Sandpoint, ID

The Festival at Sandpoint is an annual event of summer music fun. Each year the line up is released in mid to late May and the mad dash for tickets begins. For eight days in August there is a different act to suit every taste. There is usually a country night, rock night, a family night, which is a great way to get the kids to the festival and each year ends with the Spokane symphony

Tuesday there is always a buzz at my office about trivia night at McDuffs. I decided to round up my friends and try out trivia night. I had heard you needed to get there early to get a good table, near the large TV screen is best. Trivia starts at 7pm, so I arrived at about 6pm thinking that was plenty of time.

Each Thursday beer drinkers from all around town join together and hoist their mugs up as they enjoy dollar pint night at Eichardt’s. The dollar beer changes weekly so it’s always a surprise when you arrive

It seems like everywhere I go I hear grumblings about gas prices. And it’s all true, what people are saying. We are paying more for gas this summer than we did last summer. Good thing we weren’t planning any big trips this year, otherwise we’d have to tap into our retirement fund! Instead of a vacation this year, my family is taking a staycation! What’s a staycation, you may be asking yourself? It’s a period of time where we will stay at home and relax, explore our community, and take day trips – all within a short drive from home. We may decide to take a week off for our staycation, or we may just do it over several weekends. Here’s what we’re thinking about doing:

Officially called the Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. Originally opened in 1931, this Art Deco showpiece is truly an irreplaceable treasure. If you get an opportunity, step through the doors and into the opulent history of entertainment into a calmer, more formal era of showmanship. This is a place worth going out of your way for, dressing up for and spending an evening with your favorite person in. When we first attended a concert at the Fox several years ago, we saw the incredible David Byrne. Though the theater was not restored yet, he recognized the significance of such a classic building and said he was proud to be performing in it. You could feel its potential and the gravity of the theater’s past. You could see it, too, through broken glass panels and on dingy walls. Byrne, The Talking Heads front man and all-around artist was pro-restoration and praised Spokane for their foresight in preserving the Fox.

We arrived at Café Trinity and we were greeted by the owner at the front door. He seated us on the back deck overlooking Sandcreek. It was a nice warm day, so outside seating was an excellent choice, however inside seating can be nice as well if you are looking for a more romantic location, or you can sit at a bar and watch the chef prepare your meal. I like Trinity because not only do they offer good food that is Cajun inspired, but also you can order from the Oishii Sushi bar that is connected next door.

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