WEEK PACKED WITH PLENTY OF FUN & ENTERTAINMENT

SANDPOINT – What a week we have ahead! The fun starts tonight with the Sandpoint Literary Collective open mic at Pend d’Oreille Winery, as well as a cool presentation by folklorist-singer Bill Rossiter at the library in Priest River.

The fabulous Growing Dreams Productions opens the musical ‘Annie’ Friday night and runs Saturday (and next weekend) at SHS auditorium.

Saturday night, the Bridges Home Trio plays a concert of all-original material from our various albums at the Pend Oreille Playhouse in Newport and we’d love to see you there.

Monday brings us the POAC-sponsored auditions for Missoula Children’s Theater’s upcoming production of ‘Blackbeard’ for local kids grades K-12 in the Farmin Stidwell Elementary gym.

Pick a few options and enjoy yourself.

Thursday, April 11

Pop-Up Open Mic

Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301, Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 6-8 p.m.

Whet your palette with an immersive pairing of your favorite Pend d’Oreille wine and a mélange of fiction, poetry, storytelling, and creative nonfiction readings at Sandpoint Literary Collective’s Pop-up Open Mic Night!

Pour out your own pieces or simply revel in those crafted by your friends and neighbors. Each writer will have five minutes to muse the masses. Arrive early for a glass of wine and a cheese plate.

The Sandpoint Literary Collective may be reached via Lost Horse Press at losthorsepress@mindspring.com or 208-255-4410.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Kevin Dorin

Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 6-8 p.m.

One of the most original voices you may ever hear. Kevin Dorin sounds like no one but Kevin Dorin.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Bill Rossiter

Venue: West Bonner County Library, 118 Main St., in Priest River.

Time: 6 p.m.

The Friends of the West Bonner Library District are pleased to bring folklorist and singer/musician Bill Rossiter for a presentation titled ‘All That’s Fit To Sing: Scandals, Sensations And Slanders in Song.’

With wit and wisdom, Rossiter presents a history lesson that will leave you better informed and feeling great.

Following the presentation, local musicians in attendance are invited to join in a jam session.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Friday, April 12

‘Annie’ the musical

Venue: Sandpoint High School Auditorium, 410 S. Division Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: Doors at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. (Also on April 13, 18 and 20)

Growing Dreams Productions presents the American musical Annie, featuring more than 60 local actors, singers and dancers from ages 8 to 1. In addition to performers, local youth also created and built the sets, props, costumes, make-up and more backstage; directed by Jeannie Hunter, with musical director Jon Brownell, choreographer Becky Lucas, and costumer Angie Aller.

Admission: Tickets available at Eve’s Leaves, at the door and online at: www.sandpointonline.com

‘Mary Magdalene’

Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Insightful and intimately photographed with a beautiful pace, this film follows the life of Mary Magdalene (Rooney Mara) as she leaves her family and her duty to follow a new radical way of thinking that is espoused by an introspective, yet outspoken leader, Jesus of Nazareth (Joaquin Phoenix).

Admission: Tickets available at the box office or online at: www.panida.org

Bright Moments Jazz

Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301, Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 5-8 p.m.

One of Sandpoint’s favorite bands plays one of the community’s best-loved venues – nice combo!

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Gre3ne Trio

Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Ron has been a dynamic musical presence as a solo artist; pair him up with two of his good friends and talented musicians and it rocks!

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Lost Ox

Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 9 p.m.-midnight

This genre-blending Portland band has been cooking up its own all-original mix of progressive rock, country Americana and funk since early 2017.

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.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 for show only. Senior and children tickets are $10.

Reservations: Call 208-448-1294 or visit online at northwoodsperformingarts.com

Saturday, April 13

Bridges Home Trio

Venue: Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union St., in Newport, Wash.

Time: 7 p.m.

Get ready for a night of original Americana, roots, blues and Celtic-influenced music as Tami, Dave & Paul play an evening of all-original Bridges Home music from their various albums. Sparkling three-part harmonies accompanied by multiple instruments, plus the stories that inspired the songs. Grab a few friends and join the fun.

Admission: $15, available online at: www.pendoreilleplayers.org by phone at 509-447-9900, or at the box office on the night of the show (if not sold out).

‘Annie’

Venue: Sandpoint High School Auditorium, 410 S. Division Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: Doors for matinee open at 1:30 with show at 2 p.m.; doors for evening performance open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. (Also on April 18 and 20)

Admission: Tickets available at Eve’s Leaves, at the door and online at: www.sandpointonline.com

‘Mary Magdalene’

Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Insightful and intimately photographed with a beautiful pace, this film follows the life of Mary Magdalene (Rooney Mara) as she leaves her family to follow Jesus of Nazareth (Joaquin Phoenix).

Admission: Tickets available at the box office or online at: www.panida.org

Lisa Troutner Art Reception & Justin Lantrip

Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 5-8 p.m.

Lisa Troutner’s colorful and stunning images of vegetables and flowers from her garden are inspiring, artful and beautifully creative. Justin Lantrip’s soulful sound will be the perfect accompaniment.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Big Phatty & The Inhalers

Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Steve Rush, Ali Maverick Thomas, Denis Zwang, Ian Gaddie and Pam Burns offer an evening of dancing and fun. Each one brings their own flair to the party and truly crush it when they play together.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Down South Band

Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 9 p.m.-midnight

Down South will have you dancing to the beat of their digital drums while playing a variety of classic rock, Southern rock, Texas blues, country rock and Americana.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

The Empty Pockets

Venue: Pearl Theater, 7160 Ash St., in Bonners Ferry.

Time: Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m.

Rolling Stone called The Empty Pockets ‘a polished yet rootsy Chicago outfit.’ They provide a surprising yet familiar blend of Folksy Rock ‘n Roll whose foundation includes Americana, Blues and Soul.Special guests include the fabulous duo, Shiloh Rising.

Admission: $12 in advance, $15 at the door, students $5.

Information: 208-610-2846 or online at www.thepearltheater.org

‘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.

Admission: $25 per person for dinner & show, or $12 show only. Senior and children tickets $10.

Reservations: Call 208-448-1294 or visit online at northwoodsperformingarts.com

Sunday, April 14

Piano music with Annie Welle

Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 3-5 p.m.

Annie is a local, talented jazz pianist. Enjoy a glass of wine and a bite to eat for a pleasant Sunday afternoon at the Pend d’Oreille Winery.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

‘Mary Magdalene’

Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 3:30 p.m.

Admission: Tickets available at the box office or online at: www.panida.org

Monday, April 15

POAC presents Missoula Children’s Theatre’s Blackbeard Auditions

Venue: Farmin-Stidwell Elementary Gymnasium, 1626 Spruce St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Roles available for students in grades K-12; students must be at least 5 years old to participate. Approximately 50-60 students will be cast in the show with the MCT Tour Actor/Directors. There is no guarantee those who audition will be cast in the play. Students should arrive by the starting time and plan to stay for the entire two-hour session. The first rehearsal begins approximately 30 minutes after the auditions.

Information: 208-263-6139

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, April 16

West African Traditions Drum Class

Venue: Music Conservatory of Sandpoint, Corner of Main & Second, in Sandpoint.

Time: 5:45 p.m., Tuesdays

Admission: Suggested donation of $5-$15. Drop-in students welcome.

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, April 17

Karaoke with Kevin Dorin

Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 7-10 p.m.

MickDuff’s Beer Hall and Kevin Dorin are excited to welcome all local singers over 21 to come and be part of the action.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Truck Mills & Carl Rey

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.