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PAGE 2 • May 2016 • The Entertainer
May
2016
Maryhill Summer Concert series
opens with Tears for Fears June 18
music history.
Jeff Beck and Buddy Guy are both
legendary guitarists. Beck is a
groundbreaking artist whose inimitable
combination of primal shredding and
cool perfectionism has left an indelible
mark on everything from hard rock and
jazz fusion to rockabilly and techno.
He earned wide critical praise and
twice was inducted into the Rock and
Roll Hall of Fame. In conjunction with
his summer tour with Buddy Guy, he
has announced the release of a new
studio album on July 15, his first since
the Grammy-winning “Emotion and
Commotion” in 2010.
Buddy Guy, a seven-time Grammy
winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
inductee, has been a major influence
on rock-n-roll and is known as the
greatest living blues musician to come
out of Chicago. On July 31, one day
after his 79th birthday, he released
“Born to Play Guitar,” which debuted at
No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Blues Albums
The schedule.
chart.
The 2016 Maryhill Winery and
Chris Isaak will bring his 50s-style
Amphitheater Summer Concert Series rockabilly and country music to
will include three outstanding concerts: Maryhill Winery on Labor Day week June 18 — Tears for Fears
end. The Grammy-nominated singer Aug. 20 — Jeff Beck and Buddy songwriter was propelled into stardom
Guy
in the early 90s when his hit single
Sept. 3 — Chris Isaak
“Wicked Game” became a top-10 hit.
Tears for Fears won the pop music Last year he released “First Comes the
spotlight via their 1983 debut album
Night,” his first album of new material
“The Hurting,” a sophisticated collecin six years.
tion of inward-looking, electro-tinged
In addition to the concert series,
pop songs including “Mad World.” The Maryill provides live music on its vineband’s most recent studio album,
covered terrace every summer week2004’s critically acclaimed “Everybody end from 1 to 5 p.m. starting on
Loves A Happy Ending,” signaled a
Memorial Day weekend and continuing
welcome return for one of the biggest
through September. Music is provided
and best-loved bands of the post-MTV by some of the best Pacific Northwest
age, as well as one of the most
performers.
eagerly anticipated reunions in pop
For more information about Maryhill
M
aryhill Winery in the beautiful
Columbia River Gorge in
Goldendale is gearing up for an
electrifying 2016 summer concert
series in its outdoor amphitheater.
The lineup features chart-toppers
Tears for Fears, Grammy-winning
guitarists Jeff Beck and Buddy Guy,
and rock-n-roll crooner Chris Isaak.
Tickets may be purchased online at
maryhillwinery.com or by phone from
Ticketfly, 877-4-FLY-TIX (435-9849).
Prices range from $45 to $105, depending on seating
For more than a decade, Maryhill
Winery has hosted award-winning
musicians in country, jazz, blues and
rock at its 4,000-seat outdoor amphitheater. It is integrated into the natural
slope of an expansive outdoor lawn,
offering panoramic views of Mount
Hood and the Columbia River Gorge as
well as the surrounding vineyards.
Curt Smith, left, and Roland Orzabal are
back together as the duo Tears for Fears,
comiing to Maryhill on June 19.
Winery, its award-winning wines, the
Summer Concert Series or the terrace
music lineup, visit maryhillwinery.com.
While you’re online you can sign up for
the winery’s e-newsletter. You can
alsofollow Maryhill on Facebook,
Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. To
reach the winery by phone, call 877-4FLY-TIX (435-9849)
For each concert, the gates open at
5 p.m. and the music begins at 7. The
winery’s tasting room will close 90
minutes before gates open.
Maryhill’s 3,000-square-foot. tasting
room and 1,200-square-foot Reserve
Room draw more than 75,000 wine
enthusiasts from around the globe
each year. It has been honored with
Calendar Of Events
more than 3,000 awards since its first
vintage in 2001, including 2015 Pacific Monthly Entertainment Planner ... 38-39
Northwest Winery of the Year from
The Entertainer Staff
Wine Press Northwest and 2014
Publisher/Editor: Dennis Cresswell
Winery of the Year at the San FranGraphics/Production: Nathaniel Puthoff
cisco International Wine Competition.
Clover Island Inn begins 12th summer of live concerts
The 12th year of live music and fun
on Clover Island in Kennewick begins
this month.
The season kicks off with the
opening-night concert of the UnTapped
Music Festival on Friday night, May
13. The headliner for the Friday event
on the island will be Commander Cody.
The Clover island Inn is the official
hotel for the festival (see page 4).
Helles Belles
On May 29, all-girl AC/DC tribute
band Hells Belles will rock the Island,
with local favorite band Colorblind as
the opening act. Gates open at 5 p.m.
Tickets are available at the Clover
Island Inn for $20 in advance or $25 at
the gate. You can also stay over in a
river-view room for $125 for two,
including two concert tickets and hot
breakfast. And if you’re attending as a
group, you can purchase a table for
$250. This is a 21-and-over event.
Island ‘thunder’
Every Wednesday from June 15
through Aug. 17, the Clover Island Inn
will present “Thunder on the Island,” a
free, family-friendly event with live
music and preferred parking for hot
rods and motorcycles. The beer
garden features the products Ice
This Month’s Features
Richland Players will do Frost/Nixon .. 4
Untapped Music Festival is May 13-14 4
MC Symphony will close out season .. 6
‘Big Rigz’ coming to a kid near you ..... 5
Swenson Farm hosts ‘Love of Junk’ ... 7
CBC stages Summer Showcase ........ 8
Pendleton Arts Center holds concerts 9
Forte! choir presents spring show .... 10
ACT will stage Schoolhouse Rock .... 10
Argentinian ‘gauchos’ put on a show 11
Improv comes to Gesa Power House12
Urban Poets and the ‘Voltron’ effect .. 12
‘Classy Chassy’ cars displayed ........ 13
Sunnyside concert features the harp 14
Prosser schedules a busy summer 15
History lives at Walla Walla Days ...... 16
Three Rivers Folklife plans concerts 16
Union County lays out welcome mat . 17
Sacajawea Bluegrass planned ......... 17
Exhibits highlight visual arts .............. 18
Ritzville presents ‘Art on the Plaza’ .... 19
Jungle Book wins, Huntsman loses .. 20
Book reviews: Two winners this time . 21
Local studio teaches the foxtrot ......... 22
School’s annual show is a ‘dansical’ 22
Eric Herman to do Walla Walla show 23
WW Symphony season closes .......... 23
Young Richland-area talent honored . 23
Strawberries soon ready for u-pick .... 24
Prosser Vintner’s village hosts BBQ .. 24
Do gourmet sliders like Bobby Flay .. 25
Mom might like tea and spice blends 27
Travel Leaders to host ‘Cruise Night’ 28
Off the grid in Alaskan wild ................. 29
Richland jetboats begin Reach tours 29
Staying healthy without medication .... 30
FDA allows folic acid in corm masa ... 30
Senior Life Show set for June 9 ......... 31
Wellness to be subject of new expo .. 32
Addiction’s a disease...like no other .. 33
Coulee City holds Last Stand Rodeo . 34
Fundraising golf tournaments set ..... 34
Philly Robb mourns hockey owner .... 35
Century bike ride is May 7 .................. 35
Weeding is fund, but what’s a weed? 36
Crossword,sudoku,horoscopes ........ 37
Local cartoonist debuts new striip ..... 37
“Star Search” was television’s
“American Idol” of the 1980s. Sawyer
Brown auditioned for the show in 1983
just to get the audition videotape to
promote the band. But then they not
only made it onto the show but went
on to win the $100,000 prize and a
recording contract. Success followed
success as they scored a top-20 hit
with their first single, “Leona,” and their
first number-one hit, “Step That Step,”
soon after.
Tickets for the concert are $30 in
advance
and $35 at the door. A table
The member of Sawyer Brown
for 10 in $350. A special room package
is also available for this concert, at
Harbor Brewing Company and there are $139 for two people, including the
plenty of burgers and hot dogs on the
concert tickets. This is also a 21-andgrill. A different band will be featured
over event.
each week.
To close out the season, the inn will
have and end-of-summer party with
Sawyer Brown
local favorites the Shades and Colorblind providing the music. The cover
After well over 30 years, Sawyer
charge is $5 per person.
Brown is still going strong, and the
Every spring and summer event on
band will play a return engagement at
Clover Island holds the promise of a
Clover Island on Sept. 3.
wonderful night by the river. “In my
Sawyer Brown’s original members
opinion, there isn’t anything much
were part of country-pop artist Don
King’s road band. When King stopped better than listening to quality music
on a beautiful Tri-City evening,” said
touring in 1981, the group decided to
Mark Blotz, Clover Island Inn general
stay together and took the name
Sawyer Brown, which was a reference manager.
For more information, visit
to the street where they rehearsed in
cloverislandinn.com
the early days.
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The Entertainer • May 2016 • PAGE 3
Combines face off again in a unique demolition derby!
T
he annual June gathering is so
popular that there’s allways a
waiting list for spaces in the sold-out
RV park. And the colorful event figures
prominently in the documentary film
Dryland that been screened in venues
all over the Northwest to showcase our
dryland wheat-farming industry
But in the small town of Lind, the
residents use their giant combines to
do more than just harvest wheat. They
have fun with them, and now their
Combine Demolition Derby is worldfamous.You just have to see this
spectacle at least once in your life!
The three days of activities have
been entertaining people for nearly
three decades. Members of the Lind
Lions Club are gearing up for the 29th
annual Combine Demolition Derby
Extravaganza weekend, scheduled for
June 10, 11 and 12.
The main event is a smash-em-up
contest like no other, with giant grain
harvesting machines pitted against
each other in a duel to the death. But
there’s plenty more to do, including
two parades, car and pickup races, the
camaraderie of a huge beer garden, fun
activities for the whole family and
plenty of great food, including a
community barbecue.
At left, the thrilling action in the Combine Demolition Derby; at right, drivers show off their machines in the Grand Parade.
Fans also rave about the hamburger
cook shack in the arena and the
barbecue booth. Breakfast is available
for purchase from the Ralston Grange
on Saturday and Sunday mornings
from 7 to 9 a.m. at the arena.
Combine operators from all over the
region solicit sponsorships and bring
their machines to this event. They
come from Othello, Ritzville, Pasco,
Prosser, Spokane and at least a dozen
other cities. The arena action is
unbelievable, and the fun for the
spectators is simply unmatched.
Usually there are three heats,
followed by a consolation round and a
final round. Intermission is also a
crowd favorite as the grain trucks and
pickups race for prizes. The drivers of
the combines also compete in a “best
decorated” category.
The fun begins on Friday, June 10,
at 6 p.m. with car and pickup racing.
Saturday events in downtown Lind start
at 10:45 a.m. with a kiddie parade and
the Grand Parade, followed by the
community barbecue in the city park.
The action in the Lions Club Arena
starts at 2 p.m. Saturday with pickup
racing, and the demolition derby gets
under way at 3 p.m., with pickup and
grain-truck racing during the intermissions. On Sunday, the last big event of
the weekend is coaster-car racing on
Smart’s Hill, beginning at 2 p.m. And
ther will be sidewalk chalk drawing too.
Start making your plans now for this
fun-filled weekend. For more information, including a complete schedule of
events and a link to online ticket
purchases through Brown Paper
Tickets, visit www.lindwa.com.
Hanford Reach Interpretive Center offers art, education and family fun
The Hanford Reach Interpretive
Center has a lot going on this spring.
On Friday, March 6, the museum will
open its 5th annual Student Showcase,
featuring the artwork of Kennewickarea students in afterschool programs.
The exhibit run through May 29.
Students fin grades 3-5 at eight
different school sites will display art
projects inspired by their respective
field trips to the Reach Museum and
their experiences learning about the
stories and history of the Mid-Columbia through the museum’s education
programs.
Artwork submitted by the students
will feature a mix of techniques from
painting and drawing to fiber arts and
photography.
Also on display during the Student
Showcase will be the submissions
from the 5th annual Postcards from the
Reach Student Photography contest.
The top finalists of this annual photography competition have their photographs turned into postcards and
notecards that are sold exclusively in
the Mary Ellen Powers Museum Store,
with the proceeds benefiting education
and helping pay for Title I schools to
bring their students to the museum.
Since the launch of the museum’s
Education Initiative in 2012, it has
become an annual tradition to showcase the work of the students it has
served and collaborated with over that
academic year.
The first three Education Showcases
were “pop-up” style museum exhibits
held at the Richland Public Library and
the Union Street branch of the MidColumbia Libraries before the museum
opened in July 2014. Previous Student
Showcases have featured the work of
sculptures, metal art and other pecial
projects.
Family workshop
On May 14 from noon to 2 p.m., the
Reach education staff will be presenting another fun-filled family workshop
on “Gravity, Parachutes and Egg
Drops”
The kids will learn all about the
awesome power of gravity while
experimenting with mini parachutes of
different sizes and materials. Families
will then get to try their hand at
developing a system (using everyday
household objects) that will protect an
egg from cracking during a 3- to 4-foot
fall.
The workshop is free to Reach
members. For others, adult participation is $8 and students, seniors and
military pay $6. Children 5 and under
can participate for free.
You must register to attend this
workshop. Send email to
[email protected].
‘Seasons’ at the Reach
The Reach Museum is celebrating
the elements with a new series called
“Seasons.” It will celebrate the four
seasons beginning with the elements
of spring on May 28 from 11 a.m. to
2 p.m. The cost for the event is $5 per
person, $3 for members, and free to
kids 5 and under.
The event includes some awesome
science experiments for kids and
families, interactive performances with
the Mid-Columbia Ballet, art projects, a
live cooking demonstration with local
seasonal ingredients, exploration of
springtime constellations with the TriCity Astronomy Club, engaging displays on our environment from the
Native Plant Society, growing a garden
and a presentation by KNDU’s Tim
Adams.
Hiking Tours
The Reach Museum is sponsoring
the following tours for hikers on these
dates:
May 13 -Dry Falls and the
Lower Grand Coulee, $75
Join Ice Age floods expert Gary
Kleinknecht on a trip upstream to the
Grand Coulee. You will visit the Othello
and Drumheller Channels as well as
Dry Falls and its original plunge pool at
Soap Lake.
You will also view at least six other
flood features on this tour. Confirm by
May 3.
May 20 - Rock Hunting, Saddle
Mountains, $67
Spend a day looking for petrified
wood with Andy Johnson, a lapidary
and resident rock hound.
The trip will take you to the scenic
Saddle Mountain Recreation Area, a
25,000-acre area containing the low
Saddle Mountains, which rise gently a
little over 2,000 feet above the Columbia River. This is a well-known rockhounding area. The petrified wood in
this area is what is known as “bog”
wood. Confirm by May 10.
May 21- Wallula Gap, $73
Join geologist and author Bruce
Bjornstad on a bus ride to Wallula Gap
before departing on a 4- 5-mile moderate-to-strenuous hike along the floodsculpted western side of the precipitous Wallula Gap. Confirm by May 11
To register or more information, call
Kris at (509) 943-4100, ext. 108, or
send email [email protected].
For a schedule of all tours, go to
VisitTheReach.org.
Richland Players close season with Frost/Nixon
T
he Richland Players will pay
homage to presidential politics in
this election year with the stage play
Frost/Nixon, the Players’ final production of the 2015-16 season. Written by
British screenwriter Peter Morgan, the
story takes you behind the scenes of
the famous interviews that broadcaster
David Frost conducted with former
President Richard Nixon in 1977.
Partly a political exposé and partly a
story of behind-the-scenes negotiations, Frost/Nixon shows how Nixon
selected the English “fluff” journalist
David Frost to conduct the interviews in
the hopes that Frost would repair the
image of the disgraced former president. Frost first has to win a bidding
war with NBC over the right to do the
interviews, and he then transforms the
opportunity into a riveting condemnation of the Nixon legacy instead of a
fluff piece.
In an election year driven by issues
of press treatment of politicians, Frost/
Nixon is as timely and relevant as it is
entertaining.
“The play premiered in 2006 in
London, soon found its way to Broadway, then to the big screen in 2008,”
said director Julie Wiley. “Peter
Morgan, the playwright, has been
called Britain’s leading contemporary
screen dramatist. His script covers the
three years from Nixon’s resignation to
the interviews, and it explores the two
main characters’ desire to regain their
former standing in their respective
worlds.”
Albania Davis is producer of Frost/
Nixon, which boasts a talented cast of
veteran and first-time actors. Richland
native and Hollywood actor Terence
Knox plays Nixon, Michael Thomas is
Frost, and Cameron Milton is historian
and Joe Kimmel is Bob Zelnick, the
executive editor.
Brianna Sacry plays Frost’s girlfriend
Caroline Cushing, Gary Cook is
Nixon’s agent Swifty Lazar and “60
Minutes” correspondent Mike Wallace,
and Connie Eckard is Nixon’s manservant Manolo Sanchez. Other cast
members are Michael Aardal, James
Callaghan, Alex Eberle, Kevin Olsen
and Tamara Pomponio.
The Players’ production promises to
capture the feel of the interviews as
they were in 1977 with the use of a
large screen and video cameras to
display the characters’ faces as they
would have appeared on viewers’ TV
screens.
The play opens on May 13 and runs
through May 29. Friday and Saturday
performances on May 13, 14, 20, 21,
Michael Thomas, left, portrays David Frost and Terrence Knox plays the part of
27 and 28 begin at 8 p.m. Curtain time
Richard Nixon in the play Frost/Nixon, which opens at the Players Theater in
for matinee performances on May 22
Richland on May 13 for eight performances
and 29 is 2 p.m.
Tickets will be available online at
James Reston, Jr., who helped prepare resignation chief of staff Jack Brennan. richlandplayers.tix.com, or by calling
Frost for the series of interviews.
Robert “Doc” Chisholm plays John Birt, the theater box office at (509) 943-1991
Dustin White plays Nixon’s postproducer of the Frost/Nixon interviews, beginning May 11.
Some tickets still available for Joseph musical
There is still some seating available for the touring production of
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat, coming to the
Windermere Theatre at Toyota Center
in Kennewick for one performance on
May 10 at 7 p.m.
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd
Webber created the musical about
the trials and triumphs of the biblical
Joseph. You will leave the theatre
humming the music to “Go Go Go
UnTapped Music Festival starts on
Clover Island, continues at fairgrounds
On May 13, the 20th annual
UnTapped Music Festival activities will
be kicked off at the Clover Island Inn at
5 p.m. with the band Bent on Blues,
followed by the fantastic local band 3rd
Date. Then, the Friday-night headliner
will take the stage beginning at 8:30
p.m. — Commander Cody, with his
bluesy style and hit songs such as
“Hot Rod Lincoln” and “Truck Drivin’
Man.”
The UnTapped opening night will
also feature great food, brews and
blues to get you ready for the all-day
celebration on Saturday at the Benton
County Fairgrounds. Bring a designated driver on Friday night or plan to
stay over in a Clover Island Inn guest
room.
The Clover Island Inn is the official
hotel for the UnTapped Music Festival,
and to make the weekend special the
inn is offering a package that includes
lodging for two nights in a river-view
room, festival tickets for both Friday
and Saturday, shuttle service to and
from the fairgrounds on Saturday and a
hot buffet breakfast on Saturday and
Sunday mornings — all for a package
price of $240 for two people, a savings
of more than $100. Make your reservations by calling (509) 586-0541.
On Saturday, the festival opens at
noon. There will be two stages for your
listening pleasure, and a full lineup of
blues and country favorites. On the
blues stage, artists include Lloyd
Jones, Little Bill and the Blue Notes,
JunkBelly, Ben Rice, the DK Stewart
Sextet, the Delgado Brothers and
headliner Hamilton Loomis. On the
country stage will be Brewer’s Grade,
Stompin’ Ground, Billy Stoops and the
Commander Cody, whose style combines
elements of country, rock-n-roll, blues
and rockabilly, will headline the Fridaynight kick-off of the UnTapped Music
Festival at the Clover Island Inn. The inn
is offering a special package that
includes lodging, festival tickets, buffet
breakfast and shuttle service to the
fairgrounds.
Dirty Angels, Colorblind, Foolish
Fortune and Kate Turner. Headlining
the country stage will be the spectacular Parmalee.
For the 21-and-over crowd, the
festival is a chance to taste brews from
more than 50 of the best breweries in
the Northwest.
Tickets can be purchased through
EventBrite at untappedblues.com and
can be divided up by each day or for
the whole weekend. VIP tickets and
camping sites are also available.
So join your friends for the
UnTapped Music Festival where the
food is fantastic, the brews are the
best in town, and the music just can’t
be beat.
Joseph,” “Any Dream Will Do” and
“Close Every Door.” The music is a mix
of styles from country and calypso to
bubble-gum pop and rock-n-roll.
The musical is based on the Bible
story of Joseph and his coat of many
colors. Joseph, his father’s favorite
son, is a boy blessed with prophetic
dreams. When he is sold into slavery
by his jealous brothers and taken to
Egypt, Joseph endures a series of
challenges.
Joseph’s gift of interpreting
dreams impresses the Pharaoh, and
Joseph becomes second in command. After testing the integrity of
the groveling brothers who betrayed
him, Joseph reveals his identity.
Tickets are available at the Toyota
Center box office and other
Ticketmaster outlets. To order online
visit ticketmaster.com. And for
telephone orders, the number to call
is (800) 745-3000.
The Mid-Columbia Symphony Orchestra and Maestro Nicholas Wallin prepare for the final concert of the season on May 21 in the Richland High School auditorium.
Symphony will perform with Mastersingers, Boys’
Choir for the final concert of the 2015-16 season
T
o close the current Mid-Columbia
Symphony season, the final
concert on May 21 will feature music
that explores the idea of “Faith,”
including Stravinsky’s dramatic Symphony of Psalms and the majestic
Gloria by Francis Poulenc.
Other selections for this last season
concert will offer varied perspectives on
faith, including Baal Shem: Three
Pictures of Hassidic Life by Ernst
Bloch and The Rubaiyat of Omar
Khayyam by Alan Hovhaness.
The orchestra, under the direction of
Nicholas Wallin, will be joined by the
Mid-Columbia Mastersingers, the MidColumbia Boys’ Choir, guest Soprano
Molly Holleran, violin soloist Kate
Carter, and a guest narrator and solo
accordionist for the Rubaiyat composition.
Symphony of Psalms is a threemovement choral symphony composed
by Igor Stravinsky in 1930 during his
neoclassical period. The work was
commissioned by Serge Koussevitzky
to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the
Boston Symphony Orchestra but was
actually premiered in Brussels and
was performed in Boston soon after
that.
The symphony derives its name
from the use of biblical texts from the
book of Psalms in the choral parts.
Psalm 150 was chosen in part because of its popularity. The three
movements are performed without a
break, and the texts sung by the
chorus are drawn from the Vulgate
versions in Latin.
Unlike many pieces composed for
chorus and orchestra, Stravinsky said
that “it is not a symphony in which I
have included Psalms to be sung. On
the contrary, it is the singing of the
Psalms that I am symphonizing.”
The Gloria, which is scored for
orchestra, chorus and a soprano
soloist, is one of Poulenc’s most
celebrated works. The music is a
setting for the text of the Roman
Catholic “Gloria in Excelsis Deo.”
The Gloria was premiered in 1961 by
the Boston Symphony Orchestra and
the Chorus Pro Musica. An RCA Victor
of the piece by the Robert Shaw
Chorale in 1965 won a Grammy Award
for the “Best Choral Performance.”
Born in Geneva, Ernest Bloch
became a U.S. citizen in 1923, the
same year he composed his Baal
Shem, Three Pictures from Hassidic
Life. The trilogy was originally intended
for violin and piano, but Bloch also
produced an edition with orchestral
accompaniment in 1939.
“It is neither my purpose nor desire
to attempt a reconstruction of Jewish
music, nor to base my work on more
or less authentic melodies,” Bloch said
of his work. “I am not an archaeologist;
for me the most important thing is to
write good and sincere music.”
Composer Alan Hovhaness, who
spent the last 30 years of his life in
Seattle, was inspired to write The
Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam by the
collection of verses by that name,
written in Persian nearly a thousand
years ago and translated into English
in the 19th century by Edward
Fitzgerald.
The Hovhaness composition for
orchestra, accordion and narrator was
premiered in 1977 by the New York
Philharmonic conducted by Andre
Kostelanetz.
The May 21 Mid-Columbia Symphony concert is at 7:30 p.m. in the
Richland High School auditorium.
