Festival At Sandpoint Program 2023

“Harmonies in Nature” by Tammy Zinke

July 27 - August 6

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TABLE OF CONTENTS SPOT Bus

Shuttle Details »

Venue Map » What’s New

Food + Drink

Street Vendors » Bar »

Signature Drinks »

2023 Updates »

Performers »

Schedules

Taste of The Stars »

Schedule Overview » Daily Schedules »

2023 Poster

from the Director »

Fine Arts Poster Artist »

Staff & Personnel »

Series Lineup Poster

Welcome!

President’s Message » Board of Directors »

Poster Art & Inspiration » Artist »

Educational Corner »

About

2023 Scholarship Winners »

History »

Contributors »

Mission »

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Take the SPOT BUS! The SPOT bus provides fast, free, convenient transportation to and from War Memorial Field during the Festival at Sandpoint Summer Series.

The SPOT Bus runs continuously throughout the performance and is ADA-accessible.

Where to park:

Park your car in the Sandpoint High School parking lot, 410 S. Division St., and a bus will take you to the front gates of Memorial Field. After the concert, the bus will return you to SHS.

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Bus Schedule: Thurs 7-27 4:00 p.m. - 11:00p.m.

Fri 7-28 4:00 p.m. - 11:00p.m.

Sat 7-29 4:00 p.m. - 11:00p.m.

Sun 7-30 4:00 p.m. - 11:00p.m.

Thurs 8-3 10:00 a.m. - 2:00p.m.

4:00 p.m. - 11:00p.m.

Fri 8-4 4:00 p.m. - 11:00p.m.

Sat 8-5 4:00 p.m. - 11:00p.m.

Sun 8-6 4:00 p.m. - 11:00p.m.

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VENUE MAP

Short Lawn Chair & Blanket Seating

ADA Seating

Sponsor Seating Area

ADA Seating Grandstand

*For seated shows, this section moves to the center

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WHAT’S NEW

Festival 2023 Updates

Here are a few changes to make note of for this year’s Festival: • No re-entry • No rolling or hard-sided coolers, wagons, strollers • No glass • No cash or check • No weapons

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SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

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Thursday

An Evening with

Brit Floyd

MUSIC BEGINS AT 7:30 PM

28 Friday

Gary Clark Jr. Train // Brady Watt

// Better Than Ezra

MUSIC BEGINS AT 7:30 PM

MUSIC BEGINS AT 7:30 PM

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Thursday

Family Show with

Michael Franti & Friends

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REO Speedwagon

// Charlie Farren

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Saturday

Ashley McBryde

MUSIC BEGINS AT 7:30 PM

The String Cheese Incident

MUSIC BEGINS AT 7:00 PM

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Sunday

Taste of the Stars

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Grand Finale:

MUSIC BEGINS AT 7:30 PM

MUSIC BEGINS AT 7:00 PM

Michael Franti & Spearhead MUSIC BEGINS AT 7:15 PM

An Evening with

// Zach Top

MUSIC BEGINS AT 12:00 NOON

// SOJA

30 Sunday

The Princess Bride in Concert

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DAILY SCHEDULES

Thursday, July 27

Friday, July 28

An Evening with

Gary Clark Jr.

Brit Floyd

// Brady Watt

SPOT Bus shuttles

SPOT Bus shuttles

Box office opens 5:00 p.m.

Box office opens 5:00 p.m.

Sponsor & Early Entry gates open

Sponsor & Early Entry gates open

4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

5:45 p.m.

4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

5:45 p.m.

Season Pass and Season Pass and General Admission General Admission gates open 6:00 p.m. gates open 6:00 p.m.

Music begins 7:30 p.m.

Music begins 7:30 p.m.

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Sunday, July 30 An Evening with

// Better Than Ezra

The String Cheese Incident

SPOT Bus shuttles

SPOT Bus shuttles

Box office opens

Box office opens

Sponsor & Early Entry gates open

Sponsor & Early Entry gates open

Season Pass and General Admission gates open 6:00 p.m.

Music begins

Season Pass and General Admission gates open 6:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

5:45 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

5:45 p.m.

Music begins 7:00 p.m.

