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March 1: Sandpoint - Tuesdays with Mike www.trinityatcitybeach.com Bartender extraordinaire Yuri Simon introduces Tuesdays with Mike. Every Tuesday from 5-8 pm Mike Strain plays live acoustic music and is joined my local special musical guests. 208-255-7558 Check out Yuri's video intro here on Facebook

March 1: Sandpoint - Mickduff's host Trivia Tuesday 312  N. 1st  7 - 9pm. Teams of up to eight or by yourself. Come early to make sure your team gets a table, it fills up fast! Prizes and bragging rights to the winning team. Test your useless knowledge www.mickduffs.com 208-255-4351

March 2: Sandpoint - KPND Ski & Board Party At Slates Prime Time Bar and Grill, Highway 95 North in Ponderay 5 - 8pm. Sponsored by Laughing Dog Brewing and hosted by Jonny Knight and Mike Deprez 208-263-1381

March 2: Sandpoint - Charley Packard Band Eichardt's Pub 212 Cedar 208-263-4005

March 3: Sandpoint - BGH Auxiliary's Bake Sale and Raffle Fundraiser Bonner General Hospital's Auxiliary Huge Bake Sale and Carrot Cake Raffle 9am - 4pm in the hospital classroom. Raffle tickets $1 each and admission is free. 208-265-0402

March 3: Sandpoint - Chamber Orchestra Kremlin At the Panida, a comedy presented by Sandpoint Onstage 7:30pm 300 N. First Ave. $22, $8 youth. Panida.org.208-263-9191

March 4: Sandpoint - Ron Kieper jazz saxophonist. Pend d'Oreille Winery 220 Cedar St 5 - 8pm. www.POWine.com 208-265-8545

March 4: Schweitzer Mountain - Starlight Junior Race Series Local race series at Schweitzer takes place on Friday nights in February. www.Schweitzer.com 208-263-9555

March 4: Schweitzer - Final Starlight Party The final party is a true Grand Finale and the “can’t miss” blowout of the year. The theme is “Cowboy Up” with The Johnny Cash tribute band, The Cold Hard Cash Show, performing in Taps for a FREE concert. Starts at 6:30pm Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555

March 4: Schweitzer - Cold Hard Cash Show So slip into your best goin' out jeans, put on those fancy boots and don't forget your sweet leather vest! It's going to be a barnyard good ol' time! Music Starts at 6:30pm

March 4-5: Sandpoint - The Follies This hilarious, naughty, and slightly riskée annual show presented by Angels Over Sandpoint starts each night at 8 pm in the Panida Theater. Raising money for local families and charities, only those over 21 allowed. $25 208-597-3670

March 4-6: Sandpoint - Gun & Horn Show The Bonner County Sportsmen's Association 28th annual Gun & Horn Show at the Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Ave., hosts the. Friday 12 - 7pm Saturday, 9am - 6pm.; and Sunday 9am - 3pm.

March 5: Schweitzer - Base Camp for Beer Fanatics Join the Schweitzer Mountain Community Association for a celebration of Deschutes Brewery beverages! Base Camp for Beer Fanatics features several beers from Oregon’s Deschutes Brewery being poured at multiple locations throughout Schweitzer Village and on the mountain. Full schedule here.

March 5: Priest Lake - Winterfest Co-Ed Hills Resort http://www.hillsresort.com/ 208-443-2551 Co-ed Snowshoe Volleyball, Live Music - 8pm-midnight, Greek Gods & Goddesses aka TOGA! 50% off ALL LODGING March 4th & 5th

March 5: Post Falls - Wine Stein and Dine At the Greyhound Park. The Post Falls Education Foundation (PFEF) will hold its annual Wine, Stein and Dine fundraiser. The event raises funds for grant awards to Post Falls School District educations. Those attending the event have an opportunity to taste and sample the very best foods, wines and beers that regional vendors have to offer. Since 1997 the PFEF has awarded over $300,000 to enhanced educational programs in classrooms throughout the district. Last year more than 100 district educators submitted grant applications to cover classroom supplies and materials for special educational projects. Tickets can be purchased at the Post Falls School District Office or call Loretta at 661-1880

March 5: Sandpoint - Music on the Bridge Cedar Street Bridge Cafe, in the Cedar Street Bridge shopping mall hosts live music 12-3pm on the first Saturday of every month with Mike Ross. 208-265-4396

March 5: Sandpoint - Sandpoint Junior Miss Fashion Show At Sandpoint High School 12:30pm Lunch served with a live dessert auction, fashion show, and music by Holly McGarry. $12 Visit AJM.org to learn more about Junior Miss.

