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NEW YEAR'S EVE WINEMAKERS DINNER December 31 Coeur d'Alene Ring in the New Year with Midtown Bluebird! Chef Viljo and the talented Bluebird crew have put together an incredible eight-course dinner paired with Gilberts Cellars wines! Read more... PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ December 31 Spokane Don't miss the premier New Year's Eve event in Spokane! The celebration begins with a red-carpet experience followed by dinner, live entertainment, Elvis, two dance floors, midnight champagne toast, party favors and more! Read more... Directory The Northwest Sizzle directory is a comprehensive search tool to help you find your next best meal. For some of the greatest eats around town, click here.... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS DECEMBER 31 NEW YEAR'S EVE BALL - AFROLICIOUS Bring in 2019 with Afrolicious at The Hive! The band has established itself as both one of the most legendary weekly parties in San Francisco and one of the top live electronic funky bands on the scene. Read more... DECEMBER 31 ROCKIN' BALLROOM BASH 2019 Celebrate New Year's Eve with Mirabeau Park Hotel at their Rockin' Ballroom Bash. Hosted by Dean Jaxon, the event includes party favors, raffle prizes, nacho bar, champagne toast at midnight and dancing. Read more... DECEMBER 31 BEETHOVEN'S NINTH SYMPHONY Beethoven’s Ninth is an exhilarating testament to the human spirit. Held at The Fox, the production features more than 150 performers on stage, including four guest vocalists and the Spokane Symphony Chorale. Read more... DECEMBER 31 NEW YEAR'S DINNER WITH 315 Have a delicious and memorable night with 315 as they present their New Year's Eve Dinner. The price is $55 for this four-course meal. For reservations, call 208.667.9660 or go online to 315MartinisAndTapas.com. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the Winter 2018 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

WINTER WONDERLAND ON GARLAND December 15 Spokane The Garland District invites you to join them for the second annual Winter Wonderland on Garland, a family friendly event created to unite the Garland District and Spokane Community for a day filled with food, festive activities, entertainment and more! Read more... 14TH ANNUAL JINGLE BELL RUN December 20 Coeur d'Alene Head to Fleet Feet for the 14th Annual Jingle Bell Run. 5:30 to 7pm, runners and walkers will once again take to the streets and sidewalks of Downtown Coeur d'Alene spreading good cheer. Afterward, enjoy hot cocoa and cookies and a costume contest. Read more... Directory The Northwest Sizzle directory is a comprehensive search tool to help you find your next best meal. For some of the greatest eats around town, click here.... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS DECEMBER 14 HOLIDAY ART RECEPTION The Art Spirit Gallery unveiled its 20th annual holiday exhibition featuring small artworks by over 30 local and regional artists last month. But you're in luck! A second reception will be held in conjunction with ArtWalk Friday, December 14, 5 to 8pm. New work will continue to rotate through the holiday season. Meet the artists and enjoy the holiday cheer. Read more... DECEMBER 14 - 23 TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS Traditions of Christmas is a Radio City Music Hall style show which includes beautifully choreographed kickline tap numbers, Santa’s workshop, a heartfelt military tribute performance and a grand Nativity conclusion. Featuring a cast of 70 people, spectacular sets, live animals and more than 400 costumes. Read more... DECEMBER 15 BRRRZAAR 11am to 10pm, head to River Park Square for BrrrZAAR, where you will find 70 booths featuring thousands of locally made gifts for all of your holiday needs. Enjoy live music, family friendly activities, pictures with Bad Santa and bar with brews and wine. Read more... DECEMBER 19 TBEER TASTING Join Pilgrim's Market in Coeur d'Alene for a Christmas Beer Tasting Wednesday, December 19, 3:30 to 6pm. This free tasting is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit, as the tasting will feature brews perfect for pairing the the holiday season. