Backpacking the Balkans, part I
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
There are times in life when the ruts grow too deep around us. Some might settle in and come to love the growing walls around …
Category: Arts & Culture
Free laughs at IPA
By Reader Staff
After years of gigging as a musician, Grant Winkels finally convinced himself that he was funny.
The Minneapolis-based stand-up comic will try to convince Sandpoint of the …
Local artist to host ongoing art appreciation talks
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Art is one of those mediums that gives back just as much as it takes. Stare at the same painting for long enough, you’ll reach …
2025 Women of Wisdom to be honored at annual gala
By Reader Staff
The Women Honoring Women committee is preparing to celebrate its 2025 Women of Wisdom selectees with a gala brunch Saturday, June 14 at the Marigold Bistro inside …
Learning on the stage
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Nova High School’s student body will put on four performances of the Broadway musical Hadestown on Friday, June 13 at 6 p.m.; Saturday, June 14 …
Ponderay Aquatic Center proposal to be launched at June 18 event
By Reader Staff
Area residents will have the opportunity to get a first look at the ambitious project to bring an aquatics center to Ponderay, with a free and open …
Food bank partners with local gardeners to feed the community
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
This summer, the Bonner Community Food Bank, Gardens for Health Collaborative and the Lake Pend Oreille School District are partnering with local gardeners to bring …
Celebrate 48 years of creativity at Sandpoint’s beloved ArtWalk
By Reader Staff
Now in its 48th year, Pend Oreille Arts Council’s Annual ArtWalk returns to downtown Sandpoint on Friday, June 13, with festive opening receptions from 5-8 p.m. The …
Bring back the mushroom zombies
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Editor’s note: Spoilers ahead.
As much as it pains me to write this, Season 2 of The Last of Us left me cold. Cold like …
‘What a long, strange trip it’s been’
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
When the iconic Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia died in the summer of 1995, a light went out in the world. However, Deadheads have kept …
Coming up this week! Don’t miss Live Music, the Summer Sampler, the Art Party, Monarch Grind, the Sandpoint Renaissance Faire, and more! See the full list of events in the 