With a concerned look on their faces,
a lot of people ask... "WHAT DO YOU DO AROUND HERE??"
Yes, there are only so many cherries
you can eat off of trees, and orchard paths you can discover, and horses you
can ride, and bike trails you can explore, and BBQs at your neighbors... (NOT!
That never ends and it NEVER gets old!)
During summer there is not a dull
moment (which is why we're all so excited that we can feel it coming!) but
during the winter months, vineyard life gets quiet and the air gets cold.
To many people's surprise, there is a
lot to do in Yakima. The hard part is finding it. There is no central location,
no single vein to tap into. You find somethings here, a restaurant there, a
show you love, a band you're
crazy about. There are artists and craftsmen and poets (and farmers!) who
are as inspired as they are inspiring.
One of my recent finds is this: a
monthly jazz jam, no charge, where local musicians are encouraged to jump in
and play. I went for the first time last month and was told that the room was
pretty empty with about fifty in attendance. The people who played ranged from
a Yakima Symphony percussionist, to a Ted Brown employee, to a high school
student. Every one of them rocked. (Especially the Ted Brown guy... ripped it!)
I kicked back with a glass of Cabernet
(not Two Mountain #SHOCKER!) and thoroughly enjoyed myself. (Beer is also
offered.) If you're inspired and decide to go this Monday, we will likely see
you there!
When: First Monday, 7PMWhere: The Seasons (sneaky back door
entrance!)Cost: FreeAll Ages Welcome
