Enjoy a musical mix of big band, Latin jazz, jump blues, and smaller ensembles at the Middlesex Jazz Festival on Saturday, June 8. The festival starts at 1 p.m. at Concord Center, 58 Main Street in Concord, Massachusetts. Here's the schedule. 1 p.m.—Concord Middle School Jazz Ensemble 1:15 p.m.—John Piazza Jr. and the South Shore … Continue reading Middlesex Jazz Festival June 8 in Concord, MA

Featured image: A rocky beach in Westport, Massachusetts (photo credit: NBC 10 in Providence) The beaches in Westport, Massachusetts are covered in rocks. The action from the waves carve these rocks into beautiful shapes. Many look like giant eggs. Years ago, kids grabbed a rock or two from the beaches for their collections. But now, … Continue reading Expect a fine if you take rocks and plants from the beaches in Westport, MA

Grab your chair or blanket and come to new Pavilion at Fort Steilacoom Park in July and August to hear music from some of the finest talent in the Pacific Northwest. This year, the City of Lakewood expanded the Summer Nights at the Pavilion schedule to six weeks. All concerts are held on Thursday, 7-8:30 … Continue reading Free concerts return to Pavilion in the Park this summer in Lakewood, WA

Photos from Pierce County Parks and Recreation The first bumper cars designed to run on a skating rink appeared in 2010 in Boise, and their popularity has increased steadily since then. And now, they're coming to Tacoma. Try them at the grand opening Memorial Day weekend at the Sprinker Recreation Center, 14824 C Street South. … Continue reading Bumper cars on ice arrive in Tacoma

Crush on Oregon is the Oregon Winegrowers Association's first wine tasting event. Sample 80 varieties of wines from 40 Oregon wineries at Castaway Portland on Sunday, June 2. Enjoy food from Portland-area food trucks and live music. Also snack on Oregon-grown hazelnuts and fruit as you're working your way through the wine tasting area. There … Continue reading Get a Crush on Oregon June 2

Vancouver, USA has its own version of the TED Talks, and they're returning to the Kiggins Theatre at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 30. This year's event features seven speakers. John Furniss lost his sight when he attempted suicide at age 16. Afterward, he learned how to navigate the world using humor and his other … Continue reading Vantalks return to the Kiggins Theater on May 30

Featured image courtesy Museum of Flight, Tukwila, Washington Memorial Day weekend kicks off today with a grand opening and dedication of the new Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park at the Museum of Flight. The celebration begins at 11 a.m. and features aircraft flyovers, an Honor Guard presentation, and a special pinning ceremony for Vietnam veterans to … Continue reading Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park opens today in Tukwila

Featured image: The entrance to Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and one of the venues open during a Free Fun Friday (photo by Cheryl Landes) Each Friday from June 28 until August 30, the Highland Street Foundation sponsors free admission to a range of cultural venues throughout Massachusetts. During these Free … Continue reading Every Friday this summer, visit a different museum in Massachusetts for free

Featured image by photosforyou from Pixabay Discover skincare techniques using seaweed and CBD. Make a beautiful hanging glass air plant terrarium. Get tips about finding your passion through right-brain power. Learn about the future of healthcare and how you can get a facelift without surgery. That's just a sampling of the activities during five hours … Continue reading Ladies, it’s time for pampering at this expo in Portland, Maine