Panida hires Robb Talbott as new executive director
By Reader Staff
The Panida Theater announced the appointment of Robb Talbott as its new executive director Oct. 25, effective in November. Talbott brings to the Panida expertise in event …
Category: Arts & Culture
United in compassion, curiosity and courage
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The Bonner County Human Rights Task Force invites the community to a free screening of The Cure for Hate: Bearing Witness to Auschwitz on Sunday, …
The Dog Outside the Light
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
There is a truism attributed to early-20th century weird fiction writer H.P. Lovecraft: “The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest …
Remembering, rewriting and reconnecting
By Jyl Wheaton-Abraham
Reader Contributor
I spoke recently at a public hearing regarding a permit request at the mouth of Trestle Creek. While numerous attendees raised concerns about wildlife, water …
Let’s talk about vampires
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
I blame Twilight on the Puritans. Vampires have featured in American culture and media for centuries, but never more so than in the past 50 …
Queen Bonobo, Aspen Kye to play The Hive
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Those seeking a unique musical experience in Sandpoint can look no further than The Hive, which will host a special free dual show Saturday, Oct. …
According to Coyote explores the richness and vitality of Indigenous storytelling
By Reader Staff
The Idaho Mythweaver is celebrating 35 years of partnering with regional Indigenous tribes to create cross-cultural connections through storytelling with a special live performance of According to …
Panida board sees resignations after Oct. 5 meeting
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
When community members attended the Panida Theater board meeting Oct. 5, many didn’t realize they’d be watching a drama that was every bit as compelling …
El Conde gives Augusto Pinochet the Count Dracula treatment
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The best art always depicts things we think we understand but in ways that make us think again. The moody 2023 film El Conde from …
Ashes to ashes, grapes to wine
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Idahoans feel the impact of climate change every summer when temperatures skyrocket and fire season fills the air with smoke. Rising temperatures around the globe …
Reader in Print
Special Report
TIMBER WARS: Six-part series, February-November 2022.
GO READ IT»
WHERE ARE THE WORKERS?: Five-part series, September-October 2021.
GO READ IT»
THE AMERICAN REDOUBT: Seven-part series, November-December 2017.
GO READ IT»
STANDOFF AT RUBY RIDGE: 25 Years Later. Five-part series, August-September 2017.
GO READ IT»
Curious about what media the locals use? Check our 2018 Local Media Survey. GO SEE »
Community Calendars
Coming up this week! Don’t miss the Sandpoint Winter Carnival, a Queer V-Day Dance Party, and more! See the full list of events in the Community Calendars:
⋅ ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS»
⋅ CIVIC EVENTS»
⋅ MOVIE SHOWTIMES»
⋅ SPORTS & OUTDOOR EVENTS»
⋅ YEAR CALENDAR»
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.
