Four Days of Aloha celebrates Hawaiian arts and culture

Photo by Cheryl Landes Four Days of Aloha, a celebration of Hawaiian arts and culture, returns to Vancouver, Washington, for its 22nd year Thursday-Sunday, July 25-28. During the festival, learn hula dance and how to make Hawaiian crafts. Take a cultural workshop. Relax outdoors to live music from award-winning artists, shop vendor booths, and sip … Continue reading Four Days of Aloha celebrates Hawaiian arts and culture

Free Shakespeare performances in Seattle July and August

Image of William Shakespeare by Daniel from Pixabay GreenStage returns for its 36th season of Shakespeare in the Park this month with four plays to be performed in 22 parks throughout Seattle. This year's selections are Twelfth Night, Henry VI Parts 2 and 3, All's Well that Ends Well, and Julius Caesar. Read summaries of … Continue reading Free Shakespeare performances in Seattle July and August

Clamshell Railroad Days in Ilwaco July 20-21

Image by G.C. from Pixabay On Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21, Clamshell Railroad Days returns to the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum to celebrate model trains and local train history. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., view model train layouts from regional model railroad clubs. The Cascade Z Modelers, Mt. Rainier N Scale Club, Longview, Kelso … Continue reading Clamshell Railroad Days in Ilwaco July 20-21

Fireworks shows in and around Portland and southwest Washington on July 4

Photo by Cheryl Landes If you're in the Portland metro area or southwest Washington today and looking for a fireworks show to attend live tonight, KOIN-TV in Portland has posted a list of events on their website with links to each event. The events range from Vernonia to the west and Wilsonville to the south … Continue reading Fireworks shows in and around Portland and southwest Washington on July 4

Second annual Columbia River Author Festival May 18 in Longview

Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay Now in its second year, the Columbia River Author Festival celebrates local writers at the Longview Public Library on Saturday, May 18. From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., hear pop-up readings, meet the authors, take your children to story time, and shop at the book fair. This year's featured speaker … Continue reading Second annual Columbia River Author Festival May 18 in Longview