Entertainment scene shows no signs of slowing
SANDPOINT — August might be winding down, but the entertainment scene shows no sign of slowing as we close out the month.
Saturday promises big fun, as the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint packs the entire day with activities as part of its Grand Expansion Celebration, complete with a tribute to local jazz great Bill Reid, whose piano now resides at the conservatory.
We’ve also got a cool flashback foreign film tonight at the Panida, plus concerts, live music all over the place and auditions for upcoming theatre productions.
Buckle up — here we go:
Thursday, Aug. 25
Audition Call for Local Musical Production
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-9 p.m., Thursday
Auditions are scheduled for an upcoming musical theatre production. Audition times start at 5 p.m., with slots every 15 minutes until 9 p.m. A variety of roles are available - acting, vocals and some dancing depending upon role requirements. The musical will be performed on the main stage of the Panida Theater on Dec. 16, 17, 22 & 23.
Information and scheduling an audition: Send an email ASAP to: Caroleauditions@mail.com with your name, contact phone number, head shot and bio and a preferred audition date.
‘Cinema Paradiso’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m., Thursday
Come relive this classic award-winning film about the love of cinema!
Admission: $5 movie only or $10 for movie and an Italian Dessert.
Tickets available online at: panida.org
Kevin Dorin
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint
Time: 7-9 p.m., Thursday
Come on down to hear his great voice and a slew of his awesome originals!
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
David Lane Walsh
Venue: Bistro Rouge patio, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6-8 p.m., Thursday
Latin inspired, flamenco guitar, covers and originals.
Admission: Free, open to public.
Brian Jacobs & Friends
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: Music starts at 9 p.m., Thursday
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Friday, Aug. 26
Audition Call for Local Musical Production
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-9 p.m., Friday
Auditions are scheduled for an upcoming musical theatre production. Audition times start at 5 p.m., with slots every 15 minutes until 9 p.m. A variety of roles are available - acting, vocals and some dancing depending upon role requirements. The musical will be performed on the main stage of the Panida Theater on December 16, 17, 22 & 23.
Information and scheduling an audition: Send an email ASAP to: Caroleauditions@mail.com with your name, contact phone number, head shot and bio and a preferred audition date.
Tom Catmull
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m., Friday
Visiting us from Missoula, Mont., to share his American-roots driven sound.
Admission: Free, open to public.
Mobius Riff
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint
Time: 7-10 p.m., Friday
Mobius Riff plays an eclectic mix of jazz, rock, Celtic, classical, Middle Eastern and originals, featuring Tom Duebendorfer, Larry Higgins, John Sarchio and Larry Guldberg.
Admission: Free and open to those 21 and over.
Harold’s IGA
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.-Midnight, Friday
A great Northwest sound that blends nicely with a summer evening.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Dave Walsh
Venue: Connie’s Café deck, 323 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 4:30 p.m., Friday
Admission: Free, open to public.
‘Next to Normal’ rock musical
Venue: Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union St., in Newport, Wash.
Time: 7 p.m., Friday
Additional performances on Aug. 27 & 28.
Admission: $6 for Students, age 18 and under, $10 for Adults. (Not recommended for young children.) Tickets may be purchased by phone at 509-447-9900, at the box office Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, noon-6 p.m., or online at: pendoreilleplayers.org
Saturday, Aug. 27
Grand Expansion Celebration
Venue: Music Conservatory of Sandpoint, 110 Main St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.-explore children’s programs with an instrument zoo, face-painting and musical craft; 1 p.m.-MCS Children’s Theatre performance of ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’; 2 p.m.-Ali Thomas ad Cody Mills open drum circle jam; 4 p.m.-Tribute to Bill Reid, local jazz piano legend. MCS will cut the ribbon on Bill’s Grand Piano, donated in his memory to the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint, and made possible with help from the William Wishnik Foundation and the Equinox Foundation. Come listen to Peter Lucht, Maria Larson, and Larry Hannah, play in loving memory of Bill on his exquisite piano; 5-7 p.m. Art reception, music and appetizers.
Admission: Free, open to public.
Information: 208-265-4444
Selkirk Society Band
Venue: Park Place Summer Sounds, Park Place stage, corner of First & Cedar, downtown Sandpoint.
