Week unwraps bundle of holiday fun, entertainment
SANDPOINT – Christmas is just a short time away and you can feel the momentum building as the entertainment options keep getting better and better.
From the Pend Oreille Chorale & Chamber Orchestra “A Gift of Music at Christmas” to the “Jazzy Nutcracker” and everything in between, there’s no shortage of holiday fun to unwrap this week.
So, get thee out and enjoy thyself.
THURSDAY, DEC. 12
Celebrating Idaho with Carl Rowe
Venue: The Longshot, 102 S. Boyer Ave.
Time: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Idaho Conservation League, Carl Rowe and Pend Oreille Arts Council host a two-day special art showing celebrating the diverse beauty of Idaho’s vast landscapes. Drop by anytime during The Longshot’s regular business hours, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., to experience the splendor of Idaho’s diverse landscapes from ICL’s 2019 artist in residence Carl Rowe. After traveling across the Gem State during his 2019 residency, Rowe created a body of work that tells the story of Idaho.
And from 5-8 p.m., the ICL is hosting its annual holiday celebration.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
‘My Favorite Christmas’
Venue: Circle Moon Theater, Highway 211, 3 1/2 miles north of Highway 2, near Newport, Wash.
Time: 6:30 p.m., dinner service; 7:30 p.m., show begins
Admission: $25 dinner/show or $12 for show only. Seniors and youth tickets are 10.
Tickets/reservations: 208-448.1294 or northwoodsperformingarts.com
FRIDAY, DEC. 13
Community Day
Venue: Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Time: All day
This fundraiser puts 100 percent of proceeds back into our community to Community Cancer Services and the Bonner Partners in Care Clinic. What an excellent way to support two truly great local organizations.
Admission: $10 lift tickets, with all money going to the above groups.
Bonner Mall Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
Venue: Bonner Mall, 300 Bonner Mall Way, in Ponderay
Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. – Fri., Dec. 7 (Also Dec. 8 and 9)
Enjoy holiday shopping with more than 35 magical vendors offering unique and special crafted gift items.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Community Movie Night
Venue: Davis Grocery, Davis Grocery, 620 Wellington Place, Hope
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
‘Tis the season to be with family and community, and what better way to do that than with the holiday classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Pend Oreille Chorale & Chamber Orchestra
Venue: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 601 S. Lincoln St.
Time: 7 p.m.
This year’s performance of uplifting classical music presents “A Gift of Music at Christmas”.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Brendan Kelty Trio
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave.
Time: 9 p.m.
With roots in Rustbelt sensibilities, western North Carolina tradition, and the Pacific Northwest wilderness, the Brendan Kelty Trio will entertain with a soulful sound drawn from gritty travel, wilderness living and personal relationships; simple but real and honest.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
BareGrass
Venue: Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Come enjoy the music as Bare Grass entertains you with their unique sound of Americana, mixed with a little bluegrass and blues and whatever else is conjured up for the afternoon performance.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
‘Romance’ Ski Movie
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.
Time: 7 p.m.
Showing of legendary ski movie company Level 1’s latest annual movie along with Faction’s newest team movie “The Collective”.
Admission: tickets available at the door or online at panida.org.
Red Blend Trio
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301, Cedar St.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Red Blend, a local talented trio made up of Brian Jacobs, Meg Turner, and Chris Lynch are welcomed back to the Pend d’Oreille Winery. This trio offers a blend of soul, pop, blues, and classic hits.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Mike & Shanna Thompson
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
A dynamic duo, to be sure, and filled with musical surprises.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
The Other White Meat
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St.
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Admission: Free; 21 and over.
‘Elementary Holiday’
Venue: Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union St., Newport, Wash.
Time: 7 p.m.
Kick off your holiday celebrations with plays written by local elementary school kids! That’s right - written by little kids, acted and directed by teens and adults — you’ll laugh so hard, you’ll cry.
Admission: $12, adults; $10, seniors (65 and over); and $7 for students (18 and under).