Adult ticket prices range from $25 to
$50, depending on seating, and youth
tickets are $15. You can buy online at
midcolumbiasymphony.tix.com or in
person at the symphony office, 1177
Jadwin, Suite 103, in Richland.
Kidz Dig Rigz: great fun supporting a great cause!
K
idz Dig Rigz is a unique, familyfriendly event in which kids of all
ages can get up close and personal
with all types of Rigz such as tractors,
fire trucks, tanks and other large
machinery. Child-friendly entertainment
will include monster truck rides, tractor
ride-and-drives, a car crusher presentation, bouncy houses, face-painting,
clown entertainment, and much more.
Kidz Dig Rigz will be held on
Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22,
at the east end of Columbia Park. Rigs
of all shapes and sizes will be available
for kids to see, climb on and ride.
Bulldozers, fire trucks, dump trucks,
tractors, excavators and police cars
have all made regular appearances at
the annual event.
Various food vendors will be present
and visits can be expected from
favorite local mascots and superheroes. All proceeds benefit pediatric
patients, their families, and the services and programs for children at
Kadlec Regional Medical Center in
Richland
With the support of premier sponsor
Numerica Credit Union, the Kadlec
Foundation is hosting Kidz Dig Rigz for
the sixth year and is planning to make
it the best ever. In addition to seeing
and climbing on the rigs, kids will
enjoy live entertainment, watch cars
get crushed, get their faces painted
and enjoy jumping in the bouncy
house.
A toddler with a painted face climbs on an armored police vehicle at Kidz Dig Rigz.
The cost for entrance to the event is
only $5 for children 12 and under, and
$7 for adults. If you’d like a two-day
pass, it will be $8 for the kids and $10
for the grownups. For an extra cost,
IN BRIEF
Women’s group will hold mother-daughter event
The Women of Wisdom (WOW) will hold their 2nd annual Mother and Daughter Tea and Fashion Show on Saturday, May 7, at the Pasco Red Lion, beginning at 11 a.m. The annual event helps fund the mission of WOW, which
includes providing academic scholarships and hardship funding based on need.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for girls 18 and under. They are available from
Salon Remedi in the Richland Parkway. Visit wowtricities.blogspot.com and the
WOW Tri-Cities Facebook oage. For information, you can also call
(509) 308-0559 or send email to [email protected].
Benton-Franklin Fair auditions anthem singers
The Benton-Franklin County Fair is accepting video submissions from singers
and musicians interested in performing our national anthem at the concerts,
rodeos, demolition derby and other events at this year’s fair, Aug. 22-27. Video
auditions must include a performance of the first verse of the “Star Spangled
Banner.” Entries can be vocal, instrumental or a combination of both and must
not exceed two minutes in length. Entries from individuals and groups will be
accepted. If the audition is for someone under the age of 18, a parent or guardian may submit the video on his or her behalf. The try-outs are open to residents
of Benton and Franklin counties and surrounding communities. Apply online by
May 10 at bentonfranklinfair.com/p/get-involved/354. Live auditions will be held
June 11. For more information, call (509) 222-3749 or send email to
[email protected].
Pasco police chief to address ASQ meeting
The May 10 meeting of the local ASQ (American Society for Quality) section
will feature Pasco Police Chief Bob Metzger, who heads a department of 76
commissioned officers policing a community of nearly 70,000. In response to
events of 2015, the department has been actively seeking ways to better serve
the Pasco community. The meeting will be held at the Shilo Inn in Richland,
with check-in and networking at 5:30 p.m., buffet dinner at 6, and the presentation at 6:45. The cost is $20 for ASQ members, $25 for non-members, or $5 for
the presentation only. Reservations are requested by May 5. Email
[email protected] or call (509) 371-2221. For more information about ASQ
Section 614, visit www.asq614.org.
Gigantic rummage sale will benefit area families
Families and nonprofit organizations will have the chance to pick up bargains
and treasures at the annual Kennewick First United Methodist Church rummage
sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, May 6 and 7. The annual
sale began 35 years ago and has grown to be one of the largest of its kind in
the state. Thousands of items will be displayed throughout the historic downtown church at Kennewick Avenue and Dayton Street, including antiques,
jewelry, electronics, computers, tools, clothes, toys, household goods, books,
furniture, garden items, crafts, videos, CDs, office supplies, plants and artwork.
An elevator will help shoppers negotiate the many sales areas on three floors
and outside. Church members annually buy and provide gift certificates for local
aid agencies to buy needed goods. Items will also be donated to the Humane
Society, Lions Club, St. Vincent DePaul and other groups. Call (509) 582-2163.
the highlights:
A specialized pediatric positioning
chair that safely positions children for
x-rays
A high-tech pediatric patient
simulator for staff clinical training and
education
HALO sleep sacks for Neonatal
Intensive Care Unit babies to take
home to promote safe sleep
MamaRoo infant seats with
calming and therapeutic movements
Electronics, toys and other items
that offer education, comfort and
distraction for pediatric patients having
surgery
Hotel rooms, gas vouchers, phone
cards and basic necessities for families
of patients
The Pediatric Courageous Kids
Program that celebrates a different
pediatric patient each month
Solar Project — a multi-sensory
device for pediatric imaging patients.
The event begins at 11 a.m. on
Saturday, but the first hour is a quiet
time for special-needs children. Closing
time on Saturday is 4:30 p.m. Sunday
hours are noon to 3:30 p.m. For event
details or to purchase tickets online,
visit kadlecfoundation.org and click on
“Kidz Dig Rigz 2016.”
children will be able to take a monster
truck ride.
All proceeds from the event will go to
support pediatric programs at Kadlec.
Last year’s evemt raised more than
$73,000. These funds help Kadlec
purchase what is needed to provide a
higher level of care for all of its pediatric patients.
Purchases made possible by the
community’s generous support of
Kadlec and Kidz Dig Rigz would make Children pose for photos on a U.S. Coast
a very long list, but here are some of
guard boat.
A nationwide vintage revival led to ‘Love of Junk’
T
By Barbara Floyd
he revival of all things vintage
is in full swing across North
America and across the sea as well.
Those with an ear to the ground for
trends and an eye for spotting good
bones to achieve them are leading the
way and inspiring others. By creatively
reviving relics from the past, a fresh
look is being created for décor in the
21st century, making good use of what
was once discarded. New vocabulary
has been invented to describe what is
happening: Upcycle, Repurpose,
Deconstruct, etc, and spell check has
yet to catch up!
Vintage revival is the most userfriendly trend imaginable. Anyone can
get involved at some level with only a
few basic tools and supplies such as a
paint brush and hammer. Cashstrapped young couples and single
mothers are often the most motivated,
but even those in the midst of unrelated careers are discovering the
satisfaction of taking something on its
way to landfill and reviving it to be more
beautiful or functional than it ever was
before. And with pieces “in the rough”
affordable and plentiful, many are even
making a business of it, opening
stores or a mall booth, or joining in
pop-up vintage shows.
Through many decades, my own
experience has been in creating
businesses, Upon spotting an empty
retail location I would imagine what
business I would put in that location. In
the 1960s, I actually started making
some of them happen, beginning with
the first ceramic studio in Prescott,
Ariz. A love of sewing and crafting, an
art minor along with a science major in
education, somehow all led to a shop
called the Country Goose in Phoenix,
followed by Gooseberries Tea Room &
Gift shop, which was also in Phoenix.
Being in business led to starting yet
another, the Country Register newspaper chain. We needed a way of
advertising as did other locally owned
related shops and shows. With this
great avenue for promotion in place, we
were soon producing the first school
arts and crafts show and then the first
arts and craft home show in Arizona.
The Country Register expanded
across the nation as a trusted and
reliable source for gift shops, craft
malls, festivals and other events,
antiques, collectibles, tea rooms, and
quilting businesses.
Because we were already established as quilting evolved and blossomed into many shops and shows,
this niche newspaper thrived when
others didn’t survive. Tea rooms started
to be fewer in number and gift shops
went from “country” to more upscale
offerings over the years. Those who did
not reinvent themselves, or at least
adjust, did not survive as trends and
eras came and went.
Prices went down
Antiques enjoyed a heyday, and
then came the economic downturn
several years ago. What at first
seemed like a smorgasbord for dealers
as people downsized ended up overwhelming a dwindling market. People
were having to let go of collections and
even family heirlooms as they could no
longer afford the space to enjoy or
store them. This reversal in supply and
demand led to a drastic drop in pricing.
That created the opportunity for a
revival in interest in vintage, midcentury, industrial, and plain old junk.
Junk! That is a really good word that
everyone understands. To make use of
what was now so available, the con-
Photo by Hannah Swede Photography
Olivia Skalleberg of Cumming, Ga., granddaughter of the author, sits among
displays of “junk” at Love of Junk on the Swenson Farm near Walla Walla.
cepts of upcycling and repurposing
surged. This trend was soon forming a
whole new industry. How long it lasts
will depend on how creative people
continue to be. I see it growing, not
letting up any time soon.
Washington state has been a leader
in the vintage world, spawning some of
the very first shows. New vintage
shops are continually opening, something that is happening elsewhere as
well, as the trend spreads and takes
hold. Chalk paint has played a big part
in creative refurbishing and provides an
endless opportunity for one-of-a-kind
merchandise for the shops and shows.
The Country Register is perfect for
connecting a perfect readership for
these unique shops and shows with an
audience primed and eager for them.
Love of Junk
I was on the farm of my oldest
daughter and her farmer husband in
Washington one summer four years
ago. We talked often about ways to
sustain life on the 60-acre farm on the
outskirts of Walla Walla they had
bought a few years before that.. As
was my nature, by summers end, I
had envisioned a business for them. I
announced they had the perfect setting
for a vintage show. Now this was my
daughter who really did not like my
various shops, nor did she enjoy the
arts and crafts shows in our home
when she was young and volunteering
her services at the local hospital.
But, she loves vintage, mainly midcentury and the industrial look, so she
was intrigued, and my son-in-law was
good with the idea. I volunteered — or
was volunteered — to pull it together,
and it has been my joy to do so each
year. They had everything needed to
make it work — big barn buildings, four
mowed acres of green grass, large
camping areas and plenty of parking.
We launched the concept by painting
the doors of their century-old farmhouse turquoise for an inspiring,
updated touch of vintage before I left.
I went back to Phoenix in the fall,
full of ideas, and started the process of
finding vendors, vintage trailer boutiques, and lining up food trucks and a
chalk paint dealer.
A name was selected, our website
established and the date for our first
show was set within a few months..
This June 17 and 18 will be our fourth
annual Love of Junk, Walla Walla’s
Vintage Market. The first event was
successful and each year the attendance has grown. The Swenson Farm
is a picturesque setting, with its great
barns and green pastures backed by
the Blue Mountains. Many of the
vendors camp with us during the show.
More than half of the vendors are
indoors and the others set up on the
grassy area adjacent to the barns.
There are on-going chalk painting
demos in one barn.
Walla Walla charm
Walla Walla is a destination town, a
city known for outstanding food and
wine. The Swenson farm is surrounded
by more than150 wineries.
The historic Whitman Mission is
near the farm, as well as the Blue
Mountain Lavender Farm where you
can pick your own lavender in June.
You will love visiting the vibrant downtown area of Walla Walla with restau-
rants that are award-winning on a
national level. Come and enjoy all this
and more that the Southeastern corner
of Washington State has to offe,r and
get in on our fun on the farm and in the
barn.
Follow us on Facebook to see our
updates and fun creative inspiration
posts for Love of Junk, Walla Walla’s
Vintage Market. Our website has
photos posted from each year’s show
and offers more information:
www.loveofjunk.com.
Many thanks to Glena Dunn, who
added vintage and antique facts to this
article. Glena, raised in Walla Walla, is
the publisher of the Country Register in
southern Nevada and owner of Back in
Thyme, a very special antique shop in
Historic Downtown Boulder City, Nev.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Barbara Floyd, founder of the
Country Register, retired four
years ago from active publishing
and enjoys
traveling,
reading,
cooking and
spending time
with family and
friends. Her
volunteer job of
coordinating
Love of Junk,
Walla Walla’s
Vintage Market
keeps her winters busy in
Phoenix, her home for over 50
years. She can be reached at
[email protected]
Events at CBC Arts Center are in full bloom in May
T
By Bill McKay
he Arts Center at CBC is fully
dedicated in bringing you events
that positively impact our students, our
entire CBC family and our public. And
May is always an exciting month. We
are wrapping up the academic year
events, planning for summer offerings
and looking ahead toward the 2016-17
year. We appreciate your support, and
your attendance always reminds us of
why we do what we do.
Speaking of plays…
a CBC Theatre event
Our own Ronn Campbell is directing
Headsets (A View From the Light
Booth) by William Missouri Downs.
On the final night of a Chicago
repertory group’s doomed production of
Shakespeare’s Hamlet, everything that
can go wrong does go wrong.
The cast gets hit with food poisoning, Yorick’s skull goes missing and
the police arrive to shut down the
production because the producer hasn’t
Speaking of summer… The CBC Communication Department will hold a “Community Night at the
paid the rent.
the Summer Showcase Carousel” on May 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Gesa Carousel of Dreams in Kennewick. When the critic from the Chicago
Tribune shows up to review their
Davis facilitates a conversation with
After a seven-year hiatus, the
office. You are welcome to call our
production, the techies decided there is
audiences
about
the
dominant
ideology
outdoor show is back! Thanks to a
office to request “pre-reservations” for
only one way to save their reputations
found in mainstream news media and
generous donation from the Hoch
seats. We have a system in place to
the status quo, to explore what we can — the critic must die. The techies set
family, we now have a truss system to hold those seats for you.
out to “accidentally” drop a stage light
do individually and as a society to
help train our students and provide the
on him from the grid. As the production
stimulate social change.
community with an amazing outdoor
Speaking of talking…
comes to its hilarious end, it’s no
experience.
the CBC Lecture Series Speaking of looking…
wonder that Headsets has been called
We are producing Fiddler on the
the Noises Off of technical theatre,
On
May
19
at
7
p.m.
at
the
MidRoof, with performances on July 14
the Esvelt Gallery
referring to the hilarious 1982 play and
through 16 and July 21 through 23. Our Columbia Library on Union in
It’s here. The annual Juried Student 1992 movie.
Kennewick, Eric Davis will present a
ticket prices are $25 for general
Art Show opens May 9 and runs
The show runs May 19 through 22,
lecture entitled “Rap 101: The Messeating and $5 for children 11 and
through
June
2,
with
the
opening
with
tickets priced at $12 for adults and
sage
behind
the
Music.”
under.
reception on the June 17 at 7 p.m. in
$10 for students and seniors.
If all art is political, what are the
Following Fiddler on the Roof, we
political, cultural and societal implica- the gallery. The Student Art Show is a
will offer an elegant evening of dinner
fantastic opportunity for the college
tions of rap? What does rap convey
theatre under the cover of the Dianne
Speaking of community
campus and the larger community to
about
the
state
of
society
today?
C. Hoch stage. We are sure you will
… Night at the Carousel
gather and celebrate the talent of our
love Musical of Musicals (The Musical) Using music as a catalyst for discusThe Communication Dept. at CBC is
students
and
showcase
the
skills
that
sion, Rap 101 explores contemporary
this year as much as you enjoyed
hosting
a “Community Night at the
have
been
developed
through
the
popular culture, diversity issues and
Suds last year.
Carousel.”
This will be held at the Gesa
classroom
curriculum.
social
justice
through
the
lyrics
of
The event is Aug. 4, 5 and 6, and
Carousel of Dreams in the Southridge
The selected student works will
popular rap music.
includes a three-course meal, a noSports and Events Complex in
feature a variety of media including
Sometimes called modern-day
host bar and some surprises. Ticket
Kennewick on Friday the 13th between
drawing,
painting,
illustration,
photograprices are $100 per person, and we are poetry, rap is an integral part of
4 and 7 p.m.
phy,
sculpture
and
ceramics.
Outmodern
culture.
There
is
no
question
already receiving requests for reservaStop by and learn about a number of
that music provides a social commen- standing works of art will be selected
tions. Seating is limited to 80 per
departments
at CBC and what your
in
the
categories
of
2-D
design,
3-D
tary. It has been said that if you want
evening.
college
can
do
to assist you in achievdesign,
painting,
drawing,
illustration,
to understand what is going on in any
Tickets go on sale June 1 via
ing
your
own
dreams.
photography,
sculpture
and
ceramics.
community,
listen
to
its
music.
Eric
Tix.com and the CBC Arts Center
Pendleton Center for the Arts offers music and art
T
he Pendleton Center for the Arts in
downtown Pendleton is more than
an art gallery. A full schedule of music
performances has been lined up for the
entire year. Whether you love indie,
traditional or new wave bluegrass, jazz,
Americana, traditional Scottish fiddle,
raucous Celtic or eclectic guitar work,
you’ll find something you love on the
schedule.
On Friday, May 6, Thomas Paul, a
composer, multi-instrumentalist and
songwriter originally from Boise, will
celebrate the release of a new album
with a concert beginning at 7 p.m. at
the arts center.
Paul’s album-release tour is for his
project called “Singalongs.” It’s his first
full instrumental album, recorded a
year ago in a hotel room in Boise amid
the hustle and bustle of Modern Art,
the annual art happening in Boise that
has artists and musicians transforming
rooms into galleries, installations,
performance spaces or, in Paul’s case,
a recording studio. “East River Road,”
the album’s opening track and first
single, is streaming now on
bandcamp.com.
As a composer, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and songwriter, Paul is
regarded as one of the region’s most
versatile and gifted musicians. His
output as a bandleader and solo artist
as well as an in-demand sideman and
session performer covers a wide range
of genres including garage rock, lounge
blues, alt-country and folk.
Paul has a long history with the
Pendleton music scene, performing
with local talent as well as serving as
an instructor for the popular Rock and
Roll Camp that is a mainstay of of the
arts center teen programs. When he’s
not touring and leading his own band,
he adds sounds to several other
established Northwest groups.
Tickets to the show are $12 and will
be available at the door or by calling
(541) 278-9201. The show is made
possible through the support of Donna
and George Murdock. More information
is available online at pendletonarts.org.
Thomas Paul
CLASSES AT THE CENTER
The Pendleton Arts Center also
offers a full schedule of classes. Here’s
what’s coming up in May:
Watercolor Workshop
Saturday, May 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $65
Joyce Anderson will lead students
through the bare bones of watercolor
painting, building on techniques
throughout the day. Topics covered will
include washes, color handling,
creating depth and creating texture.
Jeff Scroggins and Colorado Bluegrass will play in Pendleton on May 17.
Next up on Tuesday, May 17 at 7
p.m. is Jeff Scroggins and Colorado
Bluegrass, a five-piece band known for
high-energy bluegrass music. Their
style has been described as a “bluegrass explosion” and as “high altitude
bluegrass.” The group tours coast-tocoast in the United States, plays in
Canada and tours Europe, performing
more than 200 shows each year.
Two-time national banjo champion
Jeff Scroggins leads the group. His
banjo style draws influences from not
only bluegrass musicians but also
from rock guitarists like Eric Clapton
and Jimmy Page to bring forth both a
rock and bluegrass sound.
Scroggins’ 20-year-old son, Tristan
Scroggins, plays mandolin in the
band. Tristan has won numerous
mandolin competitions, and he is also
an accomplished songwriter.
Greg Blake sings and plays guitar
for Colorado. Blake is a former member of the Bluegrass Missourians. He
is a five-time winner of the Guitar
Player of the Year award given by the
Midwest Society for the Preservation of
Bluegrass Music in America. Blake
has also been nominated twice for the
Traditional Male Vocalist of the Year
award given by that same organization.
Oregon native Ellie Hakanson plays
fiddle and sings in the group. She has
been playing fiddle from a young age,
learning not only bluegrass but classical music as well. She has performed
with various bluegrass bands and as a
featured soloist with symphony
orchestras.
Tickets to this show are also $12.
Other shows scheduled throughout
the summer include the Louis
Romanos Jazz Quarttt on Saturday,
June 18, for an admission price of $12.
The band plays an eclectic mix of
jazz, world music, New Orleans street
beat and Latin rhythms.
On Friday, July 22, the the Fire
Scottish Quartet will perform with
CBC PLANETARIUM MAY MOVIE SCHEDULE
The Bechtel National Planetarium at Columbia Basin College in
Pasco presents public shows every Friday at 7 and 8 p.m. and
Saturdays at 2 and 3 p.m. Tickets for all events and memberships
can be purchased online prior to show time. If seats are available,
you may obtain tickets at the door.
Visit columbiabasin.edu/planet for more information. Here is the
schedule of shows for this month:
May 6: Black Holes, 7 p.m.; Secrets of the Sun, 8 p.m.
May 7: Supervolcanoes, 2 p.m.; IBEX 3 p.m
May 13: Two Small Pieces of Glass, 7 p.m.; Stars of the Pharaohs, 8 p.m.
May 14: The Little Star that could, 2 p.m.; Cell! Cell! Cell!, 3 p.m.
May 20: Black Holes, 7 p.m.; Bad Astronomy, 8 p.m.
May 21: Supervolcanoes, 2 p.m.; Dynamic Earth, 3 p.m.
May 27: Two Small Pieces of Glass, 7 p.m.; Secret Lives of Stars, 8 p.m.
April 23: Black Holes, 2 p.m.; Dynamic Earth, 3 p.m.
May 28: The Little Star That Could, 2 p.m.; The Enchanted Reef, 3 p.m.
guest Peter Willis. The group includes Rebecca Lomnicky, the only
non-Scottish-born fiddler to ever win
the Scottish National Fiddle Championship, plus David Brewer and Adam
Hendey. The cost is $15.
On Friday, Aug. 26, Celtic band
Molly’s Revenue will take the stage
with bagpipes, whistle, fiddle and a
backdrop of guitar, mandola, and
bodhran with a hard-edged accent.
On Thursday AND Friday, Sept. 15
and 16, the EOscenes will play
some of the best bluegrass and roots
music to come out of the region. And
on Saturday, Sept. 24. Bing Futch
will perform on Appalachian mountain
dulcimer, Native American flute,
ukulele and drums with some
electronic effects added in. He deftly
navigates the varied waters of
traditional and modern Americana.
Quilting Open Studio led by
Tuesday, May 17, 5:30-8:00 p.m., $20
Instructor Colleen Blackwood will
take the mystery out of the fabric arts
with this information-filled workshop
designed for beginner sewers and
quilters. It will cover the ins and outs of
sewing-machine use, other tools to
make the process successful, and
techniques that make quilting fun
instead of frustrating.
Enamel Bead Workshop
Saturday, May 21, 12-2:30 p.m. $55
plus $15 for materials
Instructor Linda Kucera will teach
the immersion process of enameling,
patented by Barbara Lewis, author of
the top-rated book, Torch-Fired Enamel
Jewelry, a Workshop in Painting With
Fire.Enamel Bead Workshop Session 2 will be on Sunday, May 22, 124:30 p.m., $35, $25 materials
Select a class (or two, or three or
more), then stop by the Pendleton Arts
Center, 214 North Main in downtown
Pendlten to register, or call (541) 2789201 to reserve a spot with a credit or
debit card.
Music of Broadway featured
at Forte! spring performance
T
he young people of the Forte! Show
Choir will be presenting “Forte! on
Broadway,” a concert of musical
theatre songs, on May 13 and 14 at
the Art Fuller Auditorium at Kennewick
High School. Tri-City Youth Choir
sponsors this select group of highschool performers who present an
annual spring concert. The teenagers
have been busy working on learning
the choral music and choreography
since mid-January, rehearsing five to
seven hours a week.
Forte! is known for high-quality,
entertaining shows, and this one will
be a crowd-pleaser. The audience can
expect to hear “I Could Have Danced
All Night” and “On the Street Where
You Live” from My Fair Lady, “Arabian
Nights” and “A Whole New World” from
Aladdin, “We Dance” and “Mama Will
Provide” from Once on This Island, and
many more medleys from your favorite
musicals.
Over the past few years, Forte!
members have performed pop and rock
music from the 1950s to the present
day, jazz songs, Christmas music,
movie and show tunes. They have
learned ballroom styles, disco, modern
dance and jazz. They have been taught
how to execute various dance moves
including jumps, barrel rolls and lifts.
For “Forte! on Broadway,” the choir is
learning authentic Polynesian dancing
from choreographer Julie Adams.
“The Polynesian dance techniques
fit so nicely with the songs of Once on
This Island, and I am thrilled that Julie
is bringing this to our show,” said
Artistic Director Heather Hull Hart.
