Hot february offerings warm up winter's TEMPS
SANDPOINT — Is it me, or did January fairly fly by us? Good thing the Panida has given us one more chance to see ‘The Green Book’ in a held-over Friday showing. Also on screen through the weekend is the crtitically acclaimed ‘The Favourite.’
On Saturday, POAC sponsors an amazing performance called, ‘Cirque Zuma Zuma,’ which combines the mystique of Africa with the excitement of a theatrical cirque performance. Also Saturday, RFB plays the funky stuff at the 219 Lounge and Friends of the Library holds its monthly book sale that morning.
If you’re up for a short morning road trip, the opera ‘Carmen’ will be live-streamed on the big screen of the Regal Cinemas at Riverstone in Coeur d’Alene.
It’s the last day of the first month of a whole, new year – do something fun!
Thursday, Jan. 31
Trivia Takeover
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Bring your friends and family to Pend d’Oreille Winery for a friendly, competitive game of live trivia. Questions are different every time. Fun for everyone. Enjoy a glass of wine and house-made breads and spreads. Teams encouraged, but not required.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
‘The Favourite’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Additional showings on Feb. 1 & 3)
In this Reader Reel series showing, England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) occupies the throne and her close friend Lady Sarah Churchill (Rachel Weisz) governs the country in her stead while tending to Anne’s ill health and mercurial temper. When a new servant Abigail Masham (Emma Stone) arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah. Sarah takes Abigail under her wing and Abigail sees a chance at a return to her aristocratic roots.
Admission: Tickets online at panida.org
Kyle Swafford
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6-8 p.m.
As seen with The Other White Meat, Coeur d’Alene’s Kyle Swafford is heading to the Beer Hall for a special Thursday Night Solo Series Show!
Admission: Free and open to those 21 and over.
Friday, Feb. 1
‘The Favourite’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint
Time: 5:30 p.m. (Additional showing on Feb. 3)
A frail Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) occupies the throne and her close friend Lady Sarah Churchill (Rachel Weisz) governs the country in her stead while tending to Anne’s ill health and mercurial temper. When a new servant Abigail Masham (Emma Stone) arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah. Sarah takes Abigail under her wing and Abigail sees a chance at a return to her aristocratic roots.
Admission: Tickets online at panida.org
‘Green Book’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint
Time: 8 p.m.
When Tony Lip (Mortensen), a bouncer from an Italian-American neighborhood in the Bronx, is hired to drive Dr. Don Shirley (Ali), a world-class Black pianist, on a concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep South, they must rely on ‘The Green Book’ to guide them to the few establishments that were then safe for African-Americans. Confronted with racism, danger-as well as unexpected humanity and humor-they are forced to set aside differences on the journey of a lifetime.
Admission: Tickets online at panida.org
Swing & Line Dancing
Venue: Panida Little Theater, 304 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Line dancing lessons open the evening, then put it to practice from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Country Swing lessons to follow, then jump in with both boots 7:30-8:30 p.m. Presented by the Country Swingers and the Panida.
Admission: $8 for one class, $15 for both, available at the Panida Little Theater.
Bright Moments Jazz
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Cold brews and cool jazz – an ideal way to wind up the workweek!
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Jake Robin
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301, Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Relax with a glass of wine, something tasty to nibble on and the perfect music to accompany it all.
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.
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.
Truck Mills Quartet
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
The 219 hosts live music by acclaimed Northwest guitarist Truck Mills and his supporting cask of local musicians Andrew Browne, Mick Taylor and Tito Huizar.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Saturday, Feb. 2
POAC presents ‘Cirque Zuma Zuma’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m., performance starts at 7 p.m.
Cirque Zuma Zuma combines the mystique of Africa with the excitement of a theatrical cirque performance. With live music and percussionists this action-packed show includes Egyptian limbo dances, South African gumboot dances, Gabonese tumbling, and South African contortionist feats. Known as the “ultimate African circus,” performers bring talents and skills crafted in Kenya and Tanzania, amazing audiences of all ages.
Admission: $25 adults, $12 for those 18 and under, available at Eve’s Leaves, Eichardt’s Pub, Winter Ridge Natural Foods, the POAC Office upstairs on the Cedar Street Bridge and 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.
All non-fiction at half price and featuring collections of mysteries and children’s books. Parents, we have gifts for you with a large array of beautiful art education how-to books for students of all ages. As usual, there’s a large selection of books for toddlers through teens at the regular cost of 25 cents for soft- covers and 50 cents for hardbacks.
Information: 208-263-6930
First Free Saturday
Venue: Bonner County History Museum, 611 S. Ella Ave., Sandpoint.
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public thanks to the generosity of local sponsors J.E. Electric.
Information: 208-263-2344
Big Phatty & The Inhalers
Venue: Eichardt’s Pub, 212 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Folks are talking about just how good this band is – better see for yourself!
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Baregrass
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
The Groove Black
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
RFB Groundhog Day Party
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6-9 p.m.
A fun filled fundraising event starting at 6 p.m. with music by Right Front Burner, the official Follies band! The evening will feature entertaining appearances by “the Queen of Ireland”, the 219’s local groundhog, a Tap Takeover and more surprises! Follies VIP tickets will be auctioned off, regular Follies tickets will be for sale, and drawings held for the “Beat the Winter Blues” raffle. Please join the Angels Over Sandpoint to support our local community! Proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the Angels’ general fund, helping Bonner County needy through the winter with food, shelter, medical and more.
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.
Brian Jacobs
Venue: Laughing Dog Brewing, 805 Schweitzer Plaza Dr., in Ponderay.
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Enjoy live music featuring Brian Jacobs.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: LaughingDogBrewing.com
‘Carmen’
Venue: Regal Cinema, 2416 N. Old Mill Rd. (Riverstone), in Coeur d’Alene.
Tie: 9:55 a.m.
The classic opera, ‘Carmen’ from the New York Metropolitan Opera will be live-streamed into the theater and the sound is superb. It’s like you are at Lincoln Center, sitting on the edge of the opera stage!
Admission: $28 adults, $23 seniors, available at the ticket window. (Due to the popularity of this opera, you might want to arrive a bit early to purchase tickets.)
Sunday, Feb. 3
‘The Favourite’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Admission: Tickets online at panida.org
Monday, Feb. 4
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. 5
Bonner Mall Seniors Day
Venue: Bonner Mall, U.S. Highway 95, in Ponderay.
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
Come walk the mall, followed by a featured speaker or entertainment, free refreshments, games and a drawing.
Information: 208-263-4272
West African Traditions Drum Class
Venue: Music Conservatory of Sandpoint, Corner of Main & Second, in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:45 p.m., Tuesdays
Taught by MCS percussion teacher Ali Thomas. An all levels, traditional style, West African drum class. Open to the public, ages 12 and up, no experience necessary
.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, Feb. 6
Truck Mills & Scott Reid
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Enjoy for a night of blues, folk, gospel and jazz.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.