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The Purple Painted Lady Festival and Barn Sale returns to western New York September 18-19

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Image by bodobe from Pixabay One of western New York State's largest art festivals returns Saturday-Sunday, September 18-19. More than 200 vendors will have original work for sale at The Purple Lady Festival and Barn Sale in Palmyra. Lots of delicious food will also be available, including vegan options. The hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. … Continue reading The Purple Painted Lady Festival and Barn Sale returns to western New York September 18-19

Odessa’s Deutschefest celebrates 50th anniversary September 16-19

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Photo by Cheryl Landes Odessa is a small town in Eastern Washington (population 882), but when Deutschefest rolls around the third weekend in September, thousands of people flock here to enjoy delicious authentic homemade German food, a biergarten stretching a city block, parade, live music, and even helicopter rides. Odessa's Deutschefest, which celebrates its 50th … Continue reading Odessa’s Deutschefest celebrates 50th anniversary September 16-19

Be creative at Art Space in the Park in Vancouver, Washington

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On the first the third Saturdays of the month from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., Vancouver Ballet Folklórico, a traditional Mexican folk dance group, hosts ¡Espacio de Arte en el Parque! (Art Space in the Park!) in collaboration with ARTSTRA, and Fourth Plain Forward. The program's mission is to gather members of the community to create and … Continue reading Be creative at Art Space in the Park in Vancouver, Washington

Oregon Symphony hosts free Waterfront Concert in Portland September 4

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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

2021 Craft Beer & Wine Fest August 20-22 in Vancouver, Washington

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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

Stream the 2021 Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival for free today

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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

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

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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

Tickets still available for Echoes Through the Canyon August 14

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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

Enchanted Forest celebrates its 50th anniversary on August 8

A picure of Humpty Dumpty sitting on top of a brick well at the Enchanted Forest near Salem, Oregon
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Humpty Dumpty at the Enchanted Forest near Salem, Oregon (photo credit: Enchanted Forest) Enchanted Forest is 50 years old, and it's celebrating its anniversary on Sunday, August 8, at Western Town in the park. The celebration kicks off at 12:45 p.m. with founder Robert Tofte and his family. Special question and answer sessions are scheduled … Continue reading Enchanted Forest celebrates its 50th anniversary on August 8