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Sep 6, Pig Out In The Park 2010

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:22:55 GMT

Rick Derringer (right) and Pat Travers put on a great show at Pig Out In The Park this past Saturday. My ears are still ringing...

The weather forecast sounded a little dodgy but we lucked out this year. The high winds that were predicted didn't turn out to be that bad so the dust really wasn't a factor. The temperature was also very pleasant.

There was also more to choose from as far as food offerings this year. And the prices were very reasonable from about $6 - $8 for a typical offering.

Give me good inexpensive food and great music and I'm a happy guy.

What a great event for Spokane. Hey Bill Burke, thanks for the memories!

Sep 3, Peach Picking in Green Bluff

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:09:43 GMT

It's peach picking time in Green Bluff! We went up and picked six boxes and generally made a day of it.

After picking peaches we made a stop at Trezzi Farm to check out their new wine tasting room and to pick up some more of their tasty Italian food to take home. The first bottling of the Barbera is now available ($25) and they also have a really nice Sauvignon Blanc ($15) that was bottled by Townsend Cellars.

Then it was time to stop by Harvest House to pick up a couple of sacks of there freshly made cake doughnuts to take home. While we were there we had a piece of pie out on the patio and listened to a band that was performing on the bandstand.

All in all it was a very productive trip. Green Bluff is what makes our region a great place to live. I recommend it to everyone that visits Spokane to add it to their list of things to do, especially in the Summer and Fall.

Jul 25, The Cherries in Green Bluff Are Ready to Pick

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 05:54:48 GMT

The cherries are ready to pick at Green Bluff as you can see by this photo of some delicious Rainier cherries taken at Hidden Acers this last Thursday. We went up in the morning and had the orchard to ourselves which has never happened to us in the past.

We found a small tree loaded with pie cherries and we went ahead and picked a box worth in about 10 minutes. All without the aid of a ladder. We also picked 2 boxes of Bings and one box of Rainiers.

My wife made one pie and froze the rest for later. The rest we took with us to eat on a trip to Moses Lake for my sons baseball tournament.

Little did I know that Moses Lake has it's own "Pig Out In The Park"! Like the one held in Spokane every year in September, this one is also put on by Bill Burke and the admission is free. We were able to catch the performance by Paula Cole on Saturday night as a beautiful full moon rose over Moses lake. I have to admit that I didn't know much about Moses Lake but came away very happy that we were there to enjoy a wonderful evening in the park with great food and entertainment.

Jul 24, Runway Renegades Alternative Fashion Show

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 05:50:16 GMT

RUNWAY RENEGADES 2010 PRESS RELEASE

Runway Renegades third show will feature local Spokane area designers and models. Audience members will have an opportunity to meet these designers at the show and purchase these unique designs. Our models will be walking down the runway, displaying these one-of-a-kind items during the fashion show. This event is brought to you by the Runway Renegades team.

3rd Annual Runway Renegades Alternative Fashion Show

August 20, 2010, Doors at 5:00 pm, Show at 7:00 pm

Stage 54, 21 E. Lincoln RD, Spokane, WA
$5 at door, All ages
5 local fashion designers and 20 models
Open invite to designers, models and photographers to network and collaborate on future events
Charity Sponsor: HugLoveSave AKA "The Boobie Ladies" for Susan G Komen foundation and breast cancer awareness
Our designers focus on using recycled materials
Sponsors: Zen Salon, Piece of Mind, Hug Love Save, Tiger Tattoo, Gary Peterson Photography, Red Eye Promotions, Spokane's Next Top Model

Runway Renegades

Jul 21, Mark Your Calendar For Pig Out In The Park

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:51:28 GMT

Check out the entertainment line up for Pig Out In The Park this year! Two of my favorite guitar hero's, Rick Derringer and Pat Travers, are booked for Saturday September 4th. Be sure to mark your calendar and don't forget to bring some lawn chairs for a great evening of food and music.

Hopefully the weather will cooperate this year. Last year it rained but cleared up in time for the Tubes to perform. They almost fried the poor keyboard player when water that was trapped in a tarp above the stage decided to start leaking right down on the stage. Other than that it was a rocking good time that night.

It runs from Sept 1-6 and remember it's free admission.

Apr 22, Spokane Golf - Spokane Golf Courses

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 01:11:39 GMT

There are numerous Spokane golf courses that would keep any level of golfer happy and we've listed 16 of them here.

Mar 9, KellCraft Showroom Now Open

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:23:02 GMT

My friends Geoff and Mellissa Kellogg of KellCraft Custom Homes have opened a new show room down at the Steam Plant. Come on down and see a wide selection of custom cabinetry, lighting and much, much more!

