Sandpoint's Fine Art and Event Directory:  http://www.sandpointnow.com/

Artists Studio Tour:  arttourdrive.org  Dates:  August 12, 13, 14 and 19, 20, and 21.

This is a MUST DO for summer.  Please check out the link above for more information; it's a chance to see the artists at work in their studios.  Art Works artists participating are Nicole Black, Nan Cooper, Bonnie DeHart, Sally Dennison, Jerry Ferrara, Barbara Janusz, Susie Pace, and Mary Gayle Young.

First Thursday:   http://www.downtownsandpoint.com/Downtown Sandpoint businesses host a First Thursday celebration from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. featuring six stages with live music including Bridges Home at the Pend d'Oreille Winery, Highway One at the Coldwater Creek Wine Bar, Carl Rey & the Blues Gators, Bright Moments and Red Well Red at Trinity at City Beach. Plus check out the beer garden, pony rides, interactive booths, contests, restaurant specials, sidewalk sales and fun for the entire family!