From her nation to the world
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Mary Frances Thompson Fisher grew up during a tumultuous time in Native American history, coming of age at the turn of the 20th century in …
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Mary Frances Thompson Fisher grew up during a tumultuous time in Native American history, coming of age at the turn of the 20th century in …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Three local arts groups are better than one, as evidenced by the return of This Winter Night — a production of dance and music brought …
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
In a time when everything seems to be changing, North Idahoans are glad that one thing hasn’t: The annual showing of the Banff Centre Mountain …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
From the grassroots organization that brought Idahoans the successful ballot initiative to expand Medicaid in the state comes a documentary film about that 2018 effort, …
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 …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Thanksgiving just wouldn’t be the same without the annual “Giving Thanks’’ concert by Sandpoint’s homegrown musical stars Shook Twins at the Panida. Last year, due …
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
When asked to describe his band’s music in only a few words, Barrio Manouche frontman Javi Jimenez falls silent. Then, he laughs.
“It is really …
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 …
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