• What's on tap this week through Sunday, September 28--------------------

26 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts singer/songwriter/guitarist Vance Bergeson's unique, original music from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 208-265-8545

26 Cellar Music. Stage Right Cellars, 302 N. 1st Ave., hosts Rachel Sedacca, a singer/songwriter from Ventura County who will perform upbeat, family-friendly, rootsy, bluesy folkabilly from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sedacca is traveling the Northwest promoting her new album, Patience Pays. 208-265-8116

26 Bearfoot Concert. Pend Oreille Arts Council hosts this indie acoustic bluegrass band from Alaska at 8 p.m. at the Panida Theater. Click to read a press release, and learn more about the band at BearfootBluegrass.com. 208-263-9191

27 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts Rachel Sedacca's upbeat, rootsy, bluesy folkabilly from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 208-265-8545

27 Community Hall Dance. To celebrate National Ballroom Dance Week, Sandpoint Dance sponsors a dance from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave. Cost is $6 for USA Dance members, $9 for non-members, $5 for students, and includes an Argentine Tango lesson at 7 p.m. Singles, couples, beginners and advanced dancers welcome! Dance is alcohol- and tobacco-free. 208-699-0421

27 Cellar Music. Stage Right Cellars, 302 N. 1st Ave., hosts award-winning, multi-instrumentalist Brad Keeler from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 208-265-8116

What's on tap this week through Tuesday, September 30--------------------

30 Open Mic Session with Mike Strain. Stage Right Cellars, 302 N. 1st Ave., hosts an Open Mic Session with Mike Strain every Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bring your own instrument and join Mike in this open format, or play on your own! 208-265-8116

30 Fall Beer Tasting. Stage Right Cellars, 302 N. 1st Ave., hosts a fall beer tasting event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., all served up with hot pretzels. 208-265-8116

30 Trivia Tuesday. Test your knowledge and win prizes at MickDuff's weekly trivia night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at 312 N. First Ave. Play solo or with a team. 208-255-4351
 

Here is what’s coming up in October!
 

2-4 I.O.U.S.A. The Panida Theater hosts the film I.O.U.S.A., a documentary on the American financial crisis, at 7:30 p.m. each night as part of the Global Cinema Café. I.O.U.S.A. boldly examines the rapidly growing national debt and its consequences for the United States and its citizens. Tickets are $7 adults, $6 seniors and students. Click to view ratings and reviews, or go to the Sandpoint Online Movies Page. 208-263-9191.

3 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts the acoustically driven Justin Landis and Matt Schreiner from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During the music, the winery offers $6 flights of wine, and $8 Reserve flights. 208-265-8545

4 Keeping North Idaho Natural. The Idaho Conservation League sponsors the 12th annual Wild Idaho North! conference entitled Keeping North Idaho Natural. The event will be held at the Sandpoint Business and Events Center at Pine and Euclid, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Keynote speaker Dennis Glick, the northern Rockies regional director of the Sonoran Institute, will address the topic of "growing smarter in the Northern Rockies." Registration fee of $50 includes lunch, social hour, silent auction with live music and libations, and Sunday field trips featuring ICL projects. Visit WildIdaho.org for more details. 208-265-9565

4 Priest River Oktoberfest. Come celebrate the 1st annual Oktoberfest event in Priest River from noon to 8 p.m. in downtown Priest River. Events include the grand openings of two landmark Priest River historic buildings, street vendors, food fair, beer garden, live bands, and a wine tasting featuring Pend d'Oreille wines. 208-946-3715

4 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts singer/songwriter Kaylee Cole on vocals and classical/jazz piano from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 208-265-8545

9-11 Tell No One. This French thriller comes to the Panida Theater at 7:30 p.m. each night as part of the Global Cinema Cafe Series. Click to view ratings and reviews. Tickets are $7 adults, $6 seniors and students; available at Pack River Potions and at the door. 208-263-9191.

10 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts Bridges Home, a folk and Celtic duo featuring Tami and Dave Gunter, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During the music, the winery offers $6 flights of wine, and $8 Reserve flights. 208-265-8545

10 Sandpoint Senior Center Dinner and Auction. The Sandpoint Senior Center hosts its third annual dinner and auction to help offset the cost of their senior meal program. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. at a cost of $15, and an auction follows at 7 p.m., including both live and silent bidding. The event is open to the public. To donate money or auction items, or to purchase dinner tickets, stop by the Senior Center at 820 Main St., or call 208-263-6860.

