Mussel cooking demonstrations, chowder tastings, a waterfront beer garden, boat tours of the mussel farms, and a mussel eating competition are just a few of the activities celebrating Penn Cove's favorite delicacy Saturday-Sunday, March 3-4, in Coupeville, Washington. Also during the Penn Cove Musselfest, enjoy live music while munching on spicy Southwestern mussels at the … Continue reading Penn Cove Musselfest March 3-4 on Whidbey Island

Featured image: Jousting at the Arizona Renaissance Festival (photo credit: Arizona Renaissance Festival) Dress as your favorite medieval character and step back in time at the Arizona Renaissance Festival in Gold Canyon. The festival is a medieval amusement park, 13-stage theater, 30-acre circus, arts and crafts fair, jousting tournament, and feast combined. The 2018 festival … Continue reading Chivalry and merrymaking alive and well at the Arizona Renaissance Festival through April 1

Featured image by tatlin, via Creative Commons For 15 years, the PDX Jazz Festival has celebrated Black History Month and the rich musical culture Portland, Oregon, loves to share with the world. In 2018, 90 shows over 11 days are scheduled in multiple venues throughout the city. Artists include high school and university talent, emerging … Continue reading 15th annual PDX Jazz Festival features 90 shows in multiple venues February 15-25

Photos courtesy Vancouver International Wine Festival If you love wine and trying new varieties, the 40th annual Vancouver International Wine Festival in Vancouver, British Columbia is your paradise. It's considered one of the best wine shows in North America. This year, wines from 15 countries and 173 wineries will be represented—with a grand of 1,450 … Continue reading Savor more than 1,000 wines and 50 special events at Canada’s Vancouver International Wine Festival February 24-March 4

Featured image: Fenway Park in Boston (photo credit: Wikipedia) Fenway Park in Boston is among my favorite ballparks in the country. It's the oldest ballpark, which appeals to me for its classic charm. Although it has undergone some renovations during its 106-year life, it has retained its original character. Its small size (total capacity is … Continue reading Fenway Park’s summer concert schedule in Boston covers a wide range of musical tastes

Featured image credit: Brattleboro Winter Carnival, Brattleboro, Vermont Throughout the nine days of its winter carnival, Brattleboro, Vermont, keeps a symbolic torch burning and hosts Junior Olympics alpine ski and skating races. Snowmobile rides, bowling, snowshoeing, an ice fishing derby, non-competitive skiing, and a hockey game round out the sports activities. The Brattleboro Winter Festival … Continue reading Old-time New England activities, Junior Olympics races, and a symbolic torch burning at Brattleboro Winter Carnival February 17-25

Featured image by Patrim, via Creative Commons Learn the moves for rhythm and blues swing, then dance the night away at a community dance sponsored by the Mercer Island Arts Council on Friday, February 16 at the VFW Hall, 1836 72nd Avenue SE, Mercer Island, Washington. Ari Levitt, from Roll Up the Rug & Dance, … Continue reading Learn rhythm and blues moves, then dance the night away on Mercer Island February 16

Featured image credit: Clark Public Utilities, Vancouver, Washington Help clean the air and protect our drinking water by planting native trees with Clark Public Utilities' StreamTeam and AmeriCorps on Saturday, February 17, in either Battle Ground or Ridgefield, Washington. The location will be sent to those who sign up on Eventbrite. Registration is free. Training, … Continue reading Next StreamTeam Tree Planting event February 17 in Clark County, WA

Featured image credit: Lowell Winterfest in Lowell, Massachusetts On Friday-Saturday, February 23-24, the town of Lowell, Massachusetts, comes alive with street performers, a beer garden with food trucks, vendors selling arts and crafts, ice skating and slides, rides on an old-fashioned carousel, and special illuminations spotlighting the town's canals and City Hall. Also enjoy live … Continue reading Ice skating, beer garden, arts and crafts, and old-fashioned carousel among highlights at Lowell Winterfest February 23-24 in Lowell, MA

Featured image: Changes in Latitude, a Jimmy Buffet tribute, is among the featured entertainment at the 2018 Newport Winter Festival in Rhode Island. (photo via Newport Winter Festival) It's a giant 10-day party February 16-25 throughout the City of Newport and Newport County, Rhode Island, with more than 150 events to choose from at the … Continue reading Rhode Island’s Newport Winter Festival dishes up non-stop fun February 16-25