KellCraft Design Build

159 S. Lincoln St.

Suite 161

(Steam Plant Square)

Jan 29, Bostons for Italian lovers

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:54:33 GMT

I've lived here 10 years, and my favorite Italian restaurant to this date is Bostons. All are welcome, from families to people who would like to partake

Jan 28, Max's at Maribeaux on Sullivan in the Valley

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:29:34 GMT

Hello everyone! I've only been to Max's twice now. But both times I have had no complaints and been pleasantly surprised! I highly recommend you try

Dec 29, Spokane Hoopfest

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:23:40 GMT

The Spokane Hoopfest Association's 3-on-3 basketball tournament is a huge event that happens very year on the last weekend in June.

Dec 18, Spokane Weather - Current Spokane Weather Forecast and Home Weather Stations Around Spokane<

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:42:03 GMT

Spokane weather, especially during the winter, is unpredictable. Storm systems spinning out of the Pacific Ocean hit the Cascade Mountains and usually the moisture gets squeezed out before it can make

Dec 9, White Christmas in Spokane

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:49:31 GMT

According to weather experts you can count on having a white Christmas in Spokane about 70 of the time. I can attest to this, in fact we usually get a first dusting by Thanksgiving. Spokane's own Bing Crosby made this notion popular in the 1940 movie "Holiday Inn" in which he sang "White Christmas". Here is a AP story entitled Why Do We Dream of a White Christmas? that explores this idea that is so popular this time of year.

Nov 21, Spokane Weather in October

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:50:09 GMT

In October, Spokane weather starts to cool off at night and it's not unusual for the mornings to get frosty.

Nov 19, About Us: The Family Behind Essential Spokane Guide

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:36:35 GMT

Here is the story about us, the family behind Essential Spokane Guide.

Sep 19, Spokane Weather in August

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:58:58 GMT

You can usually expect Spokane weather in August to be hot but one thing I have learned over the years is to expect the unexpected.

Sep 13, Help Spokane Kids Learn to Read

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:35:14 GMT

Please help the Page Ahead Children's Literacy Program provide books to kids in Spokane by dining at a participating restaurant on Thursday, September 24th. When you do, a portion of your bill will go to provide books and reading programs to kids in the Spokane area. It's a true win-win! Click here for a list of participating restaurants.

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This September an extra Literacy Shot from Laguna Cafe buys books for kids. When you add a literacy shot to your favorite drink, Laguna Cafe on 4302 S Regal St. will donate a portion of the proceeds to Page Aheads Book for Kids Program. Page Ahead, a local nonprofit childrens literacy program, distributes more than 10,000 new childrens books per year to Spokanes at-risk children. So, give a child a shot at literacy. Visit Laguna Cafe where literacy is on the menu!

Sep 2, Essential Spokane Search Results

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:54:13 GMT

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Aug 31, Coeur D Alene Restaurants

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:34:48 GMT

There are several Coeur D Alene restaurants that make the 30 minute drive from Spokane worthwhile. Well show you which ones will enhance your visit to Coeur D Alene and make for a memorable time.

Aug 25, Rockwood Bakery

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:24:00 GMT

Rockwood Bakery is a hidden gem on the south side of Spokane. They make some of the best scones and pastries in Spokane and their coffee is always great.

Aug 19, Spokane Restaurants - Gordy's Sichuan Cafe

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:15:51 GMT

If you are looking for Spokane Restaurants that serve great Chinese food, Gordy's Sichuan Cafe is the place to go. We've been going here for years and have never been disappointed. Gordy's is tucked a

Aug 16, Sandpoint Idaho

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 04:44:52 GMT

The town of Sandpoint Idaho is the jewel of North Idaho. Located on the shores of pristine Lake Pend Oreille its hard to find a more beautiful spot to visit. Its so beautiful that a lot of people

Aug 16, Taste Cafe

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 04:40:10 GMT

Taste Cafe and Gourmet to Go is the one of the best new Spokane restaurants that has opened recently in the downtown area.

Aug 16, Spokane Weather in July

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 03:53:07 GMT

Spokane weather in July can hot but you never know for sure what you are going to get. We've gone camping on 4th of July weekend and spent most of our time under a tarp because of rain. Then again it

Aug 16, Wild Sage American Bistro

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 03:34:51 GMT

When you visit Wild Sage American Bistro, expect to find something unusual and creative on the menu. They can take a familiar dish and transform in into something wonderful.

Jun 21, What Is RSS?

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:41:16 GMT