Dan Myers plays an improvised blend of world, New Age, classical, and experimental music . Playing various ethnic wooden flutes, keyboard, and hand percussion instruments along with personally recorded sounds of nature, Myers creates an original musical kaleidoscope.

“Annual Wine Gone Wild Weekend”5 Days - - September 2 – 6, 2010When you purchase 5 or more cases of the selected wines, they are $51.00 ea. / $4.25 btl. (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and/or Gamay Noir)and/or $72.00 ea. / $6.00 btl. 2008 Late Harvest White RieslingMIX or MATCH ANY OF THESE VARIETIES . . . & SAVE!

Barry has worked both as a multi-woodwind artist and/or tour manager for the following national tours: Harry James Orchestra, "The Songs That Won World War II"; The Hoagy Carmichael Centennial Celebration; Glenn Miller Orchestra's Japan Tour 1999; Cab Calloway Orchestra's "Legacy Of Swing"; The "Our Sinatra" Orchestra; "Front Porch Blues" tour (with Charlie Musselwhite and Elvin Bishop, et. al.), "Big Band Dance Party" with the Jiving Lindy Hoppers as a star soloist on both alto saxophone and clarinet; The Newport Jazz Festival 50th Anniversary Tour 2004 (with Cedar Walton, Howard Alden, James Moody, Randy Brecker, James Carter, Lewis Nash and Peter Washington). Barry currently tours with the Harry James Orchestra, with which he has recorded 4 CD's, and works in New York , touring nationally and internationally. He also plays with his jazz quartet, which released an acclaimed CD "I Remember Clifford" in 1996, in addition to playing in Northwest venues as much as possible.

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the Columbia as we paddle downstream from Leslie Groves Park to Columbia Point Park. We will dock our kayaks and have a wonderful 4 course dinner at Anthony’s Home Port Restaurant! Directions and a detailed itinerary will be given upon registration. Trip includes kayak, shuttle, equipment, guides, dinner, and gratuity. Fee: $54 Age: Adult Time: 1:30 - 6 p.m. Date: Friday, September 3 Registration Deadline: August 30

Free outdoor movie in downtown Richland's John Dam Plaza (Park across from the post office and federal building)! We will be showing Disney's Alice in Wonderland starring Johnny Depp. We will have karaoke starting at 7pm with movie starting at sundown. We will also have a concession trailer with hot dogs, pizza, nachos, popcorn and more! Bring the entire family! Watch video clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7HyyGF7Dk0

Join Olsen Estates on Saturday, September 4th, for Happy Hour from 3pm-6pm. Come relax on the beutiful patio and enjoy lite fare, exquisite wines, and live music by the Matt Larson Trio!

Free outdoor movie in downtown Richland's John Dam Plaza (park across from the post office and Federal Building)! We will be showing the new release Furry Vengeance starring Brendan Fraser. Pre-movie activities begin at 7pm with movie starting at sundown. Activities include a bounce house, karaoke, and sing and dance time with TJ the Tiger. We will also have a concession trailer with hot dogs, pizza, nachos, popcorn and more! Bring the entire family! Watch video clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7HyyGF7Dk0

This Festival is an extension of our weekly Monday night jam at the Chilhowie Lions Club Building in Chilhowie, VA. We started this Annual Music event to REPLACE the SALTVILLE JAM which was held every Labor Day weekend for 12 years. We would like to thank everyone that has supported our jams over the years and to encourage you to support our new and improved event. The people are the same; only the location and sponsors have changed.HighlightsBluegrass, Old Time, Gospel, Finger Picking / Free Family Fun For Everyone /Everyone welcome—bring your music and join us / Bring a chair & blanket and enjoy this free event.Large beautiful stage and plenty of areas to jam. Shelter will be provided to help keep you dry and cool while watching the show. Self-contained campers and tents are welcome. We have limited water and electrical hook-ups. Contact us for more information on camping.Tickets are available now for a chance to win a custom built guitar by Lisa Barker specifically designed for the festival. All donations will be used to improve the jam.ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING MUSIC EVENTS IN THE COUNTRY!

Tumbleweed music festival features performers from their teens to their eighties, playing music that ranges from folk-rock to old-time. Five performance stages run concurrently all weekend! There’s also an open mic stage, free workshops on a variety of instruments, dance forms and special topics of interest, such as songwriting and promotion. Vendors offer a variety of crafts and food. Daytime events from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. are free to the public. The ticketed concert begins at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday night; the cost is $8 for adults and $5 for teens and seniors (ages 12 and under are free). Tumbleweed is sponsored by 3 Rivers Folklife Society and the City of Richland.

Living History Performance Retired Whitman College Professor of Spanish Clark Colahan portrays merchant, mayor, & musician James McAuliff in a Living History performance at 2:00 pm in Fort Walla Walla Museum’s pioneer settlement. Enjoy 19th century popular music with the Oregon Trail Band at 1:30 pm. On Myra Road in Fort Walla Walla Park Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily through October. Admission: $7 adults; $6 seniors 62 and up and students; $3 children 6-12; free for under 6. Information: 509-525-7703, info@fortwallawallamuseum.org, www.fortwallawallamuseum.org.

Please join us on the patio! Kick back and relax, or boogie down to the sounds of The Knutzen Brothers--four maverick music-makers taking a journey through wine country and exploring jazz, country, rock n' roll, and americana.Free to attend, but seating is limited! Reserved tables are available for $20 (for up to 6 people). Catered buffet provided by Bon Vino's Bistro for $20/person. For more information, or to reserve a table, please give us a call.

