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January 2009       Free Concerts Events       Weekly and Ongoing Events
 

January 1-31: Coeur d'Alene - Eagle Watching- Follow the migrating bald eagles to Lake Coeur d'Alene's Wolf Lodge Bay or Beauty Bay, where the big birds snatch Kokanee salmon from the lake. For a close up view take a boat ride with Lake Cd'A Cruises at 800-688-5253 Lake Coeur d'Alene, Wolf Lodge Bay, Beauty Bay 208-664-7268

January 2-23: Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort - Starlight Race Series Local junior race series on Friday nights in January. More details to come. Local: 208-263-9555 Ski Conditions Report: 208-263-9562

January 1: Coeur d'Alene - Polar Bear Plunge For all that are brave enough to jump into the frigid waters of Lake Coeur d'Alene, this is your day! Welcome the New Year with a fast and furious plunge. 11:30am

January 1: Coeur d'Alene - Handicap Hangover Fun Run The race, a tradition for many families, raises money for TESH, a nonprofit organization that teaches life and job skills to people with disabilities. (208) 765-5105 or www.teshinc.com 

January 5: Coeur d'Alene - Eagle Watching Cruise Experience the American Bald Eagle up close with a cruise on Lake Coeur d'Alene aboard one of the fabulous cruise boats of The Lake Coeur d'Alene Fun Fleet. This is a two hour cruise around the north end of Lake Coeur d'Alene while observing the eagles. Bring your binoculars and dress warm. A no host bar with hot and cold drinks and snacks will be available. Boarding at the Boardwalk Marina which is on the east side of the Resort. 208-664-7268.

January 7: Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort - KPND Ski and Board Party. St. Bernard's, 479 Northwest Passage on Schweitzer Mountain, hosts the KPND Ski and Board Party at 5 p.m. 208-265-5100 Ski Conditions Report: 208-263-9562

January 7: Kellogg -  Silver Mountain's Jackass Days Celebration Join Silver Mountain in Kellogg, Idaho, for one of the biggest celebrations of the year on the mountain 208-781-1111 or www.silvermt.com.

January 9: Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort - Starlight Race Series Local junior race series on Friday nights in January. More details to come. Local: 208-263-9555 Ski Conditions Report: 208-263-9562

January 9-11: Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort - Northwest Cup Races (SARS Event) Local: 208-263-9555 Ski Conditions Report: 208-263-9562

January 10: Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort -  Music with Altitude Live music by regionally and nationally known acts in Taps. More details soon. Local: 208-263-9555 Ski Conditions Report: 208-263-9562

January 10: : Schweitzer - Winter Trails Day Schweitzer celebrates with free access to snowshoe and Nordic ski trails. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555 http://www.wintertrails.org/

January 10: Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort - Great Scott Cross Country Ski Race 208-263-9555 Ski Conditions Report: 208-263-9562

January 10-11 & 17-18: Priest Lake - 40th Annual Snowshoe Softball Tournament - First Round - Highway 57 & Luby Bay Road. 888-774-3785

January 11: Lookout Pass - Winter Carnival, Lookout Pass Ski area 208-744-1301

January 15-18: Sandpoint Winter Carnival The community celebrates the season with parades, parties and family events, sponsored by the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce. The Taste of Sandpoint kicks off the carnival at the Cedar Street Bridge on Jan. 17, showcasing epicurean delights from some of the area's most excellent restaurants. The carnival's signature event takes place the following evening, when the Parade of Lights winds through downtown. Over the weekend, plenty of activities can be found around town, including the Adult Spelling Bee on Jan. 18 and Eichardt's K-9 Keg Pull on Jan. 20. Head up to the mountain Jan. 19-21 where Schweitzer puts on fireworks, live music, a torchlight parade and bonfires. See Schweitzer.com and SandpointChamber.org. 208-263-0887

January 16: Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort - Shot in the Dark Rail Jam. The 2nd in a series of monthly rail jams. Shot in the Dark takes place under the night lights right in the heart of Schweitzer's village.  Each event has a unique feature designed by Spinney Bent Fabrication.  Prizes for top riders. Local: 208-263-9555 Ski Conditions Report: 208-263-9562

January 16: Sandpoint - Panida Theater Casey MacGill's Blue 4 Trio, Pend Oreille Arts Council 8pm

January 16: Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort - Starlight Race Series Local junior race series on Friday nights in January. More details to come. Local: 208-263-9555 Ski Conditions Report: 208-263-9562

