The World Trophy Accordion Championship makes a rare appearance in the United States this year with the event being held in Spokane starting Oct. 23.
The competition runs five days and ends with the crowning of a 2012 world winner.
The 60-year-old contest features the best of the best in accordion music. Competitors come from Asia, Europe, Australia, North America, South America and Africa.
For more information, go to www.worldtrophyaccordion.org.
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Veterans Day event set today in Richland
Veterans Day event set today in Richland
Emeritus at Richland Gardens is sponsoring a Veterans Day event today.
The ceremony includes patriotic songs performed on the accordion by Tom Abrahm and guest speakers Lyle Gilles of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Jan Sass of Support Our Troops.
The event begins at 11 a.m. at 770 W. Gage Blvd., Richland.
Harvest fest coming to West Richland
Harvest fest coming to West Richland
The Harvest Festival starts at noon Saturday and at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Flat Top Park in West Richland.
Daylong festivities include music by accordion player Gary Malner, the Mahura Marimba Band, Sevigny Sisters, Bram Brata steeldrum band, jazz singer Adrienne Bousquet, High Desert Gypsies dance troupe and the Diamond Ridge Cloggers.
There is no admission fee. The festival also features arts and crafts, a farmers market and games for kids.
Harvest fest Sept. 24-25 in West Richland park
Harvest fest Sept. 24-25 in West Richland park
The Harvest Festival starts at noon Sept. 24 and at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 25 at Flat Top Park in West Richland.
Daylong festivities include music by accordion player Gary Malner, the Mahura Marimba Band, Tri-City Tappers, Sevigny Sisters, Bram Brata steeldrum band, jazz singer Adrienne Bousquet, High Desert Gypsies dance troupe and the Diamond Ridge Cloggers.
There is no admission fee. The festival also features arts and crafts, a farmers market and games for kids.
Music program for young children, parents coming to Richland
Music program for young children, parents coming to Richland
An international educational program that has been bringing families together musically since 1987 is coming to the Tri-Cities.
"It's no secret that when children are exposed to music early in life. It inspires them to excel academically," said Diane Young of Kennewick, who soon will begin offering the Music Together program.
The goal is for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners -- and their parents -- to learn the joy of music together.
Norwegians seek A-ha! moment in North Korean music
Norwegians seek A-ha! moment in North Korean music
It's not the face of North Korea the world is used to: five young musicians adding a playful twist to one of the most popular Western pop songs of the 1980s.
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