Ben’s best albums of 2024
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Let me begin by stating how ridiculous it is that I’m the one writing this article highlighting the best albums of 2024. New music is …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Let me begin by stating how ridiculous it is that I’m the one writing this article highlighting the best albums of 2024. New music is …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
With New Year’s Eve falling midweek this year, The Hive is hosting “Nearly New Years,” a double-header music extravaganza featuring two nights of great regional …
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Get ready to dress your worst to celebrate the holidays with Royale, a Pacific Northwest cover band that infuses pop culture into every performance. The …
By Reader Staff
Fans of the band Kansas will be treated to classics, such as “Carry On Wayward Son” and “Dust in the Wind” when the legendary group performs at …
By Reader Staff
The Pend Oreille Chorale and Chamber Orchestra will present two free concerts Friday, Dec 13 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m., both at …
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The musical trio Everdream — formerly Affiniti — will fly in from Ireland to bring A Celtic Christmas to the Panida Theater (300 N. First …
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Sandpoint loves its branch of the East Bonner County Library for its inviting atmosphere, kind staff and vast array of books, movies and other resources, …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The Festival at Sandpoint recently released its annual report for 2024, providing an overview of the fiscal year’s accomplishments and economic data on revenues and …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
There are a lot of hills I’d die on: hot dogs aren’t a sandwich, litterbugs should spend the weekend in jail, those who don’t use …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Thanksgiving in Sandpoint has become a Shook-ie affair. The hometown stars Laurie and Katelyn Shook will bring Shook Twins back to the Panida for the …
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