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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
I’ve long been a fan of the pre-game playlist. One can pre-game for anything: a party, an interview, a workout. It’s all about setting the …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Music is often best served al fresco. What better way to hear a free outdoor concert than checking out the Sandpoint Summer Music Series in …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
If you’re looking for great music and fun this weekend, look no further than the annual Festival at Sandpoint. Here’s who is playing in the …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The Festival at Sandpoint is back for its 38th season. Whether you’re new to the Festival or you’ve been attending since the beginning, this year …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Bianca d’Avila do Prado fell in love with Sandpoint before she moved here.
She visited in December 2020 to meet with instructors at the Suzuki …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Americana singer-songwriter Cruz Contreras is headed to Idaho, bringing his newly minted solo act to Eichardt’s Pub on Tuesday, July 13 at 7 p.m. While …
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