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Thursday, August 3 Evening

Michael Franti

Michael Franti & Spearhead

SPOT Bus shuttles

SPOT Bus shuttles

Box office opens

Box office opens

Sponsor & Early Entry gates open

Sponsor & Early Entry gates open

Season Pass & General Admission gates open

Season Pass & General Admission gates open

Music begins

Music begins

Family Show with & Friends

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

12:00 Noon

// SOJA

4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

5:45 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

7:15 p.m.

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Saturday, August 5

// Charlie Farren

// Zach Top

SPOT Bus shuttles

SPOT Bus shuttles

Box office opens

Box office opens

Sponsor & Early Entry gates open

Sponsor & Early Entry gates open

REO Speedwagon

4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

Ashley McBryde

4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

5:45 p.m.

5:45 p.m.

Season Pass and General Admission gates open

Season Pass and General Admission gates open

Music begins

Music begins

6:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

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WINE & BEER TASTING EVENT

Grand Finale:

Taste of the Stars tickets sold separately for $9.95

SPOT Bus shuttles

Tasting starts

Box office opens

Tasting ends

The Princess Bride in Concert 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

Gates open 5:00 p.m.

Music begins 7:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

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DIRECTOR’S WELCOME

I am pleased to welcome you to the 40th annual Festival at Sandpoint Summer Concert Series on the shores of beautiful Lake Pend Oreille!

The fact that our non-profit organization gets to celebrate 40

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years is purely a testament to our community’s generosity and their ownership of the Festival at Sandpoint. Now more than ever, I want to thank our amazing fans, donors, volunteers, staff, and Board of Directors for their contributions, time, and support that has allowed our nonprofit to have such a rich history and bright future. With such devotion and support, we continue to raise the bar for the talent that graces our stage and your concert experience, grow the economic impact brought to the region, and

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expand our year-round no-cost music education programs to the youth of our community.

Here’s to the beginning of a new season filled with new Festival memories, music, and togetherness!

We look forward to what the next 40 years have in store!

With gratitude,

Ali Baranski, Executive Director

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STAFF & PERSONNEL Administration Ali Baranski

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Paul Gunter

EDUCATION & PRODUCTION MANAGER

Tess Howell

FINANCE & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Veronica Knowlton OPERATIONS MANAGER

Cienna Roget

MARKETING & OFFICE MANAGER

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» Summer Staff Alex Manning SITE MANAGER

Aliyah Gabell SUMMER INTERN

Raina Parsons SUMMER INTERN

Madison Canale SUMMER INTERN

Marketing & Promotional Services Keokee media + marketing

DIGITAL PROGRAM DESIGN & HOSTING

Racheal Baker PHOTOGRAPHY

Yellow Goat Studio PHOTOGRAPHY

Charlotte’s Web Media VIDEOGRAPHY

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2023 Artwork Tammy Zinke

FINE ARTS POSTER ARTIST

Max Bazler

SERIES LINEUP POSTER ARTIST

Volunteer Chairpersons BAR MANAGER: CONNIE’S CAFE & LOUNGE CHAIR RENTAL: JENNIFER & CLAIRE CARTER FESTIVAL STREET: ADIA BURTON FIRST AID: SHARON BISTODEAU & MARY LOGSDON FRONT GATE: TIM ROSCO & KELLY WHITMAN GREEN TEAM: JON & AMANDA KNEPPER

INFORMATION: JIM HUGHES IT: JUSTIN LANDIS MERCHANDISE: MARY ANN HAMILTON SECURITY: JAY DUDLEY TASTE OF THE STARS: MELINDA OFFER & VICKY JOHNSON TRANSPORTATION: FRANK CAFFERTY

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Welcome to the 2023 edition of the Festival at Sandpoint!

Welcome to the 40th anniversary season of the Festival at Sandpoint.

Thank you for joining us at War Memorial Field to enjoy the incredible music this year. Whether you love

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reggae, rock, country, bluegrass, blues, pop-rock, Pink Floyd, or all of the above, we have something for everyone this season. I want to thank our amazing staff, production crew, volunteers, sponsors, and fellow board members for all of their dedication and hard work this year. Most of all, thank you to all of the attendees who make this Summer Performance Series an unforgettable experience for all. I can’t wait to see what artists we get to bring to you next year.

