HOliday season filled with illusions, music & more
SANDPOINT — The holiday momentum keeps building as we plow into yet another packed week of activity.
The Panida features a great film starting tonight, as well as a magical performance by ‘Thrillusionist’ Davis DaVinci for two big shows on Saturday. Also Saturday, check out ‘The Winter Salon’ with three talented poets at Community Hall.
Friday night will warm you up with a Contra Dance and Sunday features a special presentation for International Human Rights Day at SHS. Just a few miles east of us, Northwoods Performing Arts presents their annual holiday show starting tonight at the Circle Moon Theater and here at home, the Bonner Mall rolls into its annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Show.
But that’s not all — far from it.
Thursday, Dec. 7
‘Victoria & Abdul’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
When Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal), a young clerk, travels from India to participate in the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, he is surprised to find favor with the Queen herself. As the Queen questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance. Starring Academy Award Winner Judi Dench as Queen Victoria.
Tickets available online at panida.org
‘Come on! It’s Christmas!’
Venue: Circle Moon Theater, located on Highway 211, 3 1/2 miles north of Highway 2, near Newport, Wash.
Time: 6:30 p.m. dinner service, curtain opens at 7:30 p.m. (Additional shows on Dec. 8 and 9)
Combining beautiful voices and uplifting music, Northwoods Performing Arts presents their annual holiday show.
Admission: $25 per person for dinner and show, or $12 for show only. Senior and children tickets are $10.
Reservations: Call 208-448-1294 or visit online at northwoodsperformingarts.com
Friday, Dec. 8
Sandpoint Contra Dance
Venue: Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Celebrate the joys of the holiday season by dancing with friends! Live music will be provided by ‘InTentCity’ and all dances are called by Emily Faulkner. Previous dancing experience is not necessary. First-time dancers are encouraged to arrive on time for an introductory dance at 7 pm. Bring clean, comfortable, non-marking shoes to dance in.
Admission: Suggested donation is $5 per person. Please bring finger food to share. Sponsored by Emily Faulkner, Lost Horse Press and Sandpoint Parks & Rec.
Information: 208-263-6751 or email: sandpointcontra@gmail.com
‘Victoria & Abdul’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
When a young clerk travels from India to participate in the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, he is surprised to find favor with the Queen herself.
Tickets available online at panida.org
Bonner Mall Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
Venue: Bonner Mall, 300 Bonner Mall Way, in Ponderay
Time: All day
Enjoy holiday shopping with more than 30 magical vendors offering unique and special gift items. Santa is on hand Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. through Dec. 24!
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Ron Greene
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Ron has been a dynamic musical presence as a professional musician and solo artist, spending the last decade performing throughout the Northwest and West coast. As a soloist Greene’s intimate stage presence has gained him a reputation as a passionate singer.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Mike & Shanna
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
It’s a little bit of everything when these two come to the tasting room, including, bluegrass, jazz and blues.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
The Cole Show
Venue: Arlo’s Ristorante, 330 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6 p.m.
Great music and fantastic Italian fare as Cole McAvoy plays in his solo persona.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Devon Wade Band
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
Enjoy Top 40s and original country rock with one of Idaho’s top country rock stars, Sandpoint’s very own Devon Wade.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
‘Come on! It’s Christmas!’
Venue: Circle Moon Theater, located on Highway 211, 3 1/2 miles north of Highway 2, near Newport, Wash.
Time: 6:30 p.m. dinner service, curtain opens at 7:30 p.m. (additional show on Dec. 9)
Admission: $25 per person for dinner and show, or $12 for show only. Senior and children tickets are $10.
Reservations: Call 208-448-1294 or visit online at northwoodsperformingarts.com
Saturday, Dec. 9
‘David DaVinci: Thrillusionist’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3 and 7 p.m.
