WEek's entertainment has a flavor for everyone
SANDPOINT — No matter what flavor you prefer for your entertainment, this week has it going.
Starting tonight, the Banff Mountain Film Festival runs for three evenings at the Panida.
Saturday leads off with the North Idaho Women’s March II — an event designed to harness the power of women to create positive social change and encourage women to run for political office.
On Sunday, The Pearl in Bonners Ferry has a sweet family friendly movie called, “Little Boy” and, on Wednesday, those cool folks at Mattox farm Productions bring us yet another Americana-inspired concert with the five-piece band Fruition at the Heartwood Center. On top of it all, there’s live music virtually everywhere this week.
We’d say more, but isn’t it time to take a look?
Thursday, Jan. 18
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m., films start at 7 p.m. (Additional film festival showings on Jan. 19 and 20)
This film festival travels the world — including a stop right here in Sandpoint. Three nights, all different films each night. A portion of the proceeds go to support the Satipo Kids Project in Satipo, Peru and NIMSEF, North Idaho Mountain Sports Education Fund.
Admission: $19, available in advance at Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, Burger Express, The Alpine Shop and Outdoor Experience, or online at panida.org
Joseph Hein Band
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 8 p.m.
On tour and hailing from the Palouse of Eastern Washington Joseph Hein signs honestly about good times and the bad and his music bears witness to the road unkempt and a winding trail. He has released a number of solo albums with arrangements that create dreamy harmonious sounds with an energetic up ¬tempo rhythm influenced by songs of yesteryear’s AM country and R&B gold. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear one the region’s finest musicians.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Friday, Jan. 19
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m., films start at 7 p.m. (Additional film festival showings on Jan. 20)
This film festival travels the world — including a stop right here in Sandpoint. Three nights, all different films each night.
Admission: $19, available in advance at Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, Burger Express, The Alpine Shop and Outdoor Experience, or online at panida.org
Devon Wade
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30 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 to those 21 and over.
Brian Jacobs
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Brian is back with his melodious voice and solid guitar playing.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Riff Hangers
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 8 p.m.
This Sandpoint acoustic bluegrass group will charm you with a variety of bluegrass, blues, Newgrass, swing and country.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Josh Hedlund
Venue: Cedar Street Bridge Wine Bar, corner of First & Cedar, in Sandpoint.
Time: 6 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
John Firshi
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5 p.m.
Admission: Free to those 21 and over.
‘The M Show’
Venue: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., in Spokane.
Time: 8 p.m.
Enjoy a witty and completely unorthodox new series, created and hosted by concertmaster, Mateusz Wolski. ‘The M Show’ will have the feel of a late night comedy show, with a mixture of humor, video skits, and music, including both classical and pop selections. He will be joined by an ensemble of Spokane Symphony musicians.
Admission: $36 for adults; $54 for series (second show takes place May 24-25), available at the box office and all TicketsWest outlets.
Information: 509-624-1200
Saturday, Jan. 20
North Idaho Women’s March II
Venue: Sandpoint Middle School, 310 N. Division St.
Time: Noon
Everyone is invited to this non-partisan event to harness the power of women to create positive social change and encourage women to run for political office. Keynote speaker State Rep. Paulette Jordan, who has announced her decision to run for governor, will be there. March to follow the rally.
Admission: Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the non-partisan North Idaho Women’s March Committee.
For more information, email: bec3holland@gmail.com.
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m., films start at 7 p.m..
Admission: $19, available in advance at Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, Burger Express, The Alpine Shop and Outdoor Experience, or online at panida.org
January Cornhole Tournament
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: Registration from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., first toss at 1 p.m.
Cornhole kings and queens will be taking to the three regulation indoor brewery courts set up to test your tossin’ abilities in a double elimination tournament. They’re capping it to 32 teams so sign up early via the phone 208-209-6700 or show up day to register.
Admission: $20 buy-in per team, $10 per person for those 21 and over.
Original Music Showcase
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Kevin Dorin presents night of all local talent, playing all original music. Come out to hear their tunes, and show support for local artists.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Ben & Cadie
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
Ben and Cadie are well known from the local band Harold’s IGA. As a duo, they feature B-side originals, as well as a eclectic list of covers that highlight a variety of different instruments, including guitar, ukulele, banjo, piano, accordion, musical saw and various percussion elements.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Truck Mills
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Admission: Free to those 21 and over.
Live Music
Venue: Cedar Street Bridge Wine Bar, corner of First & Cedar, in Sandpoint.
Time: 6 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
‘The M Show’
Venue: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., in Spokane.
Time: 8 p.m.
Enjoy a witty and completely unorthodox new series, created and hosted by Spokane Symphony concertmaster, Mateusz Wolski. ‘The M Show’ will have the feel of a late night comedy show.
Admission: $36 for adults; $54 for series (second show takes place May 24-25), available at the box office and all TicketsWest outlets.
Information: 509-624-1200
Sunday, Jan. 21
‘Little Boy’
Venue: Pearl Theater, 7160 Ash St., in Bonners Ferry.
Time: Doors and café open at 1:30 p.m., film starts a 2 p.m.
Little Pepper Busbee enjoys an idyllic life in an American small town, but his world is shattered when his beloved father is sent off to fight in World War II. But a chance encounter with a stage magician awakens his dormant abilities and clues him into the power of faith. Rated PG
Admission: $5 at the door.
Information: 208-610-2846 or online at thepearltheater.org
Sokane Youth Symphony: ‘Harmony That Inspires’
Venue: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., in Spokane.
Time: 4 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of music inspired by Shakespeare and the traditions of folk song. They include Frederick Delius’ ‘Walk to the Paradise Garden,’ William Walton’s ‘A Shakespeare Suite: Music for the film Richard III,’ and Ralph Vaughan Williams’ ‘Rhosymedre.’
Admission: $16 for adults, $14 for seniors, and $12 for youth 17 and under, available at the box office (if not sold out) and all TicketsWest outlets.
Information: 509-624-1200
Monday, Jan. 22
Truck Mills Blues Jam
Venue: Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, located at 212 Cedar St.,
in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m. — Mon., Jan. 22
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Jan. 23
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.
West African Traditions Drum Class
Venue: Embody Studio, 823 Main St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
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
Wednesday, Jan. 24
Fruition
Venue: The Heartwood Center, 615 Oak St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7 p.m.
Fruition a 5-piece band presented as yet another stellar concert by Mattox Farm Productions. Based in Sandpoint, Mattox Farm Productions’ goal is to bring quality Americana music to North Idaho in a family friendly environment. Named after their family farm in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, they pay homage to the roots and traditions of the past as they bring to the community the richness of this musical tradition from its humble beginnings to the Americana-inspired sounds of today.
Admission: $20 adults, $15 for those 18 and under, available at Eichardt’s Pub, Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters and online at mattoxfarm.com
Truck Mills
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7 p.m.
Famed Sandpoint musician Truck Mills and a special guest will be jamming at the Niner. Come out and chill out with friends to great blues, folk, gospel and jazz tunes.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Open Mic Night
Venue: Skal Tap Room, 476930 U.S. Highway 95 (next to Sandpoint Sports), Ponderay.
Time: 5-8 p.m., Wednesdays Skal Taproom invites musicians and comedians to step up and show their stuff.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
XThe Peking Acrobats
Venue: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., in Spokane.
Time: 7 p.m.
Be amazed as The Peking Acrobats fly through the air, defy gravity, tumble, somersault, juggle, trick-cycle, and more. All the pageantry of a Chinese carnival with live traditional Chinese music.
Admission: $21-$60, available at the box office (if not sold out) and all TicketsWest outlets.
Information: 509-624-1200