Week roars with lots of great fun, entertainment
We’d be “lion” if we said there wasn’t anything to do this week. In fact, March is roaring with fun with everything from great jams, the annual gun and horn show at the Bonner County Fairgrounds to the inimitable Angels Over Sandpoint bringing us the 18th annual Follies at the Panida Theater.
So grab the phone, find a calendar and mark your favorites. You don’t want to miss a single morsel of entertainment — or what promises to be some tasty comfort food at the Tervan’s first Mac ‘n’ Cheese Throwdown to benefit the Panhandle Animal Shelter.
THURSDAY, MARCH 5
Coffee Talk With First American Title
Venue: Selkirk Association of Realtors, 325 S. Marion Ave., Sandpoint
Time: 9-11 a.m.
Bonner County Commissioner Dan McDonald and Director of Planning, Milton Ollerton, will talk about land use issues in Bonner County, including zoning, density, and building location permits.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Hemispheres Live
Venue: First Presbyterian Church of Sandpoint, 417 N. Fourth Ave.
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
When an Australian guitarist and North American cellist collaborate, two hemispheres come together as music becomes the expression of a global spiritual conversation. Come experience the depth of this artistry as you open your hearts to Holy Presence through music. CDs will be for sale.
Admission: Free and open to the public; donations accepted.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
Bonner County Gun & Horn Show
Venue: Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Road
Time: Noon-6 p.m.
Annual gun and horn show with plenty of new vendors, scored horns and more.
Information: https://bit.ly/3axsutL
Ken Mayginnes
Venue: Davis Grocery
Time: 3-5:30 p.m.
Live music in the cafe Friday afternoons with local Ken Mayginnes as he plays folk, rock and country with acoustic guitar. Great music and an incredible view.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
First Fridays
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St.
Time: 4-7 p.m.
In celebration of Women’s History Month and the national centennial of women’s right to vote, 12 local women artists have been commissioned to create a portrait of a woman who has made a significant impact on the history of Bonner County, using research materials and photographs from the Bonner County History Museum. These portraits are on display at the Pend d’Oreille Winery and will be auctioned to the public.
Admission: Free and open to the public
Bright Moments Jazz
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
One of the region’s finest collections of musicians and always a great bet for memorable music. So, like, be there.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
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.
Foot Stomping First Fridays
Venue: Little Panida Theater, 302 N. First Ave.
Time: 5:30 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.
Come learn the basics of line dancing at 5:30 p.m. and country swing at 6:15 p.m. and have a great time dancing.
Information: panida.org
Truck Mills & Carl Ray
Venue: Matchwood Brewing Company, 513 Oak St.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Join Matchwood Brewing for some old-style blues, country blues, and jazz with local acclaimed guitarist Truck Mills and Carl Rey on harmonica.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Angels Over Sandpoint present 18th Annual ‘Follies’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.
Time: Doors open at 7 p.m. and the variety show starts at 8 p.m. – Fri., March 2 (An additional show is scheduled for March 3)
It’s time to “Cowboy Up” at the Angels Over Sandpoint’s largest fundraiser of the year. It’s an event that specializes in a spectacle of the politically incorrect variety. The Follies are Rated R for risky, racy and risqué — these shows are ‘not for the easily offended’ — and you must be 21 or over to attend.
Admission: $30 each (if not sold out), available at Eichardt’s and Eve’s Leaves, online at brownpaperticket.com/event/4514999 and at the door (if not sold out).
Hawthorne Roots
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave.
Time: 9 p.m.-midnight
It’s always a treat to have Hawthorne Roots at the Niner. Award-winning musicians from Bozeman, Mont., always playing their hearts out. Don’t sleep on this.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
Bonner County Gun & Horn Show
Venue: Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Road
Time: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Annual gun and horn show with plenty of new vendors, scored horns and more.
Information: https://bit.ly/3axsutL
Ready! for Kindergarten Parent Workshop
Venue: Farmin Stidwell Elementary, 1626 Spruce, Sandpoint
Time: 9:30-11 a.m.
Ready! for Kindergarten is a national children’s literacy program designed to help parents, grandparents and caregivers to teach their children the important skills they will need to be successful, happy learners who are ready to enter school (birth to age 5). Funded by the Panhandle Alliance for Education and free for families.
Registration and information: Register at ReadySandpoint.org or call 208-263-7040 (free childcare provided with registration).
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Venue: East Bonner County Library, 1407 Cedar St.
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
To help you with your planning, the Friends of the Library sale will feature a selection of gardening books. Spring also reminds us that the birds are returning, so we are also featuring bird and animal books. On special for the March sale is non-fiction. Look for non-fiction books on the center tables of the lobby and in the book room.
Information: 208-263-6930
Mac ’n’ Cheese Throwdown
Venue: Tervan Tavern, 411 Cedar
Time: entries due 2 p.m.; throwdown begins 3 p.m.
