Arts & Culture

New company aims to spark community

November 14, 2024

The company, which is dedicated to bringing live music and entertainment to the Tri-Cities, already has its first big job: taking over Thunder on the Island and The Clover Island Concert Series in Kennewick.

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Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo brings the fun in August

July 30, 2024

Guest Contributor

From thrilling rides to rodeo daredevils, music legends and tasty treats, the Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo is once again set to bring five days of fun to Kennewick this August.

Community Concerts of the Tri-Cities

Tri-Cities nonprofit observes 80th anniversary, announces new concert series

All performances are at the Richland High School auditorium

July 30, 2024

Guest Contributor

Community Concerts of the Tri-Cities, which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, has announced its lineup of the 2024-25 season, which kicks off in September.

Love of music unites volunteer orchestra

April 1, 2024

Rachel Visick

As a part of the Inland Northwest Musicians' 25th anniversary season, Tri-Citians can attend a concert in Richland featuring four Young Artists Competition winners including three from the Tri-Cities on April 27.

Together in harmony: Developing young voices

June 15, 2020

Guest Contributor

How do we, as a society, know that our next generation will be capable of solving the global problems left behind for them to handle?How do we ensure that our future leaders will be able to think independently and multidimensionally, with compassion and confidence?How can we prepare them to face...

Hike Tri-Cities is just what the nurse practitioner ordered

June 12, 2020

Kristina Lord

Paul Shoemaker loves the solace and beauty of the Tri-City desert landscape.A nurse practitioner with a news background and a passion for healthy living, the West Richland man is happy to share his favorite hikes and walks with the community.The 56-year-old’s passion for the outdoors and what the Tri-City area...

Artist relief fund aims to offset financial hardship

June 12, 2020

TCAJOB Staff

Four artists have received grants through the Arts Center Task Force’s Covid-19 Artist Relief Fund to provide short-term relief in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis.In early June, $1,600 was distributed to four local artists: Kenneth Wright, Lily Le, Jaime Torres and David Vasquez.Another round of grants is expected to...

Organizers postpone 55th annual Water Follies

June 12, 2020

TCAJOB Staff

Organizers recently announced the postponement of the 55th annual Tri-City Water Follies set for July 24-26.“This decision was not made lightly and was reached after much discussion and consultation with local leaders. With the available Safe Start Washington information, the board members voted to postpone,” said Kathy Powell, event director,...

Arts are vibrant in Tri-Cities, but not the payroll

May 15, 2019

Guest Contributor

By D. Patrick JonesThe area’s artscalendar is full, as a glance at any Tri-City events calendar makes instantlyclear. Consider music. Thearea is home to classical organizations such as the Mid-Columbia Symphony,Camerata Musica, Mid-Columbia Mastersingers. Festivals pop up in venues in thearea, especially in spring and summer, such as the Mariachi...

Arts Center Task Force expands vision for Vista Field site

May 15, 2019

Laura Kostad

The stage isset as Vista Field transforms into Tri-Cities’ new urban core.And waiting in the wings to take its place there is the Arts Center Task Force.More than twoacres has been set aside for the landmark project — the Tri-Cities’ firstcenter for the arts — aimed at anchoring the new...