Born into the bluegrass tradition
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Brothers Ronnie and Rob McCoury were literally born into the bluegrass tradition. Their father, Del, is among the most influential musicians in the bluegrass genre, …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Brothers Ronnie and Rob McCoury were literally born into the bluegrass tradition. Their father, Del, is among the most influential musicians in the bluegrass genre, …
By Reader Staff
Organizers at the Panida Theater celebrated a major milestone in their years-long, ongoing efforts to improve and maintain the historic downtown institution, announcing Aug. 22 that the …
By John T. Reuter
Reader Editor Emeritus
The cafe next door to the Panida Theater had caught fire. As firefighters rushed to put out the blaze, they caused water damage …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Changes are afoot at the historic Panida Theater, with Managing Director Lauren Sanders announcing July 27 that she is stepping down from running the historic …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
In the hybrid world located somewhere between American folk and alt-country, the name Jeff Tweedy reigns supreme.
The frontman for Grammy Award-winning band Wilco, Tweedy …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
When a summer concert with rock legend Graham Nash was announced recently, almost every seat in the house sold out within two hours. Get that …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The Panida Theater announced Lauren Sanders as their new managing director, who will begin duties in early February. The move comes after former Managing Director …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Aside from Shakespeare, Benjamin Franklin and perhaps Yogi Berra, the hit television show Seinfeld is responsible for more additions to the American lexicon than one …
By Reader Staff
Variety is certainly the spice of life for the Pend Oreille Arts Council, as evidenced by the recent announcement of the local nonprofit’s 2022-’23 performing arts series, …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
It’s a well known fact that “clean” comedy is much harder to do than dipping into the raunch. Real life may well be R-rated (at …
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