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September 18 |
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Spiritsong,
Boundless to perform 'Draw the Circle Wide:' An
international choral festival in Cuba in November and a
performance at Carnegie Hall in April make this a banner year for
the "Spiritsong" and "Boundless" choral ensembles under the
direction of Vicki Blake Thompson. Come celebrate with them at
their performances of “Draw the Circle Wide” at 7 p.m. Friday
October 20 and 3 p.m. Saturday, October 21 at the Historic Pearl
Theater. |
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September 13 |
 Spool
Effect to play benefit for new skate park: Spool
Effect will be playing a benefit you won't be able to sit still
for from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, September 30, at the Pearl Theater,
7160 Ash Street, Bonners Ferry. And your suggested $5 admission
donation will go right back to the community, helping the the
Skatepark Alliance of Bonners Ferry build a new skate park. Spool
Effect is made up of three musicians with a love for diversity in
musical styles and openness for improvisational music. |
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September 10 |
 Fit
and Fall Proof class going to three days a week: The
Fit and Fall Proof® exercise class for seniors has been going
strong all summer. Beginning the week of September 18, the class
will resume its three times a week schedule. The class is held at
the VFW Hall at the Senior Hospitality Center, 6635 Lincoln
Street, Bonners Ferry. This hour-long class will be held on
Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:45 a.m. and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. |
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September 9 |
 WaCanId
ride will bring 130 bicyclists to region: With its
395 miles/635 kilometers of breathtaking scenery and vibrant
communities, the International Selkirk Loop is becoming a popular
destination for cyclists who wish to participate in a unique
six-day cycling adventure September 11-16. Now in its 15th year,
this annual Rotary supported event takes cyclists on paved roads
encircling the Selkirk Mountains of Washington, Canada and Idaho
–hence the name WaCanId. |
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September 7 |
 Thrillusionist
to perform benefit for the Panida: Thrillusionist
David DaVinci will put on his amazing show to benefit the Panida
Theater in Sandpoint at 7 p.m. Saturday, October 7, going beyond
reality and stopping just short of insanity! DaVinci is not a
magician and not just an illusionist, but a thrill-seeking,
mind-bending master of prestidigitation who creates an alternate
world of fascination. |
 Boundary
County Bear Fair coming: Our beautiful region is home
to the majestic bear, and what better way to honor our shared
space than by coming together to learn, share and grow, and the
Kootenai Resource Initiative has curated a special day for our
tight-knit community, the Boundary County Bear Fair, kicking off
at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 30, at the Boundary County
Fairgrounds. |
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August 30 |
 Pearl
season opens September 8 with 'Songwriters in the Round:' Tickets
are on sale now for the Pearl Theater's 2023-24 season kick-off,
"Songwriters in the Round," a live music performance featuring
John Hewitt, Abigayle Kompst and Hannah King, and the first person
to buy their tickets is going to score a VIP upgrade: early entry,
free drinks and appetizer and a few other sweet treats! |
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August 25 |
 Free
Young Eagle flights offered Saturday: Discover the
wonder of flight! EAA Chapter 757, along with the Experimental
Aircraft Association Young Eagles program, is offering free
airplane flights around the county for anyone eight to 17 years
old this Saturday, September 2, at the Boundary County Airport. |
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August 15 |
 McCourys
travelin' to the Panida: This ain't your father's
bluegrass band! The Travelin' McCourys will be at the Panida
Theater in Sandpoint at 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 25. Yes, they won
the Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album in 2019, but the sons of
legend Del McCoury have turned bluegrass on its head performing
with Dierks Bentley, Tyler Childers and doing jam band
collaborations with Phish and String Cheese Incident. |
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August 7 |
 Guitarist
Richard Thompson to play the Panida: Richard Thompson
holds the coveted spot as Rolling Stone's top 100 Greatest
Guitarists of All Time and he'll be performing for one night only
at 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 9, at the Panida Theater in Sandpoint.
This live show will be a spectacular, powered by evocative song
craft, jaw-dropping guitar playing, and indefinable spirit.
