10 Jul 2020

August in Sandpoint

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26-August 23 Painting With Watercolors. Sandpoint Parks and Recreation hosts the class Painting with Watercolors for all levels age 16 and above at Sandpoint Community Hall each Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The classes taught by Julie Hutslar, a professional watercolor artist, will cover specific methods, painting out-of-doors, using still life as subject matter and painting from 2D. All supplies are included. Class fee $64; city residents receive a $5 discount. Register by Monday, July 23 at 3 p.m. For more information call 208-263-3613.

26-August 7 Artists in Residence Workshop. The Outskirts Gallery in Hope presents the Artists in Residence Summer Workshop Series in the Hope Circle Classroom behind the Hope Market Café. Anjel Luna and Glenn Grishkoff lead the lecture and class “Ceramics and Raku: Exlpore the Figure” from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from July 26-29. Students return August 6-7 for glazing and special Raku firing from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Class fee $250, lab fee $75. Call to register; University of Idaho credit available. 208-264-5696

2-24 Artists in Residence Workshop. The Outskirts Gallery in Hope presents the Artists in Residence Summer Workshop Series in the Hope Circle Classroom behind the Hope Market Café. Anjel Luna and Glenn Grishkoff lead the lecture and class “Ceramics and Raku: Exlpore the Figure” from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from August 2-5. Students return August 23-24 for glazing and special Raku firing from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Class fee $250, lab fee $75. Call to register; University of Idaho credit available. 208-264-5696

4 Art Workshop. The Arts Alliance holds a one-day workshop on Stained Glass Beveled Sun Catcher led by instructor Sara McEvily at Skeleton Key Art Glass, 1223 Michigan St. Suite B, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Fee $55. Visit ArtsAlliance.info for more information or to register for a class. 208-255-5273

4 Salad Luncheon. Clark Fork Methodist Church hosts its annual salad luncheon in Fellowship Hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event offers all-you-can-eat salad, homemade pie and beverages for $6. Bazaar and Rummage Room open at 9 a.m. 208-266-1234

6-10 Schweitzer Adventure Day Camp Session 5. Every week Schweitzer day camps offer a different adventure theme from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for kids entering grades 1st to 5th. Cost per week $175, with $15 off for Season Pass holders; includes transportation from the bottom of the mountain to the village and back to the bottom each day, snacks and souvenirs. For this week’s theme “Eyes in the Sky” campers look to the skies to identify birds and planes, and fly kites. 208-263-9555

10-12 Dog Days Writing Workshops. Lost Horse Press proudly presents the Dog Days Poetry and Prose Writing Workshops featuring Melissa Kwasny (poetry) and EWU Professor Emeritus, John Keeble (fiction and nonfiction) at Lost Horse Press, 105 Lost Horse Lane. Workshop fee is $150. Classes are limited to 12 students and early registration is recommended. For additional information or to register, click here or visit Losthorsepress.org. 208-255-4410

11 Art Workshop. The Arts Alliance holds a one-day workshop on Stained Glass Night Lights led by instructor Sara McEvily at Skeleton Key Art Glass, 1223 Michigan St. Suite B, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Fee $45. Visit ArtsAlliance.info for more information or to register for a class. 208-255-5273

11 Art Workshop. The Arts Alliance holds a one-day workshop on Mosaic Stepping Stones led by instructor Lynn Guier at The Studio, 518 Oak St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fee $50 adults; $45 youth ages 10 and up. Visit ArtsAlliance.info for more information or to register for a class. 208-255-5273

13-17 Schweitzer Adventure Day Camp Session 6. Every week Schweitzer day camps offer a different adventure theme from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for kids entering grades 1st to 5th. Cost per week $175, with $15 off for Season Pass holders; includes transportation from the bottom of the mountain to the village and back to the bottom each day, snacks and souvenirs. For this week’s theme “Wet ‘n Wild” campers will learn about how important water is (then learn how much fun water is). 208-263-9555

15 Art Workshop. The Arts Alliance holds a one-day workshop on Knotless Netting Necklaces led by instructor Eileen Marcotte at The Studio, 518 Oak St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit ArtsAlliance.info for more information or to register for a class. 208-255-5273

20-24 Schweitzer Adventure Day Camp Session 7. Every week Schweitzer day camps offer a different adventure theme from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for kids entering grades 1st to 5th. Cost per week $175, with $15 off for Season Pass holders; includes transportation from the bottom of the mountain to the village and back to the bottom each day, snacks and souvenirs. For this week’s theme “The Wacky World of Silly Sports” campers have water balloon volleyball, potato sack races, bubble gum contests, rally races and more. 208-263-9555

