Mad About Science:
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist We’re going big. How big? Bigger than Big Bird Big. How Big was Big Bird? Pretty big. Eight feet, two inches tall. Wow. That’s one big bird! In the...
Category: Arts & Culture
Panida Theater celebrates 89th birthday with a Gala event
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Arguably, one of the most recognized and important structures in Sandpoint is the historic Panida Theater. Built in 1927 as a vaudeville and movie house, the Panida has seen...
100 years and going strong:
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The Sandpoint Amtrak Train Depot turns 100 years old this month. I’ve got to say: For a century old, she still looks pretty good, although there was some extensive...
Supermoon!
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Stargazers have a spectacular treat in store for them on Monday, Nov. 14: a big freakin’ supermoon. Not only is November’s full moon a “supermoon”—which appears 14 percent larger...
‘Hamlet’ aims big for the Heartwood Center
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff It’s one of the iconic works of the English language. It’s among the most-performed plays in theater. And it’s coming to Sandpoint. Following up on the run-away success of...
Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness celebrates volunteers
By Reader Staff Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness (FSPW) held their annual volunteer appreciation picnic in Heron, Mont., on Oct. 15. Volunteers from the 2016 season and earlier enjoyed good food, good company and...
Andy Hackbarth Band returns to Sandpoint for Panida fundraiser
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Denver-based Americana singer/songwriter Andy Hackbarth and his band will return to Sandpoint for a special performance at the Panida Theater on Friday, Nov. 11. The show will be part...
In praise of Asian monarchs: past and present
By Nick Gier Reader Columnist In late May 1992, against the advice of the State Department, I travelled to Thailand for a two-week visit. There had been a military coup the previous year, and...
‘A Night to Remember’
By Cameron Barnes Reader Staff Cindy Marx was beginning to walk up on the stage of the 2008 Community Cancer Services fundraiser event when she was met with a full-on standing ovation. At this...
Memories of the prince of peace
By Chris White Reader Contributor I have spent time with a shaman in the Amazon jungle; I’ve meditated and had the opportunity to hug a real saint; I’ve read many writings about true avatars...