Amy Bistline, President, Board of Directors

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Amy Bistline, President Cari House, Vice President Hali Karr, Secretary Chris Blanford, Treasurer

Directors: Kara Berlin Jason Hicks Ben Higgs Marcella Nelson Kendon Perry Bob Witte

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OUR MISSION

The Festival at Sandpoint strives to provide a rich music experience presenting a wide range of concerts in an intimate outdoor setting accessible to local and regional audiences, cultivate culture and ethnic diversity, foster a love of music through ongoing youth education programs, and stimulate economic growth for our community.

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OUR HISTORY The Festival at Sandpoint has presented music under the stars in Sandpoint since 1983. The non-profit arts organization was founded in 1982 by a group of local volunteers who wanted to introduce symphonic music to the area and provide an economic boost for their community. The first

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Festival at Sandpoint took place during the summer of 1983. Since its first season featuring three concerts with the Spokane symphony orchestra, the Festival has grown and diversified.

The two-week series now includes an eclectic range of country, jazz, blues, world, rock, and pop concerts.

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VENDORS

Street Vendors

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VENDORS

Bar

Signature Drinks • Tito’s Huckleberry Lemonade

Made with Tito’s vodka, huckleberry, and lemonade

• Tito’s Huckleberry Mule

Made with Tito’s vodka, ginger beer, huckleberry, and a splash of orange juice or pineapple juice

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PERFORMERS An Evening with Brit Floyd

Thursday, July 27

Gary Clark Jr. // Brady Watt

Friday, July 28 Saturday, July 29

Train // Better Than Ezra An Evening with The String Cheese Incident

Sunday, July 30

Family Show // Michael Franti Thursday, & Friends

August 3

Michael Franti & Spearhead // SOJA

Thursday, August 3

REO Speedwagon // Charlie Farren

Friday, August 4

Ashley McBryde // Zach Top

Saturday, August 5

Grand Finale: The Princess Bride in Concert

Sunday, August 6

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AN EVENING WITH

BRIT FLOYD

Thursday, July 27

Biography Thursday, July 27

Celebrate 50 years of the Dark Side of The Moon with Brit Floyd, The World’s Greatest Live Pink Floyd Experience.

The Brit Floyd show has become a phenomenon, widely regarded as the world’s greatest rock tribute show.

Faithfully recreating the scale and pomp of the final 1994 Pink Floyd tour, complete with a stunning light show, iconic circular screen, animation, lasers, and more.

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GARY CLARK JR.

Friday, July 28

Biography

With BRADY WATT

Four-time Grammy award winner Gary Clark Jr. lives up to his status as a rock n’ roll god after the release of his third album This Land, which hit #6 on the Billboard Top 200. Garnering acclaim from Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and the like, Clark continues to push the possibilities of American roots music.

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Brady Watt Biography

Bass player and viral sensation Brady Watt has amassed over 20 million views with his hit YouTube series “Bass & Bars” which he launched in 2019. Each week he teams up with a different legendary MC and does an improvised stripped-down to the bassline performance. Guests include Bun B, Talib Kweli, Warren G, Xzibit, and many more.

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TRAIN

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Saturday, July 29

Biography

With BETTER THAN EZRA

Since their formation in 1994, multi-Grammy Award-winning band Train has sold more than 10 million albums and 30 million tracks worldwide with 14 of their songs landing in the Billboard top 100. Their global hit “Hey, Soul Sister” continues to be a fan favorite with over one billion streams on Spotify.

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Better Than Ezra Biography New Orleans quartet Better Than Ezra was formed by Kevin Griffin and Tom Drummond in 1989. Since their inception, Better than Ezra has been captivating audiences with their hummable melodies and confessional lyrics.

Because of their many accomplishments, the band has been named one of the top “100 Greatest Alternative Artists of All Time” by Billboard.

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AN EVENING WITH

THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENT Biography

Dedicated to musical creativity and integrity, psychedelic jam band, The String Cheese Incident has packed the past three decades full of epic moments and huge accomplishments.

SCI’s commitment to their fans, and the music community as a whole, is shown through multiple endeavors.

