Frank Werner, master carver of hunting decoys, is the Artist of the Month in July at St. Maries Art Gallery, 704 Main. Frank's photography and carved decoys will be on display. The waterfowl decoys will be both fully finished and in different stages of completion to show the various stages of the carving technique. Werner has received two ICA Visual Arts Fellowships and the Idaho Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts. He teaches decoy making as a Master Artist through the Idaho Traditional Arts Apprenticeship program.

Bring your instrument and join the Open Jam every Thursday this summer at Carlin Bay Resort on the Lake Coeur d'Alene Scenic Byway near Harrison, Idaho. 7 to 11 p.m.

Celebrate Independence on Lake CdA's South Side

July 4th Fireworks Displays at Harrison and the Coeur d'Alene Casino in Worley.

Cool Stack sings the blues, July 3 and 4 at One Shots in Harrison, Idaho.

PJ Destiny and the Carlin Bay Jam Band live at Carlin Bay Resort July 3 and 4 p.m. 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

PJ Destiny, south Lake Coeur d'Alene's talented one-man band performs danceable classics at the Coeur d'Alene Casino Nighthawk Lounge in Worley, ID every Thursday beginning at 9 p.m. He will also play in the Nighthawk Lounge after the Miranda Lambert concert (see below).

Protocol plays on the deck at Conkling Marina July 3 - 5 from 6 to 10 p.m.

The Calder Store on the scenic St. Joe River presents the music of Lou Rogers July 3 & 4, and a bluegrass jam Sunday at noon.

Western artist Robert Walton will be at the Denise Oliver Gallery in Harrison, Idaho on July 4th & 5th. He will be painting in the gallery and will have some new work with him as well. Find his art at robertwalton.com

Jam Session with Jam Band members and friends at Carlin Bay, Sunday, July 5, from 4 to 8 p.m.

Record-Breaking Skinny Dip Attempt

If you'd like to participate in this national event at a place where you're not likely to be arrested, check out the 2nd Annual Skin to the Wind Festival of Fun at Sun Meadow Resort July 9 to 12 near Worley, Idaho. A highlight this year will be an attempt to break the Guiness Book of World Records largest skinny dip ever in North America. The American Association for Nude Recreation is coordinating the record-setting event and the folks gathered at Sun Meadow will do their part Saturday July 11 at high noon. The public is invited to participate in this event nationwide. Rules require all participants to be completely nude to be counted. First time skinny-dippers are welcome and shyness will be accommodated, hosts at Sun Meadow say. "Skinny-dipping is a wholesome tradition as old as mankind and frequently honored in art and movies. It celebrates the natural joy of plunging into water without hindrance of clothing."

Rob Quist will appear in concert at Sun Meadow Resort Thursday, July 9 at 8 p.m. as part of the 2nd Annual Skin to the Wind Festival of Fun. Rob's original music tells tales about people and history of Montana and the West. He has shared the stage with many musical greats including, Tim McGraw, Martina McBride, Dolly Parton, Heart, and The Allman Brothers to name a few.

The public is invited to a presentation by Mike Elwell, a local crafter of classical guitars July 9 at 6 p.m. at the Tensed/DeSmet Community Library. Elwell will provide a demonstration of his craft and a classical guitarist will play several pieces on the handcrafted instruments.

Open Jam at Carlin Bay Resort, Thursday, July 9 from 7 to 11 p.m.

Dance to Bad Monkey July 10 at Conkling Marina from 6 to 10 p.m.

Gotham City is having a reunion show at Carlin Bay Marina on Hwy. 97, July 10 & 11, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30. The Jam Band was formerly scheduled for this date. Look for them again on Sunday between 4 and 8 p.m.

PJ Destiny, will appear at the Landing in Harrison, Idaho July 11 from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Welcome Miranda Lambert to The Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort event center Wednesday, July 15th. Tickets can be reserved through Ticketswest. Reserved $50, General $40.

PJ Destiny will perform at the Coeur d'Alene Casino's Nighthawk Lounge July 15, following the Miranda Lambert concert until 1 a.m.

Open Jam at Carlin Bay Resort, Thursday, July 16 from 7 to 11 p.m.

Escape to the south end of the lake this weekend

It's all about art and local culture this weekend along the south Lake Coeur d'Alene loop. Head south on Hwy 95 to the stellar Indian Art Show & Auction at the Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort on July 16 and 17 in Worley, where the rich and enchanting works of contemporary Native American fine artists will be displayed and sold, along with story telling, demonstrations and an Indian regalia fashion show.