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the Winter 2018 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA December 8 & 9 Spokane Valley Join Santa for breakfast at Mirabeau Park Hotel this Saturday and Sunday, 8am to 1pm, with proceeds benefiting The Salvation Army Food Bank. With the purchase of any regular priced entree per adult, kids can enjoy a free breakfast (choose from pancakes, waffle or egg breakfast) and hot chocolate. Read more... LADIES' SHOPPING NIGHT December 7 Sandpoint It's time to get your jingle on at the annual Ladies Shopping Night! Grab your girlfriends and head to Downtown Sandpoint's Shopping district 4 to 7pm for an evening of shopping, wine tasting and a chance to win prizes. Downtown merchants will be offering in-store specials as well as other goodies. Read more... Directory The Northwest Sizzle directory is a comprehensive search tool to help you find your next best meal. For some of the greatest eats around town, click here.... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS DECEMBER 8 POST FALLIDAYS TINY TREE FESTIVAL Join the Post Falls Chamber of Commerce for their 3rd annual Tiny Tree Festival; a mid-morning event full of fun and festivities. From 10am to noon, enjoy a beautiful brunch (with a mimosa bar!) while perusing the tiny trees up for silent auction bidding. All trees are decorated by local community leaders and businesses. Read more... DECEMBER 8 LIVE NEIGH-TIVITY & SANTA VISIT Saturday, December 8, 1 to 6pm, head to Sherman Park Square in Downtown Coeur d’Alene for the annual Live Neigh-tivity, where kids of all ages will enjoy a live animal petting stable, carolers, hot cocoa and coffee, gifts, manger scene photo booth and a visit from Santa (4 to 6pm). Canned food donations will accepted during the event. Read more... DECEMBER 8 LIVE COMEDY SHOW Join The 219 Lounge in Sandpoint for an evening of live comedy with nationally known comedian and actor Ty Barnett. JR Berard will be the featured comic and the show will be hosted by Morgan Preston. After the show, stay for the live music. Tickets are $20/advance and $23/day of and can be purchased at The 219. Doors open at 7pm. Read more... DECEMBER 9 THE HOLIDAY MARKET Support local while getting some of your Christmas shopping done! Held at the Coeur d'Alene Resort's Convention Center 10am to 4pm, The CdA Makers' Holiday Market is a community gathering of Inland Northwest artists, jewelers, bakers and crafters. Enjoy shopping, food samples and holiday music. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the Winter 2018 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

PRAY FOR SNOW PARTY November 30 Sandpoint The party starts at 5pm at The 219 Lounge with snacks, ski and snowboard films, 10 Barrel Brewing "Pray for Snow" beer specials, live music with Bum Jungle, and 219 will be giving away two LIb Tech custom-made 10 Barrel Brewing and PBR snow boards! Read more... HAYDEN LIGHTS PARADE December 1 Hayden Bring the whole family for this festive occasion starting at 5pm! The event kicks off with a parade along Government Way, followed by the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Then there will cookies, hot chocolate and a visit from Santa at McIntire Family Park. Read more... Directory The Northwest Sizzle directory is a comprehensive search tool to help you find your next best meal. For some of the greatest eats around town, click here.... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS NOVEMBER 30 - December 16 CHRISTMAS UNWRAPPED A timeless, original holiday theater production by Ellen Travolta at the CdA Resort, Christmas Unwrapped offers a night filled with music, laughter and stories celebrating the holiday season! Directed by Troy Nickerson, it features Ellen and Margaret Travolta, Molly Allen, Mark Cotter, Abbey Crawford, Patrick Treadway, Laura Sable and Lola Fridley. Read more... DECEMBER 1 JINGLE BELL RUN INLAND NW Head to Spokane's Riverfront Park for the Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run 8am to 1pm. A fun way to get out, get moving and raise funds and awareness to cure America’s No. 1 cause of disability. Dress in your holiday-themed attire or ugly sweater, tie jingle bells to your shoelaces and take part in this 5k run/walk with your team members. Read more... DECEMBER 1 & 2 PICKIN' CHRISTMAS You won't want to miss this year's Pickin' Christmas vintage show and artisan market at the Greyhound Park and Event Center in Post Falls. The two-day event takes place Saturday, December 1, 9am to 6pm and Sunday, December 2, 10am to 4pm. Shop from the best hand-selected vendors from the Northwest and beyond. Admission is $7 and good all weekend. Read more... DECEMBER 2 UGLY SWEATER RUN Trail Maniacs invites the community to participate in this year's Ugly Sweater Run while helping those less fortunate. The Ugly Sweater Run is a free event, but they are accepting gently used jackets, coats, sweaters and blankets for those in need. The 3- to 4-mile run starts at the St. Vincent parking lot and ends at Daft Badger. