'Big' things ahead for your entertainment options
SANDPOINT — What a week we have in store — concerts at DiLuna’s café and the Panida, Northwest WineFest all weekend at Schweitzer and the Dude returns in digitally remastered glory as The Big Lebowski hits the big screen of the Panida Theater.
Lovers of local music will be fully satisfied, as every pub, lounge and watering hole of any persuasion in town is featuring live music. Looking ahead into next week, Bridges Home travels a few miles west for a pair of dinner concerts near Newport, Wash.
Lots of treats, here’s the deets:
Thursday, July 18
‘The Big Lebowski’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
The masterpiece digitally remastered. Jeff `The Dude’ Leboswki is mistaken for Jeffrey Lebowski, who is The Big Lebowski. Which explains why he’s roughed up and has his precious rug peed on. In search of recompense, The Dude tracks down his namesake, who offers him a job. His wife has been kidnapped and he needs a reliable bagman. Aided and hindered by his pals Walter Sobchak, a Vietnam vet, and Donny, master of stupidity.
Admission: All tickets $5, available at the box office and online at panida.org
Leigh Guest
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 8-11 p.m.
Singer-songwriter Leigh Guest, originally from Sacramento, is now touring the Western U.S. as she presents audiences with a mix of original music and cover material that spans mostly country and singer-songwriter artists. Her influences include Guy Clark, Gillian Welch, Joni Mitchell and Townes Van Zandt.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Brendan Kelty
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Brendan Kelty has roots in Rustbelt sensibilities, Western North Carolina tradition, and the Pacific Northwest wilderness spectacular, Brendan Kelty has cultivated a soulful sound drawn from gritty travel, wilderness living, and personal relationships; simple real and honest.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Friday, July 19
Tony Furtado & Luke Price
Venue: DiLuna’s Cafe, 207 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner served at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
Tony Furtado, an acknowledged master of many different styles and sounds, appears with Luke Price on fiddle. Relix Magazine said of Furtado’s music, ‘True talent doesn’t need categories.’ From bluegrass to blues, from folk to rock, from banjo to slide guitar, his music knows no boundaries.
Admission: $20, available a DiLuna’s Café. Be sure to make reservations by calling 208-263-0864
Thom Shepherd & Coley McCabe
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 7 p.m. meet and greet, concert starts at 8 p.m.
A meet-and-greet with the musicians and the artwork of Kelly McGuire before the show at 7 p.m., and an evening with these hit songwriters starting at 8.
Admission: $20, available at the box office and at panida.org
Red Blend
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 8 p.m.
Red Blend is an artistic blend of soul, pop, blues with a great bouquet of party time fun featuring Meg Turner, Chris Lynch and Brian Jacobs. Three longtime truly crushing it performers of Sandpoint teaming up to put the best spin in your party.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Brad Keeler
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301, Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Brad Keeler is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, songwriter, composer, and interpreter of vintage music.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
DASH
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9-midnight
Founded in 2018, DASH began writing songs together with a passion for getting people out on the dance floor. The Bozeman band brings their dance party vibe with a wild blend of funk, soul, rock, and pop.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Bright Moments Jazz
Venue: Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, located at 212 Cedar St.,
in Sandpoint.
Time: 7-10 p.m.
A great collection of musicians in Sandpoint’s own pub. Go for it.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Ron Kieper Jazz Trio
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Saturday, July 20
Northwest WineFest
Venue: Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Time: noon-7 p.m.
Schweitzer Mountain Resort’s Northwest WineFest is a great summer getaway for the entire family featuring a full weekend of wine tastings, live music, delicious food and outdoor fun. Discover an ever-expanding array of regional wines, while the kiddos zip line, test their climbing skills, and more. The chairlift will be running for scenic views at the top, so make plans to be on the mountain.
Music by Casey Ryan, The Copper Children and Sparkle throughout the day.
Admission: Overall event is free and open to the public. $25 for stemless souvenir wine glass with 6 tasting tickets (2 oz. each); Additional tasting tickets are $3 each. Lift Tickets - $15 foot traffic and $35 bikes.