January 16-18: Priest Lake - 2nd Annual Winterfest Cavanaugh Bay Resort 208-443-2095

January 17: Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort - Schweitzer Lights Up The Night Get out your cameras, 'cuz these will be the coolest shots of the year! What better way to celebrate winter than with a Torchlight Parade and Fireworks on the mountain.  Join us in the village as we light up the winter night in celebration of winter at the mountain. Local: 208-263-9555 Ski Conditions Report: 208-263-9562

January 17-18: Dover Bay, IDaho - Midwinter Art Fest 11am -5pm daily: With art from dozens of North Idaho Artists, this is our area's biggest winter art event. Featured at one of North Idaho's coolest waterfront communities, the Midwinter Art Fest is the biggest weekend deal during the Sandpoint Winter Carnival. Events, fun for the whole family, meet the aritsts, enjoy free beverages, refreshments, and treats, and see one of North Idaho's most beautiful resort communities. To learn more, visit www.MidwinterArtFest.com or call Gary 208-610-1384 or send an e-mail to garyplirette@nctv.com

January 17-19: Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort - Winter Carnival Celebration Schweitzer's family friendly events to celebrate the weekend. Corresponding to the Sandpoint Mardi Gras celebration. More details to come. Local: 208-263-9555 Ski Conditions Report: 208-263-9562

January 23: Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort - Starlight Race Series Local junior race series on Friday nights in January. More details to come. Local: 208-263-9555 Ski Conditions Report: 208-263-9562

January 24: Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort -  Music with Altitude Live music by regionally and nationally known acts in Taps. More details soon. Local: 208-263-9555 Ski Conditions Report: 208-263-9562

January 24: Coeur d'Alene 9th Annual NIC Alumni Association Wild Game Feast. NIC Alumni Association, 6pm 1000 W. Garden Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, ID, 83814, or call 208-769-7806

January 24: Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort -  Cougar Gulch Cross Country Race 208-263-9555 Ski Conditions Report: 208-263-9562

January 30: Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort -  Music with Altitude Live music by regionally and nationally known acts in Taps. More details soon. Local: 208-263-9555 Ski Conditions Report: 208-263-9562

January 30: Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort - Toyota Ski Free Day  Toyota employees will be stationed at the Park & Ride Lot at the bottom of the mountain and in the main lots on the mountain.  The driver of any Toyota vehicle will be given a free lift ticket valid for that day. Local: 208-263-9555 Ski Conditions Report: 208-263-9562

January 30: Sandpoint - Chamber Choice Awards. The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce presents the Chamber Choice Awards, a formal Oscar-style event to honor excellence in the Greater Sandpoint community. Happening at 5:30 p.m. at the Panida Theater, awards will be presented for Citizen of the Year and Business of the Year, among many other distinguished awards. For information, visit SandpointChamber.org or call 208-263-0887

January 30-31: Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort -  24 Hours at Schweitzer Ski Race 24 hour ski race to raise money for local boy, Henry "Hank" Sturgis and Cystinosis research. Ski all day and all night. .Local: 208-263-9555 Ski Conditions Report: 208-263-9562

January 31-February 1: Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort -  College Daze at Schweitzer Special prices and activities for college students. Details to be announced. Local: 208-263-9555 Ski Conditions Report: 208-263-9562

January 31-Feb. 24: Sandpoint -  Sandpoint Mardi Gras Winter Carnival Celebration Sandpoint goes wild during this annual celebration, with outrageous events, contests and performances during a six-day partying spree with kick-off parties all throughout town. In the days following, partiers dress up, get awed by brilliant fireworks, and either watch or participate in perfectly madcap games. Sponsored by Downtown Sandpoint 208-255-1876

January 31: Coeur d'Alene - Family Concert Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra.  7:30 p.m. NIC Schuler Auditorium

TBA: Bonners Ferry - Snow Drags at the Boundary County Fairgrounds.  Race dependent on snow!!  Contact Boundary Backcountry Access Jeff Urbaniak for race information 208.267.5571

Weekly and Ongoing Events

Sandpoint - Pend d'Oreille Winery has regular acts, 220 Cedar St. No cover charge. 208-265-8545
http://www.powine.com/viewevents.asp

Sandpoint - Three Glasses Wine Bar and Restaurant has regular live music, 202 1/2 First St. Usually no cover charge. 208-265-0230

