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Holidays 7.11
Holidays
Advice to the Lovelorn Day
All American Pet Photo Day
Bandoneon Day (Argentina)
Bean Day (French Republic)
Beh Deinkhlan (Meghalaya, India)
Bowdler's Day
Celebration of the Golden Spurs (Flanders)
Convenience Store Day
Day of the Bandoneón (Argentina)
Day of the Forest Fire Fighter (Mexico)
Day of the Five Billion (1987)
Drummer Appreciation Day
Duel Day
Eleventh Night (Bonfire Night; Northern Ireland)
Flemish Community Day (Belgium)
Hecate Asteroid Day
International EcoBrick Day
International Essential Oils Day
International Rhyming Day
International Richard Cheese Day
Ker Puja (Tripura, India)
Maritime Day (China)
Naadam (Mongolia)
National All American Pet Photo Day
National Cheer Up the Lonely Day
National Culture and Senior Citizens Day (Kiribati)
National Day of Remembrance of Victims of Genocide by Ukrainian Nationalists on Citizens of the Second Republic of Poland (Poland)
National Essential Oils Day
National Journalist Day (Chile)
National Maritime Day (China)
National Polyphenol Day
National Recovery Day
National 7-Eleven Day
National Swimming Pool Day
National Tree Day (Mexico)
Orangeman’s Day (Canada)
Reading Guilt Day
Relisha Rudd Remembrance Day (DC)
Robert the Bruce Day (Scotland)
711 Day
Srebrenica Memorial Day (UK)
Straw Free Day (Colorado)
Swimming Pool Day
To Kill A Mockingbird Day
The 12th Planet, by Zecharia Sitchin (Conspiracy Book; 1976)
World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day
World Fringe Day
World Independent Living Day
World Massage Day
World Population Day (UN)
Food & Drink Celebrations
Blueberry Muffin Day
Free Slurpee Day (7-11 Stores)
Hot Dog Night (Luverne, Minnesota)
International Raw Food Day
Make Your Own Sundae Day
National Mojito Day
National Rainier Cherry Day
National State Fair Food Day
Ramen Day (Japan)
Vegetarian Food Day
World Chocolate Day (Russia)
Independence & Related Days
Mongolia (from China, 1921)
Polarveinn (Declared; 2022) [unrecognized]
2nd Thursday in July
Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo begins (Vernal, Utah) [2nd Thursday thru Saturday]
National Tree Day [2nd Thursday]
Oregon Trail Days begin (Geris, Nebraska) [2nd Thursday thru Sunday]
Oxegen Festival begins (Ireland) [2nd Thursday there Sunday]
Throwback Thursday [Every Thursday]
Turkey Rama begins (McMinnville, Oregon) [2nd Thursday]
Weekly Holidays beginning July 11 (2nd Week of July)
Jim Thorpe Native American Games (thru 7.19)
National Parenting Gifted Children Week (thru 7.13) [3rd Weekend]
Festivals Beginning July 11, 2024
Big Stone County Fair (Clinton, Minnesota) [thru 7.14]
Capital Fringe (Washington, DC) [thru 7.21]
Corn Fest (Midland, Michigan) [thru 7.14]
CRAVE! Food & Drink Celebration (Spokane Valley, Washington) [thru 7.13]
Delta Chicken Festival (Delta, Ohio) [thru 7.13]
Dine Downtown San Jose Restaurant Week (San Jose, California) [thru 7.21]
Elsie Dairy Festival (Elsie, Michigan) [thru 7.13]
Gunnison Cattlemen's Days (Gunnison, Colorado) [thru 7.13]
Hot Dog Nite (Luverne, Minnesota)
Japan Expo (Paris, France) [thru 7.14]
King County Fair (Enumclaw, Washington) [thru 7.14]
Montana Governor's Cup Walleye Tournament (Fort Peck Lake, Montana) [thru 7.13]
NOS Alive (Lisbon, Portugal) [thru 7.13]
Ortigueira International Festival of the Celtic World (Ortigueira, Spain) [thru 7.14]
Pohoda Festival (Trenčín, Slovakia) [thru 7.13]
Pula Film Festival (Pula, Croatia) [thru 7.18]
Salute! A Festival of Wine & Food (Lawrence, Kansas) [thru 7.13]
Schubertiade Vorarlberg (Hohenems, Austria) [thru 7.14]
Slugburger Festival (Corinth, Mississippi) [thru 7.13]
South Carolina Festival of Discovery (Greenwood, South Carolina) [thru 7.13]
South Carolina Peach Festival Gaffney, South Carolina) [thru 7.20]
Toledo Cheese Days (Toledo, Washington) [thru 7.14]
Winnipeg Folk Festival (Winnipeg, Canada) [thru 7.14]
Yaga Gathering (Valkininkai, Lithuania) [thru 7.15]
Feast Days
Benedict of Nursia (Christian; Saint)
Bobbie Louise Hawkins (Writerism)
Boris Grigoriev (Artology)
Drostan of Dalcongaile (Christian; Saint)
E. B. White (Writerism)
Feast of Min (Ancient Egyptian harvest & fertility festival)
Feast of Theano (patron of vegetarianism)
Guru Rinpoche Day (Bhutan)
Hidulphus (a.k.a. Hidulf; Christian; Saint)
H. M. Brock (Artology)
Imamat Day (Nizari Ismaili Shiʿi Muslims)
James, Bishop of Nisibis (Christian; Saint)
James McNeill Whistler (Artology)
John of Bergamo (Christian; Saint)
Kronia (Festival honoring Kronos (Father Time) and Rhea (Mother Earth); Ancient Greece; Everyday Wicca)
Marie Lu (Writerism)
Martin Wong (Artology)
Millennial Fairy Olympics, Day 6 (Shamanism)
Molly Darton (Muppetism)
Naadam begins (Three Games of Men Festival; Mongolia) [thru 7.15]
Next Generation Captain (Muppetism)
Olga of Kiev (Christian; Saint & Widow)
Pancho Villa Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)
Pius I, Pope (Christian; Martyr)
Roy Krenkel (Artology)
Solstitium VII (Pagan)
St. Stephen of Hungary (Positivist; Saint)
Tinne (Celtic Book of Days)
World Population Day (Pastafarian)
Lucky & Unlucky Days
Taian (大安 Japan) [Lucky all day.]
Premieres
Alice’s Medicine Show (Ub Iwerks Disney Cartoon; 1927)
Alphas (TV Series; 2011)
Bats in the Belfry (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1960)
Beechwood 4-5789, by The Marvelettes (Song; 1962)
Boyhood (Film; 2014)
Bringing Home the Bacon (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1941)
Child Psykolojiky (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1941)
Contact (Film; 1997)
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (Film; 2014)
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (Animated Film; 2001)
Fleetwood Mac, by Fleetwood Mac (Album; 1975)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (US Film; 2007) [#5]
Hellboy II: The Golden Army (Film; 2008)
Honky Tonk Women, by The Rolling Stones (Song; 1969)
Jesus Christ Superstar (Musical Play; 1971) [1st Stage Performance]
The Joke, by Milan Kundera (Novel; 1967)
The Kraken Wakes, by John Wyndham (Novel; 1953)
Little Cheeser (Happy Harmonies Cartoon; 1936)
Musashi, by Eiji Yoshikawa (Novel; 1939)
My Bodyguard (Film; 1980)
The Newlywed Game (Game Show; 1967)
Orange Is the New Black (TV Series; 2013)
Ordinary People, by Judith Guest (Novel; 1976)
Porky’s Pet (WB LT Cartoon; 1936)
School for Scoundrels (Film; 1960)
Shall We Dance? (Film; 1997)
Sharknado (Film; 2013)
Snowpiercer (Film; 2014)
Sorry Not Sorry, by Demi Lovato (Song; 2014)
Space Oddity, by David Bowie (Song; 1969)
To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee (Novel; 1960)
Trainspotting, by Irvine Welsh (Novel; 1993)
Wild Over You (WB LT Cartoon; 1953)
Today’s Name Days
Benedikt, Olga, Oliver (Austria)
Oleg, Olga (Bulgariaa)
Benedikt, Dobroslav, Olga (Croatia)
Olga (Czech Republic)
Josva (Denmark)
Asko, Askur (Estonia)
Eleonoora, Elli, Nelli, Noora (Finland)
Benoît, Olga, Yolande (France)
Benedikt (Germany)
Evfemia, Evfimia, Olga (Greece)
Lili, Nóra (Hungary)
Benedetto, Emanuele, Fabrizio, Olga (Italy)
Leonora, Lore, Svens, Varaidotis (Latvia)
Kipras, Kiprijonas, Pijus, Šarūnė, Vilmantas (Lithuania)
Kjell, Kjetil (Norway)
Benedykt, Cyprian, Kalina, Kallina, Kir, Olga, Pelagia, Pelagiusz, Pius, Placyd, Sawin, Wyszesława (Poland)
Eufimia (Romania)
Milota (Slovakia)
Benito, Olga (Spain)
Eleonora, Ellinor (Sweden)
Lusia, Olha, Olusia, Olia (Ukraine)
Alvia, Helga, Livia, Olga, Olive, Ollie, Oliver, Olivia, Quentin, Quincy, Quinn, Quintina, Quinton (USA)
Benoît, Alenka, Olga, Olya (Universal)
Today is Also…
Day of Year: Day 193 of 2024; 173 days remaining in the year
ISO: Day 4 of Week 28 of 2024
Celtic Tree Calendar: Tinne (Holly) [Day 5 of 28]
Chinese: Month 6 (Xin-Wei), Day 6 (Bing-Zi)
Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]
Hebrew: 5 Tammuz 5784
Islamic: 4 Muharram 1446
J Cal: 13 Red; Fryday [13 of 30]
Julian: 28 June 2024
Moon: 29%: Waxing Crescent
Positivist: 24 Charlemagne (7th Month) [St. Stephen of Hungary]
Runic Half Month: Ur (Primal Strength) [Day 3 of 15]
Season: Summer (Day 22 of 94)
Week: 2nd Week of July
Zodiac: Cancer (Day 21 of 31)
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Holidays 7.11
Holidays
Advice to the Lovelorn Day
All American Pet Photo Day
Bandoneon Day (Argentina)
Bean Day (French Republic)
Beh Deinkhlan (Meghalaya, India)
Bowdler's Day
Celebration of the Golden Spurs (Flanders)
Convenience Store Day
Day of the Bandoneón (Argentina)
Day of the Forest Fire Fighter (Mexico)
Day of the Five Billion (1987)
Drummer Appreciation Day
Duel Day
Eleventh Night (Bonfire Night; Northern Ireland)
Flemish Community Day (Belgium)
Hecate Asteroid Day
International EcoBrick Day
International Essential Oils Day
International Rhyming Day
International Richard Cheese Day
Ker Puja (Tripura, India)
Maritime Day (China)
Naadam (Mongolia)
National All American Pet Photo Day
National Cheer Up the Lonely Day
National Culture and Senior Citizens Day (Kiribati)
National Day of Remembrance of Victims of Genocide by Ukrainian Nationalists on Citizens of the Second Republic of Poland (Poland)
National Essential Oils Day
National Journalist Day (Chile)
National Maritime Day (China)
National Polyphenol Day
National Recovery Day
National 7-Eleven Day
National Swimming Pool Day
National Tree Day (Mexico)
Orangeman’s Day (Canada)
Reading Guilt Day
Relisha Rudd Remembrance Day (DC)
Robert the Bruce Day (Scotland)
711 Day
Srebrenica Memorial Day (UK)
Straw Free Day (Colorado)
Swimming Pool Day
To Kill A Mockingbird Day
The 12th Planet, by Zecharia Sitchin (Conspiracy Book; 1976)
World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day
