‘It’s alive!’
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
For Keely Gray, the phrase, “The show must go on,” is especially appropriate when it comes to the upcoming production of Young Frankenstein. Gray’s …
Category: Arts & Culture
Panida meeting touches on vision for future of both theaters
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
After almost two decades of “kicking the can down the road,” in the words of one Panida board member, the theater’s board of directors hosted …
How to honor Black History Month in Bonner County
By Paul Graves
Reader Contributor
We’re in the middle of Black History Month, whose foundation was laid in 1926. It wasn’t until 1970, however, when students at Kent State University …
The rock ’n’ roll of uncertainty
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
A single conversation with Portland musician Scott Pemberton makes one thing clear: The line between living everyday life and being a song-writing creative is blurred.…
Honestly hilarious
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
For comedian Phillip Kopczynski, storytelling lies at the core of making people laugh. More than that, it’s telling honest stories that has helped him earn …
Pop punk and profits
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Like most people who can vaguely be categorized as millennials, I did a double-take when I saw the poster advertising When We Were Young Festival …
The genius of youth
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
The Pend Oreille Arts Council has long believed that to truly foster an artistic and culturally rich community in North Idaho, resources must extend beyond …
From her nation to the world
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Mary Frances Thompson Fisher grew up during a tumultuous time in Native American history, coming of age at the turn of the 20th century in …
Screening of feature film F.E.A.R. to benefit Panida
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
It takes a lot of work to make a feature film. All the pre-production, planning, shooting, rewriting, editing and a thousand other tasks are instantly …
Community connection opens way for land gift
By Reader Staff
When William Haberman, managing member of Valiant Idaho, LLC, which owns The Idaho Club, approached Kaniksu Land Trust about placing a parcel of the company’s land in …
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Special Report
TIMBER WARS: Six-part series, February-November 2022.
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WHERE ARE THE WORKERS?: Five-part series, September-October 2021.
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THE AMERICAN REDOUBT: Seven-part series, November-December 2017.
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STANDOFF AT RUBY RIDGE: 25 Years Later. Five-part series, August-September 2017.
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Community Calendars
Coming up this week! Don’t miss The Wardens, The Gothard Sisters Celtic Celebration, the Gun ‘n Horn Show, and more! See the full list of events in the Community Calendars:
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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.