A ‘Thrillusionist’ is not a magician, not just an illusionist, but a thrill-seeking, mind-bending master of prestidigitation who creates an alternate world of fascination — gravity defying hair and leather pants (required). Spectacular illusions and a host of birds that make their way into the act.
Tickets available online at panida.org and at the door.
‘The Winter Salon’
Venue: Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 10 a.m. for lectures; 2 p.m. readings and book signings
Lost Horse Press with Sandpoint Parks & Recreation proudly present ‘The Winter Salon: Lectures, Readings & Book Signings’ with poets David Axelrod, Melissa Kwasny and Christopher Howell.
The Winter Salon will include lectures by the three featured writers, with discussions to follow each topic. David Axelrod presents ‘A Lyric Ecology for the End of the World (and After);’ while Melissa Kwasny discusses ‘The Power of the Image’ — a theme from her recent book of essays entitled, Earth Recitals: Essays on Image and Vision; and Christopher Howell considers ‘Poetry and the Inner Life.’
After lunch at Thai Nigiri, which all participants are invited to attend, the group will head back to Sandpoint Community Hall for a reading and book signing.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: 208-255-4410
Bonner Mall Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
Venue: Bonner Mall, 300 Bonner Mall Way, in Ponderay
Time: All day
Enjoy holiday shopping with more than 30 magical vendors offering unique and special gift items. Santa is on hand Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. through Dec. 24!
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Muffy & The Riff Hangersl
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
This local band describes themselves as ‘an acoustic band, with traditional bluegrass/folk instruments.’
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Mike Johnson Duo Live Jazz
Venue: Cedar Street Bridge, corner of First & Cedar, in Sandpoint.
Time: 6 p.m.
Get ready for a night of live jazz on Hammond B-3 organ and guitar. Mike is a composer and jazz guitarist from San Francisco and fairly new to the area.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Brian Jacobs & Chris Lynch
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
Don’t miss two of Sandpoint’s finest musicians as they blend acoustic guitar and keys to play a variety of pop, rock, Americana and soul.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
The Cole Show
Venue: Arlo’s Ristorante, 330 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6 p.m.
Great music and fantastic Italian fare as Cole McAvoy plays in his solo persona.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
‘Come on! It’s Christmas!’
Venue: Circle Moon Theater, located on Highway 211, 3 1/2 miles north of Highway 2, near Newport, Wash.
Time: 6:30 p.m. dinner service, curtain opens at 7:30 p.m.
Reservations: Call 208-448-1294 or visit online at northwoodsperformingarts.com
Sunday, Dec. 10
International Human Rights Day
Venue: Sandpoint High School, 410 S. Division St., in Sandpoint
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Bonner County Human Rights Task Force and the Foundation for Human Rights Action & Advocacy present Carla Peperzak — a Holocaust Resistance Fighter & Activist in honor of International Human Rights Day. Also featuring a presentation by the SHS Model U.N. Program.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
‘Victoria & Abdul’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Tickets available online at panida.org
Bonner Mall Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
Venue: Bonner Mall, 300 Bonner Mall Way, in Ponderay
Time: All day
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Monday, Dec. 11
Truck Mills Blues Jam
Venue: Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, located at 212 Cedar St.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Dec. 12
Night-Out Karaoke
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
Sing to your heart’s content, or just enjoy the show as locals gather to show their stuff.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Wednesday, Dec. 13
‘The Conversation — Feeling Blue?’
Venue: Kyoto Sushi, Cedar Street Bridge, corner of First & Cedar in Sandpoint.
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Feeling Blue? Have you heard about the 4 Rituals that Make you Happy?
Come to Kyoko on the Cedar Street Bridge to be a part of The Conversation and change your feelings to a brighter color!
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: 208-263-1592
KRFY Community Radio annual meeting
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Join your local community radio station, 88.5 KRFY, for their annual meeting & fundraiser. There will be live music with Marty and Doug, featured pours from Fremont Brewing Company, raffles and a chance to hear what’s happening at your local, community radio station.
Admission: Free and open to the public.