World Fringe Day
World Independent Living Day
World Massage Day
World Population Day (UN)
Food & Drink Celebrations
Blueberry Muffin Day
Free Slurpee Day (7-11 Stores)
Hot Dog Night (Luverne, Minnesota)
International Raw Food Day
Make Your Own Sundae Day
National Mojito Day
National Rainier Cherry Day
National State Fair Food Day
Ramen Day (Japan)
Vegetarian Food Day
World Chocolate Day (Russia)
Independence & Related Days
Mongolia (from China, 1921)
Polarveinn (Declared; 2022) [unrecognized]
2nd Thursday in July
Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo begins (Vernal, Utah) [2nd Thursday thru Saturday]
National Tree Day [2nd Thursday]
Oregon Trail Days begin (Geris, Nebraska) [2nd Thursday thru Sunday]
Oxegen Festival begins (Ireland) [2nd Thursday there Sunday]
Throwback Thursday [Every Thursday]
Turkey Rama begins (McMinnville, Oregon) [2nd Thursday]
Weekly Holidays beginning July 11 (2nd Week of July)
Jim Thorpe Native American Games (thru 7.19)
National Parenting Gifted Children Week (thru 7.13) [3rd Weekend]
Festivals Beginning July 11, 2024
Big Stone County Fair (Clinton, Minnesota) [thru 7.14]
Capital Fringe (Washington, DC) [thru 7.21]
Corn Fest (Midland, Michigan) [thru 7.14]
CRAVE! Food & Drink Celebration (Spokane Valley, Washington) [thru 7.13]
Delta Chicken Festival (Delta, Ohio) [thru 7.13]
Dine Downtown San Jose Restaurant Week (San Jose, California) [thru 7.21]
Elsie Dairy Festival (Elsie, Michigan) [thru 7.13]
Gunnison Cattlemen's Days (Gunnison, Colorado) [thru 7.13]
Hot Dog Nite (Luverne, Minnesota)
Japan Expo (Paris, France) [thru 7.14]
King County Fair (Enumclaw, Washington) [thru 7.14]
Montana Governor's Cup Walleye Tournament (Fort Peck Lake, Montana) [thru 7.13]
NOS Alive (Lisbon, Portugal) [thru 7.13]
Ortigueira International Festival of the Celtic World (Ortigueira, Spain) [thru 7.14]
Pohoda Festival (Trenčín, Slovakia) [thru 7.13]
Pula Film Festival (Pula, Croatia) [thru 7.18]
Salute! A Festival of Wine & Food (Lawrence, Kansas) [thru 7.13]
Schubertiade Vorarlberg (Hohenems, Austria) [thru 7.14]
Slugburger Festival (Corinth, Mississippi) [thru 7.13]
South Carolina Festival of Discovery (Greenwood, South Carolina) [thru 7.13]
South Carolina Peach Festival Gaffney, South Carolina) [thru 7.20]
Toledo Cheese Days (Toledo, Washington) [thru 7.14]
Winnipeg Folk Festival (Winnipeg, Canada) [thru 7.14]
Yaga Gathering (Valkininkai, Lithuania) [thru 7.15]
Feast Days
Benedict of Nursia (Christian; Saint)
Bobbie Louise Hawkins (Writerism)
Boris Grigoriev (Artology)
Drostan of Dalcongaile (Christian; Saint)
E. B. White (Writerism)
Feast of Min (Ancient Egyptian harvest & fertility festival)
Feast of Theano (patron of vegetarianism)
Guru Rinpoche Day (Bhutan)
Hidulphus (a.k.a. Hidulf; Christian; Saint)
H. M. Brock (Artology)
Imamat Day (Nizari Ismaili Shiʿi Muslims)
James, Bishop of Nisibis (Christian; Saint)
James McNeill Whistler (Artology)
John of Bergamo (Christian; Saint)
Kronia (Festival honoring Kronos (Father Time) and Rhea (Mother Earth); Ancient Greece; Everyday Wicca)
Marie Lu (Writerism)
Martin Wong (Artology)
Millennial Fairy Olympics, Day 6 (Shamanism)
Molly Darton (Muppetism)
Naadam begins (Three Games of Men Festival; Mongolia) [thru 7.15]
Next Generation Captain (Muppetism)
Olga of Kiev (Christian; Saint & Widow)
Pancho Villa Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)
Pius I, Pope (Christian; Martyr)
Roy Krenkel (Artology)
Solstitium VII (Pagan)
St. Stephen of Hungary (Positivist; Saint)
Tinne (Celtic Book of Days)
World Population Day (Pastafarian)
Lucky & Unlucky Days
Taian (大安 Japan) [Lucky all day.]
Premieres
Alice’s Medicine Show (Ub Iwerks Disney Cartoon; 1927)
Alphas (TV Series; 2011)
Bats in the Belfry (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1960)
Beechwood 4-5789, by The Marvelettes (Song; 1962)
Boyhood (Film; 2014)
Bringing Home the Bacon (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1941)
Child Psykolojiky (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1941)
Contact (Film; 1997)
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (Film; 2014)
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (Animated Film; 2001)
Fleetwood Mac, by Fleetwood Mac (Album; 1975)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (US Film; 2007) [#5]
Hellboy II: The Golden Army (Film; 2008)
Honky Tonk Women, by The Rolling Stones (Song; 1969)
Jesus Christ Superstar (Musical Play; 1971) [1st Stage Performance]
The Joke, by Milan Kundera (Novel; 1967)
The Kraken Wakes, by John Wyndham (Novel; 1953)
Little Cheeser (Happy Harmonies Cartoon; 1936)
Musashi, by Eiji Yoshikawa (Novel; 1939)
My Bodyguard (Film; 1980)
The Newlywed Game (Game Show; 1967)
Orange Is the New Black (TV Series; 2013)
Ordinary People, by Judith Guest (Novel; 1976)
Porky’s Pet (WB LT Cartoon; 1936)
School for Scoundrels (Film; 1960)
Shall We Dance? (Film; 1997)
Sharknado (Film; 2013)
Snowpiercer (Film; 2014)
Sorry Not Sorry, by Demi Lovato (Song; 2014)
Space Oddity, by David Bowie (Song; 1969)
To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee (Novel; 1960)
Trainspotting, by Irvine Welsh (Novel; 1993)
Wild Over You (WB LT Cartoon; 1953)
Today’s Name Days
Benedikt, Olga, Oliver (Austria)
Oleg, Olga (Bulgariaa)
Benedikt, Dobroslav, Olga (Croatia)
Olga (Czech Republic)
Josva (Denmark)
Asko, Askur (Estonia)
Eleonoora, Elli, Nelli, Noora (Finland)
Benoît, Olga, Yolande (France)
Benedikt (Germany)
Evfemia, Evfimia, Olga (Greece)
Lili, Nóra (Hungary)
Benedetto, Emanuele, Fabrizio, Olga (Italy)
Leonora, Lore, Svens, Varaidotis (Latvia)
Kipras, Kiprijonas, Pijus, Šarūnė, Vilmantas (Lithuania)
Kjell, Kjetil (Norway)
Benedykt, Cyprian, Kalina, Kallina, Kir, Olga, Pelagia, Pelagiusz, Pius, Placyd, Sawin, Wyszesława (Poland)
Eufimia (Romania)
Milota (Slovakia)
Benito, Olga (Spain)
Eleonora, Ellinor (Sweden)
Lusia, Olha, Olusia, Olia (Ukraine)
Alvia, Helga, Livia, Olga, Olive, Ollie, Oliver, Olivia, Quentin, Quincy, Quinn, Quintina, Quinton (USA)
Benoît, Alenka, Olga, Olya (Universal)
Today is Also…
Day of Year: Day 193 of 2024; 173 days remaining in the year
ISO: Day 4 of Week 28 of 2024
Celtic Tree Calendar: Tinne (Holly) [Day 5 of 28]
Chinese: Month 6 (Xin-Wei), Day 6 (Bing-Zi)
Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]
Hebrew: 5 Tammuz 5784
Islamic: 4 Muharram 1446
J Cal: 13 Red; Fryday [13 of 30]
Julian: 28 June 2024
Moon: 29%: Waxing Crescent
Positivist: 24 Charlemagne (7th Month) [St. Stephen of Hungary]
Runic Half Month: Ur (Primal Strength) [Day 3 of 15]
Season: Summer (Day 22 of 94)
Week: 2nd Week of July
Zodiac: Cancer (Day 21 of 31)
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Kitsap Life: Top Events You Can't Miss This Summer
Kitsap Life comes alive in the summer, with a plethora of events that capture the vibrant spirit and diverse culture of the region. From lively festivals to intimate community gatherings, there's something for everyone to enjoy. This article explores the top events you can't miss this summer, ensuring you make the most of Kitsap Life.
Kitsap County Fair and Stampede
A highlight of Kitsap Life, the Kitsap County Fair and Stampede is an annual event that draws thousands of visitors each August. Held at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds in Bremerton, this five-day extravaganza features rodeo competitions, carnival rides, live music, and agricultural exhibits. The fair showcases the agricultural heritage and community spirit that are hallmarks of Kitsap Life. With activities for all ages, it’s an event that promises fun and excitement for the whole family.
Bainbridge Island Summer Studio Tour
The Bainbridge Island Summer Studio Tour, held each July, is a celebration of local artistry and craftsmanship. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore the studios of local artists, view their work, and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces. From pottery and painting to jewelry and textiles, the Summer Studio Tour highlights the creative side of Kitsap Life. It’s a perfect way to support local artists and immerse yourself in the island’s vibrant arts scene.
Poulsbo’s Viking Fest
Poulsbo’s Viking Fest, taking place in May, is a cherished tradition that celebrates the town’s Scandinavian heritage. The festival features a grand parade, traditional music and dance, a Viking Village, and plenty of Scandinavian food. Viking Fest is a quintessential Kitsap Life experience that brings the community together and offers a fun, cultural celebration for visitors of all ages.
Bremerton Bridge Blast
The Bremerton Bridge Blast is a spectacular event held in June that features a stunning fireworks display over the Manette Bridge. This event includes live music, food vendors, and a beer garden, making it a lively celebration of Kitsap Life. The fireworks show, synchronized to music, is a breathtaking highlight that draws crowds from across the region. It’s an evening of entertainment and community spirit that should not be missed.
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Kingston Fourth of July Celebration
The Kingston Fourth of July Celebration is a quintessential summer event in Kitsap Life. The day begins with a vibrant parade through downtown Kingston, followed by a festival at Mike Wallace Park featuring live music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities. The celebration culminates in a spectacular fireworks show over the waterfront, offering a perfect ending to a day of patriotic festivities. This event is a fantastic way to experience the community spirit and scenic beauty of Kitsap Life.