“The choir members are really building
strength and grace in these storytelling movements. Julie is teaching
them that each movement, even the
way you shape your hands, evokes a
different emotion or word.”
Hull Hart created “Forte! on Broadway” together with choreographers
Julie Adams and Christine
Riesenweber. The show will be a
dazzling concert of choral music, with
beloved songs grouped into medleys
and accompanied by choreographed
dancing and acting.
Unlike a traditional choir, each song
is presented as a production number,
similar to what you might see in a full
stage musical. Talented soloists give
the audiences glimpses of familiar
characters from each Broadway show.
And they perform with a stunning
stage backdrop, professional sound
and lighting, and great costumes,
Curtain times are 7 p.m. on Friday,
May 13, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
on Saturday the 14th. Kennewick High
is at 500 S. Dayton Street.
Reserved seats are $12 for adults
and $10.00 for students and seniors.
General admission tickets are $10 and
$8. A general-admission group rate for
groups of six or more is $8 per person.
Tickets may be purchased in
advance at yourtcyc.com or in person
at Tri-City Academy of Ballet and
Music in Richland, and will also be
sold at the door.
YOUTH CHOIR AUDITIONS AND SUMMER CAMPS
The Tri-City Youth Choir’s
Forte! show choir will hold auditions
for the fall season on Wednesday,
May 25, at the Richland Community
Center. Contact Becky Kreutz
at [email protected] to reserve an
audition time.
Tri City Youth Choir summer
camps for elementary and middleschool students will begin in June,
directed by Heather Hull Hart. The
music includes numbers from both
movies and stage musicals.
“Bop to the Top, “Get’cha Head in
the Game,” “Breaking Free” and
many more. The music is $94.90
plus tax and shipping.
Elementary School
Elementary-age camps are June
27-July 1 and Aug. 1-5.
The first camp will teach songs
from Disney movies including
Beauty and the Beast, A Toy Story
and The Little Mermaid ($74.99 plus
tax and shipping).
The August camp will feature
Middle School
Matilda the Musical, which includes
Camps for middle-school students such songs as “Naughty,” “School
are June 20-24 and July 18-22.
Song” and “Revolting Children”
The June camp will feature music ($108.55 plus tax and shipping).
from the film The Muppets, including
Register by visiting or calling the
“The Muppet Show Theme,” “Life’s a Richland Community Center (509
Happy Song,” “Me Party” and
942-7529), or if you have an account
others. The cost of the music is
with Richland Parks and Recreation
$114.99 plus tax and shipping.
online at richlandparksandrec.com.
The July camp features numbers The Youth Show Choir Camp is
from High School Musical, including under “General Education.”
Schoolhouse Rock Live is on stage at ACT
The Academy of Children’s Theatre
is staging an ensemble musical
production of Schoolhouse Rock Live!
on May 6, 7, 13, and 14 at 7 p.m.
Matinee performances are on May 8
and 15 at 3 p.m.
“Schoolhouse Rock Live!” draws its
inspiration from the Emmy Awardwinning Saturday morning cartoon
series that was popular in the 1970s.
The show has been updated for
contemporary appeal and is full of
modern lyrics, catchy melodies,
upbeat dance sections and witty
banter. The ensemble cast for this fun
production showcases the talents of 54
children. It is appropriate for all ages.
Schoolhouse Rock Live! follows
Tom, a school teacher who is nervous
about his first day of teaching. He tries
to relax by watching TV, and various
characters representing facets of his
personality emerge from the set and
show him how to win his students over
with imagination and music.
The highly entertaining musical
features 21 songs that teach history,
grammar, math, science, and politics.
The clever, tuneful songs include “Just
a Bill,” “Lolly, Lolly, Lolly” and “Conjunction Junction.”
The show is directed by Julie
Schroeder, with Jane Winslow as
assistant director and Dylan Harbo as
student director. All shows are performed in the ACT Black Box Theatre
at 213 Wellsian Way in Richland.
Tickets are $13 for adults; $10 for
students and seniors; and $7 for
children under 12, available online at
academyofchildrenstheatre.org or by
calling (509) 943-6027.
‘Heart-pounding’ Che Malambo will perform
at Capitol Theatre in Yakima on May 28 and 29
J
ust as Riverdanceelevated Irish
music and dance, Che Malambo’s
14 Argentinean dancers put on a
theatrical spectacle of heart-pounding,
foot-stomping, high-energy masculinity
that has been thrilling audiences all
around the world.
Since its premiere in Paris in 2007,
the powerhouse all-male Argentinabased company, Che Malambo, has
been thrilling audiences through
precise footwork and rhythmic stomping, drumming of the bombos, and
singing and whirling boleadoras (lassos
with stones on the end).
Presenting an exhilarating, percussive dance and music spectacle, the
company’s work celebrates the unique
South American cowboy tradition of the
gaucho. This company of gauchos is
directed by renowned French choreographer and former ballet dancer Gilles
Brinas.
Paris-based Brinas first learned
about Malambo while researching
traditional dances. He soon fell under
its spell and travelled to the Pampas
region of Argentina to engage with the
gauchos and further his exploration of
their traditions.Inspired by the dance
and the talent of dancers, Brinas
created Che Malambo to share this
powerful, passionate form with international audiences.
Danced solely by men, Malambo
began in the 17th century as competitive duels that tested skills of agility,
strength and dexterity among the
gauchos.
It soon evolved to include its hall-
Che Malambo dancers are high-energy Argentinean gauchos who drum, stomp and jump in an exciting, athletic performance.
mark, zapeteo, the fast-paced footwork
inspired by the rhythm of galloping
horses.
In addition to zapateo, Malambo
features the drumming of traditional
Argentine bombos and whirling
boleadoras, a throwing weapon made
up of intertwined cords and weighted
with stones.
IN BRIEF
Senior citizens will hold ‘prom’ for all ages
The Richland Senior Association will sponsor a prom for all ages on May 6
from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Drive in
Richland. If you like swing music and ballroom dancing, this event is a must!
The Easy Swing Dance Band will be playing with five musicians on an excellent
dance floor. It’s a chance to dress up if you want, but it’s not required. Attire will
be anything from formal to causal. Four Brookdale retirement communities are
coming together to supply food to make it a very special occasion. Mark your
calendar fo an evening of fun, great music and food — and bring the younger
generations in your family. For more information, call (509) 946-5385.
Tamástslikt exhibit focuses on evolution
An exhibit at Tamástslikt Cultural Institute in Pendleton is entitled “Explore
Evolution,” and it features the work of scientists who are making
groundbreaking discoveries about the evolution of life. From rapidly evolving HIV
to whales that walked, it examines evolution in organisms ranging from the very
smallest to the largest.“The exhibit focuses on seven research projects that
have made a major contribution to our understanding of evolution. The interactive exhibit gives visitors an opportunity to experience how scientists conduct
their research, For more information, contact Tamástslikt Cultural Institute at
(541) 429-7700 or visit tamastslikt.org. The exhibit runs through May 28.
Seattle exhibit features Hanford’s black workers
The Northwest African American Museum in Seattle has opened a new
exhibit called “The Atomic Frontier: Black Life at Hanford.” The exhibit includes
stories and photos collected by the Tri-Cities group called African American
Cultural and Educational Society, or AACCES. Black families came to the
Hanford Site from all over the country during World War II, but those who came
from segregated areas of the country suffered from discrimination here as well.
The exhibit highlights some of the hardships and the contributions they made to
the war effort and winning the Cold War. The exhibit runs through May 22, and
members of AACCES are hoping it can be shown in the Tri-Cities as well.
Tumbleweed Festival applications are online
Applications for performers, food vendors and arts-and-crafts vendors for the
Tumbleweed Music Festival are online at 3rfs.org and tumbleweedfest.com.
Vendor applications are due July 1 but will be accepted after that deadline. The
festival will be held Sept. 2-4 at Howard Amon Park in Richland.
Bringing fiery Malambo traditions
and virtuosic dancing to the contemporary stage, Che Malambo is an exciting, entertaining performance that is
perfect for the entire family.
Che Malambo will perform on
Saturday, May 28 at 7:30 p.m. The
Sunday performance on May 29 is a
matinee at 3 p.m. Both performances
are at the Capitol Theatre, 19 S. 3rd
Street in Yakima.
Prices range from $20 to $70,
depending on seating. For tickets or
more information on what is happening
at the theatre, call (509) 853.ARTS
(2787) or visit capitoltheatre.org.
Power House Theatre shows feature music and improv
S
eattle-based Jet City Improv will
bring their comedy show to the
Gesa Power House Theatre in Walla
Walla on Saturday, May 21, at 7 p.m.
With on-the-spot dialogue, sound
effects and music, Jet City Improv
comedians have fun with old “B” films
in their unique show called “Twisted
Flicks.” Everything is performed live
and improvised based on audience
suggestions, guaranteeing a one-of-akind evening of comedy.
The movies selected for comedy
treatment are never rated worse than
PG, and the improvised dialogue also
avoids objectionable language, so this
show is appropriate for all ages.
The first performance of their improvised movie-redubbing show came on
Halloween night in 1997, when improvisers re-dubbed the classic B movie
“Creature From the Black Lagoon”
based on audience suggestions. It was
a big hit and continues today.
Through improvisation, Jet City
Improv is dedicated to enlightening and
educating audiences as well as
entertaining them. In any given month,
Jet City Improv players may perform in
This isn’t stand-up, it’s improv! Jet City cast members, left, reach out to the audience. At right are Gail Pettis and Pearl Django.
their flagship Jet City Improv show in
Seattle, perform unscripted plays,
teach Improv classes or do outreach
work that includes providing free
performances and workshops to
homeless and incarcerated youth in
Seattle and physically ill children
around the state of Washington.
by Waterbrook Winery and featuring
Gail Pettis and Pearl Django. This
performance combines the vocal talent
of Earshot Magazine’s 2010 Northwest
Vocalist of the Year, Gail Pettis, with
Pearl Django, one of America’s busiest
and most respected Hot Club-style
jazz ensembles.
Gail Pettis grew up singing “church
Gail Pettis, Pearl Django music” in Gary, Indiana, but it wasn’t
Next up on the Gesa Power House until she moved to Seattle in 1996 that
she began to pursue a second career
Theatre calendar is a jazz concert on
in music.
Friday, May 27, at 7 p.m., presented
Pettis closed her orthodontic
practice in 2006 and released her first
solo album in 2007. Her rich, warm
vocal style and understated phrasing
was described as “deliciously soulful”
by Cadence Magazine.
With a performance history spanning
more
than two decades, Pearl Django
mind.
Few people had heard of the Urban
is regarded as one of America’s finest
Poets Society until members of the group
But there is truly so much more
gypsy jazz bands. The band’s focus is
performed last month with the Midgoing on here than meets the eye.
Columbia Mastersingers.
incorporating the music of Django
There’s undoubtedly a quasi-renaisJordan Chaney, the founder and the
sance movement taking place! Our city Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli with
force behind this youth leadership
American swing music.
has transcended. There are arts
program, is a poet, a dynamic pubic
Pearl Django’s extensive repertoire
organizations
sprouting
up
left
and
speaker and the author of two published
includes traditional jazz classics and
works of poetry: Double-Barreled Bible, a right — Drew Boy Creative, Confluent
original compositions that appeal to a
and SCRAP, and of course Urban
collection of poems that blend Eastern
Poets Society, just to name a few. A
and Western philosophies, and Rocket
Fuel for Dreamers.
decade ago you would have had better
The Urban Poets Society promotes the luck finding a brown thorn in a pointy
arts, literacy and leadership through a
pile of brown thorns than you would
network of open-mic venues throughout
finding an open-mic night taking place;
the Tri-Cities. To contract Chaney, send
now we have an open-mic night taking
email to [email protected]
place on a weekly basis. If you want to
or visit him on Facebook.
go to an art gallery, you can! If you
By Jordan Chaney
want to create a gadget with people
Remember the hit cartoon that came who know tech and 3D printing, that’s
out in the 1980s — Voltron? It’s where here too. If you want to spend hours
five robot lions of all different colors — perusing boxes of repurposed art
supplies to make your mama’s nana’s
black, yellow, red, blue and green —
would come together to form one giant sister’s new scrapbook — well, you
can! Our community’s collective heart
lion robot for the sole purpose of
and mind have changed.
defending the planet and the
In Urban Poets Society
galaxy from evil! In a nutwe
have a creed — a list of
shell, and creatively speakvalues that are our compass.
ing, that is the Urban Poets
One of the very first lines is,
Society!
“We believe that one’s
Our members consist of
community is an extension
poets, singers, rappers,
of oneself.” That is what I
storytellers, aspiring motivalike to call the “Voltron”
tional speakers, painters,
effect. People from all
musicians, volunteers and
backgrounds, all walks of
organizers. Some are there
Jordan Chaney
life, and all passions come
to turn their lives around,
together to defend our universe or
some are there to inspire and be
inspired, and all are there to enrich and community…or just make really great
art.
enhance our community with art.
So when Justin Raffa of the MidUrban Poets Society is a youth-arts
Columbia Mastersingers reached out
and leadership organization created
smack-dab in the middle of a dustbowl to me to see if I was interested in
joining forces for the recent concert, I
(the Tri-Cities) that’s being beautifully
shot back with “It’s Morphin Time!!” I’m
over-run by grapevines, tumbleweeds
not even sure if that’s the right exclaand not to mention a few nasty headmation for the cartoon, but you get my
lines. As of late, we have only made
point.
the news by a flower shop rejecting a
My friend, (and former Leadership
gay couple’s rights and an unarmed
Mexican man gunned down by police. Tri-Cities Class XX president) Kyle Cox
always says, “There’s strength in
Our reputation for inclusivity and
tolerance hasn’t received a fair shake. diversity!” I have found that to be true.
Urban Poets Society’s and MidWhen I’m on the west side of the
Columbia’s Mastersingers’ audiences
mountains and I tell people where I’m
from, I’ll often get a side-eye. It’s sad, probably don’t even know the other
existed. But by collaborating, by
but I understand. When people
sharing our talents, our community
throughout the state think of art, the
and ourselves are better.
Tri-Cities doesn’t usually come to
How the ‘Voltron effect’
helps the arts community
wide variety of audiences. The band’s
fervent followers include the loyal fans
of Django and Stephane plus guitar
enthusiasts, lovers of string music —
including bluegrass devotees who relish
nimble, clean, intricate picking — world
music fans drawn to French and Gypsy
accents, jazz buffs, and aficionados of
the new swing music.
Pearl Django has played Gypsy
music at the prestigious Django
Reinhardt Jazz Festival in Samois-surSeine, France, and has been featured
on NPR’s “All Things Considered.” The
band’s signature style is marked by
pristine and dexterous string work, the
steady pulse of the rhythm guitar and
an unmistakable swing that delights
audiences. They have released 11
albums to date.
Reserved seating tickets for both
events are available online at
phtww.com or by calling the theatre
box office at (509) 529-6500.
More information about other upcoming events can also be found on the
website, including the children’s-theatre
presentation “Vladimir Goes for Gold on
June 15.
For Mothers’ Day, treat Mom to
brunch on a scenic train ride
Classy cars line both sides of Kennewick Avenue as far as the eye can see during the
Classy Chassy Show and Shine, to be held this year on Saturday, May 14.
Downtown Kennewick event will
highlight ‘classy’ automobiles
H
istoric Downtown Kennewick is
one of the classiest areas of the
Tri-Cities, and it becomes even more
so when the Classy Chassy Car Show
and Shine brings hundreds of beautiful
automobiles to the downtown area.
This year, the 17th annual Classy
Chassy event takes place on May 13
and 14. It begins on Friday night with
car registrations, a poker run and a
rally at Overturf Motors.
The Main event, the Show and
Shine, is on Saturday, May 14, when
more than 200 cars will line several
blocks of Kennewick Avenue and
thousands of people will be strolling,
looking, listening to live music in the
afternoon and talking to the proud
owners of antique cars, hot rods and
classics. The show is open to all kinds
of automobiles, foreign and domestic.
The day starts with 8 a.m. registration and check-in. If you are showing
a car, come early to pick the spot you
want, because scores of other car
owners may be vying for that same
prime location. There will be lots of
competition for that Best in Show
trophy. The registration fee is $25.
The show offers th perfect opportunity to discover or rediscover the
charms of the downtown area. It’s an
inviting place with unique specialty
shops, food, wine, public art and
entertainment. Bring your out-of-town
guests to show them what the TriCities has to offer.
To sponsor a trophy or add promotional items to the registration bags,
call the Historic Downtown Kennewick
Partnership, (509) 582-7221. Visit
online at historickennewick.org.
If you’re looking for a fun way to
celebrate Mothers’ Day, consider a
scenic train ride with brunch on board,
in Oregon’s scenic northeast corner.
Mothers’ Day, May 8, is the opening
day of the Eagle Cap Excursion Train’s
2016 season, and they’ll be serving a
delicious brunch while you view the
beautiful spring scenery along the
Grande Ronde and Wallowa Rivers.
With many shades of green and
colorful wildflowers, May is an especially scenic time of year in the
canyons.
The brunch menu includes a wonderful selection of egg and meat entrée
items, fresh pastries, fruit and beverages. The train departs at 10 a.m. from
the depot in Elgin, just 20 miles north
of La Grande, Ore.
“We have small gifts for the oldest
mother and the mother who has
traveled the furthest to ride,” said Ed
Spaulding, president of the Friends of
the Joseph Branch, the nonprofit
organization that sponsors the excursions. “This is always a fun trip and we
are anxious to get the new season
under way, having worked all winter to
prepare.”
The route is almost entirely
roadless, so the landscape can’t be
seen from an automobile. High,
timbered and open ridges tower above
while rugged basalt cliffs hug the track
and light dances off the water. Birds
and wildlife are common along the way.
This is a popular trip, so reservations
are required. Tickets are available
online at eaglecaptrainrides.com or
through Alegre Travel, the excursion
train’s booking agency, at (800) 3237330 or [email protected].
Much of the rail line followed by the
Eagle Cap Excursion Train is along
scenic rivers. Mom will enjoy the views as
well as the Mothers’ Day brunch.
The historic Joseph Branch, now
known as the Wallowa Union Railroad,
was rescued from salvage in 2003
when the Wallowa and Union county
governments formed the Wallowa Union
Rail Authority and purchased the highly
scenic rail line between Elgin and
Joseph. Passenger train excursions
use the section of track from Elgin to
Minam. Volunteers assist the rail
authority with operating the train,
hosting passengers, restoring the rail
cars and preserving the history of the
railroad.
For much more information, visit
eaglecaptrainrides.com.
Harp and vocal duo to perform in Sunnyside May 15
I
UPCOMING SEASON
nspired by the natural beauty of their
Pacific Northwest home, the Journeys — Bronn, Katherine and the harp
— play music that is nothing short of
glorious. The harp is often called “the
instrument of angels,” and Bronn’s
amazing versatility and skill on this
ancient instrument, along with
Katherine’s radiant voice, will transport
you to the gates of heaven itself!
The popular duo is returning to the
Sunnyside High School Auditorium on
Sunday, May 15, for one performance
at 3 p.m. as part of The Lower Valley
Community Concert Association’s
2015-2016 series. Specially priced
tickets are now available for the 20162017 season, and the Journeys’
concert is a free bonus for new members who subscribe for the upcoming
season.
When first introduced to the idea of
a harp and voice concert, many
audiences may ask, “The harp? Isn’t
that what cherubs play?” The answer in
Bronn’s case is, “Perhaps! But do
cherubs play everything from classics
to folk to Broadway?” Even though he’s
not a cherub, Bronn delivers a widely
varied repertoire with wit and humor,
while Katherine joins him in song.
Through the quality of their performance, it soon becomes evident that
both Bronn and Katherine are highly
trained, classically educated musicians. Bronn holds a degree in harp
performance from the University of
Washington in Seattle. Katherine holds
an undergraduate degree in music
education from Dordt College in Sioux
Center, Iowa, and a master’s degree in
vocal performance from Arizona State
University in Tempe.
The Journeys’ musical accomplishments are well known and appreciated,
The 2016-2017 Lower Valley
Community Concert Association
season will feature:
Kubecca, an expressive
voice and vibraphone combo
Victoria Banks, the highly
respected Canadian country
singer
Brandon Ridenour, the
virtuoso trumpeter accompanied
by piano
Derik Nelson and Family,
intricate pop music harmonies
Sonic Escape, “hyperinstrumentalists” on violin and
flute.
The Journeys duo, Bronn and Katherine, with Bronn’s melodious harp
both in the Pacific Northwest and
nationwide. A 2006-2007 tour logged
35,000 miles on their “harpmobile” and
took them through 44 of the 48 contiguous states. Appreciative audiences
throughout the country enthusiastically
applauded their performances, and
standing ovations were the rule rather
than the exception.
Bronn’s dazzling virtuosity and
humorous approach to a seriously
classical instrument continue to make
him a favorite with concertgoers.
Classical, sacred, Broadway and
popular tunes all flow effortlessly from
the strings of his harp. Bronn has even
played the national anthem at Seattle
Seahawks and Seattle Sonics sporting
events. Katherine’s beautifully expressive interpretations of the songs she
sings delight their audiences.
Enjoy Bronn and Katherine as they
bring voice and harp, the instruments
of angels, down to earth in a slightly
nontraditional, wholly unexpected way.
This is truly a concert everyone will
take pleasure in.
Tickets, including season memberships, will also be available at the
concerts, or you can call (509) 8395222 or purchase online at
tolowervalleyconcerts.org.
All 2016-2017 concerts will be
on Sundays at 3 p.m. Season
ticket early-bird prices are
available until June 30 — $50 for
adults, $15 for students, and $115
for a family of four. Individual
concert prices are $30 for adults
and $5 for students.
Season subscriptions can be
purchased by calling
(509) 839-5222 or going online
tolowervalleyconcerts.org.
Community Concert members
may also attend performances on
a space-available basis at no
additional cost in the Tri-Cities,
Wenatchee, Moses Lake and
Pendleton through a reciprocity
agreement with those associations.
There’s always something fun happening in Prosser!
On May 7, you can ‘Discover
Prosser’ and in early June it’s
street basketball at Sportsfest
and 5. This 3-on-3 basketball tournament offers lots of competition and
entertainment a, sponsored by PMH
Medical Center.
“It’s a really fun family-friendly
iscover Prosser is a time to learn
weekend” said Prosser Chamber
what the town’s citizens already
Director and event organizer Larelle
know: that’s it’s a great place to spend
Michener. “With all the age divisions
a weekend. This year’s “discoery”
the whole family can participate and
weekend is May 6 and 7.
enjoy the competition.”
Start your discovery on Friday, May
The event offers four divisions each
6, with the “A Taste of the Valley”
for
boys and girls, determined by the
fundraiser, which allows you to try
school year just completed, as well as
small bites or appetizers at many area
two divisions for adults. Awards will be
restaurants while funding much-needed
given in each age division for 1st, 2nd,
repairs to the Hospice Benefit Shop.
and 3rd places.
End your day with the Valley Theatre
Games get under way on Saturday,
Company’s production of Oliver at the
June 4, at 10 a.m. in Prosser’s historic
historic Princess Theatre, or stop by
downtown at the intersection of Meade
Brewminatti for the evening show.
Ave. and 7th Street. Saturday is the
Saturday, May 7, sees the start of
round-robin portion of the tournament,
the local farmers market, where you
The Discover Prosser event on May 7
and the results of those games will
can pick up fresh produce, local
includes the season opening of the
determine seeding for the double
handcrafts and fresh-roasted coffee
Farmers
Market
elimination play on Sunday, June 5.
and enjoy a laid-back breakfast.
“We always have a great turnout of
Then browse the Community Yard
participants and spectators for the
Sale next door in Prosser’s City Park, Sportsfest 3-on-3
The popular Sportsfest takes to the event,” Michener said. “In addition to
where you’ll probably find that somestreets
in downtown Prosser on June 4 being a great way to kick off your
one else’s trash is your treasure.
D
family’s summer. a lot of folks come
out and use it as practice for the big
HoopsFest in Spokane at the end of
the month. But it’s not just for the
diehard competitors. You’ll see teams
of every ability level just having a great
time playing a game they love.”
