Quartet presents a double dose of Beethoven. Concertgoers will hear both Piano Sonata No. 9 in E Major and the composer’s arrangement of the same work for string quartet in the key of F Major. Rounding out the program is a piano quintet Shostakovich composed for the Beethoven Quartet. Guest pianist Karen Savage is on the faculty at Washington State University and is a frequent duo-piano performer with her husband Jeffrey as 88 Squared.’
Admission: Tickets are $20 adults, $12 students, $16 seniors, 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. 30
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 1
Art Classes with Gene Merica
Venue: Hope Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Place, in Hope.
Time: 1:30 p.m. (Also on Feb. 8, 15 and 22)
An extensive review and advancement of topics covered in previous drawing classes. They are (but not limited to) color theory, perspective, portraiture (some) and shading. Dry media (pencil, pen and ink, pastels, charcoal, Prismacolor pencils and maybe some watercolor pencils. Various papers and some replacement pens will be provided, however, participants are encouraged to bring their own dry media, pads of paper and specialty paper if they have them.
Admission: $40 for all four classes in series.
Pre-registration required by calling (208) 264-5481 e-mailing: mccmail@frontier.com
Eric Johnson
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.
Thirty years after his breakthrough solo release ‘Tones’ brought him national recognition, Texas guitar legend Eric Johnson is releasing his first all-acoustic album. Showcasing nine original compositions and four covers, ‘EJ’ is easily Johnson’s most intimate album to date, and he brings these songs and more to The Bing.
This show brings listeners as close as possible to hearing Johnson in his own living room, performing songs on piano, steel-string, and nylon string acoustic guitar, offering guitar enthusiasts and all music-lovers an intimate, up-close experience with one of acoustic guitar’s all-time heroes.
Admission: $36-$46, available in advance online at: friendsofthebing.org and ticketswest.com and at the box office.
Information: 509-534-5805
Thursday, Feb. 2
Paul Rawlings ‘Eclectic Collector’
Venue: Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.
Time: Noon
Join this fascinating collector as he introduces the topic: ‘Creating A Work of Art by Merging Art, Artifacts & Books.’ Hosted by the Friends of the Library.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: ebonnerlibrary.org