Silverdale Whaling Days
Silverdale Whaling Days, held in late July, is a community festival that offers something for everyone. This three-day event includes a grand parade, a classic car show, live entertainment, and a fireworks display. One of the highlights is the Whaling Days Duck Race, where thousands of rubber ducks race down Clear Creek, with prizes for the winners. The festival also features a beer and wine garden, showcasing local brews and wines. Whaling Days is a celebration of Kitsap Life that brings the community together for a weekend of fun and festivities.
Port Orchard's Fathoms O’ Fun Festival
The Fathoms O’ Fun Festival in Port Orchard is a long-standing tradition that spans the summer months, with events from June through July. The festival includes a grand parade, a classic car show, a street fair, and live entertainment. One of the highlights is the fireworks display over Sinclair Inlet, a stunning show that lights up the summer night. Fathoms O’ Fun is a celebration of Kitsap Life that offers a wide range of activities for residents and visitors alike.
Bainbridge Island Bluegrass Festival
The Bainbridge Island Bluegrass Festival, held in August, is a must-attend event for music lovers. This family-friendly festival features performances by top bluegrass bands, food vendors, and activities for kids. Held at Battle Point Park, the festival offers a beautiful outdoor setting to enjoy live music and the community spirit that defines Kitsap Life. It’s a perfect way to spend a summer day with friends and family.
Understand This
Kitsap Life is vibrant and dynamic during the summer, offering a wide array of events that highlight the region’s cultural diversity, community spirit, and natural beauty. From the bustling Kitsap County Fair and Stampede to the artistic Bainbridge Island Summer Studio Tour, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. These top events not only provide entertainment and fun but also embody the essence of Kitsap Life, making them must-attend experiences for residents and visitors alike.
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Living the Kitsap Dream: Insider Tips for a Perfect Weekend
Nestled in the heart of Washington State, Kitsap County offers a picturesque blend of natural beauty, vibrant communities, and rich cultural experiences that beckon residents and visitors alike. Whether you're a local seeking new adventures or a traveler exploring this charming corner of the Pacific Northwest, Kitsap Life promises an unforgettable escape. Here’s your ultimate guide to crafting a perfect weekend in Kitsap County, brimming with insider tips and hidden gems.
Exploring Kitsap’s Natural Treasures
Begin your Kitsap journey with an exploration of its natural wonders. From the serene shores of Puget Sound to the lush forests of the Olympic Peninsula, the region boasts a diverse landscape that invites outdoor enthusiasts year-round. Hike through the moss-laden trails of Olympic National Park or enjoy a leisurely stroll along the waterfront trails of Port Orchard. Don’t miss the stunning views from the iconic Point No Point Lighthouse, a perfect spot for whale watching and sunset gazing.
Immersing Yourself in Kitsap’s Cultural Tapestry
Beyond its natural beauty, Kitsap County is a hub of cultural richness waiting to be discovered. Start your cultural immersion with a visit to Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, showcasing local and regional artists in a contemporary setting. Explore the history of the area at Kitsap Historical Society & Museum, where exhibits detail the region’s maritime heritage and indigenous cultures. For a taste of local creativity, browse the galleries and studios of Kingston’s arts district, where artisans and craftspeople display their talents.
Indulging in Kitsap’s Culinary Delights
No visit to Kitsap is complete without savoring its culinary offerings. Start your day with a hearty brunch at a waterfront café in Poulsbo, known for its Scandinavian roots and delicious pastries. Sample fresh seafood at one of the waterfront restaurants in Bremerton or Silverdale, where locally sourced ingredients shine in every dish. End your evening with a visit to a local brewery or winery, where craft beers and wines reflect the region’s commitment to quality and innovation.
Experiencing Kitsap’s Thriving Community Spirit
Kitsap County’s charm lies not only in its natural and cultural attractions but also in the warmth of its communities. Attend a farmers’ market in Gig Harbor or Port Gamble, where local vendors offer everything from organic produce to handmade crafts. Join a community event or festival, such as the Kitsap Arts & Crafts Festival or the Viking Fest in Poulsbo, celebrating the area’s heritage with music, food, and family-friendly activities.
Planning Your Perfect Weekend
As you plan your weekend in Kitsap County, consider the following tips to make the most of your experience:
Accommodation: Choose from cozy bed-and-breakfasts overlooking the water, boutique hotels in downtown areas, or rustic cabins nestled in the woods.
Transportation: Rent a car to explore the county at your own pace, or take advantage of Kitsap Transit’s efficient ferry and bus services connecting major attractions.
Weather: Pack layers to accommodate Kitsap’s changing weather, from sunny afternoons perfect for outdoor adventures to cozy evenings best spent by the fireplace.
In Understanding This
Living the Kitsap dream is about embracing the region’s natural beauty, cultural vibrancy, and community spirit. Whether you’re seeking outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, culinary delights, or simply a weekend getaway, Kitsap Life offers something for everyone. Plan your perfect weekend with these insider tips and uncover the magic of Kitsap County, where every moment is an opportunity to create unforgettable memories.
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Cleveland Trust Company
900 Euclid Ave. at E. 9th St.
Cleveland, OH
The Cleveland Trust Company Building in Cleveland, Ohio, is a 1907 building designed by George B. Post and located at the intersection of East 9th Street and Euclid Avenue in downtown Cleveland's Nine-Twelve District. The building is a mix of Beaux-Arts, Neoclassical, and Renaissance Revival architectural styles. It features a striking glass-enclosed rotunda, a tympanum sculpture, and interior murals. Cleveland Trust Company was founded in 1894, and was one of the first banks in Cleveland to have branch locations. In 1901, the Cleveland Trust Company had purchased two properties at the corner of Euclid Avenue and E. 9th Street as an investment. One was the First Methodist Church. The second was the Wedge Building. Cleveland Trust merged with the Western Reserve Trust Co. in 1903. By 1904, Cleveland Trust officials had decided that this land would be a good location for their new, permanent headquarters, and by 1905 had outgrown the space it rented for its headquarters. The bank decided to construct a building which would be large enough to serve as its headquarters for years to come. Bank officers also settled on the Neoclassical architectural style, a common choice for banks at the time because it gave banking an air of grandeur and prestige.
When completed, the four-story Cleveland Trust Company Building was the third largest bank building in the United States. In 1910, the Chicago school-style, 13-story Swetland Building was built adjacent to the east of the Cleveland Trust Company Building. In 1971, the Brutalist-style, 29-story Cleveland Trust Tower was built adjacent to the south of the Cleveland Trust Company Building. The Cleveland Trust Company Building underwent a significant interior renovation from 1972 to 1973 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 26, 1973. The former Cleveland Trust Company merged with Society National Bank in 1991, and Key Bank of Albany, New York, merged Society National Bank in 1993. The new company was called KeyCorp and headquartered in Cleveland. With all banking operations now centralized in Key Tower, the Cleveland Trust Company Building was no longer needed and was closed to the public in 1996 as part of a wide-ranging closure of numerous KeyCorp branches.
The building was open to the public only irregularly between 1997 and 2004. It was open for nearly a week for "Ingenuity Fest" in April 2005. Cuyahoga County purchased all three structures as part of the "Ameritrust complex" in 2005. Cuyahoga County put the complex of buildings back on the market in early 2010. In 2013, the Cleveland Trust Company Building was sold to the Geis Cos., which renamed it The 9 Cleveland, and renovated it (and part of the Swetland Building) into a grocery store operated by Heinen's Fine Foods (a local company). The basement area of the former bank became a bar called the Bourbon Room and nightclub known as The Vault. The second floor became a large wine and craft beer wine shop with a café area for beverage tasting, while the third floor was turned into offices for the grocery store and The 9 Cleveland and the upper floors were renovated into 100 apartments. Much, although not all, of the Cleveland Trust Company Building's original interior architectural and interior design elements have been retained.
A number of items were salvaged from the bank rotunda and retained or repurposed during the conversion to the grocery store. In the basement, the four vaults were repurposed into the nightclub, and the iron gate which closed off the vault areas used as the main entrance to the bar which was decorated with disused safe deposit box covers and keys as well as gears from vault doors. On the second floor, the intricate bronze railing was retained, and the cast terrazzo cloakroom counter was repurposed for use by the wine shop. The marble teller's counters on the first floor were repurposed as circular tables for the café and wine shop. The marble tiles on the second floor, which at some point had been covered with carpeting, were rediscovered and reused as well. Other architectural elements were restored to close to their original beauty. The bronze brackets and coffers on the first floor had been covered, and soffits added to the second floor ceiling in 1972 to accommodate new HVAC ducts. The soffits lowered the ceiling a full 3 feet, obscuring the windows. The brackets and coffers were uncovered and restored, and the soffits and ductwork removed. The marble cladding on the rotunda columns and the original first floor flooring were also retained. Also retained was the bronze Cleveland Trust Company seal embedded in the floor of the ground level.
