Wild and Scenic Film Festival showcases splendor, adventure
By Reader Staff
For the 20th year, the Wild and Scenic Film Festival will come to the Panida Theater in Sandpoint, with live and online screenings scheduled for Friday, Feb. …
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Panida hosts pair of classic holiday films
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Few films pack as much nostalgic punch as the aptly titled A Christmas Story. From the Battle of the Lamp to the Deranged Easter …
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 …
A light in ‘unusual times’
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 …
Warren Miller ski film to play at Panida
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 …
Night of the Bards highlights local playwright, actor talents
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 …
Panida marquee repairs underway
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 …
Beyond the frame
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 …
Where talent meets time travel
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 …
Where history and live theater meet
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 …
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Community Calendars
Coming up this week! Don’t miss the Sandpoint Winter Carnival, the Heart Ball, Low Bar Chorale, 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.
