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Where fans go to watch basketball during March Madness in Coeur d’Alene
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SHOP EARLY AT ALL THINGS IRISH AND GO TO CRICKETS RESTAURANT FOR GREEN BEER, CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE, CORNED BEEF RUEBEN AND THE BIGGEST SELECTION OF IRISH WHISKEY. presented by
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Gather around the games during March Madness at Tap House Unchained. Photo courtesy The Coeur d’Alene Resort
ou don’t have to be from Spokane or have attended Gonzaga University to be a fan of the Bulldogs. For basketball lovers in the Lake City, there are plenty of places to root on the Zags (or any of your favorite college basketball teams) throughout the Big Dance. With 68 teams in the running, you’ll need to keep your energy up, and downtown Coeur d’Alene is brimming with options. Tuck into TAPHOUSE UNCHAINED (210 E. Sherman) for a burger and any of 24 regional beers and ciders on tap (cdataphouse.com), or pop over to SWEET LOU’S RESTAURANT & TAP HOUSE (601 E. Front) where televisions line nearly every wall, the tap list numbers 32 and the food — ribs, burgers, bacon mac and cheese — is o-so-good (sweetlousidaho.com). COLLECTIVE KITCHEN PUBLIC HOUSE (501 E. Sherman) is a cozy spot to watch the game
but, better yet, pop next door to their 5th AVENUE FILLING STATION for a serious beer selection and the benefit of Collective Kitchen’s fabulous food menu (thefillingstationon5th.com). March Madness means a marathon of basketball watching so be kind to your behind with some of the comfiest seating downtown at CRICKETS RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR (424 E. Sherman) and discover why this classic spot has been in business for more than 30 years (cricketsoysterbar.com). Located in midtown Coeur d’Alene, as well as Hayden and Post Falls, CAPONE’S SPORTS PUB & GRILL (751 N. 4th) is where locals go for celebrations large and small. Participate in their Hop Madness (midtown location only): taste eight regional IPAs and fill out your bracket pick for the best beer and a chance to win a Kona Brewing bicycle on the day of the Final Four (caponespub.com/cda).
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Upcoming Events
COEUR D’ALENE
“Narnia the Musical”
Music Walk
The whole family will enjoy Christian Youth Theater’s version of the 1950s classic fairytale about King Aslan’s epic battle against the White Queen. Tickets $12-14; Fri at 7 pm, Sat at 3 and 7 pm; Sun at 3 pm; Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Center , 1765 W Golf Course Rd.; Visit cytnorthidaho.org to purchase tickets
Look for Ethereal in E’s soulful steel drumming at Tomlinson Sotheby’s International Realty (formerly Painter’s Chair Gallery), along with more than a dozen regional musicians at downtown restaurants, shops and galleries, some of which offer complimentary refreshments. Free, 5-8 pm, Visit artsandculturecda.org for details.
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MARCH 9
Marchi Gras at Silver Mountain Resort
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Start with a balloon drop — win prizes like golf or lift tickets — proceeding towards night skiing, and closing out your Silver Mountain “Marchi Gras” adventure with live music and libations at Moguls. It’s a little bit Cajun, a little bit European and a whole lotta fun. Go to silvermt.com/Things-To-Do/ Event-Calendar for details.
Grab your green and get in on the annual Coeur d’Alene parade honoring Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. The parade starts at 4 pm so park north of downtown, haul your chairs to Sherman Avenue, then get in a Gaelic mood with a visit to All Things Irish (315 E. Sherman) or perhaps a pub that beckons to ye. Free. Visit cdadowntown.com for details or call 208-415-0116.
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