Have a holly, jolly Christmas week of holiday fun
SANDPOINT – ‘Tis the season and the calendar teems with holiday fun and activity.
The PSNI Christmas Market is still going strong (it ends on Saturday) with great gift ideas that support a wonderful cause, and, starting Friday night, the Panida begins a 14-day run of the new film, ‘Cats.’
In addition, the 219 Lounge celebrates Winter Solstice, Saturday brings us the Christmas Bird Count for you birders and Christmas Eve – already a lovely time – is made more magical with Santa’s Balloon Parade up at Schweitzer.
Wishing you peace, love and joy for Christmas.
THURSDAY, Dec. 19
Girls Pint Out
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Cool chicks, great beer and no dudes. It’s the annual holiday food potluck time again. Bring a festive dish made with beer to share and pair with various beverages.
Information: Vicki, 208-596-0740
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
PSNI Christmas Market
Venue: Panhandle Special Needs greenhouse, 1424 N. Boyer Ave.
Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Daily through Saturday)
Be sure to grab some one-of-a-kind stocking stuffers and local hand-crafted gifts before they sell out!
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: panhandlespecialneeds.Org
Sandpoint Area Seniors Holiday Dinner & Sing-Along
Venue: Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St.
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Everyone is welcome to come and join the fun. Reservations needed; call 208-263-6860 for info.
Admission: senior over 60 by donations; those under 60, $8.
Carousel of Smiles Champagne Reception
Venue: Mountain West Bank, Highway 2 and Division
Time: 6:30-9 p.m.
Celebrate the holidays and learn more about the carousel project.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Christmas Guitar Summit
Venue: Heartwood Center, 615 Oak St.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Guitar masters Leon Atkinson, Tonedevil Bros’ Anthony and David Powell, and Mike Johnson will perform in this special holiday concert presented by the Friends of the Guitar Hour.
Admission: $25
Information: 208-263-8699
FRIDAY, Dec. 20
PSNI Christmas Market
Venue: Panhandle Special Needs greenhouse, 1424 N. Boyer Ave.
Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Daily through Saturday)
Be sure to grab some one-of-a-kind stocking stuffers and local hand-crafted gifts before they sell out!
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: panhandlespecialneeds.org
Santa & Sax
Venue: Davis Grocery, 620 Wellington Place, Hope
Time: 1 p.m.
Dennis Wilson will be jamming in the cafe in this free concert. There will be a special appearance by Santa Claus so bring the kids to listen to some great tunes and get in their last-minute Christmas wishes.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Aaron Golay Band
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 N. FirsT
Time: 9 p.m.-midnight
A must see show! Soulful rock ‘n roll with upbeat pop and dance influences featuring Aaron Golay, arguably one of the best singers in the Northwest.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
‘Cats’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Universal Pictures and Working Title’s “Cats” is a most-unexpected film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s beloved smash musical “Cats” and “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats,” by T.S. Eliot.
Information and tickets: panida.org
One Street Over
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar ST.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
One Street Over featuring Bridgette Lewis on vocals and Michael Lewis on vocals an guitar, bring together great vocals with rich harmonies, and professional musicianship. This fun and upbeat duo sure to have you singing along.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Ron Kieper Jazz Trio
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Devon Wade Duo
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St.
Time: 5-10 p.m.
Devon Wade is back at the Beer Hall with his father Mac on the drums. Devon is an independent country music artist out of Sandpoint with a strong love for what country music has always been, songs about real life.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
SATURDAY, Dec. 21
Outdoor Recreation Center Grand Opening
Venue: Pine Street Woods
Time: 3-6 p.m.
Hosted by Kaniksu Land Trust and Sandpoint Nordic Club, there will be bonfires to keep warm and, weather permitting, skiing and snowshoe tours on the trails; hot drinks provided; bring soup or chili to share.
Information: sandpointnordic.com
Admission: Free and open to the public.
PSNI Christmas Market
Venue: Panhandle Special Needs greenhouse, 1424 N. Boyer Ave.
Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Daily through Saturday)
Be sure to grab some one-of-a-kind stocking stuffers and local hand-crafted gifts before they sell out!
Information: panhandlespecialneeds.org
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Sandpoint Christmas Bird Count
Venue: 5th Ave. Restaurant
Time: 6:30 a.m. to meet and organize leaders and groups
All are welcome to partake in the annual Sandpoint Christmas Bird Count. Plan on a full day of birding — dress warm, and bring food and drink for yourself.
To register: Contact Rich Del Carlo at 208-290-1405 or e-mail: rich@peregrinetree.com
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Dark as Night Winter Solstice Party
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 N. First
Time: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Second annual “Dark As Night” barrel-aged stout event featuring 10 limited/one off kegs of this liquid gold. Limited glassware and tasting tokens for purchase
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
A&P’s Toys For Tots Fundraiser
Venue: A&P’s Bar & Grill, 222 N. First Ave.