Tumbleweed music festival features performers from their teens to their eighties, playing music that ranges from folk-rock to old-time. Five performance stages run concurrently all weekend! There’s also an open mic stage, free workshops on a variety of instruments, dance forms and special topics of interest, such as songwriting and promotion. Vendors offer a variety of crafts and food. Daytime events from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. are free to the public. The ticketed concert begins at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday night; the cost is $8 for adults and $5 for teens and seniors (ages 12 and under are free). Tumbleweed is sponsored by 3 Rivers Folklife Society and the City of Richland.

Tumbleweed music festival features performers from their teens to their eighties, playing music that ranges from folk-rock to old-time. Five performance stages run concurrently all weekend! There’s also an open mic stage, free workshops on a variety of instruments, dance forms and special topics of interest, such as songwriting and promotion. Vendors offer a variety of crafts and food. Daytime events from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. are free to the public. The ticketed concert begins at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday night; the cost is $8 for adults and $5 for teens and seniors (ages 12 and under are free). Tumbleweed is sponsored by 3 Rivers Folklife Society and the City of Richland.

Please join us every other Tuesday night for our bi-weekly wine tasting. We will pour you a sip of three special wines as you arrive for dinner. When you find a new wine that you love, enjoy a glass or bottle with dinner and feel free to buy a bottle at lower retail “to go” prices to take home as well. What a great way to shop for wine!

“An open mic is an opportunity for poets to try out new works and get an immediate response — normally applause, as well as appropriate laughs or gasps or sighs,” said Leonard Orr, host the Open Mic. “We get people whose poems have been published and we get people who just wrote their first poem last week.”

5 for $5 at 5pm (until 7pm) in our Richland Tasting Room. Savor tasty nibbles while you pick 5 different wines to sample from a unique selection of 15 wines from our cellar with authoritative commentary by our wine specialists. A great way to spend an early evening! Taste our Reserve Wines which have limited distribution outside of the winery. A tasting fee of $5.00 will be refunded upon purchase of any Tulip label wine and a $10.00 tasting fee will be refunded upon purchase of any Reserve wine. Our Riesling was named one of the Top 100 Most Exciting Wines for 2009 by WINE SPECTATOR. And, our Rosé of Sangiovese was rated Gold (or better) for the fifth year in a row at the SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE’S Wine Competition. We are the premier family owned winery, the tenth largest, and one of the oldest in Washington; an essential stop on any tour of Washington's best wineries. We are the only winery in the world with an artisan glass studio on premise. Sample - Taste – Enjoy! info@BarnardGriffin.com

Steve HabermanSteve has graced our community with his incredible talent since 1997. He has performed in every facet of musical entertainment from recordings and concerts to television roles, nightclubs and telethons. His spectacular artistry ranges from classical to ragtime to rock and roll, jazz and of course Broadway show tunes. Steve teaches piano and resides in Kennewick with his lovely wife Deborah. There may be those special people in the audience who wonder why he looks so familiar…you, of course, recognize him as “Stevie, the piano man” from THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS.Mary Lou GnozaVocal stylist Mary Lou is well known to audiences in the Pacific Northwest for her dazzling repertoire of show-stopping Broadway songs, jazz standards, slow and dreamy ballads and blues. There is never a dull moment when the music starts and audiences are mesmerized by the extraordinary stylings of her rich, full voice. She has resided in Richland for several years and designs and creates costumes for Richland Light Opera Company and other local theatre groups when she isn’t singing.

Cold Creek combines three of the Tri-Cities most unique and entertaining musicians. Mike Skalstad is an independent singer/songwriter who has composed two original CD’s. He is an accomplished vocalist as well as a guitarist and harmonica player. Joe Winters has created three individual CD’s and is one of the areas most highly regarded musicians excelling in all areas of guitar picking styles. Mo Cowgill has been one of the areas finest lead guitar players for decades and has played with many local bands. Together as Cold Creek they create an extraordinarily fresh and unusually entertaining ensemble. Come and enjoy some of their many original songs as well as their creative cover of many folk, folk rock, country, and rock classics.

Annual Campaign Kick-Off Breakfast and Agency Fair

Concerts at Flat Top Park The summer concerts at Flat Top Park, brought to you by theCity of West Richland and the Red Mountain Lions Club.  All concerts start at 7 p.m. at Flat Top Park located atBombing Range Rd. & Van Giesen.  Concessions of hot dog, popcorn, ice cream and popoffered by the Red Mountain Lions Club.The schedule for this summer is: July 16th - Nick VigarenoJuly 30th - Bram Brata & OK 2 BotayAugust 6th - Wiley and the Wild West BandSeptember 10th - Teen Night

The City of Connell is celebrating its centennial during the annual Fall Festival the 2nd weekend in September. Events include Tom Otterness bronze sculpture unveiling, parade, carnival, Pioneer Park activities, vendors, arts & crafts, Columbia Basin Junior Livestock Show, street dance, Fire Department pancake feed, and much, much more. Bring the whole family and join the Connell community in celebrating its 100th birthday!

