Photo by Cheryl Landes For the second year in a row, the July 4 fireworks show at the Diamond Lake Resort has been cancelled. The 2020 show was cancelled because of COVID-19, but this year's reason is a different story. The resort cannot find enough people to help with an event that draws a large … Continue reading 2021 July 4 fireworks show at Diamond Lake cancelled
Photo by Cheryl Landes A month ago, Florence, Oregon, officials announced that they were not hosting a fireworks show for Independence Day this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. But now that more people have been vaccinated and there are fewer restrictions in Oregon, the show is on again, according to a report on KVAL-TV's … Continue reading July 4 fireworks were cancelled in Florence, but now they’re back on
The Hult Center for the Performing Arts in Eugene, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) The Hult Center of the Performing Arts in Eugene has reopened for live performances. The first show, Ron Artis II on Thursday, June 24, has sold out already, but tickets are still available for other events as early as Friday, June … Continue reading The Hult Center in Eugene reopens for live performances
Photo by Cheryl Landes The 4th of July Celebration hosted by the Port of Camas-Washougal east of Vancouver, Washington, will not happen this year. "Due to COVID-19, Port of Camas-Washougal has cancelled all events until further notice," reads a statement on the port's News & Events page.
Image from RadioAvenueRadio.world June 21 isn't just summer solstics. It's also Make Music Day, which is celebrated in 1,000 cities worldwide. In Seattle, RainierAvenueRadio.world is celebrating by hosting a day of live music in three locations. Everyone is welcome to attend in person and perform. If you want to perform, register at seattle.makemusicday.org. If you … Continue reading Celebrate the 2021 summer solstice in person or online at Make Music Day Seattle
Looking for something to do on Friday nights in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood? Stop by the back lot at the LTD Bar and Grill at 309 North 36th Street for free music from 5 until 10 p.m. The music features local talent. Fremont Fridays, as the event is called, also includes street fashion, art vendors, and … Continue reading Live music at Fremont Fridays through August 20
Image by Bruno/Germany from Pixabay In August and September 2021, the Chateau Ste. Michelle winery resumes its live concert series in the outdoor amphitheater with a range of well-known names. This season, all tickets will be sold through Ticketmaster. Here's the full lineup. One show, which was rescheduled from 2020 due to COVID-19, is sold … Continue reading Live music returns to Chateau Ste. Michelle in August
Image by cocoparisienne from Pixabay After a year's break due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration is back in the Bavarian-themed town of Leavenworth, Washington. The festivities start on Thursday, June 17, and end on Sunday, June 20. This year's schedule has been scaled back due to ongoing safety concerns from COVID, … Continue reading Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration returns June 17-20
Photo by Cheryl Landes For 17 years, Chef in My Garden brought people together to support Growing Gardens' mission of using "the experience of growing food in schools, backyards and correctional facilities to cultivate healthy, equitable communities." During this annual dinner, top local chefs created delicious multi-course meals served in a beautiful home garden in … Continue reading Chef in Your Garden features seasonal bounties for 2021
Photo by Cheryl Landes Are you a cat lover? A stamp collector? Or a cat lover who happens to collect stamps? Any way you look at it, this is for you: A new sheet of stamps created by graphic designer Etta Wilkins-Foster is now for sale online at The Portland Stamp Company. Sales from the … Continue reading New stamps help community cats in Oregon
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