Eat the rich… before they eat you
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
There comes a time — many, many times, in fact — when poor people have had enough of rich peoples’ bullshit. The United States’ insurgency …
Category: Arts & Culture
Previewing ‘A Horn is Born’
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Sometimes even the most innocuous objects get their time to shine. That’s the story behind the new illustrated children’s book A Horn is Born, …
Be more like Bob
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The world of Bob Ross was a gentle one. The famed painter — best known for his permed afro, his quiet demeanor and ability to …
The future of community theater is… complicated
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
It seems everything has been turned on its side during the COVID-19 pandemic, but one area that has been especially hard hit is community theater. …
Phantom footsteps and the graves next door
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Everybody is afraid of something. When I was 7 years old, there was a period of time lasting about a year when I was consumed …
‘See the humanity’
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Amid a long season of discontent, local professional photographer Marsha Lutz felt compelled to do something to make a statement about inclusion, diversity and community. …
Not a second for granted
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
This year has not been particularly kind to Blake Christiana or his band, Yarn. Despite the hardships that the novel coronavirus pandemic imposed on musicians, …
Panida adds five to board at annual meeting
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The Panida Theater added five members to its board Saturday, Oct. 17 during the nonprofit’s annual meeting, which drew about 50 community members — all …
Swan songs
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Autumn is a time of change, but it’s also a season full of conflicting feelings about death and dying. As trees prepare for the coming …
Taking downtime in stride
By Reader Staff
Since 1978, the people behind the Pend Oreille Arts Council have made it their mission to bring art to Sandpoint. When Executive Director Tone Lund and Arts …
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Special Report
TIMBER WARS: Six-part series, February-November 2022.
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WHERE ARE THE WORKERS?: Five-part series, September-October 2021.
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THE AMERICAN REDOUBT: Seven-part series, November-December 2017.
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STANDOFF AT RUBY RIDGE: 25 Years Later. Five-part series, August-September 2017.
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Community Calendars
Coming up this week! Don’t miss Concerts, Dance Madness, Follies Adjacent, and more! See the full list of events in the Community Calendars:
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Sandpoint in Pictures
Filmmaker Jimmy Matlosz of the Idaho Film Company has made a series of mini documentaries about influential Sandpoint locals, including the late Dann Hall and Erik Daarstad as well as icons Diane Michaels and Dan Shook. He is currently working on a series of interviews connected to the history of the Panida Theater. Jimmy is a 30-year veteran filmmaker who’s work can be seen at dpmatlosz.com.
