‘Welcome to the Beach’ – how to enjoy your Waterland City this Summer

If beaches, parks and sea life are on your list of things you love, point yourself in the direction of your Waterland City – Des Moines – this Summer! Offering stunning views of the Olympic Mountains... [Read more]

Des Moines United Methodist Church’s evening of chamber music is Saturday

Des Moines United Methodist Church will be presenting an evening of chamber music inspired by Norway this Saturday night, May 20, starting at 7 p.m. Pianist/composer Steven Luksan will be joined by... [Read more]

Rotary Club giving away pair of tickets to Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival!

In anticipation of the 8th Annual Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival, The Rotary Club of Des Moines/Normandy Park is giving away a FREE pair of tickets! Just click below to enter: https://goo.gl/q52DAc This... [Read more]

Bowie Vision, Cherry Cherry & more will be at 2017 Beach Park Concert Series

Concerts in the Park at Des Moines Beach Park will feature tribute bands Bowie Vision (David Bowie), Cherry Cherry (Neil Diamond), Mantra (Santana) and many others, on Wednesday nights from July 12 –... [Read more]

Des Moines United Methodist Church’s ‘Musical Americana’ concert is TONIGHT

Des Moines United Methodist Church presents – TONIGHT, Saturday, March 18 at 7 p.m. – a Saltwater Music Series Concert called “Musical Americana.” This concert will feature beautiful Classical... [Read more]

Poverty Bay Wine Festival fundraiser will be back for its 13th year on March 3 & 4!

Get ready to raise your wine glasses for a good cause – the Poverty Bay Wine Festival will be back at the Des Moines Beach Park Auditorium for its 13th year on Friday, March 3 & Saturday, March... [Read more]

Des Moines United Methodist Church holding unique concert Saturday night

Des Moines United Methodist Church will be holding a unique concert of Music with Julia Adams (violin/viola) and two Composers – Justin Henderlight (oboe) & Steven Luksan (piano/organ) this Saturday,... [Read more]

REMINDER: Sunset Market, Legacy fundraiser & free concert Wed. night!

The Des Moines Sunset Farmers Market opens this Wednesday, July 6, from 4 – 8 p.m. at the north marina parking lot. At the first Wednesday market will be Buns, Kiss my Grits, and Nibbles for dinner... [Read more]

SAVE THE DATE: 7th Annual Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival will be Aug. 27

Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival from Olav on Vimeo. SAVE THE DATE: The Rotary Club of Des Moines and Normandy Park is rallying its members, sponsors and the surrounding communities for the annual... [Read more]

Arts, entertainment, car show & more at Wild Strawberry Festival this weekend!

Burien’s annual Wild Strawberry Festival is coming up at Town Square Park this weekend – Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19! The festival – along with the Father’s Day Car Show – attracts... [Read more]

Note this – Summer Trumpet Camps coming to Highline Community College

Four Trumpet Camps, taught by Mat Montgomery, a longtime trumpet instructor with a Masters in Orchestral Performance, are coming this summer to the Highline Community College campus. This is a great opportunity... [Read more]

REMINDER: ‘Uncorked & Unplugged’ Poverty Bay Wine Festival is next weekend!

REMINDER: There are just a matter of days left before the 12th Annual Poverty Bay Wine Fest, coming to Des Moines Beach Park Auditorium next weekend – Friday, March 4, and Saturday, March 5! Tickets... [Read more]

CONTEST: Win 2 tickets to the Poverty Bay Wine Festival, coming March 4-5!

Win 2 tickets to the 12th Annual Poverty Bay Wine Festival! The Rotary Club of Des Moines & Normandy Park is proud to present the 12th Annual Poverty Bay Wine Festival at the Des Moines Beach Park... [Read more]

Shorewood Elementary School Choir performs at Wesley Terrace

The Shorewood Elementary School Choir performed at the Wesley Terrace Retirement Center in Des Moines on Thursday, Dec. 17. The 80-member choir is under the direction of Gary W. Ballou and meets twice... [Read more]

REMINDER: Northwest Associated Arts Christmas Concert is Saturday & Sunday

REMINDER: Northwest Associated Arts Christmas Concert will be held this weekend – on Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 13 – at the Highline Performing Arts Center. There will be 7 ensembles, 190... [Read more]

PHOTOS Over 1,000 brave ‘powerful summer storm’ at Blues & Brews Fest

Over 1,000 people braved what UW Meteorologist Cliff Mass called ‘the most powerful summer storm EVER to hit our region’ last Saturday (Aug. 29) to attend the 6th Annual Poverty Bay Blues... [Read more]

Saturday’s Poverty Bay Blues and Brews Festival will also benefit wildfire victims

Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival from Olav on Vimeo. This year, the Rotary Club of Des Moines & Normandy Park will be supporting families impacted by forest fires in Washington with ticket sales... [Read more]

Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest will raise funds for needy kids Saturday, Aug. 29

by Tess Riski On Aug. 29th from Noon-8 p.m., the Des Moines Rotary Club will host the 6th annual Blues & Brews Festival. As Pacific Northwesterners flock from near and far, the Des Moines Beach Park... [Read more]

Save $ – get your tickets now to the Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest Aug. 29

Dozens of Micro-Brews, world-renowned blues acts and over 2,000 civic-minded individuals are forecasted to attend and support the 6th Annual Poverty Bay Blues and Brews Festival at Des Moines Beach Park... [Read more]

Wesley Homes Actors and Thespians performing ‘Stuck in Traffic’ July 25

WHAT? (Wesley Homes Actors and Thespians) present their very own original Follies production “Stuck in Traffic”! On July 25th at 7 p.m. in their auditorium. Wesley Homes residents have pulled... [Read more]