Entertainment options spook up plenty of good times
SANDPOINT — Halloween fun is the order of the day as we roll into that spooky celebration on the heels of live radio plays such as ‘The War of the Worlds’ onstage at the Panida, plus scary flicks and more.
There’s even a costume ball ‘Boo Bash’ on Saturday and tons of opportunities to dress up as your favorite ghoul, ghost or goblin at local watering holes. Also on tap, lots of cool concerts around the region.
Enter — if you dare:
Thursday, Oct. 26
‘War of the Worlds’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
The Panida Playhouse Players directed by Robert Moore are taking audiences back in time to a place that Orson Welles and his Mercury Theater broadcast to the nation the first true on-air thriller that threw the country into a panic! Come join us as we relive those exciting moments of the live on-air, 1938 broadcast of H.G. Wells’ phenomenon War of the Worlds.
Admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, available at Eve’s Leaves, Skal Taproom in Ponderay and online at: panida.org
‘Five Women Wearing the Same Dress’
Venue: NIC’s Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center, 1000 W. Garden Ave., in Coeur d’Alene.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
This funny, irreverent play by Alan Ball concerns five reluctant bridesmaids hiding out in an upstairs bedroom from an ostentatious wedding reception. Secrets are revealed and choices questioned, creating a common bond between them as well as moments of humor and pathos.
The play contains mature themes and language; it is not intended for children. No infants, please.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: 208-769-3220
Jesus & Mary Chain
Venue: The Bing Crosby Theater, 909 W. First Ave., in Spokane.
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Stooges, the Ramones, Einstürzende Neubauten, The Shangri-Las: an eclectic range of influences for sure, and one that inspired brothers Jim and William Reid as The Jesus and Mary Chain emerged from Lanarkshire, Scotland, to become one of the most influential bands of their era. After some years apart, they reunited a few years back and have a solid new album to support on tour.
Admission: $39.50, available at the box office (if still available) and TicketsWest outlets.
Information: 509-534-5805
Friday, Oct. 27
Miah Kohal Band
Venue: Ol’ Red’s Pub, 202 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 8 p.m.
It’s definitely a night to rock when Miah and the band do their thing. Come in costume and add to the party atmosphere!
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Harold’s IGA
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Harold’s IGA is an indie rock band with an ever changing cast of characters. They play a ton of originals from their three albums.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Ron Kieper Trio
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Come enjoy some excellent jazz, compliments of this talented threesome.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
DJ Josh
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
DJ Josh, one of Sandpoint’s favorite DJs, will be playing a selection of your favorite tunes.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
‘Five Women Wearing the Same Dress’
Venue: NIC’s Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center, 1000 W. Garden Ave., in Coeur d’Alene.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
This funny, irreverent play concerns five reluctant bridesmaids hiding out in an upstairs bedroom from an ostentatious wedding reception.
The play contains mature themes and language; it is not intended for children. No infants, please.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: 208-769-3220
Saturday, Oct. 28
‘War of the Worlds’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, available at Eve’s Leaves, Skal Taproom in Ponderay and online at: panida.org
‘Boo Bash’ Costume Ball Social Dance
Venue: Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7-10 p.m.
The fun will begin with a one-hour Cha-Cha lesson taught by a professional instructor, followed by general dancing, refreshments, door prizes, mixers, prizes for the best costumes, and a drawing for a month of free dance classes. Singles, couples, and all levels of dancers are welcome!
Admission: $9 adults, $6, USA Dance members, $5 teens. USA Dance events are alcohol and tobacco free.
Information: 208-699-0421 or visit: usadancesandpoint.org
Robert Crader
Venue: Ice House Pizzeria, 140 W. Main St., in Hope.
Time: 5:30-8 p.m.
Local musician extraordinaire Robert Crader plays the classics at this cool, Hope venue. Great music, delicious food and incredible views all in one place!
