Kate Olson plays saxophone with her band on April 18 at Livestream Saturdays at Town Hall Seattle (photo credit: Town Hall Seattle) Despite the shelter-in-place rules in most states, jazz is alive and well with shows streamed live or recorded from many locations countrywide. In Seattle, Earshot Jazz and Town Hall Seattle started a partnership … Continue reading Earshot Jazz and Town Hall Seattle present Livestream Saturdays
Image credits: City Brew Tours Have you ever wanted to try homebrewing? Are you curious about the best beer-cheese pairings? Now you can explore both experiences this month with City Brew Tours' beer events at home and fight hunger at the same time. Five percent of the proceeds from all ticket sales go to Feeding … Continue reading City Brew Tours offers beer experiences at home through May, maybe longer
Great Scott in Allston, Massachusetts (photo credit: Great Scott) When rock club Great Scott closed in March after Governor Charlie Baker announced the stay-at-home orders from the COVID-19 panedmic, the owners planned to reopen. But that changed yesterday when the landlord informed the club that its lease would not be renewed. “It is with a … Continue reading Rock club Great Scott will not reopen after the COVID-19 pandemic
Photos by Cheryl Landes In the summer of 1933, Walter and Maude Hartwig and opened a theater in a renovated garage on the town square in Ogunquit, Maine. The Ogunquit Playhouse attracted well-known directors, producers, and actors to the stage in this seaside village because of Walter-s reputation and connections to Broadway and Hollywood. Ethel … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: Ogunquit Playhouse
Photo by Cheryl Landes For the second time in its 88-year history, the Ogunquit Playhouse is cancelling its season. The first time was during World War II. "Unfortunately, after careful deliberation and budget re-forecasting, while keeping in mind the health and safety of our staff and all of you – and now, in light of … Continue reading Ogunquit Playhouse cancels 2020 season
Photos by Cheryl Landes Yesterday I received an email from Jay Sweet, the Executive Director of the Newport Festivals Foundation. "This is the letter I was praying I wouldn’t have to write, feeling we need the healing powers of live music more now than ever," he wrote. "It is with the heaviest of hearts we … Continue reading 2020 Newport Jazz Festival cancelled
The first edition of The Great Washington Camp-In was so popular that the Washington State Parks Foundation is hosting another one tonight. Here's how it works: Create some tasty treats for your camp-in adventure (optional). Get inspired with these recipes from Chef Kathy Casey. Set up a tent in your home or yard. Cuddle up … Continue reading The Great Washington Camp-In returns tonight
Photos by Cheryl Landes The Emerald Necklace is a network of parks in the center of Boston. It's the oldest linear park system in the nation. Landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted designed built the necklace from 1878 until 1896. Trails shared by walkers, runners, cyclists, and skaters wander through forests, cross stone pedestrian bridges, and … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: A walk through a fog sculpture in Boston
Photos by Cheryl Landes When I worked full-time in Acton, Masschusetts, my favorite activity during lunch was taking a walk in the Acton Arboretum in the center of town. This 65-acre preserve with trails crossing meadows, gardens, and woods is a pleasant escape for 30 minutes or a few hours. Every time I visit New … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: Spring at the Acton Arboretum
Photos by Cheryl Landes I love water lilies. They're delicate, yet strong. They thrive in places other plants wouldn't dare. Some of the lily flowers look like they landed on the edge of a big leaf but somehow stand there without balancing. Others hang out in the middle of a leaf like they're lounging on … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: Water lilies in Mingus Park
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