Photos courtesy Vancouver International Wine Festival If you love wine and trying new varieties, the 40th annual Vancouver International Wine Festival in Vancouver, British Columbia is your paradise. It's considered one of the best wine shows in North America. This year, wines from 15 countries and 173 wineries will be represented—with a grand of 1,450 … Continue reading Savor more than 1,000 wines and 50 special events at Canada’s Vancouver International Wine Festival February 24-March 4

Featured image: Fenway Park in Boston (photo credit: Wikipedia) Fenway Park in Boston is among my favorite ballparks in the country. It's the oldest ballpark, which appeals to me for its classic charm. Although it has undergone some renovations during its 106-year life, it has retained its original character. Its small size (total capacity is … Continue reading Fenway Park’s summer concert schedule in Boston covers a wide range of musical tastes

Featured image credit: Brattleboro Winter Carnival, Brattleboro, Vermont Throughout the nine days of its winter carnival, Brattleboro, Vermont, keeps a symbolic torch burning and hosts Junior Olympics alpine ski and skating races. Snowmobile rides, bowling, snowshoeing, an ice fishing derby, non-competitive skiing, and a hockey game round out the sports activities. The Brattleboro Winter Festival … Continue reading Old-time New England activities, Junior Olympics races, and a symbolic torch burning at Brattleboro Winter Carnival February 17-25

Featured image by Patrim, via Creative Commons Learn the moves for rhythm and blues swing, then dance the night away at a community dance sponsored by the Mercer Island Arts Council on Friday, February 16 at the VFW Hall, 1836 72nd Avenue SE, Mercer Island, Washington. Ari Levitt, from Roll Up the Rug & Dance, … Continue reading Learn rhythm and blues moves, then dance the night away on Mercer Island February 16

Featured image credit: Clark Public Utilities, Vancouver, Washington Help clean the air and protect our drinking water by planting native trees with Clark Public Utilities' StreamTeam and AmeriCorps on Saturday, February 17, in either Battle Ground or Ridgefield, Washington. The location will be sent to those who sign up on Eventbrite. Registration is free. Training, … Continue reading Next StreamTeam Tree Planting event February 17 in Clark County, WA

Featured image credit: Lowell Winterfest in Lowell, Massachusetts On Friday-Saturday, February 23-24, the town of Lowell, Massachusetts, comes alive with street performers, a beer garden with food trucks, vendors selling arts and crafts, ice skating and slides, rides on an old-fashioned carousel, and special illuminations spotlighting the town's canals and City Hall. Also enjoy live … Continue reading Ice skating, beer garden, arts and crafts, and old-fashioned carousel among highlights at Lowell Winterfest February 23-24 in Lowell, MA

Featured image: Changes in Latitude, a Jimmy Buffet tribute, is among the featured entertainment at the 2018 Newport Winter Festival in Rhode Island. (photo via Newport Winter Festival) It's a giant 10-day party February 16-25 throughout the City of Newport and Newport County, Rhode Island, with more than 150 events to choose from at the … Continue reading Rhode Island’s Newport Winter Festival dishes up non-stop fun February 16-25

Featured image: A horse-drawn wagon gives rides to visitors at a previous North Adams Winterfest. (photo credit: Casey Alberts Photography, via Berkshire Family Focus) The smallest city in Massachusetts, tucked in the northwestern corner of the Commonwealth, knows how to throw a free winter party. Yes, that's right—all events at the North Adams Winterfest Saturday-Sunday, … Continue reading All events free at the North Adams Winterfest February 17-18 in northwestern MA

Featured image by geralt, via Creative Commons Six Clark County celebrities are competing in Dancing With the Local Stars at the Windy Hills Winery Event Center at 1346 S 38th Court in Ridgefield, Washington, Saturday, March 24. The event is a fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Three Creeks. The contestants are: John Blom, Clark … Continue reading Dancing With the Local Stars March 24 in Ridgefield, WA

The Scottish Highland Games was the predecessor of today's Olympic Games. The Queen Mary celebrates the spirit of these original competitions at its 25th annual ScotsFestival Saturday-Sunday, February 17-18. Cheer for professionals and amateurs competing in bagpipe, drum, Highland dance, dart throwing, massed band, and Highland athletic events. Also browse vendor booths. Admission prices vary … Continue reading Bagpipes, drummers, dancers, dart throwers, and more compete in 25th annual ScotsFestival aboard the Queen Mary February 17-18