March 6: Sandpoint - Bill Reid Jazz Pianist Di Luna's Café, 207 Cedar St 1pm. 208-263-0846 www.dilunas.com

March 7: Sandpoint - Eichardt's Pub Open Mic Blues Night with Truck Mills 212 Cedar 208-263-4005

March 7: Priest River - 9th Annual Library Auction, Wine & Micro Brew Tasting At the Priest River Inn from 4-7pm. 114 Main Street, Priest River 208-448-1097

March 8: Sandpoint - Tuesdays with Mike www.trinityatcitybeach.com Bartender extraordinaire Yuri Simon introduces Tuesdays with Mike. Every Tuesday from 5-8 pm Mike Strain plays live acoustic music and is joined my local special musical guests. 208-255-7558 Check out Yuri's video intro here on Facebook

March 8: Sandpoint - Banff Radical Reels Movies of extreme sports 6:30pm Panida.org. 208-263-9191 

March 8: Sandpoint - Mickduff's host Trivia Tuesday 312  N. 1st  7 - 9pm. Teams of up to eight or by yourself. Come early to make sure your team gets a table, it fills up fast! Prizes and bragging rights to the winning team. Test your useless knowledge www.mickduffs.com 208-255-4351

March 9: Sandpoint – Business Showcase 2 – 7pm Presented by the Greater Sandpoint Chamber's Business Development Committee. Called The Premier Event of the Year to Showcase your Business! Looking to promote your business? Meet hundreds of potential customers at the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce "Business Showcase" --- the premier event for bringing consumers and businesses together under one roof. Download the 2011 Registration Form>>  KPND 95.3 will be broadcasting live from the event with updates and interviews with vendors. Free admission. Click to learn more, or call 208-263-0887.

March 9: Sandpoint - Twelfth Night or What You Will is a comedy by William Shakespeare at the Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., 7pm. Sponsored by the Idaho Shakespeare Festival. $9 adults, $7 students. Panida.org. 208-263-9191

March 9: Sandpoint - Charley Packard Band Eichardt's Pub 212 Cedar 208-263-4005

March 10-12: Sandpoint - The King's Speech This Academy-Award nominee plays at the Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., 7:30pm, $7 adults, $6 seniors and students. Panida.org. 208-263-9191

March 11: Sandpoint - Ray Allen plays his lively and multifaceted style of pop to blues. Pend d'Oreille Winery 220 Cedar St 5 - 8pm. www.POWine.com 208-265-8545

March 11-April 15: Sandpoint - Student Art Show Reception Annual Student Art Show with a reception at 5:30pm at the old Power House, 120 Lake St. This exhibit displays art by local with 20% going to school art programs. Sponsored by the Pend Oreille Arts Council. ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139

March 11-13: Coeur d’Alene - 39th Annual NIBCA Home and Garden Show March The North Idaho Building Contractors hosting this annual event at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. $5. 12-6pm Friday, 10am-6pm Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday. For more info: http://www.nibca.com/ 

March 12: Schweitzer - Heuga Center Vertical Express for MS The 2011 Vertical Express for Multiple Sclerosis MS hits the slopes of Schweitzer Mtn. Resort challenging skiers and riders of all ages and abilities. Proceeds benefit CAN DO Multiple Sclerosis, an innovative provider of lifestyle empowerment programs for people with MS and their support partners.. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555

March 12: Sandpoint - Film Appreciation & Discussion Series: "Good Night and Good Luck” Film Appreciation & Discussion Series:"Good Night & Good Luck" is the fourth of four films for discussion. "Good Night & Good Luck" was directed by George Clooney and was released in 2005. Film discussion will be moderated by local filmmaker Karla Petermann. Discussion to include theme, character development, purpose and meaning. Free and open to all who enjoy films. 1-5pm at the Sandpoint Library Meeting Room, 1407 Cedar St., 208-263-6930

