Fight spring rains with magic, music & much more
SANDPOINT — OK, so it has been more than a bit gray and way too soggy out there — what better time to fight back with a little culture in our lives? This week has it all, with films like crazy, a great magic show at the Panida Friday night, Saturday’s Friends of the Library used book sale and First Free Saturday at the museum and a Doors tribute band on the Panida stage that same night.
Live music? It’s everywhere, with genres that range from straight country to Americana to rockabilly, with some others styles sandwiched in between.
Now, grab your umbrella and get going!
Thursday, March 30
‘Paint & Sip’ Class
Venue: Hope Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Place, in Hope.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
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
Aaron Williams
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Solo Singer/Songwriter night: Aaron Williams of In Walks Bud out of Bozeman, Mont., is heading over the mountains to grace the Beer Hall. Don’t miss this out-of-towner’s sound in the intimate setting of MickDuff’s.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
‘View From a Blue Moon’
Venue: Pearl Theater, 7160 Ash St., in Bonners Ferry.
Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., move starts at 7 p.m.
Follow the world’s most dynamic surfer, John Florence, as he travels to his favorite surfing destinations around the globe. Not Rated — some mild language.
Admission: $5
Information: 208-610-2846 or online at thepearltheater.org
Comedian Louie Anderson
Venue: The Bing Crosby Theater, 909 W. First Ave., in Spokane.
Time: Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.
Iconic comedian Louie Anderson, the three-time Emmy Award winner, is one of the country’s most recognized and adored comics.
Admission: $28.50-$36.50, available in advance online at: friendsofthebing.org and ticketswest.com and at the box office.
Information: 509-534-5805
Friday, March 31
‘Illusio: Tour of Illusion’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Ace illusionist Isaiah Daniels performs this brand new magic show, featuring cast members as part of the act on the big stage. Larger illusions, magic tricks, fire dancing, aerial arts and more. Directed and produced by Andy Schneider, and Jesse Davis.
Admission: $10-$16, available in advance at Baxter’s, Eve’s Leaves, at the box office and online at: panida.org
Riff Hangers
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
An acoustic band, with traditional bluegrass/folk instruments. Enjoy an mixture of many genres including country, blues and swing.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Beat Diggers
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
This 6-piece band plays bluegrass funk, Americana and rock.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Moses Willey
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Moses Willey was born deep in the heart of the Great North Woods, high on the peak of a musical note. They form a special place where the lines between traditional bluegrass, folk, and Appalachian mix together in a mist of stylistic and idiosyncratic interpretations.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Saturday, April 1
‘Alive She Cried’ Doors tribute band
Venue: The Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.
In 1967, The Doors kicked off one of the greatest years in rock ‘n’ roll history with their self-titled album. Now, 50 years later, one of the world’s most authentic Doors tributes, Alive She Cried, will be coming to the Panida.
Admission: $26-$36, available in advance online at: panida.org and at the box office.
Information: 208-255-7801
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Venue: East Bonner County Library, 1407 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
It may still be raining but spring has officially sprung. Because spring is actually here, the Friends are again featuring gardening books to help you plan and sports and golf books to whet your appetite for sunny days ahead.
Information: 208-263-6930
First Free Saturday
Venue: Bonner County History Museum, 611 S. Ella Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Join your friends at the museum for a day of soaking up our rich local and regional history.
Admission: Free and open to the public thanks to the generosity of local sponsors Paul & Sue Graves.
Information: 208-263-2344
‘Lights, Camera, Murder!’ Mystery Dinner
Venue: Talus Rock Retreat (Behind Sandpoint West Athletic Club on Pine Street).
Time: 11 a.m., downtown scavenger hunt (optional); 5:30 p.m. cocktail hour.
Dress up as your favorite celebrity and join the fun for pre-party events, including a downtown scavenger hunt and murder mystery dinner.
Admission: $69 per guest, including dinner and drinks.
Information: 255-8458 or sandpointretreat.com/murdermystery
Still Tipsy & The Hangovers
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
The ageless sounds of decades past with a rockabilly flair. Tasty musicianship and outstanding vocals.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Devon Wade
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
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 for those 21 and over.
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.
‘Black Violin’
Venue: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., in Spokane.
Time: Doors at 7 p.m., concert begins at 8 p.m.
Fox Presents Black Violin, a string duo performing a blend of classical, hip-hop, rock, R&B, and bluegrass music.
Admission: $35-$45, available at the Martin Woldson Theater, by calling 509-624-1200, or online at spokanesymphony.org and at all TicketsWest outlets.
Sunday, April 2
Animation Show of Shows
Venue: The Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3:30 and 6:30 p.m.
The Animation Show of Shows returns for its second year in theaters with 13 charming family friendly films. The show also features a late night bonus of four provocative shorts exclusively for mature audiences after the intermission so young audience members can exit the theater.
Admission: Tickets available in advance online at panida.org and at the box office.
Information: 208-255-7801
FSPW ‘Red Cedar Red’ ale release
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness recently ended the most successful Winter Tracks Outdoor Education season to date. To celebrate and honor FSPW Winter Tracks volunteers the Friends invite all interested to join them at the MickDuff’s Beer Hall for the unveiling a new beer for the event, Red Cedar Red, a hoppy red ale. Sales of the beer will benefit the FSPW outdoor education programs. Bring snacks to share.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Monday, April 3
Animation Show of Shows
Venue: The Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
The Animation Show of Shows returns for its second year in theaters with 13 charming family friendly films. The show also features a late night bonus of four provocative shorts exclusively for mature audiences after the intermission so young audience members can exit the theater.
Admission: Tickets available in advance online at panida.org and at the box office.
Information: 208-255-7801
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, April 4
Animation Show of Shows
Venue: The Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Admission: Tickets available in advance online at panida.org and at the box office.
Information: 208-255-7801
‘E.T.’
Venue: The Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.
Even at 35 this is one to see on the big screen again!
Admission: $5.50, available in advance online at panida.org and at the box office.
Information: 208-255-7801
Wednesday April 5
‘The Conversation’ with Reno and Clay Hutchison
Venue: Ivano’s Ristorante, 102 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6-8 p.m.
‘There’s magic in carousels,’ says Reno Hutchison, who along with her husband, Clay, are currently seeking local artists interested in the opportunity to help revitalize an historic, hand carved, wooden, golden age carousel to its former glory. Learn about the charming history of the Carousel of Smiles.
The Conversation is a monthly gathering that is sponsored by the non-profit Creations for Sandpoint.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: 208-263-1592
‘E.T.’
Venue: The Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.
Admission: $5.50, available in advance online at panida.org and at the box office.
Information: 208-255-7801
Hiawatha Drum Circle
Venue: Hope Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Place, in Hope.
Time: 6:30 p.m. (Also held on consecutive Wednesdays)
Admission: Free and open to all ages.
Information: 208-304-9300 or email: jackgreen7712@gmail.com