Veterans of the Tri-City music scene “Strings Attached” recently ended a 12 year stint at the now defunct “TS Cattle Company” in Kennewick, Washington.The Emerald is blessed to have this amazing duo perform in our dining room.Rob BurroughsDirector of the CBC Orchestra Rob Burroughs moonlights on his custom made 7-string electric violin. Rob is a virtuoso in classical, improvised music and anything musical under the sun.Chuck WilliamsLocal Tennis Pro and Fantastic singer and guitar player Chuck Williams sings Clapton and other favorites along with his fun, tasteful guitar licks.

National award-winning Christian artist David Harsh will be performing his original, innovative, Message-driven music in 2 special concerts at the Performing Arts Center of Wenatchee on Saturday, September 11, 2010. The Washington state native plays a unique mix of acoustic Christian folk, rock, and pop that is sure to appeal to all ages and music fans. In addition, David’s creativity on the acoustic guitar comes through every song. Whether he is playing 2 guitars at once, layering multiple sounds with his loop station or tapping all over the instrument he is constantly “breaking the mold!” Harsh has won numerous awards for his work, including first place in a national songwriting competition through the AGMA (Academy of Gospel Music Arts.) To learn more about David's creative music ministry, including video clips and sounds clips, please visit his website at www.davidharsh.com or watch him on YouTube at www.youtube.com/davidharsh.

Must be 21 and over to attend.

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LIGO has drop-in tours for the public on the second Saturday of every month.  No reservations or ID checks needed, international visitors are welcome, all ages are welcome, admission is free and there is no such thing as a dumb question about LIGO.

Veterans of the Tri-City music scene “Strings Attached” recently ended a 12 year stint at the now defunct “TS Cattle Company” in Kennewick, Washington.The Emerald is blessed to have this amazing duo perform in our dining room.Rob BurroughsDirector of the CBC Orchestra Rob Burroughs moonlights on his custom made 7-string electric violin. Rob is a virtuoso in classical, improvised music and anything musical under the sun.Chuck WilliamsLocal Tennis Pro and Fantastic singer and guitar player Chuck Williams sings Clapton and other favorites along with his fun, tasteful guitar licks.

Tagaris to conduct 2010 Vineyard Trip toWahluke Slope Dueto popular consumer demand, The First Annual Vineyard Trip to the TagarisEstate Vineyards in the Wahluke Slope AVA has been scheduled for Saturday, September11. The Wahluke Slope AVA is a13-mile-wide gravel bar created by the ice age floods that ravaged Eastern Washington some 15,000 years ago. It's borderedto the north by the Saddle Mountains and on the other tree sides by the Columbia River. One of the state's warmest grape growingregions, top winemakers consider the Wahluke Slope as the backbone of theWashington Wine Industry. Two of Tagaris' vineyards, its 174 acre organicMichael Vineyard and its smaller Alice Vineyard both lie within the  Wahluke; its Arete Vineyard likes just to theeast in the Columbia Valley AVA Thetrip will leave from Tagaris at 9:00am heading off to the vineyards via motorcoachwith Starbucks and Danish inhand.First stop will be Tagaris' newest vineyard, 2-year-old, organic MichaelVineyard. Plantings consist of Carménerè, Cab Franc, Muscat Canelli,Cinsault, Barbara, Sangiovese,Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot.  Winemaker Frank Roth and his staff willpour barrel samples of each grape variety in each varietal block, and grapescan be tasted from the vine to explore the connection from vine to wine.The group will then move on to King Fuji Ranch, home to one of America's largest Fuji apple plantings with more than 1.5million trees.  King Fuji is also home to 6-year-old Alice Vineyard, whereMourvèdre, Counoise, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo, andMalbec are grown.  Smaller groups will split up to tour the orchards andthe vineyards, with barrel samples and grape and apple-picking along the way. Thefinal stop will be at the 26-year-old, old-vine Areté Vineyard. Here, tour guestswill walk amongst organic plantings of Sémillon, Gewürztraminer, WhiteRiesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc and willenjoy a traditional Mexican fiesta and wine pairings served at Tagaris' privatepark in the heart of the vineyard.  The park has spectacular 360-degreeviews of the Saddle Mountains, MountAdams, and MountRainier. In all, the tour will include 322 acres of vineyard delight, and over 1000acres of appleliciousness!!  Estimatedtime of return to the winery is between 3:00-4:00 pm. Ticketsare on sale now for just $90.00 per person and may be purchased at Tagaris or  ordered over the phone.  The cut off datefor ordering tickets is August 31st.  Ticketsare not refundable after that date.  Email: Info@TagarisWines.com       Taverna509.628.0200          Winery Office 509.628.1619         844 Tulip Lane, Richland WA 99352 www.tagariswines.com

Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in a relaxed, friendly setting. The Alpha course usually meets once per week for 10 weeks, and includes an amazing one-day or weekend getaway. Each session, people enjoy great food, laughter and learning in a fun and friendly atmosphere where no question about life or God is seen as too simple or too hostile…questions like—Is there a God? Why am I here? Where did I come from? Where am I going? Please join us for this "no strings attached" dinner and movie event. You can register at our website http://www.tinyurl.com/collegeview or by calling 509-547-4289. Childcare will be provided.

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Living History Performance Robert Armstrong, Clark Colahan, & Dan Clark portray Outlaw Ferd Patterson, Sheriff James MacAuliff, & Mayor E.B. Whitman in a Living History performance at 2:00 p.m. in Fort Walla Walla Museum’s pioneer settlement. On Myra Road in Fort Walla Walla Park Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily through October. Admission: $7 adults; $6 seniors 62 and up and students; $3 children 6-12; free for under 6. Information: 509-525-7703, info@fortwallawallamuseum.org, www.fortwallawallamuseum.org.