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Disneyland Resort Announces Event Dates and More for 2024
Get ready to mark your calendars and plan some trips to The Happiest Place on Earth in 2024! For the first time, we are giving dates and offering details early for some fan-favorite limited-time and seasonal events throughout the year. And along with the dates, we are sharing some exciting news too... like the return of the fan-favorite celebration of friendship and beyond... Pixar Fest – plus the arrival of Season of the Force this spring! You can book Disneyland Resort theme park reservations up to 180 days in advance with the expanded reservation calendar, and the slate of scheduled events can help plan visits earlier. Read on for all the exciting details, but first, let’s start with a look at the highlights: What’s Coming to Disneyland in 2024 Guests of all ages have so much to look forward to in 2024, no matter when they plan to visit. From the resort-wide Pixar Fest celebration to favorite festivals like the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, the return of “Fantasmic!” and much more, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Plus, we’re investing in the development of even more guest experiences coming to Disneyland Resort, with Pixar Place Hotel opening Jan. 30; the upcoming attraction, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure; and the continued transformation of the Downtown Disney District. Here’s a bit more about the magic to come! Pixar Fest Returns This Spring Pixar Fest returns to the Disneyland Resort from April 26 through Aug. 4, 2024, bringing us together for a celebration of friendship and beyond. From colorful décor and themed menu items to commemorative merchandise, the Disneyland Resort theme parks, hotels and Downtown Disney District will have a Pixar twist of friendly fun for a limited time. This festival of friendship is highlighted by heartwarming entertainment featuring Pixar stories. An all-new daytime parade, “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!”, will debut at Disney California Adventure park, and at Disneyland park, the emotional “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” returns with some all-new scenes. During the celebration, you may encounter new characters such as Ember and Wade from “Elemental,” Red Panda Mei from “Turning Red” and more. Additional entertainment and offerings will be announced at a later date. Disney Festivals and Limited-Time Celebrations Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure Park (Jan. 23-Feb. 18): A tribute to Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean traditions, this multicultural celebration rings in the Year of the Dragon with Asian-inspired food and beverages, vibrant décor and Mushu leading the way in “Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession.” Celebrate Gospel at Disneyland Park (Feb. 17 and 24): Performing at the Fantasyland Theatre, the 2024 “Celebrate Gospel” concerts will be headlined by Marvin Sapp (Feb. 17) and Tasha Cobbs Leonard (Feb. 24). “Celebrate Gospel” is an annual tribute to Gospel music that brings together award-winning music artists and community choirs from across Southern California. Anaheim Ducks Days at Disney California Adventure Park (Feb. 22-23): In celebration of the Anaheim Ducks Hockey Club’s 30th anniversary, Disneyland Resort and the Anaheim Ducks team up for a two-day event in Hollywood Land, including a celebratory cavalcade, fan zone with themed activities and photo opportunities, plus appearances by select current and legacy team players. Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival (March 1-April 22): The gastronomic extravaganza serves up creative foods and beverages, cooking demonstrations and family- friendly entertainment inspired by the diverse cultures and cuisines of the Golden State. The popular attraction, Soarin’ Over California, also returns for a limited time during the festival. Season of the Force at Disneyland Park (April 5-June 2): Season of the Force arrives at Disneyland park with Hyperspace Mountain and specially themed food and beverage, merchandise and more for a limited time. Debuting during the celebration, you’ll be able to embark on new adventures aboard Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will provide fresh perspective on the fireworks above Disneyland park, with galactic music sweeping through the spires. Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort (Aug. 23-Oct. 31): Wicked fun for all ages, this spellbinding season transforms the resort with autumn décor, characters dressed in hauntingly haute Halloween outfits and uniquely themed attractions. Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Park (Aug. 23-Nov. 2): The everlasting bonds of family and Mexican traditions of Día de los Muertos are honored through a cultural experience featuring storytelling and music from Pixar’s “Coco.” Holidays at the Disneyland Resort (Begins Nov. 15): Family and friends can celebrate the season with the lively Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure, plus seasonal overlays on beloved attractions, cherished holiday spectaculars and dazzling wintry décor throughout the resort. Disney’s Separately Ticketed After-Hours Events You may also choose to attend a fan-favorite after-hours event scheduled in 2024. These themed, separately ticketed events include pre-party park mix-in, shorter wait times for select attractions, unlimited select Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads from the event, and more. Disneyland After Dark (select nights from January through June): Disneyland park will host four themed soirées packed with unique entertainment, rare character encounters and distinctive menus of sweet treats and savory snacks. Specific details on this year’s Disneyland After Dark themes and events will be shared very soon – so be sure to check back to the Disney Parks Blog! Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party* (Returning in 2024): Disney California Adventure park will throw family-friendly Halloween parties including immersive treat trails, rare character sightings and unique entertainment. For this spirited occasion, you are invited to dress up in your favorite Halloween costume.* More Disney Magic in the Making The reimagined Pixar Place Hotel opens Jan. 30, 2024, marking the official transformation of Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel into the first fully Pixar-themed hotel in the United States. The 15- story hotel overlooking Disney California Adventure park will offer Pixar-themed guest rooms, new dining featuring Great Maple restaurant, a rooftop pool area, play court and more. Beginning May 24, the nighttime spectacular “Fantasmic!” will once again illuminate the Rivers of America in Disneyland park, featuring new special effects, a thrilling new battle scene between Sorcerer Mickey and Maleficent, plus the return of the iconic “Peter Pan” scene. In this treasured show, fantastic events and images from Disney stories come to life through soaring music, dozens of live performers, character appearances and state-of-the-art projections. When the new attraction Tiana’s Bayou Adventure debuts at Disneyland park later in 2024, you'll get to embark on a musical journey inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “The Princess and the Frog.” 2024. Shops and restaurants in the area will also continue to offer new must-have merchandise and menu items to discover. Musical entertainment, activities and events make the newly opened Downtown Disney LIVE! stage and lawn on the district’s west end an ideal location for gathering and relaxation. Disneyland Resort Special Ticket Offers A variety of ticket options and special offers throughout the year make it possible for many to visit Disneyland Resort. If you’re planning a trips for early in the new year, remember that families can get greater value with a special offer on Disneyland Resort theme park tickets for children ages 3-9.** Valid for visits between Jan. 8 and March 10, 2024 (no blockout dates, subject to park reservation availability), child tickets can be purchased for as low as $50 per child, per day. More information is available on Disneyland.com. And for Southern California residents, there are even more ways to save in the first part of the year. The Southern California resident ticket offer*** is back, where eligible guests may experience the magic of Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park for as low as $75 per day for a limited time with the purchase of a three-day, one-park per day ticket, subject to park reservations. These tickets, which are a terrific value, go on sale tomorrow, Dec. 5, 2023, for visits on select days Jan. 2 through June 2, 2024. With distinctly Disney experiences and exciting happenings all year long, no two visits are the same. We can’t wait to “see ya real soon” here at Disneyland Resort! Read the full article
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Kenneth Haskin | Cape Girardeau Uncovered_ Must-Do Activities in This Hidden Gem
Nestled on the rivers of the mighty Mississippi River, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1793. This beautiful city's roots can be traced back to a military post established by the French in response to the threat from the native Osage tribe. Over time, Cape Girardeau transformed into a bustling river-port hub, playing a significant role in the expansion of the western United States.
But the charm of Cape Girardeau extends beyond its historical significance. This city stands out in Missouri, boasting an eclectic blend of nature, culture, and cuisine that is truly unique. With its wealth of picturesque natural attractions, a vibrant downtown brimming with history, a burgeoning food and wine scene, and many outdoor activities, Cape Girardeau sets itself apart as a destination that truly has something for everyone. So, whether you're a nature lover, a history buff, a foodie, or an outdoor enthusiast, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, is a treasure trove waiting to be discovered.
The Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center is a must-visit for any nature lover. This 160-acre nature center is teeming with diverse wildlife, providing the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in Missouri's natural beauty. Take a leisurely walk along the winding trails, and you might glimpse deer gracefully darting through the woods or a majestic hawk soaring overhead. Kenneth Haskin
Next on your list should be the Cape La Croix Recreation Trail. This 4.5-mile trail, a part of the city's extensive trail network, offers a tranquil escape into the heart of Cape Girardeau's natural surroundings. Whether you bike, jog, or enjoy a leisurely walk, you'll be treated to picturesque views, including beautiful wildflowers, serene ponds, and chirping birds.
Finally, remember to explore Cape Girardeau's numerous parks. Whether the sprawling Cape County Park with its historic landmarks and scenic walking trails or the Riverfront Park with its remarkable views of the Mississippi River, each park has its unique charm. The gardens of Cape Girardeau serve as a reminder of why this city is such a hidden gem in Missouri.
The Cape Girardeau River Heritage Museum provides an intriguing look at the city's connection with the Mississippi River over the past. You'll uncover fascinating exhibits that highlight the role of the river in shaping the city's history.
Be sure to visit the Common Pleas Courthouse, which boasts a gazebo and cannon from the Civil War era. Stroll down the tree-lined streets, soaking in the city’s history.
Lastly, indulge in the arts at the Crisp Museum. Located on the River Campus of Southeast Missouri State University, the museum is home to contemporary art exhibits, historical artifacts, and Native American cultural items. Whether you're an art lover or a history enthusiast, this museum offers a captivating blend of regional history, fine arts, and cultural exhibits that keep visitors returning for more.
Sampling the local cuisine is a must when visiting Cape Girardeau. The city's culinary scene is as diverse as it is delightful. Whether you're seeking hearty comfort food, exquisite fine dining, or unique ethnic dishes, Cape Girardeau has something to satiate every palate. Kenneth Haskin
Wine enthusiasts will feel right at home in Cape Girardeau. The region's fertile soil and favorable climate make it an excellent location for winemaking. Charming local wineries such as Hunter Valley Winery and River Ridge Winery are nestled amidst rolling vineyards and offer tastings of their exquisite wines. Enjoy a glass of local vino while taking in the picturesque countryside.
Cape Girardeau is also known for its lively food festivals, which bring the community together to celebrate food, fun, and local culture. Notable events include the Cape BBQ Fest, where you can sample many smoky, savory delights, and the SEMO Food and Drink Festival, where local restaurants, breweries, and wineries showcase their best offerings. These events provide an excellent opportunity to eat, drink, and revel in the culinary delights of Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau is a haven for golf enthusiasts. The city boasts several well-maintained golf courses that cater to all skill levels, including the Cape Girardeau Country Club and the Jaycee Municipal Golf Course. These lush green courses, featuring challenging fairways and picturesque views, offer golfers a fantastic play experience. Whether a seasoned pro or a beginner, golfing in Cape Girardeau is a great way to enjoy the outdoors.
One of the most enjoyable ways to experience Cape Girardeau's natural beauty is by water. The city offers numerous fishing and boating spots for visitors and locals alike. The Mississippi River and the many lakes and ponds in the area provide excellent opportunities for fishing. Boating enthusiasts can enjoy the calm waters of the Mississippi, soaking in the stunning riverside views. Local outfitters even offer kayak rentals and guided boat tours for those looking for an adventure on the water.
Finally, don’t miss out on the extensive network of hiking trails in Cape Girardeau. These trails, ranging from leisurely walks to more strenuous hikes, offer opportunities to explore the city’s diverse landscapes. The Trail of Tears State Park offers breathtaking views of the Mississippi River and is popular among hikers. Whether looking for a casual stroll in nature or an intensive hike through rugged terrain, Cape Girardeau's trail system covers you.
In conclusion, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, is a treasure trove of cultural, gastronomical, and natural delights. Cape Girardeau has something for everyone, From its rich history in beautiful 19th-century buildings and insightful museums to its tantalizing local cuisine and vibrant food festivals. Its stunning parks and recreational activities bring you closer to the city's natural beauty, making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.
So whether you're a history buff, a food lover, or an adventurer at heart, Cape Girardeau welcomes you with its unique blend of experiences that promise to make your visit unforgettable. As this guide reveals, Cape Girardeau is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered in the heartland of America.
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Gourds, Grapes, and Grandpa’s Hooch - Palisade & Grand Junction, CO
Our friends, Kathy and Roger, arrived for our self-guided wine festival weekend (we are not going to the Mountain Wine Fest events, just doing our own thing) - so let’s get this party started. We began the day with a stop at a local farm stand - after picking up a few items, the owner told us to make sure to check out their loofah tunnel. They grow the gourds and make their own loofahs to sell - what a beautiful tunnel - it was so cool! Great start to our day. Next stop: Two Rivers Winery in Redlands.
Waiting for our wine flights at Two Rivers, yes, it is before noon, but we have a lot to fit in today!
Purchases made, everyone is all smiles - ready to head back to Palisade for lunch at Clark & Company’s Distilling.
Clark’s Distilling has a fantastic location right on the Colorado River, just east of the downtown area. We enjoyed flights, cocktails, and food - great experience. The weather looked like it was going to force us off the patio, but it moved to the north and the sun continued to shine throughout our meal.
Doug enjoying a flight AND a cocktail.
Storm clouds in the distance, but they missed us, luckily.
Cathy, Jim, Doug, Roger, and Kathy - awesome lunch crowd!
After lunch, we headed up to Book Cliff Vineyards - enjoyed a tasting on their patio. Ready to head back to JimBob’s RV Park for happy hour!
Great spot at the RV Park - the neighbors are amazing!
And the view isn’t bad either!
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Closing out the Year in Napa Valley
From late November to early January, Napa and Sonoma Valleys close out each year on a high note featuring a wide range of seasonal celebrations, gala events, and a hearty welcome to the New Year.
December is a magical time in Sonoma and Napa Valley. The communities and businesses are decked out with loads of holiday decorations. Many offer special live performances, gala events, Santa appearances galore, and a host of private wine tours of Napa Valley and Sonoma wineries.
