“In scorching form” (UK Telegraph), Northern California’s own Rita Hosking ritahosking.com sings of forest fires, culture clash, demolition derbies, the working class and hope. From major U.S. festivals to Bob Harris’s BBC show, Rita is moving audiences around the globe with her stories in song and doubly sweet and sinewy voice, “a captivating performer” (R2 […]
New season features violinist Sarah Kwak, cellist Nancy Ives, pianists Cary Lewis and Dr. Michael C. Liu, violinist Anthea Kreston, cellist Jason Duckles, narrator Edmund Stone and VSO members. The 2013-2014 VSO’s Chamber Music Series arrives at one of the area’s most storied theaters when the Kiggins Theatre begins its alliance with The Vancouver Symphony. […]
Seattle offers an impressive array of free or affordable attractions. Additionally, savvy travelers take advantage of some major seasonal and year-around sightseeing, dining and accommodations packages. Seattle CityPass Visitors wanting the “full Seattle experience” often choose to purchase a Seattle CityPass to get the most for their money. Included in the CityPass are admission tickets […]
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Emerald City Trolley Links City Center with Neighborhoods The Emerald City Trolley began operation of guided tour service May 17, operating three distinct lines in the summer season (through Sept. 29 of this year). The new service allows guests to hop on and off while exploring many of Seattle’s most popular visitor […]
NAIA Cross County National Championship – Held for its fourth consecutive year at Fort Vancouver National Site in November, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Cross Country Championship features runners from across the nation who will compete for their college or university. Campfires and Candlelight at Fort Vancouver – These nighttime tours at the Fort […]
In One Woman in a Hundred, author Mary Sue Welsh shares the biography of harpist Edna Phillips (1907–2003), who joined the Philadelphia Orchestra in 1930. Phillips was not only the Philadelphia Orchestra’s first female member, but also the first woman to hold a principal position in any major orchestra in America. Phillips was just 23 […]
City of Vancouver announced the line-up of the 2013 Riverview Six to Sunset Concert Series, the Terry Lee Noon Hour Concert Series at Esther Short Park and the Movies in the Park held in LeRoy Haagen Community Park, Fisher Basin, Marshall Community Center, and Esther Short Park. This year, the Riverview Six to Sunset concerts […]
Vancouver, Wash — The Fort Vancouver National Trust has announced the Vancouver Toyota Main Stage Performers at Independence Day at Fort Vancouver presented by Bank of America. * Michael Hermes, https://www.facebook.com/Ibanezez * Boy and Bean, http://www.boyandbean.com/ * Steve Hale, http://www.stevehale.com/ * Catherine Loyer and Strawberry Roan, https://www.facebook.com/CatherineLoyerMusic/ * The Strange Tones, http://www.strangetones.com/ * 5 Guys […]
The 20th annual Northwest Oboe Seminar will present a recital Saturday, August 17, 7:30 p.m. at All Saints’ Episcopal,4033 SE Woodstock Blvd., Portland. This event will feature the participants of the day-long seminar in solo and varied ensemble performances, including our traditional rousing group finale with instruments of the double reed family. Seminar guest Daniel […]