March 12: Coeur d’Alene - Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra National Young Artist Competition Saturday, March 12, 2011 • 7:30 p.m. Young Artist Concert LCCC Tschaikowsky: Marche Slav op. 31 Winners of the National Young Artist Competition LCCC www.cdasymphony.org

March 12: Coeur d’Alene - St. Patrick's Day Parade Come join in the Fun as the Downtown turns Green for a Day!  Great Family Fun, Parade, Shopping Specials, and More! 208-667-5986 For more info click here.

March 12: Coeur d’Alene - Lake City Community Church Young Artist Concert Winners of the National Young Artist Competition perform, 7:30pm, Lake City Community Church, 6000 N. Ramsey Rd, Coeur d'Alene, Symphony

March 12-13: Schweitzer - College Daze The annual student weekend of crazy shananigans. Students with a current and valid college ID will enjoy discounted lift tickets, lodging deals, and food and drink specials. Discounts offered all around the mountain.

March 13: Schweitzer – Grom Stomp Grom, shortened from “Grommet,” is a young skier or snowboarder who totally rips. Schweitzer is calling all Groms! This is THE event for all the young rippers (ages 6-11) to prove their stuff on Slopestyle and Rider-X courses designed just for them. Competitors can register for one or both. At the end of the day we’ll have awards for the division winners and will announce the winners of the “Top Grom” skier and snowboarder at Schweitzer. Participants must be registered in both events to be considered for “Top Grom” Download the registration packet here. Watch a video of last year’s event. Helmets and lift tickets are required. Special ticket price for competitors is $25/day. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555

March 13: Sandpoint - The StoryTelling Company Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness hosts The Storytelling Company show at Di  Luna's Cafe, 207 Cedar St., at 6pm. 208-290-1281

March 13: Sandpoint - Bill Reid Jazz Pianist Di Luna's Café, 207 Cedar St 1pm. 208-263-0846 www.dilunas.com

March 14: Sandpoint - Eichardt's Pub Open Mic Blues Night with Truck Mills 212 Cedar 208-263-4005

March 15: Sandpoint - Tuesdays with Mike www.trinityatcitybeach.com Bartender extraordinaire Yuri Simon introduces Tuesdays with Mike. Every Tuesday from 5-8 pm Mike Strain plays live acoustic music and is joined my local special musical guests. 208-255-7558 Check out Yuri's video intro here on Facebook

March 15: Sandpoint - Mickduff's host Trivia Tuesday 312 N. 1st 7 - 9pm. Teams of up to eight or by yourself. Come early to make sure your team gets a table, it fills up fast! Prizes and bragging rights to the winning team. Test your useless knowledge www.mickduffs.com 208-255-4351

March 15-16: Hayden - Author Jamie Ford At the Hayden Library. **Our Region Reads: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, with author Jamie Ford

March 16: Sandpoint - Charley Packard Band Eichardt's Pub 212 Cedar 208-263-4005

March 17: Sandpoint - KPND Ski & Board Party At At Murphy's, 204 W. Main St. in Hope 5 - 8pm. Sponsored by Laughing Dog Brewing and hosted by Jonny Knight and Mike Deprez 208-264-5905

March 17: Sandpoint - Not Quite Punk At the Panida's Little Theater on First Ave. 7pm with their unique blend of ‘not’ punk music. $5. 208-263-9191

March 17: Sandpoint - 3rd Annual St. Paddy's Day Beer Pairing Dinner Trinity at City Beach, 58 Bridge St., hosts the 3rd annual St. Paddy's Day Beer Pairing Dinner at 5:30 p.m. It's no secret that the Trinity crew has never tasted a Laughing Dog beer they didn't like, so Chef Jenness and staff will prepare the finest in New Mexican cuisine to pair with Laughing Dog's award-winning brews. Enjoy a five-course tasting menu and five brews; cost is $35 per guest and reservations are required. 208-255-7558