Your partnership with the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce is a highly visible and benefial method to promote your business. Revenue generated from this event not only contributes to the Chamber's annual operating budget, but also enables the Chamber to provide valuable member programs and services. Your sponsorship enables the Chamber to continue its role as a community leader to foster a vibrant and prosperous region.Registration includes lunch, dinner, cart and games.

To educate citizens to be better prepared to take care of themselves, family, friends and neighbors in the event of a disaster of any type until professional emergency responders can arrive. To perform projects that improve our communities disaster preparedness.  This is a 4 class course and you must attend all four classes to get certificate.  If you are unable to attend the first day there is an alternative date available.  Please contact Rachel Jasper for complete list of dates and times.  Thank you!

5 for $5 at 5pm (until 7pm) in our Richland Tasting Room. Savor tasty nibbles while you pick 5 different wines to sample from a unique selection of 15 wines from our cellar with authoritative commentary by our wine specialists. A great way to spend an early evening! Taste our Reserve Wines which have limited distribution outside of the winery. A tasting fee of $5.00 will be refunded upon purchase of any Tulip label wine and a $10.00 tasting fee will be refunded upon purchase of any Reserve wine. Our Riesling was named one of the Top 100 Most Exciting Wines for 2009 by WINE SPECTATOR. And, our Rosé of Sangiovese was rated Gold (or better) for the fifth year in a row at the SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE’S Wine Competition. We are the premier family owned winery, the tenth largest, and one of the oldest in Washington; an essential stop on any tour of Washington's best wineries. We are the only winery in the world with an artisan glass studio on premise. Sample - Taste – Enjoy! info@BarnardGriffin.com

5 for $5 at 5pm (until 7pm) in our Richland Tasting Room. Savor tasty nibbles while you pick 5 different wines to sample from a unique selection of 15 wines from our cellar with authoritative commentary by our wine specialists. A great way to spend an early evening! Taste our Reserve Wines which have limited distribution outside of the winery. A tasting fee of $5.00 will be refunded upon purchase of any Tulip label wine and a $10.00 tasting fee will be refunded upon purchase of any Reserve wine. Our Riesling was named one of the Top 100 Most Exciting Wines for 2009 by WINE SPECTATOR. And, our Rosé of Sangiovese was rated Gold (or better) for the fifth year in a row at the SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE’S Wine Competition. We are the premier family owned winery, the tenth largest, and one of the oldest in Washington; an essential stop on any tour of Washington's best wineries. We are the only winery in the world with an artisan glass studio on premise. Sample - Taste – Enjoy! info@BarnardGriffin.com

KISS CANCER GOODBYE!"Ladies Night" FundraiserManicures, massages, hairdressing, clothes, jewelry and MORE! Catered by Leo's CateringTickets available at Real Deals, The Roxy, She She's and House of StyleAll proceeds go to American Cancer SocietyMust be 21 and older to attend. Visit us on Facebook. 

Steve HabermanSteve has graced our community with his incredible talent since 1997. He has performed in every facet of musical entertainment from recordings and concerts to television roles, nightclubs and telethons. His spectacular artistry ranges from classical to ragtime to rock and roll, jazz and of course Broadway show tunes. Steve teaches piano and resides in Kennewick with his lovely wife Deborah. There may be those special people in the audience who wonder why he looks so familiar…you, of course, recognize him as “Stevie, the piano man” from THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS.Mary Lou GnozaVocal stylist Mary Lou is well known to audiences in the Pacific Northwest for her dazzling repertoire of show-stopping Broadway songs, jazz standards, slow and dreamy ballads and blues. There is never a dull moment when the music starts and audiences are mesmerized by the extraordinary stylings of her rich, full voice. She has resided in Richland for several years and designs and creates costumes for Richland Light Opera Company and other local theatre groups when she isn’t singing.

John CriglerA young jazz pianist native to Tri-Cities Washington. He graduated from Pasco High School in 2009 and has studied music under the direction of Los Angeles based pianist Steve Haberman and has continued his classical piano studies with pianist Bill McKay. He gigs regularly around the Tri-Cities in various jazz groups, singers and solo piano.Heavily influenced by the legendary Oscar Peterson, he plays very straight ahead jazz styles with a soulful, blues influence. Other influences include Bill Evans, Gene Harris, Thelonious Monk, Diana Krall, Clark Terry, Charlie Rouse, Chick Corea among others.

Chelsea SpenceA Tri-Cities native, Chelsea earned her Master's degree in Harp Performance from Colorado State University, in Fort Collins, and her Bachelor's of Music in Harp Performance at Eastern Washington University in Cheney, WA. With over ten years of teaching and performing experience, Chelsea has a harp studio in Richland, WA, and has performed throughout Colorado and Washington States. Chelsea is currently principle harpist with the Mid-Columbia Symphony in the Tri-Cities, Wa, and the Grande Ronde Symphony Orchestra in LaGrande, OR as well as a player with the Walla Walla Symphony.

