COMMUNITY Festival offers new music industry scholarship

By Reader Staff

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fundraiser at IPA • 12-9pm @ Idaho Pour Authority

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Cribbage League • 7pm @ Connie’s Lounge

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FriDAY, february 17

2023 Sandpoint Winter Carnival

Downtown Sandpoint

See Page 14 for a full listing of all events happening during week 1. The Parade of Lights starts at 5:30pm downtown

Winter Carnival Kickoff with Stoney Holiday Band

7pm @ The Hive

Sandpoint’s longtime friend Tyler

“Stoney” Stonehocker is back in the 7B. Stoney Holiday is an electric bluegrass outlaw country band. $10 at the door. 21+

Live Music w/ Scott Taylor and the Endless Switchbacks

7pm @ Eichardt’s Pub

Live Music w/ Bright Moments Jazz

5-7:30pm @ Barrel 33

Live Music w/ Ken Mayginnes

5-7:30pm @ Drift (in Hope)

Live Music w/ Chris & Lauren

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Sandpoint Songfest 2023/MCS concert

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7:30pm @ Panida Theater

Legendary, Grammy-winning jazz vocalist and pianist who has played Carnegie Hall and the White House. See Page 21 for more

SATURDAY, february 18

Live Music w/ Mobius Riff

4:30-7:30pm @ Barrel 33

Live Music w/ Ian Newbill

5:30-8pm @ Ice House Pizza (Hope)

Country and classic rock

Science on Saturday: Phil Bass

10am @ Panida Theater

Free event for middle/high schoolers

WinterOne Acts

4pm & 7pm @ Panida Theater

See Page 19 for more info

Very, Very Casual Dark Beer Event

12-5pm @ 219 Lounge

Live Music w/ Desperate 8’s 9pm-midnight @ 219 Lounge

Sandpoint Chess Club

Valentine’s Ball

7pm @ Ponderay Events Center

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Sandpoint Songfest 2023

3pm & 7pm @ Little Carnegie Hall, MCS

Featuring artists from Sandpoint area, including Sheldon Packwood, Jake Robin, Beth Pederson and Bruce Bishop @ 3pm, Molly Starlite, Patrice Webb and Justin Landis @ 7pm

SunDAY, february 19

9am @ Evans Brothers Coffee

Meets every Sunday at 9am

Songwriter’s workshop w/ Danny Sherrill

1-3pm @ Music Conservatory of Sandpoint

Sandpoint Songfest 2023: Residing

Artists’ Show

4pm @ Little Carnegie Hall, MCS Featuring Mikkel Lee, Kerry Lee Diminyatz and Brendan Kelty monDAY, february 20

Monday Night Blues Jam w/ John Firshi

7pm @ Eichardt’s Pub

Group Run @ Outdoor Experience

6pm @ Outdoor Experience

3-5 miles, all levels welcome, beer after wednesDAY, february 22

Live Piano w/ Peter Lucht

5-7pm @ Pend d’Oreille Winery

Live Piano w/ John Firshi

6pm @ Eichardt’s Pub

Early Instrument Sampling at Music Conservatory of Sandpoint

6-7pm @ Music Conservatory of Sandpoint (free class)

Step back in time and explore early instruments you may have never heard before

ThursDAY, february 23

Project 7B Raffle Kickoff Party

6-8pm @ MickDuff’s Beer Hall

With live music featuring Scott Taylor and the Endless Switchbacks. Win a guitar!

The Festival at Sandpoint is offering a new scholarship this year for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the music industry outside of live performance.

This scholarship is open to all Bonner County high school students pursuing a future career in the music industry, which includes — but is not limited to — music business, artist management, concert or venue promotion, e-commerce, music customer service, sound and light design and operation, and production management.

“There are so many careers in the music business outside of being a live performer, and we wanted to provide an opportunity for these students to obtain a scholarship,” Festival Production and Education Manager Paul Gunter said. “The industry looks much different than it did even five and 10 years ago. We are excited to help students prepare for these jobs.”

Scholarships will be awarded based on the applicant’s overall interest in pursuing a music business career as well as the student’s financial need, academic records and industry experience.

Applicants are asked to write an essay on the role of music in their life and how it has inspired them to pursue a career in the music industry, including their long-term professional goals within the entertainment industry. Students must also include two letters of recommendation, preferably from instructors or professionals within the music industry.

“Everyone has a connection to music, and we believe the applicant’s inspirations and goals will translate better in the essay format,” Gunter said.

After a primary evaluation of the applications, the Festival at Sandpoint will contact all finalists to schedule a live interview to take place in May.

Alongside the new Music Industry Scholarship, the Festival also offers the Festival at Sandpoint Instrumental Scholarship and the Charley Packard Memorial Songwriting Scholarship.

All three of the Festival at Sandpoint scholarships are open now. Completed applications are due by April 10, 2023 at 9 a.m. to the Sandpoint High School counseling office (410 S. Division Ave.) or the Festival at Sandpoint office (525 Pine St.). More information about the Festival at Sandpoint’s scholarships, including application forms and criteria, as well as the nonprofit’s other education programs, can be found at festivalatsandpoint.com.