In today's headlines, the New York Times reported that the famous Waldorf Astoria on Park Avenue in Manhattan is closing for renovations on Wednesday, March 1, at noon. When the renovations are finished, there will be more apartments and a smaller updated hotel. The article did not mention when the renovations will be completed.
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Share the love at Point Defiance Zoo this weekend
Featured image: A Sumatran tiger enjoys splashing in the pool. (photo courtesy Point Defiance Zoo) Today and tomorrow, the animals at the Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma are getting special nutrient-rich heart-shaped treats and toys in celebration of Valentine's Day. You're invited to watch and share the love. Here's the schedule, followed by the locations … Continue reading Share the love at Point Defiance Zoo this weekend
Free admission to the Oregon Zoo on Super Bowl Sunday
Featured image: A leopard at the Oregon Zoo in Portland (photo by Cheryl Landes) According to an article in The Columbian this morning, the Oregon Zoo is offering free admission tomorrow. The Oregon Zoo is located at 4001 SW Canyon Road in Portland. Zoo Lights is open 5-9 p.m. from the day after Thanksgiving through … Continue reading Free admission to the Oregon Zoo on Super Bowl Sunday
Saxophonist David Evans featured at tonight’s Jazz Vespers in Vancouver, WA
The bimonthly Jazz Vespers series continues tonight at 6 p.m. with Portland-based jazz saxophonist and clarinetist David Evans at St. Luke's-San Lucas Episcopal Church, 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd. in Vancouver, Washington. Evans began his career in his home state of Alabama in the late 1970s and moved to Portland in 1994. He has performed … Continue reading Saxophonist David Evans featured at tonight’s Jazz Vespers in Vancouver, WA
It’s a Museum Free-For-All today in southern California
Featured image: The Ralph Guild Radio Studio at The Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles (photo by Grant Mudford; courtesy The Paley Center for Media) Today is the annual Museum Free-For-All in southern California, and more than 30 museums are participating. General admission to all of these museums are free. Special exhibits and parking are at the … Continue reading It’s a Museum Free-For-All today in southern California
Thursday lecture and slideshow in Seattle to recap top news of 2016
The Seattle Times is hosting a free lecture and slideshow of the photos and videos that made news last year on Thursday, January 26, 7-8:15 p.m., in the Microsoft Auditorium at the Seattle Central Library. Seating is first-come, first-served. The library is located at 1000 4th Avenue, between Madison and Spring Streets. Garage parking at … Continue reading Thursday lecture and slideshow in Seattle to recap top news of 2016
Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Ghosts of Christmas Eve delightfully beyond powerful
Featured image: Our stage view for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Ghosts of Christmas Eve show at the Moda Center in Portland on December 30, 2016. (photo by Cheryl Landes) Every time I’ve heard the big, bold holiday sounds of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra on the radio, I’d imagine it performing in a huge cathedral with perfect acoustics. The … Continue reading Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Ghosts of Christmas Eve delightfully beyond powerful
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus closing in May
Featured image: Tigers on stage at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus (Copyright ©2014, Feld Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Used with Permission from Feld Entertainment.) Last night, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus announced that the Greatest Show on Earth is closing forever in May after a 146-year run. The closing is related … Continue reading Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus closing in May
Lake Chelan Winterfest cures cabin fever
Featured photo: Ice carving at Lake Chelan Winterfest in central Washington (photo by Kristen J. Cox; courtesy Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce) Break that cabin fever with some fun in the snow at the Lake Chelan Winterfest this weekend and next in central Washington. Watch sculptors shape 45,000 pounds of ice into works of art. … Continue reading Lake Chelan Winterfest cures cabin fever
Military history talks focus on global fights on terrorism, 20th Century wars
Learn more about the global war on terrorism from the perspective of retired military officers and historians at monthly talks sponsored by the Vancouver Barracks Military Association starting on Thursday, January 19, at the Marshall House in Vancouver, Washington. The World War I centennial, Vietnam War, Spanish-American War, and other military conflicts will also be … Continue reading Military history talks focus on global fights on terrorism, 20th Century wars
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