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Washington

SNOHOMISH – Area events:
Arlington Eagle Festival, Feb 4. Take a guided wildlife walk, to view bald eagles and their habitats. The program includes special guest speakers and an art and photography show. Location: Sarvey Wildlife Center, Arlington. Admission: Free. Hours: 10am-3pm.
360-403-3448
www.arlingtonwa.gov

Great Northwest Glass Quest, Feb 17-26. In this third-annual public treasure hunt, you search for clue balls hidden on Stanwood and Camano Island. Find one and exchange it for a limited edition glass snowball, handmade by Mark Ellinger, a world-renowned, hand-blown glass artist. Location: Stanwood. Admission: Free. Hours: 10am-4pm. 
www.thegreatnwglassquest.com/

Snow Goose & Birding Festival, Feb 25-26. Enjoy bird-watching tours, self-guided birding walks, speakers and vendors. Location: Floyd Norgaard Center, Stanwood. Admission: Free. Hours: 9am-4pm. 
360-629-3631
www.snowgoosefest.org

Snohomish Wine Festival, Mar 10. About 20 wineries from Snohomish County and Washington state feature tastes of premium vintages, plus light appetizers and musical entertainment. Location: Town of Snohomish. Admission: $30. Hours: 12pm-4pm.
www.snohomishwinefestival.com

WHIDBEY ISLAND –
Vinters Red Wine and Chocolate, Feb 11-12, 18-20. Seven boutique wineries pair up with local gourmet chocolatiers to showcase their finest during this annual event. Hours: 11am-5pm.
www.whidbeyislandvintners.org

SPOKANE –
Martin Sexton, Jan 29. This singer-songwriter’s early preference for old classic rock n’ roll led him to discover the legends of folks, blues and soul. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why his intense and soulful voice stands head and shoulders above his modern folk-rock contemporaries. You’re sure to enjoy a great night of music. Location: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. Admission: $25. Time: 7:30pm.
800-325-7328

Cowboy Love Songs, Feb 10. Treat your favorite Valentine to an evening of heart-warming songs by Wylie & The Wild West. The secret of Wylie Gustafson’s honest, soulful music isn’t in any musical formula or flashy gimmick. Its purity lies in Wylie’s character: earnest and hard-working, beaming with friendly vigor, topped off with a smile as warm as first sunlight rising over the prairie. Location: Bing Crosby Theater. Admission: $17. Time: 8pm.
800-325-7328

Wintergrass, Feb 23-26. More than two-dozen bands from the U.S. and other countries, including the Czech Republic, Italy, Japan, Sweden and Switzerland, perform at this annual concert. Location: Hyatt Regency, 900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue.
www.acousticsound.org

LA CONNER –
Snow Geese & Trumpeter Swan Season, ongoing through Mar 31. See flocks of shorebirds and other migrating big birds that depend on Washington’s wealth of natural habitats. The La Conner Chamber of Commerce provides free bird maps of Western Skagit County.

Winter-into-Spring Performance Series, Feb 18, Mar 10 and Apr 14. La Conner Institute of Performing Arts presents Philharmonia Northwest, Pianist Yelena Balabanova and Skagit Emerging Artists concerts in separate performances this season at Maple Hall.

Valentine’s Day Celebration, Feb 1-14. The historic waterfront town of La Conner, voted Best Place to Kiss in the Pacific Northwest, is the perfect romantic hideaway: waterfront inns, cozy B&Bs, fine restaurants, boutiques, galleries and museums. Bring a kayak, rent a bicycle or walk the beach trail and wooded hilltop park.

Sound Rowers Open Water Race, Feb 4. This competition takes place on the Swinomish Channel and includes more than a dozen racing classes of all levels. Non-members are welcome. Time: 10 am.

La Conner Smelt Derby and Smelt Run, Feb 25. Fun events for the whole family include a 5K and 10K run; pancake breakfast and fishing for smelt on the public docks.

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, Apr 1-30. La Conner is Tulip Central: home to the Tulip Frolic & Parade, Medic One Tulip Pedal, art shows, Victoria Clipper tours and Tulip Flightseeing Excursions from the Swinomish Channel.

La Conner event info/tickets:
360-466-4778

SEATTLE/ BELLEVUE – Area events:
Adam Carolla, Mar 9. After cutbacks forced Carolla to quit his syndicated Adam Carolla Show on CBS Radio, Carolla started The Adam Carolla Podcast with only a computer and a microphone from his home office in February 2009. In May 2011, The Adam Carolla Show was awarded Most Downloaded Podcast in the World by the Guinness Book of World Records. Location: Moore Theatre, Seattle.
877-784-4849
www.stgpresents.org

TACOMA – Area Events:
Washington Sportsmen’s Show, Jan 25-29. The event spotlights the one-of-a-kind indoor Steelhead River, over 150 hours of free how-to seminars, camp cooking demonstrations, the Kid’s Free Trout Pond, the Head & Horns competition and much more. It’s the perfect time to begin planning outdoor adventures with professional guides, outfitters and other resources to assist in making fishing, hunting and wildlife-watching trips a reality. Location: Puyallup Fair & Events Center, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup. Admission: Adults, $12; children 6-16, $5; children 5 and younger, free.
www.thesportshows.com/wss

LONG BEACH PENINSULA –
Crab Feed, Jan 14. Enjoy a fresh crab dinner (if crab is available). Dinner includes cole slaw and garlic bread. Hot dogs are available for children. Location: 110 Pacific Ave North, Long Beach. Hours: 12pm-8pm. 
800-451-2542.
www.funbeach.com 

Asian New Year Kite Celebration, Feb 4-5. In addition to kites, visitors enjoy folk arts, crafts and games, and sample a variety of Indonesian foods. Location: 303 Sid Snyder Dr West, Long Beach.
800-451-2542 

UNIONTOWN –
Artisans at the Dahmen Barn events:
Hog Heaven Big Band, Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 24. Enjoy their terrific Swing tunes. Time: 7:30-9:30pm.

Palouse Country Cowboy Poetry Association, Feb 26. Listen to delightful cowboy poetry and music.

German Oom Pah Band, Mar 4. This lively performance is held in conjunction with the 56th annual Uniontown Sausage Feed. Time: 1pm-3pm.

Gefilte Trout, Mar 10. Treat yourself to fabulous folk music from Eastern Europe. Time: 7:30 pm.

Artist Demonstration Day, Apr 14. Watch as artists create fascinating work from recycled materials. Hours: 11am-4pm.

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is located at 519 N. Park Way, Uniontown. Please call before scheduled event if weather looks uncertain.
509-229-3414
www.artisanbarn.org

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