Area Events Calendar

Sandpoint and North Idaho Calendar

November 2007

1-2 Delirious. The Panida's Global Cinema Cafe presents the offbeat comedy/drama about a celebrity photographer trying to make it into the big, at 7:30 p.m. 263-9191
3 Lost and Found. Moondog Productions presents the Teton Gravity Research ski movie, 7 p.m. at the Panida. 263-9191
3 Storytellers Series. The Gardenia Center and the Red Hawk Project host "A Harvest of Soul" featuring Karen Seashore at 7 p.m. at the Gardenia Center. 265-4450
3 Craig Carothers Concert. Little Cricket Music Productions presents songwriter, 7 p.m. in Panida's Little Theater. 263-9191
7 Music from the Crooked Road. Old-time, bluegrass, mountain gospel and flatfoot from the Appalachian Mountain region of Virginia at 7:30 p.m., Panida Theater. Part of the POAC Performance Series. 263-6139
9 The Stolen Sweets Concert. Penguin Productions presents the 1930s swing jazz harmonists, 8 p.m. at the Panida. 263-9191
10 Storytellers Series. See Nov. 3.
10 We as Human Concert. The Panida Theater presents this local Christian rock group in concert at 7 p.m. 263-9191
14 Sandpoint Teen Slam.Lost Horse Press presents spoken word competition for teens at 6:30 p.m. in the Rude Girls Room of Sandpoint Library. 255-4410
17 Holly Eve.The Panida Theater hosts this 27th Annual Gala Benefit at 6:30 p.m., with epicurean delights, auction abundance and local entertainment. Silent art auction preview on Nov. 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 263-9191
17-25 Thanksgiving Fishing Derby. Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club’s annual fall fishing contest. 264-5796
23-24 Syrah Futures and Library Tasting. The Pend Oreille Winery's holiday season opener. 265-8545
23-Jan. 1 Holidays in Sandpoint. A traditional tree lighting ceremony and caroling at Town Square opens the holiday season in Sandpoint, followed by store specials and entertainment; sponsored by Downtown Sandpoint. 255-1876
24 Walking Jim Concert. Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness sponsor this 7 p.m. benefit concert at the Panida Theater. 263-9191
28 KPND Ski & Board Party. The rockin' rhythm n' blues station hosts a series of ever-popular parties with music and thousands of dollars' worth of prizes; 5 p.m. at Stage Right Cellars. 265-8116
29 Ballet Idaho's Nutcracker. Pend Oreille Arts Council presents Ballet Idaho's "Nutcracker" at 7:30 p.m. in the Panida Theater. Part of the POAC 2007-08 Performance Series. 263-6139

December 2007

1 Celtic Wanderings. Little Cricket Music Productions presents Celtic music with the Muses at 7:30 p.m. in the Panida Theater. Albeni Falls Pipes and Drums opens. 263-9191
5 KPND Ski & Board Party. 5 p.m. at Cedar Street Bridge. See Nov. 28. 263-1685
7 Big Band Christmas Show. The Panida Theater hosts this show in the spirit of the holidays. Time TBD. 263-9191
8 Schweitzer Holiday Kick-Off. Schweitzer hosts its annual Christmas tree lighting event in the village. 263-9555
8 Storyhill Folk Concert. Little Cricket Music Productions concert at the Panida Theater. Time TBD. 263-9191
14 Jazz Northwest Christmas Concert. The Panida Theater hosts the Jazz Northwest Christmas concert at 7 p.m. 263-9191
19 KPND Ski & Board Party. 5 p.m. at Craggy Range Bar & Grill. See Nov. 28. 265-3551
21 Shot in the Dark Rail Jam No. 1. The first in a series of three nighttime rail jams in Schweitzer Village. Skiers and snowboarders test their skills on custom rails. 263-9555
31 New Year's Eve. Schweitzer hosts parties to usher in the New Year at Taps and the Chimney Rock Grill, 263-9555; and Angels Over Sandpoint bring back the New Year’s Eve Bash with two bands to choose from at the new Sandpoint Events and Business Center, 266-0503.

January 2008

9 KPND Ski & Board Party. 5 p.m. at the 219 Lounge. See Nov. 28. 263-9934.
9 Sandpoint Teen Slam. See Nov. 14.
12 Winter Trails Day. Schweitzer celebrates with free access to snowshoe and Nordic ski trails. 263-9555.
16 KPND Ski & Board Party. 5 p.m. at the Beach House. See Nov. 28. 255-4947
17 Powder Party. Rock Station 106.7 The Point hosts a series of parties with music, contests and prizes; 5 p.m. at A&P’s Bar & Grill. 263-2313
17-20 Sandpoint Winter Carnival. A community celebration with parades, parties and family events sponsored by the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce. Look up www.sandpointwintercarnival.com or call 263-0887.
18 The Alley Cats. Award-winning a cappella group. 8 p.m. at the Panida. 263-9191
18 Shot in the Dark Rail Jam No. 2. See Dec. 21.
24-26 Banff Mountain Film Festival. Mountain Fever Productions presents award-winning cultural and sports films and speakers. 7 p.m. in the Panida Theater. 263-9191
30 KPND Ski & Board Party. 5 p.m. at the Hydra Steakhouse. See Nov. 28. 263-7123
31 Powder Party. 5 p.m. at the Long Bridge Bar & Grill. See Jan. 17. 265-7929