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FAMILY SHOW

Thursday August 3 - 12:00 Noon

MICHAEL FRANTI Biography

& FRIENDS

Michael Franti has& become known and FRIENDS revered for his high-energy live shows and uplifting reggae, pop, and hip-hopinspired music. Before the Thursday evening performance, Michael Franti & Friends will take the stage for an upbeat, crowd-interactive show that is sure to encourage audience members of all ages to get moving and sing along.

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MICHAEL FRANTI

& SPEARHEAD

With SOJA

Biography Michael Franti is a globally recognized musician and activist revered for his highenergy live shows and uplifting reggae, pop, and hip-hop-inspired music influenced by the power of optimism. In his multi-decade career he has earned three Billboard Top No. 1’s, six Top 30 AC Singles, ten Top 25 AAA singles, and three Billboard Top 5 Rock Albums.

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SOJA Biography SOJA’s fresh, yet timeless, take on roots reggae has been delighting audiences for more than two decades. Passionate about creating music that transports and inspires, SOJA’s Grammy Award Winning album “Beauty in the Silence” creates a much needed antidote by infusing warmth, wisdom, and unstoppable joy in each track.

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REO SPEEDWAGON

Friday, August 5

Biography

With CHARLIE FARREN

REO Speedwagon has

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sold more than 40 million albums worldwide, with all nine albums from 1977 to 1989 being certified Platinum or higher. The band’s landmark album Hi Infidelity spent 15 weeks in the No. 1 slot and has since earned the RIAA’s coveted 10X Diamond Award for surpassing sales of 10 million units in the United States.

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Charlie Farren Biography From being the lead singer of The Joe Perry Project to forming Farrenheit and now touring solo, Charlie Farren has become a Boston rock legend. His unique delivery, soaring vocals, and insightful lyrics have captivated audiences and distinguished him among the country’s elite musical artists.

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ASHLEY MCBRYDE Saturday, August 5

With ZACH TOP

Biography GRAMMY, CMA, and ACM Award winner Ashley McBryde is a country music force to be reckoned with. McBryde’s Never Will is the only album nominated for Country Album of the Year by the ACMs, CMAs, and the Recording Academy in the same award season.

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Zach Top Biography 25-year-old Zach Top is reviving the spirit of ‘90s traditionalists like George Strait, Keith Whitley, and Randy Travis, with classic vibes that evoke the dancehalls of Texas, the roar of the rodeo, and the jukebox ballads with a cold beer in hand. There’s nothing more current than old-school country to Zach, who grew up on a ranch in Sunnyside, Washington.

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GRAND FINALE: THE PRINCESS BRIDE IN CONCERT

Taste of the Stars: Wine and Beer Tasting Sunday, August 6

Experience one of the most beloved films of all time as never before… with the power of a full symphony orchestra performing the entire musical score live-to-picture! For the

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THE PRINCESS BRIDE IN

CONCERT Continued

first time, composer Mark Knopfler’s unforgettable score has been specially arranged for a symphony orchestra.

Conducted by Morihiko Nakahara, this performance will be in partnership with the Festival at Sandpoint Orchestra for its inaugural season.

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Festival at Sandpoint Orchestra Sunday, August 6 at 7 PM Morihiko Nakahara ACT III COMMUNICATIONS Presents A REINER/SCHEINMAN Production WILLIAM GOLDMAN’S

CARY ELWES MANDY PATINKIN CHRIS SARANDON CHRISTOPHER GUEST WALLACE SHAWN ANDRE THE GIANT Introducing ROBIN WRIGHT Special Appearances by PETER FALK and BILLY CRYSTAL

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Edited by ROBERT LEIGHTON Production Designed by NORMAN GARWOOD Director of Photographer ADRIAN BIDDLE Music by MARK KNOPFLER Executive Producer NORMAN LEAR Screenplay by WILLIAM GOLDMAN Produced by ANDREW SCHEINMAN and ROB REINER Directed by ROB REINER

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Tonight’s program is a presentation of the complete film The Princess Bride with a live performance of the film’s entire score, including music played by the orchestra during the end credits. Out of respect for the musicians and your fellow audience members, please remain seated until the conclusion of the performance.

The Princess Bride © Princess Bride, Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Original musical score composed by Mark Knopfler © 1987 Straitjacket Songs Ltd. Used

by Permission. All Rights Reserved.