10-11 All Bonner County Bazaar. This year's annual arts and crafts festival and sale at the Sandpoint Community Hall is presented by Beta Sigma Phi. Hidden Valley Worship Center will be preparing food available for purchase, and hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11. 208-263-6326

10-11 Plein Air Art Event. The Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness, along with Timber Stand Gallery in Sandpoint and Outskirts Gallery in Hope, host a Plein Air event celebrating the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. On October 10, the Timber Stand Gallery will have a wine and cheese reception from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. showcasing the plein air paintings by local and regional artists that highlight the Scotchman Peaks. On October 11, the event will carry over to the Outskirts Gallery from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Fueled by the spectacular beauty of the wilderness in the fall, the skill of our local and regional artists, and the strong support the Scotchmans have in our community, organizers hope to see this become an annual event to help raise awareness about the peaks. 208-263-7748

11 Oktoberfest. Traditional celebration with a variety of festivities, sponsored by Downtown Sandpoint. 208-255-1876

11 Harvestfest. The Sandpoint Farmers Market closes out the season with entertainment, food booths, arts and crafts, and displays at Farmin Park, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 208-597-3355

11 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts Mark Ward and his soulful, melodic, acoustic folk rock from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During the music, the winery offers $6 flights of wine, and $8 Reserve flights. 208-265-8545

13 Kalispel Tour of the Lake. Lake Pend Oreille Cruises and The Idaho Mythweaver present a special chartered trip in the Hope and Clark Fork delta areas of Lake Pend Oreille aboard the Shawnodese from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (board at 1:45 p.m.), leaving from Kramer Marina in East Hope. Special guest and tour guide, Kalispel spiritual elder and tribal cultural director Francis Cullooyah, will highlight the Kalispel history and way of life inextricably linked to Lake Pend Oreille and the Clark Fork River for countless generations. The trip is a fundraiser for the non-profit organization The Idaho Mythweaver, with proceeds going towards the digitization and preservation of its tape archive of Native American oral histories. To reserve a space, send $30 (check or money order) to The Idaho Mythweaver, P.O. Box 2418, Sandpoint, ID 83864, to arrive by Oct. 6. 208-265-9424

15 Five Minutes of Fame. Join other blossoming or seasoned poets, musicians and songbirds for monthly open mic night at Cafe Bodega in Foster's Crossing. Sign up to perform from 6:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Show begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. No cover charge and open to all ages. Five Minutes of Fame happens the third Wednesday of each month. 208-263-5911

16-18 The Importance of Being Earnest. Sandpoint High School's Mime & Masque presents the play The Importance of Being Earnest, written by Oscar Wilde, at 7 p.m. each night in the SHS auditorium.

17 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts soulful singer and songwriter Emily Baker on covers and originals from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During the music, the winery offers $6 flights of wine, and $8 Reserve flights. 208-265-8545

17 Dutch Swing Fever. The Pend Oreille Arts Council presents Big Band Swing Design, hailing from the Netherlands, at 7:30 p.m. at the Panida Theater. The group will perform a variety of swing, jazz, disco and pop. Tickets are $22 adults, $18 for POAC members, and $8 for youth. 208-263-6139

18 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts guitar folk rock duo Mike and Shanna Thompson from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During the music, the winery offers $6 flights of wine, and $8 Reserve flights. 208-265-8545

18 Thanks for the Memories. The Panida Theater hosts the Jean Peck Variety Show entitled "Thanks for the Memories" at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults; $10 seniors; $5 students. 208-255-7801

23-26 Murder at the Castle. The Sandpoint Theatre Company presents Murder at the Castle at 8 p.m. each night at the Little Theatre. 208-255-7801

24 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts T.J. Sherrill on acoustic folk rock from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During the music, the winery offers $6 flights of wine, and $8 Reserve flights. 208-265-8545

25 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts Brad Keeler on blues, rags, jazz and bluegrass from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During the music, the winery offers $6 flights of wine, and $8 Reserve flights. 208-265-8545

25 Warren Miller Ski Film. This annual event, sponsored by Alpine Shop, features the Warren Miller ski film Children of Winter Never Grow Old. The film shows at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Panida Theater. 208-263-5157

31 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts the fun and lively Bluegrass Scramble from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During the music, the winery offers $6 flights of wine, and $8 Reserve flights. 208-265-8545

31-Nov. 1 Fall Festival of Fair Trade. Lost Horse Press and the Northwest Fair Trade Network host a Fall Festival of Fair Trade, happening Friday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Sandpoint Community Hall. The festival is a market for fair trade goods from around the world - fair trade is a growing movement that promotes alternative approaches to conventional international trade. The Fall Festival of Fair Trade will feature fairly traded goods - sweaters, textiles, clothing, baskets, tea and coffee, jewelry, leather goods, books, pottery, handmade paper, toys, musical instruments and a diversity of exotic gifts - from Mexico, Africa, Guatemala, Chile, Ghana, Thailand, Burma, Nepal, Tibet and Laos, as well as a selection of handmade goods by local artists and craftspeople. Admission is free. 208-255-4410 or e-mail losthorsepress@mindspring.com for more information.

Here is what’s happening in November!