Registration is only $75 per team
(four players) and can be found online
at ProsserChamber.org. Registration
deadline is Friday, May 27. For more
information about the event, call the
Prosser Chamber office at (509) 7863177 or send email to
[email protected]
Mourning Patty Duke: She deserved more attention than she got
so that when I do retire I can do so
with a little bit of comfort and style,”
she said. And she did expect to retire
The death of baby boomer icon
Patty Duke at age 69 has left many of someday. “I can’t be Betty White, but
I’m so thrilled for her. She is such an
us with a sense of personal loss. She
inspiration to me.”
and her husband of 30 years, Mike
Duke, of course, was herself an
Pearce, lived in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho,
inspiration to many. Besides acting
where she found happiness and a
and personal appearances, she
degree of peace — and frustration in
continued to do speaking engagegetting Hollywood to hire her. The
Oscar-winning actress deserved more ments related to mental health issues.
Her story of coming back from the
attention than she received in recent
depths of bipolar illness serves as a
years.
“I’d like to make a few more shekels, beacon of hope to others coping with
By Stacy Jenel Smith
Creators Syndicate
such problems.
“I hope it does,” she said. “What I
want to be to them is a glimmer of who
they can be if they choose to get
balanced.”
In the 1960s, Duke was the beloved,
Oscar-winning (The Miracle Worker)
child actress who became the jaunty
teen star of her own hugely popular TV
show — who then grew up and melted
down before the public’s eyes. After
her image-altering role in the 1967 cult
fave Valley of the Dolls, her bizarre
behavior, wild partying and high-profile
romances sold tabloids.
Eventually, she gained control of the
bipolar illness at the root of her
troubles, and with therapy found some
healing for the agonized childhood she
wrote about in her best-selling Call Me
Anna memoir. She was also able to
resume her career and lead the Screen
Actors Guild.
In a world full of hurters, Patty Duke
— aka Anna Pearce — was truly a
helper, a legacy that — along with her
catalog of stellar performances — will
not be soon forgotten.
3 Rivers Folklife Society
activities for this month
By Micki Perry
In May, 3 Rivers Folklife Society will start winding down for the summer as we
plan for the Tumbleweed Music Festival on Labor Day weekend. This month, we
will have 2 singalongs and a membership meeting followed by a concert.
For directions to venues and further information about 3 Rivers Folklife events,
visit our website at 3rfs.org .
Singalongs scheduled for May 6 and 14
Encampments and historical reenactments are a fun and educational part of Fort
Walla Walla Days. The two-day festival takes place on June 11 and 12.
Annual Fort Walla Walla
Days coming up in June
P
reparations are under way at Fort
Walla Walla Museum for the 17th
annual Fort Walla Walla Days, a twoday family festival that celebrates the
Walla Walla Valley’s regional heritage
with historic reenactors, live demonstrations, music, dancing, children’s
pioneer games and many more fun
activities.
This year’s event will take place
June 11 and 12. It’s geared to all ages,
and is a perfect way for you and your
family to celebrate and appreciate our
shared local history.
Reenactments
The many historic reenactors — fur
traders, Civil War soldiers, old West
cowboys, Lewis-and-Clark-era explorers and pioneers, Texas Rangers of the
old West, and World War I solders —
will be occupying encampments
around the museum’s verdant 17-acre
campus. Each tent will feature artifacts, trade goods or displays from the
time period represented by the
reenactor. There will even be a 19thcentury chuck wagon on display.
Visitors are invited to meet and interact
with the interpreters and their displays
to see what life was like in our pioneering past.
Also scheduled to appear are the
Buffalo Soldier reenactors, who portray
the African-American soldiers in the
9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments and
24th and 25th Infantry Regiments.
Having the Buffalo Soldiers represented
is significant for the community
because, despite their presence for a
period at Fort Walla Walla, there are
very few artifacts left from their time
here. These reenactors are perennial
favorites due to their fine horsemanship
and annual cemetery tribute to fallen
soldiers. The group is celebrating the
sesquicentennial of the start of the
Buffalo Soldier’s units in 1866.
Activities
The First Friday Folkie Free-for-All on Friday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m. takes place
at my home at 1011 South Dawes in Kennewick. Gathering with friends to make
music and taking turns picking a song to sing together is a lovely way to spend
an evening. If you play an instrument, bring it, or just bring your voice and a
snack to share. Call (509) 783-9937 for directions.
At the Second Saturday Sea Song Singalong on Saturday, May 14, the
singing of mostly sea songs and shanties begins around 7 p.m. at Round Table
Pizza on George Washington Way in Richland. Everyone is welcome and there
is no cost except for the food and beverages.
Annual meeting and concert set for May 21
Because 3 Rivers Folklife Society is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, we are
required to have an annual membership meeting to elect a board of directors and
report on the financial affairs of the organization. The meeting will be held on
May 21 at the Community Unitarian Universalist Church, 2819 West Sylvester in
tossing a ribbon-wrapped ring with a
Pasco. We traditionally have a potluck dinner that begins at 6 p.m. before the
pair of sticks.
meeting that begins at 7.
Also scheduled are special Living
As an incentive to attend the meeting, we offer a concert that is free to
History performances on each day of
members as an incentive to attend the meeting. The
the festival. Saturday’s performance
concert is also open to the public for our usual concert
will feature the charismatic Richard
admission prices of $14 for adults and $12 for seniors
Monacelli portraying William McBean,
and students.You can also pay the membership fee
an 1840s fur trader and manager of the
($20 for an individual or $25 for a family) to become a
Hudson’s Bay Company fort. On
member of 3 Rivers Folklife Society and get in free for
Sunday, join Dan and Barbara Clark as
the concert.The meeting is always short and sweet, and
E.B. and Maria Whitman for some oldthe concert is a bonus.
time dancing.
JW Sparrow, the performer for our Annual Meeting
Concert, is well known to our 3 Rivers Folklife audiAdmission
ences. He has appeared in concert several times over
Admission to Fort Walla Walla Days
the past 25 years and has also performed at the
is included with the price of museum
Tumbleweed Music Festival.
admission, and you will have access
Sparrow is a storyteller and songwriter who has
to the museum’s regular exhibits in
charmed Northwest audiences for more than 40 years
addition to the event. The current
with his vast array of original and traditional songs from
JW Sparrow
special exhibit, “Walla Walla and the
many genres, as well as tales from his own life and
World Wars,” showcases more than
experiences that sometimes sound like tall tales.
400 artifacts including uniforms,
He is a founding member of the Victory Sings at Sea chorus, and his songs
weapons and stories from local men
have been recorded by Hank Cramer, Kat Eggelson, Dan Roberts, Steve and
and women who served during the two Kristy Niebel, and many others. An evening with JW Sparrow is a true delight.
World Wars. Also on display are more
than 200 photographic images, many
taken by Tech Sergeant William “Bill”
Mach, an army photographer stationed
at the Walla Walla Army Air Base
during the 1940s.
Sponsors for Fort Walla Walla Days
include Banner Bank, the Best Western Plus Walla Walla Suites Inn,
Columbia REA, the Marcus Whitman
Hotel and Conference Center, Pacific
Power and Walla Walla Electric.
The museum is open daily from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from now through
October. Admission is free to museum
members and children under 6 as well
as Tamástslikt Cultural Institute Inwai
Circle members and CTUIR tribal
members with ID. Regular admission
prices are $3 for children ages 6-12; $7
for seniors (62 and older) and students; and $8 general admission.
Fort Walla Walla Museum is on
Myra Road in Fort Walla Walla Park
and online at fwwm.org. You can also
call (509) 525-7703 or send email to
[email protected] for more information.
Also taking place over the course of
the weekend will be harness-making
demonstrations in C.K. Martin’s
Harness Shop, and blacksmith demonstrations in the Blacksmith Shop, both
located in the museum’s historic
Pioneer Village. There will be old-time
music and dancing, food trucks,
traditional craft demonstrations including knitting and basket-weaving, booksignings with local authors and pioneer
kids’ games. The games that were
enjoyed by area pioneers include hoop
A blacksmith demonstrates an important
and stick races, sack races, marbles
and “graces,” a game that involves
pioneer skill at Fort Walla Walla Days.
Ain’t life
La Grande?
Find your
reason to
visit Oregon
C
ycling in Union County, Ore., is
simply the best. With plenty of
seldom-used back roads, seeing Union
County by bicycle is a terrific way to
go any time of year. The Grande Ronde
Valley is very rider-friendly, and you’ll
be on the receiving end of frequent
friendly waves and smiles as you pedal
through the small communities.
On May 7 and 8, you can participate
in the Grand Tour Scenic Bikeway
Spring Ride, a supported 135-mile ride
from La Grande to Baker City and
return. On Saturday morning, riders will
meet in Riverside Park for a send-off.
From there the group will continue to
Union, roll through Medical Springs and
stop in Baker City for the night. On
Sunday, riders will complete the
second half of the bikeway by midafternoon, and will regroup at Riverside
Park for snacks and celebration.
Do you like beer and barbecue? Do
you love a parade? Then you’ll love
Hog Wild Days in Island City on June 4
and 5.
Following that, the Eastern Oregon
Livestock show from June 6 to 12 is
the longest continually running rodeo in
the Northwest. FFA and 4-H participants get a chance to show and sell
their livestock. There are always great
food and souvenir vendors, as well as a
carnival. And, of course, there’s a
professional rodeo with bull and bronc
Mark your calendars for
Sacajawea Bluegrass!
And FFA member shows his prize hog at
the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show.
riding, horse racing, and much more.
The Eastern Oregon Beer Festival
takes place on June 18 from noon to
8 p.m. at the Union County Fairgrounds in La Grande. Take Dad for
Father’s Day, and he’ll love it! There
will be rare and exclusive beers from
all over Oregon and some out-of-state
brews. A great lineup of craft and food
vendors and live music throughout the
festival round out the experience.
General admission passes are $25, a
VIP pass is $50, and they’re available
online at eobeerfest.org. Admission for
non-pass holders is just $5 at the door.
At the Beer Festival After Party
beginning at 8 p.m. on Saturday, you’ll
switch from taster glasses to full pours
while listening to live music.
If biking is more your style, or the
dad in your life needs to work off that
beer, the Mount Emily Madness bike
ride is held that same weekend in
conjunction with the beer festival. It’s a
10K mountain bike race through the
MERA, the Mount Emily Recreation
Area that encompasses more than
3,600 acres of public forest land less
than 3 miles north of La Grande.
Life is La Grande, and it’s time to
get you into Union County. For more
information and a calendar of events
visit unioncountychamber.org
The 13th annual Sacajawea Bluegrass Festival and Dutch Oven Rendezvous is scheduled for June 10-12 at
Sacajawea State Park in Pasco. The
lineup includes the O’Connor Family
Band featuring Mark O’Connor, the
Henhouse Prowlers, North Country
Bluegrass, the Downtown Mountain
Boys, and Badger Mountain Dry Band.
Camping is available from Thursday,
June 9, to Sunday the 12th. Saturday
activities will include a youth music
workshop, other music workshops and
a Dutch Oven cooking seminar in
addition to the concerts. Food booths
and other vendors will be available. The
Sunday show will include gospel music
with concerts from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Tickets prices range from $18 to
$45. Weekend passes are $35 if
purchased in advance at Kennewick
Ranch and Home or online. Passes
purchased on or after June 9 will $45.
You will need a Washington State
Parks Discover Pass for Friday and
Sunday, but not Saturday ($10 per car
per day, or $30 for an annual pass).
Campers need to pay only the camping
fee of $13 per vehicle per night. For
more information, visit mctama.org.
Exhibit at Convention Center
showcases our farm products
A
juried photography exhibit called
HARVEST: The Bounty of Washington, is on display through the month
of June at the Three Rivers Convention
Center in Kennewick. The photos
highlight the food products that are
grown and harvested in Washington
state. The photos are on public display
at no charge during the center’s
business hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
More than 60 photographic works
are presented that have been taken by
44 photographers throughout the state.
Photos showcase 28 counties and are
themed to the state’s robust agricultural industry and the people who
sustain its production and heritage.
Many photographs were taken in
Benton and Franklin Counties and by
Tri Art for Giving showcases art in 27 businesses
Tri Art for Giving is a family-friendly event involving artists and businesses,
giving them an opportunity to showcase art in 37 Tri-Cities venues. You can
view the works during business or store hours through May 21, then vote for
your favorites. Thirty-three works are eshibited by 23 artists. You can submit
your ballot at any of the venues or online at artsfoundationmc.org. The awards
ceremony will be held on May 21 at the Uptown Theater in Richland from 6 to
8 p.m. and will feature hors d’oeuvres from Castle Event Catering and wines
from Barnard Griffin Winery at a no-host bar. For $20, available online, you can
celebrate with the winning artists and representatives of the venues.
our local photographers. You can
inquire about purchasing your favorites
from the collection.
The show is being toured by the
Washington State Convention Center,
and Kennewick is the last stop after
the convention centers in Seattle and
Spokane have displayed the works
Gallery opens in Milton-Freewater
Milton-Freewater has a new gallery
managed by the Milton-Freewater
Downtown Alliance. It opened with an
exhibition entitled “Central Dreams...”
The exhibit, in partnership with
middle-school art teacher Jenny
Hagdel, features submissions by both
students and adults. It is part of a city-
IN BRIEF
wide initiative to create bilingual,
family-friendly arts programs..
Arts Portal Gallery is l at 508 N.
Main Street and is open Saturdays and
Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For information, visit
facebook.com/ArtsPortalGallery or call
(541) 938.3727
Artists, is a chalk-on-concrete
masterpiece in your future?
The 17th Annual Chalk Art Festival is coming to Richland’s Uptown
Shopping Center on June 11, and you can save $2 on the registration fee
by preregistering up until Thursday, June 9, at Sunken Treasures, Amber
Rose or the Octopus’ Garden in the Uptown Center.
Your modest entry fee gets you a supply of colored chalk and a square
of concrete you can use to create anything from fine art to fun
doodles.Chalkers 9 years old and younger will all receive a participant’s
goodie bag. Chalkers ages 10 and older will have the chance to win one of
many cash prizes. On the day of the festival, registration begins at 9 a.m.
Eastern Oregon Arts Festival is May 6 and 7
The Eastern Oregon Arts Festival in downtown Hermiston kicks off on Friday
evening, March 6, with the Open Art Show under the big tent. You can meet the
artists and jurors, enjoy live music and light refreshments and purchase beverages. Saturday events begin at 10 a.m. with music, dance and entertainment
for all ages. Artists’ booths will display hand-made jewelry, ceramics, photographs, prints and paintings for sale and for viewing. The lineup also includes
children’s art activities, bouncy houses and horse-drawn carriage rides. All
activities Saturday are open to the whole family, and are all free. For information, visit desertartscouncil.com or call (541) 667-5010.
Culture and fun in store at Tucannon Cellars
On May 21 from 6 to 8 p.m., Tucannon Cellars in Benton City will host a
group of more than 20 local artists. They will work with a panoramic picture
divided into 20 pieces, and each artist will replicate his or her piece on canvas.
When finished, the canvases will be lined up to recreate the original panoramic.
Tucannon wines and their mouthwatering wood fired pizzas will be served, and
Dan McCool will provide live music. There will be a $10 cover charge.
New name, same focus: Ritzville’s Art on the Plaza
O
n Memorial Day weekend,
Ritzville’s downtown area will host
“Art on the Plaza” — an arts and crafts
event that is the successor to the
former Ritzville Western Art Show.
Many of the same artists will participate, and some new faces as well. In
fact, the event is a gathering of some
of the Northwest’s finest Western
artists and craftsmen.
Among the art to be found on the
plaza are sculptures by Gabe Gabel,
paintings by Rick Urdahl, paintings on
feathers by Sherry Orchard, impressionism by Barbara Conner Reed and
quality craftsmanship by Bernard
Patton, whose root tables are a musthave for any budget.
Jewlery, metal art, woodwork,
ceramics and photography are also
represented, as well as a cartoonist
whose Western humor is displayed on
Leanin’ Tree Greeting Cards.
The”Art on the Plaza” event takes
place on historic Ritzville’s Pioneer
Plaza, surrounded by 100 year old
buildings that produce a friendly
warmth to the event. The sponsor is
the Boot N Brushes Western Artists
Association, a small group of volunteers that stage this free family-friendly
art show.
The annual Memorial Day weekend
event that was known as the Ritzville
Western Art Show began in 2007 with
a different sponsor, the Ritzville
Downtown Development Association,
in hopes that the event would attract
visitors to Ritzville’s historic downtown
area. For seven years, the show
brought Western artists and visitors
from all over the Northwest, and then
the downtown association discontinued it.
Jim Lisk, who had originally founded
the event, formed the Boots N Brushes
Western Artists Association and
revived it in 2015 under the new name.
Boots N Brushes is a
501(c))3 nonprofit
organization.
The three-day event
will be held on May 27,
28 and 29. For more
about Boots N Brushes
and Art on the Plaza,
visit bnbwaa.com.
An artist demonstrates
his creative process at
Ritzville’s Pioneer Plaza,
home of Art on the Plaza,
which formed last year
to carry on the tradition
of the former Ritzville
Western Art Show. This
year’s event will be on
Memorial Day weekend,
May 27, 28 and 29 with
artists from all over the
Pacivic Northwest
The Jungle Book is a groundbreaking remake!
A
By Aubrey Langlois
ncient trees tower to the heavens
and thick undergrowth overtakes
everything on the ground. The sounds
of screeching birds and howling
monkeys fill the hot and muggy jungle
air.
The young “man cub” Mowgli (Neel
Sethi) bursts through the nearby thick
foliage. Members of his canine pack
are in hot pursuit, and in seconds they
overtake their bipedal brother. To
remedy his obvious handicaps, Mowgli
takes to the trees. Where he lacks
speed, he excels in ingenuity.
Alas, he is caught by the sleek,
obsidian-coated panther Bagheera
(Ben Kingsley). An ever watchful
guardian over the orphaned human
child he found years prior, he aids
Mowgli in becoming a proper wolf in
Akela’s (Giancarlo Esposito) pack,
under the protective eyes of the man
cub’s maternal figure, Raksha (Lupita
Nyong’o). Mowgli struggles to fit into
this hard jungle world where he looks
nothing like the pack he loves so
much, and his “human tricks” often get
him into trouble.
It isn’t until a severe drought becomes a scourge on the land and
forces a “truce” around the watering
hole that things start to change for the
boy. Shere Khan (Idris Elba), a scarred
Bengal tiger with a chip on his shoulder, catches the man cub’s scent and
issues a threat to the peace of the
land. He is to be given the human child
at the end of the dry season or Akela’s
pack will suffer the consequences, and
no amount of motherly pleading will
change the frightening feline’s mind.
menacing figure of a several ton
orangutan, King Louie (Christopher
Walken). He literally fills the screen to
capacity and is an imposingly dark
figure that causes far more of an upset
in children than Shere Khan’s initial
appearance. When Louie chases
Mowgli through the ancient ruins of his
palace, audiences will jump clear of
their seats when the gargantuan hand
surges almost through the screen at
them.
Brilliant backgrounds, well-done CGI,
and endearing characters that onlookers of all ages can relate to is what
sets this film apart from others. The
fact that it is a remake isn’t the least
bit detrimental. The way Disney
captures the essence of the original
1967 animated film, and the most
important aspects of Rudyard Kipling’s
novel, is breathtaking. They seamlessly
Mowgli (Neel Sethi) and Bagheera (voiced by Ben Kingsley) in The Jungle Book.
make their story villains frightening, but
without the typical blood and gore.
Torn between staying with his pack Baloo (Bill Murray), a very capable
The subtle way the original songs
and leaving to protect them, Mowgli
sloth-bear protector that allows the
were incorporated into the film without
leaves of his own
man cub’s human intellect to making it feel like a musical was an
volition and aims
blossom, after a excellent change of pace. Voice actors
to head to a
particularly
engage their spectators with the right
human village
frightening
level of mystery and charm, and its
where he will be
scene with Kaa truly inspiring.
safe. His jet-black
(Scarlet
The Jungle Book is wonderfully
guardian is his
Johansson).
written and acted film, and it shows
escort, but the
Johansson
genuine character growth in the young
patient Shere
should have
man cub from the film’s beginning to
Khan tries to kill
received far more screen time
the fantastic, albeit expected, ending.
the boy, injuring Bagheera in the
than she was given. Her character was Only Disney could pull it off.
process.
thoroughly entrancing and worth a
Great time, effort, and care went into
As Mowgli races to safety on the
longer scene.
the creation of this live-action remake
back of a water buffalo, he begins his
After Mowgli’s kidnap from both
of a film that so many have come to
emotional roller-coaster ride of selfBagheera and Baloo by monkeys, the know and love, and it is worth every
indulgence and self-identity. He meets boy is introduced to the towering,
captivating second.
The Huntsman: Winter’s War is beyond terrible
By Aubrey Langlois
The fact that Liam Neeson narrated
The Hunstman: Winter’s War and
didn’t crack up at the horrendous
dialogue is severely surprising.
Love. Jealousy. Betrayal. Those are
the emotional ingredients needed to
draw people in, and if they are done
correctly, there is no shortage of
accolades a film can earn. Throw in an
experienced, stellar cast that consists
of Charlize Theron (Ravenna), Chris
Hemsworth (The Huntsman), Emily
Blunt (Freya),
and Jessica
Chastain (Sara).
Add in some
stunning visual
backgrounds and
beautiful CGI.
Toss together
with compelling
ideas and serve
with a glaze
of good writing. How can it fail?
How this film does so poorly isn’t a
mystery. It’s just badly written. It is an
unneeded sequel to the retold tale of
Snow White and the Huntsman, which
shared mixed reviews from all types of
fantasy movie aficionados. Some
claim it was a fantasy masterpiece.
Others feel it veered so far into left
field it should have been called a foul.
Whatever your opinion of the first
film, both sides of the fence have
agreed that Winter’s War is bad, and
the writers and director should feel bad
for making it. When Hollywood greed
results in beating a dead horse with a
bad sequel and wishy-washy filmmaking, I suppose the expectation is that
the average movie-goer is too dumb to
know the difference between a good
film and a bad one. They forgot that,
as consumers, we own them with our
commerce, and
consumers have
spoken by
avoiding this
movie like a
flesh-eating
virus.
Sure,
Hemsworth as
the hunky Huntsman is never not sexy,
and Theron embodies all that is evil as
the soul-sucking, wicked queen. But
neither actor can quite bring together
what is needed to impress audiences.
Not even for a split second.
The poorly written dialogue from who
screenwriters who spearheaded
Maleficent can barely piece together
an engaging scene without total
wretched rise as the Ice Queen of the
North, and the Huntsman’s dead wife
Sara. But too much information is
compressed into too small a window of
time and shoved on the screen without
forethought. It becomes a jumbled
mess and disallows any interval for the
audience to digest the information given
to them. Director Cedric Nicolas-Troyan
had literally everything needed to make
a great flick, and he dropped the ball by
rushing an ending that would have aged
beautifully with time.
The Huntsman: Winter’s War was
less a war against one of the most
terrifying women the Grimm’s fairytales
could muster up, and more a fashion
show of disastrous proportions that
squanders both Theron’s and Blunt’s
talents.
This film is baffling. Universal
Chris Hemsworth as the Huntsman Pictures greedily made a half-assed
product that lacks substance, even
with such great potential in all its
confusion. Their lackluster attempt to
moving parts. They produced a horrible
time-jump from prequel to sequel is
more confusing than helpful. Hollywood movie and shamelessly pandered to
just can’t seem to explore better ways the masses with a sequel that was
to seamlessly transition from one time neither asked for nor desired.
This film is not worth the time
jump to the next without a bone-jarring
invested in it. Don’t go see it. It has
shift that leaves whiplash.
zero redeeming qualities and can
There are lots of ways to explain
barely pass for entertainment.
Ravenna’s theft of the crown, Freya’s
Clever thriller focuses on war veteran
Each one is essential to the plot and
deepens the mysteries surrounding
the deaths of Joe and Claire. HowBy JoDean Jordan
ever, some of the characters, especially those in Joe’s rich, powerful
pecial Ops helicopter pilot Maya
family are somewhat stereotypical
Stern is home from war. Her first
and lack depth. They are the people
order of business is to bury her
one would expect to see in a yachting
husband, Joe Burkett, who was
catalogue and drinking mimosas on
brutally murdered in the street.
the veranda.
