Shook Twins host 11th annual ‘Giving Thanks’ show
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Thanksgiving just wouldn’t be the same without the annual “Giving Thanks’’ concert by Sandpoint’s homegrown musical stars Shook Twins at the Panida. Last year, due …
Category: Arts & Culture
A world of feeling
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
When asked to describe his band’s music in only a few words, Barrio Manouche frontman Javi Jimenez falls silent. Then, he laughs.
“It is really …
Mad About Science: Gauss rifle
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Lifelong video game fans are no strangers to the gauss rifle. What many people may not realize is that these exist in the real world, …
‘Where everybody knows your name’
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Without fail, if I hear the Cheers theme song, I’m instantly transported back to a cozy past era.
“Where Everybody Knows Your Name,” composed by …
Dancing into winter
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
As Sandpoint prepares to celebrate at Jack Frost Fest, the mission is simple: join the community in raising a glass to live music, local eats …
Mad About Science: Siege weapons
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Have you ever watched a movie about war in ancient times? Most of it is just armored guys running at each other and brutally hacking …
Getting to know the new Panida director
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Veronica Knowlton has passion — that much is evident after speaking with her for just a few minutes. The 28-year-old chosen by the Panida Board …
Back of the Book: On losing
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
I hate losing.
I am competitive, to a fault. There are a variety of factors that made me this way. It’s partially hereditary (thank you, …
A light in ‘unusual times’
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
The Panida Theater will unveil the full power of its newly refurbished marquee on Tuesday, Nov. 9, as the theater’s board and staff invite the …
The next generation of storytellers
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
With the advent of new technology and media, the art of storytelling has changed volumes in the millenia humans have inhabited the earth but, at …
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TIMBER WARS: Six-part series, February-November 2022.
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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.
