The Goldendale Observatory north of Goldendale, Washington (photo credit: Washington State Parks) Washington State Parks reopened the Goldendale Observatory State Park Heritage Site at a reduced capacity on Saturday, April 24, after an extended closure due to the COVID pandemic. The free observatory programs are scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays … Continue reading Goldendale Observatory reopens with a limited schedule
On Saturday, May 15, Tracy Davis emcees a live drive-in concert at LeMay America's Car Museum--Haub Family Field in Tacoma, Washington. The concert features performances from the Tacoma Refugee Choir, Shaina Shepherd, Kingpin X, and Rocky Sandoval. The concert starts at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from free to $40 … Continue reading Drive-in concert coming to Tacoma May 15
Photo by Cheryl Landes April 24 is Independent Bookstore Day. This year, Seattle is taking the celebration further because of continued restricitons from the coronavirus pandemic. It's a 10-day challenge to encourage readers to support independent bookstores. To participate, print out this bookstore passport. Then from Saturday, April 24, through Monday, May 3, buy at … Continue reading 2021 Seattle Independent Bookstore Day comes with a 10-day challenge for readers
The new Midtown Arts Center in Eugene, Oregon (photo source: Eugene Ballet Company) The new Midtown Arts Center at 16th and Pearl Streets in Eugene, Oregon, opened in January 2021. The new center provides space for nine arts organizations to thrive and grow. The 30,000-square-foot, seven-story building doubles the old space that seven arts organizations … Continue reading Take a virtual tour of the new Midtown Arts Center in Eugene
The Museum of Flight in Tukwila, Washington, where the Seattle Opera filmed Flight (photo by Cheryl Landes) That headline is not a misprint! Opera lovers and the curious can stream this groundbreaking performance from anywhere Friday-Sunday, April 23-25. Flight is performed by members of the Seattle Opera. It's inspired by a true story of a … Continue reading Stream an opera filmed at the Museum of Flight in Tukwila April 23-25
Hand-dipped ice cream from a previous Oregon Country Fair in Veneta, Oregon (photo by Ben Nieves) For the first 49 years of its existence, the Oregon Country Fair drew thousands of people to a large field west of Eugene to enjoy live entertainment, food, and crafts. Last year, the fair celebrated its 50th anniversary by … Continue reading Oregon Country Fair to host a virtual event for second year in a row
The 2021 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival in Astoria, Oregon, will be a combination of virtual and drive-by events due to the ongoing safety concerns from the coronavirus pandemic. The festival is scheduled Friday-Sunday, June 18-20. Events listed on the festival's website as of today include: Coronation of the queen on Friday, June 18Flag raising on … Continue reading 2021 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival a virtual, drive-by celebration
Unleash the foodie within you on Saturday, April 24, at a virtual event where you can cook with two professional chefs and support the American Liver Foundation. At Cuisine for a Cause, you'll follow step-by-step insructions from these two top chefs to prepare two different recipes: Chef Gordon Maybury from the JW Marriott Miami Tumberry … Continue reading Cook delicious meals virtually with two professional chefs on April 24
A series of free lunchtime and evening performances celebrate National Dance Week in Eugene, Oregon, from Monday-Friday, April 19-23. The lunchtime performances are scheduled daily at 11:30 a.m.-noon in Kesey Square, 10 East Broadway. On Friday, April 23, Downtown Dances features performance in alleys, on street corners, and in plazas throughout downtown Eugene from 5 … Continue reading Free performances in downtown Eugene celebrate National Dance Week, April 19-23
Life-size dinosaurs on display at the Jurassic Empire Drive-Thru at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds in Canby, Oregon Photos by Cheryl Landes Update, July 12, 2021 More new dates and locations have been added: Washington Square Mall, 9585 SW Washington Square Road in Portland, Friday-Sunday, July 16-18 and Thursday-Sunday, July 22-25. Hours are 2-8 p.m. Thursday-Friday … Continue reading More locations added for the Jurassic Empire Drive-Thru
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