Arts / Entertainment
Apple Blossom Festival 2020 Royalty Candidates Announced, Top 10 Named Jan. 8
The Apple Blossom Festival royalty selection process is underway, with 28 candidates announced this week. 15 are seniors in the Wenatchee School District and 13 from the Eastmont School District. The group will compete for a chance to be one of the ten candidates who will then vie for the Royal Court for the 101st…
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Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Bringing Additional Traffic To US 2
What started as a quaint, once-a-season, ceremonial holiday event, has grown into a full-blown, three-weekend event. We’re talking about Leavenworth’s Christmas Lighting Festival. Marcus Bellissimo reports on plans to mitigate the massive crowds arriving in the Upper Wenatchee Valley this month.
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‘Extravagant Fun’ At Annual Numerica Festival Of Trees
Join the Numerica Performing Arts Center for another year of holiday spirit at the annual Festival Of Trees, sponsored by Numerica Credit Union. The halls are filled with lavishly decorated trees and wreaths and the weekend packed with premiere events at the Stanley Civic Center, December 5-7. This weekend festival is a fundraiser for the…
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Mandatory Meetings Dec. 3 For Apple Blossom Royalty Contestants
The 101st Apple Blossom Festival is quickly approaching, but prior to any festivities, the Apple Blossom Royal Court needs to be selected. KOHO’s Marcus Bellissimo spoke with festival administrator, Darci Christoferson.
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‘Right There With Me’ – What Ken Stringfellow Loves About Solo Tour
After founding The Posies and touring with groups like R.E.M. and Big Starr around the world, Ken Stringfellow is returning to his roots – both with his music and tour venues. By popular demand, Stringfellow is on a North American Tour this fall presenting his 2001 album “Touched” and more — playing mostly non-venue spaces,…
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Jack o’ Lanterns Out Of Turnips and Other Halloween Origin Stories
Another All Hallow’s Eve is here, with costumes, trick-or-treating and Jack o’ Lanterns. But Halloween has been around for long time, with many of it’s beginnings rooted in Celtic lore and traditions. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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‘We Love Wenatchee’ – Seattle Band Leader Reflects On Growth, Performing Here
Seattle-based five-piece indie-rock combo Ivan & Alyosha are finally complete, having organically grown from the original duo of Tim Wilson and Ryan Carbary, adding Tim’s brother Pete and Tim Kim, then drummer Cole Mauro as a full-time member. And they return to the Wenatchee Valley tomorrow. Tim Wilson joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning…
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‘Designed To Scare You’ – Haunted Museum Ready For Spooks, Screams, Screeches
Enter if you dare! Join the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center for their Haunted Museum. See the only professionally-created Haunt in the Wenatchee Valley, complete with jump scares, darkness and special effects. Try and escape… if you can!
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‘Good Times, Great Days’ with Ukulele Master Jake Shimabukuro
Ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro returns to Wenatchee tonight. He said he’s excited to bring his unique sound to the Numerica PAC at another sold-out show. Shimabukuro talks about his style, career, advocacy for kids and more.
Read MoreWenatchee PAC Fires New Executive Director Following Complaints
Robert Cox is no longer the Executive Director of the Numerica Performing Arts Center in Wenatchee. Cox was hired by the board of directors in June based on his skills and experience in theater and finance and facility management. Over the last several months, the board received many communications and feedback from varying stakeholders in…
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A Wet Autumn Leaf Festival This Weekend, Leavenworth’s Oldest Bavarian Event
A festival takes place this weekend in Leavenworth that’s as old as the City of Leavenworth. Well, as old as the town’s Bavarian theme. Marcus Bellissimo reports on this year’s 56th annual Autumn Leaf Festival.
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