I’ve covered arts and entertainment and written humor columns at The Day for almost a quarter-century. What I’ve learned is how privileged I’ve been to explore for readers an incredibly diverse, active, and creative cultural area – from local music clubs, galleries and museums to numerous nationally famous authors, performance organizations and the array of talent that flows through the Garde Arts Center, and Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos, and much more.
Rick Koster
I’ve covered arts and entertainment and written humor columns at The Day for almost a quarter-century. What I’ve learned is how privileged I’ve been to explore for readers an incredibly diverse, active, and creative cultural area – from local music clubs, galleries and museums to numerous nationally famous authors, performance organizations and the array of talent that flows through the Garde Arts Center, and Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos, and much more.
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Salem is getting its own punk and ska music festival.
MIG Fest, happening July 17, will bring four bands from around Oregon to the Minto Island Growers farm in south Salem for an evening of fresh food, local beer and dance-worthy music.
Organizer Sarah Evans is a regular concert-goer, describing it as her release and just a fun thing to do. Live music is one of the things she s missed most during the pandemic.
Festivals she goes to typically take place in Portland. And while a lot of concerts are being announced now that COVID-19 restrictions are dropping, Evans said she, personally, still doesn t feel ready to go to a 10,000-person event.
Chef Kyle Marty
No Seats, Just Eats! That’s the motto of Flyin’ Taco, which has transitioned from a to-go startup to a fully fledged taco truck serving up amazing fare in Edmonds. This truck is operated by Chef Kyle Marty, and staffed by support of family members like his mom, Jean Marty.
Examples from his parents on how to be creative and independent have shaped his life.
“Mom was a seamstress back in early family years and sold her clothes at family garage sales,” he said, chuckling as he reminisced. “Her fitting room was in our garage too.”
His father, David Marty, a talented graphic artist, retired to paint full-time. His works are available locally and in other locations.
Greenville mayor, city proclaim June 21 Make Music Darke County Day dailyadvocate.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from dailyadvocate.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.