There's a little bit of everything on tap in town
SANDPOINT – There’s a little bit of everything on tap this week, starting with the Sandpoint Literary Collective’s Pop-Up Open Mic tonight at the Pend d’Oreille Winery, as well as the debut performance of Bridges Home this evening at the 219 Lounge.
The play ‘Blind Panic’ is happening again this weekend at the Heartwood Center, NAMI Far North hosts a gourmet farm-to-table dinner on Saturday and the folks from USA Dance have a potluck and dance Saturday at City Beach. Also, Northwest BachFest comes to town for the first time next Wednesday at the Heartwood Center.
But wait – there’s more:
Thursday, Aug. 23
Pop-Up Open Mic
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301, Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Whet your palette with an immersive pairing of your favorite Pend d’Oreille wine and a mélange of fiction, poetry, storytelling, and more at Sandpoint Literary Collective’s Pop-up Open Mic Night.
Pour out your own pieces or simply revel in those crafted by your friends and neighbors. Each writer will have five minutes to muse the masses.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Bridges Home Trio
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 8 p.m.
Tami and Dave join forces again with Paul for lots of great tunes and three-part harmonies. This is Bridges Home’s first-ever show at the Two-One-Niner – come be part of the fun.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Daniel Hall
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6-9 p.m.
The progressive folk/rock songwriter-guitarist recently completed his first solo album entitled, ‘Finally.’
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
‘Unleashed Goes Country.’
Venue: Circle Moon Theatre, located on Highway 211, 3 1/2 miles north of Highway 2, near Newport, Wash.
Time: 6:30 p.m. dinner service, curtain opens at 7:30 p.m.(Also Aug. 25)
The show offers old-time favorites originally performed by the likes of Patsy Cline and Hank Williams. So saddle up for some great food, fun, and music.
Admission: $25 per person for dinner and show, or $12 for show only. Senior and children tickets are $10.
Reservations: Call 208-448-1294 or go online to northwoodsperformingarts.com
Friday, Aug. 24
‘Blind Panic’
Venue: The Heartwood Center, 615 Oak St., in Sandpoint.
Time: Doors at 7 p.m., curtain at 7:30 p.m. (Also on Aug. 25)
Blind Panic is an anxiety-filled comedy written/directed by Chris Herron and produced by Unknown Locals.
Tickets are available in advance at Eve’s Leaves and La Chic Boutique, and at the door.
One Street Over
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301, Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
This father and daughter duo will help you groove the night away.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
The Working Spliffs
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
This five-piece band features a horn section, two bass players, versatile guitar work, and harmony vocals on reggae, ska, blues, R&B, psychedelic rock and jazz.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Harold’s IGA
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Harold’s IGA is an indie rock band with an ever-changing cast of characters.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Performers Circle open mic
Venue: Pearl Theater, 7160 Ash St., in Bonners Ferry.
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m.; Music starts at 7 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public. Donations welcome.
‘Unleashed Goes Country.’
Venue: Circle Moon Theatre, located on Highway 211, 3 1/2 miles north of Highway 2, near Newport, Wash.
Time: 6:30 p.m. dinner service, curtain opens at 7:30 p.m.
The show offers old-time favorites originally performed by the likes of Patsy Cline and Hank Williams. So saddle up for some great food, fun, laughter, and music as the Cowpokes of Northwoods trot out their stuff.
Admission: $25 per person for dinner and show, or $12 for show only. Senior and children tickets are $10.
Reservations: Call 208-448-1294 or visit online at northwoodsperformingarts.com
Saturday, Aug. 25
Bridges Home Trio
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.
We wait all year to play this show and every year it’s worth the wait. There’s just something about making music at the market that feels like home. Swing by, stock up on market goodies, catch some tunes and say hello. We look forward to seeing you.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Kids’ Mini-Carnival
Venue: Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters, 524 Church St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Creations Discovery Museum and Art Studio and Evans Brothers are hosting a kids’ mini carnival. Along with lots of kids’ games, the event will feature face painting and a cruiser bike raffle drawing. A portion of coffee sales will be donated to Creations.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
NAMI Far North ‘Farm to Table’ gourmet dinner
Venue: Red Wheelbarrow Produce, located in the Selle Valley
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy an elegant, multi-course dinner and wine served family style in the gardens of Red Wheelbarrow Produce and featuring chef Peter Tobin. Proceeds benefit NAMI Far North.
