POAC presents acclaimed indie rockers The Sweet Remains
By Reader Staff
The Pend Oreille Arts Council presents indie folk-rock band The Sweet Remains on Tuesday, March 5, 7:30 p.m. at the Panida Theater.
The Sweet Remains is a …
By Reader Staff
The Pend Oreille Arts Council presents indie folk-rock band The Sweet Remains on Tuesday, March 5, 7:30 p.m. at the Panida Theater.
The Sweet Remains is a …
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