Becoming (in)human
By Ben OlsonReader Staff “Operator…” “Agent…” “Help…” “Rrrgh, just let me freaking talk to somebody, you son of a…” If anyone had overhead me trying to call my internet provider’s support line over the...
Author: Ben Olson
South Dakota-based Humbletown to play outdoor show at Heartwood Center
By Reader Staff Hailing from the prairies of South Dakota, Humbletown has emerged as a multi-genre bluegrass-inspired ensemble. The trio will play a special outdoor concert on Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. outside...
Sandpoint gets Cretaceous
Idaho Museum of Natural History brings mobile exhibit for a visit By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff The Idaho Museum of Natural History will bring its brand new mobile exhibit to the Sandpoint and Clark Fork...
Alex’s Restaurant is local author Sandy Compton’s bold new novel
By Reader Staff Celebrated local author Sandy Compton has released his 16th book, Alex’s Restaurant — a semi-autobiographical novel drawing on the wild eight months he spent working in a Nevada mountain lodge. Known...
The Sandpoint Eater: Berry fun
By Marcia PilgeramReader Columnist I’ve been hosting my progeny here for more than a month. The last brood belonged to my youngest daughter, Casey, and her two adorable littles: Sam and Runa. There’s no...
Mad about Science: Writing tools
By Brenden BobbyReader Columnist One of my favorite phrases in my job is: “It isn’t science until it’s written down.” The written word is something truly unique to humankind, as far as we are...
The Haunting of Homer Simpson
By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff I used to be terrified of Homer Simpson. It was the first grade, 2007, and the Simpsons were everywhere thanks to the then-upcoming movie. Burger King was giving away golden...
‘A celebration of creativity and community’
POAC’s annual Arts and Crafts Fair brings area creators to downtown Sandpoint By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff The streets of Sandpoint will be packed once again, as about 5,000 visitors and locals descend on downtown to...
Criminals brings ‘the art of interrogation’ to the Panida Little Theater stage
By Reader Staff The new play Criminals, presented by Sandpoint On-Stage, will bring audiences into a mystery that’s by turns tense and tricky and sometimes very funny, when it debuts with a five-show run...
Queen Bonobo drops new single: ‘Waiting Tables’
By Reader Staff Idaho-born artist Maya Goldblum released a new single Aug. 1 titled “Waiting Tables” that is currently available to listen to online. Goldblum plays under the moniker Queen Bonobo and said “Waiting...
