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Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Free family-friendly concert series returns to Richland for the summer
There are some telltale signs of summer in Tri-Cities, like the Columbia River filling up with boats and the mountains becoming covered with hikers. As temperatures rise, the number of local events to choose from expands significantly. In summertime, Tri-Cities becomes bustling with things to do, especially live music. There are multiple festivals planned in the coming months, as well as several concert series lasting all summer. Multiple concert series start in late May, including the longest-standing Live@5 concert series, which begins May 29. Entering its 21st year, just one year ahead of the Thunder on the Island concert series, Live@5 is a community favorite for family-friendly entertainment. It is presented by Stephens Media Group, a digital media company that runs six Tri-Cities radio stations, with Yakima Federal Savings and Loan as the primary sponsor, according to a recent news release. The Live@5 concert series provides free music at John Dam Plaza every Thursday through summer. Here's this year's lineup: May 29 - Backroads June 5 - Englewood Heights June 12 - Groove Principal June 19 - Stoney Lonesome June 26 - Badlandz July 3 - The Knockdowns July 10 - Fat Fox July 17 - Time Machine July 24 - Stompin'Ground July 31 - Queen's Gate Aug 7 - Joel Gibson Jr. Music starts at 5 p.m. and is completely free. Local businesses will have tables set up, so attendees can support various Tri-Cities vendors while enjoying the music, but no purchases are necessary. This year, the beer garden is hosted by The Emerald of Siam. With owner Dara Quinn launching Emerald Spark Events with her business partner Alicia Cullison, the popular Richland restaurant is able to take its mobile bar setup to more events than ever this year. The Emerald also provides drinks at the Thunder on the Island concert series on Clover Island, which has free concerts on Wednesdays and paid shows on Sundays. Food trucks will also be onsite, so you can head to the park straight after work for dinner, drinks and live music. If you're bringing kids, Knockerball Tri-Cities is hosting a children's Fun Zone, said the release from Yakima Federal Savings and Loan. 'Live@5 has proven to be that rare kind of event that brings together people and families from across the Tri-Cities to enjoy a night out in a beautiful park setting — with great food, drinks, local vendors, and the best music the region has to offer,' Dan Manella, the Stephens Media Group general manager, said in the release.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Your guide to things to do in Asheville and WNC this week
Summer is so close. Get a jump on the fun with this weekend's events and take a look at some of the great ideas you'll find from WNC Parent – find calm, deal with the transition to solid foods, teach your children about saving and spending, more at Stay in touch on social media @wncparent and get your events on our calendar by emailing chris@ — A Dinner Theater Experience May 23 and 24. For details and tickets, visit opens May 24 at the Upcountry History Museum. The exhibit continues through Sept. 21. Encounter unfamiliar landscapes, touchable dinosaurs and opportunities to investigate clues about what the dinosaurs left behind. The exhibit, designed for ages 3-10, is the first child-centered exhibit dedicated to expanding the understanding of dinosaur habitat and range. The bilingual (Spanish and English) exhibit features three distinct sections that build on a child's innate curiosity about dinosaurs: Land of Fire (a warm dinosaur habitat), Land of Ice (a cold dinosaur habitat), and a Field Research Station (complete with a Big Dig experience). For details, visit Is 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. May 24 and 25 at The North Carolina Arboretum, part of the Spring Into the Arb series. Spring Into the Arb events and programs are included with the regular parking fee of $20 per vehicle. Arboretum Society Members get in free. Visit Is 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. May 24 in Waynesville. The event includes live music, food and local makers. For details, visit with Rosalie Haizlett is 6 – 7 p.m. May 24 at The North Carolina Arboretum, part of the Spring Into the Arb series. Spring Into the Arb events and programs are included with the regular parking fee of $20 per vehicle. Arboretum Society Members get in free. Book signing to follow with books available for purchase from Malaprops Bookstore. Visit Are at the Cradle of Forestry in America. This is a ticketed event. Tours begin with an informative session at the outdoor amphitheater, where guests will have the opportunity to learn about the fascinating world of the Blue Ghost Firefly. Following the presentation, visitors will hike along a paved trail through the forest, at their own pace, where they'll have the chance to observe these enchanting creatures up close. For tickets and details, visit from 4 – 5 p.m. May 27 at the East Asheville Library. All participants must register and sign a waiver to take part. Register in person, call the library at 828-250-4738 or email from 5 – 7 p.m. May 27 in Hendersonville. The evening includes complimentary childcare and dinner. Register at is at 6 p.m. May 27 at the Pack Memorial Library. Registration is required. Visit in Beech Mountain, North Carolina. Guided hikes and giveaways are available at the visitor's center. A comprehensive hiking guide is available at providing trail recommendations for all skill levels and tips. A different trail will be featured each week in May. continues through June 8 with more than 1 million vibrant blooms, menus featuring fresh tastes of spring in the Smokies and unique entertainment offerings, including 'Play On,' a new show to celebrate Dollywood's 40th anniversary season. The Imagination Playhouse, which features plays based on books from Dolly's Imagination Library, offers shows for younger guests through the end of September. During Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration, new story time and character meet & greets are part of the Imagination Playhouse experience. Visit is open through Nov. 2 at The Island in Pigeon Forge. Admission is free. Wander amid 22 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, each with interactive elements and sounds. Included is a custom Island Fountain Show that tells the story of the dinosaurs. Interactive features include posted QR codes linked to details about each dinosaur, including sounds and free downloadable wallpapers. The Island is open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and does not have gated admission. All ticketed attractions are ala carte. For details, visit Read 2 Succeed: Keep the reading spark alive this summer Bonus Books: A head start on summer reading How to (subtly) kick your almost-grown kid out of the house How and when to start solid foods: Here's what to know This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: Things to do in Asheville, N.C. this week
Times
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Times
Brockwell Park festivals to go ahead despite court ruling
Festivals in Brockwell Park including Mighty Hoopla and Field Day will go ahead, despite the High Court last week ruling that their planning applications were unlawful. The ruling led to the planning certificate for the gigs being quashed, leading to fears that they would have to be cancelled at a few days' notice. However, on Monday morning Lambeth council and the festivals' organiser, Summer Events ltd, said that a new planning application had been registered. The council said it was 'urgently considering that application. That consideration does not stop the events proceeding'. Organisers said the 'ruling dealt with a particular point of law and whether an administrative process had been carried out correctly' and that no event would be cancelled. The first of six festivals,