February 2008

1 Starlight Race Series. Weekly races on Schweitzer’s NASTAR course, followed by post race parties in Taps. Final race has a costume theme of “rock stars.” 263-9555
1-5 Madcap Mardi gras.Sandpoint goes wild with outrageous events, contests and performances during a five-day partying spree all throughout town. Sponsored by Downtown Sandpoint. 255-1876 or www.downtownsandpoint.com for info.
1-2 The Follies. An annual adult-themed variety show rated R for racy, risqué and ridiculous presented by the Angels Over Sandpoint. 8 p.m. at the Panida Theater. 263-9191 or 266-0503
7 Powder Party. 5 p.m. at the Beach House. See Jan. 17. 255-4947
8 Starlight Race Series. See Feb. 1.
8 Swing Kings. Eugene Ballet’s company dancers will groove, jitterbug and lindy hop along to the swinging beats of the Big Band era. 8 p.m. at the Panida Theater. 263-9191
9-10 Chocolate and Wine Tasting. The Pend d’Oreille Winery releases its Terroir Series paired with chocolate delicacies, just in time for Valentine’s Day. 265-8545
13 Sandpoint Teen Slam. See Nov. 14.
15 Starlight Race Series. See Feb. 1.
16 Shot in the Dark Rail Jam No. 3. See Dec. 21.
21 Powder Party. 5 p.m. at Slates Restaurant in Ponderay. See Jan. 17. 263-1381
22 Starlight Race Series. See Feb. 1.
26 Banff Radical Reels. Action films taken from the Banff Mountain Film Festival, 7 p.m. at the Panida Theater. 263-9191
27 KPND Ski & Board Party. 5 p.m. at Mugsy’s in Bonners Ferry. See Nov. 28. 267-8059
29-March 1 Outrageous Air Show. Aerial acrobatics show at Schweitzer with torch-light parade and fireworks display. 263-9555

March 2008

1 Robinson Crusoe. Missoula Children’s Theater returns with another splendid production including many talented, young, local actors to make this timeless children’s story come alive. 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Panida Theater. 263-9191
6 Powder Party. 5 p.m. at the Captain’s Wheel in Bayview. See Jan. 17. 683-1903
8 Gallagher. Renowned comedian performs at the Panida Theater at 8 p.m. 263-9191
12 KPND Ski & Board Party. 5 p.m. at Slates in Ponderay. See Nov. 28. 263-1381
12 Sandpoint Teen Slam. See Nov. 14.
14-16 Stomp Games. This multi-categoried annual event takes over Schweitzer Mountain Resort. Skiers and snowboarders charge down the slopes, competing in slopestyle, boardercross and rail jam events. 263-9555
20 Powder Party. 5 p.m. at Connie’s Lounge. See Jan. 17. 255-2227
22 The Bobs. Center Stage of Spokane presents this San Francisco based a capella group. 8 p.m. at the Panida Theater. 263-9191
26 KPND Ski & Board Party. 5 p.m. at the Captain’s Wheel in Bayview. See Nov. 28. 683-1903
26-29 Schweitzer 72-Hour Film Festival. Schweitzer invites filmmakers to produce a 5 to 7 minute Schweitzer film within 72 hours. Top films shown Saturday night. 263-9555

April 2008

5 KPND Ski & Board Party. 5 p.m. at Schweitzer. See Nov. 28. 263-9555
5 Powder Party. 5 p.m. at Schweitzer. See Jan. 17. 263-9555.
5-6 Tropical Daze. Schweitzer Mountain Resort hosts a celebration featuring live music, races, games and the Rubber Duck Derby Rotary benefit. 263-9555
9 Sandpoint Teen Slam. Finals for competition; See Nov. 14.
11 Kahurangi Moari Dancers. Traditional tribal performers from New Zealand celebrate both Maori and Pacific culture through dance. 8 p.m. at the Panida Theater. 263-9191
23 H.M.S. Pinafore. London’s Carl Rose Opera company brings the Gilbert and Sullivan nautical classic to life, bridging the gap between traditional grand opera and popular music. 7:30 p.m. at the Panida Theater. 263-9191
25 Hamlet. Idaho Shakespeare Festival presents this Shakespeare drama, 7:30 p.m. at the Panida Theater. 263-9191
26-May 4 K&K Fishing Derby. Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club’s annual contest. 264-5796