Visit horses and donkeys at a sanctuary near Ashland on May 5

Photo by Cheryl Landes The Equamore Foundation, a sanctuary for rescued horses and donkeys east of Ashland, Oregon, is hosting an Open Barn Event on Sunday, May 5, from 2 until 4 p.m. Visit the animals and learn more about the foundation's mission. Refreshments will be served. Also enjoy live music by Hoof 'n' Heartbeats. … Continue reading Visit horses and donkeys at a sanctuary near Ashland on May 5

Mayfest 2024 Mother’s Day weekend at Lakewold Gardens

Lakewold Gardens in Lakewood, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) Celebrate moms, nature, and spring at Mayfest 2024 next weekend at Lakewold Gardens. This family-friendly event on Friday, May 10-Sunday, May 12 has something for everyone: Have a picnic. Stroll the gardens and enjoy the flowers in full bloom. Walk up to an easel and paint … Continue reading Mayfest 2024 Mother’s Day weekend at Lakewold Gardens

Free pop-up jazz concert tonight in Cambridge, MA

Image by Marcel Dominic from Pixabay Tonight, October 14, from 7 until 8 p.m., The Lilypad is hosting a free pop-up jazz show featuring singer and songwriter Joan Watson-Jones. The show is in the parking lot of East Cambridge Savings Bank, 1310 Cambridge Street, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Watson-Jones will be backed up by Frank Wilkins … Continue reading Free pop-up jazz concert tonight in Cambridge, MA

Looking for some live jazz this weekend? Joan Watson-Jones returns to the Chelmsford Center for the Arts with streaming option

Jazz singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Joan Watson-Jones made frequent appearances at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, before the COVID-19 pandemic started. She's now back to perform in person, with a live streaming option, today (Saturday, September 18) at 7-8 p.m. Eastern time. The show is a celebration of Watson-Jones' new CD, … Continue reading Looking for some live jazz this weekend? Joan Watson-Jones returns to the Chelmsford Center for the Arts with streaming option

First Friday Art Walk fun in downtown Vancouver, Washington

A mini pizza at Vinnie's Pizza in downtown Vancouver, Washington, one of many restaurants to enjoy during the First Friday Art Walk (photo by Cheryl Landes) Come to downtown Vancouver, Washington, any first Friday to enjoy rotating art exhibits at the galleries, delicious food, live music, pop-up merchants, happy hour drinks, and activities for the … Continue reading First Friday Art Walk fun in downtown Vancouver, Washington

Watch top contestants qualify for the national finals at the Puyallup Rodeo September 9-12

Image by Ray Shrewsberry from Pixabay It's the last stop on the way to the National Finals in Las Vegas! Watch the action as the top 24 competitors in each event vie for a spot or go home at the Puyallup Rodeo on Friday-Sunday, September 9-12. After the rodeo, dance to live music by popular … Continue reading Watch top contestants qualify for the national finals at the Puyallup Rodeo September 9-12

2021 Art in the Pearl Fine Arts & Crafts Festival Labor Day weekend in Portland

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay More than 100 artists from the U.S. and Canada will be at the 2021 Art in the Pearl Fine Arts & Crafts Festival Saturday-Monday, September 4-6, in Portland. Browse original art, talk to the artists, watch demonstrations, and enjoy live music. Art Fair Source Book has named Art in the … Continue reading 2021 Art in the Pearl Fine Arts & Crafts Festival Labor Day weekend in Portland