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3 Unusual Gifts From Northwest Businesses For The Person Who Has Everything Else

By Tom Banse December 9, 2019

Find the locally-grown spice online and at farmers markets in Seattle and Portland. CREDIT: Cyrus Saffron

In this season of holiday shopping, now is about the time when many of us get stuck and don't know what to get for someone on our gift list. There are at least three Pacific Northwest companies who may come to your rescue with ideas for unconventional presents. A hint: they involve used dolls, a precious, exotic spice and a different kind of gift card. Read More

KJEM Gift Guide For The Jazz-Lover In Your Life

By Hannah Whisenant December 6, 2019

Know someone who just LOVES Jazz? Use this guide from KJEM, the Jazz Gem of the Palouse to help you pick out a gift they will appreciate! Continue Reading KJEM Gift Guide For The Jazz-Lover In Your LifeRead More

‘Tis The Season Of Firsts: December Classical Music Premieres Through The Years

By Steve Reeder December 14, 2018

‘Tis the season for all manner of festivities, from celebrations of the holidays at home to premieres of new works for the theatre. In fact, many productions enjoyed their first performances at this special time of year. Continue Read More

From Almond Roca To Cougar Gold Cheese: An Incomplete Northwest Gift Guide

By T.J. Tranchell December 12, 2018

Looking for a unique Northwest gift for friends or family? These suggestions will help or inspire other ideas. Continue Reading From Almond Roca To Cougar Gold Cheese: An Incomplete Northwest Gift GuideRead More

In Season Of Christmas Peace, There’s A Serious Tree-Marketing War Over Your Family

By Anna King November 15, 2018

The American Christmas Tree Association, which represents manufacturers and retailers of real and artificial trees, says there are a lot of fun trends with artificial trees these days. And the trees are getting more realistic looking every year. CREDIT: COURTESY OF THE AMERICAN CHRISTMAS TREE ASSOCIATION

The Christmas holiday is centered around peace. But an escalating marketing war for families’ hearts is developing between the real and fake tree industries. Continue Reading In Season Of Christmas Peace, There’s A Serious Read More

November: Special Occasions, Special Programs

By Gillian Coldsnow November 9, 2018

Armistice Day: Music from the Trenches This program commemorates the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, the end of World War I. You’ll hear music from both sides of the Atlantic related to the historic period spanning the start of WWI through the signing of the armistice. It includes pieces by Ravel, Holst, Butterworth, Farrar… Read More

A Happy Chat With Mrs. Claus

By NWPB News December 27, 2017

Northwest Public Radio's Thom Kokenge has an inside source with Mrs. Claus. What's been happening this year at the North Pole? Before the rush and flurry of the holidays, Thom spoke with The First Lady of Christmas Cheer, Mrs. Claus. Continue Reading A Happy Chat With Mrs. Read More

Getting A Pony For Christmas

By Sueann Ramella December 27, 2017

When I was seven, I asked my mom for a pony for Christmas. We lived in base housing on McChord Air Force Base. My elementary school was only a five-minute walk through oak trees and an enormous open field, the perfect place to keep a pony. I would feed her acorns, braid her mane and we would ride to the other end of base housing. Read More

New Northwest Winter Wonderland: Latinos In Holiday Music

By Esmy Jimenez November 29, 2017

Pianist Jeremy Neufeld accompanies Encanto founder and tenor José Iñiguez (center left) alongside the Ballard Symphony Orchestra. This year’s Encanto Holiday Concert was held in Benaroya Hall. Photo credit: Barbara Rodriguez Listen Holiday cheer is in the air. But instead of another rendition of A Christmas Carol or The Nutcracker, Latinos in the Northwest… Read More

Sugar On Your Latkes? Facts And A Culinary Twist With Gigi Yellen’s Recipe

By Gigi Yellen December 8, 2015

Classical music host, Gigi Yellen fries up her latke goodness! GIGI YELLEN / NWPR The original Hanukkah lights were wicks floating in oil. So the holiday’s ancient legend gives the wintertime cook an excuse to fry potatoes and just about anything else that cooks in oil. People insist on eating these things before you… Read More