Panida hires Robb Talbott as new executive director
By Reader Staff
The Panida Theater announced the appointment of Robb Talbott as its new executive director Oct. 25, effective in November. Talbott brings to the Panida expertise in event …
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Panida gives update to Century Fund at annual membership meeting
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The annual Panida Theater membership meeting took place Monday, Oct. 16, with attendees receiving updates on the Century Fund campaign, as well as electing members …
According to Coyote explores the richness and vitality of Indigenous storytelling
By Reader Staff
The Idaho Mythweaver is celebrating 35 years of partnering with regional Indigenous tribes to create cross-cultural connections through storytelling with a special live performance of According to …
Panida board sees resignations after Oct. 5 meeting
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
When community members attended the Panida Theater board meeting Oct. 5, many didn’t realize they’d be watching a drama that was every bit as compelling …
The Thrillusionist comes home
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Sandpoint’s own Thrillusionist, David DaVinci, returns to the Panida Theater on Saturday, Oct. 7 for a night of thrilling escapes, magic and leather pants.
“We …
Bart Budwig brings cosmic country vibe to Little Panida Theater
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
In that delicate space somewhere between outlaw country, folk, modern Northwest soul and Jupiter lies Bart Budwig. Armed with a guitar, trumpet and pockets full …
Spacepoint hosts final Sci-Fest event of the year, featuring a talk on black holes and screening of Interstellar
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Despite their prevalence in science fiction, black holes have until fairly recently existed only in theory. That all changed eight years ago, thanks to a …
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, …
Panida raises the roof — literally
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 …
In praise of imperfection
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 …
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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.