Information: pendoreilleplayers.org
Sandpoint Contra Dance
Venue: Sandpoint Community Hall
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Featuring live music. Previous dancing experience is not necessary. First-time dancers are encouraged to arrive on time for an introductory dance at 7 p.m.
Admission: Suggested donation is $5 per person. Please bring finger food to share. Sponsored by Emily Faulkner, Lost Horse Press and Sandpoint Parks & Rec.
Information: 208-263-6751 or email: sandpointcontra@gmail.com
‘My Favorite Christmas’
Venue: Circle Moon Theater, Highway 211, 3 1/2 miles north of Highway 2, near Newport, Wash.
Time: 6:30 p.m., dinner service; 7:30 p.m., show begins
Admission: $25 dinner/show or $12 for show only. Seniors and youth tickets are 10.
Tickets/reservations: 208-448.1294 or northwoodsperformingarts.com
SATURDAY, DEC. 14
Breakfast with Santa
Venue: Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave.
Time: 8-11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 8.
Join that magic man in the red suit for pancakes, scrambled eggs, ham, orange juice, coffee and hot cocoa. All proceeds benefit the Sandpoint Youth Center.
Admission: $10 adults, $5 kids – includes pictures with Santa. Available at EventBrite, Sandpoint Youth Center, Washington Federal Bank, and at the door.
Bonner Mall Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
Venue: Bonner Mall, 300 Bonner Mall Way, in Ponderay
Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. – Fri., Dec. 7 (Also Dec. 8 and 9)
Enjoy holiday shopping with more than 35 magical vendors offering unique and special crafted gift items.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Brad Keeler
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Brad Keeler is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, songwriter, composer, and interpreter of vintage music.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Naughty Pine
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave.
Time: 9 p.m.
Back by popular demand, Naughty Pine will entertain you by mixing irreverent innuendo with a tried and true blend of soulful reggae.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
‘This Christmas Night’
Venue: Sandpoint Business and Events Center, 102 S. Euclid
Time: 2 p.m., matinee performance; 6 p.m., evening performance and gala
Local musicians and dancers in an enchanting winter performance. Gala includes festive hot chocolate and ornament making station for kids and winter wine hour for adults.
Admission: thischristmasnight.ticketleap.com
Fire & S’mores
Venue: Matchwood Brewing Co., 513 Oak St.
Time: 3-6 p.m.
Join Matchwood for some outdoor fun with a fire & s’mores. Individual s’more kits available with a roasting stick
Information: http://bit.ly/38EvGUi
‘Jazzy Nutcracker’ dance performance
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.
Time: 6 p.m.
Studio 1 Dance Academy delightfully adorns the stage as they perform their holiday dance magic in a Christmas classic.
Tickets available: Studio 1, at the door and online at panida.org.
Bright Moments Trio
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
The Bright Moments Trio brings great jazz music to the Pend d’Oreille Winery often and the room is always full!
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Jack Frost Fest
Venue: Heartwood Center, 615 Oak St.
Time: 5 p.m.
Sandpoint’s Jack Frost Fest is a community gathering to enjoy good music and get excited for the coming winter season! Great music from Runaway Symphony, Trego, Harold’s IGA and Kevin Dorin; as well as tasty food, drinks, games and activities for all ages.
Admission: $20 in advance, available at Eichardt’s, Eve’s Leaves, Evan’s Brothers Coffee and 7B Grooves, or $25 at the door.
Information: mattoxfarm.com/jack-frost-fest
‘Elementary Holiday’
Venue: Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union St., Newport, Wash.
Time: 7 p.m.
Kick off your holiday celebrations with plays written by local elementary school kids! That’s right - written by little kids, acted and directed by teens and adults — you’ll laugh so hard, you’ll cry.
Admission: $12, adults; $10, seniors (65 and over); and $7 for students (18 and under). Information: pendoreilleplayers.org
Procrastinators’ Christmas Gift Fair
Venue: Lake Pend Oreille High School gymnasium, 1005 N. Boyer Ave.
