Summer's here & the entertainment is hot, hot, hot
SANDPOINT — OK, kids — it is officially official. Summer has arrived! Get out and enjoy this weekend with live music at the Sandpoint Farmers Market and be sure to make your way up to Schweitzer this Sunday for free chairlift rides, live music and lots more as the mountain celebrates the season on 7B Sunday.
DiLuna’s Café has back-to-back shows this weekend, with live blues Friday night and the Storytelling Company performance on Saturday. Also this weekend, the Panida screen the award-winning charmer of a film, ‘I, Daniel Blake’ and local live music venues are chock-full of activity for your listening pleasure.
Thursday, June 22
Kevin Dorin
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6 p.m.
One of the most original voices you may ever hear, Kevin Dorin sounds like no one but Kevin Dorin. Check out the Thursday Night Singer-Songwriter Solo Series. Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Brian Jacobs & Chris Lynch
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
Celebrate the impending weekend with good times and great live music.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Paula Poundstone Comedy Show
Venue: The Bing Crosby Theater, 909 W. First Ave., in Spokane.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Heralded as one of our country’s foremost comics, Paula Poundstone’s quick-thinking, unscripted approach to comedy makes for a great night out. She’s a regular panelist on NPR’s #1 show, the screwball weekly news quiz show, ‘Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!’
Admission: $42-$46, available at the box office (if still available) and TicketsWest outlets.
Information: 509-534-5805
Friday, June 23
‘I, Daniel Blake’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Winner of the Palme d’Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, the latest from legendary director Ken Loach is a gripping, human tale about the impact one man can make. Gruff but goodhearted, Daniel Blake (Dave Johns) is a 59-year-old carpenter recovering from a heart attack who befriends a single mother and her two kids as they navigate their way through the impersonal, Kafkaesque benefits system.
Admission: Donation to Bonner Community Food Center.
Polly O’Keary & The Rhythm Method
Venue: DiLuna’s Cafe, 207 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and the concert starts at 7:30 p.m.
Award-winning blues vocalist and bassist with a red-hot band in tow — don’t miss this evening if you love great food and killer blues!
Admission: $12 in advance, $15 at the door, available at DiLuna’s Café. Be sure to make reservations by calling 208-263-0864.
BareGrass
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Join us for this classic folk style band and their jamming tunes.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Live Music
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
The Beat Diggers
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7 p.m.
Made up of all locals, The Beat Diggers share cool tunes, ear candy harmonies, and epic rock and roll. This band of innovators includes lead guitarist and vocalist Benny Baker, drummer Ali Maverick Thomas, Christine Kester, Mike (Big Dog) Poulin, Rob Smith, and whoever may stoke the stage to instigate true musical treats.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
‘Legally Blonde’
Venue: Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union St., in Newport.
Time: 7 p.m.
Directed by Charlie Monte with music directed by Millie Brumbaugh and choreography by Isabelle White, ‘Legally Blonde, The Musical’ is written by Heather Hach and based on the blockbuster 2001 film starring Reese Witherspoon. It tells the story of Elle Woods, a sorority girl who enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend, Warner, after he dumps her for not being ‘serious enough.’
Additional shows June 24-25.
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
‘Inland Northwest Ballet Recital’
Venue: The Bing Crosby Theater, 909 W. First Ave., in Spokane.
Time: 7 p.m.
If you love ballet and want to introduce youngsters to the art form, this performance could be the perfect vehicle.
Tickets available at the box office.
Information: 509-534-5805
Saturday, June 24
‘June Bug Ball’ 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 dance starts with a hustle lesson will be taught by a local professional instructor from 7-8 p.m., followed by general dancing, refreshments, door prizes, mixers and more. 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 visit: usadancesandpoint.org
‘I, Daniel Blake’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Winner of the Palme d’Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, the latest from legendary director Ken Loach is a gripping, human tale about the impact one man can make.
Tickets available at the box office and online at panida.org
Heartbreak Pass
Venue: Sandpoint Farmers Market, Farmin Park, Third Ave. & Oak St., downtown Sandpoint.
Time: Market starts at 9 a.m., music from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Take in the weekend in style by strolling our magnificent market to the sounds of Heartbreak Pass. Super tight, driving bluegrass with excellent vocals.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Mike Wagoner & Utah John
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Spend an evening with these local, musical legends.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
The Storytelling Company Dinner Show
Venue: DiLuna’s Cafe, 207 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: Dinner at 6 p.m.; show starts at 7 p.m.
True and not-so-true stories of the West in a show that features John Hastings & Bob Missed the Bus, along with Chuck Bob Svennson, environmentalist logger.
Admission: $30 per person — which includes dinner, entertainment, tax and tip — available a DiLuna’s Café. Make reservations by calling 208-263-0864 or email: books@bluecreekpress.com
Brown Salmon Truck
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7 p.m.
Comprised of Sandpoint locals Drew Browne on bass, Samantha Carston vocals, and Truck Mills guitar this trio plays vintage and contemporary blues, jazz, Latin and more.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Live Music
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
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.
‘Legally Blonde’
Venue: Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union St., in Newport, Wash.
Time: 7 p.m.
Additional show on June 25.
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. From noon-6 p.m., or online at: pendoreilleplayers.org
Sunday, June 25
7B Sunday
Venue: Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
This is the Grand Opening weekend for Schweitzer Mountain Resort and the unofficial kickoff to summer for Sandpoint and Bonner County! To celebrate, local restaurants, retail stores, beer and wine producers, artists and musicians are all up at Schweitzer for the day. In addition, unlimited rides on the Great Escape Quad will be free all day.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
‘Legally Blonde’
Venue: Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union St., in Newport, Wash.
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 Wed., Thurs., and Fri. From noon-6 p.m., or online at: pendoreilleplayers.org
Monday, June 26
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.
Tuesday, June 27
West African Traditions Drum Class
Venue: Embody Studio, 823 Main St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Admission: Suggested donation of $5-$15
Information: Call 208-597-1892 to reserve a djembe for class, or visit online at: dununbabe.com
Wednesday, June 28
Dee Mooney
Venue: Sandpoint Farmers Market, Farmin Park, Third Ave. & Oak St., downtown Sandpoint.
Time: 3-5:30 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Friday, June 30
‘Beatlemania on Tour’ Beatles Tribute Band
Venue: The Bing Crosby Theater, 909 W. First Ave., in Spokane.
Time: 8 p.m.
Admission: $59, available at the box office (if still available) and TicketsWest outlets.
Information: 509-534-5805