Time to get jazzed about week's entertainment options

| December 13, 2018 12:00 AM

SANDPOINT — Approaching the middle of the month, you can feel the momentum building as far as the number of entertainment options goes.

Tonight, it’s the first Grateful Dead jam at Idaho Pour Authority and Friday night features a CD release concert with Beth Pederson and Bruce Bishop at DiLuna’s. Also Friday, the Pend Oreille Chorale & Chamber Orchestra performs at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in an annual holiday concert tradition.

Saturday brings Studio 1 and the Jazzy Nutcracker to the Panida, as well as a cool creative writing workshop series beginning this weekend at The Library.

Get thee out and enjoy thyself.

Thursday, Dec 13

PSNI Christmas Market

Venue: Panhandle Special Needs greenhouse, 1424 N. Boyer Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., runs daily through Dec. 23

More than 20 vendors are selling handmade gifts, retail items, and holiday decor.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Information: PanhandleSpecialNeeds.org.

Grateful Dead Jam Night

Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Information: Contact Scott Taylor at 618-843-2567.

Friday, Dec. 14

Beth Pederson & Bruce Bishop CD Release Concert

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.

When you combine the talents of two seasoned performers of exceptional artistry as singers, songwriters and musicians you find an irresistible pairing. Their repertoire of old standards, contemporary folk, and originals, along with their easy-going style, continue to delight.

Admission: $14 in advance, $17 day of show, available a DiLuna’s Café. Be sure to make reservations by calling 208-263-0864.

Pend Oreille Chorale & Chamber Orchestra

Venue: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 601 S. Lincoln St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 7 p.m.; additional performance on Dec. 16

This year’s performance of uplifting classical music will include some familiar carols as well as conductor Mark Reiner’s own Meditation Mass. The Selkirk Brass will also join the ensemble for several pieces. A reception with refreshments will follow.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Community Day

Venue: Schweitzer Mountain Resort

Time: All day

This fundraiser puts 100 percent of proceeds back into our community to Community Cancer Services and the Bonner Partners in Care Clinic. What an excellent way to support two truly great local organizations.

Admission: $10 lift tickets, with all money going to the above groups.

POAC Winter Art Market & Artist of the Year Exhibit

Venue: Cedar St. Bridge Gallery, 334 N 1st Ave. (2nd Floor), in Sandpoint.

Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m.

POAC honors Eli Sevenich, the 2018 Artist of the Year, with a special reception. Eli is a local painter who also teaches Kaleidoscope art lessons as Washington Elementary. Friday also kicks off a full weekend of the Winter Art Market, featuring affordable artwork from many POAC Artists in a variety of mediums.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Sandpoint Contra Dance

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

Time: 7-10 p.m.

Featuring live music by Arvid Lundin & Deep Roots, with Emily Faulkner as the caller. Previous dancing experience is not necessary. First-time dancers are encouraged to arrive on time for an introductory dance at 7 pm.

Admission: Suggested donation is $5 per person. Please bring finger food to share. Sponsored by Emily Faulkner, Lost Horse Press and Sandpoint Parks & Rec.

Information: 208-263-6751 or email: sandpointcontra@gmail.com

Holiday Story Pour-y Hour

Venue: Matchwood Brewing Co., 513 Oak St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 4-5:30 p.m.

Bring the kids to listen to stories read by the brewery’s in-house, professionally trained storytime reader Carli Pignolet, with family-friendly holiday-themed books, milk, and homemade cookies while parents sip on handcrafted beers. Kids’ PJs, blankies, and stuffed animals welcome!

Admission: Free and open to the public.

PSNI Christmas Market

Venue: Panhandle Special Needs greenhouse, 1424 N. Boyer Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., runs daily through Dec. 23

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Information: PanhandleSpecialNeeds.org.

‘MSP Hoji’ & ‘All-In’

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

Time: Doors at 6 p.m., films start at 7 p.m.

“HOJI” is a biopic of ski athlete, Eric Hjorleifson. “All-In” is a traditional ski movie full of jokes and ripping skiing.

Admission: $14, available at the door and online at: www.panida.org

Mike & Sadie Wagoner

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

Time: 5-8 p.m.

You will be captivated by the musical harmony and connection between Mike and Sadie Wagoner.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Bright Moments

Venue: Eichardt’s Pub, 212 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 7-10 p.m.

Wondering how best to start the weekend? Here’s your ticket – cool sounds and cool people. You’re welcome.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Ron Greene & Brian Burke

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

Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Muffy & The Riffhangers

Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 9 p.m.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

‘A Christmas Carol’

Venue: Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union St., in Newport, Wash.

Time: 7 p.m.; additional shows on Dec. 15-16

The classic Christmas tale of greed and redemption, with a contemporary twist!

Admission: $12 adults, $10 seniors and first responders, $7 students 18 and under, available online at: www.pendoreilleplayers.org by phone at 509-447-9900, or at the box office on the night of the show (if not sold out).

Saturday, Dec. 15

‘Jazzy Nutcracker’

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

Time: 6 p.m.

Studio 1 Dance Academy delightfully adorns the stage as they perform their holiday dance magic in a Christmas classic.

Tickets available: Studio One, at the door and at panida.org

Winter Creative Writing Series

Venue: East Bonner County Library, 1407 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 1 p.m. for workshop and 4:30 p.m. for readings

Admission: All 3 events in the Winter Creative Writing Series are free and open to all creative writers.

Information & Registration: E-mail: losthorsepress@mindspring.com or call 208-255-4410.

PSNI Christmas Market

Venue: Panhandle Special Needs greenhouse, 1424 N. Boyer Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., runs daily through Dec. 23

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Information: PanhandleSpecialNeeds.org.

December Doubles Cornhole Tourney

Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 312 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: Registration ends at 12:30 p.m., first toss at 1 p.m.

They’re capping it to 32 teams, so sign up early. Register via phone at 208-209-6700, by dropping in days before or day of at 11 a.m. when the doors open.

Admission: $10 per person or $20 buy-in per team for those 21 and over.

The Groove Black

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

Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Right Front Burner (RFB)

Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 9 p.m.

This is the funkiest trio you’ll see in the Inland Northwest, with the power to make any booty shake.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

‘A Christmas Carol’

Venue: Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union St., in Newport, Wash.

Time: 7 p.m. (Additional show on Dec. 16)

Sunday, Dec. 16

Pend Oreille Chorale & Chamber Orchestra

Venue: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 601 S. Lincoln St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 2 p.m.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Peter Lucht piano music

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

Time: 2-4 p.m.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

PSNI Christmas Market

Venue: Panhandle Special Needs greenhouse, 1424 N. Boyer Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., runs daily through Dec. 23

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Information: PanhandleSpecialNeeds.org.

‘A Christmas Carol’

Venue: Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union St., in Newport, Wash.

Time: 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 18

Food For Our Children Day

Venue: Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters, 524 Church St., in Sandpoint.

Time: All day, with live music from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Evan’s Bros. Coffee has chosen FFOC to be their featured non-profit for December and Dec. 18 as their day to receive 15 percent of café sales.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Mixed Media Art Class with Staci Schubert

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

Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Admission: $35 plus tax per person. Ticket includes art supplies and instruction, plus a glass of select wine. Limited seating, reservations required by calling 208-265-8545.

Thursday, Dec. 20

‘Elf’ Holiday Film & Sing-along

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

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Fun for everyone in the entire family, even if you don’t sing.

Admission: Free and open to the public.