Idaho calendar
Today
Native American artist reception – 5:30 p.m., Old Church Arts and Cultural Center, corner of Fourth Avenue and Williams Street, Post Falls. Includes art vendors, live music by California Mission Bird Singer, dancers, a tepee display, food and beverages. (208) 457-8950.
Free concert in Q’Emiln Park – 6-9 p.m. Under the pavilion where Spokane Street meets the river in Post Falls. Featuring the music of Charlie Butts and the Filter Tips. Food and beverages will be available.
Upcoming
Big Mumbo Blues Band – Friday, 6-8:30 p.m., Rathdrum City Park, corner of state Highway 53 and Latah Road. Free rhythm and blues music. (208) 667-3162.
Body By Scotty block party – Friday, 5-9 p.m., 311 E. Third Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Includes music and food. Free. (208) 773-0925.
Harrison Old Time Picnic & Parade – Friday-Sunday in downtown Harrison. Potluck picnic, farmers’ market, children’s parade, junior fishing derby and logging events. Friday: 6:30 p.m. potluck dinner; 8 p.m., crowning of king and queen. Saturday: all-day events; 9 a.m.-noon junior fishing derby. Sunday: 7:30-10 a.m., breakfast in the park; 9:30 a.m., kiddie parade followed by the main parade; afternoon, races in the park.
Artist Studio driving tour – Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., featuring live demonstrations by local artists at various studios in Bonner County. Tour is divided into four categories for convenience. Call (800) 800-2106 for directions and information or visit www.ArtTourDrive.org.
Julyamsh Coeur d’Alene Tribal Encampment and Pow Wow – Largest powwow in the Northwest. Friday-Sunday at the Greyhound Park in Post Falls. Friday: gates open at 8 a.m., grand entry at 7 p.m., flag song and honor song at 7:30 p.m., closes at midnight. Saturday: drum roll call/presentation of colors, noon, horse/rider traditional entrance at 12:30 p.m.; eagle staff/grand entry at 12:50 p.m.; grand entry at 1 p.m.; dinner break at 5 p.m.; horse/rider at 6:30 p.m.; grand entry at 7 p.m.; closes at midnight Sunday: drum roll call at noon, royalty intro at 12:15 p.m., horse/riders at 12:30 p.m., grand entry at 1 p.m., closes at 10 p.m. Free admission, $5/parking. (800) 523-2464.
Kootenai River Rodeo – Friday-Saturday, rodeo at 7 p.m. both days. Saturday, parade at noon at the Boundary County Fairgrounds in downtown Bonners Ferry. $8/adults, $4/kids. (208) 267-5267.
Carl Rey and the Blues Gators – Saturday, noon-2 p.m., First Avenue and Cedar Street, Sandpoint. Free. (208) 263-6139.
Author Marianne Love – Saturday, 2 p.m., Hastings, 101 Best Ave. Reading from and signing copies of her memoir, “Lessons with Love: Tales of Teaching and Learning in a Small-town High School.” (208) 664-0464.