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
There’s plenty of gift ideas as the annual LPOHS fair will have everything from arts and crafts, artisan foods, handmade gifts, soaps, succulents, jams and jellies and more for the last-minute shopper
Admission: Free and open to the public.
‘My Favorite Christmas’
Venue: Circle Moon Theater, Highway 211, 3 1/2 miles north of Highway 2, near Newport, Wash.
Time: 6:30 p.m., dinner service; 7:30 p.m., show begins
Admission: $25 dinner/show or $12 for show only. Seniors and youth tickets are 10.
Tickets/reservations: 208-448.1294 or northwoodsperformingarts.com
WinterSong Book Reading and Signing
Venue: Music Conservatory of Sandpoint, 110 Main St.
Time: 3-7 p.m.
Features poet Christopher Howell and fiction writer Gregory Spatz.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Selkirk Brass Christmas
Venue: First Presbyterian Church, 417 N. Fourth Ave.
Time: 5-6 p.m.
A brass quintet will perform Christmas music.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
SUNDAY, DEC. 15
Live Brunch Music with Brian Jacobs
Venue: Matchwood Brewing Co., 513 Oak St.
Time: 11 a.m.
An all-day brunch, special, DIY mimosas and you — as well as music by Brian Jacobs — as Matchwood Brewing hosts its Sunday Brewery Brunches.
Information: matchwoodbrewing.com
Pend Oreille Chorale & Chamber Orchestra
Venue: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 601 S. Lincoln St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 2 p.m.?This year’s performance of uplifting classical music presents “A Gift of Music At Christmas”.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
‘Elementary Holiday’
Venue: Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union St., Newport, Wash.
Time: 3 p.m.
Kick off your holiday celebrations with plays written by local elementary school kids! That’s right - written by little kids, acted and directed by teens and adults — you’ll laugh so hard, you’ll cry.
Admission: $12, adults; $10, seniors (65 and over); and $7 for students (18 and under). Information: pendoreilleplayers.org
Concert for a Cause: The Hankers
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Young Living Essential Oils, Travis Thompson General Contracting and A&P’s Bar & Grill bring The Hankers to benefit Bonner Community Food Bank to the Panida’s main stage.
Come dance into the Christmas season with the shining new stars on the music scene.
Information: Tickets available at the door and online at panida.org
Piano Sunday with Peter Lucht piano music
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St.
Time: 3-5 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Bonner Mall Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
Venue: Bonner Mall, 300 Bonner Mall Way, in Ponderay
Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. – Fri., Dec. 7 (Also Dec. 8 and 9)
Enjoy holiday shopping with more than 35 magical vendors offering unique and special crafted gift items.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
MONDAY, DEC. 16
Monday Night Blues Jam
Venue: Eichardt’s Pub & Grille
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Host Truck Mills invites local and visiting musicians to join him on the Eichardt’s stage. Come down and play or watch the show.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
TUESDAY, DEC. 17
Trivia & Happy Hour
Venue: Davis Grocery, Davis Grocery, 620 Wellington Place, Hope
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
Play as a team or as an individual. There’s prizes, knowledge and fun, so see you there.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Night-Out Karaoke
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Come sing your heart out or just enjoy the show.
Time: 9 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18
POAC Presents Eugene Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m., performance starts at 7 p.m.
For the 31st year, Clara’s adventures in the Land of the Sweets come to life on the Panida stage, during this favorite kick-off to the holiday season. Keep and eye open for the Baby Mice, Bon Bons, Angels and Party Children - they are all played by local dance students.
Information: Tickets available at Eve’s Leaves, Eichardt’s, Winter Ridge Natural Foods and at the door (if still available), or online at panida.org
Wind Down Wednesday
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave.
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Live music with Truck Mills and a guest.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
KRFY Community Radio Fundraiser
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Fundraiser for KFRY Community Supported Radio with Payette Brewing Co beer on tap. Live music, silent auction and more; complimentary appetizers will be served.
Admission: Free and open to the public.