Thompson has created a standout body of work. |
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June 26 |
 One
last laugh before Pearl closes for renovations: The
Historic Pearl Theater, 7160 Ash Street, Bonners Ferry, will be
closed July and August for some much-needed renovations, but not
before "The Last Hurrahahaha," a night of laughs featuring three
of the funniest comedians of the Pacific Northwest, taking the
stage at 7 p.m. Friday, June 30. |
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June 5 |
 David
& Teesha bringing their ministry of illusions to town:
David and Teesha Laflin will be in Bonners Ferry to present free,
family-friendly performances at 7 p.m. June 30 and July 1 in the
Becker Auditorium at Bonners Ferry High School. The
internationally recognized illusionists' visit is sponsored by
Limitless Church, which holds Sunday services in the Becker
Auditorium and maintains the Limitless Outpost, 6690 Main Street,
Bonners Ferry. |
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May 30 |
 Second
Harvest food truck coming Friday: The fourth Boundary
County Second Harvest free food distribution will be happening
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 2, at the west end of the
Boundary County Fairgrounds. All people who want help with their
food needs are welcome. No sign up or registration is necessary. |
 '2
the Border Bike Rally' coming to Porthill: Tony Wade,
Bonners Ferry, and Troy Olson, Naples, love motorcycles, love
North Idaho and love motorcycle rallies. But, in North Idaho there
aren't any rallies, so they found a great location and decided to
just do it ourselves. The "2 the Border Bike Rally" is a three-day
event taking place July 28-30 at Jake's Landing in Porthill
offering motorcyclists of all stripes to enjoy riding the majestic
Selkirk Mountains of North Idaho. |
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May 28 |
 Big
Sky Bash returning after three-year hiatus: The Big
Sky Bash concert event, a popular music festival in Libby,
Montana, is back after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
The event, sponsored by the Center for Asbestos Related Disease,
celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and will be held at J.
Neils Park on Saturday, August 5. |
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May 18 |
 Bonners
Ferry High School Art Walk 2023 coming soon: The
Bonners Ferry High School art program is proud to present the 2023
“Art Walk,” taking place from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 2, in
downtown Bonners Ferry. "Our students have been creating amazing
artwork all year long and the time has come for them to share
their efforts with the community," said BFHS art teacher Josh
Knaggs. |
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May 12 |
 Local
Peace Officers Memorial ceremony takes place Tuesday:
This year's combined Bonner/Boundary County National Officers
Memorial ceremony will take place at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, at
Bonner County Sheriff’s Office, 4001 N Boyer Avenue, Sandpoint.
All in both counties are invited and encouraged to attend. |
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May 10 |
 'The
Spitfire Grill' at the Pearl this week: Provident
Theater’s incredible musical production of "The Spitfire Grill,"
based off of the award winning movie, takes to the stage at the
Pearl Theater this Thursday, Friday Saturday. An almost continuous
flow of singing and live music brings you through the story of
redemption and forgiveness in a small town setting. |
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May 4 |
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Farm tour 2023
just around the corner: The Boundary Soil
Conservation District and Boundary County Farm Bureau are happy to
announce the upcoming annual community agricultural/industry tour
on Friday, May 19. This year, only 50 seats are available. There
is a small fee of $10 for the tour. You must call to reserve your
seat! |
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April 24 |
 Double
header at Boundary County Museum: When is the last
time you have heard "The White Caribou Bar" a poem written by
Professor O'Dell, or "Our Towns That Are," a poem written by F.B.
