There's a whole lotta fun packed into coming week
There’s a whole lotta fun packed into a short seven days as winter shows no sign of slowing the fun. What’s up, you ask? Here’s just the appetizer: Thom Shepherd and Coley McCabe Shepherd are preforming tonight at DiLun’as in a not-to-be-missed concer, the Panida plays host to a pair of Oscar-nominated films this week and Saturday’s North Idaho Women in Ag Conference invites all women farmers to come in for a day of learning, networking and fun.
Grab the phone, find the calendar and makes plans to get out and enjoy the fun.
THURSDAY, JAN. 23
‘JoJo Rabbit’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Writer/director Taika Waititi brings his signature style of humor and pathos to his latest film,a World War II satire that follows a lonely German boy whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his single mother is hiding a young Jewish girl in their attic. Aided only by his idiotic imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler, Jojo must confront his blind nationalism.
Information and tickets: panida.org
‘The Lighthouse’
Venue: Panida Little Theater, 302 N. First Ave.
Time: 7 p.m.
From visionary filmmaker Robert Eggers comes this hypnotic and hallucinatory tale of two lighthouse keepers on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s.
Information and tickets: panida.org
Thom & Coley
Venue: DiLuna’s Cafe, 207 Cedar St.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Trop Rock Music Association and People’s Choice Awards’ Duo of the Year, Thom Shepherd and Coley McCabe Shepherd were both working for Nashville publishing companies in the same building when they met. Today they are a full-time traveling duo, singing songs that make people laugh and cry.
Admission: $18 in advance or $20 the day of the show.
Info and reservations: 208-263-0846
Truck Mills
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St.
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Acclaimed Northwest guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Truck Mills is coming to the Beer Hall for the Thursday Night Solo Series.
Admission: Free to those 21 and over.
Let’s Talk About It: Our Earth, Our Ethics
Venue: Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.
Time: 12-1 p.m.
Let’s Talk About It involves book reading and discussions that include a presentation by, and interaction with, a program scholar. This month’s reading is “A Sand County Almanac” by Aldo Leopold. Books are available by calling the Info Desk at 208-263-6930. If there are no books left, the audiobook version is available through RB Digital in our Digital Library
Admission: Free and open to the public.
FRIDAY, JAN. 24
J. Bosley Band
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave.
Time: 8-11 p.m.
Sandpoint locals bringing you a little slice of Americana, drizzled with a splash of good ol’ rock. It’s their first time at the Niner, so come hang and make ‘em welcome.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
‘JoJo Rabbit’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Information and tickets: panida.org
‘The Lighthouse’
Venue: Panida Little Theater, 302 N. First Ave.
Time: 6 p.m.
From visionary filmmaker Robert Eggers comes this hypnotic and hallucinatory tale of two lighthouse keepers on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s.
Information and tickets: panida.org
Mike Wagoner and Utah John
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
A little bit of country, a little bit of soul and a little bit of rock ’n’ roll with these two for a fun night of music.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
The Locals
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Baker, Thomas & Packwood
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St.
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Sandpoint supergroup Benny Baker, Ali Thomas, Sheldon Packwood hit the stage at the Beer Hall.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
MD Lounge Punk with Mac Dono & Special Guest
Venue: The Longshot, 102 S. Boyer
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Extremely live music and a great time.
Information: longshotsandpoint.com
Nights of Neon
Venue: TAPS, Schweitzer Mountain
Time: 3-6 p.m.
Funky jams on the mountain. Brings your ski boots and your dance shoes.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Live Tonic
Venue: Matchwood Brewing Company, 513 Oak St.
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Don’t even try to stop your feet from tapping as Spring Tonic plays traditional and contemporary bluegrass and roots music with uncommon intensity. Spring Tonic is Dan Howard on guitar, Mike Bush on banjo, and Sam Lyman on bass.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
SATURDAY, JAN. 25
Uh Oh and the Oh Wells
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave.
Time: 9 p.m.-midnight
Spokane-based band blends aspects of ‘60s rock with a sprinkle of indie, a dollop of pop and a whole serving of fantastic.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Kenny Mayginnes
Venue: Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St.
Time: 2 p.m.
Join Matchwood Brewing for some afternoon jams with this talented Sandpoint musician.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
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
‘JoJo Rabbit’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Information and tickets: panida.org
‘The Lighthouse’
Venue: Panida Little Theater, 302 N. First Ave.
Time: 7 p.m.
Information and tickets: panida.org
Echo Elysium
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Talented Spokane-based musician, Echo Elysium is influenced by a wide range of genres from R&B to Prince and Pink Floyd to southern gospel. Elysium released a record, “Trouble Water,” an unapologetic journey through his personal life experiences via the diverse sounds of soul, blues, and rock.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Dustin Drennen
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Dustin Drennen draws from a diverse pool of style and experience. His musical style is described as folk, cow-punk, and alt-country.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
The DIGaddie
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St.
