Editor's note: If you missed the live concert on March 29, you can watch it here: https://www.facebook.com/civicorchestra/videos/206235743993864/ Join the Civic Orchestra of Chicago tonight as it celebrates its 100th anniversary with a free virtual concert featuring an excerpt of the fourth movement of Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony. Sixty musicians from the Civic Orchestra recorded their parts … Continue reading Civic Orchestra of Chicago celebrates its 100th anniversary with a free virtual concert tonight

Shelter-in-place rules and non-essential business closures during the COVID-19 pandemic have hit many small businesses hard. To survive, some have found creative ways to generate revenue and promote themselves for better times ahead. And, as one local business in my hometown reminds us, we need to make time to connect—even if it's through a screen. … Continue reading The Grocery Cocktail & Social hosts virtual happy hour tonight

Support your local restaurants in this tough time by ordering takeout or delivery today. When you receive your order, remember to make a picture or video and share it on social media with the hashtag, #thegreatamericantakeout. Learn more about The Great American Takeout Day here: Restaurants ask consumers to join #TheGreatAmericanTakeout amid coronavirus fallout Photo … Continue reading Today is The Great American Takeout Day

Photo by Cheryl Landes Organizers of the Vancouver Brewfest posted an announcement on the event's website that the spring festival in Vancouver, Washington, has been cancelled because of concerns over the coronavirus. New cases were reported in Washington, Oregon, and California yesterday. Health officials in Washington reported today that one person has died, which marks … Continue reading Spring Vancouver Brewfest cancelled over coronavirus concerns

That headline is not a misprint! Portland has a grand Mardi Gras celebration every year, hosted by the Mysti Krewe of Nimbus. The celebration kicks off with a ball the Saturday before Fat Tuesday, followed by a free parade on the night of Fat Tuesday. The parade starts tonight at 7 p.m. at the corner … Continue reading Tonight, celebrate Fat Tuesday with a Mardi Gras parade in Portland

Photos by Cheryl Landes The Skagit Valley is famous for its tulips and daffodils. It's also a favorite place for birdwatchers to flock to see hundreds of eagles and snow geese during the winter migration. But there's a domestic bird that the citizens of Edison love—the chicken. They're so proud of this bird that they … Continue reading Celebrate chickens at a parade in Edison, Washington

Somewhere in Finland, two women dressed like Vikings and carrying shields and swords walk on stage in front of a band. One carries a large gift bag and places it on the floor. The other woman pulls a knitting project from the bag while the first woman holds the yarn to keep it from tangling. … Continue reading Love knitting? Heavy metal? Then this event is for you.

Two Dog Flats at Glacier National Park, Montana (photo by Cheryl Landes) A new year and decade are in full swing. Is travel on your list? If you're looking for recommendations, the New York Times compiled a list of 52 destinations to visit this year: Washington, DC British Virgin Islands Rurrenabaque, Bolivia Greenland Kimberley Region, … Continue reading Looking for places to go in 2020? Here are 52 suggestions.

Featured image from a previous Race for Warmth in Vancouver, Washington (photo credit: Clark Public Utilities) Run or walk on Sunday, January 26, to help Operation Warm Heart, a Clark Public Utilities program funded entirely by customers to help Clark County's low-income families in crisis situations pay their electric bills. All money from event registrations … Continue reading Race for Warmth helps low-income families in Clark County pay electric bills

Featured image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay Join a local star-studded holiday celebration by local blues, jazz, rock, and soul musicians on Saturday, December 14, to celebrate the holidays and help children battling and recovering from cancer. Now in its sixth year, this Stumptown Soul Holiday Spectacular is sure to light up your holidays. The show … Continue reading 6th Annual Stumptown Soul Holiday Spectacular rocks the season in Portland