Wentworth the cat burglar strikes again
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Wentworth the cat burglar is at it again. Two years ago, the Reader published a story about an unassuming cat named Wentworth who was notorious in south Sandpoint for...
Category: Arts & Culture
Where the magic is made
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Meeting the artist is often one of the best ways to connect more deeply to a piece of art. The next level of connection? Seeing where, exactly, that art...
Funky Junk Show offers a treasure trove for bargain hunters
By Ben Olson Reader Staff If you can imagine it, the Funky Junk Antique Show probably has it. The rummage sale extravaganza returns to the Bonner County Fairgrounds for its 14th annual Labor Day...
FallFest returns to Schweitzer
By Ben Olson Reader Staff After taking last year off due to the pandemic, Schweitzer’s traditional end-of-summer event FallFest is back. Spanning four days between Friday, Sept. 3-Monday, Sept. 6, FallFest features more than...
Night of the Bards highlights local playwright, actor talents
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff The premise of Night of the Bards is simple — Sandpoint is home to great thespian talents, so why not put them on display for everyone to enjoy? “There’s...
Creativity in chaos
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff When the going got tough, the Stillhouse Junkies got creative. When the pandemic put a hold on live music in spring 2020, Colorado string trio Stillhouse Junkies — Fred...
Panida marquee repairs underway
By Reader Staff The Panida Theater’s iconic neon marquee will once again light First Avenue, as work began last week to restore the signage. The Panida launched its “Unite to Light the Marquee” campaign...
Blueberry Fields Forever
By Bonnie Jakubos Reader Contributor Picking blueberries is on my list of Favorite Things About North Idaho. I hasten to assure local huckleberry aficionados that I am not dissing their obsession. Indulging in those...
Blue collar tunes, blue ribbon views
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff I’ve long been a fan of the pre-game playlist. One can pre-game for anything: a party, an interview, a workout. It’s all about setting the mood. With the Bonner...
Human-powered and historical
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff The Pend Oreille Rowing and Paddling Association has long held its annual regatta, when rowers from around the region gather in North Idaho to take part in some serious...
