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The Arboretum Experience in Boston combines nature with performance art

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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

DuPont Performing Arts Walk July 30-August 1 in DuPont, Washington

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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

Comedy in the Park every other Friday this summer in Portland

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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

Love Letters from the Front a musical remembrance of World War II

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Photo by Cheryl Landes A free performance of "Love Letters from the Front", a collection of stories told through the letters and music of World War II, is scheduled on the back lawn at the Tewksbury Library on Tuesday, August 3, at 6:30 p.m. The letters were written by real military personnel and their spouses, … Continue reading Love Letters from the Front a musical remembrance of World War II

Eugene Symphony performs in two free concerts tomorrow and August 11

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Image by Wolfgang Gerth from Pixabay The Eugene Symphony is performing in two more free outdoor concerts this summer. The first concert is at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, July 26, at Bohemia Park at South 10th Street and East Main Street in Cottage Grove, Oregon. During this concert, the symphony is collecting non-perishable items for FOOD … Continue reading Eugene Symphony performs in two free concerts tomorrow and August 11

Caravan Chronicles coming to Pierce County parks in August

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Image by Christine Cravens from Pixabay Immerse yourself in an intimate, interactive public art event disguised as a family reunion in and around a vintage Airstream trailer at Caravan Chronicles. It's created by theater simple, which is well-known for creating innovative experiences that seem impossible to pull off (but they do successfully and to the … Continue reading Caravan Chronicles coming to Pierce County parks in August

Washington County Fair July 23-August 1 in Hillsboro, Oregon

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Image by Kriss Chen from Pixabay The Washington County Fair is back after a year's pause because of the coronavirus pandemic. Enjoy the carnival rides, tasty food, and entertainment ranging from live music to ventroquilists. The fair started today, July 23, and ends on Sunday, August 1. The fair is located at the Westside Commons, … Continue reading Washington County Fair July 23-August 1 in Hillsboro, Oregon

Mostly Music in the Park returns to Mercer Island, Washington

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Image by bpcraddock from Pixabay Update, August 25, 2021: I received an email from Mercer Island Parks and Recreation today that the rest of this series has been cancelled for 2021 due to the increased COVID-19 risks for concert attendees and staff. Enjoy a pleasant summer evening outside listening to music by local artists on … Continue reading Mostly Music in the Park returns to Mercer Island, Washington