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EVENTS: July 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — July will be bright, hot and filled with fun. Once the Fourth of July hoopla is over, there are s…
Masquers names 'A Christmas Story' cast
SOAP LAKE — The Masquers Theater will present “A Christmas Story: The Musical” opening Nov. 17, with performances weekends through Dec.17. Directors Stacey and Clifford Bresee announced the cast this week.
Othello Choral Society's 39th annual cantata
Rehearsal for “Little Lion, Little Lamb” begins Thursday evening, Sept. 28 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church. Practice runs from 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. Participants do not have to join to audition; just bring a love of music a…
World premiere of 'Dinner Before Dawn' Friday
SOAP LAKE — The curtain will go up Friday on the world premiere of a comedy about right and wrong choices – on the diner menu and in life – at the Masquers The…
Biscuits and gravy make for a easy, filling meal
I had the recent opportunity to make some biscuits and gravy for a small group of people. Have you ever made it from scratch?
Eclipse draws many amateur astronomists outside
MOSES LAKE — Okay, Moses Lake was too far north for a really big eclipse show, but the sun still went dim, at least a little. And those who had special eclipse…
Columbia Basin Allied Arts announces 2017-18 schedule
MOSES LAKE — Two visits from the Missoula Children’s Theater, ballet based on the classic short stories in “The Jungle Book,” Gilbert and Sullivan and a Michael Jackson tribute will be among the performances sponso…
Auditions for 'A Christmas Story' this weekend
SOAP LAKE — Auditions are scheduled for Friday and Saturday for the Masquers production of “A Christmas Story: The Musical.” Auditions are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the theater, 322 East Main St…
Glen Campbell, superstar entertainer of 1960s and '70s, dies
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Glen Campbell, the grinning, high-pitched entertainer whose dozens of hit singles included “Rhinestone Cowboy” and “Wichita Lineman” an…
National Night Out draws hundreds to McCosh Park
MOSES LAKE — Washington State Patrol officer Justin Cloud peeked to his left in anticipation as the kids lined up in front of the dunk tank Tuesday evening at …
Masquers kickoff gala set for Aug. 26
SOAP LAKE — The Masquers Theater company kicks off its 2017-18 season with murder, mayhem – and snacks – during its annual Membership Gala scheduled for Aug. 2…
Q&A with The Cadillac Three's Neil Mason
Nashville trio The Cadillac Three has played The Gorge before and their return to the legendary setting overlooking the Columbia River on Saturday is always a highlight on the summer tour schedule.
Basin Summer Sounds coming Friday and Saturday
EPHRATA — Basin Summer Sounds is returning to Ephrata on Friday and Saturday and is billed to be one of the biggest and best installments of the free music con…
Latin music, dance in Othello July 29
OTHELLO — A concert featuring Mattawa native Jose Iniguez, a mariachi performer who features the classic form of mariachi bolero — as well as performing as an …
How do you like these apples?
Apples are one of nature’s most versatile foods. They are “shelf stable” at lower temperatures, they come in their own packaging, there are many varieties, and…
Painted rocks for Free Family Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Painted rocks are making a comeback, and rock painting will be the subject of the Free Family Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. (or until supplies run …