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the Winter 2018 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

HOLIDAY WINE FEST November 16 - 18 Spokane Area Stop by participating wineries for wine tastings, appetizers, entertainment, shopping and more during the Cork District's Holiday Wine Fest! This is a wine extravaganza you won't want to miss, held noon to 5pm each day (later at some venues). Read more... 7TH ANNUAL DIRTY BIRD TRAIL RUN November 17 Coeur d'Alene Head to McEuen Park 9am to noon for the Dirty Bird Trail Run, an impromptu trail run for a good cause. This is a fun run, and there is no registration fee to participate. All that is asked is that participants bring non-perishable foods to donate to the Children's Village. Read more... Directory The Northwest Sizzle directory is a comprehensive search tool to help you find your next best meal. For some of the greatest eats around town, click here.... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS NOVEMBER 16 THANKSGIVING WINE TASTING Join Pilgrim's Market today, Friday, November 16, 3:30 to 6pm, as they introduce you to a variety of wines that will pair perfectly with your Thanksgiving dinner. This tasting is free. While there, don't forget to finish your Thanksgiving shopping, as they have plenty of deals that will make the entire family happy, from their organic produce to fresh homemade pies! Read more... NOVEMBER 17 HOLIDAY & GIFT FAIRE Celebrating its 28th year as one of Coeur d'Alene's biggest and best holiday gift and food fairs, you won't want to miss it! The Coeur d'Alene High School Holiday & Gift Faire is the perfect place to find unique and delicious gifts for friends and family. Shop 9am to 4pm. Due to the construction at Coeur d'Alene High School, this year's crafts fair will be held at Canfield Middle School. Read more... NOVEMBER 17 & 18 2018 CHRISTMAS FAIR Head to the Bonner County Fairgrounds in Sandpoint Saturday, 9am to 4pm, and Sunday, 10am to 3pm, for two days of fun at the 2018 Christmas Fair. The event, which is free to the public, features handmade gifts, unique crafts, treats, coffee, kids' activities and Christmas fun! Santa visits from noon to 2pm daily. Visit Facebook to find out more. Read more... NOVEMBER 22 2018 BRRC TURKEY TROT A Thanksgiving morning tradition continues with the annual Bloomsday Road Runners Club Turkey Trot. The race starts at 9am at the Manito Park Duck Pond. The trot is approximately 3 miles, though participants can run/walk any distance they would like. Bring a cash and canned food donations for the Second Harvest Food Bank. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the NEW Winter 2018 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

NW TASTE October 12 - 14 Spokane Enjoy tastings, cooking demonstrations and live music during one of the Northwest's premier food and beverage show. The three-day event takes place at Spokane Fair and Expo Center. Even better, the event has joined forces with the Home Idea Show! Read more... INTO AFRICA AUCTION & DINNER October 13 Spokane Valley P4P’s hosts the annual Into Africa Auction and Dinner at Mirabeau Park Hotel. This is an evening complete with social hour, live and silent auctions, a selection of African-themed dishes complemented by American cuisine and the exciting Dessert Dash. Read more... Directory The Northwest Sizzle directory is a comprehensive search tool to help you find your next best meal. For some of the greatest eats around town, click here.... