Drop everything & bask in entertainment overload
SANDPOINT – Drop everything and get ready for entertainment overload this week.
There are concerts galore, including Neighbor John at the Panida on Saturday and banjo man Danny Barnes at DiLuna’s Café on Sunday.
The long-awaited grand opening of Matchwood Brewing Company takes place Saturday afternoon and into the evening and, also Saturday, the Native Heritage Film Series is starting up again with two free showings at The Library.
Yet another Saturday offering comes our way at the Pend d’Oreille Winery production facility on North Boyer, with a tasting of the first vintage from new owners Jim Bopp and Kylie Presta.
On Sunday morning, the Refugee Children’s Choir performs at First Presbyterian Church.
And that’s not the half of it:
Thursday, Oct. 18
‘Farmer of the Year’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
After aging farmer, Hap Anderson, loses his wife and sells the farm, he struggles to maintain his youth by road-tripping cross-country in a ‘73 Winnebago.
Admission: Tickets available online at panida.org
Friday, Oct. 19
‘Farmer of the Year’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
After aging farmer, Hap Anderson, loses his wife and sells the farm, he struggles to maintain his youth by road-tripping cross-country in a ‘73 Winnebago.
Admission: Tickets available online at panida.org
Mostly Harmless
Venue: Cedar Street Bistro on the Cedar Street Bridge., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Britchy
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301, Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Join the fun for some great Americana. This Missoula duo features fine pickin’ and timeless songwriting.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Justin Landis & Brendan Kelty
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 8-11 p.m.
Landis, a fixture on the Sandpoint music scene for years and Kelty, a relative newcomer to Sandpoint, will share the stage while performing Indie, Rock, Folk, Pop and Mountain Soul.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Muffy & The Riff
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
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 Idaho with a strong love for what country music has always been – songs about real life.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Saturday, Oct. 20
‘United By Water’
Venue: East Bonner County Library, 1407 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Part of the Native Heritage Film Series, ‘United By Water’ is a documentary film that chronicles the riverine journeys to Kettle Falls in June 2016 of the Upper Columbia United Tribes — Kootenai (Ktunaxa), Kalispel (Qlispe’), Coeur d’Alene (Schitsu’umsh), Spokane (Spokan), and members of the Confederated (11) Tribes of the Colville Reservation in traditional, newly carved, cedar dugout canoes.
A War Pony Pictures production, directed by Derrick Lamere, and narrated by Shelly Boyd with poetry by Sherman Alexie, the film has won numerous awards. It is the first time that it has been shown in Sandpoint.
The Native American Film Series is a partnership of The Idaho Mythweaver and East Bonner Co. Library Dist. and funded by Idaho Community Foundation, TransEco Services and endorsed by the Bonner Co. Human Rights Task Force.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
For more information, visit ebonnerlibrary.org.
Neighbor John
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m., concert starts at 7 p.m. – Sat. Oct. 20
This benefit concert for Arlo’s Ristorante stars Neighbor John Kelley & the Nuclear Fusion Groove Band, with opening band Captain Chris Lynch’s Wild Musical Mystery Ride, plus some extra special guests.
Admission: $10, available in advance at Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, Eve’s Leaves, at the box office or online at panida.org
Matchwood Brewing Company’s Grand Opening & Benefit
Matchwood Brewing Company, Granary District at 513 Oak St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 2-10 p.m.
After three years of hard work, from concept to construction to craft beer and community space, this family-friendly event will feature handcrafted beer, wine, food, a community benefit for a local single dad facing medical costs, plus live music featuring Squirrel Butter from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Larry Myer from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Bum Jungle from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
First Vintage Party
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery Production Facility, 2625 North Boyer Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3-6 p.m.
Celebrate the First Vintage of wine that Jim Bopp and Kylie Presta created since becoming owners! There will be hors d’oeuvres, wine specials, music with Larry Mooney and games.
Please note: The downtown tasting room will close at 3 p.m. so that staff can attend this event.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Vannah Oh!
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
Donning the moniker Vannah Oh!, Spokane-based singer songwriter Lindsay Johnston blends folk, jazz, and blues to create a set of original tunes and surprising covers.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Bob Beadling
Venue: Cedar Street Bistro Wine Bar, on the Cedar Street Bridge, in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Classical meets contemporary under the hands of this talented and popular pianist.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Truck Mills
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
The Groove Black
Venue: Laughing Dog Brewing, 805 Schweitzer Plaza Dr., in Ponderay
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Spokane Symphony performs Mozart & Beethoven
Venue: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., in Spokane.
Time: 8 p.m.
Pianist Alon Goldstein, a favorite of Eckart Preu, is the soloist for Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21, one of the composer’s greatest and most melodic concertos. It is followed by Beethoven’s technically challenging Third Symphony, ‘Eroica.’
Admission: $27 and up, available at spokanesymphony.org and the box office.
Information: 509-624-1200
Sunday, Oct. 21
Scott Kirby
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301, Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Scott is a master of ragtime and early American styles – just for starters. Hear him play on the winery’s stunning, historic 1870 Decker Brothers concert grand piano.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Danny Barnes
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.
2015 winner of the Steve Martin Prize for excellence in banjo & bluegrass, Danny Barnes is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and genre-bending artists of his craft.
Barnes’ musical interests are both varied and adventurous, and he incorporates that versatility into a progressive approach to an instrument that is musically polarizing and steeped in tradition.
Admission: $10, available a DiLuna’s Café. Be sure to make reservations by calling 208-263-0864.
Refugee Children’s Choir concert
Venue: First Presbyterian Church, 417 N. Fourth Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 10:30 a.m.
This youth choir is made up of children - refugees from countries in Africa, Sudan, Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Burundi, South Africa, and Tanzania - who range in age from 10-17 years old. The community is invited to come join in the music, dance, and the joy of youth.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
‘Farmer of the Year’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Admission: Tickets available online at panida.org
Spokane Symphony performs Mozart & Beethoven
Venue: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., in Spokane.
Time: 3 p.m.
There is a pre-concert talk one hour before each performance. Come early to learn more about the music you will hear. This talk is free to all ticketholders.
Admission: $27 and up, available at spokanesymphony.org and the box office.
Information: 509-624-1200
Monday, Oct. 22
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, Oct. 23
West African Traditions Drum Class
Venue: Embody Studio, 823 Main St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays
Admission: Suggested donation of $5-$15
Information: Call 208-597-1892 to reserve a djembe for class, or visit online at dununbabe.com
Night-Out Karaoke
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Wednesday, Oct. 24
Paint & Sip with Holly Walker
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301, Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30-8 p.m.
Join Holly Walker and Pend d’Oreille Winery for a night of painting, sipping and snacking in the tasting room. This will be an acrylic Paint & Sip.
Admission: $35 + tax per person. Ticket includes art supplies and instruction by artist Holly Walker, plus a glass of select wine. Limited seating, reservations required by calling 208-265-8545.
Truck Mills & Carl Rey
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Sandpoint musician Truck Mills and guest Carl Rey will entertain with great blues, folk, gospel and jazz.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Friday, Oct. 26
The Groove Black
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Brandon Watterson (guitar), Jason Stoddard (bass), and KC Carter (percussion) are the dynamic long-time Sandpoint local trio in action at the Beer Hall.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.