‘Star Trek’ turns 50
By Randy Stolz Reader Contributor Kirk, Spock, Sulu, Uhuru, Scotty, Bones, Chekov, and all the hot young yeomen of both sexes who died horribly in Kirk’s arms before the end of the first act...
Category: Arts & Culture
Manhattan Short Film Festival
By Cameron Barnes Reader Staff As Sandpoint residents, we should all be proud to know that our very own Panida Theater was chosen among roughly 250 venues across six continents (127 in the...
A shining example:
By Cameron Barnes Reader Staff When it comes time for retirement, vacations and margaritas are foremost on most peoples’ minds. Not Tom Callister. The art teacher is putting his expertise and skills to fantastic...
Young Business Leaders:
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Editor’s Note: In this first installation of an ongoing series highlighting young business leaders in Sandpoint, we’ll check out Wildwood Grilling. Katie Bradish would be the first one to...
Troubadour ‘Whetherman’ to play at 219
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Inspiration came in an unexpected form to Americana musician Nicholas Williams when choosing a stage name. As he considered various options, he re-encountered a cherished book from his childhood:...
A man of the seasons:
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Inspiration can be found anywhere, but for acclaimed pianist George Winston, the changing seasons of his native Montana sparked a creative inspiration that has followed him over the past...
‘The Longest Journey’
By Reader Staff The Bonner County History Museum and Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness are proud to present an evening lecture with local historian and author Jack Nisbet on Oct. 1. The topic of...
Art for the soul
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Plenty of people can attest to the healing power of art. In that sense, it’s fitting that one of the largest galleries for miles around is located in Bonner...
Famed comedian Gallagher to smash the Panida stage
By Ben Olson Reader Staff I have vivid memories of watching Gallagher’s comedy specials when I was a kid. There was something visceral and satisfying in watching his routine, which invariably ended with the...
Two wheels, two states, two countries:
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Saddle up, Sandpoint, it’s time to ride. The Sandpoint and Ponderay Rotary Club—along with seven other Rotary clubs in Washington and British Columbia—will be hosting the WaCanId Bicycle Ride...