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS OCTOBER 12 NEW YORK RUNWAY ELEGANCE FASHION SHOW St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho presents the 6th Annual New York Runway Elegance Fashion Show 5:30 to 9pm at Best Western Plus Coeur d'Alene Inn. All outfits and accessories on the runway are from St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores and modeled by local celebrities and friends. There will also be heavy hors d'oeuvres, games, drawings and more. Read more... OCTOBER 13 UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY DINNER The North Idaho Pride Alliance will be hosting their 3rd Annual Unity in the Community Dinner at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Coeur d'Alene. Share a meal together, get to know each other and share your stories. Served 4 to 7pm, the menu includes spaghetti, salad, bread, beverage and a decadent dessert bar. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door. Read more... OCTOBER 13 ANGELS OVER SANDPOINT FALL FROLIC Help raise funds for Angels Over Sandpoint by attending their Fall Frolic, a fun barn dance at Dover Bay Homestead Barn with live music by the Miah Kohal Band 6 to 10pm. There will be a fun, funky, fabulous auction, no-host bar and food provided by The Twisted Kilt Black Iron Grill. Tickets are $20 and available at Eve's Leaves, Eichardt's, and at the door. Read more... OCTOBER 14 COEUR D'ALENE MAKERS MARKET Sunday, October 14, 10am to 4pm, don't miss out on Coeur d'Alene Makers Market at the Coeur d'Alene Resort's Convention Center. Hosted by Coeur d’ Alene Makers, this is a community gathering of Inland Northwest artists, jewelers, bakers and crafters staging an open marketplace, complete with food samples, shopping and more. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the Summer 2018 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

RUN FOR THE ANGELS October 7 Coeur d'Alene Join the Inland Northwest SIDS Foundation for their signature event, Run for the Angels 5k and Family Fun Day, at McEuen Park. In addition to the run/walk, there will be face painting, obstacle course, bounce houses, cotton candy, music and more. Read more... FALL ANTIQUE & COLLECTORS SALE October 5 - 7 Spokane Bringing dealers from across the Northwest to the Spokane Fair and Expo Center, attendees have the opportunity to shop thousands of unique items from estate and costume jewelry, furniture, rustic garden, kitchenware, prints and much more! Read more... Directory The Northwest Sizzle directory is a comprehensive search tool to help you find your next best meal. For some of the greatest eats around town, click here.... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS OCTOBER 6 FRESH HOP PARTY Hosted by Manito Tap House in Spokane, don't miss out on their 7th Anniversary Fresh Hop Party celebration 4 to 8pm. They'll be pouring more than 22 fresh hops including a cider! Enjoy food specials, live music from Chris Casserino (of the Cronkites) and prizes. And even better, the event is free to attend. Read more... OCTOBER 6 SQUATCHFEST Join Kaniksu Land Trust at Evans Brothers in Sandpoint Saturday, October 6, 4 to 7pm, and celebrate and support the Pine Street Woods project. They'll have food trucks, live music, kids' activities, raffles and a chance for you to be a part of making Pine Street Woods a reality. There will also be live music by Harold's IGA and BareGrass. Read more... OCTOBER 6 CRUSH IT! FINAL CHANCE TO STOMP Have you ever wanted to stomp on grapes like Lucy and Ethel? Now’s your chance! This Saturday, noon to 5pm, you can Crush It! at Liberty Lake Wine Cellars in Liberty Lake. For $25 you’ll get the opportunity to stomp on some grapes, dye a tea towel to take home and get one glass of wine of your choice. Read more... OCTOBER 9 CHEW ON THIS! Hosted by the Inland NW Food Network 6:30 to 8pm at Pilgrim's Market in Coeur d'Alene, you'll learn the story of chocolate, examine the many steps needed to transform cacao into chocolate, discover advantages and challenges facing cacao farmers and chocolatiers and more, and sample chocolates from cacao grown in select regions of Latin America. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the Summer 2018 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

