It is bloom season at the vineyards for the fourth annual Lake Chelan Wine and Jazz Festival. The four-day festival begins May 19. The vines are waking up and so is the social event scene.
French-Algerian acoustic guitar virtuoso and composer Pierre Bensusan will play a free concert May 20 at the Community Hall at Grace City Church, 277 Melody Lane, Wenatchee. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with a 7 p.m. start time.
Editor’s note: Judges for the 2021 North Central Washington Wine Awards competition awarded Gold Medal status to both of these wines.
WENATCHEE — The works of artists Annie Han and Daniel Mihalyo are currently on display at the MAC Gallery on the Wenatchee Valley College campus. The Seattle duo are among the highest-profile artists ever to have their work shown in the gallery, according to Scott Bailey, WVC art department …
Ian Dunn
World staff writer
ELLENSBURG — The work of Tara McBride, a 2018 Wenatchee High School grad, will be on display during a Senior Art Exhibition on the Central Washington University campus.
Ian Dunn
World staff writer
CASHMERE — The Chelan County Expo Center, 5700 Wescott Drive, will be magically transformed into the Two Rivers Medieval Faire this weekend.
Ian Dunn
World staff writer
EAST WENATCHEE — The familiar thunder of Classy Chassis returned to its familiar time and place Friday evening.
Pete O'Cain
Reporter
WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Business Council’s annual Cinco de Mayo celebration — La Terraza de Main Street — has been moved to later this month to avoid a conflict with Apple Blossom Festival activities.
Nevonne McDaniels
Reporter
Editor’s note: Judges for the 2021 North Central Washington Wine Awards competition awarded Gold Medal status to both of these wines.
WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center is showing “The Winter’s Tale” at 7 p.m. Thursday as part of its Environmental Film Series.
Nevonne McDaniels
Reporter
EAST WENATCHEE — East Wenatchee City Council member John Sterk has resigned as the city’s representative on the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center board, citing an upcoming drag show event.
Sydnee Gonzalez
World Staff Writer
WENATCHEE — Downtown Wenatchee’s First Friday lineup has something for everyone — including a childcare service for parents looking to venture out without the little ones.
Nevonne McDaniels
Reporter
WENATCHEE — The Music Theatre of Wenatchee and the Numerica Performing Arts Center are teaming up to present the 2022 Apple Blossom Musical “The Wizard of Oz” from May 4-14 at the PAC.
Ian Dunn
World staff writer
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World Staff Writer
WENATCHEE — Author Laura L. Morgan is scheduled to have a book signing on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Encouraging Words, 529 S. Wenatchee Ave.
Ian Dunn
World staff writer
LEAVENWORTH — Author Ellie Alexander is appearing from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Book For All Seasons as the store celebrates Independent Bookstore Day and its 30th birthday.
Ian Dunn
World staff writer
Editor’s note: Judges for the 2021 North Central Washing- ton Wine Awards competition awarded Gold Medal status to both of these wines.
WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley College's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is offering a meet-and-greet with author and actress Blanca Blanco on Thursday.
Ian Dunn
World staff writer
Editor’s note: Judges for the 2021 North Central Washington Wine Awards competition awarded Gold Medal and Best of Class status to both of these wines.
QUINCY — The Valley Visions Juried Art Exposition is calling for artists young and old to submit entries. The expo takes place May 20-22 at the Heritage Barn of the Quincy Valley Historical Society & Museum in Quincy.
Ian Dunn
World staff writer
At the end of Robert Eggers' first movie, 2015's "The Witch," Anya Taylor-Joy's character joins an eerie group of witches in the woods and — in a shocking and subversive moment — lifts off into the air, free from gender roles and gravity.
WENATCHEE — The Mariachi Northwest Festival is back after two years away due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ian Dunn
World staff writer
The Wenatchee Valley College Foundation will host a Piatigorsky Foundation concert at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in The Grove Recital Hall, Music and Art Center. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Ian Dunn
World staff writer
LEAVENWORTH — The Wenatchee River Institute, in partnership with Waste Loop, Sustainable NCW, and the Sustainability Club at Wenatchee Valley College, will host an outdoor Trashion Show from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Ian Dunn
World staff writer
WENATCHEE — Community members — and their pets — got a small taste of this year’s Apple Blossom Musical on Saturday.
Sydnee Gonzalez
World Staff Writer
Editor’s note: Judges for the 2021 North Central Washington Wine Awards competition awarded Gold Medal status to both of these wines.
KENNEWICK — Prolific Banda artist Luis Angel Franco Rivera is the latest act announced to take the stage this summer at the 20222 Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo.
We’re now midway through the five-movie “Fantastic Beasts” series, a sort of prequel/cousin to the Harry Potter world created by J.K. Rowling, and the most enthusiasm I can muster is that it’s all lovely to look at.
WENATCHEE — The pop-rock group Smokey Brights are part of the Second Annual Black Box Concert Series at the Numerica Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, along with local artists Sett Garrido and Skyler Mehal.