What’s Happening in the Vineyards and Wineries During the Holiday Season?
The growing season and the harvest are once again complete. From the early spring flowering and bud break through the careful nonstop management of the developing grape clusters and the veraison and ripening stage, the harvest began in some locations as early as late July. The grape picking lasted into late October and early November for those rich, red grapes for the nation’s most popular varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon.
At the wineries, the selection, crush, separation, and fermentation have kicked off the complex process of making world-class wines for customers to enjoy has begun. The winemaker’s process demands continual adjustment and evaluation to achieve its objectives.
Celebrating the Holidays
While the harvest season is occurring and the grapes are moving to wineries, harvest celebrations begin around both Napa Valley and Sonoma County wineries. The communities, businesses, and wineries present a myriad of festivals and parties to celebrate another great year in the vineyards.
But, by late November, all eyes, minds, and efforts focus on the coming holiday season, a celebration of Christmas, Hanukkah, and the coming New Year. Each community has planned and executed hundreds of activities for families to enjoy the sights and sounds of the season.
Here is a short list of just a few holiday activities in both Napa Valley and Sonoma County scheduled during the balance of the holiday season:
Napa Valley Holiday Events
· Napa Christmas Parade, December 10, Downtown Napa
· Breakfast with Santa, Silverado Resort, Saturdays until December 18
· Holiday Dinner at Frank Family Vineyards, December 10
· Holiday Food and Wine Pairing at ZD Wines, December 10
· Holiday Open House at Calistoga Depot, December 17
· Community Ornament Making in St. Helena’s Main Street, December 17
· Hannukah Blessing and Reception at Silverado Resort, December 18
· Winter Faire at Culinary Institute at Greystone, December 18
· Christmas Dinner at Boon Fly Café, December 24 & 25
· Christmas Dinner at Farm at Carneros, December 24 & 25
· Annual Christmas Buffet at Silverado Resort, December 25
· New Year’s Eve Celebration at Meritage Resort, December 31
Sonoma Wine Country Holiday Events
· Holiday Lights, Historic Sonoma Plaza
· Holiday Market, Happy Dahlia Farm, Petaluma, December 10
· Winter Lights Skating on the Square, Santa Rosa, Dec. 10,17,18,24
· Holiday Craft Fest, Art Escape, Sonoma, December 11
· Sterling Limousines Holiday Light Tour, Sonoma County, Dec 5-22
· 80s Holiday Dance Tour, Flamingo Resort, Santa Rosa, December 16
· Kids’ Night at the Museum, Ch, Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa, Dec 17
· Holiday Card Making, Sonoma Community Center, December 17
· Christmas/ Hannukah Cookie Decorating, Sonoma Center, Dec 17
· Marché de Noёl, Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa, Dec 17 & 18
· Christmas with Santa, Little Vineyards Family Winery, December 18
· Coffee Park Christmas Parade, Santa Rosa, December 18
Although this represents only the “short list” of activities available in Napa and Sonoma Valley, there is something for everyone.
Enjoy a Safe, Comfortable, and Educational Winery Tour
During a weekend or week-long holiday season visit to California’s two most famous wine regions, scheduling a well-curated winery tour with a top tour company is essential. With Platypus Wine Tours, guests can choose join-in or private custom tours to selected classic boutique wineries in Napa or Sonoma Valleys.
A professional wine tour offers many advantages. First, each outing is accompanied by an experienced host who offers insights into the local environment, vineyards, and even the winemaking processes.
Secondly, private tours can be with the Tour staff, ensuring you experience the places and wineries of your choosing.
Lastly, a Platypus Wine Tour is safe. Traveling from place to place in a modern, comfortable bus driven by an experienced professional driver allows all participants to enjoy the tour and wine tastings without worrying about driving from place to place. And the experience will be far more educational than if you choose to “solo.”
Private winery tours may also be customized for larger groups of family members, friends, and co-workers.
Book Your New Year’s Wine Tour and Outing with Platypus Today
To create a truly memorable and exciting New Years’ experience, reserve your place on a Platypus Wine Tour today. Leave the planning and driving to others while you and your party experience a customized, exciting New Years Eve outing.
The Beat Goes On: Book Your Platypus Wine Tour
While the Holiday season pace tends to slow down a bit after the New Year dawns, Wine Country escape options continue. Sonoma and Napa Valley wine tours are always available to educate and entertain, while hot air balloon rides, world-class dining, art galleries, hiking, and more.
Sign up for a join-in or private Holiday Wine Country Tour with Platypus Wine Tours for a safe and fascinating tour through Wine Country California to Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Guests will ride safely and comfortably in a modern, well-equipped van to select Napa Valley or Sonoma wineries. Enjoy the scenery and expert commentary as you and your partner or group travel from place to place.
Learn about wines and the art of winemaking as you visit some premier boutique wineries along the way. Enjoy the conversation, food, and, of course, the world-class wines.
Visit Platypus Wine Tours website to learn more about their world-class Napa Valley and Sonoma wine tours and to make your reservations.
If you have questions or wish to book a private, customized tour of Napa and Sonoma wineries, phone (707)-253-2723.
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Also the money stayed within the community longer because we couldn't go downtown to shop. I say all this because it was one of the few places were black folk could walk around freely and enjoy themselves without being mistreated.
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Across from there was the Castle Movie Theater and a Milgram Grocery store. There was a Drug Store on the same side of the Orchid Room but on the corner of 12th and Paseo. Besides the Orchid Room there was the several Bars, Cafes, Shoeshine and Barber Shops. Lot's black own businesses that seemed to be doing very well. Anyway, the area 12th street between Paseo and Woodland was a pretty happening place. The only one I can still remember was BB King. There was always something going on there and my mother would show me off to some of the people there and they would watch me while my mother did whatever she was doing there. No I wasn't there late at night but enough to remember where it was. When I was 5 or 6 my mother worked in the Orchid Room night club as a waitress and I remember going there with her from time to time. James Originally From Kansas City, Mo from Los Angeles, Ca.First, let me say that I was born and raised in KCMO in the Wayne Minor Housing Projects on 12th street which was only blocks from 12th & Vine. Johnnie (two Gun) Gonzales from Wichita Union station.back in the days of shipping memorys!.With a drink in one hand and dancing shoes on your feet, you can always go to downtown party central in your mind. Nevertheless, you can still hear this song sung and played by bar bands in nightclubs today. However, in the late '50s, back when Wilbert Harrison was riding high with this Midwestern road song, there was still good reason to hit any highway that would take you to Kansas City. Sadly, America in the 21st century has lost a lot of its original regional flavor. However, with its classic Kansas City-style barbecue, which blossomed in the inner city and can be traced back to barbecue pioneer Henry Perry from Memphis, Tennessee, restaurants like Gates and Sons Bar-B-Q, which opened in 1946, made this downtown area a place for good music, crazy women, and tasty food. Instead, the sin and gambling locales of Atlantic City and Las Vegas are probably the first party choices. People don't likely think of Kansas City when it comes to good-time destinations. In fact, Fats Domino also does a wonderful version of the song. With its rolling piano part, it could easily pass for a Fats Domino song. Today, it hosts the annual Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival.Īlthough the song has a basic blues chord progression, it bops along with a rocking dance beat. However, in the '30s and '40s, Kansas City had a thriving jazz scene. "Kansas City" is a rollicking rhythm and blues song. The Scout statue overlooking downtown Kansas City. On May 11th, 1959, Harrison's version of "Kansas City" reached #1 on the R&B chart and stayed there for seven consecutive weeks. The Beatles and Little Richard also recorded the tune. Lovin'." Little Willie Littlefield was the first artist to track it, seven years earlier in 1952. Ironically, when Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller originally wrote the song, they gave it the title "K.C. In fact, Harrison tries his best to keep this party journey a secret. Kansas City sure didn't seem to have a great reputation among right living folks, though. But because songs about prostitutes didn't get on the radio back in 1959, we'll just need to use our imagination regarding what he truly meant. In the first verse, Harrison dreams of being with his Kansas City baby, "and a bottle of Kansas City wine." The second verse speaks of how "they got a crazy way of loving there/And I'm gonna get me some." This could mean wild women. It's a place where a guy longs to visit to have a good time. Instead, you can think of this as a mythical party point. Its lyric spotlights an intersection of 12th Street and Vine, even though natives say these streets never actually meet to form a true intersection.
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CREEK FEST
LOCATION: Hideaway Market, the Merrock countryside TIME: October 3 - 10, 9AM-11PM daily
Ready to welcome in fall the Merrockite way? Creek Fest is happening from October 3rd to October 10th, with the stands and booths opening at 9AM and not closing until 11PM every single day. There's plenty of time to come out and enjoy!
There's no admission fee (although a donation box is available at the make-shift office!), and parking is free for anyone who drives in, with shuttles ready and willing to take you to the grounds from the Cityview park downtown, the Memorial Library in the suburbs and the Marina out by the coast.
What is there to see and do at Creek Fest? First up, the hay ride! Hop on the back of a waiting tractor, get cozy in the trailer, and head out to Lavender Lane, where the nursery has set up two great activities: their pumpkin field, ripe for the picking, and with a painting and carving station, in case you want to get artistic, and the corn maze! There's an easy and hard version, but both guarantee a lot of fun.
Back at the Hideaway Market, you can do all sorts of shopping at local businesses such as The Vinyl Hub, Creekside, Taste, Universal Rocks, Bardales Inc. and The Color Wine. In the center of the market, you can do some apple bobbing, visit the photo booth, do a little square dancing at the stage (we have a live band!), or participate in the sack races or cornhole tournaments with your friends.
Nearby, you can visit some of the most beautiful sights at Creek Fest -- Black Creek itself, with its gorgeous waterfalls and pools, where a photographer will be available for family, couple, group and individual photoshoots, to get the perfect shot to commemorate the week. The Farmer's Market will be offering some great produce, in case you want to stock up one more time! In the state park, the rangers have set up some really beautiful nature walks, to help you see some of the most colorful leaves in town, and of course, at Sunrise Orchard, you can grab a fresh bushel of apples!
But it's not all walking around, either! There's plenty to eat and drink at Creek Fest. Handpick'd has a large tent set up where you can drink on site (and buy to take home!) a variety of festive wines and craft brew, as well as hard ciders. But fret not, there's also tons to drink for the kids, as Cobblestone has a wide variety of fruit juices and hot chocolates, as well as fresh apple cider (frozen and hot, too!). And, of course, pumpkin spice lattes... or regular coffee. Flour Co. has brought out all of the best fall favorites, whether you're looking for funnel cakes, apple cider donuts, pumpkin bread, or anything your heart desires. There are food stands set up selling homemade soups of all varieties, sandwiches, brick oven pizzas, and much, much more, as well!
Remember, the festival will be happening all week, and with so much to see and do, how could you possibly want to miss out? Come along, celebrate Black Creek, fall, Merrock, and everything that you love about this time of year in our small town.
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Collection Report: McMenamins Brewery Collection, 1983-2015
Oh my gosh, this collection has been in my backlog for YEARS! It has been so long that when my daughter helped with the inventory on the brew sheets she was 11 years-old and couldn't check herself out of summer camp [now she can drive and has taken the SAT], but she could talk with John Richen (brewing manager at the time) about her favorite beer names and things she'd noticed about ingredients.