Time: 4-6 p.m., Saturday
Downtown Sandpoint is always better with live music, come check out the Selkirk Society Band to see why.
Admission: Free, open to public.
Arthur & Maya
Venue: Sandpoint Farmers Market, Farmin Park, Third Ave. & Oak St., downtown Sandpoint.
Time: Market, 9 a.m., music 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday
Admission: Free, open to public.
John Nilsen
Venue: United Methodist Church, 711 Main St., Sandpoint.
Time: 7 p.m., Saturday
Award-winning pianist John Nilsen played 250 performances in 2015 throughout U.S. and Europe.
Admission: Free and open to the public, CDs will be available.
Farm to Table Dinner Series
Venue: Shingle Mill Blueberry Farm, just off Hwy. 200 on Shingle Mill Road, Kootenai.
Time: 5: p.m., Saturday
Di Luna’s opens its 2016 Farm to Table Dinner Series with a real treat, dinner on the farm at Shingle Mill Blueberry Farm. The evening begins with a tour and talk by the Omodts about their great adventure into the blueberry business. Those attending the dinner will have a chance to pick some delicious blueberries. After picking, attendees will sit down to an all locally produced meal.
Admission: $40, includes non- alcoholic beverages. Wine will be available to purchase on site. Please bring cash or check for purchasing blueberries and wine, as credit card processing will not be available.
Tickets, information: 263-0846
Truck Mills
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m., Saturday
Truck is the real deal, a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who has deep-dived into the various cultures his music explores.
Admission: Free, open to public.
Bikes, Blues & Brews Motorcycle Rally
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint
Time: 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday
This new events kicks off with a rally ride along the Bull River Loop, beginning at MickDuff’s Beer Hall at 9:30 a.m. Once you complete the ride, a bike show and live music by the Miah Kohal Band from 3-6 p.m., plus food from Mandala Pizza.
More information at: bikebluesbrews@gmail.com.
Harold’s IGA
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint
Time: 7-10 p.m., Saturday
This Indie rock band with an ever-changing cast of characters plays a ton of cool originals from their three albums.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
DJ Josh
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m., Saturday
Back by popular demand for a weekend gig on the patio.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Justin Lantrip
Venue: Connie’s Café deck, 323 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 4:30 p.m., Saturday
Admission: Free, open to public.
‘Next to Normal’
Venue: Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union St., in Newport.
Time: 7 p.m., Saturday
Admission: $6 for Students, age 18 and under, $10 for adults. (Not recommended for young children.) Tickets may be purchased by phone at 509-447-9900, at the box office Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, noon-6 p.m., or online at: pendoreilleplayers.org
Sunday, Aug. 28
Sunday Celebration
Venue: Farmin Park, Third & Main, in Sandpoint.
Time: 1-5 p.m., Sunday
Live music and art. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and your friends.
Admission: Free and family friendly and for people of all ages.
Information: 208-265-9294
‘Next to Normal’
Venue: Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union St., in Newport
Time: 3 p.m., Sunday
Admission: $6 for Students, age 18 and under, $10 for adults. (Not recommended for young children.)
Information: pendoreilleplayers.org
Tuesday, Aug. 30
‘Twelfth Night’ auditions
Venue: North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave., in Coeur d’Alene. (In the Edminster Student Union Building Blue Creek/Echo Bay Room.)
Time: 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 30 (Auditions also held on Aug. 31)
There are openings for 17 men and women who can play people in their 20s to 40s. Production dates are Oct. 20-23, 27-29. Community members are encouraged to audition.
Information: 208-769-3220.
Wednesday, Aug. 31
John Firsht
Venue: Sandpoint Farmers Market, Farmin Park, Third Ave. & Oak St., downtown Sandpoint.
Time: Music starts at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday
Admission: Free, open to public.
Jake Robin
Venue: Connie’s Café deck, 323 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 4:30 p.m., Wednesday
Admission: Free, open to public.
‘Twelfth Night’ auditions
Venue: North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave., in Coeur d’Alene. (Edminster Student Union Building, Blue Creek/Echo Bay Room.)
Time: 6 p.m., Wednesday
Information: 208-769-3220.
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