Warren Miller’s All Time film looks back at seven decades
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
After the leaves fall and the first traces of white are seen on the mountaintops, a few hundred locals gather at the Panida Theater to …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
After the leaves fall and the first traces of white are seen on the mountaintops, a few hundred locals gather at the Panida Theater to …
By Reader Staff
Alert for anglers: The International Fly Fishing Film Festival is coming to the Panida Theater with a slate of screenings Friday, Nov. 3, showcasing the passion, lifestyle …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
By Reader Staff
The Pend Oreille Arts Council begins its 2023-’24 season with an evening of dance performed by the one of the most respected companies in the country, Repertory …
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, …
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 …
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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