Music, movies and holiday fun make season bright
SANDPOINT — Merry Christmas — almost! ‘Tis the season and the calendar bears that out, as Sandpoint and the surrounding environs fairly teem with activity.
The PSNI Christmas Market is still going strong (it ends on Sunday) with great gift ideas that support a wonderful cause, and, starting Friday night, the Panida begins a 14-day run of the new film, ‘Welcome to Marwen.’
Also Friday, the 219 Lounge celebrates Winter Solstice with a host a dark brews and live music, while Sadie Sicilia makes a welcome appearance at Matchwood Brewing that same evening.
Saturday brings the Christmas Bird Count and the new Davis Market in Hope will host Convoy of Hope — a fundraiser with live music. Also Saturday, it’s the annual Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters Procrastinators’ Holiday Fair, with superb last-minute gift ideas and live music by Bright Moments. Saturday night, it’s Sandpoint’s cool, new band, The Wow Wows onstage at MickDuff’s Beer Hall.
Christmas Eve — already a lovely time — is made more magical with Santa’s Balloon parade up at Schweitzer.
Wishing you peace, love and healing light for Christmas! Stay cool, be kind and always be ready to embrace the miraculous — life is the sweetest gift of all.
Thursday, Dec 20
PSNI Christmas Market
Venue: Panhandle Special Needs, 1424 N. Boyer Ave.
Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., runs daily through Dec. 23
Support the community and adults with disabilities, as 20-plus vendors are selling handmade gifts, holiday decor and more.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: PanhandleSpecialNeeds.org.
Friday, Dec. 21
‘Welcome to Marwen’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Putting together pieces from his old and new life, Mark meticulously creates a wondrous town where he can heal and be heroic. As he builds an astonishing art installation--a testament to the most powerful women he knows — through his fantasy world, he draws strength to triumph in the real one.
Admission: Tickets available online at panida.org
Sadie Sicilia
Venue: Matchwood Brewing Co., 513 Oak St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Sadie Sicilia sings everything from ‘40s jazz classics to Led Zeppelin and also writes her own music. Her vocals have been compared to Adele, Bonnie Raitt, and Lady Gaga.
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.
Ron Kieper
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301, Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Come in for a glass of Friday night wine and listen to upbeat, jazz-infused music.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
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.
Laney Lou & the Bird Dogs and Solstice celebration
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3-9 p.m. for dark beers; music starts at 9 p.m.
Celebrate the shortest and darkest day of the year as the Niner features 10 different barrel-aged stouts and porters on draft from some of the top breweries in the region.
Award-winning Bozeman band Laney Lou & the Bird Dogs combine a soaring four-part harmony and rock ‘n’ roll.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
BareGrass
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Arthur Goldblum
Venue: Cedar Street Bistro Wine Bar on the Cedar Street Bridge, in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Sandpoint’s noted trumpeter plays everything from jazz to contemporary hits.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Saturday, Dec. 22
Sandpoint Christmas Bird Count
Time: 6:30 a.m. to meet and organize leaders and groups
All are welcome to partake in the annual Sandpoint Christmas Bird Count. Plan on a full day of birding - dress warm, and bring food and drink for yourself.
To register: Contact Rich Del Carlo at 208-290-1405 or e-mail: rich@peregrinetree.com
Admission: Free and open to the public.
‘Procrastinators’ Holiday Fair’ with Bright Moments
Venue: Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters, 524 Church St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Evan’s Brothers Coffee Roasters hosts its annual Holiday Fair, with wonderful gift ideas galore and live music by Bright Moments. Gotta be there!
Admission: Free and open to the public.
‘Welcome to Marwen’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Putting together pieces from his old and new life, Mark meticulously creates a wondrous town where he can heal and be heroic. As he builds an astonishing art installation--a testament to the most powerful women he knows--through his fantasy world, he draws strength to triumph in the real one.
Admission: Tickets available online at panida.org
‘Convoy of Hope’
Venue: Davis Grocery, 620 Wellington Pl., in East Hope.
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Enjoy live music with Dusty Drennan and support the Convoy of Hope – a one-day fundraiser where Davis Grocery will donate 50 percent of all sales that day.
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.
The Wow Wows
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Newly formed North Idaho local band The Wow Wows feature a self-described alternative indie psych rock featuring Casey Calhoun, Hunter Jones, Dyllan Darrington and Jen Javana. Their sound lives in a comfortable place somewhere between surf rock, indie pump and alt-rock.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Bart Budwig Band
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
Budwig who grew up on the Palouse, doesn’t write big songs. He writes about places between the hills, in the draws and hidden canyons where truth is a little more in focus, stories take their time being told, heartbreak is a place of deep reflection, and melodies don’t have to wear rhinestone suits or drive shiny, new cars to be beautiful.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Brian Jacobs & Chris Lynch
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Bob Beadling on piano
Venue: Cedar Street Bistro Wine Bar on the Cedar Street Bridge, in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public
spokane Symphony ‘Holiday Pops’
Venue: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., in Spokane.
Time: 8 p.m.
A seasonal tradition for the whole family. Joining us for this holiday celebration will be critically acclaimed soprano, Lisa Vroman, whose versatility allows her to move effortlessly from Broadway to opera to concert hall.
Admission: $27 and up, available at spokanesymphony.org and the box office.
Information: 509-624-1200
Sunday, Dec. 23
Bob Beadling piano music
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Bring the family and enjoy cookies, hot cider, and mulled wine while listening to your favorite Christmas songs. Kids encouraged.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
‘Welcome to Marwen’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3:30 p.m
Admission: Tickets available online at panida.org
PSNI Christmas Market
Venue: Panhandle Special Needs greenhouse, 1424 N. Boyer Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., final da
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: PanhandleSpecialNeeds.org.
Spokane Symphony ‘Holiday Pops’
Venue: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., in Spokane.
Time: 2 p.m.
A seasonal tradition for the whole family. Joining us for this holiday celebration will be critically acclaimed soprano, Lisa Vroman, whose versatility allows her to move effortlessly from Broadway to opera to concert hall.
Admission: $27 and up, available at spokanesymphony.org and the box office.
Information: 509-624-1200
Monday, Dec. 24
Santa’s Balloon Parade
Venue: Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Time: 1:45 p.m.
Meet up with the jolly ol’ man himself and Mrs. Claus at the top of Basin Express at 1:45 p.m., get a balloon, and ski down at 2 p.m. Following the parade, Santa heads to the Selkirk Lodge lobby for photos and to hear last-minute wishes from kids young and old! Hot cocoa and cookies will be served.
Admission: Free and open to the public (with ski ticket or ski pass, that is!)
‘Welcome to Marwen’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Admission: Tickets available online at panida.org
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, Dec. 25
Merry Christmas!
Wednesday, Dec. 26
‘Welcome to Marwen’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Admission: Tickets available online at panida.org
Truck Mills & Bruce Bishop
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Acclaimed Sandpoint musician Truck Mills and guest musician Bruce Bishop entertain with great Blues, Folk, Gospel and Jazz.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.