Getting to know the new Panida director
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Veronica Knowlton has passion — that much is evident after speaking with her for just a few minutes. The 28-year-old chosen by the Panida Board …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Veronica Knowlton has passion — that much is evident after speaking with her for just a few minutes. The 28-year-old chosen by the Panida Board …
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
The Panida Theater will unveil the full power of its newly refurbished marquee on Tuesday, Nov. 9, as the theater’s board and staff invite the …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
There are few personalities more recognizable to skiers than Warren Miller. Laid back, genial and at times goofy, Miller’s commentary on his annual ski films …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The premise of Night of the Bards is simple — Sandpoint is home to great thespian talents, so why not put them on display for …
By Reader Staff
The Panida Theater’s iconic neon marquee will once again light First Avenue, as work began last week to restore the signage.
The Panida launched its “Unite to …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Artistic inspiration can come from just about anywhere. For playwright Teresa Pesce, it came after looking at a selection of paintings by local artists. From …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
There is no shortage of talented, inspired people doing cool things in Sandpoint. One of those people is Keely Gray, founder of LPO Repertory Theatre …
By Reader Staff
The Pend Oreille Arts Council is slated to host its first live performance in more than a year, presenting the Living Voices’ production of “Northwest Passages” on …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Members of the Panida board hosted a virtual meeting Feb. 17 to discuss recent changes in leadership, as well as upcoming repair projects to the …
By Reader Staff
Got a crush on someone? Want a cute way to send them some love?
Show your support for the Panida Theater and spread some love of your …
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