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The Arboretum Experience in Boston combines nature with performance art

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A tree in Boston's Emerald Necklace (photo by Cheryl Landes) Immerse yourself in one of the gems of Boston's Emerald Necklace and a series of performances and music in the Arnold Arboretum, starting Saturday, August 21. The experience includes audio plays, movement maps, and live pop-up performances. There are four audio plays: Ramona the Fearless … Continue reading The Arboretum Experience in Boston combines nature with performance art

There’s a new food trail in the Willamette Valley

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Grapevines at Aurora Colony Vineyards in Aurora, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) If you're a foodie, here's a new tasty treat for you: a new food trail in the Willamette Valley. This new guide for the Mid-Willamette Valley Food Trail marks the third trail that has been created to experience the farms, restaurants, breweries, wineries, … Continue reading There’s a new food trail in the Willamette Valley

Free suicide prevention event August 4 in Vancouver, Washington

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Photo by Cheryl Landes Taking care of ourselves, physically and mentally, is important no matter what we do – whether we're on the road or hanging out at home. That's why I'm posting this notice about a free suicide prevention event I learned about today. It's called Camp Courage Warrior Training, and the speaker at the … Continue reading Free suicide prevention event August 4 in Vancouver, Washington

Ridgefield Sausage Festival 2021 on August 13-14

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Bratwurst, one of many highlights of the annual Ridgefield Sausage Festival in Ridgefield, Washington (photo by RitaE from Pixabay) Hungry for some delicious brats? Come to the annual Ridgefield Sausage Festival on Friday and Saturday, August 13-14, to enjoy a variety made exclusively for the festival by Zenner's Sausage Company. This family-friendly event has a … Continue reading Ridgefield Sausage Festival 2021 on August 13-14

DuPont Performing Arts Walk July 30-August 1 in DuPont, Washington

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Image by pasja1000 from Pixabay Enjoy outdoor performances by the Olympic Symphony Orchestra, Tacoma Little Theatre, Accidental Woodwind Trio, and moreat the DuPont Performing Arts Walk on Friday-Sunday, July 30-August 1. The performances start at 7 p.m. on July 30-31 and 1 p.m. on August 1. They're located on the north side of the State … Continue reading DuPont Performing Arts Walk July 30-August 1 in DuPont, Washington

2021 Fern Prairie Art Fest this weekend in Camas, Washington

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A sunflower painting by Liz Pike, who's hosting the second annual Fern Prairie Art Fest at her Shangri-La Farm in Camas, Washington. Liz is well-known for her sunflower paintings. See original works from 15 local artists at the second annual Fern Prairie Art Fest on Saturday and Sunday, July 31-August 1, from 10 a.m. until … Continue reading 2021 Fern Prairie Art Fest this weekend in Camas, Washington

Summer and ongoing events at Seattle’s Waterfront Park

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A panorama of downtown Seattle and its waterfront from the Belevedere Viewpoint in West Seattle (photo by Cheryl Landes) Seattle's new Waterfront Park has a range of activities that fit practically any interest. Come to Pier 62 at the downtown waterfront for dance classes, yoga, Seattle Aquarium storytimes, nature explorations, educational activities, parkour, and more. … Continue reading Summer and ongoing events at Seattle’s Waterfront Park

Friday Movies in the Parks this summer in Vancouver, Washington

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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, where one of the Friday Movies in the Park will be held in the summer of 2021 in Vancouver, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) The City of Vancouver (Washington) Parks and Recreation is hosting a series of free, family-friendly movies this summer in parks throughout the city on Friday nights. … Continue reading Friday Movies in the Parks this summer in Vancouver, Washington