Maya is no stranger to funerals, as
The character of Maya is also
she’s attended many during her time in
written in a way that is a bit onethe military, but burying her husband is
dimensional. She is down to business
a completely different matter —
and matter-of-fact, and her conversaespecially as her two-year-old daughter
tions with other characters leave no
Lily tugs at her pant leg and pleads to
room for speculation or character
go home. Several months ago, it was
development. While it is unclear if this
her beloved sister Claire who was
is intentional, to show her mindset,
being lowered into the ground as her
there is definitely more room to dig a
devastated family looked on.
little deeper.
As Maya’s former brother-in-law can
The story is told in the third person,
attest, death seems to follow her.
so perhaps if it were told in first
Maya’s whole world is overcome by
person, Maya’s character would have
PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder)
been more developed as the reader
and two very empty places in her life
could glimpse into her mind a bit
that were once filled by a loving
more.
husband and a loyal sister. They were it help her to realize the truth about
The story moves quickly from one
herself
and
her
own
secrets
she
both senselessly murdered within
surprise to the next, and it unfolds as
desperately wants to hide?
months of each other. What is she to
Maya figures out each piece. The
Fool Me Once is a clever thriller
do now but get back into a routine and
reader doesn’t know anything that
try her best to move on and be a good focused on a tough, seemingly emoMaya doesn’t know. Because of this,
tionless
war
veteran
who
can’t
rest
mother to Lily?
it’s a pretty good read, and it does
Two weeks later, moving on is out of until she uncovers a mystery that
affects her life and the life of her family. have some unexpected twists and
the question as Maya witnesses
turns that make it suspenseful.
She unlocks one clue after another
something horrific and unthinkable on
Overall, it tells an interesting, unexwith
the
help
of
a
former
army
buddy,
the nanny cam that she placed
pected story full of secrets and plot
Shane, who is the only one who
strategically in Lily’s bedroom. The
twists.
understands her way of thinking and
sight launches Maya on a fact-finding
Fool Me Once can be downloaded
reasoning through each step she
mission that will uncover information
to
a
Kindle or via iBooks for $13.99. It
takes.
that hurls Maya and her family into a
can also be purchased from Amazon
Maya meets up with eccentric
tailspin of epic proportions. Will she
in hardcover for $13.22 or from Barnes
characters who either help her on her
finally learn the truth about the death
that always seems to follow her, or will journey or put up massive roadblocks. and Noble for $16.86.
Fool Me Once by Harlan Coben,
Dutton Press, 2016
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Just One Damned Thing After
Another (The Chronicles of St.
Mary’s Book 1), by Jodi Taylor,
Accent Press 2013
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self-deprecating and socially awkaccurate wardrobes, keeping everyone ward. She doesn’t see her own
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Research is no ordinary place of higher entire process.
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especially one in which people live,
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The book moves at a fast pace
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study the past; they
trust? Who not to trust? them that takes the reader way
revisit it. They observe it
beyond an old textbook. The pages
Who is hiding somefirsthand and research it
thing? What are their
of this book are filled with adventure
in a way that’s never
ulterior motives? What’s for any reader who has enthusiasm
been heard of before.
for the past. It also takes a humorreally going on in the
When new historian
past, present and future? ous and satisfying look at human
recruit Madeline Maxwell
nature and the dynamics of surviving
It is truly “just one
(Max) steps foot in the
the present.
damned thing after
hallowed yet disarrayed
another” in Max’s new
This is book No. 1 of an eighthalls of St. Mary’s, it
world, where very little is book series (The Chronicles of St.
lights a fire under her
Mary’s). It leaves the reader with a
what it seems and it’s
that she will never forget.
extremely difficult to
cliffhanger that almost assures that
Filled with feistiness and
A Symphony of Echoes (book No. 2)
simply observe and
determination, she earns
will be added to the reading list.
the respect of all who came before her, report without getting involved.
This book is written in a way that
This book can be downloaded to a
and cements her spot firmly amongst
strikes a perfect balance between the Kindle or via iBooks for a mere $1.99
the coveted and admired historians.
job and the character. The story is told or purchased from Amazon in
Next stop, 11th century London,
entirely from Max’s point of view, which hardcover for $24.95. It is available in
followed by the 20th century’s First
is excellent because she is quirky,
paperback for $9.89.
World War and ending with the most
coveted mission of them all — the
Cretaceous Period where she can walk
among the dinosaurs.
Everywhere that Max and her fellow
Mid-Columbia Library on Union, Kennewick, meets second Tueshistorians venture, they are met with
day of the month, 7 p.m. Call Jan Wheaton, (509) 582-4899.
chaos, uncertainty and an unsur Mid-Columbia Library, Pasco branch, meets third Wednesday of
passed adventure that toughens them
the month, 1 p.m. Call Susan Koenig, (509) 545-6936. third Monday of the
and makes them more vulnerable at
month, 6 p.m. Call Lisa Adams, (509) 942-7678.
the same time. There is so much more
Grandview Library, meets third Thursday of the month, 10 a.m. Call
to learn than anyone thought possible.
Paula Brotherton, (509) 882-7035.
It is a dream job for any historian, but
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Columbia Center, meets last Thursday
along with the adventure come controof the month, 7 p.m. Call Jerrica Fowler, (509) 736-1414.
versy and one surprise after another.
Central Church, Richland, meets first Thursday of the month, 1 p.m.
St. Mary’s is a finely tuned machine
Call Helen Coleman, (509) 375-5757.
where everyone has his her role,
MID-COLUMBIA AREA BOOK CLUBS
Releases
New DVD Releases
May 2016
3rd
Joy
The Fifth Wave
The Choice
Remember
10th Deadpool
The Boy
Regression
Synchronicity
15th Need for Speed
The Pirate Fairy
16th Million Dollar Arm
The Hundred-Foot Journey
17th The Witch
A Perfect Day
24th Zoolander 2
Risen
The Finest Hours
31st Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
Race
Gods of Egypt
June 2016
7th 13 Hours
Hail, Caesar!
The Boy and the Beast
14th London Has Fallen
Get a Job
45 Years
17th Dirty Grandpa
21st Embrace of the Serpent
28th Kung Fu Panda 3
Eye in the Sky
The best all-around partner dance is the foxtrot
W
By Beth Trost-Hayter
hen someone asks me, “What is
the best dance to learn with a
partner?” I usually say it’s the foxtrot,
because of its simple flowing steps
that make it easy to lead and easy to
follow.
The music is medium-to-fast tempo,
including songs such as Frank
Sinatra’s “Fly Me to the Moon” and
later songs by Michael Bublé. Rod
Stewart has recorded several albums of
American standards such as “I’ve Got
You Under My Skin” and” Beyond the
Sea” that are perfect foxtrot rhythms.
I’ve taught basic beginner foxtrot for
several years, and I highly recommend
it. I teach it because the dance is
nearly as popular today as it was in
the 1930s, when it reached its height
of popularity.
quick and slow
steps permits
flexibility and is
much more fun
than one-step
and two-step
ballroom dances.
There is more
variety in the
foxtrot than in
any other dance.
It is just as popular as the waltz and
the most popular swing dances. The
songs almost always have happy
lyrics, which is another reason for the
dance’s popularity.
Lessons
We will offer Beginning Foxtrot
classes for couples and singles in
May and June at the Richland Community Center. The next class begins
on Wednesday, May 4.
These classes are offered through
Richland Parks and Recreation and
are taught by me and our new dance
teacher partner, John Lusso.
For information and registration, call
(509) 942-7529.
Variations
Variations
include the
Peabody, the
quickstep and the
Roseland foxtrot.
Even dances
such as the Lindy
hop and the
hustle are derived
to some extent
History
The foxtrot was not named for a furry from the foxtrot.
It’s a smooth, progressive dance
animal, but for a Vaudeville performer
characterized by long, continuous
who went by the stage name Harry
Fox, who originated the dance in 1914. flowing movements across the dance
floor.
At the time, the foxtrot was the most
The dance is often seen in dance
significant development in all of
venues that feature ballroom styles,
ballroom dancing. Its combination of
including nightclubs and other places
that promote partner dancing. At
Dance by Beth Trost, we add several
foxtrots to our regular Friday-night
dance playlist, and the floor fills up
each time the foxtrot music is played.
Beth Trost-Hayter teaches ballroom,
swing, Latin and country dancing for
adults in Kennewick, Pasco and
Richland. She is the director of the
Desert Country Dancers and the
Showtime Girls as well as the host of
Dancing wtiht the Tri-City Stars. Visit
online at dancebybethtrost.com, email
[email protected] or call
(509) 586-7609. You can also call or
text (509) 551-9562.
Mark your calendar for June 10 ‘Dansical’
The Dance Connection, a
Kennewick studio that offers dance
classes for all ages, showcases its
students’ talents with an annual
themed showcase performance. This
year’s show is a “dansical” with a
“Beauty and the Beast” theme. It will
take place on June 10 at 6:30 p.m. at
Southridge High School in Kennewick.
Dance Connection owner Wendy
Robbins has been teaching and
promoting dance in our region since
1994. She offers more than 50 classes
in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, clogging,
contemporary, musical theatre,
ballroom dancing and even tumbling.
The Dance Connection’s relatively
new location is in the former Goodwill
store on Vista Way in Kennewick,
across the street from Highlands
Health Foods. It features five studios,
two waiting areas, observation windows, a parent workout room and
much more.
The workout room is available for
only $15 a month or a $5 drop-in fee.
It’s a great way to use the time and get
fit while your child is in a dance class.
The Dance Connection offers
performing opportunities for all of its
dance students throughout the year,
regardless of age or ability.
Each dancer is invited to perform
at a minimum of two community
performances each year in addition to
the annual showcase. The studio’s
emphasis is on building a positive selfimage, teaching teamwork and just
having fun!
Dancers of all ages and levels are
encouraged to participate on the
Summer Show Team, which performs
for groups and community events from
June through October. You have
probably seen them at fairs, farmers’
markets and special events. They have
performed for the Tri-City Dust Devils
pre-game show, the American Cancer
Society Relay for Life, the BentonFranklin Fair, the Prosser Harvest
Festival and other special events.
The Dance Connection also sponsors a highly successful Competition
Team and the Diamond Ridge
Cloggers, who have danced at the
Florida Citrus Bowl and the Las Vegas
National Clogging Convention.
For more information about classes
or the June “dansical” performance,
visit eteamz.com/diamondridgecloggers
or follow the Dance Connection on
Facebook. Send email to Wendy at
[email protected]
or call (509) 628-9998
Eric Herman and Puppy Dog Dave coming to Walla Walla
Free show will be
June 17 at the
Walla Walla Library
A
ward-winning family musician and
YouTube children’s favorite Eric
Herman will entertain Walla Walla
families at a free rock-n-roll show on
Friday, June 17, at 10 a.m. at the
Walla Walla Public Library.
An Eric Herman show is a family
concert experience like no other.
Imagine the enthusiasm and energy of
Jack Black, the comic delivery of
Weird Al, the musical chops of Sting
and the crazy charm of your cool
Uncle Bob. Combine that with instantly
engaging songs about monsters,
dancing animals and arguing pirates,
and you’ve got an incredibly good time
for kids and parents alike.
Bursting with comedy, creativity, and
audience participation, Eric Herman’s
all-ages show has been described as
“hands-down wonderful, one-of-a-kind
entertainment.” For this show, he will
perform with Puppy Dog Dave, the
guitarist and backing vocalist for Eric’s
full band, the Thunder Puppies. The
two men play off each other with great
humor and harmony,
Over the past few years, Eric
Herman’s concerts have also featured
Photo by Heather Simmons
Eric Herman, left, and Puppy Dog Dave will perform in Walla Walla on June 17.
his daughters, 13-year-old Becca and
11-year-old Evee — whom Eric claims
are increasing stealing his show. They
do a hilarious introduction (mostly
making fun of their dad) and perform
comical, costumed theatrics during
“Steve the Superhero,” “Blackbeard,
Bluebeard and Redbeard,” and “The
Tale of the Sun and the Moon.”
Performance highlights include:
A “So You Think You Can Dance
Really Badly” dance contest during
“Ants in Your Pants,” with CD prizes
as judged and awarded by Becca and
Evee.
Eric and Dave doing impressions
of Yoda, Batman, Mickey Mouse, and
other geeky celebrities during an
audience favorite, “Take a Bath.”
A unique drum solo by Dave
Energetic songs where everyone
moves along, or at least tries to
(“Dance Like and Animal,” “You Are
What You Eat,” “What a Ride”).
Eric is sure to also include a solo
rendition of his big YouTube hit, “The
Elephant Song,” which continues to be
a tremendous crowd-pleaser and
showcases his baffling lack of animal
knowledge. (You’d think he’d have
learned by now!)
Eric Herman’s warm and witty music
videos have received more than 50
million views on YouTube. His body of
work includes seven award-winning
albums plus an award-winning DVD.
“Bubble Wrap,” a poppin’ new family
music album by Eric Herman and the
Thunder Puppies, is Eric’s eighth
album and his first album backed by
the full complement of his band.
“Dave and I are super excited to
share our new album, ‘Bubble Wrap’,”
Eric said. “And I promise that our fans
in Walla Walla will hear some really
great songs and have so much fun their
faces will freeze into weird smiling
shapes that will forever be an embarrassment!”
“Bubble Wrap” is set for release on
June 10 and will be available on iTunes,
CDBaby, Amazon, and Eric Herman’s
own website, erichermanmusic.com.
For information about the free concert,
contact the Walla Walla Lirary at (509)
527-4550.
Walla Walla Symphony presents final
concerts of the 2015-2016 season
The Walla Walla Symphony will
welcome French horn players for their
third and final Guest Artist Soirée on
Saturday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the
Reid Campus Center Ballroom at
Whitman College.
Dean Kravig has been playing the
French horn with the symphony since
1981 and serves as the horn music
professor at Walla Walla University. He
will be joined by Jeffrey Snedeker,
faculty member at Central Washington
University; Rebekah Schaub, horn
teacher at Whitman College; and
Melissa Robinson, assistant professor
of horn music at Portland State
University.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for
students with ID, and $5 for youth 18
and under. The admission price
includes refreshments and a glass of
wine from Tamarack Cellars for those
who are 21 and older.
Symphony concert
The final concert of the 2015-2016
season, “Come Blow Your Horn,” will
take place on Tuesday, May 10, at
7 p.m. in Cordiner Hall. In addition to
Robert Schumann’s Konzertstück for
Four Horns and Orchestra featuring the
Soirée horn quartet, the symphony will
be playing the winning piece from the
Audience Choice contest — Igor
Stravinsky’s The Firebird Suite.
Written as a ballet, the music of The
Firebird Suite tells the story of a
prince, a firebird, 13 princesses, an evil
magician and a magic egg.
The “Inside the Music” pre-concert
talk will begin at 6 p.m. in the Cordiner
Hall lobby. Snack boxes and wine from
Castillo de Feliciana will be available to
purchase before the concert and during
intermission. Ticket prices range from
$17 to $28 for adults, $8 to $16 for
students with ID, and $5 for youth 18
and under.
Tickets and snack boxes can be
purchased online at wwsymphony.org,
by calling (509) 529-8020, or by visiting
the symphony office at 13½ E. Main
St., Suite 201, or at the door.
Details about the exciting 2016-2017
season will be announced at the
concert.
Wildhorse Resort and Casino will host
Oregon East Symphony concert in June
Wildhorse Resort and Casino’s Civic
Circle will be hosting the Oregon East
Symphony on Saturday, June 11.
Tickets are on sale now.
The orchestra’s “Young at Heart”
show is a tribute to the music of
Saturday morning cartoon classics
including Rossini’s Barber of Seville
Overture, Beethoven’s Symphony
No. 5, Strauss’s Blue Danube, Brahms’
Hungarian Dance No. 5, Anderson’s
Chicken Reel and, of course, the
“Looney Tunes” theme.
In addition to the concert, a dinner
and auction ticket option is available.
The dinner will take place in Cayuse
Hall at 6 p.m., before the show.. A nohost bar will be available. All ages are
welcome.
Tickets for the Oregon East Symphony performance are on sale now in
the Wildhorse Gift Shop and online at
wildhorseresort.com.Tickets are $25 for
general seating, $45 for premium
seating or $75 for a concert ticket that
includes the dinner and auction.
Pasco Farmers Market seeks Saturday entertainers
The Pasco Farmers Market is now
booking entertainment for Saturday
mornings during the market’s 2016
season from May 7 to October 29.
Entertainers, dance groups, theatre
troupes, choirs, bands and other
performers of all ages are invited to
inquire about booking a Saturday spot
between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Contact
Heather Hull Hart via email to
[email protected]. Visit
online at downtownpasco.com/pfm.
Photo by Lori Johnson
Young artist winners are, from left, Geoffrey McKay and Jason Zhuang of
Richland, Katherine Moon of West Richland and Nathan Hu of Richland.
Area youth honored for musical talent
Four young Tri-Cities musicians
won top honors at the 16th annual
Inland Northwest Musicians Young
Artists Competition in Hermiston.
Seventeen outstanding young
musicians from throughout the
Pacific Northwest competed.
Jackie Wood, a member of the
piano faculty at Whitman College,
and Inland Northwest Music Director
R. Lee Friese served as judges.
Pianist Nathan Hu of Richland won
the elementary division with his
performance of the first movement of
Mozart’s Concerto in F Major. He’s a
fifth-grade piano student of Holly
Harty.
Jason Zhuang, a seventh-grade
violinist from Richland, won the junior
division. He performed the first
movement of the Kabalevsky Concerto in C Major. He studies violin
with Sherry Danielson.
Pianist Katherine Moon won the
senior division with her performance
of the third movement of
Tschaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1
in B flat minor. Katherine is a highschool sophomore from West
Richland and studies piano with Dr.
Leonard Richter at Walla Walla
University. Katherine also recently
won the Mid-Columbia Symphony’s
Young Artist Competition and performed the Tschaikovsky concerto
with the symphony in concert.
The winner of the young adult
division was Geoffrey McKay of
Richland, who performed the first
movement of Haydn’s Trumpet
Concerto in E flat Major. He was
accompanied by his father, Bill
McKay. Both father and son have
performed previously with the Inland
Northwest Orchestra as guest artists.
Geoffrey is a college junior and
studies trumpet with Professor John
Harbaugh at Central Washington
University in Ellensburg.
An honorable mention was also
awarded in this year’s competition to
one of the young adult division
participants. Soprano Lindsay
Armstrong gave an outstanding
performance of Rossini’s famous aria,
Una Voce Poco Fa. Lindsay is a
senior at Walla Walla University and
studies voice with Dr. Christine Janis.
Zhuang, Moon, McKay, and
Armstrong will be featured in the
opening concerts next season with
the Inland Northwest Orchestra. To
learn more about the orchestra and
its parent nonprofit organization,
Inland Northwest Musicians, visit
inlandnorthwestmusicians.com.
Strawberry season begins soon at Bill’s Berry Farm!
S
pring is here, and fresh fruit is soon
to follow at Bill’s Berry Farm in
Grandview. Strawberry u-pick could
start as early as May 21 with fresh
berries available at the farm six days a
week, both as u-pick and pre-ordered
quarts and flats.
“There is nothing like the burst of
flavor you get from a strawberry fresh
from the field,” said Julie Michener,
owner of Bill’s Berry Farm along with
husband Bill Michener. “Our new
strawberry field is close to our Berry
Park so our customers can now enjoy
the playgrounds during the daily u-pick
and the other activities we now have
available on Saturdays.”
Weather and fruit-ripening permitting, u-pick hours are Monday through
Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and
Fridays and Saturdays from 9 to 5.
Bill’s also hopes to be open for u-pick
on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30,
from noon to 4 p.m.
Michener recommends that you
check the website or call before
coming to the farm to ensure availability of the fruit.
New for 2016, the farm’s delicious
strawberry donuts will be available from
Strawberries usher in the summer season at Bill’s Berry Farm in Grandview. They
coud be ripe for the picking as early as May 21. Visit billsberryfarm.com.
9 to 5 on all Saturdays during strawberry harvest. Also, in celebration of
National Donut Day, they will be
making donuts on Friday, June 3, and
having a children’s “bobbing-for-donuts”
contest at 1 p.m. on June 3 and 4.
Besides the donuts, every Saturday
brings fun and laughter to the whole
family with the farm’s barnyard train
rides, fruit slingshots, animal farm and
party rental space. Are you looking for
a fun and memorable spot for your
child’s summer birthday party? They
are now taking reservations for Saturday party rentals in the Berry Park.
About mid-June, Bill’s kicks off the
rest of the summer fruit season with
fresh organic blueberries and raspberries, quickly followed by cherries,
apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums
and blackberries. With 13 varieties of
berries, the season will run for most of
the summer — and, for raspberries,
even into fall.
While Bing, Van and Rainier cherries
have been favorites from the beginning,
the apricots, peaches, nectarines and
plums are more recent additions that
are quickly gaining attention. Bill’s now
has an abundant peach harvest that
lasts from the first of July to the end of
September.
The website, billsberryfarm.com,
keeps an updated current produce
calendar to help you get the produce
you want.
You can also find information on the
website or on Facebook about party
rentals, upcoming festivals, other event
updates and giveaways. You can also
call (509) 882-3200.
Barbecue competition moves
to Prosser Vintners Village
The Bottles, Brews, and Barbecues
event, presented by the Prosser Wine
Network, is a wine-filled, music-filled,
and barbecue-filled day-long event
celebrating the good life in Prosser
wine country. The event — successor
to the annual BBQ Showdown that was
held for several years at McKinley
Springs Winery in the Horse Heaven
Hills — will be held at Vintners Village
in Prosser on June 11.
Barbecue competitors are coming
from around the Northwest to participate in this juried barbecue competition by the Pacific Northwest Barbecue
Association.
Barbecue smoke and live music will
fill the air as you sample the products
of area wineries and breweries . VIP
ticket holders have access to an event
on the evening of June 10 from 7 to 10
p.m. Guests will have the opportunity
to mix and mingle (and have dinner)
with all the barbecue competitors and
enjoy a concert just for them by the
Pony Boys. VIP ticketholders will also
enjoy special perks on Saturday the
11th.
Live music on Saturday will be
provided by the Bayou Boys from 10
a.m. to 1 p.m., Night Train from 1 to 3,
and Bear Market Riot from 3 to 6 p.m.
Bottles, Brews, and Barbecues is a
21-and-over event. Tokens can be
purchased at the event in exchange for
glasses of wine, beer and food. A
commemorative glass will be included.
Vintners Village is at 357 Port
Avenue in Prosser. For more information, visit prosserwinenetwork.com.
IN BRIEF
WSU snack research leads to better ‘puff’ method
Your favorite puffed snack food may soon contain more fiber and nutrition,
thanks to research from Washington State University food scientists. The
nutrition experts discovered how to add carrot pomace — the pulpy leftover from
juicing veggies — to cornstarch, increasing the “puffiness” of snack foods. The
research team experimented with concentrations of 5, 10 and 15 percent carrot
pomace, and found that the lower concentrations gave better results. At higher
concentrations the product became more dense instead of “puffy.” Pomace
doesn’t affect the taste of snack foods, and has the added benefit of adding fiber
and some important nutrients to foods.The research creates a use for a wasted
byproduct from industrial juicing of fruits and vegetables including apples,
cherries, blueberries, grapes and carrots. With juice production increasing,
there is more pomace byproduct. The results of the research are published as
“Carrot pomace enhances the expansion and nutritional quality of corn starch
extrudates,” in the May edition of the journal LWT-Food Science and Technology. It can be found at sciencedirect.com.
Slide into grilling season with these gourmet sliders
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to
taste
liders, perhaps draped in caramel
Pickled red onions:
ized onions and exotic cheeses
1½ cups red wine vinegar
atop artisan rolls, are not just for chic
¼ cup water
nights out at bistros anymore. The tiny
2 tablespoons sugar
treat burgers are, of course, even
1 tablespoon kosher salt
quicker than bigger thinner patties to
1 medium red onion, peeled, halved
grill up at home and a memorable way
and thinly sliced
to slide into grilling season.
