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what to do in sandpoint: Seasons of Sandpoint, Idaho - A Photographic Journal: November 2011 - 02/20/12 06:14 PM
The next several blog entries will feature the various seasons in and around Sandpoint, Idaho. Sandpoint, North Idaho, Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort, and Lake Pend Oreille have been featured in the national news repeatedly over the last several years. Autumn of 2011 found Sandpoint, Idaho being voted America's Most Beautiful Small Town by Rand McNally, and in the winter of 2011/2012 Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort was named the Best Ski Resort of the Season by USA Today/Rand McNally.
Real Estate in Sandpoint has been on the rise approximately 7% a year for three years, much in part due to the decrease in pricing. … (1 comments)
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what to do in sandpoint: Webcams from Sandpoint and Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort: Sandpoint Real Estate Blog - 12/12/11 07:06 PM
There are two new webcams broadcasting life in Sandpoint.
The first shows pics from First Avenue and the second from Gold Hill at this link: http://www.camscape.com/view/33718
Sandpoint Webcam from First Avenue
Sandpoint Webcam from Gold Hill
The second is at Selkirk Powder Company.
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what to do in sandpoint: Wine of the Day - Apex Syrah: Sandpoint Blog - 10/05/11 12:48 PM
Apex Syrah Was $24.68 and the New Great Lower Price!
$9.98
This great buy is one of our best values this year. This special buy in allows you to try one of the Great Syrahs from Washington State for a price we’ve never seen before. Salute!
Apex Cellars was launched in 1988 and has grown to be one of Washington's most respected wineries. Apex and Apex Ascent cover the spectrum from reserve-caliber, vineyard-designate wines to wines that be can beenjoyed everyday. Over the years, Apex Cellars has become known as a winery youcan trust - a producer of consistently outstanding … (0 comments)
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what to do in sandpoint: Pend Oreille Arts Council – Supporting the Arts and so much more: Sandpoint Blog - 09/26/11 11:09 AM
I recently had Kim Brown Queen on my show North Idaho Arts & Adventure. I’ve known Kim since she first came to town and we interviewed her right after she took over the reins at POAC. By all accounts, Kim has done an outstanding job, and while there are other groups and organizations that support the arts, without POAC, I doubt Sandpoint would be the art town many consider us to be.
This was one of the first questions tackled by Kim.
Q – POAC is a strong force in promoting the arts in our area. There are other groups … (0 comments)
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what to do in sandpoint: Plenty happening around Sandpoint for the end of summer/beginning of autumn: Sandpoint Blog - 09/01/11 10:26 PM
I sat in today and hosted Speak Up North Idaho for Barbara Carpenter on the North Idaho Talk Radio Network.
First up was Kate McCallister, head of the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce. Kate began by telling us about the Sandpoint Scenic Half Marathon coming up September 17th from 2-6:30pm. The deadline for early bird entry is Friday and the course runs from City Beach, across the Long Bridge and into Sagle.
Kate McAllister and Paula Marcinko
We talked about Sandpoint being named in the Rand McNally poll as the Most Beautiful Small Town in America the entire show.
We … (0 comments)
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what to do in sandpoint: Cool stuff going on in Sandpoint on the North Idaho Business radio show: Sandpoint Blog - 08/09/11 08:54 PM
On my North Idaho Business radio show today we had a string of great events talked about. First, the Festival at Sandpoint continues with headliners such as Josh Ritter, Michael Franti, and Randy Crowell. Let's not forget the finale with a free wine tasting with over 30 area wineries represented.
Also, Sally Dennison appeared with a couple of her cohort artists to talk about the Artists' Studio Tour taking place this weekend and next. Learn more about this self-guided tour at www.ArtTourDrive.org
Next we had the 6th Annual Fly In taking place this Saturday at the Sandpoint Airport. http://www.eaa.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=9647
This … (1 comments)
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what to do in sandpoint: WINE OF THE WEEK - Steals and Deals: Sandpoint Blog - 07/15/11 03:55 PM
While many of the more spendy wines are fantastic, my goal, personally, is to find incredible wines rated 90 points or above that are mouth-watering and less than $10. Okay, this is not an easy task, but it is my goal.
This week I have chosen nine great wines either $10 or under, or within a buck or two of that benchmark.
