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Singer Rocky Blumhagen returns to Walla Walla Valley to sing Cole Porter tunes -
When they were still the technology of choice, most kids used tape recorders to listen to other people sing, rarely to record and improve their own vocal talents.However, that’s exactly how Rocky Blumhagen developed his singing abilities as a child, with ...

Annual 'Father & Daughter' Valentine Ball' Saturday -
The annual “Father & Daughter Valentine Ball” sponsored by Walla Walla Parks and Recreation will be 7-8 p.m. Saturday at Garrison Middle School, 906 Chase Ave.There will be dancing, games to play and prizes to win. A professional photographer will be avai...

Four Tenors to ring theater's rafters -
WALLA WALLA — From Bon Jovi to “Danny Boy” to Johnny Cash, four big voices will belt it out at the Power House Theatre this month.Although The Four Tenors are a relatively new group, their professional voices have resounded in theaters nationwide for deca...

NW gospel choirs joining for concert -
COLLEGE PLACE — Gospel choirs from the Northwest will come together for “Total Praise: A Festival of Choirs,” a concert at 4 p.m. Saturday at Walla Walla University Church, 212 S.W. Fourth St., as part of a Black History Month celebration.This is the univ...

Booked for Winter to discuss life in West -
WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla Public Library, 238 E. Alder St., will present Booked for Winter: This Western Life, at 7 p.m. on Feb. 16.This reading program for adults explores the theme of life in the West. Guest speaker Rogers Miles of Whitman College will ...

PFLAG's annual film series starts Feb. 6 -
The Walla Walla chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays presents its annual film series for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community at 7 p.m. Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 and March 5 in the Fellowship Hall, First Congregational C...

'Evening of Elegance' hospice benefit tickets available -
WALLA WALLA — Tickets are still available for the annual “Evening of Elegance” to benefit Walla Walla Community Hospice.The fundraiser will be at 6 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center, 6 W. Rose St.The evening includes wine and ho...

Little Theatre to present 'Steel Magnolias' in Feb. -
The Little Theatre of Walla Walla, 1130 Sumach St., will present the drama “Steel Magnolias,” with opening night curtain Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. Carol Anselmo is the director.Evening performances are Feb. 11, 17-18, 24-25 with a 2 p.m. matinee Feb. 19.The play ...

Park Plaza will play host for a Valentine's Day party for seniors -
WALLA WALLA — Park Plaza, 1400 Dalles Military Road, hosts a Valentine’s Day Party for seniors from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 12.The party will feature live music, a chef-prepared dinner and the election of Park Plaza’s king and queen. The cost is $10 per person. Fo...

New at the Walla Walla Public Library -
Featured books will be available for the public today.They can also be placed on hold online at wallawallapubliclibrary.org or call the library for assistance at 527-4550.Featured books include:...

Whitman College offers reading by Camille T. Dungy -
WALLA WALLA — As part of the visiting writers reading series, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Ave., will present a reading by Camille T. Dungy at 7 p.m. Feb. 9 in Kimball Hall.She has received numerous awards, and fellowships from the National Endowment for th...

Students' original one-act play contest queued for Harper Joy -
Whitman College's One-Act Play Contest, will be in the Freimann Studio Theatre, in the Harper Joy Theatre, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Ave. Feb. 8 through 12.There will be 8 p.m. performances Feb. 8-12 and 2 p.m. matinees Feb. 11-12.Students submit origina...

Hawaiian music highlights Milton-Freewater senior center fundraiser -
MILTON-FREEWATER -- Music by James "Kimo" Ahia and memories of the Hawaiian islands will be performed at Milton-Freewater Senior Center, 311 N. Main St."Songs of Hawaii" will be presented from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday.The fundraiser will benefit the senior ce...

19th century British botanist's tales shared at 5th annual Ground Hog Sausage festival -
DAYTON -- A British botanist's journey through the Northwest nearly 200 years ago will be part of the Blue Mountain Heritage Society's fifth annual Ground Hog Sausage Fest on Saturday.Portrayed by retired Lewis & Clark Trail State Park ranger Gary Lentz, ...

Driving Blind spans rock to hip hop at Sapolil -
One-of-a-kind rock meets hip hop when Driving Blind, featuring Joaquin, plays at Sapolil Cellars, 15 E. Main St. 9 p.m. to midnight on Saturday. Driving Blind is the winner of the music contest, The Cut 2011. Joaquin is runner-up. Admission is $3 or two f...

Walla Walla Dance Company to present 'The Adventures of Alice' at Cordiner Hall -
WALLA WALLA -- The Walla Walla Dance Company, under the direction of Nancy Wells, will present "The Adventures of Alice" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Cordiner Hall on the Whitman College campus. The performance will include more than 100 local dancers, ages 3...

Camp Fire USA's BeneVint wine auction set to begin at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday -
WALLA WALLA -- Camp Fire USA's BeneVint 2012 wine auction will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the Charles Smith Wines tasting room, 35 S. Spokane St. Dessert and wine will be served, and live music provided by Jacob's Weekend.The auction will support Camp Fi...

Oldies Night at the Library recalls Buddy Holly -
MILTON-FREEWATER -- Remembering Buddy Holly is the theme of Oldies Night at the Library at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3 in the Albee Room of the Milton-Freewater Public Library, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave. The program will include recordings by Holly, Ritchie Valens and the ...

BOOK NOTES - Readers recommend nonfiction book favorites -
Cleaning out my column's mail bag continues this month with nonfiction recommendations I've collected over the year.If you were fascinated by the rescue of the Chilean miners, Keith Ekblaw recommends "33 Men: Inside the Miraculous Survival and Dramatic Re...

Local author to sign book at Book &amp; Game -
WALLA WALLA -- Author Libby Swenson of Walla Walla will be onhand from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Book & Game Co., 38 E. Main St., to sign her book, "Stepping Stones, Ordinary Moments Crating a Path to Prayer."Inspired by Scripture and sacred songs...

WallaDance 2012 registration under way for March event -
Organizers have opened registration for the WallaDance 2012 contra dance weekend March 30-31.Contra dances will be on Friday and Saturday nights, with Saturday workshops, lunch, dinner and a wine tasting on the schedule....

Violinist featured at St. Paul's First Thursday event -
Violinist Josh Melander will perform at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 323 Catherine St., during its First Thursday concert from 12:15-12:50 p.m. Feb. 2.Melander studies violin with Susan Pickett of Whitman College. He will present works by Vivaldi, Franck ...

OES's regional Young Artist Competition coming up Feb. 25 -
PENDLETON -- The Oregon East Symphony announced its 2012 Young Artist Competition, which takes place every second year here. The competition gives the region's young musicians the opportunity to prepare and perform for a panel of professional adjudicators...

Power House to host 'The Four Tenors' -
"The Four Tenors," directed by Sunny Thompson, will be presented in February at Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave.Billed as the best of Broadway, classical, country, pop and rock the performance includes renditions of the music of Josh Groban, Michael...

Saturday dinner to benefit St. Basil Academy of Classical Studies -
St. Basil Academy of Classical Studies will host its annual benefit dinner at 5 p.m. Sunday in the Assumption Parish Hall, 2066 E. Alder St.Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children. In addition to the meal, there will be silent and dessert auctions...

Cinema at the Cellars takes over Sapolil Tuesdays -
WALLA WALLA — Two men stand ready for a hillside duel, a shot is fired and a widow walks through her garden as the opening scenes roll on the 1975 critically panned Stanley Kubrick film “Barry Lyndon” during a blustery Tuesday at Sapolil Cellars.Within mo...