China classical music festival to feature Wuhan musicians

BEIJING (AP) — China is holding its first classical music festival since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, featuring musicians from the outbreak's initial epicenter in an attempt to aid in the psychological and emotional healing process.

China's classical music festival to feature Wuhan musicians

BEIJING (AP) — China is holding its first classical music festival since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, featuring musicians from the former epicenter of Wuhan in an attempt to aid in the psychological and emotional healing process.

China classical music festival to feature Wuhan musicians

BEIJING (AP) — China is holding its first classical music festival since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, featuring musicians from the outbreak's initial epicenter in an attempt to aid in the psychological and emotional healing process.

China classical music festival to feature Wuhan musicians

BEIJING (AP) — China is holding its first classical music festival since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, featuring musicians from the outbreak's initial epicenter in an attempt to aid in the psychological and emotional healing process.

China classical music festival to feature Wuhan musicians

BEIJING (AP) — China is holding its first classical music festival since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, featuring musicians from the outbreak's initial epicenter in an attempt to aid in the psychological and emotional healing process.

Moses Lake throws Freedom Fest this weekend

MOSES LAKE — For those still hungry for fireworks and fried food after Wednesday’s Fourth of July festivities, but who don’t want to wait until New Year’s Eve, Moses Lake’s Freedom Fest is one more chance to get their fill.

Jay-Z's Made in America festival canceled due to pandemic

NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z’s annual festival in Philadelphia, Made in America, won’t take place Labor Day weekend due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Jay-Z's Made in America festival canceled due to pandemic

NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z’s annual festival in Philadelphia, Made in America, won’t take place Labor Day weekend due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Jay-Z's Made in America festival canceled due to pandemic

NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z’s annual festival in Philadelphia, Made in America, won’t take place Labor Day weekend due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Jay-Z's Made in America festival canceled due to pandemic

NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z’s annual festival in Philadelphia, Made in America, won’t take place Labor Day weekend due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Sheriff's office prepared for start of Paradiso

GEORGE - The Paradiso music festival begins today at the Gorge Amphitheater and the sheriff's office plans to increase their presence in the wake of drug problems during last year's event.

Bring on the bluegrass

Bluegrass

GEORGE — Summer has faded into the fall colors, but if you’re looking for one last blast before the weather turns, the George Washington Bluegrass Festival Sept. 12-18 features some of the Pacific Northwest's most exciting bluegrass bands.

Pianist to perform at CWU

ELLENSBURG - Guest pianist Ian Houghton will perform a free recital of modern works by Pierre Boulez and John Adams in the Jerilyn McIntyre Music Building Recital Hall on Thursday, October 25 at 7 p.m.

Soap Lake to bring art, musical festival to city

SOAP LAKE — In an effort to increase tourism dollars and bring about a renewed interest in Soap Lake, its councilmembers have pledged funds to help bring a festival that is centered around wine, art, music and marijuana to the city in late May.

Ephrata turns out big for Sage-n-Sun

Sage-n-Sun

There are some things Ephrata is sort of short on: high crime, traffic, crowds. But two things the Grant County seat has in abundance are sunshine and sagebrush. So it’s only fitting that the biggest community celebration of the year is named for those elements.

Annual George, Washington Bluegrass Festival on horizon

GEORGE - The annual George, Washington Bluegrass Festival, which grows in popularity every year, will be held the week of Sept. 10-16 in the park.

A modern look

Quincy High School Band to receive new uniforms after community effort

QUINCY — The Quincy High School band will be getting new uniforms with the help of a donation from the Quincy Music Boosters and a grant from the Washington Music Educators Association. Devan Chandler, the district’s director of bands, said it had been a while since the uniforms were replaced. “If you were wondering, the last time a uniform purchase was made to my knowledge was 1988,” Chandler said. “So we are overdue.” ...

Soap Lake Folk and Food Festival off to a successful start

SOAP LAKE — Three-digit temperatures couldn’t keep folks away from the first annual Soap Lake Food and Folk Festival Saturday. “We had people messaging us on Facebook saying, ‘You know what, it was hot, but I still stayed in the park for 12 hours,’” said Kim Anderson, one of the organizers of the festival. “That's some dedication. They wouldn't have done that if they didn't really enjoy what was going on.”

Traditional music, dance subject of museum lecture

MOSES LAKE — The music and dance of traditional celebrations, and its place in (and challenge to) a connected world, will be the subject of a lecture at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center.

Hungary police seek drug dealing charges against 2 Dutch men

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian police on Wednesday recommended filing drug dealing charges against two Dutch men arrested in August at a popular music festival.