Novel gala tops abundant entertainment options
SANDPOINT — OK, this is more like it! Lovely days in paradise mean it’s even more enjoyable to get out and explore all our community has to offer in the world of A&E.
On Saturday evening, Sandpoint Rotary presents A Novel Night Gala at the Columbia Bank atrium, with dining, dancing, auction and more to benefit “The Library” transformation.
The Panida holds court starting tonight with the much-praised film, “The Zookeeper’s Wife,” and the weekend boasts the library’s monthly used book sale, free Saturday at the museum and — also on Saturday — KRFY Community Radio and University of Idaho cyclocross course host an opening reception for the start of their online Viggo Mortensen art auction.
Live music? You’ll find it at every venue in town — check it out:
Thursday, May 4
‘The Zookeeper’s Wife’
Venue: Panida Little Theater, 304 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
This very good and previously untold story follows the courageous actions of Jan and Antonina Zabinska, Polish husband and wife zookeepers and owners of the Warsaw Zoo. They opened their zoo to Jewish refugees after the September 1939 German invasion of Poland and continued to “host” people throughout the occupation. They smuggled them out of the Warsaw ghetto, hiding them in animal cages and basement tunnels leading from the house to the zoo. Considering that the German army had commandeered the zoo for an armory, this “hiding in plain sight” strategy was extremely risky.
Tickets available at the box office and online at: www.panida.org
Wyatt Wood Hall
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St. in Sandpoint.
Time: 6 p.m.
Come out for our Thursday night solo music series featuring Spokane Valley native Wyatt Wood.
With more than 15 years of music experience and an education in music production, Wyatt is doing what he knows best, playing tunes for fans!
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
‘Era of Megafires’
Venue: The Bing Crosby Theater, 909 W. First Ave., in Spokane.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
The Era of Megafires is a 70-minute, multimedia, traveling presentation that features Dr. Paul Hessburg (Pacific Northwest Research Station, U.S. Forest Service), who has conducted fire and landscape ecology research for more than 27 years. Admission: $7, available at the box office or TicketsWest outlets.
Information: 509-534-5805
Friday, May 5
‘The Zookeeper’s Wife’
Venue: Panida Little Theater, 304 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
This very good and previously untold story follows the courageous actions of Jan and Antonina Zabinska, Polish husband and wife zookeepers and owners of the Warsaw Zoo. They opened their zoo to Jewish refugees after the Sept., 1939, German invasion of Poland.
Tickets available at the box office and online at: www.panida.org
Brian Jacobs & Chris Lynch
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
It’s guaranteed good sounds when these two top-shelf musicians team up to play.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Ron Keiper Trio
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Come listen to some of the best jazz saxophone around, as the Ron Keiper Trio takes the stage at the winery.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Devon Wade
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St. in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Devon is an independent country music artist out of Sandpoint Idaho with a strong love for what country music has always been — songs about real life.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Saturday, May 6
‘A Novel Night Gala’
Venue: Columbia Bank atrium, 414 Church St., Sandpoint.
Time: 5 p.m.
Dress as your favorite literary character as Sandpoint Rotary hosts a sublime evening of cocktails, dinner catered by Tango Café, live auction music and dancing.
The event benefits the Sandpoint Library Transformation project and includes a special appearance by renowned author, Jennifer Leo. To make things even more special, the ‘red carpet’ festivities will be broadcast live on Sandpoint Community Radio, KRFY-FM.
Rotary Club of Sandpoint will donate proceeds from this event toward funding the Teen Lounge inside the expanded Sandpoint Library.
Admission: Tickets are $75 per person (8-top tables available for $1,000; 10-top tables available for $1,250), available online at: www.novelnightgala.org
Information: 208-627-5790
‘The Zookeeper’s Wife’
Venue: Panida Little Theater, 304 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.
This very good and previously untold story follows the courageous actions of Jan and Antonina Zabinska, Polish husband and wife zookeepers and owners of the Warsaw Zoo.
The Zabinskas opened their zoo to Jewish refugees after the 1939 German invasion of Poland.Tickets available at the box office and online at: www.panida.org
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Venue: East Bonner County Library District’s Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
On special will be romance books at a sale price of 10 cents each. After all, it is spring and romance is in the air. Also featured are Native American and western history, art and Sci-Fi. You will find the usual large supply of mysteries, general fiction, cookbooks and how-to.
Come say hi to The Friends and enjoy the hunt for literary treasures at wonderful low prices. Don’t forget to look at their shelf located inside the library.
Information: 208-263-6930
Art Place Sandpoint Grand Opening
Venue: Art Place Sandpoint, 120 S. Second Ave. (Second & Lake), in Sandpoint.