Here they are:
Cinder Rosé - This Snake River Valley AVA wine has a winemaker who worked at Chateau Ste. Michelle to cut her teeth. Her style is, in my opinion, decidedly French, and her wines are top-notch. … (4 comments)
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what to do in sandpoint: In spite of the rain, Sandpoint held its first Farmers Market: Sandpoint Blog - 05/07/11 11:42 PM
So, music was scheduled, but electronics and rain don't get along. Still, there was fresh bread and produce, bric-a-brac, and all sorts of sundries at the Sandpoint Farmers Market today.
Anyway, I showed up early and took some pics:
Rick Evans of Evans Brothers Coffee
Gary Lirette, featured in Where To Retire magazine and host of the Tuesday noon local radio shows: North Idaho Business as well as North Idaho Arts.
E-mail Gary or call 208-610-1384Read Gary's BlogFor more detailed local info & real estate
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what to do in sandpoint: Sweetie & Sinatra - The story of the wonderful geese at Arlo's in Sandpoint: Sandpoint Blog - 05/02/11 07:37 PM
Nine years ago Lisa and Tom Guscott gave up the corporate life in New York and started their new life in Sandpoint, Idaho. Theirs was a storybook romance. Lisa had been a model and Tom worked the corporate world. They came here looking for a simpler life. The early years were fun and trying, Lisa with a new baby and the two of them starting a new life opening Arlo's Ristorante right next to the Cedar Street Bridge on Sandpoint's main drag, First Avenue. They originally opened the restaurant with Lisa's brother, Chris Arlo, but soon the couple took over the … (5 comments)
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what to do in sandpoint: A Special Wine Tasting in Coeur d'Alene: Sandpoint Blog - 04/26/11 10:36 PM
I have this great part-time job as Wine Steward at Yoke's in Sandpoint. This is the #1 wine store in Yoke's chain and I am very proud of the selections there. In my book Passion for Wine published in 1997, I claimed that Washington state wines were the best in the world. I am not ashamed of that claim, though I was widely ridiculed then. In the last decade, the Wines from Washington have garnered more awards and ratings above 90 points than any other region on the globe.
While to a large part of the nation, we in North Idaho … (0 comments)
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what to do in sandpoint: Lost in the 50's will be here soon: Sandpoint Blog - 04/09/11 11:10 AM
That great time of year is fast approaching. Better weather, big crowds, sock hop, street dance, and so much fun.
Here is an article published in the Bonner County Daily Bee about last year's party: click here. They reported over 600 cars in the vintage car parade.
To see what was going on, visit www.Lostinthe50s.org
Here is what it looked like on the Saturday morning 2010:
Band playing at Farmin Park
Looking down Main Street from the clock tower in Farmin Park
Kids playing in the fountain at Jeff Jones Square
Over 600 vintage cars on display
Arlo's Ristorante, like most … (4 comments)
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what to do in sandpoint: SAND CREEK CLEAN UP SET FOR APRIL 16: Sandpoint Blog - 04/04/11 03:19 PM
Volunteers sought to help spruce up waterfront
The Downtown Sandpoint Business Association and Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper are teaming up this spring to remove trash from the shoreline along Sand Creek in downtown Sandpoint during the annual Sand Creek Clean Up on April 16, 2011.
A winter's worth of trash has accumulated along Sand Creek. That litter is unsightly and could also impact the ecosystem and wildlife in the creek and Lake Pend Oreille. The Sand Creek Clean Up aims to remove this garbage so it does not negatively impact Lake Pend Oreille or the beauty of the spring and summer … (0 comments)
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what to do in sandpoint: Life in Sandpoint - A Video Commentary: Sandpoint Real Estate Blog - 03/15/11 11:57 AM
This last two weeks Sandpoint, Idaho had lots going on. The Follies wowed audiences, like usual. I had the good fortune to perform a tongue-in-cheek tribute to Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis with Lars Larson. (See the video here, and understand, it is not for the easily offended.) The event raises close to $25,000 for local charities. Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters had an event at the roastery last Saturday. My friend Ray Allen performed at the Pend d'Oreille Winery, Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort had fresh powder, and town was kickin'.
My company, Tomlinson Sandpoint Sotheby's International Realty, had its annual meeting, and … (1 comments)
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what to do in sandpoint: St. Patrick's Day - A Great Celebration: Sandpoint Blog - 03/14/11 01:17 PM
In a quick search for St. Patrick's Day parades on the www.st-patricks-day.com website, I noted that there were none in North Idaho. What! I may not be remembering my history well, but don't the Irish have this thing for potatoes? Where are the best potatoes from? It just seems a natural that with both places beginning with the letter "I" and having this potato connection, seems we in Idaho should have something going on for St. Paddy's Day. So, okay, there are some things going on down south in Boise and Treasure Valley, and the Idaho potato commission has some … (2 comments)
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what to do in sandpoint: An interview with Chix in the Kitchen and pics of the Beer Chili Cook-off at Laughing Dog: Sandpoint Blog - 02/23/11 05:01 PM
Last year I interviewed Lisa Richards who started a cool group called Chix in the Kitchen. Laughing Dog Brewing was just about to have their grand opening at the new digs at 1109 Fontaine Drive and the Chix were having a Beer Chili Cook-off there.
The day before the new tasting room had been packed with well-wishers and beer tasters. The hope was to have a repeat success. We talked about the event, and how Chix had evolved over the last year. Below you can read a little of that interview.
The Chix invited well-known chef Gabe Cruz and myself to … (1 comments)
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what to do in sandpoint: "Puppy Love" by Teresa Pesce, a romantic comedy: Sandpoint Blog - 02/23/11 04:22 PM
I interviewed the cast of "Puppy Love" on my radio show last week. First let me tell you these are the funniest troup to ever be on my show. There, I said it. Add to that the foible that I called the award-winning author Penny several times, even though her name is Teresa Pesce.
Bottom line is, if they are that funny just ad libbing and talking off-the-cuff on a radio show, the play must be hilarious.
Below is the info taken from the Panida Theater's website:
"Puppy Love" by Teresa Pesce, a romantic comedy about love and the furry friends … (0 comments)
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what to do in sandpoint: The Yoke's Outrageous Air Show: Sandpoint Real Estate Blog - 02/23/11 04:03 PM
I interviewed Gwen Victorson last week on my radio show from the True North Treks organization here in Sandpoint. True North Treks helps young adult cancer survivors learn ways to become re-oriented, set new coordinates and chart a new course through short term experiences in nature centered around the training of "survival skills for survivors." This event takes place after the Yoke's Outrageous Air Show. You can read about it here: http://actvra.in/5Ls
The Yoke's Outrageous Air Show
Friday February 25, 2011 - Saturday February 26, 2011
Presented by The Pacific Northwest Inlander and Rock 94.5The Yokes Outrageous Air Show takes … (0 comments)
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what to do in sandpoint: Coldwater Creek Wine Bar - my favorite hangout: Sandpoint Blog - 02/20/11 07:24 PM
Coldwater Creek Wine Bar
311 First AvenueSandpoint, ID 83864(208) 265-1912
The entrance to Coldwater Creek Wine Bar
In an interview with Dave Vermeer we talked about Coldwater Creek Wine Bar last Tuesday on my radio show, North Idaho Arts & Adventure. At one time we had just two wine bars in town, Coldwater Creek and the Pend Oreille Winery. Obviously, you could only get the wines produced by the winery at their bar, and the Coldwater Creek Wine Bar was beautiful, in the Cedar Street Bridge overlooking Sand Creek. It came replete with over-stuffed leather couches and giant timbers. When the … (2 comments)
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what to do in sandpoint: Bio-Luminesce Fire Dancers perform at Pend d'Oreille Winery for Sandpoint Winter Carnival: Sandpoint Blog - 01/14/11 11:39 PM
The Bio-Luminesce Firedancers have performed for the last five years at the Sandpoint Winter Carnival. They have always performed in the courtyard at Pend d'Oreille Winery. However, in the last two years they have attracted a crowd upwards of 200 people, so this year, the street was closed off. I was there tonight, and though I estimate there weren't more people this year, there were as many as previous years, and we all had a better view and more room. The winery was packed, the rain held off, and it was a good time had by all.
Here is a cool … (0 comments)
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what to do in sandpoint: Interview with Bab's Pizzeria: Sandpoint Blog - 01/14/11 06:58 PM
Bab's Pizzeria
1319 U.S. 2Sandpoint, ID 83864208-265-7992
Babs' Pizzeria in Sandpoint, Idaho
Last Thursday I interviewed Babs from Babs' Pizzeria on my show Speak Up North Idaho on KSPT and KBFI as part of the North Idaho Talk Radio Network.
Babs is participating in Dine Around Sandpoint, and was voted Best Pizzeria in Bonner County in 2010.
I had a part-time job managing Dish Home Cooking last year, which was in the same complex as Babs. That's when I met this incredibly hard-working woman.
Babs related how her background is Sicilian, and New York-style pizza is part of her heritage. … (0 comments)
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