Historically Hip Author Fair in Issaquah December 1

More than 20 Pacific Northwest authors will be selling their books at the Historically Hip Author Fair at the La-Z-Boy furniture store in downtown Issaquah, Washington, on Sunday, December 1, from noon until 3 p.m. The event will be in the Home Collections room at the store. Admission is free. The store's address is 628 … Continue reading Historically Hip Author Fair in Issaquah December 1

Meet local authors at second annual NW Book Fun in the Sun in Vancouver, WA

Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay Finish some early Christmas shopping and meet local authors at the second annual NW Book Fun in the Sun at the Covington House, 4201 Main Street, in Vancouver, Washington. The event is on Saturday, August 17, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. More than 20 authors will be selling their … Continue reading Meet local authors at second annual NW Book Fun in the Sun in Vancouver, WA

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

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

Free concert tonight at Elgin Opera House

Elgin Opera House in Elgin, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) Grab a chair or blanket and come to Elgin, Oregon, tonight for a free outdoor concert at 7 p.m. The concert features some of the top Elgin Opera House alumni performing favorites from previous opera house productions. The feature performers include: Shahayla Ononaiye Jocelyn Baredo … Continue reading Free concert tonight at Elgin Opera House

2021 Tacoma International Film Festival in person and online October 7-14

Image by MasterTux from Pixabay The 2021 Tacoma International Film Festival is underway, and tickets are still available. Choose from in-person or online activities. The virtual viewings are available through Thursday, October 14. In-person screenings are located at The Grand Cinema, 606 Fawcett Avenue, in downtown Tacoma. They started on Thursday, October 7, and will … Continue reading 2021 Tacoma International Film Festival in person and online October 7-14