Go straight to the guide: http://bit.ly/mss_mcmenamins
Learn more about the Oregon brewing industry in my Oregon Encyclopedia article
The McMenamins Brewery Collection is, truly, a gem. We scanned thousands of brew sheets, which is a part of the magic, but I'm also delighted by all the fun ephemera, including a full run of their coasters. I'll also add that the company biography included in this guide is really a love letter to the company, and I thank Fred Eckhardt, John Foyston, and all the other journalists over the past 30 years for recording all the fun quirks about this company.
SUMMARY McMenamins is a family-owned chain of brewpubs, breweries, historic hotels, and theater pubs in the Pacific Northwest.
The McMenamins Brewery Collection includes digitized brew sheets, digital images, brochures, coasters, decals, event programs, flyers, newspaper clippings, tap handles, posters, labels, a wooden cask, and a six-pack of Hammerhead beer.
COMPANY BIO
McMenamins is a family-owned chain of brewpubs, breweries, historic hotels, and theater pubs in the Pacific Northwest. It was founded by brothers Mike and Brian McMenamin, who grew up in Northeast Portland. In 2021, they operated 56 properties, with twelve hotels; dozens of breweries, pubs, and restaurants; movie theaters; spas; music venues; and a coffee roaster, winery, cidery and distillery. Many locations are rehabilitated historical buildings and at least nine are on the National Register of Historic Places. McMenamins only sells its beer in its own pubs, restaurants, hotels, and movie theaters.
Early businesses
Mike and Brian McMenamin both graduated from Oregon State University, Mike with a Political Science degree (1974) and Brian with a Business degree (1980). Mike and two college friends purchased the Produce Row Café, a bar known for all-night, high-stakes poker games, in Portland's warehouse district in 1974 and sold more than 100 types of beer. The building was built in 1951 and opened as a breakfast café for produce dockworkers in 1953; in later years, it was a barbershop. Mike and Brian bought Bogart's Joint, another Portland-area pub on 14th and Flanders. At various points in history, many beer-related activities occurred in this building: Kurt and Rob Widmer brewed in this location, and it was later space occupied by Portland Brewing and Rogue Ales Public House. By 1980, they'd sold Produce Row, Bogart's Joint, and a third tavern, the Stockyard Café.
Mike opened a wine distributorship and Brian opened the McMenamins Pub in Hillsboro. By 1983, Mike’s distributorship had failed, and the brothers decided to try the bar business again. Rather than the smoky, male-dominated taverns common in Portland, they were inspired by the community hubs they’d seen in Europe. They bought the Fat Little Rooster tavern on Southeast Hawthorne and renamed it the Barley Mill Pub; in addition to a varied beer selection, the pub was known for Grateful Dead memorabilia and anniversary parties. The namesake “barley mill,” which can still be found onsite, was used by Chuck Coury at Cartwright Brewing Co., Portland’s first post-Prohibition brewery. It was originally a kitty litter grinder but is now used annually to grind the grain for anniversary ales.
One major event that impacted the trajectory of the beer industry in Oregon in the 1980s was legislation that married production and sales. Fred Bowman and Art Larrance (Portland Brewing), Dick and Nancy Ponzis (BridgePort Brewing) and their brewer Karl Ockert, Kurt and Rob Widmer (Widmer Brothers Brewing), and the McMenamins lobbied to legalize on-site sales. On July 13, 1985, Governor Vic Atiyeh signed Senate Bill 813, the “Brewpub Bill,” into law. It allowed brewers to make and sell beer on the same premises, key for increasing revenue and gaining new customers.
First brewpubs
The McMenamins took advantage of the new law, and by the early 1990s had opened several brewpubs, each with its own small brewing system attached. They opened the Hillsdale Brewery and Public House October 31, 1985 in the Southwest Portland neighborhood of Hillsdale. Not only was it their first brewery, it was also the first brewpub in Oregon since Prohibition. Known as “Captain Neon's Fermentation Chamber,” a nod to Mike McMenamin’s nickname, the first several batches of beer were brewed with old Tillamook dairy equipment. On October 25, 1985, Hillsdale's first brewer Ron Wolf, who had previously worked at Anchor Steam, brewed the first beer in a small copper kettle and called it "Hillsdale Ale.” It fell loosely into the “Special Bitter” classification of beer styles and was a malt extract brew. Hillsdale Ale was brewed 29 times at the Hillsdale location and 14 times at Cornelius Pass Roadhouse between 10/25/1985 and 11/28/1986. In the first year, several brewers moved through the facility and made Hillsdale Ale, including Ron Wolf (who only brewed 13 batches before leaving), Conrad Santos (who replaced Wolf as brew master), Mike McMenamin, Brian McMenamin, John Harris, Scott Barrow, and Alex Farnham (the company’s first female brewer).
In 1986, they purchased a 125-year-old farmhouse in Hillsboro, Oregon, and turned it into the Cornelius Pass Roadhouse. Later that same year, they opened the Lighthouse Brewpub in Lincoln City. The Fulton Pub and Brewery opened in Portland in June 1988 and the Highland Pub and Brewery opened in Gresham in July 1988.
Eventually, 27 breweries would operate under the McMenamins umbrella and they became a training ground for new brewers, many of whom have gone on to found breweries of their own. Alumni include John Harris (Hillsdale, Cornelius Pass Roadhouse), Jack Harris (Cornelius Pass Roadhouse, Lighthouse Brewery), Jason McAdam (Edgefield, Hillsdale, Crystal Ballroom), Alex McGaw (Fulton, Crystal Ballroom), Ben Nehrling and Kevin Lee (Edgefield, Highland, Kennedy School), and Mark Goodwin (Old Church, Crystal Ballroom).
In addition to serving beer at their brewpubs, the company also hosted festivals, concerts, and other public programming events at their properties, including Dad Watson’s Brew Fest, Edgefield Brew Fest, Highland Pub and Brewery Eurofest, Hillsdale Brew Fest, Lighthouse Brew Fest, Mid-Valley Brew Fest, and the Thompson Barley Cup.
Beer and Other Beverages
The McMenamins’ beers could be unsettling to brewing traditionalists; they used ingredients like apples, spices, and candy bars, as well as lesser used malts like Chocolate and Crystal. They introduced fruit beers to Oregon and early batches featured blackberries from the Hillsdale brewpub parking lot. Hand in hand with their experimentation, McMenamins developed three core beers that are brewed at all their breweries. Terminator Stout (1985) is a dark, English-style brew; Ruby (1986) is a light, raspberry-flavored beer; and Hammer Head (1986) is a classic Northwest Pale Ale. Ruby and Hammerhead are iconic company characters as well; artist Lyle Hehn created Ruby Witch and Hammerhead, and both are staples of murals, posters, and coasters.
Terminator Stout made its debut in 1985 at the Hillsdale Brewery & Public House as the 12th beer brewed. Old Hammerhead, as the strong ale was first called, was brewed January 25, 1986 and was the 37th brew and made with malt extract. John Harris, who later created Mirror Pond for Deschutes Brewery, was the first to make Hammerhead an “all-grain” beer. Harris was hired in 1987, and when they transitioned away from extract brewing, he decided to rewrite the Hammerhead recipe; besides changed the grain, he also added more hops. Ruby, originally called “Ruby Tuesday” before the food chain objected, was first brewed in 1986 and used 42 pounds of pureed Oregon raspberries.
The company made more than beer. They planted 3 acres of Pinot Gris fruit in 1990 and looked to regional vineyards for additional grapes; McMenamins Edgefield Winery was established in 1992 and began by making Rhone-style wines, including grenache and viognier. The Edgefield Winery produces 20 different white, rosé, dessert, and sparkling wines and supplies 350 tons of wine to McMenamins pubs. Also in 1992, and predating the boom by more than 20 years, McMenamins started making cider at the winery and in 2018 sold as much cider by volume as wine.
In 1995, they began experiments with distillation and made brandy under contract by Carneros Alembic, a California distillery owned by Remy-Martin. In 1997, they built their first distillery in an old root vegetable storage barn on the Edgefield property. Their most popular whiskey is Hogshead, but they make several others, including Money Puzzle, which is dry hopped with Teamaker hops (which has 0 IBUs) and is sweetened with blackberry honey harvest from hives on their property.
Historic preservation
The brothers’ love of historic structures directed business growth and community involvement, and preserving important historical buildings is integral to their business. When the McMenamins started, they couldn’t afford new construction, so they purchased old buildings, which came with stories. They employ a small staff of historians to research and document the history, and those are in turn incorporated into each property’s art, murals, menus, place names, and architectural details.
In 1987, the company opened its first theater, the Mission Theater Pub, in downtown Portland. The converted 1890s Swedish Tabernacle, a church-turned-union hall, was also the state's first theater pub. In 1991, McMenamins turned a 1927 art deco theater that was slated for demolition into a second pub and movie house. These businesses were significant and ushered in a new way to watch movies with beer and food.
In 1987, the brothers purchased Edgefield, which was built in 1911 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. They paid $560,000 and invested another $2.5 million to transform the farm's 80-year-old buildings into a multi-utility complex. Edgefield was once the Multnomah County Poor Farm, a self-sufficient facility with a meatpacking plant, power station, large rooming house, and infirmary. When the remodeled Edgefield Manor opened in 1991, the meatpacking plant was a brewery, power station a pub with a movie theater, infirmary a winery, and rooming house a 100-room hotel. There was also a meeting space, catering operation, restaurant called the Black Rabbit, herb and flower gardens, four liquor and cigar bars, distillery, golf course, and amphitheater. One of the more outstanding features of Edgefield, and something that would become the McMenamins' signature, was the extensive art installations created by local artists. Art popped up in surprising places throughout the complex (on ceilings, exposed heating pipes, eaves, fuse boxes) and showed local subjects (former residents, Northwest Indians, 19th-century brewers, the Columbia River Gorge). Within a few years, the company had a set of 12 freelance artists ready to work on new property acquisitions. Edgefield brewery is still the company's largest property.
In 1997, they purchased the Crystal Ballroom in Portland, which had been vacant for 30 years, and filled it with murals depicting the building's history, a brewpub, and a bar. The building was famous for its swaying dance floor, which sat on ball bearings. The Crystal Hotel was built in 1911 and became a dance hall and concert facility that hosted national music acts. Around the same time, they partnered with the Portland Development Commission and invested $4.5 million to remodel the Kennedy Elementary School. What was once a boarded-up building was transformed into a 35-room multi-use hotel with an onsite brewery, restaurant and four bars, a movie theater, a jazz hall, cigar bar, and soaking pool.
In 1999, the McMenamins opened McMenamins Hotel Oregon in downtown McMinnville, Oregon. The building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places and had been a hotel since its first two stories were erected in 1905; five years later, two more floors were added. In 1932, the hotel was renamed Hotel Oregon. In addition to renovating guest rooms, the McMenamins renovation added two bars and an art gallery with old photographs and new paintings that showed the history of the hotel and McMinnville.