Admission: $95 per person. Make reservations online at: http://namifarnorth-farmtotable8-25-18.eventbrite.com
Free Dance & Potluck Picnic
Venue: Sandpoint City Beach basketball court
Time: 5-9 p.m.
Dance lessons included. Bring a potluck dish to share if you wish to eat.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
‘Blind Panic’
Venue: The Heartwood Center, 615 Oak St., in Sandpoint.
Time: Doors at 7 p.m., curtain at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are available in advance at Eve’s Leaves and La Chic Boutique, and at the door.
Tom Catmull
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301, Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Tom Catmull is back in the tasting room from Missoula.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Far Out West
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
A unique and energetic brand of funk that features groovy beats and rootsy vocals.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
‘Unleashed Goes Country.’
Venue: Circle Moon Theatre, located on Highway 211, 3 1/2 miles north of Highway 2, near Newport, Wash.
Time: 6:30 p.m. dinner service, curtain opens at 7:30 p.m.
Admission: $25 per person for dinner and show, or $12 for show only. Senior and children tickets are $10.
Reservations: Call 208-448-1294 or visit online at northwoodsperformingarts.com
Chorale Coeur d’Alene Fall Music Retreat
Venue: Peace Lutheran Church on Prairie Ave. at N. Meyer Roadin Post Falls.
Time: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Chorale Coeur d’Alene invites men and women 16 years and older who can read music, have sung in a choir recently and love to sing to attend the singing retreat and to audition immediately afterward. Auditions are simple and no preparation is needed.To learn more, go online to ChoraleCdA.com
Sunday, August 26
Pianist Bob Beadling
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301, Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 4-6 p.m. – Sun., Aug. 26
The spectacular sounds of Bob Beadling on the stunning, historic 1870 Decker Brothers concert grand piano.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Monday, Aug. 27
Holiday One-Act Play Auditions
Venue: The Reel Lounge (aka Panida Little Theater), 304 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30-7 p.m. (Also on Aug. 29)
The Unknown Locals and the Panida Playhouse team up for the holidays in a special combination of two, one-act plays appearing on the main stage November 15-19. No singing involved.
Truck Mills Blues Jam
Venue: Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, located at 212 Cedar St., Sandpoint
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Aug. 28
Night-Out Karaoke
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
Sing to your heart’s content, or just enjoy the show.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
WEdnesday, Aug. 29
Northwest BachFest
Venue: The Heartwood Center, 615 Oak St., in Sandpoint.
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m. (for pre-concert wine sales by Pend d’Oreille Winery, with proceeds going to Music Conservatory of Sandpoint), concert starts at 7 p.m.
As part of its ‘Summer Classics’ concert series, Northwest BachFest makes its first concert appearance in Sandpoint, in cooperation with the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint, featuring the Cello-Bration. cello quartet. Artistic Director and 2017 Grammy Award-winning cellist Zuill Bailey will perform with Dr. Melissa Kraut from the Cleveland Institute of Music and young stars of cello, Cicely Parnas and Jared Blajian.
Admission: $30 general admission, $15 students, available online at brownpapertickets.com/event/3577053 and at the door.
Kathy Colton
Venue: Farmin Park, Third & Main, in Sandpoint.
Time: 3-5:30 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Holiday One-Act Play Auditions
Venue: The Reel Lounge (aka Panida Little Theater), 304 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
The Unknown Locals and the Panida Playhouse team up for the holidays in a special combination of two, one-act plays appearing on the main stage Nov. 15-19. No singing involved.
Benny Baker & Robby Packwood
Venue: Connie’s Café deck, 323 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the publicTruck Mills & Carl Rey
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Join acclaimed Sandpoint musician Truck Mills and guest musician Carl Rey, who entertain with great blues, folk, gospel and jazz.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Open Mic Night
Venue: Skal Tap Room, 476930 U.S. Hwy. 95 (next to Sandpoint Sports), in Ponderay.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Skal Taproom invites musicians and comedians to step up and show their stuff.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Saturday, Sept. 1
Alexa Wildish Concert
Venue: DiLuna’s Cafe, 207 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m. for dinner and the concert starts at 7:30 p.m.
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, DiLuna’s has invited back some of the musicians they’ve hosted over the years. Progressive folk singer Alexa Wildish brings mesmerizing vocals, direct lyrics, and her raw musical exploration on mandolin, octave mandolin and both acoustic and electric guitar.
Admission: $10 in advance, $12 day of show, available a DiLuna’s Café. Be sure to make reservations by calling 208-263-0864.