Time: 2-6 p.m.
Come on down for a great time and a great cause as A&P’s holds its annual fundraiser for the Sandpoint Lions Club’s Toys for Tots campaign. There will have a silent AND live auction, the fantastic Miah Kohal Band playing, drink specials and more. Donations are welcome and appreciated.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Fire & S’mores
Venue: Matchwood Brewing Co., 513 Oak St.
Time: 3-6 p.m.
Join Matchwood for some outdoor fun with a fire & s’mores. Individual s’more kits available with a roasting stick
Information: http://bit.ly/38EvGUi
Laney Lou & The Bird Dogs
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave.
Time: 7-10 p.m.
This Bozeman, Mont., band features a relentlessly energetic bluegrass/Americana sound combining a four-part harmony with rock ‘n’ roll drive.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
‘Cats’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Universal Pictures and Working Title’s “Cats” is a most-unexpected film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s beloved smash musical “Cats” and the poems from “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats,” by T.S. Eliot.
Information and tickets: panida.org
‘Elf’ Holiday Film & Sing-along
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Come dance and sing along with Buddy to cheer in the holiday season. It’s fun for everyone in the entire family, even if you don’t sing.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Larry Mooney
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Playing everything from Beatles songs to Latin rhythms & everything in between, Larry Mooney offers a wide range of style.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
BareGrass
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Come enjoy the music as Bare Grass entertains you with their unique sound of Americana, mixed with a little bluegrass and blues and whatever else is conjured up for the afternoon performance.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Christmas Karaoke
Venue: Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St.
Time:
Everyone is invited as Gayle Williams and Rich Speidell bringing their karaoke equipment and an extensive playlist of songs from which to choose
Admission: $10 suggested donations; under 12 admitted free.
SUNDAY, Dec. 22
Live Brunch Music with Brian Jacobs
Venue: Matchwood Brewing Co., 513 Oak St.
Time: 11 a.m.
An all-day brunch, special, DIY mimosas and you — as well as music by Brian Jacobs — as Matchwood Brewing hosts its Sunday Brewery Brunches.
Information: matchwoodbrewing.com
‘Cats’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Universal Pictures and Working Title’s “Cats” is a most-unexpected film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s beloved smash musical “Cats” and the poems from “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats,” by T.S. Eliot.
Information and tickets: panida.org
Panida Volunteer Party
Venue: Little Panida Theater, 302 N. First Ave.
Time: 1-2:30 p.m.
All the Panida’s elves are welcome to attend this holiday volunteer party
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Special Christmas Piano Sunday with Bob Beading
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar.
Time: 3–5 p.m.
With the holidays right around the corner, Bob Beadling puts together a special performance of your favorite holiday tunes.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
MONDAY, Dec. 23
‘Cats’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Universal Pictures and Working Title’s “Cats” is a most-unexpected film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s beloved smash musical “Cats” and the poems from “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats,” by T.S. Eliot.
Information and tickets: panida.org
Ski with Santa at Schweitzer
Venue: Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Time: 1-4 p.m.
1-1:30 p.m.: Santa visits the kids in Kinder Kamp!
1:30-1:45 p.m.: Santa will ski and visit the children on Musical Chairs and in the village.
2:25-3 p.m.: Santa will ride Basin Express
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: 208-263-9555
TUESDAY, Dec. 24
Christmas Eve at Matchwood
Venue: Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St.
Time: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Join Matchwood Brewing on Christmas Eve for a neighborhood party to celebrate the season. Stop in during your last-minute shopping, gather with friends and family before dinner, or simply celebrate Friendmas. There will be a cookie tasting contest as well as an ugly sweater contest.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
‘Cats’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Universal Pictures and Working Title’s “Cats” is a most-unexpected film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s beloved smash musical “Cats” and the poems from “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats,” by T.S. Eliot.
Information and tickets: panida.org
Night-Out Karaoke
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Come sing your heart out or just enjoy the show.
Time: 9 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Santa’s Balloon Parade at Schweitzer
Venue: Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Time: 12-5 p.m. p.m.
At 12 p.m., Santa visits the kids in KinderKamp before
Meet up with the jolly ol’ man himself and Mrs. Claus at the top of Basin Express at 1:45 p.m., get a balloon, and ski down at 2 p.m. Following the parade, Santa heads to the Selkirk Lodge lobby for photos and to hear last-minute wishes from kids young and old! Hot cocoa and cookies will be served.
Admission: Free and open to the public (with ski ticket or ski pass, that is!)
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 25
Merry Christmas!