Yields enough toppings for about 8
Just buy preformed similarly sized
sliders.
patties or ground meat and form your
For the queso sauce:
own. Like in cafes, feel free to make
Melt the butter in a small saucepan
them not only from good cuts of beef,
over medium heat. Whisk in the flour
like Angus, but ground turkey, pork,
and cook for 1 minute. Add the milk,
veal, lamb, chicken, turkey or seafood
increase the heat to high and cook,
or a mixture.
whisking constantly, until slightly
Like everywhere from the new crop
thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove
of gourmet “gastropubs” to casual
from the heat and whisk in the cheese
neighborhood chains like Applebee’s,
until melted; add the Parmesan and
you can serve them up as bottomless
season with salt and pepper, to taste.
appetizers or the more recent move to
Serve warm.
full-meal, multi-burger, single-serving
For the relish:
platters — perhaps with a mix-andCombine all relish ingredients in a
The Food Network’s Bobby Flay likes to dress up sliders with innovative sauces.
match of accompaniments. With one
bowl and season with salt and pepper,
larger burger it can get boring, however,
to taste.
jack cheese, coarsely grated
with a platter of small sliders per diner,
Salt, to taste
For the pickled red onions:
¼ cup grated Parmesan
the crowning touches can seem
Pepper, to taste
Bring vinegar, water, sugar and salt
Kosher salt and freshly ground black
endless.
16 potato rolls
to
a
boil in a small saucepan over
pepper
Creative toppings are a signature of
medium
heat. Remove from the heat
Green chile relish:
sliders. Food Network star chef Bobby
For the sauce:
and
let
cool
for 10 minutes. Put the
1 medium poblano chile, roasted,
Flay introduced a triple threat of
2 cups store-bought or homemade
onions
in
a
medium
bowl, pour the
peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
toppings on his competitive
barbecue sauce
vinegar
over,
cover
and
refrigerate for at
2 (preferably Hatch) chiles, roasted,
“Throwdown” series that you can easily
1 cup ketchup
least
4
hours
and
up
to
48 hours before
peeled, seeded and thinly sliced (see
make at home with powerful and
¾ cup mustard
serving.
Note)
compatible flavor punches: creamy
Yields 6 to 8 servings.
Drape sliders in sauce and then add
1 (preferably Serrano) chile, roasted,
queso cheese sauce to drape the
Mix all of the slider burger ingredia
little
of each additional topping.
peeled, seeded and thinly sliced (see
burger, followed by dabs of green chile ents together and then mold into 3Note:
When handling chilies, experts
Note)
relish and pickled red onions.
ounce patties.
recommend
wearing rubber gloves and
¼ cup red wine vinegar
The better the meat you use the
Stir sauce ingredients together and
not
touching
your eyes during or
1 tablespoon honey
less adornment you even need. Chef
put aside.
afterward.
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Chris Santos, who has been chef/
Grill burgers on each side until
Chef Bobby Flay,
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
owner of New York City hotspots The
thoroughly cooked, reaching at least
FoodNetwork.com
leaves
Stanton Social and Beauty & Essex,
an internal temperature of 160 F.
tries to use the Wagyu type of excluTop with sauce and additional small
sive Kobe beef, gives it a zip with
cheddar slices, if desired.
Worcestershire sauce and then only
Serve on potato rolls.
needs a basic drizzle: barbecue sauce
Note: Wagyu can be bought at
combined with ketchup and mustard.
some supermarkets, butcher shops
For the diminutive buns? Small
and from high-quality meat sellers
potato rolls are always good, as are
online.
multigrain dinner rolls.
Chef Chris Santos,
FoodNetwork.com
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By Lisa Messinger
Creators Syndicate
WAGYU WOW SLIDERS
For slider burgers:
3 pounds ground beef (preferably
Wagyu; see Note)
2 ounce Worcestershire sauce
8 ounces butter, softened
8 ounces finely grated cheddar
cheese, plus additional small slices for
topping, if desired
TRIPLE THREAT
SLIDER TOPPINGS
Queso sauce:
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
12 ounces Chihuahua or Monterey
Collecting kitchen paper for kids’
projects can pay off with creativity
Do you have a collection of
recycled paper bags or empty juice
cartons alongside your wine
collection? Jodi Levine considers it
a valuable addition. The “lifelong
crafter,” who spent 19 years on
Martha Stewart’s staff as craft
editor at Martha Stewart Living
magazine, editorial director at
Martha Stewart Kids magazine and
product designer for Stewart’s
popular line of crafts, notes in her
book Paper Goods Projects that
“collecting paper goods, like bags,
plates, and doilies, and searching
the aisles of supermarkets and
hardware and variety stores for
supplies to use for craft projects
have been lifelong passions of
mine.”
Levine shows both kids and
adults how to create masterpieces
out of coffee filters, doilies, cup-
Paper bowls help create a colorful
jellyfish craft project.
cake wrappers, bags and other
paper products. Exotic masks are
fashioned, for instance, out of paper
plates, cone-shaped hand-painted
party hats out of supermarket paper
bags and fancy gift wrap toppers
cut and pasted from doilies.
Make Mom delicious tea and spice blends for Mothers’ Day
O
cumin, aniseed and strong chili. The
Saravane spice dealers have created a
harmony of cinnamon, ginger, cloves,
nutmeg and vanilla in their ‘snow
mixture’ for mulled wine.”
By Lisa Messinger
Creators Syndicate
ver the years, most moms who
cook have surprised their families
with incomparable dishes sprinkled
with their secret one-of-a-kind spice
blends. A fun, easy and economical
idea for Mothers’ Day is to return the
favor by stirring up unique tea, fresh
herb or spice blends as custom gifts
for your mom. These remain my alltime favorite homemade gifts to
recommend.
Tracy Stern, tea boutique owner,
party planner and best-selling author of
Tea Party, considers them the gifts
that keep on giving. Most of the
enticing blends in her “Tea for You:
Blending Custom Teas to Savor and
Share,” though complete in just
minutes, yield enough for 100 cups of
tea.
Best of all, just like when you buy
flowers for your mom, you can customize to her favorites:
For the chocolate craver, Assam
tea leaves are combined with cacao
nibs, cardamom, cloves and orange
peel.
Lavender lovers would appreciate
Stern’s black tea mix, also including
almond extract and ground toasted
almonds.
If your mom always drinks
chamomile tea, consider sprucing it up
for Mother’s Day with fresh mint,
grated peeled ginger and honey.
Fresh herb blends make just as
easy, thoughtful and impressive gifts.
“A basic green salad can be given
many faces by changing the selection
of fresh herbs,” recommends Rosalind
Creasy, an award-winning garden writer
who penned Recipes from the Garden,
Edible Herb Gardens and Edible
Flower Gardens.
You can easily create fresh herb
blends to complement your mother’s
favorite cuisines, like Italian, French
and Asian, like Creasy’s recipe below
that features fresh lemongrass.
Spices are just as spectacular a gift.
Jennifer McLagan, international chef
and cookbook author, loves the classic
French seasoning mix quatre epices, a
combination of white pepper, nutmeg,
cloves, ginger and at times cinnamon
and allspice. She points out that the
blend “varies according to the whim of
the producer” and that’s why you are
just as likely to create your own fun
blend as any of the world’s most
seasoned manufacturers.
In fact, as renowned expert
Fabienne Gambrelle — author of
Spices, a ribbon-tied, color-photo-
LAVENDER-ALMOND BLACK TEA MIX
8 ounces black tea leaves
2 tablespoons dried lavender blossoms (see Note)
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons ground toasted
almonds
Yields enough for 100 (6- to 8-ounce)
cups.
Combine the tea leaves, lavender
blossoms, almond extract and ground
almonds in a 16-ounce jar with a tightfitting lid. Cover and shake gently to
combine, then set aside in a dray,
dark, cool place overnight.
To prepare tea: Use boiling water to
brew cups of the tea, letting it steep for
4 to 5 minutes.
Note: Purchase lavender blossoms
from a high-quality manufacturer of
edible lavender blossoms at a store or
online.
ASIAN HERB BLEND
2 tablespoons chopped fresh
cilantro
2 teaspoons minced fresh lemongrass
1 tablespoon finely snipped fresh
Oriental chives
Photo courtesy of Tea for You
Yields enough for 1 (8-serving) salad
or 1 (8-serving) stir-fry.
Combine in a small bowl. Toss on a
A custom blend of black tea is enhanced with dried lavender blossoms, almond
salad just before serving. (Good with a
extract and ground toasted almonds.
vinaigrette perked up with small
amounts of rice wine vinegar and soy
graph-filled packet of two hard-cover
leaves. It has also revisited a traditional sauce.) Also good added to a stir-fry at
books on the history and flavor of
recipe from Mali, combining cinnamon, the end of cooking.
spices — likes to remind those shy
about stirring up their own concoctions, spice merchants themselves are
always experimenting.
Keeping your mom’s taste buds in
mind, steal some ideas from them,
Gambrelle recommends:
“The 1990s saw pepper mixes,
followed by salts flavored with vanilla,
pink peppers, juniper or ginger, sometimes even with a touch of citrus or tea
and teas flavored with various spices.
“Spice dealers are constantly finding
new uses for existing blends. The fine
grocer Eric Bur sells Chica Pica, a
piquant mix developed from a recipe by
the Rodel canners who use it for
sardines. The Quai Sud brand has
revised the recipe for Chinese fivespice mix, substituting aniseed for star
anise and adding ginger and cilantro
West Richland gears up for annual
Hogs & Dogs Family Festival in June
For 16 years the West Richland
Chamber’s Hogs & Dogs Family
Festival event has been bringing
thousands of motorcycle lovers to
West Richland in the summer.
Always on the third Thursday in
June, this year’s festival will take place
on June 16 from 4 to 10 p.m. at the
Bombing Range Sports Complex in
West Richland, in conjunction with the
All Star Classic Car Show.
Craig Latimer, a 28-year-old from
Nova Scotia who performs heartstopping motorcycle stunts, will be
performing in the parking lot and will be
available for pictures and autographs.
He has performed at different venues
all over Canada and parts of the United
States, and he placed first in individual
freestyle competition at the Canadian
freestyle Motorcycle Championships.
Registration of classic cars is just
$10 if pre-paid, and $15 the day of the
event. The show-n-shine will be from 4
to 10 p.m. For more information, call
the chamber at (509) 967-0521.
“Top Dog” sponsor again the year is
Ranch & Home, and they invite you to
come on out to the Hogs & Dogs
Family Festival, grab a Tip Pit BBQ
hot dog and stop by the microbrew and
wine area.
Youngsters will be excited to see
the kids’ zone, and the entire family
will be able to dance to live music on
the stage. Purchase a raffle ticket for
$10 for a chance to win a 2016 Indian
Chief Classic motorcycle valued at
$17,999 — and visit all the vendor
booths.
So mark your calendar today for
Thursday, June 16, and bring the
family to the Bombing Range Sports
Complex in West Richland.
Sail away with Princess Cruises this summer!
W
By Sondra Wilson
hat are your thoughts about your
family’s summer vacation? It’s
time to do some planning.
In May, Travel Leaders will focusing
on Princess Cruises, one of our top
cruise partners. We’ll be hosting a
Princess Night for those who have
travelled on Princess before — our
Captain’s Circle members. And if you
haven’t cruised on Princess before,
here’s your opportunity to join us and
see what wonderful travel options are in
your future.
It will be held on May 18 at 6 p.m. at
the Clover Island Inn in Kennewick.
We’ll be hosting our regional sales
representative for Princess Cruises,
Kelly Herlein, and we’ll be talking
about everything that’s new with
Princess including their new tag line,
“Come Back New.” We have a lot of
great information to share with you, so
we hope you will join us for a very fun
evening. Just call Jan at Travel Leaders
at (509) 943-4686 to save your spot.
Did you know that 1.7 million people
cruise each year with Princess? The
company continues to win awards for
their innovative ideas and their great
Try movies under the stars on the big
screen and then get in on another
Discovery Channel offer — stargazing
with lectures about what lies beyond
Earth.
Curtis Stone, a world-renowned chef,
is sharing his culinary journey with
Share, his new on-board restaurant.
His new Crafted by Curtis creations are
highlighted each night on the diningroom menu, and he offers his exclusive
multi-course Chef’s Table. Princess
Cruises is also highlighting chocolate
as part of its Chocolate Journeys
program, featuring many ways to
A cruise can be a relaxing, fun way to travel, which is why Princess Cruises says,
partake of this favorite dessert ingredi“Come Back New.” Find out more on Princess Night on May 18 on Clover Island.
ent. And, as for entertainment, the new
show, “Magic to Do,” was written by the
said
they
choose
their
cruise
based
on
itineraries. In a recent survey of
the itinerary, 94 percent are looking for very famous Stephen Schwartz, who
Captain’s Circle members, Princess’
value versus dollars spent, 84 percent wrote Wicked for Broadway and has
past-passenger club, 33 percent are
designed this show specifically for
want to check out their cabin, 79
planning to cruise the Caribbean,
Princess.
percent
are
interested
in
dining
options
31percent will cruise the MediterraIf you have been talking about
and 77 percent want to know about
nean, 25 percent will cruise Northern
cruising with your family, then Princess
Europe, and 11 percent will go north to shore excursions. Princess Cruises
Cruises is a great choice. Their
visits 300 ports worldwide and offers
Alaska. The remainder are planning
children’s program is award-winning
almost
any
combination
of
options.
even more exotic destinations. Which
and is offered for kids ages 3 through
Plus, pre- and post-cruise land tours
one would you consider doing with
teens. They even offer evening
are available to enhance your cruise
your family this summer?
babysitting for a fee so you can enjoy
vacation.
When choosing where you wanted
those star-gazing moments. The kids’
Alaska
is
still
one
of
the
top
destinato cruise, 95 percent of those surveyed
program is incorporated into every
tions, and it’s the perfect family
offering on board. In fact, there is more
destination because departures are
right at our front door. Drive to Seattle, for you to do with your family then there
park and board your ship. It’s just that will be time to do it.
Most ships offer family-style cabins,
easy! It’s a great place to cruise, and
and if you want to cruise with all of your
very family-friendly. Where else can
family, Travel Leaders can coordinate
you kayak, zip-line, hunt for bears,
departures from anywhere to meet up
helicopter over glaciers and so much
on a Princess ship.
more. You can also stretch your
There are always special offers, and
dollars by sailing on “repositioning
Travel Leaders knows all of them. The
cruises” on the West Coast each
option to book well into 2017 and
spring or fall when the Alaska cruise
beyond is now yours, but it’s not too
ships relocate to and from Seattle.
late to cruise this summer. Be sure to
Princess has some exciting new
join us on May 18 at the Clover Island
programs to share with guests. They
Inn to find out how you can book your
have partnered with the Discovery
special summer departure with PrinChannel and now offer discoverycess. Our travel consultants will be on
themed shore excursions in Alaska.
hand to answer any questions.
They will even bring on people from
So pack your bags and go sailing
“The Deadliest Catch” TV show to
away this summer.
lecture and share their experiences.
National parks celebrate centennial
On August 25, the National Park
Service turns 100, and the agency
is working with partners and stakeholders across the country to offer
more opportunities to explore, learn,
be inspired or simply have fun in the
407 U.S. national parks during this
centennial year.
The agency, in partnership with
the National Park Foundation, has
kicked off a “Find Your Park”
program that you can access at
FindYourPark.com and by using
#FindYourPark on social media.
Every year, the Park Service
waives admission fees, which range
anywhere from $3 to $30, on certain
special days such as National
Public Lands Day and Veterans
Day. This year, the 100-year-old
service has added seven more free
days. Mark your calendar now for a
trip to a national park Aug. 25-28
(National Park Service Birthday),
Sept. 24 (National Public Lands Day)
and Nov. 11 (Veterans Day).
For those lucky enough to have a
fourth-grader in the family, admission
to all national parks is free for the
whole family through Aug. 31, thanks
to the 100th anniversary program
called “Every Kid in a Park.” (Visit
everykidinapark.gov for information
and a free pass.) Active-duty military
and anyone with a permanent
disability can also get free passes
year-round.
And if you don’t have any qualifying family members, the good news
is that there are 282 national parks
around the country that always offer
free admission.
We go off the grid and into the wild in Alaska
T
By Lesley Sauls
Creators Syndicate
he last time I was in Talkeetna was
on a rainy day trip out of Anchorage. I tasted local beers, visited art
galleries and museums, and ducked
into gift shops. The quaintness of the
town lured me back for a second look,
and last summer my husband and I
settled in for a few days to explore the
area more fully.
Happily, we arrived on a day when
the clouds parted and Mount.
McKinley showed her majesty in the
distance. Our fourth-floor room boasted
a wide view of the Alaska mountain
range from one window and a salmon
stream from another. Surrounded by a
boreal forest, the stream was literally
hopping with salmon.
We wandered into town and listened
to live bands while we dined on light,
thin-crust pizza and a variety of local
brews at a pizza restaurant we’d been
told is one of the best in Alaska; we
completely agreed. Later we strolled
through the evening streets and drifted
in and out of galleries until we landed
at a local pub for a nightcap. We knew
the weather would deteriorate, and we
asked for some recommendations from
the locals about how to make the most
of our rainy visit. A zip-line experience
and a jet-boat tour were at the top of
everyone’s list.
Zip-lining
The next morning, we found ourselves suited up and strapped into gear
for my first-ever zip-line adventure. After
testing out our abilities on the “bunny
hill,” a short zip only 6 feet off the
ground, we were ready to roll. We
clipped into the safety lines, climbed to
My husband and I are both pilots,
and we spent much of the rest of that
day knocking around the local airports.
We admired airplanes and talked to
people who told us about the history of
Talkeetna as an important aviation
stopping point. It is from here that
people are taken up to hike Denali or
to land on its glaciers for a thrilling few
minutes. Rescue missions are an
important part of the airports here, but
sightseeing is happily more frequent.
and deeper we went into the untamed
wilderness. Trees scarred by spring ice
floes bent into the water, glacial flour
clouded the waves, and waterfalls
splashed down rocky walls into the
river. Our guides pointed out bald
eagles, and we spotted a bear cub
swimming across the river. In another
spot, a bear was fishing for her dinner.
“I want people to know what we are
doing and how remote we are out here,”
explained Mahay.
When asked how anyone could find
this natural beauty boring, Mahay was
Jet-boating
truly puzzled. Perhaps we are too
With the rain coming down at a
addicted to high stimulation video
steady clip the next morning, we
games and movies, and the instant
showed up at Mahay’s Jet Boat
gratification of cell phones and microAdventures. Reviews online had me
wave meals. To be off the grid for even
curious. The two words that kept
a few hours was both relaxing and
reappearing in them were “amazing”
Photo by Lesley Sauls.
stimulating.
and “boring.” Which would it be?
Aviation is a primary means of
At the upper end of the Susitna
We checked in and were shown on
transportation in Alaska, and Talkeetna a map where our boat would take us.
journey are Class 5 rapids, and this
boasts more than a dozen public and
boat is made to handle them. Mahay
Talkeetna sits at the confluence of
expertly guided our group into strong
private airstrips that launch float planes three rivers, and natives used to store
full of fishermen and adventurers into the their fish here. Our five-hour tour would rapids, where he held the boat steady
take us from the confluence up into the so guests could snap photos of the
wilderness.
raging water from dry safety. Once
Susitna and ultimately into Devil’s
finished with the photo op, he spun the
the top of a swaying tree and had our
Canyon.
first real zip across a road. One at a
Capt. Isreal Mahay and his naturalist boat around, and we splashed through
the wild rapids back down the river.
time we zipped what we thought was a partner, Jennifer, shared details and
We stopped for a nature hike that
daunting line — until we got to the
history about the rivers as we
included a replicated trapper’s cabin
next one and the next. Each increased launched, and they paused the boat
in length and speed until we were
periodically to point out wildlife and tell and native encampment where we
zinging through the branches like wild interesting and relevant stories. As we learned how the smoked fish from this
monkeys. Once aware of how to
abundant area was stored in a pit lined
moved deeper into the wilds, Mahay
“cannonball,” we all pulled our legs up reminded us that we were completely
with sticks and birch bark. Our guide
tight and increased our speed down
off the grid. For more than three hours carried a gun in case we ran into an
the lines. We braved suspension
we had no cell-phone service, and the unruly bear.
bridges and rappelled from one platnearest roads were many miles away.
Our trip to Talkeetna offered us an
form to another. Our hosts, Sandra and In some spots we could see the flagopportunity to fly through the trees and
Loomy, took photos, told stories and
stop railway that is used by people in
delve into the wild for an afternoon.
created camaraderie for our group that the bush to get into town when they
Boring? Never. How can wild nature,
made our fun complete.
don’t have access to roads. Deeper
untouched by man, be boring?
Passengers board a Columbia River Journeys jetboat for a Hanford Reach tour.
Jetboat tour season begins anew
Now is the time for wildlife and
history enthusiasts to book a jet-boat
tour with Columbia River Journeys
through the Hanford Reach, the last
free-flowing stretch of the Columbia
River. You’ll get lessons in local
history, geology, botany and zoology,
all in one trip.
It’s a great way to spend a day on
the Columbia River, and you’ll see
wildlife you haven’t seen anywhere else
in the region — bald eagles, heron,
pelicans, deer and many other birds
and animals — in their natural setting.
The jet boat has no propeller, so it’s
ideal for these tours where you may
need to navigate in shallow waters. The
boat stops frequently and an experienced guide points out wildlife or
historic sites.
You will view some of the region’s
most spectacular scenery, and see
and learn about the Hanford Site and
its historic structures that date back to
World War II and the Cold War. The
boats are boarded in Richland, and the
entire trip takes about five hours. There
is a bathroom on board each jetboat.
Columbia River Journeys also
conducts jet-boat tours of the lower
Snake River. On the Snake River Tour,
as you go through the locks at Ice
Harbor Dam, you will learn about the
agriculture of the region and the
importance of water in growing your
food. You’ll also learn about the Ice
Age Floods and the Lewis and Clark
Expedition on the Snake River.
Columbia River Journeys also offers
tours for groups up to about 22 passengers. Call Dee at (509) 734-9941 to
reserve your seat or to book a group
tour.
You can see photos and learn more
about the tours by visiting the website
columbiariverjourneys.com
How to avoid medicating and stay healthy naturally
Y
By Sara Nelson, PT, DPT, WCS
ears ago, I had arthritis symptoms,
and my doctor recommended I see
a rheumatologist. As a physical
therapist, I had treated people who had
seen a rheumatologist for similar
symptoms and had gotten on medication, but had not made lifestyle
changes.
That experience made me want to
work on modifiable behaviors before
taking the radical step of medications.
As a result of working on lifestyle
factors, I have made immense improvements. I am not alone. Many people
have seen great improvements in their
health by developing better habits.
This isn’t about a choice between
medication or self-care. Self-care is not
optional; it is a necessity if you want
long-lasting good results with medication.
Self-care doesn’t have to be hard or
confusing. This is the four-part program
that worked for me:
Eat strategically
There are differences of opinion on
healthy eating. But all agree that you
need to learn to love your vegetables.
Drink water! Stay away from processed foods (excess sugar, fat and
salt). The research is incredibly
strong for a whole-food, plant-based
diet. Consider carefully whether you
are willing to take expensive medications with serious side effects
instead of simply eating whole
foods. Perhaps that’s a big part of
the problem.
An example of an effective meditation
tool is Richard Moss’ Mandala of Being
(www.richardmoss.com). This tool
helps the individual to develop a sense
of the present moment and recognize
when thoughts are pulling them away
and causing an increased stress
reaction.
Play. Have fun. Take time for
leisure. Really.
Alleviate the effects of stress
Move your body!
Even under “normal” circumstances of modern living, we have
so much incoming stimulus our
systems are on overload.
To alleviate stress:
Learn how to get a good night’s
sleep on a regular basis.
Explore your psychological
landscape with a counselor. Mental
health counseling is way underutilized as a tool for good health.
For instance, it offers some of the
best tools for pain management.
This is why Therapy Solutions, a
physical and occupational therapy
clinic, has a counselor on staff.
Develop mental discipline. This
comes through meditative practices.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sara
Nelson
graduated
from the
University of
Utah in 1990
and has been
a physical
therapist for
more than 25
years. She has
a master’s in orthopedic manual
therapy and a doctorate in physical therapy. She is also a certified
lymphedema therapist, a boardcertified women’s health specialist
and a theory instructor for the Dr.
Vodder School International. She
owns Therapy Solutions, a multidisciplinary clinic treating pelvic
health, lymphedema, cancer
recovery, orthopedic and pain
conditions in
Move 150 minutes per week. Better
yet, move 300 minutes per week.
Move! Moving helps brain health,
cardiovascular health, mental health,
pain conditions — everything to do with
being in a body is helped by moving.
Dance has been shown to be one of
the greatest tools for good health. But
just walking out your front door and
around the block is helpful to your
health. And there is everything in
between — qi gong, gyms, yoga,
bicycling, and more. Sometimes we
need help to find what works, and that
is where physical and occupational
release, craniosacral therapy, visceral
therapy comes in.
manipulation, chiropractic, sound baths
and more.