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
The DIGaddie, Ian and Dinah Gaddie, will be playing their blend of music inspired by blues, jazz, Americana, and psychedelic rock. They have guitar driven music that will get your feet moving with laid back bluesy grooves and spiked funky jams that get the good vibes flowing.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Baregrass and Lucas Brown
Venue: Heartwood Center, 615 Oak St.
Time: 6-10 p.m.
The second of four Sandpoint Winter Series events at the Heartwood Center, Sandpoint’s favorite bluegrass band Baregrass, will be joined by Spokane’s Lucas Brown and his string band for a night of rockin’ bluegrass you won’t want to miss.
Information: 540-330-6433 or mattoxfarmproductions@gmail.com
Tonedevil Brothers
Venue: Eichardt’s Pub, 212 Cedar St.
Time: 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Inland Northwest based Americana/folk rock artists The Powell Brothers are back home after stops in Nashville and Los Angeles, Ca. as featured performers and ready to make music in their hometown.
Information: eichardtspub.com
Winterfest
Venue: Maine Street/Big Park in Spirit Lake
Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
From a snowman competition to team sledding and snowshoe races to a chili/pie cook-off, this event has it all.
Information: http://bit.ly/3aHsqIO
Fatty Flurry Festival
Venue: Round Lake State Park, 1880 Dufort Road, Sagle
Time: 10 a.m.
Fatty Flurry Fest is a celebration of Fat Bikes in North Idaho. Free fat bike demo from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (18 years or older only); group rides start at 12:30 p.m. Post ride will feature some socializing and some sled pulling with some refreshments around the fire.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Anniversary Dance
Venue: Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 N. First Ave.
Time: 7-10 p.m.
USA Dance celebrates ballroom dancing in Sandpoint with an anniversary dance, beginning with a nightclub two-step lesson from 7-8 p.m., followed by general dancing, refreshments, door prizes, mixers, and an overall great time. Please bring an appetizer to share and a donation of non-perishable food for the Bonner County Food Bank. Singles and couples are welcome.
Admission: $9 adults, $6 USA Dance members and $5 teens. USA Dance events are alcohol and tobacco free.
Information: 208-699-0421 or usadancesandpoint.org
North Idaho Women in Ag Conference
Venue: Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center, 10881 N. Boyer Road
Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Experience an engaging, interactive day full of inspiration, learning and networking with other women farmers. This is a one-day event held simultaneously at sites throughout Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana and Hawaii. The North Idaho Women in Ag Conference is an opportunity for farmers, producers, extension educators, technical assistance providers, and other women in agriculture in our region to make meaningful connections, share expertise, establish peer to peer mentors, and develop regional support networks. Lunch is provided.
Admission: $35
Information: http://bit.ly/2uihCA1
SUNDAY, JAN. 26
Piano Sunday with Dwayne Parsons
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St.
Time: 3-5 p.m.
Jazz, freestyle and favorites fill the tasting room as Dwayne shares his talent on the winery’s grand piano.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Sunday Brewery Brunch
Venue: Matchwood Brewing Co., 513 Oak St.
Time: 11 a.m.
An all-day brunch, special, DIY mimosas and you as Matchwood Brewing hosts its Sunday Brewery Brunches.
Information: matchwoodbrewing.com
‘JoJo Rabbit’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Writer/director Taika Waititi brings his signature style of humor and pathos to his latest film,a World War II satire that follows a lonely German boy whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his single mother is hiding a young Jewish girl in their attic. Aided only by his idiotic imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler, Jojo must confront his blind nationalism.
Information and tickets: panida.org
‘The Lighthouse’
Venue: Panida Little Theater, 302 N. First Ave.
Time: 4 p.m.
From visionary filmmaker Robert Eggers comes this hypnotic and hallucinatory tale of two lighthouse keepers on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s.
Information and tickets: panida.org
MONDAY, JAN. 27
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 and enjoy micro brew from one of our 13 taps.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
TUESDAY, JAN. 28
Pictionary
Venue: Utara Brewing, 214 Pine St.
Come join the fun and test your drawing skills as Utara Brewing welcomes Pictionary fans every Tuesday.
Time: 6 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Night-Out Karaoke
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave.
Time: 9 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29
Wind Down Wednesday
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave.
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Live music with Truck Mills and Mike Thompson.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Casual Piano Wednesdays
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St.
Time: 3-5 p.m.
Jazz, freestyle and favorites fill the tasting room as Dwayne Parsons shares his talent on the winery’s grand piano.
Admission: Free and open to the public.