Category: Ben Olson

Since its founding five years ago, Lake Pend Oreille Repertory Theatre has created some memorable moments on the Panida Theater main stage. Led by Keely …

Ben Olson / Community Happenings / Featured / Local Elections / Politics

October 5, 2024

What’s on the general election ballot?

By Ben Olson
Reader Staff

With the 2024 general election around the corner, it’s important to be as informed as possible before Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Here’s a …

Arts & Culture / Ben Olson / Community Happenings / Music

October 2, 2024

The Hive hosts free concert with The Dead & Down

By Ben Olson
Reader Staff

In the early days of rock ’n’ roll, the music was born out of folk, blues and country origins to form a new sound. Bands …

Arts & Culture / Ben Olson / Community Happenings / Music

October 2, 2024

General Mojo’s bring their psychedelic rock sound to Eichardt’s

By Ben Olson
Reader Staff

Seattle’s shimmering psych rock quartet General Mojo’s are not strangers to Sandpoint.

The band’s upcoming gig at Eichardt’s Pub at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. …

Ben Olson / Community Happenings / Living Life

September 25, 2024

Sandpoint Senior Center aims to ‘Fill the Gap’

By Ben Olson
Reader Staff

For many seniors in North Idaho, the Sandpoint Senior Center is not only a critical provider of weekday meals, but a beloved social hub. With …

Back of the Book / Ben Olson / Living Life / Memories / Opinion / Personal history / Politics

September 25, 2024

The nature of humanity

By Ben Olson
Reader Staff

I recently attended a memorial service for someone who left a big impact on my life. This was before I began as publisher of this …

Arts & Culture / Ben Olson / Community Happenings / Featured / Music / Soncirey Mitchell

September 21, 2024

‘This isn’t fast food music’

By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff

Area talents will converge at The Hive’s stage Saturday, Sept. 28 for Deep Roots: Sandpoint’s Original Songwriter Showcase. The 21+ concert features beloved local musicians …