Old-time Scandinavian Music at Dahmen Barn, October 5, 2013

 

On Saturday, October 5, 2012, at 2:00 pm, Nordic Spirit from Olympia, Washington will play old-time Scandinavian music at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown.  Nordic Spirit will share their passion for Scandinavian music and remind the audience that toe tapping, clapping and smiling are encouraged!

This lively music features traditional tunes from Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland. Jane and Jeff Anderson will perform in authentic costumes and Scandinavian refreshments will be for sale at intermission. The cost is $10 at the door.

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.  The fully accessible facility is open Thursday through Sunday with no daily admission fee.  Information:  www.artisanbarn.org or 509-229-3414.

"drafthorse" Wants Stories and Visual Art About Work and/or No Work

Writers, if you have some good "work stories" sitting around here is a market for you. drafthorse is a literary journal about work and non work.

The editorial mission states, "drafthorse is a biannual online publication of fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, visual narrative, and other media art where work, occupation, labor ~~ or lack of the same ~~ is published.

"drafthorse welcomes unsolicited literary manuscripts and visual art. Work submitted in February, March and April will be considered for the summer issue. Work submitted in August, September and October will be considered for the winter issue.
"Our constant theme is 'work and no work.'"Submission guidelines  detail what the editor of drafthorse is looking for. For examples, double click on the text beside the picture to read a complete story. In Non-fiction category, "Coal," by Paul Pekin is a good read.

 

RSVP by September 30, 2013 for 1st Annual Dinner and Beer Tasting at On Sacred Grounds, October 4, 2013

 

1st Annual Dinner and Beer Tasting at On Sacred Grounds on Friday, October 4th, 2013, in Valleyford, Washington.

Beginning promptly at 5:30 p.m. in On Sacred Grounds Dining Room, it includes a three-course dinner and sampling at least 3 micro-brews that will be paired with each course, along with informative narration by Rick Bonino, of the Spokesman Review.

Cost:   $25 per person/$45 per couple. Reservations required by September 30th, 2013.

Special Face-book promotion! Just ask to be included in a special door-prize drawing worth over $25!

Palouse Country Cowboy Poetry on tap at Dahmen Barn September 29, 2013

Palouse Country Cowboy Poetry provides "A Roaring Good Time!" at the Dahmen Barn Sunday, September 29, 2013,  from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Palouse Country Cowboy Poetry Association will perform cowboy poetry, music and song at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown.

Come and have "A Roaring Good Time" with this fun group.  Performing at the afternoon event are J.B. Barber, Dave Nordquist, Dick Warwick, Bodie Dominguez, "Farmer" Dave Fulfs and Hal Olson.

Dick Warwick won a first place silver buckle in a national competition at an annual National Cowboy Poetry Rodeo where competitors came from all over the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Admission is $7 at the door.

 

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is a non-profit creativity center in Uniontown on highway 195.  The three storey facility is fully handicap accessible and has no daily admission fee.  It is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm.  Information:  www.artisanbarn.org or 509-229-3414.

Hog Heaven Big Band Returns to the Dahmen Barn on September 28, 2013

 
After a summer break, the 16 piece Hog Heaven Big Band will return to the Dahmen Barn on Saturday, September 28, 2013, playing tunes from The Great American Song Book.

 

Come to dance or listen and watch some expert dancers from 7:30 to 9:30 pm.  Admission is $8 for couples and $5 for a single.

 

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is a non-profit creativity center at 419 N. Highway 195 in Uniontown.

Hyper-Formance Jazz Dance Club Classes Begin Last Week in September

BE ON TV!

BE IN A THEATRICAL PLAY!

DANCE & ACT!

 

Beginning the last week of September  Hyper-Formance Jazz Dance Club Classes will be held around Spokane County, including at Moran Prairie.

• Be in an Original Theatre Production
• Participate in Year-round Community Events
• Be in a LIVE Performance at the BING in March
• Be seen on Channel 14, year round
• Classes will be held all around Spokane county
• Starting the Last week of September
• Ages 4 to 84, male and female
• Bring your whole family.

A 501(c) (3) charter Club, Hyper-Formance continues to evolve as an official 4H club. Call for more information: (509) 448-5423.

"Our philosophy is a simple one, if a child wants to learn to dance or perform with us, then he may, regardless of age, gender, financial status, physical or mental disability. There are no auditions, other than placement. Each child is a full member of this unique arts experience.

