The Sunshine Boys a hilarious tribute to friendship

Love Street Playhouse in Woodland, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) Two retired vaudeville stars. One fractured friendship. A son of one of the stars trying to reunite them. What could possibly go wrong? This is the premise behind The Sunshine Boys, playwright Neil Simon’s production that’s underway at the Love Street Playhouse in Woodland, Washington. … Continue reading The Sunshine Boys a hilarious tribute to friendship

Free concert tonight at Elgin Opera House

Elgin Opera House in Elgin, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) Grab a chair or blanket and come to Elgin, Oregon, tonight for a free outdoor concert at 7 p.m. The concert features some of the top Elgin Opera House alumni performing favorites from previous opera house productions. The feature performers include: Shahayla Ononaiye Jocelyn Baredo … Continue reading Free concert tonight at Elgin Opera House

A country junk market in Minnesota returns on September 17

Image by Luna-Lucero from Pixabay Spend some time in the country and get a jump-start on your Christmas shopping on Saturday, September 17, at the Pickintoly Country Junk Market in Waltham, Minnesota. The market will feature 25 artisans selling handmade or reclaimed vintage items. Other highlights include a food truck, a coffee bar, and live … Continue reading A country junk market in Minnesota returns on September 17

Free art exhibit, fire-bending performance at Hidden House Market tonight in downtown Vancouver, WA

Image by Dim Hou from Pixabay On October 23 from 6 until 9 p.m., check out a the "I Am Enough" art exhibit and a performance by fire bender Garrett Wilkins at the Hidden House Market. The one-person art exhibit consists of works created for therapy from anxiety and depression. Food and beverages are available … Continue reading Free art exhibit, fire-bending performance at Hidden House Market tonight in downtown Vancouver, WA

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

Tickets on sale for the Kirkland Oktoberfest September 16-19

Kirkland Oktoberfest claims to be the Seattle area's oldest and largest Octoberfest. The three-day festival on the Kirkland waterfront features a large biergarten, live entertainment on multiple stages, games, competitions, and lots of food. Some of the best beers from Germany and the Pacific Northwest will be served there. This is a 21-and-older event, so … Continue reading Tickets on sale for the Kirkland Oktoberfest September 16-19

Oregon Symphony hosts free Waterfront Concert in Portland September 4

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

Fox Theater celebrates 90th birthday September 3 in Spokane

When the Fox Theater opened on September 3, 1931 in Spokane, Washington, the 2,300-seat art deco venue was part of William Fox's growing movie empire. Today, it's known as the Martin Woldston Theater at the Fox, and it's among the best restored movie palaces from the early age of the big screen. Those efforts are … Continue reading Fox Theater celebrates 90th birthday September 3 in Spokane