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: 208-264-5555
83rd Anniversary with Harold’s IGA
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: Noon-Closing for party; Music starts at 9 p.m.
For 83 years running the 219 has been a Sandpoint icon and institution. Through thick and thin, it’s been open continuously at the same location since October, 1934. Recently renovated to it’s 1930’s era look and feel, you wouldn’t want to miss this annual party that starts at noon and goes to close.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Mobius Riff
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
The gentlemen from Mobius Riff are excited to be back at the Beer Hall! They play an eclectic mix of jazz, rock, Celtic, classical and Middle Eastern music, featuring Tom Duebendorfer, Larry Higgins, John Sarchio and Larry Guldberg.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Devon Wade
Venue: Ol’ Red’s Pub, 202 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 8 p.m.
Get your country groove on at Ol’ Red’s with independent artist Devon Wade and be sure to come in costume for extra Halloween fun.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
‘Five Women Wearing the Same Dress’
Venue: NIC’s Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center, 1000 W. Garden Ave., in Coeur d’Alene.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Contains mature themes and language; it is not intended for children. No infants, please.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: 208-769-3220
Spokane Symphony: ‘Halloween at Hogwarts’
Venue: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., in Spokane.
Time: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
The Hogwarts School is coming to Spokane for Halloween! Stroll through lessons on Defense Against the Dark Arts, Herbology and Potions. Trick-or-treat while you meet the ghosts, Dementors, Fantastic Beasts and more. Visit the Leaky Cauldron Pub for cool sips… then enter “Hedwig Theater” where Professor Nakahara will lead a musical ode to Harry Potter along with assorted, scary classics.
Admission: $29-$45, available at the box office (if not sold out) and all TicketsWest outlets.
Information: 509-624-1200
Sunday,
Oct. 29
‘War of the Worlds’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, available at Eve’s Leaves, Skal Taproom in Ponderay and online at: panida.org
Game Night with Racheal
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7 p.m.
It’s a fun night of games, beers and cocktails with one of Sandpoint’s favorite bartenders.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Spokane String Quartet
Venue: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., in Spokane.
Time: 3 p.m.
The Spokane String Quartet welcomes guest pianist Martin Labazevitch for an afternoon of Polish music. Labazevitch has appeared on numerous concert stages and festivals in Europe, Israel, Japan, South Korea and the United States.
Admission: $12-$20, available at the box office (if not sold out) and all TicketsWest outlets.
Information: 509-624-1200
Monday, Oct. 30
Truck Mills Blues Jam
Venue: Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, located at 212 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Admission: Free, open to public.
Tuesday, Oct. 31
Halloween Movies Double Feature
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7 p.m.
Come for one creepy movie or — if you can stand the fright — see ‘em both! Halloween chills provided by the classic ‘Night of the Living Dead’ and the remastered original version of ‘Halloween’ on the big screen.
Admission: $7.67 for one movie, $12.93 for both, available online at: panida.org
Night-Out Karaoke Halloween Costume Party
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 celebrate Halloween in costume.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
West African Traditions Drum Class
Venue: Embody Studio, 823 Main St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30 p.m.(and subsequent Tuesdays)
This group explores the rich tradition of West African drumming styles under the expert leadership of Ali Thomas.
Admission: Suggested donation of $5-$15
Information: Call 208-597-1892 to reserve a djembe for class, or visit online at: dununbabe.com
Thursday, Nov. 2
Kitchen Dwellers/Horseshoes & Handgrenades
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., show starts at 6:30 p.m. — Thurs., Nov. 2
This is a dual headliner show with The Kitchen Dwellers and Horseshoes and Handgrenades. Cascade Crescendo will be the opening act to this amazing concert!
This year has been very good for the Kitchen Dwellers, the Montana-based quartet featuring Joe Funk (bass), Shawn Swain (mandolin), Torrin Daniels (banjo), and Max Davies (guitar).
Admission: Tickets available online at: panida.org or at the box office.