Arts / Entertainment

Barbara Walters, Executive Director of the North Central Regional Library system talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the expected reopening of the newly-renovated Wenatchee Public Library in mid-July, along with how funding through the federal CARES Act is assisting their patronage.

Lacey Price of Stage Kids chats with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about how the children’s theater group is pressing on during the COVID-19 crisis. Also featured are Christy Shearer and her daughters Ainsley and Cate, who share an on-air musical number from the production of “The Wizard of Oz.”

Four local students from the Wenatchee Jazz Workshop chat with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the outfit’s upcoming annual Wenatchee Jazz Nights event at the Numerica Performing Arts Center featuring multiple well-known names from the big city jazz circuit in New York and Los Angeles.

Colin Brine, Director of Philanthropy and Engagement for the Icicle Creek Center for the Arts gives KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen the inside scoop on what’s happening behind the scenes and on the stage at the Center to open 2020.

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…

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.

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…

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.

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,…

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.

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…

Arts / Entertainment

Renovated Wenatchee Public Library set to Open by Mid-Month

Local Children’s Theater Group Finding Ways to Perform Despite Coronavirus Pandemic

Local Jazz Students Jazzed About Chance to Perform with Genre Legends

Icicle Creek Center for the Arts Enters New Year with Full Slate of Programs

Apple Blossom Festival 2020 Royalty Candidates Announced, Top 10 Named Jan. 8

Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Bringing Additional Traffic To US 2

‘Extravagant Fun’ At Annual Numerica Festival Of Trees

Mandatory Meetings Dec. 3 For Apple Blossom Royalty Contestants

‘Right There With Me’ – What Ken Stringfellow Loves About Solo Tour

Jack o’ Lanterns Out Of Turnips and Other Halloween Origin Stories

‘We Love Wenatchee’ – Seattle Band Leader Reflects On Growth, Performing Here