SANDPOINT — Rounding the corner, we are, into another New Year! These crossings are always bittersweet, with a mixture of joy and loss all swirled up into this delightful, confusing, frothy mix we call life. To life, then! Onward, into the breach!

Trivia buffs will dig tonight’s gathering at Pend d’Oreille Winery and the Panida Little Theater screens the epic climbing film ‘Free Solo’ Friday-Sunday.

Saturday night, enjoy starting with Sandpoint’s funk masters, RFB, at MickDuff’s Beer Hall and don’t miss Mostly Harmless at Pend d’Oreille Winery. On New Year’s Eve, the Miah Kohal Band rocks it at the 219 Lounge and the Pearl Theater celebrates on Eastern Standard Time with the Back Adit Band.

Happy New Year, good friends! May 2019 be filled with sweetness and love and all things good and light-filled.

Thursday, Dec 27

Trivia Takeover

Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 6-8 p.m.

A fun event for the family or a group of friends. Come check out the trivia action. Teams encouraged, but not required.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

‘Welcome to Marwen’

Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Putting together pieces from his old and new life, Mark meticulously creates a wondrous town where he can heal and be heroic. As he builds an astonishing art installation — a testament to the most powerful women he knows — through his fantasy world, he draws strength to triumph in the real one.

Admission: Tickets available online at panida.org

Friday, Dec. 28

‘Welcome to Marwen’

Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Admission: Tickets available online at panida.org

‘Free Solo’

Venue: Panida Theater, 304 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 6 p.m.

National Geographic Documentary Films has unveiled the first, full-length official trailer for a documentary titled Free Solo, following rock climber Alex Honnold as he becomes the first person to ever ‘free solo’ climb of Yosemite’s 3,000-foot-high El Capitan Wall. With no ropes or safety gear, he completed arguably the greatest feat in rock climbing history in June of 2017. Sponsored by La Chic Boutique and Plant Positive.

Admission: Tickets available online at panida.org

Chris Murphy

Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301, Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 5-8 p.m.

Come in for a glass of Friday night wine and listen to the music of Chris Murphy.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

The Other White Meat

Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.

The Beer Hall is proud to welcome back The Other White Meat! This classic rock and roll band from North Idaho has been around since the early 1990’s, opening for such acts as G. Thorogood, Styx, REO Speedwagon, The Doobie Bros, Ted Nugent, Rail, and Cracker. Featuring Kyle Swaffard on vocals, Bass, and Kazoo, Benny Baker on vocals and guitars, Dana Peite on drums and percussion.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Zach Cooper Band

Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 9 p.m.

Enjoy music with Coeur d’Alene drumming legend Zach Cooper and his fabulous band. Cooper has built a superstar group around himself to offer you an experience that won’t be forgotten. This five-piece progressive blues and rock band will leave you wanting more.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Browne Salmon Truck

Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 5-7 p.m.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Meg Turner & Chris Lynch

Venue: Cedar Street Bistro on the Cedar Street Bridge.

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Saturday, Dec. 29

‘Welcome to Marwen’

Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Putting together pieces from his old and new life, Mark meticulously creates a wondrous town where he can heal and be heroic. As he builds an astonishing art installation — a testament to the most powerful women he knows — through his fantasy world, he draws strength to triumph in the real one.

Admission: Tickets available online at panida.org

‘Free Solo’

Venue: Panida Theater, 304 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 7 p.m.

National Geographic Documentary Films has unveiled the first, full-length official trailer for a documentary titled Free Solo, following rock climber Alex Honnold as he becomes the first person to ever ‘free solo’ climb of Yosemite’s 3,000-foot-high El Capitan Wall. With no ropes or safety gear, he completed arguably the greatest feat in rock climbing history in June of 2017. Sponsored by La Chic Boutique and Plant Positive.

Admission: Tickets available online at panida.org

Mostly Harmless

Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301, Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 5-8 p.m.