The first annual “Cough It Up For A Cure” Wine Tasting and Auction for Cystic Fibrosis will be held on September, 18th , 2010. This is a benefit being held in support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that causes frequent lung infections and inefficient digestion in approximately 30,000 Americans. Many advances in medicine over the last 20 years have increased the average lifespan of individuals with CF from the late teens to nearly 40 years today. The majority of these medical advances are results of research funded by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. With nearly 90 Cents of every dollar raised going directly to research and programs to help these individuals. The auction will be held in Prosser, Washington at Desert Wind Winery. It will include wine tasting from wineries around the Prosser area, a silent auction, live entertainment, raffled items, and hor d'oeuvres prepared by previous restaurant owner of Cucina de Giacci's, Majestia Giacci. To purchase tickets for this event you may contact 1-800-647-7774. The evening will begin at 5:00 pm on Saturday the 18th of September. Tickets are $40 per individual or $75 for a pair. Tickets are now on sale also at Cheese Louise in Richland. Please join us for a wonderful evening, and respond to this post if you have any question about this great event.Cheese Louise:619 The ParkwayRichland, WA, 99352-4232For more information about the event or about some of the featured auction items please visit my website at: http://www.cff.org/Great_Strides/DanaGiacci6874Sincerely,Dana GiacciAuction Event Co-Chair

Audra Connolly was born in Nampa, Idaho to an art teacher and an outdoorsman who filled her childhood with music and nature. She expressed interest in all forms of art and poetry as a child, but Audra’s priorities focused more and more on music as she grew. Instigated by her mother, Audra began taking piano lessons at the age of four and continued studying classical music until earning her degree in piano performance from Boise State University. Of her music education, Audra always felt it was very challenging but that the reward lay in achieving the goals that she set out to accomplish.

COUNTRY NESTERS Marketplace Antiques & Collectibles 5th Annual Fall Show   The One & Only Fall Antique Show in the Tri-Cities!  Being held at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Kennewick. September 18, 2010 ~~ 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., September 19, 2010 ~~10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Furniture, Jewelry, Depression & Elegant Glassware, Coins, Postcards, Primitives, Shabby Chic, Collectibles, Antiques, and Treasured Finds. $3.00 Admission Good for Both Days  ~~ Free Parking ~~ Handicap Accessible. SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS: *VFW LOCAL 5785 2nd ANNUAL VINTAGE RED, WHITE & BLUE CAR & MOTORCYCLE  SHOW*, (Saturday, September 18, 2010 - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)   Saturday & Sunday - FRANKLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM DISPLAY. SHIRLEY FRARES ~ APRON DISPLAY SEW Q QUILT - TRI-CITIES QUILTERS RAFFLES & MUCH MORE! GOOD FOOD, GREAT FUN, GOOD TIMES!  JOIN US IN THIS FUN, UNIQUE ANTIQUE ADVENTURE & HAVE A GOOD OLD TREASURED TIME AT THE BENTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS.

The Master Gardeners will hold a fall plant sale September 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The plants are an assortment of reasonably priced perennials, spring flowering bulbs, and many other plants from the gardens of local Master Gardeners and the Demonstration Garden.

34th annual Sausage Fest! Bring your family and friends and enjoy a weekend of great local foods, indoor and outdoor biergartens, games for all ages, handmade arts and crafts, and live music and entertainment. Admission if FREE! This is a two-day event: Friday from 5 p.m to 12 midnight and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 midnight.

Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in a relaxed, friendly setting. The Alpha course usually meets once per week for 10 weeks, and includes an amazing one-day or weekend getaway. Each session, people enjoy great food, laughter and learning in a fun and friendly atmosphere where no question about life or God is seen as too simple or too hostile…questions like—Is there a God? Why am I here? Where did I come from? Where am I going? It is not too late to check out Alpha. Please join us! You can register at our website http://www.tinyurl.com/collegeview or by calling 509-547-4289. Childcare will be provided.

COUNTRY NESTERS Marketplace Antiques & Collectibles 5th Annual Fall Show   The One & Only Fall Antique Show in the Tri-Cities! Being held at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Kennewick. September 18, 2010 ~~ 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., September 19, 2010 ~~10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Furniture, Jewelry, Depression & Elegant Glassware, Coins, Postcards, Primitives, Shabby Chic, Collectibles, Antiques, and Treasured Finds. $3.00 Admission Good for Both Days  ~~ Free Parking ~~ Handicap Accessible. SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS: *VFW LOCAL 5785 2nd ANNUAL VINTAGE RED, WHITE & BLUE CAR & MOTORCYCLE  SHOW*, (Saturday, September 18, 2010 - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)  Saturday & Sunday - FRANKLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM DISPLAY. SHIRLEY FRARES ~ APRON DISPLAY SEW Q QUILT - TRI-CITIES QUILTERS RAFFLES & MUCH MORE! GOOD FOOD, GREAT FUN, GOOD TIMES!  JOIN US IN THIS FUN, UNIQUE ANTIQUE ADVENTURE & HAVE A GOOD OLD TREASURED TIME AT THE BENTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS.

Living History Performance Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center employee J.R. Lieuallen portrays Lowden area pioneer A.P. Woodward in a Living History performance at 2:00 p.m. in Fort Walla Walla Museum’s pioneer settlement Enjoy 19th century popular music with the Oregon Trail Band at 1:30 pm. On Myra Road in Fort Walla Walla Park Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily through October. Admission: $7 adults; $6 seniors 62 and up and students; $3 children 6-12; free for under 6. Information: 509-525-7703, info@fortwallawallamuseum.org, www.fortwallawallamuseum.org.