A NIGHT IN BLACK & WHITE GALA September 15 Coeur d'Alene Join Boys and Girls Club of Kootenai County for their biggest fundraiser of the year! Held at The Coeur d'Alene Resort 5:30pm to midnight, this is an evening filled with silent and live auctions, hor d'oeuvres, drinks, dinner and dancing! Read more... CABERNET CABARET September 20 Post Falls Join Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center for an evening of entertainment all about love in all its many forms, with performances from incredible local talent. Songs about love, loss, humanity, purpose, and meaning all lead to an incredible evening of entertainment. Read more... Directory The Northwest Sizzle directory is a comprehensive search tool to help you find your next best meal. For some of the greatest eats around town, click here.... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS SEPTEMBER 14 - 16 SPOKANE COUNTY INTERSTATE FAIR This is your last chance to attend one of Spokane’s largest annual events. The Fair strives to be a place where one can visit the past, explore the future and enjoy the wonders of the present. Enjoy amusement rides, live music, animals, exhibits, food, grandstand entertainment (rodeo, demolition derby, truck and tractor pulls and free-style motocross) and much more! Read more... SEPTEMBER 15 WALK TO DEFEAT ALS® The ALS Association’s premier event, Walk to Defeat ALS®, is an outlet for communities across the nation to demonstrate their concern for and the urgent need to find the cure for ALS while providing the best care for those who are currently battling the disease. Join them 10am to 1pm at City Park. Read more... SEPTEMBER 16 SCENIC HALF MARATHON With a route through historic Downtown Sandpoint and across the scenic Long Bridge, it’s no wonder it’s called the Scenic Half Marathon! You have the option to participate in a 13.1 mile run, 10k or 5k. A portion of each registration fee is donated to the Community Cancer Services. Read more... SEPTEMBER 16 RACE FOR THE CURE Join your fellow runners at North Idaho College for a fun run that is a tribute to all affected by the disease and an event to raise funds to continue battling it into submission. By registering early you can create a fundraising page in which people can pledge their support to your run. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the Summer 2018 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

CRAVE! NW July 12 - 15 Spokane Valley Savor the creative talents of award-winning chefs, specialty food purveyors, winemakers and craft drink providers. Culinary highlights include a grand tasting tent, foods from around the world, seafood bash, fire and smoke fare and Sunday brunch. Read more... BREWFEST July 7 Coeur d'Alene The festival will be held in McEuen Park 2 to 8pm and feature a wide variety of 30 beers and ciders, a great selection of food, a DJ and live band! Tickets are $25 for a tasting cup and six 5 oz. beer pours, with extra beer pours available for purchase. Read more... Directory The Northwest Sizzle directory is a comprehensive search tool to help you find your next best meal. For some of the greatest eats around town, click here.... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS JULY 7 GIZMOTION! This free, family friendly and fun event invites you to spend the day at City Park, 11:30am to 4pm, exploring art and technology, cheering on your favorite human-powered vehicles in the parade. You can also bring your bike or other non-motorized vehicle to the park and find out how to be in the parade yourself. Read more... JULY 8 JACEY'S RACE This community event at Sandpoint High School is held to help local families with children being treated for cancer, life-threatening or severe illness. After the 5k race and 1k fun run, there will be food and water tents, free massages for racers, bounce house, dunk tanks, face painting and more. Read more... JULY 10 PAINT IT FORWARD In celebration of Guys and Dolls (July 12 through 29), Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre and Pinot’s Palette are teaming up and paying it forward with this midnight martini painting, 6:30 to 8:30pm, with a portion of each seat going toward funding for this amazing theatre’s productions. Read more... JULY 12 BARBECUE, BEER & BANDS Join The Culinary Stone every Thursday this summer, 4 to 7pm, for Barbecue, Beer and Bands. This week features music by Colby Acuff, beer from North Idaho Cider and smoked pork or steak tacos. The Culinary Stone will always have their house-made salads made fresh from their deli daily. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the Summer 2018 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter