2021 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival a mix of virtual, in-person events

March 24, 2021 ~ Cheryl ~ Leave a comment

Tulips from Roozengaarde Flowers & Bulbs in Mount Vernon, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) Because of ongoing safety concerns and state restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in northwestern Washington State will be a combination of virtual and in-person events. The festival kicks off on Thursday, April 1, with a … Continue reading 2021 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival a mix of virtual, in-person events

The 2021 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books celebrates online

March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 ~ Cheryl ~ Leave a comment

Meet the world's best writers, poets, and artists from the comfort of your home at the 26th annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. The 2021 event runs from Saturday, April 17, until Friday, April 23. Here's the schedule in Pacific time. Saturday, April 17 10 a.m. - Festival of Books Kickoff 10:30 a.m. - … Continue reading The 2021 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books celebrates online

Replay performances from the 2021 Land of 10,000 Streams Online Music Festival

March 22, 2021March 22, 2021 ~ Cheryl ~ Leave a comment

The 2021 Land of 10,000 Streams Online Music Festival on March 5-7 featured more than 50 artists from Minnesota and neighboring states. Recordings of each half-hour concert are available for streaming on the festival's website. Also listen to interviews from some of the artists. Streaming is free. Donations to the musicians are welcome.

2021 March of Daffodils celebrates virtually throughout March and early April

March 18, 2021March 28, 2021 ~ Cheryl ~ Leave a comment

Photo by Cheryl Landes Last year, the annual daffodil festival in Amity, Oregon, cancelled due to COVID. This year throughout March and in early April, the town is hosting virtual events. Some are online and others are outside. Each weekend has a theme. March 12-14 is the Awakening weekend, which kicked off with National Plant … Continue reading 2021 March of Daffodils celebrates virtually throughout March and early April

Watch the 2021 Moisture Festival from anywhere

March 16, 2021 ~ Cheryl ~ Leave a comment

The Seattle Moisture Festival cancelled last year due to COVID, but it's back this year. It's family friendly, and you can watch it from anywhere! This year, the festival fesatures four comedy/varieté shows from April Fool's Day through April 4. The shows on April 1, 2, and 3 start at 7:30 p.m. Pacific time, and … Continue reading Watch the 2021 Moisture Festival from anywhere

2021 Newberg Camellia Festival a hybrid event

March 15, 2021 ~ Cheryl ~ Leave a comment

After a year's hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemimc, the Newberg Camellia Festival returns with a combination of in-person and online events on Saturday, April 10. All in-person events will be held at the Chehalem Cultural Center. Buy camellias and other plants for landscaping at the plant sale in the Grand Ballroom and Back Patio … Continue reading 2021 Newberg Camellia Festival a hybrid event

2021 Florence Rhododendron Festival cancelled

March 14, 2021 ~ Cheryl ~ 1 Comment

Photo by Cheryl Landes The organizers of the annual Florence Rhodendron Festival have announced that the 2021 event has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. They plan to resume in 2022. "We cannot wait to welcome visitors back to Florence to enjoy all that Oregon’s Coastal Playground has to offer as soon as … Continue reading 2021 Florence Rhododendron Festival cancelled

Virtual Rose City Yarn Crawl continues through March 14

March 12, 2021 ~ Cheryl ~ Leave a comment

Image by Alicja from Pixabay The annual Rose City Yarn Crawl welcomes knitters, crocheters, spinners, weavers, felters, and anyone else who loves the fiber arts explore the shops in the Portland metro area. This year's event is different because of the COVID pandemic but still offers fun and excitement for fiber crafters. Participating shops in … Continue reading Virtual Rose City Yarn Crawl continues through March 14

Savor Taste Washington 2021 in a new format

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 ~ Cheryl ~ Leave a comment

Taste Washington 2021 is in a virtual format this year because of COVID, but there are many ways you can enjoy the delicous bounty the state has to offer. Try takeout at restaurants that are new to you. Check out the recipes using Northwest ingredients and try them at home. Look for ways you can … Continue reading Savor Taste Washington 2021 in a new format

Virtual OMSI After Dark: West Coast CiderFest on March 26

March 8, 2021 ~ Cheryl ~ Leave a comment

Sample 10 ciders from the West Coast. Play Bingo for a chance to win prizes. Watch science demos and a fun magic show with world magician champion and science educator Jason Latimer. Listen to interviews with the cideries and learn more about each variety of cider in your tasting kit. Get a report on the … Continue reading Virtual OMSI After Dark: West Coast CiderFest on March 26

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