MCS offers a musical February

February 9-16, 2023

THURSDAY, february 9

Cribbage League • 7pm @ Connie’s Lounge

This is an ongoing league with nightly prizes

FriDAY, february 10

Last Chance Band in Concert w/ LiteFeet dance lessons and DJ

6pm @ The Hive

Last Chance Band is an energetic hard-driving country band who has won multiple awards for their sound. The night starts with dance lessons with LiteFeet for $8 from 6:30-8:30pm, with music starting after. $10 at the door. livefromthehive.com

Live Music w/ Ken Mayginnes

Live Music w/ Matt Lome

4:30-7pm @ Barrel 33

Folk rock, originals and covers

Live Music w/ Luke Yates & Christy Lee

6:30-9:30pm @ MickDuff’s Beer Hall

Country, North Idaho style

Live Music w/ BTP

5-8pm @ Pend d’Oreille Winery

Featuring Benny Baker, Ali Thomas and Sheldon Packwood playing classic rock

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

8pm @ Tervan Tavern

SATURDAY, february 11

Valentine’s Day Bingo Fundraiser

12pm @ Sandpoint Area Senior Center

Great prizes, raffle, silent auction to support the Senior Center. Chili at noon, bingo at 1pm. 208-263-6860

Western Pleasure Snowshoe Roundup @ 1413 Upper Gold Creek Rd.

The 10th anniversary Snowshoe Roundup at Western Pleasure. 5K and 10K with both recreational and competitive opportunities. runwild65@gmail.com

Live Music w/ Baker and Packwood

7-9pm @ Connie’s Lounge

Live Music w/ Headwaters

8-11pm @ 219 Lounge

Sandpoint Chess Club

9am @ Evans Brothers Coffee Meets every Sunday at 9am

Karoake

8pm @ Tervan Tavern

Live Music w/ Ian Newbill

6-9pm @ MickDuff’s Beer Hall

Country and classic rock

Live Music w/ Yotes

7pm @ Eichardt’s Pub

Neo-rockabilly, a hint of Johnny Cash and a smattering of Americana flavors

Live Music w/ Zach Simms

5-8pm @ Pend d’Oreille Winery

Soulful favorites

Comedy Avalanche w/ Travis Nelson

8pm @ Panida Theater

Live comedy with touring comedian Travis Nelson. Panida.org for tickets

Karoake 8pm @ Tervan Tavern

SunDAY, february 12 monDAY, february 13

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

Pool League at Connies (Mondays)

6-9pm @ Connie’s Lounge

Magic with Star Alexander (Sundays)

5-8pm @ Jalepeño’s

Up close magic shows right at the table

Sandpoint SongFest Winter Pop-Up and Conservatory Concert Series on tap

By Reader Staff

It’s Winter Carnival time, and the musical opportunities abound. From Friday, Feb. 17 to Sunday, Feb. 19, Sandpoint SongFest enlivens downtown with concerts featuring resident songwriters, a songwriting workshop and the first Conservatory Concert of 2023. All events are held in the Little Carnegie Hall at the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint (110 Main St.).

The weekend kicks off with the Conservatory Concert on Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. MCS will host the southern Oregon-based Michal Palzewicz Trio as a stop on its Pacific Northwest tour. The trio is known for its eclectic, original sounds, blending classical, folk and contemporary elements via cello, banjo, guitar, mixed hand percussion and steel pan. Jacqui Aubert, founder of Ashland Folk Collective, lauds the trio as “exceedingly talented, creating music so enchanting it’s easy to get lost in it. Exceptional!”

On Feb. 18 and Feb. 19, concertgoers have an opportunity to attend any or all of three concerts, with each event showcasing three Sandpoint-based SongFest artists who will share their music with an up-close-and-personal audience while recounting the stories behind their songs.

The lineup of songwriters includes Justin Landis, Beth Pederson with Bruce Bishop, Brendan Kelty, Sheldon Packwood, Jake Robin, Molly Starlite, Patrice Webb, Mikkel Lee of Aether Project and Kerry Lee Diminyatz.

Showtimes are Feb. 18 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Feb. 19 at 4 p.m. The performances offer intimate, cabaret-style general admission or VIP seating, as well as a curated selection of regional wines and microbrews available for purchase.

Daniel Sherrill, of the Michal Palzewicz Trio, will present a special SongFest workshop, “The Songwriter’s Journey: How Do I Start? When Is It Done? What’s in Between?” at 1 p.m. on Feb. 19.Students, musicians and the general public are invited to learn about the art of creating songs and hone their craft at this ticketed event.

Seating is limited and advance tickets are recommended for all events. Tickets, VIP seating, and package options are available at bit.ly/3RIutSQ.