April blossoms with the sweetest of entertainment
SANDPOINT – Ah, the sweetness of April! There’s a decided change in the air and all sorts of things to do here in Sandpoint to celebrate spring weather.
Feel like singing? Check out Sandpoint Community Sing tonight at Downtown Yoga. The Panida starts screening the incredible film, ‘Apollo 11’ tonight and running through the weekend.
Saturday and Sunday, party at Schweitzer as the mountain wraps up the season with its ‘Shpring Finale’ two-day blast. Friday and Saturday, there’s a writers’ workshop at First Presbyterian Church and a short drive west will take you to the ‘Northwoods Unleashed!’ dinner theater variety show at the Circle Moon Theater near Newport, Wash.
But that’s not the half of it:
Thursday, April 4
‘Apollo 11’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Edifying and inspiring in equal measure, Apollo 11 uses artfully repurposed and some never seen before archival footage to send audiences soaring back to a pivotal time in American history.
Admission: Tickets available at the box office or online at panida.org
Sandpoint Community Sing
Venue: Downtown Yoga, 301 Cedar St., #106, in Sandpoint.
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Sandpoint Community Sing is a journey of songs about nature, life, love, emotions, activism, peace and the overall human experience. Songs are taught in the oral tradition of call and response. No singing or musical experience is necessary. Led by Kristine Rae.
Admission: $5-$10 suggested donation.
Information: (208) 946-7072
Ben Olson
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6-8 p.m.
He’s a longtime local with a great sound you’ve probably heard with his band Harold’s IGA.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Open Mic Night
Venue: Pearl Theater, 7160 Ash St., in Bonners Ferry.
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m., performances start at 7 p.m.
Hosted by Ken LaBarbera. Donations welcome.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: 208-610-2846 or online at www.thepearltheater.org
Friday, April 5
The Deconstructionist Writers’ Workshop
Venue: First Presbyterian Church, 417 N. Fourth Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m. (Workshop continuing Saturday)
Lost Horse Press and the Sandpoint Literary Collective proudly present Minnesota poet and professor of creative writing, Richard Robbins. Admission: $25
Information: Contact Lost Horse Press at losthorsepress@mindspring.com or call 208-255-4410
‘Sgt. Stubby: American hero’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Come see the incredible true story of a stray dog who became a hero of the First World War.
Admission: Tickets available at the box office or online at panida.org
‘Apollo 11’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 8 p.m.
Edifying and inspiring in equal measure, Apollo 11 uses artfully repurposed and some never seen before archival footage to send audiences soaring back to a pivotal time in American history.
Admission: Tickets available at the box office or online at panida.org
Sadie & Desiree
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301, Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Sadie’s captivating voice accompanied by Desiree’s piano talent will be a musical evening you will not want to miss.
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.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
High Trees & Ammunition
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.-midnight
High Trees & Ammunition is a three-piece experimental indie rock band from Heron, Mont.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Bright Moments Jazz
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
When these musicians play, it’s time to get out and enjoy the good vibes.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
‘Northwoods Unleashed!’
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. (Also April 6, 12 and 13)
Remember the old Ed Sullivan Show? That’s exactly the format you’ll experience at the 10th Annual Unleashed show by Northwoods Performing Arts. Director Terri L. Caldwell is organizing all manner of unbridled fun through skits, song and surprises.
Admission: $25 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, April 6
‘Shpring Finale’
Venue: Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Time: All day
Schweitzer wraps up the season with its Schpring Finale two-day party! Events start at 9 a.m. with the Ponderay Rotary Duck Derby, followed at 10 a.m. by a kids’ scavenger hunt, an 11 a.m. snow bar at the yurt and Schweitzer Season Passholder Party and live music all day in Taps.
Information: schweitzer.com
The Deconstructionist Writers’ Workshop
Venue: First Presbyterian Church, 417 N. Fourth Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Lost Horse Press and the Sandpoint Literary Collective proudly present Minnesota poet and professor of creative writing, Richard Robbins. Admission: $25
Information: Ccontact Lost Horse Press at losthorsepress@mindspring.com or call 208.255.4410
‘Sgt. Stubby: American hero’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Admission: Tickets available at the box office or online at panida.org
‘Apollo 11’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Admission: Tickets available at the box office or online at panida.org
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Venue: East Bonner County Library, 1407 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
It’s finally spring! Come to the FOL book sale and browse their gardening books, poetry selections and more. If you have been saving up book donations, now is the time to bring them in.
Information: 208-263-6930
First Free Saturday
Venue: Bonner County History Museum, 611 S. Ella Ave., in
Sandpoint.
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public thanks to the generosity of local sponsors Jack & Shirley Parker.
Information: 208-263-2344
Dustin Drennen
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Dustin Drennen draws from a diverse pool of style and experience. His musical style is described as folk, cow-punk, and alt-country.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Molly Starlite & The Sputniks
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Molly Starlite & the Sputniks are ready to play some rockabilly tunes with more hooks than your Uncle Dan’s tackle box.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Naughty Pine
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.-midnight
Back by popular demand, this band will entertain you by mixing irreverent innuendo with a tried and true blend of soulful reggae.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Justin Lantrip
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
‘Northwoods Unleashed!’ on stage at Circle Moon Theatre
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. (Also April 12 and 13)
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, April 7
‘Shpring Finale’
Venue: Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Time: All day
Schweitzer wraps up the season with its Schpring Finale party!
Events start at 10 a.m. by a Kids’ Scavenger Hunt, an 11 a.m. show at the Outback with the Miah Kohal Band, a 12:30 p.m. Yellow Snow-eating Contest for kids, a 1 p.m. ‘Over the Line!’ Duct Tape and Cardboard Derby and live music at 3 p.m. in Taps.
Information: schweitzer.com
Piano music with Bob Beadling
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3-5 p.m.
Bob Beadling has played the piano around the world and brings extensive talent to the Winery. His piano performances are entertaining, charming, and flawless.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
‘Apollo 11’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Admission: Tickets available at the box office or online at panida.org
Monday, April 8
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.
Wednesday, April 10
The Conversation – ‘Seeking Guest Speakers’
Venue: Ivano’s Ristorante, 102 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6-8 p.m.
If you are a visual, literary or performing artist in the professional world, we would love to hear your story and source of inspiration. Your voice matters. Come to pick a date and/or share who you would like to speak for September 2019 through June 2020.
Admission: Free and open to the public (please support the host venue by planning to dine at Ivano’s).
Information: 208-263-1592
Open Mic with Kevin Dorin
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6 p.m.
MickDuff’s Beer Hall and Kevin Dorin are excited to welcome local artists for a fun and open night of playing at the Beer Hall. All levels of performers are welcome.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Truck Mills & John Firshi
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Enjoy this musical pairing for a night of great Blues, Folk, Gospel and Jazz.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.