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Carpe diem the last days!
Spring is here, with sunshine, warming temperatures, plants abloom – and a glorious two-week finale to the year for snowboarders and skiers. Up on our favorite mountain, aka Schweitzer, a series of hefty March snowstorms provided an excellent base for fine spring skiing conditions. What's more, after a recent spate of sunny days, the National Weather Service predicts another round of snow showers are headed our way to give a final boost to the snowpack. Schweitzer has set its closing weekend for April 13-14, with its annual Schpring Finale providing a ton of fun events . Now's the time to seize those last runs of the year!
And off the ski hill, spring is unfolding with its usual remarkable speed in these northern latitudes. The waters of magnificent Lake Pend Oreille are rising as the snowmelt arrives from the mountains. Lower elevation trails are snow-free and beckoning walkers, hikers and mountain bikers. And all around town there are events, live music and amazing shows coming to the historic Panida Theater and The Hive concert hall. We hope to see you here!
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upcoming events
05 Lena Marie in concert
06 Backpacking 101
06 Rowdy Grouse Rail Jam
6-7 Home & Garden Show
12 DINO-LIGHT @ Panida
12 Devon Wade @ The Hive
13-14 Schpring Finale
13-14 Bel Canto Opera
19 The RUB @ The Hive
19-21 'Sherlock' @ Panida
20 Pemberton in concert
24 MarchFourth @ Panida
27-May 5 K&K Spring Derby
2024 Visitor Guide
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Feeling a hunger to hike?
Feed the urge at 'Backpacking 101'
With snow still abundant in the high elevations, those itching for a hike usually stick to lower trails. But to get ready for the hiking season to come, the Idaho Trails Association is hosting Backpacking 101 on April 6, a free three-hour class on backpacking for beginners and seasoned hikers alike. You'll learn about proper backpacking gear, what to carry and how to pack for trips from overnight to week-long, tips for lightening the load, and how to stay safe in the backcountry.
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Yes, it's a tortellini opera
Production combines dinner, comedy
If you like the opera – with a big helping of humor plus a tasty meal – then get to the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint's Little Carnegie Hall on April 13-14 for Bel Canto Opera presents Tortiellini – Or, the Day We Ran Out of Lobster. It's a dinner opera comedy inspired by real-life events, and the ticket price includes buffet dinner of tortellini, salad, bread, and tiramisu. The original score draws from a variety of different operas, and its hidden message will be revealed ... after dessert!
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A dinosaur is coming
And he might just discover love
Ready for a visually stunning glow-in-the-dark adventure? That's what the Pend Oreille Arts Council is bringing to the Panida Theater on April 12, with the feature-length theatrical production, DINO-LIGHT. Performed by the Lightwire Theater and combining a cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology, music and dance, the storyline follows a famous scientist with magic powers who brings a friendly dinosaur to life. When the dinosaur wanders away from home, he discovers a wonderful world of creatures that light up the darkness and help him find the true meaning of love.
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Steampunk up to here
MarchFourth to light up Panida
The Panida Theater will host a kaleidoscope of musical and visual energy when Portland's MarchFourth band visits on April 24. With costumes inspired by a band-camp-meets-circus sensibility, the band consists of electric bass, guitar, four-piece percussion corps, a seven-part brass section – plus dancers, acrobatics, stilt-walkers and a diverse musical repertoire combining brassy funk, rock, and jazz. Far from a "marching band" in any traditional sense, MarchFourth has nevertheless been known to swagger down Main Street playing a few tunes before taking the stage.
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For all who are planning a visit ... a very deep guide
Annual visitor guide showcases beauty, amenities, things to do
If you'd like to get an eyeful of Sandpoint – plus all the specifics on lodging, dining, events and attractions – in a handy package you can put in your pocket, the new 2024 Sandpoint Visitor Guide is here. You can pick up the genuine, hard-copy paper guide at the Sandpoint Visitor Center, scores of local shops and stores, and at brochure racks throughout the Inland Northwest. But why wait? You can check out the digital flip-page edition right now, with just a click.
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