Last Palouse Home & Garden Tour is June 23, 2012

Tomorrow, Saturday, June 23, 2012, is the final Palouse Home & Garden Tour to benefit the preservation of Holy Trinity Chapel, an historic landmark.  Featuring five unique home and gardens.

Between the hours of 11 am – 4 pm

Purchase tickets and map at Holy Trinity Chapel, 105 W. Alder, Palouse

Cost is $15 per person.

"Those Were The Days" Featuring Former Christy Minstrels Lead Singer, William Florian July 7, 2012

Enjoy a superb musical performance and entertainment with William Florian, former lead singer with the famous New Christy Minstrels on Saturday, July 7 at 7:30 pm at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown. 

William performed to a full house last year at the Barn and got rave reviews, so we invited him back.

Titled "Those were the Days", William will share the spirit and songs of the 60s.

This is an upbeat musical journey of America's greatest folk and pop songs of the 60s, including songs William performed with the New Christy Minstrels. Enjoy the music of Peter, Paul and Mary, Pete Seeger, the Mamas and the Papas and other familiar names. You will enjoy uplifting originals presented with comedy and amusing stories in a wonderful, intimate show with a special tribute to John Denver.

Come early for the best seating.  Price: Seniors: $8.50 single, $15 couple. Regular $10.50 single, $17 couple.

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is a non-profit creativity center on highway 195 in Uniontown in the big white barn behind the famous iron wheel fence.  The facility is fully ADA compliant and has no daily admission fee.  Information:  www.artisanbarn.org or 509-229-3414.

Contact information:  707-524-7898   william@florainmusic.com     www.florianmusic.com

Registration Open for "Recycled Robot" & “Collage Printmaking” Workshops for Kids Coming to Dahmen Barn

Two workshops for kids coming up at the Dahmen Barn. On Saturday, July 14, 2012, two workshops for kids are scheduled at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn.  “Recycled Robot” will be held in the morning and “Collage Printmaking” in the afternoon; both are taught by Megan Perkins of Spokane.

The registration deadline is July 7, 2012.  Registrations may be made by calling 509-229-3414 or using the form at the top of the calendar page at www.artisanbarn.org.

“Recycled Robot” is scheduled from 10:30  a.m. to noon.  Come turn your everyday ordinary cereal box into a robot of your very own. Make it scary, silly, funny, or cute. Paint it, give it wacky antennas, or a big toothy grin. There are infinite possibilities!  Students should dress for a messy project.  The cost is $18 and includes all materials.

“Collage Printmaking” I will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.  This class is a fun and easy introduction to printmaking. It is exactly what it sounds like - printmaking using collage techniques. Paper, lace, tape and more are cut and adhered to a board to make exciting images, patterns and textures. This board is then inked and printed by placing paper over the board and rubbing it with a spoon so that the ink transfers to the final paper. The results will surprise you!  The cost is $23 which includes all materials.

Megan Perkins graduated from Gonzaga University with a degree in biology and history, but studied art all the way through school. She spent a year in Italy haunting the museums and painting on street corners and loved every minute of it. She assistant teaches 3rd and 6th grade and paints in her free time.

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is a non-profit creativity center in the big white Barn behind the famous iron wheel fence just off highway 195 in Uniontown.  The facility is fully ADA compliant and has no daily admission fee.  Information:  www.artisanbarn.org or 509-229-3414. Leslee Miller, manager, 509-229-3655.

Complimentary Dance Lessons at Dahmen Barn June 23, 2012

June 23 brings Hog Heaven Big Band and complimentary dance lessons by SEL to the Dahmen Barn.

On Saturday, June 23, 2012, the Hog Heaven Big Band will make its monthly appearance at the Dahmen Barn from 7:30 to 9:30 pm.  Folks come to listen to the lively tunes from the Great American Songbook, or to dance.

Schweitzer Engineering’s Social Club is hosting complimentary eastern swing dance lessons from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., and students are invited to stay for the dance by paying the admission fee of $8 for a couple and $5 for a single.

The Hog Heaven Big Band has been playing regularly at the Dahmen Barn since its grand opening in 2006.  The band attracts some accomplished dancers, so those who come to listen can watch expert dancing.

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is a non-profit creativity center in Uniontown on highway 195 in the big white barn behind the famous iron wheel fence.  There is no daily admission fee and the three storey building is fully ADA compliant.  Information:  www.artisanbarn.org or 509-229-3414.