‘The Big Lebowski’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Jeff `The Dude’ Leboswki is mistaken for Jeffrey Lebowski, who is The Big Lebowski. Which explains why he’s roughed up and has his precious rug peed on. In search of recompense, The Dude tracks down his namesake, who offers him a job. His wife has been kidnapped and he needs a reliable bagman. Aided and hindered by his pals Walter Sobchak, a Vietnam vet, and Donny, master of stupidity.
Admission: All tickets $5, available at the box office and online at panida.org
Mobius Riff
Venue: Sandpoint Farmers Market, Farmin Park, Third Ave. & Oak St., downtown Sandpoint.
Time: Market starts at 9 a.m., music from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
At the risk of sounding like a broken record (remember those?), this band is just plain amazing. Enjoy their spectacular sound as you groove your way through the market.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Bright Moments
Venue: Trinity at City Beach, 58 Bridge St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6-9 p.m.
When this Sandpoint ensemble takes the stage, you can always expect great tunes and good times.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Larry Mooney
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Local favorite, Larry Mooney, will perform on Saturday, July 20th. Larry offers a wide range of styles from 60’s British Pop to Latin rhythms and everything in between.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
The DIGaddie
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Ian and Dinah Gaddie will be playing their blend of music inspired by blues, jazz, Americana, and psychedelic rock. They have guitar driven music that will get your feet moving with laid back bluesy grooves and spiked funky jams that get the good vibes flowing.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Moneypenny
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.-midnight
Moneypenny is an award-winning Missoula high energy Blues/Rock quartet formed in 2015, and led by Christopher Gray, originally from Memphis. Gray brings his Beale St. influences, singing lead and combining a unique rhythmic style and blistering lead guitar.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
John Firshi
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Sunday, July 21
Northwest WineFest
Venue: Schweitzer Mt.
Time: Noon-5 p.m.
Schweitzer Mountain Resort’s Northwest WineFest is a great summer getaway for the entire family.
Music by The Letter B and The Powers throughout the day.
Admission: Overall event is free and open to the public. $25 for stemless souvenir wine glass with 6 tasting tickets (2 oz. each); Additional tasting tickets are $3 each. Lift Tickets - $15 foot traffic and $35 bikes.
Glenda Novinger
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3-5 p.m.
Glenda Novinger owns the Novinger Music Studio in Bonners Ferry is a crowd favorite at Pend d’Oreille Winery.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
‘The Big Lebowski’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 3:30 p.m.
The masterpiece digitally remastered.
Admission: All tickets $5, available at the box office and online at panida.org
Monday, July 22
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, July 23
Night-Out Karaoke
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
Come show your stuff with new DJ Webrix – state-of-the-art equipment, high energy and an expansive playlist.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
West African Traditions Drum Class
Venue: Music Conservatory of Sandpoint, Corner of Main & Second, in Sandpoint.
Time: 5:45 p.m., Tuesdays
Admission: Suggested donation of $5-$15 Drop-in students welcome.
Information: Call 208-597-1892 to reserve a djembe for class, or visit online at dununbabe.com
Wednesday, July 24
Larry Mooney
Venue: Sandpoint Farmers Market, Farmin Park, Third & Main, in Sandpoint.
Time: 3-5:30 p.m. – Wed., July 24
Larry is a masterful guitar player with a voice to match. Add his singular sound to the wonders of the market and you’ve got yourself a fine way to spend an afternoon.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Truck Mills & Carl Rey
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Truck Mills and guest musician Tom Dubendorfer entertain with great blues, folk, gospel and jazz.
Time: 5-8 p.m. – Wed., July 24
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Friday, July 26
Bridges Home dinner concert
Venue: Circle Moon Theatre, located on Highway 211, 3 1/2 miles north of Highway 2, near Newport, Wash.
Time: Doors at 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. dinner service, concert starts at 7:30 p.m. (Also on July 27.)
From rousing pub-style favorites to lilting ballads, Tami Belzer Gunter & Dave Gunter are dual lead vocalists and multi-instrumentalists who will make the rafters ring with a fun mix of Celtic, Americana roots and original music.
Admission: $25 per person for dinner and show, or $12 for show only. Senior & children tickets $10.
Reservations: Call 208-448-1294 or visit online at northwoodsperformingarts.com