Jessica Drake

NCW — Live music in Wenatchee, Leavenworth and Chelan this week features singer-songwriters plus hit cover artists and bands in a variety of genres. Most shows are unticketed at winery and bar venues where food and drinks can be purchased and advance reservations are appreciated. Two regular Open Mic Nights invite amateur performers to work on live acts.

WENATCHEE — Returning visitors to the arts and crafts fair at the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival in Memorial Park Friday said they appreciated

WENATCHEE — Thousands of people lined Orondo Street and other routes of the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival Stemilt Grand Parade on Saturday.

NCW — Painter Leslie Myers of Chelan was installing her paintings for a May exhibit at Pybus Public Market's Art Alley on the Wednesday before the First Fridays reception. Most

CASHMERE — The Seattle Knights, in shining armor on horseback, charge each other with lances and shields raised at the Chelan County Expo Center for the

WENATCHEE — HOG stands for Harley Owners Group, and the Columbia River HOG Chapter invites all street legal motorcycles for a Run for the Border.

Editor's note: Judges for the 2023 North Central Washington Wine Awards competition awarded Gold status to this wine.

NCW — The biggest music event of the week is the sold out Lake Chelan Wine and Jazz Festival with a very full program at various venues. The regional mainstay musicians also have some residency gigs at bars and wineries.

WENATCHEE — Walkers will do some good this weekend at four events: three at Walla Walla Point Park and one at Saddle Rock Trail . Some outdoor

LEAVENWORTH — Most of the 40 birding field trips for the Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest are sold out, but a few spots and some workshops remain open.