Where even the wallflowers dance
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Community. Tradition. Fun.
Experience it all by attending a contra dance in Sandpoint, and get a glance into what makes dance organizer and caller Emily …
Category: Music
‘We (still) live in a yellow submarine…”
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
For more than 50 years, the Beatles have endeared themselves to the music world one amazing song at a time. In commemoration of 1968’s classic …
Pint-sized girl power
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The Clark Fork Library is a staple of many east Bonner County kids’ childhoods, but none so much as for Vanessa Hood Birch (9) and …
An interview with: The Lil Smokies
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
When it comes to bluegrass music, Missoula five-piece the Lil Smokies are a staple of the region. But when asked, “Why bluegrass?” lead singer, songwriter …
An interview with: Gavin DeGraw
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Since the release of his debut album “Chariot” in 2003, Gavin DeGraw has become a household name in the singer-songwriter genre and in the realm …
Classically cool concerts from MCS this summer
By Reader Staff
Who says classical music isn’t cool? Not the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint. They’ve formed an awesome international collaboration and our local community reaps the benefits. For the …
Aftival 2018: A sneak peak at the 6th Annual Aftival lineup
By McCalee Cain
Reader Intern
All good things must come to an end, even the fun of the Festival at Sandpoint. But thanks to Sandpoint’s premier late-night concert series, that …
An interview with: Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
ZZ Top is working on five decades of creating iconic rock jams, which is a feat not many artists can claim. The Reader caught up …
A newcomer’s guide to the Festival
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Whether you’ve seen every Festival at Sandpoint show since the ‘80s or this is your first time, there’s always room to make the experience more …
An interview with: Todd Park Mohr of Big Head Todd and the Monsters
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Over 30 years ago, a trio of high school friends in Colorado started messing around and playing music for fun. When Todd Park Mohr, …
Reader in Print
Special Report
TIMBER WARS: Six-part series, February-November 2022.
GO READ IT»
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.
