A man of the seasons:
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Inspiration can be found anywhere, but for acclaimed pianist George Winston, the changing seasons of his native Montana sparked a creative inspiration that has followed …
Category: Music
Feeling Tipsy?
By Cameron Barnes
Reader Staff
If you haven’t heard Sandpoint’s own Still Tipsy and the Hangovers you haven’t made the most of the local bar scene. Either that, or you …
Pretty Lights brings EDM to Sandpoint:
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
If you can say one thing about electronic dance music shows, it’s that it’s a sensory experience unlike any other. There’s the music, sure, but …
A grand celebration of music
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The Music Conservatory at Sandpoint (MCS) is about to spread its wings a bit.
The acclaimed organization dedicated to all things music will now occupy …
Trout and About Festival swims into town
By Cameron Barnes
Reader Staff
One evening in Missoula, Reg Crawford of Trout Unlimited walked into the Top Hat Bar which had begun showcasing children’s bands. She thought they were …
The diva with a heart of gold
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
With a career that stretches back three decades, Grammy Award Winner Angélique Kidjo continues to create music that speaks to the soul. Dubbed “Africa’s premier …
Taylor Hicks returns
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Something about Sandpoint just keeps Taylor Hicks coming back.
Maybe it’s the lake, the mountains and the lush natural scenery. Maybe it’s the friends that …
Festival announces policy changes
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
If you want to help everyone have a great time at the Festival at Sandpoint this year, keep in mind a few changes to line …
The Festival at Sandpoint: Week 1
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Thursday, Aug. 4 – Opening Night
Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers headline this opening night to the 2016 Festival at Sandpoint. The Grammy Award-winning singer …
Live from the Hive: 2016 Aftival lineup
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
The Festival at Sandpoint is just around the corner, and that means Sandpoint’s most expansive late-night concert series is right behind it.
The flagship series …
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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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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.