Monterosso's Italian Restaurant is hosting a gourmet dinner for the benefitof the Children's Developmental Center, a nonprofit organization whichprovides early intervention services to infants and toddlers. The eventwill take place September 19th, 5:00 PM at their unique antique railroaddining car restaurant. Guests will enjoy a five course gourmet meal withselected wines and a silent auction. All proceeds, including the $120.00dinner/wine cost, will be donated to the Center. Monterosso's ItalianRestaurant will also match donations up to $5000.00. Seating is limited to44 guests. For information contact Jan Hansens 509-735-1062,janh@childrensdc.org or Monterosso's at 509-946-4525.

Please join us every other Tuesday night for our bi-weekly wine tasting. We will pour you a sip of three special wines as you arrive for dinner. When you find a new wine that you love, enjoy a glass or bottle with dinner and feel free to buy a bottle at lower retail “to go” prices to take home as well. What a great way to shop for wine!

5 for $5 at 5pm (until 7pm) in our Richland Tasting Room. Savor tasty nibbles while you pick 5 different wines to sample from a unique selection of 15 wines from our cellar with authoritative commentary by our wine specialists. A great way to spend an early evening! Taste our Reserve Wines which have limited distribution outside of the winery. A tasting fee of $5.00 will be refunded upon purchase of any Tulip label wine and a $10.00 tasting fee will be refunded upon purchase of any Reserve wine. Our Riesling was named one of the Top 100 Most Exciting Wines for 2009 by WINE SPECTATOR. And, our Rosé of Sangiovese was rated Gold (or better) for the fifth year in a row at the SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE’S Wine Competition. We are the premier family owned winery, the tenth largest, and one of the oldest in Washington; an essential stop on any tour of Washington's best wineries. We are the only winery in the world with an artisan glass studio on premise. Sample - Taste – Enjoy! info@BarnardGriffin.com

An 8 hour Business Crime Prevention class held by the Washington State Crime Prevention Association. It is designed for business owners/operators, crime prevention officers, school/hospital/security professionals. Lunch is included with the cost.

A diverse selection of works created by Mid-Columbia artists will be on display Sept. 22-Dec. 15 at WSU Tri-Cities, in the East Building administration hallway.The public is invited to the opening reception at 5 p.m. Sept. 22, where Chancellor Vicky Carwein will recognize the artists.

Steve HabermanSteve has graced our community with his incredible talent since 1997. He has performed in every facet of musical entertainment from recordings and concerts to television roles, nightclubs and telethons. His spectacular artistry ranges from classical to ragtime to rock and roll, jazz and of course Broadway show tunes. Steve teaches piano and resides in Kennewick with his lovely wife Deborah. There may be those special people in the audience who wonder why he looks so familiar…you, of course, recognize him as “Stevie, the piano man” from THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS.Mary Lou GnozaVocal stylist Mary Lou is well known to audiences in the Pacific Northwest for her dazzling repertoire of show-stopping Broadway songs, jazz standards, slow and dreamy ballads and blues. There is never a dull moment when the music starts and audiences are mesmerized by the extraordinary stylings of her rich, full voice. She has resided in Richland for several years and designs and creates costumes for Richland Light Opera Company and other local theatre groups when she isn’t singing.

The event speaker is David Lucero, Director of Alternative Energy Storage at EaglePicher Technologies, LLC. EaglePicher Technologies designs and manufactures batteries, battery management systems and energetic devices for the defense, aerospace, medical and commercial industries. Mr. Lucero will outline the company’s current efforts in energy storage, discuss why it is an important market to pursue, and expand on the company’s projections for where the market is heading.There is no charge to attend this event; however, please pre-register by Monday, September 20. Light reception to immediately follow sponsored by Mission Support Alliance, LLC.To register and for more information, please visit:http://www.pnl.gov/tcrdSpeakers/Reception sponsored by:

18th Annual Breakfast to benefit the Capital Campaign for The Arc of Tri-Cities

Barry has worked both as a multi-woodwind artist and/or tour manager for the following national tours: Harry James Orchestra, "The Songs That Won World War II"; The Hoagy Carmichael Centennial Celebration; Glenn Miller Orchestra's Japan Tour 1999; Cab Calloway Orchestra's "Legacy Of Swing"; The "Our Sinatra" Orchestra; "Front Porch Blues" tour (with Charlie Musselwhite and Elvin Bishop, et. al.), "Big Band Dance Party" with the Jiving Lindy Hoppers as a star soloist on both alto saxophone and clarinet; The Newport Jazz Festival 50th Anniversary Tour 2004 (with Cedar Walton, Howard Alden, James Moody, Randy Brecker, James Carter, Lewis Nash and Peter Washington). Barry currently tours with the Harry James Orchestra, with which he has recorded 4 CD's, and works in New York , touring nationally and internationally. He also plays with his jazz quartet, which released an acclaimed CD "I Remember Clifford" in 1996, in addition to playing in Northwest venues as much as possible.

On Friday, September 24th at 1pm, DVS will be holding their 5th Annual Golf Tournament at Canyon Lakes Golf course in Kennewick. You can help support DVS and victims of domestic violence by signing up as a tournament sponsor, sponsoring a hole or a shelter family, or donating auction items or services. Download a sponsorship form at http://dvsbf.org/donate/. Deadline for entry is September 10, 2010. DVS offers 24-hour emergency shelter, crisis line, legal advocacy, support group, children’s advocacy, and support services for victims of domestic violence and their children.

