Back of the Book: Thank you, and you, and you
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
After my recent wedding, I took it upon myself to handwrite thank-you notes to everyone who attended or helped with the big event.
This was …
Category: Arts & Culture
Instrumental improvement
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Parents, by and large, want their kids to be better than them in all the ways that they lack; and, already, mine are my betters …
POAC announces 2021-’22 Performing Arts season
By Reader Staff
The Pend Oreille Arts Council announced its first full season of live performances since the COVID-19 pandemic cut short the 2019-’20 season. POAC’s 2021-’22 season will include …
Festival at Sandpoint recap
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Of all the words to describe the 2021 Festival at Sandpoint, “transition” seems to be the most appropriate. Between the global pandemic, a major change …
Wentworth the cat burglar strikes again
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Wentworth the cat burglar is at it again.
Two years ago, the Reader published a story about an unassuming cat named Wentworth who was notorious …
Where the magic is made
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Meeting the artist is often one of the best ways to connect more deeply to a piece of art. The next level of connection? Seeing …
Funky Junk Show offers a treasure trove for bargain hunters
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
If you can imagine it, the Funky Junk Antique Show probably has it. The rummage sale extravaganza returns to the Bonner County Fairgrounds for its …
FallFest returns to Schweitzer
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
After taking last year off due to the pandemic, Schweitzer’s traditional end-of-summer event FallFest is back. Spanning four days between Friday, Sept. 3-Monday, Sept. 6, …
Night of the Bards highlights local playwright, actor talents
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The premise of Night of the Bards is simple — Sandpoint is home to great thespian talents, so why not put them on display for …
Creativity in chaos
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
When the going got tough, the Stillhouse Junkies got creative.
When the pandemic put a hold on live music in spring 2020, Colorado string trio …
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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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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 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.