March 18: Sandpoint - Mike & Shanna Thompson features this fast-paced, folk-rock pair. Pend d'Oreille Winery 220 Cedar St 5 - 8pm. www.POWine.com 208-265-8545

March 18: Sandpoint - Mighty Squirrel Concert At Diluna’s. Begins at 7:30pm, dinner served before the show, doors open at 5:30pm for dinner. 207 Cedar St 208-263-0846 www.dilunas.com

March 18: Sandpoint - Handsome Little Devils At the Panida Theater and hosted by the Pend Oreille Arts Council. 7:30pm. 300 N. First Ave. Part of the Vaudeville Nouveau movement this wild and jaw-dropping show features classic vaudeville comedy, high-skill circus acts and a plot rooted in Americana melodrama. 208-263-6139 ArtinSandpoint.org.

March 18-20: Sandpoint - Stomp Games Presented by Smith Optics. This annual event hosted on Schweitzer Mountain has three events for 2011, spread out over three days. Skiers and snowboarders ages 12 and over are eligible to compete. Download the registration form here or register online.  Everyone must have a signed liability release at check in, download now. Remember, all competitors must have a release so if you are under 18, have your parents sign it before you arrive. Friday night March 18th is the Big Boot Stomp Session, featuring a single rail/jump feature with multiple options and a jam format. Saturday, March 19th is the always popular Slopestyle competition followed by the Smith Afterburner Party. Sunday, March 20th features the exciting racing action of Ridercross. There are a limited number of openings so register soon to guarantee your spot! Fact Sheet Here. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555

March 19: Sandpoint - Music on the Bridge Cedar Street Bridge Cafe, in the Cedar Street Bridge shopping mall hosts live music 12-3pm on the third Saturday of every month with John Henrion. 208-265-4396

March 19: Schweitzer Mountain - The Rub Live at Taps 3:30pm - 5:30pm Rock band The Rub will be bringing their musical talents to Taps this season as the house band. Slide off the slopes, kick up your boots, grab a beverage. You will find yourself smiling, laughing, toe tapping and there just may be some ski boot break dancing....they play everything from chill and rock and funny improv to some old classics and lots more. Kick it with us. Make us your après event this season! Music starts at 3:45pm. www.Schweitzer.com 208-263-9555

March 19: Sandpoint - SWS Auction and Benefit Dinner and Dance Coming Together to Build our Future 5:30pm in the Sandpoint Events Center, 102 S. Euclid Ave. $25; with 10% percent of the auction proceeds will be split between the Healing Garden and the Daily Family. SandpointWaldorf.org. 208-304-7913

March 19: Sandpoint - Battle of the Bands. Sandpoint High School's Music Department presents the Battle of the Bands, beginning at 6pm in the Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. Audience members choose the top band of the competition during this annual event. 208-263-9191

March 19: Sandpoint - Not Quite Punk At the Coldwater Creek Wine Bar on First Ave. 7pm with their unique blend of ‘not’ punk music. $5. 208-255-1912

March 20: Sandpoint - Bill Reid Jazz Pianist Di Luna's Café, 207 Cedar St 1pm. 208-263-0846 www.dilunas.com

March 21: Sandpoint - Eichardt's Pub Open Mic Blues Night with Truck Mills 212 Cedar 208-263-4005

March 22: Sandpoint - Tuesdays with Mike www.trinityatcitybeach.com Bartender extraordinaire Yuri Simon introduces Tuesdays with Mike. Every Tuesday from 5-8 pm Mike Strain plays live acoustic music and is joined my local special musical guests. 208-255-7558 Check out Yuri's video intro here on Facebook

March 22-June 17: Sandpoint - Distorted Perspective Art This exhibit is hosted by the Pend Oreille Arts Council in the old Power House, 120 Lake St. 5:30pm. ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139

March 22: Sandpoint - Mickduff's host Trivia Tuesday 312 N. 1st 7 - 9pm. Teams of up to eight or by yourself. Come early to make sure your team gets a table, it fills up fast! Prizes and bragging rights to the winning team. Test your useless knowledge www.mickduffs.com 208-255-4351

