REGIONAL REPORT
Cd’A ARTS & CULTURE ALLIANCE
Music Walk follows in the winter months
from 5-8 pm every second Friday in January,
February and March. Also a free event,
downtown Coeur d’Alene rings with live
musical performances from many of the
area’s talented musicians!
Music for the Wise brings entertainment to
those at various assisted living facilities and
retirement residences who may not have
the opportunity to enjoy live performances,
particularly in the winter months. Local
musicians and choral groups perform for the
enjoyment of all who attend. It is amazing to
see the positive effect of music on the elderly,
particularly those with memory issues. Music
has a powerful impact on the human psyche
and memory retrieval.
Kids Draw Architecture is held annually in the
fall, with aspiring young artists and architects
working directly with local experts. They
learn to draw while at the same time discov-
ering how our community’s architecture and
art represents us as a culture. Thanks to a
generous grant from the Coeur d’Alene Tribe,
this year’s Kids Draw was held at the Cataldo
Mission. This was not only a great opportu-
nity for the drawing experience, but thanks to
the Tribe’s historian, Raymond Brinkman, the
kids learned about the historic significance of
the site. Transportation was provided by the
Coeur d’Alene Casino for a record 36 kids
and 15 volunteers. Samples of the kids’ art-
work will be produced as notecards for sale.
Riverstone Summer Concert Series has been
growing each year in popularity. Held every
Thursday in July and August in beautiful
Riverstone Park, audiences can enjoy a free
professional concert of a variety of genres
from local and regional performers. What
could be better than a beautiful summer eve-
ning in a lovely setting listening and dancing
to great music?
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