Pend Oreille Arts Council’s Performing Arts Series, 2007-2008
At Sandpoint’s historic Panida Theater, 300 North First

To purchase tickets by VISA or Master card call: 263 6139.

TICKET OUTLETS (cash or check only):
POAC Office: Power House Building, 120 Lake St, Sandpoint, 263-6139
FC Weskil’s: at the Panida Theater, 300 N. First, Sandpoint, 263-6957
Eve’s Leaves: 326 North First Ave, Sandpoint, 263-0712
Eichardt’s Pub: 212 Cedar St, Sandpoint, 263-4005
Bonners Books: 7195 Main St, Bonners Ferry, 267-2622
Online at
www.ArtinSandpoint.org


THE COMPLETE WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE - ABRIDGED
Sponsored by Mountain West Bank
Thursday, October 4th @ 7:30 pm
$20 POAC Members, $24 Adults, $9.50 Youth 18 and under

A whirlwind roller coaster tribute to the immortal bard. Three actors take on the daunting task of performing 37 plays and 154 sonnets in under two hours, illuminating the world of Shakespeare through the use of football, swordplay and hip-hop music. Irreverent and hilarious, this comedy sensation delights audiences and critics alike with a refreshing blend of madcap humor that includes everything from puns and pratfalls to elaborate sight gags.


 

  TOM RUSH
  S
ponsered by Unicep Packaging, Inc.
  Friday, Oct. 19 @ 8 pm
  $20 POAC Members, $24 Adults, $9.50 Youth 18 and under

  His distinctive guitar style, wry humor and warm, expressive voice have made him a
  legend and a lure to audiences - young and old. Recording artists James Taylor,
  Garth Brooks, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne and Shawn Colvin have all credited
  Tom Rush as being one of their main musical influences.
 


MUSIC FROM THE CROOKED ROAD 
Sponsored by Coldwater Creek & California Presenters
Wednesday, Nov. 7 @ 7:30 pm
$18 POAC Members, $22 Adults, $9.50 Youth 18 and under

The Music from the Crooked Road tour celebrates the deep-roots musical culture of Southwest Virginia along Hwy. 58, or the crooked road. This tour of old-time bluegrass and mountain gospel sounds brings together National Heritage Award Fellow and Appalachian guitar master Wayne Henderson, bluegrass banjo virtuoso Sammy Shelor, family old-time string band The Whitetop Mountain Band, old-time fiddle and banjo masters Kirk Sutphin and Eddie Bond and from the next wave of bluegrass band, No Speed Limit, along with Elizabeth La Prelle, a 19-year old keeper of ancient mountain ballads and songs. This special one-time gathering is a tribute to the generations of Appalachian musicians who are linked by an affinity for music and 200 miles of crooked road.


  BALLET IDAHO's NUTCRACKER
 
Sponsored by Sandpoint Title Insurance
  Thursday, Nov. 29, 7:30 pm
  $20.00 POAC Members, $24 Adults, $9.50 Youth 18 and under 

  This holiday tradition at the Panida Theater continues with
  talented young dancers from the Sandpoint region. Everyone
  loves this imaginative story line, colorful sets, dazzling costumes
  and spectacular dancing. Look forward to this timeless holiday
  spectacle again this season! 
  Visit their website: www.balletidaho.org

                                           Sorry this performance is sold out!


THE ALLEY CATS
Sponsored by Cindy Elliott and Roger Hanlon
Curt Hagan, The Parish Family and Evergreen Realty
Friday, Jan. 18 @ 8 pm
$18 POAC Members, $22 Adults, $9.50 Youth

An award-winning a cappella group, incorporating musical talent and comic timing into direct interaction with their audiences. They have performed nationally and internationally, with such notables as Chubby Checker, The Beach Boys, and even with comedian Jerry Seinfeld.  


  SWING KINGS 
  Sponsered by Tomlinson-Sothebys International
 
Friday, Feb 8 @ 8 pm
  $18 POAC Members, $22 Adults, $9.50 Youth 
  
  Eugene Ballet’s company dancers will Groove, Jitterbug and
  Lindy Hop along to the
swinging beats of the Big Band Era
.  Get
  ready to jump, jive and wail!
  

 


MISSOULA CHILDREN'S THEATER presents: "Robinson Crousoe"
Sponsored by Litehouse, Inc.
Saturday, Mar. 1 @ 2 pm & 7 pm
$8.50 Adults, $5.50 Youth

MCT is back for another splendid production including many talented young local actors who make this timeless children’s story come alive. The children in the community are the stars in this performance, guided by two professional actors trained to teach and inspire.  This year’s production will delight all ages, with valuable life lessons and heart-warming friendships. 


  IMANI WINDS QUINTET
  Sponsored by Taylor Parker Motor Co.
  Thursday, March 6 @ 8 pm
  $18 POAC Members, $22 Adults, $9.50 Youth  

  Grammy-nominated cutting edge wind quintet. The 
 
group incorporates musical traditions from Europe,
  Africa, Latin America and North America in their
  
unique repertoire. Highly entertaining, magical 
  experience for woodwind lovers of all ages.

 


  KAHURANGI MAORI DANCERS 
  Sponsored by Diedrich Manufacturing
  Friday, April 11 @ 7:30 pm
  $20 POAC Members, $24 Adults, $9.50 Youth

  T
raditional tribal performers from New Zealand.  In addition to the
  educational performances and workshops for youth, POAC will be working
  with our community-  at-large to include them in a traditional aboriginal 
  welcome. More to come!

 

 


CARL ROSA OPERA presents: "HMS PINAFORE"
Sponsored by Holly Eve Foundation & The Seasons at Sandpoint 
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 @ 7:30 pm
$25 POAC Members, $30 Adults, $12 Youth

This sea-faring smash hit show performed by Carl Rosa's superb cast and orchestra, is bursting with Gilbert's brilliant satiric wit and packed with some of Sullivan's most popular songs. Bringing to life some of operetta's best-loved comic characters, from Sir Joseph Porter and Little Buttercup, to Captain Corcoran, Dick Deadeye, and young romantics, Josephine and Ralph, HMS Pinafore is a musical delight for everyone to enjoy.

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