“Storybook Love” written by Willy DeVille © 1987 Jockamo Music. Used by Permission.

All Rights Reserved.

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PRODUCTION CREDITS The Princess Bride in Concert is produced

by Film Concerts Live!, a joint venture of IMG Artists, LLC andThe Gorfaine/Schwartz Agency, Inc. Producers: Steven A. Linder and Jamie Richardson Director of Operations: Rob Stogsdill Production Manager: Sophie Greaves Production Assistant: Katherine Miron Worldwide Representation: IMG Artists, LLC Technical Director: Mike Runice Music Composed by Mark Knopfler “Storybook Love” written by Willy DeVille Musical Score Adapted and Orchestrated for Live Performance by Mark Graham

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Music Preparation: Jo Ann Kane Music Service Film Preparation for Concert Performance: Epilogue Media Technical Consultant: Laura Gibson Sound Remixing for Concert Performance: Chace Audio by Deluxe The score for The Princess Bride has been specially adapted for live concert performance.

With special thanks to: Norman Lear, Mark Knopfler, Julie Dyer, David Nochimson, Paul Crockford, Sherry Elbe, James Harman, Peter Raleigh, Trevor Motycka, Bethany Brinton, Matt Voogt, Adam Michalak, Alex Levy, Adam Witt, and the musicians and staff of the Festival at Sandpoint Orchestra.

www.filmconcertslive.com

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TASTE OF THE STARS

Tasting Event Aug. 6 From 5 PM to 7 PM, guests will sample pours from the region’s finest wineries, breweries, and distilleries.

This two-hour tasting event, plus Souvenir Cup, is an add-on option of $9.95. Taste of the Stars requires a separate entry ticket and is not included in the Grand Finale admission.

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TASTE OF THE STARS

2023 Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries • Cabin View Winery • Colter’s Creek • Eola Hills Wine Cellars • Kootenai River Brewery • Latah Creek • Mercer Estates Winery • MickDuff’s Brewing • Pend d’Oreille Winery Inc • Terra Blanca Winery • Timber Town Beer Company • Up North Distillery • Woodward Canyon

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2023 POSTERS The Festival at Sandpoint’s Fine Arts Poster tradition dates back to the start of the organization in 1983. What started as advertisement and fundraising for the Festival at Sandpoint has now become a way to showcase some of the community’s many talented artists and to celebrate and publicize their work.

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The artist’s donation of this original piece is not only a tradition but a fundraiser for the non-profit organization’s mission. The original art is auctioned, with bidding beginning on July 11 and concluding at the Grand Finale performance on August 6.

The Festival at Sandpoint was overwhelmed by the number of submissions they received in the first year of the poster contest. Over thirty submissions were evaluated on multiple criteria: originality, creativity, execution, quality, demonstrated skill, and how well the art embodied the spirit of the Festival community in a creative or innovative way.

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It was extremely difficult for the Festival to select just one winner. As a result, two winners were announced: one Fine Arts poster and one Series Lineup Poster.

Click below to learn more about this year’s artists and the poster contest.

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Tammy Zinke

Tammy Zinke, a self-taught acrylic artist, was selected as the Festival at Sandpoint’s 2023 Fine Arts Poster Artist. Zinke started her career 32 years ago in Sandpoint, not as an artist but as an upholstery artist opening her business Artisan 2 Upholstery.

Having grown up on the Oregon coast, Zinke’s realistic and impressionistic

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style paintings are often inspired by the beauty of the natural world and the Pacific Northwest.

“I focus on the way the atmosphere enhances, moment by moment, the changing mood as light and shadow bring, right before her eyes, a vision of the next painting, another beautiful portrait of mother earth,” Zinke said.

“It all begins with kiln-dried wood and cotton canvas. I build all of my canvases from scratch, so they are sturdy and tight.”

Her online portfolio can be found at:

www.tzinkeartstudio.com » /TammyZinkeArtist

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“Harmonies in Nature”

by Tammy Zinke

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Poster Inspiration

The guitar is the surrounding mountains and the sun setting behind the canopy of trees lighting up the stage of the earth. The keyboard is the path to the music of the lapping water, serenaded by invisible frogs and crickets.