March 23: Sandpoint - Charley Packard Band Eichardt's Pub 212 Cedar 208-263-4005

March 25: Sandpoint - Scott Reid on guitar and banjo. Pend d'Oreille Winery 220 Cedar St 5 - 8pm. www.POWine.com 208-265-8545

March 25: Coeur d'Alene - Music Walk Downtown Every fourth Friday from January to April, stroll through beautiful downtown Coeur d'Alene and enjoy live music performances from some of our local favorites! Visit supporting restaurants, shops, businesses and galleries with your friends and family! A free event! Come and join us! 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Visit www.artsincda.org

March 25-26: Sandpoint - Little Shop of Horrors A musical comedy at the Panida Theater and hosted by the Pend Oreille Players. 7pm. Panida.org. 208-263-9191

March 26: Sandpoint - A Visit with Erik The Panida's Little Theater on First Avenue hosts the series, "A Visit with Erik," 2:30pm  and 7:30pm. Featuring Erik Daarstad and the documentaries "Bird by Bird with Annie" and "Old Young Man." Panida.org. 208-263-9191

March 26: Sandpoint - Alan McNall Benefit Dinner and Auction The Bonner County Fairgrounds hosts the Alan McNall Benefit Dinner and Auction with a silent auction at 4 p.m., a BBQ pork dinner at 5:30 p.m., and a live auction at 7pm. McNall is a third-generation rancher, and has been a 4-H livestock leader and Bonner County Fair beef barn superintendent. McNall was recently diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and is undergoing aggressive chemotherapy and radiation treatment in Seattle. McNall has insurance, but expenses associated with his stay in Seattle along with further treatment costs continue to mount. McNall is humbled by the support he has already received, and the family invites those who wish to offer further support to the dinner and auction. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 ages 7 to 12 years old, and free age 6 and under; or $25 for the family.

March 26: Schweitzer - Not Quite Punk At Taps Lounge in Schweitzer Village. 3:30pm with their unique blend of ‘not’ punk music. $5. 208-263-9555

March 26: Sandpoint - Sandpoint Junior Miss Program. Sandpoint High School hosts the Sandpoint Junior Miss Program at 6 p.m. This is a scholarship program for high school junior girls, and all proceeds from ticket sales go towards scholarships. Admission is $15 per person; tickets are sold at the door, and also available through participants of the Junior Miss event. Learn more at AJM.org.

March 26: Post Falls - Friends of the NRA Gun Show 9am-4pm. Doors open to Vendors at 7am. Doors open to the public at 9am. Win your choice of a large selection of firearms. Buy a chance to win a Gatling gun made with two Ruger 10-.22s. Gun will be displayed at the show. National Guard Armory, 5555 E. Seltice Way, Post Falls, ID. Terry Trembly 208-659-1588 e-mail. $2 per person

March 27: Sandpoint - Bill Reid Jazz Pianist Di Luna's Café, 207 Cedar St 1pm. 208-263-0846 www.dilunas.com

March 28: Sandpoint - Eichardt's Pub Open Mic Blues Night with Truck Mills 212 Cedar 208-263-4005

March 29: Sandpoint - Tuesdays with Mike www.trinityatcitybeach.com Bartender extraordinaire Yuri Simon introduces Tuesdays with Mike. Every Tuesday from 5-8 pm Mike Strain plays live acoustic music and is joined my local special musical guests. 208-255-7558 Check out Yuri's video intro here on Facebook

March 29: Sandpoint - Mickduff's host Trivia Tuesday 312 N. 1st 7 - 9pm. Teams of up to eight or by yourself. Come early to make sure your team gets a table, it fills up fast! Prizes and bragging rights to the winning team. Test your useless knowledge www.mickduffs.com 208-255-4351

March 30: Sandpoint - KPND Ski & Board Party At Jalapeno's, 314 N. 2nd Ave., 5 - 8pm. Sponsored by Laughing Dog Brewing and hosted by Jonny Knight and Mike Deprez 208-263-2995

March 30: Sandpoint - Charley Packard Band Eichardt's Pub 212 Cedar 208-263-4005

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: 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

Sandpoint - Slate's Prime Time Grill 204 N. Triangle Drive, 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 - Cafe Trinity, at City Beach 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