By Reader Staff When the BID (Business Improvement District) was dissolved last year, it became clear certain things would dissolve with it — namely, the annual hanging of vibrant flower baskets throughout downtown from...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff When it comes to variety of live music in Sandpoint, there’s a little slice of heaven for everyone, it seems. No matter what your proclivities, show up at the...
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff There’s a delicate balance to strike when taking over a long-standing Sandpoint tradition. Kelli Burt and Emma Stanford are well aware of that balance, so in taking over the...
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff The 219 is the place to be for music this weekend. On Saturday, April 28, favorite Inland Northwest musician Marshall McLean and his band members bring their Americana-infused rock...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Here at the Reader, we’re constantly humbled by the support our community shows us. Whether it’s donating to our Patreon page, dropping off a check at our office, signing...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Tribute bands are a phenomenon all their own, giving fans the opportunity to hear their favorite artists perform long after they’ve passed onto that big stage in the sky....
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The first time I met Holly McGarry was over a decade ago, when I was managing a bar in Sandpoint called the Downtown Crossing. We had a strong live...
By Reader Staff On Friday, April 20, Evans Brothers’ Coffee in Sandpoint will be the venue for an artist’s reception featuring some of the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness “Extreme Pleinair” artists, including painters...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The Newport Roxy is joining forces with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians and Responsible Growth NE Washington to host the Earth Day Film Festival Sunday, April 22. The festival...
By Reader Staff They say that it takes a village, and it’s true. And, when that village has a generous benefactor good things can happen even in the smallest rural communities. With thanks to...