This talented local trio will catch your ear and steal your heart away at the same time. Check out their singular sound.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

RFB

Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.

RFB (aka Right Front Burner) is back at the Beer Hall for the first time in four years! RFB is Sandpoint’s finest party band featuring funk, disco, rock and groovy tunes. Known as the Inland Northwest Funkiest Band, RFB has the power to make your booty shake and get your groove on.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Devon Wade Band

Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 9 p.m.

A Sandpoint independent country music artist with a strong love for what country music has always been – songs about real life and things that matter most in life. He has become a favorite among country music fans everywhere.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

John Hastings

Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 5-7 p.m.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Jake Robin

Venue: Cedar Street Bistro on the Cedar Street Bridge, in Sandpoint.

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Admission: Free and open to the public

Sunday, Dec. 30

Dwayne Parsons

Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 2-4 p.m.

Join your friends at the Pend d’Oreille Winery tasting room for an afternoon of holiday fun, wine, a bite to eat, and the piano music of Dwayne Parsons.

Bring in your ski pass for a $5 glass of house wine or $6 glass of reserve wine during our Sunday Ski special.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

‘Welcome to Marwen’

Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 3:30 p.m.

Admission: Tickets available online at panida.org

‘Free Solo’

Venue: Panida Theater, 304 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 3 p.m.

National Geographic Documentary Films has unveiled the first, full-length official trailer for a documentary titled Free Solo, following rock climber Alex Honnold as he becomes the first person to ever ‘free solo’ climb of Yosemite’s 3,000-foot-high El Capitan Wall. With no ropes or safety gear, he completed arguably the greatest feat in rock climbing history in June 2017. Sponsored by La Chic Boutique and Plant Positive.

Admission: Tickets available online at panida.org

Monday, Dec. 31

Miah Kohal Band

Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 9 p.m.

Bring your dancing shoes as Sandpoint’s favorite classic Rock/Outlaw Country band will rock the Niner with upbeat music that is sure to get you on the dance floor and keep you there. Party favors and more.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

‘Welcome to Marwen’

Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Admission: Tickets available online at panida.org

Truck Mills Blues Jam

Venue: Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, located at 212 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

New Year’s Eve with Back Adit

Venue: Pearl Theater, 7160 Ash St., in Bonners Ferry.

Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Join the fun as Back Adit helps ring in the New Year, Eastern Standard Time! Live music with a great band, no-host bar, open café, dance competition, and complimentary toast.

Admission: $15 available at Bonners Books, Mountain Mike’s and online thepearltheater.org, or call 208-610-2846. Ages 16 and older.

New Year’s Eve Family Fun Event

Venue: Creations at the Cedar Street Bridge

Time: 6:30-9 p.m.

Looking for a family friendly event to ring in the New Year? Creations is partnering with neighbor businesses on the Cedar Street Bridge to host a family event on New Year’s Eve. Proceeds will support a new discovery play area for 7- to 12-year-olds that Creations is building in 2019.

Activities include child and adult art projects, a scavenger hunt, games, cupcake walk and more as well as snacks, desserts and holiday drinks.

Admission: All activities range from $1-3.

Information: facebook.com/creationsforsandpointinc

Tuesday, Jan. 1

Happy New Year!

‘Welcome to Marwen’

Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Admission: Tickets available online at panida.org

West African Traditions Drum Class

Venue: Embody Studio, 823 Main St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays)

Admission: Suggested donation of $5-$15

Information: Call 208-597-1892 to reserve a djembe for class, or visit online at dununbabe.com

Night-Out Karaoke

Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 9 p.m.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Wednesday, Jan. 2

‘Welcome to Marwen’

Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Admission: Tickets available online at panida.org

Truck Mills & Dennis Zwang

Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 5-8 p.m.

Acclaimed Sandpoint musician Truck Mills and guest musician Dennis Zwang entertain with great Blues, Folk, Gospel and Jazz.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.