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Art Place Sandpoint is a new art center business start-up as of April 1. Vickie Edwards, the founder and owner, looks forward to connecting the amazing local artists that want to teach and those who are eager to delve into new mediums. Artisan Crafts and Fine Art Workshops available daytime, evenings and weekends.
The public is welcome to come and visit with the artists, check out the gallery of instructor’s art gallery, learn more about upcoming classes and workshops while enjoying refreshments and appetizers.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: 228-920-0796 or visit online at: www.artplacesandpoint.com
Viggo Mortensen Art Auction Reception
Venue: Syringa Cyclery, 518 Oak St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
As part of the Bidding for Good online silent auction that runs May 6-21, KRFY Community Radio and the University of Idaho Cyclocross course invite you to this opening reception. Auction items include several framed and unframed photographs, prints books and music CDs, all signed by Viggo Mortensen. The auction proceeds will benefit Team Autism 24/7.
Information: www.biddingforgood.com/krfy
First Free Saturday
Venue: Bonner County History Museum, 611 S. Ella Ave., Sandpoint.
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Join your friends at the Bonner County History Museum for a day of soaking up our rich local and regional history. This will be the last free Saturday event before the museum closes its ‘Dark Side of Bonner County’ and ‘The Doctor Is In’ exhibits, so this is a great chance to check them out if you haven’t already.
Admission: Free and open to the public thanks to the generosity of local sponsors Ruth & Dan Wimberly.
Information: 208-263-2344
Comedy Night
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: Doors at 7:30 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.
Hosted by Morgan Preston, this full night of laughs features comedians Derek Sheen and James Heneghen.
Admission: $10 in advance, $12 at the door for those 21 and over.
The Beat Diggers
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St. in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Made up of all locals, The Beat Diggers share cool tunes, ear candy harmonies, and epic rock and roll.
Admission: Free and open to those 21 and over.
Arbor Public Market
Venue: Cedar Street Bridge, corner of First & Cedar, in Sandpoint.
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Spokane Symphony: Verdi’s ‘Requiem’
Venue: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., in Spokane.
Time: Doors at 7 p.m., concert begins at 8 p.m.
The Spokane Symphony, under the baton of Music Director Eckart Preu, will end the 2016-17 Classics Season with one of the great works of Western music, Verdi’s “Requiem”. Vaughn Williams’ “Serenade to Music” is also on the program.
The concert features performances by two Metropolitan Opera stars: Elizabeth Caballero, soprano and Adam Diegel, tenor. Mezzo-soprano Teresa Buchholz and baritone Mark Walters complete the vocal quartet.
In addition, three choirs will bring power to the choral parts: the Spokane Symphony Chorale, the Eastern Washington University Symphonic Choir, both directed by Kristina Ploeger, and the Gonzaga University Chamber Chorus, directed by Timothy Westerhaus.
Admission: $15-54, available at the box office of Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, by calling 509-624-1200, or online at www.spokanesymphony.org and at all TicketsWest outlets.
Sunday, May 7
‘The Zookeeper’s Wife’
Venue: Panida Little Theater, 304 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3:30 p.m.
This very good and previously untold story follows the courageous actions of Jan and Antonina Zabinska, Polish husband and wife zookeepers and owners of the Warsaw Zoo.
The Zabinskas opened their zoo to Jewish refugees after the 1939 German invasion of Poland.
Tickets available at the box office and online at: www.panida.org
Spokane Symphony: Verdi’s ‘Requiem’
Venue: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., in Spokane.
Time: Doors at 2 p.m., concert begins at 3 p.m.
Admission: $15-54, available at the box office of Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, by calling 509-624-1200, or online at www.spokanesymphony.org and at all TicketsWest outlets.
Monday, May 8
Truck Mills Blues Jam
Venue: Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, located at 212 Cedar St., Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, May 10
‘The Conversation’ — with Vickie Edwards
Venue: Ivano’s Ristorante, 102 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6-8 p.m.
We all have the innate power to create great work and Vickie Edwards wants to inspire us to excel to our next level of creativity.
Come to The Conversation to share in Vickie’s vision and belief in our unlimited possibilities to delve even deeper into the artistic mediums within her new art space, Art Place Sandpoint.
The Conversation is a monthly gathering that is graciously sponsored by the non-profit Creations for Sandpoint on the Cedar St. Bridge.
Admission: Free and open to the public (please support the host venue by planning to dine at Ivano’s).
Information: 208-263-1592
Hiawatha Drum Circle Center
Venue: Hope Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Place, in Hope.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by Jack Green, this is a drumming for peace, abundance, and the healing of Mother Earth. A journey through the spirit world (this is not a class).
Admission: Free and open to all ages.
Information: 208-304-9300 or e-mail: jackgreen7712@gmail.com