This piece was inspired by the outdoor setting of the Festival at Sandpoint and William Shakespeare’s quote, “the Earth has music for those who listen.” I strove to combine the musical spirit of nature with the musical spirit of the instruments played by humans.

The Festival brings young and old the inspiration of music combined with the love of nature.

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In addition to the 2023 Fine Arts Poster Art Contest winner, Maximillian Bazler, a college student pursuing a degree in Graphic and Web Design from North Idaho College, was selected as the 2023 Series Lineup Poster Artist.

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Bazler’s passion for graphic design began at a young age, as he found he could combine his love for creativity with critical thinking.

“As an artist and nature enthusiast, I have always been drawn to the natural beauty of Sandpoint and the surrounding area,” Bazler offered as contributing to the inspiration behind his submission. “The breathtaking scenery inspired me to create a poster that captures the essence of the area.”

Bazler’s graphic and web design portfolio can be found at:

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Artwork by Max Bazler

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EDUCATION As a nonprofit, part of the Festival’s mission is to make music accessible.

We offer programs and opportunities that expose up to 1,000 youths to nocost music education opportunities year-round, including: • Pre-K through High School Music Outreach • Arts Scholarships • Youth Strings Orchestra • Instrument Rental & Assistance Program • Educational Summer Internships

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2023 WINNERS

Hannah Adams

Festival at Sandpoint Instrumental Scholarship Winner

Evan Schwenk

Festival at Sandpoint Instrumental Scholarship Runner-Up

Arie VanDenBerg

Charley Packard Memorial Songwriting Scholarship Winner

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Elizabeth Couch

The Festival at Sandpoint & Angels Over Sandpoint Arts Scholarship Winner

Max Bazler

Lineup Poster Artist Contest Winner

As a nonprofit, the Festival at Sandpoint strives to foster a love of music through ongoing youth education programs and scholarship opportunities. We are incredibly grateful to be able to award over $6,000 in scholarships to local students.

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HANNAH ADAMS The Festival at Sandpoint Instrumental Scholarship Winner Learn More About Hannah Adams Here »

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EVAN SCHWENK

Festival at Sandpoint Instrumental Scholarship Runner-Up Learn More About Evan Schwenk Here »

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ARIE VANDENBERG

Charley Packard Memorial Songwriting Scholarship Winner Learn More About Arie VanDenBerg Here »

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ELIZABETH COUCH

The Festival at Sandpoint & Angels Over Sandpoint Arts Scholarship Winner Learn More About Elizabeth Couch Here »

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CONTRIBUTORS SPONSORS $60,000+

• Idaho Forest Group

$20,000 + • Toyota • Blue Sky Broadcasting* • Coca-Cola*

$15,000 + • STCU

$12,500 + • Avista Foundation • Litehouse, Inc. • Maribeth Portz & David Wanek • Ting* • Tito’s Handmade Vodka

$10,000 + • Connie’s Cafe & Lounge* • Idaho Community Foundation: Bonner County Funds for Arts Enhancement - Grant for Education Outreach and Festival Youth Orchestra • Idaho Commission of the Arts - Public Program in the Arts Grant

$7,500+ • Community Assistance League - Grant for Education Outreach and Festival Youth Orchestra • The Idaho Club* • KXLY Radio* • National Endowment for the Arts - Grant through the City of Sandpoint • The Tin Roof Furniture Design Studio* • Realm Partners*

$5,000+ • AGE Heating and Cooling • Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. • Charlotte’s Web Media* • Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce / Visit Idaho • Gregg & Marilyn Marston • The Inlander* • Mountain View Veterinary Clinic • North Idaho Title • Knickerbocker Foundation • Like Media* • Signature Aesthetics

» • TRS Consulting IT Services • The Van Vleet Foundation • Washington Trust Bank • The William Wishnick Foundation.