The Honoring Our Ancestors photo exhibit will debut July 17 & 18 at the Golden Era Antique & Art Show. It includes photos from the Coeur d'Alene Indian Reservation and the tribe's ancestral homeland from the late 1800s, and many from the 1910 - 1920s. The exhibit is a cooperative project of One Sky North Idaho, several tribal members, Golden Era Antiques and South Lake Promotions to observe 2009 as the 100th year since the reservation was opened to settlement under the federal Allotment Act. An entry fee of $5 (discounts for seniors, kids and groups) includes the photo exhibit, live music, art and antique show and a horse drawn wagon ride from the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes trailhead in Plummer.

Antiques, Art & More Outdoors at Golden Era

If you missed the casino's art show and auction, you can still catch contemporary Native American fine artists George Flett, George Hill and Neil Parsons here, along with a mix of local artisans, writers, entertainers and Northwest antique collectors.

The show opens Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. for early bird antique hunters and anyone who wants to browse the booths, get a bite to eat and enjoy the music of the Coeur d'Alene tribal Rose Creek Singers, a talented local drum group. The gates open again Saturday at 9 a.m. when Moore Country will perform. In the afternoon, take in a solo performance by Inland Empire blues musician Cary Fly. Ride a horse-drawn wagon to the show from the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes trailhead in Plummer. The Questions? Email promo@southlakecda.com.

Celebrate the World in St. Maries

On July 18 at 11 a.m. the Coeur d'Alene Tribal Rose Creek Singers will start off the smART weekend of events. Roberson, Beese & Flores play blues Saturday at noon. At 1 p.m. it's roots/world music with Dayan Kai. See classic rock performer PJ Destiny at 2 p.m. Tom McCormick will tell stories at 3:30 p.m.

Sunday morning, enjoy folk music by LG Senelly. PJ Destiny plays classic rock at 11 a.m. Get your groove on at noon with All That Jazz. Hear horn driven electric rock with Locust Street Taxi in the afternoon.

If you've never spent a charming summer's eve dancing on the deck of Conkling Marina, overlooking south Lake Coeur d'Alene, why not try it this weekend when The Perones perform from 6 to 10 p.m.

Or how about a relaxing drive north from St. Maries along the Coeur d'Alene Scenic Byway? Be sure to stop in Harrison where theThe Culprits play at One Shots July 17 and 18, or check out the cozy dining in the grotto.

On your way back to civilization, check out The Ryan Larsen Band playing at Carlin Bay Resort, the next marina north of Harrison, on July 17 & 18 from 8:30 to 12:30 a.m.

Enjoy a mid summer night's concert with Pint and Dale's Music and Myth from the Sea at Sun Meadow Resort on July 18th

Jam Session with Jam Band members and friends at Carlin Bay, Sunday, July 19 from 4 to 8 p.m.

Hear the blugrass music of The Infamous Stringdusters at an outoor concert on Wed, July 22 at St. Maries Fairgrounds. Gates open 6 p.m. Heartbreak Pass is the opening act from 7 to 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $15/adults, $8/students, kids under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. For tickets call St. Maries Art Gallery at 245-3417. Bring your own seating. In case of rain, head for the Heyburn school gym. Sponsored by St. Maries Council for the Arts.

Open Jam at Carlin Bay Resort, Thursday, July 23 from 7 to 11 p.m.

The Coeur d'Alene Tribe welcomes everyone to the Julyamsh Pow Wow Friday thru Sunday, July 24 to 26, 2009 at Greyhound Park in Post Falls, Idaho. It's the Northwest's biggest pow wow.

Dance to The Keep on the deck at Conkling Marina overlooking beautiful south Lake Coeur d'Alene July 24 and 25.

Charlie Butts and the Filtertips play at One Shots July 24 and 25.

The Incinerators will appear at the Gateway in Harrison July 24 and 25.

Welcome the Perones back to Carlin Bay Resort, July 24 & 25 from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Carlin Bay Jam Band plays Carlin Bay, Sunday, July 26 from 4 to 8 p.m.

Montgomery Gentry performs at the The Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort event center, Thursday, July 30th at 7 p.m. Tickets can be reserved through Ticketswest.

Shot for Sure performs at Conkling Marina July 31 from 6 to 10 p.m.

PJ Destiny, will be at the Coeur d'Alene Casino's Nighthawk Lounge in Worley July 31 and August 1.

Here's one you'll want to put on your calendar. The “No Secrets” Nude Biker Rally Sun Meadow Resort August 22.

It doesn't hurt to call and confirm showtimes, restaurant hours, etc. before heading to the south end of the lake.

To publicize your event, act or artistic presentation send publicity materials to promo@southlakecda.com.