Many property renovations followed. In 2000, they opened the Grand Lodge in Forest Grove, Oregon, which was formerly a Masonic home built in 1922. In 2001, they opened the 27 room Olympic Club Hotel and Theater, which was an expansion of the McMenamins Olympic Club Pub in downtown Centralia, Washington. The original Oxford Hotel was built in 1908 and Olympic Club was built in 1913. In 2003, they reopened the Rock Creek Tavern in Hillsboro, Oregon, which they had purchased in 1995 when the original tavern burned down. In 2016, the Anderson School in Bothell, Washington opened. The original Anderson School was built in 1931 and opened in 1936. In April of 2018, McMenamins opened their latest project, the Kalama Harbor Lodge in Kalama, Washington. Other properties include the White Eagle Saloon & Hotel in Portland, which was built in 1905; Boon’s Treasury in Salem, built in the 1860s; and Old St. Francis School in Bend, which opened in 1936.
ARCHIVAL COLLECTION INFORMATION The brew sheets and some event materials were provided to the Special Collections & Archives Research Center in 2015 and 2016 for digitization. The original items have been retained by McMenamins.
In addition to the brewery activity and the various beers released by McMenamins, this collection also contains information on events organized by the company, such as homebrew competitions and festivals. The cask held in the collection was used at the Oak Hills Pub and is decorated with a pen drawing created by brewer Chris Haslett. The photographs show art installation, artists, and property renovation.
The brew sheets and some event materials were provided to the Special Collections & Archives Research Center in 2015 and 2016 for digitization. The original items were retained by McMenamins.
Physical and electronic records are available for use in the Special Collections and Archives Research Center reading room.
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Hi. So my req was that, the reader has a super bad day and all she wants is just to go home to cal and sleep all day. She tells this to cal over phone, and knowing that she is really upset, cal just goes off, makes her fav food and has all her fav movies lined up, along with blankets and cocoa and one his hoodies she absolutely loves!?! If this doesn't go through I'll start crying right here right now!
Okay, so, i changed it a little cause i’m all here for the understanding and reading between lines and also lol, sorry, but i don’t think Calum’s cooking skills are so high, i love my baby, but i won’t believe he can cook real real food until i see it with my own eyes. Still, i hope you’ll like it 🖤
It seemed like even the beeping of the phone line was irritating you. You took a deep breath and tried to make your voice as calm as possible.
He answered after the third beep.
“Hey, baby, what’s up?”
“Quick question. Can I stay at your place tonight?” you blurted out what you prepared in advance.
“Sure,” Calum answered, a little confused. You’d been dating long enough for you to show up at his place at any time day and night. Plus you had your own key and was using it successfully for some time already. Calum even went so far to think about moving in together, not like you knew about it or anything. The point was, you were far past the point in your relationship when you had to ask such questions.
“Kay, see you after work. Bye!” you dropped in your fake cheerful voice.
“Hey, hey, hey, hold on for a sec,” he stopped you. You knew he would sense something was wrong. You rolled your eyes, preparing to defend. “What’s wrong?”
“Nothing’s wrong,” you assured him. “We just didn’t discuss plans for tonight, so I decided to ask. I gotta go work. Talk to you in the evening.”
And with that you hung up. And breathed out.
You didn’t lie to him, you thought. You two hadn’t discussed plans for the evening and you weren’t sure if he was gonna be home or not. And you wanted to check it. You could have done it through the texts, yes. But you also needed to hear his voice. It was that simple. In the middle of that horrible day, knowing you still had hours till you could see him, you just needed to hear his voice, without making him worry for you. You smiled to the home screen of your phone, being the picture of the two of you and Duke, switched off your phone and left the bathroom. You still had several hours left at work and you needed to survive them.
When you opened the door to Calum’s house you heard him messing around the kitchen. Duke ran up to you and instantly rolled on his back, giving you full access to his tummy. You smiled and bent down and pat him where he wanted, assuring him that he was one shameless dog but you loved him nonetheless.
“You’re spoiling him too much!” Calum laughed at the two of you from the kitchen. He couldn’t see you, but he knew your with Duke routine well.
“Well, someone should,” you answered, entering the kitchen and freezing on the spot. “What’s all this about?”
You were gaping at his ginormous kitchen island with three pizzas from your favourite italian pizzeria downtown, bottle of red wine and a bright bouquet of flowers in a vase. Calum was just taking the plates off the cupboard. He looked back at you and shrugged.
“How was your day?” he asked instead.
You shrugged. And felt like it all fell on your shoulders. The next moment you found yourself clinging on Calum’s shoulders, his massive arms enveloped around your much smaller frame. You tried not to start sobbing into his chest, but lost that battle pretty fast.
“Hey, baby, it’s all okay,” Calum was cooing over you.
“Everything was just so wrong today,” you started quietly. “I was too early to work and had to wait when they open the office and then one of the people from my department messed up with the report and my boss yelled at me, and then I had to fix that report and didn’t have time for lunch and my friend called and said so happily that she made a reservation for us in this restaurant we wanted to go for so long, but she didn’t even ask me beforehands and booked a table to the same day when that award of yours is supposed to be, and I told her I couldn’t come, cause I promised you much earlier and we had that stupid fight, and on top of it all I got yelled at my boss again after finishing that report for taking so long,” you finished being completely out of breath.
“Okay, breathe,” Calum said, his hand drawing circles on your back, his cheek pressed to the crown of your head. “This day is over. And your friend will come to her senses and you’ll make up. And you can always leave this job and find something better.”
“I like my job,” you protested. “I hate my boss, that’s different.”
“Okay,” he chuckled. “Go change in something comfortable and we’ll eat. And then we can watch something and I’ll make you cocoa or we’ll just cuddle to music or just go straight to bed and sleep that awful day over.”
You nodded, letting go of him and trailed to his bedroom. He left you his green hoodie you loved so much, and you picked you leggins out of the drawer he let you use something that seemed like an eternity ago. You changed and felt the familiar scent envelope you. You felt the urge to cry again, this time of the feelings of amazing happiness and tranquility Calum was brinning to your life. You came back to the kitchen, wine and pizza waiting for you. You finished with your dinner and moved to the couch, Duke joined in your cuddle fest.
Halfway through your favourite movie you looked up at calum and asked, “Did you take that hoodie off yourself for me?”
He just shrugged. Then looked back at you, feeling you still staring at him. “I just know my smell calms you down.”
“I don’t deserve you,” you mumbled, shaking your head. Than another question popped up in your mind. “How did you know in the first place?”
“How did I know what?”
“That I had an off day.”
“I didn’t know,” he tried to lie, but that never worked with you.
You looked back up at him, eyebrows quirked, “My favourite pizza from my favourite place, wine, hoodie and you let me choose the film, which happens like only on Christmas and my birthday. You knew I had and awful day.”
He sighed, “Well, Sherlock, then remind me when was the last time you called me to ask if you can stay at my place?”
You opened your mouth to proceed some kind of answer. And you just couldn’t. Because the answer would be never, but damn if you’re saying it out loud.
“Exactly,” he mumbled and kissed your forehead.
“I so don’t deserve you, Calum Hood,” you whispered, laying your head back on his chest.
“You deserve the best,” he whispered back. “And that’s exactly what I’m gonna give you.”
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9th Annual Downtown Food & Wine Fest (Orlando) Feb. 25 & 26
9th Annual Downtown Food & Wine Fest (Orlando) Feb. 25 & 26
Ninth Annual Downtown Food & Wine Fest at Lake Eola Set for February 25 and 26, 2017
The Ninth Annual Downtown Food & Wine Fest is set for Saturday, February 25 and Sunday, February 26, 2017 for more than 30,000 foodies and wine lovers to experience unique local cuisine paired with wines from around the globe.
Located in the heart of downtown Orlando at Lake Eola on Robinson Street, the two-day…
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Our Week Scouted // September 19, 2019
LEARN: On Saturday, September 21 the 13th Annual Monticello Heritage Harvest Festival returns for one action-packed day. Bring the whole family and enjoy music, play historic games and meet animals at a petting zoo. In addition to tasting up to 100 varieties of heirloom produce, there's also a full schedule of demonstrations and workshops. From James Beard nominated guest chef demos to a live taping of America’s #1 food podcast, The Sporkful, guests will enjoy a wide-ranging selection of presentations for lovers of food history, food tradition and just plain food. Not to be missed: the keynote presentation Food, Glorious Food! with culinary icon, author and food activist Alice Waters, as she shares her thoughts on the future of food. There will also be plenty of shopping opportunities at Retailer Row, which includes many local vendors, including Blanc Creatives and Monolith Knives. We think it’s the perfect time to get a head start on your holiday shopping. Don’t miss out on this fantastic local event with a national draw. Save when you buy your ticket online.
PLAY: The launch party for Dog Fest takes place next Thursday, September 26 from 6-8 at the Three Notch’d Brewery. They will release Animal Connections "Big Dawg Blonde Ale," a microbrew Dave Warwick, Three Notch'd brewmaster, developed to celebrate Dog Fest. The Big Dawg will be available at Dog Fest and Oktoberfest at the brewery. A portion of proceeds will go to benefit local pet rescue groups. Animal Connection's exclusive "beer cheddar bacon" dog treats will be available, made with spent grain from the brewing process. The party will continue at IX Park, where the favorite local band, Alligator, will be performing.
Save the day for Sunday, September 29th for Dog Fest, brought to you by Animal Connection, at IX Art Park from noon-5pm. Over 48 booths, representing the best pet businesses and rescue groups in Charlottesville, will be on hand with lots of information, plus every booth will have raffles and giveaways.There will also be adoptable rescue pets on site, live entertainment by The Pollocks, “the world’s largest treat/sample bar,” food trucks for humans and a beer garden featuring Big Dawg Blonde Ale. Plus, a costume contest with $500 prize for “Best in Show,” $100 prizes for “Best Individual Costume,” “Best Family/Group Costume,” and “Best Costume by a Rescue Group.” Don’t miss out on the most pet and family-friendly event of the year!
TRY: If you haven’t given knitting a try yet, now’s the perfect time. Cooler weather begs for cozy indoor pursuits. In addition to Magpie Knits many regular classes, including beginners and more advanced, they also have a few extra special ones planned.
First up, learn how to make a Burberry-Inspired Cowl on Wednesday, September 25 from 5:30 - 7:30pm. This intro to cables class will also produce a cowl that’s sure to be a coveted gift. This class is $20 + materials.
For true beginners, plan to attend Big Hat on Thursday, September 26 or Friday 28 from 2 - 4pm. The class is free with the purchase of yarn. Be warned: this super easy pattern is addictive and you’re sure to want to produce many a replica. Reach out today to book your class. Magpie Knits | 111 West Main Street | 434.296.4625
SAVE: Hear ye hear ye — The One Bridal Salon is holding it’s first sample sale! The sale will be Friday, Sept. 27 from 11-8pm and Sunday, Sept. 29 from 11-5pm. Over 20 gowns will be discounted with no gowns over $1,000.. All designers—Pronovias, Mikaella, Jenny Yoo and Aria—will be available with many dresses priced between $500 - $750. Appointments are appreciated but walk-ins are welcome. All brides who purchase a gown during the sample sale will be registered to win either a free veil or free pair of earrings. The One Bridal Salon | 603 W Main St. | (434) 284-5464 Sample sale: Friday, Sept. 27 from 11-8pm and Sunday 11-5pm for the sale.
LOVE: We popped into Annette LaVelle Antiques in Gordonsville this week and were once again blown away by Annette’s gorgeous things. Below you will find a smattering of our fave finds. But she has so much more, and her inventory is constantly changing, so stop by soon.
