Entertainment star shines brightly in community
SANDPOINT – Winter Carnival leads the way again this week, with events all over town. Adding to the fun, we’ve got ‘A Star Is Born’ hitting the big screen at the Panida starting tonight, the world premiere of a new Patrick F. McManus musical comedy at the Panida on Friday and Sunday, live comedy both Friday and Saturday nights at the 219 Lounge and the third installment in a creative writing workshop series Saturday at The Library.
On Tuesday, DiLuna’s Café hosts John Craigie for a special dinner concert.
And there’s plenty more happening, so read on, intrepid reveler!
Thursday, Feb. 21
Sandpoint Community Sing
Venue: Downtown Yoga, 301 Cedar St., Suite106, Sandpoint.
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Community singing is the timeless ritual of coming together with others to co-create a rich musical experience through voice. Sandpoint Community Sing is a 90-minute weekly 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. Come with a desire to use your voice, learn songs and connect joyfully through singing with others. Led by Kristine Rae.
Admission: $5-$10 suggested donation.
Information: (208) 946-7072
‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5 p.m.
An author enjoyed success writing biographies on the likes of Tallulah Bankhead, Dorothy Kilgallen, and Estée Lauder, but no one wanted her next book, which left her desperate.
Admission: Tickets available at the door or online atpanida.org
‘A Star Is Born’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
In ‘A Star Is Born,’ Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga fuse their considerable talents to depict the raw and passionate tale of Jack and Ally, two artistic souls coming together, on stage and in life. Admission: Tickets available at the door or online atpanida.org
Brendan Kelty
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to those 21 and over.
Friday, Feb. 22
‘My Favorite Toy Was Dirt’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
It’s the world premiere of “My Favorite Toy Was Dirt: An American Story in Concert” — an original comedy written by Patrick F McManus and starring Tim Behrens vs. 7 Musicians.
It’s a kind of ‘Musical’ McManus Comedy with music by Olivia Brownlee, and it is scored for 7 musicians v. 1 actor. Think Mark Twain meets Spike Jones.
Admission: Tickets available at Eve’s Leaves, at the door (if still available) or online atpanida.org
‘A Star Is Born’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Admission: Tickets available at the door or online atpanida.org
Ron Kieper
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301, Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Bright Moments Jazz
Venue: Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6-8:30 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Harold’s IGA
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Live Comedy
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: Doors at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.
A great night of live comedy headlined by Michael Winslow and featuring Phillip Kopczynski with Morgan Preston as host. Winslow solidified himself as a pop culture icon when he played the hilariously mischievous Larvelle Jones in the Police Academy franchise. Spokane-based Phillip Kopczynski is fresh off placing second at the 2018 Seattle International Comedy Competition.
Admission: $20 in advance, $25 at the door for those 21 and over.
Heartbreak Pass
Venue: Connie’s Café, 323 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public
Muffy & The Sandpoint Jazz Society
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Saturday, Feb. 23
Winter Creative Writing Series
Venue: Rude Girls Room at the East Bonner County Library, 1407 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Literary magazine and book editors/publishers Christopher Howell, founding director of Lynx House Press; Polly Buckingham, editor of Stringtown and Willow Springs magazines; Jonathan Frey, editor of NIC’s Trestle Creek Review, Matt Holloway, fiction editor of the Whitefish Review, and Christine Holbert, founding director of Lost Horse Press answer questions about publishing and how to submit your work in this one-day workshop intended for experienced as well as emerging writers and poets.
Admission: The workshop is free and open to all creative writers, but you must register in advance.
Information & Registration: Email: losthorsepress@mindspring.com or call 208-255-4410.
‘A Star Is Born’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Admission: Tickets available at the door or online atpanida.org
‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 4:30 & 7:30 p.m.
Admission: Tickets available at the door or online atpanida.org
Social Dance
Venue: Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 N. First Ave.
Time: 7-10 p.m.
The fun begins with a tango lesson from 7-8 p.m., followed by general dancing, refreshments, door prizes, drawings, and fun.
Admission: $9 adults, $6 USA Dance members and $5 teens. USA Dance events are alcohol and tobacco free.
Information: 208-699-0421 or visitusadancesandpoint.org
Steve Neff Duo
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
The Other White Meat
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Pub Crawl & Live Music
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 2-6 p.m.
Winter Carnival’s annual Weird and Wonderful Beer Festival and Pub Crawl hits participating venues. Live music by Truck Mills and Carl Rey from 2-5 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Live Comedy
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: Doors at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.
A great night of live comedy headlined by Michael Winslow and featuring Phillip Kopczynski with Morgan Preston as host.
Admission: $20 in advance, $25 at the door for those 21 and over.
Steve Neff & Peter Lucht
Venue: Connie’s Café, 323 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Sunday, Feb. 24
Winter Carnival K-9 Keg Pull
Venue: The Granary (next to Evan’s Brothers Coffee Roasters on Church St.)
Time: Registration starting at 9 a.m., races going until noon
One of Sandpoint’s most popular events, Eichardt’s annual K-9 Keg Pull is held at the Granary with dogs of all sizes racing down a snow-packed course pulling anywhere from full-size kegs to beer cans for a cheering crowd. A great, local, family friendly event!
Admission: Free and open to the public. Keg Pull $10 entry fee donation goes to the Panhandle Animal Shelter.
‘My Favorite Toy Was Dirt’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Admission: Tickets are available at Eve’s Leaves, at the door (if still available) or online atpanida.org
Dwayne Parsons piano music
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Monday, Feb. 25
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, Feb. 26
John Craigie
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.
Renowned for his eloquent Americana style, John Craigie carries on the legacy of classic singer-songwriters, while blazing a trail of his own.
Admission: $20, available a DiLuna’s Café. Be sure to make reservations by calling 208-263-0864
Thursday, Feb. 28
Northern Stars Rising Auditions
Venue: TheHeartwood Center, 615 Oak St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 4-7 p.m.
POAC wants you to be a Northern Star Rising! Audition for a chance to perform for the community and local booking agents for a performance on March 29.
RSVP atArtinSandpoint.org
InformationArtinSandpoint.org/northern-stars-rising-auditions
‘Yoga N Tunes’
Venue: Sandpoint Hot Yoga, 1243 Michigan St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Courtney Windju guides you through a tasteful flow yoga with live music provided by Dave Gunter. The sounds are perfecty matched to the energy of the flow in a space with magical acoustics. Think fun and funky.
Admission: $20. Space is limited, so call 208-946-7646 to reserve your space.