Looking ahead
Today
Summer Sounds at Park Place – free concert, noon-2 p.m. at the corner of First Avenue and Cedar Street in Sandpoint; 263-6139.
Clark Fork Methodist Church Annual Summer Fund-raiser Luncheon – 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the church, 12 W. Second St.; cost is $6; 266-1104.
Dog Show – through Sunday, at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way; sponsored by the Inland Empire Kennel Club; (509) 245-3556.
“Black Deeds in Whitehorse” aka “Trapped in the Yukon” – 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, 2 p.m., through July 31, at Sixth Street Melodrama, 212 Sixth St., Wallace; cost is $10 and $12; 752-8871.
“Buffao Bill’s Wild West Show” – 7 p.m. at Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave.; all seats $7; 667-1323.
“Mad Hot Ballroom” – 7:30 p.m. at Panida Theater, 300 N. First St., Sandpoint; film documentary on a New York kids dance competition; $6 adults, $5 seniors and students; 263-9191.
Sandpoint Artwalk II – self-guided tour of exhibitions at local downtown businesses runs through Sept. 2; 263-6139.
International Dance and Music Festival – through Monday, at Silverwood Theme Park on North U.S. Highway 95 near Chilco; features performance groups from over a dozen countries with a daily grand parade at noon and performances from 12:30-10 p.m., also offering youth culture workshops; 683-3400, ext. 126.
North Idaho Fair Special Contest Open Class Exhibitors – Pre-registration deadline is Aug. 1, all entrants must use the entry form from the Fair Exhibitors Handboook available at the fair office at 4056 N. Government Way or online at www.northidahofair.com; 765-4969.
Huckleberry Children’s Summer Theatre 2005 – Now accepting registration for summer youth workshops; “Newsies Review,” ages 9-12, Aug. 1-13, $195; “America’s Most Wanted,” ages 13-18, Aug. 15-27, $195; 667-1323.
Moscow Artwalk – self-guided tour of exhibitions available at 35 local downtown businesses through Sept. 10; 883-7036.
University of Idaho Seeking Idaho Authors – The UI English Department is seeking nonfiction essays by Idaho authors on the topic of air for publication in a future anthology. Deadline is Sept. 15; contact Mary Blew or Phil Druker at the UI English Department, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844-1102, or go online at www.class.uidaho.edu/druker/
Charleen Martin Studio Gallery – featuring the works of 25 artists through Oct. 31, by appointment only at the studio, 8835 W. Hamaker Road, Coeur d’Alene; 667-6911.
Lake City Playhouse 2005-06 Season Tickets – $70 adults, $65 seniors, $65 students and $40 for children; theater is seeking volunteers for various duties, call 667-1323.
North Idaho Fair and Rodeo – Exhibitors handbooks and advance admission tickets available until Aug. 19; adults $4.50, ages 6-12 $2.50; five-day parking pass, $7.50; for details, call 765-4969.
Upcoming
Coeur d’Alene City Park Concert Series – Free music Sunday, 1-4 p.m. at city park downtown; featuring Big Band Swing orchestra sounds from Swing Street Big Band; 667-3162.
Sunday Concerts on the Lawn – free music, 2 p.m., Edgewater Resort at the Sandpoint City Beach; featuring Spokane British Brass Ensemble; 263-6139.
Scenic Cruise on the St. Joe River – noon-2 p.m. Sunday, aboard the Idaho, which departs from the Chatcolet Lake docks at Heyburn State Park; $12.95 adults, $7.95 kids; with lunch add $7; reservations required, 686-4030.
Pianist Adam Tendler in Concert – free show Monday, 7:30 p.m. at Panida Theater, 300 N. First St., Sandpoint; 263-9191.
Senior Dance – Tuesday, 7-10 p.m., Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave.; featuring Uncle Harold’s Band; 773-9582.
“Mother Teresa of Calcutta” – free chautaqua presentation by Mona Klinger, Tuesday, 7 p.m. at the Silver Mountain Gondola Base in Kellogg; 783-1123.
Coeur d’Alene Commodores Membership Information Event – Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce, 1621 N. Third St.; 664-3194.
Coeur d’Alene Audubon Chapter – Mica Bay bird survey, Tuesday, meets at 7 a.m. at Fairmont Loop Road and Highway 95; call to confirm location, 664-4739 or 664-5318.
Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds Reading Program – for ages 12-16, Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 201 E. Harrison Ave.; 769-2315.
Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds Reading Program – Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 1:30-3 p.m. for ages 5-12 at Post Falls Public Library, 821 N. Spokane St.; pre-registration required, call 773-1506.
Hayden Concert Series – Free music Wednesday, 6-8:30 p.m. Hayden City Park, 8930 N. Government Way; featuring rhythm and blues from Loose Cannon; 667-3162.
The Power Team – free strength demonstrations by world-class athletes, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and next Saturday, 7 p.m. at Coeur d’Alene First Assembly of God, 2200 N. Seventh St.; 667-5481.
Hayden Summer Reading Program – Wednesdays at noon and 6:30 p.m. for ages 4-12, Hayden Public Library, 8385 N. Government Way; registration required, 772-5612.
Tai Chi Class – Wednesday, 9-10 a.m. at Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave.; 773-9582.
Downtown Coeur d’Alene Concert Series – Free music Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m., Sherman Square Park, 314 Sherman Ave; inclement weather moves the show to The Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza at Third Street and Sherman Avenue.; featuring rock ‘n’ roll music from Somebody’s Hero; 667-3162.
Fresh Aire Concert Series – Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the East City Park, Third Street and Hayes, Moscow; 883-7036.
Rathdrum Summer Concert Series – Free music Friday, 6-8:30 p.m. at the Old Rathdrum City Park at state Highway 53 and Latah Road; 667-3162.
Summer Sounds at Park Place – free concert Saturday, noon to 2 p.m. at the corner of First Avenue and Cedar Street in Sandpoint; 263-6139.
Sunday Concerts on the Lawn – free music, 2 p.m., Edgewater Resort at the Sandpoint City Beach; 263-6139.
Coeur d’Alene City Park Concert Series – Free music Sunday, 1-4 p.m. at city park downtown; featuring Big Band Swing orchestra sounds from Swing Street Big Band; 667-3162.
Intuitive Workshop – Friday, 7 p.m. at Coeur d’Alene Best Western Inn, 414 Appleway; register at North Idaho College Workforce Training Center, cost $29; 667-1423.