Sandpoint to celebrate its inaugural SantaCon
By Reader Staff The SantaCon phenomenon is coming to Sandpoint for the first time, with the event scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14 at Matchwood Brewing Co., as well as locations around town. For the...
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Get Plowed with KLT
By Reader Staff Opportunities abound year round for recreational opportunities in North Idaho, but Pine Street Woods holds particular appeal for Bonner County residents. Offering hiking, biking and Nordic skiing trails across 180 acres...
The Valentine’s dinner crawl
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Amid the coldest stretch of weather North Idaho has yet to offer this winter, my fiancé Alex and I made the half-hour trek from our home to downtown Sandpoint...
It’s a hop, hop world
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Each autumn, as the natural world quiets down in preparation for a long winter nap, there’s one magical substance that comes into its own: beer. Thanks to newly cut...
Sandpoint Art Market: Supporting local artists one month at a time
By Ben Olson Reader Staff For Rose Brown, the more chances for local artisans to sell their wares, the better. Brown founded the Sandpoint Art Market this year for just that purpose – to...
7B Women Host Boobs ‘n Beer 5K Fun Run, Oktoberfest
By Reader Staff It’s an event you won’t want to miss. The Third Annual Boobs ‘n Beer 5K Fun Run and Oktoberfest is not only a great time but a fundraiser for two local...
Dance band Tennis to play a bevy of shows this week
By Ben Olson Reader Staff If you haven’t heard Tennis play live, you just haven’t experienced the music scene in Sandpoint to the fullest. Known for their spot-on covers, quirky originals and indefatigable energy...
A conversation with Holly McGarry
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The first time I met Holly McGarry was over a decade ago, when I was managing a bar in Sandpoint called the Downtown Crossing. We had a strong live...
Friends of Scotchman Peaks host Rich Landers Saturday
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Outdoor writer Rich Landers “retired” Dec. 1, leaving the Spokesman-Review after 40 years as reporter and, for the great majority of those, outdoor editor. To celebrate his retirement and...
The ‘good time’ band
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Writer Country music as a genre can be polarizing — most people either love it or hate it. Sandpoint country artist Devon Wade knows this, so when people tell...