Sandpoint: Di Luna’s Café, 207 Cedar St. has music and other events. Check for ticket prices and line-up. 208-263-0846

Weekends: Sandpoint - Eichardt's Beer and Wine Pub has regular bands. This is one of our few places that has full bands jammin' out. 212 Cedar Street. Starts at 8 p.m., Normally no cover charge. 208-263-4005

Weekends: Sandpoint - Stage Right Cellars, 302 N. First Ave., has bands, individual acts, and even comedians. 208-265-8116 http://stagerightcellars.com/Calendar_of_Events.html

Sandpoint - Slate's Prime Time Grill New location on Highway 95 N near Kootenai Cutoff, Ponderay, ID 83852 also has bands, individual acts, and comedians. 208-263-1381

Sandpoint - Coldwater Creek Wine Bar, 311 First Avenue has small musical acts regularly 208-265-1912

Sandpoint - Sand Creek Grill, 105 South First Avenue has small musical acts regularly 208-255-5736

Sandpoint - Cafe Trinity, 116 N. First Ave. has small musical acts regularly 208-255-7558
 http://www.cafetrinitysandpoint.com/

Nightly: Coeur d'Alene - Live Nightly Music at the Cd'A Cellars Barrel Room No. 6. in downtown Coeur d'Alene with live music at the wine bar. Also, take advantage of their free wireless internet to get caught up on work, study or e-mail--all while sipping great CDA Cellars wine. 503 Sherman Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID  208-664-9632

Mondays – Saturdays: Coeur d'Alene - Enjoy Blues, Jazz & Classics every night at The Wine Cellar 313 Sherman Ave. - Coeur d'Alene - 208-664-Wine  The music plays from 7-10 pm Monday-Thursday and 8-12 pm Friday & Saturday

Mondays: Sandpoint - Monday Night Blues Jam Hosted by Truck Mills, a 12-year music tradition taking place Weekly at Eichardt's, 212 Cedar Street. Starts @ 8 pm No cover 208-263-4005

Tuesdays: Sandpoint - 10 Trivia Tuesday. A weekly trivia test to win prizes at MickDuff's. From 7-9 pm 312 N. First Ave. Team or individual play 208-255-4351

3rd Wednesdays: Sandpoint - Five Minutes of Fame Open mike night for poets, musicians and singers monthly. No cover and open to all ages. Five Minutes of Fame happens the third Wednesday of each month. 208-263-5911 @ 6:30 pm Cafe Bodega, 504 Oak St. 3rd Wednesday monthly 208-263-5911

Thursdays: Coeur d'Alene - Live music every Thursday night at The Moon Time 1602 Sherman 208-667-2331

Fridays: Hayden Lake - Wine tasting every Friday from 4pm - 7pm at Daanen's Delicatessen, Government & Prairie - Hayden - (208) 772-7371

Fridays & Saturdays: Coeur d'Alene - City Perc Cafe's AFTER HOURS. 7pm - Midnight. Open to all ages! Alcohol Free. Appetizers, desserts, dance music, more. 108 N. 4th Street. 208-665-1354

Saturdays: Coeur d'Alene - Coeur d'Alene Concert Club Live Band every Saturday night at 8 p.m., 213 Appleway (across from Schucks) 208-676-9485

Sundays: Sandpoint - Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon Di Luna's Cafe  with the band A Touch of Jazz performing Sundays 2-4 pm 208-263-0846

Free Concerts Events

4th Friday of January, February and March of 2009: Music Walk
 Leisurely stroll in and out of downtown shops, restaurants, galleries, and coffee houses and enjoy the wonderful variety of music that North Idaho has to offer!
2-hour parking in Downtown Coeur d'Alene FREE. Call Tami Wahl at 208-292-1629 Coeur d'Alene Arts and Culture Alliance www.artsincda.org

 
Gary Lirette, REALTOR® & host of the radio shows
North Idaho Business
&
North Idaho Arts & Adventure

 
This website and over a dozen other community sites are designed, written by, photographed, and run by Gary Lirette, Realtor for Tomlinson Sandpoint Sotheby's International Realty. Gary and his team support several local charities and events, is the host of the North Idaho Business as well as the North Idaho Arts & Adventure radio shows on KSPT and KBFI, has two published books, and written over 60 articles and features on Sandpoint and North Idaho. When you need a Realtor, your need the right answers 24/7. Call Gary  - 208-610-1384

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