A total solar eclipse can be experienced in the "Flower City" with a river running through it. Rochester is the place to be for the event, which won't happen again until 2044.
The inaugural Inland Northwest Songwriter's Festival is slated for Saturday at the Dry Fly Distilling Bar, the Steam Plant Restaurant and the Bing Crosby Theater. The event shines a light on local songsmiths and also features some national singer-songwriters, such as Thom Shepherd.
Blue Oyster Cult, which will perform Friday at the Spokane Tribe Casino, remains road warriors as the classic rock band has played more than 4,500 shows.
The impact of legendary artist Harold Balazs on Tom Kundig is evident. The Lewis & Clark alum, who has become a venerable Seattle architect, returned to his hometown and to the MAC, to pay tribute to his longtime friend and influence.