Scary good fun on tap for week's entertainment
SANDPOINT — Looks like we turned the corner on two wheels as far as the whole weather transition thing goes! After a wintery weekend, we’ve still got some chills ahead, especially starting tonight with the opening of Scarywood at Silverwood Theme Park.
On Friday, POAC hosts another First Fridays Art Reception, as do our pals at the Pend d’Oreille Winery. Also Friday evening, KRFY and Bonner County Human Rights Task Force team up to bring the Bonner County community the film ‘RGB’ — Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Hero, Icon, Dissenter at the Panida, while the fine folks at the Circle Moon Theater just west of Newport, Wash., open their three-weekend run for the comedy-drama ‘Mobile Home Sweet Home.’
Saturday rolls in with the Friends of the Library used book sale, the opening of the Hickey Farms pumpkin patch and Harvest Festival fun and a concert by the powerful female trio, Josephine the Volcano at the Pend Oreille Playhouse in Newport. Our fabulous Sandpoint Farmers Market is still at it, with bountiful harvests and live music both Saturday and this coming Wednesday.
Lastly, if it’s live music you crave, you’ll be well satisfied this week, with every venue in town offering styles that range from the folksy to the funky. For the record, this is my penultimate A&E calendar after several wonderful years at the helm. I’ll sure miss y’all, but more music making is calling my name.
Bundle up, be well, have fun.
Thursday, Oct. 3
‘Scarywood’ Opens
Venue: Silverwood Theme Park, Highway 95 in Athol.
Time: 7 p.m., Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings in October.
Silverwood Theme Park transforms into Scarywood, As seen on Travel Channel’s ‘Halloween’s Scariest Thrills,’ Scarywood is full of haunted attractions and roaming monsters. Experience five haunted attractions, seven scare zones, and most of Silverwood’s signature rides in the dark. Try to survive the night, because you’ll be lucky to make it out alive!
Note: Scarywood may be too intense for young children and is not recommended for children 12 and under.
Tickets and information: ScarywoodHaunt.com.
Friday, Oct. 4
POAC First Fridays Art Reception
Venue: 231 N. Third Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
This month’s First Friday art show theme is ‘Plateau? No!’ Many artists reach a point in their careers when they could comfortably coast along doing the same old thing. In this juried exhibit, POAC features artists who are resisting the plateau by challenging themselves to learn a new medium, explore new subject matter, or otherwise push themselves further than they’ve ever gone before.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
‘RBG’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
KRFY and Bonner County Human Rights Task Force team up to bring the Bonner County community the film ‘RBG’ — Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Hero, Icon, Dissenter.
Admission: Tickets available online at panida.org
Mike Wagoner and First Friday Artist Reception
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301, Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: Catherine Earle reception, 4-7 p.m.; Mike Wagoner, 5-8 p.m.
Mike Wagoner will perform folk, Americana, and rock as the winery welcomes First Friday local artist, Catherine Earle. Earle uses layers of acrylic paint to create subtle light as a backdrop for stunning birds, stems, animals and flowers. Inspired by water, clouds, and natural elements, Catherine presents a cellular, celestial, and naturalistic exploration of color, light and form. Catherine was born and raised in Southern France and currently lives in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Desperate 8s
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
Back by popular demand, Coeur d’Alene based Desperate 8s will have you dancing to your favorite classic timeless rock tunes from the Beatles to the Doors and everything in between.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
The Groove Black
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-10 p.m.
Brandon Watterson (guitar), Jason Stoddard (bass), and KC Carter (percussion), a dynamic longtime Sandpoint local trio in action at the Beer Hall and now featuring Paz Rainbow on trumpet — does it get any better? This team is up to the task and the task to make you dance.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Dustin Drennen
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
‘Mobile Home Sweet Home’ comedy-drama
Venue: Circle Moon Theatre, located on Highway 211, 3 1/2 miles north of Highway 2, near Newport, Wash.
Time: Doors at 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. dinner service, concert starts at 7:30 p.m. (Also on Oct. 5, 11, 12 18 and 19.)
Laughter begins the very moment it rolls onto the Circle Moon Stage
Watch what happens when a quiet, little trailer park is turned upside down by a reality T.V. production crew.
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, Oct. 5
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Venue: East Bonner County Library, 1407 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
This time around combines the monthly book sale with a party to thank the community for supporting 30 years of service to the library and 30 years of Saturday book sales. Your generosity at these monthly sales provides the funding to support the needs, programs and infrastructure of our marvelous library. Refreshments and surprises await you! In honor of all of you, all books will be sold at half price.
Information: 208-263-6930
Kerry Leigh
Venue: Sandpoint Farmers Market, Farmin Park, Third Ave. and Oak St., downtown Sandpoint.
Time: Market starts at 9 a.m., music from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
The season is moving into fall with a bountiful harvest and wonderful music.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
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.
Information: 208-263-2344
Hickey Farms Pumpkin Patch Opens
Venue: Hickey Farms, located off of Highway 200 at 674 Hickey Rd., east of Sandpoint and Kootenai.
Time: Fridays 2-5:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (through the end of October).
Festival family fun with a pumpkin patch, crafts for sale, and more. In addition, create a scarecrow which represents your business, group, or individual creativity by entering the Hickey Farms 4th annual Scarecrow Contest. Entry form with specifications and details are provided by contacting American Heritage Wildlife Foundation. $10 contest entry entitles your scarecrow to be seen by hundreds of patrons each week! Contest will run for the first three weekends in October.
Information: (208) 290-1539
Red Blend Trio
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301, Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
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 an artistically blend of soul, pop, blues, and classic hits.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Brendan Kelty Trio
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
The Brendan Kelty Trio entertais 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.
Justin Lantrip
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
‘Josephine the Volcano’ concert
Venue: Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union St., in Newport, Wash.
Time: 7 p.m.?Josephine the Volcano is a collective of roots musicians, ambassadors for the power of three-part female vocal harmony and celebrating the interactions between American musical genres.
Admission: Tickets available at the box office or by calling 509-447-9900
‘Mobile Home Sweet Home’ comedy-drama
Venue: Circle Moon Theatre, located on Highway 211, 3 1/2 miles north of Highway 2, near Newport, Wash.
Time: Doors at 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. dinner service, concert starts at 7:30 p.m. (Also on Oct. 11, 12 18 and 19.)
Laughter begins the very moment it rolls onto the Circle Moon Stage
Watch what happens when a quiet, little trailer park is turned upside down by a reality T.V. production crew.
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
Sunday, Oct. 6
Pianist Annie Welle
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301, Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3-5 p.m.
The winery is excited to have Annie back on the first Sunday of the month gracing us with her solo jazz, improvisations, original works, and the standards.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Monday, Oct. 7
Truck Mills Blues Jam
Venue: Eichardt’s Pub and Grille, located at 212 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Oct. 8
Night-Out Karaoke
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Wednesday, Oct. 9
Larry Mooney
Venue: Sandpoint Farmers Market, Farmin Park, Third and Main, in Sandpoint.
Time: 3-5:30 p.m.
This guy has it going in the music department, both as an instrumentalist and vocalist. And the market is the coolest venue around.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Open Mic with Kevin Dorin
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6-9 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. Come out for a positive environment to share your passion or just come to take it all in!
All levels of performers are welcome.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Truck Mills and Denis Zwan
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.