The night glow at a previous Tigard Festival of Balloons in Tigard, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) The Tigard Festival of Balloons, which is usually held the last weekend in June, has cancelled for 2021. In an announcement on the festival's website, the organizers wrote: "Due to COVID-19 and its continued impact on the health … Continue reading 2021 Tigard Festival of Balloons cancels
Relaxing on a beach in Key West, Florida (photo by Cheryl Landes) Do you need a vacation? Who doesn't in these days of COVID? But with restrictions on travel in place and safety concerns, what can we do? Here's a solution: Virtual Vacation Day, and it's today! Take a break today and escape to somewhere … Continue reading March 30 is Virtual Vacation Day
Multnomah Falls Lodge with Multnomah Falls in the background in the Columbia River Gorge (photo by Cheryl Landes) After a long closure due to COVID-19, the Multnomah Falls Lodge in the Columbia River Gorge has reopened again. The restaurant, espresso stand, snack bar, and gift shop are now open. Full-service, sit-down dining is available in … Continue reading Multnomah Falls Lodge has reopened
A beautiful view of the Wenatchee River from Leavenworth during Oktoberfest (photo by Cheryl Landes) Oktoberfest, which is among the most popular events in Leavenworth, Washington, has fallen victim to COVID-19 for the second year in a row and will not be held the first three weekends of October 2021. In a press release posted … Continue reading Oktoberfest cancels for second year in a row in Leavenworth, Washington
Downtown Leavenworth, Washington, with the blue and white maipole on the left in the town's square (photo by Cheryl Landes) Maifest is among the popular annual celebrations in Leavenworth, Washington. For three days on the second weekend of May, people gather in the Bavarian-themed town to celebrate the arrival of spring. The event has been … Continue reading Maifest 2021 cancels in Leavenworth, Washington
Photo by Cheryl Landes The North Clark Historical Museum has been closed for more than a year because of the COVID pandemic. This weekend, it's reopening with an Antique Quilt Show. The show features a crazy quilt sewn in 1943 by the Ladies Aide Society of the United Brethren Church in Amboy, Washington. Other quilts … Continue reading Antique Quilt Show kicks off North Clark Historical Museum’s reopening March 27-28
A red-winged blackbird bathes in a pond in Central Washington. (photo by Cheryl Landes) Organizers for the Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest decided to fly ahead with an event this spring. It's scheduled Thursday-Sunday, May 13-16. In a post on the festival's Facebook page, the organizers wrote: "We are currently planning for a hybrid festival model … Continue reading 2021 Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest taking flight in June
Tulips from Roozengaarde Flowers & Bulbs in Mount Vernon, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) Because of ongoing safety concerns and state restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in northwestern Washington State will be a combination of virtual and in-person events. The festival kicks off on Thursday, April 1, with a … Continue reading 2021 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival a mix of virtual, in-person events
Meet the world's best writers, poets, and artists from the comfort of your home at the 26th annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. The 2021 event runs from Saturday, April 17, until Friday, April 23. Here's the schedule in Pacific time. Saturday, April 17 10 a.m. - Festival of Books Kickoff 10:30 a.m. - … Continue reading The 2021 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books celebrates online
The 2021 Land of 10,000 Streams Online Music Festival on March 5-7 featured more than 50 artists from Minnesota and neighboring states. Recordings of each half-hour concert are available for streaming on the festival's website. Also listen to interviews from some of the artists. Streaming is free. Donations to the musicians are welcome.
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