1 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts Chris O'Murchu on Latin blues, jazz and acoustic from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During the music, the winery offers $6 flights of wine, and $8 Reserve flights. 208-265-8545

5 Xiayin Wang Piano Concert. The Panida Theater hosts a concert by pianist Xiayin Wang at 7:30 p.m. 208-255-7801

7 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts the sparkly soul-driven rock-pop of Kyle Stevens from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During the music, the winery offers $6 flights of wine, and $8 Reserve flights. 208-265-8545

7 Jazz Concert. The Panida Theater hosts the "Stolen Sweets" Jazz Concert at 8 p.m., part of the Think SWING! Jazz & Blues Festival. Tickets are $18 adults; $12 seniors/students. 208-255-7801

8 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts Truck Mills on acoustic and slide guitar rock and blues from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During the music, the winery offers $6 flights of wine, and $8 Reserve flights. 208-265-8545

8 Hot Club of Cow Town. The Panida Theater hosts the "Hot Club of Cow Town" at 8 p.m., as part of the Think SWING! Jazz & Blues Festival. 208-255-7801

15 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts Brother Music on slide guitar blues from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During the music, the winery offers $6 flights of wine, and $8 Reserve flights. 208-265-8545

15 Teton Gravity Research. The Panida Theater hosts Teton Gravity Research, a ski and board film at 7 p.m. 208-255-7801

16 Golden Dragon Chinese Acrobats. The Pend Oreille Arts Council sponsors a performance by the Golden Dragon Chinese Acrobats at 7:30 p.m. Direct from Hibei, China, the company has traveled around the world to 65 countries on five continents, including a performance at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and has gained international acclaim. Tickets are $22 adults, $18 for POAC members, and $8 for youth. 208-263-6139

19 Five Minutes of Fame. Join other blossoming or seasoned poets, musicians and songbirds for monthly open mic night at Cafe Bodega in Foster's Crossing. Sign up to perform from 6:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Show begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. No cover charge and open to all ages. Five Minutes of Fame happens the third Wednesday of each month. 208-263-5911

22 Holly Eve. Holiday fashion show and gala benefit for the Panida and Festival at Sandpoint begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Panida Theater, and includes champagne, hors d'oeuvres and entertainment. 208-263-9191

22-30 Thanksgiving Fishing Derby. Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club's annual fall fishing contest. 208-264-5796

28-29 Hills Resort Arts and Crafts Show. Hills Resort in Priest Lake presents its 23rd annual 'Tis the Season Arts and Crafts Show. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29. The show features distinctive and original creations, and many handcrafted Christmas gifts. Nationally known cartoonist and author Boots Reynolds will be signing copies of his collector's cookbook, "Boots 'n' Beans," from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Hills Resort is located at Luby Bay on Priest Lake. 208-443-2551

28-Jan. 1 Holidays in Sandpoint. Traditional tree lighting ceremony and caroling opens the holiday season in Sandpoint, followed by store specials and entertainment throughout the season, sponsored by Downtown Sandpoint. 208-255-1876

29 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts guitar rock duo Mike and Shanna Thompson from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During the music, the winery offers $6 flights of wine, and $8 Reserve flights. 208-265-8545

Here is what’s happening in December!

3 The Nutcracker. The Pend Oreille Arts Council continues a holiday tradition at the Panida Theater with the Eugene Ballet's performance of The Nutcracker at 7:30 p.m. Talented young dancers from the Sandpoint region join in on this imaginative ballet, filled with colorful sets and dazzling costumes. Tickets are $22 for adults, $18 for POAC members, and $8 for youth. 208-263-6139

6 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts folk and Celtic duo Bridges Home, featuring Tami and Dave Gunter, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During the music, the winery offers $6 flights of wine, and $8 Reserve flights. 208-265-8545

6-7 Christmas Oratorio. The North Idaho Chorale will perform the Christmas Oratorio by Camile Saint-Saens. Their performance on Dec. 6 will be held at 7 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church at Olive and Ontario. Their performance on Dec. 7 will be held at 7 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2255 W. Pine St.

12 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts soulful singer and songwriter Emily Baker on covers and originals from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During the music, the winery offers $6 flights of wine, and $8 Reserve flights. 208-265-8545

12, 14 Gloria. The Pend Oreille Chorale will perform Antonio Vivaldi's Gloria with the Pend Oreille Chamber Orchestra. The performance on Dec. 12 will be held at 7 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church at Olive and Ontario. The performance on Dec. 14 will be held at 3 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene on Highway 95 north of Sandpoint.

13 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts Monarch Mountain Band and their fun, bluegrass folk from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During the music, the winery offers $6 flights of wine, and $8 Reserve flights. 208-265-8545

17 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts the eclectic, ethnic sounds of Phlogisticonics from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During the music, the winery offers $6 flights of wine, and $8 Reserve flights. 208-265-8545

20 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts Brother Music on slide guitar blues from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During the music, the winery offers $6 flights of wine, and $8 Reserve flights. 208-265-8545

27 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts folk guitartist and singer/songwriter Doug Bond from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During the music, the winery offers $6 flights of wine, and $8 Reserve flights. 208-265-8545