Annette LaVelle Antiques | 101 Main Street, Gordonsville | 434.906.2855
TASTE: For two nights only, Thursday, October 10 and Friday, October 11, executive chef Vinson Petrillo of Charleston’s Zero George is taking over Red Pump Kitchen. The six-course tasting menu with included wine pairings will begin with the chef’s playful “snacks” course followed by a series of dishes representing his signature contemporary American style and ending on a sweet note with a pair of desserts. Learn all about the tasting here and make your reservations for this special dining opportunity. Red Pump Kitchen | Downtown Mall, 401 E Main St. | (434) 202-6040
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Local Tidewater VA Beer Festivals
UPCOMING BEER FESTS AND FESTIVAL FORECAST: Fri-Sun, Jun 28-30 - 2019 Bayou Boogaloo Music & Cajun Food Festival, Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. The Bayou Boogaloo Music & Cajun Food Festival is Norfolk’s annual love-fest with New Orleans’ vibrant spirit and captures the melting pot of Bayou culture. From New Orleans to the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront, two stages featuring national recording artists providing diverse cultural musical entertainment. The Arts Market of New Orleans returns and brings with it talent, unique artistry and the culture of Louisiana! The Arts Council of New Orleans and Norfolk Festevents hand-pick the most unique and one-of-a-kind artists from Louisiana to share their stories, culture and craft. This year, numerous artists in various mediums including art, jewelry and sculpture will be on site displaying their works. No Bayou celebration would be complete without the mouthwatering Cajun delicacies prepared by authentic Louisiana inspired chefs. Festival guests are in for a real treat as they feast on fresh crawfish straight from Louisiana, jambalaya, gumbo, etouffee, alligator, muffuletta, andouille, and beignets. Guests will also find festival favorites like sno balls (discovered in New Orleans, by the way!), root beer floats, smoothies, Italian water ice, glazed nuts, kettle korn and funnel cake. Wash it all down with a variety of cold beverages including a fine selection of beers straight from New Orleans' own Abita Brewing Company as well as New Orleans Jack Daniel's Hurricanes. https://festevents.org/events/2019-season-events/bayouboogaloo/ Sat, Jun 29 - Coastal Virginia Brewery Alliance Local Brew Fest, 2 – 7:00 pm, Hermitage Museum and Gardens, 7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk. The Coastal Virginia Brewery Alliance (CVBA) presents -1st annual Local Brew Fest. The CVBA is a group of 29 local Hampton Roads Breweries. Come on out to the Coastal Virginia Brewery Alliance (CVBA) 1st annual Local Brew Fest to try some amazing local Craft Brews! Food Trucks and live music will be on site. Event is rain or shine. The CVBA is a non-profit organization of 29 local breweries committed to promoting and support craft beer in the Coastal Virginia/Hampton Roads area. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coastal-virginia-brewery-alliance-local-brew-fest-tickets Sun, Jul 7 - Barks & Brews 2019, 12 – 6:00 pm, sponsored by O’Connor’s Brewery, Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk. Bring your dog to the Garden and have a beer for a fun day with live music! Guests are welcome to explore the Garden with their furry canine companion. Explore 175 spectacular acres with your dog and enjoy a cold beer with food and music. Regular garden admission applies. Not-Yet-Members: Dogs: $5 (human admission applies) – become a member today and save! Your dog must remain on a leash at all times. Stop by our Visitor Center for extra doggie waste bags. Other Barks & Brew dates: Sundays – Aug 4, Sep 8, Oct 13. https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/events/barks-and-brews-2019-1/ Sat, Jul 13 - Red, White and Brew Lagerfest, 4 - 8:00 pm, Hosted by Back Bay Brewing, 614 Norfolk Ave, Virginia Beach. Your favorite Virginia Beach beer festival is back! Get ready for our 4th annual Red, White and Brew Lagerfest. This year we will be offering early bird ticket pricing from now until June 13th (details below) so be sure to get your tickets before prices increases! DETAILS: Over 15 brewery participants, Live music, Food trucks, Specialty Back Bay Brewing merchandise for sale, Best lager will be voted on by YOU, and Back Bay Brewing will donate $500 to the winning brewery's pre-selected charity of choice! TICKET INCLUDES: Entry into the event, Special Lagerfest tasting/sampling glass, Unlimited tastings of all craft lagers, 1 full size beer ticket (good for a full size beer from our back bay beer truck!). TICKETS: $20 - Early Bird Special (now until June 13th); $30 - General Admission (June 14th until July 12th); $40 - Door Ticket (day of purchase). VISIT HERE FOR TICKETS: backbaybrewingco.com/lagerfest Fri, Jul 19 - Taste of VA on the Bay, 6 - 9:30 pm, Ocean View Beach Park, 100 W. Ocean View Ave., Norfolk. Taste of VA on the Bay will be taking the place of previous year's Brews on the Bay Beer Festival. Live music by Jesse Chong.There will be craft beers, wine, spirits with plenty of food vendors. Craft Beer sampling tickets: Sampling Package - $15 for wristband, 4 oz sampling cup and 5 tickets redeemable for samples; 16 oz Pint - $8 for wristband and 4 tickets redeemable for a pint cup; Additional tickets - $2 (must have a cup and wristband to sample); Tickets will be sold until 9:15 pm, Sampling tickets can be redeemed until 9:30 pm; No refunds.You must be at least 21 years old to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. Breweries have the right to limit samples. Breweries will appear only until supplies last. www.oceanviewbeachpark.org Sat, Aug 3 - Whistle Belly 2019: A Virginia Beer & More Festival, 7 - 11:00 pm, Merchants Square, 401 W Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg. Whistle Belly is back and bigger, bolder and better than ever! Mark your calendars for Saturday August 3rd for the ultimate beer party on Duke of Gloucester Street. Crafted by the DoG Street Pub & presented by the Junior Woman's Club of Williamsburg. Over 40 breweries, and more than 70 beers and delicious eats! Live Music to be Announced! Drinks & all you can eat for only $55! Save up to $10 by purchasing in advance. General Admission Tickets get access to the festival from 7 to 11 pm. Get Early Access tickets to enjoy exclusive beers. With an Early Access ticket your festival begins at 6pm with access to food & beer including 10 beers only available to Early Access guests! http://www.whistlebelly.com/ Sat, Aug 10 - Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Festival, 2 - 6:00 pm, Hunt Club Farm, 2388 London Bridge Road, Virginia Beach. Hampton Road’s Favorite Smoked Meat Onslaught is back – with TEETH! Come and see what over 225,000 people nationwide have enjoyed! This is our 4th Annual PORK-OUT in Virginia Beach. COME AND JOIN US! For a down-home, Southern-fried, good time... to support your inner Redneck! Get ready to enjoy all those pleasures that true Southerners live by - Beer, Bourbon, Barbeque, Boots, Bacon, Biscuits, Bluegrass and Smoked Beasts! It's two great days of beer sippin', bourbon tastin', music listenin', cigar smokin', and barbeque eatin'. Your admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy an ALL-YOU-CARE –TO-TASTE sampling of beer and bourbon. http://www.beerandbourbon.com/virginia-beach-va/show Sat, Aug 17 - Tap! Tap! Beer Festival 2019, 5 - 9:00 pm, Greenbrier Farms, 225 Sign Pine Rd., Chesapeake. Chesapeake Virginia’s First Beer Festival, Now 5 Years Old! Unlimited samples of beers and food from your popular regional food trucks. More details to come! Brought to you by Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Virginia and Kwasans Foundation. Sat, Aug 24 - 5th Annual Neptune's Coastal Craft Beer Festival, 1 - 6:00 pm, Hosted by the Neptune Festival, Neptune's Park, 31st Street and Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Neptune’s Park will be transformed into a craft beer lover’s haven on Saturday, August 24th, featuring local Virginia beers and cask ales, as well national and regional craft beers. Enjoy over 65 beers from 30 breweries, live music, food trucks, and more! Tickets will go on sale May 1, 2019. Each ticket includes a commemorative beer-tasting glass and tastings throughout the day. Early Bird Tickets: $30 Until July 1 or until allotment has been reached; Advance Tickets: $35 Through August 18; Week of Event Tickets: $40. https://www.neptunefestival.com/events/neptunes-coastal-craft-beer-festival Sat, Sep 7 - 4th Annual VA Cork & Craft Festival, 12 - 5:00 pm, Chincoteague Island KOA, 6742 Maddox Blvd., Chincoteague Island. Join us and the Special Olympics of Virginia for the 4th Annual Cork & Craft beer and wine festival. Sip on a variety of beer & wine while listening to the Island Boy Band and enjoying the breathtaking views of Chincoteague Bay and the lighthouse on Assateague Island. Shop for local artisan wares & crafts and indulge in great food provided by local food trucks. Buy your tickets online now for $30 (includes unlimited tastings and a commemorative tasting glass). Price goes up to $40 at the gate the day of the event. Designated Driver option available beginning January 2019 for $10, which includes soda/water. Children 15 years old or younger enter free. Need a place to stay? Check out our recommended accommodations and special packages available at Chincoteague Island KOA and Fairfield Inn & Suites. For all the details, visit www.VACorkCraft.com Fri, Sep 13 - Barrels, Brew & BBQ, 6 - 10:00 pm, Hunt Club Farm, 2388 London Bridge Rd., Virginia Beach. Come out on September 13th and help support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Norfolk! All you can eat BBQ, drink Craft Beer, Wine and Champagne. Silent Auction, Raffles, Games, Music and much more! https://barrelsbrewbbqfest18.thundertix.com/ Sat, Sep 21 - Virginia Beach Oktoberfest 2019, 12 - 6:00 pm, Hunt Club Farm, Virginia Beach. Wasserhund Brewery and the Nobleman are presenting the Annual Oktoberfest Event for all of Coastal Virginia and beyond on September 21st from noon till 6 pm at Hunt Club Farm in Virginia Beach. This event will serve as the quintessential Oktoberfest for our area featuring over 30 breweries, traditional German food and fair, festival atmosphere, and so much more: The opportunity to enjoy multiple styles of beers including, of course, a wide variety of German beers; live music; petting zoo and bounce houses for family friendly kid fun. Portion of proceeds will be donated to The Noblemen to support local charities. Sat, Sep 28 - Craft Beer Festival, 12 - 5:00 pm, Hosted by Cape Charles / Chesapeake Bay KOA, 32246 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles. Calling all Craft Beer Lovers! We have more than 30 brews just waiting for you to sample. Once you've quenched your thirst check out the live entertainment or do some shopping with the vendors onsite. *This is a ticketed event https://koa.com/campgrounds/chesapeake-bay/ Sat, Oct 12 - 7th Annual 757 Battle of the Beers 2019, Hosted by Beach Ambassadors, 1 = 6:30 pm, Camp Pendleton, Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach. This is the only festival in Hampton Roads that exclusively features local 757 Craft Breweries as they battle it out to win in different beer categories – with 100% of the proceeds go to local Hampton Roads charities including St. Mary's Home and Hope House Foundation! This award-winning and unique event pits Hampton Roads-based breweries against each other to determine who has the best beer in Hampton Roads. Each year, local breweries put their best brews on tap and are rated by an official brewer tasting panel and by attendees of the event to see which beer is the best in the 7-5-7. 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