Bodywork
Fascial release methods happen to
Bodywork refers to all the different
be my favorite way to assist a change
methods of manually working on the
in the body because they assist with
body. This can be a basic massage
mind-body connection and a more
but also could be acupuncture, manual lasting change in the tissues compared
lymphatic drainage, myofascial
to other forms of body work.
FDA ruling on folic acid could
reduce cases of anencephaly
A Washington State University
nursing instructor says the recent
announcement from the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration allowing corn
masa flour to be fortified with folic acid
may help reduce the number of infants
born without brains.
Sara Barron, a nurse and WSU TriCities nursing instructor, said folic acid
was proven to reduce the risk of spine
and brain defects in babies in the
1980s. Starting in 1998, the FDA
required that most grains be fortified
with the supplement in order to provide
American women with the amount
needed to start a healthy pregnancy.
This fortification dropped the U.S. rate
of anencephaly, a birth defect in which
the baby is born without a brain, from a
rate of 4.2 per 10,000 live births to 2.1.
Only enriching wheat products,
however, hasn’t been enough, Barron
said. Following criticism in recent
years about the absence of the
nutritional supplement in corn masa
flour, the FDA announced Thursday
that it would begin adding the substance to the flour.
Barron, who also serves on a state
advisory committee for the condition,
said rates for anencephaly have been
shown to be higher in Hispanic communities where the grain portion of
their diet often consists of corn masabased products such as corn tortillas.
Until now, those products were not
fortified with folic acid.
Cluster of defects
In 2012, Barron spotted a cluster of
babies born with anencephaly in
Benton, Franklin and Yakima counties.
In an article published last month in the
American Journal of Nursing, Barron
highlights her personal experience of
discovering the cluster and exploring
the possible causes of the defect. The
article also outlines what people can do
to reduce the risk of having a baby with
the condition.
She said the easiest way of reducing
the risk for having a baby with anencephaly is to ensure all women of
childbearing age are getting at least the
recommended 400 micrograms of folic
acid daily before and during pregnancy.
The ruling of the FDA, allowing corn
masa fortification, will help to ensure
women who eat more corn meal will
have the same advantage as women
eating wheat-based grains and cereals.
“You need to have a good supply of
folic acid on board before you get
pregnant,” Barron said. “By the time
you find out you’re pregnant, see your
doctor and start prenatal vitamins, the
neural tube, which houses the brain
and spinal cord, is already formed.”
Barron’s work is in line with WSU’s
efforts to meet the world’s “grand
challenges,” focusing on preventing the
onset and progression of diseases
while promoting healthy communities.
‘Folic acid’ continues on Page 31
HEALTH IN BRIEF
At end of life, there’s no place like home
For patients with terminal cancer, there is often a final choice: Die at home or
in the hospital. A new study shows that patients tend to live longer when they
choose the former. Most people prefer to die in the comfort of their homes,
according to past studies, but many worry that they’ll die sooner because
comprehensive medical care is not available at home. A Japanese study of more
than 2,000 terminal cancer patients, however, found that those who received
palliative care at home didn’t fare any worse than those who remained hospitalized to the end. In fact, the very sickest did better at home.
Researchers find there’s a dark side to chocolate
In recent years, chocolate has gotten a lot of media coverage for its purported
health benefits. Specifically, that it contains flavonoids — antioxidants that help
cells resist damage and may improve heart health. For chocolate lovers, that’s
good news, though researchers invariably include the caveat that chocolate
consumption should be limited. It may be rich in flavonoids, but chocolate is
also rich in sugars and fats, which aren’t so heart-healthy. And there’s still
another reason to resist eating too much chocolate: a consumer advocacy
group commissioned an independent lab to test 50 popular chocolate products
for lead and cadmium and found that 35 contained levels above the “safe harbor
threshold” set by California’s Safe Drinking and Toxic Enforcement Act.
Poll: Men shower daily, women prefer not to
A Reddit user poll reports that most men say they shower daily, while 60
percent of women said they prefer to shower three, four or five times weekly. A
Euromonitor poll finds that Americans shower, on average, four times a week —
more than Germans, Chinese, Russians and Brits, but less than Australians,
Colombians and Brazilians, who shower either daily or more than once a day.
Has decline in tuberculosis cases ended?
Since 1992, the rate of newly diagnosed cases of tuberculosis in the United
States has steadily declined, year after year. In 2015, it did not. The number of
new cases last year actually rose slightly to 9,563 from 9,406 in 2014. That
translates to about three cases per 100,000 people, less than a third of what the
rate was 20 years ago, but improvement has leveled out over the past few years.
Would you change behaviors if indicated by a gene test?
One of the reasons touted for taking a direct-to-consumer gene test is that, in
theory, if you know you’re genetically predisposed to a particular ailment, you’ll
change behaviors that might make it more likely you’ll get that ailment. For
example, if a DNA test says you’re at greater risk for heart disease, presumably
you’ll give up smoking, eat better, maybe get some exercise — all big risk
factors for cardiovascular disease. But a recent English review of 18 studies that
looked at what happens when DNA test results are used by doctors as warning
signs to patients found that the results had little or no impact on whether the
patients actually changed unhealthy behaviors.
Forget what Mama said about cleaning your plate
You know that old dictate from mom to eat everything on your plate? It’s not
such a good idea if your plate is overloaded — especially with calorie-dense
foods.Not surprisingly, a recent study found that most children cannot resist
eating larger portions of food, typically consuming an extra and unnecessary
175 calories, if that’s what put in front of them.
‘Folic acid’
valproic acid, carbamazepine and the
dermatology medication isotretinoin
Previous neural tube defect
pregnancies
Continues from Page 30
Radiation exposure can also be a
risk for these types of defects, but the
Risks of anencephaly
cases in central Washington are not
Benton, Franklin and Yakima
likely to be tied to the Hanford Site,
counties have reported anencephaly
according to Health Department
cases at rates of 10.8 per 10,000 in
investigators.
2012, 11.1 in 2013, 9.5 in 2014 and 6
in 2015.
Raising awareness
The rates are significantly higher
than the national average of 2.1 per
Barron said more research is
10,000 live births.
needed to fully understand anencephIn addition to a folic acid deficit and aly. Her hope is that her journal article
higher risk for Hispanic mothers, other will encourage more healthcare
risk factors for having a baby with
providers to notice and report cases of
anencephaly include:
the defect so researchers can learn
Living within one-fourth of a mile of more about it and how to prevent it.
cultivated fields
“Washington state has what is
A genetic defect known as
called a passive reporting system,”
MTHFR, which reduces the mother’s
Barron said. “Basically, if something
ability to convert folic acid to the form
unusual or a cluster of something
needed for proper neural tube develop- occurs, it is on the health professional
ment in her baby
who notices to report it. The cluster in
Obesity, diabetes and dieting, as Benton, Franklin and Yakima counties
women with those conditions may not had been going on for years. We
get enough exposure to folic acid
probably still wouldn’t know about the
through nutritional channels
local cluster had the Washington State
Exposure to certain pesticides
Department of Health not been called.”
and pollutants
Barron said health officials should
Exposure to solvents such as
report cases of anencephaly to Lillian
paint thinner and industrial cleaners
Bensley at the Washington Depart Certain medications including
ment of Health at (360) 236-4248.
Senior Life Show has info for
both seniors and caregivers
The senior years can be best time in
our lives, or the worst. The key to a
happy retirement is planning, and the
first step is simply gathering information.
The 8th annual Three Rivers Senior
Life Show at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick is geared
toward helping you plan your golden
years, and attendance is free. The
show will be held on Thursday, June 9,
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Senior Life Show is for seniors
who want to live life to the fullest and
achieve a safer, happier and healthier
lifestyle. It’s is a one-stop show for all
the information and resources that
baby boomers and seniors need.
Seminars will cover topics such as
health and wellness, caregiving and
legal advice. Local performing groups
will provide entertainment. Prizes will
be awarded throughout the event.
Gold sponsor Trios Health will
provide important senior healthcare
information and free screenings.
Dozens of other vendors will have
information about travel opportunities,
local transportation, beauty, fitness,
senior housing communities and much
more.
In conjunction with the Senior Life
Show, The Kadlec Neurological
Resource Center will conduct a
Prescription for Caregivers Conference
beginning at 10 a.m. The keynote
presenter for the conference is Amy
Goyer, an author, speaker and consultant specializing in aging and families.
She will address caregiving,
grandparenting and multi-generational
issues.
In her book, Juggling Life, Work and
Author and consultant Amy Goyer
Caregiving, Goyer relates her personal
journey that began when she became
the caregiver for her parents and sister
and her life was turned upside down.
After working more than 30 years in
the field of aging, combined with her
own caregiving experiences, she is
able to share hard-earned tips for
navigating caregiving, finding strength
and resiliency, and savoring the
humorous and joyful moments along
the way.
There is no charge for this conference, nor for the Senior Life Show.
Senior citizens and baby boomers who
are approaching the golden years will
benefit from information available at the
show, and caregivers of any age will
benefit from the Prescription for
Caregivers Conference. Visit
threeriversconventioncenter.com and
kadlec.org/neurological-resourcecenter.
Local media agency organizes
new Whole Life Wellness Expo
Crystal Willingham takes a
passion for wellness and
collaborative marketing to a
whole new level
from local and
national
businesses and
live music by
local artists as
well. It is a winwin for the
he Whole Life Wellness Expo, to
be held on May 6 and 7 at the Red businesses and
consumers
Lion Columbia Center in Kennewick,
alike.”
was created to inspire and empower
Crystal Willingham
The event
people in the Tri-Cities to make
proactive healthcare choices and learn opens on
Friday, May 6, at 10 am. Some of the
what it is to be well in mind, body,
presentations beginning at 11 a.m.
spirit and environment.
include:
This event was created by Crystal
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ule: createyourvibrantlifestyle.com.
see the benefit of sharing their experThis year’s Keynote speaker is
tise with the community in a fun and
world-renowned author, healer and
collaborative setting.
teacher, Dr. Margaret Rogers Van
According to Crystal, a passionate
Coops. Her dynamic lectures and
health and wellness advocate and
workshops in Japan and the U.S. have
social media marketer, “This event is
led to regular invitations to speak and
an opportunity for local health and
wellness businesses to combine their participate in international events,
marketing dollars, collaborate with like- including the Whole Life Expos and
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high-quality, integrity-filled presenta‘Expo’ continues on Page 33
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It’s true that addiction is is a chronic illness, but…
thinking through challenges, hanging
or years, I’ve argued the science of out with others who don’t drink or take
drugs, and living in an environment that
addiction. In layman’s terms, that
doesn’t include dangerous subtranslates to, “Addiction is a chronic
stances.
disease.” And it is. But I’m rethinking
Inner strength and inner peace go
how I argue it, based on the results of
hand
in hand to building resiliency in
a groundbreaking survey that seeks to
recovery, as does self-esteem.
define the question, “What is recovSpirituality ranks as high as abstiery?”
nence when it comes to defining what
That question was put to 9,341
it means to recover. This includes
people by the Alcohol Research Group. “being grateful” and “giving back.”
The nationwide survey was funded by
To me, the most provocative results
the National Institutes of Health and
come in a subheading titled “Uncomtook four years.
mon Elements of Recovery.” Sixty-four
It’s being billed as the largest and
percent said that recovery also means
most comprehensive study ever
no smoking or use of tobacco prodinvolving people from diverse pathways ucts. And 43 percent said recovery can
to recovery from addiction to alcohol
include “non-problematic alcoholic or
and other drugs. Among the reveladrug use.”
tions, people in recovery believe:
Yep. Nicotine is a drug that gets in
Abstinence is king. No alcohol at all, the way of recovery, a majority beno misuse of prescribed medications
lieves. At the same time, a sizable
and no use of unprescribed drugs.
minority believes it is possible to use
The essentials of recovery start with substances and still claim recovery.
honesty and include getting along with Hmm...
friends and family, taking care of
with the numbers includes elements of
The surveyors add an important
gauging recovery that respondents
mental health, changing the way of
footnote. The formula for coming up
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By William Moyers
‘Expo’
vast majority of brains in the population.
That is a fact. A lack of willpower or
moral fiber has nothing to do with
losing control of substances or craving
them. Neurobiology does not lie.
But no longer will I say simply that
“addiction is a chronic disease” and
expect people to understand, much
less agree.
From now on, I will emphasize that
“addiction is a chronic disease like
none other” and cite the survey results.
That’s because unlike other serious
illnesses I compare it with — diabetes,
heart disease and breast cancer are
ones I often cite — to recover from
addiction is much more than simply not
suffering with the active illness.
I doubt that diabetics believe they
need to hang out with other diabetics to
get well. Honesty probably has nothing
to do with overcoming heart disease.
And though breast cancer survivors are
certainly a grateful lot, gratitude will
never keep the disease at bay.
The survey reinforces what I have
come to believe in the past few years,
both in my professional life and in my
own personal journey. While a cure
remains elusive, the solution isn’t cut
and dried, either, beyond the obvious
goal to get better.
How we get there affords us plenty of
room to maneuver. Fortunately, there’s
room for all of us.
William Moyers is the vice president
of public affairs and community
relations for the Hazelden Betty Ford
Foundation and the author of Broken,
his best-selling memoir. His book Now
What? An Insider's Guide to Addiction
and Recovery was published in 2013.
First PRCA action of the season is in Coulee City!
Old West Americana is alive and
well in Coulee City, which hosts one
of the best small-town rodeos
ixty-four years and going strong!
The Last Stand Rodeo in Coulee
City is one of the few places you can
feel the ground vibrate and occasionally get a little dirty as 2,000-pound
bulls shake the earth only a few feet in
front of you.
Every year in May, the citizens of
the oldest town in Grant County put on
their boots and dust off their hats for an
action-packed weekend. Rodeo queen
Caelan Pitts invites you to the first
rodeo in the PRCA 2016 rodeo
season. Step back into the old West
for the 64th Last Stand Rodeo and
Bullarama on May 27, 28, and 29 —
Memorial Day weekend.
Kicking off the weekend on Friday
night is the great hair-raising; groundshaking Bullarama at 7 p.m., pitting
cowboys against beasts. Also on
Friday there is the added wild-andwooly action of mutton-bustin’ for
children ages 3 to 8 and 60 pounds
and under. The mutton-bustin’ event is
a great hometown tradition.
The cowboy breakfast on Saturday
S
oriented Last
starts at 7 a.m.
Stand Parade
at the Brick
on Main Street
House (the old
starts at 11.
school) next to
And the
the rodeo
Saturday’s
grounds. It’s
rodeo perforalways a great
mances will be
start to the
held under the
rodeo weekend.
lights beginning
At 8 a.m. the
at 7 p.m. —
gun sounds for
more bull
the start of the
riding, bare30th Annual
back
riding,
Cow Pie Jog,
steer wrestling,
also at the
team roping,
Brick House.
barrel racing,
It’s 5K of
saddle bronc
jogging, and
riding and
watching your
tiedown roping
step — it’s
along
with
called the Cow
Steer
wrestling,
is
part
of
the
full
evening
of
some
great
Pie Jog for a
bullfighters
and
rodeo
events
on
Saturday,
May
28.
reason! Just
a rodeo
remember to
clown.
mind your manures.
Sunday at 2 p.m. you’ll have one
last chance to put your boots on and
Barrel racing
enjoy the Last Stand Rodeo.
For the third year, Saturday action
During any of these performances
at the rodeo grounds includes barrel
you can stop by the Cook Shack for
racing, starting at 10 a.m. The family- some of the best cowboy grub, or at
Golf
Mammoth Cup tourney will benefit Tamástslikt
The fourth annual Mammoth Cup
Golf Tournament presented by
Wildhorse Resort and Casino will be
held on Sunday, May 15, at the
Wildhorse Resort Golf Course. This
scramble-format tourney is the premier
fundraiser for Tamástslikt Cultural
Institute and an opportunity to play one
of the region’s top golf courses.
Tamástslikt Cultural Institute is the
interpretive center and museum of the
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla
Indian Reservation. Inside its walls of
native stone and wood are 45,000
square feet of exhibits, archive vaults,
research library, museum store, café
and meeting spaces.
The Mammoth Cup is Tamástslikt’s
major fundraising event and is named
in recognition of the two mammoth
teeth excavated when the Wildhorse
Resort Golf Course was being built.
The Wildhorse Resort Golf Course
features 18 holes of spectacular golf,
featuring beautiful lakes, long fairways
and deep bunkers.
Foursomes (and singles) can
register for the Mammoth Cup through
May 12. The entry fee is $95 per
person (tax-deductible; member
discounts apply) and includes greens
fees, complimentary range balls, tee
prize, box lunch and the Indian Taco
Awards Banquet. There are many
prizes to be won, beverage carts
throughout the day, a raffle for merchandise, golf items and rounds, and
lots of side bets.
Registration opens at 11 a.m. and
the shotgun start is at 1 p.m. The
awards banquet featuring Indian tacos
will follow on the patio of the Clubhouse Grill immediately following the
tournament.
To enter, call Sandi at Tamástslikt,
(541) 429-7723. For more information,
call Mike Hegarty at the golf course at
(541) 276-5588.
July 30 tournament funds WSU scholarships
The Palouse Ridge Golf Club will
host the eighth annual Jess Ford of
Pullman Hardhat Classic Golf Tournament Saturday on July 30 to benefit
WSU’s Facilities Services Scholarship
Fund.
Check-in begins at 7 a.m. with a
shotgun start at 8 a.m.
Each participant will pay a $135 fee
that includes 18 holes, golf cart rental,
hat, a small bucket of practice balls
and a buffet lunch provided by
Banyan’s on the Ridge.
Hole-in-one prizes include a new
2016 Ford F150 XL Super Cab pickup.
The putting contest winning qualifier
will get to attempt a putt to win
$10,000.
For more information,
see.hardhatclassic.wsu.edu, or
hardhatclassic.wsu.edu/sign-up-now to
register. For information on how the
tourney contributes to the fund, see
hardhatclassic.wsu.edu/scholarships.
the beer garden to quench your thirst.
And vendors of all kinds will be lined up
to show their wares at the rodeo
grounds.
A surviving piece of Old West
Americana, the Last Stand Rodeo is
one of the oldest small rodeos of the
PRCA and was named “Small Rodeo of
the Year” on the Columbia River Circuit
in 2014. It attracts many of the top
cowboys in the PRCA.
The historic arena
The Coulee City Last Stand Rodeo is
held at the historic Ted Rice Rodeo
Arena, which gives spectators the
chance to be up close and personal
with the cowboys and the rough stock.
Kids can also participate in the stick
horse race. As they say in Coulee City,
the action is so close you may get a
little dirty!
Coulee City is about a two-hour drive
from the Tri-Cities. From 395 North
toward Spokane, exit to WA-17 North
to Moses Lake, Soap Lake and on to
Coulee City..
For more information, visit online at
laststandrodeo.com or call
(509) 632-5309.
Ed Snider built a hockey ‘family’ in Philadelphia
I
By ‘Philly’ Robb Francis
haven’t often gotten personal in
these columns — only a handful of
times, give or take a couple, over the
past decade and change. This one is
definitely personal.
Most kids around the country in the
1970s had a baseball mitt, ball and bat
as their introduction to sports. The NFL
wasn’t nearly the monster it would
become, so kids everywhere weren’t
throwing footballs around, but there
were enough to see the momentum
beginning to grow.
It was a little different growing up in
the Philadelphia area. Sure, there were
kids playing baseball, football and a
little basketball, but there may have
been more kids with a hockey stick in
their hands than anywhere else in the
country.
I was about five years old, maybe
six, the first time I was shown how to
hold the blade flush to the ground. It
was next to an old rubber factory
across from my grandfather’s house in
Northeast Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Flyers had just
gone to the Stanley Cup finals for the
third year in a row. They won the
previous two appearances but lost to
the Montreal Canadiens in the most
recent. They hadn’t been in existence
10 years, and yet they had a pair of
Stanley Cups, a third appearance in
the finals, and no sign of slowing down.
It was the result of one man’s passion,
a passion that took over a city.
for hockey, my childhood and formative
years would have had a huge piece
missing. The game taught me as much
about what it took to compete in life as
it did between the lines. I played
football, baseball and, to a lesser
degree, basketball. But nothing
resonated like hockey.
I spent plenty of time in the old
Spectrum. It was one of those buildings
that made the hair on the back of your
neck stand up when you walked in. It
was the kind of place where it felt like
magic would happen every night and
the Flyers would put another W in the
column.
What Snider created
The owner felt the same way. Ed
Snider was well known for his passion
as a fan as well as an owner, and the
result was a family. I say that because
Ed Snider, who pioneered pro hockey in Philadelphia, passed away in April.
all of the things that you find in families
are embodied in Flyers fans. There is a
a mover and shaker in Philadelphia
Flyers to play home games on the
love that is intermingled with respect for
sports before the NHL approved
road for the rest of the season. They
expansion for the 1967 season. In
won the West Division title that season the history and traditions celebrated
and passed down from generation to
1964 he became part owner of the
in spite of the building problems.
generation. A love that doesn’t change
Philadelphia Eagles as well as the
in good times or bad. We felt even
team’s vice president and treasurer. In A hockey culture
more a part of the family when, in
1966, Snider, along with a few partThe culture created by Ed Snider
interviews or after tough losses, Snider
ners, applied for an expansion team to
started from day one. It was a family
said the same things we were thinking.
bring the NHL to Philly. The application
— a shared passion that a city with
I owe Ed Snider so much.
was approved, but things didn’t get off
limited or no hockey history would
Snider passed away in April at the
to a perfect start.
eventually share in lockstep with the
age of 83, from bladder cancer. Maybe
They needed a building, so one of
owner. It began after the 1969 season
the saddest part of Snider’s passing
the partners financed the building of
when
Snider,
tired
of
seeing
his
team
and remembering his 50 years of
the Spectrum Arena. Money troubles
out-muscled
in
the
playoffs,
ordered
ownership of the Flyers is that he is the
ensued and Snider went to court to
his general manager to get tougher
last of his kind. Teams are now corpotake over the project. Four months
players.
rate-owned, not family-owned. Even
after the building was completed, a
Early troubles
A
tough
team
for
a
tough
city.
The
individual owners come across more
Even though he made his money in large section of the roof blew off,
Broad
Street
Bullies
forever
changed
concerned about their profits than
the record industry, Ed Snider became forcing the building to close and the
Philadelphia sports, hockey, and the
about passion for the sport.
relationship between the fans, the
Ed Snider would walk the concourse
owner and the team.
of the Spectrum, and later the Wells
It was in that era I was introduced to Fargo Center that replaced it. I once
hockey. I had two uncles who played
saw him and Bobby Clarke, the
hockey in high school. My dad played legendary Flyers captain, standing in
The Group Health Inland Empire
The 75- and 100-mile riders climb
Century Bicycle Ride is scheduled for Webber Canyon Road to the green
semi-pro hockey with a bunch of my
line at the concession stand. Seriously.
Saturday, May 7, just before Mother’s rolling wheat fields of the Horse
friends’ dads. Hockey was all around
He cared about his players like they
Day. Hundreds of riders are expected
Heaven Hills. Before descending out of me. We played on the street, in the
were his family.
on the bike paths, streets and highthe hills above Prosser, you can enjoy public pools when they were drained
The stories of his generosity are
ways of the area for a day of fun.
a breathtaking view of the entire lower for the fall, on basketball courts —
legendary. His philanthropy was great,
The annual ride is sponsored by two Yakima River valley.
wherever we could find enough space
if not greater, than his contributions to
Kiwanis Clubs — the Tri-Cities Industry
The route then travels westward to
to run and put up at least one net we
hockey. He was a man to be respected
club and the Columbia club — to raise the outskirts of Prosser and back. You were good. We had a team in our
in so many ways. A man who was
funds for their charitable activities. The return via the Old Inland Empire
neighborhood that played against kids called “Mr. Snider” out of respect, by
Tri-Cities’ great spring weather and the Highway to Benton City and join the
everyone around him, even though he
from other neighborhoods — our own
well-organized event attract riders from 50-mile route back to Richland. The
just wanted to be called Ed.
league, so to speak.
all over the Northwest.
route to Prosser and the Old Inland
Mr. Snider (I wouldn’t dare call him
We did that for years. I played
Serious cyclists choose the chalEmpire Highway are surrounded by
Intramural hockey in high school, then Ed), thank you for great memories
lenging 100-mile ride, and families
vineyards and fields of hops and fruit
made in my childhood, thank you for
pickup games on weekends until I
usually take the leisurely 25-mile ride. trees.
the Flyers, and may God let you lace
moved to the Tri-Cities in 2000. If it
There are also 50-mile and 75-mile
Registration fees are $55 for adults
’em up in Heaven.
wasn’t for Ed Snider and his passion
routes, and all are designed for safety. for the 50, 75 and 100-mile rides; $30
They showcase the scenic beauty of
for adults for the 25-mile route; $10 for
our area, and the ride is a great family ages 13 to 17; and free for those under
outing for the Mother’s Day weekend.
