Warm up winter with carnival's slate of music, fun
SANDPOINT – Concerts, comedy shows, dances, Winter Carnival action and Oscar-nominated films top the A&E action this week.
Satur-day’s full slate features a show by the Valinor Quartet at the Panida, plus a Winter Carnival 5K fun run in Dover and night ski parade and fireworks at Schweitzer. On Sunday, start your day with the K-9 Keg pull – always great family fun.
Looking into next week, we’ve got the 16th annual Follies on March 2 and 3 and (shameless promotion) the Bridges Home Trio at long last gets out of the recording studio to play live on March 2 at the Pend d’Oreille Winery.
Here’s the skinny on it all:
Thursday, Feb. 22
FSPW ‘Wilderness Trivia Contest’
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: No-host pizza and beer from 6-8 p.m., contest starts at 7 p.m.
This first ever Wilderness Trivia Night will feature four-person teams. Beer and pizza sales, entry fees, point purchases, raffles and judge bribes will all benefit Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness.
Admission: $5 team buy-in.
Trivia Takeover
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
A new event for the winery, come check it out.
Admission: Free, open to the public.
‘Darkest Hour’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Nominated for 6 Oscars. During the early days of World War II, the fate of Western Europe hangs on the newly-appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler or fight on against incredible odds.
Admission: Tickets available at the box office or online at: www.panida.org
Friday, Feb. 23
‘Darkest Hour’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Nominated for 6 Oscars. During the early days of World War II, the fate of Western Europe hangs on the newly-appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler or fight on against incredible odds.
Admission: Tickets available at the box office or online at: www.panida.org
Bright Moments Jazz
Venue: Eichardt’s Pub, 212 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7-10 p.m.
There’s music – and there’s the kind of transcendent music played by this top-drawer, local jazz band. Put this one on your must-do calendar.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Moses Willey
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30 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 to those 21 and over.
Truck Mills
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Do not miss this multi-instrumentalist and singer – a great night of blues and more.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Dimestore Prophets
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
Bringing a diversity of musical influences and their own style of Feel Good Music to the 219 for the first time in several years, Dimestore Prophets is a three-piece groove, rock, reggae band influenced by Bob Marley to Sublime, the Clash and Dirty Heads.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Meg Turner & Chris Lynch
Venue: Cedar Street Bridge, 334 N. First Ave., corner of First & Cedar, in Sandpoint.
Time: 6 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Ben Olson & Cadie Archer
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5 p.m.
Admission: Free to those 21 and over.
Saturday, Feb. 24
Winter Carnival ‘Frozen 5K’ Fun Run
Venue: The Dover Barn in West Dover Bay.
Time: 10 a.m.
As part of the Sandpoint Winter Carnival, come out and enjoy the Frozen 5K Run. Meet up at the Dover Bay Barn and join the fun! Waivers must be signed before participating.
Admission: $5 entry fee.
Information: SandpointWinterCarnival.com
The Valinor Quartet
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Valinor Quartet is a unique collaboration between a Grammy winning accordionist Victor Prieto and the International String Trio — Slava Tolstoy (guitar), Rob Flax (violin) and Greg Feingold (bass). The all acoustic group’s riveting displays utilize a breathtaking range of styles – from classical to Beatles; from Gypsy Jazz to Klezmer, from popular movie soundtracks to Tango and a few surprises in between.
Admission: $11-$18, available at the box office or online at: www.panida.org
Live Comedy
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: Doors at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.
It’s another great night of live comedy featuring Jonas Barnes and headliner Jessa Reed with Morgan Preston as host. After the show, DJ Josh will be spinning all your favorite tunes from 10:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m.
Admission: $10 in advance — available at the 219 Lounge, Trinity at City Beach and Jalapeno’s — $12 at the door for those 21 and over.
‘Let It Glow!’ Night Parade & Fireworks
Venue: Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Time: Events run from 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
Schweitzer Mountain celebrates over Presidents’ Weekend with the Coca Cola Let it Glow! kids parade and fireworks show. Also at Taps, enjoy music with the Dimestore Prophets from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m.
Contact the Activity Center for information and to register for the nighttime LED parade down Ridge Run at 208-255-3081.
Social Dance
Venue: Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7-10 p.m.
This fun event starts with a one-hour Beginning rumba lesson taught by a local professional instructor from 7-8 p.m., followed by general dancing, refreshments, door prizes, mixers, and a drawing for one month of free dance lessons. Singles, couples and all levels of dancers are welcome.
Admission: $9 adults, $6 members and $5 teens. USA Dance events are alcohol and tobacco free.
Information: 208-699-0421 or visit: www.usadancesandpoint.org
Harold’s IGA
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Harold’s IGA is an indie rock band with an ever-changing cast of characters. They play a ton of originals from their three albums and a sweet collection of covers.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Mike & Shanna Thompson
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5 p.m.
Admission: Free to those 21 and over.
Betsi Hammett
Venue: Cedar Street Bridge, 334 N. First Ave., corner of First & Cedar, in Sandpoint.
Time: 6 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Sunday, Feb. 25
Winter Carnival K-9 Keg Pull
Venue: The Granary (next to Evan’s Brothers Coffee Roasters on Church St.)
Time: Registration starting at 9 a.m., races going until noon
One of Sandpoint’s most popular events, Eichardt’s annual K-9 Keg Pull is held at the Granary with dogs of all sizes racing down a snow-packed course pulling anywhere from full-size kegs to beer cans for a cheering crowd. A neighborhood coffee tasting at Evans Brothers Coffee takes place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. also includes hot chocolate for the kids and live music. A great, local, family friendly event!
Admission: Free and open to the public. Keg Pull $10 entry fee donation goes to the Panhandle Animal Shelter.
‘Darkest Hour’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3:30 p.m.
During the early days of World War II, the fate of Western Europe hangs on the newly-appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who must either negotiate with Hitler or fight incredible odds.
Admission: Tickets available at the box office or online at: www.panida.org
Monday, Feb. 26
Truck Mills Blues Jam
Venue: Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, located at 212 Cedar St.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Feb. 27
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 as locals gather to show their stuff.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Wednesday, Feb. 28
Truck Mills
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7 p.m.
Famed Sandpoint musician Truck Mills and a special guest will be jamming at the Niner! Come out and chill out with friends to great blues, folk, gospel and jazz tunes.
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., Wednesdays
Skal Taproom invites musicians and comedians to step up and show their stuff.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Friday, March 2
Angels Over Sandpoint present 16th annual ‘Follies’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: Doors open at 7 p.m. and the variety show starts at 8 p.m. (An additional show is scheduled for March 3)
This is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Angels — an event that specializes in a spectacle of the politically incorrect variety. The Follies are Rated R for risky, racy and risqué — these shows are ‘not for the easily offended’ — and you must be 21 or over to attend.
Admission: $25 each (if not sold out), available at Eichardt’s, Petal Talk or at the door (if not sold out). Online tickets have been sold out for both performances.
Bridges Home Trio
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
It’s been a while since we got out — we’ve been in the studio wrapping up our new CD! We’ve missed our friends and look forward to playing for you.
Admission: Free and open to the public.