Embarassment of Entertainment riches on hand
SANDPOINT – Nice weather and an embarrassment of entertainment riches are the order of the day. Don’t miss Leftover Salmon tonight at The Hive, the Contra Dance on Friday at Community Hall and (shameless plug) Bridges Home in its original duo format for a very special show Saturday at Pend d’Oreille Winery.
Also on tap, a fun animated flick at the Panida all weekend and Customer Appreciation Day this Saturday at the Sandpoint Farmers Market.
Now go out and have some fun, would ya?
Thursday, June 7
Leftover Salmon
Venue: The Hive, 207 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.
Leftover Salmon is one of the great purveyors of Americana: bluegrass picking, Cajun two-stepping and the country blues.
Admission: $20-$30, available online ateventbrite.com and at the box office.
‘Isle of Dogs’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
In this stop-motion-animated film from writer/director Wes Anderson, an outbreak of canine flu in Japan leads all dogs to be quarantined on an island. A boy journeys there to rescue his dog Spots and gets help from a pack of misfit canines who have also been exiled. His quest inspires a group of dog lovers to expose a government conspiracy.
Admission: Tickets available at the box office and online at panida.org
Kyle Swaffard
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6 p.m.
As seen with The Other White Meat, Coeur d’Alene’s Kyle Swaffard is heading to the Beer Hall for a special Thursday Night Solo Series Show. Please put your hands together for this special North Idaho Artist.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Friday, June 8
Sandpoint Contra Dance
Venue: Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Celebrate the joys of community by dancing with friends – those you already know and the new ones you’re about to meet! Live music will be provided by the Nine Pint Coggies and all dances will be called by Emily Faulkner. Previous dancing experience is not necessary. First-time dancers are encouraged to arrive on time for an introductory dance at 7 pm. Bring clean, comfortable, non-marking shoes to dance in.
Admission: Suggested donation is $5 per person, $20 for families. Please bring finger food or snacks to share at the break. Sponsored by Emily Faulkner, Lost Horse Press and Sandpoint Parks & Rec.
Information: 208-263-6751 or email: sandpointcontra@gmail.com
‘Isle of Dogs’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
In this stop-motion-animated film from writer/director Wes Anderson, an outbreak of canine flu in Japan leads all dogs to be quarantined on an island. A boy (voice of Koyu Rankin) journeys there to rescue his dog Spots (Liev Schreiber), and gets help from a pack of misfit canines who have also been exiled. His quest inspires a group of dog lovers to expose a government conspiracy.
Admission: Tickets available at the box office and online at panida.org
KRFY Community Radio Membership Drive
Venue: KRFY Studios, 323 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: All day
Live broadcasting for two days at the station with local music, local voices and content - come up and join in the fun. Call 208-265-2992 to show support and make a donation.
The Beat Diggers
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
Bring your dancing shoes and enjoy one of Sandpoint’s favorite all-local bands as they play your favorite rock and roll tunes.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Ron Greene & Drey Davis
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
As a soloist Greene’s intimate stage presence has gained him a reputation as a passionate singer and paired with his friend Drey, it’s a fun sound that rocks house.
Admission: Free to those 21 and over.
One Street Over
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
This father and daughter duo will make you groove the night away. Admission: Free and open to the public.
‘Song of the Open Road’
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.
Join a cast of wise and quirky Hobos who find themselves with an unexpected challenge or two on their hands.
Additional shows on June 9, 12 and 15-16.
Admission: $25.00 per person for dinner and show, or $12.00 for show only. Senior and children tickets are $10.00.
Reservations: Call 208-448-1294 or visit online at northwoodsperformingarts.com
Saturday, June 9
Bridges Home Duo
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Tami and Dave are going full old school Bridges Home, as they do this show in their original duo format. Expect lots of fun Bridges Home songs, plus a ton of those great, old covers you know and love. Come early and grab a good listening table.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Musha Marimba
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.
Enjoy the scintillating melodies of Musha Marimba along with other market festivities focused on showing appreciation for our fantastic market-goers.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
KRFY Community Radio Membership Drive
Venue: KRFY Studios, 323 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: All day
Live broadcasting for two days at the station with local music, local voices and content - come up and join in the fun. Call 208-265-2992 to show support and make a donation.
‘Isle of Dogs’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Admission: Tickets available at the box office and online at panida.org
Fatty & The Inhalers
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Back for another evening of blues jam, the trio of Steve Rush, Chris Paradis, and Ali Maverick Thomas offer an evening of dancing and fun.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Casey Ryan
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
Casey is an indie singer-songwriter out of the Pacific Northwest who has performed with globally touring artists.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
‘Song of the Open Road’
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. (Additional shows on June 12 and 15-16)
Admission: $25.00 per person for dinner and show, or $12.00 for show only. Senior and children tickets are $10.00.
Reservations: Call 208-448-1294 or visit online at northwoodsperformingarts.com
Sunday, June 10
‘Isle of Dogs’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Admission: Tickets available at the box office and online at panida.org
Monday, June 11
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, June 12
Summer Special Needs Art Class
Venue: Cedar Street Bridge, corner of First & Cedar, in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 a.m. (Classes run through July 31)
Creations’ Discovery Through Art Special Needs Class serves up to 15 special needs participants and their caregivers each class. Art Instructors, Mary Maio and Shery Meekings, meet each individual student where they are at cognitively and physically as they explore a new art medium every week.
Admission: $5 per class, $25 for a five-class punch card.
Registration: Drop by Creations or e-mail: creationsforsandpoint@gmail.com
Backgammon Tourney
Venue: Laughing Dog Brewing, 805 Schweitzer Plaza Dr. in Ponderay.
Time: 5 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public (sign up on the Laughing Dog Brewing Facebook page.
Night-Out Karaoke
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Wednesday, June 13
Studio 1 Dance ‘Adventures in Wonderland’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
A wonderful dance adventure into wonderland featuring local dancers from Studio 1.
Admission: Tickets available at the Studio 1 Dance Academy and online at panida.org
The Conversation – ‘How to Help Our Artists’
Venue: Ivano’s Ristorante, 102 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Want to be a guest speaker? Any artist in the visual, literary, and performing arts are invited to share how we can all help each other be more effective with our art ventures.
The Conversation is sponsored by the non-profit Creations for Sandpoint.
Admission: Free and open to the public (please support the host venue by planning to dine at Ivano’s).
Information: 208-263-1592
Oak Street Connection
Venue: Sandpoint Farmers Market, Farmin Park, Third & Main, in Sandpoint.
Time: 3-5:30 p.m.
Shop for locally grown produce, food products and artisan wares and enjoy live music with Oak Street Connection.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Benny Baker & Chris Lynch
Venue: Connie’s Café, 323 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public
Truck Mills with Mike Elliot
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7 p.m.
Sandpoint musician Truck Mills and special guest Mike Elliot will be jamming at the Niner.
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.
Thursday, June 14
Trivia Takeover
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
A fun event for the winery, come check out the trivia action. Teams encouraged, but not required. Specials on glasses of wine as well.
Admission: Free and open to the public.