13 accaccompanied by a registered
The starting point is the Camp
rider. Online registrations close May 5.
Kiwanis facility in Columbia Park, east You may be reimbursed a portion of
of the Hanford Reach Interpretive
your registration fee if you purchase a
Center. You may start as early as 6:30 bike from a participating bicycle shop.
a.m. and as late as 9 on Saturday.
Riders may register on Friday,
Ride at your own speed, ending the
May 6, at the Columbia Park Kiwanis
ride anytime before 5 p.m. The routes
Building between 4 and 8 p.m., or on
are closely monitored by experienced
May 7 at the start of the ride between
support personnel, and there are rest
6:30 and 8:30 a.m. Free tuneups are
stops offering snacks, bathroom
provided by RoundAbout Mobile
facilities and emergency repairs.
Cycling Services on a first-come, firstFrom Columbia Park you will head
served basis on pre-registration night,
east through Kennewick, across the
May 6. Free prizes will also be availColumbia to Pasco, then cross again
able.
to Richland, while other rides go on to
For registration, route maps and
Benton City. The 50-mile riders return
other information, visit the website
from Benton City to Richland.
www.inlandempirecentury.org.
Kiwanis, Group Health sponsor
bike ride on Mothers’ Day weekend
What’s a weed? It’s just a plant that’s out of place
In your garden, you get to
decide what to consider a
weed and what to tolerate
A
By Micki Perry
s I sat down to write this article,
not yet sure what I would write
about, I first went to my email and
discovered a Facebook message from
a good friend. It was one of those
pass-along slogans or quotes from
someone named Doug Larson who
collects them on a website called
brainyquotes.com.
Here is the quote: “A weed is a plant
that has mastered every social skill
except learning how to grow in rows.
Be a weed!” I found this quote a bit
silly, but also profound and inspiring. It
inspired me to write about weeding,
which, perhaps surprisingly, is one of
my favorite garden tasks.
I have often wondered why I like to
weed. For me, it is sort of a mindless
task that involves making order out of
chaos. It is physical work that doesn’t
involve much mental activity beyond
deciding what is a weed and getting rid
of it. I remember when I was a kid and
got to draw our Saturday chores from
the chore jar. I was always happy to
draw weeding, and I would sometimes
trade with my siblings for that chore
because, even then, I liked to weed.
When you are weeding, your mind
is free to wander wherever it wants to,
and there isn’t much concentration
involved. For the same reasons I also
liked — and still like — washing
dishes, ironing and even dusting and
polishing furniture.
The rewarding thing about all these
tasks is that you get to see the results
of your labors. It doesn’t matter that
they are soon undone and have to be
done all over again. More weeds spring
up, clothes get dirty and wrinkled, and
dust settles again and mars the shine.
But when you are done with those
chores you can see some progress,
We love wildflowers, but when they grow in a field of grain, they’re weeds.
and there is a sense of accomplishment — which is a reward, even if it is
only temporary.
together in a hodge-podge mix.
Nothing was growing in rows. There
didn’t seem to be much order to the
madness, but there were definite
pathways that were established and
One man’s weed...
Having made the point that weeding pretty weed-free. Her definition implied
is a rewarding, mindless task, I have to that it is the gardener who makes the
decision when a plant is “out of place”
admit that the hardest thing about
weeding is deciding “What is a weed?” and doesn’t belong, which still leaves a
In many ways, a weed is in the mind of lot of room and leeway for volunteers
the beholder. There are lots of obvious and a serendipity garden style which I
have also adopted.
weeds like crabgrass, bindweed,
In my own garden, I am the one who
tackweed, dandelions, etc.
The common definition of a weed is decides what is tolerable and what has
to go. If something volunteers and I can
that is a plant that is detrimental,
tolerate where it sprang up, then it
harmful or useless. But last month I
wrote about invasive plants that like to stays and proliferates.
I do like to have clean paths in my
take over garden territory. Even
ornamentals and beautiful flowers can vegetable garden, so I hoe up sunbecome weeds when they are growing flower and garlic chive sprouts, and
feverfew and poppies in the pathways,
where you don’t want them to be.
My English grandmother, who ran a as well as the obvious groundsill and
grasses and bindweed.
plant nursery, had a simple definition:
I don’t like dandelions in my lawn,
“A weed is a plant out of place.” This
so
I attack them before they can flower
same grandmother had a typical
with my trusty grapefruit knife. I have a
English cottage garden by the ocean
pretty dandelion-free lawn, but my
with flowers and vegetables growing
pasture is a whole other story. I have
let weeds grow in my pasture that I
would never tolerate in my gardens. At
the same time, I have tolerated the
proliferation of bishop’s weed in my
flower beds because it is so invasive
and I can’t get rid of it by manual
means. I just consider it a
“groundcover.” About a third of my lawn
is Bermuda grass, and as long as it is
green I can live with it because I hate to
resort to chemicals to get rid of it.
Prunella is also invading parts of my
lawn, but I can live with that too,
because I have to. It does have pretty
purple flowers, but they are easily
mown off.
My personal strategy of weed control
is “If you see a weed, pull it, hoe it or
live with it.” The decision is mine to
make. I try not to let weeds or invasive
plants get out of control, but if they do I
either attack them with a vengeance
and persistence or learn to live with and
tolerate them if that’s all I can do. I love
to weed, but I don’t love weeds.
Plant sales
Let me get in one more plug for
upcoming plant sales. On the weekend
of May 4 and 5, there are three plant
sales going on — one at Kennewick
First United Methodist Church in
downtown Kennewick, plus the Master
Gardeners’ sale at the Kennewick
Library on Union, and the Blue Mountain District Garden Clubs’ sale at the
Masonic Temple in Richland. Look out
for invasive plants disguised as beautiful flowers.
I will conclude with one final definition of a weed by Ella Wheeler Willcox,
which says it all: “A weed is an unloved
flower”.
Happy weeding and planting!
Micki Perry produces concerts for 3
Rivers Folklife Society. She has been
a gardener all her life and a Master
Gardener since 1997, though she is
now retired.
HOROSCOPES
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It is
human nature to walk into a room full of
HOLIDAY MATHIS people and assume that everyone in the
room already knows one another — an
ARIES (March 21-April 19). The
intimidating and often untrue thought.
larger context of a situation isn’t
working in your favor. To regain control, Regardless, the group will be better for
knowing you and vice versa. In a way,
identify and isolate the factors under
your influence. If there doesn’t seem to it’s your duty to get in there and start
be much in the category, worry not. An making some friends.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Should
elegant and masterful execution of the
you conform to your loved one’s wishes,
smallest detail can generate positive
or should you devote yourself to your
energy. Many fires start with a spark.
own desires first and then use the
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll
resources left over to attempt to make
trade in your definite ideas about how
things should go for a softer approach your loved one happy? You’ll dance
around the issue and stretch yourself
that will include entertaining the
possibilities. Because of the laid-back uncomfortably in the name of mutual
fulfillment, which really is possible!
atmosphere around you, people will
relax, experiment, and develop themselves in your presence. You’ll have
the loyalty of your crew.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your
attention is a valuable commodity, and
you’re not about to give it to anything
you’ve done or seen a million times
before. It will take something truly
impressive to fully engage you, and
surprisingly, there’s no lack of such
stimulation. Some of it comes in the
form of a complex relationship with a
newcomer.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll
take part in many energizing conversations. Conversations that provide
resolutions will free you up for what’s
to come. Conversations that lead you
to learn your next steps will be similarly invigorating. Avoid conversations
that are neither conclusive nor actionable. They will drain you.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You can’t
see a feeling, only the way it moves
across a face, inhabits a body or is
projected into a person’s handiwork.
You’re an expert at recognizing the
emotional tone of those around you
and echoing it for clarity, healing,
bonding and celebration.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The
beauty found in skin, hair and any
particular arrangement of features is, of
course, fleeting and easily ruined. The
same goes for superficial ugliness.
Use these principles in your favor.
Believe in your ability to transform
ugliness while seeking a deeper and
more profound kind of beauty.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Does
your hesitation to get to know someone come from an instinct (which you
should heed) or a fear (which you
should overcome)? Maybe it’s a little of
both, but if the risk doesn’t seem too
great, the emotional growth that’s sure
to come from facing fear and handling
trouble will be worth your while. Any
losses incurred will be the cost of
maturity and wisdom.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Know
when the job is done. Draw a line. And
then stop there. This is the way to
maximize efficiency, productivity,
viability — and pleasure, too. If you
make mistakes in this regard, chalk it
up to education. The way to learn
boundaries and limits is to experience
the consequences of crossing them.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).
They’ll thank you for blazing the trail —
when you didn’t even realize you were
doing so. The mysterious allure of faroff destinations has a way of summoning your enthusiastic response, path or
no path. That you wind up showing
others the way is a lucky byproduct of
your adventurous spirit.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).
Many obtainable prizes have very little
to do with success. That is why,
instead of going for the trophies, you
set goals that have to do with becoming the kind of person you want to be.
The rewards will be less tangible, but
more integral, and yours forever. These
are the kinds of victories that can never
be taken away.
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Live Jazz for dancing/listening, Pasco Eagles (509-943-9414), Pasco ..................................... 1
Jam night with Vaughn Jensen, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ............................ 8
Amber & Amber Show - Karaoke & More , Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ........ 8
Tuesday Jam with Mondo Ray (weekly), The Roxy (509-205-4767), Kennewick ............... 8
Musician’s Circle/Open Mic, American Legion Post 34 (509-545-1200), Pasco ...................... 5
‘Are You Smarter Than a Bartender’ Trivia, Billy’s Bull Pen (509-783-4833), Kenn ............ 7:30
Ink-n-Paint Club (Drink-n-Draw), Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ........................... 8
Mary Lou and Stevie Show - Retro-Pop, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ............ 6
Local music, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ......................................................... 10
Geeks Who Drink - Pub Trivia, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ............................ 8
Prom for all ages, Easy Swing Dance Band, Community Center (509-946-5385), Richland . 6
Sonic Shaman - Ambien, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ...................................... 5
Cold Hard Cash Show - Johnny Cash tribute, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ... 9
The Shades (Dance) , Walla Walla Eagles (509-529-3333), Walla Walla .............................. 8:30
Kenny Day - R&B/Soul, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ........................................ 5
Ballroom dancing, live swing music, Pasco Eagles (509-946-6276), Pasco ........................... 1
Amber & Amber Show - Karaoke & More, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland .......... 8
Tuesday Jam night with Mondo Ray, The Roxy (509-205-4767), Kennewick ....................... 8
‘Are You Smarter Than a Bartender’ Trivia, Billy’s Bull Pen (509-783-4833), Kennewick .. 7:30
Steve Carver - Jazz Piano , Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ................................. 5
Bob Wayne & the Outlaw Carnies - Rock/Country, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328) ............ 9
Steve Haberman, Brandy Larsen - Jazz, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ........... 5
Broken Lights w/Dorado - Funk rock, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland .................. 9
Housebroken - Acoustic Favorites, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ...................... 5
Bent on Blues, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ........................................................ 9
Amber & Amber Show - Karaoke & More, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland .......... 8
Tuesday Jam night with Mondo Ray, The Roxy (509-205-4767), Kennewick ....................... 8
‘Are You Smarter Than a Bartender’ Trivia, Billy’s Bull Pen (509-783-4833), Kennewick .. 7:30
Ink-n-Paint Club (Drink-n-Draw) , Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ......................... 8
Steve Carver - Jazz Piano, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland .................................. 5
Franco Paletta & The Stingers - Blues from Portland, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328) ......... 9
Simon Tucker - Americana/Blues from Portland, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland 5
Don t Panic - Art and More, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ................................... 9
Bridgette Austin - Singer/Songwriter, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland .................... 5
Jam night with Vaughn Jensen , Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland .......................... 8
Amber & Amber Show - Karaoke & More , Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ........ 8
Tuesday Jam with Mondo Ray, The Roxy (509-205-4767), Kennewick ................................. 8
‘Are You Smarter Than a Bartender’ Trivia, Billy’s Bull Pen Tavern (509-783-4833) .......... 7:30
Steve Carver - Jazz Piano , Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ................................. 5
Milonga - Latin/Funk from Spokane, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland .................... 9
Cindy McKay - Songs from an Angel, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ................ 6
Blu Meadows - Afro-Cuban/Funk/Reggae, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ......... 9
Three Rivers Saxtette - Saxophone Quartet , Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland .... 5
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Walla Walla Symphony with guest artists, Reid Campus Center (509-529-8020) ............... 7:30 pm
Walla Walla Symphony: ‘Come Blow Your Horn’, Cordiner Hall (509-529-8020) ..................... 7 pm
Forte! Concert “On Broadway”, Kennewick HS Art Fuller Aud. (509-539-0852), Kenn .......... 7 pm
UnTapped Music Festival, Benton Co. Fairgrounds (untappedblues.com), Kennewick
Forte! Concert “On Broadway”, Kennewick HS Art Fuller Aud. (509-539-0852), Kenn ... 2 & 7 pm
WWU Steel Band Concert with Liam Teague, Power House Theatre (509-529-6500) ............. 7 pm
Gail Pettis & Pearl Django, Gesa Power House Theatre (509-529-6500), Walla Walla ............ 7 pm
The Shades,’Thunder On The Island’ , Clover Island (509-586-0541), Kennewick ................. 6 pm
Faith & Bobby:Hermiston 4th of July, Flat Top Park (541-425-5555), Hermiston ...................... 4 pm
The Shades:Hermiston 4th of July , Flat Top Park (541-425-5555), Hermiston ........................ 6 pm
Basin Summer Sounds Free Music Festival , (509-754-4636), Ephrata ................................... 5 pm
Basin Summer Sounds Free Music Festival, (509-754-4636), Ephrata .................................. 11 am
SPOKANEAREA
Jun 24, 25 Valley Bluegrass Festival, Nez Perce County Fairgrounds (509-780-3731), Lewiston, ID ..... 3 pm
COMEDY
May
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5-7
12-14
19-21
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Justin Rupple & Jay Hollingsworth, Jokers Comedy Club (509-943-1173), Richland ............. 8
Rodger Lizaola, Jokers Comedy Club (509-943-1173), Richland .............................................. 8
Grant Lyon, Jokers Comedy Club (509-943-1173), Richland ..................................................... 8
Jet City Improv - ‘Twisted Flicks’, Power House Theatre (509-529-6500), Walla Walla ......... 7
Del Van Dyke, Jokers Comedy Club (509-943-1173), Richland ................................................ 8
vTC’s ‘Oliber’, (theprincesstheatre.net), Princess Theatre, Prosser .................................... 2;30 PM
VTC’s ‘Oliber’, (theprincesstheatre.net), Princess Theatre, Prosser .................................... 7;30 PM
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Toyota Cetner (ticketmaster.com), Kenn .. 7 pm
‘Alice In Wonderland’, Uptown Theater (509-572-2555), Richland ............................................. 7 pm
Richland Players ‘Frost/Nixon’, Players Theater (509)-943-1991, Richland ............................ 8 pm
‘Alice In Wonderland’, Uptown Theater (509-572-2555 ), Richland ..................................... 2 & 7 pm
‘Headsets (A View From The Light booth)’, CBC Theatre (509-542-5531), Pasco ............. 7:30 pm
Art of Life Festival (ALF), Benton City (509-545-9588), ............................................................. 11 am
SPECIAL EVENTS
May 5-7
Discover the Charms, Historic Downtown (509-582-7221), Kennewick ................................. 10 am
May 6
WSU Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale, Demo Gardens, 1620 S. Union (509-735-3551) .... 2 pm
May 6-7
E. Oregon Arts Festival, Downtown (541-667-5010), Hermiston
May 6-8
Cinco de Mayo, Downtown (sunnysidechamber.com), Sunnysid .....................................................
May 6, 7
Whole Life Wellness Expo, Red Lion Columbia Center (509-440-7130), Kennewick ............ 10 am
May 6, 7
Gigantic Annual Community Sale, First United Methodist Church (509-585-2514), Kenn ....... 9 am
May 7
WSU Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale, Demo Gardens, (509-735-3551), Kennewick ........ 9 am
May 7
Women of Wisdom (WOW) Tea & Fashion Show, Red Lion (509-308-0559), Pasco ............ 11 am
May 7
Inland Empire Century Bike Ride. inlandempirecentury.org, Columbia Pk (509-586-6836) 6:30 am
May 7
Plant, Tool & Bake Sale, Master Gardeners , Library on Union (509-783-8898), Kennewick 9 am
May 7
Roaring 20’s Party for Catholic Charities, Terra Blanca (509-946-4645), Benton City ....... 5:30 pm
May 9-Jun 2 Exhibit: Juried Art Show, CBC Esvelt Gallery (509-542-5531), Pasco ................................. 8 am
May 14
Second Saturday at WAAAM, Air & Auto Museum (541-308-1600), Hood River, OR ............. 9 am
May 14
Classy Chassy Show & Shine, Historic Downtown (509-582-7221), Kennewick ................... 8 am
May14
Mother/Son Spring Soiree, Crossview Community Church (509.586.3506), Kennewick ...... 7 pm
May 14
Saturdaze Spring Sidewalk Sale, Uptown Shopping Center (509-430-2151), Richland .......... 8 am
May 21
Grape to Glass Gala, YVCC Grandview Activity Center (509-882-7069), Grandview ........... 6 pm
May 25
Tri-City Youth Choir—Forte! auditions, Community Center (509-307-8879), Richland ............ 3 pm
May 27-29 Art on the Plaza, Downtown (509) 543-3796), Ritzvllle ........................................................................
May 28
Ritzville Small Town Cache Cow Geocaching Event, (509-659-1936), Ritzville .................... 9 am
May 29
PNW Mustang Club Spring Show ‘N Shine , Columbia Point Marina Park (509.947.9228) .... 9 am
Jun 4
“Corvettes on the Columbia” Car Show, Columbia Park (509-713-3289), Kennewick ...... 9:30 am
Jun 11
Bottles, Brews and Barbecues, Vintner’s Village (509-788-5699), Prosser ............................. 10 am
Jun 11, 12 Fort Walla Walla Days, Fort Walla Walla Museum (509-525-7703), Walla Walla .................... 10 am
Jun 17, 18 Love of Junk Vintage Market, 253 Valley Chapel Rd (602-321-6511), Walla Walla .................. 9 am
Jun 18
WSU Master Gardeners, Summer Solstice, 1620 S. Union (509-735-3551), Kennewick ....... 3 pm
Jun 21
Explorers Kids Camp, Fort Walla Walla Museum (509-525-7703), Walla Walla .................. 8:30 am
Jun 24- 25 Uncommon Threads - Celebration of Quilting, Clore Center (509-786-3177), Prosser .......... 10 am
Jul 9
WAAAM Traffic Jam, Car Show & Swap Meet, (541-308-1600), Hood River, OR .................. 8 am
Jul 11
Jul 30
Hunt and Gather Vintage in the Park, John Dam Plaza (509-430-2151), Richland ................... 9 am
Aug 13
Aug 21
Ice Cream Social, Fort Walla Walla Museum (509-525-7703), Walla Walla ............................ 10 am
Sep 9-10
Wheelin’ Walla Walla, Downtown (509-529-8755), Walla Walla .................................................. 9 am
Sep 10-11 Annual Hood River Fly-In, 600 Air Museum Road (541-308-1600), Hood River, OR ............. 8 am
Sep 17
Model A Day at WAAAM, Air & Auto Museum (541-308-1600), Hood River, OR .................. 10 am
Oct 2
PNW Mustang Club Concours d’Elegance , Columbia Crest (509-591-9285), Paterson ........ 9 am
Oct 8
Nov 12
Dec 10
CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES
CONCERTS
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May 15
May 27
Jun 15
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mAY 1
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Myths & Truths about Estate Planning, Probate, Southridge HS (509-222-5080), Kennewick 7
May 2
All Levels Yoga, recurring weekly, Yoga Community, (509 521-4287), Kennewick ........... 4:30
May 4
Wine & Watercolors, ‘Dandelion Poof’, Goose Ridge Winery (509-396-7347), Richland .......... 6
May
All Levels Yoga, recurring weekly, Yoga Community,.theyogacommunity.com, Kennewick 6
May 5
Organizing Photos on Your Computer, Kamiakin HS (509-222-5080), Kennewick ................... 6
May 5
A Trip to Asia, Kamiakin HS (509-222-5080), Kennewick ...................................................... 6:30
May 5
Gentle Yoga, recurring weekly, Yoga Community 4415 W. Clearwater (509-521-4287), ...... 10
May 7
Housed Hanford Buit-Tour 1, South Richland, (509-222-5080), Richland ................................... 9
May 9
Being or Choosing an Executor, Southridge HS (509-222-5080), Kennewick .......................... 7
May 10
Oriental Torn Cotton Paper Art-Grapes & Cherries, Kamiakin HS (509-222-5080), Kenn ... 6:30
May 11
Discover Iceland, Southridge HS (509-222-5080), Kennewick .............................................. 6:30
May 12
Oriental torn Cotton Paper Art-Country Sightseeing, Kamiakin HS (509-222-5080), Kenn .. 6:30
May 13
CBC Community Night at the Carousel, Southridge Sports Complex (509-542-5531) ............ 4
May 14
Houses Hanford Built-Tour 2, The Gold Coast , (509-222-5080), Richland ............................... 9
May 19
Oriental Torn Cotton Paper Art-Summer Bouquet, Kamiakin HS (509-222-5080), Kenn ...... 6:30
May 19
Lecture: Rap 101: The Message behind the Music, MC Library, Union (509-542-5531) ........ 7
May 19, 26 Chain Maille Jewelry-Full Persian Bracelet, Kamiakin HS (509-222-5080), Kennewick .... 6:30
May 21
Houses Hanford Built-Tour 3, Central Richland, (509-222-5080), Richland ............................... 9
May 21
Spring Speech & Debate Clinic, CBC Gjerde Center (509-542-5531), Pasco ........................... 9
May 25
Fix it! For Women: Switch it Up! , Southridge HS (509-222-5080), Kennewick .................. 6:30
May 25
Voice-Overs: Now is Your Time , Southridge HS (509-222-5080), Kennewick .................. 6:30
May 26
Excellence in Speech & Debate Scholarship Pgm, CBC Bldg. (509-542-5531), Pasco ........ 4
Jun 2
Wine & Watercolors, Chris Blevins - ‘Sunflower’ , Market Vineyards (509-430-8633) ............. 6
Jun 20- July 20 Summer Reading & Spelling Camp, 1312 Sacramento Blvd (509-946-5453/), Rchld 8:15
Jul 19
Pioneer Kids Camp, Fort Walla Walla Museum (509-525-7703), Walla Walla ...................... 8:30
Jul 24
Wine & Watercolors - ‘Peacock Feather’, Holy Mac and Deli (509-430-8633), Kennewick ..... 1
Aug 18
Brews and Brushes Winter Forest Sunset, Paper Street Alehouse (509-430-8633), Richland 6
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Wine & Watercolors, Chris Blevins - ‘Hot Air Balloon’, Milbrandt Vineyards (509-430-8633), Prosser .......... 10 am
Dec 15- Jan 29 Over-40 Tri-City Tappers intro, Fridays, T-C Academy of Ballet (509-375-1898), Richland ............................. 1 pm
‘Calendar of Events’ continues on Page 39
‘Calendar of Events’
SPORTS
May 7
Group Health Inland Empire Century, inlandempirecentury.org, Col. Park (509-586-6836) 6:30 am
May 15
Mammoth Cup Golf Tournament, Wildhorse Golf Course (541) 429-7723), Pendleton ....................... 11 am
May 27-29 Last Stand Rodeo, Ted Rice Rodeo Arena (509-632-5309). Coulee City ......................................................... 7 pm
July 30
Hardhat Classic Golf Tournament, Palouse Ridge Course (hardhatclassic.wsu.edu) .................................... 7 am
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