23 Monday Night Blues Jam. The Blues Jam, hosted by Truck Mills, has been an ongoing Sandpoint music tradition for more than 12 years. Weekly at Eichardt’s, 212 Cedar Street. Starts at 8 p.m., no cover charge. 208-263-4005

24 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

25 Open Mic Night. This weekly open mic for poets, songwriters, comics and performers of all kinds at Downtown Crossing starts around 9 p.m. 208-265-5080

26 Music Lab. Downtown Crossing, 206 N. First Ave., hosts this weekly open jam session for musicians starting at 8 p.m. All musical styles and instruments welcome. 208-265-5080

26 Open DeeJay Nite. Spin tunes at Synergy during Open DeeJay Nite every Thursday. Bring and play anything you please, beginning at 8 p.m. Any music mediums accepted. Live beat matching not required. Open to those 21 and older. No cover charge. 208-255-4412

26-27 Artist Coffee Talk. The Outskirts Gallery in Hope presents an Artist Coffee Talk at 10 a.m. each day with Anjel Luna and Glenn Grishkoff at the Hope Market Cafe. This event is free and open to the public. 208-264-5696

27 The Unknown Blueprint. The Panida Theater presents the documentary film “The Unknown Blueprint” about local automated design artist KC (formerly Laura Crawford) at 7:30 p.m. 208-263-9191

27 Cellar Music. David Lane Walsh performs live music from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Stage Right Cellars, 302 N. 1st Ave. No cover charge. 208-265-8116

27-29 Artists’ Studio Tour. Visit 40 artists and 28 locations in the 5th annual free, self-guided driving tour with special events planned for July 20-22 and July 27-29. Many studios open June 1-Sept. 4. Visit ArtTourDrive.org for more information. 208-597-6394

28 Crazy Days. Lots of deals in this giant sidewalk sale by downtown merchants, sponsored by Downtown Sandpoint Business Association. 208-255-1876

28 Cellar Music. Justin King performs live music from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Stage Right Cellars, 302 N. 1st Ave. No cover charge. 208-265-8116

29 Music on the Lawn. Schweitzer Mountain Resort hosts an afternoon of free music on the lawn from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schweitzer Village. Latin fusion group Sol’Jibe performs. 208-263-9555

28 The Road to Diddily Squat. Center Stage of Spokane presents “The Road to Diddily Squat,” a premiere of the revised play at the Panida Theater in an 8 p.m. showing. 208-263-9191

28 Summer Sounds at Park Place. POAC hosts this free concert series at Park Place stage, corner of First and Cedar, from noon to 2 p.m. every Saturday through Labor Day Weekend. Backstreet Dixie performs at 10 a.m. and Carl Rey and the Blues Gators play at noon. See ArtinSandpoint.org for more information. 208-263-6139

29 Dover Community Picnic. Dover Community Hall hosts a potluck picnic starting at noon, followed by a 2 p.m. history presentation by Vern Eskridge. Sponsored by the Bonner County Historical Society. 208-263-2344

29 Sunday Concerts on the Lawn. The POAC hosts this free live concert series featuring regional musicians on the lawn in front of Edgewater Resort at City Beach from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. every Sunday. The Swing Street Big Band performs with Kristen Oliver. See ArtinSandpoint.org for more information. 208-263-6139

29 Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon. Di Luna’s Cafe hosts the band, A Touch of Jazz, every Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 208-263-0846

30 Monday Night Blues Jam. The Blues Jam, hosted by Truck Mills, has been an ongoing Sandpoint music tradition for more than 12 years. Weekly at Eichardt’s, 212 Cedar Street. Starts at 8 p.m., no cover charge. 208-263-4005

31 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

25 Art Workshop. The Arts Alliance holds a one-day workshop on Stained Glass Spinning Hearts led by instructor Sara McEvily at Skeleton Key Art Glass, 1223 Michigan St. Suite B, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cutting and soldering experience preferred; Fee $50. Visit ArtsAlliance.info for more information or to register for a class. 208-255-5273

25-26 Artists in Residence Workshop. The Outskirts Gallery in Hope presents the Artists in Residence Summer Workshop Series in the Hope Circle Classroom behind the Hope Market Café. Glenn Grishkoff leads the lecture and class “Handmade Brushes: Make Your Mark” from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Class fee $95, lab fee $30. Call to register; University of Idaho credit available. 208-264-5696

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