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
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
Featured image by Patrim, via Creative Commons J Bell Cellars is hosting two outdoor concerts in August during the Fridays on the Field series. On August 13, Jayleigh Ann and The Lost Boys bring an eclectic mix of acoustic, alternative rock, folk, pop, and rhythm and blues music to the stage. This local band has … Continue reading Live music at Fridays on the Field in Zillah, Washington
A tree in Boston's Emerald Necklace (photo by Cheryl Landes) Immerse yourself in one of the gems of Boston's Emerald Necklace and a series of performances and music in the Arnold Arboretum, starting Saturday, August 21. The experience includes audio plays, movement maps, and live pop-up performances. There are four audio plays: Ramona the Fearless … Continue reading The Arboretum Experience in Boston combines nature with performance art
Bratwurst, one of many highlights of the annual Ridgefield Sausage Festival in Ridgefield, Washington (photo by RitaE from Pixabay) Hungry for some delicious brats? Come to the annual Ridgefield Sausage Festival on Friday and Saturday, August 13-14, to enjoy a variety made exclusively for the festival by Zenner's Sausage Company. This family-friendly event has a … Continue reading Ridgefield Sausage Festival 2021 on August 13-14
Image by pasja1000 from Pixabay Enjoy outdoor performances by the Olympic Symphony Orchestra, Tacoma Little Theatre, Accidental Woodwind Trio, and moreat the DuPont Performing Arts Walk on Friday-Sunday, July 30-August 1. The performances start at 7 p.m. on July 30-31 and 1 p.m. on August 1. They're located on the north side of the State … Continue reading DuPont Performing Arts Walk July 30-August 1 in DuPont, Washington
A sunflower painting by Liz Pike, who's hosting the second annual Fern Prairie Art Fest at her Shangri-La Farm in Camas, Washington. Liz is well-known for her sunflower paintings. See original works from 15 local artists at the second annual Fern Prairie Art Fest on Saturday and Sunday, July 31-August 1, from 10 a.m. until … Continue reading 2021 Fern Prairie Art Fest this weekend in Camas, Washington
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, where one of the Friday Movies in the Park will be held in the summer of 2021 in Vancouver, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) The City of Vancouver (Washington) Parks and Recreation is hosting a series of free, family-friendly movies this summer in parks throughout the city on Friday nights. … Continue reading Friday Movies in the Parks this summer in Vancouver, Washington
Image by Michiel Ton from Pixabay We all need more opportunities to laugh now more than ever, and Kickstand Comedy in Portland is doing something about it. Starting May 21, 2021, they partnered with Portland Parks and Recreation and The Portland Mercury to host Comedy in the Park, the first annual series of comedy shows … Continue reading Comedy in the Park every other Friday this summer in Portland
Image by DUOTONE from Pixabay Come to Yakima this weekend to see some of the hottest shots around in basketball. Teams of males and females of all ages will be playing on more than two dozen courts. Also shop vendor booths and enjoy delicious food. The Hot Shots 3-on-3 tournaments started on Labor Day weekend … Continue reading Annual Hot Shots 3-on-3 Tournament in Yakima July 31-August 1
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