Community Calendar

The Bonner County Historical Society and Museum is hosting a Yard Sale on September 6th, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.at Lakeview Park in Sandpoint! We are taking donations from August 24th to September 4th. We do ask that you do not donate clothing items and anything that the thrift stores wouldn't accept. All proceeds support the museum. We're excited to see what you dig up from your attics!

The members of the Spokane Watercolor Society showcase their diverse styles in water media art, juried by EWU professor Jenny Hyde. First Friday Opening Reception will be on September 5 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. and will feature an awards ceremony, live violin and flute music, and juror's critique of the work. Come and join us for an inspiring "family and friends" free activity. The show will run through September 26 at Spokane Art School.

In the show titled “Going Wild”, RRAFA artists are challenged to pass up the peaceful and quiet landscapes or still lifes and add action and unusual ideas to their art. A sleeping bear is a wild bear, but not a wild idea. Out with the pastel and pleasant and in with bright colors and exceptional designs! The artists are encouraged to courageously think outside the box or create something unique in the box.

When Yasuko Mayhew started ceramics 18 years ago, she made an instant connection working with clay that allowed her to express her love and admiration for all types of beautiful little creatures. In the process of portraying animals, birds, fish, or amphibians realistically, she challenged herself to transform hard and heavy clay to look light, warm, rough, smooth, or fragile, to allow each piece to come to life with a "soul", because as Yasuko says, "creating an animal piece is a very solemn, quiet moment, like a prayer".

Stop by Pottery Place Plus in the Historic Liberty Building this Sept to enjoy her new enchanting ceramic world. Stop by on First Friday on Sept 5th between 5pm-8pm to meet Yasuko in person!

Heatherann Woods' debut solo exhibition explores perspective and perception in atmospheric oil paintings by capturing ephemeral light from familiar views in the Spokane region. She invites the viewer to not only step into the space and be moved, but also engage with fellow viewers, initiating conversations, by questioning the concept of "realism" and how we project expectations instead of receive information based on personal experience.

The "September Moon" exhibition features beautifully detailed ceramic artistry by local artist Ken Scott and visiting ceramic artist Red Burnell, as well as the stunning nature-inspired paintings by painter Heidi Barnett.
Enjoy a few special paintings by Katie Frey, Kim Long, and Diane Garmire, and new works by mosiac artist, Kerry Whitsitt and many of the New Moon members This show aims to engage your senses with vibrant colors, forms, and textures, promising to soothe your eyes and soul, and bring an abundance of beauty and joy.

Kaleidoscope family music invites you to a 2 day journey through Music, Art and human connection featuring some of the areas favorite jam, reggae, electronic, folk and psychedelic rock artists. The festival will include Live Music, Art, Vending, food, and workshops on a range of topics
Camping is included in the ticket!
Bands featured will include Sonic Daydream, The Van Stone Band, Antique Sex Machine and others.
Buy your ticket to Cosmic Wonderland today and take a ride with us through the rabbit hole.

The event will take place at Happy Meadows in Ford, WA September 5th and 6th.
event entry begins Friday September 5th at 12PM

Shotgun Studios proudly presents “Generations in Color,” a powerful new exhibition uniting the art of surrealist painter Roch Fautch and his daughter, Amberle. The show will be on view from September 5 through September 27, with an exclusive artists’ reception on Friday, September 12, from 6–9 p.m.

Roch Fautch is an internationally celebrated surrealist painter and sculptor. Though largely self-taught, his expertise in diverse media—from concrete and fiberglass to intricate mold-building—has earned him worldwide recognition. A member of elite artistic societies like the International Surrealist Group, the Eurasian Art Union, and the Visionary Artist Society, Fautch's work has been a lifelong exploration of the subconscious mind.

Complementing her father’s intricate surrealism, Amberle brings a bold and soulful energy to the gallery. Her paintings are a direct reflection of her work as a musician - song writer with the same emotive harmonies and expressive spirit found in her acoustic blues-rock sound. Amberle and her husband Tone Madden perform regionally with their band called “Comin Home The Band.”

"Working with my daughter Amberle on this show has been an incredible experience," says Roch Fautch. "It's a joy to see our different passions—mine in surrealism and hers in music and painting—come together in one space." This unique collaboration, tied together by the theme “Generations in Color,” showcases the powerful connection between a father and daughter’s artistic journeys.

The public is invited to the artists’ reception on Friday, September 12, 6-9 pm at Shotgun Studios to meet both artists and celebrate this extraordinary fusion of art and legacy.

Photography and music by Bill and Kathy Kostelec at the Historic Harrington Opera House!

See darkroom prints of Harrington and hear music in the American Roots tradition, at the beautifully renovated opera house in the historic eastern Washington farming town of Harrington.

The Kostelec's photography has won numerous awards/honors and exhibited at some of the area’s finest galleries. As respected songwriters/musicians, their Blue Ribbon Tea Company music has graced stages at fine venues throughout the Northwest and aired on many radio shows including NW Public Radio's Inalnd Folk.

Doors open at 6 pm for photo reception
Music starts at 7 pm
Free refreshments at music show intermission
Admission by donation of any amount to the Harrington Opera House Society

The members of the Spokane Watercolor Society showcase their diverse styles in water media art, juried by EWU professor Jenny Hyde. First Friday Opening Reception will be on September 5 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. and will feature an awards ceremony, live violin and flute music, and juror's critique of the work. Come and join us for an inspiring "family and friends" free activity. The show will run through September 26 at Spokane Art School.