A view of the Willamette River from Waterfront Park in Portland, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) After a four-year break, the Oregon Symphony returns to Waterfront Park on Saturday, September 4, for its free Waterfront Concert. The festival starts at 1 p.m. at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland, Oregon. The main performance starts at … Continue reading Oregon Symphony hosts free Waterfront Concert in Portland September 4
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
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
Photo credit: Old Barn Woods and Goods Spend some time in the country on Saturday, September 18, at the Pickintoly Country Junk Market in Waltham, Minnesota. The market will feature at least 25 artisans selling handmade or reclaimed vintage items. Other highlights include a food truck, a coffee bar, and live music by Chuck Wilson … Continue reading A country junk market in Minnesota returns on September 18
Photo by Cheryl Landes The Craft Beer & Wine Fest is back in person Friday-Sunday, August 20-22, at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, Washington. The festival features 100 craft wines, 60 craft brews, craft bourbon, and a new craft cocktail menu. Also enjoy delicious food, live music, and games the entire weekend. This is … Continue reading 2021 Craft Beer & Wine Fest August 20-22 in Vancouver, Washington
Photo by Cheryl Landes There's still time to enjoy top talent from the Seattle are at during the Mountain Music Series sponsored by Elysian Brewing Company at Crystal Mountain. The next two concerts are August 22 and 29, 2-4 p.m. on the meadow lawn at the base of the mountain. Smokey Brights will be on … Continue reading Free concerts at Crystal Mountain’s base on Sundays in August
The big screen at the 99W Drive-in Theatre in Newberg, Oregon, one of the participating venues in the Encore Drive-in Nights concert series (photo by Cheryl Landes) Park your car at a drive-in movie theater near you, relax, and enjoy a streamed country on the big screen featuring Toby Keith and Alabama on Thursday, September … Continue reading Start Labor Day weekend early with the Country Kickoff at a drive-in theater near you
The eighth annual Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival is streaming live from Springfield, Massachusetts, today (August 14). The stream starts at 1 p.m. Eastern time and ends at 10 p.m. (10 a.m.-7 p.m. Pacific). The lineup includes Rev. Sekou, Etienne Charles and Creole Soul, and Claudia Acuña. To launch the stream, go to springfieldjazzfest.com. A … Continue reading Stream the 2021 Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival for free today
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
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Brandi Carlisle, Sheryl Crow, and Yola are coming to the Gorge Amphitheatre on Saturday, August 14, for Echoes Through the Canyon. This event's original date was June 6 but was rescheduled because of Washington State's restrictions on large events due to COVID. Anyone who bought a ticket for the … Continue reading Tickets still available for Echoes Through the Canyon August 14
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