Ian Dunn
World staff writer
EAST WENATCHEE — The Washington State Apple Blossom Festival’s Funtastic Shows Carnival will be at the Wenatchee Valley Mall this year.
Sydnee Gonzalez
World Staff Writer
WENATCHEE — Collapse Contemporary Art Gallery in Wenatchee has two shows in April — "Paper Cuts II," featuring works by the Pacific Northwest Collage Collective and "Sometimes a Broken Bird," a solo show by Jay Riggio.
Ian Dunn
World staff writer
A new community choir is beginning its second season offering benefit performances for organizations in the Wenatchee area and Central Washington.
WENATCHEE — The 25th annual Janice Franz Talent Show returns to Wenatchee High School next week, with shows planned at 7 p.m. April 13-15.
Ian Dunn
World staff writer
ARDENVOIR — The 45th annual Swallowfest is scheduled for Saturday. The festival is moving from Coopers Store to Mill Camp, which is the next left past the store on Mad River Road.
Ian Dunn
World staff writer
MOSES LAKE — As supporters of Ukraine crowdfund to raise money to help the over 3 million refugees fleeing invading Russian troops, it’s good to remember this isn’t the first time Americans have been asked to help victims of war abroad.
TOPPENISH — A man using a horse to pull sagebrush from the arid landscape with tepees in the backdrop is depicted in a mural in downtown Toppenish.
WENATCHEE — Nationally known comedian Paula Poundstone is slated to appear at the Numerica Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 9.
Ian Dunn
World staff writer
WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley College's MAC Gallery presents "Ellen Breux (Smith): An Index of Beginnings and Endings" through the month of April.
Ian Dunn
World staff writer
WENATCHEE — The Dangerous Women theatrical group is holding Many Moons, a fundraiser art exhibit in downtown Wenatchee.
Ian Dunn
World staff writer
Editor’s note: Judges for the 2021 North Central Washington Wine Awards competition awarded Gold Medal status to both of these wines.
SEATTLE — What first comes to mind when you hear the name Forks, Washington?
LOS ANGELES — It was the slap heard round the world, or at least among the dwindling population of TV viewers who still bother to watch the Oscars. Will Smith's hand connected with Chris Rock's face during a live broadcast of the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday evening, an awards show that pro…
ENTIAT — With little in the way of wind under its wings, Addy Reyes’ parrot struggled to take flight.
Pete O'Cain
Reporter
WENATCHEE — Wellness Place is planning a fundraiser, “Wine, Women & Shoes,” for April 15 at the Wenatchee Convention Center. It is presented by Numerica Credit Union.
Ian Dunn
World staff writer
WENATCHEE — Mural artists are being sought by the Wenatchee Downtown Association’s Design Committee for a mural-painting project downtown.
Ian Dunn
World staff writer
Fall movies are a thing, winter movies are definitely a thing, but spring movies? Spring is a distinctive season — not my favorite, but hey, we all do our own thing — and it’s a little harder to pin down as a distinctive movie look. What is a spring movie, really, but a summer movie with a l…
Editor’s note: Judges for the 2021 North Central Washington Wine Awards competition awarded Gold Medal status to both of these wines.
WENATCHEE — Mathew Pippin is not walking to Seattle to raise money for the Numerica Performing Arts Center. Although the local actor, director is walking over 150 miles, he’s sticking around Wenatchee.
How charming is “The Lost City”? So charming that the villain is played by Daniel Radcliffe. So charming that it leaves you wondering why nobody has asked Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum to host the Oscars, or make an “Ocean’s 8” sequel in which he’s the mark, or team up for a series of PS…
In the spirit of “The World’s Shortest Parade” we offer The Wenatchee World’s shortest story.
Pete O'Cain
Reporter
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Jeremy Ocampo, of Wenatchee, applies the final touches to his clay house during a workshop at Wenatchee River Institute in Leavenworth on Saturday. Over a dozen participants will have their clay sculptures fired in artist Martha Flores' kiln before the sculptures are painted at this Saturday's class.
Loren Benoit
Staff Photographer
TWISP — The “Fantastic Mr. Fox” opens at The Merc in Twisp on Friday. The show runs until March 27, presented Thursday to Saturday at 7 p.m. nightly. There is also a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday.
OTHELLO — After two years of self-guided tours, the Othello Sandhill Crane Festival is back in-person for 2022. The festival is scheduled for March 25 through 27.
Leonard (Mark Rylance), the proprietor of the finest bespoke suiting shop in 1956 Chicago, wants to make one thing very clear: he’s not a tailor, he’s a cutter. “Anyone with a needle and thread can call themselves a tailor,” he sniffs. No, Leonard trained for years on legendary Savile Row in…
Editor’s note: Judges for the 2021 North Central Washington Wine Awards competition awarded Gold Medal status to both of these wines.