$3,000 +

TABLE OF CONTENTS • Jacob W Styer CPA, PLLC* • John & Lynda Hansen • Kochava • KXLY Broadcast Group* • Lewis & Hawn Excellence in Dentistry • MickDuff’s Brewing Company • North Idaho Flood and Fire • Pacific Timber Products • Paul & Bonnie Bawel • Powder Hound Pizza • The Schuck Family • Scotchman’s Coffee • The Sandpoint Reader • Silverwing at Sandpoint • The Spokesman-Review* • Steve & Julie Meyer • Sylvan Learning Center • True Seals

• Allyson Presta • Apex Tree Service • Baxters on Cedar • BC & DJ McFarland Foundation • Brent & Barb Leedle • Brian & Kimberly Cox • Cedar Management Company • CGVI Family Foundation Inc. • Colin & Shawnda Burnett • Daugherty Management • Debra Clairmont - In $1,750+ Memory of Bob Talaska & Kalin Kellogg • Amelia & Andrew Boyd • The Dillon/Wart Family - In • Anonymous Memory of Robyn Dillon • Applegate Healthcare • Greg D & Melanie S • Bill & Deby Ritter Family McFarland Foundation • Bill & Marge Preuss • Evergreen Realty / Charlie • Bill Williamson Parrish & Curt Hagan • Bistline Law, PLLC* • Finan McDonald • Bryan & Jill White Clothing Company • Christian & Gulia Groenke • The Hilty Family • Christopher Hopper • Innovia Foundation • Clif & Carol Warren - Grant for Volunteer • Dan & Lori Meulenberg Management

» • Dan Murphy & Andrew McDirmid • David & Candy Tate • Deborah Brown • Dennis & Valerie Luce • Don & Carol Sheridan • Don & Lori Morris • Donny & Lisa Blaese • Duane & Lori Castles • Elevate Real Estate Group • Garvan Media, Management & Marketing INC. / Stephen Bond Garvan • Gil Beyer & Sherry Casamento • Hickey Law Firm PLLC • Idaho Wine Commission* • Jack & Bettyjo Hilliard • Jeff & Cindy Bond • Jim & Julie Frank • Julie McFarland Rawson Family - In Memory of Geri & Bob McFarland • Keokee Media + Marketing* • Kerr Supply / CarQuest of Bonners Ferry • Kraft Insurance • Kris & Rob McMasters • Life with Kate, Inc. • Lt. Gen. & Mrs. Jon Davis USMC (Ret) • Lyn Roberts • Marcella Nelson

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Marilyn Dalby Sabella - In Memory of Dave & Marilyn Dalby • Mark & Kim Powers • Mark & Robyn Johnson • Michael Welp • Moon Time Traditional Food & Ales • Nancy J. Lewis • Nate & Gina Hall • Nicholas & Karen Warrick • Pend Oreille Construction • The Plaza Family • Read & Peg Tuddenham • Rebecca & Ken Kovalchuk • Rick & Darcey Small • Rick & Hali Karr • Sand Creek Schweitzer Conoco - In Memory of Joe Marley • Schweitzer • Shelley Wogman • Steve & Dawn Watts • The Insurance Shop USA • Thomas Klein & Kay Eason • Todd & Cari House • Tomlinson Sotheby’s International Realty • Tyke & Linda Van Dellen • Vickie & Tom Pfeifer • Vince & Amelia Huntsberger

» 2023 Members & Donors $500+ • Diedrich Roasters • Mark & Susan Kubiak • Racheal Baker Photography* • Tom & Linda Hamilton - Aerocet, Inc.*

$250+ • Bridget & P.J. Carstens - In Memory of Patricia & Don Lindsay • Duncan & Karen Watson • Ed & Jean Gordon • John & Ginny Moody • Mitchel Whitehead & Kim Wildman • Steven Lazar & Susan Shaw • William & Kathleen Bradley

$100+ • Art & Amy Bistline • Ben & Jeannie Higgs • Bob & Sandra Parham - In Honor of Randy & Linda Gearke • Bob Witte • Bruce & Sue Vogelsinger

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Charles Hatch • Chris Blanford & Tennille Toussaint • Conor & Ali Baranski • Helen & Leonard Byrne • Jason & Jill Hicks • Jerry Condron & Max Emerson • JoAnn Roberts - In Memory of Joyce Roberts • Kathryn Swenson • Ken & Mary Jo Haag • Kendon & Judy Perry • Kiersten Gaffney • Kristen Postil • Maren & Stephen Goebert • Paul & Amy Gunter • Rex & Ann Harder • Richard Kahler • Robert & Norma Smith • Robert Davidson • Roger & Laura White • Terry Harrison • Thunder’s Catch * Donated in-kind services

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