POAC presents Living Voices’ The Klondike at the Panida Theater

By Reader Staff

The Pend Oreille Arts Council will present Living Voices: The Klondike: The Last Adventure on Thursday, Jan. 15 at the Panida Theater (300 N. First Ave., in downtown Sandpoint).

Scheduled for 7 p.m., the performance combines live performance with archival film and photos to represent perspectives from the past that still resonate today — this time, in partnership with the Seattle unit of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Audiences are invited to step back in to discover the life of an independent young woman who risks everything for the promise of wealth and a fresh start. 

Following news of the Klondike gold strike in 1897, Bess joins thousands of other miners in the stampede north, braving a dangerous journey into unknown territory in the hopes of a new and better life. 

“Our long relationship with the incredible Living Voices program continues with this latest production of The Klondike,” stated POAC Executive Director Tone Stolz. “Celebrating our culturally rich history, POAC believes this is an important story to share. We hope that community members of all ages will join us for this live theater presentation at the Panida Theater.” 

Living Voices is part of POAC’s Ovations program — a free outreach for local students that provides educational experiences in the performing arts for students in our community who would not otherwise have such opportunities.

A study guide focused on the history of the times will accompany a school performance at the Panida for students in the Lake Pend Oreille School District prior to the Jan. 15 performance. 

Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for youth, available at the POAC Gallery (313 N. Second Ave., in downtown Sandpoint), by calling 208-263-6139, online at artinsandpoint.org or at the Panida box office, which will open at 6 p.m. — an hour before showtime.