Cindy McKay, vocals and 12 string guitar, sings a variety of tunes ranging from Stevie Nicks to James Taylor. She frequently is seen playing with Rob Burroughs (violin), Doug Rice (Guitar), or occasionally her husband, Bill McKay (keyboards).

September 24th, 25th, and 26th. Free live history, music and educational event. Please visit Sacajaweaheritgedays.org for more information. For more on what is happening in your state parks visit http://www.parks.wa.gov/events/

For years LIGO has offered drop-in tours for the public on the second Saturday of every month.  Now a second monthly tour will be added each fourth Friday from 3 to 5 p.m.  The rules will be the same -- no reservations or ID checks needed, international visitors are welcome, all ages are welcome, admission is free and there is no such thing as a dumb question about LIGO.  Check LHO's Tours page for complete tour information.  Remember that the Observatory offers privately scheduled tours for groups of 15 or more.

Collaborating with local and national artists to bring outstanding choral music performance to the Tri-Cities and surrounding regions.Featuring internationally acclaimed early music soprano Julianne Baird and early music specialist Kraig Scott on harpsichord.Johann Sebastian Bach“Es ist nichts Gesundes an meinem Leibe”Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F majorAntonio VivaldiIntroduzione al GloriaGloria in D major

Please join us for what promises to be a fun-filled evening on the patio! Back by popular demand, we're featuring acoustic guitarists Blue Mountain Spanish Sounds. Free to attend, but seating is limited! Reserved tables are available for $20 (for up to 6 people). Catered buffet provided by Bon Vino's Bistro for $20/person. For more information, or to reserve a table, please call.

Columbia Point Golf Course will be the host of the 2010 Time of Remembrance Golf Tournament. Time of Remembrance honors the families and comrades of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Hawaii and Alaska soldiers who have lost thier lives fighting the war on terror. $75 will include 18 holes of golf and a steak dinner. There will also be a drawing and a silent auction at the end of the tournament. All proceeds from the tournament will go towards the Time of Remembrance conference on September 25th and 26th.

September 25 and 26, 2010.  Join us for our harvest celebration and sample grapes fresh from the vineyards! Enjoy live music, wine tasting and winery tours. All guests are welcome; no admittance fee.

Seven years ago, the Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership brought back an historic event in Downtown Kennewick history with the rebirth of Grapefest. Grapefest was originally started in the mid nineteen-forties and continued through the nineteen-Fifties as a major promotion of the downtown Kennewick area. "Grapefest 2010" is scheduled for September 25, 2010

Six historic Kennewick homes will be on tour for the public. Advance purchase $15, day of event $18. No children under 12 please. Proceeds will benefit the East Benton County Historical Museum in Kennewick.

City of Richland will showcase its projects, programs, services and equipment with displays, demonstrations and hands-on fun for all ages.

The Steve Haberman Trio - Jazz

The Tri-Cities Walk to Defeat ALS, now in its 3rd year will once again be held in Columbia Park. Starting at the Band Shell, nice flat paved trail along the scenic Columbia River. ADA accessible, home of children’s “Playground of Dreams”, dogs on a leash welcome. This 3 mile walk is to honor and support those who are living with or have lost their lives to Lou Gehrig's disease. The Walk to Defeat ALS is The ALS Association's national signature event. Each year, over 65,000 people including ALS patients, families, friends and corporate leaders join together to raise funds in support of The Association’s cutting-edge research and community-based patient services programs.

Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in a relaxed, friendly setting. The Alpha course usually meets once per week for 10 weeks, and includes an amazing one-day or weekend getaway. Each session, people enjoy great food, laughter and learning in a fun and friendly atmosphere where no question about life or God is seen as too simple or too hostile…questions like—Is there a God? Why am I here? Where did I come from? Where am I going? It is not too late to check out Alpha. Please join us! You can register at our website http://www.tinyurl.com/collegeview or by calling 509-547-4289. Childcare will be provided.

September 25 and 26, 2010.  Join us for our harvest celebration and sample grapes fresh from the vineyards! Enjoy live music, wine tasting and winery tours. All guests are welcome; no admittance fee.

September 24th, 25th, and 26th. Free live history, music and educational event. Please visit Sacajaweaheritgedays.org for more information. For more on what is happening in your state parks visit http://www.parks.wa.gov/events/

Living History Performance Diane Kaye portrays Mother Joseph of the Sisters of Providence in a Living History performance at 2:00 p.m. in Fort Walla Walla Museum’s pioneer settlement (indoors in the Grand Hall in the event of inclement weather). On Myra Road in Fort Walla Walla Park Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily through October. Admission: $7 adults; $6 seniors 62 and up and students; $3 children 6-12; free for under 6. Information: 509-525-7703, info@fortwallawallamuseum.org, www.fortwallawallamuseum.org.