Camp? Have you ever sung "The Bonners Ferry Special" (writer
unknown)? When you come to the program offered in Portrait Hall on
Saturday, May 6, you are in for a treat. A robot is arriving for a
visit and Gary Eller is returning! |
 Celebrate
Arbor Day Friday: The Idaho Department of Lands
invites the public to celebrate Arbor Day with them from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Friday, April 28, in the parking lot at the Bonners
Ferry Super 1 Foods, 6425 Main Street. Free seedlings will be
offered while supplies last. People will be able to meet
firefighters and take a close-up look at the fire engines. There
will also be a lot of giveaways and fun activities! |
 Minda
Lacy coming to the Pearl: The Historic Pearl Theater
is pleased to welcome Minda Lacy to the stage from 7 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, May 24. Minda is a Pacific Northwest singer songwriter
who toys with the balancing act of silliness and seriousness, and
often approaches topics like mortality and suffering from a place
of light hearted wit. She creates from a genuine place of
curiosity about the minds of the people she loves, and the
mysteries of the universe. |
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April 15 |
 A
trivial miracle rocks the Pearl Theater: A miracle
happened in Bonners Ferry tonight, as a near full house turned up
for the Pearl Theater's first Trivia Night and turned the place
out! Team DSM 5 took first place, Team Earl Grey took second and
the Sherlock Homies placed third in a raucous and oh so fun battle
of wits and intelligence. |
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April 13 |
 Claude
Bourbon bringing guitar magic to the Pearl: Claude
Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America for amazing guitar
performances that take blues, Spanish, and classical stylings into
uncharted territories. He'll bring his incredible virtuosity to
the Pearl Theater on Saturday, May 6. His inimitable style
incorporates all five digits on each hand dancing independently
but in unison, plucking, picking and strumming at such speed and
precision that his fingers often seem to melt into a blur. |
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March 28 |
 Free
traumatic brain injury seminar offered: Veterans and
first responders often pay a heavy price for their service to
their country and communities. The physical and emotional toll can
range from the frustrating to the catastrophic. And sometimes, the
answer to the question of “why?” can be elusive. But it does not
have to be that way. For many, part of the cause of their symptoms
may very well be traumatic brain injury, a condition that is still
misunderstood or unknown by the average person. |
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March 24 |
 Bellydance
at The Historic Pearl Theater: Three fabulous
bellydance events are happening at the Historic Pearl Theater,
7160 Ash Street, Bonners Ferry, on Saturday, March 25; a "Locks
and Shimmies" workshop with Ashley Lopez at 10 a.m., a "Turns and
Traveling Steps" workshop with Nefabit at 11:30 a.m. and a
Bellydance Extravaganza performance on the Pearl stage at 7 p.m. |
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March 23 |
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Jehovah's
Witnesses holding in-person conference: Downtown
Coeur d’Alene is welcoming more than 2,700 attendees to the
Boswell Hall as a semi-annual event returns to the North Idaho
College campus. This will be the first in-person conference held
by Jehovah’s Witnesses in nearly three years and is open to the
entire community. The full-day program will be delivered on March
25 and again on the 26th, beginning at 9:30 a.m. |
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March 20 |
 Sci-Fest
coming to the Panida: The first ever Sci-Fest will be
at the Panida Theater, 300 N First Avenue, Sandpoint, at 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 1, with a presentation on NASA's Dragonfly Mission
to Jupiter's moon, Titan, followed by a big screen showing of
"Star Wars: Rogue One." |
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March 15 |
 Polish
your sweet tooth, BCH pie and dessert sale is coming:
The Boundary Community Hospital Auxiliary invites all dessert
enthusiasts to participate in their annual pie and dessert sale,
scheduled to take place at the VFW Hall, 6635 Lincoln Street, on
Thursday, March 16. The event will kick off at 9 a.m. and run
until 1 p.m. or until all items have been sold. |
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March 14 |
 'Scheherazade/Aladdin'
to light up the Becker stage: Everyone knows the tale
of Aladdin and most have at least heard of the “Arabian Nights,”
but how often are the two shown together in their original
context? The classic story of Aladdin and his rise from street-rat
to prince was actually one the 1001 stories that the queen
Scheherazade told her husband in order to change his heart to save
not only her own life, but countless others across the kingdom. |
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March 7 |
 Jim
Messina bringing band to Sandpoint: Jim Messina and
his band will be performing a one-night-only concert at the Panida
Theater in Sandpoint on Sunday, May 21. Tickets go on sale at 10
a.m. Friday, March 10, at panida.org. “The last few months there
have been murmurs that Jim Messina might be playing here in
Sandpoint and we couldn’t be more excited that his show is coming
to life at the Panida,” said Lauren Sanders, the Managing Director
for the Panida. |
