The Bavarian Village of Leavenworth is speaking its own language with the unveiling of a new tongue-in-cheek dictionary called “Der Wördbook,” along with the chance for lucky wordsmiths to win a free vacation package by submitting their own “DerWörds.”

This week: It’s a blues kind of vibe, mixed with a little jazz and a nod to superstition. September is in full swing.

Wenatchee

Chelan/Douglas

Ye Olde Bookshoppe

It's hard to believe that it's now September. Given that I still have to pause and think before writing "2019" instead of "2018," this is hardly fair. It feels like the year has barely begun. Instead, we've crested the apogee and are barreling straight toward you-know-what.

Pulling off "It Chapter Two" is an almost impossibly tall order. Following up "It," the first installment in the evil clown saga, director Andy Muschietti has to balance loyalty to Stephen King's crazy, 1,138-page tome, as well as to the kooky 1990 made-for-TV miniseries starring Tim Curry. …

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This week: Prepare for fall with an early morning bird walk and the classic and not-so-classic music from a couple of trios. Don’t give up on summer too soon, though. Take advantage of one more movie under the stars opportunity and a benefit concert for dogs.

Photographs worth a thousand words combine with the power of ink — and paint — on paper to create a spectacular September First Friday ArtWalk in downtown Wenatchee that will keep viewers on the move at a pace in tune with the busy end of the summer season.

Chelan/Douglas

Wenatchee

Chelan/Douglas

Viola Davis has already won Emmy, Golden Globe, Oscar and Tony awards but may win over the people when she takes on the role of "Forever First Lady" Michelle Obama.

Have you ever stepped over an animal track, noticed a pile of scat or scratches on a tree and wondered, who made it? Learn about the fundamentals of wildlife tracking by joining Wenatchee River Institute (WRI) and professional wildlife tracker and educator Marcus Reynerson of Duvall’s Wilder…

This week: School has started again, but we can squeeze in a couple more outdoor events to make it seem like summer is still going strong …

A little bit of everything for late-summer paperback reading: novels, short stories, book-length journalism and two splendid biographies.

Fire up a bubbling cauldron and stock up on eye of newt.

Take a walk with writing in mind and find a world of inspiration!

Wenatchee

This week: Fair season continues, summer concerts and outdoor movie nights are still happening, plus a theater gala make for a busy week. Fingers crossed that the weather holds.

Cashmere native Lance Burton Brender saw an opportunity to share his hometown’s story during a trip to A Book for All Seasons several years ago.

Chelan/Douglas

What’s the secret to REO Speedwagon’s long-lasting popularity?

WENATCHEE — Former Numerica Performing Arts Center Executive Director Matt Cadman has been selected to receive the 2019 Governor’s Arts and Heritage Award in the “Arts Advocacy” category.

Wenatchee quilters Jill Therriault and Thea Gyde share a passion for quilting that has led to a joint venture.

The NCW Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee. The $7 admission is good for both days and it might take that long to see the 494 quilts on display and check out the classes, demonstrations, merchant mall and artisan market.

This week: Benefit concerts and events galore this week provide an opportunity to help others and have some fun while you’re at it. Or volunteer to help out in the haunted house or check out the latest outdoor music venue. Summer’s not over yet, but football season is on the horizon.

Stage Teens presents the Tony award-winning musical “Fiddler on the Roof” Thursday through Sunday at the Riverside Playhouse.

Chelan/Douglas

Confluence Gallery will host four concurrent shows Aug. 24 to Sept. 28, featuring contemporary artists from across the state. The opening for all four shows is 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 24.

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GOLDENDALE — Maryhill Museum of Art's collaborative printmaking project is taking the Columbia River Gorge by storm.

Pluto and Ceres made the cut in Chelan Rotary’s newly installed Planet Walk, a permanent 1.5-mile scale model of the solar system.

Chelan — Pluto and Ceres made the cut in Chelan Rotary’s newly installed Planet Walk, a permanent 1.5-mile scale model of the solar system.

Mission Creek Players presents ‘The Elephant Man’

Wenatchee World: How did you get the idea for the “Strings Attached” tour?

WENATCHEE — When you are invited to perform with a cultural icon, that’s what you do — even if it’s a little weird.

This week: Smokey Bear’s birthday, opportunities to test your singing, dancing and painting skills, or just enjoy someone else’s work in a beautiful setting.

Sixteen artists from Washington, Idaho and Montana have been invited to display their art in mediums from wood carving and metal work to oil, watercolor and multi-media paintings this week at the 39th Annual Western and Native Art Show in Omak.