Steve HabermanSteve has graced our community with his incredible talent since 1997. He has performed in every facet of musical entertainment from recordings and concerts to television roles, nightclubs and telethons. His spectacular artistry ranges from classical to ragtime to rock and roll, jazz and of course Broadway show tunes. Steve teaches piano and resides in Kennewick with his lovely wife Deborah. There may be those special people in the audience who wonder why he looks so familiar…you, of course, recognize him as “Stevie, the piano man” from THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS.Mary Lou GnozaVocal stylist Mary Lou is well known to audiences in the Pacific Northwest for her dazzling repertoire of show-stopping Broadway songs, jazz standards, slow and dreamy ballads and blues. There is never a dull moment when the music starts and audiences are mesmerized by the extraordinary stylings of her rich, full voice. She has resided in Richland for several years and designs and creates costumes for Richland Light Opera Company and other local theatre groups when she isn’t singing.

Don Millard has been performing in the Spokane area for 30 years with various bands including Crossroads Blues Band, 32-20, Bluesasaurus, and the Hdqtrs Blues Band. In 1996 he returned to his first love, solo acoustic guitar and harmonica. Don sings and plays traditional blues as well as original blues songs.Don Millard has performed on the main stage at the 20th Winthrop R&B Festival, The Ritzville Blues Festival (14 years), Pig Out in the Park several years, 1st Night Spokane, Harp Attack 3, county fairs, The Fox Theater and many clubs and bars.

Washington State University Tri-Cities is hosting a two-part educational course to help jumpstart savings for your retirement. This two-part course for adults ages 50-70 is led by Todd Halterman of Pacific Crest Planning in Kennewick. Learn to determine how much money is needed to retire comfortably, eliminate debt, improve cash flow, convert an IRA, transfer risk of potential financial losses, and more. The course is only $69 and includes, one workbook and each attendee can bring a guest at no additional charge.

4 days of dog shows in Columbia Park. Specialty shows on Thursday and Friday, all breed show on Saturday and Sunday.

Join us at Terra Blanca Winery & Estate Vineyard as regional restaurants and caterers share their signature dishes. Offerings will be paired with Terra Blanca wines. Enjoy the music of Retread, and inspect the Auction treasures. A great evening of food, wine, music and friends, all to benefit our little ones with disabilities and challenges and their families.

 Strike Out CancerMen's and Women's Softball TournamentsProceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society24 Men's teams, 8 womens teams$270 per team, plus $30 Bal fee ($300 total), payable by Aug 14th (Make checks payable to "Strike out Cancer") First Come first served. No places saved15 players per team maximumModifies ASA rulesGuaranteed 4 games, Pool Play, with Single elimination on SundayAwards: 1st place team gets a trophy and team members get a shirt  

The Market at The Parkway (Richland Farmer's Market) opens Friday June 5th at Lee Blvd and The Parkway. Hours are from 9 AM till 1 PM each Friday from now through at least October 16th. Providing entertainment for the opening session from 10:00 AM till Noon are Mary Lou Gnozo and Steve Haberman. Entertainment has been scheduled for all 21 Fridays through-out the season. While most crops are about a week behind because of the cool spring, our recent hot weather is closing that gap fast and the first market session should be very satisfying to market goers. Local cherries are still about a week or 2 away but asparagus, peas, onions, lettuce, etc, etc should be available for sale. Beef, lamb, seafood, and fresh farm eggs will be at the market. Fresh baked breads and deserts will all be available. Plants, flowers, honey and special items such as emu oil, grape seed oil salad dressings,and other specialty items will be for sale. A number of local, talented artisan products will also be featured.

Open Mic at Ty's is a great opportunity for new and seasoned musicians. The environment is very relaxed, most people that attend are there to perform, many for the first time. I have a guitar set up for musicians to use if they don't bring their gear with them. Aside from the all acoustic Open Mic, we also have Karaoke going on at the same time. We basically switch back and forth between live sets, it's great fun for everyone! As a way of supporting budding local musicians in the area, we have a one hour time span where under 21 musicians can join the Open Mic, from 8-9pm. This is a fantastic way for those young performers to get on stage and let the world hear their music!

Great things are happening, we are moving to the Southridge Complex sharing the parking lot with the AVA Winery.  We will rename the market from Kennewick Farmers Market to Southridge Farmers' Market-Kennewick.   

Join us every Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM for Toddler Storytime with Miss Candi. She will read stories and provide snacks at the end. Join us!

Are you working on a short story, novel, or other piece of writing? Would you like an audience to read your work to? If so, this open mic event is for you. Please e-mail Michelle at crm2879@bn.com to sign up now.

The Adventure Challenge will feature multiple checkpoint stations which can be accessed along the trail. Participants can start at any point along the trail which can be accessed by numerous locations in Kennewick, Pasco, or Richland. Participants will be given an entry ticket at each checkpoint that they visit. All tickets will be entered into a drawing to win prizes. There is no registration or entry fee required. The event is being sponsored by a number of community minded businesses including: Washington River Protection Solutions, and The Tri-Cities Rivershore Enhancement Council.

34th annual Sausage Fest! Bring your family and friends and enjoy a weekend of great local foods, indoor and outdoor biergartens, games for all ages, handmade arts and crafts, and live music and entertainment. Admission is FREE.

34th annual Sausage Fest! Bring your family and friends and enjoy a weekend of great local foods, indoor and outdoor biergartens, games for all ages, handmade arts and crafts, and live music and entertainment. Admission if FREE! This is a two-day event: Friday from 5 p.m to 12 midnight and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 midnight.

September 24th, 25th, and 26th. Free live history, music and educational event. Please visit Sacajaweaheritgedays.org for more information. For more on what is happening in your state parks visit http://www.parks.wa.gov/events/