 

"The Club mission is to 1.) promote and increase involvement in dance and drama, 2.) put on performances to demonstrate student abilities to a wide public and to increase student stage potential, and 3.) to construct a nucleus for future contributions to the dance and dramatic arts society. All individuals interested in the fields of dance and drama are eligible for membership.

 

"We also continued growing in our 4H family  ...  We are especially pleased when those who have never danced before join forces with us."

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Palouse Patchers Exhibit at Dahmen Barn and Latah County Fair

Palouse Patchers is a quilting group based in the Inland Pacific Northwest community of Moscow, Idaho with approximately 175 members of all ages, who come from the surrounding communities of the Palouse region of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho.
During the month of September quilts by the Palouse Patchers on the theme of "Elements: Water, Earth, Wind and Fire" is on display in a Dahmen Barn Exhibit.  Scroll here to read the background of this beautiful quilt.
 

The origin of Palouse Patchers, according to a local historian, began with women who got together many years ago to make aprons such as those pictured here.

 

Palouse Patchers monthly meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month, September through December, and February through June, at the Latah County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building at 1021 Harold Street, Moscow, Idaho. Social hour begins at 6:30 and the meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. Latah County Fair, September 12-15, 2013, Moscow, Idaho.

Pay a visit to their webpage for links to a calendar of events, their newsletter, background about this remarkable group, and much more.

WSU Homecoming Football Game vs Idaho Saturday September 21, 2013

This Saturday Sept. 21, 2013, is WSU’s Homecoming football game vs. Idaho.

Palouse still has a few RV spaces left for this weekend, Sept. 20 & 21, 2013. 

$25/night includes full water, sewer, electric, & Wi-Fi.

5th Annual Engagement Party for Fiancés October 3, 2013

Here it is Brides, Grooms and Fabulous Friends of the Happy Couple, your official invite to the 5th Annual, much anticipated Engagement Party! 

Mark your calendar for October 3, 2013, 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Like the name says, it's a party-styled event, and even better, it's free to attend, at 3131 North Division in Spokane, Washington! Watch for the Pounder's Jewelry and Audrey's Boutique sign on the west side of Division.

Vendors bring unique ideas to make your planning easier and your day more memorable. Couple that with fabulous prize drawings and a cash giveaway, and you have a bridal event that's not to be missed!

Check out the current amazing line-up of wedding pros who are gearing up to come and wow you!
And check back, because there are still more to come...



 

Palouse Days September 13 & 14, 2013

Palouse Days

Parade Saturday

Parade Application Form [Entrants are to be at the assembly area and registered between 9:00 - 9:15 am.]

 

 

Friday, September 13, 2013

• 8:00pm - Midnight Kick-off Party, Palouse Tavern Act II
  Live Music - Cover Charge

Saturday, September 14, 2013

• 6:00am - 9:00am Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
  Block Building on West Main , $5 donation
  Buy a duck for the noon race!
• 8:00am - 2:00pm Xenodican Club Book Sale
  Palouse Library, Funnel Cakes and Prizes
• 8:00am Buffet Breakfast - Palouse Tavern Act II
• 8:00am Fun Run/Walk - 5k and 10k Race for Adults and 1k for Kids
  Registration 7:00am - 7:45am at Bagott Motors
  Info & prereg: Mark Sawyer 509-939-2143 - Sponsored by Young Life
• 9:00am - 3:00pm 31st Annual Car Show
  Palouse City Park, $10 entry - Free to the Public!
• 9:00am - 3:00pm Palouse Museum
  Special Exhibits, Free Admission!
• 10:00am Lions Club Burgers Start Cookin' - Block Building
• Palouse Days Parade, Main Street, Palouse   9:15am - Main Parade line-up at school
     9:45am - Kiddie Parade line-up at Palouse Welding

After the Parade on Main Street:

• Crowning of the Palouse Royalty
• Egg Toss
• Ping Pong Ball Drop
• Palouse Grange #177 Cake Walk
• Noon Whistle: Duck Race - Palouse River at Bridge Street
  Buy a duck downtown or at the Pancake Breakfast
• Barley Bar Relay
  Palouse Tavern, 4 person teams - On-site registration Starts at 4:00pm (Packet pickup at 2:00pm)
  Benefitting the Palouse Community Center
• 8:00pm - Midnight Live Music by Blue Highway
  Palouse Tavern Act II - Cover Charge