Join the Tervan for some tasty food and the greatest comfort food of all time as the iconic tavern hosts its first Mac ’n’ Cheese Throwdown. This first-ever, soon-to-be-a-classic event benefits Panhandle Animal Shelter.
Information: https://bit.ly/2Q3cJ67
Admission: $5 per person/judge
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
Justin Lantrip
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St.
Time: 5-7 p.m. – Sat., Jan. 5
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Spare Parts
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cear St.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
It’s a special treat with Spare Parts playing as a quartet at the winery. Fun, energetic and will surely fill the winery, so come early grab a seat.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Angels Over Sandpoint present 18th Annual ‘Follies’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.
Time: Doors open at 7 p.m. and the variety show starts at 8 p.m. – Fri., March 2 (An additional show is scheduled for March 3)
It’s time to “Cowboy Up” at the Angels Over Sandpoint’s largest fundraiser of the year. It’s an event that specializes in a spectacle of the politically incorrect variety. The Follies are Rated R for risky, racy and risqué — these shows are ‘not for the easily offended’ – and you must be 21 or over to attend.
Admission: $30 each (if not sold out), available at Eichardt’s and Eve’s Leaves, online at brownpaperticket.com/event/4514999 and at the door (if not sold out).
Harold’s IGA
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave.
Time: 9 p.m.-midnight
One of Sandpoint’s favorite bands, Harold’s IGA will entertain you with folk rock originals and off-the-beaten track covers.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
SUNDAY, MARCH 8
Bonner County Gun & Horn Show
Venue: Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Road
Time: Noon-3 p.m.
Annual gun and horn show with plenty of new vendors, scored horns and more.
Information: https://bit.ly/3axsutL
Sunday Brewery Brunch
Venue: Matchwood Brewing Co., 513 Oak St.
Time: 11 a.m.
An all-day brunch, specials and you as Matchwood Brewing hosts its Sunday Brewery Brunches.
Information: matchwoodbrewing.com
Piano Sunday with Bob Beading
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St.
Time: 3-5 p.m.
Bob Beadling plays Piano Sunday at the winery tasting room on the secondnd Sunday of every month. His traditional and contemporary styles are sure to please
Admission: Free and open to the public.
MONDAY, MARCH 9
Monday Night Blues Jam
Venue: Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, 212 Cedar St.
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, MARCH 10
QOV Mystery Quilt Class
Venue: First Lutheran Church of Sandpont
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Class includes lunch, pattern provided. Please sign up early for fabric requirements and prior to class fabric cutting directions, prior sewing is needed before class starts. Instructor is Linda Angel, angellinda@hHughes.net.
Admission: $10 members, $20 non-members
Tuesday Cornhole
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St.
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Starting Feb. 18, there will be a 10-week run of drop-in cornhole, every Tuesday at MickDuff’s Beer Hall with an optional 10-week Side Pot Points League.
Admission: $5 entry fee
Hands-Only CPR Training
Venue: Panhandle Health District, 2101 Pine St.
Time: 5-6 p.m.
You are invited to come learn the basic CPR techniques from Bonner County EMS trainers and also learn more about the local PulsePoint AED initiative. This event is hosted by the Rotary Club of Ponderay Centennial. Refreshments will be served.
RVSP by calling Barb at 208-290-5365.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Night-Out Karaoke
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave.
Time: 9 p.m.
Come sing your heart out or just enjoy the show.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11
Project 7B Fundraiser With Ordnance Brewing
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St.
Fundraiser for Project 7B with Ordnance Brewing beer on tap. Live music by Marty Perron and Doug Bond. Silent auction items and raffle prizes. Complimentary appetizers will be served.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
IPAC Snow Pit Chat
Venue: Matchwood Brewing Co., 513 Oak St.
Time: 6 p.m.
Hosted by Friends of the Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center and Matchwood Brewing Company, the chats are a chance to ask questions, learn valuable information and tips on safe travel in the backcountry throughout the snow season, and get to know your IPAC staff and members.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Terry Robb
Venue: DiLuna’s Cafe, 207 Cedar St.
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m. for dinner and the concert starts at 7:30 p.m.
Some musicians win awards. Then there are the very few who have awards named after them. Terry Robb — hailed as a blues guitar virtuoso and one of the finest acoustic guitarists on the international scene is one of those musicians. The Vancouver-born, Portland-based bluesman took home the Muddy Award for Best Acoustic Guitar so many times that the Cascade Blues Association finally broke down and attached his name to the trophy permanently.
During his multi-decade run in the spotlight – one in which he’s released fifteen acclaimed albums – he’s shown himself to be a master of nearly every blues style and technique imaginable. This is a show you do not want to miss.
Admission: $12 in advance or $15 the day of the show
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.
